Document Outline

• Title Page
• Notice
  • Restricted Rights Legend
  • Certification
  • Warranty
  • Assistance
  • Safety Notes
  • General Safety Considerations
  • Instruments Covered By This Manual
  • User's Handbook Organization
  • HP 8360 Series Documentation
  • Typeface Conventions
  • Regulatory Information
  • Manufacturer's Declaration
  • Notice for Germany: Noise Declaration
  • Declaration of Conformity
  • Instrument Markings
  • Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices
• PREFACE
• Table of Contents
• 1: GETTING STARTED
  • What is in This Chapter
  • How To Use This Chapter
    • Equipment Used in Examples
  • Introducing the HP 8360 Series Synthesized Sweepers
  • Display Area
  • Entry Area
  • CW Operation and Start/Stop Frequency Sweep
    • CW Operation
    • Start/Stop Frequency Sweep
  • Center Frequency/Span Operation
  • Power Level and Sweep Time Operation
    • Power Level Operation
    • Sweep Time Operation
  • Continuous, Single, and Manual Sweep Operation
  • Marker Operation
  • Saving and Recalling an Instrument State
  • Power Sweep and Power Slope Operation
    • Power Sweep Operation
    • Power Slope Operation
  • Getting Started Advanced
  • External Leveling the Synthesizer
    • Leveling with Detectors/Couplers/Splitters
    • Leveling with Power Meters
    • Leveling with MM-wave Source Modules
  • Working with Mixers/Reverse Power Effects
  • Working with Spectrum Analyzers/Reverse Power Effects
  • Optimizing Synthesizer Performance
    • Creating and Applying the User Flatness Correction Array
    • Using Detector Calibration
    • Using the Tracking Feature
  • ALC Bandwidth Selection
  • Using Step Sweep
  • Creating and Using a Frequency List
  • Using the Security Features
  • Changing the Preset Parameters
  • Getting Started Programming
  • HP-IB General Information
    • Interconnecting Cables
    • Instrument Addresses
    • HP-IB Instrument Nomenclature
    • Programming the Synthesizer
    • HP-IB Command Statements
  • Getting Started with SCPI
  • Definitions of Terms
    • Standard Notation
    • How to Use Examples
  • Essentials for Beginners
    • Program and Response Messages
    • Subsystem Command Trees
    • Subsystem Command Tables
    • Reading Instrument Errors
    • Example Programs
  • Details of Commands and Responses
    • In This Subsection
    • Program Message Syntax
    • Response Message Syntax
    • SCPI Data Types
  • Programming Typical Measurements
    • In This Subsection
    • Using the Example Programs
    • HP-IB Check, Example Program 1
    • Local Lockout Demonstration, Example Program 2
    • Setting Up A Typical Sweep, Example Program 3
    • Queries, Example Program 4
    • Saving and Recalling States, Example Program 5
    • Looping and Synchronization, Example Program 6
    • Using the *WAI Command, Example Program 7
    • Using the User Flatness Correction Commands, Example Program 8
  • Programming the Status System
    • In This Subsection
    • General Status Register Model
  • Programming the Trigger System
    • In This Subsection
    • Generalized Trigger Model
    • Common Trigger Configurations
    • Description of Triggering in the HP 8360 Series Synthesizers
    • Trigger Keyword Definitions
  • Related Documents
    • The International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
    • Hewlett-Packard Company
• 2: OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING REFERENCE
  • How To Use This Chapter
  • A
    • Address
    • Adrs Menu
    • ALC
    • ALC System Simplified Block Diagram
    • ALC Bandwidth Select Auto
    • ALC Bandwidth Select High
    • ALC Bandwidth Select Low
    • ALC BW Menu
    • Altrnate Regs
    • AM BW Cal Always
    • AM BW Cal Once
    • AM Cal Menu
    • AM Menu
    • AM On/Off 10 dB/V
    • AM On/Off 100%/V
    • AM On/Off Ext
    • AM On/Off Int
    • Ampl Markers
    • AM Type 10 dB/V
    • AM Type 100%/V
    • ANALYZER STATUS REGISTER
    • Arrow Keys
    • ASSIGN
    • Auto Fill Incr
    • Auto Fill #Pts
    • Auto Fill Start
    • Auto Fill Stop
    • Auto Track
  • B
    • Blank Disp
  • C
    • CENTER
    • Center=Marker
