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USER GUIDE

CALIBRATING THE NI 5102 WITH
CALIBRATION EXECUTIVE

Contents

Introduction.............................................................................................2
WhatIs Calibration?........................................................................2
WhyS hould YouCalibrate? ............................................................2
How Often Should You Calibrate?..................................................2
Equipmentand Other Test Requirements ...............................................3
TestEquipment ................................................................................3
RecommendedE quipment........................................................3
AlternativeEquipment ..............................................................4
Connectors................................................................................4
Documentation.................................................................................4
Software...........................................................................................5
TestConditions ................................................................................5
CalibrationP rocedures............................................................................6
ConnectingYour Calibrator, DMM, and NI 5102...........................6
Runningt he Calibration Executive Procedure.................................6
Viewingt heCalibration Report .......................................................7
TechnicalSupport Resources ..................................................................8
NIWeb Support...............................................................................8
Worldwide Support.......................................................................... 8