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 METEOR
SERIES
FREOUENCY
COUNTERS
SERVICE
MANUAL

INDEX

INTRODUCTlON

SPECIFICATION

F U N C T I O N ADLE S C RPIT I O N 4

CIRCUID
T ESCRIPTION 5

CA L IBR A T ION

T R O U B L E S H O O T IG
NUGI D E 8

PA R T SL IS T o

DIAGRAMS:
F U N C T ION ABLL OCKDIAGRAM 4
C OMP ON E NLTA Y OUT 12
MA l N SA N D B A T T ERY CONNECTIONS 13
6 0 0 M H z P R E A M P / P R E S C ACLIERRC U I T 1 4
1 G H zP R E A M P / P R E S C A LCEIRRCUIT 1s
M A I NC I R C U I T 17
1.INTRODUCTION
al Handling iii) Removecellsif fitted,
While the Meteor Counters have been designedto be
rugged, severeshocks can be destructiveand should
iv) Flemovemetalleg by pushinginwardson one
be avoided. Suitable precautions against static
side.
should be taken as the unit contains CMOS compo-
nents. Do not exposeto radiant heat, includingdirect
v) Unscrewthe four recessedpozidrivescrews
sunlight for prolonged periods, or high humidity inc- set intothe feet on the underside
of the case.
luding conditions conducive to the formation of ice.
Remove batteries if storing for prolonged periods. lf
the two casehalves.
vi) Gentlyseparate
accidentallyimmersed,rinse in fresh water, dry as far
as possibleafter removing batteries, then stand in a vii) Removefront panel assemblyand desolder
dry warm atmosphere (40oC - 60oC) away from dir- BNC socketsand braid (if necessary). When
ect heat until dried. optionalExternalReferenceOscillatorfacility
is f ittedthe 2 P.C.B. screwsmustbe removed.
bl Equipment
Disassembly is now complete.Reassembly
is the re-
To check a Meteor 100 Frequency Counter, Signal verseof disassembly.
Generatorsmust be availablecovering the band 2Hz
t o 1 0 0 M H z . I n a d d i t i o n . g e n e r a t o r sc o v e r i n g t h e
b a n d 1 0 0 M H zt o 6 0 0 M H z o r l G H z ( a s a p p r o p r i a t e )
are required to check Meteor 600 and 1000 models.
The output level of all generatorsmust be adjustable
by a calibratedcontrol. lt is helpful (though not ess-
ential) if the output impedanceis 50 Q .

Frequency calibration requiresa highly stable signal

source of better than 1 x 10-7error. ldeallyan Off-Air
Frequency Standard should be used. In the U.K. a
Burns Frequency Standard SD-12 locked to
Droitwich transmissionswould be appropriate.

For routine servicing a 20MHz bandwidth Oscillo-

scope, preferably dual beam, with a sensitivity of
5mV must be available, equipped with x10, 10MA
input impedance probes. An accurate Multimeter,
preferably digital, capable of measuring 20V and
500mA must be available.

The following sundry equipment may also be

needed:-

Screwdriver- pozidriveNo. 2 point.

Solderingiron I solder.
Desolderingtool (desolderwick may damage p.c.b.).
Insulatedtrimming tool (or suitable insulatedscrew-
driver).
Small hand tools (pliers,cutters etc. )
Black Star Mains Adaptor or appropriate bench
power supply (9V 600mA).
Set of 6 Nickel Cadmium cells, 'C' size, with a cap-
acity of 1.2Ah or greater.
Through termination ( 50 Q or as appropriate for
signalgenerator).
Appropriate BNC connecting leads (at least one with
c r o c o d i l ec l i p s l .

c) Dismantling

i l i R e m o v ei n s t r u m e n tf r o m p a c k i n g .

ii) Remove knob from front panel by pulling

from shaft. lf it is necessaryto apply leverage,
be careful not to apply side thrust to the po-
tentiometer spindle.
 TETEOR SERIES 8-DIGIT FREQUENCYGOI'NTERS
SPECTFTCATtOilS

