Controlling Multiple Test Sets - Agilent Technologies 8511B Operating And Service Manual

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Controlling Multiple Test Sets

Controlling Multiple Test Sets
Option 001 for the Agilent 851X-series test sets will allow an 8510 to
alternately control up to four test sets. While a measurement is proceeding
on test set number 1 (equipped with Option 001), a test device can be
connected to test set number 2, which does not need to be equipped with
Option 001. When the measurement on test set number 1 is complete, the
8510 can control test set number 2.
In a standard test set, the 20 MHz IF and control signals are applied directly
to the J11 TEST SET INTERCONNECT, which connects to the 8510.
Option 001 adds a set of IF switches, control switches, and the J10 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 1 can
apply its IF to the 8510, or it can switch to pass the IF from test set number 2
through the J10 TEST SET INTERCONNECT to the 8510.
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