HP HP 8566B Installation and operation manual

Installation and
Verification Manual
HP 8566B Spectrum Analyzer
Includes Option 400, Option 462,
and Option 857
HP Part No. 08566-90169
Printed in USA September 1993

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Certification
Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its
published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory.
Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements
are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility,
and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards
Organization members.
Regulatory
Chapter [cross reference to location of declaration of conformity &
Information
noise information] contains regulatory information.
Warranty
This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of
shipment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company
will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be
defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a
service facility designated by Hewlett-Packard. Buyer shall prepay
shipping charges to Hewlett-Packard and Hewlett-Packard shall pay
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pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to
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by Hewlett-Packard for use with an instrument will execute
its programming instructions when properly installed on that
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of the instrument, or software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or
error-free.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from
improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied
software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse,
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product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.
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. . .
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Assistance
Product maintenance agreewmats and other customer assistance
agreementsareavailable for Hewlett-FWkard products.
Rw any assistance, contact your nearest Him&&t-Rzckard Sales and
Service Ome.
Safety Notes
The following safety notes are used throughout this manual.
Familiarize yourself with each of the notes and its meaning before
operating this instrument.
Caution
Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign
until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Warning
Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until
the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Instruction
ManuaI The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this
symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in
the manual.
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General Safety
Considerations
Warning
Before this instruct is switched on, make sure it has been
properly grounded through the protective conductor of the ac
power cable to a socket outlet provided with protective earth
contact.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside
or outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective
earth terminal can result in personal injury.
Warning
There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted,
cause personal injury. Be extremely careful.
Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation
of the instrument with protective covers removed should be
performed only by trained service personnel.
Caution
Before this instruct is switched on, make sure its primary power
circuitry has been adapted to the voltage of the ac power source.
Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause
damage to the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.
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How to Use This
Manual
This manual uses the
Front-Panel Ke 3 This represents a key physically located on the
following
instrument.
conventions:
Screen Text This indicates text displayed on the instrument’s
screen.
HP 8566B
Documentation
Description
HP 8566B Installation
and Verification
Manual
HP 8566B Operating
and Programming
Manual
HP 8566B
Performance Tests and
Adjustments Manual
HP 8566B RF Section
Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual
HP 8566B IF-Display
Section
Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual
Included with the HP Model 8566B spectrum analyzer are manuals:
The Installation and Verification, the Operating and Programming
Manual, and the Performance Tests and Adjustments Manual.
HP part number 08566-90169
Contents: General information, installation, specifications,
characteristics, and operation verification.
HP part number 08566-90040
Contents: Manual and remote operation, including complete syntax
and command description. Accopanying this manual is the seperate,
pocket-sized Quick Reference Guide, HP part number 59558970.
HP part number 08566-90168
Contents: Electrical performance tests and adjustment procedures.
HP part number 08566-90210 Contents: RF section service
information.
HP part number 08566-90085 Contents: IF-Display section service
information.
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Contents
1. General Information
What You’ll Find in This Chapter
...........
Introducing the HP 8566B
...............
Safety .......................
Accessories Supplied
................
Accessories Available
................
Options ......................
Instruments Covered by This Manual
........
Serial Numbers ...................
Calibration Cycle ..................
HP-IB Address Selection
..............
Bench Operation ..................
Electrostatic Discharge Information
..........
Static-Safe Accessories
...............
Routine Maintenance .................
Cleaning the Display
................
Cleaning the RF Section’s Fan Filter
.........
Replacing the RF Section’s Battery
.........
Ordering Information .................
Direct Mail Order System
..............
Direct Phone-Order System
.............
Returning the Instrument for Service .........
Service lags ....................
Original Packaging .................
Other Packaging ..................
Sales and Service Offices
...............
2. Instailation
What You’ll Find in This Chapter
...........
Safety .......................
Preparation for Use ..................
Initial Inspection ..................
Operating Environment
...............
Power Requirements
................
‘Ib Install Standard Instruments ............
lb Install Option 908 and 913 Instruments .......
lb Install Option 010 Instruments ...........
lb Set the HP-IB Address ...............
From the Front Panel ................
From the HP-IB Bus
................
From the HP-IB Address Switch
...........
