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User’s Handbook SERIAL NUMBERSRestricted Rights Certification Warranty LIMITATION OF WARRANTYEXCLUSIVE REMEDIES Assistance Safety Notes General Safety Considerations n If this instrument is used in a manner not specified byH Before switching on this instrument, make sure that the line PREFACE Instruments Covered By This ManualFigure O-l. Typical Serial Number Label Typeface Conventions User’s Handbook Organization HP 8360 Series DocumentationRegulatory Information Manufacturer’s DeclarationDeclaration of Conformity Notice for Germany Noise DeclarationProduct Name Model Numbers Manufacturer’s AddressManufacturer’s Name Supplementary InformationInstrument MarkingsA Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices 214231-6101Contents Contents-lHP User’s Handbook Contents-2 User’s HandbookContents-3 HP User’s HandbookContents-4 User’sANALYZER STATUS REGISTER DelayContents-6 DwellFM Coupling 1OOkHz LOCAL User’s HandbookContents-8 POWEREMARKER User’sRECALL SaveSCPI USER DEFINED MENU UsERContents-l 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-52c. Specifications Contents-l2a. ERROR MESSAGES ZeroFreqContents-l User’sContents-13 3. INSTALLATIONHP User’s Handbook User’s Contents-144. OPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 . InstrumentFigures Contents-15HP User’s Handbook Contents-16 User’s HandbookTables Contents-17User’s Handbook What Is In This Chapter GETTING STARTEDGetting Started Introduction l-1 Equipment Used In Examples How To Use This ChapterEquipment Used In Examples l-2 Getting Started IntroductionFigure l-l. The HP 83620A Synthesized Sweeper Introducing the HP 8360 Series Synthesized SweepersGetting Started Basic Getting Started Basic l-3Display Area Figure l-2. Displayl-4 Getting Started Basic Entry Area Figure l-3. Entry AreaGetting Started Basic l-5 Start/Stop Frequency Sweep CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency SweepCW Operation 1-6 Getting Started BasicSWEEP LED Getting Started BasicFigure 1-4. CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep STARTCenter Frequency/Span Operation 1-6 Getting Started BasicSWEEP LED Figure 1-5. Center Frequency and Span OperationGetting Started Basic l-9 CENTERPower Level and Sweep Time Operation Power Level Operationl-10 Getting Started Basic Press CPOWER LEVEL Figure 1-6. Power Level and Sweep Time OperationPower Level Getting Started Basic l-lContinuous, Single and Manual Sweep Operation 1-12 Getting Started BasicGetting Started Basic 3. Use the rotary knob to adjust frequencyFigure 1-7. Continuous, Single, and Manual Sweep Operation Single SweepMarker Operation 1-14 Getting Started BasicSelect M2 as the reference. Watch the display change to indicate Figure 1-6. Marker OperationGetting Started Basic Saving and Recalling an Instrument State 1-16 Getting Started BasicGetting Started Basic l-17 1. Setup synthesizer as desiredFigure 1-9. Saving and Recalling an Instrument State RECALLPower Sweep and Power Slope Operation Power Sweep Operation1-18 Getting Started Basic Getting Started Basic l-19 Power Slope Figure l-10. Power Sweep and Power Slope OperationPower Sweep 1. Press POWER jMENU 2. Select Pouer Saeep 3. Enter a valueTable l-l. Keys Under Discussion in This Section Getting Started AdvancedAdvanced Getting Started AdvancedAdvanced Table l-l Keys Under Discussion in This Section continued “OPERATING and PROGRAMMING REFERENCE” chapter of this handbook1-22 Getting Started Advanced Getting Started Advanced Externally Leveling the SynthesizerFigure l-1 1. ALC Circuit Externally Leveled SYNTHESIZER NEGATIVEHint l-24 Getting Started Advanced1 mV l mV DETECTOR INPUT POWER, dBm10 mV +20 d6V +lO dBV 0 dBV 1 0 dBV 2 0 dBV 3 0 dBV 4 0 dBV 5 0 dBVExternal Leveling Used With the Optional Step Attenuator l-26 Getting Started AdvancedHint Leveling with Power MetersFigure 1-13. Leveling with a Power Meter Getting Started Advanced l-27Leveling with MM-wave Source Modules Figure 1-14. MM-wave Source Module Leveling1-28 Getting Started Advanced nICROUAVE 4-0 0 AWPLIFIER RF OUT I’ll-LINE SOURCE NODULE HintGetting Started Advanced 6RF OUTWorking with Mixers/Reverse Power Effects I-30 Getting Started AdvancedCONTROL REVERSE POWERR F L E V E 1 0 dBWorking with Spectrum Analyzers/Reverse Power Effects 1-32 Getting Started AdvancedOptimizing 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 Creating a User Flatness Array, Example 1-36 Getting Started AdvancedFigure 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 l-40 Getting Started Advanced Figure l-20Environment SYNTHESIZERU, V, and Getting Started Advancedl-42 Getting Started Advanced The synthesizer’s rear Figure l-2 1. Scalar System ConfigurationScalar Analysis Measurement with User Flatness Corrections Example Getting Started Advanced1-44 Getting Started Advanced Fltnesa M e n uGetting Started Advanced l-45 1-46 Getting Started Advanced Using Detector Calibration Getting Started AdvancedHP $378 POUER NETER 1-48 Getting Started Advanced Tracking Using