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Fluke 9640A Getting Started Manual
Fluke 9640A Getting Started Manual

Fluke 9640A Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2: Getting Started Manual

    Applicable only to older 9640A & 9640A-LPN units with firmware up to lss 2.X. Getting Started Manual PN 2546604 August 2006 Rev. 2, 3/08 © 2006, 2007, 2008 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in UK. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3 Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price.
  • Page 4 Fluke ne garantit pas que le logiciel est exempt d’erreurs ou qu’il fonctionnera sans interruption. Les distributeurs agréés par Fluke appliqueront cette garantie à des produits vendus neufs et qui n’ont pas servi, mais ne sont pas autorisés à...
  • Page 5 Unfälle beschädigt oder abnormalen Betriebsbedingungen oder einer unsachgemäßen Handhabung ausgesetzt wurden. Fluke garantiert für einen Zeitraum von 90 Tagen, dass die Software im Wesentlichen in Übereinstimmung mit den einschlägigen Funktionsbeschreibungen funktioniert und dass diese Software auf fehlerfreien Datenträgern gespeichert wurde.
  • Page 6 Fluke. El soporte técnico en garantía está disponible sólo si el producto se compró a través de un centro de distribución autorizado por Fluke o si el comprador pagó...
  • Page 7 保証および責任 Fluke の製品はすべて、通常の使用及びサービスの下で、材料および製造上の欠陥がないことを保証します。 保証期間は発送日 から 1 年間です。 部品、製品の修理、またはサービスに関する保証期間は 90 日です。 この保証は、最初の購入者または Fluke 認定再販者のエンドユーザー・カスタマーにのみに限られます。 さらに、ヒューズ、使い捨て電池、または、使用上の間違いが あったり、変更されたり、無視されたり、汚染されたり、事故若しくは異常な動作や取り扱いによって損傷したと Fluke が認め た製品は保証の対象になりません。 Fluke は、ソフトウエアは実質的にその機能仕様通りに動作すること、また、本ソフトウエ アは欠陥のないメディアに記録されていることを 90 日間保証します。 しかし、Fluke は、本ソフトウエアに欠陥がないことま たは中断なく動作することは保証しておりません。 Fluke 認定再販者は、新規品且つ未使用の製品に対しエンドユーザー・カスタマーにのみに本保証を行いますが、より大きな保証 または異なった保証を Fluke の代わりに行う権限は持っていません。 製品が Fluke 認定販売店で購入されるか、または購入者 が適当な国際価格を支払った場合に保証のサポートが受けられます。 ある国で購入された製品が修理のため他の国へ送られた場 合、Fluke は購入者に、修理パーツ/交換パーツの輸入費用を請求する権利を保有します。 Fluke の保証義務は、Fluke の見解に従って、保証期間内に Fluke 認定サービス・センターへ返送された欠陥製品に対する購入価...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Options and Accessories ..................1-6 Specifications..................... 1-7 General specifications ................... 1-7 Preparing the Instrument for Operation ..........2-1 Introduction......................2-1 Contacting Fluke....................2-1 Unpacking and Inspection.................. 2-1 Storing and Shipping the Instrument ..............2-2 Power Considerations ..................2-3 Replacing the Power Cord................2-3 Replacing the Line-Power Fuses ..............
  • Page 9 9640A Getting Started Manual Local Operation ................... 3-1 Introduction......................3-1 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors..............3-1 Head I/O Connectors ..................3-2 STBY/OPER (Standby/Operate) Keys............3-2 Output Function Keys..................3-3 Output Signal Keys ................... 3-3 UNITS Key ....................3-3 SETUP Key....................3-3 Display......................
  • Page 10: List Of Tables

    List of Tables Table Title Page 2-1. List of Contents ...................... 2-2 2-2. Dimensions for a Substitute Cushioned Shipping Container ......... 2-2 2-3. Power Cord for Various Regions ................2-3 2-4. Power Input Fuse....................2-4 2-5. Voltage Limits for the 115 and 230 Voltage Switch Settings ........ 2-5 3-1.
  • Page 11 9640A Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 12: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure Title Page 1-1. 9640A RF Reference Source.................. 1-5 1-2. 9640A Dimensions....................1-7 2-1. Accessing the Fuse and Changing Line Voltage............ 2-5 3-1. Front Panel Controls, Indicators, and Connectors..........3-2 3-2. Status Bar ....................... 3-6 3-3. Control Screens for the RF Output Signal ............. 3-11 3-4.
  • Page 13 9640A Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 14: Introduction And Specifications

