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METEOR SERIES FREOUENCY COUNTERS SERVICE MANUAL

INDEX INTRODUCTlON SPECIFICATION F U N C T I O N A LE S C R IT I O N D P CIRCUIDESCRIPTION T CA L IB A T ION R T R O U B L E S H O O T IG U I D E NG PA R T S IS T L

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DIAGRAMS: F U N C T ION AB L OCK L DIAGRAM 4 C OMP ON E NL A Y OUT T 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 AC IE R U I T 1 4 L RC 1 G H zP R E A M P / P R E S C A L EIR C U I T 1 s C R M A I NC I R C U I T 17

1.INTRODUCTION
al Handling While the Meteor Counters have been designedto be rugged, severeshocks can be destructiveand should be avoided. Suitable precautions against static should be taken as the unit contains CMOS components. Do not exposeto radiant heat, includingdirect sunlight for prolonged periods, or high humidity including conditions conducive to the formation of ice. Remove batteries if storing for prolonged periods. lf accidentallyimmersed,rinse in fresh water, dry as far as possibleafter removing batteries, then stand in a dry warm atmosphere (40oC - 60oC) away from direct heat until dried. bl Equipment To check a Meteor 100 Frequency Counter, Signal 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 essential) 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 transmissions would be appropriate. For routine servicing a 20MHz bandwidth Oscilloscope, 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 insulatedscrewdriver). 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 capacity of 1.2Ah or greater. Through termination ( 50 Q or as appropriate for signalgenerator). Appropriate BNC connecting leads (at least one with crocodile lipsl. c c) Dismantling i l i R e m o v ei n s t r u m e n t r o m p a c k i n g . f ii) Remove knob from front panel by pulling from shaft. lf it is necessary apply leverage, to be careful not to apply side thrust to the potentiometer spindle.

cellsif fitted, iii) Remove metalleg by pushing inwards one iv) Flemove on side. pozidrive v) Unscrewthe four recessed screws of set intothe feet on the underside the case. the vi) Gently separate two casehalves. vii) Removefront panel assemblyand desolder BNC socketsand braid (if necessary). When Reference Oscillator facility optionalExternal is f ittedthe 2 P.C.B. screwsmustbe removed . is Reassembly the reDisassembly now complete. is verse disassembly. of

TETEOR SERIES 8-DIGIT FREQUENCYGOI'NTERS SPECTFTCATtOilS

HETEOR lOO
FREOUENCYRANGE 5 H z - 10 0 M H z (Typically2Hz to 120MHz) S w i t c h s e l e c t a b l en 2 r a n g e s i t h t h i r d i w r a n g ef o r = 1 O p r e s c a l e r p t i o n o

TETEOR 6()(,
sHz- 600MHz ( T y p i c a l l2 H z- 7 0 0 M H z ) y in Switchselectable 3 ranges

TETEOR IOOO
S H z - 10 0 0 M H z (Typically2Hz - 1.2GHzl Switch selectablein 3 ranges

M E A S U R E M E NA C C U R A C Y T TIMEBASE Frequency CrystalOscillator

Setabil ity

t ( 1 c o u n t + t i m e b a s ea c c u r a c y )

l0MHz < 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 s o r a n y f u t u r e a d ju s t m e n t . f

Temperature Stability Aging Time between Measurements GATE TIMES LOW FREOUENCY (lnput A) Ranges Input I mpedance Maximum I nput Voltage Sensitivity

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

200 mS
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 e 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 w 5 H z - 1 0 M H z ;1 0 M H z- 1 0 0 M H z 1 M o / / 3 0 p f n o m . ( L o w F r e q u e n c y i l t e r- ' O u t ' ) F 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 go 5 V r m s @ 7 0 k H z a n d a b o v e t 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 lol\ilHzRange 1o H z - 0 . 1 s e c . G a t e T i m e 1 F l 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 100MHz Range 100H2 - 0.1 secGateTime 1 O H z- 1 s e c G a t e T i m e 1H z - 1 0 s e c G a t e T i m e

Resolution

Low Frequency Filter Trigger Level HIGH FREOUENCY(lnput B) Range I nput I mpedance Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity

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 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

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40lVHz - 600MHz 50Qnom.

