EIP 585B Operation manual

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Warranty
EIP Microwave warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for three
years* from the date of delivery. Damage due to accident, abuse, or improper signal level is not covered
by the warranty. Removal, defacement, or alteration of any serial or inspection label, marking, or seal
may void the warranty. EIP Microwave will repair or replace, at its option, any components of this product
which prove to be defective during the warranty period, provided the entire unit is returned to EIP or an
authorized service facility. In-warranty units will be returned freight prepaid; out-of-warranty units will be
returned freight COLLECT. No warranty other than the above is expressed or implied.
Certification
EIP Microwave ceftifies this instrument to be in conformance with the specifications noted herein at time
of shipment from the factory. EIP Microwave further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable
to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Instruments Covered by This Manual
The information in this manual applies to EIP Models 25B and 28B with the CCN number(s) listed on
the cover. The CCN is the configuration control number. lt is a four digit number which is either shown
separately as the "CCN" on the serial number tag of the instrument, or as the first four digits of the
serial number. The serial number tag is located on the lower rear frame. Please inspect the serial number
tag of the instrument and verify the CCN is listed among the CCN numbers covered by this manual.
Manual Updates
The CCN of the instrument will change any time a part or assembly of the instrument is changed to the
e)dent that it is no longer interchangeable with the earlier part or assembly. When changes occur, either
a new manual is printed incorporating the changes or the manual is shipped with a Manual Update. To
ensure the technical accuracy of the manual, please be sure to incorporate new information as instructed
in the Manual Update.
Supplied Accessories
The EIP Models 25B and 28B are supplied with an operations manual, an ac line cord, and a protective
front cover. Other available options and accessories are listed in Section 1.
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SAFETY
The EIP Models 258 and 288 have been designed and tested according to international safety requirements,
but as with all electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed. This manualcontains information,
cautions, and warnings that must be followed to prevent the possibility of personal injury and/or damage
to the instrument.
SAFEW SYMBOLS
WARNING The WARNING sign denotes ahazard.lt calls attention to a procedure or practice, which,
if not correctly per{ormed or adhered to, could result in personal injury.
CAUTION The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. lt calls attention to an operating procedure or
practice, which, if not correctly pedormed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of part or all ol the product.
OVERALL SAFEW CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING
Before thls instrument is switched on, the protective earth terminals of this instrument
MUST be connected to the protective conductor of the ac power cord. The mains
plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth
tonlact. The protective action must not be negated by the use of an extension
cord (power cable) without a protective earth (grounding) conductor.
WARNING
Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage and specified type should be
used. DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders. To do so could
cause a shock or fire hazard.
CAUTION
Before connecting power to the instrument, check to insure that the correct fuse
is installed and the voltage select switch on the rear panel of the instrument is
set properly. Refer to Section 2, Installation.
CAUTION
Excessive signals can damage these instruments. To prevent damage, do not exceed
specified damage level. Refer to specifications listed in Section 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Iniroduction
Operating Conditions
Ventilation
Storage
Specifications . . .
Options and Accessories .
