Step 11. Perform Initial 2-Port Calibration - Keysight CalPod 855 A Series Service Manual

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Setup and Use of Keysight 855xxA/B Series CalPods

Step 11. Perform Initial 2-Port Calibration

Information

— The instructions in this step assume that CalPods are connected to PNA Port 1

and Port 2, and that a 2-Port calibration is used.

— Most PNA calibration types may be used with CalPods. For details, see

"Calibration Types Not Supported by CalPods" on page

— For information on PNA traces and channels, see the Quick Start section of the

PNA Series Network Analyzer Help System (available online and stored in the

PNA).

— Notes on the calibration:

— An ECal or a mechanical calibration kit may be used to perform the

— When an ECal is used and multiple connections are required, order the

— When a mechanical calibration kit is used, take precautions to minimize

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calibration. An ECal is preferred because the RF cables can remain totally

undisturbed during the calibration and initialization steps.

steps such that the final step is an ECal "Thru" state connection.

cable movement. Leave the final standards connected during the

initialization step in the following procedure.

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