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Assembly-Level Service GuideHP 53131A/132A/181A 225 MHz Counter

Contentsviii Assembly-Level Service GuideTo Calibrate the Offset for Channels 1 and 2 2-15To Calibrate the Gain for Channels 1 and 2 2-18To Calibrate

Chapter 2 ServiceReturning the Instrument to Hewlett-Packard for Service2-4 Assembly-Level Service Guide2To Pack in the Original Packaging MaterialsW

Chapter 2 ServiceReturning the Instrument to Hewlett-Packard for ServiceAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-52To Pack in the Commercially Available Materi

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53131A/132A Calibration Menu2-6 Assembly-Level Service Guide2About the HP 53131A/132A Calibration MenuNOTEIf you are fa

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53131A/132A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-72The Calibration menu, illustrated on page 2-8, allows you

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53131A/132A Calibration Menu2-8 Assembly-Level Service Guide2The HP 53131A/132A Calibration Menu TreeNOTETurn power off

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53131A/132A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-92To View the Calibration Menu and Security StatusThe Calibr

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53131A/132A Calibration Menu2-10 Assembly-Level Service Guide24 Press any one of the arrow keys until your calibration

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53131A/132A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-112The Fine Time Interval Calibration requires a special cal

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53131A/132A Calibration Menu2-12 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Equipment and Counter Setup: See Figure 2-1.Figure 2-1. C

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53131A/132A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-132To Secure Against Calibration1 Press and hold Scale &

ContentsAssembly-Level Service Guide ixSurface Mount Repair 2-38Disassembly and Reassembly Specifics 2-38After Service Considerations 2-39Product Safe

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53131A/132A Calibration Menu2-14 Assembly-Level Service Guide2To View the Calibration Count1 Press and hold Scale &

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-152The HP 53131A/132A Calibration ProceduresFirst Determine

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration Procedures2-16 Assembly-Level Service Guide23 Press the appropriate arrow keys to enter the security

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-1726Press Enter key.The Counter momentarily displays CALIBRA

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration Procedures2-18 Assembly-Level Service Guide2To Calibrate the Gain for Channels 1 and 21 Press any one

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-1928 To calibrate the gain for Channel 2, connect the input

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration Procedures2-20 Assembly-Level Service Guide2CAL: TI QUIK? Calibration1 Press any one of the arrow key

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-2125Press Enter key.The Counter displays CALIBRATING, and th

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration Procedures2-22 Assembly-Level Service Guide22 Set the HP 8130A as follows:PERIOD: 100 nsWIDTH: 50 nsH

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-232To Calibrate the Standard Timebase1 Connect the output of

Contentsx Assembly-Level Service Guide4 Retrofitting OptionsIntroduction 4-2Tools Required 4-2Do This First 4-2To Retrofit A3 1.5/3.0/5.0/12.4 GHz Cha

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53131A/132A Calibration Procedures2-24 Assembly-Level Service Guide2To Calibrate the High Stability Timebase Option (Medium,

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53181A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-252About the HP 53181A Calibration MenuNOTEIf you are familiar wi

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53181A Calibration Menu2-26 Assembly-Level Service Guide2• unsecure for calibration by entering the security code while

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53181A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-272The HP 53181A Calibration Menu TreeNOTETurn power off, press a

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53181A Calibration Menu2-28 Assembly-Level Service Guide2To View the Calibration Menu and Security StatusThe Calibratio

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53181A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-292To Initiate the Calibration Routines1 Press and hold Scale &am

Chapter 2 ServiceAbout the HP 53181A Calibration Menu2-30 Assembly-Level Service Guide2To Change to New the Security Code1 Press and hold Scale &

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53181A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-312The HP 53181A Calibration ProceduresFirst Determine the Counte

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53181A Calibration Procedures2-32 Assembly-Level Service Guide2c. Press key once, and then press key three times.The Coun

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53181A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-332To Calibrate the Gain for Channel 11 Press any one of the arro

ContentsAssembly-Level Service Guide xiCabinet Parts and Hardware 5-66 BackdatingIntroduction 6-2Manual Changes 6-2Older Instruments 6-2Backdating Har

