HP HP 3324A Owner's manual

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HP 3324A
Synthesized
Function/Sweep Generator
Operating and Programming Manual
HEWLETT
PACKARD

Operating and Programming
Manual
HP 3324A Synthesized
Function/Sweep Generator
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies to instruments with serial
number 2836GOOlll and higher. Any change made
in instruments having serial numbers higher than the
above numbers will be found in a “Manual Changes”
supplement supplied with this manual. Be sure to
examine the supplement for changes which apply to your
instrument, and record these changes in the manual.
Ed
HEWLETT
PACKARD
HP Part No. 03324-90011
Microfiche Part No. 03324-95011
Printed in Federal Republic of Germany May 1990
Edition 1

Notice
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@ Copyright 1989 by Hewlett-Packard GmbH
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Federal Republic of Germany

Printing History
New editions are complete revisions of the manual.
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page and back cover of the manual only changes when a
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information is incorporated into a new edition unless it
appears in a prior update.
Edition 1 April 1989 03324-90011 E0489
Update 1 January 1990 03324-90022 EO190
Safety This product has been designed and tested according
to International Safety Requirements. To ensure safe
operation and to keep the product safe, the information,
cautions and warnings in this manual must be heeded.
. . .
III

Preface
Introduction
This manual provides the information required when
either operating the HP 3324A from the front panel or
programming it from a remote controller.
What is in this Chapter 1:
manual?
Chapter 2:
Chapter 3:
Chapter 4:
Chapter 5:
Chapter 6:
Chapter 7:
Chapter 8:
Chapter 9:
Instrument Introduction
Gives a brief description of the
instrument and its features.
Front and Rear Panel Overview
Gives a brief description of the features
on the front and rear panels.
Instrument Operation
Describes the operating principles of the
HP 3324A.
Getting Started
Shows how to power on and gives
examples of using the HP 3324A as a
function generator and sweep generator.
Parameters
Describes how to use the parameter keys
IFreq), IAmpll, @ and IPhase).
Waveforms
Describes how to select the required
waveform function.
Sweep
Describes how to perform sweeps.
Utilities
Describes the features in lut;l.
Programming the HP 3324A
Describes how to program the HP 3324A
from a controller.
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Chapter 10:
Chapter 11:
Chapter 12:
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
Appendix C:
Appendix D:
Appendix E:
Appendix F:
Appendix G:
Status Reporting
Describes how to set and use interrupts
in programming the HP 3324A.
HP-IB Commands and Programming
Examples
Briefly describes the HP-IB commands,
and gives programming examples.
Performance Tests
Gives the procedures to verify the
in-spec performance of the BP 3324A.
Specifications
Lists the HP 3324A specifications.
Options and Accessories
Gives details of all the options and
accessories available for the HP 3324A.
Installation
Describes the steps when inspecting the
newly arrived instrument, and gives the
procedure when claiming for damage.
HP-IB Overview
Gives a brief description of the
Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-113).
HP 3324A Command Syntax
Describes all of the HP-IB commands for
the HP 3324A in alphabetical order.
Error Messages
Shows the error messages that can be
obtained while using the BP 3324A.
Backdating
Contains information on ea,rlier versions
of the instrument.
Index
Sales and
Service Ofice
Directory

Limited Warranty
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, HP 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 HP. Buyer
shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall
pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer.
However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties,
and taxes for products returned to HP from another
country.
HP warrants that its software and firmware designated
by HP for use with an instrument will execute its
programming instructions when properly installed
on that instrument. HP does not warrant that the
operation of the instrument, 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, operation outside
of the environmental specifications for the product, or
improper site preparation or maintenance.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. HP
specifically disclaims the implied warranties of
Merchantibility and Fitness for a Particular Purpose.

Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are Buyer’s sole and
exclusive remedies. HP shall not be liable for any direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages,
whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal
theory.
Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer
assistance agreements are available for Hewlett-Packard
products.For any assistance, contact your nearest
Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office. Addresses are
provided at the back of this manual.
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.
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Contents
1. Instrument Introduction
Introduction .............
Key Features .............
Operating Concept ..........
Local Mode ............
Remote Mode ...........
About this Manual ..........
Brief Operating Hints .........
About the Note ...........
2. Fkont and Rear Panel Overview
Introduction .............
Front Panel .............
Display (1) ............
(Gz&j(i) ’ . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(WaveForm) (3) . . ._ . . . . . . . . .
SELECT/MODIFY (4) . , . . . . .
PARAMeters (5) .
: .........
DATA (6) .............
SWEEP (7) ............
~(jGiYj(8).
...........
[Signal) (9)
............
(Front) (9)
............
Main Signal Output Connector (10) . .
Sync Out (11) . . . . . . . . . . .
s”;e;)(li) ...........
Local 1.............
lut;l(l4) .............
RLz-l( 15)
.......................... .
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1-2
l-2
1-2
l-3
1-3
1-4
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2-1
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2-2
2-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
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2-4

3.
HP-IB Connector (16) ........ 2-4
Main Signal Output Connector (17) . .2-4
Phase Cal In (18) ..........
2-4
Phase Cal Out (19) .........
2-4
10 MHz Oven (20) .........
2-4
AC Line (21) ............
2-5
Ext Ref In (22) ...........
2-5
Ref Out (23) ............ 2-5
Aux 0 dBm (24) .......... 2-5
Sync Out (25) ...........
2-5
Z-blank (26) ............ 2-5
X-drive (27) ............ 2-5
Marker (28) ............
2-5
Instrument Operation
Introduction .............
Before Power-on ...........
Power-on ..............
Turn-on State ............
Input/Output Signals .........
Main Signal Output .........
Synchronization Outputs ......
Phase Calibration Input .......
Phase Calibration Output ......
10 MHz Oven Output ........
External Frequency Reference Input .
Frequency Reference Output .....
Sweep Z-blank ...........
Marker ..............
X-drive ..............
Aux 0 dBm 21-60 MHz .......
3-l
3-l
3-l
3-2
3-4
3-4
3-5
3-5
3-6
3-6
3-6
3-7
3-7
3-7
3-8
3-9
IShiftlKey .............. 3-9
DATA Keys ............. 3-10
Example ..............
SELECT/MODIFY Keys .......
Select ...............
Modify ..............
Example .............
3-10
3-11
3-11
3-11
3-13
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Edit ...............
Example .............
Saving/Recalling Instrument States ...
Saving Instrument States ......
Example .............
Recalling Instrument States .....
Example .............
4. Getting Started
Introduction .............
Powering Up .............
The HP 3324A as a Function Generator .
The HP 3324A as a Sweep Generator . .
5. Parameters
Introduction .............
Entering a New Value .........
Modifying a Parameter ........
Modify Example ..........
Editing a Parameter .........
Example ..............
Frequency ..............
IIigh-Voltage Option ........
Example ..............
Amplitude ..............
Amplitude Calibration .......
High-Voltage Option ........
Example ..............
DC Offset ..............
Offset Only, No AC Function .....
AC with DC Offset .........
High-Voltage Option ........
Example ..............
Phase ................
Example ..............
Automatic Phase Calibration .....
Changing the Output Signal Cable
Delay ............
3-13
3-14
3-15
3-15
3-16
3-16
3-16
4-l
4-l
4-2
4-5
5-l
5-2
5-3
5-4
5-4
5-5
5-6
5-6
5-7
5-7
5-8
5-9
5-10
5-10
5-11
5-11
5-13
5-13
5-14
5-15
5-1G
5-17
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Example . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Calibration Cable Delay
