Viavi 8800SX User manual

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Basic Transceiver
tests with the
8800SX

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Basic Interconnects
Interconnect 1 – Basic Transmitter/Receiver tests
For basic Transmitter and Receiver
tests, connect the 8800SX TR port
to the Radio ANT port.
RF Test cable
The TR port on the 8800SX is a bi-directional RF port that can generate a signal
to test a receiver as well as measure transmitter characteristics like Power,
Frequency and Modulation. This port is rated at 50 Watts input. Measurements
to 125 Watts are possible observing duty cycle to prevent overheating.

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Access to built-in presets
•The small tab at the top center of the
display allows access to the launch bar.
•Simply touch the tab and the launch bar
will expand.
•Press the Utilities tab
and then the Presets
menu to rapidly
configure the 8800SX
for either Analog or
Digital testing.
Presets quickly configure
standard tile selections and
locations.

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Access to built-in setup files
•Setup files store complete instrument
configurations that include all settings.
•To open the menu, simply touch the tab
and the menu will expand.
•Press the Utilities tab
and then the
Store/Recall item to gain
access to the pre-
configured test setups
that are within every
instrument.
Every 8800SX is pre-configured
with a large group of sample
setups to configure the instrument
for a variety of basic tests.

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Store/Recall Navigation
•When first entering the
Store/Recall menu, a folder named
“Sample Setups” will be visible.
•To enter the folder, touch or
highlight the Sample Setups item
on the list then press the icon to
enter the folder.