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Operating and Programming Manual
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March 1, 2001
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HP 71612 Series of Gb/s Testers
Operating and Programming Manual
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to HP 71612 12 Gb/s Error Performance Analyzers
comprising the following elements:
HP 70843
HP 70843
HP 70843
For additional important information about serial numbers, see SERIAL NUMBER
INFORMATION on page 1-9 in the Operating Manual.
Serial number information for other elements in the system is contained in the following
manuals:
Display
Mainframe
Clock Source
Option UHF 0.1-12 Gb/s Error Performance Analyzer with serial
number(s) prefixed 3xxxU or GBxxxxxxxx.
Option UHG 0.1-12 Gb/s Pattern Generator with serial number(s)
prefixed 3xxxU or GBxxxxxxxx.
Option UHH Error Detector with serial number(s) prefixed 3xxxU or
GBxxxxxxxx.
see HP 70004A Installation and Verification Manual.
see HP 70001A Installation and Verification Manual.
see HP 70340A Operating and Calibration Manual.
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Telecomms Networks Test Division
South Queensferry
West Lothian, EH30 9TG
Scotland, United Kingdom
12Gb/s Error Performance Analyzer System
HP 71612B
This declaration covers all options of the above product as detailed in
TCF A-5951-9852-01
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Technical Construction File (TCF) No. A-5951-9852-01
DTI Appointed Competent Body
EMC Test Ce ntre,
GEC-Marconi Avionics Ltd.,
Maxwell Building,
Donibristle Industrial Park,
KY11 5LB
Scotland, United Kingdom
Supplementary Information:
The individual components of the product meet relevant international safety standards.
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Product Name
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Telecomms Networks Test Division
South Queensferry
West Lothian, EH30 9TG
Scotland, United Kingdom
12Gb/s Bit Error Rate Tester
Model Number:
Product Options:
Conforms with the protection requirements of European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation
of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility, against EMC test specifications
EN 55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A) and EN 50082-1:1992.
As Detailed in:
Assessed by:
Technical Report Number:6893/2200/CBR, dated 23 September 1997
HP 70843B
This declaration covers all options of the above product as detailed in
TCF A-5951-9852-01
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Technical Construction File (TCF) No. A-5951-9852-01
DTI Appointed Competent Body
EMC Test Ce ntre,
GEC-Marconi Avionics Ltd.,
Maxwell Building,
Donibristle Industrial Park,
KY11 5LB
Scotland, United Kingdom
Supplementary Information:
The product conforms to the following safety standards:
EN 61010-1(1993)
IEC 1010-1(1990) +A1(1992) +A2(1995)
CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-93
EN 60825-1(1994) / IEC 825-1(1993)
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE
marking accordingly.
South Queensferry, Scotland
Location Date W.R. Pearson / Quality Manager
Europe Contact:
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Herrenberger Strasse 130, D7030 Boblingen (Fax: +49-7031-143143)
15 December 1998
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Edition 1 Feb 1994 71612-90000 New Edition Mar 2000 71612-90011
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New Edition Jun 1998 71612-90007
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HP 71612 Series of Gb/s Testers
Operating Manual
Contents - Operating Manual
1 General Information
Introduction 1-2
Safety Considerations 1-2
Safety Information 1-2
General 1-3
Safety Symbols 1-4
Options 1-6
Introduction 1-6
Upgrade Options 1-8
Accessories Supplied 1-8
Recommended Accessory List 1-8
Serial Number Information 1-9