HETEOR lOO TETEOR 6()(, TETEOR IOOO

FREOUENCYRANGE 5 H z - 10 0 M H z sHz- 600MHz S H z - 10 0 0 M H z
(Typically2Hz to 120MHz) y H z- 7 0 0 M H z )
(Typicall2 (Typically2Hz - 1.2GHzl
S w i t c h s e l e c t a b l ei n 2 r a n g e sw i t h t h i r d
in 3 ranges
Switchselectable Switch selectablein 3 ranges
r a n g ef o r = 1 O p r e s c a l e ro p t i o n

M E A S U R E M E NA
TCCURACY t ( 1 c o u n t + t i m e b a s ea c c u r a c y )

TIMEBASE
CrystalOscillatorFrequency l0MHz

Setabil ity < i 0.5 ppm

F u l l y c a l i b r a t e db e f o r e l e a v i n gf a c t o r y . F r o n t p a n e l a c c e s sf o r a n y f u t u r e a d ju s t m e n t .

Temperature Stability T y p i c a l l y < 1 2 . 5 p p m f r o m + 1 O o Ct o + 4 O o C

Aging < I 1O p p m / y e a r

Time between Measurements 200 mS

GATE TIMES 0 . 1 s e c . ,1 s e c . ,1 0 s e c . ,s w i t c h s e l e c t a b l ew i t h L . E . D . G a t e s t a t u s i n d i c a t i o n

LOW FREOUENCY (lnput A)

5 H z - 1 0 M H z ;1 0 M H z- 1 0 0 M H z
Ranges

Input I mpedance 1 M o / / 3 0 p f n o m . ( L o w F r e q u e n c yF i l t e r- ' O u t ' )

Maximum I nput Voltage 5 0 V D C o r 2 5 0 V r m s @ 5 0 H z d e c r e a s i n gt o 5 V r m s @ 7 0 k H z a n d a b o v e

Sensitivity 1 o M H z r a n g e: < 5 m V sHz - 1oMHz

1 0 0 M H z r a n g e :< l 0 m V 1 0 i \ 4 H z- 5 0 N 4 H z
< 25mV 50MHz- 100MHz

Resolution lol\ilHzRange 1o H z - 0 . 1 s e c . G a t e T i m e 100MHz Range 100H2 - 0.1 secGateTime

1 F l z ' 1 s e c .G a t e T i m e 1 O H z- 1 s e c G a t e T i m e
0 . 1 H 2 - 1 0 s e cG a t e T i m e 1H z - 1 0 s e c G a t e T i m e

Low Frequency Filter C u t - o f f f r e q u e n c y 5 0 k H z n o m . f r o m s o u r c e i m p e d a n c eo f < 5 0 Q S w i t c h s e l e c t a b l e ' l n ' o r ' O u t

Trigger Level F r o n t p a n e l a d j u s t m e n to f T r i g g e r L e v e l o n s i g n a l s5 H z - 1 0 1 \ 4 H z

HIGH FREOUENCY(lnput B)
Range iiii 40lVHz - 600MHz 4 0 M H z - 1G H z

I nput I mpedance 50Qnom.

Maximum Input Voltage 5 0 V D C o r 2 5 0 V r m s @ 5 0 H z d e c r e a s i n gt o 2 V r m s @ 5 0 M H z a n d a b o v e

Sensitivity <25mV 40MHz to 600MHz < 2 5 r n v 4 0 M H z- 6 0 0 M H z

<50mV upto l GHz
Resolution
ffi jr
l k H z - 0 . 1 s e c .G a t e T i m e
1 0 0 H 2 - 1 s e c .G a t e T i m e
1 0 H z - 1 0 s e c .G a t e T i m e
GENERAL 8 - D i g i t 0 . 5 " 7 - s e g m e n t L . E . D . D i s p l a yw i t h a u t o m a t i c d e c i m a l p o i n t a n d l e a d i n gz e r o s u p p r e s s i o n .
Display F r e q u e n c yu n i t ( k H z o r M H z ) i n d i c a t i o n b y L . E . D . a n d O v e r f l o w w a r n i n g b y L . E . D .

Power Requirements 9 V D C @ ( m a x ) 6 0 0 m A . O p e r a t i o nb y M a i n s A d a p t o r / C h a r g e r( s u p p l i e d )o r 6 x N l - C A D ' C ' C e l l s ( o p t i o n a l )

Battery Life T y p i c a l l y 6 h o u r s { 1 0 0 M H z r a n g eu s i n g ' l . 2 A h c e l l s )

'On'or'Off'
Charging Rate 5 0 m A n o m . ; ' F a s tC h a r g e 3' 4 O m A n o m .

