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FIG(5)  REAR PANEL 

 

  AC INLET 

 

:For connecting of the supplied ac power 

  INT/EXT TIME BASE SELECTOR: Select the time base, switch position EXT.   

STD.IN provides a nominal 50

Ω

 input impedance path 

 

for an external 10 MHz time base. switch position   

 

INT. STD. OUT monitors the internal time base   

 signal. 

  GROUND TERMINAL 

 

  FUSE HOLDER 

:Replacing fuse with unscrewing 

 

  INT/EXT TIME BASE BNC: Serves as a monitoring point for the internal time 

 

   

base signal, or provides an input path for an external 

time base signal depending on the INT/EXT switch setting. 
The external signal should have a voltage range of 
1.5V~5 Vrms. 

 

 RS-232C CONNECTOR  : Connector for serial interfacing with computer.

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for FC-8030

Page 1: ...0 3 7GHz Frequency Counter FC 8030 3 0GHz Frequency Counter FC 8150 1 5GHz Frequency Counter FC 8030U 3 0GHz Universal Counter FC 8150U 1 5GHz Universal Counter UNISOURCE CORPORATION www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 2: ...these operating instructions thoroughly and completely before operating this instrument Pay particular attention to WARNINGS used for conditions and actions that pose hazard to the user and CAUTIONS used for conditions and actions that may damage the instrument Always to inspect the instrument and other accessories for any sign of damage or abnormality before every use Never ground yourself and ke...

Page 3: ...nectors 11 3 2 Operating instruction 17 3 3 Frequency Measurements 17 3 4 Period Measurements 18 3 5 Total Measurements 18 3 6 RPM measurement 19 3 7 Time interval measurement A B 19 3 8 Ratio Measurement A B 20 3 9 Use of RS 232C Serial Interfacing 21 4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Fuse Replacement 22 4 2 Adjustment and Calibration 22 4 3 Cleaning and decontamination 22 5 OTHERS 5 1 BNC Cable Considerations 2...

Page 4: ...rate Input Selection External Frequency Standard Input with 9 Digits LED Display Attenuator Check Period Total Low Pass Filter Line Filter FC 8300 FC 8030 FC 8150 Frequency Counter RPM Rotation Per Minute Measuring Function External Frequency Standard Input with 9 Digits LED Display Attenuator Check Period Total Low Pass Filter Line Filter A self test mode is also provided for a quick check of sev...

Page 5: ... 8 8 9 Frequency Input A B RESOLUTION 0 1 Hz 0 99 Hz 10 uHz 1 uHz 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 10nHz 10nHz 1nHz 1 Hz 9 9 Hz 0 1 mHz 10 uHz 10 uHz 1 uHz 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 10nHz 10 Hz 99 Hz 1 mHZ 0 1 mHz 0 1 mHz 10 uHz 10 uHz 1 uHz 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 100 Hz 999 Hz 10 mHz 1 mHz 1 mHz 0 1 mHz 0 1 mHz 10 uHz 10 uHz 1 uHz 1 KHz 9 9 KHz 0 1 Hz 10 mHz 10 mHz 1 mHz 1 mHz 0 1 mHz 0 1 mHz 10 uHz 10 KHz 99 KHz 1 Hz 0...

Page 6: ...OPE Positive or Negative Switch Selectable Resolution and Number of displayed digit Table 1 Same as INPUT A Max INPUT VOLTAGE LEVEL FIG 1 Same as INPUT A TIME INTERVAL A B FC 8150U FC 8030U RANGE 0 1 uSec 10Sec 0 1Hz 10MHz LSD 100nSec RESOLUTION LSD Trigger Error ACCURACY LSD Trigger Error Time base error x T l MULTIPLIER 1 10 100 1000 Gate Time 10S 1S 0 1S 0 01S RATIO A B FC 8150U FC 8030U RANGE ...

Page 7: ...T EXT Gate Time 0 01S 0 1S 1S 10S Number Of Displayed Digit 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 Frequency Input B RESOLUTION 80 MHz 99 MHz 1 KHz 100 Hz 100 Hz 10 Hz 10 Hz 1 Hz 1 Hz 0 1 Hz 100 MHz 999 MHz 10 KHz 1 KHz 1 KHz 100 Hz 100 Hz 10 Hz 10 Hz 1 Hz 1 GHz 3 7 GHz 100 KHz 10 KHz 10 KHz 1 KHz 1 KHz 100 Hz 100 Hz 10 Hz Table 2 TIME BASE CHARACTERISTICS TYPE TCO Temperature controlled oscillator FREQUENCY 10 000000 M...

Page 8: ...FF DIMENSION AND WEIGHT Dimensions 240 W x 90 H x 270 D mm Weight Approx 2 5 kg 1 3 Equipment Ratings Power 230VAC 10 50 60 Hz 15 W 8023 8030U 230VAC 10 50 60 Hz 9 W 8013 8030 8037 Plug and Socket 3 wire ac power plug and 3 wire outlet Fuse 200 mA 250V F type Operating Environment TEMPERATURE 0 C to 40 C Accuracy Specified at 23 C 5 C HUMIDITY Up to 85 to 40 C without temperature extremes causing ...

Page 9: ... appliance should be provided with a PE screw terminal which is not soluble by hand and not soluble before 2 conductor power lines CAUTION THIS INSTRUMENT IS SET TO AC 230V BEFORE POWERING ON THIS INSTRUMENT MAKE SURE THE VOLTAGE OF THE POWER SOURCE IS AC 230V 2 3 Cooling and Ventilation No special cooling and ventilation is required However the instrument should be operated where the ambient temp...

