HP 608E Service manual

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60BE/F
VHF
SIGNAl
GENERATOR
HP
PART
NUMBER
00608-90046
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OPERATING
AND
SERVICE
MANUAL
----------,
608E/F
VHF
SIGNAl
GENERATOR
HP
PART
NUMBER
00608-90046
SERIALS PREFIXED:
This
Operating
and
Service
manual
applies to
HP
608E/F
instruments
with
serial
numbers
prefixed
833-
above
02720
(GOBE)
and
832- above 01500
(608F).
SERIAL
PREFIXES
NOT
LIST~!l:
For
instruments
with
lower
serial
number
prefixes
a
"Backdating"
Appendix
is
supplied
in
the
back
of
this
manual.
Flio-
HEWLETT
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PACKARD
©
Copyright
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 1965
1501
PAGE
MILL
ROAD, PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.
\OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL PART
NO.
00608·90046
Operating end Service Menual MIcrofiche Part No. 00608-90047 Printed: APRIL
1981

Model
608E/F
'
Table
of
Contents
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Section
Page
Section
Page
IV
PRINCIPLES
OF
OPERATION
..•....
VMAINTENANCE .
5-1.
Introduction
.........•.•..
5-3.
Periodic
Inspection
...•.•....
5-4.
Cleaning
•.......•.•....
5-6.
Lubrication
......•...•...
5-9.
Performance
Tests
...••.•...
II
INST
ALLA
TION
.......•......•••
2-1.
Incoming
Inspection
.......••.
2-3.
Preparation
For
Use
.......•
2-4.
Power
Requirements
•.......
2-6.
Power
Cable
.
2-8.
Repacking
For
Shipment
•.......
I
GENERAL
INFORMATION
...•.•..•.
1-1.
Description
......•••.•....
1-3.
Frequency
........•......
1-5.
Modulation
.
1-7.
RFI
....•••............
1-9.
Auxiliary
Equipment
.•.•....•.
1-10.
Model
11509A
Fuseholder
....
1-12.
Model
11508A
Terminated
Output
Cable
•............
1-14.
Instrument
Identification
.....•.
5-15
5-15
5-29
5-30
5-32
5-32
5-14
5-26
5-26
5-16
5-12
5-12
5-13
5-13
5-18
5-11
5-17
5-17
5-18
5-12
5-10
5-10
5-23
5-23
5-23
5-25
5-25
5-16
5-1
5-8
5-9
5-9
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-1
5-5
5-5
5-5
5-7
5-7
Purpose
.
Frequency
Accuracy
and
Resettability
Test
....•....
Calibrator
Accuracy
Test
.
Frequency
Drift
Test
.
Residual
FM
Test
.
Incidental
FM
Test
•...•....
Maximum
RF
Output
Test
.....
Frequency
Response
and
Leveling
Test
.
RF
Output
Accuracy
Test
.
Uncalibrated
RF
Output
Test
.
External
Sine-Wave
Modulation
and
Modulation
Meter
Test
..
Internal
Modulation
Test
.
Envelope
Distortion
Test
.
External
Pulse
Modulation
and
ReSidual
Level
Test
•.....•.
RF
Leakage
Test
.
Frequency
Control
Input
Test
(Model
608F
Only)
........•
Frequency
Analog
Output
Test
(Model
608F
Only) .
Synchronization
Test
with Model
8708A
Synchronizer
(Model 608F)
...•.....••.
Adjustment
.
Power
Supply
Voltage
Adjustments
Modulation
Meter
Adjustment
...
Calibration
of
Percent
Modulation
Meter
.......•
Automatic
Output
Leveling
Adjustment
.......•......
RF
Oscillator
Adjustment
.....
Uncalibrated
RF
Output,
Minimum
RF
Output, and
RF
Amplifier
Tracking
Adjustment
....•.
RF
Output
Meter
Accuracy
Adjustment
.....••......
RF
Output
Meter/
AUenuator
Frequency
Response
and
Auto-
matic-Leveling
Output
Adjustment
.
Crystal
Calibrator
Adjustment
.•
Troubleshooting
...••........
Isolating
a
Trouble
to
a
Circuit
Section
..........•
Isolating
Trouble
in
Transistor
Circuits
.
Replacement
and
Repair
......•
Etched
Circuit
Board
Repair
.
Component
Replacement
.
Etched
Conductor
Repair
•....
Transistor
and
Semiconductor
Diode
Replacement
...•.....
Replacement
of
Electron
Tubes
.
Attenuator
Probe
Repair
and
Replacement
.......•..
Replacement
in Housing .
Replacement
of
Lamp
DSI .
Location
of
Parts
.
5-47.
5-48.
5-50.
5-59.
5-62.
5-63.
5-64.
5-66.
5-46.
5-67.
5-54.
5-74.
5-82.
5-83.
5-85.
5-42.
5-43.
5-25.
5-26.
5-29.
5-31.
5-34.
5-37.
5-10.
5-12.
5-13.
5-14.
5-15.
5-16.
5-17.
5-18.
5-19.
5-20.
5-21.
5-41.
5-27.
5-28.
5-22.
5-23.
5-24.
4-4
4-5
4-7
4-7
4-7
4-8
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-4
3-4
3-5
3
-5
4-1
4-3
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-1
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-3
4-3
4-3
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
Introduction
.
General
Description.
..
. .
RF
Generator
Section,
Mode1608E
.
RF
Generator
Section,
Model
608F
.
Amplitude
Modulation
Section
..
Attenuator
Section
.••..•..••
Calibrator
Section
..•.....•.
Modulation
Meter
Section
...•.
Power
Supply
Section
.
Detailed
Description
.
RF
Generator
Section,
Model608E
....•......••
RF
Generator
Section,
Model608F
....••.......
Amplitude
Modulation
Section
••
Attenuator
Section
.......•
Calibration
Section
.
Modulation
Meter
Section
.
Power
Supply
Section
.
4-33.
4-9.
4-15.
4-17.
4-19.
4-21.
4-23.
4-25.
4-37.
4-51.
4-55.
4-59.
4-63.
4-1.
4-3.
4-5.
4-7.
III
OPERATION
.••..............•.
3
-1.
Introduction
.
3-3.
Controls,
Indicators
and
Connectors
3-5.
Pre-Operational
Procedures
....
3-7.
RF
Output
Loading
.....•...
3
-9.
Turn-On
Procedures
.....•..
3-11.
Calibration
Procedures
.
3-16.
Mode
Operating
Procedures
...•.
3-18.
Internal
Modulation.
. . . .
3
-20.
External
Modulation
.....
..
3-22.
Phase-Lock
Operation
Procedures
(Model
608F
Only)
...
•
•
iii

