Performing a Calibration
Step 4. Perform a measurement calibration using the
START CAL key. Select either COAX or
WAVEGUIDE calibration type. Select the desired
setup configuration fromthe following menu. Once
setup is complete, select START CALIBRATION
from the menu and press ENTER.
For COAX:
Follow the ensuing "Connect OPEN, Press EN-
TER,” Connect SHORT, Press ENTER,” and
“Connect LOAD, Press ENTER” instructions that
appear in the message area. Connect the respective
Open, Short, and Load components to the end of
theTest Port Extension Cable (Figure 2-8, page 2-26)
prior to pressing ENTER.
After each selection, the message “Measuring
OPEN,” “Measuring SHORT,” or “Measuring
LOAD” appears while the measurement is in prog-
ress.
For WAVEGUIDE:
Follow the ensuing “Connect SHORT 1, Press
ENTER,” “Connect SHORT 2, Press ENTER,”
and “Connect LOAD, Press ENTER” instructions
that appear in the message area. Connect the repec-
tive Short 1, Short 2, and Load components to the
end of the Test Port Extension Cable (Figure 2-8)
prior to pressing ENTER.
After each selection, the message “Measuring
SHORT 1,” “Measuring SHORT 2,” or “Measur-
ing LOAD” appears while the measurement is in
progress.
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