HMC-T2200 Series User Manual
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1. U4 Atten 3545671910 dat Figure 9 Full Power Calibration Step 5 The table on the window should be showing green cells in the Atten and Offset rows indicating that the T2200 already has Atten and Offset data The columns in the table represent frequency bands of the T2200 Hovering the cursor over a column will result in the current status of the corresponding frequency band to be reported in the Info box If you get a message telling you that no T2200 s were found then confirm that all instrumentation is connected properly and that there are no conflicting GPIB addresses Press Scan to have the software look for the T2200 unit to be calibrated 6 Select Full Power from the Procedure pull down 7 Check Clear previous data on run This will mark pre existing green data in the Atten Offset and Verify rows with a d indicating that it will be deleted when cal starts to make room for new data Not doing so will prevent a new calibration from running Note that pre existing data will be backed up in a file See figure 10 8 Select a meter and sensor pair from the Power Meter pull down If none are available check that the ML2438A is connected properly with no GPIB address conflicts and that the MA2474D sensor is also connected Press Scan to have the software look for a meter sensor pair again Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone2. ANALOG Hittilc DEVICES MICROWAVE PRODUCTS FROM ANALOG DEVICES Analog Devices Welcomes Hittite Microwave Corporation NO CONTENT ON THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT HAS CHANGED www analog com www hittite com THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK MN HMC12220 40 70 HMC I2220B HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family lt a 131302 Rev H v07 0512 Analog Digital amp Mixed Signal ICs Modules Subsystems amp Instrumentation ECN CP120624 User Manual Installation Operation amp Maintenance Guide for HMC T2220 HMC T2220B HMC T2240 and HMC T2270 Order On Line at www tm hittite com Receive the latest product releases click on My Subscription B v t t it 2 Elizabeth Drive Chelmsford MA 01824 978 250 3343 tel 978 250 3373 fax TE hittite com MICROWAVE CORPORATION esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual NS Table of Contents Urteile PP rrrrrrim 3 2 Packade 1 amp HE see whee a Mig ese ese ween wenn EUR 3 General Overview of Instrument Capabilities 4 4 Installation of Equipment and Safety 0 00 een nnn 4 4 1 Safety Precautions for Lithium lon Battery Packs HMC T2220B 5 4 2 Safety Features of the HMC T2220B 2 ccc eese hh hh hn 6 5 Oberauon and SO ss dido ine
3. as well as the front and back panels T Programming The enclosed CDROM contains the necessary control software and drivers to support a smooth installation with a Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 79 operating system The HMC T2220 40 70 and HMC T2220B supports SCPI commands making it easy to integrate in modern development environments Labview VI drivers are included 8 Technical Support Please contact E hittite com or call 978 250 3343 and request the HMC T2200 technical support department Hittite Microwave provides local direct support in many areas around the world Please see the Contact Us page at www tm hittite com 9 Warranty Seller warrants to Buyer that Seller s standard product instrumentation goods delivered hereunder will conform to the applicable specifications and certifications and be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment to the Buyer The warranties stated herein are in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Seller Buyer expressly waives any right claim or cause of action that might otherwise arise out of the purchase and use of seller s products or service Seller shall not be liable for special or consequential damages of any nature with respect to any merchandise or service sold delivered or rendered No product is warranted to be fit for any particular use or appl
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6. 5 5 9 Synthesizer Frequency Sweeping Controls The GUI provides a number of controls to allow the user to perform frequency and power sweeps 5 5 9 1 Sweep Mode Dropdown Menu The user can choose to sweep Frequency Power Frequency List Power List Frequency Power List or None using this dropdown menu Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 TE hittite com 14 17 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual gt gt gt 5 5 9 2 Start Stop When the start button is pressed a single sweep is performed with the selected parameters Depressing the Stop button will stop the current sweep At the normal completion of any sweeps the unit will remain at the last programmed STOP condition power and frequency 5 5 9 3 Continuous If Continuous is selected checked sweeping nuns continuously for the parameters selected If Stop is depressed the sweep is reset to the first parameter of the sweep and then continues sweeping 5 5 9 4 Start Frequency Stop Frequency Step Size For sweep operations the user can select the start frequency the stop frequency and the step size between frequencies 5 5 9 5 Dwell Time A text box is provided to enter the value of the Dwell Time for each step in the sweep Valid values for this field are 0 001 secs to 3600 secs with 1 usec resolution The value may be entered by typing the des
7. 978 250 3343 or ee Nerei esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual Note that unsupported meter or sensor models will not be recognized 9 Check Verify when done in order to verify output power accuracy after calibration has completed This is optional amp Hittite T2200 Calibration Version 2 4 0 Options T2270 SM 000004 GPIB addr 5 Verity Procedure Full Power m Clear previous data on run d spectrum Analyzer FSU B Verify when done Confirmed Connect 1UMH2 reference fram FSU 67 to external reference input Done lt 10000 000 11000 000 HHz Verify PASS 2012 14 17 09 53 C 5Data gt T2270_sn000004 VYerify_3546018593 dat Offset PASS 2012 14 17 09 53 C DataT2270_sn000004 0ffset_ 35460160595 dat Atten PASS 2012 10 16 51 50 C Data T2270 zn U4 Atten 3545671910 dat Figure 10 Full Power Calibration Step 8 10 Follow the setup prompts in the middle of the window and press Done when each setup step is completed Following these prompts should result in a zeroed and calibrated MA2474D sensor connected to a 10dB pad Anritsu 41KC 10 or equivalent which is then connected to the T2200 unit Not installing this 10dB attenuator pad may result in damaging the MA2474D sensor Press Run When it has successfully completed the Atten row should be all gree
8. are executed in this order The Time s are calculated automatically editing them will update the Dwell Time for the previous state Blue shaded values have changed relative to the value Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 TE hittite com 14 19 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual NS Read from the unit and indicate that you need to Write before the hardware will see these changes Yellow shaded values indicate a problem with the data such as an out of range value The right click context menu may be helpful when editing 5 5 10 9 2 Sequence List The user can enter the index numbers which are available on the List Mode to set up the Sequence List 5 5 10 9 3 Read Write When the Read button is pressed GUI will read List Mode and Sequence List from the unit and display them on the GUI When the Write button is pressed GUI will write the data to the unit 5 5 10 9 4 Save Load When the Save button is pressed a dialogue will show up user can specify the directory and file name to save List Mode and Sequence List as SCPI command When the Load button is pressed a dialogue will show up user can load List Mode and Sequence List to the GUI from a specified text file 5 5 10 9 5 Count The user can specify the number of times the list is sequenced when a trigger is received 5 5 10 9 6 Generation Direction