4 0 M H z - 1G H z

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 go 2 V r m s @ 5 0 M H z a n d a b o v e t <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

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l k H z - 0 . 1 s e c .G a t e T i m e

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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 Display Power Requirements Battery Life

Charging Rate

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 . 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 . 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 ) 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' 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 Gase

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 ,

compartment with rear panel access

Si z e Weight Supplied Accesories Optional Accesories

219mm x 240mm x 98mm (Product nlv) o 9 8 0 9 ( P r o d u c to n l y )

3 2 1m m x 3 5 2 m m x 1 7 4 m m ( P a c k e d ) 1 . 9 K 9{ P a c k e d )

M a i n s A d a p t o r / C h a r g e r n d I n s t r u c t i o nM a n u a l a Set N l-CAD Rechargeable ells C PassiveProbes Prescalers T e l e s c o p i cR . F . P i c k - u p A n t e n n a 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

2. FUN CTIONALDESCRIPTION
l0MHz Range - the signal at input A is filtered if required and amplified. lt is further amplified and the trigger threshold adjusted before being squared and 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 decade prescaler,the output of which is not used on this range. 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 'l0MHz, but the output from the previously mentioned prescaleris selectedby the schmitt buffer under control of the range selection circuitry. The trigger amplifieroutput is not used on this range. 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 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 d i t h i n p u t w A are powered down when this range is selected. Power is only appliedto the B input preamplifierand prescalerswhen this range is selected. The signal to at input B is fed through a limiting preamplifier one of two prescalers. 600MHz models use a decade pres 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 prescalers. The output from whichever used is fed to another decade prescaler(common with the A input) and thence to the schmitt buffer and main counter

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The main counter l.C. generates the necessary all tirninglogicand contains the display all storage and drivingcircuitry.External routecontrolsigswitches nals determining decimal point position and gate oeriod.

PREAMPLIFIER 2 H z- 1 0 0 H z M

COUNTER TIMING LOGIC

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METEORSERIES FUNCTIONAI- BLOCK DIAGRAM

DE 3 . C I R C U I T S C R IP T ION
Power Supply The instrumentoperatesfrom a stabilised supply which usesthe band-gap diodeD8 as a 2.45Vreference.D7 acts as an overvoltage capture diodewhen setting the suppywith RV2.TR10andTR11 up form a long tailedpair differential feedingTR13 amplifier and TR12current amplifier. cells Whenrechargeable are fitted, power is fed via D9. When a MainsAdaptor is used,tricklecharging the battery of takesplace by the constant current supply TR14, TR15 andassociatedcomponents. is reverse D9 biased, overriding the battery supply.In the fast charge configuration, TR12and TR13 form the pass element a constant for currentsourceusingR43for currentsensing and the Vbe of TR16 asa reference. soidalinputsthe outputf rom lC3 is a 1:1 mark-space for ratiosquare wavesuitable drivinglC1.C25,at the of input to lc2, allows the internalbiassing lc2 to for by correct the d.c. shiftcaused D4, D13or D14. lMaincounter lC1 a ) Input. The input on pin 28 is a CMOS structurecapable accepting :1 markspaceratio of 1 inputs up to typically 12MHz,allowing some overrange capability.

