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Tabor Electronics 8550 User Manual (141 pages)

50 MHz Modulated Function/Pulse Generators

Brand: Tabor Electronics | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 9 MB

Warranty
2
Safety Precautions
4
Declaration of Conformity
5
Table of Contents
6
Section 1. General Information
14
Introduction
14
Description
14
Instrument and Manual Identification
15
Options
15
Safety Consideration
15
Accessories Supplied
15
Specifications
15
Frequency Characteristics
16
Output Characteristics
16
Triggering Characteristics
17
Control Characteristics
18
Pwm Characteristics
19
Introduction
22
Unpacking and Initial Inspection
22
Performance Checks
22
Line Voltage and Fuses
22
Line Voltage and Fuse Holder
22
Grounding Requirements
23
Installation and Mounting
23
Rack Mounting
23
Portable Use
23
Short Term Storage
23
Line Voltage and Fuse Selection
23
Long Term Storage or Re-Packing for Shipment
24
Safety
25
Introduction
26
Front Panel Familiarization
26
Controls
26
Operating Mode
26
State
26
Main Parameters - Model 8550
26
Phase Offset
27
Main Parameters - Model 8551
28
Trigger Mode
29
Control
29
Output
29
Modifier
29
Connectors
29
Default State
30
Display and Indicators
30
Rear Panel Familiarization
31
Connectors and Switches
31
Power-Up Procedure
31
Software Reset
32
Parameter Preset
32
Display Messages
32
Detecting Programming Errors
32
Front Panel Error Indication
32
General Error
32
Limit Errors
33
Pulse/Ramp Set-Up Errors (Model 8551 Only)
33
IEEE-488.2 Errors
33
Auto-Calibration Errors
33
Selecting 2Nd Functions
33
Auto-Calibration
34
Front Panel Parameter Entry Limits
34
Low Limit
34
High Limit
34
Reviewing the Auto-Calibration Failure List
35
Modifying Parameters
35
Using the Modifier
36
Modifying the Range
36
Parameter Limits
36
Selecting an Operating Mode - Model 8550
36
Normal Function Generator Operating Mode - Model 8550
36
Linear/Logarithmic Sweep Operating Mode - Model 8550
36
Selecting Sweep Direction
36
Model 8550/8551 Outline Dimensions
36
Phase Locking Generator Operating Mode - Model 8550
37
Generating Phase Offsets
37
Using Model 8550 as a Frequency Counter
38
Selecting an Operating Mode - Model 8551
38
Normal Function Generator Operating Mode - Model 8551
38
Pulse Generator with Variable Pulse Width Operating Mode - Model 8551
38
Pulse Generator with Fixed Duty Cycle Operating Mode - Model 8551
38
Phase Locking Generator Operating Mode - Model 8551
39
Generating Phase Offsets
39
Using Model 8551 as a Counter/Timer
39
Selecting a Modulation Mode
40
Frequency Modulation (FM) Mode (Model 8550 Only)
40
Amplitude Modulation (AM) Mode
40
Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) Mode
40
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Mode (Model 8551 Only)
40
Selecting an Output Waveform
40
Disabling the Output
41
Triggering the Function Generator
41
Triggered Mode
41
Gated Mode
41
Counted Burst Mode
42
Triggered Mode
42
Using the Offset
43
Using Front Panel Set-Ups
43
Storing Set-Ups
43
Recalling Set-Ups
43
Offset-Amplitude Programming Limits
43
Using the Recall Mode
44
Changing the GPIB Address
44
Changing Emulation Mode to HP
44
GPIB Operation
46
Introduction
46
Bus Description
46
IEEE-488 Bus Lines
47
Bus Management Lines
47
IEEE Bus Configuration
47
Handshake Lines
48
IEEE Handshake Sequence
48
Data Lines
49
Interface Function Codes
49
Software Considerations
49
Model 8550 Interface Function Codes
49
Hardware Consideration
50
Typical Controlled Systems
50
Connections
50
Changing GPIB Address
50
IEEE-488 Contact Designation
50
Bus Commands
51
Uniline Commands
51
IEEE-488 Bus Command Summary
51
Universal Multiline Commands
52
Addressed Commands
53
Unaddress Commands
53
Default Conditions (Status after SDC, DCL, or *RST)
53