9. bold Blue capital lettering emphasize important points of information input or output connections and signal generator specification headings The following nomenclature is affixed to the signal generator front and back panels HITTITE MODEL NUMBER HMC T2200 four digit alphanumeric front panel This user s guide should be thoroughly read in depth and reviewed again completely before attempting to unpack install or operate the SG unit 2 Package Contents The SG unit and packaging material weigh approximately 8 lbs Before unpacking check for any e physical damage to the shipping container If any noticeable damage is observed immediately contact Hittite Microwave Corporation Carefully open the shipping container and inspect the SG unit for any visible signs of damage Save the shipping container to repackage the SG unit or for submitting necessary damage claims to the transporter Remove the documentation packet and any other separately supplied components before attempting to remove the SG unit from the shipping container It is highly recommended as a preventative measure to exercise antistatic safeguards when handling the SG unit Verify that all of the following components are included with the shipment Item Quantity HMC T2220 B 40 70 Signal Generator AC Wall Power Supply AC Power CD ROM Contains User manuals and software Calibration Certificate HMC T2200 Family Quick Start Guide LI ION Bat
10. damage e The detachable AC power cord and the power switch on the front panel must be easily accessible to facilitate removal of power from the unit e Verify the facility AC line voltage is within specifications before applying power to the unit or the applied DC power source is within the specifications of the unit See paragraph 5 2 6 to determine the acceptable input AC voltage and frequency range e The DC power connector has GND pins which connect to the chassis Both of these must be connected to GND for safe operation of the unit 4 1 Safety Precautions for Lithium lon Battery Packs HMC T2220B WARNING These safety instructions and the separately provided instructions of the battery manufacturer must be read carefully and must be fully understood before attempting use Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot rupture ignite or explode Be sure to follow all of the safety rules listed below Failure to do so may cause serious injury or damage to equipment CAUTION e Use only battery packs supplied by Hittite Microwave Corporation in the HMC T2220B e Remove batteries when packaging the unit for shipment Do not place the battery on or near fires stoves or other high temperature locations as that could cause the battery to rupture ignite or explode e Do not install the battery backwards so that the polarity is reversed Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the batte
11. from the external power supply In this event the external power supply should be turned off before inserting the battery s 4 The charging circuits include an internal safety timer Under normal conditions charging time will be less than 7 hours In the event that battery charging time is greater than 8 hours the battery s are considered defective and should be replaced and properly disposed 5 Batteries may be left in the unit at all times The battery charger will charge and maintain the battery s level as long as the external power supply is on If the battery pack s are left on the shelf the battery charge level will reduce over time 6 As the number of charge and discharge cycles increase the operating duration from battery power will reduce The battery pack should be disposed of to the appropriate recycling agency 5 2 9 5 Battery Status Battery status is available from the Frequency amp Power LCD display Battery Status Display or via SCPI commands See the Programmer s Guide 5 2 9 6 Battery Storage Recommendations The batteries should be stored at room temperature charged to about 30 to 50 of capacity It is recommended that the batteries be charged at least once a year to prevent over discharge 5 2 9 7 Replacement Batteries Replace batteries with Lithium lon batteries Honeywell Batteries part number HD220R Li These batteries may be purchased through Hittite as Hittite part number HMC T2220B BATTERY 5 3 Enviro
12. within the synthesizer 5 5 5 Local Lockout The Local Lockout feature is enables by a checkbox within the GUI When the checkbox is selected local control from the front panel will not resume after pressing and holding the rotary knob for at least 1 5 seconds 5 5 6 Frequency Field The Frequency of the synthesizer may be controlled with the text box The desired frequency can be typed into the provided text box Also the up and down arrows on the keyboard and next to the GUI field may be used to increment or decrement the frequency by the amount indicated in the Step box After a new frequency has been entered the application attempts to set the synthesizer to the commanded frequency If the specified frequency is out of range or contains non numeric characters the field will be highlighted in yellow 5 5 7 Power field The power of the synthesizer may be controlled with the text box The desired power can be typed into the provided text box Also the up and down arrows on the keyboard and next to the GUI field may be used to increment or decrement the frequency by the dBm indicated in the Step box After a new power level has been entered the application attempts to set the synthesizer to the commanded power If the specified power is out of range or contains non numeric characters the field will be highlighted in yellow 5 5 8 RF Output On The RF Output On checkbox is used to enable and disable the RF output of the Signal Generator
13. 18 Y Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 5 5 10 6 Dwell Time Step Select Set Dwell Time Step a text box will appear type the value of the step size for the Dwell Time and press the Enter key 5 5 10 7 Output Blanking Select Output Blanking then select Off or On to disable or enable the Output Blanking 5 5 10 8 Temp Compensation Select Temp Compensation then select Off or On to disable or enable the Temperature Compensation 5 5 10 9 List Mode Select List Mode a new window will be displayed Eist Mode x Sequence tist E Wi ibe Save Load Court E Generation DsEQuence Direction ur T Mormal Error Modified remi ose tial a gt E Lowe 2 f 2z m 9 _ Time s Frequency MHz T Figure 8 List Mode GUI 5 5 10 9 1 List Mode List Mode allows the T2200 to sweep through Frequency Power and Output states in any order and with changing Dwell Times The user can enter the values in the grid by hand or by copying them to or from another tool such as a spreadsheet Individual values may be left blank to indicate no change The points of the Lists are shown numbered 1 through N When the Direction is UP and Generation is DSEQuence they
14. 302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 6 2 10 Band Selection It is possible to run or re run a calibration or verification for a particular band or bands This would be useful for re running a procedure only on a band that failed This is accomplished by de selecting or left clicking bands that are not of interest De selected bands will be dimmed Run any procedure as usual and the software will only run on the selected bands To re enable a band or bands left click on the de selected bands once again Band selections will persist over application restarts 6 2 11 Options Menu Set Data Root Directory By default calibration verification and backup data are stored off of the root directory C Data This can be changed by specifying a new root directory by accessing Options gt Set Data Root Directory A dialog will come up allowing selection of a new root data directory This new root data directory preference will persist indefinitely over multiple application starts until it is changed again Data for a specific unit is stored in a unique subdirectory below the data root directory This subdirectory name is composed of a unit s model and serial number Ex Data for HMC T2240 Serial Number 123 will be stored in CAData T2240 sn000123 Stop On Fail By default when a failure occurs the software will attempt to continue calibration or verification for maximum efficiency by continuing after a
