Introduction; The Tgr2050 Series Of Rf Signal Generators; About This Guide; Using This Manual - Aim TTi TGR2050 Serie Guide De Démarrage Rapide

1 - Introduction

The TGR2050 Series of RF Signal Generators

INTRODUCTION
The TGR2050 Series of RF Signal Generators
The TGR2051 and TGR2053 are the next generation of RF signal generators from Aim-TTi, offering
both exceptional performance and new improved functionality with touch screen operation.
The high performance RF generators provide high frequency accuracy and stability, large signal
amplitude range, low phase noise and flexible analog and digital* modulation capabilities making it
ideal for development, test and service work.
Advanced remote control accommodates sophisticated new automated systems and compatibility
with Aim-TTI's previous RF instruments enables incorporation into existing systems.
With a small footprint and lightweight design and the best price point / performance ratio in its
class, the TGR2050 series maintains Aim-TTi's reputation for high quality, reliable, great value
products.

About this Guide

This Quick Start guide is for bench-top use of the TGR2050 Series comprising the TGR2051 and
TGR2053 RF signal generators. A full Instruction Manual and programming guide (English only) are
also available on the Aim-TTi website; these provide comprehensive explanations of all functions
and additional information on remote control, calibration and the detailed technical specifications.

Using this manual

This manual is a general introduction to the organisation of the instrument and is intended to be
read before using the generator for the first time.
Throughout this manual, 'This instrument' refers to the TGR2050 series of instruments.
Throughout this manual front panel keys are underlined and enclosed in square brackets, e.g.
font, e.g. Frequency, Amplitude.
[Freq], [Amp], [Mod]; Text, entry fields and messages displayed on the LCD are shown in a different
The descriptions in this manual relate to using the instrument via the touch screen and front panel
buttons and controls.
In order to familiarise the user with some of the basic functionalities of the instrument, a number
of set-up examples are shown in this guide.
It is recommended that new users carry out the examples:
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Continuous RF signal - (Rotary knob and directional keys)
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FM Modulated signal - (Hard Keys and rotary knob)
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Step sweep - (Touch screen)
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4FSK modulated signal*
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Stepping the output frequency
For more detailed information on all functionality, separate instruction and programming manuals
are available to download from
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www.aimtti.com/support
*Digital Modulation available with option U01
TGR2050 Series Quick Start Guide