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SERIAL NUMBERS User’s HandbookRestricted Rights Certification Warranty LIMITATION OF WARRANTYEXCLUSIVE REMEDIES Assistance Safety Notes n If this instrument is used in a manner not specified by General Safety ConsiderationsH Before switching on this instrument, make sure that the line PREFACE Instruments Covered By This ManualFigure O-l. Typical Serial Number Label User’s Handbook Organization HP 8360 Series Documentation Typeface ConventionsManufacturer’s Declaration Regulatory InformationNotice for Germany Noise Declaration Declaration of ConformitySupplementary Information Manufacturer’s AddressManufacturer’s Name Product Name Model NumbersInstrument MarkingsA 214231-6101 Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service OfficesContents Contents-lHP User’s Handbook User’s Handbook Contents-2HP User’s Handbook Contents-3User’s Contents-4Dwell DelayContents-6 ANALYZER STATUS REGISTERFM Coupling 1OOkHz User’s Handbook LOCALUser’s POWEREMARKER Contents-8RECALL SaveSCPI T - l T - l T-2 T-2 T-3 T-3 U-l U - l u-2 u-2 u-3 u-4 u-4 u-5 u-5 UsERContents-l USER DEFINED MENUZeroFreq Contents-l2a. ERROR MESSAGES 2c. SpecificationsUser’s Contents-lContents-13 3. INSTALLATIONHP User’s Handbook 5 . Instrument Contents-144. OPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCE User’sFigures Contents-15HP User’s Handbook User’s Handbook Contents-16Tables Contents-17User’s Handbook What Is In This Chapter GETTING STARTEDGetting Started Introduction l-1 l-2 Getting Started Introduction How To Use This ChapterEquipment Used In Examples Equipment Used In ExamplesGetting Started Basic l-3 Introducing the HP 8360 Series Synthesized SweepersGetting Started Basic Figure l-l. The HP 83620A Synthesized SweeperDisplay Area Figure l-2. Displayl-4 Getting Started Basic Entry Area Figure l-3. Entry AreaGetting Started Basic l-5 1-6 Getting Started Basic CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency SweepCW Operation Start/Stop Frequency SweepSTART Getting Started BasicFigure 1-4. CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep SWEEP LED1-6 Getting Started Basic Center Frequency/Span OperationCENTER Figure 1-5. Center Frequency and Span OperationGetting Started Basic l-9 SWEEP LEDPower Level and Sweep Time Operation Power Level Operationl-10 Getting Started Basic Getting Started Basic l-l Figure 1-6. Power Level and Sweep Time OperationPower Level Press CPOWER LEVEL1-12 Getting Started Basic Continuous, Single and Manual Sweep OperationSingle Sweep 3. Use the rotary knob to adjust frequencyFigure 1-7. Continuous, Single, and Manual Sweep Operation Getting Started Basic1-14 Getting Started Basic Marker OperationSelect M2 as the reference. Watch the display change to indicate Figure 1-6. Marker OperationGetting Started Basic 1-16 Getting Started Basic Saving and Recalling an Instrument StateRECALL 1. Setup synthesizer as desiredFigure 1-9. Saving and Recalling an Instrument State Getting Started Basic l-17Power Sweep and Power Slope Operation Power Sweep Operation1-18 Getting Started Basic Getting Started Basic l-19 1. Press POWER jMENU 2. Select Pouer Saeep 3. Enter a value Figure l-10. Power Sweep and Power Slope OperationPower Sweep Power SlopeGetting Started Advanced Getting Started AdvancedAdvanced Table l-l. Keys Under Discussion in This SectionAdvanced Table l-l Keys Under Discussion in This Section continued “OPERATING and PROGRAMMING REFERENCE” chapter of this handbook1-22 Getting Started Advanced SYNTHESIZER NEGATIVE Externally Leveling the SynthesizerFigure l-1 1. ALC Circuit Externally Leveled Getting Started Advancedl-24 Getting Started Advanced Hint+20 d6V +lO dBV 0 dBV 1 0 dBV 2 0 dBV 3 0 dBV 4 0 dBV 5 0 dBV DETECTOR INPUT POWER, dBm10 mV 1 mV l mVl-26 Getting Started Advanced External Leveling Used With the Optional Step AttenuatorGetting Started Advanced l-27 Leveling with Power MetersFigure 1-13. Leveling with a Power Meter HintLeveling with MM-wave Source Modules Figure 1-14. MM-wave Source Module Leveling1-28 Getting Started Advanced 6RF OUT HintGetting Started Advanced nICROUAVE 4-0 0 AWPLIFIER RF OUT I’ll-LINE SOURCE NODULEI-30 Getting Started Advanced Working with Mixers/Reverse Power Effects1 0 dB REVERSE POWERR F L E V E CONTROL1-32 Getting Started Advanced Working with Spectrum Analyzers/Reverse Power EffectsOptimizing Synthesizer Performance Creating and Applying the User Flatness Correction ArrayGetting Started Advanced Creating a User Flatness Array Automatically, Example Figure 1-16. Creating a User Flatness Array Automatically1-34 Getting Started Advanced Auto Fill Start. For this example,select Auto Fill Start @IGHz 13 Select Auto Fill Stop a@=, Auto Fill Incr aGHzGetting Started Advanced l-35 1-36 Getting Started Advanced Creating a User Flatness Array, ExampleFigure 1-19. Creating a User Flatness Array Getting Started AdvanceddBm PO max - Ppath loss l-38 Getting Started Advanced Example The focus of this example is to use user flatness correction toGetting Started Advanced SYNTHESIZER Figure l-20Environment l-40 Getting Started AdvancedGetting Started Advanced U, V, andl-42 Getting Started Advanced Getting Started Advanced Figure l-2 1. Scalar System ConfigurationScalar Analysis Measurement with User Flatness Corrections Example The synthesizer’s rearFltnesa M e n u 1-44 Getting Started AdvancedGetting Started Advanced l-45 