Agilent Technologies 54751A, Manual

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FINAL TRIM SIZE : 7.5 in x 9.0 in
Calibration Overview
performed regularly in order to ensure proper measurement accuracy and
repeatability .
C A U T I O N
The input circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). A void
applying static discharges to the front-panel input connectors . Before
connecting a coaxial cable to the connectors , momentarily short the center
and outer connectors of the cable together . A void touching the front panel
input connectors without rst touching the frame of the instrument. Be sure
that the instrument is properly earth-grounded to prevent buildup of static
charge . It is strongly recommended that an antistatic mat and wristband be
used when connecting to electrical channel inputs .
Calibration interval Agilent T echnologies recommends that the factory calibration be performed
on a periodic basis . Agilent designs instruments to meet specications
over the recommended calibration interval provided that the instrument
is operated within the specied operating environment. T o maintain
specications , periodic recalibrations are necessary . W e recommend that the
plug-in module be calibrated at an Agilent T echnologies service facility every
12 months . Users are encouraged to adjust the calibration cycle based on
their particular operating environment or measurement accuracy needs .
Required warm-up time The instrument requires a 1 hour warm-up period before any of the
calibrations mentioned in this chapter are performed. It is not enough for the
instrument to be in the standby setting. It must be turned on and running for
the entire hour .
Remote operation Remote programming commands for calibrations are included in the A gilent
83480A/A gilent 54750A Programming's Guide. P erforming calibrations
remotely is slightly dierent than the operation of front-panel calibrations .
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