    Introduction and Specifications About the Manual This is the Getting Started Manual for the 9640A RF Reference Source (hereafter referred to as the Instrument). It contains all of the information necessary for a new user to unpack, install, power on, and operate the Instrument at a basic level. The manual is...
  • Page 15 9640A Getting Started Manual Safety Information XW Warning To avoid electric shock, personal injury, fire, or death, read the following warnings before using the Instrument: • Use the Instrument only as specified in this manual, or the protection provided by the instrument might be impaired.
  • Page 16 • Very high-grade flexible coaxial transmission line conducts the RF input signal to 9640A-xx Leveling Heads. As with any coaxial line, deformation of sidewalls or abrupt bending can degrade performance. Take care to avoid mechanical stress or tight bend radius <...
  • Page 17: Symbols

    IEC 61010 Overvoltage (installation or measurement) Category. < Potentially hazardous voltage. Recycle. Static awareness. Static discharge can Do not dispose of this product as unsorted damage part(s). municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information. Power ON / OFF...
  • Page 18: Product Description

    • High signal purity with no additional filtering • Passive Leveling Heads to ensure direct and precise signal delivery to the load • Low Phase Noise – two performance levels in the 9640A and 9640A-LPN products • IEEE 488 Remote Interface •...
  • Page 19: Options And Accessories

    Products 9640A 4 GHz RF Reference Source with 50 Ω Leveling Head 9640A-STD (GPIB Command Emulation of HP3335 included) 9640A 4GHz Low Phase Noise RF Reference Source with 50 Ω Leveling Head 9640A-LPN (GPIB Command Emulation of HP3335 included) Options Above supplied with or upgrade to add a 9640A-75 75 Ω...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    The following table lists only the general specifications. Refer to the 9640A Instruction Manual and the 9640A Manual Supplement (if any) supplied on the CD for the latest complete specifications. The most current versions of these documents are also available on the web as PDF files;...
  • Page 21 9640A Getting Started Manual...
  • Page 22: Preparing The Instrument For Operation

    Instrument. The Instrument is an unbalanced load and weighs up to 18 kg (40 pounds). Fluke has taken great care to ensure that the Instrument arrives in perfect condition. When the Instrument arrives, carefully unpack and inspect for external damage to the case, front panel, and rear panel.
  • Page 23: Storing And Shipping The Instrument

    Getting Started Manual If the Instrument or the shipping container have been damaged, notify the carrier immediately. Report any shortages to the place of purchase or to the nearest Fluke Technical Service Center. If the shipping container and the packing material are undamaged, save them for use as a future storage/shipping container for the Instrument.
  • Page 24: Power Considerations

    Match this LC number to one of the plugs in the drawing, and verify that the plug on your power cable mates correctly with the local power outlets. If the plug is incorrect, identify the correct LC number, and order the correct power cable from Fluke using the part number from Table 2-3.
  • Page 25: Replacing The Line-Power Fuses

    5. Reinstall the fuse compartment by pushing it back into place until the tab locks. Table 2-4. Line-Power Fuse Fuse Rating Manufacturer Line Power Fuse Action Fluke Part No. and Type No. IEC 127 2650727 115 V AC 10 A @ 250 V...
  • Page 26 SH1 AH1 T6 L4 SR1 OUTPUT AUX PRO TECTIVE RL1 PP0 DC1 DT0 C0 E2 1V PK INT O EAR TH (GROUND) FLUKE CORPORA TION www .f l uk e .com 1k NOM TTL INT O MADE IN UK PATENT PENDING...
  • Page 27: Power-On Sequence

    Leveling Head and the Instrument. The user can view any failures by pressing the View Fail soft key. For more information regarding self-test failures refer to Reviewing the Results and Interpreting the Results in Chapter 7 of the 9640A Instruction Manual.
  • Page 28: Power-On State

    Preparing the Instrument for Operation Power-On Sequence Power-On State After completing the power-on self test, the Instrument enters the Standby state (output off) as indicated by the illuminated key on the far-right of the front panel. At first power-on, the Instrument displays the following screen. Press O to obtain an RF output.
  • Page 29: Leveling Head Connections

    Chapter 7, Maintenance, of the 9640A Instruction Manual. However, when mounting and using the Instrument in other situations (for example, in an equipment rack) additional attention may be required to ensure that the instrument is able to maintain a normal operating temperature and does not overheat.
  • Page 30: Local Operation

    Leveled Sine screen. Refer to Chapter 3 of the 9640A Instruction Manual for additional procedures for creating sine, modulated, and swept output signals. Procedures for expanded features, such as offset, are also provided in the 9640A Instruction Manual.
  • Page 31: Head I/O Connectors

