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Stanford Research Systems SR620 User Manual

Stanford Research Systems SR620
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MODEL SR620
Universal Time Interval Counter
1290-D Reamwood Avenue
Sunnyvale, California 94089
Phone: (408) 744-9040 • Fax: (408) 744-9049
email: info@thinkSRS.com • www.thinkSRS.com
Copyright © 1989 by SRS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Revision 2.5 (4/2004)

Table of Contents

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Stanford Research Systems SR620 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels2
Operating Temperature Range0°C to 50°C
Input Impedance1 MΩ or 50 Ω
Display16 character alphanumeric
Dimensions8.5" W x 3.5" H x 13" D
Jitter25 ps RMS
Input Voltage Range±5 V
InterfacesRS-232
Input Sensitivity10 mV

Summary

Safety and Preparation for Use

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION

Details on selecting the correct AC line voltage for the instrument.

LINE FUSE

Information on selecting the correct line fuse for operation.

LINE CORD

Guidance on using the detachable three-wire power cord.

Specifications

Time Interval

Specifies range, trigger rate, resolution, error, and arming modes for time interval measurements.

Frequency

Details range, error, gate options, and display resolution for frequency measurements.

Timebase

Defines standard and optional timebase specifications like frequency, aging, and stability.

Front Panel Operation

Choosing the Measurement

Guides on setting the measurement mode, source, and arming mode.

Choosing the Output Display

Explains how to select and view statistical information on the LED display.

Setting the Inputs

Details on setting trigger levels, slopes, input termination, and UHF prescalers.

Sample Arming

Time Interval Arming

Describes arming modes for time interval measurements like +TIME and ±TIME.

Frequency

Explains frequency measurement modes, gating options, and accuracy.

Delayed Arming Modes

Details on inserting adjustable delays between EXT input trigger and arming.

Configuration Menus

Control Menu (ctrl)

Configuration for GPIB, RS-232 baud rates, and data transfer.

Calibration Menu (cAL)

Settings for instrument calibration and timebase source selection.

Output Menu (out)

Defines scope displays, hardcopy device, DVM scales, and jitter representation.

Programming Commands

Programming the SR620

Overview of remote programming via RS232 and GPIB interfaces.

Command Syntax

Explains the structure of commands, mnemonics, arguments, and terminators.

Measurement Control Commands

Details commands for controlling measurements like *TRG, ARMM, and AUTM.

Troubleshooting

Error Indicators

Lists and explains error indicators like STOP LED, START LED, and CLOCK LED.

RS-232 Problems

Common software and hardware issues encountered with RS-232 communication.

Performance Test

Functional Tests

Tests verifying front panel, internal self-tests, and trigger input functionality.

Trigger Sensitivity

Tests confirming the sensitivity of A, B inputs, and UHF prescalers.

DVM Input Accuracy

Verifies the accuracy of the rear panel DVM inputs.

Calibration Procedure

Simple Calibration

A basic calibration procedure that usually suffices for most cases.

Insertion Delay Calibration

Procedure for calibrating insertion delay for various inputs and slopes.

DVM Input Calibration

Steps to calibrate the DVM inputs for accuracy.

Circuit Description

PROCESSOR SYSTEM

Detailed description of the SR620's Z8800 processor and memory architecture.

TIME INTERVAL ARMING

Explanation of different ways start and stop circuits can be armed.

TIME INTEGRATORS

Description of the circuitry used to measure time intervals with high resolution.

Parts List

Front Panel Parts List

List of components and their references for the front panel assembly.

Main Board Parts List

Comprehensive list of components on the main circuit board.

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