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1-1. Introduction 

                   
This reciprocal UNIVERSAL(FREQUENCY) COUNTER series are microprocessor 
controlled instrument for frequency measurement at high resolution within a short 
period of 7 digit display with one second gate time due to uniquely developed LSI as 
well as the expanding/reciprocal system. It covers a frequency range from 0.1Hz to 3.3 
GHz (FC-3000: 3.3GHz, FC-7150U, FC-7150: 1.5GHz, FC-7015U,FC-7015: 100MHz) 
based on 10MHz time base T.C.O (temperature controlled oscillator) and also 
featuring, 
 

FC-7150U/FC-7015U Universal Counter 

 

Trigger Function 

 

Time Interval Measurement Function 

 

Frequency Ratio Measurement Function 

 

Common or Separate Input Selection 

 

External Frequency Standard Input with 9 Digits LED Display 

 

Attenuator 

 

Check 

 

Period 

 

Total 

 

Low Pass Filter 

 

Line Filter 

 

FC-3000/FC-7150/FC-7015 Frequency Counter 

 

RPM(Rotation Per Minute) Measuring Function 

 

External Frequency Standard Input with 9 Digits LED Display 

 

Attenuator 

 

Check 

 

Period 

 

Total 

 

Low Pass Filter 

 

Line Filter 

 
  A self-test mode is also provided for a quick check of several facts of operation. Each 
operating mode can be selected by front panel push button switches with automatic 
decimal points and indicators. The high accuracy, sensitivity and versatility of this 
counter make it an extremely valuable instrument to the scientist, engineer, 
experimenter and communications technician. Light weight and compact size make it 
practical for use by the hobbyist or field technicians. 

 
 
 

Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176

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Summary of Contents for FC-3000

Page 1: ...e of charge will provide repair service We charge customers for repair after the one year warranty period has been expired Provided that against any failure resulted from the user s negligence natural...

Page 2: ...y Summary Please take a moment to read these operating instructions thoroughly and completely before operating this instrument Pay particular attention to WARNINGS used for conditions and actions that...

Page 3: ...nstruction 17 3 3 Frequency Measurements 18 3 4 Period Measurements 19 3 5 Total Measurements 19 3 6 RPM measurement 19 3 7 Time interval measurement A B 19 3 8 Ratio Measurement A B 20 4 MAINTENANCE...

Page 4: ...ndard Input with 9 Digits LED Display Attenuator Check Period Total Low Pass Filter Line Filter FC 3000 FC 7150 FC 7015 Frequency Counter RPM Rotation Per Minute Measuring Function External Frequency...

Page 5: ...A B RESOLUTION 0 1 Hz 0 99 Hz 10 uHz 1 uHz 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 10nHz 10nHz 1nHz 1 Hz 9 9 Hz 0 1 mHz 10 uHz 10 uHz 1 uHz 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 0 1 uHz 10nHz 10 Hz 99 Hz 1 mHZ 0 1 mHz 0 1 mHz 10 uHz 10 uHz 1...

Page 6: ...ive Switch Selectable Resolution and Number of displayed digit Table 1 Same as INPUT A Max INPUT VOLTAGE LEVEL FIG 1 Same as INPUT A TIME INTERVAL A B FC 7150U FC 7015U RANGE 0 1 uSec 10Sec 0 1Hz 10MH...

Page 7: ...ESOLUTION 80 MHz 99 MHz 1 KHz 100 Hz 100 Hz 10 Hz 10 Hz 1 Hz 1 Hz 0 1 Hz 100 MHz 999 MHz 10 KHz 1 KHz 1 KHz 100 Hz 100 Hz 10 Hz 10 Hz 1 Hz 1 GHz 3 3 GHz 100 KHz 10 KHz 10 KHz 1 KHz 1 KHz 100 Hz 100 Hz...

Page 8: ...EMAIN FOR 10 SECONDS AFTER SIGNAL OFF DIMENSION AND WEIGHT Dimensions 255 W x 90 H x 255 D mm Weight Approx 2 0 kg 1 3 Equipment Ratings Power Fuse Ratings Power Max Input Voltage Fuse FC 7150U FC 701...

Page 9: ...rounding If forced to use 2 conductor cable use ground terminal in rear panel for grounding instrument CAUTION THIS INSTRUMENT IS SET TO AC 230V BEFORE POWERING ON THIS INSTRUMENT MAKE SURE THE VOLTAG...

Page 10: ...n u or mSec HOLD INDICATOR When lit engaged the hold function HOLD SWITCH In hold function the display held but the counters continue to increment When the hold is released the display is updated and...

Page 11: ...elects positive going or negative going edge of input A B signal for triggering When pushed in negative going edge is selected when pushed out positive going edge is selected TILT STAND Pull out to ad...

Page 12: ...ECTOR Select the time base switch position EXT STD IN provides a nominal 600 input impedance path for an external 10 MHz time base switch position INT STD OUT monitors the internal time base signal GR...

Page 13: ...Y COUNTER HOLD A A A C TOTAL FUNCTION PRIOD RPM FC 3000 10S 1S S 1 00 0 1S TOTAL RESET MULTIPLIER GATE TIME 1 14 6 2 12 13 17 INPUT A 250V MAX 100MHz 1 10 1 1 ATT ON LPF OFF INPUT A INPUT C 80MHz 3V M...

Page 14: ...SWITCH When this switch is set to x 10 pushed in the input B is attenuated 10 1 before application to the counter with the switch set to x 1 pushed out the input B signal is applied The attenuator has...

Page 15: ...unit power OFF 115V 230V 115V 230V SN VOLTAGE POWER MAX 0 5AF 0 25AF FUSE 10W 10W 2 5 4 1 6 3 FIG6 FC 7150 FC 7015 REARPANEL QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD AND FIRE DISCONNECT PO...

Page 16: ...al interfacing with computer 3 2 Operating Introductions Below is the basic operating information needed for frequency counter a Connect the unit to AC power cord into receptacle on rear panel and plu...

Page 17: ...switch This route the input A and or B through a low pass filter 3 dB point of approximately 100 KHz before application to the frequency counter This helps eliminate counting errors in low frequency m...

Page 18: ...O BE LATCH THE DISPLAY HOWEVER THE COUNTER TO INCREMENT AND WHEN THE HOLD IS RELEASED THE UPDATE COUNT IS DISPLAY 3 6 RPM Rotation Per Minute Measurement FC 3000 FC 7150 FC 7015 a Apply the signal to...

Page 19: ...leased a new measurement begins Gate Indicator Lights but the display continues to hold the old reading until the new measurement is completed 3 8 Frequency Ratio Measurements A B FC 7150U FC 7015U In...

Page 20: ...ement Disconnect and remove all connections from any live power source Unscrew fuse holder by screw driver Locate the defective fuse and remove it by gently pulling out Install a new fuse of the SAME...

Page 21: ...able signal attenuation increases with increased cable length It is recommended that for radio frequency measurements the cable be no longer than three feet 9O cm to keep shunt capacitance within acce...

Page 22: ...E A ZERO READING AND THE HOT SIDE WILL PROVIDE THE DESIRED MEASUREMENT DO NOT USE THE GROUND LEAD OF THE PROBE REMEMBER THAT THE CHASSIS OF THE COUNTER AND THE GROUND LEAD OF THE PROBE ARE ALREADY AT...

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