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1. 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 Sr 125790 Rev C 02 0110 Installation Operation amp Maintenance Guide for HMC T2100 amp HMCT2100B Order On Line at www hittite com Receive the latest product releases click on My Subscription 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford MA 01824 cr Phone 978 250 3343 Fax 978 250 3373 sales hittite com MICROWAVE CORPORATION esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual Wuat We Do Hittite Microwave Corporation is an innovative designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed signal ICs modules subsystems and instrumentation for RF microwave and millimeterwave applications covering DC to 110 GHz Our RFIC MMIC products are developed using state of the art GaAs GaN InGaP GaAs InP SOI SiGe CMOS and BiCMOS semiconductor processes utilizing MESFET HEMT pHEMT mHEMT HBT and PIN devices We offer over 800 products across 25 product lines We also design and supply highly integrated custom ICs modules subsystems and instrumentation that combine multiple functions for specific requirements We select the most appropriate semiconductor and package technologies uniquely balancing digital and analog integration techniques2. CAUTION Only battery packs supplied by Hittite Microwave Corporation can be used in the HMC T2100B Remove batteries when packaging the unit for shipment 5 2 7 2 Battery Installation Disconnect the external power supply cable from the back of the HMC T2100B 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 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 Insert the battery pack s into the HMC T2100B and verify that the battery pack connector fully engages the HMC T2100B 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 7 3 Operating on Battery Power Operate the HMC T2100B 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 automatically shut down the unit to prevent over discharging the batter
3. MICROWAVE CORPORATION Bee ee 24 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual 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 5 External Reference Internal Reference 5 2 5 1 Internal Reference Out The HMC T2100 includes a single precision 10 MHz reference The internal 10 MHz reference connects to one of the BNC connectors on the rear panel The performance of this reference output is specified in the datasheet on the Hittite website The internal reference out feeds through the external reference in 5 2 5 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 5 2 6 Power Input A The unit is powered using the supplied AC wall supply 5 2 6 1 AC Power adapter The unit will operate from a single phase AC source of 100 to 240 VAC with a frequency of 47 63 Hz supplying current of between 1 25 and 0 5A The internal AC to DC power supply automatically adjusts to the connected power source A 110 VAC USA standard wall type power supply and cable is provided with this
4. Output Standby The HF output is delivered via an SMA connector 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 specifications are located in the data sheet on the Hittite website Please note that while the SG unit is in the Stand by 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 functions The functions consist of the following 1 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 Increment Decrement frequency with 100 MHz steps Increment Decrement frequency with 1 GHz steps Increment Decrement Output Power with 0 1 dB steps o NO oO fF LD Increment Decrement Output Power with 1 0 dB steps Rotation of the knob will increment or decrement the synthesizer s selected function the peripheral interfaces the rotary knob may be depressed for 1 5 seconds to re enable front panel Note When the front panel controls
5. 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 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 Useappropriate ESD precautions when connecting cabling and external equipment to the HMC T2100 Signal Generator 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 AeA o 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 RF output to the peripheral equipment using an SMA compatible connector Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 apps hittite com 14 7 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator Use
6. other wise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly on the battery 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 Do not discharge the battery using any device other than the HMC T2100B 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 Always keep the battery pack out of reach of infants or small children Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION Bee ee 24 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual 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 Int
7. unit The AC power adapter contains a power switch and a power on indicator LED 5 2 6 2 Power On Off Power is turned On Off with the switch located on the front panel of the enclosure 5 2 7 Battery Unit HMC T2100B The HMC T2100B 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 T2100B 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 Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual 5 2 7 1 Safety Summary Please carefully read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating the HMC T2100B and battery packs Serious injury and equipment failures may occur if the safety warnings and cautions are not followed
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9. Overall Progress EE Currently installing HMC T 2100 Calibrate Part 1 of 1 Validating install as TENNESSEE This window displays software installation progress is Hittite T2100 Systhesizer Setup Completed Cancel Mulleort Install System v2 35 Back ces Select Close The installation of all software components is done 6 Maintenance The unit should be calibrated every 12 months The unit is provided with calibration software so that the user can perform periodic calibrations The RF output connector should be cleaned as needed 6 1 External Cleaning Disconnect the power cable to the unit Do not use any spray or liquid detergents to clean the HMC T2100 unit 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 as well as the front and back panels Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com 14 21 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual N 6 2 Instrument Calibration A The instrument is supplied with a Hittite software application to support the calibration of the unit s output power A picture of the GUI is shown in figure 8 The software will provide information rel
