Keysight Technologies 16089A, Operation And Service Manual

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18 Keysight 16089A/B/C Kelvin Clip Leads
Preparation for Use
OPEN and SHORT Compensation
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OPEN and SHORT Compensation
The 16089A/B/C have inherent stray capacitance, residual inductance, and
residual resistance that affect the measurement. To cancel the effects caused
by these residuals and thus minimize their effect on measurement accuracy,
the measurement instrument’s OPEN and SHORT compensation capabilities
must be used. The procedures are described in the measurement instrument’s
operation manual.
Figure 3-2 Making a Short Condition for the 16089B and 16089C
When you perform SHORT compensation for the 16089A, use the furnished
short bar shown in Figure 3-3 .
Figure 3-3 Making a short Condition for the 16089A
If the furnished short bar of 16089A is corroded, worn or damaged, reverse
the position or replace it with a new short bar. To reverse the short bar,
remove the 2 screws that fixes the short bar and reverse the position.