the Tracking FeaturePeaking Getting Started AdvancedALC Bandwidth Selection Figure l-23. Decision Tree for ALC Bandwidth Selectionl-50 Getting Started Advanced Using Step Sweep 3. Select Step Swp MenuCreating and Using a Frequency List 1-52 Getting Started AdvancedUsing the Security Features Getting Started Advanced l-53Changing the Preset Parameters 1-54 Getting Started AdvancedGetting Started Programming ProgrammingGetting Started Programming l-55 HP-IB Instrument Nomenclature Interconnecting CablesHP-IB General Information Programming the SynthesizerHP-IB Command Statements AbortGetting Started Programming 1-56 Getting Started Programming RemoteLocal Lockout i n t e r f a c e select codeLocal ClearGetting Started Programming l-59 output l-60 Getting Started ProgrammingCONVERT IMAGE IOBUFFER TRANSFER EnterGetting Started Programming 1-62 Getting Started Programming Getting Started with SCPI queryGetting Started Programming Angle Brackets Command MnemonicsCommand Examples 1-64 Getting Started ProgrammingCommands and Responses,” discusses message terminators in more detail Response ExamplesGetting Started Programming Forgiving Listening and Precise Talking Essentials for BeginnersProgram and Response Messages 1-66 Getting Started ProgrammingPage Figure l-25. A Simplified Command Tree Paths Through the Command Treel-68 Getting Started Programming n Semicolon w Common CommandsGetting Started Programming w Whitespacel-70 Getting Started Programming 4 vmvFigure l-26. Proper Use of the Colon and Semicolon Sending this message AABBEE FF GGTable 1-2. SWEep Command Table Subsystem Command TablesFigure l-27. Simplified SWEep Command Tree Reading the Command TableSWEep MANual RELat ive CCWlMore About Commands SWEepMANual4.56espace3 Parameter Types1 . 2 Getting Started Programming1-74 Getting Started Programming Reading Instrument Errors Getting Started ProgrammingExample Program Figure l-28. Voltage Controlled Oscillator Test Program Listingl-78 Getting Started Programming 210 OUTPUT OStimulus*IDN? 220 ENTER OStimulusId$ 230 PRINT Id$ Getting Started Programminga 1 in the source Output Queue. The program waits at line 410 until the 1 returned by *OPC? is entered l-78 Getting Started ProgrammingProgram Message Syntax Details of Commands and ResponsesIn This Subsection Figure j-29. Simplified Program Message SyntaxCommon Command Syntax Subsystem Command SyntaxFigure l-30. Simplified Subsystem Command Syntax l-80 Getting Started ProgrammingFigure l-32. Simplified Response MeSSaQe Syntax Figure 1-31. Simplified Common Command SyntaxResponse Message Syntax Getting Started Programming l-81Parameter Types DiscreteTable 1-3. SCPI Data Types 1-82 Getting Started Programming1 . 2 Examples of numericparameters 4.56espace3Response Data Types l-84 Getting Started ProgrammingPMETer INTernalDIODe MMHeadIn This Subsection Programming Typical MeasurementsUsing the Example Programs 1-86 Getting Started ProgrammingCommand Use of the Command TablesTable 1-4. Sample Synthesizer Commands Getting Started ProgrammingTable 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 Saving and Recalling States, Example Program Getting Started Programming l-9380 OUTPUT Source*SAV 90 CLS Looping and Synchronization Example Program Program CommentsGetting Started Programming Using the *WAI Command, Example Program l-96 Getting Started ProgrammingProgram Comments Getting Started ProgrammingUsing the User Flatness Correction Commands Example Program 1-96 Getting Started Programming360 OUTPUT @Source Freq GHZ, 0 DB 370 Freq=Freq+Increment Getting Started Programming890 Flips=Flips+l 900 Slopel=Slope 910 ELSE 860 Pl=VALPower$ 870 Slope2=SGNP2-PI 880 IF Slope2Slope THEN950 UNTIL Flips=3 960 Power=PO+Pl/2 970 RETURN Power 980 FNEND 920 IF Slope2=0 THEN Flips=Flips+.2 930 END IF 940 PO=PlIn This Subsection Programming the Status SystemGeneral Status Register Model Figure l-33. Generalized Status Register ModelEvent Register Enable RegisterTransition Filter An Example SequenceFigure 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 In This Subsection Programming the Trigger SystemGeneralized Trigger Model OverviewIdle Initiate Event D e t e c t i o n #l A v Event Figure l-35. Generalized Trigger Model Details of Trigger StatesGetting Started Programming l-1 D e t e c t i o n #N Sequence Operationl-106 Getting Started Programming Figure l-36. Inside the Idle StateFigure l-37. Inside the Initiate State ABORt RSTGetting Started Programming l-107 Page Figure l-39. Inside the Sequence Operation State Common Trigger ConfigurationsThe INIT Configuration Getting Started Programming l-109Figure l-40. The INIT Trigger Configuration The TRIG Configurationl-l 10 Getting Started Programming Figure l-42. HP 8360 Simplified Trigger Model Description of Triggering in the HP 8360 Series SynthesizersFigure 1-41. The TRIG Trigger Configuration Getting Started Programming l-l11Advanced Trigger Configurations Trigger Keyword Definitionsl-l 12 Getting Started Programming IMMediate ODELayABORt SOURceHewlett-Packard