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l-2
l-2
l-5
l-6
l-7
l-7
l-8
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l-9
l-10
l-11
l-11
1-12
1-12
1-16
1-16
1-16
1-17
1-17
1-17
1-18
l-20
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2-2
2-2
2-3
2-3
2-4
2-7
2-11
2-18
2-18
2-18
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3. Specifications
Introduction ..................... 3-l
Frequency ...................... 3-l
Measurement Range ................ 3-l
Displayed Values .................. 3-l
Center Frequency ................ 3-l
Frequency Span .................
3-2
Resolution .....................
3-3
Resolution Bandwidth
......
Resolution Bandwidth (Option 462 6 dB*Bandwidthsj
3-3
3-3
Resolution Bandwidth (Option 462 Impulse
Bandwidth) ..................
3-3
Bandwidth Shape .................
3-4
Spectral Purity ...................
3-4
Amplitude ......................
3-5
Measurement Range ................
3-5
Displayed Values ..................
3-5
Scale
...................... 3-5
Accuracy ..................... 3-6
Reference Lines Accuracy
..............
3-6
Dynamic Range ................... 3-6
Spurious Responses ................ 3-6
Image, Multiple, and Out-of-Band Responses
....
3-7
Residual Responses ................ 3-8
Gain Compression ................ 3-8
Displayed Average Noise Level (Sensitivity)
....
3-8
Amplitude Uncertainty ................ 3-10
Table Footnotes ................... 3-12
Marker ........................ 3-13
Sweep ........................
3-14
Inputs ........................
3-14
RF INPUT ..................... 3-14
IF INPUT
.....................
3-14
outputs ....................... 3-15
CAL OUTPUT
1STLOOUTPUT : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :
3-15
3-15
SWEEP + TUNE OUTPUT ............. 3-15
Options ....................... 3-16
400 Hz Power Line Frequency Operation Option 400 . 3-16
General .......................
3-17
HP-IB Interface Functions
..............
3-17
Environmental ...................
3-17
Temperature ................... 3-17
Altitude ..................... 3-17
Power Requirements ................
3-17
Humidity ......................
3-17
Operation .................... 3-17
Storage .....................
3-17
EM1 ........................
3-17
X-Rays .......................
3-17
Serial Prefix 3004A and Above
.......... 3-17
Serial Prefix 3001A and Below
..........
3-17
Warm-Up Time ...................
3-19
Operation ....................
3-19
Frequency Reference ...............
3-19
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Weight
.......................
3-19
Dimensions
.....................
3-20
4. Performance Characteristics
Frequency
...................... 4-l
Resolution
..................... 4-l
Spectral Purity ................... 4-l
Noise Sidebands
................. 4-l
Power-Line Related Sidebands
........... 4-l
Stability
......................
4-3
Residual FM
...................
4-3
Drift
.......................
4-3
Amplitude
......................
4-4
Third Order Intermodulation Distortion
.......
4-4
Third Order Intercept (TOI)
.............
4-4
Synthesis-Related Spurious Sidebands
........
4-5
Input Attenuator Uncertainties ...........
4-5
RF Gain Uncertainty
................
4-5
Inputs ........................
4-6
IF INPUT
.....................
4-6
RF INPUT
.....................
4-6
VIDEO INP
.....................
4-7
IF INP
.......................
4-7
EXT TRIGGER
...................
4-7
FREQREFERENCEEXT ..............
4-8
outputs .......................
4-8
Display Outputs
..................
4-8
Recorder Outputs
..................
4-8
SWEEP
......................
4-8
VIDEO
.......................
4-9
PENLIFT
......................
4-9
21.4 MHz IF OUTPUT
................
4-9
FREQ REFERENCE INT
...............
4-9
10MHzOUT
....................
4-9
VIDEO OUT
....................
4-10
IF OUT
IF OUTPUT’ : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :
4-10
4-10
General
....................... 4-10
Acoustic Noise Emission/ Geraeuschemession
..... 4-10
Function Descriptions
................. 4-11
Sweep
.......................
4-11
Sweep Time
................... 4-11
Zero Frequency Span
..............
4-11
Marker
.....................
4-11
Video Bandwidth
................. 4-11
Cathode Ray Tube
................
4-12
Instrument State Storage ............. 4-12
Remote Operation
................
4-12
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5. Operation Verification
What You’ll Find in This Chapter ...........
5-1
Test System Configuration
...............