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53181A Calibration Procedures2-34 Assembly-Level Service Guide28 Disconnect the calibration setup.This completes the Gain Cal

Chapter 2 ServiceThe HP 53181A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-352To Calibrate the High Stability Timebase Option (Medium, High,

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting Information2-36 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Pre-Troubleshooting InformationThis section contains the following

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting InformationAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-372WARNING BEFORE APPLYING AC POWER, THE INSTRUMENT AND ALL PROTECTIVE

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting Information2-38 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Repair ConsiderationsElectrostatic DischargeElectronic components a

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting InformationAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-392After Service ConsiderationsProduct Safety ChecksThe following safe

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting Information2-40 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Assembly Identification and LocationThe assembly number, name and H

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting InformationAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-412Table 2-2. HP 53132A Assembly IdentificationAssembly Name HP Part N

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting Information2-42 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Table 2-3. HP 53181A Assembly IdentificationAssembly Name HP Part N

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting InformationAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-432Figure 2-8A. Instrument Top Internal ViewA1 MotherboardAssemblyA3 O

Contentsxii Assembly-Level Service Guide

Chapter 2 ServicePre-Troubleshooting Information2-44 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Figure 2-8B. Instrument Top Internal View (Option 002)A3 Option 030

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-452Troubleshooting the CounterPower Supply CheckWARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter2-46 Assembly-Level Service Guide2Figure 2-9. A4 AC Power Suppy Testpoint Locations on A1 Motherboard Ass

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-472Table 2-4 lists A4 power supply voltages, the corresponding wire color,

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter2-48 Assembly-Level Service Guide2You can also specify that failure messages be sent to a printer, the RS

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-492INTERP?—test interpolators.KEYPAD?—request user to press all keys. Note

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter2-50 Assembly-Level Service Guide2To Run the Individual Self Tests1 Press and hold Recall (Utility) key,

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the CounterAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-5128 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each of the self tests.Note that for the

Chapter 2 ServiceTroubleshooting the Counter2-52 Assembly-Level Service Guide29If the FAIL message is displayed for a test, use Table 2-5 to determin

3Replacing AssembliesDisassembly and Reassembly

Assembly-Level Service Guide xiiiPrefaceThis guide provides assembly-level service information for the HP 53131A and HP 53132A Universal Counters, and

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesIntroduction3-2 Assembly-Level Service Guide3IntroductionThis chapter contains the instructions for removing major asse

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTools RequiredAssembly-Level Service Guide 3-33Tools RequiredThe following tools are required for these removal and rep

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Cover3-4 Assembly-Level Service Guide3To Remove the CoverThe following steps are for removing the cover.

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the CoverAssembly-Level Service Guide 3-533 Remove the screw (H1) located at the bottom near the rear of the

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Front Bezel3-6 Assembly-Level Service Guide3To Remove the Front Bezel1 Remove the cover.See the section t

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Front BezelAssembly-Level Service Guide 3-735 Remove the BNC nuts (H3), shown in Figure 3-5, from the fro

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Front Bezel3-8 Assembly-Level Service Guide37 Remove the two screws (H1), located in the sides of the fro

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A1 Motherboard AssemblyAssembly-Level Service Guide 3-93To Remove A1 Motherboard Assembly1 Remove the cover.S

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A1 Motherboard Assembly3-10 Assembly-Level Service Guide3Figure 3-6. A1 Motherboard Assembly Removal8 Remove

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the A2 Display Board, Keypads, and WindowAssembly-Level Service Guide 3-113To Remove the A2 Display Board, Ke

Prefacexiv Assembly-Level Service GuideInstruments Covered by this GuideThis guide applies directly to HP 53131A, HP 53132A, and HP 53181A Counters th

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the A2 Display Board, Keypads, and Window3-12 Assembly-Level Service Guide34 Pull up on the top portion of th

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A3 1.5/3.0/5.0/12.4 GHz Channel Assembly (Option 015/030/050/124)Assembly-Level Service Guide 3-133To Remove

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A3 1.5/3.0/5.0/12.4 GHz Channel Assembly (Option 015/030/050/124)3-14 Assembly-Level Service Guide3Figure 3-8

