HP 8712ET User Manual page 28

Rf network analyzers

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Installing the Analyzer

Step 4. Conﬁgure the Analyzer

• The VIDEO OUT COLOR VGA port allows you to connect a color

VGA monitor for enhanced viewing. See

Monitor" on page 4-86

• The LAN ETHERTWIST connector is for connecting your analyzer to

a LAN (local area network) for control and access. See The LAN

Interface User's Guide Supplement for information on how to use your

analyzer in a LAN.

An HP-IB system may be connected in any conﬁguration as long as the

following rules are observed:

• The total number of devices is less than or equal to 15.

• The total length of all the cables used is less than or equal to 2 meters

times the number of devices connected together up to an absolute

maximum of 20 meters. For example, the maximum cable length is 4

meters if only 2 devices are involved. The length between adjacent

devices is not critical as long as the overall restriction is met.

for different connection conﬁgurations.

"Using an External VGA

for more information.

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