Environmental operating range OoC to + 4OoC (10%- 80% RH non-condensina)

C u s t o m - m o u l d e d s, r u r d v , l i g h t w e i g h t A . B . S . w i t h t al r - s t a n da n d i n t e r n a l b a t t e r y
Gase
compartment with rear panel access

Si z e 2 1 9 m m x 2 4 0 m m x 9 8 m m ( P r o d u c to n l v ) 3 2 1m m x 3 5 2 m m x 1 7 4 m m ( P a c k e d )

Weight 9 8 0 9 ( P r o d u c to n l y ) 1 . 9 K 9{ P a c k e d )

Supplied Accesories M a i n s A d a p t o r / C h a r g e ra n d I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l

Optional Accesories Set N l-CAD Rechargeable

Cells T e l e s c o p i cR . F . P i c k - u p A n t e n n a
PassiveProbes B . N . C .- B . N . C . C o a x L e a d s
E x t e r n a l R e f e r e n c el n p u t F a c i l i t y ( ' l 0 M l - i z ) S e r v i c eM a n u a l
Prescalers

3
2. FUN CTIONALDESCRIPTION
l0MHz Range - the signal at input A is filtered if re- Power is only appliedto the B input preamplifierand
quired and amplified. lt is further amplified and the prescalerswhen this range is selected. The signal
trigger threshold adjusted before being squared and at input B is fed through a limiting preamplifierto one
f e d t o t h e m a i n c o u n t e rl . C . T h e s i g n a li s a l s of e d t o a of two prescalers.600MHz models use a decade pre-
decade prescaler,the output of which is not used on s c a l e r ,w h i l e l G H z m o d e l s u s e c a s c a d e - 2 a n d - + 5
this range. prescalers.The output from whichever used is fed to
another decade prescaler(common with the A input)
1 0 0 M H zR a n g e- t h e s i g n a lp a t h i s s i m i l a rt o t h a t f o r and thence to the schmitt buffer and main counter
'l0MHz,
but the output from the previously r.c.
mentioned prescaleris selectedby the schmitt buffer
under control of the range selection circuitry. The The main counter l.C. generatesall the necessary
trigger amplifieroutput is not used on this range. tirninglogicand containsall the displaystorageand
drivingcircuitry.Externalswitchesroutecontrolsig-
6 0 0 M H z / 1 G H zR a n g e- f o r p o w e r e c o n o m y ,t h e p r e - nals determiningdecimal point position and gate
a m p l i f e r a n d t r i g g e r a m p l i f i e ra s s o c i a t e dw i t h i n p u t oeriod.
A are powered down when this range is selected.

PREAMPLIFIER
2 H z- 1 0 0M H z

COUNTER

TIMING
LOGIC
' ' l G H zM O D E L
=2, +5 PRESCALERS DISPLAY
LATCHES
AND
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DRIVERS 8 D I G I TD I S P L A Y
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PREAMPLIFIER IREFERENC
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EXTERNAL
REFERENCE
INPUT

