Differences Between Hp 8560 Ec-Series And E-Series Spectrum Analyzers - HP 8560E Service Manual

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Differences between HP 8560 EC-Series and E-Series Spectrum Analyzers

Differences between HP 8560 EC-Series and
E-Series Spectrum Analyzers
Features
Display
Fast ADC
sweep times
(FADC)
enables sweep
times of 30 ms
to 50 µs
VGA port
In all other operational respects the EC-series and E-series are
identical. Unless otherwise noted, the information in this manual
applies to all 8560EC and 8560E instruments.
FADC is a standard feature, and not an option in HP 8560 EC-series
NOTE
instruments. However, it is still necessary that option "007" be in the
instrument's serial ID string. For this reason, if you press the
Datecode &Options
that option 007 is present. In addition, a statement on the rear panel of
the instrument reads "Option 007 must be in serial ID string".
Diagrams that illustrate features common to E-series and EC-series
NOTE
instruments are shown with E-series instruments. Where there are
differences between E-series and EC-series features, separate diagrams
are provided for E-series and for EC-series instruments.
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HP 8560 EC-Series
— LCD display
— color
— display not adjustable
— backlight bulbs are
replaceable (replace both
bulbs when display is dim)
— requires A17 LCD driver
board
— FADC is standard
— FADC circuitry integrated
into A2 controller board
— located on rear panel
— always active
— does not require user
interface
key, the message shown on the display will indicate
HP 8560 E-Series
— CRT display
— monochrome
— display adjustable for
intensity, focus, and
quadrature
— requires high voltage
module (HVM), which is
located in the A6 power
supply
— requires A17 CRT driver
board
— FADC is available as an
option (Option 007)
— separate A16 FADC board
required
Not available
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