Introduction - HP 8340A Operating Manual

Model 8340A

INTRODUCTION

This section completely describes all front- and rear-panel keys, connectors, switches, and
displays of the HP 8340A Synthesized Sweeper, and explains all code mnemonics and the
procedures used for HP-IB programming. Also described are enhancement procedures for
the power control and modulation functions.
The descriptive material in the local operation subsection is organized· according to the
physical layout of the HP 8340A To find specific information, use as an index either Table
3-1, or Figures 3-1 and 3-2:
Table 3-1 lists the operational modes and functions of the HP 8340A, shows the
keystrokes that initiate those functions, and lists the reference figures that explain the
procedures.
Figure 3-1 is a front panel drawing of the HP 8340A, with callouts indicating the
reference figures that explain each key, connector, switch, and display.
Figure 3-2 is a rear panel drawing of the HP 8340A, with callouts that indicate the
appropriate reference figures.
The nucleus for the HP-IB programming material is Table 3-2. Table 3-2 lists all code
mnemonics and provides cross referencing to equivalent front panel keys. The codes that do
not have an equivalent front panel key, along with the HP-IB programming procedures, are
explained following Table 3-2.
The power control and modulation functions have several enhancement provisions. These
provisions are mentioned in the relevant parts of the local operation and HP-IB
programming subsections, but a collective, detailed explanation is made at the end of this
Operation section.
A Table of Contents for this section follows this Introduction.
Hewlett-Packard periodically updates the operating information for the HP 8340A, in the
form of a Manual Changes Supplement, and publishes a series of Operating Guides and
Programming Notes. Contact the nearest HP Sales and Service office (listed inside of the
back cover) to obtain this supplemental information as it becomes available.
SECTION Ill
OPERATION
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Operating Information
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