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Chapter 1 Performance Tests

HP 53131A/132A Complete Performance Tests

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HP 53131A/132A Complete Performance Tests

The specifications of the HP 53131A/132A Universal Counter can be verified by performing the performance tests provided in this section. Table 1-2 lists a summary of the HP 53131A/132A performance tests.

Record the results of the performance tests in the appropriate place on HP 53131A/132A Performance Test Record, which starts on page 1-41.

(Note: the complete performance tests for the HP 53181A Frequency Counter begin on page 1-47 of this chapter.)

To perform valid testing of the specifications, warm up the Counter and test equipment for 30 minutes.

Table 1-2. The HP 53131A/132A Performance Tests

Page Number	*Test Description
page 1-17	Test 1: Time Interval (HP 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-19	Test 2: Trigger Level (HP 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-22	Test 3: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Sensitivity
	(HP 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-27	Test 4: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Accuracy
	(HP 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-30	Test 5: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Sensitivity
	(HP 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-35	Test 6: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Accuracy
	(HP 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-37	Test 7: Peak Volts, Channels 1 and 2 (HP 53131A/132A Only)
page 1-40	HP 53131A/132A HP-IB Verification Program (Optional)

*Other Counter measurement functions (e.g., Period) are mathematically derived by the microprocessor from the parameters verified by these performance tests. If the Counter passes the performance tests, the other measurement functions are functioning to specifications.

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