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WAVECREST Corporation                                                                               

DTS-2070C Calibration Procedure

(17 April  1998)

5

5.0

Reference Voltage Operational Check

(5-1)

Using the voltmeter, set the power supply for each value shown in Table 1.  Then remove
the voltmeter and connect the power supply to the DTS CH1.  Press the "FUNC" key to
perform a pulse find operation.  The displayed voltages at Menu #5 for CH1 should be
between the values shown in Table 1. (see Figure 1-6 in the User’s Guide)

Table 1. Input Voltage Correlation

Selected Voltage 

Min Reading Max 

Reading

-1.000V

-1.0025V

-0.9975V

-0.250V

-0.2522V

-0.2478V

-0.025V

-0.0271V

-0.0229V

+0.025V

+0.0229V

+0.0271V

+0.250V

+0.2478V

+0.2522V

+1.000V

+0.9975V

+1.0025V

(5-2)

Repeat for CH2.

            Note:  Depending on the power supply drive capability, the 50 ohm input impedance of the

DTS may result in slightly lower readings on the DTS display.  It may be necessary to
measure and set the DC voltage at the DTS input connectors using a “T” adapter.

6.0

Calibration Signal Outputs

(6-1)

Using the frequency counter and the oscilloscope and BNC-SMA adapter, if required,
measure the outputs of both the CAL1 and CAL2 connectors.  Verify the outputs are:

2.0Vpp ± 0.2V

200 MHz ± 200 Hz

Note:

It is necessary to terminate both CAL outputs to 50 ohms when measuring outputs.
This can be done by measuring one channel while externally triggering from the
other output channel.

(6-2)

Connect the CAL1 to the CH1 channel, and the CAL2 to the CH2 channel using the SMA
coax cables.

(6-3)

Go to Menu #15 and change MEASURE to ON.  Then press the BURST button on the
front panel.  The display will read:  Subsequent cables will use this cable arrangement
as a reference.  
To verify this, press BURST again.  The value displayed should be less
than two picoseconds.

(6-4)

Place the delay line between the CH1 input and the SMA cable connected to CAL1.
Verify that CAL2 is connected to the CH2 input.

Summary of Contents for DTS-2070

Page 1: ...WAVECREST Corporation Calibration Procedure for the DTS 2070 Time Measurement System ...

Page 2: ... as a routine expression of that philosophy For this reason any current WAVECREST product may differ in some respect from its published description but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated Copyright 1998 WAVECREST Corporation A Technologies Company 7275 Bush Lake Road Edina Minnesota 55439 612 831 0030 800 733 7128 All Rights Reserved Rev 1 0 ...

Page 3: ...and cable 1 Virtual Instruments or calibration software Notes 1 Use only electronic test equipment with calibrations traceable to NIST standards 2 Refer to the DTS 2070C User s Guide for general operating instructions 3 For all measurements using the DTS 2070C the system s cover should be installed and the system should be allowed to warm up at least 15 minutes 4 All calibration operations should ...

Page 4: ...z or 230V 50 Hz Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the system Then turn on the standby switch on the front panel Verify the display illuminates both fans are blowing air OUT of the system and the system initiates its self test routine Make the following measurements referenced to chassis ground and adjust the power supply outputs if necessary Record the following voltage readings on the ...

Page 5: ...age is 5VDC 0 05V If adjustment is required the 5VDC module closest to the DTS center bulkhead must be adjusted at VOUT 2 8 Using the voltmeter measure 2VDC at TP4 of the back plane Verify the voltage is 2VDC 0 02V Reference Voltage Check 2 9 Using the digital voltmeter probe the red and black pin jacks located on the back panel of the DTS verify the DC voltage reads within 1 1m VDC of the value r...

Page 6: ...an internal calibration sequence by pushing the INT CAL button on the front panel The display will indicate the time remaining to accomplish the internal calibration counting down on the display When the countdown reaches 0 seconds the display will change to CALIBRATED The previous mode and display then returns 4 2 Press the EXT CAL button on the front panel The display will direct the user from t...

Page 7: ...splay It may be necessary to measure and set the DC voltage at the DTS input connectors using a T adapter 6 0 Calibration Signal Outputs 6 1 Using the frequency counter and the oscilloscope and BNC SMA adapter if required measure the outputs of both the CAL1 and CAL2 connectors Verify the outputs are 2 0Vpp 0 2V 200 MHz 200 Hz Note It is necessary to terminate both CAL outputs to 50 ohms when meas...

Page 8: ... the DTS in a known defaults state 7 3 Go to Menu 4 and set the Number of Readings sample size to l0 000 SETS to l and press CONT Then go to Menu 7 7 4 With the TRIG field set to 50 50 scroll through the various measurement options shown below and record the measurements Verify JITTER JTrms measures 6ps 2KHz for frequency Then connect CAL1 to CH2 and CAL2 to CH1 Scroll through the various measurem...

Page 9: ...enu 9 and set GATE ON H Then press CONTINUOUS 8 6 Determine the approximate amount of time it takes the DTS to obtain l0 000 samples This can be done by watching Menu 6 Then change the gating duty cycle on the function generator from 5 nsec to 2 nsec The time to obtain the 10 000 samples should now be more than twice as long 8 7 Remove all test equipment and cabling from the DTS 9 0 Shut Down the ...

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