5-4
Equipment Connections
................
5-5
Program Loading
...................
5-6
Program Operation
..................
5-7
HP-IB Addresses
...................
5-8
Error Messages
....................
5-9
Test Descriptions
...................
5-9
1. Input Attenuator Switching Check ........
5-10
2. IF Gain Uncertainty ............... 5-11
3. Scale Fidelity (Log) ...............
5-12
4. Scale Fidelity (Linear) ..............
5-13
5. Log Scale Switching Uncertainty ......... 5-14
6. Resolution Bandwidths
..............
5-15
6. Impulse and Resolution Bandwidths (Option 462
Impulse Bandwidth) ............... 5-16
7. Line Related Sidebands ............. 5-17
8. Average Noise Level ............... 5-18
9. Residual Responses ............... 5-19
10. Sweep + Tune Out Accuracy .......... 5-20
11. Second Harmonic Distortion
........... 5-21
12. Frequency Span Accuracy ............
5-22
13. Gain Compression ............... 5-23
14. Frequency Response
..............
5-24
15. Third Order Intermodulation Distortion
.....
5-25
16. Calibrator Output Amplitude Accuracy
......
5-26
17. First LO Output Power
............. 5-27
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Figures
l-l. HP 8566B with Accessories Supplied
.........
l-2. AC Power Cables Available
.............
l-3. Typical Serial Number Label ............
l-4. Static-Safe Workstation ...............
l-5. Display Bezel Screws
................
l-6. Removing the Bottom Cover ............
l-7. Location of Al5 Controller Assembly ........
l-8. Location of Battery on Al5 Controller Assembly ...
l-9. Factory Packaging Materials for each Section .....
2-l. Rear-Panel Cable Connections
............
2-2. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse
...........
2-3. Removing the Handles and Trim
...........
2-4. Removing the Information-Card Tray
........
2-5. Attach the Rack Mount Flanges ...........
2-6. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse
...........
2-7. Rear-Panel Cable Connections
............
2-8. Removing the Handles and Trim
...........
2-9. Removing the Information-Card Tray ........
2-10. Attaching the Rack Handles and Flanges .......
2-l 1. Rear-Panel Cable Connections
............
2-12. Voltage Selector Board and Fuse
...........
2-13. Attaching the Inner-Member Brackets
........
2-14. Slide Adapter for Non-HP System Rack Cabinets
...
2-15. Removing the Bottom Cover
............
2-16. Location of Al5 Controller Assembly
........
2-17. Address Switch (Shown In Factory Preset Position) . .
2-18. Address Switch Set to 4 ...............
3-l. Specified Average Displayed Noise Level, 100 Hz to 2.5
GHz Non-preselected Tuning Range
........
3-2. Specified Average Displayed Noise Level, 2.0 GHz to 22
GHz Preselected Tuning Range
..........
3-3. Instrument Dimensions with Handles ........
3-4. Instrument Dimensions without Handles .......
4-l. Typical Spectrum Analyzer Resolution ........
4-2. Single Sideband Noise Normalized to 1 Hz BW versus
Offset from Carrier ...............
4-3. Typical SSB Noise at 5.0 GHz Center Frequency
Normalized to 1 Hz BW versus Offset from Carrier
and Analyzer Resolution. May be Limited by
Average Noise Level.
..............
4-4. Typical Optimum Dynamic Range
..........
5-l. Dual Bus (MTS) System Connection
.........
5-2. Single Bus System Connection
............
5-3. RF Input and Calibration Controls ..........
l-3
l-4
l-8
l-9
l-11
1-13
1-13
1-14
1-18
2-4
2-5
2-7
2-8
2-8
2-9
2-10
2-11
2-12
2-12
2-13
2-14
2-15
2-16
2-19
2-19 .
2-20
2-21
3-9
3-9
3-20
3-20
4-l
4-2
4-3
4-4
5-5
5-6
5-8
Contents-5

lhbles
1 - 1. Static-Safe Accessories
...............
l-10
l-2. Factory Packaging Materials .............
1-18
l-3. Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices ...... 1-21
2-l. Decimal and Binary Address Codes ......... 2-22
5-l. Tests Performed .................. 5-2
5-2. Tests Not Performed
................
5-3
5-3. Equipment Summary
................
5-4
5-4. HP-IB Addresses
..................
