1 About This Manual
1.2 Related Documents
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1.2 Related Documents
The documents related to the 3986 series noise figure analyzer include:
Quick Start Guide
User Manual
Programming Manual
Online support
Quick Start Guide
This manual introduces the set-up of the instrument as well as the basic operating methods of
measurement with the aim of enabling users to quickly understand the features and operational
procedures of the instrument. Main chapters included in this manual are as follows::
Preparation before Use
Typical Applications
Getting Help
User Manual
This manual gives a detailed introduction of features and operation methods of the instrument, including
information about configuration, measurement, remote control, maintenance, etc. so as to provide users
with an all-round understanding of the features of the instrument and aid users in learning the most
common measurement procedures. Main chapters included in this manual are as follows::
Overview
Start Guide
Operation Guide
Button categories and menu items
Remote Control
Fault Diagnosis and Repair
Specifications and Test Methods
Appendixes
Programming Manual
This manual describes in detail the basics of remote programming, SCPI basics, SCPI, programming
examples, I/O driver library, etc. for the purpose of guiding the user to master the SCPIs and methods of
the instrument quickly and comprehensively. Main chapters included in this manual are as follows::
Remote Control
SCPI
Programming Examples
Error Description
Appendixes
Online support
Online help is integrated in the instrument product to provide quick text navigation help for user local and
remote control operation. The hard keys on the instrument front panel or the user interface toolbars may
be activated with their corresponding shortcut keys. The contents are the same as those in the user
manual.