Company Related DocumentsThe International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 1-l 14 Getting Started ProgrammingOPERATING AND PROGRAMMING REFERENCE How To Use This ChapterOperating and Programming Reference Function Group Menu Map Description Adrs MenuAddress Programming Codes See AlsoHP-U3 Menu, softkeys listed above Programming Codes See AlsoSCPI NONE, see the individual softkeys listed A-2 Operating and Programming ReferenceFunction Group ALC Menu Map User’s HandbookA-4 Operating and Programming Reference Page Two terms are used in the following discussions power output and A-6 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Leveling Point ExtDet or PwrMtr or Module User’s HandbookA-8 Operating and Programming Reference ALC Disabled - Leveling Mode ALCoff , Leveling Mode SearchFigure A-2. Typical External Leveling Hookup User’s5. Modulation is re-enabled if appropriate User’s HandbookSee Also ALC, ALC BW Menu ALC Bandwidth Select AutoALC Bandwidth Select High Function Group ALC Menu MapFunction Group ALC Menu Map ALC Bandwidth Select LowALC BW Menu Function Group ALC Menu MapSee Also ALC Altmate RepAM BW Cal Always Programming Codes SCPIFunction Group USER CAL Menu Map AM BW Cal OnceAM Cal Menu AM BW Cal OnceA-14 Operating and Programming Reference AM MenuFunction Group MOD Menu Map User’sFunction Group Menu Map Description AM On/Off 100%/VAM On/OffIO dBfV Programming Codes See AlsoAM On/Off 100%/V AM On/Off ExtFunction Group Ilvloo Menu Map Programming Codes SCPIINIOD AM On/Off In-tAmp1 Markers Function Group MARKER Menu MapProgramming Codes See Also AM Type 10 dB/VAmp1 Markers Function Group Menu Map DescriptionSee Also AM Type 100%/VANALYZER STATUS REGISTER Function Group Menu Map DescriptionA-20 Operating and Programming Reference ANALYZER STATUS REGISTERStatus Byte User’sFunction Group Menu Map Description Arrow KeysSee Also Arrow KeysArrow Keys EiEiFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes A-22 Operating and Programming ReferenceAuto Fill Incr Auto Fill IncrMenu Map 2,s Programming Codes See AlsoSee Also Fitness Menu, List Menu Auto Fill #FtsList Menu Menu Map 2,sAuto Fill Stop Auto Fill StartAuto Fill Stop Menu Map 2,sProgramming Codes SCPI CALibrationTRACk Function Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9Auto Track Au&s Fill StopBlank Disp Function Group SYSTEM Menu MapUser’s Handbook Function Group Menu Map Description CENTERSee Also SPAN,m,STOP Programming Codes SCPICenter=Narker Clear FaultSee Also Fault Menu See Also wProgramming Codes See Also Clear MemoryFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map User’s HandbookClear Point CONNECTORSBNC Connectors Function Group P O W E R Menu Mapdecreases 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 C-8 Operating and Programming Reference 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 User’sAUXILIARY INTERFACE Figure C-l. Auxiliary Interface ConnectorUser’s Handbook RS-232 C A B L EI‘TL Table C-l. Pin Description of the Auxiliary Interfacen/au C-8 Operating and Programming ReferenceFigure C-2. HP-IB Connector and Cable ii tCONNECTORS HP-IB Interface Cables AvailableC-10 Operating and Programming Reference CONNECTORSSHlSource Handshake, complete capability User’sHP User’s Handbook CONNECTORSFigure C-3. Interface Signals of the Source Module Connector Operating and Programming Reference C-lProgramming Codes See Also CONNECTORSFunction Group Menu Map Description SWEEPFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also CorPair DisableCopy List CorPair DisableFunction Group Menu Map Description Coupling FactorSee Also AALC Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also CW/CF Coupled$iEqICW CW/CF CoupledFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map Dblr Amp MenuProgramming Codes SCPI NONE unspecified performanceFunction Group MODULATION Menu Map Delay MenuDeep AM Programming Codes SCPIMenu Map 2,5 Delete MenuDelete All Menu Map ‘4Delete All Delete CurrentMenu Map 2,s D-4 Operating and Programming ReferenceFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes Delete UndefDelta Marker Function Group MARKER Menu MapFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map k Delta Mkr RefDisp Status See Also wLvl=Int Disp StatusPls=Off RF Slp=OffProgramming Codes SCPI NONE Function Group POWER Menu MapDaubler Amp Mode AUTO Table D-l Mnemonics used to Indicate Status continuedProgramming Codes SCPI Doubler Amp Mode OffSee Also Dblr hnp Menu Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map Dwell CoupledDoubler Amp Mode On Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description 8360 AdrsEnter Corr Programming Codes See AlsoProgramming Codes SCPI NONE, see Fitness Menu Enter FreqEnter List Dwell Programming Codes SCPINONE, see Fltness MenuProgramming Codes SCPI NONE, see List Menu Enter List FreqDescription Programming Codes See Also See Also List MenuFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map ENTRY KEYSEnter List Offset Programming Codes SCPI NONE, see List MenuFunction Group USER CAL Menu Map Ext Det CalFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Programming Codes SCPIFault Info Fault Info Fault MenuFunction Group SERVICE Menu Map User’s HandbookFunction Group SERVICE Menu Map F-2 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Function Group SERVICE Menu Map Fault InfoProgramming Codes SCPISee Fault Menu Fault InfoSee Also Fault Menu Fault InfoFunction Group SERVICE Menu Map Fault InfoFltness lbnu Clear Point Copy List CorPair Disable Delete Menu Enter CorrFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map Auto Fill Incr Auto Fill %Pts Auto Fill Start Auto Fill StopF-6 Operating and Programming Reference Fitness MenuCorrection Undefined Undefined Undefined more Incr Frequency MHZ 10 . 