Chapter 1 Performance Tests

Introduction

Complete Performance Tests

The complete performance tests verify the specifications listed in Chapter 7, “HP 53131A/132A Specifications,” and Chapter 8, “HP 53181A Specifications.” All tests can be performed without accessing the inside of the instrument.

Optional HP-IB Verification

The HP-IB verification program, described on page 1-40

(HP 53131A/132A) or page 1-70(HP 53181A), exercises the Counter via the HP-IB interface. The program is written for an HP 9000 series 200 or 300 Desktop Computer as the controller. If the instrument successfully completes all phases of the verification program, there is a very high probability that the HP-IB interface is working properly.

The HP-IB program is available on disks as indicated in the following listing:

For HP 53131A/132A Counters—HP part number 53131-13501 (3 1/2-inch LIF disk) and HP part number 53131-13502 (5 1/4-inch LIF disk).

For HP 53181A Counters—HP part number 53181-13501

(3 1/2-inch LIF disk) and HP part number 53131-13502 (5 1/4-inch LIF disk).

Recommended Calibration Cycle

The Counter requires periodic verification of operation. Depending on the use and environmental conditions, aging, and measurement accuracy required, the Counter should be checked using the operational verification procedure at least once every year.

Test Record

The results of the operational verification, complete performance tests, and HP-IB verification test should be recorded on a copy of the Performance Test Record, located at the end of each (i.e., HP 53131A/132A and HP 53181A) complete performance tests section in this chapter.

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Assembly-Level Service Guide

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