T.O.

33K4-4-625-1

TECHNICAL MANUAL

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

FOR

MICROWAVE PULSE COUNTER

585C ( ), 595A ( )
(EIP)

This publication replaces T.O. 33K4-4-625-1 dated 30 October 2005.

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MICROWAVE PULSE COUNTER

585C ( ), 595A ( )

(EIP)

1 CALIBRATION DESCRIPTION:

Table 1.

Test Instrument (TI) Performance Test

Characteristics Specifications Method

Frequency Accuracy Range: 10 MHz Verified using

Frequency Standard
Accuracy:
Accuracy: Std TI (TCXO)
Accuracy: ±6 X 10-7; *
Aging/month: <1 X 10-7;
Temperature: <1 X 10-6, 0 to 50 ˚C; **
Line Variation: <1 X 10-7 **
(±10% line voltage change)

Accuracy: OPT 5809 (OCXO)

Accuracy: ±1 X 10-7; *
Aging/year: <1 X 10-7;
Aging/day: <5 X 10-10 after 24 hr warm-up;
Temperature: <3 X 10-8, 0 to 50 ˚C; **
Line Variation: <2 X 10-10 **
(±10% line voltage change)

Display Accuracy: ±1 count of LSD

Frequency Range and Verified with Frequency

Input Sensitivity Synthesizer and
Synthesized Sweeper
Band 0 (CW only) Range: 100 Hz to 250 MHz at a monitored level

Accuracy: TI must track signal input

frequency across range at ≤-20 dBm
(22.36 mV rms)

Band 1 Range: 250 MHz to 1.0 GHz

Accuracy: TI must track signal input

frequency across range at ≤-20 dBm

See footnotes at end of Table.

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Table 1. (Cont.)

Test Instrument (TI) Performance Test

Characteristics Specifications Method

Frequency Range and Verified with Frequency

Input Sensitivity (Cont.) Synthesizer and
Synthesized Sweeper
Band 2 Range: 0.95 to 20.0 GHz at a monitored level

Accuracy: TI must track signal

input frequency across range at
≤-20 dBm from 0.95 to 2 GHz;
≤-25 dBm from 2 to 12.4 GHz;
≤-20 dBm from 12.4 to 20.0 GHz

Pulse Width Range: 50 ns to 1 s Pulse Generator monitored

with Oscilloscope and
Accuracy: ±[20 ns + Detector
(Timebase Error X PW)]

Pulse Period Range: 250 ns to 1 s

Accuracy: ±[20 ns +
(Timebase Error X PW)]

* The accuracy is the manufacturers calculated specification after six months. The accuracy specification is
found by multiplying the longest term aging rate by the appropriate time interval to obtain six months. If the aging
rate is a per year aging rate, that value has been used as the limits.

** Typical or Operational specification. Not calibrated.

2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Use Calibration Sub-

Noun Specifications Equipment Item

2.1 FREQUENCY Range: 10 MHz Austron

STANDARD 2100F
Accuracy: ≤1.25 X 10-10

2.2 ELECTRONIC Range: 10 MHz Hewlett-Packard

COUNTER 5345A
Accuracy: ±1 count of LSD

2.3 FREQUENCY Range: 100 Hz to 10 MHz, Hewlett-Packard

SYNTHESIZER -20.0 dBm 3325B

Accuracy: ±0.6 dB

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Minimum Use Calibration Sub-