METEORSERIES FUNCTIONAI- BLOCK DIAGRAM

3 . C I R C U I TDE S C R IP T ION
Power Supply
The instrumentoperatesfrom a stabilisedsupply soidalinputsthe outputf rom lC3 is a 1:1 mark-space
which usesthe band-gapdiodeD8 as a 2.45Vrefer- ratiosquarewavesuitablefor drivinglC1.C25,at the
ence.D7 acts as an overvoltage capturediodewhen input to lc2, allows the internalbiassingof lc2 to
settingup the suppywith RV2.TR10andTR11form correctfor the d.c. shiftcausedby D4, D13or D14.
a long tailedpair differentialamplifierfeedingTR13
and TR12currentamplifier. Whenrechargeable cells lMaincounter lC1
are fitted, power is fed via D9. When a MainsAdap-
tor is used,tricklechargingof the batterytakesplace a ) Input. The input on pin 28 is a CMOS struc-
by the constantcurrentsupplyTR14,TR15andasso- turecapableof accepting1:1 markspaceratio
ciatedcomponents.D9 is reversebiased,overriding inputs up to typically 12MHz,allowing some
the batterysupply.In the fast chargeconfiguration, overrange capability.
TR12and TR13form the passelementfor a constant
b ) Range selection. The internallygenerated
currentsourceusingR43for currentsensingand the
Vbe of TR16 asa reference. decimalpointis disabledbV D17, andselected
externallyby the digit stroberoutedto pin 13.
10MHz/100MHz Preamplifier As this is dependanton resolution,and hence
Cl and R1
C3, and R2, D1 and D2forman input pro- gate time, S1B, S2B, S2C and S2D form a
tectionand clampnetwork,capableof withstanding complexswitchingnet selectingthe appro-
shortterm connectionto240Ya.c. at 50-60H2(stress priatedigit. D15preventsa latch-upcondition
rating only). R69 and C2 form a switch selectable during rangeselection.
50KHz Low Pass Filter.TR1 and TR2 are emitter
followerbuffer amplifiers,biasedfrom the collector c ) Gate time selection.This is carriedout by
of TR3,and bootstrapped from the emitterof TR2to S2A selectingthe appropriatedigit strobeto
givevery highinput impedance. TR3and TR4form a drive pin 14.
longtailed pair voltage amplifier,the output being
taken from the collectorof TR4 to avoid collector- d ) Reset. Occurs automaticallyon power-up
basefeedbacklimitingbandwidth.TR5 definesthe due to the actionof C53and R68on pin 12.
workingpoint, and D19 preventsTR3 from satura- D18 preventsdamage(due to storedcharge
tingwith highinputlevels.TR6is an emitterfollower in C53)whenthe unit is switchedoff .
bufferand levelshifterto ECLlevels.Fromthe emit-
ter of TR6 the signalis fed to lC2, a ECLprescaler, e ) Gate period.Pin2 providesa measurement in
and the baseof TR7. TR7 and TR8 form a voltage progresssignalwhichis bufferedand inverted
amplifier,with TR9 as an output amplifier/CMOS by R39,R41,R44andTR17to driveD10with
bufferstage.Overallfeedbackis appliedby R70and a constantcurrent.
R71to definea gainof 30.Theworkingpointof TR8,
f ) DispfayCommoncathodeDigits0 - 7 aredir-
andhencethetriggerlevelis setby RV1.
ectlydrivenby lC1,no limitingresistorsbeing
necessary.Matchedhigh-efficiency displays
600MHzl1GHz preamplifier
areused,so to get evenintensitythe intensity
C33 providesisolationfor accidentalmainsvoltage codemustbe specifiedwhen orderingspares.
inputs,and R46in conjunction with D11and D12pro- g)
Indicators D3 replacesthe decimalpoint of
vide.ssome protection at high frequencies.C34
Digit7 to indicateoverflowbut due to its high
couplesthe signalto the baseof TR18,a low-level
sensitivityC21and R25are necessary to avoid
currentamplifierand phase-splitter. Antiphasesig- ghosting.D5 and D6 are not directlydriven
nalsarecoupledby C37and C38to lC4,a monolithic
voltageamplifier.The antiphaseoutputsare fed to from lC1 but are switchselectedwith lC3 in-
putsto indicatethe displayscaiefactor.
TR19 and TR20, a longtailedpair providingfurther
voltage amplificationto a level adequatefor ECL
operation.The output is fed to the appropriatepre- h) OsciffatorXLl, R26, C22, C23 and C24 to-
scalerby CM or C52. getherwith a CMOS inverterbetweenpin 25
and 26 form a precisionoscillator.R26biases
Prescalers the inverter,while C22,C23and C24lcad and
tune the crystalfor 10MHzoperation.Note,
The lGHz modelhasa lGHz -2ECL prescaler, lC6, for stability, only cold welded crystal types
fed from C52, which in turn feeds lC7, a 600MHz, shouldbe usedfor replacement, not soldered
- 5 ECLprescaler. The 600MHzmodelonly usesone can.
prescaler for this function,lC5, a 600MHz* 1g 561
device.Theseprescalers and preamplifiershavetheir i) External ReferenceOscillator facility Pin24
supplyswitchedon as requiredby the rangeswitch is an externaloscillatorinput and when used
51. D4, D13and D14determine whichsignalisfedto an input protectioncircuitis employed.From
the inputof lC2,another600MHz- 10ECLprescaler, PL4, C27 and R9 decoupled.c. and limit
but this time offeringa TTL compatibleoutput.This surgecurrentto the protectiondiodes(D20,
is adequateto drivelC3,a high-speed CMOSschmitt D21).Thesediodespreventexcursionmore
trigger quad nand gate. 51 also selectsbetween than 0.8V beyondeither rail. R8 limitsinput
10MHzinputsand any otherrange.With most sinu- currents to about lzmA under these
 conditions,preventingdestructivelatch-up.
D20 and D21 are a compromise between
surgecapacityand speed,and shouldnot be
substitutedfor othertypes.The externalosci-
llator option is selected on lC1 by the
inclusionof D16andan appropriate switch.