5-8
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1
General Information
What You’ll Find in
This chapter introduces you to the HP 8566B spectrum analyzer
This Chapter
and its options and accessories. Refer to Chapter 2 for information
on inspecting and installing the HP 8566B. Refer to Chapter 3 and
Chapter 4 for a complete listing of instrument specifications and
characteristics. Refer to Chapter 5 for Operation Verification.
Introducing the HP 8566B
.........................................
l-2
Safety ...........................................................
l-2
Accessories Supplied ............................................
l-2
Accessories Available
.......................................... ..l- 5
Options ..........................................................
l-6
Instruments Covered by This Manual
...........................
l-7
Serial Numbers
............................................... l-8
Calibration Cycle ..............................................
..l- 8
HP-IB Address Selection ........................................
l-9
Bench Operation ..............................................
..l- 9
Electrostatic Discharge Information
..............................
l-10
Static-Safe Accessories
........................................
. l-12
Routine Maintenance ............................................
. l-13
Cleaning the Display ...........................................
1-13
Cleaning the RF Section’s Fan Filter
...........................
l-14
Replacing the RF Section’s Battery
............................
1-14
Ordering Information ............................................
. l-17
Returning the Instrument for Service ...........................
. l-18
Service Tags .................................................. ..l-18
Original Packaging .............................................
1 - 18
Other Packaging ...............................................
. l-19
Sales and Service Offices
.........................................
l-21
Introducing the
HP 8566B
The HP 8566B spectrum analyzer is capable of measuring signals
from -135 dBm to +30 dBm over a frequency range of 100 Hz to
22 GHz. The HP 8566B provides preselection from 2 to 22 GHz. The
frequency range of the instrument can be extended, unpreselected,
to 110 GHz using HP 11970 Series mixers, and to 325 GHz using other
commercially available mixers.
The HP 8566B is a complete, self-contained instrument that requires
only an external ac power source for operation. A set of two ac
power cables, suitable for use in the country to which the instrument
is originally shipped, are included with the instrument.
General Information l-l

Safety
Before installing or operating this instrument, you should familiarize
yourself with the safety marking on the instrument and the safety
instructions in the manuals. The instrument has been manufactured
and tested in accordance with international safety standards.
However, to ensure safe operation of the instrument and personal
safety of the user, the cautions and warnings in the manuals must be
followed. Refer to the summary of the safety information located
near the front of this manual.
Accessories Supplied
Figure l-l illustrates the instrument with the supplied accessories. In
accordance with international safety standards, both sections of this
instrument are equipped with three-wire ac power cables. Various
power cables are available to connect the HP 8566B to the types of ac
power outlets unique to specific geographic areas. See Figure l-2. The
cables appropriate for the area to which the instrument is originally
shipped are included with the instrument.
I F-
Display
Sect ion
RF
Sect ion
IF- Display
Sect ion
RF Section
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
h
CABLES
1-2 General Information

Item Description HP Fart Number
1 1ST LO OUTPUT SMA termination
1810-0118
2 Front-panel IF semirigid jumper
85660-20101
3 BNC jumper cable (quantity 3)
85660-60117
4 Bus interconnect cable (W31)
85662-60220
5 Coax interconnect cable (W30)
85662-60093
6 Line power cables (2 each) see Figure l-2
Figure l-l. HP 8566B with Accessories Supplied
General Information 1.3

I
II
PLUG
DESCRIPTION
CABLE
LENGTH
CM (INCHES)
CABLE
HP PART
NUMBER
CABLE
COLOR
FOR USE
IN COUNTRY
PLUG TYPE * *
250V 8120-1351 Straight*
BS1363A
8120-1703 90”
229 (90)
229 (90)
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
Great Britain,
Cyprus. Niger
ia,
Singapore,
2 imbabwe
250V 8120-1369 Straight*
NZSS198/ASCll
8 120-0696 90°
201 (79)
221 (87)
Argentina,
Australia,
New Zealand,
Mainland China
Gray
Gray
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
II
0
FE%
-
250V 8120-1689 Straight *
CEE7-Yl 1
8120-1692 go-
201 (79)
201 (79)
Iast and West
!urope, Central
African Republic,
Jnited Arab
?epubl ic
(unpolarized in
nany nations)
-
125V
0
0
ON Ed
8120-1348 Straight*
NEMA5-15P
8120-1538 9on
203 (80)
203 (80) B I ock
Black
8120-1378 Straight*
NEMA5-15P
8 120-4753 Straight
8120-1521
9o”
8120-4754 9o”
203 (80)
230 (90)
203 (80)
230 (90)
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
United States
zanodo,
Japan (100 V or
200 V), Brazil,
Colombia, Mexico
Philippines,
Saudio Arabia,
Taiwan
-
250V 8120-5182
8120-5181
;traight*
NEMAS-15P
JO0
200 (78) Jade Gray
200 (78) Jade Gray
Israel
-
* Part number for plug is industry identifier for plug only. Number shown for cable is
HP Part Number for complete cable, including plug.