Section 2 . INSTALLATION
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Installation . . 2-j
VoltageSelection ..2-1
Fuse Replacement .......2-2
lncoming Operational Checkout . . 2_2
Servicelnformation ,...,.2-3
PeriodicMaintenance... ....2_3
Counter ldentification,,,. ....2-3
FactoryService ......2-3
Shippinglnstructions ..2_3
Section 3 - OPERATION
Introduction .......3_1
Front Panel Controls, Indicators, and Connectors . . . , . 3_1
Status Display .......3-2
GPlBStatuslndicators ....3-3
Signal InputConnectors .....3*3
Rear Panel Control and Connectors .. ... 3-4
InstrumentDefaultSettings ......3-s
KeyboardOperation ......3-s
Numeric Entry Keys ... 3-6
TerminatorKeys. ,,,..3-6
Clear Display and Clear Data . , . . 3-6
One-ShotActionKeys ....,.3-6
Parameter Call Keys .. 3*7
ParameterCallKeysUsedWithoutTerminator ..."... 3-7
Parameter Call Keys Used With Terminator ... 3-10
Signal Measurements . .. . 3-13
AutomaticFrequencyMeasurements .....3-13
MultipleSignal Measurements ,.^..3-13
Pulse Profiling ... . ... 3-15
VCO Settling Time Measurements .. ...... 3-16
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
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Section 3 - OPERATION (Continued)
FrequencyAgilePulseMeasurements... ..3-17
Timing Considerations ,. .... 3-17
Measurement WindowWidth ...3-17
. Internal Timing Delays . . . 3-17
Accuracy ., 3-18
CW Measurement Accuracy . 3-18
Pulse Measurement Accuracy . . .. . 3-18
Time Base Error , 3-18
AveragingError. .3-19
GateError .,....3-20
DistortionError ..3-20
TechniquesforlmprovingAccuracy .,..3-20
TimeBaseOalibration ...,..3-20
Reducing AveragingError. ..3-20
Reducing Gate Error . 3-21
ReducingDistortionError, ..3-22
Calculating Measurement Accuracy .... 3-22
Measurement Accuracy Worksheet . .. , 3-24
Special Function Directory .,...,3-25
Activation of Soecial Functions ....3-25
Operation Verification Functions ....3-25
Calibration and Troubleshooting Functions . 3-27
Capability Enhancement Functions . 3-31
ErrorMessages ..3-36
Section 4 - PROGRAMMING
Remote Programming ... .... . .. 4-1
General PurposelnterfaceBus.. '...4-1
GPIB Functions lmplemented .. '.. . . 4-1
Device-Dependent Messages (Listener Features) . . 4-2
Control Messages '.'....4-3
ModeMessages .'4-3
ParameterMessages ."' 4-4
OutputControl Messages ...'...4-5
Output Setup Command .. 4-6
SyntaxDefinition ..4-6
Output and Format ExamPles . . . 4-8
Output Messages (Talker Features) ... ' . . 4-10
Status Byte . .. 4-11
ServiceRequestMask. .'..' 4-11
Configurationlnformation... ......4-13
Default State (Device Clear Features) . . . . 4-14
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Section 4 - PROGRAMMING (Continued)
GPIB Address Selection
Talk Only Modes
Data Input and OutPut SPeed
.lnput Speed
Output Speed
Reading Measurements
Section 5 - OPERATIONAL VERIFICATION TESTS
lntroduction .."""5-1
Equipment Requirements 5-1
Sourcelockingsetup .. " " 5-2
Operational Verification Test Procedures " . 5-3
Band 0 Range and Sensitivity Test (CW Only) . . . " . 5-3
Band 1 Range and Sensitivity Test . . . 5-4
Band 2 Range and Sensitivity Test ' " . 5-5
Band2AmplitudeDiscriminationTest .. " " " 5-7
Band 3 Subband 1 Range and Sensitivity Test (5888 Option 5804 Only) " ' . 5-8
OperationalTest Record 5-10
Section 6 - THEORY OF OPERATION
Introduction
Basic Counter
RF Converters
Band 0 RF Converter (CW OnlY)
Band 1 RF Converter
Band 2 Microwave Converter
Section 7 - ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION
lntroduction
Equipment Required
Preliminary Operations
Cover Removal
Memory Protect Feature
Adjustments
Power SupPlY Adjustment
Display I ntensitY Adjustment
Calibration
Timebase Calibration
YIGDAC Automatic Calibration - Special Function 91 . .
