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General Information

Introduction

Warning

Instruments Covered by this Manual

This HP 8568B Tests and Adjustments Manual contains two sections: Performance Tests and Adjustments Procedures. The Performance Tests provided should be performed for the following reasons:

w If the test equipment for the Operation Verification Program is not available.

nIf the instrument does not pass all of the Operation Verification tests.

w For complete verification of specifications not covered by the Operation Verification program.

The adjustment procedures should be performed for the following reasons:

w If the results of a performance test are not within the specifications.

w After the replacement of a part or component that affects electrical performance.

The adjustment procedures require access to the interior of the instrument and therefore should only be performed by qualified service personnel. There are voltages at many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause personal injury. Be extremely careful. Adjustments should be performed only by trained service personnel.

Power is still applied to this instrument with the LINE switch in STANDBY. There is no OFF position on the LINE switch. Before removing or installing any assembly or printed circuit board, remove the power cord from the rear of both instruments and wait for the MAINS indicators (red LEDs) to go completely out.

Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if the instrument has been disconnected from its source of power.

Use a non-metallic tuning tool whenever possible.

This manual contains procedures for testing and adjusting HP 8568B Spectrum Analyzers, including those with Option 001 (75 Ohm RF INPUT), Option 400 (400 Hz operation), Option 462, and Option 857 installed. The procedures in this manual can also be used to adjust HP 8568A Spectrum Analyzers that have been converted into HP 8568B Spectrum Analyzers through the installation of an HP 8568AB Retrofit Kit (formerly HP 8568A+ OlK Retrofit Kit).

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