15. 4 17 03 53 C Data T2270 sn O00004 Offset 3546019593 0 Atten PASS 2012 May 10 16 51 50 C Data T2270 sn 00004 A tten 3545671910 dat Figure 11 Full Power Calibration Step 6 The table on the window should be showing green cells in the Atten Offset and Verify rows indicating that the T2200 already has Atten Offset and Verify data The columns in the table represent frequency bands of the T2270 Hovering the cursor over a column will result in the current status of the corresponding frequency band to be reported in the Info box If you get a message telling you that no T2200 s were found then confirm that all instrumentation is connected properly and that there are no conflicting GPIB addresses Press Scan to have the software look for the T2200 unit to be calibrated 7 Select Full Power from the Procedure pull down Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com 14 25 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 8 Check Clear previous data on run This will mark pre existing green data in the Atten Offset Verify rows with a d indicating that it will be deleted when cal starts to make room for new data Not doing so will prevent a new calibration from running Note that pre existing data will be backed up in a file See figure 12 9 Select a spe
16. C T2220B Un calibrated Output Power Indicator Front panel may be labeled differently per unit 5 2 4 Computer Peripheral Interfaces The synthesizer s status and programmable functions are identified in the Programmer s guide document 5 2 4 1 USB Interface The USB connector is located on the rear panel The USB interface is compliant with USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 The mating connector for this unit is a USB Series B plug style connector 5 2 4 2 Ethernet Interface The Ethernet connector is located on the rear panel The mating connector is a standard RJ 45 plug style connector The Ethernet interface is a 10 100 Base T interface 5 2 4 3 GPIB Interface The GPIB connector is located on the real panel The mating connector is a standard 24 pin male connector The GPIB interface is compliant with IEEE 488 2 5 2 4 4 RS232 Interface The RS 232 connector is a modular phone jack This interface is not recommended because of its speed but is informally supported for customers wishing to control the T2200 from a microcrontroller or FPGA Please contact Hittite for pinout and other information 5 2 5 Trigger In The Trigger In is an input only signal which connects to a BNC connector on the rear panel This input is compatible with TTL signal levels When the external trigger is enabled by software the rising edge of the signal will trigger a sweep function See the Programmers Guide for more information 5 2 6 Trigger Out The Trigger Out is an ou
17. FF Unit Status L PLL loss of lock R Remotely controlled via one of the peripheral interfaces Reference Source Na I mtema E External Selected Function Indicator N A Underlined character indicates which field the rotary knob controls frequency or power and this determines the resolution step size RF Power Status Blank Output Power Leveled C Calibration Error Commanded power is out of range Over Temperature ONA Over Temperature Fault is displayed Battery Status HMC T2220B only n PRSNT BATTERY PRESENT N A N A N A N A N A N A CHRG BATTERY CHARGING Table 3 Front Panel Display Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 TE hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual gt gt gt 5 2 311 Front Panel Power Level Status The HMC T2220 40 70 and HMC T2220B includes a power level indicator on the Front Panel display A which can be monitored by the user to determine if the output power specified by the user is within the instruments calibrated output range See the data sheet When the instrument is commanded to a Frequency and Power combination which is beyond the units specified calibration range the indicator will appear on the display C M s Hittite T wat Er 15 Es E L P Figure 5 HMC T2220 40 70 and HM
18. HMC T2270 This procedure does a full calibration of the output power It executes two phases of calibration Atten and then Offset The Atten phase calibrates the internal attenuators of the T2200 and the Offset phase establishes absolute accuracy of the output power 24 Y Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual Full Power Calibration should be run for all bands the first time it is run See 6 2 11 for more about band selection Steps to run this procedure 1 Install T2200 calibration software from the Utilities CD onto the host PC Power up the HMC T2270 Connect the HMC T2270 to the host PC via a USB or GPIB cable Connect the SC7770 sensor to channel A or channel B of the ML2438A power meter Power up the ML2438A Connect the ML2438A to the host PC via a GPIB cable Power up the FSU 67 Connect the FSU 67 to the host PC via a GPIB cable o a o N Start the T2200 calibration software The software should start and display a window like the one in Figure 11 amp 5 Hittite T2200 Calibration Version 2 4 0 Options T2270 SM 000004 GPIB addr 5 Verity Offset Atten 10000 000 11000 000 MHz Verify PASS 2012 14 17 03 53 C sDatasT2270_en000004 Verity 3546010593 dat Offset PASS 2012 1
19. T2220 40 70 and HMC T2220B Signal Generators Verify that the front panel power switch is switched to the OFF Button not depressed position Connect DC power cable to rear panel DIN style DC power connector Ensure that the ON OFF switch on the AC power adapter is in the OFF position Connect the AC power cable to an appropriate 3 prong AC receptacle o a wo N Place the ON OFF switch on the AC power adapter in the ON position The LED indicator located on the adapter should be illuminated green in this condition 7 Connect the output to the peripheral equipment using a compatible connector See below Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com 14 7 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual gt gt gt Model Connector HMC T2220 SMA F HMC T2240 2 92 mm F HMC T2270 1 85 mm F Table 2 RF Connectors 8 If desired connect the USB GPIB or Ethernet connectors to the Host PC or equivalent 9 If desired connect the appropriate BNC connectors to external equipment to provide an external 10 MHz reference 10 If desired connect the 10 MHz reference input to external equipment 11 If desired connect the appropriate BNC connectors to external equipment to provide trigger functions 12 Press the front panel power switch to the ON labeled 1 position 13 It is rec
20. User can select Generation mode from Dropdown List DSEQuence mode which will execute the List from the first to the last or SEQuence mode which will execute the List in SEQuence order User can select Direction from Dropdown List UP which will execute the List from the first to the last or DOWN which will execute the List from the last to the first 5 5 10 10 Show Sweep Parameters Select Show Sweep Parameters sweep related controls will show up on the GUI Deselect Show Sweep Parameters sweep related controls will not show up on the GUI 5 5 10 11 About Select About a small window will pop up to display version information and the license agreement 5 6 Software Installation Refer to Software Installation section in the Quick Start Guide 6 Maintenance 6 1 Instrument Calibration Each Signal Generator is calibrated at the factory prior to shipment and is accompanied by a calibration sticker and calibration certificate For re calibration customers can ship the unit to Hittite for a manufacturer s RF output power calibration includes calibration sticker and calibration certificate or by following the instructions in the next section The RF output connector should be cleaned as needed Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family U
