Tektronix AFG31000 Series

Function introduction
124 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator User's Manual
Diagnostics and calibration functions
The diagnostics and calibration options in the Utility menu are listed below.
 Diagnostics: Select Run to perform the self-test to verify that your instrument is operating
correctly (see Perform instrument self-test and self-calibration (on page 125
) for more
information).
 Calibration: Select Run to check DC accuracy using the internal calibration routines (see
Perform instrument self-test and self-calibration (on page 125
) for more information).
 Warm Up Time: Select Start to warm up the instrument for 20 minutes before performing
diagnostics or calibration.
 Refresh Relay: Select Run to clear the relay contacts of oxide layers. This takes about two
minutes and will switch the relays approximately 1000 times.
Figure 117: Diagnostics and calibration
Before you run these tests:
 Power on the instrument and allow a 20-minute warm-up.
 Make sure the is operating at an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 50 °C.