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A4 AC Power Supply AssemblyAssembly-Level Service Guide 3-153To Remove A4 AC Power Supply Assembly1 Remove th

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A4 AC Power Supply Assembly3-16 Assembly-Level Service Guide33 Remove the two TORX screws (H2) on the rear pa

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A5 DC Power Input Assembly (Option 002)Assembly-Level Service Guide 3-173To Remove A5 DC Power Input Assembly

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A5 DC Power Input Assembly (Option 002)3-18 Assembly-Level Service Guide3Figure 3-11. DC Power Input Assembly

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A6 High Stability Timebase Assembly (Options 001, 010, and 012)Assembly-Level Service Guide 3-193To Remove A6

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove A6 High Stability Timebase Assembly (Options 001, 010, and 012)3-20 Assembly-Level Service Guide3Figure 3-12.

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Rear Terminals (Option 060)Assembly-Level Service Guide 3-213To Remove the Rear Terminals (Option 060)1 R

PrefaceAssembly-Level Service Guide xvChapter 6, “Backdating,” contains information required to adapt this manual for older instruments.Chapter 7, “HP

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Rear Terminals (Option 060)3-22 Assembly-Level Service Guide3Figure 3-13. Rear Terminals (Option 060) Rem

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Rear Terminals (Option 060)Assembly-Level Service Guide 3-2333 Loosen and remove the 2940-0256 BNC nuts (

Chapter 3 Replacing AssembliesTo Remove the Rear Terminals (Option 060)3-24 Assembly-Level Service Guide3

4Retrofitting Options

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsIntroduction4-2 Assembly-Level Service Guide4IntroductionThis chapter provides the following retrofit procedures:Tools

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A3 1.5/3.0/5.0/12.4 GHz Channel Assembly (Option 015/030/050/124)Assembly-Level Service Guide 4-34To Retrof

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A5 DC Power Input Assembly (Option 002)4-4 Assembly-Level Service Guide4To Retrofit A5 DC Power Input Assem

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A5 DC Power Input Assembly (Option 002)Assembly-Level Service Guide 4-54Retrofitting Procedure1 Slide A1 Mo

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A5 DC Power Input Assembly (Option 002)4-6 Assembly-Level Service Guide44 Insert and tighten the two hex sc

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A5 DC Power Input Assembly (Option 002)Assembly-Level Service Guide 4-747 To install the new A4 AC Power Su

Prefacexvi Assembly-Level Service GuideDescription of the 225 MHz CountersThe HP 53131A and HP 53132A are universal counters capable of measuring freq

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A5 DC Power Input Assembly (Option 002)4-8 Assembly-Level Service Guide410 Install A5 DC Power Input Assemb

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A5 DC Power Input Assembly (Option 002)Assembly-Level Service Guide 4-94b. Position A5 Power Input Assembly

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A5 DC Power Input Assembly (Option 002)4-10 Assembly-Level Service Guide413 Note that you will have to asse

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A6 High Stability Timebase Assembly (Options 001, 010, and 012)Assembly-Level Service Guide 4-114To Retrofi

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A6 High Stability Timebase Assembly (Options 001, 010, and 012)4-12 Assembly-Level Service Guide4Procedure1

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit A6 High Stability Timebase Assembly (Options 001, 010, and 012)Assembly-Level Service Guide 4-134Figure 4-2

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Rear Terminals (Option 060)4-14 Assembly-Level Service Guide4To Retrofit the Rear Terminals (Option 060

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Rear Terminals (Option 060)Assembly-Level Service Guide 4-154NOTEFor the HP 53181A, the front and rear

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Rear Terminals (Option 060)4-16 Assembly-Level Service Guide4Figure 4-3B. Rear Terminals RetrofittingJ1

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Rear Terminals (Option 060)Assembly-Level Service Guide 4-1744 Insert the connector-end of the W1, with

PrefaceAssembly-Level Service Guide xvii• 1, 5, 10 MHz external reference capability—to match customer’s house standard (however, the HP 53132A’s exte

Chapter 4 Retrofitting OptionsTo Retrofit the Rear Terminals (Option 060)4-18 Assembly-Level Service Guide4

