HP 3312A - Service Manual

OPERATING AND SERVICE
MANUAL
MODEL 3312A
FUNCTION GENERATOR
Serial Number: 1432A01246
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Manual Part No. 03312-90003
Microfiche Part No. 03312-90053
Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1974
P.O. Box 301, Loveland, Colorado 80537 U.S.A.
Printed: April 1977

HP 3312A Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	3312A
Category	Inverter
Language	English

Summary

Product Assurance and Support

Product Certification

Confirms instrument met specifications and calibration traceability.

Warranty and Assistance Information

Outlines product warranty, repair policy, limitations, and support.

General Information

Manual Introduction and Scope

Explains the manual's purpose and content for the instrument.

Instrument Description and Features

Details the Model 3312A Function Generator's capabilities and features.

Specifications Overview

Introduces critical and supplemental instrument specifications.

Instrument and Manual Identification

Describes how to identify the instrument and its serial number.

Installation Procedures

Initial Inspection and Power Setup

Covers initial checks, power requirements, and voltage selection.

Grounding, Mounting, and Repackaging

Details safety grounding, mounting, and shipping instructions.

Operating Instructions

Instrument Overview and Controls

Describes the instrument's overall operation and front/rear panel controls.

General Operating Information

Covers grounding, safety warnings, and basic operational advice.

Main Generator Outputs

Explains the main signal and sync outputs and their characteristics.

Modulation Generator InputOutput

Details the MOD connector for modulation and external signals.

Output Waveform Characteristics

Sine, Square, and Triangle Outputs

Details Sine, Square, and Triangle wave output characteristics.

Ramp, Pulse, Gate, and Burst Outputs

Describes Ramp, Pulse, Gate, and Burst output functionalities.

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

Explains AM modulation depth and frequency.

Basic Operating Procedures

Instrument Turn-On and Fuse Check

Steps for powering up the instrument safely and correctly.

Fuse Replacement

Instructions for safely replacing the main AC line fuse.

Generator Operation Modes

Main Generator Operation

Details how to operate the main generator functions and controls.

Burst and VCO Operation

Explains burst mode control and VCO input for frequency control.

Modulation Generator Operation

Describes how to use the modulation generator for AM, FM, sweep.

Theory of Operation

Introduction and System Description

Provides an overview of the instrument's theory and components.

Basic Block Diagram

Presents a high-level block diagram of the instrument's architecture.

Main Generator Section Theory

Explains the internal workings of the main generator circuitry.

Circuitry Details

Output Section Theory

Explains the operation of the output amplifier and attenuator.

Modulation Generator Theory

Details the internal workings of the modulation generator circuits.

Modulation Operation Details

Amplitude Modulation Description

Explains AM modulation principles and control.

FM, Sweep, and Burst Operations

Details FM, Sweep, and Burst modes' operational aspects.