Setting Up a
Measurement
The following seven chapters present a variety of measurements you can make
with the Agilent 35670A and its options. Each chapter focuses on a different
type of measurement.
• Rotating Machinery Chapter 1
• Structures Chapter 2
• Sound/Acoustics Chapter 3
• Spectra and Networks Chapter 4
• Control Systems Chapter 5
In addition, the last two chapters show you how to use the analyzer’s optional
arbitrary source (chapter 6) and the analyzer’s time capture buffer (chapter 7).
Each measurement follows a basic procedure. Depending upon the
measurement, some steps may be eliminated or be revised. Generally, the
procedure is as follows:
1 Initialize the analyzer.
2 Make connections.
3 Specify the measurement parameters.
4 Specify the triggering and averaging parameters.
5 Configure the display.
6 Measure the device-under-test (DUT).
In the event that the specific measurement you wish to make is not presented in
this book, look for a similar measurement and use the procedure as a guideline.
In some cases, the procedure will instruct you to select a preset value. This is
done to acquaint you with the menu selections and give you the opportunity to
select a different setting.
The following discussion presents an overview of the basic measurement.
Detailed information is presented for each step to assist you in making the
appropriate selection.
Part I-1