Model 8642A/B

Operation

Section 3

OPERATION

INTRODUCTION TO SECTIONll

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 Information

HP-IB Remote Operation

Detailed Operating Instructions

RF Frequency

Amplitude

Modulation

Setting Modifications

Recall Registers

Special Functions

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).

A flashing display indicates that an operating message is present. Refer to the tabbed Messages information later in this section for details.

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