Calibration And Adjustment; Required Test Equipment; Calibration Procedure - HP 972a User Manual

Calibration and Adjustment

Required Test Equipment

The source used for the calibration should have an output accuracy as good or better than
that listed in the specifications.

Calibration Procedure

Environmental range for calibration: 23° C ± 5° C, < 80% RH
Calibration interval: 1 Year
1 Disconnect all inputs from the multimeter and open the case as described on page 6-5.
2 Install new batteries (described below) and close the cover. Turn the multimeter on and allow a
30 minute warm-up. Open the case.
3 Set the multimeter function and range and the source output to the values specified at each step
in the table on page 6-1.
4 When appropriate, make the adjustments indicated in the table to bring the multimeter display
within the limits.
CAUTION
Dangerous voltages are present during the calibration procedure. Calibration should only be
performed by qualified service technicians. Use a non-conductive adjustment tool.
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