    Figure 3-1. Front Panel Controls, Indicators, and Connectors Head I/O Connectors The output of the Instrument is a proprietary interface to either a 9640A-50 or a 9640A-75 Leveling Head. The interface consists of two connectors: an SMA RF signal output connector, and beneath, a multi-way locking connector for sensing and control of the Leveling Head.
  • Page 32: Output Function Keys

    Local Operation Controls, Indicators, and Connectors OPER OPER STBY STBY ead11f.eps Standby/Operate Keys Output Function Keys There are five output function keys: three for selecting the output signal, one for defining the preferences, and one for displaying units associated with each signal. Output Signal Keys Three hard keys define the main characteristics of the output signal.
  • Page 33 9640A Getting Started Manual The Setup screen provides instrument configuration information, including the following: • Options Fitted (installed) • Firmware Version • Base (mainframe) model number and serial number • Model number and serial number of the connected Leveling Head at the time the S is pressed ead05f.bmp...
  • Page 34: Display

    Local Operation Controls, Indicators, and Connectors Display The display is a visual line-editor/menu for configuring the output of the Instrument, and also a monitor for verifying the configuration and output settings for the Instrument. The screen portion of the display consists of the following three major sections: •...
  • Page 35: Soft Keys

    9640A Getting Started Manual A data field that has all of the characters in the field selected (highlighted black) is in the Step edit mode. When this mode is available to a field, an indicator shows in the soft labels to the right of each field, (Step edit) or (Cursor edit). A toggle effect performed by the soft key next to the focus field allows the user to switch between edit modes.
  • Page 36: Field Editor

    Local Operation Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ead16f.eps Soft Keys Field Editor There are two control sets for incrementally editing field data. They are the cursor keys and the spin wheel. Cursor Keys The cursor keys are a group of four keys marked with right, left, up and down arrows: (H, I, F, G).
  • Page 37: Spin Wheel

    9640A Getting Started Manual Spin Wheel The Spin Wheel performs the same editing function as the F and G keys described in the previous paragraph. However, as the wheel is spun, it continues to decrement (ccw) or increment (cw) the digit under the cursor. This continuous spin-action is useful for making larger changes to field values and for making real-time changes to the RF Output.
  • Page 38: Alpha Key

    Local Operation Controls, Indicators, and Connectors PQRS PQRS WXYZ ead28f.eps Alphanumeric Keys ALPHA Key The A key controls access to the numeric (default level 1) and alpha (level 2) characters. The key operates in a toggle mode. When the light is off, the numeric characters are accessible.
  • Page 39: Exp Key (Exponent)

    9640A Getting Started Manual a space character to separate any combination of alphanumeric characters. SPACE SPACE ead36f.eps Space Key EXP Key (Exponent) The K key allows the user to enter numeric data using an exponent. While entering a number, pressing K ends the numeric sequence by inserting a capital letter E to indicate that the following number is an exponent.
  • Page 40: Screen Controls And Indicators

    Local Operation Screen Controls and Indicators Screen Controls and Indicators Many of the front panel controls and indicators discussed earlier in this chapter are used exclusively for editing screen fields that appear on the Display. That is, they enable the data entry/editing process regardless of the selected screen.
  • Page 41 9640A Getting Started Manual To follow the discussion on the Instrument, switch on power to the Instrument and then press D to bring up the Leveled-Sine screen. Press STBY to set the source to standby. Also, remove any connections from the front panel Leveling Head I/O Connectors. The screen on the I/O Display will closely resemble the following Leveled-Sine screen.
  • Page 42: Keypad Edit

    Local Operation Screen Controls and Indicators using the Cursor edit or Keypad edit modes. Unit selections are available for Step Size, these can be ratios %, ppm, dB or the same unit as the parent field. ead17f.bmp Step Edit Keypad Edit At any time, a new value may be entered directly in a numeric focus field via the Keypad.
  • Page 43: Expanded Settings - The Horizontal Soft Keys

    9640A Getting Started Manual Changing Displayed Units Measurement Units are usually associated with digital values. In the case of the Instrument, the units are typically associated with frequency and level. Pressing U while a field is selected provides a list of measurements units that apply to the value. See the following measurement units screen.
  • Page 44: Offset Soft Key

    Local Operation Screen Controls and Indicators ead10f.bmp Modulation Preferences The principle of the focus field and its selection by way of the vertical soft keys also apply to preferences screens. The cursor, indicated by two parallel bars highlights a scrolling list of possible entries. The spin wheel or all four cursor keys can be used to scroll the list, and the Exit soft key completes the update, returning the display to the previous screen.
  • Page 45: Toggle Offset Soft Key

    9640A Getting Started Manual ead03f.bmp Leveled Sine – Offset Applied Note that editing the main Level field with Level Offset enabled causes the current Offset value to reset to zero. In addition, pressing the Offset Disable soft key clears the Level Offset field and its related status bar indicator and soft labels.
  • Page 46: Reference Soft Keys