Two Point YIG DAC Automatic Calibration - Procedure 1 " " '
Multi-PointYlcDAOAutomaticCalibration-Procedure2 .. " . .7-7
Gate Error Calibration - Special Function 92 - . 7'8
Section 8 - PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS
lntroduction ... 8-1
Equipment Requirements 8-4
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Section 8 - PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION TESTS (Continued)
Special Equipment . ' 8-5
TestProcedures .. 8-6
Band 0 Range/Sensitivity Tests (CW Only) . . . 8-6
BandlRange/SensitivityTests .....8-7
Band2Range/SensitivityTests ... ". 8-8
BandlAmplitudeDiscriminationTest ..... 8-9
Band 2 Amplitude Discrimination Test 8-10
Band 1 Gate Error Test 8-10
Band 2 Gate Error Test 8-11
Band 1 Distortion Error Test 8-12
Band 2 Distortion Error Test 8-14
Band 1 Averaging ErrorTest 8-15
Band 2 Averaging Error Test 8-17
Band 2 Frequency Limits Test 8-18
Band 2 Center FrequencY Test 8-19
Band 1 Maximum Video . 8-2O
Band 2 Maximum Video . 8-21
Pulse Width Accuracy Test 8-22
Pufse Period Accuracy Test . 8-23
Section 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING
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SignatureAnalysis . . 9-1
Self-Diagnostics . ' 9-3
Keyboard-ControlledOircuitTests. .....9-3
Troubleshooting Trees
SECIION 10. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS AND REPLACEABLE PARTS
lntroduction 10-1
Ordering Inlormation 10-1
Reference Designators 10-1
Abbreviations 'lO-2
TopAssembly . . 10-3
A1 Chassis Assembly 10-9
A1A1 Counterlnterconnect ....10-11
42 Power Supply . 10-15
A5Processor/GPIB(2O2O4OO-02) ... ..10-23
A5Processor/GPIB(2020480-02).'. .10-32A
A6CountChain . .10-33
A7 Gate Generator 10-45
A8 Gate Control . . 10-59
AgSignalConditioner ' . .10-65
Al0Band2MicrowaveConverter(2010936-01/2010936-O2) . . . . . .10-81
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Section 10 - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS AND REPLACEABLE PARTS (Continued)
A10A1 YTFDriver(2020452-03) ... ..10-85
AlOBand2MicrowaveConverter(2010670-0112010670'02) . . . ". 10-90A
A10A1 YTF Driver (2020483-02) . . . 10-90E
A'12 Frcint Panel . 10-91
A12A1 Front Panel Display and Keyboard . . " . 10-95
A12A2 Front Panel Logic 10-103
A'13 Rear Panel '10-1'13
Section 11 - OPTIONS
Option 5804 - Extended Frequency Capability 11-3
Theory of Operation 11-3
Power Amplifier 11-5
Multiplier 11-5
lF Amplifier 11-5
Calibration 11-6
Gate Error Calibration 11-6
Performance Verification Tests 11-8
Range/SensitivityTests . . 11-10
Amplitude Discrimination Test " " 11'12
Gate ErrorTest . 11-13
Distortion Error Test
Averaging Error Test
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tree
Options 5807, 5808, 5809 - AT-Cut Ovenized High Stability Timebases
Power Supply
Calibration
Option 5809 - SC-Cut Ovenized High Stability Timebase
lntroduction
Specifications
Timebase Calibration
Power Supply Theory of OPeration
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Appendix A - QUICK REFERENCE LIST OF GPIB COMMAND MESSAGES . . . . A-1
Appendix B - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION B-'t
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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Rear Panel Fuse and Voltage Selection Switch Locations . . 2-1
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Front Panel Controls and lndicator (Model 5888 Shown) . . .
Status Display
Signal lnput Connectors (Model 5888 Shown)
Rear Panel Control and Connectors .
