LIST sweep is a step sweep of preset frequency and level pairs. The pairs are defined in separate frequency and power levels. Sweeping in accomplished by defining start and stop indexes. List Mode provides two settings for creating a sweep:
• Points: The number of points (steps) per sweep parameter.
• Sweep: Set the sweep per point dwell time.
SWEEP LIST Index
The Sweep list index (0 through 3999) contains frequency/power level settings compiled into a list. Each frequency can have a different power level setting. The list sweep is defined by a list start index and list stop index. The list of up to 4000 frequency/power level sets is stored in non-volatile RAM to preserve any settings after the instrument is powered off. The list is not stored with the other setup information in the instrument.
When automatic, external, or single trigger mode is selected, the output sweeps between the specified list start and stop indexes, dwelling at each list index for the specified dwell time.
Selecting LIST from the SWEEP menu displays the menu shown in Figure: LIST SETUP Menu. When the LIST SWEEP button is toggled on, the status bars displays List Sweep - Single. Note that the sweep displayed at the status bar is dependent on the sweep selected in the TRIGGER menu. See LIST TRIGGER Menu.
Press: SWEEP| LIST | SETUP
LIST TRIGGER - Set to Manual Sweep
START INDEX
Select the sweep start index. The Index (0 through 3999) is enabled in all trigger modes. See Editing the START INDEX.
STOP INDEX
Select the sweep stop index.The Index (0 through 3999) is enabled in all trigger modes. See Editing the STOP INDEX.
LIST INDEX
Press to type a single indexed frequency/level pair location (0 to 3999) to view in the Index List. See LIST - LIST Menu.
LIST SWEEP
Toggle to activate or deactivate the list sweep.
LIST SETUP Menu
START INDEX
Select the sweep start index. The Index (0 through 3999) is enabled in all trigger modes.
STOP INDEX
Select the sweep stop index.The Index (0 through 3999) is enabled in all trigger modes.
DWELL TIME
Sets the dwell time at each sweep step. Units is in seconds.
LIST SWEEP
Toggle to activate or deactivate the list sweep.
Editing the START INDEX
Press START INDEX to open the start index parameter field for editing. Edit the start index using the cursor control keys, rotary data knob, or enter a new value using the keypad. Press the Enter button when complete to close the annotated parameter window.
Editing the STOP INDEX
Press LIST STOPto open the stop index parameter field for editing. Edit the stop index using the cursor control keys, rotary data knob, or enter a new value using the keypad. Press the Enter button when complete to close the annotated parameter window.
