152 Chapter 6 
Calibration
Fixture Compensation
Step 6. Press the OPEN key to start OPEN compensation data measurement.
During the compensation data measurement, the message “WAIT--MEASURING 
STANDARD” is displayed in the instrument state area of the LCD's upper-left side.
When OPEN compensation data measurement is completed, the softkey label 
OPEN on OFF (if it is off) changes to OPEN ON off.
Step 7. Put the test fixture's device contacts in the SHORT state.
NOTE Refer to the operation manual furnished with each test fixture for more information on the 
SHORT state of the test fixture. Generally, the SHORT state can be made by connecting a 
high conductivity metal (shorting bar) to the device contacts or by shorting the HIGH 
electrode and LOW electrode directly.
Step 8. Press the 
SHORT key to start SHORT compensation data measurement.
During the compensation data measurement, the message “WAIT--MEASURING 
STANDARD” is displayed in the instrument state area of the LCD's upper-left side.
When SHORT compensation data measurement is completed, the softkey label 
SHORT on OFF (if it is off) changes to SHORT ON off.
Step 9. Connect a LOAD device to the test fixture's device contacts.
NOTE Refer to the operation manual furnished with each test fixture for more information on the 
necessity or connection of LOAD compensation.
Step 10. Press the 
LOAD key to start LOAD compensation data measurement.
During the compensation data measurement, the message “WAIT--MEASURING 
STANDARD” is displayed in the instrument state area of the LCD's upper-left side.
When LOAD compensation data measurement is completed, the softkey label 
LOAD on OFF (if it is off) changes to LOAD ON off.