Device Dependent Commands
54
Common Commands and Queries
54
Device Listening Format
54
Functional Element Summary
54
Separator Functional Element Summary
55
Program Message Unit Separator
55
Program Data Separator
55
Program Header Separator
55
Program Message Terminator
55
Command Program Header
56
Query Program Header
56
Program Data
56
Character Program Data
56
Decimal Numeric Program Data
56
Suffix Program Data
56
Non-Decimal Numeric Program Data
57
Expression Program Data
57
Device-Dependent Command Programming
57
Operating Mode (F)
57
Device-Dependent Command Summary
58
Response Message Format
60
Common Commands
60
Sweep Direction (S)
62
Trigger Mode (M)
62
Control Modes (CT)
62
Output Waveforms (W)
62
Output Mode (D,C)
62
Edge Control (L)
62
Parameter Programming
63
Display Parameter (V)
63
Common Commands
64
Common Commands and Queries Summary
64
Set-Ups (*SAV, *RCL)
65
Device Talking Formats
65
Functional Element Summary
65
Separator Functional Element Summary
66
Response Message Unit Separator
66
Response Data Separator
66
Response Header Separator
66
Response Message Terminator
66
Response Header
66
Response Data
66
Character Response Data
66
Decimal Numeric Response Data
67
Reading from the Model 8550
67
Interrogate Parameter Data Query
67
Common Queries
68
Response Message Format Summary
68
Response Header (X)
69
Response Message Terminator (Z)
69
Device Status Reporting
69
Status Byte Register (STB)
69
IEEE-488.2 Status Reporting Model
70
Reading the Status Byte Register
71
Reading with a Serial Poll
71
Reading with the *STB
71
Clearing the Status Byte Register
71
Service Request Enable Register
72
Standard Event Status Register (ESR)
72
Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE)
72
Calibration Failure Status Registers Interpretation
73
Pulse/Ramp Error Status Register (ERR)
74
Ramp/Pulse Errors Status String (ERR) Interpretation
74
Machine Status Register (STT)
75
Front Panel Error Messages
75
ILI (Illegal Instruction) Error
75
ILP (Illegal Parameter) Error
75
GPIB Compatibility with HP Model 8116A
75
Machine Status String (STT) Interpretation
75
Hp's Model 8116A - Mode/Parameter Messages
76
Ascii Code
76
Introduction
80
Line Voltage Selection
80
Fuse Replacement
80
Disassembly Instructions
80
Line Fuse Selection
80
Special Handling of Static Sensitive Devices
81
Cleaning
81
Repair and Replacement
81
Performance Checks
81
Environmental Conditions
81
Warm-Up Period
82
Front Panel Settings
82
Recommended Test Equipment
82
Performance Checks Procedure
82
Frequency Accuracy - Gated Mode
82
Required Test Equipment
82
Frequency Accuracy - Continuous Mode
83
Amplitude Accuracy
83
DC Characteristics
83
Squarewave Characteristics
83
Sine Characteristics
84
Sine Flatness
84
External Trigger, Gate, Burst Characteristics
84
External Trigger
84
External Gate
84
External Burst
84
Internal Trigger, Burst Characteristics
85
Internal Trigger
85
Internal Burst
85
Manual Trigger, Gate, Burst Characteristics
85
Manual Trigger
85
Manual Gate
85
Manual Burst
85
PLL Phase Offset Accuracy Check
86
Phase Lock Loop Operation Check
87
Amplitude Modulation Operation Check
87
Rise/Fall Time Accuracy Tests
89
Theory of Operation
90
Overall Functional Description
90
Model 8550/8551 - Simplified Block Diagram
91
Main Board
97
Adjustment Procedure
101
Connection - Distortion Adjustment
101
Connection - Sine Level Adjustment
102
Troubleshooting
104
Recommended Test Equipment
104
Output Amplifier Board
105
Pulse Generator Board
105
Power Supply Checks
107
Digital Circuitry and Display Checks
108
Parts List
110
Ordering Information
110
Model 8550/8551 - List of Vendors
110
Parts Description
110
Model 8550/8551 - Parts List
111
CPU Board
120
VCO Board
120

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