000000 1 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 0Start stop # Pts User’s HandbookF-6 Operating and Programming Reference 1601 Equodistont Point Array Accessible Only From a ComputerFigure F-3. The Sources of ALC Calibration Correction Data Theory of operationFigure F-4 Fitness HenuHP User’s Handbook Synthesizer Frequency SpanF-10 Operating and Programming Reference Programming Codes SCPIFitness EIenu User’sFunction Group Menu Map Description FM Coupling 1OOkHzFunction Group Menu Map Description INIODF-12 Operating and Programming Reference FM Coupling DCFunction Group MOD Menu Map User’sFM an/Off FM MenuFunction Group MOD Menu Map FM adaffFunction Group Menu Map Description FM On/Off ACFM On/Off DC Programming Codes See AlsoProgramming Codes SCPI See Also MOD,CONNECTORS EN On/Off ExtFunction Group &j@ Menu Map Programming Codes SCPIFunction Group IhnoD Menu Map FM On/Off IntFreq Cal Menu Programming Codes SCPIProgramming Codes See Also FREQUENCY M E N UFreq Follow Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFREQUENCY MENU Freq MultFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map Freq Offset List Menu Step Swp Menu Up/Down Size CWFunction Group Menu Map Description Freq OffsetProgramming Codes See Also Programming Codes SCPIProgramming Codes SCPI FulliTsr CalFunction Group Menu Map Description See Also AM BW Cal Always, AM BW Cal Once, Auto TrackFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Global DwellGlobal Offset Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description HP-IB AddressHP-IB Menu Adrs MenuUser’s See Also CONNECTORS, HP-IB “Getting Started Programming”H-2 Operating and Programming Reference HP-13 lenuProgramming Codes SCPI Internal AM DepthFunction Group Menu Map Description User’s HandbookInternal AM Waveform Noise Internal AM RateIIV1OD Function Group Menu Map DescriptionMODJ Internal AM Waveform RampInternal AM Waveform Sine Function Group IhnoD Menu MapFunction Group Menu Map Description Internal AM Waveform SquareInternal AM Waveform Triangle Function Group Menu Map DescriptionINIOD Internal FM DeviationInternal FM Rate Function Group Menu Map DescriptionM O D NoiseRamp Function GroupInternal FM Waveform Square Internal FM Waveform SineLMOD INIODInternal Pulse Generator Delay Internal FM Waveform TriangleInternal Menu Function Group IhnoD Menu MapInternal Pulse Generator Period Function Group INIOD Menu MapUser’s Handbook Function Group IMOD Menu Map Internal Pulse Generator RateInternal Pulse Generator Width Function Group IlvloD Menu MapFunction Group MOq Menu Map Internal Pulse Mode AutoInternal Pulse Mode Gate Function Group MOD Menu MapFunction Group MOD Menu Map Internal Pulse Mode TriggerInvert Input Function Group MOD Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI Leveling Mode ALCof fFunction Group ALC Menu Map See Also ALC, 0,MOD Pulse On/Off External, Set AttenFunction Group ALC Menu Map Leveling Mode NormalLeveling Mode Search See Also ALCLeveling Point Intrnl Leveling PointExtDet Function GroupFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Leveling Point ModuleLeveling Point PwrMtr Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description LINE SWITCHList Menu Function Group FREQUENCY Menu MapPt Trig Menu Global Duel1Global Offset list,use the Auto Fill Start and Auto Fill Stop softkeysProgramming Codes SCPI User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference L-7 Function Group FREQUENCY Menu Map List Mode Pt Trig AutoList Mode Pt Trig Bus Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description List Mode Pt Trig ExtFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group SWEEP Menu Map Ml--M2 SweepManual Sweep Function Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See AlsokimaL Suesp Power Sweep, SweepMode ListProgramming Codes See Also M-2 Operating and Programming ReferenceDelta Mkr Ref Ml--M2 Sweep Marker Ml Marker M2 Marker M3 Marker M4 Function Group MENU SELECT Menu MapAmp1 Markers Center=Marker Marker M5 Markers A11 Off Start=Ml Stop=M2Analyzer Ml function on, MO function off Marker MlStart-Ml Stop=M2 See Also Amp1 Markers, Ml--M2 Sweep,mj, MkrRef MenuFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Marker M2Marker M3 Function Group MARKER Menu MapSee Also Marker M4Marker