User`s guide

Chapter 1 1-35
System Verification and Performance Tests
Performance Tests
7.PressMarker,∆MODE MENU, FIXED MKR POSITION, FIXED MKR VALUE,
–15
(or the next power setting from the performance test record),x1,
RETURN,∆REF =∆FIXED MKR
.
8.PressMarker, 1, Marker Search, SEARCH: MAX, Marker, 2, Marker Search,
MIN
.
9.Read the value for marker 1 from the display and enter it in the
performance test record in the “Marker 1 Maximum” column. Enter
the value of Marker 2 in the “Marker 2 Minimum” column.
10.Repeat steps 5 through 8 for all power settings in the 300 kHz to
3 GHz range listed on the performance test record.
11.The marker 1 and marker 2 readings should be within the specified
range for each power level with reference to the fixed marker value.
12.If your analyzer does not have Option 006, this ends the test. If you
have problems with this test, proceed to“In Case of Difficulty” on
page1-37.
13.IfyouranalyzerhasOption006,proceedto“PowerMeterCalibration
from 3 GHz to 6 GHz,” next.
Power Meter Calibration from 3 GHz to 6 GHz
1.Disconnect the 8482A power sensor from the analyzer and connect
the 8481A power sensor in its place.
2.Press Start, 3, G/n, Stop, 6, G/n.
3.Press Cal, PWRMTR CAL.
4.PressLOSS/SENSR LISTS, CAL FACTOR SENSOR B. Refer to“Power
Meter Calibration” on page1-31 to build a sensor calibration factor
table for the 8481A power sensor (sensor B).
5.PressDONE to exit the sensor calibration factor entries menu.
6.Press USE SENSOR B to select the 8481A sensor.
7.PressRETURN,TAKECALSWEEPtostartthepowermetercalibration.