Power Meter Operation

Self Test

Instrument Self Test

If Instrument Self Test is selected, the following tests are run, these are the same tests which are run using the *TST? command.

ROM checksum

RAM

Battery

Display Assembly

Calibrator

Measurement Assemblies

As each test takes place, the name of the test is listed on the screen. While a test is running, the message “Testing...” appears next to the name of the test. As each stage of the test is completed, the message “Testing...” is replaced by either the message “Passed” or “Failed”.

Confidence Check

The confidence check requires you to carry out the following procedure. Instructions are also displayed on the screen. The confidence check can be carried out on both channels using the appropriate softkeys.

1.Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output (Refer to Table 2-1 on page 2-7 for connection requirements for the HP 8480 series power sensors). The power reference signal is turned on automatically after any key is pressed.

2.The power meter automatically makes a power measurement. If the measured error is within the instrument accuracy specification the confidence check has been successful.

While the test is running, the message “Testing...” appears. If the correct power meter reading is made the message “Passed” is displayed, otherwise “Failed” is displayed.

If the confidence check fails, the failure appears in the HP-IB error queue. To examine the HP-IB error queue go to the “Errors” screen (refer to Chapter 4).

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