Noun Specifications Equipment Item

2.4 SYNTHESIZED Range: 10 MHz to 20.0 GHz, Hewlett-Packard

SWEEPER -25.0 to 0.0 dBm 8340B

Accuracy: N/A

2.5 POWER SPLITTER Range: 10 MHz to 20.0 GHz Hewlett-Packard

11667B
Accuracy: ≤0.25 dB, 10 MHz
to 4 GHz; ≤0.40 dB, 4 to 20 GHz

2.6 POWER METER Range: 10 MHz to 20 GHz, Hewlett-Packard

-25 to -20 dBm 436A

Accuracy: ±2% of indication

2.7 POWER SENSOR Range: Hewlett-Packard

10 MHz to 1.0 GHz, 8481A
-20.0 dBm

Accuracy: (All are % of

charted value)
±2.8%, 10 to 50 MHz;
±2.5%, 50 MHz to 1 GHz

2.8 POWER SENSOR Range: 950 MHz to 20.0 GHz, Hewlett-Packard

-25 to -20 dBm 8485A

Accuracy: (All are % of

charted value)
±3.3%, 950 MHz to 2 GHz;
±3.4%, 2 to 80 GHz;
±3.8%, 8 to 12 GHz;
±4.1%, 12 to 18 GHz;
±4.4%, 18 to 20 GHz

2.9 OSCILLOSCOPE Range: 200 ns/div Tektronix

2465B
Accuracy: (ΔT Cursors)
±(0.5% time interval + 0.3% FS)

TAR: 2.9:1 for Pulse Width;

TAR: 2.5:1 for Pulse Period

2.10 PULSE Range: 1 MHz rate; Hewlett-Packard

GENERATOR Pulse Width: 200 ns; 8116A
-0.5 to +3 V

Accuracy: N/A

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Minimum Use Calibration Sub-

Noun Specifications Equipment Item

2.11 FREQUENCY Range: 1 X 10-7 to 1 X 10-11 Tracor

DIFFERENCE 527E
METER Accuracy: N/A

2.12 DETECTOR Range: >2 GHz Midisco

MDC1087A-3.5
Accuracy: N/A

3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS:

3.1 Review and become familiar with the entire procedure before beginning the Calibration Process.

WARNING

Unless otherwise designated, and prior to beginning the Calibration Process,

ensure that all test equipment voltage and/or current outputs are set to zero (0)
or turned off, where applicable. Ensure that all equipment switches are set to
the proper position before making connections or applying power.

NOTE

In order for the Oscillator to attain its specification, the TI shall be connected to
a source of power and turned on for at least 24 hours prior to calibration.

NOTE

The error associated with a frequency measurement consists of two parts:

±1 count of LSD and the ± Time Base error. The ± Time Base error is the part
contributed by the Crystal Oscillator and its associated circuitry. This error is a
direct result of changes in frequency of the Oscillator and is made up of
temperature effects, aging, and line voltage changes. This procedure will only
check Time Base errors related to Aging Effects.

3.2 Connect all test equipment to the appropriate power source and set all POWER switches to ON and allow a warm-
up time as required by the manufacturer.

3.3 Connect TI to appropriate power source and set POWER ON/STBY to ON. Verify all LEDs and annunciators
light for about 2 s, then all zeros.

3.4 Press SPECIAL FUNC and 09 to set TI to Internal Frequency Reference.

3.5 Perform TI manual Self Test as follows:

3.5.1 Press SPECIAL FUNC and 01; Display should indicate 200 000 MHz ±1 count.

3.5.2 Press SPECIAL FUNC and 02; Display should indicate all 8s and all annunciators should be lit.

3.5.3 Press SPECIAL FUNC and 03; Each display segment should light in turn (time adjustable by front panel
SAMPLE RATE setting).

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3.5.4 Press SPECIAL FUNC and 04; Each display digit should light in turn (time adjustable by the TI front panel
SAMPLE RATE setting).

3.6 Allow TI a 24 hour warm-up time before proceeding.

3.7 The Model 595A ( ) Power Measurement accuracies are typical. Annotate a Certification Label, Power Meter not
calibrated.

4 CALIBRATION PROCESS:

NOTE

Unless otherwise specified, verify the results of each test and take corrective
action whenever the test requirement is not met, before proceeding.

4.1 FREQUENCY ACCURACY AND DISPLAY CALIBRATION:

NOTE

Adjustment of the Time Base Oscillator is normal due to the Aging Rate of the
crystal. This is common to all Quartz Oscillators. The adjustment actions taken
during this calibration will ensure the greatest reliability of the TI by adjusting
the time base reference frequency to the nominal value each time it is calibrated.

