User`s guide
92 Agilent X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide
Optimizing Performance 
Using the Dual Power Meter Display 
13. On the signal generator: Press Channel B to On and then back to Off again. This initializes the 
signal generator to the external power meter.
14. Press  Return > Zero Sensor
A diagnostic dialog box is displayed each time an external power meter is being used and the 
Zero Sensor or Calibrate Sensor softkey is pressed (refer to Figure 5- 10 on page 92). 
Verify the power sensor is connected to the 50 MHz reference of the power meter.
Figure 5-10 Diagnostic Dialog Box for Channel B
15. Press  Done
The  Running Calibration(s) bar is displayed: Zeroing Sensor Please wait.... 
16. After Running Calibration(s) bar disappears: Press Calibrate Sensor 
Diagnostic Dialog box is displayed that prompts for verifying the connection of the power sensor 
to the power meter 50 MHz reference (refer to Figure 5- 11 on page 92).
Figure 5-11 Diagnostic Dialog Box for Calibration
For details on 
each key, use key 
help as described 
on page 44.
For details on 
each key, use key 
help as described 
on page 44.










