HP 8560A

Manual Text Conventions
The following text conventions are used throughout this manual:
m
Boxed text in this typeface represents a mechanical key physically located on the
instrument.
Softkeys
Shaded text indicates a
softkey. Softkey labels appear on the display and can be
activated by pressing corresponding keys surrounding the display. The labels
displayed are determined by the mechanical front-panel key depressed and the
instrument’s firmware.
Display
Text
Text printed in this typeface indicates text appearing on the screen.
Serial N.umbers Covered by This Manual
This service manual applies directly to HP 8560A spectrum analyzers with serial numbers
prefixed 3207A and above. For HP 8560A spectrum analyzers with serial numbers prefixed
below
3207A, order HP Part Number 08560-90038.
Hewlett-Packard makes frequent improvements to its products to enhance their performance,
usability, or reliability. HP service personnel have access to complete records of design changes
to each type of equipment, based on the equipment’s serial number. Whenever you contact
HP about your analyzer, have the complete serial number available to ensure obtaining the
most complete and accurate information possible.
The serial number label is attached to the rear of the analyzer. The serial number has two
parts: the prefix (the first four numbers and a letter), and the suffix (the last five numbers).
See Figure l-l.
The first four numbers of the prefix are a code identifying the date of the last major design
change incorporated in your analyzer. The letter identifies the country in which the unit
was manufactured. The five-digit suffix is a sequential number and is different for each
unit. Whenever you list the serial number or refer to it in obtaining information about your
analyzer, be sure to use the complete number, including the full prefix and the suffix.
Figure l-l. Serial Number Label Example
l-2 General Information