Table
of
Contents
List
of
lllustrations
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
(Cont.)
Model
608E/F
Section
Page
Section
Page
VI
REPLACEABLE
PARTS
.....•....
6-1
6-1.
Introduction...............
6-1
6.3.
Replaceable
Parts
List.
• . • •
••
6-1
6-6.
Ordering
Information.
•••••
••
6-1
6-9.
Factory
Selected
Parts
(*).
. .
..
6-1
vn SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
COMPONENT LQCATION INFORMATION
7-1
7-1.
Introduction...............
7-1
APPENDIX
1.
....................
..
1·1
APPENDIX
IT.
. • . . • • • . • • . • • • • • • . • .
•.
IT-I
LIST
OF
ILLUSTRATIONS
Number
Number
1-1.
3-3.
3-4.
4-1.
5-1.
5-2,
5-3.
5-4.
5-5.
5-6.
5-7.
5-8.
5·9.
5-10.
5-11.
5-12.
5-13.
5-14.
5-15.
5-16.
5-17.
Iv
Title
Model
608E
and
608F'VHF
Signal
Generators
•................
Front
Panel
Controls,
Indicators,
and
Cormectors
••..•..........
Controls,
Indicators
and
Connectors
Used
in
Operation
with
Internally
Generated
Signals
......•..•.•.
Controls,
Indicators
and
Connectors
Used
In
Operation
with
Externally
Supplied
Signals
..........•...
Controls.
Indicators,
.:::.!:.1
~::'''::''::::''=3
Used
in
Phase-Lock
Operation
(Model
608F
Only)
...•.........
Overall
Block
Diagram,
Models
608E
and
608F
.
Fabricated
Test
EqUipment
...
Lubrication
POints,
RF
1\mer
Drive
Mechanism.
...•.............
Frequency
Accuracy
and
Resettability
Test
Setup
...•..............
Residual
and
inCidental
FM
Test
Setup.
RF
OutpJ.t
Test
Setup.
....•.....•
Uncalibrated
RF
Output
Test
Setup
..
External
Sine-Wave
Modulation
and
Modulation
Meter
Test
Setup
.
Envelope
Distortion
Test
Setup
.
Pulse
Modulation
Test
Setup
.
RF
Leakage
Test
Setup .
Frequency
Control
Input
TestSetup
..
Synchronization
Test
Setup
.
Location
Power
Supply
and
Modulation
Meter
Adjustments
....
Modulation
Meter
Calibration
Test
Setup
............•.........
Pattern
on
140
Oscilloscope
at
50%
modulation
.
Location
of
Leveling
and
RF
Output
Meter
Adjustment
.
Location
of
RF
Oscillator
Adjustment
Page
1-0
3-2
3-6
3-8
3-10
4-0
5-3
5-4
5-5
5-6
5-7
5-8
5-"
5-10
5-10
5-11
5-11
5-12
5-13
5-14
5-14
5-15
5-16
5-18.
5-19.
5·20.
5-21.
5_22.
5·23.
5-24.
5-25.
5-26.
5_27.
5-28.
5_29.
5-30.
5_31.
5-32.
5·33.
7
-1.
7-2.
7-3.
7-4.
7
-5.
TtUe
Frequency-Response
Adjustments
...
Location
of
Frequency-Response
and
Crystal-Calibrator
Adjustments
....
Voltage
and
Resistance
Measure
INT 1000 -
Operation
...•.......
ALC
Board
Voltage
and
Resistance
Measurements,
CW
and
PULSE
SET
RF
OUTPUT
Operation
.
Transistor
Biasing
and
Operating
Characteristics
...•...........
Location
of
Electron
Tubes
.
Replacement
of
Oscillator
and
Amplifier
Tubes
.
Disassembly
of
Attenuator
Drive
Cable.
, .
Attenuator
Probe,
ShOWing
Pickup
Loop
and
Impedance
Matching
Network
RF
Generator
Assembly
Location
of
Unlabeled
Parts
(Side
Cover
Removed)
Model
608E
RF
Generator
Assembly
ShoWing
Location
of
Unlabeled
Parts
(Top
Cover
Removed)
.......•..•
Model
608F
RF
Generator
Assembly
ShOWing
Location
of
Unlabeled
Parts
(Top
Cover
Removed). .
Right
Side
View Showing
Location
of
Unlabeled
Chassis
Components
.....
Left
Side
View Showing
Location
of
Unlabeled
Components
.
Rear
View Showing
Location
of
Unlabeled
Chassis
Components
.
Circuit
Board
Parts
Identification
.
Schematic
Wormation
lllustration
_
Schematic
Diagram
Notes
.
Component
Identification,
Modulator
and
ALC
Board
.
RF
Generator
and
Modulator
Schematic
Diagram
.
Modulation
Meter,
Crystal
Calibration,
and
Power
Supply
Schematic
Diagram
..
Page
5-18
5-18
5-19
5-22
5-24
5-28
5_29
5-30
5-31
5-32
5-33
5-34
5-35
5-36
5-37
5-38
7-1
7-2
7-3
7-3
7
-5
)
,
)

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•
Model 608E
IF
Number
I-I.
5-1.
5-2.
5-3.
5-4.
5-5.
5-6.
5-7.
6-1.
6-2.
6-3.
6-4
.
LIST
OF
TABLES
Title
Specifications
...............•...
Test
Equipment Required for
Maintenance .
Lubrication Chart .
Out-of-Circuit
Transistor
Resistance
Measurement .
Safe Ohmmeter Ranges for
Transistor
Resistance
Measurement .
Etched
Circuit
Soldering Equipment .
Checks Following Tube and Semiconductor
Replacement .
608E/F
Troubleshooting Procedure .
Reference Designations .
Abbreviations .
Replaceable
Parts
.
Code
List
of Manufacturers .
Page
1-2
5-2
5-4
5-25
5-25
5-26
5-27
5-40
6-2
6-2
6-4
6-12
List of
Tables
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608E
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608F
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Figure
1-1.
Model 60SE
and
608F
VHF
Signal Generators

