Power Meter Operation

Calibrating the Power Meter

Note

The following procedure details the calibration for channel A. To

 

calibrate channel B use the same procedure using the equivalent

 

channel B softkeys. To calibrate both channels sequentially follow

 

this procedure for channel A then repeat step “2” through to step

 

“5” using the equivalent channel B softkeys.

 

 

1. Press Zero

Cal

,Cal.

2.Verify the reference calibration factor of your power sensor with that displayed under A Ref CF . The value shown is obtained from the sensor calibration table if one is selected, otherwise it is the last value set or the default of 100%. If the value is not correct press A Ref CF . The power meter displays the reference calibration factor in a pop up window. Modify this reference calibration factor (see below) as desired.

Use or to modify the digit on which the cursor is currently positioned.

Use or to move to other digits.

3.To confirm your choice press % .

4.Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output.

5.Press Cal A to calibrate the power meter. During calibration the wait symbol is displayed. (The power meter automatically turns on the POWER REF output.)

Example

To calibrate both channels of the power meter. The reference calibration factors for the power sensors being 98.8% and 99.4% for channel A and channel B respectively:

Press ZerCalo , Cal.

Press A Ref CF . Use the , , and hardkeys to enter 98.8. Press % .

Press B Ref CF . Use the , , and hardkeys to enter 99.4. Press %.

Connect the channel A power sensor to the POWER REF output.

Press Cal A .

Remove the channel A power sensor from the POWER REF output.

Connect the channel B power sensor to the POWER REF output.

Press Cal B .

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HP EPM-442A User’s Guide