21. atically shut down the unit to prevent over discharging the batteries It is recommended that the batteries be re charged before the automatic shutdown engages 5 2 9 4 Battery Charging The battery pack s are charged by connecting the external power supply to the rear of the unit With the external power supply turned off insert the battery s into the unit Turn on the external power supply Turn on the unit with the front panel power button The battery present indicator should be on or the battery charging indicator will be on when the battery s are charging The battery charging indicator will go off when the battery s are fully charged and the battery present indicator will be on NOTES 1 The battery unit will shut itself off Under normal operation at the manufacturers minimum operating voltage preventing the battery from being discharged 2 f a battery pack becomes over discharged or the battery pack s internal protection circuits have been activated battery charge time may be longer than typical 14 Y Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual If a battery pack has been over discharged resulting in a lower than expected voltage the battery charging circuit may not turn on when the battery is inserted into the unit while operating
22. ctrum analyzer from the Spectrum Analyzer pull down If none are available check that the spectrum analyzer is connected properly with no GPIB address conflicts Press Scan to have the software look for the spectrum analyzer again Note that unsupported spectrum analyzer models will not be recognized Z amp Hittite T2200 Calibration Version 2 4 0 Options T2270 SM 000004 GPIB addr 5 Verity Offset Alten Procedure Full Power m Clear previous data on run d Spectrum Analyzer FSLI B 20 M erify when done Confirmed Connect 10MHz reference from FSLI B to extemal reference input Done lt Next 10000 000 11000 000 MHz Verify Pass 2012 14 17 09 53 C Data T2270 sn 004 Verify 3546016593 dat Offset PASS 2012 14 17 09 53 C Data T2270 sn 0 04 Offset 3546018593 dat Atten PASS 2012 10 16 51 50 6 C Data T2270 sn 0 0 04 Atten 3545671910 dat Figure 12 Full Power Calibration Step 9 10 Check Verify when done in order to verify output power accuracy after calibration has completed This is optional 11 Follow the setup prompts in the middle of the window and press Done when each setup step is completed Following these prompts should result a supported spectrum analyzer connected to the 12270 unit through a low insertion loss 5dB cable Press Run When it has successfully completed the Atten row should be all green up though 68GHz The software wil
23. e Version number Battery Controller Software Version is available in Software Version 2 3 and greater Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 5 2 2 6 Output Blanking Output Blanking On Off enables or disables Output Blanking While the output frequency is changing the output is attenuated if it s enabled the output is not attenuated if it s disabled This feature is supported for Software Version 2 3 and greater and FPGA Version 4 6 and greater 5 2 2 7 Temp Compensation Temp Compensation On Off enables or disables Temperature Compensation When the Temperature Compensation is enabled the software will adjust the output power based on the synthesizer s internal temperature so the output power will stay relatively stable This feature is supported for SW Version 2 4 and greater and FPGA Version 5 1 and greater 5 2 3 Front Panel Frequency amp Power LCD Display 5 2 3 1 Main Screen At power turn on the LCD will display the units Serial Number Model Number as well as the firmware revision Sometime thereafter the LCD will change to display its operational state The operational state provides the information listed in the Table below Function Units Comments RF Output Power Commanded Output Power RF Status Output ON or O
24. e user will rotate the knob to select the field of interest and then depress the knob to select To return to a previous menu select BACK and depress the knob To return to the main LCD display press and hold the knob for 1 5 seconds See paragraphs 5 2 2 1 through 5 2 2 7 for additional information Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 TE hittite com 14 9 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual gt gt gt Note When the front panel controls have been locked out due to computer commands via of the peripheral interfaces the rotary knob may be depressed for approximately 1 5 seconds to re enable front panel controls and disable computer controls unless the Lockout command is in effect See the Programmers Guide 5 2 2 1 GPIB Address Menu The GPIB address can be set to a value of through 30 using either the front panel knob or SCPI commands See the Programmer s Guide 5 2 2 2 Ethernet Configuration Menu The following Ethernet parameters may be configured via the front panel knob or SCPI commands See the Programmers Guide Configuration through the front panel is available in SW Version 2 3 and greater DHCP ON OFF IP Address Network Mask 4 Port Number ON 5 2 2 3 T2100 Compatibility Mode Menu Any HMC T22XX containing SW Version 2 2 or greater can be set to T2100 Compatib
25. ese drawings specifications and information is prohibited they shall not be reproduced copied or used in whole or in part as the basis for manufacture or sale of the equipment or software programs without the prior written consent of Hittite Microwave Corporation Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 1 Introduction This User s Manual describes the HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family units SG Most of the pertinent information can be quickly located through the table of contents and highlighted sections The following conventions and indicators are used in this user s guide This indicator calls attention to critical or important information concerning an operation or maintenance procedure or practice which if not strictly followed and observed could potentially result in serious injury to operating personnel An example is the proximity of high AC line voltage This indicator draws attention to a situation relating to the equipment set up operating or maintaining the equipment which if not observed could result in permanent damage to sensitive microwave devices or other electronic components This indicator highlights a required equipment preparation fundamental procedure practice condition or statement Other indicators in
26. failure failures can be examined at a later time after the rest of the frequency bands succeed The software can be configured to stop after encountering a failure by checking Stop On Fail under the Options menu This preference will persist indefinitely over multiple application starts until it is changed again Note that catastrophic events like instrument timeouts will always cause the software to stop 6 2 12 Approximate Procedure Run Times The table below lists the approximate run times for the procedures of the T2200 calibration software This table is provided for convenience Actual times may vary based on host PC specifications external instruments used or other environmental factors Procedure HMC T2220 HMC T2240 HMC T2270 Full Power Offset Verify Low Table 5 Calibration Procedure Run Times Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 6 3 External Cleaning Disconnect the power cable to the unit Do not use any spray or liquid detergents to clean the HMC T2220 40 70 or HMC T2220B units These cleaning products typically employ chemicals or degreasers that could enter the enclosure and damage electronic components Only use a soft cloth that is slightly dampened with a mild cleansing agent diluted in water to clean the main SG enclosure
27. heck Clear previous data on run This will mark pre existing green data in the Offset and Verify rows with a d indicating that it will be deleted when the cal starts to make room for new data Not doing so will prevent a new calibration from running Note that pre existing data will be backed up in a file 4 Follow step 8 in 6 2 1 5 Check Verify when done in order to verify output power accuracy after calibration has completed This is optional 6 Follow step 11 in 6 2 1 6 2 3 Verify Procedure HMC T2220 amp HMC T2240 This procedure verifies the output power accuracy of a T2200 unit using a power sensor Steps to run this procedure 1 Follow steps 1 5 in 6 2 1 2 Select Verify from the Procedure pull down 3 Check Clear previous data on run This will mark pre existing green data in the Verify row with a d indicating that it will be deleted when the cal starts to make room for new data Not doing so will prevent a new verification from running Note that this data will be backed up in a file 4 Follow step 8 in 6 2 1 5 Follow the setup prompts in the middle of the window and press Done when each setup step is completed Following these prompts should result in a zeroed and calibrated MA2474D sensor connected directly to the T2200 unit no attenuator pad Press Run When it has successfully completed the Verify the row should be all green 6 2 4 Full Power Calibration Procedure