1-46 Getting Started Advanced Using Detector Calibration Getting Started AdvancedHP $378 POUER NETER 1-48 Getting Started Advanced Getting Started Advanced Using the Tracking FeaturePeaking TrackingALC Bandwidth Selection Figure l-23. Decision Tree for ALC Bandwidth Selectionl-50 Getting Started Advanced 3. Select Step Swp Menu Using Step Sweep1-52 Getting Started Advanced Creating and Using a Frequency ListGetting Started Advanced l-53 Using the Security Features1-54 Getting Started Advanced Changing the Preset ParametersGetting Started Programming ProgrammingGetting Started Programming l-55 Programming the Synthesizer Interconnecting CablesHP-IB General Information HP-IB Instrument NomenclatureHP-IB Command Statements AbortGetting Started Programming i n t e r f a c e select code RemoteLocal Lockout 1-56 Getting Started ProgrammingLocal ClearGetting Started Programming l-59 l-60 Getting Started Programming outputCONVERT IMAGE IOBUFFER TRANSFER EnterGetting Started Programming 1-62 Getting Started Programming Getting Started with SCPI queryGetting Started Programming 1-64 Getting Started Programming Command MnemonicsCommand Examples Angle BracketsCommands and Responses,” discusses message terminators in more detail Response ExamplesGetting Started Programming 1-66 Getting Started Programming Essentials for BeginnersProgram and Response Messages Forgiving Listening and Precise TalkingPage Figure l-25. A Simplified Command Tree Paths Through the Command Treel-68 Getting Started Programming w Whitespace w Common CommandsGetting Started Programming n SemicolonSending this message AABBEE FF GG 4 vmvFigure l-26. Proper Use of the Colon and Semicolon l-70 Getting Started ProgrammingReading the Command Table Subsystem Command TablesFigure l-27. Simplified SWEep Command Tree Table 1-2. SWEep Command TableSWEepMANual CCWlMore About Commands SWEep MANual RELat iveGetting Started Programming Parameter Types1 . 2 4.56espace31-74 Getting Started Programming Getting Started Programming Reading Instrument ErrorsExample Program Figure l-28. Voltage Controlled Oscillator Test Program Listingl-78 Getting Started Programming Getting Started Programming 210 OUTPUT OStimulus*IDN? 220 ENTER OStimulusId$ 230 PRINT Id$l-78 Getting Started Programming a 1 in the source Output Queue. The program waits at line 410 until the 1 returned by *OPC? is enteredFigure j-29. Simplified Program Message Syntax Details of Commands and ResponsesIn This Subsection Program Message Syntaxl-80 Getting Started Programming Subsystem Command SyntaxFigure l-30. Simplified Subsystem Command Syntax Common Command SyntaxGetting Started Programming l-81 Figure 1-31. Simplified Common Command SyntaxResponse Message Syntax Figure l-32. Simplified Response MeSSaQe Syntax1-82 Getting Started Programming DiscreteTable 1-3. SCPI Data Types Parameter Types4.56espace3 Examples of numericparameters 1 . 2l-84 Getting Started Programming Response Data TypesMMHead INTernalDIODe PMETer1-86 Getting Started Programming Programming Typical MeasurementsUsing the Example Programs In This SubsectionGetting Started Programming Use of the Command TablesTable 1-4. Sample Synthesizer Commands CommandTable 1-4. Sample Synthesizer Commands continued HP-IB Chec Example lrogram1-88 Getting Started Programming Local Lockout Demonstration Example Program Program CommentsGetting Started Programming HINT Setting Up A Typical Sweep, Example Program Program Commentsl-90 Getting Started Programming 50 REMOTE Source 60 OUTPUTSource*RST Program CommentsGetting Started Programming Queries, Example Program Program Comments1-92 Getting Started Programming Getting Started Programming l-93 Saving and Recalling States, Example Program80 OUTPUT Source*SAV 90 CLS Looping and Synchronization Example Program Program CommentsGetting Started Programming l-96 Getting Started Programming Using the *WAI Command, Example ProgramGetting Started Programming Program Comments1-96 Getting Started Programming Using the User Flatness Correction Commands Example ProgramGetting Started Programming 360 OUTPUT @Source Freq GHZ, 0 DB 370 Freq=Freq+Increment920 IF Slope2=0 THEN Flips=Flips+.2 930 END IF 940 PO=Pl 860 Pl=VALPower$ 870 Slope2=SGNP2-PI 880 IF Slope2Slope THEN950 UNTIL Flips=3 960 Power=PO+Pl/2 970 RETURN Power 980 FNEND 890 Flips=Flips+l 900 Slopel=Slope 910 ELSEFigure l-33. Generalized Status Register Model Programming the Status SystemGeneral Status Register Model In This SubsectionAn Example Sequence Enable RegisterTransition Filter Event RegisterFigure l-34. Typical Status Register Bit Changes Getting Started Programming l-103Case A Case B Case C Case D Condition 4-4-N-L TlT2T3T4T5 Overview Programming the Trigger SystemGeneralized Trigger Model In This SubsectionD e t e c t i o n #N Sequence Operation Figure l-35. Generalized Trigger Model Details of Trigger StatesGetting Started Programming l-1 Idle Initiate Event D e t e c t i o n #l A v EventABORt RST Figure l-36. Inside the Idle StateFigure l-37. Inside the Initiate State l-106 Getting Started ProgrammingGetting Started Programming l-107 Page Getting Started Programming l-109 Common Trigger ConfigurationsThe INIT Configuration Figure l-39. Inside the Sequence Operation StateFigure l-40. The INIT Trigger Configuration The TRIG Configurationl-l 10 Getting Started Programming Getting Started Programming l-l11 Description of Triggering in the HP 8360 Series