HP 8590 E-Series, Calibration Manual

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Check the Basics
In general, a problem can be caused by a hardware failure , a software error , or
a user error . Often problems may be solved by repeating what was being done
when the problem occurred. A few minutes spent in performing these simple
checks may eliminate time spent waiting for instrument repair .
If Y our EMC Analyzer Does Not Turn On
Check that the EMC analyzer is plugged into the proper ac power source .
Check that the line socket has power .
Check that the rear-panel voltage selector switches are set correctly .
Check that the line fuses are good.
Check that the EMC analyzer is turned on.
If the EMC Analyzer Cannot Communicate Via HP-IB
V erify that the proper HP-IB address has been set.
V erify that there are no equipment address conicts .
Check that the other equipment and cables are connected properly and
operating correctly .
V erify that the HP-IB cable is connected to the EMC analyzer .
V erify that the HP-IB cable is not connected to the RF lter section if your
system includes an RF lter section.
V erication of Proper Operation
Check that the test being performed and the expected results are within the
specications and capabilities of the EMC analyzer .
Check the operation by performing the operation verication procedures
in Chapter 2 of the HP 8590 EM-Series EMC Analyzer V erication Guide.
Record all results in the operation verication test record.
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