5Replaceable Parts

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsIntroduction5-2 Assembly-Level Service Guide5IntroductionThis chapter contains information for ordering parts. Table 5-1 l

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsReference DesignationsAssembly-Level Service Guide 5-35Reference DesignationsTable 5-2 lists the reference designations us

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsHow To Order A Part5-4 Assembly-Level Service Guide5How To Order A PartHewlett-Packard wants to keep your parts ordering p

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsHow To Order A PartAssembly-Level Service Guide 5-55Contacting Hewlett-PackardDepending on where you are in the world, the

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsCabinet Parts and Hardware5-6 Assembly-Level Service Guide5Cabinet Parts and HardwareTo locate and identify miscellaneous

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsCabinet Parts and HardwareAssembly-Level Service Guide 5-75Table 5-3. HP 53131A/132A/181A Replaceable Parts ReferenceDesig

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsCabinet Parts and Hardware5-8 Assembly-Level Service Guide534401-88304 3 1 REAR PLASTIC BEZEL 28480 34401-88304OPTION 001

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsCabinet Parts and HardwareAssembly-Level Service Guide 5-95Figure 5-1. HP 53131A/132A/181A Exploded View (Chassis Parts an

Prefacexviii Assembly-Level Service GuideOptionsThe options available for the HP 53131A/132A/181A Counter are listed following this paragraph. Specifi

Chapter 5 Replaceable PartsCabinet Parts and Hardware5-10 Assembly-Level Service Guide5Table 5-3. HP 53131A/132A/181A Replaceable Parts (Continued)Re

6BackdatingManual Changes

Chapter 6 BackdatingIntroduction6-2 Assembly-Level Service Guide6IntroductionThis chapter contains information necessary to adapt this guide to apply

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating HardwareAssembly-Level Service Guide 6-36Backdating HardwareCHANGE 1 (Below Series Prefix 3711A)Page 2-40, Table 2-1.

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating Hardware6-4 Assembly-Level Service Guide6CHANGE 3 (New TCXO boards)Page 2-47. Troubleshooting the CounterAdd the foll

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating HardwareAssembly-Level Service Guide 6-56b. Connect the negative lead of a voltmeter to the white wire connection (GND

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating Hardware6-6 Assembly-Level Service Guide6CHANGE 5 (Series 3705A to 3546A, 3548A) Chassis color change only.Page 5-7/Pa

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating HardwareAssembly-Level Service Guide 6-76CHANGE 7 (Below Serial Number 3349A01906)Page 5-7, Table 5-3. Replaceable Par

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating Firmware6-8 Assembly-Level Service Guide6Backdating FirmwareCHANGE 1 (Firmware Revisions 3317, 3335, 3402, 3427)(Note:

Chapter 6 BackdatingAbout the HP 53131A Calibration MenuAssembly-Level Service Guide 6-96CHANGE 1 (Firmware Revisions 3317, 3335, 3402, 3427) (Contin

PrefaceAssembly-Level Service Guide xixSupport• 5-year Return to HP for Repair, Option W50• 5-year Return to HP for Calibration, Option W52Accessories

Chapter 6 BackdatingThe HP 53131A Calibration Procedures6-10 Assembly-Level Service Guide6CHANGE 1 (Firmware Revisions 3317, 3335, 3402, 3427) (Conti

Chapter 6 BackdatingThe HP 53131A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 6-116This completes the Offset Calibration procedure. Proceed to

Chapter 6 BackdatingThe HP 53131A Calibration Procedures6-12 Assembly-Level Service Guide6If the fail message is displayed, refer to the troubleshoot

Chapter 6 BackdatingThe HP 53131A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 6-1363 Connect the HP 8130A Pulse Generator output to Channel 1

Chapter 6 BackdatingThe HP 53131A Calibration Procedures6-14 Assembly-Level Service Guide6CHANGE 1 (Firmware Revisions 3317, 3335, 3402, 3427) (Conti

Chapter 6 BackdatingThe HP 53131A Calibration ProceduresAssembly-Level Service Guide 6-156CHANGE 1 (Firmware Revisions 3317, 3335, 3402, 3427) (Conti

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating Specifications6-16 Assembly-Level Service Guide6Backdating SpecificationsCHANGE 1 (53131A, Serial Prefix 3710A and Bel

