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Fluke 9640A Series Instruction Manual

Fluke 9640A Series Instruction Manual (324 pages)

Only to older units with firmware up to lss 2.X

Brand: Fluke | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 5.46 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
9
Introduction and Specifications

23
- About the Manual
  23
- Safety Information
  23
  - General Safety Summary
    23
  - Symbols
    26
- Product Description
  27
- Options and Accessories
  28
- Specifications
  29
Preparing the Instrument for Operation

39
Chapter 2

41
- Introduction
  41
- Contacting Fluke
  41
- Unpacking and Inspection
  41
- Storing and Shipping the Instrument
  42
- Power Considerations
  43
- Power-On Sequence
  46
  - Power-On Self Test
    46
  - Power-On State
    47
- Leveling Head Connections
  48
- Installing the Instrument in an Equipment Rack
  48
- Cooling Considerations
  48
- Cleaning the Instrument
  48
Local Operation

49
- Introduction
  51
- Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
  51
Chapter 3

52
- Head I/O Connectors
  52
- STBY/OPER (Standby/Operate) Keys
  52
- Output Function Keys
  52
  - Output Signal Keys
    52
  - UNITS Key
    53
  - SETUP Key
    53
  - Display
    54
    
    Data Fields
    54
    
    Soft Labels
    54
    
    Status Bar
    56
    
    Soft Keys
    56
  - Field Editor
    57
    
    Cursor Keys
    57
    
    Spin Wheel
    57
  - Keypad
    58
    
    Alphanumeric Keys
    58
    
    ALPHA Key
    59
    
    NEXT CHAR Key
    59
    
    BKSP Key (Backspace)
    59
    
    SPACE Key
    59
    
    EXP Key (Exponent)
    60
    
    ENTER Key
    60
- Screen Controls and Indicators
  60
  - Main RF Output Screens
    60
  - Editing Settings - the Vertical Soft Keys
    61
  - Expanded Settings - the Horizontal Soft Keys
    64
    
    Preferences Soft Key
    64
    
    Offset Soft Key
    65
    
    Toggle Offset Soft Key
    66
    
    Offset (as Error) Soft Key
    66
    
    Reference Soft Keys
    67
    
    Reference off Soft Key
    68
    
    Frequency and Level Track Main Soft Keys
    68
- Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors
  69
- Operating the Instrument
  73
Remote Operation

107
Chapter 4 A

109
- Introduction
  109
- Preparing the Instrument for Remote Operation
  109
  - Equipment Connections
    109
  - About the Bus Address
    110
  - Setting the Bus Address and Other Preferences
    110
  - Switching to Remote Operation
    111
- Capability Codes
  112
SCPI and IEEE Bus Descriptions

113
- What Is SCPI
  115
  - Reason for SCPI
    115
  - Compatibility
    115
- Management and Maintenance of Programs
  116
- How Does SCPI Work in the Instrument
  117
  - Message Exchange Control Protocol
    117
  - Protocol Requirements
    118
    
    Order of Execution - Deferred Commands
    118
    
    Sequential and Overlapped Commands
    119
    
    Remote Local Protocol
    119
- Program and Response Messages
  119
  - Syntax and Style
    120
    
    Syntax of Program Messages
    120
    
    Syntax of Response Messages
    122
- Command Tree
  123
  - Moving down the Command Tree
    123
- Parameters
  124
  - Numeric Data
    124
  - Boolean Data
    124
  - Other Data Types
    124
- Initialization and Resetting
  125
  - Reset Strategy
    125
    
    Bus Initialization
    125
    
    Message Exchange Initialization
    125
    
    Device Initialization
    125
    
    The *RST Command
    126
    
    The *CLS Command
    126
- Status Reporting System
  126
  - Introduction
    126
  - Error Reporting
    128
    
    Read the Error/Event Queue
    128
    
    Standardized Error Numbers
    128
    
    Command Error
    128
    
    Execution Error
    128
    
    Device-Specific Error
    129
    
    Query Error
    129
  - Status Reporting Model
    129
    
    The Status Structure
    129
    
    Using the Registers
    129
    
    Status of the Output Queue (MAV)
    130
    
    Using the Status Byte
    130
    
    Selecting Summary Message to Generate SRQ
    130
    
    Rqs/Mss
    131
  - Setting up the Instrument to Report Status
    131
  - Reading and Clearing Status
    131
    
    Status Byte
    131
    
    Status Event Registers
    132
    
    Status Condition Registers
    132
    
    Summary
    132
  - Standard Status Registers
    133
    
    Standard Event Status Register
    134
  - SCPI-Defined Status Registers
    135
    
    Operation Status Group
    135
    
    Summary, Operation Status Reporting
    135
  - Questionable Data/Signal Status Group
    135
  - Power-On Status Clear
    135
    
    Preset the Status Reporting Structure
    136
SCPI Commands

137
- Introduction
  139
- SCPI Command Reference
  139
  - Definition of Common Parameter Forms
    140
  - Instrument Subsystem
    141
  - Output Subsystem
    142
  - Input Subsystem
    143
  - Power Subsystem
    144
  - Frequency Subsystem
    145
  - AM Subsystem
    146
  - FM Subsystem
    147
  - PM Subsystem
    148
  - Sweep Subsystem
    149
  - Trigger Subsystem
    150
  - Reference Subsystem
    151
  - UNIT Subsystem
    152
  - UNIT Subsystem (Cont.)
    153
  - Roscillator Subsystem
    154
  - System Subsystem
    154
  - Status Subsystem
    155
  - Calibration Subsystem
    155
  - Common Commands
    156
  - SCPI Status Registers
    157
    