6. Waveforms
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-l
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
7. Sweep
Introduction .............
Multi-Interval Sweep .........
Setting up a Multi-Interval Sequence .
Example .............
Multi-Marker Sweep .........
Setting up a Multi-Marker Interval . .
Example .............
The Sweep Keys ...........
(Start).
.............
[Az;z;
...........................
(izzj
...............
Example .............
8. Utilities
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-l
Setting the Default Parameters . . . . .8-l
Choosing the Number of Stores/Intervals 8-3
Changing the HP-IB Address . . . . . 8-4
Choosing HP 3325A Compatibility . . . 8-4
Performing a Self- test . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Checking for Option 003 or Option 004 . 8-5
Changing the Output Signal Cable Delay 8-6
Changing the Calibration Cable Delay . . 8-6
Checking the Software Revision . . . . 8-7
Switching the High-Voltage Output On . 8-7
5-17
5-19
7-l
7-4
7-8
7-11
7-15
7-17
7-20
7-22
7-22
7-23
7-23
7-23
7-23
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9. Programming the HP 3324A
Introduction .............
The HP 3324A HP-IB Capabilities ...
The Interpreter ............
HP-IB Display Indicators .......
Accepted Characters .........
HP-IB Messages ...........
Command Groups and Data Transfer
Modes ..............
Omitting the Mnemonic ........
Synchronizing after a Syntax Error ...
Setting the HP-IB Address .......
10. Status Reporting
Introduction .............
Status Byte .............
Forcing an SRQ ...........
Service Request Enable ........
Example 1.............
Example 2.............
9-1
9-1
9-2
9-4
9-5
9-6
9-7
9-10
9-11
9-11
10-l
10-l
10-6
10-7
10-8
10-9
11. HP-IB Commands and Programming Examples
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-1
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-5
Programming Examples . . . . . . . . 11-10
Function Generator . . . . . . . . .
11-10
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-10
Multi-Interval Sweep Generator . . .
11-11
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-12
Multi-Marker Sweep Generator . . . . 11-13
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
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12. Performance Tests
Introduction .............
Equipment Required .........
Test Record .............
Test Failure .............
Instruments Specification .......
Performance Tests ..........
Harmonic Distortion .........
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
High-Voltage Output (Option 002) . .
Spurious Signal ............
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Mixer Spurious Procedure ......
Close-in Spurious (Fractional N Spurs)
Procedure ...........
Integrated Phase Noise ........
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
Ramp Retrace Time .........
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
Frequency Accuracy .........
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
Phase Increment Accuracy .......
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
Amplitude Accuracy .........
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
12-1
12-1
12-1
12-2
12-2
12-2
12-5
12-5
12-5
12-5
12-6
12-8
12-8
12-8
12-8
12-10
12-11
12-11
12-11
12-11
12-13
12-13
12-13
12-13
12-14
12-14
12-14
12-14
12-15
12-15
12-15
12-15
12-18
12-18
12-18
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Amplitude Accuracy at Frequencies upto
100 KHz Procedure .......
High-Voltage Output (Option 002) . .
Amplitude Flatness (Frequencies above
100 KHz) ............
High-Voltage Output (Option 002) . .
DC Offset Accuracy (DC Only) ....
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
Attenuator Test .........
High-Voltage Output (Option 002) . .
DC Offset Accuracy with AC Functions .
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
Triangle Linearity ..........
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
Ramp Period Variation ........
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
Automatic Phase Calibration (Options 003
and 004) .............