10. al precision attenuator pull down menu select the amount of attenuation between at the output of the HMC T2100 and the Power Meter 6 Verify power is ON to the HMC T2100 and select Initialize T2100 and verify the following window appears TT ee Hittite Microwave Corporation Found T2100 Select OK 7 Select Calibrate 8 The following error and warning messages may appear if the power meter has a channel with no power sensor connected Select OK until the Done window appears indicating that Instrument setup has been verified EICHENSEER gt CheckStatusEPM 241 Hardware missing Select OK E Mo sensor connected to powermeter channel 2 IF channel 2 is nok being used ignore this warning Select OK Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual nevi ees eidone x4 Instrument setup has been verified Select OK Confirm X Warning calibration re writes portions of Ehe T2100 EEPROM IF there is a power loss during calibration the unit may nat Function properly and have to be returned to Ehe Factory Far re programming Click yes Ea continue calibration or no to abort 9 Select Yes to begin calibration 7 Programming The enclosed CDROM contains the necessary control software and drivers to support a smo
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12. art Continuous Sweep When the start button is pressed a single sweep is performed with the selected parameters If Continuous is selected sweeping runs continuously for the parameters selected 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 8 2 Sweep Frequency Sweep Power The user can select to sweep Frequency using the checkboxes on the GUI 5 5 8 3 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 8 4 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 0 003 secs to 3600 secs The value may be entered by typing the desired value or using the up and down arrows to increment or decrement the time duration 5 5 9 Thermal Protection HMC T2100B The synthesizer contains thermal protection features which will shut down the synthesizer while operating from batteries when it s operating temperature is exceeded Once the unit is the thermal shutdown mode unit operation can be restored by one of the following methods When operating only from batteries all batteries must be removed and replaced in order to restore normal operation If AC power is available and the unit s temperature has been reduced
13. ated to the required equipment and setup for the calibration It is assumed that the user will perform the synthesizer calibration with calibrated test equipment Insure that the synthesizer has been powered on for at least 30 minute prior to performing the calibration 6 2 1 Calibration GUI Operation 1 Start the HMC T2100 calibration software by opening the file C Program Files LCS LCS exe 2 The following window should appear amp HMC T2100 Calibration 1 0 0 Initialize T2100 CalibrateT2100 Figure 6 Calibration GUI 3 Select the Information button to show calibration system setup see figure 9 herein Test Setup Power Meter GPIB cable PC with National Instruments GPIB interface set to device 0 T2100 Com port 4 3 precision attenuator 2 000 dE Power meter must be Agilent EPM senes Anritsu 2438 series To protect the power sensor from damage a precision attenuator should be used during calibration HIDE or select a power sensor that can handle 30 0 dBm or greater Figure 7 Calibration Setup Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION 24 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual 4 From the Select Power Meter pull down windows select the model and GPIB address of the Power Meter 5 From the Option
14. cceptable input AC voltage and frequency range 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 T2100B 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 Use only battery packs supplied by Hittite Microwave Corporation in the HMC T2100B 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 Do not install the battery backwards so that the polarity is reversed Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery 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
15. eller warrants all parts of merchandise of its manufacture to be free 24 Y Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION per ee J HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual 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 product 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 delivery 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 documents terms pdf 10 Appendix Please see the HMC T2100 specification sheet for further information Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com SALES CONTACT INFORMATION Hittite Microwa
16. gram any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel lt Back Select Next Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com 17 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual ne See jie Hittite T2100 Systhesizer Setup Installing E _ El xl p L2 Execute msiexec Ji CDOCLIME 11cook LOCALS 11TemplHitkibe 3 HMS vnl Cancel Nullsoft Install System v2 35 Back This window will be displayed during the install process This window shows status of the install 1 HMCSynth Installing HMC Synth HMCSynth is being installed Please wall Ge ee The software is being installed Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION Beret ewe Pp HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual p ii HMCSynth Installation Complete Select Close HMCSynthDisplay Setup Change the install directory if desired and then select the large button on the top left It is recommended that the installation is to the default directory Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or a
17. have been locked out due to computer commands via one of controls and disable computer controls 5 2 2 1 Setting Synthesizer GPIB Address If unit is in the Remote mode press and hold front panel rotary knob for 1 5 seconds to exit the A Remote mode Then press and hold front panel rotary knob for 1 5 seconds to go to the GPIB address menu Rotate the knob to select a GPIB address between 0 and 15 Press and hold the rotary knob for 1 5 seconds This will store the selected GPIB address and then the LCD display will change to display the unit s Serial Number along with Software and Hardware revision information Press and hold the rotary knob for 1 5 seconds to switch to normal operation and display power and frequency 5 2 3 Front Panel LCD Display 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 Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com 14 9 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual P Function Units Comments Output Frequency Frequency RF Output Power Commanded Output Power RF Status Output ON or OFF Unit Status F Fan failure RF output disabled L PLL loss of lock H Remote