Model
608E/F
SECTION
I
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Sedion
I
•
,
1·1.
DESCRIPTION.
1-2.
The
Hewlett-Packard
Model 608E and
608F
Signal
Generators
(see
Figure
1-1)
are
designed
to
meet
the
requirements
of
precision
laboratory
work,
and
yet
to
be
equally
useful
for
general
applications
in
the
VHF
frequency
range.
The
Model 608E
furnishes
RF
signals
from
O.
1
microvolt
to
1volt
from
10
MHz
to
480 MHz,
whiletheModel608F
supplies
RF
signals
from
O.
1
microvolt
to
O.
5
volt
in
a
frequency
range
from
10
MHz
to
455
MHz.
The
RF
carrier
can
be
amplitude
modulated by
internally
generated
sine-
wave
signals,
or
by
externally
supplied
sine-wave
or
pulse
signals.
The
Mooel 608F
contains
frequency
control
circuitry
which
permits
the
instrument
to
be
used
in
phase-lock
operation
with
the
Model 8708A
Synchronizer.
This
provision
provides
a
stabilized
output
across
most
of
the
range
of
the
instrument,
with a
drift
factor
of <2 x
10-1
per
10
minutes.
The
instruments
can
be
used
for
troubleshooting,
testing,
calibrating,
measuring
standing-wave
ratios,
and
checking antenna and
transmission
line
characteris-
tics.
To
preserve
accuracy,
equipment
design
holds
spurious
modulationto alow value
under
all
operating
conditions.
Detailed
specifications
for both
instru-
ments
are
listed
in
Table
1-1.
1-3.
FREQUENCY.
1-4.
The
frequency ofthec'.1tpu!
signal
is
indicated
on
adirect
reading
dial,
the
calibration
of
which
is
accurate
to
better
than
±O.5%
for
the
608E
and
±l% for
the
608F,
when
the
cursor
and
FINE
FREQ
are
properly
aligned.
Calibration
accuracy
may
be
improved
further
by
use
of
abuilt-incrystal-controlled
heterodyne
calibrator
which
furnishes
1
MHz
checkpoints
from 10
MHz
to
270 MHz,
or
5MHz
checkpoints
over
the
entire
frequency
range
of
the
instrument.
At
any
checkpoint
the
calibration
can
be
set
very
elO8e
to
the
calibrator
accuracy
of
0.01
%,
bringing
overall
accuracy
to
at
least
±O.O5%.
F'l'equency check
point
signal.e
are
obtained
when
a
headphone
set
(not
fumi.ehed) is
plugged
into
the
XTAL
CAL OUTPUTjack.
The
control
for
the
output
attenuator
is
calibrated
in
both
decibels
and
volts. When
the
instrument
is
connected
to
a
5Q.ohm resistive
load
and
power
into
the
output
attenua·
tor
is
exactly
at
the
ATI'ENUATOR CALIBRATED
mark
(+7 dB)
on
the
RF OUTPUT meter,
the
level
of
power
or
voltage
applied
to
the
RF
OUTPUT
connector
may
beread
directly
on
the
A1TENUATOR dial with
an
accuracy
of
±1 dB. When
connected
to a5O-ohm
resistive
load,
the
VSWR
at
the
RF OUTPUT
connector
will
nol
be
greater
than
1.2
(SWR
of
1.6 dB).
The
signal
generators
feature
automatic
output
leveling,
maintaining
the
RF
output
within
±1
dB
of
the
adjusted
output.
1-5.
MODULATION.
1-6.
The
RFoutput
signal
can be
amplitude
modulated
by
internally
generated
400
or
lOOO-cyde
sine
waves,
externally
applied
sine
waves
above
1.
0volt
rms
over
the
frequency
range
from
20
Hz lo 20 kHz,
or
exter-
nally
applied
pulses
of
10
volts
peak-lo-peak.
When
pulse
modulated,
the
signal
generators
are
capable
of
producing
pulses
of
RF
energy
as
short
as
4
micro-
seconds
at
Signal
frequencies
above
40
MHz, and
pulses
as
short
as 2
microsecond
above 220
MHz.
The
degree
of
sine-wave
modulation
is
continuously
variable
from
o
to
90%
by a
front-panel
control.
All
sine-wave
modu-
lation
of
the
output
signal
is
continuously
monitored
and
indicated
in
percentage
on a
direct
reading
modu-
lation
meter.
1-7.
RFI.
1-8.
RF
leakage
is
held to a
minimum
and
is
such
that
when
the
output
signal
is
adjusted
for
O.
1
micro-
volt,
the
conducted
signal
leakage
at
any
other
front
panel
connector
and
the
radiated
leakage
two
inches
from
the
instrument
are
each
less
than
1.0
microvolt.
1·9.
AUXILIARY
EQUIPMENT.
1-10. MODEL 11509A FUSEHOLDER.
1-11.
To
protect
the
output
attenuator
from
damage,
for
some
applications
(such
as
transceiver
testing)
it
is
desirable
to
insert
afuse between
the
signal
gen-
erators
and
external
equipment. The 11509A
is
a
special
coaxial
fuseholder
which
houses
atype 8AG,
1/16
amp
fuse which
protects
the output
attenuator
from
damage
in
the
event
that
an
external
voltage
is
accidently
applied
to
the
RF
OUTPUT
connector.
The
fuseholder
has
an
insertion
loss
of
O.
50
dB
at
200 MHz,
O.
56
dB
at
300
MHz, and
0.65
dB
at
400 MHz;
tis
SWR
is
not
greater
than
1.
35 when connected
to
a50-
ohm
resistive
load.
1-12.
MODEL 1150BA TERMINATED OUTPUT
CABLE.
1-13.
This
cable
assembly
provides
aSO-ohm
ter-
mination
and
standard
binding
posts
at
the
end
of
a
24-
inch length of
cable.
The 11508A allows
direct
con-
nectionofthe
instruments
to a
high-impedance
circuit.
1·14.
INSTRUMENT
IDENTIFICATION.
1-15.
Hewlett-Packard
1nstruments
carry
a
two-sec-
tion,
eight-digit
serial
number.
The
first
three
digits
are
a
prefix.
The
contents
of
this
manual apply
to
those
instruments
having
the
serial
number
prefix
shown on
the
title
page.
If
the
serial
prefix
on
your
instrument
1s not mentioned on
the
title
page, in
the
Appendix
to
this
manual,
or
in
aManual Change Sheet
enclosed
with
the
manual,
the
corred
information
may
be
obtained
from
any
Hewlett-
Packard
Sales
and
Ser-
vice
Office
(see
rear
of manual for
addresses).
1-1

Section
I
Model
608E/F
Table
1-1.
Specifications
FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS
608E
Accuracy:
Within
±1
dB of
attenuator
dial
reading
at
any
frequency
when
RF
output
meter
indicates
"ATTENUATOR
CALIBRATED."
input.
A
voltage
change
from
-2
volts
to
-32
volts
will
change the
output
frequency
more
than
0.2%
at
the
low
end
of
each
band
and
more
than
1%
at
the
high
end
of
each
band.
Nominal
4
Kn
input
impedance,
direct
coupled.
Voltage
limits:
OV
.:::
applied
voltage
.:::
-50V.
OUTPUT
CHARACTERISTICS
608E 608F
Output
Level:
Continu-
ously
adjustable
from
0.1
trV
to
O.
5V
into
a
50n
load.
Output
at-
tenuator
calibrated
in
V
and
dBm
(0
dBm
=
1mW
in
50n).
Output
Level;
Continu-
ously
adjustable
from
0.1
/lV
to
IV
into
a
50n
load.
Output
at-
tenuator
calibrated
in
V
and
dBm
(0 dBm =
1mW in SOn).
608F
Range:
10
to 455 MHz in
five
bands
(10-21,
21-
44,44-95,95-210,
and
210-455
MHz).
10-
430 MHz when
used
with 8708A
Synchro-
nizer.
Accuracy:
±1%
with
cur-
sor
adjustment.
Drift:
Less
than
50
parts
in 106
per
10
min.
pe-
riodafter
Ihr.
warm-
up.
Stability
used
with
8708A
Synchronizer.
5x
10-
a
/min.
2x
10-
7
/min.
Range:
10to
480 MHz
in
five
bands
(10-21,
21-
43,43-95,
95-215,
and
215-480 MHz).
Accuracy:
±O.5%
with
cur-
sor
adjustment.
Drift:
Less
than
50
parts
in
10
6
per
10
min.
period
after
1
hr.
warmup.
(0·
-55
·C)
-7
%
2x10
/10
line
voltage
change.
Tuning
Control:
Frequency
control
mechanism
provides
a
In
a i n
dial
calibrated
in
MHz
and
a
vernier
dial
for
interpolation
purposes.
Total
scale
length
approximately
45
inches.
Calibra-
tion:
every
othe
rMHz
from
13U
to
27U
MHz;
every
5MHz
above
270 MHz.
Leveling:
Internal
feedback
circuit
retains
"AT-
TENUATOR CALIBRATED"
reference
on
RF
output
meter
over
wide
frequency
ranges
(typi-
cally
octave
bands).
Adjustment
of
front
panel
AMP.
TRIMMER
control
(only)
for
maximum
RF
output
indication
automatically
restores
ini-
tial
carr.ier
level
for
greater
frequency
changes.
Impedance:
50n;
reflection
coefficient
<0.091
(1. 2SWR,
20.8
dB
return
loss)
for
attenuator
setting
below
-7
dBm.
)
Resettability:
Main
frequency
control
resettability
better
than
±G.
1%
after
initial
warmup.
FINE
FREQUENCY ADJUST prOVides
approximately
±25 kHz
settabilityat
480 MHz
(proportionately
finer
adjustment
at
lower
frequencies).
RFI:
Meets
all
conditions
specified
in
MlL-I-
618m;
permIts
receiver
sensitiVity
measure-
ments
down
to
at
least
0.1
/lV.
Auxiliary
RF
Output:
Crystal
Calibrator:
Provide
s
frequency
check
points
every
1MHz
up
to
270 MHz
or
every
5MHz
over
the
range
of
the
instrument.
Head-
phone
jack
provided
for
audio
frequency
output
(headphones
not
incluC1ed).
Crystal
frequency
accuracy
better
than
0.01%
at
normal
room
temperatures.
Cursor
on
frequency
dial
adjust-
able
over
small
range
to
aid
in
interpolation
ad-
justment.
-Calibrator
maybe
turned
off
when
not
in
use.
Residual
FM:
<±5
parts
tn
10
7
in
a10 kHz
post-
detection
bandwidth.
Harmonic
Output:
At
least
35 dB below
the
carrier
for
harmonic
frequencies
below
500
MHz.
Frequency
Control
Input: (608F
only).
The
608F
FREQ
CONTROL INPUT
normally
used
with
the
8708A
Synchronizer
can
also
be
use
d
for
ex-
ternal
frequency
control
by
varying
adc
voltage
608E
Fixed
Ie
ve
I
CW
signal
from
RF
oscillator
(minimum
amplitude
180
In
V
rms
into
50n)
provided
at
front
panel
ENC
female
connector
for
use
with
external
equipment
(e.g.,
fre-
quency
counter).
608F
cw
signal
from
RF
Oscillator
pro
vi
de
d
at
front
panel
ENC
female
connector.
Powe
r
levels
into
son
are
as
follows:
10
to
215 MHz:
-1.
8
to
+7
dBm
215 to 400 MHz: +2. 0
to
+6
dBm
400 to 430 MHz: +1. 0
to
+5
dBm
Signal
for
use
with
HP
8708A
Synchronizer
or
othe
r
external
equipment
(e.g.,
frequency
counter).
)
1-2

