HP 5344S User Manual

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Model8756A
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8756A
PROGRAMMING INFORMATION
CLARIFICATION
The following paragraphs clarify and augment the programming information in Section III (Operation) of this
manual.
Input Selection
Select the desired input (lA AR etc.) ONLY while in the Swept mode(SWl). When using the Take Sweep command
(TSn). prior to performing a Trace Transfer(OD). select the input BEFORE placing the HP 8756A in the Non Swept
mode (SWO). If already in the Non Swept mode. the HP 8756A MUST be returned to the Swept mode BEFORE
selecting the input (eg. OUTPUT 716: "SWl AR SWO").
External Modulation
When using External Modulation. note that the HP 8756A MODULATION ON/OFF state is NOT stored in the
SAVE/RECALL registers.
and must be set manually.
Alternate Sweep
When programming the Alternate sweep mode. the following method is recommended:
OUTPUT 716: "RC3" This recalls register 3 from the HP 8756A
OUTPUT 717; "ALI4" This alternates register 4 from the source.
OUTPUT 716 This exits Pass-Through.
Using Pass- Through Mode
Ensure that instruments are not set to the HP 8756A Pass- Through address.
General Programming Information
When using a TIMEOUT interrupt set the time parameter to a minimum of 5 seconds (without a plotter) and 9
seconds (with
an HP 9872C or 7475A). The instruments require this time to complete their Instrument Preset
functions.
The powerful Alternate Sweep function of the 8756A and source combination is fully programmable. While in
Alternate
Sweep. the source may be programmed via the·· Pass Through" mode of the 87 56 A At least one of the
following codes must be included when programming the source in Alternate Sweep:
FA FB. CF. DF. ST. MI. M2. M3. M4. M5. or PL
When the 8756A receives a command to output a value. that value must be read before another command may be
sent If all values are not read the 8756A will ignore further commands from the computer until the values are read
or until it is Preset or Cleared

HP 5344S Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	5344S
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English