General Circuit Description

Users' Manual for the

The model 9001 Signal Analyzer/Bench Test Generator

Model 9001 E uses very advanced semi-conductor technologies to

measure carrier current frequencies superimposed upon
the 120 volt AC power line by time system transmitters or
Signal Analyzer/ generators. Very special and highly selective digital filters
are required to measure signals of several tenths of a volt
Bench Test Generator riding upon the AC power line. This is because it swings
from minus 165 volts peak to plus 165 volts peak, or 120
VAC RMS. The frequency selected for measurement is
displayed along with the signal voltage present on the AC
line, with .01 volt resolution. The 9001 uses three
dedicated microprocessors to accomplish this task. The
base frequency is varied slightly to better measure within
ON OFF 1 2
14
3 the bandwidth of the signal. This is why you see some
4
digit "bobble" in the lower order units of the frequency
DURATION
8 GENERATOR
ENERATOR display. The 9001 can measure frequencies from
approximately 2500 hz to about 19500 hz (cycles for us
old guys). There is NO on/off switch. When the unit is
plugged into the wall, it is ready to go. The internal
CCT-9001
circuitry is protected by a solid-state fuse (Poly fuse),
while another protects the clock plugged into the outlet.
These fuses are of the resetable type, meaning when the
short is removed, they reset automatically. The output
may be directly shorted without damage to the unit.

A black or gray, double male connector cord is supplied

to directly measure the frequency of Carrier Current
Technologies 6000 series Signal Generators. This is
plugged into the front panel 9001 receptacle and the
Carrier Current Technologies transmitter/signal generator receptacle for direct
3150 Mercier Suite 520 measurement. This cable will NOT work with any Simplex
transmitter.
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Phone:800-874-7445
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Revision 3,12-2009
 Calibration Bench Test Generator
No field calibration should be attempted. Always return
The Bench test generator is an extension of the Signal
the unit to the factory when it is acting erratically or when
analyzer. It is designed to allow the secondary clocks to
you suspect the readings are wrong. There is no charge
be field tested with a known signal frequency, level, and
for recalibration.
timing. The output is on the back of the generator and a
short extension cord may be used to power several
Displays clocks. The output of the generator is Poly fused at 0.480
amps. Dial in the frequency needed for your clocks. Be
The left display is for the frequency to be measured. Turn
sure the analyzer/generator switch is in the generator
the two pots below the display to the frequency desired
position (the generator LED should be flashing) and the
(The left one is for the coarse adjustment and the right
duration knob set to ON. If they are not, there will be no
one is for the fine adjustment). These are multi-turn, high
signal voltage displayed. Set the output adj to zero signal
resolution pots.
volts (or about there). Plug your clock to the outlet rear
panel. Slowly turn the output control up. This is a
Signal Analyzer Use multi-turn pot. Watch to see when the clock correction
coil energizes. Note the signal level and that is the firing
A Convenient tilt stand/carrying handle is provided on the
point for the clock. To use the automatic timing feature,
unit. Pull the handle out from the sides of the unit and
set the frequency as needed and the output level to the
rotate it to the position needed for a tilt stand. Push it
desired level. For Hourly correction timing, rotate the
back in to lock into position for use as a handle. Plug the
duration knob to 8. For 12 Hour correction timing, rotate
9001 into the AC line and dial in the frequency you need
the duration knob to 14, Notice when the mode switch is
to measure. Turn the output knob fully CCW to zero. Be
set to either position, the signal level voltage will be dark.
sure the analyzer/generator switch is in the analyzer
When you are ready, push the red push button and the
position (the flashing generator LED should be off). If it is
signal voltage will appear and the correct signal level
not, there will be constant signal voltage displayed, (if the
timing will automatically occur. It will then reset to off.
output knob is not at zero) and the generator LED will
flash. Key the transmitter, either manually or from the
Warranty: All Carrier Current Technologies products,
master clock and the signal voltage will be displayed. Try
except receivers, carry a 2 year warranty (unless you tear
not to key for more than 3 seconds or the clocks will
it up) from the shipping date.
"spin". If that doesn't bother you, key as long as you like
(or the transmitter 20 second time out limit).