Help with Frequency Counters specifications:
Form Factor
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| Bench / Free-Standing | Bench or free-standing devices are designed to sit atop a bench, or are free-standing units with a full casing, cabinet, and integral interface. | ||
| Rack-Mounted | Rack-mounted devices mount in racks and come with hardware such as rail guides, flanges, or tabs. Some rack-mounted devices fit in a standard 19” telecommunications rack. | ||
| Handheld | Handheld devices are designed to be operated while held by hand. | ||
| Computer Board | Computer-board devices are printed circuit boards (PCBs) that plug into computer backplanes or motherboards. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted form factors. | ||
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Frequency Range
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| Frequency Range | The frequency range that devices can measure. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
Performance
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| Maximum Channels | Maximum channels are the total number of channels for the device. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
| Sampling Rate | Sampling rate is the frequency at which a digital meter tests the analog signal and converts to a digital value. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
| Operating Temperature | Operating temperature is the temperature range over which the device must operate. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
Display / Output
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| Display Type | |||
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| Analog | Analog devices display test results on a dial, usually with a moving pointer or needle. | ||
| Digital | Digital devices display test results electronically on a numeric or alphanumeric display | ||
| Other | Other unlisted display types. | ||
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| Display Digits | |||
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| 3 Digits | Devices can display up to 3 digits. | ||
| 4 Digits | Devices can display up to 4 digits. | ||
| 5 Digits | Devices can display up to 5 digits. | ||
| 6 Digits | Devices can display up to 6 digits. | ||
| Plus 1/2 Digit | Devices can also display half a digit. | ||
| 7 or More Digits | Devices can display 7 or more digits. | ||
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| Output Interface | |||
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| GPIB | The general-purpose interface bus (GPIB) is designed to connect computers, peripherals and laboratory instruments so that data and control information can pass between them. It was originally developed by Hewlett Packard (HP) and called the HPIB bus. GPIB is also known as the IEEE 488 bus, and is electrically equivalent to the IEC 625 bus. | ||
| USB | Universal serial bus (USB) is a 4-wire, 12-Mbps serial bus for low-to-medium speed peripheral device connections to personal computers (PC), including keyboards, mice, modems, printers, joysticks, audio functions, monitor controls, etc. The USB design is standardized by the USB Implementers Forum (USBIF), an organization that includes leading companies from the computer and electronics industries. The current USB specification is USB 2.0, which supports data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. | ||
| RS232 | RS232 is a serial interface approved by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA). RS232 uses two-way transmissions and is common in low-end professional and consumer equipment. | ||
| BCD | Binary coded decimal (BCD) is a circuit code which represents decimal numbers in binary code. With BCD, each decimal digit is represented by the four-bit binary representation of the digit. | ||
| D/A | The output interface is digital-to-analog (D/A). | ||
| Other | Other unlisted interfaces. | ||
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Features and Certifications
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| Adjustable Sampling Rate | The sampling rate is manually adjustable. | ||
| Alarm LED | Alarm light-emitting diodes (LEDs) light when the RMS value or peak value is greater than the range. Typically, alarm LEDs light only when the range has been greatly exceeded. | ||
| Application Software | The device has embedded application software. | ||
| Auto-Ranging | Auto-ranging devices are self-adjusting to offer the best measurement scenario. | ||
| Battery Powered | Devices are battery-powered. | ||
| Built-in CDN | The tester has a coupling/decoupling network (CDN). A CDN is used to produce high quality test waveforms. | ||
| Data Acquisition | Devices with data acquisition capabilities have a computer interface and software for uploading data. | ||
| Data Storage / Logging | Data storage or data logging devices have internal memory for storing data. | ||
| Embedded Pulse Generator | The tester contains a pulse generator used to simulated pulses for testing equipments. | ||
| Filters | Devices have embedded filters. | ||
| Integrating Functions | Integrating functions allow the active power and current to be integrated (Wh and Ah). | ||
| Mirrored Scale | Mirrored scales make it easier to read the instrument to a given accuracy by enabling the operator to avoid parallax errors. | ||
| Programmable | Programmable devices can be programmed with trigger values to perform measurements. | ||
| Range Switch | Range switches can be used to select an appropriate range of units to be measured. | ||
| Removable Data Storage | Devices with removable data storage have removable memory, drives, etc. | ||
| Scaling Function | Devices with a scaling function allow the pre-setting of the potential transformer and current transformer ratio, and the power scaling factor. | ||
| Temperature Compensated | Temperature-compensated devices are designed to counteract known errors caused by temperature changes. | ||
| Triggering | Devices with triggering have an interface for external triggering. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted options / features. | ||
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| Standards and Certifications | |||
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| UL | Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a non-profit organization that tests components, systems, and materials according to its published standards for safety. Products that receive UL approval bear a UL Mark. | ||
| IEC 61010 | The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards are an international organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. IEC 61010 standards are designed for protection against transient voltages. There are four categories: CAT I, CAT II, CAT III, and CAT IV. Within each category, there are standards based on the rated voltage (e.g., CAT III 1000 V, and CAT III 600 V). The EMC IEC standards rule on conformity assessment (certifications) to certify that equipment, systems or components conform to its International Standards. Most of the IEC standards on EMC are part of the IEC 61000 series of standards. | ||
| WEEE Compliant | Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) is a European Union (EU) directive designed to encourage the reuse, recycling and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment. WEEE is also designed to improve the environmental impact and performance of this equipment. The WEEE directive establishes requirements and criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment. It also makes producers responsible for financing these activities. Retailers and distributors must provide a way for consumers to return used or obsolete equipment without charge. | ||
| FCC Standards | The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) standards set rules to prevent interference between components of electronic equipment. | ||
| CISPR Standards | International Special Committee for Radio Interference or Comité international spécial des perturbations radioélectriques (CISPR) represents a set of standards on measuring radio disturbances and immunity in electrical devices. | ||
| GR-1089-CORE | GR-1089-CORE is a standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety. GR-1089-CORE is part of the Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) standard for telephony equipment. | ||
| Military Standards | EMC Military Standards. | ||
| ISO Standards | The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes international standards on many aspects of technology products. ISO standards on EMC issues are more related to automotives. Examples are ISO 7637-2 2004 or ISO 13766. | ||
| RoHS Compliant | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products contain only minimal levels of the following hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl, and polybrominated diphenyl ether. RoHS became effective on July 1, 2006. | ||
| CE Marking | CE Marking indicates that a product complies with the essential requirements of relevant European Union (EU) directives that uphold national standards for health, safety, and environmental protection. CE Marking is required in the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), an organization that consists of the twenty five member states of the EU and the three members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). CE Marking refers to the safety of a product. It is not a quality standard. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted standards. | ||
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