28. hen ordering The AC power adapter contains a power switch and a power on indicator LED 5 2 8 2 Power On Off Power is turned On Off with the switch located on the front panel of the enclosure 5 2 9 Battery Unit HMC T2220B The HMC T2220B can be fitted with single or dual Lithium lon battery packs which make it independent of an external power source The unit can be operated for approximately 2 hours with a single battery and up to 4 hours with 2 batteries before the battery packs require recharging Status indicators on the front panel display monitor the battery status The battery packs inside the HMC T2220B will be charged whenever the external power supply is connected When powered ON the unit may be operated normally while charging the battery packs concurrently Typical charging time for each battery pack is approximately 6 hours and dual batteries are charged concurrently Battery performance and life will be affected by temperature and number of recharge cycles 5 2 9 1 Safety Summary Please carefully read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating the HMC T2220B and battery packs Serious injury and equipment failures may occur if the safety warnings and cautions are not followed CAUTION Only battery packs supplied by Hittite Microwave Corporation can be used in the HMC T2220B Remove batteries when packaging the unit for shipment 5 2 9 2 Battery Installation Disconnect the externa
29. hone 978 250 3343 or MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 5 5 2 2 Close The Close function is used to disconnect the currently selected synthesizer A new synthesizer may then be selected with the upper right hand pull down menu and the Open function 5 5 2 3 Refresh Once a synthesizer has been selected with the Open command the Refresh function may be used to read the current status of the synthesizer If the GUI checkbox for Remote and Local Lockout has not been checked the Refresh function will read the current status of the unit as commanded via the synthesizer s front panel 5 5 3 Synthesizer Selection Menu This is a pull down menu at the top right hand side of the GUI All synthesizers which have been detected by the software are displayed in this menu If synthesizers are added to the computer after the application has been started use the ReMap Hardware function to force the software to check for other synthesizers 5 5 4 Remote The Remote feature is enabled by a checkbox available within the GUI When the checkbox is selected computer controlled operation via the USB is enabled If this checkbox is not selected the software application will not change any settings in the synthesizer However in this state if the Refresh button is depressed the current Frequency and Power fields will be updated with the current settings
30. ication and no warranty is made that any set of standards will be met other than what is marked on the product Seller warrants all parts of merchandise of its manufacture to be free from defects caused by faulty material or poor workmanship Liability is limited to the obligation to repair or to replace without charge Ex Works Chelmsford MA any part found to be defective under normal use and service within the warranty period provided 1 Seller is promptly notified within the warranty period in writing upon discovery or such defects 2 the original prod uct is returned to Seller with Seller s prior authorization transportation charges prepaid and 3 Seller s examination shall disclose to its satisfaction that such defects have not been caused by abuse after deliv ery Seller reserves the right to impose a reasonable charge on Buyer for evaluation and repair of returned goods under certain conditions The full text of the instrumentation warranty and returns warranty can be found in the on line Hittite Microwave Terms and Conditions of Sale http www hittite com content docu ments terms pdf Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or hittite com 10 Appendix Please see the data sheet for further information Order On Line at www tm hittite com v v Receive the latest product releases click My Subscription 2 Elizabeth Drive Chelmsford
31. ility Mode via SCPI commands See the Programmer s Guide or the front panel knob SW Version 2 3 and up When a unit is set to T2100 Compatibility Mode the unit s frequency resolution maximum output power minimum output power and minimum dwell time sweep timing will change to be consistent with that of the HMC T2100 While in T2100 Compatibility Mode any changes to these parameters using the front panel display and knob will likewise be limited to the capabilities of the HMC T2100 While in this mode the unit will identify itself as an HMC T2100 5 2 2 4 Battery Status Display HMC T2220B The first line of battery status displays the Percent Charged for each battery installed The second line of status contains one of the following Time Remaining Operating from battery power Time to Fully Charged Batteries charging blank line Either fully charged or time remaining is zero This display is updated once a second Note that if the battery charger changes modes charging discharging while this screen is displayed it will typically take multiple screen updates before the second status line has settled This information is also accessible using SCPI commands See the Programmer s Guide This information is available for SW Versions 2 3 and greater 5 2 2 5 Serial Number and Software Version Display This menu displays the Serial Number of the unit Software Version number Firmware Version number and Battery Controller Softwar
32. ired value or using the up and down arrows to increment or decrement the time duration 5 5 9 6 Sweep Count The user can enter a value to specify the number of sweeps which are enabled by a single trigger event 5 5 9 7 Direction The user can select UP DOWN from this dropdown menu to control the direction of the sweep 5 5 9 8 Trigger Source The user can select IMMediate EXTernal or BUS from this dropdown menu to control the trigger source of the sweep 5 5 9 9 Slope The user can select POSitive NEGative and EITHer from this dropdown menu to control the trigger event occurring on the rising edge falling edge or either edge of the signal 5 5 10 ContextMenuStrip Control Go to an empty part of your GUI away from any icons and click the right mouse button and you will see a menu open that shows a list 5 5 10 1 Remap Hardware Selecting Remap Hardware will have the same function as clicking the Remap Hardware button 5 5 10 2 Open Selecting Open will have the same function as clicking the Open button 5 5 10 3 Refresh Selecting Refresh will have the same function as clicking the Refresh button 5 5 10 4 Close Selecting Close will have the same function as clicking the Close button 5 5 10 5 T2100 Compatible Selecting T2100 Compatible will cause the unit to reboot and to go to T2100 Compatible mode Deselecting T2100 Compatible will cause the unit to reboot and to go to the Normal operation mode
33. is shutdown condition has been triggered after allowing the unit to cool down the user can recover by performing one of the following actions 1 Remove and replace the batteries 2 Connect the external 12V DC power supply to the unit turn on the 12V DC power supply and turn on the synthesizer using the front panel power switch 6 Y Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 4 2 2 Thermal Switch Controlled Shut down The thermal switch when activated will disable the power output from the battery The thermal switch has a nominal temperature threshold of 65 deg C In the event that this switch is activated it may be reset by pressing the reset button located in the battery compartment See the photograph below which identifies the location of the thermal switch Figure 2 View of thermal switch reset button in T2220B battery compartment 5 Operation and Setup The SG unit control features and setup are detailed in this section 5 1 Equipment Setup and Operation Before the SG unit can be operated external coaxial cables equipment and instrumentation are required to be set up The instruction steps listed below must first be completed 1 Use appropriate ESD precautions when connecting cabling and external equipment to the HMC
