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Model 8642A/B
INTRODUCTION TO SECTION
The information in this section describes both general and specific operation of the HP 8642A/B.
If you have no experience with the Signal Generator, you should first read Operating Fundamentals
(included with this Volume I as a separate booklet) which is intended only as a familiarization guide.
Although this Section III can be used to learn basic operation, you might feel there is more information
here than you need. After you read Operating Fundamentals you can use this Operation Section for
additional information.
Figure 3-l in Operating Information (page 3-3) is a graphic representation of the Signal Generator's
basic operation. This figure shows most of the keys that you use to operate the instrument. Similar
diagrams that show more specific functions (and their associated keys) are available on pages 3-34,
3-38, 3-68, 3-96, 3-136, 3-156, 3-166, and 3-178. Figure 3-2 on page 3-4 shows rear-panel features.
The major functions of this section are grouped as follows:
Operating
HP-IB Remote Operation
Detailed
RF
Amplitude
Modulation
Setting Modifications
Recall
Special
Messages
Appendixes
Index
OPERATOR CHECKS
Since the Signal Generator performs self-checks, no operator checks are necessary. However, extensive
self-diagnostics are available. Refer to the Service Section (Volumes 2 through 4).
flashing display
A
information later in this section for details.
Section 3
OPERATION
Information
Operating
Instructions
Frequency
Registers
Functions
indicates that an operating message is present. Refer to the tabbed
Operation
Messages
3 - l
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