M5 See Also An@ Markers,MARKER, MkrRef MenuProgramming Codes SCPI MARKerAOFF Markers All OffMeasure Corr All See Also Fitness Menu, Mtr Meas MenuSee Also Fltness Menu, Mtr Meas Menu Measure Corr CurrentMeasure Corr Undef Function Group Menu Map DescriptionINIOD Meter AdrsMeter On/Off AM Function Group SYSTEM Menu MapFunction Group Menu Map Description Meter On/Off FMProgramming Codes SCPI MEASureFM? Function Group MENU SELECT Menu MapProgramming Codes SCPI ModOut On/Off AMFunction Group Menu Map Description User’s HandbookFunction Group Menu Map Description ModulationModOut On/Off FM Programming Codes See AlsoOperating and Programming Reference M-13 Figure M-l. ALC Block DiagramUser’s Handbook FEEDFORWARDUser’s Amplitude ModulationM-14 Operating and Programming Reference UNLVLED MessageUncoupled mode can also be used for the following HP User’s HandbookAmplitude Modulation Operating and Programming Reference M-15M-16 Operating and Programming Reference Figure M-2. Power Accuracy Over the AM Dynamic RangeAmplitude Modulation User’sFM Modulation FM ModulationHP User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference M-17Figure M-3. FM Deviation and Rate Limits 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 M-18 Operating and Programming ReferencePulse Modulation Pulse ModulationUser’s Handbook M-20 Operating and Programming Reference Pulse Modulation Figure M-4. ALC Block DiagramFigure M-5. Pulse Modulation System User’s HandbookLeveling Narrow Pulses Pulse ModulationUser’s Handbook Pulse EnvelopeM-22 Operating and Programming Reference Pulse ModulationFigure M-8. Video Feedthrough Video Feedt hroughProgramming Codes SCPI NONE Module MenuFunction Group ALC Menu Map User’s HandbookFunction Group Menu Map Description Module Select FrontModule Select AUTO Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Module Select NoneProgramming Codes See Also Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Monitor MenuMudule Select Rear Function Group MOD Menu MapFunction Group Menu Map Description more n/mProgramming Codes See Also Programming Codes See AlsoProgramming Codes See Also Mtr Meas MenuFunction Group P O W E R Menu Map M-28 Operating and Programming ReferenceProgramming Codes See Also Peak RF AlwaysFunction Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9 User’s HandbookProgramming Codes See Also Peak RF OnceFunction Group POWER, USER CAL Menu Map 5,9 Function Group Menu Map DescriptionPOWER LEVEL User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference P-3 ATTEN X dB, REFERENCE X.Xx dB PowerdBm MDLATTEN X dB, MODULE LEVEL X.Xx dBm RefdB OFFPower Slope POWER iZiGPower Offset Function Group P O W E R Menu MapFunction Group POWER Menu Map Power OffsetPower Slope Function Group P O W E R Menu MapProgramming Codes See Also Power SweepFunction Group Menu Map Description User’s HandbookP-8 Operating and Programming Reference Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes See Also User’sFunction Group Menu Map Description Preset Mode FactoryPresetlfade Factory User’s HandbookFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map Preset Mode UserPrinter Adrs Programming Codes See AlsoFigure P-l. How PRIOR Works Function Group Menu Map DescriptionMENU SELECT NONE User’s HandbookProgramming Codes See Also Programming Language CIILProgramming Language Analyzr Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Language SCPIProgramming Codes See Also Programming Codes See AlsoFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map Pulse Delay NormalPt Trig Penn See AlsoPulse Delay TrigId Pulse Delay TrigdIhnoD1 Function Group Menu Map DescriptionPulse Menu Pulse MenuFunction Group MOD Function Group MOD Menu MapPulse an/Off Int Menu MapPulse an/Off Ext Pulse Rise Time SlowLMOD Pulse h/Off ExtrnlPulse On/Off Intrnl Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes See Also Pulse On/Off ScalarProgramming Codes SCPI PulseOn/OffScalarFunction 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 AlsoProgramming Codes See Also Pwr Mtr RangeFunction Group IALC Menu Map User’s HandbookFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map Ref Osc MenuFunction Group Menu Map Description Programming Codes User’s HandbookFunction Group Menu Map Description ROTARY KNOBProgramming Codes See Also Programming Codes See AlsoAtrnate Regs softkey Programming Codes SCPI *SAV numFunction Group Menu Map Description User’s HandbookFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map Save User PresetSave Lock Programming Codes SCPISCPI Conformance Information SCPI Conformance InformationHP User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-3SCPI Conformance Information SPAN? STARt STARt? STOP STOP? n LIST DWELl POINts? DWELl? FREQuencyS-4 Operating and Programming Reference STATe STATe? n PULSe PERiod PERiod? WIDTh WIDTh? n ROSCillator SOURce HP User’s HandbookSCPI Conformance Information Operating and Programming Reference S-5SCPI Conformance Information TIME? w SYSTem ALTernate STATe STATe? ALTernate? COMMunicate