b ) Range selection. The internallygenerated pointis disabled D17 andselected decimal bV , externally the digit stroberoutedto pin 13. by 10MHz/100MHz Preamplifier As this is dependant resolution, hence on and gate time, S1B, S2B, S2C and S2D form a and C3,R1and R2,D1 and D2forman inputproCl complexswitchingnet selecting the approtectionand clampnetwork,capable withstanding of priatedigit. D15prevents latch-up a condition (stress shortterm connection to240Ya.c. at 50-60H2 duringrange selection. rating only). R69 and C2 form a switch selectable 50KHz Low Pass Filter.TR1 and TR2 are emitter followerbuffer amplifiers, biasedfrom the collector c ) Gate time selection.This is carriedout by the digit strobeto S2A selecting appropriate of TR3,and bootstrapped from the emitterof TR2to drivepin 14. givevery highinput impedance. TR3and TR4form a longtailedpair voltage amplifier,the output being on power-up taken from the collectorof TR4 to avoid collector- d ) Reset. Occurs automatically due to the actionof C53and R68on pin 12. basefeedbacklimitingbandwidth.TR5 definesthe D18 prevents damage(due to storedcharge workingpoint, and D19 prevents TR3 from saturain C53) whenthe unit is switched . off tingwith highinputlevels. TR6is an emitter follower bufferand levelshifterto ECLlevels. Fromthe emitin a ter of TR6 the signalis fed to lC2, a ECLprescaler, e ) Gate period.Pin2 provides measurement progress signalwhich buffered is and inverted and the baseof TR7. TR7 and TR8 form a voltage by R39,R41,R44andTR17to driveD10with amplifier, with TR9 as an output amplifier/CMOS a constant current. bufferstage.Overall feedback appliedby R70and is gainof 30.Theworking pointof TR8, R71to define a f ) DispfayCommoncathodeDigits0 - 7 aredirandhence trigger the level setby RV1. is ectlydrivenby lC1,no limitingresistors being necessary. displays Matchedhigh-efficiency 600MHzl1 Hz preamplifier G the areused,so to get evenintensity intensity spares. codemustbe specified when ordering C33 providesisolation accidental for mainsvoltage inputs, and R46in conjunction with D11and D12pro- g) Indicators D3 replaces decimalpoint of the vide.ssome protection at high frequencies.C34 Digit7 to indicate overflowbut due to its high couplesthe signalto the baseof TR18,a low-level sensitivity and R25are necessary avoid C21 to currentamplifierand phase-splitter. Antiphasesigghosting.D5 and D6 are not directlydriven nalsarecoupledby C37and C38to lC4,a monolithic from lC1 but are switchselected with lC3 involtageamplifier. The antiphase outputsare fed to putsto indicate display the scaie factor. pair providing TR19 and TR20, a longtailed further voltage amplification a level adequatefor ECL to pre- h) OsciffatorXLl, R26, C22, C23 and C24 tooperation. The output is fed to the appropriate scaler CM or C52. by getherwith a CMOS inverter betweenpin 25 and 26 form a precision oscillator. 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, soldered not - 5 ECLprescaler. 600MHz The modelonly usesone can. prescaler this function,lC5, a 600MHz* 1g 561 for device. Theseprescalers preamplifiers their i) External ReferenceOscillator facility Pin24 and have is an external supplyswitchedon as required the rangeswitch oscillator input and when used by an input protection circuitis employed. 51. D4, D13and D14determine whichsignal fedto is From prescaler, PL4, C27 and R9 decoupled.c. and limit the inputof lC2,another 600MHz- 10ECL surgecurrentto the protection but this time offeringa TTL compatible output.This diodes(D20, is adequate drivelC3,a high-speed D21).Thesediodespreventexcursion to more CMOSschmitt trigger quad nand gate. 51 also selectsbetween than 0.8V beyondeither rail. R8 limitsinput currents to about lzmA under these 10MHzinputsand any otherrange.With most sinu-

latch-up. conditions,preventingdestructive D20 and D21 are a compromise between surgecapacityand speed,and shouldnot be for substituted othertypes.The external oscillator option is selected on lC1 by the inclusion D16andan appropriate of switch. i) Main Counterl.C. Pins1, 13 and 14 on the main counterl.C. are the control,decimal pointand rangeinputsrespectively. These are by selected strobingwith one or moreof the (active display digit drivesignals LOW).The effectof various connections shownbelow: is Display Effect/Comments Digit Do Dr D2 D3 D4 D7 External oscillator inputenabled SelectslMHz referenceclockoption. External decimalpoint enable.Activates pin13. Blankdisplay when hold input (pin 27) is high. Test mode, never used.Counterlatches randomdisplay. test. All segDisplay mentslit. Overridden by D3.

Control Input

Counter l.C. pin 1 to:

Decimal Point input Counter l . C .o i n 13to:

Display Effect/Gomments Digit

Do-Du Lightscorresponding point(s). decimal

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

Range Input Counter l . C .p i n 1 4t o :

Display Digit

Do Dl D2 D3

Gate time 10 ms selected Gate time 100 ms selected Gate time 1 sec selected Gate time 10 sec selected

4. CALIBRATION
to a The Meteorsare designed require minimumof For Two adjustments only are required. calibration. to the first, Vcc, it is necessary dismantlethe case (but NOT the front panel) see Section 1c - Disleave mantling. When the case has been separated in the printedcircuit board assembly 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 adjustRV2,the trimmer at 5,2V t 0.05V.lf incorrect, untilwithinlimthe top of the front panelassembly, its. This adjustmentis normallyonly neededif power havebeenchanged. supplycomponents The secondadjustment, crystal the clockcalibration, No is requiredif crystaldrift exceedsrequirements. is dismantling requiredfor this, but as the metal it that an trimmeris at vcc potential is ESSENTIAL insulated trimmingtool is used.A Vcc short circuitto ground (via the front panell will damagethe power supply and regulation circuitry. Normally, minimum5 minutewarm-upperiodis rea quiredfor the instrument reacha stableoperating to temperature. Connect a frequency standard of known accuracy(0.1ppm or better) to input 'A'. wouldbe usedandthe follTypically 1OMHz a source owingdescription assumes this: Set the front panel controls to filter out, power on, 10MHzrange,0.'l sec gate, and adjusttriggerlevelto obtaina stablereading. t Set to 10.00000 1 digit usingthe trimming accessible through the front panel. capacitor Select 1 sec gate and carefully trim for a reading between 9.999995and 10.000004. Typically errorof 0,2ppmcan be achieved, an should duringcalibration but the temperature accuracy. be notedfor maximum

