General Information; 1 · 1 . I Ntroduction; Specifications; Instrument And Manual Identification - HP 3585A Service Manual

1 · 1 . I NTRODUCTION
This manual volume contains information necessary to install, operate, test, and understand
the operation of the Hewlett-Packard Model 3585A Spectrum Analyzer. Complete
operating and programing information can be found in the 3585A Operating Manual.
This manual volume is divided into seven sections, each covering a specific topic or aspect of
servicing the instrument :
Section
I
11
III
IV
V
VI
VIII
This section of the manual contains the performance specifications and general operating
characteristics of the 3585A. Also listed are available options and accessories , and instru­
ment and manual identification information.
1 ·2. SPECIFICATIONS
Operating specifications for the 3585A are listed in Table 1 - 1 . These specifications are the
performance standards or limits against which the instrument is tested . Any changes in
specifications due to manufacturing, design or traceability to the U . S . National Bureau of
Standards are included in Table 1 - 1 of this manual. Specifications listed in this manual
supersede all previous specifications for the Model 3585A.
1 ·3. INSTRUMENT AND MANUAL IDENTIFICATION
The instrument identification serial number is located on the rear panel. Hewlett-Packard
uses a two-section serial number consisting of a four-digit prefix and a five-digit suffix
separated by a letter designating the country in which the instrument was manufactured. (A
U. S .A. ; G West Germany; J
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for all identical instruments and changes only when a major instrument change is made. The
suffix, however, is assigned sequentially and is unique to each instrument .
This manual applies to instruments with serial numbers indicated on the title page. If
changes have been made in the instrument since this manual was printed, a yellow "Manual
Changes " supplement supplied with the manual will define these changes and explain how
to adapt the manual to the newer instruments . In addition, backdating information con­
tained in Section VII adapts the manual to instruments with serial numbers lower than those
listed on the title page.
SECTION I

GENERAL INFORMATION

Topic
General Information
Installation and Interfacing
Operation Overview
Performance Tests
Adjustments
Circuit Functional Descriptions
Backdating
Japan; U United Kingdom. ) The prefix is the same
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