HP E4418B User Manual

HP4402.book : chapter3.fm 26 Thu Feb 11 15:53:59 1999
Menu Reference
Front Panel Menu Reference "System/Inputs" Menu
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Press this softkey to select the type of linearity correction that
will be applied to the sensor being used. For most 8480 series
sensors the correct (A type or D type) linearity correction table
is automatically selected. However, for the V8486A and
W8486A sensors the automatic selection must be overriden
and the D type correction selected. Subsequent connection of
another A type sensor will result in a warning message stating
that “Linearity Override May be Required”.
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Press these softkeys to access a menu which allows you to modify
the settings of the averaging, duty cycle, range and offset of
channel A.
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Press this softkey to toggle the channel offset value on or off.
The default is “Off”. The offset value is set using .
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Press this softkey to enter a channel offset in the range of
-100 dB to +100 dB. The default value is 0 dB. Use the ,
, and hardkeys to change the value. To confirm
your choice press . This offset can be used to compensate
for a loss or gain. The offset is applied to the measured power
before the result is displayed. is
automatically set to “On” when a value is entered using
. Refer to “Setting Channel Offsets”, on page 2-36 for
further information.
■ (HP E-series power sensors only)
Press this softkey to set the range in which you require the
power meter to make the power measurement or set the power
meter to autoranging. Choose either “UPPER”, “LOWER” or
“AUTO” from the selection available using the and
hardkeys. The default is “AUTO”. Refer to “Setting the Range”,
on page 2-52 for further information.
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Press this softkey to access a menu which allows you to enter
the upper and lower measurement limits. Refer to “Setting
Measurement Limits”, on page 2-43 for further information.
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Press this softkey to toggle between the test limits being on
or off. The default is “Off”.
Linearity ATyp DTyp
Input Settings
Offset Off On
Offset
Offset
dB
Offset Off On
Offset
Range
Limits
Limits Off On

HP E4418B Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	E4418B
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English