HP 8642A Operation And Calibration Manual

Model 8642A/B
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section I
GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction to the Operating and Service Manual 1·1
Volume I, Operating
Manual .. . . . . . . . . . 1·1
Volumes
II through IV, Service Manual .... 1·1
Where to Find Instrument Specifications ...... 1·1
Where to
Find Safety Considerations . . 1·2
Hewlett·Packard Interface Bus (HP·IB) Enables
Remote Control
of the Instrument 1·2
Selecting
the HP·IB Address. _ _ _ . _ 1·2
HP·IB Capabilities __ ........ _ . _ _ . _ .... _ ... 1·2
An Explanation of the On-Site Service Strategy .... 1·3
Hardware Features ........ __ . . . . . .... 1·3
Built·In Test Features. . . . . . . .. .. _ . . 1·3
Firmware
Features .. ..... ..
Quick Reference Manual Information ........ .
How the Operating Fundamentals Can Help You
Learn to Operate the Instrument
Accessories Supplied With the 8642A/B
· 1·3
· . 1·3
· 1·3
· 1·4
_ 1·4
Options Available
With the Instrument
Electrical Options
.. _ .... 1·4
Mechanical
Options ...... . · . 1·4
Documentation Options . .. ..' . . ..
· .. 1·5
Equipment That Can Be Ordered for the Signal
Generator ...... .... . . . .. .
· 1·5
On·Site Service Kits ....... .' .. .
· . 1·5
Bench Service Kit ..... " ."
· . 1·5
Signal
Generator Test System, HP 8952S
· 1·5
50
Ohm to 75 Ohm Adapter ....... .
·
.. 1·5
Fiberglass
Transit Case .......... .
·
.. 1·5
Rack·Slide
Kit .. .......... . · .. 1·5
How to Use the Recommended Test Equipment
Table.. .. .. .... .. 1·5
Instruments Covered By This Manual ............ _ 1·6
Introduction .
Section II
INSTALLATION
Initial Inspection .....
Preparation for Use.
Power Requirements
Power Cables. _ .
HP-IB Address Selection
Interconnections ... .
Mating Connectors ..... .
Operating
Environment
Rack Mounting
Storage and Shipment
Environment
Packaging
2·1
· . _ 2·1
2·1
· . 2·1
· . 2·3
· . 2-5
_ 2-5
.2·5
... _ 2·5
2-5
2·6
2-6
· 2·6
Section III
OPERATION
Introduction to Section III .
Operating
Information .....
Hp·IB Table of Contents ..
HP·IB Remote Operation ..
Hp·IB Address ..... .
HP-IB Capabilities .... . ......... .
3·1
3-3
. 3-5
_ .
3·7
3·8
· ... 3-9
Data Input .
Data Output
Clear ...
. .................... 3·11
........... 3·15
.
........... 3·24
Remote, Local
.. . . . .. .. . ................ 3·25
Local Lockout, Set Local .. _ ... 3-26
Service Request . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. ... . _ ...... 3·27
Status Byte . _ . . . . . _ . . . . . _ 3-29
Additional
HP·IB Information ....... 3·31
HP·IB Codes Summary _. _ . 3·32
Hp·IB Related Front·Panel Keys '. . .... 3·34
HP-IB Related Terms .... . ., 3-35
RF Frequency
RF Frequency Contents . _ .... _ .. .
RF Frequency _ ... _ . _ . _ .... _ .. .
Relative
RF Frequency . " _ .... .
RF Frequency Sweep . _ .
Amplitude
· _
.. 3·37
· _ . 3·39
·
... 3·45
·
__ 3·49
Amplitude
Contents _....... . _ . _ .... 3·67
Amplitude. _ .. . ............ _ ....... 3·69
Relative Amplitude
____ . 3·77
Amplitude Sweep
................ ___ ......... 3·83
Modulation
Modulation
Contents
Modulation, AM
Modulation, FM .. _ .
Modulation,
<PM
Modulation, Pulse .
Modulation Oscillator
Setting Modifications
Setting Modifications Contents .
Instrument Preset, Partial Preset
Knob _ ... _ ........ _. . ...... __ .
Step, Increment Set ... _ . _ ..
Entry Off __ .. _ .
Recall Registers
Recall Registers
Contents _.
Save/Recall _ . _ ... _ .
Sequence . _ .
Special Functions
Special Functions Contents
Special Functions
Messages
Messages
Contents
Operating Messages ........ _
Appendixes
· _
.. 3·95
· _
.. 3·97
·
.. 3·105
·
.. 3·119
· 3·127
· . _ 3·131
___ 3·135
3·137
·
__ 3·141
3·149
· 3·153
_ 3·155
3·157
· 3·161
3-165
..... 3·167
..... 3-177
3·179
Appendix
A: Glossary . 3·199
Appendix B:
Writing Messages to the Display .. 3-201
Appendix
C: Amplitude Units Conversion .... __ 3·205
Appendix D: Display
Annunciators and
Abbreviations .. _ .... " .......... .
Appendix
E: Individual Instrument
Identification
. . __ 3·207
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HP 8642A Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8642A
Category	Inverter
Language	English