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U6200A Universal Counter
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Options: U6200-opt04 (+ USD150.00); U6200-opt05 (+ USD175.00)
Model: U6200AI3 (+ USD2,889.00); U6200AI2 (+ USD2,869.00); U6200AGC (+ USD2,889.00); U6200A (+ USD2,794.00)
Highlights:
  • 12 Digit Resolution
  • Easy to use keypad
  • 1mHz – 400MHz Ch1 and CH2
  • 375MHz to 6GHz on CH 3 included FREE
  • 10MHz synchronization included FREE
  • Optional rear Inputs are isolated from the front panel allowing 4+1 measurement channels
  • 40ps time domain function resolution.
  • Time Base Stability: < 1 PPM temperature and <2PPM per year
  • Optional Oven Stability <5PPB temperature and <80PPB per year
  • Electronic Calibration
  • Statistics & Math Functions
  • 20GHz module option available
  • SCPI commands are compatible with the Agilent 53132A


Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Description

U6200A Universal Counter (Also available: Model U6220A)

Product Details

The Picotest U6200A offers a higher frequency capability, better oscillator temperature stability, higher voltage measurement bandwidth, higher resolution and many other benefits compared with the competition. The U6200A CH3 is included free and has a range from 375 MHz to 6GHz. An optional 20GHz module is also available. The rear inputs are not connected to the front panel inputs, allowing up to 5 measurement channels. Other benefits compared with the competition include faster measurements, faster statistics, USB and LAN inputs, better damage protection levels and electronic calibration. Like all Picotest products, it’s backed by our 30 day refund policy.

What's included with all models
CD(User manual & software applications), power cord, and USB cable.
Three (3) Year Manufacturer's Warranty
All the options available must be factory installed before shipment.

Model Description
U6200A U6200A Universal Counter
U6200AGC U6200A with built-in GPIB
U6200AO U6200A plus High Stability Oven
U6200AH U6200A plus 250MHz-20GHz RF Module
U6200AI2 U6200A plus Rear Input Module(CH1/CH2)
U6200AI3 U6200A plus Rear Input Module(CH1/CH2/CH3)*
Options Description
U6200-opt01 High Stability Oven Oscillator Module
U6200-opt02 250MHz-20GHz RF Module
U6200-opt04 Rear Input Module(CH1/CH2)
U6200-opt05 Rear Input Module(CH1/CH2/CH3)*
*Due to configuration within the unit the 250MHz-20GHz RF Module (U6200-opt02) cannot be added in combination with the Ch1, Ch2, Ch3 rear panel.

Detailed Specifications
12 Digits Resolution & 6 GHz Frequency Measurement
The Picotest U6200A universal counter, whose production procedures conform to ISO 9004, has a frequency resolution of 12 digits per second, 40 ps time interval resolution and a complete set of test and analysis features. The standard U6200A’s CH3 has a range from 375 MHz to 6GHz and the standard CH 1 & 2 has a range from 1 mHz to 400 MHz.

Great Features for Universal Purposes
The Picotest U6200A also provides great features including Frequency & Ratio (11Digits/Sec.), Time interval, Period (2.5 ns to 1000s), Duty Cycle, Pulse Width, Rise/Fall Time, Peak Volts (100 Hz~300 MHz), Phase, Totalize, Temperature Stability (< 1 PPM), Aging Rate (< 2 PPM per year), timebase reference channel and complete Front-End Isolation. Moreover, it offers 20 memory locations for storing frequently-used operations.

Full Math Functions & Easy Operation Panel
The Picotest U6200A offers built-in statistics and math functions. Users can make measurements, simultaneously measure and report mean, min/max, delta and standard deviation. Scale & offset can be easily used for compensation purpose according to the users’ applications. In addition, in order to obtain these measurements, the user can easily use the numeric buttons to define settings. The U6200 also provides users with visual indications of selected functions.

Fast Measurement & Special Application
The U6200A supports real-time digital signal processing technology, which can be applied to analyze data while simultaneously obtaining new readings and speeding measurement. The “Limit Modes” feature is worth to be mentioning since users can set margin according to their specific measurements, and via Go-On or Stop and USB Output settings, the U6200A can continue or stop measuring as a limit is exceeded, and generate an output signal to trigger external devices.

