Procedure - Agilent Technologies 8510XF Operating And Service Manual

Procedure

The calibration process consists of running a firmware routine that is internal
to the 8510XF; no external test equipment is required.
1. Be aware that the detector gain calibration process causes some 8510C
settings to change, and that the settings are not restored to their original
conditions afterward. If you want to return to the present settings, save
them before running the calibration.
2. Disconnect any devices from the test ports. During the calibration, the
8510XF will step through its entire power range; any device connected
to the test ports could be at risk of damage from excessive RF input
levels.
3. Call up the detector gain calibration menu by pressing:
[SYSTEM] {MORE} {RF POWER CONFIG} {MORE} {RESET DET GAIN CAL}
4. Choose one of the options from the menu:
a. If
{RUN CAL + USER PRST}
routine is run, and is followed by a user preset. This returns the
system to instrument state #8, and is the recommended option.
b. If
{RUN CAL + FACT PRST}
routine is run, and is followed by a factory preset.
c. If
{RUN CAL NO PRESET}
routine is run, but is not followed by a preset.
5. The calibration run takes about a minute, after which the system returns
to normal operation.
Detector Gain Calibration
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