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Performance Tests
Performance Self Test
Description of the Performance Self Test
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Part of the instrument self test is used for the performance
tests. This provides a high degree of confidence that the
relevant measurement hardware is operating correctly in
advance of completing the performance tests.
A full overview of the self test is given later in the manual.
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This section gives an description of the self tests that are
required to be completed as part of the performance tests and
covers the following
• Description of the self tests.
• Loopback connections required for self test
• How to run the self test.
• What to do if the self test fails.
The self test comprises of a selection of tests covering different
areas of hardware in the instrument. For the purposes of the
performance self tests, the Confidence Test and the Frequency
Measurement Test should be completed. These are selected
from the main self test menu. If a failure occurs during a test
then a descriptive text message and Fail Code is returned.
Press <Menu>, choose System > Self Test then press <Select>.
This opens the self test page. An example is shown below.
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