Step Detection; Averaged Readings - HP E4418B User Manual

Figure 2-9: Averaged Readings
Minimum Sensor Power
10 dB
10 dB
10 dB
10 dB
Maximum Sensor Power
These four resolution levels represent:
• 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 dB respectively if the measurement suffix is
dBm or dB.
• 1, 2, 3 or 4 significant digits respectively if the measurement suffix
is W or %.
To set averaging:
System
1. Press
Inputs
softkey to access the filter menu.
2. The current setting of averaging is displayed under the
softkey. To change this setting press
appears. Use the
length.
3. To confirm your choice press
The filter can be disabled and re-enabled simply by pressing
.
Filter Off On

Step Detection

To reduce the filter settling time after a significant step in the measured
power the filter can be set to re-initialise upon detection of a step
HP E4418B User's Guide
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, Input Settings ,
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Enter
Power Meter Operation
Setting Averaging
Resolution Setting
2 3
8 128 128
1 16 256
1 2
1 1
1 1
. Press the Filter
More
Length
Length . A pop up window
keys to set your filter
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