Model
608E/F
Section I
Table
I-I.
Specifications
(Cont.)
MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS
(Front-panel
AMP. TRIMMER
control
adjusted
for
maximum
indication
of
RF
Output
Meter
and
RF
Output
Meter
set
to
Attenuator
Calibrated.)
Internal
AM
Frequency:
400 and 1000 Hz, ,:tl0%. Modula-
latton
signal
available
at
front
panel
BNC fe-
male
connector
for
synchronization
of
external
equipment.
--.
,
".,
~"
"~'_I"'OOOU'"
,
..
u.
....
""",
GENERAL
608E and
608F
Power:
115
or
230 V
.±IO%,
50
to
400 Hz.
Approxi-
mately
220 W.
Dimensions
CabinetMount:
13-1/4
in. (337 mm) wide,
16-3/4
in. (416
mm)
high,
21
in. (533 mm) deep.
Rack
Mount:
Above 220 MHz, combined
rise
and
decay
time
less
than 2. 5
~s.
On-Off Ratio: At
least
20
dB
[or
pulsed
carrier
levels
o(
O.
5 V and above.
Input ReqUired:
Positive
pulse, 10-50 Vpeak;
input
impedance
2kn.
608F
Modulation
Level:
0
to
95%
modulation with
Output
Attenuator
at
0.224
V
(1
mW)
or
be-
low; continuously
ad-
justable
with
front-
panel
MOD
LEVEL
control.
Carrier
Envelope Distortion:
Less
than
2%
at
30%
AM
and
less
than
5%
at
70%
AM.
608E
Modulation Level: 0
to
95%
modulation
at
carrier
levels
0.5
V
and below; continu-
ously
adjustable
with
(ront-panel
MOD
LEVEL
control.
•
Modulation
Meter
Accuracy:
±5%
o(full
scale
0
to
80%,
.±.IO%
from
80%
to
95%
«(or
lNT
AM
or
20
Hz
to
20
kHz
EXT
AM).
Incidental
Frequency
Modulation (at 400 and 1000
Hz modulation)
Less
than 1000 Hz peak
at
50%
AM
for
frequen-
cies
above 100 MHz.
For
frequencies
below
100 MHz,
less
than 0.001% at
30%
AM.
External
Pulse
Modulation
Rise
and Decay
Time:
From
40
MHz
to
220 MHz,
combined
rise
and
decay
time
less
than
4
~s.
.i
f-
" I
t:k
'''.0'
RUR
".
Weight
Cabinet Mount: Net,
62
Ib
(28
kg). Shipping, 74
Ib
(33, 4kg).
Rack
Mount: Net,
62
lb (28 kg). Shipping, 83
lb
•(37, 4kg).
Accessories
Available
11508AOutputCable prOVides
50-
n.
termination
and
standard
binding
posts
at
the end
of
a24-
inch (610 mm) length of
cable.
Allows
direct
connection o(
the
signal
generator
to hlgh
im-
pedance
circuits.
11509A
Fuse
Holder
provides
protection
for
the
output
attenuator
when
the
608
is
used
for
trans-
ceiver
tests.
10514A
Mixer
foruseas
nanosecond
pulsemodu-
lator
or
balanced
modulator.
10515A
Doubler
for
extending
the
frequency
range.
608F
Modulation
Level:
0
to
95%
modulation with
Output
Attenuator
at
0.224
V(1 roW)
or
be-
low; continuously
ad-
justable
with
front-
panel
MOD
LE
VEL
control. Input
re-
quired:
1
to
10
V
rms
(1
knlnput
lmpedance).
Carrier
Envelope DistorUon:
Less
than
2%
at
30%
AM,
less
than
5%
at
70%
AM
(modulation
source
distortion
less
than
O.
5%).
External
control
o(
carrier
level
can
be
achieved
through
application
o(
dc
voltage in EXT
AM
mode.
Modulation Level: 0
to
95%
modulation
at
carrier
levels
0.5
V
and -below; continu-
ously
adjustable
with
front-panel
MOD
LEVEL
control.
In-
put
requlred:
1
to
10
V
rms
(1
kninput
impedance).
External
AM
Frequency:
20
Hz
to
20 kHz.
608E
1-3

