General
R&S SM300
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Service Manual SM300: 1147.1652.00
Instrument Part No SM300: 1147.1498.03
2 Performance Test
About this chapter
This chapter provides the necessary information for checking the technical
data of the R&S SM300. Before proceeding, please read the general notes
on the test procedure listed below. A list of the measuring equipment required
for the performance test is provided in the next section. A test report form is
found at the end of this chapter.
The rated characteristics of the signal generator are checked after a warm-up
time of at least 15 minutes.
A defined default state is set prior to each measurement by pressing the
PRESET key.
The values stated hereafter are not guaranteed values. Only the data sheet
specifications are binding.
2.1 General
Technical data for the R&S SM300 can be checked in the following
ways:
Check technical
data by method A)
A) Have the instrument calibrated by an R&S representative with an ACS
calibration system.
Advantages:
Automatic procedure
Low measurement uncertainties
Calibration
In most cases, the instrument does not have to leave the country
Check technical
data by method B)
B) Send the instrument to the factory (Germany).
Advantages:
Automatic procedure at final test setup
Minimum measurement uncertainties
Calibration and readjustment
Check technical
data by method C)
C) Manual test as described in this chapter.
Required documents
R&S SM300 operating manual
R&S SM300 data sheet
Note
Recommended reading: Articles regarding "measurement uncertainty" and
"tolerance analysis" in the ETSI Technical Report ETR 028, June 1997
