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Figure 5-3 Reference Calibration Factor pop-up window
5 Press
to complete the entry.
Now, zero and calibrate the power meter/sensor combination as follows:
6 Press and the channel softkey. The Zeroing pop- up is
displayed.
7 Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output.
8 Press and the channel softkey to start the calibration
routine. The Calibrating pop- up is then displayed.
Now, set the sensor calibration factor for the frequency of the signal you
want to measure.
9 Check the current reference calibration factor setting by pressing
, . The value is displayed on the Cal Fac field.
You can reduce the steps required to carry out the zero and calibration procedure as
follows:
1 Connect the power sensor to the POWER REF output.
2 Press and . (For dual channel meters, press
, or as required).
Does this setting match the value for the sensor? (The power sensor reference calibration
factor can normally be found above the calibration factors table on the power sensor body.)