Performance Tests
HP E-Series Power Sensor Functional Test
HP EPM-441A/442A Service Guide 2-17
6. Connect the 30 dB attenuator as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5:  Sensor Functional Test Setup with Attenuator
7. Press  ,  ,  , and select   to 
“LOWER”. This switches to the power sensor’s low range.
8. Verify that the display reads -30 dBm 
±1 dB. Record the reading.
9. Press   and set to “UPPER”. This switches to the power 
sensor’s upper range.
10. Verify that the display reads -30 dBm 
±1 dB. Record the reading.
11. Press   and set to “LOWER”.
12. Disconnect the 30 dB attenuator and reconnect as shown in 
Figure 2-4.
13. Verify that an overload error is displayed on the status line at the 
top of the power meter’s display.
14. Press   and set to “UPPER”.
15. Verify that the display reads 0 dBm 
±1 dB. Record the reading.
Table 2-5:  Functional Test Result
Test
Channel A 
Overload Error
Channel B 
Overload Error 
(HP EPM-442A 
Only)
Low Range, 30 dB pad
Upper Range, 30 dB pad
Low Range, no pad
High Range, no pad
Power Meter
HP E-Series
Power Sensor
HP 11708A
30 dB ATTENUATOR
CHANNEL A
HP 11730A
System
Inputs
Input Settings
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Range
Range
Range
Range
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