
Instruments
4.
Open calibration-config.xml in the folder calibrator-runtime with a text editor or XML editor. Go to the
line as shown below, enter the COM port number, and save the file.
Figure 1-5. Edit calibration-config.xml
1.8
Instruments
The EVM has been programmed with a set of calibration factors that give readings accurate to within a
few percent. If more accurate results are needed, the EVM must be calibrated (see
). The
following instruments are suggested to perform calibration:
•
An ac source that can output sufficient power to drive the load at rated frequency (for example, 50 to
60 Hz) and rated voltage (for example, 110 to 220 V) or an ac test set that can generate the rated
frequency and voltage.
•
A variable ac load or the UUT. If DC measurement is needed, a variable dc load or the UUT is also
recommended. Alternatively an ac test set that can generate the rated loading.
•
A reference meter that can give ac parameters of V_RMS, I_RMS, and P_ACTIVE.
The following links provide information about the instruments that were used for testing and calibrating the
design.
•
AC Meter Test Set:
http://en.3gcnkaipu.com/products_list/&pmcId=10.html
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Reference Meter:
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AC Source:
http://www.chromausa.com/acpowersources/61500lo-ac-source.php
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Reference Meter:
http://www.chromausa.com/powermeters/66201-66202-digital-power-meters.php
•
DC Electronic Load:
http://www.chromausa.com/dcloads.php#6310a
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