18. he 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 dam age 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 T2100B or a specified battery charger ensuring that the battery charging conditions specified are met e Do not attach the battery to a power supply plug or directly to a car s cigarette lighter e 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 performance 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
19. ications 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 hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual N 1 Introduction This User s Manual describes the HMC T2100 10 MHz to 20 GHz Synthesized Signal Generator unit 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 bold Blue capital letteri
20. ies It is recommended that the 12 Y Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION 24 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual batteries be re charged before the automatic shutdown engages 5 2 7 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 it the battery s require 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 packs internal protection circuits have been activated battery charge time may be longer than typical 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 from the external power supply In this event the external power supply should be t
21. l checking 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 and Local Lockout The Remote and Local Lockout feature is enabled by a checkbox available within the GUI When the checkbox is selected computer controlled operation via the USB is enabled Front panel control of the unit is disabled 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 within the synthesizer 5 5 5 Frequency Field When the Remote and Local Lockout checkbox is selected the Frequency of the synthesizer may be con trolled with the text box The desired frequency can be either typed into the provided text box or either the up and down arrows on the keyboard or 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 applica tion attempts to set the synthesizer to the commanded frequency If for any reason Example outside the calibration range the unit does not go to the c
22. ly controlled via one of the peripheral interfaces Underlined character indicates whether rotary knob controls frequency or power and determines the resolution step size Blank Output Power Leveled UNLVLD Output Power Un Leveled Battery Status HMC T2100B only N A PRSNT Battery Present CHRG Battery Charging Oo LOW Battery Low Table 2 Front Panel Display Selected Function Indicator RF Power Status 5 2 3 1 Front Panel Power Level Status The HMC T2100 includes a power level indicator on the Front Panel display which can be monitored A 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 UNLVLED indicator will appear on the display Figure 4 HMC T2100 Un calibrated output power indicator 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 10 Y Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite
23. ng 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 T2100 four digit alphanumeric front panel 2 Package Contents e The SG unit and packaging material weigh approximately 8 lbs Before unpacking check for any This users guide should be thoroughly read in depth and reviewed again completely before attempting to unpack install or operate the SG unit 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 sigas 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 T2100 Signal Generator AC Wall Power Supply AC Power Cord CD ROM Contains User manuals and software L1 ION Battery Packs HMC T2100B only Table 1 Packing List 4 Order On Line www hittite com For technical ap
24. ommanded frequency the field will be highlighted in yellow 5 5 6 Power field When the Remote and Local Lockout checkbox is selected the Power of the synthesizer may be controlled with the text box The desired power can be either typed into the provided text box or either the up and down arrows on the keyboard or 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 frequency If for any reason Example outside the calibration range the unit does not go to the commanded power the field will be highlighted in yellow 5 5 7 RF Output On When the Remote and Local Lockout checkbox is selected the RF Output On checkbox is used to enable and disable the RF output of the Signal Generator Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 apps hittite com 14 15 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual N 5 5 8 Synthesizer Frequency Sweeping Controls The GUI provides a number of controls to allow the user to perform sweeps of either frequency or power or both The sweep rate frequency and power commands are generated by the software application The Remote and Local Lockout checkbox must be selected in order for any of the sweep functions to be enabled 5 5 8 1 Single Sweep St
25. oth installation with a Windows XP operating system Also included is a Programmer s Reference Guide which provides the primary software commands GUI source codes and C language support that permits customized control compatible with Labview or LabWindows routines 8 Technical Support Please contact apps hittite com or call 978 250 3343 and request the HMC T2100 technical support department Hittite Microwave provides local direct support in many areas around the world Please see the Contact Us page at www 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 application and no warranty is made that any set of standards will be met other than what is marked on the product S
26. plication questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION 24 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual 3 General Overview of Instrument Capabilities The HMC T2100 is a single channel frequency synthesizer The block diagram for this unit is shown in figure 1 This unit provides one RF output channel with programmable output frequency and output power The output frequency range is programmable from 10 MHz to 20 GHz in 10 kHz 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 synthesizer 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 Standby function will apply the maximum attenuation to the RF output RF OUT CONTROLLER FRONT PANEL gems I O SYNTHESIZER i SYNTHESIZER 10 MHz 20 GHz GPIB o USB I O USB o uite E RS232 O ME 50 MHz TCXO 50 MHz NT BEER REF our HMC T2100 Figure 1 HMC T2100 Block Diagram 4 Installation of Equipment and Safety The guidelines shown below must be followed fo
