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Operating Guide
This guide describes how to use the Agilent 53150A, 53151A, and 53152A
Microwave Frequency Counters. The information in this guide applies to
instruments having the number prefix listed below, unless accompanied
by a “Manual Updating Changes” package indicating otherwise.
SERIAL PREFIX NUMBER: 3735A, US3925, and US4050 (53150A)
3736A, US3926, and US4051 (53151A)
3737A, US3927, and US4052 (53152A)
Agilent 53150A/151A/152A
Microwave Frequency Counter
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Contents Contents and Organization viii Related Documents ix Types of Service Available if Instrument Fails x Repackaging for Shipment xi Description of the Microwave Frequency Counter xii Options xiii Accessories Supplied and Available xiv Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Quick Reference Guide xv 1 Getting Started The Front Panel at a Glance 1-2 The Front Panel Indicators at a Glance 1-3 The Front Panel Menus at a Glance 1-4 The Display Annunciators at a Glance 1-5 The Display Special Characters at a G
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Contents Using Power Correction 1-26 Power Correction Theory of Operation 1-26 Increasing Profile Accuracy 1-27 Selecting a Power-Correction Profile 1-28 Entering Data Points in a Power-Correction Profile 1-28 Setting the Measurement Rate 1-32 Setting the Number of Averages 1-33 Setting the Resolution 1-34 2 Operating Your Frequency Counter Introduction 2-2 Chapter Summary 2-2 How this Counter Works for You 2-3 Summary of the Measurement Sequence 2-4 Using the Selection Keys 2-5 Sequencing Throu
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Contents Measuring Relative Power 2-26 Relative Power Example 2-26 Offsetting a Power Measurement 2-27 Power Offset Example 2-27 Using Power Correction 2-30 Power Correction Theory of Operation 2-31 Increasing Profile Accuracy 2-32 Power Correction Examples 2-32 Power Correction Example: Selecting a Correction Profile 2-33 Power Correction Example: Editing Data Point Values 2-35 Using the Menu 2-39 Navigating in the Menu and Changing Settings 2-41 Reference Oscillator (REF OSC)2-42 Do Self Test
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Contents B Messages Overview B-2 Status Messages B-2 Self-Test Messages B-3 Error Messages B-4 C Using the Battery Option Overview C-2 Operating the Counter from the Batteries C-2 Operating the Counter from a DC Power Source C-3 Replacing the Batteries C-4 Removing the Batteries C-4 Installing Batteries C-5 Charging the Batteries C-8 Precautions C-9 vi Operating Guide
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In This Guide This book is the operating guide for the Agilent 53150A (20 GHz), 53151A (26.5 GHz), and 53152A (46 GHz) Frequency Counters. It consists of a table of contents, this preface, a quick reference guide, three chapters, three appendices, and an index. This preface contains the following information: Contents and Organization pg. viii Related Documents pg. ix Types of Service Available if Instrument Fails pg. x Repackaging for Shipment pg. xi Description of the Microwave Fr
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In This Guide Contents and Organization The Quick Reference Guide consists of a Menu Tree (tear-out sheet) that serves as a tool to trigger your memory or get you quickly reacquainted with the instrument. Chapter 1 Getting Started is a quick-start guide that gives you a brief overview of the Counter’s keys, indicators, menus, display, and connectors. A graphical procedure for performing a measurement is also provided. Chapter 2 Operating Your Instrument is an operator’s reference. You are
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In This Guide Related Documents For more information on frequency counters refer to the following Series 200 Application Notes: Fundamentals of Electronic Frequency Counters, Application Note 200—Agilent part number 02-5952-7506. Understanding Frequency Counter Specifications, Application Note 200-4—Agilent part number 02-5952-7522. Fundamentals of Time and Frequency Standards, Application Note 52-1—Agilent part number 02-5952-7870. Operating Guide ix
