Introduction; Chapter Summary - HP 53131A Operating Manual

Chapter 2 Operating Your Universal Counter

Introduction

Introduction
This is the operator's reference chapter which contains information and
procedures for the front-panel keys, operating functions, and menus of the
HP 53131A/132A 225 MHz Universal Counter.

Chapter Summary

• How this Counter Works for You
• Using the Measurement Control Keys (Run and
Stop/Single)
• Using Entry/Select (Arrow) Keys
• Using the MEASURE Menu Keys
• Using the Gate & External Arm Menu Key
• Using the MATH Menu Keys
• Using the LIMITS Menu Keys
• Using CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 Input
Conditioning Keys
• Using the Save and Recall Menus
• Using the Print Menu
• Using the Utility Menu
• Using the Calibration Menu
• Front Panel Display Messages
• Preset Values After Power-Up and *RST
• Summary of the Measurement Sequence
• Common Questions
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