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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction to the Model 4017B
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1.1.
Description ...................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.2.
Feature Summary
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2.
Front panel
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2.1.
Brief description. Using the controls. ..........................................................................................................................................2
2.2.
Buttons and knobs. LED functionality description.
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Operating the Model 4017B
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3.1.
Parameter’s setting
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3.1.1.
Frequency setting (except FREQCOUNTER mode)...........................................................................................................6
3.1.2.
Level setting (except FREQCOUNTER mode)...................................................................................................................8
3.1.3.
Offset setting (except FREQCOUNTER mode)..................................................................................................................8
3.1.4.
Duty cycle setting (except FREQCOUNTER mode). .........................................................................................................9
3.1.5.
CMOS level setting (except FREQCOUNTER mode). ......................................................................................................9
3.1.6.
Sweep time setting (only for INTERNAL SWEEP mode). ................................................................................................9
3.1.7.
Sweep width setting (only for INTERNAL SWEEP mode). ............................................................................................10
3.1.8.
Gate setting (only for FREQCOUNTER mode).
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3.2.
Mode description
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3.2.1
EXTERNAL VCG (External Voltage Control Generator
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3.2.1.1
Selecting EXTERNAL VCG mode.............................................................................................................................12
3.2.1.2
Selecting output waveform..........................................................................................................................................12
3.2.1.3
Selecting the frequency ...............................................................................................................................................12
3.2.1.4
Selecting the level........................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.1.5
Selecting the offset ......................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.1.6
Selecting the duty cycle...............................................................................................................................................13
3.2.1.7
Selecting output TTL/CMOS level .............................................................................................................................13 .
3.2.2
INTERNAL SWEEP
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3.2.2.1
Selecting INTERNAL SWEEP mode .........................................................................................................................12
3.2.2.2
Selecting output waveform..........................................................................................................................................12
3.2.2.3
Selecting the frequency ...............................................................................................................................................12
3.2.2.4
Selecting the level........................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2.5
Selecting the offset ......................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2.6
Selecting the duty cycle...............................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2.7
Selecting output TTL/CMOS level .............................................................................................................................13
3.2.2.8
Selecting sweep width .................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2.9
Selecting sweep time ...................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2.10
Selecting type of sweeping ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.3
FREQCOUNTER (Frequency Counter mode)
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3.2.3.1
Selecting FREQCOUNTER mode ..............................................................................................................................14
3.2.3.2
Selecting gate period ...................................................................................................................................................14
3.2.4
Saving the default loaded mode at power-up
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3.2.5
Setting parameters examples
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3.2.5.1
Example of setting parameters in EXTERNAL VCG mode ......................................................................................14
3.2.5.2
Example of setting parameters in INTERNAL SWEEP mode ..................................................................................16
3.2.5.3
Example of setting gate period in FREQCOUNTER mode .......................................................................................19
3.2.5.4
Example of saving the default mode at power-up ......................................................................................................19
3.2.5.5
Waveform examples ....................................................................................................................................................20
3.3
Remote operation
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3.3.1
Brief command description ................................................................................................................................................25
3.3.2
Commands description .......................................................................................................................................................25
3.3.2.1
General rules ................................................................................................................................................................25
3.3.2.2
Commands description ................................................................................................................................................26
3.3.3
Remote program examples
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3.3.3.1
Example of setting parameters in EXTERNAL VCG mode using REMOTE control mode ....................................34
3.3.3.2
Example of setting parameters in INTERNAL SWEEP mode using REMOTE control mode ................................35
3.3.3.3
Example of setting parameters in FREQCOUNTER mode using REMOTE control mode
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Specifications
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Service Information
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