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53181A/31A/32A: Can options be retrofitted on the 53131A/53132A/53181A counters?
This table explains which options may be installed and/or require a service center.
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2009-02-25
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Are the Agilent 53131A, 53132A, and 53181A inputs floating or grounded?
The counter inputs are not floating -- the BNC shield (shell) is at chassis ground (earth ground).
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2002-09-09
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Does the frequency counter come standard with a 10MHz external time base option?
Yes. A standard time base is provided that can be routed to other instruments for synchronization. You may also supply your own external time base as an input to the frequency counter.
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2009-03-13
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How do I configure RS-232 for communications on my 53131/32A or 53181A frequency counter?
None of the counters can communicate over RS-232. Frequency counters must use GPIB to communicate with the PC. RS-232 is used for printing only.
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2004-04-14
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How do I get Instrument Drivers for Agilent Test & Measurement Products?
From the CD shipped with the instrument or from the product technical support web page for the instrument.
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2009-05-01
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How do I rack mount two instruments of different depths?
There are three ways to rack instruments of different depths side-by-side; for example, an Agilent 33220A with an Agilent 34401A.
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2007-01-29
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How do you know when the counter has completed a measurement?
One of three methods: reading the register, reading the Status Byte or generating an interrupt.
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2008-03-17
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How do you prevent the counter from hanging up the GPIB bus when no signal is applied?
Set the GPIB timeout value to a sufficient value to complete the measurement.
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2008-03-17
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What are the hysteresis band values for the Agilent 531xxA-Series Counters?
Some of the counter accuracy formulas (see the manual's specifications section) ask for hysteresis band information.
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2005-12-15
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Where can I find manuals for discontinued and obsolete Hewlett-Packard and Agilent test equipment?
Most Agilent products have PDF manuals that can be found on product pages. Other vendors also supply old manuals.
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2009-11-04
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Why is the fan on the Counter still operating after tuning the power off?
This is to keep the internal Time Base (10 MHz oscillator) stable.
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2006-06-20
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