HP 8901B

Model 8901B General Information
Section 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. INTRODUCTION TO THIS MANUAL
The HP 8901B Operating and Service Manual is comprised of an Operation and Calibration Manual
and the three volume Service Manual. These four volumes contain all the information required to
install, operate, test, adjust, and service the Hewlett-Packard Model 8901B Modulation Analyzer.
The information to operate and service this instrument is made available as follows: Sections 1 through
5 are contained in this Operation and Calibration Manual (that includes the Basic Operation and
Application Guide)
which is provided with each instrument. Sections 6 through 8 are contained in the
Service Manual that is not included with the instrument but which can be obtained by mailing in the
Service Manual Request Card included in this manual.
The Modulation Analyzer is shown in Figure 1-1 with all supplied accessories. These manuals document
Modulation Analyzers supplied with Options 001,002,003,004, and series 030.
Operation and Calibration Manual
Section 1, General Information describes the instruments documented by this manual and covers
instrument description, options, accessories, specifications and other basic information. This section
also contains instrument theory of operation on a simplified block diagram level.
Section 2, Installation provides information about initial inspection, preparation for use (including
address selection for remote operation), and storage and shipment.
Section 3, Operation provides information about panel features and includes operating checks, and
operating instructions for both local and remote operation.
Section 4, Performance Tests provides the information required to check performance of the
instrument against the critical specifications in Table
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Section 5, Adjustments provides the information required to properly adjust the instrument.
Service Manual
Section 6, Replaceable Parts provides ordering information for all replaceable parts and assemblies.
Section 7, Instrument Changes provides backdating information, and retrofitting and modifica-
tion information.
Section 8, Service provides the information required to repair the instrument.
Additional copies of the Operation and Calibration Manual or the Service Manual can be ordered
separately through your nearest Hewlett-Packard office. The part numbers are listed on the title page
of this manual.
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