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Preface

How to Use This Manual v
Instrument Identification v
Instruments Covered by This Manual vi
Manual Organization vi
How to Order Manuals vi

1 Operating and Programming

Introduction 1-2
Introducing the HP 5071A 1-2
HP 5071A Major Features 1-2
Operating The HP 5071A 1-2
Clock Functions 1-2
Getting Started 1-3
The HP 5071A at a Glance 1-3
Connectors 1-3
Rear Panel Connections 1-3
Starting The HP 5071A 1-6
Performing Basic Tasks 1-6
Synchronizing to an External 1 PPS Reference 1-6
Powering Down the H P 5071A 1-6
Using the HP 5071A 1-7
Monitoring Status 1-7
Disabling the Internal Standby Battery 1-7
In Case of Difficulty 1-8
Front-Panel Indicators and Messages 1-8
Operating System Failures 1-8
Restarting the HP 5071A 1-8
Verifying Operation 1-8
2. Rear-Panel Output Connectors 1-8
HP 5071A Command References 1-9
HP 5071A Command Summary 1-9
SCPI Commands 1-9
SCPI Subsystem Commands 1-9
Status Reporting 1-9
Rear-Panel Status Output Operation 1-9
Status Output Programming 1-9
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