** E = Earth Ground; L = Line; N = Neutral
FORMAT80
Figure l-2. AC Power Cables Available
l-4 General Information

Accessories Available
A number of accessories are available from Hewlett-Packard to help
configure the HP 8566B for your specific needs.
Preamplifiers The HP 8447D preamplifier provides a
minimum of 26 dB gain from 100 kHz to
1.3 GHz to enhance measurements of very
low-level signals.
External Harmonic
Mixers
Microwave Power
Amplifier
Close-Field Probes
75 to 50 Ohm
Minimum-Loss Pad
Microwave Limiters
HP-IB Cable
Controllers
The HP 8449B preamplifier provides a
minimum of 28 dB gain from 1 to 26.5 GHz
to enhance measurements of very low-level
signals.
The HP 11970 Series harmonic mixers extend
the frequency range of the HP 8566B up to
110 GHz.
The HP 11975A microwave power amplifier
boosts the LO power for external mixers. Its
frequency range is from 2 to 8 GHz, and it
provides an output leveled to f 1 dB.
The HP 11940A and HP 11941A close-field
probes are small, hand-held, electromagnetic-
field sensors. The probes can be used to
make repeatable, absolute, magnetic-field
measurements. When attached to a signal
source, the probes can be used to generate a
localized magnetic field for electromagnetic
interference (EMI) susceptibility testing. The
HP 11941A is specified over a frequency range
of 9 kHz to 30 MHz. The HP 11940A operates
from 30 MHz to 1 GHz.
The minimum-loss pad (dc to 2.0 GHz),
HP part number 08568-60122, is a low-VSWR
resistive matching device for making
measurements in 75-ohm systems.
The HP 11693A limiter protects the
instrument input circuits from damage due
to high power levels. It operates over a
frequency range of 0.4 to 12.4 GHz and is
rated 1 W continuous and 75 W peak power.
The HP 11867A limiter is similar to the
HP 11693A but has a frequency range of dc to
1.8 GHz and is rated 10 W continuous and 100
W peak power.
Use HP 10833A/B/G/D HP-IB cables.
The HP 8566B is fully HP-IB programmable.
The preferred controllers are HP 9000
Series 300 computers. Consult your local
Hewlett-Packard service representative for
other recommended controllers and available
software.
General Information l-5

HP 85650A Quasi-Peak The HP 85650A adds to the spectrum
Adapter analyzer the resolution bandwidth filters and
quasi-peak detection capability specified by
CISPR. Together the quasi-peak adapter and
the spectrum analyzer provide many of the
elements needed for an EM1 receiver system.
HP 85685A RF
Preselector
Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual
Service Kits
The HP 85685A RF preselector can be used
with an HP 8566B to form a multi-purpose RF
test receiver. It improves spectrum analyzer
measurement sensitivity while providing
overload protection from out-of-band signals.
This enables low-level signals to be monitored
in the presence of high-level ambients. Its
frequency range is 20 Hz to 2 GHz.
Service information for the HP 8566B is
available in the HP 85660B Troubleshooting
and Repair Manual and the HP 85662A
Troubleshooting and I&pair Manual.
They include schematic diagrams, block
diagrams, component location illustrations,
circuit descriptions, repair procedures, and
troubleshooting information.
A service kit is available containing
troubleshooting and alignment accessories for
the HP 8566B. The kit includes a test cable
and extender boards. Order the kit as HP
part number 08566-60001. A combined kit,
HP part number 08566-60005, is available
containing accessories for both the HP 8566B
and HP 8568B instruments.
