User`s guide

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Agilent 53220A/53230A 350 MHz Universal Counter/Timer
User’s Guide
Agilent Technologies
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Preparation for Use
Front and Rear Panel Overview 13
Front Panel 13
Rear Panel 14
Display 15
About the Instrument 15
Materials Included 15
Operating and Storage Environments 17
Electrical Requirements 18
Applying Power 18
Power-On LED Status 19
Standby Power 19
Battery Operation 20
Battery Care 22
Using Built-In Help 23
Utility Functions 23
Display Configuration 23
User Interaction 27
Reference Settings 28
How the User’s Guide is Organized 32
Welcome. This user’s guide contains configuration and operating information
for the Agilent 53220A/53230A 350 MHz Universal Counter/Timer.
The 53220A/53230A is a 2U, 1/2-module width LXI Class C instrument. The
2U, 1/2-module width references refer to the 53220A/53230A’s physical size
relative to standard EIA rack cabinet dimensions. LXI, an acronym for LAN
eXtensions for Instrumentation, is an instrumentation standard for devices
that use the Ethernet (LAN) as their primary remote communications
interface.