User`s guide
8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors
206 N1911A/1912A P-Series Power Meters User’s Guide
Figure 8-140Calibration factor displayed
Example
To make a measurement on channel A with a power sensor which has a 
reference calibration factor of 99.8% and a calibration factor of 97.6% at 
the measurement frequency.
• Disconnect the power sensor from any signal source.
• Press , 
 and the channel   softkey.
• Use the numeric keypad to enter 99.8 in the Ref Cal Factor pop- up 
window.
• Press 
 to complete the entry.
• Press   and the channel   softkey. The Zeroing pop- up is 
displayed. 
• Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output.
• Press   and the channel   softkey to start the calibration 
routine. The Calibrating pop- up is then displayed.
• Press  ,  . The value is displayed on the Cal Fac field.
Calibration Factor
REF CFs
REF CF 
%
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