Free Software & Familiar SCPI Commands
Users can obtain data logs via PC software (Microsoft Excel®) using a USB, or an optional GPIB interface. Furthermore, U6200A also supports a webserver function, so users can easily control it via a LAN interface by entering an Ethernet address (Default: 192.168.0.247) on web browsers. In addition, through the SCPI commands compatible with Agilent 53132A, the Picotest U6200A can utilize familiar syntax string for users’ applications.

Specifications
Channel 1 & 2 Input Specifications
DC Coupled
1 mHz to 400 MHz
AC Coupled
200 KHz to 400 MHz (50Ω)
30 Hz to 400 MHz (1MΩ)
FM Tolerance
FM Tolerance: 25%
Voltage Range and Sensitivity
1mH to 225 MHz
20 mVrms to ± 5 V ac + dc (Medium and High)
25 mVrms to ±5 V ac + dc (Low)
(75 mVrms with optional rear connectors)
225mH to 400 MHz
30 mVrms to ± 5 V ac + dc
(75 mVrms with optional rear connectors)
Channel 1 & 2 Input Characteristics
Impedance
1 MΩ or 50 Ω
(ATTx1, 1 MΩ Capacitance)
24pF
(ATTx10, 1 MΩ Capacitance)
15pF
Coupling
AC or DC
Low-Pass Filter
100 KHz (or disabled)
-20 dB at > 1 MHz
Input Sensitivity
Selectable between Low, Medium (default), or High Medium is approximately 1.35x High Sensitivity, low is approximately 1.7x High Sensitivity
Internal Noise
200uVrms(typical)
Voltage Range and Sensitivity (Single-Shot Pulse)
1.5ns to 10ns Pulse Width
80 mVpp to 10 Vpp
(150 mVpp with optional rear connectors)
>10 ns Pulse Width
50 mVpp to 10 Vpp
(150 mVpp with optional rear connectors)
Trigger Level (ATT x 1)
Range
±5.125V
Accuracy
±(15mV + 1% of Trigger Level)
Resolution
2.5mV
ATT x 10 Range
x10
Trigger Slope
Positive or Negative
Auto Trigger Level
Range
0 to 100% in 1% Steps
Frequency
Peak Voltage Fast Mode > 10 KHz
Peak Voltage Slow Mode > 100 Hz
Amplitude > 100 mVpp (No Amplitude Modulation)
Damage Level
DC ~400MHz 50Ω
12 Vrms
0 to 3.5 kHz, 1MΩ
350 V dc + ac pk
3.5 kHz to 100KHz, 1 MΩ
350 V dc + ac pk linearly derated to 12 Vrms
100KHz to 400MHz, 1MΩ
12 Vrms
Attenuator
Voltage Range
x10
Trigger Range
x10
Channel 3 Input Specifications
Frequency Range
375 MHz to 6 GHz
Channel 3 Input Characteristics
Impedance
50 Ω
Coupling
AC
VSWR
< 2.5:1
Power Range and Sensitivity (Sinusoid)
375 MHz to 500 MHz
-16 dBm to +15 dBm
500 MHz to 1 GHz
-20 dBm to +15 dBm
1 GHz to 2 GHz
-23 dBm to +15 dBm
2 GHz to 4 GHz
-25 dBm to +15 dBm
4 GHz to 5 GHz
-21dBm to +15 dBm
5 GHz to 5.5 GHz
-20 dBm to +15 dBm
5.5 GHz to 6 GHz
-17 dBm to +15 dBm
Damage Level
+25 dBm, DC ±12V
Option Channel 3 Input Specifications (U6200-opt02)
Frequency Range
250 MHz to 20 GHz
Option Channel 3 Input Characteristics (U6200-opt02)
Impedance
50 Ω
Coupling
AC
VSWR
< 2.5:1
Power Range and Sensitivity (Sinusoid, at 25ºC)
250-500MHz
-22~+23dBm
0.5-14GHz
-27~+23dBm
14-15GHz
-21~+23dBm
15-16GHz
-19~+23dBm
16-19GHz
-17~+23dBm
19-20GHz
-13~+23dBm
Damage Level
+26 dBm, DC ±24V
External Arm Input Specifications
Signal Input Range
LVTTL and TTL compatible
Timing Restrictions
Pulse Width
> 50 ns
Transition Time
< 250 ns
Start-to-Stop Time
> 50 ns
Damage Level
12 Vrms
External Arm Input Characteristics
Impedance
1 kΩ
Input Capacitance
17 pF
Start Slope
Positive or Negative
Stop Slope
Positive or Negative
Notes
1. External Arm is available for all measurements except Peak Volts.
2. External Arm is referred to as External Gate for some measurements.
Internal Time Base Stability
Standard
(0° to 50°C)
High Stability Oven
(U6200-opt01)
Temperature Stability
(referenced to 25°C)
± 1 x 10E-6
± 5 x 10E-9
Aging Rate
Per Day
 
