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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Operating the Counter

If a signal was applied to the Channel 2 input connector prior to turning on the Counter, CH2 NO SIGNAL is displayed momentarily. As soon as the Counter acquires the input signal, it displays the signal’s value.

The internal Reference Oscillator requires 10 to 15 minutes to reach a stable operating temperature. Since the Reference Oscillator receives power only when the Counter is on or in Standby mode, no measurements should be taken unless the Counter’s Main ~ Power switch has been in the on (1) position for at least that amount of time.

Turning the Display Backlight Off or On

When you first turn the Counter on, the backlight for the LCD display is always lit. You can toggle the backlight off and on by pressing the Shift key and then the On/Off (Clear) key, as shown below.

 

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Freq

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Clear

Freq

 

 

Ch 2

Shift

Freq

Shift

On/Off

Ch 2

Clear

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If your Counter has the Battery option, you can extend the length of time the Counter can operate from the batteries by turning off the display backlight.

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Agilent Technologies 53151A, 53152A, 53150A manual Turning the Display Backlight Off or On

53151A, 53150A, 53152A specifications

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