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UNIVERSAL COUNTER
5328A
(Including Options 010, 011, 020, 021, 030, and 040)
USERS MANUAL
Unlessotherwisespecified byaManualChangeSheet,
this manual applies to all Hewlett-Packard Model
5328A UniversalCountersandtheoptionsdescribed in
Section
I.
Copyright HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 1975
5301 STEVENS
CREEK BLVD., SANTA CLARA, CALIF. 95050
Printed: APR 1975
MANUAL PART NUMBER 05328-90002
MICROFICHE PART NUMBER 05328-90010 PRINTED INU.S.A.
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Model5382A
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title
Page
I GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................... 1-1
1.1 . Scope of Manual
............................................. 1-1
1.4 . Description
................................................... 1-1
1.6 . Instrument Identification ...................................... 1-1
1.8 . Applications .................................................. 1-2
1.17 . Options
...................................................... 1-2
1.19 . Equipment Supplied and Accessories Available
.................. 1-3
1.21
. Specifications ................................................. 1-3
......................................................
I I INSTALLATION 2-1
2.1 . Introduction
.................................................. 2-1
2.3 . Unpacking and Inspection
..................................... 2-1
2.5 . Preparation for Use
........................................... 2-1
2.6 . Power Requirements ........................................ 2-1
2.8
. Fuse Replacement and Installation ........................... 2-1
2.10
. Power Cables ............................................... 2-1
2.13
. Operating Environment ..................................... 2-2
2.15
. Bench Operation ........................................... 2-2
2.17 . Rack Mounting
............................................. 2-2
2.19
. Packaging for Reshipment ..................................... 2-2
2.20
. Original Packaging .......................................... 2-2
.
2.24 Other Packaging Methods ................................... 2-3
.
2.26 Storage ...................................................... 2-3
.
2.28 Options Installation ........................................... 2-3
III OPERATION ........................................................ 3-1
.
3.1 Introduction .................................................. 3-1
3.3
. Basic Counter Operation ...................................... 3-1
3.5 . Frequency
.................................................. 3-1
3.13
. Period ..................................................... 3-2
...................................................... .
3.16 Ratio 3-3
.
3.18 Time Interval ............................................... 3-3
.
3.20 Totalize and Scale
........................................... 3-3
3.22
. Time Interval, Resolution, and Averaging Techniques ............ 3-3
.
3.24 Resolution ................................................. 3-4
.
3.27 Time Interval Averaging
..................................... 3-4
.
3.34 Sources of Measurement Error
................................. 3-5
.
3.36 21 Count Ambiguity ........................................ 3-5
3.41 . Time Base Error
............................................. 3-6
3.43 . Trigger Error
............................................... 3-7
3.48
.
Function of Controls, Indicators, Inputs and Outputs ........... 3-19
.
3.50 Display .................................................... 3-19
3.52 . Power
.................................................... 3-19
3.54 . Reset
..................................................... 3-19
.
3.56 Sample Rate Control ....................................... 3-19
3.58
. Arming ................................................... 3-19
3.60
. Resolution, N Switch ....................................... 3-20
3.63
.
Input Channel Selection .................................... 3-21
3.71
. Signal Conditioning (Standard and Option 040) ............... 3-23
3.76
. Hysteresis ................................................. 3-24
3.80
. External Frequency Standard Input .......................... 3-25
3.83 . Marker Outputs
........................................... 3-25
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Model 5328A
Table of Contents
List of Figures
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Section Title Page
Ill OPERATION (Continued)
3.87
. Gate Out .................................................. 3-25
3.89
. Time Base Out ............................................. 3-25
................................
3.91 . External Frequency Standard 3-25
..............................................
3.93 . Trigger Light 3-26
.........................................
3.96 . Delay (Option 040) 3-26
......................................................
I V APPLICATIONS 4-1
..................................................
4.1 . l ntroduction 4-1
.....................................
4.3 . Frequency Measurements 4-1
.........................................
. 4.9 Period Measurements 4-1
...................................
4.13 . Time Interval Measurements 4-3
......................................
4.21 . Totalizing Measurements 4-5
...........................................
4.24 . UVM Measurements 4-5
4.25
. Option 020 ................................................. 4-5
4.29
. Option 021 ................................................. 4-5
.......................................... 4.37 . Ratio Measurements 4-7
....................
