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Pendulum CNT-90XL-40G User Manual (182 pages)

Timer / Counter / Analyzer, Frequency Calibrator / Analyzer, Microwave Counter / Analyzer

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Table of Contents
3
General Information
8
- About this Manual
  8
- Warranty
  8
- Declaration of Conformity
  8
1 Preparation for Use

9
Preface

10
- Introduction
  10
  - Powerful and Versatile Functions
    10
  - No Mistakes
    11
- Design Innovations
  11
  - State of the Art Technology Gives Durable Use
    11
  - High Resolution
    11
- Remote Control
  12
  - Fast GPIB Bus
    12
Safety

13
- Introduction
  13
- Safety Precautions
  13
  - Caution and Warning Statements
    14
  - Symbols
    14
  - If in Doubt about Safety
    14
  - Disposal of Hazardous Materials
    14
  - Environmental Considerations
    15
Unpacking

16
- Check List
  16
- Identification
  16
- Installation
  17
  - Supply Voltage
    17
  - Battery Supply
    17
  - Grounding
    17
  - Orientation and Cooling
    17
  - Fold-Down Support
    18
  - Rackmount Adapter
    18
2 Using the Controls

20
- Basic Controls
  21
- Secondary Controls
  23
  - Connectors & Indicators
    23
  - Rear Panel
    24
  - Rear Panel (CNT-91R/71B)
    25
- Description of Keys
  26
  - Power
    26
  - Select Function
    26
  - Autoset/Preset
    27
  - Move Cursor
    27
  - Display Contrast
    27
  - Enter
    27
  - Save & Exit
    27
  - Don't Save & Exit
    27
  - Presentation Modes
    28
  - Entering Numeric Values
    29
  - Hard Menu Keys
    29
- Default Settings
  39
3 Input Signal Conditioning

41
- Input Amplifier
  42
  - Impedance
    42
  - Attenuation
    42
  - Coupling
    43
  - Filter
    43
  - Man/Auto
    44
  - Trig
    45
- How to Reduce or Ignore Noise and Interference
  46
  - Trigger Hysteresis
    46
  - How to Use Trigger Level Setting
    47
4 Measuring Functions

49
Introduction to this Chapter

50
- Selecting Function
  50
Frequency Measurements

51
- Freq A, B
  51
- Freq C
  52
  - Cnt-90/91(R)
    52
  - Cnt-90Xl
    52
- Ratioa/B, B/A, C/A, C/B
  52
- Burst A, B, C
  52
- Triggering
  52
  - Burst Measurements Using Manual Presetting
    53
- Frequency Modulated Signals
  54
  - Carrier Wave Frequency F
    54
  - Max
    55
  - Δf
    55
  - Errors Min F
    56
- AM Signals
  56
  - Carrier Wave Frequency
    56
  - Modulating Frequency
    57
- Theory of Measurement
  57
  - Reciprocal Counting
    57
  - Sample-Hold
    58
  - Time-Out
    58
  - Measuring Speed
    58
- Period
  61
Time Measurements

63
- Introduction
  63
  - Triggering
    63
- Time Interval
  64
  - Time Interval a to B
    64
  - Time Interval B to a
    64
  - Time Interval a to A, B to B
    64
- R): Time Interval Error (TIE)
  64
- Rise/Fall Time A/B
  64
- Pulse Width A/B
  65
- Duty Factor A/B
  65
- Measurement Errors
  66
  - Hysteresis
    66
  - Overdrive and Pulse Rounding
    66
  - Auto Trigger
    67
Phase

68
- What Is Phase
  68
- Resolution
  68
- Possible Errors
  68
  - Inaccuracies
    69
Totalize [CNT-91(R) Only]

72
- Totalize in General
  72
- Tot a man
  72
- Tot B man
  72
- Tot A+B man
  72
  - Applications
    73
- Tot A/B man
  73
- Totalize & Arming
  73
  - Examples
    73
Voltage

75
- Pulsed Signals [CNT-90XL Option 28 Only]
  77
- About this Chapter
  82
  - Measurement Time
    82
  - Gate Indicator
    82
  - Single Measurements
    82
  - Hold/Run & Restart
    82
  - Arming
    82
  - Start Arming
    83
  - Stop Arming
    83
Controlling Measurement Timing