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Keyboard
Pulsed Signal 3-13
Frequency Limits 3-14
Pulse Profile Measurement Test Setup 3-15
Pulse Profile Measurement 3-15
VCO Settling Time Measurements 3-16
Time Varying Signal Measurement Test Setup 3-16
InternalTiming Delays 3-17
Logical"AND" Function 3'2O
Status Byte Structure 4'1'l
Allowable Address Codes 4-15
Sourcelockingsetup .....5-2
Band 0 Range and Sensitivity Test Setup (100 Hz to 10 MHz) . . . . 5-3
Band 0 Range and Sensitivity Test Setup (100 MHz to 250 MHz) . . 5-4
Band 1 Range And Sensitivity Test Setup . . . 5-5
Band 2 CW Signal Range and Sensitivity Test Setup . . . . . 5-6
Band 2 Pulsed Signal Range and Sensitivity Test Setup . . . 5-6
Band2AmplitudeDiscriminationTestSetup .. "..5-7
Band 3 Range and Sensitivity Test Setup (Model 5888 Option 5804 Only) . . 5-8
Block Diagram of Basic Counter ' . . . 6-1
BandOBlockDiagram. " . . 6-2
BandlBlockDiagram. '..6-3
Band 1 RF Converter Lock Process Flow Diagram . ' . 6-3
Band 2 Microwave Converter Block Diagram . . 6-4
MicrowaveConverterOperationFlowDiagram '... ' 6-5
Models8sB/sSSBOountersFunctionalBlockDiagram ..... 6-9
AdjustmentControlLocations ..- .7-2
Power Supply Adjustment Setup . - . 7-4
Timebase Calibration SetuP . . 7-5
YIG DAC Automatic Calibration Setup - . . . 7-7
Bandsl and2GateErrorOalibrationSetup . . . . .7'9
PulseModulator '.. 8-6
Band 0 Range and Sensitivity Test Setup (100 Hz to 10 MHz) ' . . . 8-6
Band O Range and Sensitivity Test Setup (100 MHz to 250 MHz) . . 8-7
Band 1 Range and Sensitivity Test Setup . . . 8-8
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8-5 Band 2 Range and Sensitivity Test Setup " " . 8-8
8-6 Band 'l Amplitude Discrimination Test Setup . . . . . 8-9
8-7 Band 2 Amplitude Discrimination Test Setup 8-10
8-8 Band 1 Gate Error Test Setup 8-11
8-9 Band 2 Gate Error Test Setup 8-12
8-10 Band 1 Distorlion Error Test Setup 8-13
8-1 1 Band 2 Distortion Error Test Setup 8-14
8-12 Band 1 Averaging ErrorTest Setup 8-16
8-13 Band 2 Averaging Error Test Setup 8-17
8-14 Band 2 Frequency Limits Test Setup 8-18
8-15 Band 2 Center Frequency Test Setup 8-19
8-16 Band 1 Maximum Video Test Setup 8-20
8-17 Band 2 Maximum Video Test Setup 8-21
8-18 Pulse Width Accuracy Test Setup 8-22
8-19 Pulse Period Accuracy Test Setup 8-23
9-1 Main Troubleshooting Tree " " 9-7
9-2 Program Inoperative Troubleshooting Tree . . 9-8
9-3 100 MHz Self-Test Troubleshooting Tree " " . 9-9
9-4 Band 0 Troubleshooting Tree 9-10
9-5 Band 'l Troubleshooting Tree 9-11
9-6 Band2TroubleshootingTree .: . . 9-13
1O-1 TopAssembly... 10-3
1o-2 Counter Cable Assemblies 10-6
1O-3 Power Entry Interconnect Diagram 1O'7
1O-4 Power Entry Schematic Diagram 10-8
1O-5 Chassis Assembly (Al) Replaceable Parts . 10-10
10-6 Counter Interconnect (A1A1) Component Locator . 10-12
1O-7 Counter Interconnect (A1A1) Schematic Diagram . . 10-13
1O-8 Power Supply Block Diagram . . 10-15
1O-9 PowerSupply(A2)ComponentLocator. ....'10-20
10-10 Power Supply (A2) Schematic Diagram . . . 'lO-21
10-11 Processor/GPlBsimplifiedBlockDiagram(2020400-02)... .. "10-23
10-12 Processor/GP|B(A5)Componentlocator(2o2o4oj-02) ... ...10-30
10-13 Processor/GPlB(A5)SchematicDiagram(2020400-02) . . . . " " 10-31
1O-13A Processor/GPlBSimplifiedBlockDiagram(202O48O-O2)... '.10-32A
1O-13B Processor/GP|B(A5)Componentlocator(2020480-02)... ..10-32H
1o.13cProcessor/GP|B(A5)SchematicDiagram(2o2o48o.o2)'..