Returning Instruments for Service 1-9
Packaging Requirements 1-9
Preparing an Instrument for Shipping 1-10
Precautions 1-11
ESD Precautions 1-11
Static-safe Workstation 1-11
Static-safe Accessories 1-12
Lifting/Carrying the HP 70843 1-12
Using one arm to lift instrument 1-12
Display Cleaning 1-13
Cabinet Cleaning 1-13
How to Update the HP 70843 Firmware 1-13
To Update Control Processor Firmware 1-13
To Update Measurement Processor Firmware 1-14
2 Installation
Introduction 2-2
Preparation for Use 2-3
Initial Inspection 2-3
To Fit an Instrument Hardkey Panel 2-3
Statement of Compliance 2-4
Instruction for cleaning 2-4
Operating Requirements 2-4
Operating and Storage Environment 2-4
Physical Specifications 2-4
Cooling Considerations 2-5
Lifting the HP 70843 2-5
Power Requirements 2-5
Noise Declaration 2-6
Power Cables 2-6
Contents-1
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Line Voltage Selection 2-7
Instrument (HP 70843) Line Voltage Selector 2-7
Display (HP 70004A) Line Voltage Selector 2-7
Mainframe (HP 70001A) Line Voltage Selector (HP 71612 options UHF/UKB
and UHG/UKB only) 2-8
Line Fuses 2-9
Accessing the HP 70843 Line Fuse 2-9
Accessing the Display (HP 70004A) and Mainframe (HP 70001A) Fuses 2-9
Fuse Ratings 2-9
HP-MSIB Address Switches 2-10
Factory Preset HP-MSIB Addresses 2-10
HP 70843 Address Switches 2-10
HP 70340A Clock Source Module Address Switches 2-11
HP 70341A Clock Source Module Address Switches 2-11
HP 70004A Display Address Switches 2-12
HP-IB Address Switches 2-12
To Change the HP-IB Address 2-12
Factory Preset HP-IB Addresses 2-12
Bench Operation 2-13
Rack Mount Installation 2-13
System Installation 2-14
Accessories 2-14
Cables 2-14
Connectors 2-14
Terminations 2-14
Procedure 2-15
System Verification 2-17
Error Performance Analyzer System Verification 2-17
Selftest at Power-on 2-18
Installing/Removing Modules 2-19
Installing an HP 70340A Clock Source Module into a Display 2-19
Installing an HP 70341A Clock Source Module into a Mainframe 2-20
3 System Overview
Configurations 3-2
System Options 3-2
Additional System Options 3-3
HP 70843 Instrument Options 3-3
Documentation Overview 3-3
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4 Operating Features and Specifications
Introduction 4-2
Warm-up 4-2
Operating Temperature Specification 4-2
Calibration Interval 4-2
Pattern Generator 4-3
External connections 4-3
Patterns 4-3
PRBS Test Patterns 4-3
Zero Substitution/Variable Mark Density 4-3
Test Patterns 4-3
Zero Substitution 4-4
Variable Mark Density 4-4
User-programmable test patterns 4-4
Alternate test pattern - pattern generator only 4-4
Internal Disk Drive 4-5
Clock Input 4-5
Features 4-5
Specifications 4-5
Data and Data (inverted) Outputs 4-6
Features 4-6
Data output features not controlled by data output softkeys 4-6
Specifications 4-6
Data outputs - main 4-6
Error Add 4-8
Clock and Clock (inverted) Outputs 4-8
Specifications 4-8
Clock outputs - main 4-8
Subrate Clock & Data (inverted) Outputs 4-9
Features 4-9
Specifications 4-9
Trigger Output 4-9
Features 4-9
Pattern Mode 4-10
PRBS 2^31-1, 2^23-1, 2^15-1, 2^10-1, 2^7-1 4-10
Alternate pattern 4-10
All other patterns 4-10
Divided Clock Mode 4-10
Interface 4-10
Auxiliary Input 4-10
Alternate Pattern Selected 4-11
Data Output Inhibit (Gating mode) 4-11
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Interface 4-11
To Select Oneshot Mode 4-11
To Select Alternating Mode 4-11
Error Inject Input 4-12
Interface 4-12
Status Indicators 4-12
Pattern Generator indicators 4-12
Error Detector indicators 4-12
General instrument indicators 4-12
Rear Panel Switches 4-12
Error Detector 4-13
External connections 4-13
Clock Input (error detector) 4-13
Features 4-13
Specifications 4-13
Data Input 4-14
Features 4-14
Specifications 4-14
Pattern Trigger Output (error detector) 4-14
Features 4-14
Pattern Mode 4-15
PRBS 2^31-1, 2^23-1, 2^15-1, 2^10-1, 2^7-1 4-15
All other patterns 4-15