GPIBS-6 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI Conformance Information IF SAMP YO OUTPut BANDcross? FAULts? FREQs? UNLocks? YODacs? YTMDacsHP User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-7SCPI Conformance Information DELete POINts? RESult? TINT?S-8 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI Conformance Information INITiate? NEXT? RANGe RANGe? POWer ARRay POINts? ARRay? ATTenuationHP User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-9SCPI 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 COUnt? n TRIGger ODELay ODELay? n TSWeep n UNIT AM AM? POWer POWer? ERRor? KEY ASSign CLEar CODE CODE? DISable ENABle LANGuage MMHeadSELect AUTO AUTO? SELect? PRESet EXECute SAVE TYPE SECurity COUnt SCPI Conformance InformationIEEE 488.2 Common Commands SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYIntroduction S-14 Operating and Programming ReferenceThe instrument state is recalled from the specified memory register SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYThis returns a string identifying any device options The value range is from 0 toS-16 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYLISTMODEAUTO User’sHP User’s Handbook SWEep STEP value is StopMAX-StartMIN /lO SWEepTIMEMINimumOperating and Programming Reference S-17 S-18 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYsending the command TSW*WAI User’sUser’s Handbook Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Operating and Programming Reference S-19Page User’s Handbook Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continuedSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY Operating and Programming Reference S-21Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued S-22 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-23 Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPl COMMAND SUMMARY continuedUser’s Handbook stateS-24 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYTable S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued User’s HandbookTable S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-25 User’s Table S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continuedS-26 Operating and Programming Reference HandbookTable S-l. HP 8360 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY continued Operating and Programming Reference S-27= 100 * 1 - lO**-dB/20 S-28 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY HP User’s HandbookOperating and Programming Reference S-29 S-30 Operating and Programming Reference User’sHP 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 DIAGnosticsTESTCONTinue User’s HandbookSelects and queries the raw data logging ON/OFF switch. Both S-34 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s Frequency Subsystem SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYUser’s Handbook still no error SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYno error is generated both are fine, no errorsUser’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-37Page LISTFREQuency Cnumfreq suffix lMAXimumlMINimumi*801 LISTFREQuency? SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYLISTDWELlPOINts? MAXimumlMINimum RST value is the MAX + MIN/2 LISTFREQuencyPOINts? CMAXimumlMINimumRST state is AUTO LISTPOWerCORRection numDBIMAXimumlMINimum~l*801 S-40 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s The *RST values are the same as the FREQ CENTcommand *RST value User’s HandbookPower 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 CW or LIST Rotates around 0 Hz SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYHP User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-45S-46 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYThe *RST value is 500 kHz User’sPulse Subsystem User’s Handbookread S-48 Operating and Programming ReferenceUser’s STATusQUEStionableNTRansition num STATusQUJZStionableNTRansition? Sweep SubsystemSTATusQUEStionableEVENt? STATusQUEStionablePTRansition num STATusQUEStionablePTRansition?SWEepDWELl? CMAXimumIMINimum Combining the Sweep Mode With the Sweep Generation CommandSWEepDWELl numtime suffix lMAXimumlMINimum SWEepDWELlAUTO ONlOFFlllO SWEepDWELlAUTO?Operating and Programming Reference S-51 SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYHP User’s Handbook SWEepPOINts numlMAXimumlMINimum a SWEep POINts? MAXimum I MINimumSWEepTIME numtime suffix lMAXimumlMINimum SWEepTIME? MAXimumlMINimum S-52 Operating and Programming ReferenceSCPI COMMAND SUMMARY SYSTemALTernateSTATe ONlOFFlllO SYSTemALTernateSTATe?User’s Handbook Page Sets and queries the source of the trigger event SCPI COMMAND SUMMARYHP User’s Handbook Operating and Programming Reference S-55S-56 Operating and Programming Reference SCPI STATUS REGISTER STRUCTUREENABLE REGISTER *ESE ““ml User’sOperating and Programming Reference S-57 SCPI STATUS REGISTER STRUCTUREUser’s Handbook STANDARD OPERATION STATUS GROUPSave Lock Security MenuFunction Group SYSTEM Menu Map S-56 Operating and Programming ReferenceFunction Group Set AttenSelftest