2-24 Chapter2
Getting Started
Analyzer Accuracy and the Internal Alignment Process
Analyzer Accuracy and the Internal Alignment
Process
Data from the internal alignment routine is necessary for spectrum
analyzer operation. The internal alignment routine runs continuously
to ensure that the analyzer is using current alignment data that
improves the analyzer frequency and amplitude accuracy. Press the
System, Alignments keys to view the alignment menus. For more
detailed information on the alignment keys, refer to “Alignments” in
Chapter 6.
Warm-up Time
In order for the analyzer to meet its specifications, allow it to warm up
for 5 minutes after being turned on before attempting to make any
calibrated measurements. If the analyzer is an Agilent E4402B,
E4403B, E4404B, E4405B, E4407B, or E4408B, connect a BNC cable
between AMPTD REF OUT and INPUT 50
Ω using an adapter. After a
5 minute warm-up, press
System, Alignments, Align Now, All. If Auto
Align Off is selected, refer to the analyzer specifications for the
conditions required to maintain calibration.