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Pendulum CNT-90XL User Manual (182 pages)
Timer / Counter / Analyzer, Frequency Calibrator / Analyzer, Microwave Counter / Analyzer
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Table of Contents
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
Single A, B & Avg. A, B, C
61
Single A, B Back-To-Back
62
Frequency A, B Back-To-Back
62
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
Resolution as Function of Measurement Time
84
Measurement Time and Rates
85
What Is Arming
85
Arming Setup Time
89
Arming Examples
89
Introduction to Arming Examples
89
Measuring the First Burst Pulse
89
Measuring the Second Burst Pulse
91
Measuring the Time between Burst Pulse #1 and #4
92
Profiling
93
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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Pendulum CNT-90XL Programmer's Handbook (264 pages)
Timer / Counter / Analyzer, Frequency Calibrator / Analyzer, Microwave Counter / Analyzer
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Table of Contents
About this Manual
3
Declaration of Conformity
3
General Information
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Getting Started
9
Finding Your Way through this Manual
10
Manual Conventions
11
Setting up the Instrument
12
Interface Functions
13
Using the USB Interface
14
2 Default Settings
15
Default Settings (after * RST)
16
3 Introduction to SCPI
17
What Is SCPI
18
How Does SCPI Work in the Instrument
20
Program and Response Messages
23
Command Tree
26
Parameters
27
Macros
29
Status Reporting System
32
Error Reporting
33
Initialization and Resetting
35
4 Programming Examples
37
Introduction
38
Individual Mesurements (Ex. #1)
39
Block Measurements (Ex. #2)
41
Fast Measurements (Ex. #3)
44
USB Communication (Ex. #4)
47
Continuous Measurements (Ex. #5)
49
Error Code
50
5 Instrument Model
61
Introduction
62
Measurement Function Block
63
Other Subsystems
64
Order of Execution
64
Measurement Function
65
6 Using the Subsystems
67
Introduction
68
Calculate Subsystem
69
Configure Function
70
Format Subsystem
71
Time Stamp Readout Format
71
Input Subsystems
72
Measurement Function
73
Sense Command Subsystems
75
Status Subsystem
76
Status Byte Register
78
Trigger/Arming Subsystem
89
7 Error Messages
93
8 Command Reference
109
Abort
111
Abort
112
Arming Subsystem
113
ARM :Count
114
ARM :Delay
115
ARM :Layer2
115
ARM :Layer2 :Source
116
ARM :Slope
116
ARM :Source
117
ARM :STOP :Slope
117
ARM :STOP :Source
118
ARM :STOP :Timer
118
Calculate Subsystem
119
Calculate :Average :Count
120
Calculate :Average :ALL
120
Calculate :Average :State
121
Current
121
Calculate :Average :TYPE
122
Calculate :DATA
122
Calculate :Immediate
123
Calculate :Limit
123
Calculate :Limit :Clear
124
Calculate :Limit :Clear :AUTO
124
Calculate :Limit :FAIL
125
Calculate :Limit :Fcount :Lower
125
Calculate :Limit :Fcount
126
Calculate :Limit :Fcount :Upper
126
Calculate :Limit :Pcount
127
Calculate :Limit :Lower
127
Calculate :Limit :Lower :State
128
Calculate :Limit :Upper
128
Calculate :Limit :Upper :State
129
Calculate :MATH
129
Calculate :MATH :State
130
Calculate :State
130
Calculate :Totalize :TYPE
131
Calibration Subsystem
133
Calibration :Interpolator :AUTO
134
Configure Function
135
Configure :<Measuring Function