34. l power supply cable from the back of the HMC T2220B To install either one or two of the lithium ion battery packs simply remove the top cover by loosening the two captive screws Prior to installation battery charge status can be checked by depressing the Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com 14 13 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual NS EMIT SVO red button on the battery pack A series of four LEDs will indicate the battery charge status This status may also be checked in the same manner once installed Figure 6 HMC T2220B Battery Compartment Insert the battery pack s into the HMC T2220B and verify that the battery pack connector fully engages the HMC T2220B receptacle connector Reinstall the cover and tighten the two captive screws The unit is now ready to be operated from battery power If so desired re install the external power supply cable 5 2 9 3 Operating on Battery Power Operate the HMC T2220B normally until the battery indicator on the front panel LCD indicates a low battery warning You should be able to use the unit for an average of 2 hours single battery or 4 hours dual batteries when batteries are new without having to recharge Once the battery low condition occurs you should have approximate 5 10 minutes of operation until the internal power monitoring circuitry will autom
35. l stop and display similar but different setup prompts for the next phase 12 Select a meter and sensor pair from the Power Meter pull down If none are available check that the ML2438A is connected properly with no GPIB address conflicts and that the SC7770 sensor is also connected Press Scan to have the software look for a meter sensor pair again Note that unsupported meter or sensor models will not be recognized Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or e e Were MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 13 Follow the setup prompts in the middle of the window and press Done when each setup step is completed Following these prompts should result in a zeroed and calibrated SC7770 sensor connected directly to the T2270 no attenuator pad Press Run When it has successfully completed the remaining Atten rows and all of the Offset rows should all be green If Verify when done was checked before this step the software will automatically run verification of power using the same setup used in the Offset phase When it has successfully completed you should see a row of green boxes in the Verify row 6 2 5 Offset Calibration Procedure HMC T2270 The Offset phase of the Full Power calibration procedure can be run in isolation as a separate procedure This can be done
36. llow step 12 in 6 2 1 Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 TE hittite com 14 27 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 9 Follow the setup prompts the middle of the window and press Done when each setup step is completed Following these prompts should result in a zeroed and calibrated SC7770 sensor connected directly to the T2270 no attenuator pad Press Run When it has successfully completed the Verify the row should be all green 6 2 7 Verify Low Procedure HMC T2220 HMC T2240 amp HMC T2270 This procedure verifies the output power accuracy of a T2200 at lower powers using a spectrum analyzer The Verify procedure must run and pass before this procedure can be run Steps to run this procedure 1 2 Follow steps 1 5 in 6 2 1 Select Verify Low from the Procedure pull down This will make the previously hidden Verify Low row visible Check Clear previous data on run This will mark pre existing green data in the Verify Low and row with a d indicating that it will be deleted when the cal starts to make room for new data Not doing so will prevent a new verification from running Note that this data will be backed up in a file Select a spectrum analyzer for the Spectrum Analyzer pull down If none are available check that the spectrum analyzer is connected
37. mance of the battery or reduce the battery s life expectancy e Immediately discontinue use of the battery if while using charging or storing the battery the bat tery emits an unusual smell feels hot changes color changes shape or appears abnormal in any other way e Never dispose of used battery packs with other solid wastes since they contain toxic substances Always dispose of used battery packs in accordance with the prevailing community regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries Cover the metal terminals with insulating tape in order to prevent accidental short circuiting and hence possible heating and fire when disposing of the battery 4 2 Safety Features of the HMC T2220B The HMC T2220B contains 2 thermal shutdown features to protect the batteries from a potentially un safe operating condition caused by over temperature One feature is implemented within the software and the second feature is implemented with a thermal switch The thermal switch is implemented as a backup mechanism for the software In the majority of cases it is expected that the software will disable the output from the batteries 4 2 1 Software Controlled Thermal Shut down The microcontroller located on the battery charger board monitors the temperature during normal operation If the temperature becomes higher than the shutdown temperature threshold 50 deg C the microcontroller disables the power output from the battery In the event that th
38. n After the Atten phase has finished the software will stop and display similar but different setup prompts for the next phase 11 Follow the setup prompts in the middle of the window and press Done when each setup step is completed Following these prompts should result in a zeroed and calibrated MA2474D sensor connected directly to the T2200 unit no attenuator pad Press Run When it has successfully completed the Offset row should be all green Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TEGhittite com 14 23 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual If Verify when done was checked before step 11 the software will automatically run verification of power using the same setup used in the Offset phase When it has successfully completed you should see a row of green boxes in the Verify row 6 2 2 Offset Calibration Procedure HMC T2220 amp HMC T2240 The Offset phase of the Full Power calibration procedure can be run in isolation as a separate procedure This can be done to re establish a T2200 unit s absolute accuracy without having to run an entire Full Power calibration Note that this procedure should only be run after Full Power calibration has been run at least once Steps to run this procedure 1 Follow steps 1 5 in 6 2 1 2 Select Offset from the Procedure pull down 3 C
39. nmental Requirements The unit is designed to be operated in an environment meeting the following requirements Environment Condition Value Humidity 15 to 95 non condensing See Datasheet Altitude Less than 3000 meters Table 4 Environmental Operating Conditions 5 4 Fan Air Inlets openings are not obstructed or the unit may overheat and damage may result A The unit utilizes fans mounted on the rear panel for cooling Please ensure that the fans and vent 5 5 GUI Instrument control The instrument may be controlled from a computer using the Hittite Supplied GUI application The features of the GUI are described in this section A picture of the GUI is shown in figure 7 Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 TE hittite com 14 15 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual NS HMC T2ZxxxGUI jol 22208000233 Pa Pa an xX DC REFRESH Na XD Remote Local Lockout RF Output On ah ah Frequency 10005 000000 Step 0 000001 w w ha Hz 10 000000 Stop 20000 000000 gt Power 60 0 Step 01 w w dE rm Start 60 0 Stop 60 0 Start Trigger Stop Continuous ah Sweep Count 1 wr ah Dwell Time 0 003000 Direction ur Seconds Trigger Source IMMediate Slope Positive Figure 7 HMC T2200 GUI Ap
