6300 Series
ComboSource
User’s Manual · Page 47
Field Calibration (User Cal)
The
ComboSource
is typically calibrated annually, and calibration can be done
one of two ways: the instrument can be returned to the factory for a full
recalibration, or the
User Cal
menu can be used for simpler slope/offset
calibration.
Factory calibration has the benefit of a full multi-point calibration and verification
of instrument performance against NIST-traceable instrumentation, using
equipment and test loads designed specifically for the application. However,
field (or user) calibration is possible, and often desirable, as it allows the user to
meet certification or calibration requirements not available through a factory
calibration.
This field or user calibration is accessible through the
User Cal
menus, or via
the
LASER:USERCAL or TEC:USERCAL
commands over the computer
interface.
For calibration of the instrument from the front panel, the
User Cal
menu is
located under the
Advanced
menu of either the Laser to TEC menus. From
there, you can view the various calibration entries, but editing can only be done
by changing
Edit Cal
to
Yes
. Once enabled, the calibration entries can be
adjusted just like any other menu setting. You can also reset the user calibration
data for all elements by changing the
Reset Cal
to
Yes
.
For each set point or measurement, there is a corresponding slope and offset
calibration:
CAUTION
Because user calibration directly affects the
performance of the instrument, it must be performed by
a qualified technician with sufficiently accurate meters
and test loads to properly measure the actual
performance of the instrument. Failure to do so could
significantly degrade the performance of the instrument
or damage your device.
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