Keysight 53220A User manual

Using the 53220A/53230A Web User Interface
1. Preparing for Use
Keysight 53220A/53230A
350 MHz Universal Frequency Counter/Timer
All product documentation, software, and examples are available at
www.keysight.com/find/53220A.
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Quick Start Tutorial
© Keysight Technologies 2011, 2014, 2023
Printed In Malaysia October 2023
53220-90005 Edition 4
Channel 3
Opt. 106/115
N-Type (f)
6. Data Logging
7. Utility Functions
The Web User Interface (UI) is a built-in instrument utility that provides SCPI programming control of
the instrument through its LAN interface. The Web UI uses a Java™-enabled PC Web browser and
requires no external instrument drivers.
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Connect a standard LAN cable directly between the counter and the PC, or between the
counter and a network switch. Open the Web browser.
Use the ‘Data Log’ key to log
readings over time or based on
reading count.
Example: - log 1,000 readings
- use default path and file name
- specify location of data log file
(default = Internal\DataLog)
- set logging duration (‘Readings’)
- number of readings to log
- starts data logging
(select ‘Yes’ to overwrite existing file)
- displays the trend chart when logging
is complete.
Utility functions are counter operations
and settings common to multiple types
of counter measurements. Below is a
summary of what the utility menus
provide.
Obtain the IP address from the counter’s ‘About’ window using the following keys:
- open the Help topic window
- press the About softkey
Enter the IP address in the browser’s address
window. This opens the Web UI home page.
Open the Interactive IO window by clicking on
the ‘Remote Control’ menu icon.
Enter commands from the counter’s SCPI command
set using the ‘Command’ window. Query commands
which include ‘?’ return data and can be sent using
Send&Read. Commands which do not return data are
sent using SendCommand.
If prompted, click on ‘Enter Password’ to view
the password protected page. When shipped
from Keysight, there is no password
protection.
- perform a calibration or auto-calibration,
read temperature within instrument
- battery option 300 enable and
charge level (if installed)
- display control, date/time settings,
folder and data/state file operations,
browser control (internal and external
memory)
- self-test, time base, measurement time
out, auto-level, phase measurement
format
- enable/edit LAN, USB, and GPIB
interface settings
- store and recall user-defined states, set
specific power-on states, restore factory
default settings
For Further Information
1. Keysight 53220A/53230A User’s Guide
2. Keysight 53210A/53220/53230A Service Guide
3. Keysight 53220A/53230A Programmer’s Reference
4. Keysight 53210A/53220/53230A Product Reference
CD
www.Keysight.com/find/53220A or www.Keysight.com/find/
53230A
Connect the Power Cord.
Then plug in the instrument.
The Keysight 53220A/53230A counter
automatically senses standard power line
voltages and frequencies. There are no
switches to set or fuses to change.
Check the Web for
the latest firmware
Adjust the Carry Handle
Grasp the handle by the
sides and pull outward:
Adjust the handle to the
desired position:
Max input +27 dBm
(5 Vrms)
Input Terminals
Channels 1-2
BNC (f)
7.5 Vpk into 50W
50V Max (AC/DC)
Damage Level: 350 Vpk
Battery Operation: 42V Max
!
To remove, see instructions
on underside of handle.
Readings are saved and displayed within a
trend chart as they are logged. (The application
can be stopped before the duration ends.)

3. Channel Selection 4. Triggering and Gating
1. Power-On, Local Control, Built-In
Help, Alphanumeric Entry
A Counter Measurements (Chapter 3)
B Display Control (Chapter 6)
C Instrument Wide (Chapter 1)
D Channel Configuration (Chapter 4)
E Triggering and Gating (Chapter 5)
F Soft Key Area (all chapters)
G On / Standby (Chapter 1)
H USB “Host” Port (Chapter 7)
Panels at a Glance
Front Panel Features
PresetDigits
Help
Utility
Shift
Graph
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6
7
1
4
2
5
0
9
8
+/-
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Math
Data
Log
Auto
Scale
Freq
Period
Time
Interval
Totalize
Measure View System
Trigger
Gate
Back
Local
321
Channel / Setup
1 Watt Max into 50
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53230A 350 MHz 20 ps
Universal Frequency Counter / Timer
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ABC
E
F
H
D
G
I
J
K
L
Rear Panel Features
I Parallel Rear Panel Inputs (Chapter 4)
J Remote Interface (USB, LAN) (Chapter 2)
K External Triggering and Gating (Chapter 5)
L Frequency Reference (Chapter 3)
5. Math, Graphics, Reading Storage
Turns the counter on and off (standby).
A self-test and auto-cal occurs during
the power-on sequence and the
counter is set to its preset settings.
Transfers instrument control from the
remote interface (LAN, USB, GPIB) to
the front panel. Also displays the
previous softkey menu.
Displays help topics which can be
selected using the rotary knob. Press
and hold any function key or softkey
to display help for that key or feature.
Use the rotary knob and arrows to cycle
through and enter alphanumeric char-
acters and to navigate through files and
folders when browsing the file system.
Place the counter in a known state
before selecting the measurement.
Select a measurement function by
pressing the corresponding key
within the ‘Measure’ column. Select a
specific measurement using the
softkeys below the display.
Use Auto Scale (signals > 100 Hz) to
automatically detect the input signal
and set the range and trigger thres-
hold.
2. Setting the Measurement Function
Use the channel number keys to select the
active input channel and display the channel
configuration softkeys:
Example (Ch.1): - DC coupling
- 50impedance
- 2.0V trigger threshold
Use the ‘Trigger’ key to select the
trigger configuration softkeys (source,
readings per trigger, delay), or to issue
a manual trigger.
Example: - trigger source ‘Manual’
(‘Trigger’ key)
- 1000 readings per trigger
(use shifted numeric keys)
Tip: numeric values can also be entered
using the “shifted” numeric keys.
Use the ‘Gate’ key and gate softkeys
to specify gate time, gate delay, and
other gate parameters.
Use the ‘Math’ key to view the math
functions available through the
softkeys. ‘All Math’ plus the selected
function must be On.
Example: - compute statistics of 1,000
readings.
Press the ‘Trigger’ key to send a single
trigger and start the measurements
(Steps 2-4).
Use the ‘Graph’ and related softkeys to
select a trend chart or enable a
histogram for graphical representations
of the measurements.
Example: - trend chart of 1,000 readings
- view last 100 readings
- open Zoom & Markers menu
Use the ‘Trend Chart’ softkey to view a
chart of the readings taken, or currently
being taken.
Use the ‘Save Readings’ and ‘Export
Readings’ softkeys within the trend
chart or histogram menus to save data
internally or to an external USB device.
Use the front panel knob and arrows to
create file names and browse through
the file system.
Math
Graphics
Reading Storage
User’s Guide User’s Guide
Front and rear panels shown with product Option
106/115 (Channel 3) and Option 400 (GPIB).
Opt 010 UOCXO
Line
100-240V, 50-60 Hz
100-127V, 400 Hz
90VA Max
USB LAN
Int Ref Out Trig In
Ext Ref In Gate In/Out
Ch 1 Opt 201 Ch 2
Opt 106/115 Opt 300 Battery
Internal triggering automatically
starts the measurements.
(53220A/53230A Only)
Opt 150 sw
(53230A Only)
GP-IB