10-14 Count Chain Block Diagram . 10-33
10-15 CountChain(A6)Componentlocatot . ... -10-42
10-16 Count Chain (46) Schematic Diagram . . . 1H3
10-17 Gate Generator Block Diagram . " . 10-46
10-18 Gate Generator (A7) Component Locator . . 10-54
10-19 Gate Generator (A7) Schematic Locator . . 10-55
10-20 Gate Control Block Diagram . . . . 10-59
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10-21 Gate Control (A8) Component Locator . . . 10-62
10-22 Gate Control (A8) Schematic Locator . . . . 10-63
10-23 SignalConditionerBlockDiagram ...10-67
10-24 Signal Conditioner (A9) Component Locator . 10-76
10-25 Signal Conditioner (A9) Schematic Locator . 'lO-77
10-26 Band 2 Converter Block Diagram (2010936-01/2010936-02) . . . " 10-81
10-27 Band 2 Converter (5888 Shown) (2010936-01/2010936-02) . . . . 10-83
10-28 Band2Converterlnterconnections(5888Shown) (2010936-01/2010936-02).......10-84
10-29 YTFDriver(A10A1)Componentlocator(2020452'03). . . ....10-88
10-30 YTFDriver(A10A1)SchematicLocator(2020452-03) ... ....10-89
1O-30A Band 2 Converter Block Diagram (2010670-0'112010670-02) . . . 10-904
1O-3OB Band 2 Converter (5888 Shown) (2010670-0112010670-02\ . . . 10-90C
1O-3OC YTF Driver (A10A1) Component Locator (2020483-02) . . . . . . 10-90H
1O-3OD YTF Driver (A10A1) Schematic Locator (2020483-02) . . . '10-901
10-31 Front Panel (A12) . . 10-94
10-32 FrontPanel DisplayandLogicBlockDiagram . . .10-96
10-33 Front Panel Display/Keyboard (A12A1)Component Locator . . . 10-100
10-34 Front Panel DisplayKeyboard (A12Al) Schematic Locator 10-101
10-35 Memory Update Mode Sequence . . . 10-104
10-36 Front Panel Logic FunctionalBlock Diagram . . ' 10-105
10-37 Front Panel Logic (A12A2) Component Locator . . 10-110
10-38 Front Panel Logic (A12A2) Schematic Locator . . 10-111
10-39 Rear Panel (A13) 10-114
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Millimeter Wave Converter Lock Process Flow Diagram 11'4
Millimeter Wave Converter Block Diagram 11-5
Gate Error Calibration Setup 11-8
Range And Sensitivity Test Setup ' . 1 1-11
AmplitudeDiscriminationTestSetup ....11-13
GateErrorTestSetup . . ' .11-14
Distortion Error Test Setup ' 11-16
Averaging Error Test SetuP . 11-18
TroubleshootingTree ....11-20
Extended Frequency Option Interconnection Diagram - . . 11-23
Oven Oscillator Calibration Setup (2010806-01, -02, -03) - . 11-26
Oven Oscillator Interconnection Diagram (2010806-01, -02, -03) . . 11-28
Oven Oscillator Power Supply Component Location (2010806-01, -02, -03) . ' . . 1 1-29
OvenOscillatorOptionSchematicDiagram(2010806-01,-02,-03) ; . . . . . . .11-30
Oven Oscillator Block Diagram (2020806-04) . . . . 11-31
Timebase Calibration Setup (2020806-04) . 1 1-33
OvenoscillatorConnectionDiagram(2020806-04) ... ..11-34
Gate Generator Modifications forOption 5809 (2020806-04) . . . . 11-35
Oven Oscillator Option Schematic Diagram (2020806-04) . . . . . 11-36
Option5S0gPowerSupplyAssembly(2020806-04) .. . .11-37
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Band 3 Remote Sensors 1-8
Options 5807, 5808, and 5809 - Ovenized High Stability Timebases (AT-Cut) 1-8
Option 5809 - Ovenized High Stability Timebase (SC-Cut) 1-8
EquipmentRequirements .... 5-1
Adjustment and Calibration Procedures . " 7-1
EquipmentRequired . .7-3
PerformanceVerificationTestMethods . . ... 8-1
RecommendedEquipmentRequirements. .. "..8-4
ProcessorFree-RunningSignatures " " ". " 9-2
KeyboardTestCoordinates . . . . 9-4
TroubleshootingTestEquipment ".. 9-5
Cable ldentification Guide 10-5
Calibration Equipment Required 11-6
Performance Verification Test Methods 11-8
Equipment Required 11-9
Subband Frequency and Power Ranges " " 11'12
Equipment Required for Troubleshooting . . 1 1-19
Oven Oscillator Option Specifications . 11-25
Recommended Equipment . 11-32
