Contents

Contents

1.

Getting Started

 

 

What Documentation Comes with the E4406A VSA Series Transmitter Tester

15

 

URL for the Latest VSA Transmitter Tester Update

17

 

Understanding Digital Communications Measurements

17

 

Updating the Firmware

18

 

Making a Measurement

19

 

Front Panel Keys Context Dependency

20

 

Front Panel Description

24

 

Rear Panel Description

30

 

Display Annotation

33

 

Installing Optional Measurement Personalities

36

 

Available Personality Options

36

 

Loading the Optional Personality

37

 

Viewing a License Key

38

 

Installing a License Key

39

 

Using the Uninstall Key

39

 

Cables for Connecting to the Serial Port

 

 

(RS-232)

41

 

Safety Considerations

47

 

Instrument Installation

47

 

Instrument Operation and Maintenance

48

2.

Using System Features

 

 

Using System Keys

52

 

Install and Uninstall

52

 

Key Locations

53

 

Using Print and Print Setup Functions

63

 

Printing a Displayed Screen

63

 

Printing a Screen Image to a File on A: or C: Drives

65

 

Using File and Save Keys

67

 

Loading a State

67

 

Saving a State

67

 

Using the Alpha Editor Keys

68

 

Using Input/Output Configuration Keys

69

 

Configuring I/O

69

 

File System

71

 

Reference

71

 

Using System Configuration and Alignment Keys

73

 

Restore System Defaults

73

 

Show Errors

73

 

Show System

74

 

System (Local)

76

 

Alignment

77

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