Agilent Technologies 53151A Operating Manual

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) ...

7.C.NL.06.15.01.R1.M.CW6FC 5301 Stevens Creek Boulevard Santa Clara, California 95052-8059  Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1999, 2002 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translations without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Printed: August 2002 Printed in U.S.A. Manual part number 53150-90013 Certification and Warranty Certification Agilent Technologies, Inc. certifies that this product met its published specification at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States ...

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 Glance 1-6 The Rear Panel at a Glance 1-7 Operating the Counter 1-8 Turning the Counter On 1-10 Turning the Display Backlight Off or On 1-11 ...

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 Through the Menu 2-5 Numeric Entry 2-6 Changing States 2-7 Using the Clear and Reset/Local Keys 2-9 Acknowledging Messages 2-9 Other Function Sele ...

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 2-43 Battery Voltage (BATT VOLTAGE) 2-43 Operating Hours (OP HOURS) 2-43 Model Number, Firmware Version, Serial Number, and Option Codes 2-43 ...

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 ...

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 Frequency Counter pg. xii • Options pg. xiii • Accessories Supplied and Available pg. xiv • Manuals Supplied pg. xiv ...

viii Operating 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 given an overview of each group of front-panel keys, operating functions, and menus followed by a series of exercises that guide you through ...

Operating Guide ix 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. ...

x Operating 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 the Assembly-Level Service Guide. Standard Repair Services (Worldwide) Contact your nearest Agilent Service Center to arrange to have y ...

Operating Guide xi 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 or repair. Include the instrument model number and full serial number. • Place the instrument in its original container (if available) with ...

xii Operating 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 provides GPIB and RS-232 serial interfaces and are suitable for bench-top and ATE operation. The basic measurement functions of the Agilent 53150A/151A ...

Operating Guide xiii 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 Power Input, Option 002 • Rack Mount Kit, Option 1CM • Soft Carrying Case, Option 007 Support • 3-year Return to Agilent for Repair ...

xiv Operating 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) Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Programming Guide (Agilent P/N 53150-90014) Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Assembly-Level Service Guide (Ag ...

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. ...

Rate Freq Offset RATE FAST RATE MED RATE SLOW RATE HOLD Rate Offset Freq Avg Pwr Offset Avg Pwr Offset AVERAGES 01 AVERAGES 99 RESOL 1 HZ RESOL 10 KHZ RESOL 100 KHZ RESOL 1 MHZ ± 00.00 Resol GPIB Resol GPIB 49 999 999 999 999 ± 99.99 ± 00.00 GPIB ADDR > 30 GPIB ADDR > 0 On/Off +/- Clear Reset/ Local Menu < 00-111-222 > < SN 999999 > BATT VOLTAGE 0.0 PRESET 53150A > OP 9999 HRS DO SELF TEST REF OSC > EXT SAVE > 0 to 9 RECALL > 0 to 9 CH1 LP ...

The Front Panel at a Glance 1-2 Operating Guide 1 The Front Panel at a Glance 1 Standby indicator 2 Power/Standby switch 3 LCD display 4 Channel 1 input connector 5 Channel 2 input connector 6 Display Power / dBm/W key (Channel 2) 7 Offset On/Off / Relative Power key (Channel 2) 8 Channel Selection key 9 Offset On/Off / Relative Frequency key 10 Gate indicator 11 Selection keys active indicator 12 Selection (arrow) keys 13 Resolution / GPIB key 14 Enter key 15 Average / Power Offset key 16 Sign (+/–) key 17 Rate / Frequency Offset key 18 Clear / Backlight On/Off key 19 Reset/Local / Menu key 20 Shift key CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 ...