27. pps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION Rev C 02 0110 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual HMICSynth Select Installation Folder The mataba sal ital HMCS ith bo the bolmang Fokder To m tha folder click Mes To install to dieen folder enter it below of chock Browse Program Fies Hinia uH M CS pnis Bins Browse Disk Cost HM C Synth Kor yoursell or for anyone who uset his compuler Everyone Just mae o ce Select the desired folder name and location and select whether you want anyone who uses this computer to be able to run the application The default folder location is recommended 2 HMCSynthDisplay Choose Program Group Setup will add items to the group shown in the Program Group box You can enter a new group name or select one From the Existing Groups list Program mm Existing Groups Accessories Axialis Software Dell Accessories Select the Program Group for installation Hittite is the recommended group HMCSynthDisplay Setup x HMCSynthDisplay Setup was completed successfully Select OK Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION eee eee Pp HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual XE HMC T2100 Calibrate
28. r Manual 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 Press the front panel power switch to the ON labeled 1 position 12 It is recommended that the user allows a minimum of 30 minutes warm up time before using the instrument 13 Verify the unit is powered on by monitoring the front panel LCD display 14 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 DC power GPIB Ethernet and USB interface See figure 3 for a view of the rear panel ATY i i SHittite c MICRONAVE CORPORATION 10 MHZ 2 E e ue Figure 3 Rear Panel view of the HMC T2100 Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION Bee ee 24 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual 5 2 1 RF
29. r panel for cooling Please ensure that the fans and vent openings are not obstructed or the unit may overheat and damage may result 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 5 HMCSynthDisplay lt B d A X lt X roc J 7 Remote LocalLockout Iv RF Output On Frequency 13383 62 3 Step 0 01 MHz Stat 1000 Stop 2000000 x52 Step aT 3 dBm Stat 360 Stop m Sweep Frequency Coun E Dwell Time 0003 Second Direction DOWN Trigger Source 805 T Figure 5 GUI application 5 5 1 Hardware Selection and Control The application software supports multiple HMC T2100 synthesizers being connected to the computer at one time With the supplied software GUI only one HMC T2100 synthesizer can be selected and controlled from the GUI application at one time Multiple HMC T2100 s can be programmed by the user to be controlled simultaneously 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 Refresh and Disable Power Checks The top right pull down menu will provide a list of connected T2100 syn
30. r 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 e Agrounded three pin AC power receptacle should 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 damage Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com 14 5 esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual N 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 a
31. thesizers 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 synthesizer s 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 14 Y Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com Er ittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION 24 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator 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 2 4 Disable Power Checks Within the menu this function may be selected to disable software power leve
32. to its normal operating temperature normal operation will be restored by plugging in the external AC power supply and cycling power on the external power supply 5 5 10 Software Installation When installing the software from the CD follow the directions provided by the installation program See below for general installation process Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION Rev C 02 0110 4 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual ic Hittite T2100 Systhesizer Setup Installation Options lal x Check the components you want En install and uncheck Ehe components vou don t want to install Click Install to start the installation Select components to install HMcsynth Drivers and GUI T2xxx Boccumentation T2100 Labview Drivers T2000 Calibrate Space required 10 0 Cancel Fdullsaft Install System v2 25 lt Back Install Continue past any software installation warnings Select the desired components with the checkboxes and select the install button The default installation recommended iR HMCSynth Welcome to the HMCSynth Setup Wizard The installer will quide you through the steps required to install HAE Synth on your computer WARNING This computer program iz protected by copyright law and Intemational treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this pro
33. urned 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 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 7 5 Replacement Batteries Replace batteries with Lithium lon batteries purchased from Hittite part number HMC T2100B BATTERY 5 3 Environmental Requirements The unit is designed to be operated in an environment meeting the following requirements Environment Condition Value General Usage Indoors Humidity 15 to 95 non condensing Altitude Less than 3000 meters Table 3 Environmental Operating Conditions Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual N 5 4 Fan Air Inlets A The unit utilizes fans mounted on the rea
34. ut their useful life 2 Order On Line www hittite com For technical application questions Phone 978 250 3343 or apps hittite com esrittite MICROWAVE CORPORATION 24 HMC T2100 B Synthesized Signal Generator User Manual Table of Contents 1 MUTE OCU CONN note tees a amp ees 2 Package Contents Baers d ded A SURE BGs Gen d 4 3 General Overview of Instrument Capabilities lllo iie is ee 5 4 Installation of Equipment and Safety 5 5 Operation and Setup iiis es 7 6 Maintendne8 ioci petiam id we 21 7 OO e 24 8 Technical es 24 9 24 10 _ _ 25 Notice Hittite Microwave Corporation has prepared this manual for use by Hittite personnel and customers as a guide for the proper installation operation and maintenance of Hittite equipment and computer programs The drawings specifications and information contained herein are the property of Hittite Microwave Corpora tion and any unauthorized use or disclosure of these drawings specif
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