    Local Operation Screen Controls and Indicators Note If a UUT reads high (and has an Error of +Err,) it is clear that the Instrument will have to be adjusted down by an Offset –Off to achieve the target reading. It is often thought that Offset and Error will merely be of opposing signs, i.e.
  • Page 47: Reference Off Soft Key

    9640A Getting Started Manual Notice that the message Reference Frequency and Level Active appear when the Go to Reference soft key is pressed. W Caution The reference settings could be a substantially different than the previous Level and/or Frequency output settings, and, if inadvertently applied, the resulting change in output signal may damage the load.
  • Page 48: Rear-Panel Controls And Connectors

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  • Page 49: Reference Frequency Output Connector

    9640A Getting Started Manual Reference Frequency Output Connector The Reference Frequency Output Connector is a rear-panel BNC connection that provides access to an internally generated reference frequency. See Table 3-1 for the output specifications. Table 3-1. Reference Frequency Output Specifications...
  • Page 50: Modulation, Leveling And Frequency Pull Input Connector

    Local Operation Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Modulation, Leveling and Frequency Pull Input Connector The Modulation, Leveling and Frequency Pull Input Connector is a BNC connection for applying a multifunction external control signal to the Instrument. Depending upon the operating settings of the Instrument, the signal may be tailored for modulation control, frequency control, or leveling control.
  • Page 51: Trigger I/O Connector

    9640A Getting Started Manual Table 3-4. External Modulation Input Specifications (AM) Parameter Specification Comments Connector Type Input Referenced to RF Common (floating) Frequency Range DC – 220 kHz -3 dB Bandwidth, DC coupled 10 Hz – 220 kHz -3 dB Bandwidth, AC coupled 100kHz max.
  • Page 52 Local Operation Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Table 3-7. Sweep Trigger Input Specifications Parameter Specification Comments Connector Type Input Referenced to RF Common (floating) Trigger Amplitude TTL , +5 V pk max Selectable as rising or falling edge Input Impedance 10 kΩ Nominal Time alignment ≤...
  • Page 53: Operating The Instrument

    9640A Getting Started Manual Operating the Instrument This section of the manual contains operating instructions for the Instrument. Before using these instructions, read the descriptions of the controls, indicators, and connectors provided earlier in this chapter. These descriptions are sufficient to familiarize the user with most of the general processes for operating the Instrument.
  • Page 54: Local Or Remote Operation

    Remote operation requires the use of remote data supplied to the Instrument by way of an IEEE 488 connection at the rear panel. Chapter 4 of the 9640A Instruction Manual provides all of the information required to remotely operate the Instrument.
  • Page 55: Gpib Command Emulation

    9640A Getting Started Manual GPIB Command Emulation The Instrument has the capability of responding to the GPIB remote commands of certain legacy signal generators. To achieve this, the Instrument must be switched to an alternative Emulation Personality, each of which will have its own GPIB bus address. An emulation personality for the HP3335 signal generator is provided as standard with the Instrument.
  • Page 56: Licensing A Gpib Emulation Personality

    Calibration System and hope to emulate them both. However, Fluke has found that many Calibration Software and Procedures do not address two instruments simultaneously. In these cases, it is possible to switch 9640A emulation personality via the Keyboard Interface at the procedure lead-change points. Note Fluke has extensively tested the Instrument’s GPIB command and its...
  • Page 57 9640A Getting Started Manual ead262f.bmp 3. To show the current License screen (status) for the highlighted GPIB personality, press the License soft key. ead263f.bmp 3-28...
  • Page 58: Connecting A Leveling Head To The Instrument

    Local Operation Operating the Instrument A GPIB personality License and Key can be purchased through a Fluke Sales Representative or Customer Service channel. Enter the License Key as follows: 1. On the relevant License screen press the License Key soft key to display the License Key Entry screen.
  • Page 59 9640A Getting Started Manual Use the following procedure to connect the cable end of the Leveling Head to the RF Output connector on the Instrument: 1. Remove the plastic connector protection caps from the cable-end connectors and save them for future use.
  • Page 60: Connecting A Leveling Head To A Unit Under Test

    W Caution To prevent damage to the N connector on the Fluke 9640A-xx Leveling Heads, use a sacrificial adapter when making frequent connections or connections to low-quality N connectors.
  • Page 61: Creating An Rf Output Signal

    Additional notes regarding good practice when sourcing and measuring high- and low- level signals are given at the end of Chapter 3 of the 9640A Instruction Manual. Use the following procedure to connect a Leveling Head to a UUT: 1.