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Chapter 1 Performance Tests
Agilent 53131A/132A Complete Performance Tests
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Agilent 53131A/132A Complete Performance Tests
The specifications of the Agilent 53131A/132A Universal Counter can be verified
by performing the performance tests provided in this section. Table 1-2 lists a
summary of the Agilent 53131A/132A performance tests.
Record the results of the performance tests in the appropriate place on
Agilent 53131A/132A Performance Test Record, which starts on page 1-41.
(Note: the complete performance tests for the Agilent 53181A Frequency Counter
begin on page 1-47 of this chapter.)
NOTE To perform valid testing of the specifications, warm up the Counter and test
equipment for 30 minutes.
Table 1-2. The Agilent 53131A/132A Performance Tests
Page Number
*
Test Description
* Other Counter measurement functions (e.g., Period) are mathematically derived by the microprocessor from
the parameters verified by these performance tests. If the Counter passes the performance tests, the other
measurement functions are functioning to specifications.
page 1-17 Test 1: Time Interval (Agilent 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-19 Test 2: Trigger Level (Agilent 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-22 Test 3: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Sensitivity (Agilent 53131A/132A
Only)
page 1-27 Test 4: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Accuracy (Agilent 53131A/132A
Only)
page 1-30 Test 5: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Sensitivity (Agilent
53131A/132A Only)
page 1-35 Test 6: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Accuracy
(Agilent 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-37 Test 7: Peak Volts, Channels 1 and 2 (Agilent 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-40 Agilent 53131A/132A GPIB Verification Program (Optional)