Boonton 8201 Modulation Analyzer Quick Start
8201
Modulation Analyzer
Quick Start Guide
PN: 98406800A
Taking performance to a new peak
8201 Quick Start Guide
Version 1.00
( PN: 98406800A )
The 8201 is a versatile, precision, solid-state instrument with features and performance characteristics
suitable for laboratory and industrial applications. It covers a frequency range of 100 kHz to 2.5 GHz. The
8201 modulation analyzer is easy and convenient to use. This document briefly describes the operating
information for the Model 8201 Modulation Analyzer and all 8201-S models including the descriptions
of the front and rear panel controls, displays, connectors, option selections, and instructions for local and
remote modes of operation. Typical measurement situations are also described.
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Content
Safety and Caution summary ........................................................................................ 4
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................. 4
Instrument Displays and Operating Controls .............................................................5
Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 5
Getting familiar with Function Keys...........................................................................10
Getting familiar with Data Keypad .............................................................................10
Getting familiar with Measurement Control Keys ...................................................11
Other Keys ........................................................................................................................12
Displayed Messages .......................................................................................................13
Special Functions ............................................................................................................13
Calibration and Performance Tests .............................................................................14
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Safety and Caution Summary
Limited Warranty
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation and maintenance of the Boonton 8201 Modu-
lation Analyzer. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings in this guide or instruction manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instru-
ments. Boonton Electronics Corporation assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
SAFETY
• INSTRUMENT MUST BE GROUNDED (must be connected to an elec-
trical ground at the power outlet)
• DO NOT OPERATE THE INSTRUMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
• KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
• DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT
• NON IONIZING RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION HAZARD
• ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
CAUTION
• Please check the power requirements as per the product specifica-
tions.
Boonton Electronics warrants its products to the original purchaser
to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to operate
within applicable specifications for a period of one year from date
of shipment for instruments, probes, power sensors and accessories.
Boonton Electronics further warrants that its instruments will per-
form within all current specifications under normal use and service
for one year from date of shipment. These warranties do not cover
active devices that have given normal service, sealed assemblies
which have been opened, or any item which has been repaired or
altered without Boonton’s authorization. Boonton’s warranties are
limited to either the repair or replacement, at Boonton’s option, of
any product found to be defective under the terms of these warran-
ties. There will be no charge for parts and labor during the war-
ranty period. The purchaser shall prepay inbound shipping charges
to Boonton or its designated service facility and shall return the
product in its original or an equivalent shipping container. Boonton
or its designated service facility shall pay shipping charges to return
the product to the Purchaser for domestic shipping addresses. For
addresses outside the United States, the Purchaser is responsible
for pre-paying all shipping charges, duties and taxes (both inbound
and outbound). THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Boonton will not be liable for any
incidental damages or for any consequential damages, as defined in
Section 2-715 of the Uniform Commercial Code, in connection with
products covered by the foregoing warranties.
• Ensure at least 2” of clearance around the instrument.
• Before powering the unit on make sure there are no indications of
exposure to extensive force such as dents, torn off pieces or loose
parts in the case.
• DO NOT touch connectors of components with bare fingers.
• DO NOT connect or disconnect any component of the test setup
with power switched on.
• To maintain the optimal performance of the unit, prevent exposure
to unnecessary force, keep accessories clean and dry, and regularly
check for wear and tear.
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Instrument Displays & Operating Controls
Getting Started
The 8201 instrument displays are shown as below in Figure-1. The
front panel of the Model 8201 is organized for simple instrument
operation. It consists of a display window and a separate keyboard
area. The display area contains the carrier FREQUENCYLEVEL display,
the AUDIO display, the MODULATION display, and the SPCL/PRGM
display. The keys are organized as function keys, data keypad, and
measurement control keys.
The controls, indicators and connectors used during the operation of
the instrument are listed in Table-1 , Table-2 and shown in Figure-2
and Figure-3.
The following instructions walk through a basic operation and func-
tionality tests to verify that the unit is working properly.
1. Turn ON the instrument and press LCL (INIT) key.
2. After a while, the FREQUENCY/LEVEL display will show up with
8201 firmware reference number and the other displays will
contain dashes for about 3 seconds.
3. The message “UNLOC” will then appear in the display window.
4. The audio and modulation displays will contain the [==] mes-
sage
5. The SPCL/PRGM displays will contain 99, the initialization
program number (Please refer to Table 3-8 of the instruction
manual for the meaning of any reported errors).
Figure-1: 8201 Modulation Analyzer Displays
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