HP 8642A Operation And Calibration Manual

Model 8642A/B
Description
Procedures
HELP
Operation
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Special functions enable the Signal Generator's uses to be extended beyond the
functions normally a vaila ble from dedica ted fron t -pane I keys.
Some of the more frequently used special functions have an abbreviation printed on
the front-panel, in light gray print, above the appropriate Data keys (not to be
confused with the HP-1B codes also in light gray print next to most keys).
In
this instruction, the special functlLlJ1S are listed ill both functional order (page
3 -170) and ill numeric order (page 3 -I 71). The listing in numeric order provides a
brief explanation of each special function. Also, if appropriate, we refer you to a
Detailed Operating Instruction which discusses that special function in more detail.
The Help function enables you to view, on the front panel, the code and descript ion of
each specia 1 function.
Note: Put the instrument in its initiallzed state by selecting [ INSTR PRESET)
To tHrn on any of the special functions, use SPCL ( CSHIFT-) 0 ), followed by the
r 0de J1 um ber of the special function. To list allY currently act iva ted special funct ions,
select SPCL (@iFrJ 0 ) alone. To display the number and description of any
special fUllction, use HELP ( CJ?BTFTJ CIJ ) and one of the methods described below
How to List the Descriptions of Special Functions on the Signal Generator's Display
HELP ( C]BTfiJ CD ) followed by one of the following methods:
$ Rotating the Knob.
e Pressing one of the Step keys ( m or CD ).
& Keying in the numeric code of the specIal function you want descnbed. Special
function codes can be keyed in, one right after the othel', with no need f(lr re-selecting
the Help function. (The SPCL annunciator will not be displayed ullder the special
function description because special functions are being described, not selected)
The Help fUBction can be turned off either bv selecting HELP OFF ( ( SHIFD OJ
(HP-IB code: HO) or by selecting other ;'Ignal Generatol functlolls.
Example
Display the description of Special Function I 12.
STEP DATA
LOCAL
(keys)
EJ
H''''
OJ OJ IT]
0
~
(program
HP 112
codes)
3 ··16 7

HP 8642A Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8642A
Category	Inverter
Language	English