i) Main Counterl.C. Pins1, 13 and 14 on the

main counterl.C. are the control,decimal
pointand rangeinputsrespectively.Theseare
selectedby strobingwith one or moreof the
displaydigit drivesignals(activeLOW).The
effectof variousconnectionsis shownbelow:

Control Display Effect/Comments

Input Digit
Counter
l.C. pin 1 to: Do External
oscillator
inputenabled
Dr SelectslMHz refer-
enceclockoption.
D2 Externaldecimalpoint
enable.Activates
pin13.
D3 Blankdisplaywhen
hold input (pin 27) is
high.
D4 Test mode, never
used.Counterlatches
randomdisplay.
D7 Displaytest. All seg-
mentslit. Overridden
by D3.

Decimal Display Effect/Gomments

Point Digit
input
Counter
l . C .o i n
13to: Do-Du Lightscorresponding
decimalpoint(s).

D7 L i g h t so v e r f l o w L e . d .
Disablesoverflow and
blanking.

Range Display Effect/Comments

Input Digit
Counter
l . C .p i n
1 4t o : Do Gate time 10 ms
selected
Dl Gate time 100 ms
selected
D2 Gate time 1 sec
selected
D3 Gate time 10 sec
selected
4. CALIBRATION
The Meteorsare designedto requirea minimumof
calibration.Two adjustmentsonly are required.For
the first, Vcc, it is necessaryto dismantlethe case
(but NOT the front panel) see Section 1c - Dis-
mantling. When the case has been separatedleave
the printedcircuit board assemblyin the caselower.
Attach a meter (6VDC minimum)betweentest pins
P9 (lowest test point below gate time switch) -
ground, and P8 (lowest test point below range
switch) - Vcc. The voltage measuredshould be
5,2V t 0.05V.lf incorrect,adjustRV2,the trimmerat
the top of the front panelassembly,untilwithinlim-
its. This adjustmentis normallyonly neededif power
supplycomponentshavebeenchanged.

The secondadjustment,the crystalclockcalibration,

is requiredif crystaldrift exceedsrequirements.No
dismantlingis requiredfor this, but as the metal
trimmeris at vcc potentialit is ESSENTIALthat an
insulatedtrimmingtool is used.A Vcc short circuitto
ground (via the front panell will damagethe power
supplyand regulationcircuitry.

Normally,a minimum5 minutewarm-upperiodis re-

quiredfor the instrumentto reacha stableoperating
temperature. Connect a frequency standard of
known accuracy(0.1ppm or better) to input 'A'.
Typicallya 1OMHzsourcewouldbe usedandthe foll-
owingdescriptionassumesthis:

