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ET User’s Guide
Using Instrument Functions
Using Markers
To Use Marker Search Functions
Markers can be used to:
• search a measurement trace for maximum or minimum points
• search for a target value
• automatically calculate bandwidth or notch parameters of filters
• automatically search for multiple maximums or minimums
NOTE
Marker tracking can be useful for tuning DUTs when combined with the
marker search functions. When tracking is turned on, the marker search
is applied to the active marker and is updated with each sweep. To turn
tracking on, press
and then select the
type of search you will be performing. Then press
(if
necessary), and
.
CAUTION
It is possible to select marker search types on measurement channel 1
that are incompatible with those on measurement channel 2, and vice
versa. Doing so can cause the markers on the inactive channel to be
moved. Be careful to ensure you are using the correct markers for the
measurement channel you are currently measuring, especially when
marker tracking is turned on.
To Use Max Search
and Min Search
The maximum search functions scan for peak points on the
measurement trace. The minimum search functions scan for minimum
points on the measurement trace.
1. Press
to place
marker 1 at the maximum value on the trace.
2. Press
to place marker 2 at the minimum
value on the trace.
3.
shows markers 1 and 2 at the maximum and minimum
points, respectively.
MARKER
Marker Search
Prior Menu
Tracking on OFF
Marker Search Max Search Mkr
−
> Max
Prior Menu Prior Menu 2: Marker Search
Min Search Mkr
−
> Min
Summary of Contents for HP 8712ET
Page 8: ...viii ET User s Guide ...
Page 17: ...ET User s Guide 1 1 1 Installing the Analyzer ...
Page 34: ...1 18 ET User s Guide Installing the Analyzer Preventive Maintenance ...
Page 35: ...ET User s Guide 2 1 2 Getting Started ...
Page 52: ...2 18 ET User s Guide Getting Started Performing the Operator s Check ...
Page 53: ...ET User s Guide 3 1 3 Making Measurements ...
Page 118: ...3 66 ET User s Guide Making Measurements Measuring Impedance Magnitude ...
Page 119: ...ET User s Guide 4 1 4 Using Instrument Functions ...
Page 143: ...ET User s Guide 4 25 Using Instrument Functions Using Markers Figure 4 15 Delta Marker Mode ...
Page 149: ...ET User s Guide 4 31 Using Instrument Functions Using Limit Testing Figure 4 16 Limit Lines ...
Page 207: ...ET User s Guide 5 1 5 Optimizing Measurements ...
Page 226: ...5 20 ET User s Guide Optimizing Measurements Measuring Devices with Long Electrical Delay ...
Page 227: ...ET User s Guide 6 1 6 Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy ...
Page 266: ...6 40 ET User s Guide Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy Checking the Calibration ...
Page 267: ...ET User s Guide 7 1 7 Front Rear Panel ...
Page 292: ...7 26 ET User s Guide Front Rear Panel Line Module ...
Page 293: ...ET User s Guide 8 1 8 Hardkey Softkey Reference ...
Page 395: ...ET User s Guide 9 1 9 Specifications ...
Page 397: ...ET User s Guide 9 3 Specifications System Performance ...
Page 443: ...ET User s Guide 10 1 10 Safety and Regulatory Information ...
Page 449: ...ET User s Guide 10 7 Safety and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information ...
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