Menu Reference

Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu

Done

Press this softkey to return to the measurement screen. The softkeys from the first level of the “System/Inputs” menu are displayed.

A Linearity ATyp DTyp and B Linearity ATyp DTyp

Press these softkeys to select the type of linearity correction that will be applied to the channel A and channel B sensors being used. For most 8480 series sensors the correct (A type or D type) linearity correction table is automatically selected. However, for the V8486A and W8486A sensors the automatic selection must be overriden and the D type correction selected. Subsequent connection of another A type sensor will result in a warning message stating that “Linearity Override May be Required”.

A Input Settings and B Input Settings

Press these softkeys to access a menu which allows you to modify the settings of the averaging, duty cycle, range and offset of channel A and channel B respectively.

Offset Off On

Press this softkey to toggle the channel offset value on or off. The default is “Off”. The offset value is set using Offset.

Offset

Press this softkey to enter a channel offset in the range of

-100 dB to +100 dB. The default value is 0 dB. Use the ,

, and hardkeys to change the value. To confirm your choice press dB. This offset can be used to compensate for a loss or gain. The offset is applied to the measured power before the result is displayed. Offset Off On is automatically set to “On” when a value is entered using Offset . Refer to “Setting Channel Offsets”, on page 2-39 for further information.

Range (HP E-seriespower sensors only)

Press this softkey to set the range in which you require the power meter to make the power measurement or set the power meter to autoranging. Choose either “UPPER”, “LOWER” or

AUTO” from the selection available using the and hardkeys. The default is “AUTO”. Refer to “Setting the Range”, on page 2-58 for further information.

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