50 Mhz Frequency Counter (96040A) - Fluke 96000 Series Operator's Manual

96000 Series
Operators Manual

50 MHz Frequency Counter (96040A)

Table 3-30 shows the 96040A 50 MHz Frequency Counter screen. The
Frequency Counter is provided for convenient measurement of UUT reference
clock frequency without the need for a further test instrument. The signal to be
measured is applied to the 50 MHz Counter Modulation, Leveling and Frequency
Pull input BNC on the rear panel. The Instrument cannot simultaneously generate
an RF output signal and make frequency measurements.
To perform a Frequency Count measurement:
1. Push . This displays the Frequency Counter measurement screen as
2. The measurement will begin according to Reading Mode and Gate Time
Signal presence at the input to the counter is indicated by the virtual
LED in the status bar. If there is no signal present the frequency
reading will be zero.
On the 96040A, the rear panel connector labeled 300 MHz Counter
Input is not used as an input for frequency counter measurements.
3-90
shown in Table 3-30. If the RF output is ON, it will be switched off (Instrument
set to standby) when  is pushed.
settings. The reading updates at the completion of the Gate Time and
progress is indicated by the progress bar.
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