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5314A UNIVERSAL COUNTER OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL This manual applies directly to HP Model 5314A having serial number prefix 1828A and below. This manual, with enclosed “Manual Changes” sheet, applies to HP Model 5314A having serial number prefixes as listed on the “Manual Changes” sheets.
Model 5314A Safety Considerations SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS GENERAL This is a Safety Class instrument. This instrument has been designed and tested according to IEC Publications 348, “Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus.” BEFORE APPLYING POWER verify that the power transformer primary is matched to the available line voltage and the correct fuse is installed (see Section II).
The HP 5314A Universal Counter is a Safety Class I instrument, designed according to inter- national safety standards. This operating and service manual contains information, cautions, and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and keep the HP 5314A in safe operating condition.
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Model 5314A General Information Table 1-1. Specifications INPUT CHARACTERISTICS LSD Displayed: Range: N=l to 1000 1 part in G X N in decade steps to 100 Channel A 10 Hz Channel B 10 Hz to 2.5 MHz Resolution: Sensitivity: Channel A:...
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DESCRIPTION l-16. The HP 5314A is a 100 MHz/100 ns Universal Counter. It features a seven-digit, seven- segment LED display with overflow indication, seven function performance, and full input signal conditioning. There are two options available HP 5314A. They are a Temperature for the Compensated Crystal.
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Model 5314A General Information l-20. EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED HP 5314A. I-21. Table 1-2 lists the only equipment supplied with the Table 7-2. Equipment Supplied DESCRIPTION HP PART NO. 1 Detachable Power Cord 229 cm (71/z feet long) 8120-I 378 l-22. RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT I-23.
The time interval range is 250 ns to 1 s. The sensitivity is 25 mV rms (75 mV p-p). The resolution is 100 ns. See Figures 3-5 and 3-6 for typical time interval measurement setups. in time 3-11. INITIATING A MEASUREMENT. The HP 5314A does not internally arm itself interval. must be...
There is no operator’ s maintenance formed by qualified service personnel only. 3-24. Power/Warm-Up The HP 5314A has a two position power switch, STBY and ON. For HP 5314A models with 3-25. in the STBY Option 002, it is important that the instrument be connected to the power...
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When the HOLD released, display is updated and resumes counting. FREQ A With this switch IN, HP 5314A is placed in either frequency or totalize START A (START) the position of the blue mode as determined by shift key@.
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1 Hz resolution (1 second gate time). For frequencies between 10 MHz and 100 MHz, see the explanation for switch@. In period, this switch, when causes the HP 5314A to measure 100 periods and display the average HP 5314A value in microseconds. In ratio, this switch when causes the make 100 measurements and display the average ratio.
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In Time Interval, this switch should be pressed. This programs the HP5314A to make single-shot time interval measurements. In Start, the HP 5314A counts the input directly (IO Hz to 10 MHz) and displays in units. With this switch IN, the input is prescaled by 10 and the display is in kilo units.
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NOTE The following three resolutions are available with the HP 5314A but are not printed on the front panel. For 0.1 Hz resolution (10 second gate time) on frequenices from 10 Hz to 10 MHz, place all three resolution switches.
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Model 5314A Operation CHA NEL A CHAN JEL B LEVE SLOPE SLOPE ATTN X l 1 FREQ ‘ 1Hz 1OHz’ 1OH z - R E S O L U T I O N STBY NORM N= v N T - A V E R A G E...
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ATTN switch @ , and Set SLOPE switches @ and @, LEVEL A and B controls @ and for details. HP 5314A into single-shot mode. Press resolution switch @ (N=l) This places the time interval measurements made with the HP 5314A should be single-shot.
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Set line switch @ to the ON position. Set COM A/SEP switch @ to SEP position. Place the two function switches @ and@ in the OUT position. This places the HP 5314A in the Ratio A to B function. Connect the higher frequency signal to the...
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C H A N JEL B C H A NEL A SLOPE ATTN SLOPE X l 11 F R E Q P E R 1OHz 10H z - R E S O L U T I O N STBY NORM 1 Hz N Y - A V E R A G E NOTE...
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Place resolution switch e(l in the IN position. The should display Hz/N=lOO) HP 5314A with the overflow LED 0 ON and the instrument gating once every second. Place resolution switch @ (10 in the IN position. The should display...
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