V PROGRAMMING (OPTION 011 HP-IB INTERFACE) 5-1
..................................................
5.1 . l ntroduction 5-1
......................................
5.4 . Setting Address Switches 5-1
.......................................
5.9 . Programming the 5328A 5-3
...................................
5.12 . Triggering a Measurement 5-6
.....................................
5.15 . Reading a Measurement 5-7
........................................
5.19 . Programming Example 5-7
..................................
5.21 . Measurement Output Format 5-9
...............................................
5.23 . Bus Commands 5-9
LIST OF TABLES
Table Title Page
.................................................
Equipment Supplied 1-3
................................................
Accessories Available 1-3
.......................................................
Specifications 1-4
......................................................
Arming Status 3-20
...........................
Resolution Switch Settings and Gate Times 3-20
.............................
Functions and Resolution Switch Settings 3-21
..........................................................
Addressing 5-2
Program Code Set
................................................... 5-4
................................................
Program Explanation 5-18
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)
.......... 5-10
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Model 5328A
List of Figures
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Title Page
.........................
Model 5328A Universal Counter with Options 1-0
.......................................................
Power Cables 2-4
..............................
Basic Elements of the Frequency Counter 3-1
...................................................
Measuring Period 3-2
.............................
Basic Elements of a Time Interval Counter 3-3
........................................................
Clock Pulses 3-4
..................
Synchronizer Operation with Time Interval Averaging 3-5
.................................................
+I Count Ambiguity 3-6
Trigger Error
........................................................ 3-7
.......................
Standard 5328A Front Panel Operation Summary 3-8
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............
Model 5328A Option 040. Front Panel Operation Summary 3-12
Model 5328A Option 030. Channel C Front Panel
......................................
Operation Summary 3-15
Model 5328A Option 020. DVMFront Panel Operation Summary
....... 3-16
Model 5328A Option 021. High Performance DVM Front Panel
......................................
Operation Summary 3-17
Standard Universal Module InputSwitch Configuration for COMA
.... 3-22
Option 040 Universal Module lnput Switch Configuration for COMA .
. 3-22
...............................................
Slope Switch Settings 3-23
...............................................
Level Control Settings 3-24
....................................................
Hysteresis Band 3-24
.......................................................
Delay Mode 3-26
..................................
Time Interval Average Delay Mode 3-27
..................................................
Measuring Linearity 4-2
Tone Burst Measurement
............................................ 4-2
..........................................................
Dead Time 4-3
MultipleSTOP Pulses
................................................ 4-3
Monitoring Marker Outputs
.......................................... 4-4
................................
Slope Switch Effect on Hysteresis Band 4-4
...........................................
Armed DVM Measurement 4-6
...........................................
5328A Measurement Cycle 5-6
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Model 5328A
Safety Considerations
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL
This is aSafety Class I instrument. This instrument has beendesignedandtestedaccordingtoIEC
Publication 348, "Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus", and has been
supplied in safe condition.
This manualcontains information, cautions, andwarningswhich must befollowed bytheuserto
ensure safe operation and to retain the instrument in safe condition.
WARNINGS
SAFETY
If this in:tr::ment is te beenergizedvia an autetransfermerfer ve!tage reduaien, makesure the
common terminal is connected to the earthed pole of the power source.
BEFORE SWITCHING ONTHIS INSTRUMENT, the protective earth terminalsof this instrument
must be connected to the protectiveconductor of the(mains)powercord. The mainsplugshall
only be insertedin
a socketoutlet providedwithaprotectiveearthcontact.The protectiveaction
must not be negated by the use of an extension cord (power cable) without a protective
conductor (grounding).
Makesure that onlyfuses with the required ratedcurrentandofthespecifiedtype(normalblow,
time delay, etc.) are used for replacement.The use of repairedfuses and theshort-circuiting of
fuse holders must be avoided.
Whenever it
is likelythat the protection offeredbyfuses has beenimpaired,theinstrumentmust
bemade inoperative and be secured against any unintended operation.
GROUNDING
Any interruption of the protective (grounding)conductor (insideor outside the instrument) or
disconnecting the protective earth terminal
is likely to make this instrument dangerous.
Intentional interruption
is prohibited.
HIGH VOLTAGE
Any adjustment, maintenance, and repair of the opened instrument under voltage should be
avoided as much as possible and, when inevitable, should be carried out only by a skilled,
qualified personwho
is aware of the hazard involved.
Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if the instrument has been dis-
connected from its source of supply.
Adjustmentsand servicedescribedhereinare performed with power suppliedtothe instrument
while protective coversare removed. Energy availableat manypointsmay, if contacted, resultin
personal injury.
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Model 5328A
Safety Considerations
CAUTIONS
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
BEFORE SWITCHINGONTHlS INSTRUMENT, makesure the instrument is set to the voltage of
the power source. Verify that the power transformer primary is matched to the available line
voltage. Verify that the correct fuse
is installed.
GROUNDING
BEFORE SWITCHING ON THlS INSTRUMENT, ensure that all devices connected to this
instrument are connected to the protective (earth) ground. (Grounding one conductor of a
two-conductor outlet
is not sufficient.)
ATTENTION
-
This symbol: ,which appearsonthe instrumentmeans:Readtheinstructionmanualbefore
operating the instrument. Ifthe instrument
is operated without readingthe instructions,itmay
not operate correctly.
vii
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Model 5328A
General Information
3PTION 010
OVEN OPTION 011
HP-I
B
OSClLLATOR lNTERFACE
OPTION 020 OPTION 021
DVM DVM OPTION 030
CHANNEL C OPTION 040
UNIVERSAL MODULE
Figure 1-1. Model 5328A Universal Counter with Options
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Model 5328A
General
l nformation
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. SCOPE OFMANUAL
1-2. This manual provides operating information for the Hewlett-Packard Model 5328A
Universal Counter including all options. Maintenance information for the 5328A mainframe
(without options)
is covered in the 5328A Service Manual. A separate Installation and Service
Manual
is provided for each option supplied with the 5328A.
1-3. This manual
is divided into five sections containing the following information:
SECTION
I GENERAL INFORMATION covers adescription of the counter, options, equip-
ment supplied, accessoriesavailable, and specifications.
SECTION
II INSTALLATIONprovidesinstructionsfor unpacking, inspection,preparationfor
use, shipment,andstoragefortheoverallinstrument. Installationinstructionsfortheoptions
are covered in separate Installation and Service Manuals for each option.
SECTION IllOPERATION covers basic counter operation, sources of measurement error,
time interval measurements, front and rear panel operation summaries for the standard
instrument and each option, and descriptions of controls, connectors, indicators, inputs,
and outputs.
SECTION IV APPLICATIONS contains information on how to use the 5328A to measure
frequency, period, time interval, and ratio. DVM and totalizing measurements are also
covered in this section.
SECTION
V PROGRAMMINGcoversinformationfor instrumentsequippedwithOption011.
Included
is an introductiontothe Hewlett-Packard InterfaceBus and instructionsforsetting
the address switches, programming, usingthe programcode set, triggering
a measurement,
reading a measurement,andprogramexamples.Also includedarebuscommands,theASCII
codes and the measurement output format.
1-4.
DESCRIPTION
1-5. The standard 5328A mainframemeasuresfrequency,period, periodaverage, time interval,
time interval average, and ratio. A totalize function
is also provided. The capabilities of the
instrumentareexpanded
(as shown inTable 1-3) by installingtheoptionsdescribedinparagraph
1-17. The 5328A providesan 8-digit
(9 withOption030)LED display, displaystorage, and leading
zero blanking. Decimal point and unit readoutsare displayedautomatically.Two independent
selectable input channelsare provided for time interval measurements. Each inputchannel has
an attenuator, trigger slope selector, level control, ac-dc coupling, and an oscilloscope marker
output. Rear panel connectors provide a gate output, a time base output and an input for an
externalfrequencystandard.An ARM switchonthe rear panelallowsarming by thesignal being
measured (switchOFF) or by another input signal (switch ON).
1-6.
INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION
1-7. Hewlett-Packard instrumentshave
a 2-section, 10-character serial number (0000A00000),
which
is locatedon the rear panel. The 4-digit serial prefix identifies instrument changes. Ifthe
serial prefix of your instrument differs from that listedonthetitle pageof this manual, there are
differences betweenthis manualand your instrument. Instrumentshaving higher serial prefixes
are covered with
a "Manual Changes" sheet includedwith this manual. If the change sheet is
missing, contact the nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and ServiceOffice listed at the back of this
manual.
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