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Instruction Manual 

Model 1823A   

2.4 GHz Universal Frequency Counter

 

Summary of Contents for 1823a

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Model 1823A 2 4 GHz Universal Frequency Counter...

Page 2: ...ke a moment to read 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...

Page 3: ...1 Controls indicators and connectors 11 3 2 Operating instruction 14 3 3 Frequency Measurements 14 3 4 Period Measurements 15 3 5 Total Measurements 15 3 6 Time interval measurement A B 16 3 7 Ratio...

Page 4: ...ement Function Frequency Ratio Measurement Function Common or Separate Input Selection External Frequency Standard Input with 9 Digits LED Display Attenuator Check Period Total Low Pass Filter Line Fi...

Page 5: ...5 6 6 7 7 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 10 nHz 10 nHz 1 nHz 1 Hz 9 9 Hz 0 1 mHz 10 uHz 10 uHz 1 uHz 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 10 nHz 10 Hz 99 Hz 1...

Page 6: ...N LSD Trigger Error ACCURACY LSD Trigger Error Time base error x T l MULTIPLIER 1 10 100 1000 Gate Time 10 S 1 S 0 1 S 0 01 S RATIO A B RANGE 0 1 Hz to 10 MHz input A 0 1 Hz to 10 MHz input B RESOLUTI...

Page 7: ...KHz 1 KHz 100 Hz 100 Hz 10 Hz Table 2 TIME BASE CHARACTERISTICS TYPE TCO Temperature controlled oscillator FREQUENCY 10 000000 MHz STABILITY 1 PPM 1 count LINE VOLTAGE STABILITY Less than 1 PPM with 1...

Page 8: ...wire outlet Power Fuse Ratings Input Voltage Fuse Power Max 103 126V AC 50 60Hz F 0 5A 250 V 15 W 206 252V AC 50 60Hz F 0 2A 250 V Operating Environment TEMPERATURE 0 C to 40 C Accuracy Specified at 2...

Page 9: ...t must be installed before or the appliance should be provided with a PE screw terminal which is not soluble by hand and not soluble before 2 conductor power lines CAUTION AC POWER OF THIS INSTRUMENT...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...B INPUT A BNC Input for frequency measurements below 100 MHz Female BNC connector terminated in 1 M input resistance Shunted by 40 pF capacitance GATE TIME SWITCH This switch selects the degree of res...

Page 12: ...time interval from an edge of the input A signal to an edge of the input B signal Positive going or Negative going edge of each signal is selected By the slope switches g RATIO A B When this mode is s...

Page 13: ...ominal 600 input impedance path for an external 10 MHz time base signal INT STD OUT sets up BNC to monitor the internal time base signal INT EXT TIME BASE BNC Provides a connector through which the in...

Page 14: ...BNC b Set the FREQ A and or B of function switch c Select the degree of resolution desired using the gate time selector switch d Frequency is given by the display The gate indicator lights while each...

Page 15: ...he 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 pa...

Page 16: ...rts 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...

Page 17: ...int to the display a Connect signals to be measured to the input A and input B NOTE BOTH INPUTS MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME SIGNAL FOR A RATIO OF 1 000000 AT THE GATE TIME 1 SEC THE UNIT INDICATORS A...

Page 18: ...GATE 0 0 01 SEC 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...

Page 19: ...g 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 recommendab...

Page 20: ...resistor Shunt cable capacitance which can cause undesirable signal attenuation increases with increased cable length It is recommended that for radio frequency measurements the cable be no longer tha...

Page 21: ...MEASURE BOTH SIDES OF THE LINE THE GROUND SIDE WILL GIVE A ZERO READING AND THE HOT SIDE WILL PROVIDE THE DESIRED MEASUREMENT DO NOT USE THE GROUND LEAD OF THE PROBE REMEMBER THAT THE CHASSIS OF THE...

Page 22: ...and mailing the enclosed warranty card to B K Precision Corp 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda CA 92887 within fifteen 15 days from proof of purchase Exclusions This warranty does not apply in the...

Page 23: ...hat you are using with the device Customers not on open account must include payment in the form of a money order or credit card For the most current repair charges contact the factory before shipping...

Page 24: ...24 PN 481 542 9 001 Printed in Korea 2004 B K Precision Corp V042111 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda CA 92887 USA TEL 714 921 9095 FAX 714 921 6422 www bkprecision com...

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