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Model 8671A
General Information
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATiON
l-l. INTRODUCTION
l”2. ‘I’his manual contains information pertinent
to installing, operating, testing, adjusting, and ser-
vicing the Hewlett-Packard Model 86’71A Synthe-
sizer. The Model 8671A will generally be referred
lo as the Synthesizer throughout this manual.
l-3. Information pertaining to the Mewlett-
Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB) as it relates to the
Synthcsizcr is found in various sections of this
manual. Section VIII contains a diagnostic program
for checkout of ,HP-IB functions. A remote Opera-
tor’s Check is also found in Section VIII.
1-4. Figure 1-l shows the Synthesizer with all sup-
plied accessories.
I-5. Packaged with this manual is an Operating In-
l’ormation Supplement. This is simply a copy of the
first three sections of this manual. This supplement
should stay with the instrument for USC by the op-
erator. Additional copies of the Operating Informa-
tion Supplement may be ordered separately through
your nearest Hewlett-Packard office. ‘The part
number is listed on the title page of this manual.
1~6. On the title page of this manual, below the
manual pas1 number, is a “Microfiche” part num-
bcr. This number may
be used to
order 100 x 150
mm (4. x B-inch) microfilm transparencies of the
manual. Each microfiche contains up to 96 photo-
duplicates of the manual pages. The microfiche
package also includes the latest Manual Changes
supplement as well as all pcrtincnt Service Notes.
1.7. SPECIFICATIONS
1-8. Instrument specifications are listed in Table
1,-l. These specifications are ,the performance stan-
dards or limits against which the
instrument may
be tested.
1-9. SAFETY CONSlDERATlONS
l-10. This producl is a Safety Class I instrument
(provided with a protective earth terminal). The
instrument and manual should be reviewed for
safety markings and instructions before operation.
1-15. Serial Numbers.
Attached to this instrument
is a serial number Plato. The serial number is in the
form 1234A00123. The first four digits and the
letter comprise the serial prefix. The last five digits
form the sequential suffix that is unique to each in-
strument. The contents of this manual apply di-
rectly to instruments having the same serial num-
ber prefii(es) as listed under SERIAL NUMBERS
on the title page.
l-16. For information concerning a serial number
p&ix not listed on the title page or in the Manual
Changes supplement, contact your nearest Hewlett-
I’ackard office.
I-17. MANUAL CHANGE SUPPLEMENTS
1-18. An instrument manufactured after the print-
ing of this maqua may have a serial prefix that is
not listed on the title page. This unlisted serial pre-
fix indicates that the instrument is different from
those documented in this manual. The manual for
this instrument is supplied with a yellow Manual
Changes supplement that contains “change inform-
ation” that documents the differences.
1-11. The Synthesizer and all related documenta-
tion must be reviewed for familiarization with
safety markings and instructions before operation.
Refer to the Safety ConsiderationG page found at
the beginning of this manual for a summary of the
safety information.
l-12. Safety information pertinent to the task at
hand (installation, operation, performance testing,
adjustments, or service) is found throughout this
manual.
I-13. INSTRUMENTSCOVERED BY MANUAL
l-14. Options.
Electrical options 002, 003, 005,
and various mechanical options are documented in
this manual. The differencas are noted under the
appropriate paragraph such as Options in Section I,
the
Replaceable Parts J,ist
and the schematic
diagrams.
l-1.9. In addition to change information, the sup-
plement may contain information for correcting
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