Divided Clock Mode 4-15
Specifications 4-15
Errors Output 4-15
Features 4-15
Interface 4-15
Gating Input 4-16
Interface 4-16
Automatic Clock-to-Data Alignment 4-17
Introduction 4-17
Definition 4-17
Eye Width 4-17
Automatic 0/1 Threshold Center 4-18
To perform a 0/1 Threshold Centering 4-18
Data Input 0/1 Threshold 4-18
Introduction 4-18
Measurements 4-18
Error Analysis 4-19
Power-loss Seconds 4-19
Sync-loss Seconds 4-20
Frequency Measurement 4-20
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Result Logging 4-20
Error Location (HP 71612 or HP 70843 Option UHJ) 4-20
Bit BER 4-20
Measurements 4-20
Error location capture 4-20
Block BER 4-21
Measurement Period 4-22
Measurement Period Features 4-22
Gating modes 4-22
Gating Period Definition 4-23
Burst gating 4-23
Pattern Synchronization 4-24
Synchronization Modes 4-24
Sync Gain Loss Criteria 4-24
Synchronization Times 4-24
Audible Output 4-24
Logging to External Printer 4-25
Functions 4-25
To Set Up Your Own Display of Results or Status Information 4-25
Procedure 4-25
Select and View the User's Page 4-25
To Build Your Own User's Page 4-26
5 Getting Started
Using the HP 70004A Display 5-2
Key Notation 5-2
Display Fixed Label Keys 5-3
Instrument Hardkeys 5-3
Parameter Control Keys 5-3
Instrument Softkeys 5-3
Softkeys and Windows Color Coding 5-3
Multi-State Functions 5-3
To Set Up the Display 5-4
Display Functions 5-4
Instrument Functions 5-5
System Turn-On 5-6
Introduction 5-6
Making Your First Measurement 5-7
Introduction 5-7
Procedure 5-7
Initial Switch On 5-7
Initial settings 5-7
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Perform a data eye measurement 5-8
Eye Edge Threshold 5-9
Automatic 0/1 Threshold Center 5-9
To Select a Measurement Gating Period 5-9
To Start a Measurement 5-9
Viewing Results and Introducing Errors into the System 5-9
To Select a Fixed Error Rate 5-10
To Add External Errors 5-10
Start a New Measurement 5-10
To View Measurement Results 5-10
To Verify/Demonstrate the Capture Error Feature (Option UHJ
instruments) 5-11
Procedure 5-11
6 Softkey Menu Maps
Introduction 6-2
Menu Map when MENU hardkey Selected 6-2
Menu Map when Result Pages hardkey Selected 6-3
Menu Map when Pattern hardkey Selected 6-3
PRBS Menu Map 6-4
Zerosub Menu Map 6-4
Markdensity Menu Map 6-5
Ram User Menu Map 6-5
Disk User Menu Map 6-6
Disk Utils Menu Map 6-6
Edit Ram User Menu Map 6-7
Edit Disk User Menu Map 6-7
Edit User Menu Map 6-8
Data Output Menu Map 6-8
Clock Output Menu Map 6-9
Error Add Menu Map 6-9
Subrate Outputs Menu Map 6-10
Trigger & Setup Menu Map 6-11
Miscellaneous Menu Map 6-12
Input & Eye Menu Map 6-12
Sync & Audio Menu Map 6-13
Gating Menu Map 6-14
Logging Menu Map 6-15
Error Location Menu Map 6-15
Build User Page Menu Map 6-16
Build User Page Pattern & Trigger Menu Map 6-16
Build User Page Data Output Menu Map 6-17
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Build User Page Clock Output Menu Map 6-17
Build User Page Error Add Subrate Data/Clock Menu Map 6-18
Build User Page Input and Sync Menu Map 6-18
Build User Page Gating and Error Location Menu Map 6-19
Build User Page Logging Menu Map 6-19
Build User Page Main Results Menu Map 6-20
Build User Page Other Results Menu Map 6-20
Build User Page Interval Results Menu Map 6-21
Build User Page G.821 Results Menu Map 6-21
Build User Page Eye Results Menu Map 6-22
Build User Page Big Results Menu Map 6-22
7 Softkey Menu Descriptions
Introduction 7-2
Softkey Menus 7-2
Softkeys requiring numeric entry 7-2
Softkey Labelling 7-2
Softkeys Color Coding 7-2
Primary Softkeys 7-3
Path Selection 7-3
Pattern Softkey Menus 7-4
Path 7-4
Description 7-4
Edit User Pattern Menu (RAM or disk) 7-6
Path 7-6
Description 7-6
disk Utils 7-9
Path 7-9
Description 7-9
Alternate Pattern Control 7-9
Path 7-9
Description 7-9
Data Output Menu 7-11
Path 7-11
Description 7-11
Clock Output Menu 7-13
Path 7-13
Description 7-13
Error Add Menu 7-14