Specifications ...........
Equipment Required ........
Procedure .............
Test Record 1 ............
Test Record 2 ............
Test Record 3 ............
Test Record 4 ............
Test Record 5 ............
Test Record 5 ............
Test Record 5 ............
Test Record 5 ............
Test Record 6 ............
12-18
12-25
12-27
12-29
12-30
12-30
12-30
12-30
12-31
12-31
12-32
12-32
12-32
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12-48
12-49
12-50
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A.
B.
Test Record 7 ............
12-52
Test Record 8 ............
12-53
Test Record 8 ............
12-54
Test Record 9 ............
12-55
Specifications
Waveforms ..............
Frequency ..............
Main Signal Output (Supplementary) . .
Amplitude ..............
Sinewave Spectral Purity .......
Squarewave Characteristics
(Supplementary) .........
Triangle/Ramp Characteristics .....
DC Offset ..............
Phase Offset .............
Frequency Sweep ...........
Auxiliary Outputs (Supplementary) ...
Auxiliary Inputs (Supplementary) ...
HP-IB Control (Supplementary) ....
Option 001 High-Stability Frequency
Reference .............
Option 002 High-Voltage Output ....
Automatic Phase Calibration Options . .
General (Supplementary) .......
Options and Accessories
Introduction .............
Option 001 High-Stability Frequency
Reference .............
Option 002 High-Voltage Output ....
Options 003 and 004 Automatic Phase
Calibration ............
A-l
A-l
A-2
A-2
A-4
A-5
A-5
A-6
A-6
A-7
A-8
A-9
A-9
A-10
A-10
A-11
A-13
B-l
B-2
B-3
B-4
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C. Installation
Introduction .............
Safety Considerations .........
Initial Inspection ...........
Power Requirements .........
Line Voltage Selection .........
Power Cable .............
HP-IB Connector ...........
HP-IB Logic Levels ..........
Operating Environment ........
Temperature ............
Humidity .............
Instrument Cooling ..........
Claims and Repackaging ........
Storage and Shipment .........
Return Shipments to IIP .......
D. HP-IB Overview
Introduction .............
Description of the HP-IB .......
Capabilities of the HP-IB .......
Number of Interconnected Devices . .
Interconnection Path ........
Maximum Cable Length .......
Message Transfer Method ......
Data Transfer Rate .........
Address Capability .........
Multiple Controller Capability ....
Interface Circuits ..........
Bus Structure ............
IIP-IB Management (Control) Lines ...
ATN .Attention ..........
SRQ .Service Request .......
REN .Remote Enable .......
IFC .Interface Clear ........
EOI .End or Identity ........
Talk/Listen Addresses .........
Bus Commands ...........
C-l
C-l
c-2
c-2
c-3
C-5
c-7
c-7
C-8
C-8
C-8
c-9
C-S
c-10
c-10
D-l
D-l
D-3
D-3
D-3
D-3
D-3
D-3
D-3
D-3
D-3
D-4
D-4
D-4
D-5
D-5
D-5
D-5
I.>-6
D-8
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Abort ............... D-8
Clear ............... D-8
Clear Lockout/Set Local ....... D-9
Local ............... D-9
Local Lockout ........... D-9
Parallel Poll ............ D-9
Pass Control ............ D-9
Remote .............. D-9
Serial Poll ............. D-10
Service Request .......... D-10
Trigger .............. D-10
E. HP 3324A Command Syntax
Introduction ............. E-l
Syntax Drawing Rules ......... E-l
HP-IB Command List ......... E-2
AC; Amplitude Calibration ...... E-3
AM; Amplitude ........... E-4
AP; Assign Zero Phase ........ E-5
CM; HP 3325A Compatible ...... E-6
FR; Frequency ............ E-8
FU; Waveform Function ........ E-9
HV; High-Voltage Output ....... E-10
IER; Program Error Query ...... E-11
IOPT; Options Query ......... E-12
ISE; System Error Query ....... E-13
MD; Data Transfer Mode ....... E-15
MF; Marker Frequency ........ E-16
MKS; Select Markers ......... E-17
MMF; Multi-Marker Frequency ..... E-18
MMS; Multi-Interval/ Marker ..... E-19
MS; Status Byte Mask ........ E-20
MTI; Multi-Marker Sweep Time .... E-22
MUP; Multi-Marker Stop Frequency . .E-23
MUT; Multi-Marker Start Frequency . .E-24
OF; DC Offset ............ E-25
OOF; Output Enable ......... E-26
PC; Phase Calibration ........ E-27
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