Getting Started
Turning On the Power Meter
Turning On the Power Meter
The following steps show you how to turn on the power meter and verify that it is operating correctly.
1.Connect the power cord and turn on the power meter.
The front panel display and the green power LED light up when the power meter is switched on. The power meter performs it’s power on self test. If the self test is not successful the error annunciator turns on. If this occurs contact your
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3.Connect the power sensors.
Connect one end of each of the sensor cables to the power meter’s channel inputs and the other ends to the power sensors.
4.Making a measurement.
A minimum warm up time of 30 minutes is recommended before accurate measurements can be made.
Prior to making your first measurement you must zero and calibrate the sensor and meter combination. Refer to Chapter 2 for further information if you are not familiar with zeroing, calibrating or making measurements with a power meter.
HP E4419B User’s Guide |