SynthesizersFigure 1-41. The TRIG Trigger Configuration Figure l-42. HP 8360 Simplified Trigger ModelAdvanced Trigger Configurations Trigger Keyword Definitionsl-l 12 Getting Started Programming SOURce ODELayABORt IMMediate1-l 14 Getting Started Programming Related DocumentsThe International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Hewlett-Packard CompanyOPERATING AND PROGRAMMING REFERENCE How To Use This ChapterOperating and Programming Reference Programming Codes See Also Adrs MenuAddress Function Group Menu Map DescriptionA-2 Operating and Programming Reference Programming Codes See AlsoSCPI NONE, see the individual softkeys listed HP-U3 Menu, softkeys listed aboveUser’s Handbook Function Group ALC Menu MapA-4 Operating and Programming Reference Page Two terms are used in the following discussions power output and A-6 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s User’s Handbook Leveling Point ExtDet or PwrMtr or ModuleUser’s ALC Disabled - Leveling Mode ALCoff , Leveling Mode SearchFigure A-2. Typical External Leveling Hookup A-8 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Handbook 5. Modulation is re-enabled if appropriateFunction Group ALC Menu Map ALC Bandwidth Select AutoALC Bandwidth Select High See Also ALC, ALC BW MenuFunction Group ALC Menu Map ALC Bandwidth Select LowALC BW Menu Function Group ALC Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI Altmate RepAM BW Cal Always See Also ALCAM BW Cal Once AM BW Cal OnceAM Cal Menu Function Group USER CAL Menu MapUser’s AM MenuFunction Group MOD Menu Map A-14 Operating and Programming ReferenceProgramming Codes See Also AM On/Off 100%/VAM On/OffIO dBfV Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes SCPI AM On/Off ExtFunction Group Ilvloo Menu Map AM On/Off 100%/VFunction Group MARKER Menu Map AM On/Off In-tAmp1 Markers INIODFunction Group Menu Map Description AM Type 10 dB/VAmp1 Markers Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description AM Type 100%/VANALYZER STATUS REGISTER See AlsoUser’s ANALYZER STATUS REGISTERStatus Byte A-20 Operating and Programming ReferenceArrow Keys Arrow KeysSee Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionA-22 Operating and Programming Reference EiEiFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes Arrow KeysProgramming Codes See Also Auto Fill IncrMenu Map 2,s Auto Fill IncrMenu Map 2,s Auto Fill #FtsList Menu See Also Fitness Menu, List MenuMenu Map 2,s Auto Fill StartAuto Fill Stop Auto Fill StopAu&s Fill Stop Function Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9Auto Track Programming Codes SCPI CALibrationTRACkBlank Disp Function Group SYSTEM Menu MapUser’s Handbook Programming Codes SCPI CENTERSee Also SPAN,m,STOP Function Group Menu Map DescriptionSee Also w Clear FaultSee Also Fault Menu Center=NarkerUser’s Handbook Clear MemoryFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map CONNECTORSBNC Connectors Clear Pointdecreases by 10 dB. For every +lV, increases by 10 dB. So the dynamic range of positive to negative power levels is dependent on the synthesizer power level setting HP User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference C-5 User’s CONNECTORSSTOP SWEEP IN/OUT stops a sweep when this input is pulled low. Retrace does not occur, and the sweep resumes when this input is pulled high. The open circuit voltage is TTL high and is internally pulled low when the synthesizer stops its sweep. Externally forcing this input high will not cause damage or disrupt normal operation C-8 Operating and Programming ReferenceRS-232 C A B L E Figure C-l. Auxiliary Interface ConnectorUser’s Handbook AUXILIARY INTERFACEC-8 Operating and Programming Reference Table C-l. Pin Description of the Auxiliary Interfacen/au I‘TLHP-IB Interface Cables Available ii tCONNECTORS Figure C-2. HP-IB Connector and CableUser’s CONNECTORSSHlSource Handshake, complete capability C-10 Operating and Programming ReferenceOperating and Programming Reference C-l CONNECTORSFigure C-3. Interface Signals of the Source Module Connector HP User’s HandbookSWEEP CONNECTORSFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoCorPair Disable CorPair DisableCopy List Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Coupling FactorSee Also AALC Function Group Menu Map DescriptionCW/CF Coupled CW/CF Coupled$iEqICW Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Alsounspecified performance Dblr Amp MenuProgramming Codes SCPI NONE Function Group P O W E R Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI Delay MenuDeep AM Function Group MODULATION Menu MapMenu Map ‘4 Delete MenuDelete All Menu Map 2,5D-4 Operating and Programming Reference Delete CurrentMenu Map 2,s Delete AllFunction Group MARKER Menu Map Delete UndefDelta Marker Function Group Menu Map Description Programming CodesSee Also w Delta Mkr RefDisp Status Function Group SYSTEM Menu Map kRF Slp=Off Disp StatusPls=Off Lvl=IntTable D-l Mnemonics used to Indicate Status continued Function Group POWER Menu MapDaubler Amp Mode AUTO Programming Codes SCPI NONEFunction Group Menu Map Description Doubler Amp Mode OffSee Also Dblr hnp Menu Programming Codes SCPIFunction Group Menu Map Description Dwell CoupledDoubler Amp Mode On Function Group FREQUENCY Menu MapProgramming Codes See Also 8360 AdrsEnter Corr Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes SCPINONE, see Fltness Menu Enter FreqEnter List