Path 7-14
Description 7-14
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Subrate Outputs 7-15
Path 7-15
Description 7-15
Subrate Data Softkeys 7-15
Subrate Clock Softkeys 7-15
Trigger & Setup Menu 7-16
Path 7-16
Description 7-16
Pattern Generator Trigger Output 7-16
Error Detector Trigger Output 7-17
Error Detector Errors Output 7-17
Save and Recall Instrument Setup 7-18
Misc Menu 7-18
Path 7-18
Description 7-18
Result Pages Menu 7-22
Path 7-22
Description 7-22
Main Results Display 7-22
Other Results Display 7-23
Intervl Results 7-23
G.821 Results 7-24
Eye Results 7-24
User's Page 7-24
Build User-Page Menu 7-25
Path 7-25
Description 7-25
Pattern & Trigger USER'S PAGE menu 7-26
Data & Clock Output USER'S PAGE menus 7-26
Err-add Subrate USER'S PAGE menu 7-26
Input & Sync USER'S PAGE menu 7-27
Gating Err-loc USER'S PAGE menu 7-27
Logging USER'S PAGE menu 7-27
Main results USER'S PAGE menu 7-28
Other results USER'S PAGE menu 7-29
Interval results USER'S page menu 7-30
G.821 results USER'S PAGE menu 7-31
Eye results USER'S PAGE menu 7-31
BIG results USER'S PAGE menu 7-31
Input & Eye Menu 7-32
Path 7-32
Description 7-32
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Sync & Audio Menu 7-34
Path 7-34
Description 7-34
Gating Menu 7-35
Path 7-35
Description 7-35
Gating after a Power Loss 7-35
Error Location 7-37
Path 7-37
Description 7-37
Logging Menu 7-38
Path 7-38
Description 7-38
8 User Patterns and Disk Operation
Define, Edit and Store User Defined Patterns 8-2
Introduction 8-2
Basic Editor Operation 8-2
The Editor 8-3
Editor Features 8-3
Pattern Stores 8-3
Current Pattern 8-3
Choosing a Pattern 8-4
RAM-Based File Catalog 8-4
Disk-Based File Catalog 8-4
User Pattern Memory 8-5
Exiting the Editor By Mistake 8-5
Procedure 8-5
How to Set Up and Edit Your Own User Pattern 8-6
Introduction 8-6
To Edit User Patterns 8-6
Procedure 8-6
Set Pattern Length 8-7
Insert/Replace Bits in the Pattern 8-7
Delete Bits 8-7
To Save a Pattern 8-8
Procedure 8-8
To Load a Pattern Store Into the Editor 8-8
Procedure 8-8
To Load a PRBS or User Pattern into the Editor 8-9
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To Load a Block of Data (PRBS) 8-9
Procedure 8-9
To Edit Zero Substitution 8-9
To Edit Mark Density 8-9
To Load a User Pattern Into the Editor 8-10
Procedure 8-10
Load Copies of User Patterns 8-10
To Save a Block of Data 8-11
Procedure 8-11
To Delete a Block of Data 8-12
Procedure 8-12
Alternate Patterns 8-12
To Select Alternate Pattern Control 8-13
Procedure 8-13
To Generate an Alternate Pattern 8-13
Procedure 8-13
To Load a 2^10 PRBS into Half B of the Alternate Pattern 8-15
To Save the Alternate Pattern 8-15
Disk Operation 8-16
Introduction 8-16
Running out of Disk Space 8-16
Unable to Write to Disk 8-17
Disk Organization 8-17
Header String Length 8-18
Header String 8-19
Revision Code 8-19
Pattern Index 8-20
Pattern Label String Length 8-20
Pattern Length 8-20
Trigger Bit 8-20
Type of Pattern 8-20
Pattern Contents 8-20
9 Preset Instrument Configurations
Introduction 9-2
PRESET Instrument Configurations 9-2
Preset 1 Configuration 9-8
Preset 2 Configuration 9-10
User Pattern Default Settings 9-11
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10 Data Logging
Introduction 10-2
Recommended Printers 10-2
HP-IB (IEEE-488) to Centronics Printer Interface Converter 10-2
Printer Interface Cables 10-3
Printer Address 10-3
Selecting Logging Functions 10-3
To Log Results to an HP-IB External Printer 10-4
Connecting a Printer 10-4
To Log Results 10-4
To Output Results via HP-IB to a Controller 10-4
Procedure 10-4
When Measurement Results can be Logged 10-4
Logging During Gating 10-5
Logging Trigger Threshold 10-5
Results Logged During Gating 10-5
To Log Results During Gating 10-5
Procedure 10-5
End of Measurement Period Logging 10-6
End of Measurement Logging Trigger 10-6
To Log Results at the End of the Measurement Period 10-6
Log On Demand 10-7
