HP 54620A, User'S And Service Manual

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Making Measurements
To make measurements using the HP 54620A/C, you set up the
instrument using front-panel controls, then read the display results.
Learn the front panel
The HP 54620A front panel is shown in the following figure. The HP 54620C
differs only in that it does not have intensity control.
Front-Panel Functions
The front panel has several functional groups:
Display Shows measurement results, some instrument configuration
settings, and shows color palettes (HP 54620C).
Channel Controls Move or rearrange channels, turn them on or off,
add descriptive labels to them, and assign colors (HP 54620C).
General Controls Includes various measurement functions,
configuration and measurement result save/recall, printing, and autoscale
functions.
Horizontal Controls Adjusts the time base, horizontal mode, and
delayed sweep functions.
Storage Keys Controls start and stop of acquisition, persistent
acquisition, and screen erasure.
Trigger Keys Sets up analyzer trigger mode and trigger conditions.
Softkeys Sets up various options for each major function, varying
dynamically depending on the required function.
Trigger Input / Output Trigger the HP 54620A/C from external
instruments or use the HP 54620A/C to trigger another instrument.
Signal Inputs Connects the HP 54620A/C acquisition system to the
probes.
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