    Operation Status Register
    157
    
    Questionable Status Register
    158
- Coupled Commands
  159
  - What Is Command Coupling
    159
  - Coupled Command List
    161
Instrument Programming Examples

163
- Remote Programming Examples
  165
  - Leveled Sine Output
    165
  - FM Output
    165
  - AM Output
    165
  - Sweep Output
    166
  - Leveled Sine Output with Offset
    166
  - Operation Status Register
    167
  - SRQ Operation and Error Handling
    167
HP 3335A Command Emulation

169
- 3335A Emulation
  171
- Preparing the Instrument for Remote 3335A Emulation
  171
  - Commands that Are Emulated
    172
- Commands Not Emulated
  173
- Other Differences in Emulation Mode
  173
HP 8662A/8663A Command Emulation

175
- Emulation
  177
- Preparing the Instrument for Remote 8662/8663A Emulation
  177
- Emulated Commands
  179
- 8662A/8663A Features Not Emulated
  182
- Error Message Matching
  182
- Request Service (RQS) Byte
  183
Instrument IEEE Bus Trace Guide

185
- Introduction
  187
- The GPIB Trace Soft Keys and Menus
  187
  - Buffer Navigation
    187
  - Display Formatting
    188
  - Clearing a Trace
    188
  - Exporting the Trace Data
    189
    
    Configuring a Terminal Emulator
    189
    
    Constructing a Null Modem Cable
    189
Calibration

191
Chapter 5

193
- Introduction
  193
- Recommended Tools and Equipment
  193
- Performance Test
  195
  - Reference Frequency Accuracy
    196
  - Frequency Accuracy
    197
  - Harmonics and Spurious Signal Content
    198
  - 9640A Phase Noise Test (Optional)
    202
  - 9640A-LPN Phase Noise Test (Optional)
    203
  - Modulation Test (Optional)
    204
  - Attenuation Accuracy - 50 Ω (Optional)
    220
  - VSWR Test - 50 Ω (Optional)
    222
  - Attenuation Accuracy - 75 Ω (Optional)
    236
  - VSWR Test - 75 Ω (Optional)
    238
  - Calibration Adjustments
    241
  - Reference Frequency Adjustment
    242
  - Rear Panel Calibration Enable Switch
    242
  - Base Adjustment
    243
  - Leveling Head Adjustment - 50 Ω
    246
  - Leveling Head Adjustment - 75 Ω
    249
- Performance Test Record
  252
  - Reference Frequency Accuracy
    252
  - Frequency Accuracy
    252
  - Harmonics and Spurious Signal Content
    253
  - Model 9640A Phase Noise (Optional)
    255
  - Model 9640A-LPN Phase Noise (Optional)
    255
  - Modulation (Optional)
    256
  - Attenuation Accuracy - 50 Ω
    262
  - VSWR - 50 Ω (Optional)
    264
  - Attenuation Accuracy - 75 Ω
    270
  - VSWR - 75 Ω (Optional)
    271
Theory of Operation

273
- Introduction
  275
- Overall Functional Description
  275
Chapter 6

277
- User Interface
  277
- Frequency Synthesis
  277
- Amplitude Control
  277
- Frequency Modulation
  278
- Amplitude Modulation
  278
- Instrument Control
  278
- Power Supplies
  279
Maintenance

283
Chapter 7

285
- Introduction
  285
- Contacting Fluke
  285
- General Maintenance
  285
  - Replacing Fuses
    285
  - Cleaning the Air Filter
    285
- Disassembly and Reassembly
  286
  - Before You Start
    287
  - Removing External Hardware Components
    287
    
    Handles
    287
    
    Top and Bottom Covers
    288
    
    Bottom Feet
    288
    
    Shields
    288
  - Air Filter
    288
  - Removing Major Assemblies
    290
    
    A2 RF Output PCA
    290
    
    1P 2W Coaxial Relay
    291
    
    A6 Front Panel Assembly
    291
    
    A6A1 Display and A6A2 Keypad Pcas
    292
    
    A3 Digital PCA
    293
    
    A1 Synthesizer PCA
    294
    
    Fans
    295
    
    Rear Panel Assemblies
    296
    
    A5 Interconnection PCA
    297
    
    A7 Power Transformer Assembly and T1 Low Voltage Transformer
    297
    
    A4 Power Supply PCA
    297
    
    Leveling Head Disassembly Procedure
    298
    
    Leveling Head Reassembly Procedure
    299
  - Reassembling the Instrument
    300
- User-Initiated Self Test
  301
  - Running Self Test
    301
  - Reviewing the Results
    303
  - Interpreting the Results
    304
- Firmware Upgrade
  306
  - Equipment Required for the Restore or Upgrade
    306
  - Installing the Firmware
    306
Lists of Replaceable Parts

309
- Introduction
  311
- How to Obtain Parts
  311
- Parts Lists
  312
- A Y9600 Rack Mount Slide Kit
  317
- B Error Descriptions
  321

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