To perform the self-calibration
In this procedure you load the default calibration factors to give a known
starting point for the firmware calibration. However, once the default
calibration factors are loaded, you must perform the remainder of the
firmware calibration to maintain the accuracy of the oscilloscope.
Table 4-10
Equipment Required
Equipment
Cable
Cable
Adapter
Adapter
Check the rear panel
1
If you are not sure how to check the
of the
Load the default calibration factors.
2
a
b
c
Self-calibration hint
The instrument is self-calibrated at the factory. However, it should be
self-calibrated again in its working environment after a 30-minute warmup to
obtain the best accuracy.
Critical specifications
BNC, 3 feet
BNC, 9 inches, Qty 2
BNC tee (m) (f) (f)
BNC (f-f)
CALIBRATOR
," on page 4-6.
CALIBRATOR
Set the rear-panel CALIBRATION switch to UNPROTECTED
(up position).
Press
Print/Utility
press the Self Cal Menu softkey.
Press the Load Defaults softkey.
Adjusting the Oscilloscope
Recommended
Model/Part
HP 10503A
HP 10502A
HP 1250-0781
HP 1250-0080
output level.
, see "To check the output
CALIBRATOR
, then press the Service Menu softkey, then
Service
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