Agilent Technologies 856290216 Getting Started, Spectrum Analyzers, Controller Computer

Getting Started

First, make sure you have a compatible controller (computer), and the proper test equipment. The following paragraphs describe requirements for controllers and test equipment. Once the proper equipment is identified, proceed to “Equipment Connections.”

Spectrum Analyzers

The HP 85623 Frequency Response Adjustment software is only for the HP 85623 spectrum analyzer. Errors will occur if this software is used to adjust spectrum analyzers other than the HP 85623. The HP 85629B Test and Adjustment Module (TAM) is recommended for automated frequency reponse adjustments of the HP 85603, HP 85613, and HP 85633.

The HP 85643/85653 Adjustment/Diagnostic Software is required to adjust the frequency response of the HP 85643 and 85653 spectrum analyzers.

Controller (Computer)

Frequency Response Adjustment software requires using any combination of one of the following HP controllers and the HP BASIC operating system:

Controller

HP 9000 model 216

HP 9000 model 236

HP 9000 model 310

Operating System

HP BASIC 2.0 with extensions 2.1

HP BASIC 3.0 and required BIN files

HP BASIC 4.0 and required BIN files

Other HP 9000 Series 300 controllers are compatible with the Frequency Response Adjustment software; however, graph printouts might not be full width. This is especially true with medium- and high-resolution displays.

The Frequency Response Adjustment program requires at least 1 MB of free memory. The computer can have either single or dual HP-IB ports. Refer to “Dual-Bus Operation” under “Frequency Response Adjustment Software” for information on using the program with dual HP-IB ports.

3-2 Frequency Response Adjustment Software