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1/GENERAL INFORMATION
)SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
The EIP Models 5858 and 5888 Pulsed Microwave Frequency Counters are microprocessor-
based multifunction instruments used for both CW and pulsed microwave measurements. They
can automatically measure the frequency of repetitive pulse signals as narrow as 50 ns. Both
models can also automatically measure pulse widths from 50 ns to 1 second and pulse periods
from 250 ns to 1 second, to a 10 ns resolution. Additionally, through the lNHlBlT lN connector,
the 5858 and 5888 can profile pulsed or chirped signals with measurement windows as narrow
as 15 ns. No manual switching is required to measure CW or pulsed signals.
The frequency range of the 5B5B is 100 Hz to 20 GHz. The frequency range of the 5BBB is
100 Hz to 26.5 GHz, and is ertendible, by option, up to 170 GHz. Band 0, 100 Hz to 2SO MHz,
is for CW measurements onlv.
All major functions are controlled through the 21-button, functionally grouped keyboard.
Information is presented for viewing on a nine-digit sectionalized frequency display, a
three-digit floating point pulse parameter display, and a 2O-message annunciator bank.
Microprocessor control and the unique architecture employed offer all the malor counrer
functions, such as frequencyoffsets, frequency range limits, and averaging capabilities, plus a
variety of special functions including internal diagnostics, calibration and test aids, and
sophisticated operational enhancements.
All front panel controls (except the POWER switch) and all background functions are externally
programmable via the IEEE 488 - 1978 standard GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) port.
The instrument output status and all displayed information are accessible via the GPIB.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
This instrument is designed to be operated at temperatures not exceeding 0 to 50 oC at
relative humidity not to exceed 95o/" (75o/o over 25 oC; 45/" over 40 oC). This instrument will
perform to specifications at altitudes not exceeding 10,000 ft (3050 m) and wiil toterate
vibration not exceeding 2 g. lt is fungus resistant. The chassis is not designed to provide
protection from mechanical shock or falling water particles and is intended for normal bench
use in an environmentally uncontaminated area.
VENTILATION
Air circulates through the vents in the rear panel of the counter. These vents must not be
obstructed or the temperature inside the counter may increase enough to reduce counter
stability and shorten component life.
STORAGE
Store the instrument in an environment that is protected from moisture, dust, and other
contaminants. Do not expose the instrument to temp€ratures below -55 oC or above 75 oC,
nor to altitudes above 40,000 ft (12,000 m).
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SPECIFICATIONS
1/GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
SIZE 3.5 in H x 16.75 in. W x 14 in. D
(8,9 cm H x 42.6 cm W x 35.6 cm D)
WEIGHT 35 lb (1 5.9 kg)
SHIPPING WEIGHT 41 lb (18.6 kg)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 32 to 122 oF (0 to 50 'C)
POWER 100t120t140t200t220t240 Yac +10% 50-400 Hz,
100 VA, typical
MINIMUM PULSE WIDTH 50 ns
MAXIMUM PULSE WIDTH CW
MINIMUM PULSE PROFILE '15 ns
MINIMUM PRF lHz
MINIMUM OFF TIME 200 ns (will count CW)
MINIMUM ONiOFF RATIO 15 dB
RESOLUTION 1 kHz to 1 GHz (100 Hz to 100 MHz in Band 0)
GATE TIME 10 ms to I !.s (dependent upon resolution)
BAND O
FREQUENCY RANGE 100 Hz to 250 MHz (CW onty)
CONNECTOR BNC
IMPEDANCE 50 ohms nominal
SENSITIVITY -15 dBm
MAXIMUM INPUT +7 dBm
DAMAGE LEVEL +20 dBm
MAXIMUM VIDEOl N/A
MAXIMUM FM Carrier frequency must remain within band
(See notes on page 1-7.)