Full Menu MapMenu Map Software RevFunction Group DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description SPANSee Also CENTER,ETxq,STOP Programming Codes SCPIPage See Also CONT, -1, Sweep Menu Start Sweep Trigger AutoStart Sweep Trigger Bus Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group Menu Map Description Start Sweep Trigger ExtStep Control Master Programming Codes See AlsoAnalyzer NONE See Also Step Control Slave, Step Swp MenuProgramming Codes SCPI User’s HandbookS-66 Operating and Programming Reference Step Control SlaveFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map User’sFunction Group FREQUENCY Step DwellStep Point3 See Also Step Control Master, Step Swp MenuSee Also Step Points, Step Swp Menu, Sweep Mode Step Step SizeSee Also Step Size, Step Swp Menu, Sweep Mode Step Menu MapDwell Coupled Step Control Master Step Swp MenuStep Swp Menu Step Control Slave Step Dwell Step Points Step SizeSee Also Step Swp Menu, Sweep Mode Step Trig AutoTrig Bus Function Group Menu Map DescriptionAnalyzer FB num HzIKz~MzIGz STOPStep Swp Pt Trig Ext Function Group Menu Map Description Programming CodesManual Sweep TrigOut DelaySWEEP @ii Sweep Mode List Sweep Mode RampProgramming Codes SCPI NONE Sweep Mode ListSweep Mode Ramp Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes SCPI Sweep Mode StepSee Also E, Manual Sweep,SINGLE, Step Swp Menu Function Group Menu Map DescriptionSee Also Freq Cal Menu Swp Span Cal AlwaysSwp Span Cal Once See Also Freq Cal MenuSwpTime Auto See Also Power SweepSWEEP Function Group SWEEP Menu MapAlternate Regs Dim Display Disp Status BP-13 Menu Preset Mode User Ref Osc Menu Save User PresetSYSTEM Security Menu Software RevSYSTEM MENU UsrMenu ClearProgramming Codes SCPI NONE Analyzer NONESee Also Ref Osc Menu 10 MHz Freq Std Auto10 MHz Freq Std Extml Function Group Menu Map DescriptionSee Also Ref Osc Menu 10 MHz Freq Std Intrnl10 MHz Freq Std None See Also Ref #SC MenuTrigOut Delay POWER, USER CAL TrigOut DelayTracking Menu Function Group Menu Map DescriptionAnalyzer NONE Programming Codes SCPI TRIGgerODELay numtime suffixTrigOut Delay T-4 Operating and Programming ReferenceFunction Group Uncoupl AttenUnlock Info Menu MapSee Also Up/Dn Size CW, Up/Dn Size Swept Up/Down PowerUp/b Size CV Function Group P O W E R Menu MapSee Also Up/Dn Size CW Up/Dn Size SweptSee Also Manual Sweep, Sweep Mode Step, Up/Dn Size Swept Function Group Menu Map DescriptionProgramming Codes USER DEFINED GiijFunction Group USER CAL Menu Map See AlsoPress USER Soft Key to Clear UsrKey ClearUsrMenu Clear Programming Codes SCPI NONEU-6 Operating and Programming Reference Description Programming Codes See AlsoAnalyzer NONE User’sFunction Group LMOD Menu Map Zero FreqWaveform Menu Function Group Menu Map DescriptionFunction Group FREQUENCY Menu Map ZoomSee Also m,SPAN Programming Codes SCPI NONEIntroduction ERROR MESSAGESFront Panel Error Messages in AlDhabetical.Order Error Messages 2a-12a-2 Error Messages Level Repair ManualINVALID LANGUAGE ON REAR PANEL SWITCH The Error Messages 2a-32a-4 Error Messages Error Messages 2a-5 SCPI Error Messages in Numerical OrderSynthesizer Specific SCPI Error Messages 4, Unable to store data in EEROM 5, Not allowed to change addressError Messages From -399 To Universal SCPI Error MessagesError Messages From -499 To Error Messages From -299 ToError Messages From - 199 to Error Messages 2a-7105, GET not allowed -104, Data type error 2a-8 Error MessagesMenu Maps Menu Maps 2b-1Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Specifications SpecificationsFrequency Modes CW and Manual Sweep Range ResolutionFrequency Frequency Bands for CW signalsNumber of Points 2 to Switching Time Same as CW Synthesized List Mode Accuracy Same as time baseInternal 10 MHz Time Base Number of Points 1 to Switching Time Same as CWResolution 0.02 dB Output PowerRF Output Temperature Stability 0.01 dB/“C, typicalFrequency GHz SpecificationsAccuracy dB4 Flatness dBBandwidth Analog Power Sweep External Leveling Source MatchR a n g e 2c-6Specifications Spurious SignalsSpectral Purity HarmonicsTypical HP 83623A Harmonics 20 -30 -40 $40 -70 -80 -90 Typical HP 83620A Harmonics & Subharmonics20 -30 -40 -50 g-60 -70 -80 -90 Carrier Frequency GHz 13.5Power-Line Related 300 Hz offset from carrier Single-Sideband Phase Noise dBc/HzResidual FM RMS, 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth SpecificationsPulse Modulation2010 Modulation Depth SpecificationsInternal Pulse Generator SensitivityUnlocked Mode Simultaneous ModulationsLocked Mode SensitivityResolution 25 ns Accuracy 5 ns Video delay Internal Modulation Generator OptionAM, FM Pulse Modulation Meter SpecificationsEnvironmental Warm-Up Time Power Requirements Weight & Dimensions Adapters SuppliedGeneral Operating Temperature Range 0 to 55CAuxiliary Output Inputs & OutputsSpecifications RF OutputSweep Output 10 MHz Reference Input10 MHz Reference Output Stop Sweep Input/OutputPulse Sync Out Option 002 only OptionsSpecifications AM/FM Output Option 002 onlyOption