Operating and Programing Manual 1. Instrument Overview The Front Panel...1-1 Display Annotation...1-4 The Rear Panel...1-5 Introducing Menus and Soft keys...1-8 Making a Basic Measurement...1-10 Reference-Level Calibration...1-12 2. Function Descriptions Fundamental Functions...2-2 Frequency...2-3 Span...2-5 Amplitude...2-7 Hold ...2-12 Instrument State Functions ...2-13 Preset...2-14 Configuration ...2-15 Calibration...2-18 Auxiliary Control...2-21 HP 8560A Option 002 ...2-24 [aux CTRL 1 Softkey Menus continued...2-29 Copy...2-38 Module...2-39 Save...2-40 Recall...2-42 Measure...2-45 Single Sweep...2-47 Marker Functions...2-48 Marker Priority...2-48 Marker ...2-49 Marker ->...2-51 Normal Marker Functions...2-52 Delta Marker Functions...2-52 Frequency counter 2-53 Peak Search...2-55 Control Functions...2-57 Sweep...2-58 Bandwidth...2-59 Trigger...2-61 Auto Couple...2-62 Trace...2-64 Display...2-67 3. Common Measurements Example 1: HARMONIC DISTORTION...3-1 What Is Harmonic Distortion?...3-1 Spectrum analyzer Functions Used...3-1 Stepping through the Fast Harmonic Measurements...3-2 Alternative Measurement Method...3-4 Percent of Harmonic Distortion...3-6 Example 2: THIRD-ORDER INTERMODULATION DISTORTION ... 3-7 What Is Intermodulation Distortion?...3*7 Spectrum analyzer Functions Used...3-7 Stepping through the Measurement...3-7 Example 3: AM AND FM DEMODULATION...3-11 Introduction...3-11 Spectrum analyzer Functions Used...3-12 Stepping Through the Measurement...3-12 Example 4: STIMULUS-RESPONSE MEASUREMENTS...3-14 What axe stimulus-response measurements? ...3-14 Spectrum analyzer Functions Used...3-15 Stepping Through the Measurement...3-15 Example 5: EXTERNAL MILLIMETER MIXERS...3-24 Spectrum analyzer Functions Used...3-25 Stepping Through the Measurement...3-25 4. Programming Setup Procedure...4-2 Communication with the System...4-3 Executing Remote Commands...4-3 Syntax Requirements...4-4 Local and Remote Control...4-5 Initial Program Considerations...4-6 Program Timing...4-7 Data Transfer to Computer ...4-11 Parameter vs Measurement Units...4-12 Position Units and Trace Elements...4-13 Trace-Data Formatting...4-13 TDF P: Return Decimal Numbers in Parameter Units...4-13 TDF M (M-format): Return Decimal Numbers in Measurement Units (output only)...4-15 TDF B (B-Format): Return Binary Numbers in Measurement Units (output only)...4-16 TDF A (A-block format): Return Absolute Block-Data Fields in Measurement Units ...4-18 TDF I (I-block format): Return Indefinite Block-Data Fields in Measurement Units ...4-20 Transmission Sequence of Data on HP-IB...4-21 Input and Output Buffers...4-22 Benefits of an Output Buffer...4-22 Buffer Space...4-23 Preventing Timeouts...4-23 Synchronizing Your Program...4-23 Clearing the Buffers...4-24 Summary...4-24 Math Functions...4-25 Variables and Traces ...4-25 Variables ...4-25 Traces...4-25 Math Commands...4-25 Two Rules for Trace Math...4-25 Adding and Subtracting in dBm... . . 4-26 Use AMBPL to Correct Data...4-26 Adding and Subtracting in Volts...4-27 Trace Data Limits ...4-27 Creating Screen Titles...4-29 No-Format Method...4-29 Format Methods...4-30 Making a Title in A-Block Format...4-30 Making a Title in I-Block Format...4-30 Generating Plots and Prints Remotely...4-31 Plotter Requirements...4-31 Making a Basic Plot...4-32 Plotting Options...4-33 Printer Requirements...4-34 Making a Basic Print...4-34 Monitoring System Operation ...4-35 Interrupt Process...4-35 Analyzer tatus Byte...4-36 The Service-Request Mask...4-36 Computer Interrupt Statements...4-37 Reading Service Request Data...4-38 Reading Service Requests From More Than One Instrument...4-39 Testing Service Request Routines...4-39 Summary...4-40 5. Language Reference Introduction...5-1 Syntax Diagram Conventions...5-2 Pictorial Notation...5-2 Command Sequence...5-2 Command Sequence Summary...5-2 Query Responses...5-3 Secondary Keywords ...5-5 Programming Codes (functional index) ...5-8 Programming Commands...5-14 A. Instrument Preset State B. Softkey Cross Reference C. Error Messages D. Key versus Programming Command Cross Reference E. Programming Commands vs. Key G. Resolution Bandwidth Input Signals of Equal Amplitude... . . Index

Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a quick reference for experienced Spectrum analyzer users. The HP 8560A 8561B 8563A Quick Reference Guide is a convenient reference for both manual and automated measurements. Chapter 1 gives an overview of front-panel keys and connectors, rear-panel connectors, and display annotation. Chapter 2 leads you through a simple procedure that demonstrates some general-purpose measurement techniques. Chapters 3 and 4 document softkey functions and HP-IB commands. The appendixes list error messages and cross references to front-panel functions and programming commands. Menu trees and simplified block diagrams can be found at the end of the guide.

Operating and Programming Manual