Logging Alarms 10-7
To Log Alarms 10-7
Logging Squelch 10-7
To Squelch or not to Squelch 10-7
Results Storage 10-8
Results Storage when Logging is Switched On 10-8
11 Performance Tests
Introduction 11-2
Test Equipment Required 11-2
Parametric Testing 11-3
Preliminary setup 11-3
Data Risetime 11-4
Data Falltime 11-4
Data Jitter 11-5
Data (inverted) Risetime 11-6
Data (inverted) Falltime 11-6
Data (inverted) Jitter 11-7
Clock Risetime 11-8
Clock Falltime 11-8
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Clock (inverted) Risetime 11-9
Clock (inverted) Falltime 11-9
Pattern Generator Tests 11-10
Clock Input Minimum Level Alarm 11-10
Clock Out and Clock (inverted) Out Amplitude and Frequency 11-11
Data Out and Data (inverted) Out Amplitude 11-13
Data Delay 11-15
Pattern Generator Trigger Output 11-17
Subrate Clock Out 11-18
Parallel Data/4 Outputs 11-20
Auxiliary Input (Alternate word switchover) 11-22
Error Inject (internal and external) 11-23
Error Detector Performance Tests 11-25
Clock Input Level Alarm 11-25
Pattern Sync Output 11-26
Gating Input & Error Measurement 11-27
Error Out 11-27
Audible Error Output 11-28
Data 0/1 Threshold Auto/Manual Test 11-28
Clock/Data Align 11-29
Data Input Sensitivity 11-29
Pattern Verification 11-31
Floppy Disk Read/Write 11-31
Residual Error Rate Test 11-31
To Verify/Demonstrate the Capture Error Feature (Option UHJ
instruments) 11-32
HP 70843 option UHF Line Final Test Data 11-33
HP 70843 Line Final Test Data 11-37
12 Error Messages
Introduction 12-2
Non-Permanent Errors 12-3
Permanent Errors 12-9
13 Troubleshooting
Entry Chart 13-2
System Indicators 13-3
Error Indicators 13-4
Volt/Temp Troubleshooting 13-5
HP-MSIB Troubleshooting 13-6
MMS Error Messages 13-8
Contents-12
Contents - Operating Manual
Error Reporting 13-8
Clock Loss Troubleshooting 13-9
Clock Source Output 13-9
Data Loss Troubleshooting 13-9
Sync Loss and Errors Troubleshooting 13-10
Communication Troubleshooting 13-10
14 Appendix A:
Measurement Definitions
Measurement Definitions A-2
Error Measurements A-2
Error Count A-2
Delta Error Count A-2
Error Ratio A-2
Delta Error Ratio A-2
Errored Intervals A-2
Error Free Intervals A-2
Error Analysis A-2
% Unavailability A-2
% Availability A-3
% Errored Seconds A-3
% Severely Errored Seconds A-3
% Degraded Minutes A-3
Power Loss Seconds A-3
Sync-loss Seconds A-3
Error Location Analysis (Option UHJ instruments) A-3
15 Appendix B:
Operating Notes
Setting Error Detector Sync Thresholds B-2
Introduction B-2
Setting Sync Thresholds B-2
Clock-to-Data Alignment Failure B-2
Pattern Generation B-3
Introduction B-3
Pattern Editor and Subrate Data B-4
Pattern Lengths Divisible By Four B-4
Pattern Lengths Not Divisible By Four B-4
Subrate Output Pattern Change with Trigger Bit Position B-4
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1 General Information
Gen e ral Informa tion
Introduction
Introduction
This chapter contains general information about the HP 71612 Series System and is
divided into the following sections:
Safety Considerations
Options
Accessories Supplied
Serial Number Information
Returning Instruments for Service
Precautions
Updating Firmware
Safety Considerations
General Safety Information, Safety Symbols
Lists all the options available with your system.
Lists the accessories supplied with your system.
Explains the Hewlett-Packard serial numbering
system.
Contains information on how to re turn an instrument
to Hewlett-Packard for service.
Highlights electrostatic discharge procedures and
accessories available. This section also contains
information on lifting or carrying the HP 70843 and
on cleaning the display.
Provides a procedure for updating the HP 70843
firmware.
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal).
The instrument and manual should be reviewed for safety markings and instructions
before operation. Also read the Warnings page at the front of this manual.