Model
608E/F
SECTION
II
INSTALLATION
Section n
•
'.
2-1.
INCOMING
INSPECTION.
2-2.
This
instrument
was
inspected
mechanically
and
electrically
prior
to
shipment.
Inspect
for
mechani-
cal
damage
received
in
transit
and
test
electrical
per-
formance
using
procedures
given in SectionV.
If
there
is
damage
or
deficiency,
or
if
electrical
performance
is
not within specif1cations. notify
the
carrier
and
your
Hewlett-Packard
sales
and
Service
Office
immediately
(see
11st
at
rear
of
this
manual.)
2-3.
PREPARATION
FOR USE.
2-4.
POWER
REQUIRE~{ENTS.
2-5.
The
VHF
Signal
Generator
requires
apower
source
of 115
or
230
volts
ac
.!.lo%,
single
phase,
which
can
supoly
approximately
220
watts.
A
two-
position
slide
switch,
on
the
inside
rear
chassis,
per-
mits
operation
from
either
a115-
or
230-volt
power
soorce.
The
number
visible
on
the
switch
slider
in-
dicates
the
line
voltage
for
which
the
signal
generator
is
connected.
The
correct
fuse
rating
for
each
line
voltage
is
adjacent
to
the
switch.
To
prepare
the
sig-
nal
generator
for
operation,
position
the
115-230
volt
switch
so
that
the
number
visible
on
the
slider
cor-
responds
to
the
available
line
voltage,
and
install
a
fuse of
correct
r~t\.rZ
~::'!:."r~-:"!
on
rear
apron).
CAUTION
Before
connecting
the
power
cable,
set
the
115-230 volt
switch
for
the
line voltage
to
be
used.
2-6.
POWER CABLE.
2-7.
To
protect
operating
personnel,
the
National
Electrical
Manufacturers'
Association
(NEMA)
rec-
ommends
that
the
instrument
panel and
cabinet
be
grounded.
This
instrument
is
equipped with a
three-
conductor
power
cable
Which, when plugged into
an
appropriate
receptable,
grounds
the
instrument.
The
off-set
pin of
the
three-prong
connector
is
the
ground
pin.
To
preserve
the
protection
feature
when
operating
the
instrument
from
a
two-contact
outlet,
use
a
three-
prong
to
two-prong
adapter
(Hewlett-
Packard
Stock No.
1251-0049) and connect
the
green
pigtail on
the
adapter
to
ground.
2-8.
REPACKING
FOR
SHIPMENT.
2-9.
If
the
signal
generator
is
to
be
packaged for
shipment
use
the
original
shipping
container
and
pack-
ing
materials.
U
these
have
been
discarded
or
are
not
in condition
for
reuse,
obtain
new
materlals
from
your
local
Hewlett-
Packard
sales
and
Service
Office
(see
rear
of
this
manual for
locations),
or
follow
these
general
instructions:
a.
Wrap
the
signal
generator
in heavy
paper
or
plastic.
(IT
the
signal
generator
is
being
shipped
to
a
Hewlett-Packard
service
facility,
attach
a
tag
indicat-
ing type of
servicing
required,
return
address,
model
number,
and full
serial
number.)
b.
Use
a
strong
shipping
container.
A
carton
made
of
500-600
DOUnd
test
material
will
usually
provide
adequate
protection.
c.
Use
enough
shock-absorbing
material
(3
to
<4
inch
layer)
around
all
sides
of
instrument
to
provide
firm
cushion and
prevent
movement
inside
the
con-
tainer.
Protect
the
control
panel with
cardboard.
With
Hewlett-Packard
"noater
pack" packaging, the
foam
blocks
prOVide
sufficient
shock
protection,
and
additional
material
is
unnecessary.
d.
Seal
the
shipping
container
securely.
e.
Mark
the
shipping
container
"FRAGILE"
to
assure
careful
handling.
2-10.
In
any
correspondence
refer
to
the
signal
gen-
erator
by
model
number
and full
serial
number.
2-1

Model
608E/F
SECTION
III
OPERATION
Section
ill
•
3-1.
INTROOUCTION.
3-2.
This
section
provides
operating
instructions
for
the
Model 60sE and 608F SIgnal
Generators.
In-
cluded
are
a
listing
of
controls,
indicators
and
con-
nectors,
pre~operation
procedures,
mode
operating
procedures,
and
phase-lock
operation
procedures
(Model
608F
only).
Controls
and
indicators
on both
instruments
are
nearly
identical;
therefore,
an
illus-
tration
of
the
Model
608F
will
be
referenced
during
this
discussion,
with
the
difference
between
instru-
ments
identUied.
3-3.
CONTROLS.
INOICATORS
ANO
CONNECTORS.
3-4.
Except
for
the
115/230
volt
power
switch,
all
controls,
indicators,
and
connectors
are
located
on
the
front
panel.
Figure
3-1
locates
and
provides
afunc-
tional
description
of
each
front-panel
mounted
con-
trol,
indicator
and
connector.
The
115-230
volt
power
switch
is
located
inside
the
rear
panel
and
is
not
shown.
3-5.
PRE-OPERATION
PROCEOURES.
3-6.
Prior
to
use,
certain
procedures
must
be
com-
pleted
to
obtain
maximum'
accuracy
during
operation
of
the
instrument.
Consideration
must
be
given
to
the
possibility
ofRFloading,
and
calibration
of
the
instru·
ment
is
required.
During
the
following
discussion,
each
control
used
will
be
identified
by
an
item
number
that
is
referenced
to
Figure
3-1.
3-8.
A
reSistive
load
of
50
ohms
is
used
at
the
factory
during
calibration
of
the
Attenuator
Control
dial.
Therefore,
for
an
accurate
indication
of
output
power
the
external
load
should be
50
ohms
resistive.
The
internal
impedance
of
the
generator
is
close
to
50
ohms,
with a
maximum
VSWR
of
1.2
exiSting when
the
gen-
erator
is
terminated
in
50
ohms.
This
VSWR
will
have
no
important
eUect
on
the
accuracy
of
the
Attenuator
Control
calibration.
However, a
severe
mismatch
between
the
instrument
and
load
will
produce
a
con-
siderable
difference
between
the
output
voltage
se-
lected
on
the
Attenuator
Control
dial
and
the
actual
voltage
impressed
across
the
external
load.
Partic-
ular
care
should
be
exercised
in
the
selection
of
coaxial
cormectorS. A
coaxial
connector
that
has
been
improperly
assembled
can
produce
a
substantial
increase
in
the
standing-wave
ratio.
3-9.
TURN-ON PROCEDURES.
3-10.
Turn-on
procedures
for
the
signal
generator
are
as follows:
CAUTION
Do not
obstruct
the
ventilating
louvers
on
the
side
of
the
instrument
cabinet.
safe
operat-
ing
temperature
requires
free
air
flow
through
the
louvers.
a.
Set
AC
POWER
switch
(item
12)
to
the
OFF
position.
b.
Check
position
of
115-230 volt
power
switch
(refer
to
paragraph
2-5) on
rear
of
chassis.
•
3-7.
RF
OUTPUT LOADING.
CAUTION
Do not connect any
source
of
RF
or
dc
power
to
the
RF
OUTPUT
connector
on
the
signal
generator.
To
do
so
may
permanently
dam-
age
the
Impedance-matching
network
in
the
Attenualor
Section.
Particular
care
must
be
observed
when
testingtransceiver-type
equip-
ment
to
insure
that
the
transmitter
remains
inactive
while
the
equipment
is
connected
to
the
signal
generator.
NOTE
To
protect
the
Attenuator
when
there
is
a
pos-
sibility
of voltage
being
applied
to
the
RF
OUTPUT
cormector, aModel 11509A
Fuse-
holder
is
reoommended.
The
fuseholder
is
connected
between
the
test
cable
and
RF
OUT-
PUT
connector.
c.
Set MODULATION
selector
switch
(item
20)
to
CW
position.
d.
Set
RF OUTPUT
control
(item
5) full
clockwise
(maximum).
e. Set
AC
POWER
switch
to
ON
position.
f.
Warmup
equipment
for 10 mirrotes
prior
to
use.
If
greater
frequency
stability
is
required,
extend
warmup
period
to
60
minutes.
3-11.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURES.
3-12.
Prior
to
operation
certain
calibration
of
the
instrument
may
be
deemed
necessary.
The
follow-
ing
discussion
contains
frequency and power output
calibration
procedures.
3-
13.
FREQUENCYCALIBRATION.'I1lefrequency(MEGA-
CYCLES)
dial
in
the
signal
generators
are
calibrated
ta
be
accurate
within
±O.5%
for
the
608E
and
±l9b for
the
608F.
3-1

Section
III
3--!~'l
4
6--"1:
5
7
10---
9
11
12
8
13
(S08F
21
Model
608E/F
16
,
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17
18
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23
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26
25
24
1.
Cursor
knob:
Positions
cursor
on
the
MEGA-
CYCLES
(frequency)
dial.
2.
PERCENT
MODULATION
meter:
Indicates
the
percent
of
modulation
of
the
RF
output
signal.
3.
Panel
marker:
Scribed
mark
for
cursor
align-
ment.
4. ZERO
control:
Screwdriver
adjustment
to
electrically
zero
the
PERCENT
MODULA-
TION
meter.
5.
RF
OUTPUT
control:
Controls
RF
power
input
to
the
attenuator.
Also
controls
output
power
levels
between
+7
dBm
and
+13
dBm
in
the
Model608E.
)
Figure
3-1.
Front
Panel
Controls,
Indicators,
and
Connectors
3-2

