Specifications
Performance Tests
Zero Test
2-6 Agilent E4418B/E4419B Service Guide
Procedure
The following procedure should be performed for the Zero Test. 
Note  The procedure details the key presses required on the 
Agilent E4418B. For the Agilent E4419B the equivalent key 
presses should be performed on both channels.
1. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-1. 
2. Switch the power meter on. 
3. Press then  .
4. Press  ,   for a reading in watts.
5. Set the range calibrator as follows:
RANGE............................................3 µW
POLARITY......................................NORMAL
FUNCTION.....................................STANDBY
LINE................................................ON
Note  When switching the range calibrator to STANDBY, allow enough 
time for the range calibrator to settle to its zero value before 
attempting to zero the power meter. This settling would appear on 
the power meter display as downward drift. When the drift has 
reached minimum, (typically less than 60 seconds), the range 
calibrator is settled.
6. On the power meter press  , 
, , 
,  ,  ,  , and set the filter 
length to 512 in the pop up window then press  .
7. On the power meter press  ,  . Wait approximately 10 
seconds for the wait symbol to disappear.
8. Wait 30 seconds then verify that the power meter’s reading is 
within ±0.05 µW. Record the reading.
Table 2-2: Zero Test Results
Min
Channel A 
Actual Result 
Channel B 
Actual Result 
(Agilent E4419B 
Only)
Max
-76.40 nW ________________ ________________ +76.40 nW
Preset
Local
Confirm
dBm/W
W
System
Inputs
Input Settings
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Filter Filter On Mode Man Length
Enter
Zero
Cal
Zero 










