Model 8642A/B Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section I
GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction to the Operating and Service Manual
l-1
Volume I, Operating Manual ................... l-1
Volumes II through IV, Service Manual ......... l-1
Where to Find Instrument Specifications ........... l-l
Where to Find Safety Considerations .............. l-2
Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB) Enables
Remote Control of the Instrument .............. 1-2
Selecting the HP-IB Address ................... l-2
HP-IB Capabilities ............................ l-2
An Explanation of the On-Site Service Strategy .... 1-3
Hardware Features ............................ l-3
Built-In Test Features ......................... 1-3
Firmware Features ............................ l-3
Quick Reference Manual Information .............. l-3
How the Operating Fundamentals Can Help You
Learn to Operate the Instrument ............... l-3
Accessories Supplied With the 8642A/B ............ l-4
Options Available With the Instrument ............ l-4
Electrical Options ............................. l-4
Mechanical Options ........................... l-4
Documentation Options ........................ l-5
Equipment That Can Be Ordered for the Signal
Generator .................................... l-5
On-Site Service Kits .......................... l-5
Bench Service Kit ............................ l-5
Signal Generator Test System, HP 89528 ....... l-5
50 Ohm to 75 Ohm Adapter ................... l-5
Fiberglass Transit Case ........................ l-5
Rack-Slide Kit ............................... l-5
How to Use the Recommended Test Equipment
Table
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5
Instruments Covered By This Manual ............. l-6
Section II
INSTALLATION
Introduction
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
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2-3
2-5
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2-6
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Section Ill
OPERATION
Introduction to Section III ....................... 3-l
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 .................................. ..3-2 9
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, @JM ............................ 3-119
Modulation, Pulse ........................... 3-127
Modulation Oscillator ....................... 3-131
Setting Modifications
Setting Modifications Contents ............... 3-135
Instrument Preset, Partial Preset ............. 3-137
Knob .................................... ..3-14 1
Step, Increment Set ......................... 3-149
Entry Off ................................ ..3-15 3
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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