± 8 x 10E-10
Per Month
   
Per Year
± 2 x 10E-6
± 8 x 10E-8
Turn-on stability vs. time (30
min.)
± 2.0 x 10E-8
(referenced to 24 hours)
Calibration
Electronic
Electronic
External Time Base Input Specifications
Voltage Range
200 mVrms to 10 Vrms
Damage Level
12 Vrms
External Time Base Input Characteristics
Threshold
0 V
Impedance
1 kΩ
Input Capacitance
25 pF
Input Frequency
10 MHz
Internal vs. External Time
Base Selection
Manual
Select Internal or External
Automatic
Internal used when External not present (default)
Time Base Output Specifications
Output Frequency
10 MHz
Voltage
570 mVpp (0 dBm), typical
Impedance
50 Ω (typical), AC coupled
Measurement Specifications
Frequency, Period
Channel 1 and 2
1 mHz to 400 MHz (2.5 ns to 1000 s)
Trigger
Default setting is Auto Trigger at 50 %
“Auto” Gate Time
0.1 sec
STD CH 3
375 MHz to 6 GHz (0.166 ns to 2.6 ns)
Frequency Ratio
CH 1/ CH 2, CH 1/ CH 3, CH 2/ CH 1, CH 3/ CH1
(Measurement is specified over the full signal range of each input.)
Results Range
10E-10 to 10E+11
“Auto” Gate Time
0.1 sec
Time Interval
Measurement is specified over the full signal ranges of Channels 1 and 2. The width of the pulse must be greater than 1 ns, frequency range to 300 MHz.
Trigger
Default setting is Auto Trigger at 50 %
Results Range
-0.5 ns to 10E+5 s
Resolution
40 ps
RMS Resolution
120 ps
Systematic
Uncertainty
±(TI × Time Base Error) ± Trigger Level Timing Error ± 500 ps Differential Channel Error
Pulse Width Time
Measurement is specified over the full signal range of Channel 1. The width of the pulse must be greater than 1 ns frequency range to 300 MHz).
Pulse Selection
Positive or Negative
Trigger
Default setting is Auto Trigger at 50%
Results Range
1.5 ns to 10E+5 s
Resolution
40 ps
RMS Resolution
120 ps
Systematic
Uncertainty
± (Pulse Width Time x Time Base Error) ± Trigger Level Timing Error ± 500 ps Differential Channel Error.
Rise/Fall Time
Measurement is specified over the full signal range of Channel 1. The width of the pulse must be greater than 1 ns frequency range to 300 MHz).
Edge Selection
Positive or Negative
Trigger
Default setting is Auto Trigger at 10% and 90%
Results Range
2 ns to 10E+5 s
Resolution
40 ps
RMS Resolution
120 ps
Systematic
Uncertainty
± (Edge Time x Time Base Error) ± Trigger Level Timing Error ± 500 ps Differential Channel Error
Phase
Measurement is specified over the full signal range of each input. The width of the pulse must be greater than 1 ns, frequency range to 300 MHz
Results Range
-180° to +360°
Resolution
40 ps
RMS Resolution
120 ps
Systematic
Uncertainty
± (Trigger Level Timing Error) ×Frequency
Duty Cycle
Measurement is specified over the full signal range of Channel 1. The width of the pulse must be greater than 1 ns, frequency range to 300 MHz
Pulse Selection
Positive or Negative
Trigger
Default setting is Auto Trigger at 50 %
Results Range
0 to 1
Resolution
40 ps
RMS Resolution
120 ps
Systematic
Uncertainty
± Trigger Level Timing Error ± 500 ps Differential Channel Error
Totalize
Measurement is specified over the full signal range of Channel 1. The width of the pulse must be greater than 1 ns, frequency range to 400 MHz
Pulse Selection
Positive or Negative
Trigger
Default setting is Trigger at 0 V
Results Range
0 to 10E+15
Resolution
1 count
Systematic
Uncertainty
± 1 count
Peak Voltage
Results Range
-5.1 V to + 5.1 V
Resolution
2.5 mV
DC Signals
15 mV + 2 % of V
peak-to-peak amplitude greater than 200 mV
DC Signals (ATT x 10)
150 mV + 2 % of V
peak-to-peak amplitude greater than 1 V
1 Vp-p, 50 Ω, ATT OFF
100 Hz ~ 10 KHz
15 mV + 2 % of V
peak-to-peak amplitude greater than 200 mV
10 KHz ~ 5 MHz
15 mV + 4 % of V
5 MHz ~ 80 MHz
15 mV + 7 % of V
80 MHz ~ 300 MHz
15 mV + 15 % of V
The peak volts measurement will keep operating up to 400 MHz, although results act as references only. Tres is the resolution including effect of certain internal errors.
The differential channel Error terms which counted by many systematic uncertainty equations result channel-to-channel disaccord and internal noise. These issues can be improved by the TI calibration in the well-controlled temperature environment.

