4349B
Performance
Tests
Introduction
This section
provides
the
test
procedures
used
to
verify
that
the
4349B
's
specications listed
in
Chapter
8,
General
Information,
of
this
manual
are
met. All
tests can
be performed
without
access
to
the
interior
of
the
instrument.
The
performance
tests
can
also
be
used to
perform
incoming
inspection,
and
to
verify
that
the
4349B
meets
its
performance
specications
after
troubleshooting
or
adjustment.
If
the
performance
tests
indicate
that
the
4349B
is
NOT
operating
within
the
specied
limits
,
check
your
test
setup
,
then
proceed
with troubleshooting
if
necessary
.
Note
Allow
the
4349B
to
warm
up for
at least
30 minutes
before you
execute
any
of
the
performance
tests
.
Note
P
erform
all
performance
tests
in
ambient
conditions
of
23

C
6
5

C,

70%
RH.
Test
Equipment
T
able
9-1
lists
the
test
equipment
required
to
perform
the
tests
described
in
this
section.
Use
only
calibrated
test
instruments
when
performance
testing
the
4349B
.
Equipment
which
equals
or
surpasses
the
key
required
specications
of
the
recommended
equipment
may
be
used
as
a
substitute
.
Calculation
Sheet
The
calculation
sheet
is
used
as
an
aid
for
recording raw
measurement
data,
and
for
calculating
the
performance
test
results
.
The
performance
test
procedure
gives
the
test
sequence
for
performing a
test, the
complete
set
of
measurement data
are recorded
on
the
calculation
sheet,
the
results
are
calculated
using
the
equations
given on
the calculation
sheet,
and
the
results
are
transcribed
to
the
performance
test
record.
The
procedure for
using the
calculation sheet
is:
1.
Photo
copy
the
calculation
sheet.
2.
F
ollow
the
performance
test
procedure
and
record
the
measurement
value(s),
the
4349B
's
reading,
etc.,
into the
specied
column
on
the
calculation
sheet.
3.
Calculate
the
test result
using
the
appropriate
equation
given
on
the
calculation
sheet,
and
record the test result into the
Test Result column of the performance test record.
Performance T
est Record
Record the performance test results in the test record at the end of
this chapter (Photocopy the
test record and use the photocopy). The test record lists all test specications
,
their acceptable
limits, and measurement uncertainties for the recommended test equipment. T
est results
recorded during incoming inspection can be used for comparison purposes during periodic
maintenance, troubleshooting, and after repair or adjustment.
Calibration Cycle
The 4349B requires periodic performance tests. The frequency of performance testing depends
on the operating and environmental conditions under which the 4349B is used. Verify the
4349B's performance at least once a year, using the performance tests described in this section.
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