Model
608E/F
Section m
7. FINE
FREQ
control:
Used
for
fine
frequency
adjustments
6.
MODULATION
control:
Adjusts
the
percent
of
modulatioo ct
the
RF
output
signal
as
observed
on
the
PERCENT
MODULATION
meter.
.
8. FREQUENCY RANGE switch:
Five-position
switch
used
to
select
the
desired
frequency
range.
Also
positions
the
range
pointer
on the
dial.
Switch
positions
are
as
follows:
10.
DC
.25 AMP fuse:
Oierload
protective
device
for
the
+225 Vdc
power
supply.
9.
AC
POWER
lamp:
Indicates
when
ac
power
is
applied
to
the
instrument.
•
RANGE
A
B
C
D
E
MODEL608E
10-21
MHz
21-43 MHz
43-95
MHz
95-215
MHz
215-480
MHz
MODEL 608F
10-21
MHz
21-44
MHz
44-95
MHz
95-210
MHz
210-455 MHz
19. AMPL TRIMMER
control:
A
two-function
con-
trol
for
peaking
the
RF
output.
During
pulse
modulation,
the
control
is
tuned without
push-
ing
to
peak
the
RF
ootput. When
sine-wave
or
CW
operations
are
conducted,
the
control
is
pushed
and then tuned.
20. MODULATION switch: A
six-position
switch
that
sets
the
instrument
mode of
operation.
The
switch
posit~ons
are
identified
as
follows:
PULSE:
Sets
the
instrument
for
external
pulse
modulation.
PULSE
SET
RF
OUTPUT:
Used
to
establish
the
instrument
operating
point
for
external
pulse
mo<h.llation.
AM:
sets
the
instrument
for
external
sine-
wave modulation.
1000 - :
Sets
the
instrument
for
internal
AM
modulation
at
1000 Hz.
400 .. :
Sets
the
instrument
for
internal
AM
modulation
at
400 Hz.
11.
AC
LINE fuse:
Protective
device
between
the
instrument
and
the
ac
power
source.
12.
AC
POWER
ON
switch:
Controls
application
of
ac
power
to
the
instrument.
13.
FREQ
CONTROL rNPUT
connector
(Model
608F only): input
connector
for
the
dc
control
voltage
when
the
instrument
is
used
with a
Model 8708A
Synchronizer.
14.
AM/PULSE
MOD INPUT
connector:
Input
con-
nector
for
AM
or
pulse
signals
during
external
sine-wave
or
pulse
operation.
During
internal
sine-wave
modulation,
a400
or
1000 Hz
signal
is
available
at
the
connector
for
synchronizing
external
equipment.
15. UNCAL
RF
OUTPUT
connector:
Ultput
con-
nector
in
the
608E
delivers
an
uncalibrated,
unmodulated
RF
signal
to
external
equipment.
In
the
Model
608F
used
with
the
Model 8708A
Synchronizer,
output
connector
delivers
an
uncalibrated
FM
signal.
16. MEGACYCLES
dial:
Indicates
selected
fre-
quency
range
and
frequency
in MHz.
17.
RF
OUTPUT
meter:
Indicates
level
of
RFpo-
wer
applied
to
the
attenuator
as
selected
by
operation
of
the
RF
OUTPUT
control.
Also
used
in
conjunction with
the
AMPL TRIM:MER
control
to
peak
the
RF
output
signal.
18.
Frequency
control:
Used
to
select
the
output
frequency
within afrequency
range
as
observed
on
the
MEGACYCLES
dial.
CW:
Sets
the
instrument
to
provide
aCW
output.
21. XTAL CAL GAIN
control:
Controls
audio
level
of
beat-frequency
output
at
the
XTAL CAL
OUTPUT
connector.
22.
Attenuator
control:
Controls
RF
ootput
levels
of
+7
dBm and below. OJtput
levels
selected
by
use
of
the
Attenuator
Control
are
accurate
as
long
as
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
needle
indi-
cates
+7
dBm (ATTENUATOR CALIBRATED).
23.
RF
OUTPUT
connector:
OJtput cOlUlector
for
the
calibrated
RF
signal
(refer
to
CAUTION,
paragraph
3-7).
24. XTAL CAL switch:
Three-position
tog
g Ie
switch
used
when
performing
frequency
cali-
brations.
Switch
positions
are
a s follows:
1MC:
Provides
1MHz
checkpoints
from
10
to
270 MHz.
5MC:
Provides
5
MHz
checkpoints
from
10-
480 MHz in
the
Model 608Eand
from
10-455
MHz
in
the
Model
608F.
OFF:
De-energizes
oscillator
circuits.
25.
FREQ
ANALOG OUTPUT
connector
(Model
608F only):
Delivers
a
resistance
proportional
to
frequency
to
the
Model 8708A
Synchronizer
during
phase-lock
operation.
26. XTAL CAL OUTPUTCOlUlector:
Supplies
cal-
ibrating
signals
to
an
operator
for
frequency
calibration.
Accommodates
an
earphone
plug.
Figure
3-1.
Front
Panel
Controls,
Indicators,
and
Connectors
(Cont.)
3-3