Dwell Programming Codes SCPI NONE, see Fitness MenuSee Also List Menu Enter List FreqDescription Programming Codes See Also Programming Codes SCPI NONE, see List MenuProgramming Codes SCPI NONE, see List Menu ENTRY KEYSEnter List Offset Function Group FREQUENCY Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI Ext Det CalFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Function Group USER CAL Menu MapUser’s Handbook Fault MenuFunction Group SERVICE Menu Map Fault Info Fault InfoFunction Group SERVICE Menu Map F-2 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Fault Info Fault InfoProgramming Codes SCPISee Fault Menu Function Group SERVICE Menu MapFault Info Fault InfoFunction Group SERVICE Menu Map See Also Fault MenuAuto Fill Incr Auto Fill %Pts Auto Fill Start Auto Fill Stop Clear Point Copy List CorPair Disable Delete Menu Enter CorrFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map Fltness lbnuFitness Menu F-6 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Handbook Frequency MHZ 10 . 000000 1 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 0Start stop # Pts Correction Undefined Undefined Undefined more IncrTheory of operation 1601 Equodistont Point Array Accessible Only From a ComputerFigure F-3. The Sources of ALC Calibration Correction Data F-6 Operating and Programming ReferenceSynthesizer Frequency Span Fitness HenuHP User’s Handbook Figure F-4User’s Programming Codes SCPIFitness EIenu F-10 Operating and Programming ReferenceINIOD FM Coupling 1OOkHzFunction Group Menu Map Description Function Group Menu Map DescriptionUser’s FM Coupling DCFunction Group MOD Menu Map F-12 Operating and Programming ReferenceFM adaff FM MenuFunction Group MOD Menu Map FM an/OffProgramming Codes See Also FM On/Off ACFM On/Off DC Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes SCPI See Also MOD,CONNECTORS EN On/Off ExtFunction Group &j@ Menu Map Programming Codes SCPIProgramming Codes SCPI FM On/Off IntFreq Cal Menu Function Group IhnoD Menu MapFunction Group Menu Map Description FREQUENCY M E N UFreq Follow Programming Codes See AlsoFreq Offset List Menu Step Swp Menu Up/Down Size CW Freq MultFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map FREQUENCY MENUProgramming Codes SCPI Freq OffsetProgramming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionSee Also AM BW Cal Always, AM BW Cal Once, Auto Track FulliTsr CalFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes SCPIFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Global DwellGlobal Offset Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoAdrs Menu HP-IB AddressHP-IB Menu Function Group Menu Map DescriptionHP-13 lenu See Also CONNECTORS, HP-IB “Getting Started Programming”H-2 Operating and Programming Reference User’sUser’s Handbook Internal AM DepthFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes SCPIFunction Group Menu Map Description Internal AM RateIIV1OD Internal AM Waveform NoiseFunction Group IhnoD Menu Map Internal AM Waveform RampInternal AM Waveform Sine MODJFunction Group Menu Map Description Internal AM Waveform SquareInternal AM Waveform Triangle Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description Internal FM DeviationInternal FM Rate INIODFunction Group NoiseRamp M O DINIOD Internal FM Waveform SineLMOD Internal FM Waveform SquareFunction Group IhnoD Menu Map Internal FM Waveform TriangleInternal Menu Internal Pulse Generator DelayInternal Pulse Generator Period Function Group INIOD Menu MapUser’s Handbook Function Group IlvloD Menu Map Internal Pulse Generator RateInternal Pulse Generator Width Function Group IMOD Menu MapFunction Group MOD Menu Map Internal Pulse Mode AutoInternal Pulse Mode Gate Function Group MOq Menu MapFunction Group MOD Menu Map Internal Pulse Mode TriggerInvert Input Function Group MOD Menu MapSee Also ALC, 0,MOD Pulse On/Off External, Set Atten Leveling Mode ALCof fFunction Group ALC Menu Map Programming Codes SCPISee Also ALC Leveling Mode NormalLeveling Mode Search Function Group ALC Menu MapFunction Group Leveling PointExtDet Leveling Point IntrnlFunction Group Menu Map Description Leveling Point ModuleLeveling Point PwrMtr Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map LINE SWITCHList Menu Function Group Menu Map Descriptionlist,use the Auto Fill Start and Auto Fill Stop softkeys Global Duel1Global Offset Pt Trig MenuProgramming Codes SCPI User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference L-7 Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also List Mode Pt Trig AutoList Mode Pt Trig Bus Function Group FREQUENCY Menu MapProgramming Codes See Also List Mode Pt Trig ExtFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Ml--M2 SweepManual Sweep Function Group SWEEP Menu MapM-2 Operating and Programming Reference Power Sweep, SweepMode ListProgramming Codes See Also kimaL SuespMarker M5 Markers A11 Off Start=Ml Stop=M2 Function Group MENU SELECT Menu MapAmp1 Markers Center=Marker Delta Mkr Ref Ml--M2 Sweep Marker Ml Marker M2 Marker M3 Marker M4See Also Amp1 Markers, Ml--M2 Sweep,mj, MkrRef Menu Marker MlStart-Ml Stop=M2 Analyzer Ml function on, MO function offFunction Group MARKER Menu Map Marker M2Marker M3 Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoSee Also An@ Markers,MARKER, MkrRef Menu Marker M4Marker M5 See AlsoSee Also Fitness Menu, Mtr Meas Menu Markers All OffMeasure Corr All Programming Codes