
HP 8511A Test Set Operating and Service Manual
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Operation
Operators Check
Operators Check
The purpose of this check is to confirm that the HP 8511A frequency
converter functions properly as part of an HP 8510 system. See Chapter 5,
“Performance Tests” for more information.
Equipment
NOTE
This procedure must be performed with a properly configured and
operational HP 8510 system. See Figure 3-3 on page 3-5 or the
“Installation” chapter of the HP 8510 On-Site Service Manual for more
information.
Procedure
Plug in and turn on the frequency converter. The line LED should light
immediately and the active LED should light in about two seconds. Those
indications mean that the instrument has passed its self-test. In case of
difficulty, refer to the ‘Main Troubleshooting Procedure” chapter in the n the
HP 8510 On-Site Service Manual or contact your local HP Service Office.
Turn on the source and then the HP 8510.
1. Press
[PRESET]
on the HP 85102 to preset the HP 8510.
HP 8360 series systems:
Press STIMULUS
[MENU] [STEP]
and then use the entry keys to set the
sweep time to 200 ms. In narrow band systems, the power level in
the frequency band generated should match the level shown in
Figure 4-4 on page 4-4 for a given frequency.
Table 4-1
Necessary Equipment
Description
Model or HP Part Number
Network analyzer system
HP 8510B,C
Semi-rigid cables (2)
08510-20005
08510-20006
Power splitter
HP 11667B (5086-7408)
1
20 dB pad (attenuator)
HP 8493C option 020
1. Supplied with the HP 8510 service kit.