Options
Several options are available and can be ordered by option number
when you order the instrument. Some of the options are also
available as kits that can be ordered and installed after you have
received your HP 8566B.
Option 010 Rack Mount Slide Kit. This option supplies the
necessary hardware and installation instructions
for mounting an instrument on slides into a rack of
482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing. The heavy-duty slides
are designed specifically to support the weight of the
HP 8566B. Because of the weight of the HP 8566B,
approximately 50 kg (112 lb), the use of this option
is recommended. Option 010 is also available as a kit
(HP part number 5062-6407).
Option 080
Option 081
Option 400
Information Cards in Japanese
Information Cards in French
The standard HP 8566B requires that the power line
frequency be 50 or 60 Hz. Option 400 allows the
instrument to operate with a 400 Hz power line
frequency.
1-6 General Information

Option 462
Option 857
Option 908
Option 910
Option 913
Option 915
This option provides 6 dB bandwidths for making
MIL-STD EM1 measurements. In addition to
enhancing instrument capability for MIL-STD
461D and 462D EM1 measurements, Option 462
spectrum analyzers can still make all commercial
EM1 and general-purpose measurements. Option
462 instruments with HP 85662A (top box) serial
prefixes below 3341A were compatible with MIL-STD
462A/B/C (impulse bandwidths).
The HP 8566B Option 857 is used in EMC receiver
applications. This option provides the cumulative
log fidelity and absolute amplitude performance
necessary for EMC receivers to meet their system
specs.
Rack Mount Flange Kit (to mount without handles).
This option supplies the necessary hardware and
installation instructions for mounting an instrument in
a rack of 482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing. Option 908 is
also available as a kit (HP part number 5062-3986).
Extra HP 8566B Operating and Programming
Manual and an extra HP 8566B Ryformance Ests
and Adjustments Manual.
Rack Mount Flanges with Handles (handles provided).
This option supplies the necessary hardware and
installation instructions for mounting an instrument
with handles in a rack of 482.6 mm (19 inch) spacing.
Option 913 is also available as a kit (HP part number
5062-3986).
This option supplies the HP 8566B troubleshooting
and repair manuals.
Instruments Covered
This manual contains information for setting up and verifying
by This Manual
operation of HP 8566B spectrum analyzers, including those with
Option 400 (400 Hz operation), Option 857, or Option 462 (6 dB
bandwidths or impulse bandwidths) installed. The procedures in this
manual can also be used to set up and verify the operation of HP
8566A spectrum analyzers that have been converted into HP 8566B
spectrum analyzers through the installation of an HP 8566AB Retrofit
Kit (formerly the HP 8566A+OlK Retrofit Kit).
Serial Numbers
Hewlett-Packard makes frequent improvements to its products to
enhance their performance, usability, or reliability. HP service
personnel have access to complete records of design changes to each
type of equipment, based on the equipment’s serial number.
Whenever you contact Hewlett-Packard about your instrument, have
the complete serial number available to ensure obtaining the most
complete and accurate information possible.
A serial number label is attached to the rear of each instrument
section. The serial number has two parts: the prefix (the first four
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Calibration Cycle
HP-IB Address
Selection
Bench Operation
numbers and a letter), and the suffix (the last five numbers). See
Figure l-3.
The first four numbers of the prefix are a code identifying the date of
the last major design change incorporated in your instrument.
The letter identifies the country in which the instrument was
manufactured. The five-digit suffix is a sequential number and is
different for each instrument. Whenever you list the serial number
or refer to it in obtaining information about your instrument section,
be sure to use the complete number, including the full prefix and the
suffix.
fsER 2730AOO427)
To ensure that the HP 8566B meets the specifications listed in Chapter
3, the operation verification listed in Chapter 5 should be performed
every 6 months.
The instrument is shipped with the HP-IB address preset to 18 (ASCII
2R). The instrument stores this address in internal RAM memory
which is maintained by a lithium battery in STANDBY and when line
power is removed. This stored address can be changed from the
front panel or on switches located on the RF section’s Al5 controller
assembly. Refer to Chapter 2, Installation.
The instrument has plastic feet and foldaway tilt stands for
convenience in bench operation. The plastic feet are shaped to make
full-width modular instruments self-aligning when stacked. The
instrument is shipped with front handles attached for ease of moving.
Figure 1-3. Typical Serial Number Label
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