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4 Performance Tests and Calibration
and LO front panel input terminals. Leave the current 
inputs open. 
3 Press  , the display CAL annunciator starts 
flashing to indicate the calibration is in progress. 
4 The display will show the measurement functions and 
ranges as the adjustments progress. 
• Successful completion of the adjustment is indicated by 
a short beep and the primary display briefly showing 
PASS.
• An adjustment failure is indicated by a long beep, the 
primary display showing FAiL and a calibration error 
number appearing in the secondary display. Correct the 
problem and repeat this procedure. 
5 Remove the Shorting Plug from the input terminals.
6 Press  , the display CAL annunciator will 
start flashing.   
7 The display will show the functions as the open input 
adjustments progress. 
• Successful completion of the adjustment is indicated by 
a short beep and the primary display briefly showing 
PASS.
• An adjustment failure is indicated by a long beep, the 
primary display showing FAiL and a calibration error 
number appearing in the secondary display. Correct the 
problem and repeat this procedure. 
8 Perform the “Zero Offset Verification” on page 75 to check 
zero calibration results.
NOTE
To minimize thermal effects wait at least 1 minute after connecting the 
Shorting Plug before executing the zero adjustment.
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