Introduction; Chapter Summary - Agilent Technologies 53151A Operating Manual

Chapter 2 Operating Your Frequency Counter

Introduction

Introduction
This chapter contains information and usage procedures for the
front-panel keys, operating functions, and menus of the
Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Microwave Frequency Counter.

Chapter Summary

• How this Counter Works for You
Summary of the Measurement Sequence
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• Using the Selection Keys
• Numeric Entry
Changing States
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• Acknowledging Messages
• Using the Clear and Reset/Local Keys
Other Function Selection Keys
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• Measuring Frequency
• Setting the Resolution and Measurement Rate
Setting the Number of Averages
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• Measuring Relative Frequency
• Offsetting a Frequency Measurement
Measuring Power
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• Measuring Relative Power
• Offsetting a Power Measurement
Using Power Correction
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• Using the Menu
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