Service manual
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8510XF Network Analyzer Systems
Performance Verification
Verification Setup
NOTE Rev. A.05.00 or greater of the performance verification software is
backwards compatible. So, it is okay to replace the older version you have
on the PC.
3. Run the program by clicking on the “Spec8510” icon or selecting:
Start,
Programs, 8510, Spec8510. The following warning messages will be
displayed:
A valid Basic for Windows GPIBdriver for your board (ifany) has notbeen loaded. You can
run the Specifications and Uncertainty portions of the 8510 software but can not run the
Verification portion as this requires communication. Press CONTINUE to load and run the
8510 software without GPIB or:
To load the correct driver EDIT this program and Remove the “!” from in front of the LOAD
statement for your GPIB board.
After editing, type RE-STORE “AUTOST” to store the modified program. Then, close this
window and re-select the Specifications and Verification icon to re-run the program. The
8510 software should now load and run.
4. Edit the AUTOST program according to the instructions in the warning
message. (However, if you do not want to run the verification portion of
the software, you can skip this step by selecting
CONTINUE.)
NOTE For additional information on running the system specifications, system
uncertainty, and edit system specifications portions of the program please
refer to the “Performance Verification and Specifications” chapter in the
8510C On-Site Service Manual.
5. After editing and storing the
AUTOST file, exit the program by closing the
window and then restart the 8510 Specification & Performance
Verification Program.
Software
Configuration
NOTE Once the Specifications and Verification Software is running, there is no
functional difference between operation on a PC and operation on a
controller.
1. Verify the GPIB cable is connected from the PC to the GPIB Bus (also
referred to as the Public Bus) on the Analyzer.
2. After the program is started, the program title (8510 Specifications and
Performance Verification Software) and copyright notices are displayed.
Select
RESUME.