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating SpecificationsAssembly-Level Service Guide 6-176CHANGE 3 (53181A, Serial Prefix 3711A02841 and Below)Page 8-3, Externa

Chapter 6 BackdatingBackdating Specifications6-18 Assembly-Level Service Guide6

7HP 53131A/132A Specifications

Prefacexx Assembly-Level Service Guide

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsIntroduction7-2 Assembly-Level Service Guide7IntroductionThe specifications of the HP 53131A/132A Universal Co

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsInstrument Inputs (Continued)Assembly-Level Service Guide 7-374Channel 3 is available as an option.5When order

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsTime Base7-4 Assembly-Level Service Guide7Note that power to the time base is maintained when the counter is p

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement SpecificationsAssembly-Level Service Guide 7-57The following graphs may also be used to compute er

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Specifications (Continued)7-6 Assembly-Level Service Guide7Measurement Specifications (Continued)H

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Specifications (Continued)Assembly-Level Service Guide 7-77HP 53132A—Worst Case RMS ResolutionAuto

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Specifications (Continued)7-8 Assembly-Level Service Guide7Frequency Measurement Example:Given an

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Specifications (Continued)Assembly-Level Service Guide 7-97Time IntervalMeasurement is specified o

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Specifications (Continued)7-10 Assembly-Level Service Guide7Pulse WidthMeasurement is specified ov

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Specifications (Continued)Assembly-Level Service Guide 7-117Duty CycleMeasurement is specified ove

1Performance TestsVerifying Specifications

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Definitions7-12 Assembly-Level Service Guide7Measurement DefinitionsDefinitions of Systematic Unce

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Definitions (Continued)Assembly-Level Service Guide 7-137Measurement Definitions (Continued)• Frac

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Arming and Processing7-14 Assembly-Level Service Guide7Measurement Arming and ProcessingGate TimeA

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsMeasurement Arming and Processing (Continued)Assembly-Level Service Guide 7-157Measurement Arming and Processi

Chapter 7 HP 53131A/132A SpecificationsGeneral Information7-16 Assembly-Level Service Guide7General InformationSave and Recall: Up to 20 complete ins

8HP 53181A Specifications

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsIntroduction8-2 Assembly-Level Service Guide8IntroductionThe specifications of the HP 53181A Frequency Counter are

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsInstrument Inputs (Continued)Assembly-Level Service Guide 8-383Channel 2 is available as an option.4When ordered wi

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsTime Base8-4 Assembly-Level Service Guide8Note that power to the time base is maintained when the counter is placed

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsMeasurement SpecificationsAssembly-Level Service Guide 8-58The following graphs may also be used to compute errors

Chapter 1 Performance TestsIntroduction1-2 Assembly-Level Service Guide1IntroductionThis chapter provides procedures to test the electrical performan

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsMeasurement Specifications (Continued)8-6 Assembly-Level Service Guide8Measurement Specifications (Continued)Worst

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsMeasurement Specifications (Continued)Assembly-Level Service Guide 8-78Frequency Measurement Example:Given an HP 53

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsMeasurement Specifications (Continued)8-8 Assembly-Level Service Guide8Frequency Ratio: Measurement is specified ov

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsMeasurement DefinitionsAssembly-Level Service Guide 8-98Measurement DefinitionsDefinitions of Systematic Uncertaint

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsMeasurement Arming and Processing8-10 Assembly-Level Service Guide8Measurement Arming and ProcessingGate TimeAuto M

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsGeneral InformationAssembly-Level Service Guide 8-118General InformationSave and Recall: Up to 20 complete instrume

Chapter 8 HP 53181A SpecificationsGeneral Information8-12 Assembly-Level Service Guide8

Assembly-Level Service Guide Index-1IndexNUMERICS1.5/3.0/5.0/12.4 GHz Channel (Option 015/030/050/124), 3-13AA4 AC Power Supply, 3-15A5 DC Power Input

IndexIndex-2 Assembly-Level Service Guidecover, 3-4display board, 3-11front bezel, 3-6keypads, 3-11motherboard, 3-9Rear Terminals (Option 060), 3-21wi

