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 1-3
Quick Reference Manual Information 1-3
How the Operating Fundamentals Can Help You
Learn to Operate the Instrument 1-3
Accessories Supplied With the 8642A/B 1-4
Options Available With the Instrument 1-4
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
Section II
INSTALLATION
Introduction 2-1
Initial Inspection 2-1
Preparation for Use 2-1
Power Requirements 2-1
Power Cables 2-3
HP-IB Address Selection 2-5
Interconnections 2-5
Mating Connectors 2-5
Operating Environment 2-5
Rack Mounting 2-5
Storage and Shipment 2-6
Environment 2-6
Packaging 2-6
Section III
OPERATION
Introduction to Section III 3-1
Operating Information 3-3
HP-IB Table of Contents 3-5
HP-IB Remote Operation 3-7
HP-IB Address 3-8
HP-IB Capabilities 3-9
Data Input 3-11
Data Output 3-15
Clear 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 3-37
RF Frequency 3-39
Relative RF Frequency 3-45
RF Frequency Sweep 3-49
Amplitude
Amplitude Contents 3-67
Amplitude 3-69
Relative Amplitude 3-77
Amplitude Sweep 3-83
Modulation
Modulation Contents 3-95
Modulation, AM 3-97
Modulation, FM 3-105
Modulation, *M 3-119
Modulation, Pulse 3-127
Modulation Oscillator 3-131
Setting Modifications
Setting Modifications Contents 3-135
Instrument Preset, Partial Preset 3-137
Knob 3-141
Step,
Increment Set 3-149
Entry Off 3-153
Recall Registers
Recall Registers Contents 3-155
Save/Recall 3-157
Sequence 3-161
Special Functions
Special Functions Contents 3-165
Special Functions 3-167
Messages
Messages Contents 3-177
Operating Messages 3-179
Appendixes
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
3-207
Appendix E: Individual Instrument
Identification
3-208.1
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