Instruction manual

Chapter 1 Performance Tests
Introduction
Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-3
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Complete Performance Tests
The complete performance tests verify the specifications listed in Chapter 7, “Agilent
53131A/132A Specifications,” and Chapter 8, “Agilent 53181A Specifications.” All
tests can be performed without accessing the inside of the instrument.
Optional GPIB Verification
The GPIB verification program, described on page 1-40 (Agilent 53131A/132A) or
page 1-70 (Agilent 53181A), exercises the Counter via the GPIB interface. The
program is written for an HP 9000 series 200 or 300 Desktop Computer as the
controller. If the instrument successfully completes all phases of the verification
program, there is a very high probability that the GPIB interface is working properly.
The GPIB program is available on disks as indicated in the following listing:
• For Agilent 53131A/132A Counters—Agilent part number 53131-13501
(3 1/2-inch LIF disk) and Agilent part number 53131-13502 (5 1/4-inch LIF
disk).
• For Agilent 53181A Counters—Agilent part number 53181-13501 (3 1/2-inch
LIF disk) and Agilent part number 53131-13502 (5 1/4-inch LIF disk).
Recommended Calibration Cycle
The Counter requires periodic verification of operation. Depending on the use and
environmental conditions, aging, and measurement accuracy required, the Counter
should be checked using the operational verification procedure at least once every
two years
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Test Record
The results of the operational verification, complete performance tests, and GPIB
verification test should be recorded on a copy of the Performance Test Record,
located at the end of each (i.e., Agilent 53131A/132A and Agilent 53181A) complete
performance tests section in this chapter.