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3-5 Instrument Start-Up Now that you have familiarized yourself with the layout of the signal
generator's front panel controls and data display, you are ready to be
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gin operating the instrument. Begin by powering it up.
Powering Up
the MG369XB
Connect the MG369XB to an ac power source by fol
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lowing the installation procedure in Chapter 2. This
automatically places the instrument in operation
(front panel OPERATE LED on).
Start-Up
Display
During power up, the message Please Wait...
LOADING PROGRAMS appears on the data display.
When all programs have been loaded, the start-up
screen (below) is displayed. It provides you with the
model number of the signal generator and the revi
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sion level of the installed firmware.
The MG369XB then returns to the exact configura-
tion it was in when last set to Standby.
Standby
Operation
Whenever the signal generator is not being used, it
should be left connected to the power source and
placed in standby. Standby operation provides power
to keep the internal time base at operating tempera
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ture. This assures specified frequency accuracy and
stability when the MG369XB is placed in operation.
NOTE
During standby operation, the fans run contin
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uously at low speed.
Press LINE (for ½ second minimum) to switch from
OPERATE (green LED) to STANDBY (orange LED).
NOTE
When switching to operate from standby, allow
at least a 30-minute warmup before beginning
signal generator operations.
3-14 MG369XB OM
Instrument Start-Up Local (Front Panel) Operation
MG3696B
RF/Microwave Signal Generator
Firmware Version 1.00
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