Agilent Technologies 53151A, 53152A, 53150A manual Introduction, Chapter Summary

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Chapter 2 Operating Your Frequency Counter

Introduction

Introduction

This chapter contains information and usage procedures for the front-panel keys, operating functions, and menus of the Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Microwave Frequency Counter.

Chapter Summary

• How this Counter Works for You		pg. 2-3
• Summary of the Measurement Sequence		pg. 2-4
• Using the Selection Keys		pg. 2-5
•	Numeric Entry	pg. 2-6
•	Changing States	pg. 2-7
•	Acknowledging Messages	pg. 2-9
• Using the Clear and Reset/Local Keys		pg. 2-9
• Other Function Selection Keys		pg. 2-10
•	Measuring Frequency	pg. 2-12
• Setting the Resolution and Measurement Rate		pg. 2-14
• Setting the Number of Averages		pg. 2-17
•	Measuring Relative Frequency	pg. 2-20
• Offsetting a Frequency Measurement		pg. 2-21
•	Measuring Power	pg. 2-24
•	Measuring Relative Power	pg. 2-26
• Offsetting a Power Measurement		pg. 2-27
•	Using Power Correction	pg. 2-30
•	Using the Menu	pg. 2-39

2-2 Operating Guide