HP 8642A Operation And Calibration Manual

Model 8642A/B Operation
INTRODUCTION TO SECTION m
SECTiON III
OPERATION
The information in this section describes both general and specific operation of the HP
8642A/B. If you have no experience with the Signal Genera tor, you should first read
Operating Fundamentals (included with this Volume I as a separate booklet) which is
intended only as a familiarization guide. Although this Section III can be used to learn
basic operation, you might feel there is more information here than you need. After you
read Operating Fundamentals you can use this OperatIOn Section for additional
information.
Figure 3-1 in Operating Information (page 3-3) is a graphic representation of the Signal
Generator's basic operation This figure shows most of the keys that you use to operate the
instrument. Similar diagrams that show more specific functions (and their associated keys)
are available on pages 3-34,3-38,3-68,3-96,3-136,3-156,3-166, and 3-178. Figure
3-2 on page 3-4 shows rear-panel features.
The major functions of this section are glcuped as follows:
Opera ting lllf orma tion
HP-JB Remote Operation
Detailed Operating Instructions
RF Frequency
Amplitude
Modulation
Setting Modifications
Reca 11 Registers
Special Functions
M.;ssages
Appendixes
Index
OPERATOR CHECKS
Sill::::e the Signal Generator performs self-checks, no operator checks are necessary.
However, extensive self -diagnostics are a vaila ble. Refer to the Service Section (Volumes 2
through 4)
.F JSE REPLACEMENT
The casual operator should not replace the LINE fuse. Replacing
this fuse in a damaged Signal Generator might cause additional
damage. A qualified service perSOIl should first determine the
cause of the failure (specifically with resistance checks in the
power supply), repair the failure, and then replace the iuse.
3-1

HP 8642A Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8642A
Category	Inverter
Language	English