Model 8642A/B
General Information
Documentation Options
Option 910 (Extra Manual). This option provides an additional Operating and Service Manual
(Volumes I through IV). Order the additional manual as HP part number 08642-90012.
Option 914 (Delete Service Manual). This option provides only an Operating Manual (Volume I)
with the Signal Generator. Order an Operating Manua
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as HP Part Number 08642-9001 3.
Option 710 (On-Site Service Manual). The On-Site Service Manual is a service tool directed at
speedy troubleshooting and repair of the HP 8642A/B to the module level. The manual provides
a systematic approach to troubleshooting which directs the technician through instrument
checks, module-group checks, and then specific module checks. The On-Site Service Manual is
designed for use with the On-Site Service Kits. (Refer to paragraph 1-10 below.) Order the On-
Site Service Manual as HP part number 08642-90020. (It is not necessary to order option 710 if
an On-Site Service Kit is ordered.)
1-10. EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE ORDERED FOR THE SIGNAL GENERATOR
On-Site Service Kits
Each of these kits contains an On-Site Service Manual in addition to all HP 8642A/B modules
and interconnecting cables required for on-site, module-level repair. Each kit also includes a set
of tools (not normally found in a standard tool box) necessary to service the HP 8642A/B. Order
the HP 11 801A to service the HP 8642A. Order the HP 11 80IB to service the HP 8642B. Or-
der the HP 11801C to service both instruments. Refer to Table 1-5, on page 1-17, for a com-
plete parts listing of the On-Site Service Kit. (Although two part numbers are listed for modules
in the On-Site Service Kit, only the new or the restored module will be included in the kit.)
Bench Service Kit
This kit, in conjunction with the HP 8642A/B Service Manual, is directed at component-level
repair and module calibration of the HP 8642A/B. The kit contains special tools and
troubleshooting aids such as a Torx torque wrench and Torx bits, test adapters, and special cables
and cable adapters, etc. Order the Bench Service Kit as HP part number 11802A. Refer to
Figure 1-2 on page 1-19 for a complete parts listing of the Bench Service Kit.
Signal Generator Test System, HP 8952S
This test system provides the necessary equipment for automated performance testing of the HP
8642A/B.
One of the following software options is required to operate the test set. Software
Pac:
HP 11795 Opt. 205 (for the HP 8642A) or HP 11795 Opt. 206 (for the HP 8642B).
50 Ohm to 75 Ohm Adapter
This adapter is an impedance-matching network required for testing with 75 ohm cabling and/
or loads. Order the adapter with HP part number 11687A.
Fiberglas Transit Case
Order this protective case for shipping and transporting the HP 8642A/B Signal Generator as HP
part number 9211-2661.
Rack-Slide Kit
This heavy-duty, rack-slide kit is the kit recommended for the HP 8642A/B Signal Generator.
Order the Rack-Slide Kit for instrument cabinet frames assembled with metric hardware as HP
part number 08642-80059. Order the Rack-Slide Kit for instrument cabinet frames assembled
with English hardware as HP part number 08642-80058. (Note that if metric hardware is used,
the rear panel of the instrument mentions that fact.)
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