W30 Two Years Additional Return-To-HP Service Option 008 1 Hz Frequency ResolutionOption 910 Extra Operating & Service Manuals Option 700 MATE System CompatibilitySpecifications INSTALLATIONInitial Inspection INSTALLATIONOptions Available 3-2 INSTALLATIONLine Voltage and Fuse Selection Power RequirementsPreparation for Use SpecificationsPower Cable 3-4 INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION Figure 3-1. AC Power Cables AvailableSpecifications 1. E =How to View or Change a Language Selection from the Front Panel Language SelectionRemember 3-6 INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION Figure 3-2. Rear Panel HP-IB SwitchSpecifications HP-IB Address SelectionHow to View or Change an HP-IB address from the Front Panel Remember Mating Connectors 10 MHz Frequency Reference Selectionand Warmup Time How to Prevent a Front Panel Change to an HP-IB AddressOperating Environment SpecificationsINSTALLATION Table 3-3. Rack Mount Slide Kit Contents Chassis KitsRack Mount Slide Kit Option Installation ProcedureRemoving the Side StraPs and Feet \NSTALLATION 3-”MOUNTING HARDWARE F O R H P SYSTEMS ENCLOSURES MOUNTING HARDWARE 3-12 INSTALLATIONFigure 3-4. Chassis Slide Kit F O R N O N - H P SYSTEMS ENCLOSURESContents OptionRack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Removed SpecificationsSpecifications Installation Procedure3-14 INSTALLATION 1. Refer to Figure 3-5. Remove handle trim stripsRack 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 Specifications Storage and ShipmentEnvironment INSTALLATIONPackage the Synthesizer for Shipment 3-18 INSTALLATIONConverting HP 6340141 Systems to HP 8360 Series Systems SpecificationsINSTALLATION 3-20 INSTALLATION Manual OperationInstrument Preset Conditions for the HP 6360/8340/8341 CompatibilityINSTALLATION 3-2 System ConnectionsSpecifications The HP 8510 Network AnalyzerThe HP 83550 Series Millimeter-wave Source Modules 3-22 INSTALLATIONThe HP 8757C/E Scalar Network Analyzer The HP 89708 Noise Figure MeterINSTALLATION Remote OperationSpecifications Converting from Network Analyzer Language to SCPITable 3-7. Numeric Suffixes 3-24 INSTALLATIONNumeric Suffixes sllsxTable 3-8. Programming Language Comparison SpecificationsINSTALLATION Description3-28 INSTALLATION Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continuedMarkers n is 1 to 5, 1 is default SpecificationsINSTALLATION Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continued3-28 INSTALLATION SpecificationsTable 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continued Table 3-8. Programming Language Comparison continued SpecificationsINSTALLATION Activate ramp sweep mode Trigger, external Trigger, free runOperator’s Checks OPERATOR’S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCEService Information SpecificationsLocal Operator’s Check 4-2 Operator’s Check/Routine MaintenanceDescription Main Check 1. Press SERVICE Specifications4-4 Operator’s Check/Routine Maintenance Routine MaintenanceHow to Replace the Line Fuse Table 4-1. Fuse Part NumbersFigure 4-2. Removing the Fan Filter How to Clean the Fan FilterSpecifications FAN CAGE SCREWSHow to Clean the Cabinet How to Clean the Display Filter 4-6 Operator’s Check/Routine MaintenanceHow to Use Instrument History Instrument HistoryUser’s Handbook Page Change B Change BUser’s Handbook 5-4 Change B User’sHandbook Change B ModulationPulse User’s HandbookModulation Depth User’sInternal Pulse Generator SensitivityChange A Change A S-7User’s Handbook 5-8 Change A User’sHandbook m and M~IHI~ Sweep Modes Resolution standard 1 lc~zhquency Bands HP tua~, tmizz~, mum, 83624~, 83MOA 2to2OGHzHighPowr5-10 Change A Swept Mode HP mm~, sma, 136w, aau, WOARF Output User’s HandbookUser’s Handbook 0.01Accuracy dBa Change A S-11M0de100r100kH2sweepspeedandmodulatianmode~~~ Analog Power sweep Extpmd LevelingFlatness dB PowerMctcrModeL7Hz,nominal source Match Qntudly kvekd lypicafChange A User’s HandbookT * ALC Unea r”’FmauenciessZOGHz9 Bpndo Phase NoiseSingle-Sideband owFreqResidual FM @4S,5OHZtOl5kHZl3dWidth ModulationPulse StaJldardUser’s Pulse HP 8363o~5-16 Change A s50Gi-kAIClevelsnoWcanbcof&etusingstepattektor Change AUser’s Handbook F M LQdcedMode Internal Modulation optionModulation Meter Accuracy rates I IOO ISIZ 5% of range AC4XlN~SllSChange A Weight & Dimensions Net weight 27 kg 60 lbG e n e r a l User’s HandbookVoWGHz Output Inputs & Outputs RFoutputExmJa.lALcIllput S-20 Change AChange A Provkks control signal comw&ms to HP 8516A S-parameter Test Set, Z-pinAuxmryJJltelface User’s Handbookoptioll9l3RackFhgeKit 5-22 Change AUser’s Index Index-lIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-6 use of queries, l-92 use of save/recall, l-93Index-9 Index-10 Index Index-12 Index-13 K key Index-14Index-15 Index-16 Index-17 Index-16 output status bytes, A-19 OVEN message, 3-8 OVERMOD messageIndex-19 Index-20 Index-2 AM waveform, I-2 FM waveform ramp fail, F-2Index-22 Index-23 Index-24 Index-25 Index-26 Index-27

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