Page 10: ...green LED display used for all read readings NOTE LAST MEASUREMENT DISPLAY WILL REMAIN FOR 10 SECONDS AFTER SIGNAL OFF UNIT INDICATOR When lit indicates that the frequency displayed is in KHz or MHz and period is in n u or mSec HOLD INDICATOR When lit engaged the hold function TRIG LEVEL VR Adjusts trigger threshold level on the input A input signal Pushing the knob in preset sets this level at th...

Page 11: ... 1 MΩ input resistance Shunted by 40pF capacitance GATE TIME SWITCH This switch select the degree of resolution of the display in all modes except TOTAL HOLD SWITCH In hold function the display held but the counters continue to increment When the hold is released the display is updated and resumes counting SLOPE SWITCH Selects positive going or negative going edge of input A B signal for triggerin...

Page 12: ...he input B frequency POWER SWITCH Push in the unit ON and push out the unit power OFF TILT STAND Pull out to adjust Tilt 4 1 5 2 3 6 FIG 3 REAR PANEL AC INLET For connecting of the supplied ac power INT EXT TIME BASE SELECTOR Select the time base switch position EXT STD IN provides a nominal 50Ω input impedance path for an external 10 MHz time base switch position INT STD OUT monitors the internal...

Page 13: ...e main gate is open and measurement in progress RS 232C INDICATOR TX transmitting RX receiving blinking OPTION OVER FLOW INDICATOR OF is displayed when overflow DISPLAY 9 digit O 56 green LED display used for all read readings NOTE LAST MEASUREMENT DISPLAY WILL REMAIN FOR 10 SECONDS AFTER SIGNAL OFF UNIT INDICATOR When lit indicates that the frequency displayed is in MHz KHz Hz and period is in n ...

Page 14: ...e display in all modes except TOTAL HOLD SWITCH In hold function the display held but the counter continue to increment When the hold is released the display is updated and resumes counting FUNCTION SWITCH Select the desired operating mode a FREQ A When this mode is selected the counter reads the frequency of the Input A Resolution is selected using the GATE TIME b FREQ C When this mode is selecte...

Page 15: ...al time base signal GROUNDTERMINAL FUSE HOLDER Replacing fuse with unscrewing INT EXT TIME BASE BNC Serves as a monitoring point for the internal time base signal or provides an input path for an external time base signal depending on the INT EXT switch setting The external signal should have a voltage range of 1 5V 5 Vrms RS 232CCONNECTOR Connector for serial interfacing with computer 3 2 Operati...

Page 16: ...f resolution desired using the gate time selector switch d Frequency is given by the display The gate indicator lights while each measurement in progress and the display is updated at the end of each measurement interval e Engaging the hold switch freezes the display at the existing reading When hold is released the display is updated and resumes counting f If necessary engage the attenuator switc...

Page 17: ... be measured to the input A BNC b Select the degree of resolution desired using the gate time switch c Period is given by the display The gate indicator lights while each measurement is in progress d attenuator low pass fitter coupling switch application is same as frequency measurements mode 3 5 Total Measurements The totalize mode is used to count the total number of events occurring during a sp...

Page 18: ...itch label serves as a reminder that the measurement starts at the input A edge and stops at the input B edge c Select desired edge of each waveform using the input A and input B slope switches push switch in for negative going edge leave out for positive going edge d Set a trigger level control to preset Push In This ensures that both input A and input B are triggering at the same level approxima...

Page 19: ...EC THE UNIT INDICATORS ARE OFF BECAUSE THE READING DISPLAYED IS RATIO b Set the ratio A B of function switch c Select the resolution desired using the gate time switches d Frequency ratio is given by the display the gate indicator lights while each measurement is in progress and the display is updated at the end of each measurement interval e Press the hold switch freezes the display at the existi...

Page 20: ... 1 0 1 SEC 2 1 SEC 3 10 SEC CR 0DH D DATA REQUEST DON T CARE CR 0DH F FUNCTION SET N CR 0DH R REMOTE 0 OFF 1 ON CR 0DH N 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 5 3 0 GHz U C FA FB FC PERIOD TOTAL NC RATIO TI 150MHz U C FA FB NC PERIOD TOTAL NC RATIO TI 3 7GHz F C FA NC FC PERIOD TOTAL RPM NC NC 1 5 3 0 GHz F C FA NC FC PERIOD TOTAL RPM NC NC 150MHz F C FA FB NC PERIOD TOTAL RPM NC NC 3 From Frequency counter DATA UNIT...

Page 21: ...gently pulling out Install a new fuse of the SAME SIZE AND RATING Screwing fuse holder CAUTION MAKE SURE THAT THE RATED AND SPECIFIED FUSES ARE USED FOR REPLACEMENT 4 2 Adjustment And Calibration It is recommendable to regularly adjust and calibrate this instrument Qualified and authorized personnel only should execute performance and procedures 4 3 Cleaning and decontamination The instrument can ...

Page 22: ...d that for radio frequency measurements the cable be no longer than three feet 90 cm to keep shunt capacitance within acceptable limit In 50Ω systems the internal 50Ω input termination of the input B BNC minimizes reflections and the resulting standing waves Thus the need for an external termination is eliminated Also shunt capacitance has a much lesser effect at this BNC then at the input A and t...

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