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HP 70340A Quick Start Manual

HP 70340A Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Agilent Test & Measurement website, www.tm.agilent.com. HP References in this Manual This manual may contain references to HP or Hewlett-Packard. Please note that Hewlett-Packard's former test and measurement, semiconductor products and chemical analysis businesses are now part of Agilent Technologies. We have made no changes to this manual copy.
  • Page 2 Quick Start Guide HP 70340A/70341A Signal Generators ABCDE HP Part No. 5960-7095 Printed in USA September 1992 Edition B.0.0...
  • Page 3 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 4 Certification Hewlett-Packard Company certi es that this product met its published speci cations at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certi es that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute's calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
  • Page 5 Safety Symbols The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the symbols and its meaning before operating this instrument. CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure CAUTION which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of the product or the user's work.
  • Page 6 General Safety Considerations WARNING The instructions in this document are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous voltages.
  • Page 7 The Signal Generator at a Glance The HP 70340A Synthesized Signal Generator...
  • Page 8 70340A with the HP 70341A, refer to the In This Book This book provides a way for you to start using the HP 70340A signal generator (and HP 70341A frequency extension module) quickly and productively. It gives you an overview of some basic signal generator features while making you aware of other more complex features.
  • Page 9 For simplicity, the HP 70004A display front panel layout and labeling are Note used throughout the text and gures in this book. If you are not using an HP 70004A display in full screen mode, your front panel layout and labeling may di er.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. The HP 70340A/41A Quick Start Guide To Get Started ......To Use the Front Panel Display ....
  • Page 12: The Hp 70340A/41A Quick Start Guide To Get Started

    When you turn the MMS on, the power lights come on and the ventilation fans start. It is normal for the HP 70340A/41A LEDs (including the ERR LEDs) to turn on during a power-up test. The ERR LEDs should be o , however, when the power-up test is complete.
  • Page 13 6. If the display does not show the HP 70340A front panel, press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NEXT INSTR DISPLAY NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN ) until the front panel of the HP 70340A is displayed, and then press SELECT INSTR to display the main menu and function softkeys. MENU Key Menu DISPLAY 7.
  • Page 14: To Use The Front Panel Display

    In this section, the term \display" is used to indicate a front panel similar to that shown below. Signal Generator Menus and Functions The HP 70340A/41A Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 15 Similarily, to enter a frequency multiplier value of 5: 1. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNN so that it is underscored. Freq 2. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN so that it is highlighted. FREQ MULT 3. Type on the numeric keypad. 4. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN to terminate the entry. ENTER The HP 70340A/41A Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 16: To Generate A Cw Signal

    For example, perform the following procedure to set the output frequency to 2.000203 GHz. a. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNN Freq b. Press NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN so that it is highlighted. CW FREQ c. Type on the display's numeric keypad. d. Terminate the frequency entry by pressing NNNNNNNNNNN Amplitude Menu The HP 70340A/41A Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 17 Additionally, you can use di erent kinds of signal leveling, or save and recall instrument HP 70340A/70341A User's Guide states. These procedures and others are explained in the The HP 70340A/41A Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 18: If You Encounter A Problem

    If You Encounter a Problem If you have diculty using the HP 70340A/41A, check the following list of problems and associated troubleshooting procedures. Most problems are easily solvable. If, however, the HP 70340A/41A User's Guide problem that you encounter is not listed here, refer to the the installation and veri cation manual for your mainframe/display.
  • Page 19: Data Entry Problems

    Check that the power cord is connected. Check that the mainframe fuse is good. The metric 6.3A fuse is HP part number 2110-0703. Refer to the gure on the previous page. If the mainframe power light is on, but the ventilation fan does not start: 1.
  • Page 20: Display Problems

    HP 70340A/41A User's Guide Refer to the Speci cation table in the Check that the HP-MSIB addresses are set correctly if the HP 70341A is installed, and the data entered is a cw frequency between 0.01 and 1 GHz. HP 70341A Installation Guide Refer to the Check that the ERR LED is o .
  • Page 22 Index location of, 1-4 use of, ALC IN connector, fuse NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN , 1-6 ALC INT replacement of, 1-8 Amplitude menu, NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN , 1-6 AMPTD NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN , 1-6 AMPTD On Off Hex Nut Latch, vii HOLD, 1-8 NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN automatic level control. See ALC INT If You Encounter a Problem, 1-6{9 bigleftarrow;, 1-4...
  • Page 23 signal leveling, 1-6 Speci cation table, 1-9 parameter. See function parameter State menu, power-on, 1-1 submenu, vii, 1-4 Power-up Problems, 1-7 location of, 1-4 power-up test, 1-1 To Generate a CW Signal, 1-5 recall state, 1-6 To Get Started, 1-1{2 NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN , 1-8 REPORT ERRORS To Send a CW Signal, 1-6...

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