Controlling Multiple Test Sets; Test Sets - HP 8511A Operating And Service Manual

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Controlling Multiple Test Sets

Controlling Multiple Test Sets
Option 001 for the HP 851X-series test sets allows an HP 8510 to alternately
control up to four test sets. While a measurement is proceeding on test set
number 1, which is equipped with option 001, test device hookup can be
accomplished on Test Set number 2, which does not need to be equipped
with option 001, unless another test set is to be connected. When the
measurement on test set number 1 is complete, then the HP 8510 can control
test set number 2.
In a standard test set, the 20 MHz IF and control signals are applied directly
to J11 TEST SET INTERCONNECT, which connects to the HP 8510.
Option 001 adds a set of IF switches, control switches, and the JIO TEST
SET INTERCONNECT connector. This allows the selection of 20 MHz test
set IF signals. As shown in Figure 4-5 on page 4-7, test set number l can
apply its IF to the HP 8510 or it can switch to pass the IF from test set
number 2 through the J10 TEST SET INTERCONNECT to the HP 8510.
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