5. TROUBLF SHOOTING AND FAULT LOCATION

External Reference Oscillator Input Thereare few thingsthat can go wrong here.The importantpoint is to ensure driveis available this or the for adequate display will exhibit a bright digit zero as the main counter l.C. selectsthe externaloscillatorinput, (200KHz minimuminput frequency), then waits 51rs clock.The remaining reverts the internal to digitsare dimmerdue to the increased cycle Where no socket has been used for an integrated correspondingly part of the designand not time. lf in doubt, checkthat the signallevelis adecircuit,this is an intended (CMOS quateat the maincounterl.C. input (pin 24l. an economy measure. Stray capacitance will -80% of Vcc). degrade performance. To replacean unsocketed levels20% (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 inputsignals low will givea reading which jitters,or no reading all. The individually. at cropped and removed self 600MHz and lGHz prescalers oscillate the abin Note that typicalvoltages are shown on the circuit senceof an input, givinga falsedisplaytypicallyin This will not affect normal diagrams. Theseapplyin the absence inputsignal the region600-700MH2. of sensitivity, and actually enhances it near the and switches selected shown. lt is assumed as that frequencies oscillation. of The self oscillathe 600MHzl1GHz range is selectedwhen testing (random) tion doesNOTgivea stable in display the absence of these prescalers.The power supply voltages are independant control settings,and are appropriate an inputsignal. of when a mains is adaptor in use. Power Supply A wide variety unrelated faultscan of occur if the wrong Vcc is present. in doubt about lf any fault, ALWAYS checkthat Vcc is within limits, and repair recalibrate necessary. or if Prescalersand preamplifiersThese do not normally give trouble. lf signal is not being passed, part of checkfor presence Vcc for the appropriate of the circuitry,and confirm absenceof evidenceof lifted or broken user servicing(solder splashers, tracksetc.) beforechecking voltages round the circuit. The H.F. preamplifier prescalers work will and with reducedsensitivity with a l0MHz input signal, and allowingthe use of a low cost osciiloscope for probeshould signaltracing.A 10M4,10:1 attenuator 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. 26 shouldgive Pin good results probe. with a highinrpedance The display digitstrobes usedfor controlof some are counter l.C. functions.Seriousleakage can occur and causea varietyof problems. The input thresholds on the main counter i.c. lie between3.2 and 4.4Vso aggregate leakage over4pA cangivetrouble, which may appearas a ghostingdigit or an extra decimalpoint. The tracksin the regionof the display very fine, are and track damageor soldershortscan easilyoccur, Carefulinspectionmay be necessary faults remain if afterservicing. It is worth checking controlsettingsbeforelookall ing for a fault. Particular attentionshouldbe paidto the External Reference switch,if fitted,the Oscillator Trigger Level Control (very sensitiveat low levels, and/or high frequencies) and the Low-PassFilter switch.

PARTSLIST
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION POS|TTON Semiconductors tcM7216 DtPl tc1 tc2 SP868OBDG rc3 MC74HC132 rc4 51952 DP rc5 DG SP863OB rc6 SP86O5B TR1 TR2 TR3 TR4 TR5 TR6 TR7 TR8 TR9 TRlO TR1 1 TR12 TR13 TR14 TR15 TR16 TR17 TR18 TR19 TR20 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 D16 8C184

PARTNo. 24-001 24-003 24-008 24-006 24-W5 24-004 22-005 22-W4 22-003 22-003 22-405 22-@4 22-006 22-006 22-008 22-005 22-005 22-002 22-001 22-005 22-005 22-001 22-001 22-OO7 22-007 22-007

BFz4o
8F199 8F199 BC'r84 BF24o 2N3906 2N3906 PN2369 8C184 8C184 BDIBT BC212A BC184 BC184 BC212A BC212A BFRgO BFRgO BFRgO

23-004 1N916 23-004 1N916 L a m pL . E . D . 26-001 1N4148 23-005 26-001 L a m pL . E . D . L a m pL . E . D . 26-001 BZY88C3V3 23-002 2N404 23-001 23-003 1N4001 L a m pL . E . D . 26-001 1N916 23-W4 1N916 23-004 1N41/E 23-005 1N4148 23-005 1N41/E 23-005 (for optional 1N4148 23-005 External Reference Oscillatot Facility) D17 1N41rE 23-005 D18 1N4148 23-005 D19 1N916 23-N4 DzOlD21 See listing for optional External Reference Oscillator Facility Digit0 to Digit7 26-m,2 Display L.E.D.