IndexAssembly-Level Service Guide Index-3MMaintenance, corrective, 2-2manual changes, 6-2model number, 5-4motherboard, 3-9Nnew security code entry, 2-

Chapter 1 Performance TestsIntroductionAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-31Complete Performance TestsThe complete performance tests verify the specifica

IndexIndex-4 Assembly-Level Service GuideHigh Stability Timebase (Option 010), 4-11High Stability Timebase (Option 012), 4-11Rear Terminals (Option 06

Printed in U.S.AData subject to changeRev 11/98Contacting Hewlett-Packard:For more information about Hewlett-Packard test and measurement products, ap

Continued from front matter. . .7.NL.A.11.03.97.R1.P.CW6BCWarranty (contd)HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted

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Chapter 1 Performance TestsEquipment Required1-4 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Equipment RequiredTable 1-1. Recommended Test EquipmentInstrument Requi

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational VerificationAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-51HP 53131A/132A/181A Operational VerificationT

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational Verification1-6 Assembly-Level Service Guide15 Verify that the following happens:• All seg

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational VerificationAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-71Figure 1-1B. Operational Verification Setup f

HP 53131A/132A/181A 225 MHz CounterAssembly-Level Service GuideThis guide describes how to service the HP 53131A and HP 53132A Universal Counters, and

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational Verification1-8 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Run Self Test1 Disconnect the input signals f

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational VerificationAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-913 Press Channel 1 50Ω/1MΩ key.The LED turns o

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational Verification1-10 Assembly-Level Service Guide1External Arm Test (HP 53131A/132A Only)This

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational VerificationAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-111Procedure1 Set the Pulse Generator to the fo

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational Verification1-12 Assembly-Level Service Guide13 Set the HP 8663A to output a 200 MHz, 100

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational VerificationAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-1311 MHz External Timebase Input (HP 53131A and

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational Verification1-14 Assembly-Level Service Guide15’ For HP 53181A, mark Pass or Fail in the H

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A/181A Operational VerificationAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-15110 MHz External Timebase Input for the HP 53

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A Complete Performance Tests1-16 Assembly-Level Service Guide1HP 53131A/132A Complete Performance TestsThe sp

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 1: Time Interval (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-171Test 1: Time Interval (HP 53131A/132A Only)Th

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Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 1: Time Interval (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-18 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Procedure1 Connect the pulse generator signal

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 2: Trigger Level (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-191Test 2: Trigger Level (HP 53131A/132A Only)Th

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 2: Trigger Level (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-20 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Procedure1 Connect the output of the HP 3325B

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 2: Trigger Level (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-2117 In the Counter’s Channel 1 Trigger/Sensitiv

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 3: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-22 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Test 3: Channels 1 a

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 3: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-231100 kHz to 100 MHz S

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 3: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-24 Assembly-Level Service Guide12 Set the HP 8663A S

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 3: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-25110 Record the actual

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 3: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-26 Assembly-Level Service Guide18 Repeat steps 1 thr

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 4: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-271Test 4: Channels 1 and

ContentsAssembly-Level Service Guide iiiPrefaceHow to Use This Guide xiiiRepair Strategy xiiiInstrument Identification xiiiInstruments Covered by this

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 4: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-28 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Procedure1 Connect the

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 4: Channels 1 and 2 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-2915 Change the signal gen

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-30 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Test 5:

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-311100 MHz

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-32 Assembly-Level Service Guide13 Increa

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-331200 MHz

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-34 Assembly-Level Service Guide1200 MHz

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 6: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-351Test 6: Opt

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 6: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-36 Assembly-Level Service Guide13 On the Co

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 7: Peak Volts, Channels 1 and 2 (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-371Test 7: Peak Volts, Channels 1

Contentsiv Assembly-Level Service GuideCounter Setup 1-10Procedure 1-11External Timebase Tests 1-12Equipment 1-121 MHz External Timebase Input (HP 531

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 7: Peak Volts, Channels 1 and 2 (HP 53131A/132A Only)1-38 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Volt Peak 11 Connect the equip

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 7: Peak Volts, Channels 1 and 2 (HP 53131A/132A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-391Volt Peak 21 Remove the signal

