Tabor Electronics 5064, User Manual

Page: 129 / 369

2074
User Manual
3-58
Using the
Counter/Timer
The counter/timer auxiliary function transforms the 2074 into a
counter/timer instrument with the capability to measure parameters
exactly as they would be measured by a stand-alone counter/timer
instrument. When using this function one could select the
measurement function, gate time trigger level and hold the
measurement till condition requires a reading. The readings are
taken and displayed on the LCD display, or passed on the remote
interface to the host computer for further processing. 2074 front
panel example for the counter/timer is shown in figures 3-35.
Because the 2074 cannot measure and generate waveforms at the
same time, when placed in the counter/timer mode, all waveform
generation are purged and the 2074 can be used for measurements
only.
Accessing the
Counter/Timer
Menus
The digital counter/timer function provides means of measuring
timing characteristics of external signals, exactly as would be done
on a stand-alone, bench-type, counter/timer. Use the instructions
below to access and select the counter/timer mode and any of its
measurement functions.
1. Press TOP to display the root menu.
2. Press the arrow down key once and observe that the Auxiliary
Functions menu appears.
3. Press Auxiliary Functions soft key and notice that the
Counter/Timer option is highlighted, as shown in Figure 3-35.
4. Press the Enter button to select the counter/timer function
Figure 3-36 shows the counter/timer panel and menus.
NOTE
After you select the counter/timer function, the front-
panel Counter On LED illuminates, designating the
counter/timer function is enabled and all other 2074
waveform generation functions are disabled.