R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual
2.2.13 Calibration
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2.2.13 Calibration
Wait at least 30 minutes after turning on the spectrum analyzer before attempting to perform any measure-
ments, or the measurements may not be accurate.
Set up
Connecting the calibration signal.
1.
Connect the N-BNC adapter to the INPUT connector on the front panel.
For the R3182, first connect the SMA-SMA adapter to the SMA-BNC adapter,
then connect this combined adapter to the INPUT connector on the front panel.
2.
Connect the INPUT connector and the CAL OUT connector on the front panel
using the input cable provided as an accessory.
Performing the calibration
3.
Press SHIFT and 7(CAL).
The Cal menu used for calibration appears.
Figure 2-42 Screen Display Showing the Cal Menu
4.
Press Cal All.
Calibrates the spectrum analyzer. After all calibration items have been com-
pleted, the spectrum analyzer enters the error correction mode. Press Each Item,
then select an item you wish to calibrate.
NOTE:
You may hear some clicking noises during calibration, but this is normal.
2.2.14 Entering User-definable Antenna Correction Data
You can define your own antenna correction data in addition to the four regular types of antenna correction
data. This section describes how to do this.
Creating a correction data table
Save an empty correction data table to a floppy disk using the following procedure.