NOTE
2.
3.
DC volts calibration
After front panel short and open steps, do the following:
1.
2.
Table 2-5
DC voltage remote calibration programming steps
Calibration step Calibrator voltage
+10V
+10.000000V
-10V
-10.000000V
* Use indicated values whenever possible. Change parameter accordingly if using a different calibrator voltage.
Programming calibration dates
Program the present calibration date and calibration due date by sending the following
commands:
:CAL:PROT:DATE <year>, <month>, <day>
:CAL:PROT:NDUE <year>, <month>, <day>
For example, the following commands assume calibration dates of 12/15/97 and 12/15/98
respectively:
:CAL:PROT:DATE 1997, 12, 15
:CAL:PROT:NDUE 1997, 12, 15
Keep drafts away from low-thermal connections to avoid thermal drift, which could
affect calibration accuracy.
Send the following command:
:CAL:PROT:DC:STEP1
After the Model 2182 completes this step, remove the low-thermal short, and send this
command:
:CAL:PROT:DC:STEP2
Connect the calibrator to the CHANNEL 1 input of the Model 2182 as shown in
Figure
2-2.
(SeeTable 2-3
Perform the calibration steps summarized in
•
Set the calibrator to the indicated voltage, and make sure the unit is in operate. (Use
the recommended voltage whenever possible.)
•
Allow the signal voltage to settle.
•
Send the indicated programming command. (Change the voltage parameter if you
are using a different calibration voltage.)
•
Wait until the Model 2182 completes each step before continuing.
Calibration command*
:CAL:PROT:DC:STEP3 10
:CAL:PROT:DC:STEP4 –10
for wire colors.) Allow two minutes for thermal equilibrium.
Table
2-5. For each step:
Calibration
2-11
Parameter range
9 to 11
-9 to –11