Starting the RTG moves RTG into the Connected: Active state.

Before running the RTG, ensure the following:
  • Connections between the VST instruments and test fixture adhere to those depicted in Connecting to the Test Fixture, unless you have added the Agile Attenuator to your system.
  • Ensure that you have initialized the instruments to use in the RTG User Interface, as described in Initializing Instruments in the RTG Software.
Start the RTG using the UI or the API.
  • To start the RTG using the UI, complete the following steps.
    1. Configure the following pre-start settings.
      • Set Reference Level
      • Set Center Frequency
      • Enable mmWave Heads
      • Set External LO
      • Set Output External Attenuation
      • Set External Delay
      • Set Offset Frequency
      • Set Common Attenuation
      • Set PRI
      • Pulse Detection Mode—Set to Auto by default.
      • Enable Frequency Correction—Enabled by default.
    2. Click Start in the RTG UI to begin the target generation. The RTG starts on the server and the left pane is enabled.
    3. (Optional) Select Options » Pulse Detection Calibration at any time while the RTG is in the Active state and the DUT is actively generating signals.
  • To start the RTG using the API, complete the following steps.
    1. Configure the following pre-start settings.
      • Set Reference Level
      • Set Center Frequency
      • Enable mmWave Heads
      • Set External LO
      • Set Output External Attenuation
      • Set External Delay
      • Set Offset Frequency
      • Set Common Attenuation
      • Set PRI
      • Pulse Detection Mode—Set to Auto by default.
      • Enable Frequency Correction—Enabled by default.
    2. Call RTG Start.
    3. (Optional) Select Options » Pulse Detection Calibration at any time while the RTG is in the Active state and the DUT is actively generating signals.