Frequency Counter - Agilent Technologies U1251A User Manual

2 Making Measurements

Frequency Counter

WA R N I N G
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Use the frequency counter for low voltage applications only. Never use
the frequency counter for line power system.
1 Set the rotary switch to
2 Press
to select the Frequency counter (Hz) function.
"- 1- " on the secondary display means the input signal
frequency is divided by 1. This accommodates for a higher
frequency range of up to 2 MHz.
3 Connect the red and black test leads to the input
terminals V and COM respectively.
4 Probe the test points and read the display.
5 If the reading is unstable or is zero, press
the division of the input signal frequency by 100. This
accommodates for a higher frequency range of up to 20
MHz.
6 The signal is out of range if the reading is still unstable
after Step 5.
While the secondary display shows "- 1- ", you may scroll
through the pulse width (ms), duty cycle (%) and frequency
(Hz) measurements by pressing
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Hz
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to select