SCPI MARKerAOFFFunction Group Menu Map Description Measure Corr CurrentMeasure Corr Undef See Also Fltness Menu, Mtr Meas MenuFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map Meter AdrsMeter On/Off AM INIODFunction Group MENU SELECT Menu Map Meter On/Off FMProgramming Codes SCPI MEASureFM? Function Group Menu Map DescriptionUser’s Handbook ModOut On/Off AMFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes SCPIProgramming Codes See Also ModulationModOut On/Off FM Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFEEDFORWARD Figure M-l. ALC Block DiagramUser’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference M-13UNLVLED Message Amplitude ModulationM-14 Operating and Programming Reference User’sOperating and Programming Reference M-15 HP User’s HandbookAmplitude Modulation Uncoupled mode can also be used for the followingUser’s Figure M-2. Power Accuracy Over the AM Dynamic RangeAmplitude Modulation M-16 Operating and Programming ReferenceOperating and Programming Reference M-17 FM ModulationHP User’s Handbook FM ModulationM-18 Operating and Programming Reference FM ModulationThe FM rate can be decreased as long as the FM deviation remains less than n x 5 x FM rate and less than 8 MHz Figure M-3. FM Deviation and Rate LimitsPulse Modulation Pulse ModulationUser’s Handbook User’s Handbook Pulse Modulation Figure M-4. ALC Block DiagramFigure M-5. Pulse Modulation System M-20 Operating and Programming ReferencePulse Envelope Pulse ModulationUser’s Handbook Leveling Narrow PulsesVideo Feedt hrough Pulse ModulationFigure M-8. Video Feedthrough M-22 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Handbook Module MenuFunction Group ALC Menu Map Programming Codes SCPI NONEProgramming Codes See Also Module Select FrontModule Select AUTO Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes See Also Module Select NoneProgramming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group MOD Menu Map Monitor MenuMudule Select Rear Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoProgramming Codes See Also more n/mProgramming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionM-28 Operating and Programming Reference Mtr Meas MenuFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map Programming Codes See AlsoUser’s Handbook Peak RF AlwaysFunction Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9 Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Peak RF OnceFunction Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9 Programming Codes See AlsoPOWER LEVEL User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference P-3 RefdB OFF PowerdBm MDLATTEN X dB, MODULE LEVEL X.Xx dBm ATTEN X dB, REFERENCE X.Xx dBFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map POWER iZiGPower Offset Power SlopeFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map Power OffsetPower Slope Function Group POWER Menu MapUser’s Handbook Power SweepFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoUser’s Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes See Also P-8 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Handbook Preset Mode FactoryPresetlfade Factory Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes See Also Preset Mode UserPrinter Adrs Function Group SYSTEM Menu MapUser’s Handbook Function Group Menu Map DescriptionMENU SELECT NONE Figure P-l. How PRIOR WorksFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Language CIILProgramming Language Analyzr Programming Codes See AlsoProgramming Codes See Also Programming Language SCPIProgramming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionSee Also Pulse Delay NormalPt Trig Penn Function Group FREQUENCY Menu MapFunction Group Menu Map Description Pulse Delay TrigdIhnoD1 Pulse Delay TrigIdFunction Group MOD Menu Map Pulse MenuFunction Group MOD Pulse MenuPulse Rise Time Slow Menu MapPulse an/Off Ext Pulse an/Off IntFunction Group Menu Map Description Pulse h/Off ExtrnlPulse On/Off Intrnl LMODPulseOn/OffScalar Pulse On/Off ScalarProgramming Codes SCPI Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes Pulse PeriodPulse Rate Function Group Menu Map Description Programming CodesFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Pulse Rise Time kltoPulse Rise Time Fast Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Pulse Rise Time SlQWPulse Width Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoUser’s Handbook Pwr Mtr RangeFunction Group IALC Menu Map Programming Codes See AlsoUser’s Handbook Ref Osc MenuFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes Function Group SYSTEM Menu MapProgramming Codes See Also ROTARY KNOBProgramming Codes See Also Function Group Menu Map DescriptionUser’s Handbook Programming Codes SCPI *SAV numFunction Group Menu Map Description Atrnate Regs softkeyProgramming Codes SCPI Save User PresetSave Lock Function Group SYSTEM Menu MapOperating and Programming Reference S-3 SCPI Conformance InformationHP User’s Handbook SCPI Conformance InformationSCPI Conformance Information SPAN? STARt STARt? STOP STOP? n LIST DWELl POINts? DWELl? FREQuencyS-4 Operating and Programming Reference Operating and Programming Reference S-5 HP User’s HandbookSCPI Conformance Information STATe STATe? n PULSe PERiod PERiod? WIDTh WIDTh? n ROSCillator SOURceSCPI Conformance Information TIME? w SYSTem ALTernate STATe STATe? ALTernate? COMMunicate GPIBS-6 Operating and Programming Reference