User`s guide

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System Verification and Performance Tests
Performance Tests
Procedure
1. Zero and calibrate the power meter. For more information of how to
perform this task, refer to the power meter operating manual.
2. Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 1-10.
Figure 1-10 Test Port Output Power Level Accuracy Test Setup
3. Press Preset.
NOTE The factory preset test port power is 0 dBm.
4. Press Sweep Setup, CW FREQ, 30, k/m. Set the calibration factor on the
power meter for this CW frequency.
5. Write the power meter reading on the performance test record.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each CW frequency listed in the performance
test record. For analyzers with Option 006, use the 8481A power
sensor for all frequencies above 3 GHz.