8 Using N8480 Series Power Sensors
238 Keysight N1911A/1912A User’s Guide
Procedure
1 Ensure the power sensor is disconnected from any signal source.
2 Refer to the connection requirements in Table 8-2 and ensure the sensor is
ready for connection to the Power Reference.
3 Check the current reference calibration factor setting by pressing ,
. The value is displayed under the channel softkey.
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.)
4 To change the settings, press the channel . The reference calibration
factor pop up window is displayed as shown in Figure 8-5. Use the numeric
keypad to enter the required value in the Ref Cal Factor pop-up menu.
Figure 8-5 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.