Used WAVETEK 1801A #124131 for sale

WAVETEK 1801A is an electronic test equipment that provides various test and measurement functions in a compact form factor. It is specifically designed for use in benchtop or laboratory applications. It is a modular instrument that is made up of a mainframe which houses a control and display panel, as well as a number of removable signal processing plug-in modules and auxiliary instrumentation cards. 1801A offers a variety of general purpose and specialised test capabilities, allowing for quick and easy set-up of complex test routines. The mainframe consists of a user-friendly front panel which features a 4 x 20-character LCD display and a rotary switch selector. The LCD screen is used to monitor instrument settings and show system status. The switch selector is used to access and set instrument controls and features. WAVETEK 1801A also provides an RS-232 interface port for connecting the instrument to a local or wide area network. 1801A can make measurements with as much as 1000 volts peak-to-peak power. It can also produce sine and square waveforms with frequencies ranging from 20 Hertz to 5 MHz. The instrument also includes an oscilloscope mode for waveform analysis with a vertical resolution of 8 bits and a horizontal resolution up to 60 MHz. The mainframe includes a built-in 20 Watt amplifier that is used to drive the signal output to the unit's output jacks. WAVETEK 1801A also includes a power supply with a variable voltage output from 5 to 30 Volts along with a power supply status monitoring feature. 1801A comes with a range of Modules and accessories that can expand its measurement capabilities. These include frequency/timing meters, voltage/resistance meters, basic purpose meters, distortion meters, impedance meters and signal generator modules. Each plug-in module provides its own set of measurement functions and are compatible with a variety of test systems and protocols. In conclusion, WAVETEK 1801A is a highly versatile and adaptable instrument that is ideal for laboratory and general purpose usage. Its modular design makes the instrument easy to use and expand, allowing for quick set-up and reconfiguration for a variety of applications. The instrument also packs a range of features into a compact form factor, making it ideally suited for various types of testing and measurement needs.