NOTE

The values in the following steps have been derived from multiplication of the
Aging Rate to determine the offset at six months, regardless of the length of the
calibration interval for this TI in T.O. 33K-1-100-1/2. The longest aging rate
specification, not to exceed six months, has been used to calculate the limits.

4.1.1 On TI press BAND and digit 0.

4.1.2 Connect the TI 10 MHz IN/OUT (rear panel) to the TI BAND 0 Input. Set TI controls as required for a stable
display on TI.

4.1.3 The TI must indicate 10 MHz ±1 count of LSD of the TI.

4.1.4 Disconnect the test setup.

4.1.5 Connect Frequency Standard 10 MHz REF OUT to the Electronic Counter EXT FREQ STD INPUT
(1-10 MHz).

4.1.6 Set Electronic Counter INT STD/EXT STD switch to EXT STD.

4.1.7 Connect TI 10 MHz IN/OUT to the Electronic Counter CHANNEL A input.

4.1.8 Set Electronic Counter 50Ω/1MΩ switch to 50Ω and GATE TIME as necessary for the resolution of the
following steps.

4.1.9 For Std TI, the Electronic Counter must indicate 9.999 994 to 10.000 006 MHz plus the offset as labeled on
the TCXO ±1 count of LSD of the Electronic Counter.

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4.1.10 For the TI OPT 5809, the Electronic Counter must indicate 9.999 999 to 10.000 001 MHz ±1 count of LSD
of the Electronic Counter.

4.1.11 Disconnect the test setup.

4.1.12 To ensure the reliability of the TI, the following action shall be taken: If TI passes the above steps, perform
the applicable adjustment steps in Appendix A, and enter NO ADJUSTMENT ACTION into the Maintenance Data
Collection System. If the TI failed, perform the applicable steps listed in Appendix A and enter the appropriate
ADJUSTMENT ACTION into the Maintenance Data Collection System.

4.2 FREQUENCY RANGE AND INPUT SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION: (Band 0)

NOTE

The TI Frequency and Display Accuracy was verified in para 4.1. In para 4.2,
4.3 and 4.4 the input sensitivity of the TI is verified across the required
frequency range at a minimum voltage level. TI controls may be adjusted as
required to verify these parameters.

4.2.1 Set TI controls as follows:

BAND 0

RES 2

4.2.2 Connect the Frequency Synthesizer MAIN SIGNAL output to the TI BAND 0 input.

4.2.3 Set the Frequency Synthesizer controls for 100 Hz at 22.36 mV rms (-20.0 dBm).

4.2.4 Slowly increase the Frequency Synthesizer frequency from 100 Hz to 10 MHz and ensure TI counts properly
across the entire 100 Hz to 10 MHz frequency range at 22.36 mV rms (-20.0 dBm).

4.2.5 Verify the Frequency Synthesizer indicates ≤22.36 mV rms (-20.0 dBm) from 100 Hz to 10 MHz before TI
count becomes unstable.

4.2.6 Set Frequency Synthesizer for minimum output and disconnect test setup.

4.2.7 Standardize the Power Meter and Power Sensor (2.7). Connect equipment as shown in Figure 1.

SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER POWER

METER
TI
BAND 0
RF OUT

*
POWER
SPLITTER

POWER
SENSOR (2.7)
* Connect directly to TI Input.

Figure 1.

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4.2.8 Set Synthesized Sweeper for 10 MHz at -20.0 dBm as measured on Power Meter.

NOTE

The Power Splitter has a possible error of ≤0.25 dB or ≤0.40 dB between any
two ports (dependent upon frequency). Verify any failures by switching the
outputs to the TI and Power Meter. Readjust reference voltage to -20.0 dBm
and repeat step 4.2.10. Apply the method outlined, throughout the rest of this
procedure, as applicable, changing steps and reference voltage as required, to
verify any failures.

4.2.9 Slowly increase the Synthesized Sweeper frequency from 10 to 250 MHz and verify TI counts properly
across the 10 to 250 MHz frequency range at -20.0 dBm.