Operating and Programming Reference S-7 IF SAMP YO OUTPut BANDcross? FAULts? FREQs? UNLocks? YODacs? YTMDacsHP User’s Handbook SCPI Conformance InformationSCPI Conformance Information DELete POINts? RESult? TINT?S-8 Operating and Programming Reference Operating and Programming Reference S-9 INITiate? NEXT? RANGe RANGe? POWer ARRay POINts? ARRay? ATTenuationHP User’s Handbook SCPI Conformance InformationSCPI Conformance Information DEViation DEViation? FILTer HPASs HPASs? INTernal FUNCtion FUNCtion?S-10 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI Conformance Information PERiod PERiod? TRIGger SOURce SOURce? WIDTh WIDTh? SLEW SLEW? AUTOS-12 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI Conformance Information ERRor? KEY ASSign CLEar CODE CODE? DISable ENABle LANGuage MMHeadSELect AUTO AUTO? SELect? PRESet EXECute SAVE TYPE SECurity COUnt COUnt? n TRIGger ODELay ODELay? n TSWeep n UNIT AM AM? POWer POWer?S-14 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYIntroduction IEEE 488.2 Common CommandsThe value range is from 0 to SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYThis returns a string identifying any device options The instrument state is recalled from the specified memory registerUser’s SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYLISTMODEAUTO S-16 Operating and Programming ReferenceHP User’s Handbook SWEep STEP value is StopMAX-StartMIN /lO SWEepTIMEMINimumOperating and Programming Reference S-17 User’s SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYsending the command TSW*WAI S-18 Operating and Programming ReferenceOperating and Programming Reference S-19 Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY User’s HandbookPage Operating and Programming Reference S-21 Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continuedSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY User’s HandbookTable S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued S-22 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Handbook state Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPl COMMAND SUMMARY continuedUser’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-23User’s Handbook SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYTable S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued S-24 Operating and Programming ReferenceTable S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-25 Handbook Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continuedS-26 Operating and Programming Reference User’sOperating and Programming Reference S-27 Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued= 100 * 1 - lO**-dB/20 S-28 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY HP User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-29 User’s S-30 Operating and Programming ReferenceHP User’s Handbook CORRectionSOURcei ARRaylFLATness CORRection SOURce cil?Operating and Programming Reference S-31 Bit 0 = PEAK Bit 1 = TRACK Bit 2 = RAMP Bit 3 = SPAN Bit 4 = V/GHz S-32 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s User’s Handbook DIAGnosticsTESTCONTinueSelects and queries the raw data logging ON/OFF switch. Both S-34 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Frequency Subsystem SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYUser’s Handbook both are fine, no errors SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYno error is generated still no errorOperating and Programming Reference S-37 User’s HandbookPage RST value is the MAX + MIN/2 LISTFREQuencyPOINts? CMAXimumlMINimum SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYLISTDWELlPOINts? MAXimumlMINimum LISTFREQuency Cnumfreq suffix lMAXimumlMINimumi*801 LISTFREQuency?RST state is AUTO LISTPOWerCORRection numDBIMAXimumlMINimum~l*801 S-40 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s User’s Handbook The *RST values are the same as the FREQ CENTcommand *RST valuePower Subsystem S-42 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s POWerAMPLifierSTATEAUTO ONlOFFlOll POWerAMPLifierSTATEAUTO? HP User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-43 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Sets and queries the setting of the power meter range. This is usedS-44 Operating and Programming Reference Operating and Programming Reference S-45 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYHP User’s Handbook CW or LIST Rotates around 0 HzUser’s SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYThe *RST value is 500 kHz S-46 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Handbook Pulse Subsystemread S-48 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s STATusQUEStionablePTRansition num STATusQUEStionablePTRansition? Sweep SubsystemSTATusQUEStionableEVENt? STATusQUEStionableNTRansition num STATusQUJZStionableNTRansition?SWEepDWELlAUTO ONlOFFlllO SWEepDWELlAUTO? Combining the Sweep Mode With the Sweep Generation CommandSWEepDWELl numtime suffix lMAXimumlMINimum SWEepDWELl? CMAXimumIMINimumSWEepPOINts numlMAXimumlMINimum a SWEep POINts? MAXimum I MINimum SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYHP User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-51S-52 Operating and Programming Reference SWEepTIME numtime suffix lMAXimumlMINimum SWEepTIME? MAXimumlMINimumSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY SYSTemALTernateSTATe ONlOFFlllO SYSTemALTernateSTATe?User’s Handbook Page