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1/GENERAL INFORMATION
BAND 0 (Continued)
AVERAGING EFROR lN Hz N/A
GATE ERFOR lN Hz N/A
DISTORTION ERROR N/A
TOTAL ERROR TE = time base error +1 count (excluding noise effects)
ACQUISITION TIME N/A
MEASUFEMENT TIME
1OO Hz RESOLUTION
1 kHz RES AND ABOVE 200 ms
(1/FES) + 85 ms
BAND 1
FREQUENCY RANGE 250 MHz to I GHz
CONNECTOR BNC
IMPEDANCE 50 ohms nominal
SENSITIVITY -15 dBm
MAXIMUM INPUT +7 dBm oeak
DAMAGE LEVEL +24 dBm peak
AMPLITUDE DISCRIMINATION 10 dB for signals separated by <100 MHz
MAXIMUM VIDEO1
VIDEO FREQUENCY <250 MHz MV = SL
VIDEO FREQUENCY >250 MHz MV = SL
(SL FREQUENCY MUST BE >250 MHz)
- [10 log (250 MHztFV)4] - 20 dB
-20d8
MAXIMUM FM/CHIRP2 Carrier frequency must remain within band
AVERAGING ERROR lN Hz1 AE=+2x
GATE ERROR lN Hzt GE = +0.07/GW
DISTORTION ERROR lN Hz1 DE=+0.03/(PW-3x10-8)
TOTAL ERROR (PULSE)1 TEp = +AE +GE +DE lTime Base Error
TOTAL ERROR (CW) TEcw = Time Base Error i1 count
(Based on averaging 10 measurements.)
ACQUISITION TIMEl AQ = (1/MINPRF) + 55 ms
MEASUREMENT TIME (PULSE)1 Mr = 11(4) (PP)) / ((Gw) (RES))] +0.1
MEASUREMENT TIME (CW1I Mr = [4 / ((GW) (RES))] +0.1
(See notes on page 1-7.)
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BAND 2
FREQUENCY RANGE 950 MHz to 20 GHz (5858), 26.5 GHz (5888)
CONNECTOR Precision N (5858), APC 3.5 (5888)
IMPEDANCE 50 ohms nominal
SENSITIVITY -20 dBm (950 MHz to 20 GHz)
-10 dBm (20 to 26.5 GHz, 58BB Only)
MAXIMUM INPUT +7 dBm oeak
DAMAGE LEVEL +45 dBm CW, +53 dBm oeak
(<1 psec pulse width, 0.1Vo duty cycle)
AMPLITUDE DISCRIMINATION 15 dB. lf <15 db, will count one signal accuratety if
separated by >200 MHz.
MAXIMUM VIDEO1 MV=SL-20d8
MAXIMUM FM/CHIRP2 2a MHz peak-to-peak
AVERAGING ERROR lN Hz1 AE =V RES/[(GW) (AVG)]
GATE ERROR lN Hzl GE = +0.01/GW
DISTORTION ERROR lN Hzt Pg=10.03/(PW-3x10-8)
TOTAL ERROR (PULSE)
TOTAL ERROR (CW)
TEp = +AE +GE 1DE tTime Base Error
TEcw = Time Base Error t1 count
(Based on averaging 10 measurements)
ACQUTSTTTON T|ME (PULSE)
FREQ, LIMITS
. CENTER FREQ
ACQUTSTTON T|ME (CW)
FREQ. LIMITS
CENTER FREQ
AQ = 2(FH)[(4 x 10-12) + (4 x 1O+/MINPRF)] +
60/MINPRF +[(2 x 10-5) (PP)]/GW + 0.35
AQ = 72|MINPRF + [(2 x 105)(PP)]iGW + 0,2
AQ = 2(FH) [(4 x 1g-tz) + (4 x 1O-VM|NpRF)] +
60/MINPRF + 0.25
AQ=72/MINPRF+0.1
MEASUREMENT TIME
MEASUREMENT TIME
MT = [(PP) / ((cw) (RES))] + 0.2
MT=(1/MINPRF)+0.2
(PULSE)
(cw)
FREQUENCY LIMITS Instrument will ignore signals outside of limits. 1O MHz
resolution, +50 MHz accuracy. Unwanted signals
must be greater than '100 MHz from either limit.
