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HP 400E User Manual

HP 400E
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Table of Contents

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HP 400E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
Model400E
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

GENERAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Overview of the HP Models 400E and 400EL AC Voltmeters and their capabilities.

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Details on optional features like dB scale uppermost and relative reference adjustment.

INSTRUMENT AND MANUAL IDENTIFICATION

Guidance on identifying the instrument and manual using serial numbers.

INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

Information and instructions for installation and shipping of the Model 400E and 400EL Voltmeters.

INITIAL INSPECTION

Procedures for inspecting the instrument for physical damage and electrical order upon receipt.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Information on power sources, voltage selection, and power dissipation for the instrument.

POWER CORDS

Illustration and identification of standard power plug configurations and their part numbers.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Importance of grounding the instrument for operator protection and safety.

BENCH MOUNTING

Information on setting up the instrument for bench use with included feet and tilt stand.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Explanation of the 400E/EL controls and operating procedures for each mode.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Identification and function of all controls and indicators on the 400E/EL front panel.

STANDARD 400E/EL OPERATION

Operating procedures for the standard AC voltmeter mode and other functions.

DB METER OPERATION

Steps for making dB and dBm measurements, including scale reading and impedance considerations.

AC TO DC CONVERTER OPERATION

Procedures for using the instrument as an AC to DC converter, including output connection.

WIDE BAND AC AMPLIFIER OPERATION

Instructions for using the instrument as a wide band AC amplifier, including gain and attenuation.

400E WITH OPTION 01

Operating details for the 400E model with Option 01, focusing on dB scale resolution.

400E/EL WITH OPTION 02

Operating details for the 400E/EL model with Option 02, including relative reference adjustment.

THEORY OF OPERATION

GENERAL

Overview of the 400E/EL as a solid-state, average-responding, RMS-calibrated voltmeter.

SCHEMATIC DESCRIPTION

Explanation of the instrument's block diagram, signal paths, and feedback mechanisms.

IMPEDANCE CONVERTER

Detailed explanation of the impedance converter's function, stabilization, and overload protection.

MAINTENANCE

INTRODUCTION

Information required for maintaining the Model 400E/EL, including performance checks and calibration.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

List of test equipment required for proper maintenance and calibration of the instrument.

MECHANICAL ZERO ADJUST (400E Only)

Step-by-step procedure for performing a mechanical zero adjustment on the 400E model.

PERFORMANCE CHECKS

Procedures for "in cabinet" tests to verify instrument specifications and performance.

ACCURACY AND FREQUENCY RESPONSE TESTS

Methods for comparing the instrument's accuracy and frequency response to its specifications.

3 VOLT AND 1 VOLT ACCURACY TEST

Procedure for checking the accuracy and frequency response on the 3V and 1V ranges.

RANGE TRACKING TEST

Test to verify the instrument's accuracy with a 1/3 scale input across its entire frequency range.

3mV AND 1mV RANGE ACCURACY TEST

Procedure for checking the accuracy and frequency response on the 3mV and 1mV ranges.

INPUT IMPEDANCE CHECK

Procedures to check the input resistance and capacitance of the instrument.

AC TO DC CONVERTER OUTPUT IMPEDANCE CHECK

Procedure to verify the output impedance of the AC to DC converter.

AC OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHECK

Procedure to check the AC output voltage of the amplifier across various ranges.

CONCLUSION OF PERFORMANCE CHECKS

Statement confirming that passing checks means the instrument meets specifications.

ALIGNMENT AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

"Cover off" procedures to adjust the instrument to its performance specifications.

ACCURACY AND FREQUENCY RESPONSE CALIBRATION

Calibration steps related to accuracy and frequency response using specific equipment.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE USING HP- 745A/746A CALIBRATOR

Step-by-step calibration using the HP 745A/746A Calibrator for specific frequency ranges.

ATTENUATOR ALIGNMENT

Procedure to align the attenuator using a setup involving a reference supply and test oscillator.

ALTERNATE CALIBRATION AND PERFORMANCE CHECK

An alternative procedure for performance checks and calibration using different test equipment.

REPLACEABLE PARTS

INTRODUCTION

Information on ordering replacement parts, including part lists and quantities.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Instructions on how to obtain replacement parts by contacting Hewlett-Packard Field Offices.

NON-LISTED PARTS

Guidance on how to order parts not found in the standard lists.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the schematic diagram, component locator, and PC board layout for maintenance.

MANUAL BACKDATING CHANGES

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