Operating and Programming Reference S-55 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYHP User’s Handbook Sets and queries the source of the trigger eventUser’s SCPI STATUS REGISTER STRUCTUREENABLE REGISTER *ESE ““ml S-56 Operating and Programming ReferenceSTANDARD OPERATION STATUS GROUP SCPI STATUS REGISTER STRUCTUREUser’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-57S-56 Operating and Programming Reference Security MenuFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map Save LockMenu Map Set AttenSelftest Full Function GroupDescription Software RevFunction Group Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI SPANSee Also CENTER,ETxq,STOP Function Group Menu Map DescriptionPage Function Group Menu Map Description Start Sweep Trigger AutoStart Sweep Trigger Bus See Also CONT, -1, Sweep MenuProgramming Codes See Also Start Sweep Trigger ExtStep Control Master Function Group Menu Map DescriptionUser’s Handbook See Also Step Control Slave, Step Swp MenuProgramming Codes SCPI Analyzer NONEUser’s Step Control SlaveFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map S-66 Operating and Programming ReferenceSee Also Step Control Master, Step Swp Menu Step DwellStep Point3 Function Group FREQUENCYMenu Map Step SizeSee Also Step Size, Step Swp Menu, Sweep Mode Step See Also Step Points, Step Swp Menu, Sweep Mode StepStep Control Slave Step Dwell Step Points Step Size Step Swp MenuStep Swp Menu Dwell Coupled Step Control MasterFunction Group Menu Map Description Trig AutoTrig Bus See Also Step Swp Menu, Sweep Mode StepFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes STOPStep Swp Pt Trig Ext Analyzer FB num HzIKz~MzIGzSweep Mode List Sweep Mode Ramp TrigOut DelaySWEEP @ii Manual SweepFunction Group Menu Map Description Sweep Mode ListSweep Mode Ramp Programming Codes SCPI NONEFunction Group Menu Map Description Sweep Mode StepSee Also E, Manual Sweep,SINGLE, Step Swp Menu Programming Codes SCPISee Also Freq Cal Menu Swp Span Cal AlwaysSwp Span Cal Once See Also Freq Cal MenuFunction Group SWEEP Menu Map See Also Power SweepSWEEP SwpTime AutoSecurity Menu Software Rev Preset Mode User Ref Osc Menu Save User PresetSYSTEM Alternate Regs Dim Display Disp Status BP-13 MenuAnalyzer NONE UsrMenu ClearProgramming Codes SCPI NONE SYSTEM MENUFunction Group Menu Map Description 10 MHz Freq Std Auto10 MHz Freq Std Extml See Also Ref Osc MenuSee Also Ref #SC Menu 10 MHz Freq Std Intrnl10 MHz Freq Std None See Also Ref Osc MenuFunction Group Menu Map Description TrigOut DelayTracking Menu TrigOut Delay POWER, USER CALT-4 Operating and Programming Reference Programming Codes SCPI TRIGgerODELay numtime suffixTrigOut Delay Analyzer NONEMenu Map Uncoupl AttenUnlock Info Function GroupFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map Up/Down PowerUp/b Size CV See Also Up/Dn Size CW, Up/Dn Size SweptFunction Group Menu Map Description Up/Dn Size SweptSee Also Manual Sweep, Sweep Mode Step, Up/Dn Size Swept See Also Up/Dn Size CWSee Also USER DEFINED GiijFunction Group USER CAL Menu Map Programming CodesProgramming Codes SCPI NONE UsrKey ClearUsrMenu Clear Press USER Soft Key to ClearUser’s Description Programming Codes See AlsoAnalyzer NONE U-6 Operating and Programming ReferenceFunction Group Menu Map Description Zero FreqWaveform Menu Function Group LMOD Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI NONE ZoomSee Also m,SPAN Function Group FREQUENCY Menu MapError Messages 2a-1 ERROR MESSAGESFront Panel Error Messages in AlDhabetical.Order IntroductionLevel Repair Manual 2a-2 Error MessagesError Messages 2a-3 INVALID LANGUAGE ON REAR PANEL SWITCH The2a-4 Error Messages 4, Unable to store data in EEROM 5, Not allowed to change address SCPI Error Messages in Numerical OrderSynthesizer Specific SCPI Error Messages Error Messages 2a-5Error Messages From -299 To Universal SCPI Error MessagesError Messages From -499 To Error Messages From -399 ToError Messages 2a-7 Error Messages From - 199 to2a-8 Error Messages 105, GET not allowed -104, Data type errorMenu Maps 2b-1 Menu MapsPage Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Specifications SpecificationsFrequency Bands for CW signals Range ResolutionFrequency Frequency Modes CW and Manual SweepNumber of Points 1 to Switching Time Same as CW Synthesized List Mode Accuracy Same as time baseInternal 10 MHz Time Base Number of Points 2 to Switching Time Same as CWTemperature Stability 0.01 dB/“C, typical Output PowerRF Output Resolution 0.02 dBFlatness dB SpecificationsAccuracy dB4 Frequency GHz2c-6 Analog Power Sweep External Leveling Source MatchR a n g e BandwidthHarmonics Spurious SignalsSpectral Purity Specifications13.5 Typical HP 83620A Harmonics & Subharmonics20 -30 -40 -50 g-60 -70 -80 -90 Carrier Frequency GHz Typical HP 83623A Harmonics 20 -30 -40 $40 -70 -80 -90Specifications Single-Sideband Phase Noise dBc/HzResidual FM RMS, 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth Power-Line Related 300 Hz offset from carrierPulse Modulation2010 Sensitivity SpecificationsInternal Pulse Generator Modulation DepthSensitivity Simultaneous ModulationsLocked Mode Unlocked ModeSpecifications Internal Modulation Generator OptionAM, FM Pulse Modulation Meter Resolution 25 ns Accuracy 5 ns Video delayOperating Temperature Range 0 to 55C Warm-Up Time Power Requirements Weight & Dimensions Adapters SuppliedGeneral EnvironmentalRF Output