CENTER FREQUENCY Will lock on signals <50 MHz from the entered
frequency at sensitivity. 10 MHz resolution.
(See notes on page 1-7.)
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1/GENERAL INFORMATION
BAND 3 (Option 5804)
FREQUENCY RANGE 26.5 to 170 GHz. see Table 1-1
CONNECTOR Depends on remote sensor, see Table 1-'1
SENSITIVITY -20 dBm (-25 dBm Typ)
MAXTMUM |NPUT (TYP) +5 dBm peak
DAMAGE LEVEL +10 dBm peak
AMPLITUDE DISCRIMINATION 20 dB
MAXIMUM VIDEO1 MV = 15 mv oeak-to-oeak
MAXIMUM FM/CHIRP2
AUTOMATIC
CENTER FREQ 20 MHz peak-to-peak 150 MHz peak-to-peak
AVERAGING ERROR lN Hz1 AE = +2 r Vnevt(owl(nvG)f
GATE ERROR lN Hz1 GE = +0.03/GW
DISTORTION ERROR lN Hz1 Pg=10.02l(PW-3x10-8)
TOTAL ERROR (PULSE)
TOTAL ERROR (CW)
TEp = +AE +GE 1DE +Time Base Error
TEcw = Time Base Error +N2 counts
N = freq/20 GHz
ACQUTSTTTON T|ME (PUI-SE)t
AUTOMATIC
CENTER FREQ
ACQUTSTTON T|ME (CW)
AQ = 7o/MTNPRF + [t(e r''g-s1(pp)l/GW] + 0.25
Ae = 7O/M|NpRF + [t(9,. .'g-r;1pp)l/Gw] + 0.25
AQ=70/MINPRF+0.25
MEASUREMENT TIME (PULSE)
MEASUREMENT TIME (CW)
Mr = [(4)(PP)]/t(GW) (RES)l + 0.15
(4/MINPRF) +0.15
CENTER FREQUENCY Instrument assumes any signal present to be in the
range of +2 GHz from the specified center frequency
and calculates the harmonic number based on this
assumption.
(See notes on page 1-7,)
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1/GENERAL INFORMATION
PULSE PERIOD
ACCURACYl +(20 ns + time base error x PP)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION 3 digits, floating point, 10 ns maximum (Special function
available for 10 ns)
RESOLUTION TO GPIB 10 ns
MIN/MAX PULSE PERIOD 250 ns/1 s
MEASUREMENT POINTS 6 dB t1.5 dBc
PULSE WIDTH
ACCURACYl +(20 ns + time base error x PW)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION 3 digits, floating point. 10 ns maximum (Speciat function
available for 10 ns on all measurements)
RESOLUTION TO GPIB 10 ns
MIN/MAX PULSE WIDTH 50 ns/1 s
MEASUREMENT POINTS 6 dB +1.5 dBc
TCXO T|ME BASE (STANDARD)
FREQUENCY 10 MHz
AGING RATE <11 x 19 -zl / mo
SHORT TERM STABILITY <1 x 10 -e RMS for one second averaging time
TEMPERATURE STABILIW <11 x 10 -61 over the range 0 to 50 "C
LINE VARIATION <11 x 10 -zl (110o/o line voltage change)
WARM-UP TIME 30 minutes
OUTPUT FREQUENCY 10 MHz, square wave, 1 V peak-to-peak minimum into
50 ohms
EXTERNAL TIME BASE Requires 10 MHz, 1 V peak-to-peak minimum into
300 ohms
PHASE NOISE -95 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz from carrier
(See notes on page t-7.)
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