VTI Instruments Ametek EX1200A Series, User Manual

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150 Appendix A
T
IME
C
ONFIGURATION
When calibration is performed, the time and date of calibration is recorded, making it important to
ensure that the EX1200A
’s time is configured properly. To determine the time, click on the
Time
Configuration link in the command menu. If the time is displayed incorrectly, use the following
steps to configure the time from the Time Configuration web page.
1) Select the correct Time Zone from the drop menu.
2) Set the Time Source to Manual .
3) Enable the Set Time checkbox.
4) Enter the date in the Date (MM:DD:YYYY) fields.
5) Enter the time in time in the Time (HH:MM:SS) fields using a 24-hour format.
6) Click the Submit button.
F
IGURE
9-5: T
IME CONFIGURATION
P
ERFORMING
C
ALIBRATION
Once connected to the EX1200A and after ensuring that the time is set properly, it can be
calibrated using the SFP. The following description provides describes how this is done. Prior to
beginning calibration, ensure the following:

The EX1200A DMM (device under calibration), the function generator, the DMM, and the
calibrator/amplifier must all be powered up for a minimum of one hour before calibration

The Agilent
3458A “Auto Cal All” procedure must be performed
prior to calibration.

The 5700A’s “Cal Zero” procedure must be performed
prior to calibration.

Ensure that
the “I FUSE” is installed in the
EX1200A DMM.
NOTE Make sure that temporary files and java cache are removed before staring the calibration, See
Remove Temporary Internet Files for more information.
3) Select Set Time
5) Set Time
(24 HR format)
4) Set Date
2) Set to Manual
6) Click when done
1) Select None