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A HP-IB Verification Program (Optional)1-40 Assembly-Level Service Guide1HP 53131A/132A HP-IB Verification Pr

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A Performance Test Record (Page 1 of 6)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-411HP 53131A/132A Performance Test Reco

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Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A Performance Test Record (Page 3 of 6)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-431HP 53131A/132A Performance Test Reco

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Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53131A/132A Performance Test Record (Page 5 of 6)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-451HP 53131A/132A Performance Test Reco

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Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53181A Complete Performance TestsAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-471HP 53181A Complete Performance TestsThe specificatio

ContentsAssembly-Level Service Guide vCounter Setup 1-27Procedure 1-28Test 5: Option 030/050/124 Channel 3 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53131A/132A Only)

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 1: Trigger Level (HP 53181A Only)1-48 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Test 1: Trigger Level (HP 53181A Only)This test ve

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 1: Trigger Level (HP 53181A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-491Procedure1 Connect the output of the HP 3325B to C

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 1: Trigger Level (HP 53181A Only)1-50 Assembly-Level Service Guide17 In the Counter’s Channel 1 Trigger/Sensitivity m

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 2: Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53181A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-511Test 2: Channel 1 Frequency Sens

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 2: Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53181A Only)1-52 Assembly-Level Service Guide1100 kHz to 100 MHz Sensitivity f

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 2: Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53181A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-5314 Sweep the frequency from 100 k

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 2: Channel 1 Frequency Sensitivity (HP 53181A Only)1-54 Assembly-Level Service Guide1100 MHz to 200 MHz Sensitivity f

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 3: Channel 1 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-551Test 3: Channel 1 Frequency Accurac

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 3: Channel 1 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)1-56 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Procedure1 Connect the equipment as

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 3: Channel 1 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-5714 Record the actual reading in the

Contentsvi Assembly-Level Service GuideHP 53181A Complete Performance Tests 1-47Test 1: Trigger Level (HP 53181A Only) 1-48Equipment 1-48Counter Setup

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 4: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity1-58 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Test 4: Option 015/030/050

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 4: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency SensitivityAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-591100 MHz to 1.5 GHz Sensiti

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 4: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity1-60 Assembly-Level Service Guide13 Increase the power level

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 4: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency SensitivityAssembly-Level Service Guide 1-6112.8 to 3.0 GHz Sensitivity

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 4: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency Sensitivity1-62 Assembly-Level Service Guide1200 MHz to 12.4 GHz Sensit

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-631Test 5: Opti

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)1-64 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Procedure1 C

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-6513 Record the

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)1-66 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Procedure1 C

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 5: Option 015/030/050/124 Channel 2 Frequency Accuracy (HP 53181A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-671(NOTE: For O

ContentsAssembly-Level Service Guide viiMinimum to Maximum Accuracy Test for Options 030/050/124 1-65Equipment 1-65Counter Setup 1-65Procedure 1-66Tes

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 6: Peak Volts, Channel 1 (HP 53181A Only)1-68 Assembly-Level Service Guide1Test 6: Peak Volts, Channel 1 (HP 53181A O

Chapter 1 Performance TestsTest 6: Peak Volts, Channel 1 (HP 53181A Only)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-691Procedure1 Connect the equipment as shown

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53181A HP-IB Verification Program (Optional)1-70 Assembly-Level Service Guide1HP 53181A HP-IB Verification Program (Opt

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53181A Performance Test Record (Page 1 of 4)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-711HP 53181A Performance Test Record (Page 1

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53181A Performance Test Record (Page 2 of 4)1-72 Assembly-Level Service Guide1HP 53181A Performance Test Record (Page 2

Chapter 1 Performance TestsHP 53181A Performance Test Record (Page 3 of 4)Assembly-Level Service Guide 1-731HP 53181A Performance Test Record (Page 3

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2Service

Chapter 2 ServiceIntroduction2-2 Assembly-Level Service Guide2IntroductionThis chapter provides service information for your HP 53131A/132A/181A and

Chapter 2 ServiceReturning the Instrument to Hewlett-Packard for ServiceAssembly-Level Service Guide 2-32Returning the Instrument to Hewlett-Packard