4.2.10 Verify the Synthesized Sweeper indicates ≤-20.0 dBm from 10 to 250 MHz, as measured on the Power
Meter, before TI count becomes unstable.

4.2.11 Set the Synthesized Sweeper for minimum output. Disconnect the test setup.

4.3 FREQUENCY RANGE AND INPUT SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION: (Band 1)

4.3.1 Connect equipment as shown in Figure 1 except connect Power Splitter directly to the TI BAND 1 input.

4.3.2 Set TI controls as follows:

BAND 1

RES 3

4.3.3 Set the Synthesized Sweeper controls for 250 MHz at -20.0 dBm as measured on the Power Meter.

4.3.4 Slowly increase the Synthesized Sweeper frequency from 250 MHz to 1.0 GHz and verify TI counts properly
across the entire 250 MHz to 1.0 GHz frequency range at -20.0 dBm.

4.3.5 Verify the Synthesized Sweeper indicates -20.0 dBm from 250 MHz to 1.0 GHz as measured on the Power
Meter before TI count becomes unstable.

4.3.6 Set Synthesized Sweeper for minimum output and disconnect test setup.

4.4 FREQUENCY RANGE AND INPUT SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION: (Band 2)

4.4.1 Set TI controls as follows:

BAND 2

RES 3

4.4.2 Standardize the Power Meter and Power Sensor (2.8). Connect equipment as shown in Figure 1, except connect
Power Splitter directly to TI BAND 2 input.

4.4.3 Set the Synthesized Sweeper for 950 MHz at -20.00 dBm as measured on the Power Meter.

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4.4.4 Slowly increase the Synthesized Sweeper frequency from 950 MHz to 2 GHz and verify TI counts properly
across the 950 MHz to 2 GHz frequency range at -20.00 dBm.

4.4.5 Verify the Synthesized Sweeper indicates ≤-20.00 dBm from 950 MHz to 2 GHz, as measured on the Power
Meter, before TI count becomes unstable.

4.4.6 Set the Synthesized Sweeper for 2.0 GHz at -25.00 dBm as measured on the Power Meter.

4.4.7 Slowly increase the Synthesized Sweeper frequency from 2 to 12.4 GHz and verify TI counts properly across
the 2 to 12.4 GHz frequency range at -25.00 dBm.

4.4.8 Verify the Synthesized Sweeper indicates ≤-25.00 dBm from 2 to 12.4 GHz, as measured on the Power
Meter, before TI count becomes unstable.

4.4.9 Set the Synthesized Sweeper for 12.4 GHz at -20.00 dBm as measured on the Power Meter.

4.4.10 Slowly increase the Synthesized Sweeper frequency from 12.4 to 20.0 GHz and verify TI counts properly
across the 12.4 to 20.0 GHz frequency range at -20.00 dBm.

4.4.11 Verify the Synthesized Sweeper indicates ≤-20.00 dBm from 12.4 to 20.0 GHz, as measured on the Power
Meter, before TI count becomes unstable.

4.4.12 Set the Synthesized Sweeper for minimum output and disconnect the test setup.

4.5 PULSE WIDTH AND PULSE PERIOD CALIBRATION:

4.5.1 Connect the Pulse Generator to the Oscilloscope CH 1 Input.

4.5.2 Set Oscilloscope CH 1 input to 50 Ω/DC and set the Pulse Generator to 1 MHz rate, 200 ns Pulse Width and
+3.0 to -0.5 V p-p as observed on the Oscilloscope.

4.5.3 Connect equipment as shown in Figure 2. Set the Synthesized Sweeper for 2 GHz at 0 dBm.

PULSE
GENERATOR SYNTHESIZED SWEEPER OSCILLOSCOPE

PULSE
MODULATION
OUTPUT INPUT RF OUT CH1

First this

TI DETECTOR

BAND 2
Then this

Figure 2.

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4.5.4 Verify the detected pulse still indicates 200 ns as observed on the Oscilloscope. If necessary, adjust the Pulse
Generator Pulse Width for 200 ns as observed on the Oscilloscope.