Safety Information
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Hewlett-Packard Company assumes no
liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
This is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective earthing ground,
incorporated in the powercord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet
provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor
inside or outside of the instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional
interruption is prohibited.
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General
Gen e ral Informa tion
Safe ty Con s id e ra tions
DO NOT
operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable
gasses or fumes.
DO NOT
use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders. For continued protection
against fire, replace the line fuse(s) only with fuse(s) of the same voltage and current
rating and type.
DO NOT
perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified
to do so. Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields. Procedures
involving the removal of covers and shields are for use by service-trained personnel only.
DO NOT
service or adjust alone. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist
even with the equipment switched off. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, service
personnel must not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable
of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
DO NOT
operate damaged equipment. Whenever it is possible that the safety protection
features built into this product have been impaired, either through physical damage,
excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE POWER and do not use the product
until safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the
product to a Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure the
safety features are maintained.
DO NOT
substitute parts or modify equipment. Because of the danger of introducing
additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification to the product. Return the product to a Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service
Office for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.
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Gen e ral Informa tion
Safe ty Con s id e ra tions
Safety Symbols
The following symbols on the instrument and in the manual indicate precautions which
must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument.
The Instruct ion Do cumen tat ion Symbol . The produc t is marked with this
symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the
supplied documentation.
Indicates the field wiring terminal that must be connected to earth ground
before opera ting the equip ment - protects against electri cal shock in case
of fault.
Frame or chassi s ground terminal - typically connects to the equipment ’s
metal frame.
Alternating current (ac)
Direct current (dc)
Indica tes hazardous v oltages
Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, which if not
correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life. Do
not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
Caution denot es a hazard. It calls attenti on to a procedure , which if not
correctl y performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction
of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the
indicated conditions are fully underst ood and met.
The CE mark shows that the product complies with all relevant European
legal Directi ves .
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Gen e ral Informa tion
Safe ty Con s id e ra tions
This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1 Class A
product.
The CSA mark is a registered trade mark of the Canadian Standards
Associat ion. Indi cate s a functional earth termin al.
Indica tes a functiona l earth terminal .
The recycling symbol.
The dispose of proper ly symbo l.
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Gen e ral Informa tion
Options
Options
Introduction
The HP 12 Gb/s BERT products offer a range of product options to suit user applications.
There are two standard core products (HP 71612 and HP 70843) each having a set of user
options. The core products cannot be ordered or supplied on their own; they must be
ordered with an option. They are as follows:
• HP 71612: comprises an HP 70004A display and an HP 70843 product base.
• HP 70843: comprises a Hewlett-Packard MMS system II cabinet with PSU and
control hardware/firmware functions for a BERT, pattern generator or error detector
option. HP 70843 options are provided for users who may not require an HP
70004A display or who wish to operate the instrument remotely via HP-IB.
The following tables list the options available for the HP 71612 and HP 70843 core
products.
HP 71612 Options
Product Option Description Elemen ts In clu ded
Display Pattern
Generator
71612 UHF 12 Gb/s error performance
analy ze r (B ER T )
71612 UHG 12 G b/s patter n gener ator yes y es no yes
71612 UHH 12 Gb/s error detector
system
yes yes yes yes
yes no yes no
Error
Detector
Cloc k
Source
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Options
HP 71612 Options continued
Product Option Descrip ti on Elements Inc lud ed
Mainframe Clock Source
Extension Mo dule
71612 UKB extend lowest frequency to 0.1 Gb/s yes yes
71612 UHJ add error location analysis to option
UHF or UHH
71612 UKC delete clock source from option
UHF or UHG
71612 OB1 extra set of HP 71612 manuals
71612 1CM r ack moun t kit; for instru ment
without handles fitted
71612 1CP rack moun t kit; for instru ment with
handles fitted
HP 70843 Options
Product O ption Description Elements Included
Display Pattern
Generator
70843 UHF 12 Gb/s error performance
analyzer (BERT)
70843 UHG 12 Gb/s pattern generator no yes no no
no yes yes no
Error
Dete ctor
Clock
Source
70843 UHH 12 Gb/s error detector no no yes no
70843 UHJ add error location analysis
to option UHF or UHH
70843 OB1 extra set of HP 71612
manuals
70843 1CM rack mount kit; for
instrument without
handles fitted
70843 1CP rack mount kit; f or
instrument with handles
fitted
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