HP 5344S User Manual

Model 8756A
Operating Information
PLOT ALL draws the grid, labels, trace data, CURSOR, and
markers on the HP-IB plotter. Graphics written to the CRT
over the HP-IB of the 8756A will not be drawn on this plot;
however, the user may access the plotter by means of passing
through commands (see HP-IB Operating Features, Fig. 3-4).
TRACE 1 draws the trace data, CURSOR, and markers for Channel
1.
CURSOR is denoted as ~ , the CURSOR/\ AS /\, and the markers
as <>
TRACE 2 draws the trace data, CURSOR, and markers for Channel
2.
CURSOR is denoted as ~ , the CURSOR/\ AS /\, and the markers
as <>
LABELS draws the MODE LABELS, reference line position labels,
and the FREQUENCY LABELS.
GRID draws the grid (or graticule) lines.
If the HP-IB Plotter has its address switches set to 05
decimal, and its HP-IB is properly connected to the 8756 SYSTEM
INTERFACE, the CRT Display is frozen, the plotter begins
plotting, and the ACTIVE ENTRY AREA appears as shown in (b)
when any of the PLOT Menu soft keys are pressed. When the plot
is finished, the CRT display appears as shown in (c) •
If the HP-IB Plotter is improperly connected (or not connected
at all) to the 8756 SYSTEM INTERFACE, the CRT display appears
as shown in (d).
If the HP-IB Plotter is not ready (paper not loaded, error
message, etc.), but is properly connected to the 8756 SYSTEM
INTERFACE, the CRT display appears as shown in (e) •
When the 8350B Sweep Oscillator or 8340A Synthesized Sweeper
HP-IB is also connected to the 8756 SYSTEM INTERFACE,
annotation of Start, Stop, and CURSOR (if ON) frequencies will
also appear on the bottom of the plots when PLOT ALL or LABELS
is pressed. If the CURSOR is off and a marker or markers are
on, the Active Marker will appear in the frequency annotation
and will be shown on the trace data as a <)
Figure 3-2. Soft Key Operating Features (8 of 10)
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HP 5344S Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	5344S
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English