    • Clear Fault
    • Clear Memory
    • Clear Point
  • CONNECTORS
    • BNC Connectors
    • Multi-pin Connectors
    • RF Output Connector
    • CONT
    • Copy List
    • CorPair Disable
    • Coupling Factor
    • CW
    • CW/CF Coupled
  • D
    • Dblr Amp Menu
    • Deep AM
    • Delay Menu
    • Delete Menu
    • Delete All
    • Delete Current
    • Delete Undef
    • Delta Marker
    • Delta Mkr Ref
    • Disp Status
    • Doubler Amp Mode AUTO
    • Doubler Amp Mode Off
    • Doubler Amp Mode On
    • Dwell Coupled
  • E
    • 8360 Adrs
    • Enter Corr
    • Enter Freq
    • Enter List Dwell
    • Enter List Freq
    • Enter List Offset
    • ENTRY KEYS
    • ENTRY ON/OFF
    • Ext Det Cal
  • F
    • Fault Menu
    • Fault Info 1
    • Fault Info 2
    • Fault Info 3
    • Flatness Menu
    • FLTNESS ON/OFF
    • FM Coupling 100kHz
    • FM Coupling DC
    • FM Menu
    • FM On/Off AC
    • FM On/Off DC
    • FM On/Off Ext
    • FM On/Off Int
    • Freq Cal Menu
    • Freq Follow
    • FREQUENCY MENU
    • Freq Mult
    • Freq Offset
    • FullUsr Cal
  • G
    • Global Dwell
    • Global Offset
  • H
    • HP-IB Address
    • HP-IB Menu
  • I
    • Internal AM Depth
    • Internal AM Rate
    • Internal AM Waveform Noise
    • Internal AM Waveform Ramp
    • Internal AM Waveform Sine
    • Internal AM Waveform Square
    • Internal AM Waveform Triangle
    • Internal FM Deviation
    • Internal FM Rate
    • Internal FM Waveform Noise
    • Internal FM Waveform Ramp
    • Internal FM Waveform Sine
    • Internal FM Waveform Square
    • Internal FM Waveform Triangle
    • Internal Menu
    • Internal Pulse Generator Period
    • Internal Pulse Generator Rate
    • Internal Pulse Generator Width
    • Internal Pulse Mode Auto
    • Internal Pulse Mode Gate
    • Internal Pulse Mode Trigger
    • Invert Input
  • L
    • Leveling Mode ALCoff
    • Leveling Mode Normal
    • Leveling Mode Search
    • Leveling Point ExtDet
    • Leveling Point Intrnl
    • Leveling Point Module
    • Leveling Point PwrMtr
    • LINE SWITCH
    • List Menu
    • List Mode Pt Trig Auto
    • List Mode Pt Trig Bus
    • List Mode Pt Trig Ext
    • LOCAL
  • M
    • M1--M2 Sweep
    • Manual Sweep
    • MARKER
    • Marker M1
    • Marker M2
    • Marker M3
    • Marker M4
    • Marker M5
    • Markers All Off
    • Measure Corr All
    • Measure Corr Curent
    • Measure Corr Undef
    • Meter Adrs
    • Meter On/Off AM
    • Meter On/Off FM
    • MOD
    • ModOut On/Off AM
    • ModOut On/Off FM
  • Modulation
    • General Circuit Theory
    • ALC Block Diagram
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • FM Modulation
  • Pulse Modulation
    • ALC Block Diagram
    • Module Menu
    • Module Select AUTO
    • Module Select Front
    • Module Select None
    • Module Select Rear
    • Monitor Menu
    • more n/m
    • Mtr Meas Menu
  • P
    • Peak RF Always
    • Peak RF Once
    • POWER LEVEL
    • POWER MENU
    • Power Offset
    • Power Slope
    • Power Sweep
    • PRESET
    • Preset Mode Factory
    • Preset Mode User
    • Printer Adrs
    • PRIOR
    • Programming Language Analyzr
    • Programming Language CIIL
    • Programming Language SCPI
    • Pt Trig Menu
    • Pulse Delay Normal
    • Pulse Delay Trig'd
    • Pulse Menu
    • Pulse Menu
    • Pulse On/Off Extrnl
    • Pulse On/Off Intrnl
    • Pulse On/Off Scalar
    • Pulse Period
    • Pulse Rate
    • Pulse Rise Time Auto
    • Pulse Rise Time Fast
    • Pulse Rise Time Slow
    • Pulse Width
    • Pwr Mtr Range
  • R
    • RECALL
    • Ref Osc Menu
    • RF ON/OFF
    • ROTARY KNOB
  • S
    • SAVE
    • Save Lock
    • Save User Preset
  • SCPI Conformance Information
  • SCPI COMMAND SUMMARY
    • Introduction
    • IEEE 488.2 Common Commands
    • Frequency Subsystem
    • Power Subsystem
    • Pulse Subsystem
    • Sweep Subsystem
  • SCPI STATUS REGISTER STRUCTURE
    • Security Menu
    • Selftest (Full)
    • Set Atten
    • SINGLE
    • Software Rev
    • SPAN
    • START
    • Start=M1 Stop=M2
    • Start Sweep Trigger Auto
    • Start Sweep Trigger Bus
    • Start Sweep Trigger Ext
    • Step Control Master
