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Setting up a proprietary System
Setting up an HP 81200 System based on HP E4840A Small Mainframe
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Setting up an HP 81200 System based on HP E4840A Small Mainframe
The HP 81200 System consists of the bundled HP E4840A small mainframe. The HP E4840A is a 3-
slot frame with built-in Pentium Processor, 32 MB RAM, 3.5” disk drive, Windows NT 4.0, HP
E4873A user software, and HP SICL installed. An installation guide is also part of the shipment (you
are actually reading it).
In addition there is in minimum one module installed, the HP E4831A, the Clock and Data Generator
module.
It is possible to add up to two HP E4841A modules to this systems.
Figure 4 A typical HP 81200 System based on HP E4849A/B Mainframe including Option 001,
Display and Entry Panel
WA R N I N G The HP HP 81200 System is not designed for outdoor use. Do not expose the HP 81200
System to rain or other excessive moisture. Protect the HP 81200 System from humidity and
temperature changes which could cause condensation within the instrument.
The systems comes along with all cable connections possible to do at the factory. Nevertheless it is
recommended to check these connections as they can get loose during transportation
1. Check that all generator/analyzer modules are connected to the clock module by the clock
distribution cable, HP part number E4805-61601.
Connecting external peripherals
For displaying and data entry with the HP E4840A based systems it is possible to connect either an
optional available display and entry panel (Option 001), or a monitor, keyboard and mouse
A. Connecting the Option 001, Display and Entry Panel
On the Display and Entry Panel there are three cables. One cable has the label “Keyboard’, another
cable has the label “Touchpad”, and the third cable is the display cable.
1. Connect the cable with the label “Keyboard” to the connector on the front panel of the mainframe
with the keyboard symbol