E1 (2.048Mb/S) Frequency Accuracy - HP 37718A Installation And Verification Manual

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Performance Tests
PDH/DSn Internal Transmitter Clock Accuracy & Offset
Procedure
1 Recall the HP 37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3-
4.
2 Connect the 75Ω OUT port of the PDH/DSn module to the Frequency
Counter. Terminate the Frequency Counter input in 75Ω (use the T
connector).
3 Set the
TRANSMIT
When changing the PDH Rate or Offset value the VCXO takes time to
settle. As a consequence the frequency counter reading will not stabilize
until "VCXO OUTPUT BIT RATE SETTLING" clears from the STATUS
line of the display.

E1 (2.048Mb/s) Frequency Accuracy

4 Adjust the Frequency Counter ATTEN and Trigger Level to obtain a
stable reading and ensure that the frequency counter reading is
between 1023995Hz and 1024005Hz.
5 Select FREQUENCY OFFSET [+50PPM].
6 Adjust the Frequency Counter ATTEN and Trigger Level to obtain a
stable reading and ensure that the frequency counter reading is
between 1024046.5Hz and 1024055.5Hz.
display as shown opposite
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