Specifications

If an HP 8568A/B passes all Operation Verification tests, be assured
that the spectrum analyzer is performing within the specifications
indicated in each test. These specifications are representative of
the specifications listed in Chapter 3, “Specifications.” If a test
does not pass then the related manual performance test needs to
be run. Related manual performance tests are located in the HP
8568A/B Performance lbsts and Adjustments Manual (HP part number
08568-90105).
The HP 8568A/B Operation Verification software automates the
majority of the manual performance tests for a performance
verification. Table 5-2 lists the manual performance tests that are not
included in the automated Operation Verification software.
Note
The validity of the measurements in the Operation Verification
program is based in part on the accuracy of the test equipment
used to perform the test. Therefore, proper calibration of the test
equipment must be verified before instrument operation can be
checked using the Operation Verification program.
Note
Measurement uncertainties may cause the Operation Verification
program to indicate an instrument specification is out of tolerance
even though the performance test in the Tests and Adjustments
manual indicates it to be within tolerance. In this event the
Performance Test data is to be considered more valid.
Note
The Option 462 6 dB Bandwidth instrument shares the same
Operation Verification software as the Option 462 Impluse Bandwidth
instrument. When testing the 6 dB version, Test 7 Impulse and
Resolution Bandwidths must not be performed and the following
manual tests must be performed:
n 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy Test
n 6 dB Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity Test
The manual tests are located in the HP 8568B rt?rfommnce Zests and
Adjustments Manual.
5-2 Operation Verification