40. ommended that the user allows a minimum of 30 minutes warm up time before using the instrument 14 Verify the unit is powered on by monitoring the front panel LCD display 15 Using either the Front Panel Controls or the peripheral interfaces control the operation of the SG 5 2 Hardware Interfaces The front panel of the unit contains a multi function rotary knob an RF Standby switch power On Off switch LCD display and the connector for the RF output See figure 2 for a view of the front panel The rear panel of the unit contains the connectors for the External Reference Input Reference Output Trigger In Trigger Out DC power GPIB Ethernet and USB interface See figure 3 for a view of the rear panel Figure 3 Front Panel View Front panel may be labeled differently per unit Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO7 0512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual Figure 4 Rear Panel View Rear panel may be labeled differently per unit 5 2 1 RF Output Standby The output connector is located on the front panel The RF output may be commanded to the Standby State by either the RF Standby switch on the front panel or by commanding the unit via one of the peripheral interfaces When in the Standby State the output power attenuators are set for maximum attenuation The RF output s
41. pecifications are located in the data sheet on the Hittite website Please note that while the SG unit is in the Standby state there is still a minimal level of RF power at the signal generator RF output 5 2 2 Front Panel Rotary Control Knob The large rotary knob on the front panel is used to control the synthesizer s frequency and power output When the knob is depressed it will cycle through its two functions One function selects the frequency or power field that the user wants to adjust The second function allows the user to adjust the value of the field by turning the knob The frequency and power adjustment fields consist of the following 1 Increment Decrement frequency with 1 Hz steps Increment Decrement frequency with 10 Hz steps Increment Decrement frequency with 100 Hz steps Increment Decrement frequency with 1 kHz steps Increment Decrement frequency with 10 kHz steps Increment Decrement frequency with 100 kHz steps Increment Decrement frequency with 1 MHz steps Increment Decrement frequency with 10 MHz steps MONONA WD Increment Decrement frequency with 100 MHz steps O Increment Decrement frequency with 1 GHz steps 11 Increment Decrement Output Power with 0 1 dB steps 12 Increment Decrement Output Power with 1 0 dB steps The front panel knob is also used to access alternate LCD display menus These menus may be accessed by pressing and holding the knob for 1 5 seconds To navigate through the alternate menus th
42. plication GUI may appear differently per unit 5 5 1 Hardware Selection and Control The application software supports multiple HMC T2220 40 70 and HMC 2220B synthesizers being connected to the computer at one time With the supplied software GUI only one synthesizer can be selected and controlled from the GUI application at one time Multiple synthesizers can be controlled by changing the selected synthesizer from the drop down list at the top of the GUI or by launching multiple copies of the GUI Please refer to section 7 0 herein The Control Menu may be accessed by pointing to the GUI and performing a Right Click with the mouse The functions available from this menu are ReMap Hardware Open Close and Refresh The top pull down menu will provide a list of connected synthesizers after the application has been opened Some of the features below may be accessed through the button below the hardware pull down menu The function of this button changes depending on the state of the software 5 5 2 ReMap Hardware If synthesizers are added to the computer after the application has been opened the ReMap Hardware function may be used to force the computer to go and check for any new synthesizer units 5 5 2 1 Open The Open function is used to establish a connection to a specified synthesizer A synthesizer is selected with the upper right hand pull down menu 16 Y Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions P
43. power It executes two phases of calibration Atten and then Offset The Atten phase calibrates the internal attenuators of the T2200 and the Offset phase establishes absolute accuracy of the output power Full Power Calibration should be run for all bands the first time it is run See 6 2 7 for more about band selection Steps to run this procedure 1 Install T2200 calibration software from the Utilities CD onto the host PC 2 Power up the HMC T2220 or HMC T2240 Connect the HMC T2220 or HMC T2240 to the host PC via a USB or GPIB cable 3 Connect the MA2474D sensor to channel A or channel B of the ML2438A power meter Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com 14 21 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 4 Power up the ML2438A Connect the 2438 to the host PC via a GPIB cable 5 Start the T2200 calibration software The software should start and display a window like the one in Figure 9 amp Hittite T2200 Calibration Version 2 4 0 Options T2270 SM 000004 GPIB addr 5 Verity Offset Athen 10000 000 11000 000 MHz Verify PASS 2012 14 17 09 53 C DataT2270_sn000004 Verify 35460169595 dat Offset PASS 2012 14 17 09 53 C DataT2270_sn000004 0ffset_ 35460160595 dat Atten PASS 2012 10 16 51 50 C Data T2270 zn
44. properly with no GPIB address conflicts Press Scan to have the software look for the spectrum analyzer again Note that unsupported spectrum analyzer models will not be recognized Follow the setup prompts in the middle of the window and press Done when each setup step is completed Following these prompts should result a supported spectrum analyzer connected to the T2200 unit through a low insertion loss lt 5dB cable Press Run When it has successfully completed the Verify Low the row should be all green 6 2 8 Restore Procedure The Restore procedure can be used to revert to previously backed up calibration data When Restore is selected from the Procedure pull down a dialog window will appear allowing the selection of a previously generated backup image When the backup image is selected it is then written into the non volatile storage of the T2200 unit Backup image files end with the suffix t22cal and are stored in a T2200 unit s data directory i e C Data 12240 sn000123 6 2 9 Interruptions If a cali bration or verification procedure is interrupted by the user pressing Abort or a power failure a procedure can be re started and the software will automatically proceed from where it left off assuming Clear previous data is not checked Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 TE hittite com MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131
45. ry to each other with any metal object such as wire as a short circuit and resulting fire of batter damage may occur Do not carry or store the batteries together with necklaces hairpins or other metal objects as a short circuit and resulting fire of batter damage may occur Do not pierce the battery with nails strike the battery with a hammer step on the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks e Do not solder directly on the battery e Do not expose the battery to water or salt water or allow the battery to get wet Do not disassemble or modify the battery The battery contains safety and protection devices which if damaged may cause the battery to generate heat rupture or ignite Do not place the battery in direct sunlight or store the battery inside cars in hot weather Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat rupture or ignite Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy e Do not discharge the battery using any device other than the HMC T2220B synthesized signal generator If the battery is used in devices aside from the specified device it may affect the perfor mance of the battery or reduce its life expectancy and if the device causes an abnormal current to flow it may cause the battery to become hot rupture or ignite and cause serious injury Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application question
