Chapter 1 Getting Started

The Rear Panel at a Glance

The Rear Panel at a Glance

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Made in U.S.A.

ISM 1-A

 

 

 

 

with domestic and foreign content

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

001 Oven Time Base

 

 

 

 

 

002 Battery

 

Main ~ Power

Reference 10 MHz

Auxillary

 

 

 

WARNING:

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

 

 

To avold electric shock,

 

 

 

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Out

 

do not remove covers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No user-serviceable parts inside.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

This unit must be earth grounded.

11 TO 18 VDC

 

 

 

 

AC POWER

FUSE

 

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– 130 VAC, 50/60/400 Hz 75 VA

1.0 A T

 

220

– 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 75 VA

250 V

EXT DC

RS-232

 

 

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1AC Input/Power module (Senses incoming voltage and adjusts automatically)

2External Reference connector (BNC) 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz Input

10 MHz Output

3Fuse Holder (behind door)

4Auxiliary connector (reserved)*

5Battery compartment (optional) or cover plate

6GPIB (IEEE-488.1) Interface connector

7RS-232 Interface connector (RJ12)

8Main AC Power On indicator

9EXT DC power-input connector (functional only when Battery option is installed)

10Main ~ Power switch

*The Auxiliary connector is not installed on standard production units.

Operating Guide

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Agilent Technologies 53150A, 53152A, 53151A manual Rear Panel at a Glance, Options

53151A, 53150A, 53152A specifications

Agilent Technologies, renowned for its cutting-edge electronic measurement equipment, produced a range of high-performance frequency counters, among which the 53150A, 53151A, and 53152A models stand out. These versatile instruments are designed to cater to various measurement applications in telecommunications, aerospace, and research and development.

The Agilent 53150A is a high-performance frequency counter that operates on a wide frequency range, capable of measuring frequencies up to 2.7 GHz. This model features a 10 Hz to 2.7 GHz measurement capability with a time interval resolution of 100 ps, making it ideal for accurately capturing fast signals. Additionally, it offers a built-in statistical analysis feature that enables users to perform precise measurements, minimizing uncertainty in data collection.

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