Calibration Procedures 3
34980A Service Guide 67
Plug-in Modules 
Plug-in Module Test Considerations 
For optimum performance, all test procedures should comply with the following 
recommendations: 
• Assure that the calibration ambient temperature is stable and 
between 18 °C and 28 °C. Ideally the calibration should be 
performed at 23 °C ± 1 °C. 
• Assure ambient relative humidity is less than 80%. 
• Install the plug-in module and allow a 1 hour warm-up period before verification or 
adjustment. 
• Use shielded twisted pair PTFE insulated cables to reduce settling and noise errors. 
Keep the input cables as short as possible. 
• Remove all user wiring and connections from the plug-in modules before verification 
or adjustment. 
• Use 4-wire Ohms measurement techniques for checking relay contact resistance. 
Check directly at the terminals where possible.