PARTNo. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION POStTtON Grystal 2$001 10MHz XL1 Crystal lnductor 17-001 L1 Inductor 1pH 17-001 L2 1pH lnductor Capacitors c1 Ceramic 0.1uf50V 20-013 Polyester c2 0.01pf 250V 20-0o7 c3 Ceramic47pf 500V 20-006 Tant,4.7uf6.3V c4 20-001 c5 Ceramic1Onf 20-008 63V c6 Ceramic10nf63V 20-008 Tant.471tf 4V c7 20-w2 c8 Ceramic10nf63V 20-008 c9 20-014 Electrolytic 220pf1AY c10 20-013 Ceramic 0.1rrf 50V c11 Ceramic1Onf 20-008 63V c12 Ceramic1Onf 20-008 63V c13 Ceramic 0.1trf50V 20-013 c14 Ceramic1Onf 63V 2GOOB Electrolytic 00uf 6.3V c15 1 20-011 c16 Ceramic 0.1uf50V 2tF013 c17 Ceramic1Onf 2GOG 63V Electrolytic 47pf 6.3V c18 tuo12 c19 Ceramic 2G013 0.1uf50V c20 47pf 100V Ceramic n-017 disk 100nf12V c21* Ceramic 2G004 c22 Ceramic 39pf 100V 2G009 c23 Ceramic 3p9 100V 20-010 c24 TrimmerSpf to 65pf 21-n2 c25 Chip 10nf 20-003 0.1pf50V c26 Ceramic 20-013 c27 See listingfor optional External Reference Facility Oscillator c28 Electrolytic 100pf25V 20-005 c29* disk 100nf12V Ceramic 20-004 c30* disk 100nf12V 20-004 Ceramic c31* disk 100nf12V Ceramic 20-m4 c32 Electrolytic 20-005 1001f25V c33 Ceramic47pf 500V 20-006 c34 Chip 10nf 2G003 c35 Chip 10nf 2G003 c36 Chip 10nf 20-003 c37 Chip 10nf 2Gm3 c38 Chip 10nf 2G003 c39 Chip 10nf 2G003 c40 Chip 10nf 2Gm3 c41 Chip 10nf 2Gm3 c42 Chip 10nf 2G003 c43 Chip 1Onf 2G003 c4 Chip 10nf 2Gm3 c45 Chip 10nf 2G003
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*To be changed 20-020 to ceramicdisk 100p( 50V

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION POSITION Capacitors c46 Chip1Onf c47 Chip 10nf CrA Chip1Onf Crtg Chip 10nf c50 Chip10nf c51 Chip10nf c52 Chip 10nf Resistors,Fixed R1 cF w33 82R R2 MF 1W 1OOK R3 cF w33 10K R4 cF w33 4K7 R5 cF w33 680R R6 cF w33 560R R7 cF w33 4K7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 R17 R18 R19 R20 R21 R22 R23 R24 R25 R26 R27 R28 R29 R30 R31 R32 R33 R34 R35 R36 R37 R38 R39 Rlm R41 R42 R43 10
See listingfor optional

PARTNo. 20-003 20-003 20-003 20-003 20-003 20-003 20-003 18-038 18-002 18-029 18-027 18-018 18-017 18-027

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION POSTTTON R44 R45 R46 R47 R R49 R50 R51 R52 R53 R54 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61 R62 R63 R64 R65 R66 R67 R68 R69 R70 R71 R72 CF CF

PART No.

cc
CF CF

cc cc
CF CF CF CF CF CF

cc
CF

cc
CC CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF

External Reference Oscillator Facility

cF cF cF cF cF CF cF cF cF cF CF cF cF cF cF cF MF cF CF CF cF CF cF cF cF cF cF cF cF cF cF cF
CF CF

w33 w33 w33 w33 w33 W33 w33 w33 w33 w33 W33 w33 w33 w33 w33 w33 W25 w33 W33 W33 w33 W33 w33 w33 w33 w33 w33 w33 w33 w33 w33 w33
W33 W33

330R 100R 390R 1K8 2K2 2K2 820R 1K8 820R 1K8 1K 1K5 10K 10K 10K 12R 22M 270R 1K 27OR 10K 1K 270R 220R 820R 56R 1K5 2K7 270R 5K6 12R 47K 1K2 1R8

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