Section
III
To
obtain
higher
accuracy,
a
crystal-controlled
cali-
brator
has
been
included
to
provide
a
means
of
cali-
brating
the
instrument
at
any
multiple
of
1
MHz
between
10
and
270 MHz,
or
any
multiple
of
5
MHz
acr088
the
frequency
range
of
the
instrument.
Pl'oce-
dures
to
crystal-calibrAte
the
instrument
are
as
follows:
a.
Conduct
turn-on
procedure8listed
in
paragraph
3-9.
b.
Connect
headphone8
(not
supplied)
to
the
XT
AL
CAL
OUTPUT
connector
(item 26).
c.
Set
XTAL CAL
switch
(item
24) to 1MC
or
5MC
as
applicable.
d.
Rotate
frequency
control
(item 18)
until
MEGA-
CYCLES
dial
(item 16)
is
set
on
the
1
MHz
or
5
MHz
checkpoint
nearest
the
frequency
to
be
used.
e.
Adjust
XTAL CAL GAIN
control
(item
21)
for
a
comfortable
audio
level
in
headphones.
NOTE
Extraneous
beat
notes
generated
by
RF
harmonics
may
be
eliminated
by
properly
setting
the
RF
OUTPUT
control
(paragraph
3-10,
8tepd)
and
the
XTALCALGAIN
control
(paragraph
3-13,
step
e).
f.
Slowly
rotate
frequency
control
around
the
selected
checkpoint
until
a
null
(zero
beat)
is
reached.
g.
Rotate
Cursor
Knob
(item
3)
until
cursor
is
aligned
on
MEGACYCLES
dial
with
zero-beat
point
achieved
in
step
f.
h.
Rotate
frequency
control
until
8elected fre-
quency
on
MEGACYCLES
dial
appear8
di-re.:t!y
..;.::::.~.;=
cursor.
i.
Set
XTALCALswitch
to OFF.
3.14. A
FINE
FREQ
control
(item
7)
is
located
on
the
instrument
front
panel
for
making
minor
frequency
adju8tments.
During
normal
operation
no
adjustment
of
the
FINE
FREQ
control
i8
required,
and
the
knob
arrow
should
be
aligned
with
the
front-panel
marker.
For
a
preci8ion
frequency
selection
u8ing
a
frequency
counter,
the
FINE
FREQ
control
is
used
after
the
fre-
quency
has
been
selected
by
U8e
of
the
frequency
con-
trol.
Tuning
the
knob
arrow
counterclockwise
from
the
panel
marker
lowers
the
frequency,
while
aclock-
wise
rotation
rai8es
the
frequency.
3-15. POWER
OUTPUT
CAUBRATION.
The
RF
leveling
circuit
in
the
in8trument
maintains
a
flat
RF
output
over
wide
frequency
range,
with
proper
initial
adju8tments.
The8e
adjustments
are
conducted
using
the
RF
OUTPUT
and
AMPL TRIMMER
controls
in
conjunction
with
the
RFOUTPUTmeter.
The
take-off
point
for
the
detected
RF
signal
displayed
on
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
is
at
the
input
circuit
of
the
attenua·
tor.
Therefore,
calibrating
the
RF
output
into
the
at·
tenuator
ensures
that
subsequent
operation
of
the
at-
tenuator
control
will
produce
an
accurate
calibrated
RF
output
from
the
attenuator.
RF
output
calibration
procedure8
are
a8 follows:
3-4
Model
608E/F
a.
Conduct
turn·on
procedures
listed
in
paragraph
3-9.
b.
Set
the
MODULATION
8witch
(item
20)
to
the
CW
position.
NOTE
For
maximum
aCi:uracy,
power
output
cali-
bration8
should
be
conducted
with
the
in-
8trument
8et
in
the
CW
mode.
c.
Set
the
FREQUENCY
RANGE
switch
(item
8)
to
the
desired
range.
d.
Tune
the
frequency
control
(item
18) five
turn,
in
from
the
low
end
ofthe
selected
frequency
range
as
indicated
on
the
MEGACYCLES
dial
(item 16).
e.
Adjust
the
RF
OUTPUT
control
(item
5) for
an
indication
on
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
(item
17).
f. Depre88
the
AMPL TRIMMER
control
(item
19)
and
tune
for
a
peak
RF
indication
on
the
RFOUTPUT
meter.
g.
Readjust
the
RF
OUTPUT
control
until
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
pointer
ie
aligned
with
the
+7
dBm
(ATIENUATOR
CAUBRATED)
mark.
NOTES
To
calibrate
range
"E"
tune
to
top
of
band
and
repeat
step8
e
through
g,
before
proceed-
ing
on
to
step
h.
The
RF
OUTPUT
control
may
be
adjusted
to
a
value
>+7
dBm
(RF
OUTPUT
meter
read-
ing); however, for
maximum
tube
life
it
is
recommended
that
the
level
be
reduced
when
the
higher
level is
not
needed.
h.
Tune
the
frequency
control
across
the
selected
frequency
range.
The
RF OUTPUT
meter
pointer
8hould
remain
aligned
with
the
ATTENUATOR CAL-
IBRATED
mark.
NOTE
If
the
pointer
does
not
remain
aligned
with
the
ATIENUATOR
CALIBRATED
mark,
the
leveling
circuit
is
not
functioning
properly.
Stop
tuning
and
readjust
the
AMPL
TRIM-
MER
control
to
restore
leveling.
The
latter
adjustment
is
made
without
depressing
the
control.
i.
Proceed
with
operating
adjustments
listed
in
paragraphs
3-18
and
3-20.
3-16.
MODE
OPERATING
PROCEDURES.
3-17.
The
signal
generator8
have
four
operating
modes
identified
as
CW
operation,
internal
sine-wave
modulation,
external
sine-wave
modulation,
and
ex-
ternal
pulse
modulation.
In
addition,
the
RF
output
level
)
,
)
•
,
.J

•
'-.
Mode1608E/F
eetabliehed
for
CW
operation
can
be
remotely
con-
trolled
by
an
externally
eupplied
de
control
voltage.
The
following
diecueeion
combines
locally
controlled
CW
operation
and
internal
sine-wave
modulation
into
operating
instructions
used
with
internally
generated
signals,
external
sine-wave
modulation,
external
pulse
modulation
and
remote-controlled
CW
opera·
tion.
These
operating
procedures
are
used
with
exter·
nally
supplied
signals.
3-18. INTERNAL MODULATION.
3-19.
The
signal
generators
provide
internal
facHi·
tiee to
produce
aCW
output,
or
selection
of
either
a400
Hz
or
1000 Hz
sine·wave
modulated
signal
output.
Figure
3-2
illustrates
and
provides
instructions
for
proper
operation
of
the
controls,
indicators,
and
con-
nectors
used
with
internally
generated
signals.
3-20. EXTERNAL MODULATION
3-21.
The
signal
generators
operate
with
externally
supplied
signals
which
are
used
to
modulate
the
internally
developed
RF
carrier.
Also,
an
external
de
voltage
can
be
applied
to
provide
remote
on-off
control
of
the
RF
carrier
output
from
the
instruments.
Figure
3-3
illustrates
and
describes
the
operation
of
control8,
Section
III
indicators,
and
connectors
used
in
the
three
opera-
tions.
3-22. PHASE-LOCK OPERATING PROCEDURES
(MODEL 608F ONLY).
3·23.
The
RF
Generator
section
in
the
Model 60SF
signal
generator
is
designed
for phase-lock
operation
with
the
Model 8708A Synchronizer_
This
method
of
operation
provides
a
highly
stable
output
from
the
instrument,
and
require8
only
normal
control
adjust-
menta
followed
by
cable
connections
between
the
sig-
nal
generator
and
synchronizer.
Figure
3-4
illu8trates
and
describes
operation
of
controls,
indicators
and
connectors
on
the
Model608F
when
the
instrument
is
used
in
phase-lock
operation.
3-24.
Configuration
of
the
RF
Generator
Section
in
the
Model 60BF
signal
generator
also
permits
the
in·
strument
to
be
used
in
narrow·
band
frequency
or
phase
modulation
operations.
In
this
application,
consideration
must
be
given
tothe
internal
bias
of
-22
volta
de
on
the
FREQ CONTROL
INPUT
connector,
and
the
input
impedance
of
approximately
5K
ohms.
A
blocking
capacitor
must
be
added
to
the
input
cir-
cuit
for
passing
the
modulating
signal
while
prevent-
ing
any
change
in
the
reference
reverse
bias
applied
to
the
varicap
diodes.
-

Section
ill
14~-_
8
12
2
3
1
HE
If
l ( r r
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D.
6
Model
608E/F
1-----7
11
1-_-
4
13
~~-9
10
5
)
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)
3-6
Figure
3-2.
Controls,
Indicators,
and
Connectors
Used
in
Operation
with
Internally
Generated
Signals

