HP 70310A, Installation And Veri Cation Manual

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Module Description
The HP 70310A Precision Frequency Reference is a 1/8-width module designed to plug into HP
70000 Modular Measurement System mainframes . The HP 70310A module provides 10 MHz
and 100 MHz precision reference signals for use by HP 70000 Modular Measurement Systems
and other instruments . The HP 70310A functions either by itself, as a separate frequency
reference , or as a slave to an HP 70000 Modular Measurement System master element such as
the HP 70900A Local Oscillator . When the HP 70310A is congured as a slave , it is controlled
by the master element.
Module Options
The HP 70310A Precision Frequency Reference has the following module options:
Option W30 adds 2 years to the standard 1 year return to Hewlett-P ackard service
warranty .
Option 001 adds two distribution ampliers that accept inputs of 5 MHz to 300 MHz. Each
distribution amplier has one input and three outputs .
Option 002 deletes the HP 70310A module's internal oven/oscillator and the external
power pack accessory . HP 70310A Option 002 modules must be connected to
an external-reference signal of 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz to operate .
Option 910 adds another set of the manuals that normally ship with the module .
Option 915 adds the module service documentation and module verication software .
Safety Considerations
Before operating this module , familiarize yourself with any safety markings on the module
and the safety instructions in this manual. This module has been manufactured and tested
according to international safety standards . However , to ensure safe operation of the module
and personal safety of the user and service personnel, the cautions and warnings in this
manual must be followed. Refer to the summary of safety considerations at the front of this
manual.
Modules Covered by Manual
Serial Numbers
Attached to the front frame of the module is a serial-number label. The serial number is in two
parts . The rst four digits and letter are the serial number prex; the last ve digits are the
sux. See Figure 1-1. The prex is the same for all identical modules; it only changes when
a change is made to the module . The sux, however , is assigned sequentially and is dierent
for each module . The contents of this manual apply to modules with the serial number prexes
listed under \Serial Numbers" on the manual title page .
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