NOTE
Chapter 1 Performance Tests
HP 53181A Complete Performance Tests
HP 53181A Complete Performance Tests
The specifications of the HP 53181A Frequency Counter can be verified
by performing the performance tests provided in this section. Table 1-3
lists a summary of the HP 53181A performance tests.
Record the results of the performance tests in the appropriate
place on HP 53181A Performance Test Record, which starts on
page 1-71.
(Note: the complete performance tests for the HP 53131A/132A Universal
Counter begin on page 1-16 of this chapter.)
To perform valid testing of the specifications, warm up the Counter and
test equipment for 30 minutes.
Table 1-3. The HP 53181A Performance Tests
*
Page Number
Test Description
page 1-48
Test 1: Trigger Level (HP 53181A Only)
page 1-51
Test 2: Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53181A Only)
page 1-55
Test 3: Channel 1 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)
page 1-58
Test 4: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency
Sensitivity
page 1-63
Test 5: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency
Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)
page 1-68
Test 6: Peak Volts, Channel 1 (HP 53181A Only)
page 1-70
HP 53181A HP-IB Verification Program (Optional)
* Other Counter measurement functions (e.g., Period) are mathematically derived by the microprocessor from
the parameters verified by these performance tests.
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