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In This Guide Types of Service Available if Instrument Fails If your Counter fails within one year of original purchase, Agilent will repair it free of charge. If your instrument fails after your one-year warranty expires, Agilent will repair it, or you can repair it yourself. There are three types of repair services: Standard repair service—if downtime is not critical. Express Repair/Performance Calibration Service—if downtime is critical. Owner repair—repair the unit yourself using th
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In This Guide Repackaging for Shipment For the Express Repair/Performance Calibration Service described above, return your failed Counter to the designated Agilent Service Center, using the instrument’s original shipping carton (if available). Agilent notifies you when your failed instrument is received. If the instrument is to be shipped to Agilent for service or repair, be sure you do the following: Attach a tag to the instrument identifying the owner and indicating the required service
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In This Guide Description of the Microwave Frequency Counter The Agilent 53150A, 53151A, and 53152A Microwave Frequency Counters are capable of measuring frequencies from 10 Hz to 125 MHz on Channel 1 and from 50 MHz to 20 GHz (53150A), 26.5 GHz (53151A), and 46 GHz (53152A) on Channel 2. These frequency counters are also capable of measuring power on Channel 2 (in the same frequency ranges). All three Counters have a maximum frequency resolution of 1 Hz. The Agilent 53150A/151A/152A provi
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In This Guide Options The options available for the Agilent 53150A/151A/152A are listed below. Specifications for the options are listed in Chapter 3, “Specifications.” Options ordered with the Counter are installed at the factory and are ready for operation on delivery. Refer to the "Retrofitting Options" chapter in the Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Assembly-Level Service Guide for information on installing options in the field. Hardware High Stability Oven Timebase, Option 001 Battery/DC P
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In This Guide Accessories Supplied and Available Accessories Supplied Power cord, 2.3 meters (Part number dependent upon destination country) Fuse (Agilent P/N 2110-0007) Accessories Available Soft Carrying Case, (Agilent P/N 53150-80016) Automotive Power Adapter (Agilent P/N 53150-60214) Battery (Agilent P/N 53150-80010) GPIB Cables (Agilent P/N 10833A/B/C/D) RS-232 Cable (Agilent P/N 53150-60215) Manuals Supplied Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Operating Guide (Agilent P/N 53150-90013)
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Quick Reference Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Quick Reference Guide The Quick Reference Guide is designed for experienced users of the Agilent 53150A, 53151A, and 53152A. It is intended to be used as a tool to trigger your memory. If you are using the Counter for the first time, Agilent recommends that you at least read Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” first. The Quick Reference Guide, which follows this page, consists of a menu tree that may be torn out of the guide for external use. xv
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xvi Quick Reference
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Quick Quick Reference Reference Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Frequency Counter On/Off Clear +/- Menu Reset/ Local REF OSC > INT PRESET REF OSC > EXT < 00-111-222 > < SN 999999 > 53150A > SAVE > 0 to 9 RECALL > 0 to 9 OP 9999 HRS CH1 LPF > OFF BATT VOLTAGE Freq Pwr 0.0 Offset Offset GPIB CH1 LPF > ON Rate Avg Resol DO SELF TEST FM > AUTO PWR CORR > OFF FM > OFF 00 000 000 000 000 ± 00.00 GPIB ADDR > 0 ± 00.00 PWR CORR
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QR-2 Quick Reference
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1 Getting Started
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Chapter 1 Getting Started The Front Panel at a Glance The Front Panel at a Glance 13 2 4 20 GHz Counter 53150A CHANNEL 1 GHz MHz kHz Hz 10 Hz to 125 MHz POWER Ch 12 Rel Freq 1M Ω Offset Ext Rel dB Hold Avg On dBm Rate Rmt SRQ Watts Rel Pwr mW Error uW DAMAGE Offset Shift Standby % +30 dBm MODIFY FREQ POWER CHANNEL 2 Channel 2 50 MHz to 20 GHz Gate Freq Pwr Menu Offset Offset GPIB dBm/ W DAMAGE +27 dBm Reset/ Rate Avg Resol Chan Display Local Select Power 50 Ω On/Off Rel Freq Rel Pwr Shift Clear
