Multifunction counter
23 May 2001
Test & Measurement
Fluke's multifunction counter, the Fluke 164, is more than just a high accuracy top-performance counter; it adds a wideband DVM and displays waveform information like an oscilloscope.
Three different presentation modes let you view, measure and analyse your signal. Flukes says that these presentation modes supply measuring data, as seen from different perspectives, giving more insight and confidence.
* In the waveform mode, the bright LCD display shows the input signal and trigger level, to ensure that what you are measuring is correct. At the same time one can read off the measurement which is displayed at up to 10 digits resolution.
* The values mode displays up to 10 different signal parameters simultaneously, giving a wealth of information about the signal being measured.
* The statistics mode gives statistical data over any number of readings up to 1 000 000, and reveals trends, jitter, drift, etc. It reduces random errors by statistical averaging, so enhancing accuracy.
According to Fluke the new instrument offers ease-of-operation: simple menu selection and an intelligent autoset takes the hard work out of getting results; with a few keystrokes, the multifunction counter helps measure more with less effort. One can view, measure and analyse parameters like: frequency, period, Vmax, Vmin, Vpeak-peak, pulse width, rise/fall time, duty cycle, time interval, phase, burst frequency, V d.c., true-RMS V a.c., jitter and totalise of counts.
The multifunction counter delivers high-resolution, high-accuracy readings of up to 10 digits. Accuracy is enhanced by a choice of high-stability oscillators, including TCXO and an ovenised oscillator. This is the ideal instrument for verification, alignment, calibration and analysis. Fluke claims it is easier to use than a traditional counter, and more accurate than an oscilloscope is for timing and frequency measurements.
For further information contact Kevin Preston, Spescom MeasureGraph, (011) 266 1500.
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