Set the front panel controls to filter out,

power on, 10MHzrange,0.'l sec gate, and
adjusttriggerlevelto obtaina stablereading.
Set to 10.00000t 1 digit usingthe trimming
capacitoraccessiblethrough the front panel.
Select 1 sec gate and carefully trim for a
reading between 9.999995and 10.000004.
Typicallyan errorof 0,2ppmcan be achieved,
but the temperature duringcalibrationshould
be notedfor maximumaccuracy.
5. TROUBLFSHOOTINGAND FAULT
LOCATION
It is worth checkingall controlsettingsbeforelook- External Reference Oscillator Input Thereare few
attentionshouldbe paidto
ing for a fault. Particular thingsthat can go wrong here.The importantpoint
the ExternalReference switch,if fitted,the
Oscillator is to ensureadequatedriveis available for this or the
Trigger Level Control (very sensitiveat low levels, display will exhibit a bright digit zero as the main
and/or high frequencies)and the Low-PassFilter counter l.C. selectsthe externaloscillatorinput,
switch. waits 51rs(200KHzminimuminput frequency),then
revertsto the internalclock.The remainingdigitsare
Where no socket has been used for an integrated correspondingly dimmerdue to the increasedcycle
circuit,this is an intendedpart of the designand not time. lf in doubt, checkthat the signallevelis ade-
an economy measure. Stray capacitance will quateat the maincounterl.C. input (pin 24l.(CMOS
degrade performance.To replacean unsocketed levels20% -80% of Vcc).
(to
faulty l.C. it is recommended minimiserisk of
p.c.b. damage)that all the legs on the l.C. be In general,notethat excessively low inputsignalswill
croppedand removedindividually. givea readingwhich jitters,or no readingat all. The
600MHzand lGHz prescalers selfoscillatein the ab-
Note that typicalvoltagesare shown on the circuit senceof an input, givinga falsedisplaytypicallyin
diagrams.Theseapplyin the absenceof inputsignal the region600-700MH2. This will not affect normal
and switchesselectedas shown. lt is assumedthat sensitivity, and actually enhances it near the
the 600MHzl1GHzrange is selectedwhen testing (random)frequencies of oscillation.The self oscilla-
these prescalers.The power supply voltages are tion doesNOTgivea stabledisplayin the absenceof
independantof control settings,and are appropriate an inputsignal.
when a mainsadaptoris in use.

Power Supply A wide varietyof unrelatedfaultscan

occur if the wrong Vcc is present.lf in doubt about
any fault, ALWAYS checkthat Vcc is within limits,
and repairor recalibrate
if necessary.

Prescalersand preamplifiersThese do not nor-

mally give trouble. lf signal is not being passed,
checkfor presenceof Vcc for the appropriatepart of
the circuitry,and confirm absenceof evidenceof
user servicing(solder splashers,lifted or broken
tracksetc.) beforecheckingvoltagesround the cir-
cuit. The H.F. preamplifier
and prescalers will work
with reducedsensitivitywith a l0MHz input signal,
and allowingthe use of a low cost osciiloscope for
signaltracing.A 10M4,10:1attenuatorprobeshould
be usedfor this.

Main Counter lf only one digit lightsup, but with a

high intensity,suspectthe crystalclock. Checking
the frequencyon pin 25 is quite likelyto load the
clock enoughto stop oscillation.Pin 26 shouldgive
good resultswith a highinrpedance probe.

The displaydigitstrobesareusedfor controlof some

counter l.C. functions.Seriousleakagecan occur
and causea varietyof problems.The input thresh-
olds on the main counter i.c. lie between3.2 and
4.4Vso aggregateleakageover4pA cangivetrouble,
which may appearas a ghostingdigit or an extra
decimalpoint.