136
Configure :Array :<Measuring
137
Function
137
Configure :Totalize [:Continuous]
138
Display Subsystem
139
Display :Enable
140
Fetch Function
141
Fetch
142
Fetch :Array
143
Format Subsystem
145
Format
146
Format :Border
146
Format :SMAX
147
Format :Tinformation
148
Hard Copy
149
Hcopy :Sdump :DATA
150
Initiate Subsystem
151
Initiate
152
Initiate :Continuous
152
Input Subsystems
153
Input«[1]|2» :Attenuation
154
Input«[1]|2» :Coupling
154
Input«[1]|2» :Filter
155
Input«[1]|2» :Filter :Digital
155
Frequency
156
Input«[1]|2» :Impedance
156
Input«[1]|2» :Level
157
Input«[1]|2» :Level :AUTO
157
Input«[1]|2» :Level :Relative
158
Input«[1]|2» :Slope
159
Measurement Function
161
Measure :<Measuring Function
164
Measure :Array :<Measuring Function
165
Measure :Memory<N
166
Measure :Memory
166
Explanations of the Measuring Functions
167
Measure :Frequency
168
Measure :Frequency :Burst
169
Measure :Frequency :Power [:AC]
169
Measure :Frequency :PRF
170
Measure :Frequency :Ratio
171
Measure [:VOLT] :Ncycles
171
Measure «:Pdutycycle | :Dcycle
172
Measure :Ndutycycle
172
Measure [:VOLT] :Maximum
173
Measure [:VOLT] :Minimum
173
Measure [:VOLT] :Ptpeak
174
Measure [:VOLT] :Ratio
174
Measure [:VOLT] :Pslewrate
175
Measure [:VOLT] :Nslewrate
175
Measure :Period
176
Measure :Period :Average
176
Measure :Phase
177
Measure «:RISE :TIME | :RTIM
177
Measure «:FALL :TIME | :FTIM
178
Measure :Tinterval
178
Measure :Pwidth
179
Measure :Nwidth
179
Measure :Array :Ststamp
180
Measure :Array :Tstamp
181
Btback
182
Measure: Array: Period: Btback
182
Measure: Array: Tierror
183
Memory Subsystem
185
Memory :DATA :Record :Count
186
Memory :DATA :Record :Delete
186
Array
187
Start
188
Memory :DATA :Record :SAVE
189
Memory :DATA :Record :Settings
189
Memory :FREE :Macro
190
Memory :Delete :Macro
190
Memory :Nstates
191
Output Subsystem
193
Output :Polarity
194
Output :TYPE
194
Read Function
195
Read
196
READ :Array
197
Sense Command Subsystem
199
Acquisition :Aperture
200
Acquisition :HOFF
200
Acquisition :HOFF :TIME
201
Auto
201
Frequency :Burst :Prescaler
202
Frequency :Burst :Aperture
202
State]
202
Frequency :Burst :SYNC :Period
203
Frequency :Burst :Start :Delay
203
Frequency :Power :UNIT
204
Frequency :Range :Lower
204
Function
205
Frequency :Regression
205
HF :Acquisition [:State]
207
HF :Frequency :Center
207
Roscillator :Source
208
Tierror :Frequency :AUTO
208
Tinterval :AUTO
209
Tierror :Frequency
209
Totalize :GATE
210
Source Subsystem
211
Source :Pulse :Period
212
Source :Pulse :Width
212
Status Subsystem
213
Status :Dregister0
214
Status :Dregister0 :Enable
214
Status :Operation :Condition
215
Status :Operation :Enable
216
Status: Operation
217
Status :Preset
217
Status :Questionable :Condition
218
Status :Questionable :Enable
219
Status :Questionable
219
System Subsystem
221
Address
221
System :Error
222
System :Language
223
System: Instrument: Tbase: LOCK
223
System :SET
224
System :Preset
224
System :Temperature
225
System :Talkonly
225
System :TOUT :AUTO
226
System :TOUT
226
System :Unprotect
227
System :TOUT :TIME
227
Test Subsystem
229
TEST :Select
230
Trigger Subsystem
231
Trigger :Count
232
Trigger :Source
232
Trigger: Timer
233
Common Commands
235
Cls
236
Ddt
236
DMC
237
Emc
238
Ese
239
Esr
240
Gmc
240
Idn
241
Lmc
241
Lrn
242
Opc
242
Opt
243
Opc?
