Jackson Labs PHASE STATION 53100A, User Manual

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USB 2.0 High Speed support is required
for all 53100A acquisitions. In most
cases the use of passive or active USB
hubs with the 53100A is acceptable, but
if connection problems occur, you may
find it helpful to connect the supplied
USB cable directly to the host PC, or try
a different USB port.
In general, measurement errors are
much more likely to be caused by
insufficient CPU resources than by USB
connectivity problems.
Figure 3: Rear panel controls and features
Rear panel features
The 53100A’s rear panel includes the following features, located as shown in the color-keyed image
above:
- The 2.1-mm DC input jack is intended for use with the provided 15V external power supply.
Note that the 53100A’s power supply is equipped with a locking power connector. To prevent
inadvertent disconnection, it is strongly suggested that you secure the locking ring to the
threaded portion of the input jack when connecting the power supply. Use the
power switch to
turn the 53100A on and off, rather than repeatedly connecting and disconnecting the barrel
connector.
- Two SMA-F input jacks provide access to the internal
clock synthesizer’s output signal and the ADC clock
inputs that it drives. These jacks are reserved for
future use.
- One SMA-F input jack for synchronization and
calibration applications associated with the dual-
channel internal reference option.
- A USB Series ‘B’ receptacle is provided for PC
connectivity. Guidelines for PC selection appear in the
Performance Notes
section on page 22.