SeeGull
®
IB
flex
®
Reference Manual
PCTEL, Inc.
Page 31 of 42
Rev T
8.3. Calibration Notice
SeeGull IB
flex
scanning receiver is
calibrated at the factory. The calibration
data is stored in the internal non-volatile
memory in 1 dB steps for the whole input
signal dynamic range. Recalibration is
recommended every 2 years in order to
maintain the specified accuracy levels. Re-
calibration is available as an optional
service from PCTEL.
The SeeGull IB
flex
scanning receiver is
calibrated for several sources of variations
including amplitude levels, ambient
temperature, input frequency, and internal
noise levels for narrow and wide channel
bandwidths. The calibration parameters are
stored as single values or arrays in the
scanning receiver
s’ non-volatile memory.
Automated test and calibration stations use
proprietary software which performs the
process with no or minimum human
intervention. The calibration process is
followed by a fully automated production
test. The test results are stored in a central
quality database and they are extracted and
used for periodic quality audits.
Every unit that passes the calibration and
test process successfully receives a
Certificate of Calibration. This Certificate is
shipped back with the unit.
The complexity of the calibration process
precludes field calibration. It is highly
recommended that
PCTEL’s scanning
receivers be returned to the factory annually
to main
tain the units’ exceptional
measurement capability.
8.4. Return Material Authorization
Procedure for the SeeGull IBflex
scanning receiver
All repairs must be performed by PCTEL in
accordance to the procedure outlined
below:
1. Complete the RMA form on the website
at:
2. A response including an RMA number
and in-warranty or out-of-warranty
information will be provided within 24
hours, or the next working day.
3. Please ship the unit to:
PCTEL, Inc.
Attn: RMA Coordinator
22600 Gateway Center Drive Suite 100,
Clarksburg, MD 20871
+1 (240) 460-8833
4. Reference
PCTEL’s RMA number on all
shipping documentation.
Note:
Units shipped without an RMA number
may be returned to the customer without the unit
being repaired.
NOTICE:
There are no user serviceable parts
inside the SeeGull IB
flex
receiver.
Any
tampering with the components within the unit
will void any applicable warranties
.
Note:
It is highly recommended to have the
SeeGull IB
flex
scanning receiver recalibrated
every 2 years.