The tracksin the regionof the displayare very fine,

and track damageor soldershortscan easilyoccur,
Carefulinspectionmay be necessaryif faults remain
afterservicing.
 PARTSLIST
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION PARTNo. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION PARTNo.
POS|TTON POStTtON
Semiconductors Grystal
tc1 tcM7216DtPl 24-001 XL1 Crystal10MHz 2$001
tc2 SP868OBDG 24-003 lnductor
rc3 MC74HC132 24-008 L1 Inductor1pH 17-001
rc4 51952 DP 24-006 L2 lnductor1pH 17-001
rc5 SP863OBDG 24-W5 Capacitors
rc6 SP86O5B 24-004 c1 Ceramic 0.1uf50V 20-013
c2 Polyester 0.01pf250V 20-0o7
TR1 8C184 22-005
c3 Ceramic47pf 500V 20-006
TR2 BFz4o 22-W4
c4 Tant,4.7uf6.3V 20-001
TR3 8F199 22-003
c5 Ceramic1Onf63V 20-008
TR4 8F199 22-003
c6 Ceramic10nf63V 20-008
TR5 BC'r84 22-405 c7 Tant.471tf4V 20-w2
TR6 BF24o 22-@4
c8 Ceramic10nf63V 20-008
TR7 2N3906 22-006 c9 20-014
Electrolytic220pf1AY
TR8 2N3906 22-006 c10 20-013
Ceramic0.1rrf50V
TR9 PN2369 22-008 c11 Ceramic1Onf63V 20-008
TRlO 8C184 22-005 c12 Ceramic1Onf63V 20-008
T R 11 8C184 22-005 c13 Ceramic0.1trf50V 20-013
TR12 BDIBT 22-002 c14 Ceramic1Onf63V 2GOOB
TR13 BC212A 22-001 c15 Electrolytic100uf 6.3V 20-011
TR14 BC184 22-005 c16 Ceramic 0.1uf50V 2tF013
TR15 BC184 22-005 c17 Ceramic1Onf63V 2GOG
TR16 BC212A 22-001 c18 Electrolytic47pf 6.3V tuo12
TR17 BC212A 22-001 c19 Ceramic 2G013
0.1uf50V
TR18 BFRgO 22-OO7 c20 Ceramic47pf 100V n-017
TR19 BFRgO 22-007 c21* Ceramic disk 100nf12V 2G004
TR20 BFRgO 22-007 c22 Ceramic39pf 100V 2G009
D1 1N916 23-004 c23 Ceramic3p9 100V 20-010
D2 1N916 23-004 c24 TrimmerSpf to 65pf 21-n2
D3 L a m pL . E . D . 26-001 c25 Chip 10nf 20-003
D4 1N4148 23-005 c26 Ceramic0.1pf50V 20-013
D5 L a m pL . E . D . 26-001 c27 See listingfor optional
D6 L a m pL . E . D . 26-001 ExternalReferenceOscillatorFacility
D7 BZY88C3V3 23-002
c28 Electrolytic100pf25V 20-005
c29* Ceramicdisk 100nf12V 20-004
D8 2N404 23-001
23-003
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D9 1N4001
c31* Ceramicdisk 100nf12V 20-m4
D10 L a m pL . E . D . 26-001
c32 Electrolytic1001f25V 20-005
D11 1N916 23-W4
c33 Ceramic47pf 500V 20-006
D12 1N916 23-004
c34 Chip 10nf 2G003
D13 1N41/E 23-005
c35 Chip 10nf 2G003
D14 1N4148 23-005
c36 Chip 10nf 20-003
D15 1N41/E 23-005
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D16 1N4148 optional 23-005
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D17 1N41rE 23-005 c39 Chip 10nf 2G003
D18 1N4148 23-005 c40 Chip 10nf 2Gm3
D19 1N916 23-N4 c41 Chip 10nf 2Gm3
DzOlD21 See listing for optional c42 Chip 10nf 2G003
ExternalReference OscillatorFacility c43 Chip 1Onf 2G003
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c45 Chip 10nf 2G003
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POSITION POSTTTON
Capacitors
c46 Chip1Onf 20-003 R44 CF w33 220R 18-013
c47 Chip 10nf 20-003 R45 CF w33 10K 18-029
CrA Chip1Onf 20-003 R46 cc w125 10R 18-032
Crtg Chip 10nf 20-003 R47 CF w125 2K7 18-007
c50 Chip10nf 20-003 R€ CF w125 2K2 18-006
c51 Chip10nf 20-003 R49 cc w125 47R 18-035
c52 Chip 10nf 20-003 R50 cc w125 39R 18-034
Resistors,Fixed R51 CF w33 270R 18-014
R1 cF w33 82R 18-038 R52 CF w33 10R 18-008
R2 MF 1W 1OOK 18-002 R53 CF w33 1K2 18-021
R3 cF w33 10K 18-029 R54 CF W33 lK 18-020
R4 cF w33 4K7 18-027 R55 CF w125 220R 18-005
R5 cF w33 680R 18-018 R56 CF w12s 220R 18-005
R6 cF w33 560R 18-017 R57 cc w125 10R 18-032
R7 cF w33 4K7 18-027 R58 CF w125 100R 18-004
R8 See listingfor optional R59 cc w125 47R 18-035
R9 ExternalReferenceOscillatorFacility R60 CC w125 10R 18-032
R10 cF w33 330R 18-015 R61 CF w33 10R 18-008
R11 cF w33 100R 18-012 R62 CF w33 15K 18-036
R12 cF w33 390R 18-039 R63 CF w33 470R 18-016
R13 cF w33 1K8 18-023 R64 CF w33 470R 18-016
R14 cF w33 2K2 18-024 R65 CF w33 10K 18-029
R15 CF W33 2K2 18-024 R66 CF w33 470R 18-016
R16 cF w33 820R 18-019 R67 CF w33 470R 18-016
R17 cF w33 1K8 18-023 R68 CF w33 100K 18-037
R18 cF w33 820R 18-019 R69 CF w33 220R 18-013
R19 cF w33 1K8 18-023 R70 CF w33 330R 18-015
R20 CF W33 1K 18-020 R71 CF w33 10K 18-029
R21 cF w33 1K5 18-022 R72 CF w33 10R 18-008
R22 cF w33 10K 18-029
R23 cF w33 10K 18-029 Resistors,Variable
R24 cF w33 10K 18-029
R25 cF w33 12R 18-010
R26 MF W25 22M 18-001 RV1 Variablepot linear2K 19-001
R27 cF w33 270R 18-014 RV2 Open presetvert. W25 220R 19-002
R28 CF W33 1K 18-020
R29 CF W33 27OR 18-014
R30 cF w33 10K 18-029
R31 CF W33 1K 18-020
R32 cF w33 270R 18-014
R33 cF w33 220R 18-013
R34 cF w33 820R 18-019
R35 cF w33 56R 18-011
R36 cF w33 1K5 18-022
R37 cF w33 2K7 18-025
R38 cF w33 270R 18-014
R39 cF w33 5K6 18-028
Rlm cF w33 12R 18-010
R41 cF w33 47K 18-031
R42 CF W33 1K2 18-021
R43 CF W33 1R8 18-033