4.5.5 Select TI BAND 2. Press TI SPEC FUNC and 81, then press 99.

4.5.6 Connect equipment as shown in Figure 2 using the dashed lines.

4.5.7 Press the TI PULSE WIDTH to on and verify the Pulse Width is within 0.18 to 0.22 μs.

4.5.8 Press the TI PULSE PERIOD to on and verify the Pulse Period is within 0.98 to 1.02 μs.

4.5.9 Set all POWER switches to OFF or STANDBY.

4.5.10 For TI Model 595A, annotate and attach a Certification Label as per step 3.7.

CALIBRATION PERFORMANCE TABLE

4.1 FREQUENCY ACCURACY AND DISPLAY CALIBRATION:

Range (MHz) Applied (MHz) Limits (MHz)

10 (TCXO) 10 9.999 994 to 10.000 006

±1 count of LSD
10 (OCXO) 10 9.999 999 to 10.000 001
±1 count of LSD

4.2 FREQUENCY RANGE AND INPUT SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION: (Band 0)

Range Applied Limits

100 Hz to 250 MHz 100 Hz to 250 MHz, Counts frequency correctly

@ ≤-20 dBm (22.36 mV rms)

4.3 FREQUENCY RANGE AND INPUT SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION: (Band 1)

Range Applied Limits

250 MHz to 1.0 GHz 250 MHz to 1.0 GHz, Counts frequency correctly
@ ≤-20 dBm

4.4 FREQUENCY RANGE AND INPUT SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION:

Range Applied Limits

950 MHz to 20 GHz 950 MHz to 2.0 GHz, Counts frequency correctly
@ ≤-20 dBm

2.0 to 12.4 GHz, Counts frequency correctly

@ ≤-25 dBm

12.4 to 20.0 GHz, Counts frequency correctly

@ ≤-20 dBm

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CALIBRATION PERFORMANCE TABLE (Cont.)

4.5 PULSE WIDTH AND PULSE PERIOD CALIBRATION: (Band 2)

Range Applied Limits

50 ns to 1 s 0.2 μs 0.18 to 0.22 μs

(Pulse Width)

250 ns to 1 s 1 μs 0.98 to 1.02 μs

(Pulse Period)

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APPENDIX A

A-1 TIME BASE ADJUSTMENT: [Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO)]

A-1.1 Connect Frequency Standard 10 MHz REF OUT to the Electronic Counter EXT FREQ STD INPUT
(1-10 MHz). Set Electronic Counter INT STD/EXT STD switch to EXT STD.

A-1.2 Connect TI 10 MHz IN/OUT(rear panel) to the Electronic Counter CHANNEL A input. Set Electronic
Counter 50Ω/1MΩ switch to 50 Ω and GATE TIME to 1 s.

A-1.3 Adjust the TI Reference Oscillator Adjustment for an Electronic Counter indication, as close as possible, of
10 MHz ± the Offset labeled on the cover of the TCXO. For example: If the Offset is labeled +3.5 Hz, the TCXO
should be adjusted for a frequency indication of 10.000 003 5 MHz on Electronic Counter.

A-1.4 Allow TI 10 MHz Reference Oscillator a minimum of one (1) hour to stabilize. Repeat step A-1.3 as
required.

A-1.5 Disconnect equipment from TI and continue with para 4.2.

A-2 TIME BASE ADJUSTMENT: [Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO)]

A-2.1 Connect Frequency Standard 10 MHz REF OUT to Frequency Difference Meter REF INPUT. Connect TI
10 MHz IN/OUT (rear panel) to the Frequency Difference Meter SIG INPUT connector.

A-2.2 Standardize the Frequency Difference Meter as required. Set Frequency Difference Meter METER RANGE
switch as required for an on scale indication on the Frequency Difference Meter.

A-2.3 Adjust TI Reference Oscillator Adjustment, as required for lowest possible null on the Frequency Difference
Meter.

A-2.4 Allow TI 10 MHz Reference Oscillator a minimum of one (1) hour to stabilize and repeat step A-2.3 as
required.

A-2.5 Disconnect equipment from TI and continue with para 4.2.

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