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HP 214B Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	214B
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 General Information

1-4 Specifications

Lists instrument specifications and performance standards for testing.

1-6 Safety Considerations

Outlines safety precautions for operating the instrument safely.

1-11 Description

Section 4 Performance Tests

4-3 Equipment Required

4-10 Repetition Rate; Vernier Accuracy

Details tests for verifying repetition rate accuracy and dial tracking.

4-11 Pulse Position: Delay; Advance; Vernier Accuracy

Describes tests for pulse position delay, advance, and vernier accuracy.

4-12 Pulse Width; Vernier Accuracy; Max. Duty Cycle

Covers tests for pulse width accuracy, vernier settings, and maximum duty cycle.

4-13 Constant Duty Cycle; Vernier Accuracy

Details tests for constant duty cycle limits and vernier accuracy.

4-14 Pulse Amplitude; Vernier Accuracy; Source Impedance

Outlines tests for pulse amplitude, vernier accuracy, and source impedance.

4-15 Transition Times; Preshoot; Overshoot; Ringing; Pulse Polarity

Describes tests for pulse transition times and waveform aberrations.

4-16 Trigger Output; Double Pulse

Covers tests for trigger output amplitude/width and double pulse operation.

4-17 External Modes; Trigger; Gate; Burst

Details tests for external trigger, gate, and burst modes.

4-18 Variable Trigger Level; Sensitivity

Explains tests for variable trigger level adjustment and sensitivity.

Section 5 Adjustments

5-3 Safety Considerations

Emphasizes safety precautions during instrument adjustments.

5-9 Equipment Required

5-11 Power Supply

Details procedures for adjusting and checking power supply voltages.

5-12 Period Adjust

Guides on adjusting the period settings for accuracy and dial tracking.

5-13 Position Adjust

Covers adjustments for pulse position vernier accuracy and tracking.

5-14 Constant Duty Cycle and Width

Details adjustments for constant duty cycle and pulse width settings.

5-15 Pulse Amplitude

Guides on adjusting pulse amplitude, vernier accuracy, and ranges.

5-16 Minimum Width; Overshoot; Risetime; Int. Load; Fixed Duty Cycle

Covers adjustments for minimum pulse width, waveform characteristics, and duty cycle.

5-17 Trigger Level Sensitivity

Details adjustments for trigger level and sensitivity settings.

Section 6 Replaceable Parts

6-5 Replaceable Parts

6-8 Ordering Information

Section 8 Service

8-4 Safety Considerations

Lists warnings and cautions to ensure safe servicing.

8-7 After Service Safety Check

8-15 Service Blocks (Theory/ Troubleshooting)

SERVICE BLOCK 1 TROUBLESHOOTING TREE

SERVICE BLOCK 2 HIGH VOLTAGE SUPPLY A4

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS A4 POWER SUPPLY BOARD

Provides specific hints for troubleshooting the power supply board.

SERVICE BLOCK 3 TIMING BOARD A2

Double Pulse Timing Error

Delay Error

Width Error

EXTERNAL INPUT CIRCUITS

External Trigger Mode

Gate Mode

Manual Trigger

Burst Mode (Schematic A1-2)

SERVICE BLOCK 4 OUTPUT BOARD A1

Screen grid protection

Appendix Option 001, Burst Capability

A3-1 Burst Performance Test

SERVICE BLOCK A1-1 BURST BOARD A6

THEORY OF OPERATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

Provides steps for troubleshooting burst mode operation and waveforms.