    • Step Control Slave
    • Step Dwell
    • Step Points
    • Step Size
    • Step Swp Menu
    • Step Swp Pt Trig Auto
    • Step Swp Pt Trig Bus
    • Step Swp Pt Trig Ext
    • STOP
    • SWEEP MENU
    • Sweep Mode List
    • Sweep Mode Ramp
    • Sweep Mode Step
    • Sweep Span Cal Always
    • Swp Span Cal Once
    • SWEEP TIME
    • SwpTime Auto
    • SYSTEM MENU
  • T
    • 10 MHz Freq Std Auto
    • 10 MHz Freq Std Extrnl
    • 10 MHz Freq Std Intrnl
    • 10 MHz Freq Std None
    • Tracking Menu
    • TrigOut Delay
  • U
    • Uncoupl Atten
    • Unlock Info
    • Up/Down Power
    • Up/Dn Size CW
    • Up/Dn Size Swept
    • USER CAL
    • USER DEFINED MENU
    • UsrKey Clear
    • UsrMenu Clear
  • Z
    • Zero Freq
    • Waveform Menu
    • Zoom
• 2a: ERROR MESSAGES
  • Introduction
  • Front Panel Error Messages in Alphabetical Order
  • SCPI Error Messages in Numerical Order
    • Synthesizser Specific SCPI Error Messages
    • Universal SCPI Error Messages
• 2b: Menu Maps
  • ALC Menu
  • Frequency Menu
  • Marker Menu
  • Modulation Menu
  • Power Menu
  • Service Menu
  • Sweep Menu
  • System Menu
  • User Cal Menu
• 2c: Specifications
  • Frequency
    • Range
    • Resolution
    • Frequency Bands (for CW signals)
    • Frequency Modes:
    • CW and Manual Sweep
    • Synthesized Step Sweep
    • Synthesized List Mode
    • Ramp Sweep Mode
    • Internal 10 MHz Time Base
  • RF Output
    • Output Power
    • Analog Power Sweep
    • External Leveling
    • Source Match
  • Spectral Purity
    • Spurious Signals
    • Single-Sideband Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
    • Residual FM (RMS, 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth)
  • Modulation
    • Pulse
    • AM and Scan
    • FM
    • Simultaneous Modulations
  • Internal Modulation Generator Option 002
    • AM, FM
    • Pulse
    • Modulation Meter
  • General
    • Environmental
    • Warm-Up Time
    • Power Requirements
    • Weight & Dimensions
    • Adapters Supplied
    • Inputs & Outputs
    • Models
    • Options
• 3: INSTALLATION
  • Initial Inspection
    • Equipment Supplied
  • Options Available
  • Preparation for Use
    • Power Requirements
    • Line Voltage and Fuse Selection
    • Power Cable
    • Language Selection
    • HP-IB Address Selection
    • Mating Connectors
    • 10 MHz Frequency Reference Selection and Warmup Time
    • Operating Environment
  • Chassis Kits
    • Rack Mount Slide Kit (Option 806)
    • Rack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Removed (Option 908)
    • Rack Flange Kit for Synthesizers with Handles Attached (Option 913)
  • Storage and Shipment
    • Environment
    • Package the Synthesizer for Shipment
  • Converting HP 8340/41 Systems to HP 8360 Series Systems
    • Manual Operation
    • System Connections
    • Remote Operation
    • Converting from Network Analyzer Language to SCPI
• 4: OPERATOR'S CHECK and ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
  • Operator's Checks
    • Service Information
  • Local Operator's Check
    • Description
    • Preliminary Check
    • Main Check
  • Routine Maintenance
    • How to Replace the Line Fuse
    • How to Clean the Fan Filter
    • How to Clean the Cabinet
    • How to Clean the Display Filter
• 5: Instrument History
  • How to Use Instrument History
  • Change B
  • Modulation
    • Pulse
    • AM and Scan
  • Change A
  • Frequency
    • Range
    • Resolution
    • Frequency Bands (for CW signals)
    • CW and Manual Sweep Modes
    • Swept Mode
  • RF Output
    • Output Power
    • Analog Power Sweep
    • External Leveling
    • Source Match
  • Spectral Purity
    • Spurious Signals
    • Single-Sideband Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
    • Residual FM
  • Modulation
    • Pulse
    • Pulse (HP 83630A, 83650A)
    • AM and Scan
    • FM
    • Simultaneous Modulations
  • Internal Modulation Option 002
    • AM, FM
    • Pulse
    • Modulation Meter
  • General
    • Environmental
    • Warm-Up Time
    • Power Requirements
    • Weight & Dimensions
    • Adapters Supplied
    • Inputs & Outputs
    • Models
    • Options
• Index