Wiltron 680 B Series User manual

490 JARVIS DRIVE
MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-2809
SERIES
680XXB
SYNTHESIZED CW GENERATOR
OPERATION MANUAL
P/N: 10370-10264
REVISION: D
PRINTED: OCTOBER 1996
COPYRIGHT 1994 WILTRON CO.

WARRANTY
The WILTRON product(s) listed on the title page is (are) warranted against defects in materials
and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment, except for YIG-tuned oscillators and all
WILTRON manufactured microwave components, which are warranted for two years.
WILTRON’s obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defective during
the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to WIL-
TRON for warranty repairs. Obligation is limited to the original purchaser. WILTRON is not liable
for consequential damages.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty does not apply to WILTRON connectors that have failed due to normal wear.
Also, the warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance
by the Buyer, unauthorized modification or misuse, or operation outside of the environmental
specifications of the product. No other warranty is expressed or implied, and the remedies provided
herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
NOTICE
WILTRON Company has prepared this manual for use by WILTRON Company personnel and
customers as a guide for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of WILTRON Company
equipment and computor programs. The drawings, specifications, and information contained herein
are the property of WILTRON Company, and any unauthorized use or disclosure of these drawings,
specifications, and information is prohibited; they shall not be reproduced, copied, or used in whole
or in part as the basis for manufacture or sale of the equipment or software programs without the
prior writtten consent of WILTRON Company.

MANUAL CHANGES
MANUAL:
Title: Series 680XXB Synthesized CW Generator Operation Manual
Part Number: 10370-10264
Rev. Ltr/Date: D / October 1996
CHANGE PACKET
Part Number: 10900-00193
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the manual changes listed below. The changes are listed in numerical order by page number.
Effectivity is all CW generator serial numbers.
2. The replacement pages provided are for technical changes to the manual. The black bar or bars in the
replacement page margins shows the area in which the changes were made.
CHANGE 1, December 1996
1. Declaration of Conformity Page
Replace with the enclosed Declaration of Conformity page, Changed: December 1996.
2. Chapter 2 Table of Contents Page
Replace with the enclosed Chapter 2 Table of Contents page, Changed: December 1996.
3. Page 2-4
Replace with enclosed pages 2-3 and 2-4, Changed: December 1996.
4. Pages 2-10 thru 2-11/2-12
Replace with enclosed pages 2-9 thru 2-14, Changed: December1996.
PCO: 22761
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MANUAL CHANGES
MANUAL:
Title: Series 680XXB Synthesized CW Generator Operation Manual
Part Number: 10370-10264
Rev. Ltr/Date: D / October 1996
CHANGE PACKET
Part Number: 10900-00207
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the manual changes listed below. The changes are listed in numerical order by page number.
Effectivity is all CW generator serial numbers.
2. The replacement pages provided are for technical changes to the manual. The black bar or bars in the
replacement page margins shows the area in which the changes were made.
CHANGE 2, February 1997
1. Page B-2
Replace with enclosed pages B-1 and B-2, Changed: February 1997.
PCO: 22827
680XXB OM C-1

Safety Symbols
To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, WILTRON Company uses
the following symbols to indicate safety-related information. For your own safety, please read the informa-
tion carefully BEFORE operating the equipment.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that
could result in personal injury or loss of life if not performed properly.
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated condi-
tions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which,
if not performed properly, could result in damage to or destruction of a
component of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION
note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
The instrument is marked with this symbol to indicate that it is neces-
sary for the user to refer to the instructions in the operation manual.
Indicates ground.
Indicates heavy weight equipment.
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When supplying power to this equipment, always use a
three-wire power cable connected to a three-wire power line
outlet. If power is supplied without grounding the equip-
ment in this manner, there is a risk of receiving a severe or
fatal electric shock.
There are no operator serviceable components inside. Refer
servicing of the instrument to qualified service technicians.
To prevent the risk of electrical shock or damage to precision
components, do not remove the equipment covers.
WARNING
For Safety
Before changing the fuse, always remove the power cord
from the power outlet. There is the risk of receiving a fatal
electric shock if the fuse is replaced with the power cord con-
nected.
Always use a new fuse of the type and rating specified by
the fuse markings on the rear panel of the instrument.
WARNING
WARNING
Use two or more people to lift and move this equipment, or
use an equipment cart. There is a risk of back injury, if this
equipment is lifted by one person.
WARNING
Safety-2 680XXBOM

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 — General Information
Chapter 1 provides general information about the WILTRON Series 680XXB Synthesized CW Gen-
erator. It includes a general description of the CW generator and information on its identification
number, related manuals, options, and performance specifications. A listing of recommended test
equipment is also provided. Chapter contents are detailed immediately following the tab.
Chapter 2 — Installation
Chapter 2 provides installation instructions for the Series 680XXB Synthesized CW Generator. It
includes information on initial inspection, preparation for use, storage, and reshipment, and GPIB
setup and interconnections. Chapter contents are detailed immediately following the tab.
Chapter 3 — Local (Front Panel) Operation
Chapter 3 provides information and instructions for operating the Series 680XXB Synthesized CW
Generator using the front panel controls. It includes illustrations of the front panel, data display
area, and data entry area; an annotated diagram of the menu display format; and instructions for
performing CW generator operations. Chapter contents are detailed immediately following the tab.
Chapter 4 — Local Operation—Menu Maps
Chapter 4 provides menu maps that support the local (front panel) operating instructions found in
Chapter 3. It includes menu maps for all of the frequency and power level modes of operation plus
system configuration. Chapter contents are detailed immediately following the tab.
Chapter 5 — Operation Verification
Chapter 5 provides three operation verification tests that can be used to verify Series 680XXB Syn-
thesized CW Generator operation. Setup instructions and step-by-step procedures are included for
each test. Test results can be compared with the specified limits shown on the test record forms
that are provided for each 680XXB model configuration. Chapter contents are detailed immediately
following the tab.
Chapter 6 — Operator Maintenance
Chapter 6 provides the information necessary for operator maintenance of the CW generator.
Operator maintenance is limited to basic troubleshooting and repairs that can be made without re-
moving the instrument covers. Chapter contents are detailed immediately following the tab.
Chapter 7 — Use With Other Instruments
Chapter 7 provides information and instructions for using the Series 680XXB Synthesized CW
Generator with other WILTRON instruments. Chapter contents are detailed immediately following
the tab.
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Appendix A — Rear Panel Connectors
Appendix A provides descriptions of the rear panel connectors on a typical Series 680XXB Synthe-
sized CW Generator. It includes pinout diagrams and descriptions for the AUX I/O and IEEE-488
GPIB connectors.
Appendix B — Performance Specifications
Appendix B lists the performance specifications for the Series 680XXB Synthesized CW Generator.
Supplements
This tab provides a repository for application notes and other material used to supplement manual
chapters.
Index
Provides a subject index.
Table of Contents (Continued)
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Table of Contents
1-1 SCOPE OF MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-2 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-3 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-4 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-5 RELATED MANUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
GPIB Programming Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
SCPI Programming Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Maintenance Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-6 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-7 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . 1-8
1-8 RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT . . . . . . 1-8
Chapter 1
General Information