Inputs & OutputsSpecifications Auxiliary OutputStop Sweep Input/Output 10 MHz Reference Input10 MHz Reference Output Sweep OutputAM/FM Output Option 002 only OptionsSpecifications Pulse Sync Out Option 002 onlyOption 700 MATE System Compatibility Option 008 1 Hz Frequency ResolutionOption 910 Extra Operating & Service Manuals Option W30 Two Years Additional Return-To-HP ServiceINSTALLATION INSTALLATIONInitial Inspection Specifications3-2 INSTALLATION Options AvailableSpecifications Power RequirementsPreparation for Use Line Voltage and Fuse Selection3-4 INSTALLATION Power Cable1. E = Figure 3-1. AC Power Cables AvailableSpecifications INSTALLATION3-6 INSTALLATION Language SelectionRemember How to View or Change a Language Selection from the Front PanelHP-IB Address Selection Figure 3-2. Rear Panel HP-IB SwitchSpecifications INSTALLATIONHow to Prevent a Front Panel Change to an HP-IB Address Remember Mating Connectors 10 MHz Frequency Reference Selectionand Warmup Time How to View or Change an HP-IB address from the Front PanelOperating Environment SpecificationsINSTALLATION Installation Procedure Chassis KitsRack Mount Slide Kit Option Table 3-3. Rack Mount Slide Kit Contents\NSTALLATION 3-” Removing the Side StraPs and FeetF O R N O N - H P SYSTEMS ENCLOSURES 3-12 INSTALLATIONFigure 3-4. Chassis Slide Kit MOUNTING HARDWARE F O R H P SYSTEMS ENCLOSURES MOUNTING HARDWARESpecifications OptionRack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Removed Contents1. Refer to Figure 3-5. Remove handle trim strips Installation Procedure3-14 INSTALLATION SpecificationsRack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Attached Option Rack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Attached ContentsINSTALLATION Installation Procedure 3-16 INSTALLATIONFigure 3-6. Rack Mount Flanges for Synthesizers with Handles Attached INSTALLATION Storage and ShipmentEnvironment Specifications3-18 INSTALLATION Package the Synthesizer for ShipmentConverting HP 6340141 Systems to HP 8360 Series Systems SpecificationsINSTALLATION Compatibility Manual OperationInstrument Preset Conditions for the HP 6360/8340/8341 3-20 INSTALLATIONThe HP 8510 Network Analyzer System ConnectionsSpecifications INSTALLATION 3-2The HP 89708 Noise Figure Meter 3-22 INSTALLATIONThe HP 8757C/E Scalar Network Analyzer The HP 83550 Series Millimeter-wave Source ModulesConverting from Network Analyzer Language to SCPI Remote OperationSpecifications INSTALLATIONsllsx 3-24 INSTALLATIONNumeric Suffixes Table 3-7. Numeric SuffixesDescription SpecificationsINSTALLATION Table 3-8. Programming Language ComparisonTable 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continued 3-28 INSTALLATIONTable 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continued SpecificationsINSTALLATION Markers n is 1 to 5, 1 is default3-28 INSTALLATION SpecificationsTable 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continued Activate ramp sweep mode Trigger, external Trigger, free run SpecificationsINSTALLATION Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continuedSpecifications OPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCEService Information Operator’s ChecksLocal Operator’s Check 4-2 Operator’s Check/Routine MaintenanceDescription Specifications Main Check 1. Press SERVICETable 4-1. Fuse Part Numbers Routine MaintenanceHow to Replace the Line Fuse 4-4 Operator’s Check/Routine MaintenanceFAN CAGE SCREWS How to Clean the Fan FilterSpecifications Figure 4-2. Removing the Fan Filter4-6 Operator’s Check/Routine Maintenance How to Clean the Cabinet How to Clean the Display FilterHow to Use Instrument History Instrument HistoryUser’s Handbook Page Change B Change BUser’s Handbook 5-4 Change B User’sHandbook User’s Handbook ModulationPulse Change BSensitivity User’sInternal Pulse Generator Modulation DepthChange A Change A S-7User’s Handbook 5-8 Change A User’sHandbook 2to2OGHzHighPowr Resolution standard 1 lc~zhquency Bands HP tua~, tmizz~, mum, 83624~, 83MOA m and M~IHI~ Sweep ModesUser’s Handbook Swept Mode HP mm~, sma, 136w, aau, WOARF Output 5-10 Change AChange A S-11 0.01Accuracy dBa User’s HandbookPowerMctcrModeL7Hz,nominal source Match Qntudly kvekd lypicaf Analog Power sweep Extpmd LevelingFlatness dB M0de100r100kH2sweepspeedandmodulatianmode~~~Change A User’s HandbookT * ALC Unea r”’FmauenciessZOGHz9 owFreq Phase NoiseSingle-Sideband BpndoStaJldard ModulationPulse Residual FM @4S,5OHZtOl5kHZl3dWidths50Gi-k Pulse HP 8363o~5-16 Change A User’sAIClevelsnoWcanbcof&etusingstepattektor Change AUser’s Handbook AC4XlN~SllS Internal Modulation optionModulation Meter Accuracy rates I IOO ISIZ 5% of range F M LQdcedModeUser’s Handbook Weight & Dimensions Net weight 27 kg 60 lbG e n e r a l Change AS-20 Change A Inputs & Outputs RFoutputExmJa.lALcIllput VoWGHz OutputUser’s Handbook Provkks control signal comw&ms to HP 8516A S-parameter Test Set, Z-pinAuxmryJJltelface Change Aoptioll9l3RackFhgeKit 5-22 Change AUser’s Index-l IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 use of queries, l-92 use of save/recall, l-93 Index-6Index-9 Index-10 Index Index-12 Index-13 Index-14 K keyIndex-15 Index-16 Index-17 output status bytes, A-19 OVEN message, 3-8 OVERMOD message Index-16Index-19 Index-20 AM waveform, I-2 FM waveform ramp fail, F-2 Index-2Index-22 Index-23 Index-24 Index-25 Index-26 Index-27

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