46. s Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com 14 5 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual Always keep the battery pack out of reach of infants or small children e Do not place the battery in microwave ovens high pressure containers or on induction cookware as this could cause the battery to get hot rupture ignite or explode e Inthe event that the battery leaks and the fluid get into one s eye do not rub the eye Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye e Use of the battery outside the specified devices operating temperature range may damage the per formance of the battery or may reduce its life expectancy e When charging the battery use only the HMC T2220B or a specified battery charger ensuring that the battery charging conditions specified are met Do not attach the battery to a power supply plug or directly to a car s cigarette lighter Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified charging time Do ing so may cause the battery to become hot rupture or ignite e The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 5 C to 35 C Charging the bat tery at temperatures outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot or to break Charg ing the battery outside of this temperature range may also harm the perfor
47. ser Manual 6 2 Field Power Calibration The instrument is provided with Hittite software to calibrate the unit s output power Instructions for operat ing this software are in the next section The supported equipment that can be used with the T2200 calibra tion software is as follows e HMC T220 amp HMC T2240 e Anritsu ML2438A power meter with MA2474D power sensor e Anritsu 41KC 10 DC 40 GHz 10 dB attenuator pad or equivalent e HMC T2270 e Anritsu ML2438A power meter with SC7770 power sensor e Rohde amp Schwarz FSU 67 Equipment for low power verification optional e Spectrum Analyzer e Agilent PSA Series e Agilent MXA Series e Rohde amp Schwarz FSU series Frequency coverage to 20 GHz for the HMC T2220 to 40 GHz for the HMC T2240 and to to 67 GHz for the HMC T2270 assumed e Cable with better than 5 dB insertion loss at maximum frequency of T2200 to connect between T2200 and spectrum analyzer Software version 2 4 and Hardware version 5 1 or later are required to use the T2200 calibration software The firmware updater may be found on the Utilities CD along with the T2200 calibration software Units with previous versions of firmware may run Verify but not calibration procedures Verify Low or Restore The T2200 calibration software requires Windows XP SP3 or later 6 2 1 Full Power Calibration Procedure HMC T2220 amp HMC T2240 This procedure does a full calibration of the output
48. tery Packs HMC T2220B only Table 1 Packing List Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 TE hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual gt gt gt 3 General Overview of Instrument Capabilities The HMC T2220 B HMC T2240 and HMC T2270 Synthesized Signal Generators are single output frequency synthesizers with 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz and 10 MHz to 70 GHz bandwidths respectively The HMC T2220B is a portable synthesizer which will operate for 4 hours from internal batteries and charge the batteries when operated from AC power The block diagram for this unit is shown in figure 1 This unit provides one output channel with programmable output frequency and output power The output frequency is programmable over the specified frequency range in 1 Hz increments The synthesizer provides an internal 10 MHz reference source which can be overridden by an external source An AC wall type power supply is provided to generate the required DC power for the unit The detailed performance specifications for the synthesizers are listed in the datasheet on the Hittite website The user may control the frequency power and RF Standby functions from either the Front Panel or the peripheral interfaces which include a USB Ethernet and GPIB interface The RF Standby function will apply the maximum atten
49. to re establish a T2270 s absolute accuracy without having to run an entire Full Power calibration Note that this procedure should only be run after Full Power calibration has been run at least once assuming access to an FSU 67 is feasible Steps to run this procedure 1 Follow steps 1 6 in 6 2 4 2 Select Offset from the Procedure pull down 3 Check Clear previous data on run This will mark pre existing green data in the Offset and Verify rows with a d indicating that it will be deleted when the cal starts to make room for new data Not doing so will prevent a new calibration from running Note that pre existing data will be backed up in a file 4 Follow step 12 in 6 2 4 Note that Atten row should be already completely green 5 Check Verify when done in order to verify output power accuracy after calibration has completed This is optional 6 Follow step 13 in 6 2 4 6 2 6 Verify Procedure HMC T2270 This procedure verifies the output power accuracy of a T2270 using a power sensor Steps to run this procedure 1 Follow steps 1 6 in 6 2 4 2 Select Verify from the Procedure pull down 3 Check Clear previous data on This will mark pre existing green data in the Verify row with a d indicating that it will be deleted when the cal starts to make room for new data Not doing so will prevent a new verification from running Note that this data will be backed up in a file 4 Fo
50. tput only signal which connects to a BNC connector on the rear panel This output is compatible with TTL signal levels See the Programmers Guide for more information 12 Y Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or hittite com MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO70512 HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual 5 2 7 External Reference Internal Reference 5 2 7 1 Internal Reference Out The HMC T2220 40 70 and HMC 2220B Signal Generator includes an internal precision 10 MHz reference The performance of this reference output is specified in the datasheet on the Hittite website The 10 MHz reference output is located on the rear panel BNC connector 5 2 7 2 External Reference In The internal reference can be overridden by connecting an external reference to the BNC connector located on the rear panel The unit automatically detects and uses the external reference if present unless overriden by the ROSC commands see the Programmers Guide 5 2 8 Power Input A The unit is powered using the supplied AC wall supply 5 2 8 1 AC Power adapter The AC power adapter will operate from a single phase AC source of 100 to 240 VAC with a frequency of 47 63 Hz The AC power adapter automatically adjusts to the connected power source A power cable is provided with each unit The appropriate cable must be selected from the available options in the data sheet w
51. uation to the RF output FRONT PANEL pum RS232 0o Trigger In Oe CONTROLLER Trigger Out TE SYNTHESIZER CONTROLLER SYNTHESIZER RF OUT 10 MHz PLL REFIN 10 MHz REFOUT Figure 1 HMC T2220 40 70 Block Diagram 4 Installation of Equipment and Safety The guidelines shown below must be followed for proper installation of the SG equipment The SG equipment was designed for LABORATORY USE ONLY and is not protected against moisture e Utilize appropriate ESD handling procedures and precautionary measures when installing this equipment e The SG unit is intended for placement on a laboratory workbench e During install make certain there are no obstructions that would impede air flow to the venting of the unit on the sides of the enclosure or the fans located on the rear panel e Ensure that all external components and RF microwave coaxial cables are in proper condition Order On Line www tm hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or TE hittite com MICROWAVE CORPORATION 131302 Rev H vO70512 lll HMC T2200 Synthesized Signal Generator Family User Manual e A grounded three pin AC power receptacle shall be used to connect power to the AC wall power supply It is recommended that the ON OFF power switch on the front panel be used to interrupt power to the unit Interrupting power by pulling out the AC cord may result in injury or unit
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