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4. Press the Open (0 S 0 F) softkey to measure the OPEN compensation
data. While the instrument is measuring the compensation data,
“Sweeping...” message is displayed on the Instrument Status Bar at
the bottom-left area of the screen. Upon completion of
measurement, the OPEN softkey label changes to ON, indicating that
the OPEN compensation function is turned on.
Perform Fixture Compensation for the Short Circuit State
1. Place the short bar (a metal plate for SHORT compensation) between
the HIGH and LOW terminals of the 16047E. Secure the short bar
with the two electrode fastening screws as shown below.
2. Press the Short (0
0 H) key to measure the SHORT compensation
data. While the instrument is measuring the compensation data,
“Sweeping...” message is displayed on the Instrument Status Bar at
the bottom-left area of the screen. Upon completion of
measurement, the SHORT softkey label changes to ON, indicating
that the SHORT compensation function is turned on.
3. Remove the short bar from the 16047E's test electrodes.
The E4990A provides three fixture compensation
functions: OPEN, SHORT, and LOAD. You can turn on/off each
of these compensation functions individually and use them in
any combination to perform the fixture compensation process.
In typical measurement use, it is recommended that you
execute the OPEN and SHORT compensation functions.