Preset Values and Save/Recall Information
 
Value at *RST
( GPIB Reset )
In
Save/Recall
In
non-volatile
memory
Input
impedance
CH1
1E+6Ohms
yes
no
CH2
1E+6Ohms
yes
no
Input CH1
Attenuation
CH1
×1
yes
no
CH2
×1
yes
no
Trigger
Level
CH1 (percent)
50
yes
no
CH2 (percent)
50
yes
no
CH1 (volts)
0
yes
no
CH2 (volts)
0
yes
no
Trigger
Slope
CH1
positive
yes
no
CH2
positive
yes
no
Sensitivity
CH1
medium
yes
no
CH2
medium
yes
no
Scale
1
yes
no
Offset
0
yes
no
Limits
parameters
Limit test on/off
off
yes
no
On fail stop/go on
go on
yes
no
Lower limit
0
yes
no
Upper Limit
0
yes
no
Stats
parameters
Stats on/off
off
yes
no
Measurement count
100
yes
no
Display
measurement/stats
measurement
yes
no
Use all/in limits
all
yes
no
On-single
measurement
1
yes
no
Timebase
auto
yes
no
Trigger Offset
Cal
Parameters
Channel 1 trigger offset Inp1 cal
no
yes
Channel 2 trigger offset Inp2 cal
no
yes
Channel 1 trigger offset Att1 cal
no
yes
Channel 2 trigger offset Att2 cal
no
yes
Trigger Gain
Cal
Parameters
Channel 1 trigger gain Inp1 cal
no
yes
Channel 2 trigger gain Inp2 cal
no
yes
Channel 1 trigger gain Att1 cal
no
yes
Channel 2 trigger gain Att2 cal
no
yes

 User's Manual


Specification
Specifications
Power Supply Voltage 100V/240V ± 10% 50Hz ~ 60Hz ± 10%
100V/240V ± 10% 400Hz ± 10%
Power Requirements 50VA Maximum
Operating humidity Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 30°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity to 40°C
Operating Environmental 0 to 55°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C
Operating Altitude Up to 2000m
Bench Dimensions (WxHxD) 8.27in. x 3.35in. x 13.8 (210mm x 85mm x 350mm)
Weight 7.1 LBs (3200g)
Safety IEC61010-1: 2001/EN61010:1:2001 (2nd Edition)
EMC EN61323, IE 61000-3, IE61000-4
Warm-up Time 1 Hour
Warranty 1 Year
Accessory 1. U6200-opt01: High Stability Oven
2. U6200-opt02: 250 MHz~20 GHz Input Channel 3.
3. U6200-opt04: Rear panel input module (CH1/CH2)
4. U6200-opt05: Rear panel input module (CH1/CH2/CH3)
5. M3500-opt04: GPIB Card