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P.C.B. 30-001 Miscellaneous
Socket,Displays(80)* 14-006 Packingstyrofoam 31-005
Switch,4P3W,slide(S1/S2lS3) 16-002 Outerbox 31-006
Switch,2P2W,slide(54) 16-001 Poly bag 12" x 16" 31-010
S o c k e tl . C . 2 8 p i n D . l . L . 14-004 Poly bag 7" x 9" 31-01',!
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Washer.684 13-007
Nut 684 13-009 PCB 30-002
Washerlock 684 13-008 D20 Diode1N4148 23-005
Socket,BNC with nut & washer D21 D i o d e1 N 4 1 € 23-005
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Tag BNC 14-003 P12 Pin,terminal 14-005
Pins,terminal(P1-P9)*** 14-005 S5 Switch,toggle,singlepole
changeover**** 16-003
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R8 ResistorCF W33 lK 18-020
Frontpanelprinted600MHz 28-002
R9 ResistorCF W33 100R 18-012
FrontpanelprintedlGHz 28-003
Coax.cableRG174u250mm 13-001
Miscellaneous Wire 550mm7lA.2mrn 13-012
c27 Capacitor, ceramicInf 100V 20-019
Caseupperwith inserts 27-001 PL4 Socket.BNCwith nut &
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Caseexpansionstrip (2) 27-003 T a g ,B N C 14-003
FootA (2) 27-004 Label 31-013
Screw(2)S/T No.4x Yq"
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PanHeadPozi 13-010
Padfoot (4) 27-009
Leg 27-008
Screw M3 x 70 (4) 13-003 To be changedto socket40 Pin D.l.L. (2)
Back panelinc. batterycompartment 27-007 14-013
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Lid, batterycompartment 27-046 To be changedto screw,68A x 8mm
Knob,black 29-001 RoundHead13-013
Cap, grey (whitedot) 29-005 P5, P6, P7 usedonly for optionalExternal
Cap,blue (whitedot) 29-AO4 ReferenceOscillatorFacility
Cap, green(whitedot) 29-003
May be suppliedas Switch 2P2Wslide
Cap, red (whitedot) 29-006 1G00'l
Label,power input 31-001
Label,battery 31-002
Batteryterminalneg 14-c07
Batterycontact 14-008
Batteryterminalpos 14-009
Batteryinsulator 15-001
Foaminsert(batterycompartmentlid) 31-007
F o a ms u p p o r (t P . C . B . () 4 ) r-402
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GuaranteeCard(UK) 31-009
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