Performance Tests - HP 8642A Operating Manual

Model 8642A/B
General Information
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. INTRODUCTION TO THE OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL
This manual contains information required for a qualified person to install, operate, test, adjust,
and service the Hewlett-Packard Model 8642A/B Signal Generator. The HP Model 8642A/B
will generally be referred to as the Signal Generator throughout the manual.
The Operating and Service Manual is comprised of four volumes as described below.
Volume I, Operating Manual
Operating Fundamentals. This booklet provides operating exercises to enable you to easily
operate the instrument's basic functions.
Section I, General Information. General Information covers instrument specifications,
options, equipment available, recommended test equipment, and an explanation of the
On-Site Service Strategy for the HP 8642A/B.
Section II, Installation. Installation covers initial inspection, preparation for use, and storage
and shipment.
Section III, Operation. Operation provides HP-IB operating information (including HP-IB
address selection) and detailed operating information for either the beginning or
experienced user. A glossary and index are provided at the end of Section III.
Volumes II Through IV, Service Manual
Section IV, Performance Tests. Performance Tests enable you to check the performance of
the instrument against the specifications listed in Table 1-1.
Section V, Adjustments. The adjustment procedures that are normally found in this section
are now located in Section VIII with the appropriate troubleshooting procedures and
schematics.
Section VI, Replaceable Parts. Replaceable Parts lists all replaceable parts and assemblies.
Section VII, Instrument Changes. Instrument changes provide backdating information, and
retrofitting and modification information.
Section VIII, Service. Service provides the information required to adjust and repair the
instrument.
1-2. WHERE TO FIND INSTRUMENT SPECIFICA1 'iONS
Instrument specifications are listed in Table 1-1 (r"»e 1-7). These specifications are the
performance standards or limits against which the r . u u r a e n t can be tested. Supplemental
characteristics are listed in Table 1-2 (page 1-13). Supplemental characteristics are not
guaranteed specifications but are typical characteristics included as additional information.
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