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Model 5344S
Operation and Programming
Example:
Start Frequency of 2 GHz and a Stop Frequency of 5 GHz with a Sweep Time of 100 mS.
1.
Set the 5344A HP-IB address to 00 by setting the bottom five switches to the right.
2.
Set the 5344A to the System Controller mode by setting the top HP-IB switch to the left (SYSCONT.).
3.
Set the 8350A address to 00 (equal to the 5344A) by pressing the following key sequence:
SHIFT
(blue key)
LCL
f
M"S
0
-
l.
\
GHz
s
4.
Set MANUAL LOCK and AUTO LOCK off (lamp off) and verify the 5344A front panel CONT lamp is
on. Also verify the plug-in's CW Filter is off.
5.
Using the 5344A Function keys, press and release MODE until the LK/R annunciator lights. The
MODE key will scroll through the modes of operation, if you pass LK/R, continue pressing MODE
until you return to LK/R.
6.
Using the 5344A Numeric Entry keys, press:
GHz
s
The 5344A should display:
2.000000000 GHz
7. Now enter the Stop frequency on the 8350A. Using the 8350A keys, press the following keys in
sequence:
STOP
5
GHz
s
The 8350A STOP display should be:
5.00 GHz
8. Now enter the Sweep Time. Using the 8350A keys, press the following in sequence:
TIME
1
0
0
r
MHz
ms
J
_
L—■
The 8350A TIME display should be:
0.100 SEC
9. Press the 5344A AUTO LOCK key. The 5344A will now program the 8350A to the specified Start
Frequency, and then sweep from Start to Stop. The LOCKED annunciator should light. If the 8350A
actual output frequency is not within the lock range of the 5344A, the 5344A will begin stepping the
frequency in an attempt to bring it within range. If it is unsuccessful. Err 11 will be displayed. This is a
possible indication that the 8350A and/or its plug-in is out of electrical alignment.
Counting Markers or Stop frequency:
If the counter being used with the 5344A is a 5343A, the markers or Stop frequency of the sweep can be
counted during Lock and Roll. The following connections are required for this feature:
With the preferred method:
8350A CNTR TRIG to the 5343A rear panel SWP INTFC A
8350A STOP SWEEP to the 5343A rear panel SWP INTFC B
Figure 3-15. Lock and Roll in AUTO LOCK (Continued)
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