•
Model
608E/F
CW OPERATION
NOTE
Perform
turn-on
procedures
listed
in
para-
graph
3-9.
1. Align
cursor
knob with
panel
marker.
2. Align
nNE
FREQ
control
with
panel
marker.
3. Set FREQUENCY RANGE
switch
to
desired
range
(frequency
limits
for
each
range
shown
on MEGACYCLES
dial
housing).
4.
Set
MODULATION
switch
to
the
CW
position.
CAUTION
Do
not
connect
any
source
ofRF
or
de
power
to
the
RF
OUTPUT
connector
on
the
signal
generator.
Todo
so
may
permanently
dam-
age
the
impedance-matching
network
in
the
Attenuator
Section.
Particular
care
must
be
observed
when
testing
transceiver-type
equipmentto
insure
that
the
transmitter
.re-
mains
inoperative
while
the
equipment
is
connected
to
the
signal
generator
(refer
to
NOTE in
paragraph
3-7).
5. Connect
the
equipment
under
test
to
the
RF
OUTPUT
connector
observing
that
the
signal
generator
is
terminated
in
the
proper
load
(refer
to
paragraph
3-8).
NOTE
If
deemed
necessary,
conduct
power
out-
put
calibration
procedures
for
the
selected
frequency
range
as
listed
in
procedural
steps
d.
through
h. in
paragraph
3-15.
6.
Tune
the
Frequency
Control
until
MEGA-
CYCLES
dial
cursor
is
aligned
with
frequency
to
be
used
as
indicated
on
dial
face.
NOTE
To
crystal
calibrate
the
frequency
dial,
refer
to
procedures
listed
in
paragraph
3-13.
Section
III
7.
Depress
and
tune
AMPL
TRIMMER
control
for
maximum
indication
on
RF
OUTPUT
meter.
8.
Adjust
RF
OUTPUT
control
until
RF
OUTPUT
Meter
pointer
is
aligned
with
+7
dBm
mark
(ATTENUATOR CALIBRATED).
NOTE
Accuracy
of
the
Attenuator
Control
setting
and
PERCENT
MODULATION -JIleter
are
within
specifications
onlywhen
the
RF
OUT-
PUT
meter
is
indicating
ATTENUATOR
CAUBRATED.
9.
Adjust
Attenuator
Control
for
desired
output
level
of
+7
dBm
or
below.
NOTE
To
select
RF
output
levels
from
+7
dBm
to
+13
dBm
in
the
Model 608E,
perform
steps
10
through
12.
In
this
operation,
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
pointer
is
used
in
lieu
of
the
Attenuator
Control
to
indicate
the
power
output
level.
10.
Adjust
the
Attenuator
Control
to
the
+7
dBm
dial
mark.
11. Check
that
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
pointer
in-
dicates
ATTENUATOR CALIBRATED.
12.
Adjust
RF
OUTPUT
control
for
desired
out-
put
level
above
+7
dBm
as
indicated
by
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
pointer.
INTERNAL SINE-WAVE MODULATION
NOTE
Steps
1
through
12,
as
applicable,
must
be
completed
before
seiting
the
instrument
for
internal
sine-wave
AM
modulation.
13. Set MODULATION
switch
to
400 -
or
1000
...
position
as
desired.
14.
Adjust
MODULATION
control
for
desired
rnodulationpercentage
as
indicated
on
the
PER-
CENT
MODULATION
meter.
Figure
3-2.
Controls,
Indicators
and
Connectors
Used
in
Operation
with
Internally
Generated
Signals
(Cont.)
3-7

Section m
1
8
12
15
_
19
2--
3-
__
14-
__
18
21
EXTERNAL SINE-WAVE MODULATION
NOTE
Perform
turn-on
procedures
listed
in
para-
graph
3-9.
Model
608E/F
6
--'J--;71
11
4
13
16
11
20
L--~O
22
5
1.
Align
cursor
knob with
panel
marker.
2.
Align FINE FREQ
control
with panel
marker.
3. Set FREQUENCY RANGE
switch
to
desired
range
(frequency
limits
for
each
range
shown
on
ME~ACYCLES
dial
hOUSing).
)
)
•
)
Figure
3-3.
Controls,
Indicators,
and
Connectors
Used
in
Operation
with
Externally
Supplied Signals
3-8

Model
608E/F
4.
Set
MODULATION
switch
to
CW
position.
CAUTION
Do
not
connect
any
source
of
RF
or
de
power
to
the
RF
OUTPUT
connector
on
the
signal
generator.
Todosomay
permanently
dam-
age
the
impedance-matching
network
in
the
Attenuator
Section.
Particular
care
must
be
observed
when
testing
transceiver-type
equipment
to
insure
that
the
transmitter
remains
inoperative
whUe
the
equipment
is
connected
to
the
signal
generator
(refer
to
NOTE in
paragraph
3-7).
5.
Connect
the
equipment
under
test
to
the
RF
OUTPUT
connector
observing
that
the
signal
generator
is
terminated
in
the
proper
load
(refer
to
paragraph
3-8).
NOTE
If
deemed
necessary,
conduct
power
output
calibration
procedures
for
the
selected
fre-
quency
range
as
listed
in
procedural
steps
d.
through
h. in
paragraph
3-15.
6.
Tune
Frequency
Control
until
MEGACYCLES
dial
cursor
is
aligned
with
frequency
to
be
used
as
indicated
on
dial
face.
NOTE
To
crystal
calibrate
the
frequency,
refer
to
procedures
listed
in
paragraph
3-13.
7.
Depress
and
tune
AMPL
TRIMMER
control
for
maximum
indication
on
RF
OUTPUT
meter.
8.
Adjust
RF
OUTPUT
control
until
RF
OUTPUT
meter
pointer
is
aligned
with
+7
dBm
mark
(ATTENUATOR CALIBRATED).
NOTE
Accuracy
of the
Attenuator
Control
setting
and
PERCENT
MODULATION
meter
are
within
specifications
only
when
the
RF
OUT-
PUT
meter
is
indicating
ATTENUATOR
CALIBRATED.
9.
Adjust
Attenuator
Control
for
desired
output
level
of
+7
dBm
or
below.
NOTE
To
select
RF
output
levels
from
+7
dBm
to
+13
dBm
in
the
Model G08E,
perform
steps
10
through
12. In
this
operation,
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
pointer
is
used
to
indi
cate
the
power
output
level
in
lieu
of
the
Attenu-
ator
Control.
10.
Adjust
the
Attenuator
Control
to
the
+7
dBm
dial
mark.
Section
ill
11.
Check
that
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
pointer
in-
dicates
ATTENUATOR CALIBRATED.
12.
Adjust
the
RF
OUTPUT
controliorthe
desired
output
level
above
+7
dBm
as
indicated
by
the
RF
OUTPUT
meter
pointer.
13. Set
the
MODULATION
switch
to
the
AM
posi-
tion.
14.
Connect
the
external
sine-wave
generator
to
the
AM/PULSE
MOD
lliPUT
connector
and
set
generator
for
a
sine-wave
input
between
20
Hz
and
20
kHz.
15. Set MODULATION
control
for
desired
percent-
age of
modulatlon
as
observed
on the
PER-
CENT MODULATION
meter.
EXTERNAL
PULSE
MODULATION
NOTE
Perform
turn-on
procedures
if
required,
and
complete
steps
1
through
3.
16. Set MODULATION
switch
tothe
PULSE/SET
RF
OUTPUT
position.
NOTE
Perform
steps
5
through
12
as
applicable.
17.
Set
the
MODULATION
switch
to
the
PULSE
position.
18.
Connect
the
external
pulse
generator
to
the
AM/PULSE
MOD
INPUT
connector
and
set
generator
for
an
input
pulse
level
above
10
volts
peak-to-peak.
EXTERNAL
DC CONTROL
NOTE
Perform
turn-on
procedures
if
required,
and
complete
steps
I
through
8.
19. Set
the
MODULATION
control
to
a
maximum
clockwise
position.
20.
Set
MODULATION
switch
to
the
AM
position.
21.
Connect
external
power
source
to
AM/PULSE
MOD INPUT
connector.
NOTE
Voltages
required
for
external
control
of
the
RF
carrier
are
+15
volts
dc
for
full-on
operation
and
-15
volts
dc
for
full-off
opera-
tion.
22.
Adjust
Attenuator
Control
and
de
control
volt-
age
input
for
desired
RF
output
leveL
Figure
3-3.
Controls,
Indicators
and
Connectors
Used in
Operation
with
Externally
Supplied
Signals
(Cant. )
3-9

Section
III
8
__
2
3
12
1
10
11
6
,
Model
608E/F
7
4
5
)
)
J
3-10
Figure
3-4.
Controls,
Indicators,
and
Connectors
Used
in
Phase-Lock
Operation
(Model
608F
Only)
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