243
Pmc
244
Psc
244
Pud
245
Rcl
245
Rmc
246
Rst
246
Sav
247
Sre
248
Stb
249
Trg
249
Tst
250
Wai
250
9 Index
251
Device Status Register
256
Standard Event Status
262
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
5
Introduction
5
About this Manual
6
Warranty
6
Declaration of Conformity
6
Safety Precautions
7
Caution and Warning Statements
7
Symbols
7
If in Doubt about Safety
8
2 Preparation for Use
9
Unpacking
10
Check List
10
Identification
10
Reading the Electronic Manuals
10
Installation
10
Supply Voltage
10
Setting
10
Fuse
10
Grounding
11
Rear Panel
11
Line Power Inlet
11
Reference Output
11
External Reference Input
11
External Arming Input
11
GPIB/IEEE-488 Connector
11
USB Connector
11
Optional Main Input Connectors
11
Fan
11
Type Plate
12
Orientation and Cooling
12
Fold-Down Support
12
Rackmount Adapter
12
3 Operating the Counter
13
Introduction
14
User Interface
14
Getting Familiar with the Counter
14
Description of Keys
15
Power
15
Select Function
15
Autoset/Preset
15
Move Cursor
15
Enter
15
Exit/Ok
15
Cancel
15
Presentation Modes
16
Value
16
Stat/Plot
16
Remote
17
Hard Menu Keys
17
Input a
17
Input B
17
Settings
18
Math/Limit
19
User Options
20
Hold/Run
21
Restart
21
Entering Numeric Values
21
4 Exercises
23
Preparation
24
Basic Startup
24
High-Resolution Frequency Measurement
24
Built-In Math Processing
24
High-Speed Measurements
25
Under the INPUT Menus
25
Under the SETTINGS Menu
25
Time Measurements
26
Jitter Measurements (Statistics)
26
Other Single-Channel Measurements
27
Rise Time
27
Fall Time
27
Remarks
27
Volt Max/Min Measurements
27
Channel Swapping
27
Two-Channel Measurements
28
Time Interval
28
Phase
28
Using Auto to Set Fixed Trigger Levels (Auto Once)
28
Procedure
28
Memory Settings
28
Auxiliary Functions
29
Time-Out
29
Summary
29
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
3
About this Manual
3
Warranty
3
Declaration of Conformity
3
Safety Precautions
3
Caution and Warning Statements
3
Symbols
3
If in Doubt about Safety
3
Preparation for Use
4
Unpacking
4
Check List
4
Identification
4
Reading the Electronic Manuals
4
Installation
4
Supply Voltage
4
Setting
4
Fuse
4
Grounding
4
Rear Panel
5
Line Power Inlet
5
Reference Output
5
External Reference Input
5
External Arming Input
5
GPIB/IEEE-488 Connector
5
USB Connector
5
Optional Main Input Connectors
5
Fan
5
Type Plate
5
Operating the Counter
6
Introduction
6
User Interface
6
Getting Familiar with the Counter
6
Description of Keys
7
Power
7
Select Function
7
Autoset/Preset
7
Move Cursor
7
Enter
7
Exit/Ok
7
Cancel
7
Presentation Modes
7
Value
7
Remote
8
Hard Menu Keys
8
Input a
8
Input B
8
Settings
8
Math/Limit
9
User Options
9
Hold/Run
10
Restart
10
Entering Numeric Values
10
Exercises
11
Preparation
11
Basic Startup
11
High-Resolution Frequency Measurement
11
Built-In Math Processing
11
High-Speed Measurements
11
Under the INPUT Menus
11
Under the SETTINGS Menu
12
Time Measurements
12
Jitter Measurements (Statistics)
12
Other Single-Channel Measurements
12
Duty Cycle
12
Rise Time
12
Fall Time
13
Remarks
13
Volt Max/Min Measurements
13
Channel Swapping
13
Two-Channel Measurements
13
Time Interval
13
Phase
13
Using Auto to Set Fixed Trigger Levels (Auto Once)
13
Procedure
13
Memory Settings
13
Summary
14
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Design Innovations
3
Remote Control
4
Caution and Warning Statements
5
Safety Precautions
5
Disposal of Hazardous Materials
6
If in Doubt about Safety
6
Installation
7
Fold-Down Support
8
Orientation and Cooling
8
Rackmount Adapter
9
Chapter 2: Using the Controls
12
Basic Controls
12
Secondary Controls
14
Rear Panel
15
Select Function
18
Move Cursor
20
Display Contrast
20
Presentation Modes
20
Entering Numeric Values
23
Hard Menu Keys
23
Default Settings
39
Chapter 3: Input Signal Conditioning
40
Input Amplifier
40
How to Reduce or Ignore Noise and Interference
45
Trigger Hysteresis
47
How to Use Trigger Level Setting
48
Chapter 4: Measuring Functions
50
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