HP 8712C User Manual page 9

6. Calibrating for Increased Measurement Accuracy
Measurement Calibration Overview
The Calibration Reference Plane
Determine if a Calibration is Necessary . . . . . . . . . .
When a Calibration Is Not Necessary . . . . . . . . .
When a Calibration Is Necessary . . . . . . . . . . .
Choose an Appropriate Calibration Method . . . . . . .
To Perform a Normalization Calibration
To Perform a Transmission Calibration . . . . . . . .
To Perform a Reflection Calibration . . . . . . . . .
To Perform a Conversion Loss Calibration
To Perform an AM Delay Calibration (Option 1DA or
To Perform a Calibration With Non-Standard
Connectors
Writing or Editing Your Own Cal Kit File
Save the Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Calibration Check for Analysis and
Troubleshooting
To Perform a Calibration Check . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Term Descriptions and Typical Values
7. Automating Measurements
Configuring Your Test System
Measurement System Topology . . . . . . . . . . .
Expandability and Large Systems . . . . . . . . . .
Throughput Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Measurement Controller . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Programming Language
Operator Interaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prompting the Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Graphics to Create On-Screen Diagrams
User-Defined @Xl Key Menu
Data Entry Using a Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . .
Data Entry Using an External Keyboard . . . . . . .
Using the Analyzer's Title Feature . . . . . . . . . .
Hot Keys on External Keyboard For Common Functions
User-Defined TTL Input/Output
Using a Foot Switch or Button Box
Limit Test Pass/Fail TTL Input/Output . . . . . . .
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