84
- The Measurement Process
  84
- Arming Setup Time
  89
- Arming Examples
  89
6 Process

95
- Introduction
  96
  - Averaging
    96
- Mathematics
  96
  - Example
    96
- Statistics
  97
  - Allan Deviation Vs. Standard Deviation
    97
  - Selecting Sampling Parameters
    97
  - Measuring Speed
    98
  - Determining Long or Short Time Instability
    98
  - Statistics and Mathematics
    99
  - Confidence Limits
    99
  - Jitter Measurements
    99
- Limits
  100
  - Limit Behavior
    100
  - Limit Mode
    100
- Limits and Graphics
  101
7 Performance Check

103
- General Information
  104
- Preparations
  104
- Test Equipment
  104
- Front Panel Controls
  105
  - Internal Self-Tests
    105
  - Keyboard Test
    105
- Short Form Specification Test
  107
  - Sensitivity and Frequency Range
    107
  - Voltage
    108
  - Trigger Indicators Vs. Trigger Levels
    109
  - Input Controls
    110
  - Reference Oscillators (Not CNT-91R)
    110
  - Resolution Test
    111
- Rear Inputs/Outputs
  111
  - Mhz out
    111
  - Ext Arm Input
    112
- Measuring Functions
  113
- Check of HOLD off Function
  113
- RF Inputs
  113
  - (CNT-90XL Only)
    115
- Battery Supply
  116
  - Option 23/90 for CNT-90 & CNT-90XL Only
    116
8 Specifications

117
- Introduction
  119
- Measurement Functions
  119
  - Frequency A, B, C
    119
  - Frequency Burst A, B, C
    119
  - Period A, B, C Average
    119
  - Period A, B Single
    120
  - Ratio A/B, B/A, C/A, C/B
    120
    
    Time Interval a to B, B to A, a to A, B to B
    120
  - Pulse Width A, B
    120
  - Rise and Fall Time A, B
    120
  - Phase a Rel. B, B Rel. a
    121
  - Duty Factor A, B
    121
  - Timestamping A, B, C
    122
  - Auto Set / Manual Set
    122
- Input and Output Specifications
  122
  - Inputs a and B
    122
  - Input C (Option 10)
    123
  - Input C (Option 13)
    123
  - Input C (Options 14 & 14B)
    123
  - Rear Panel Inputs & Outputs
    124
- Auxiliary Functions
  124
  - Trigger Hold-Off
    124
  - External Start/Stop Arming
    124
  - Statistics
    124
  - Mathematics
    125
  - Other Functions
    125
  - Display
    125
  - GPIB Interface
    125
  - USB Interface
    126
  - Timeview
    126
- Battery Unit
  126
  - Option 23/90
    126
- Measurement Uncertainties
  127
  - Random Uncertainties (1)
    127
  - Systematic Uncertainties
    127
  - Total Uncertainty (2)
    127
  - Time Interval, Pulse Width, Rise/Fall Time
    127
  - Frequency & Period
    127
  - Frequency Ratio F 1 2
    128
  - Phase
    128
  - Duty Factor
    128
- Calibration
  129
  - Definition of Terms
    129
- General Specifications
  129
  - Environmental Data
    129
  - Power Requirements
    129
  - Dimensions & Weight
    130
- Ordering Information
  130
- Timebase Options
  131
  - Explanations
    131
Cnt-90Xl

132
- Introduction
  133
- Measurement Functions
  133
  - Frequency A, B, C
    133
  - Frequency Burst A, B
    133
  - Period A, B, C Average
    133
  - Period A, B Single
    133
  - Ratio A/B, B/A, C/A, C/B
    133
  - Time Interval a to B, B to A, a to A, B to B
    133
    
    Pulse Width A, B
    134
  - Rise and Fall Time A, B
    134
  - Phase a Rel. B, B Rel. a
    134
    
    Duty Factor A, B
    134
    
    Max Min P-P A, B
    134
    
    Power C
    134
  - Pulsed RF Parameters Input C
    135
  - (Option 28 Only)
    135
  - Measurement Uncertainties
    138
Cnt-91(R)

142
- Period A, B Back-To-Back
  144
- Ratio A/B, B/A, C/A, C/B
  144
- Time Interval a to B, B to A, a to A,B to B
  144
- Pulse Width A, B
  144
- Rise and Fall Time A, B
  144
- Time Interval Error (TIE) A, B
  145
- Phase a Rel. B, B Rel. a
  145
- Duty Factor A, B
  145
- Timestamping A, B
  146
- Auto Set / Manual Set
  146
- Max
  146
- Totalize A, B, A+B, A-B, A/B
  146
- Min
  146
- Input and Output Specifications
  147
  - Inputs a and B
    147
  - Input C (Option 10)
    147
    
    Input C
    148
  - Rear Panel Inputs & Outputs
    148
  - Input C (Option 13)
    148
  - Input C (Options 14 & 14B)
    148
- Auxiliary Functions
  149
  - Trigger Hold-Off
    149
  - External Start/Stop Arming
    149
    
    Statistics
    149
  - Mathematics
    150
  - Other Functions
    150
    
    Display
    150
    
    GPIB Interface
    150
  - USB Interface
    151
    
    Timeview
    151
- Measurement Uncertainties
  152
  - Random Uncertainties (1Σ)
    152
  - Systematic Uncertainties
    152
  - Total Uncertainty (2Σ)
    152
    
    Time Interval, Pulse Width, Rise/Fall Time
    152
  - Random Uncertainties (1)
    152
  - Total Uncertainty (2)
    152
  - Frequency & Period A, B
    153
  - Frequency & Period C
    153
  - Frequency Ratio F or F
    153
  - Frequency Ratio F 1 2
    153
  - Phase
    153
  - Duty Factor
    153
  - Frequency & Period
    153
- Calibration
  154
  - Definition of Terms
    154
- General Specifications
  154
  - Environmental Data
    154
  - Power Requirements
    155
  - Dimensions & Weight
    155
- Ordering Information
  155
- Timebase Options
  156
- Timebase Options CNT-91
  156
  - Explanations
    156
- Timebase Specifications CNT-91R
  157
Cnt-91R/71B

158
- Introduction
  159
- Measurement Functions
  159
  - Frequency A, B, C
    159
  - Frequency Burst A, B, C
    159
  - Period A, B, C Average
    159
  - Period A, B Single
    160
  - Period A, B Back-To-Back
    160
  - Ratio A/B, B/A, C/A, C/B
    160
  - Time Interval a to B, B to A, a to A, B to B
    160
  - Pulse Width A, B
    160
  - Rise and Fall Time A, B
    160
  - Time Interval Error (TIE) A, B
    161
  - Phase a Rel. B, B Rel. a
    161
  - Duty Factor A, B
    161
  - Totalize A, B, A+B, A-B, A/B
    162
    
    Max Min P-P A, B
    162
  - Timestamping A, B
    162
  - Auto Set / Manual Set
    162
- Input and Output Specifications
  163
  - Inputs a and B
    163
  - Input C
    163
  - Rear Panel Inputs & Outputs
    164
- Auxiliary Functions
  164
  - Trigger Hold-Off
    164
  - External Start/Stop Arming
    164
  - Statistics
    164
  - Mathematics
    165
  - Other Functions
    165
  - Display
    165
  - GPIB Interface
    165
  - USB Interface
    166
  - Timeview
    166
- Measurement Uncertainties
  167
  - Random Uncertainties (1)
    167
  - Systematic Uncertainties
    167
  - Total Uncertainty (2)
    167
  - Time Interval, Pulse Width, Rise/Fall Time
    167
  - Frequency & Period
    168
  - Frequency Ratio F 1 2
    168
  - Phase
    168
  - Duty Factor
    168
- Calibration
  169
  - Definition of Terms
    169
- General Specifications
  169
  - Environmental Data
    169
  - Power Requirements
    170
  - Dimensions & Weight
    170
- Timebase Specifications CNT-91R/71B
  171
9 Index

173

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Table of Contents

1 Preparation for Use

Preface

Safety

Unpacking

2 Using the Controls

3 Input Signal Conditioning

4 Measuring Functions

Introduction to this Chapter

Frequency Measurements

Time Measurements

Phase

Totalize [CNT-91(R) Only]

Voltage

Controlling Measurement Timing

6 Process

7 Performance Check

8 Specifications

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9 Index

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