Absolute Accuracy Performance Test

This adjustment applies to the following models:

  • P-Series Power Meters,
    Factory Recommended Variant    :

    N1911A

    N1912A

    N8262A

  • EPM-Series Power Meters:

    N1913B

    N1914B

    N1913A

    N1914A

The Absolute Accuracy test checks the power meter’s ability to accurately measure power sensor voltage and display the appropriate power level.

Required Equipment

Test Equipment

Recommended Model Number1

Digital Multimeter

3458A

Function Generator

33622A

Range Calibrator

11683A Option H01

Power Sensor cable
(Required for N1913A and N1914A.)

11730A

Power Sensor cable
(Required for N1911A, N1912A, and N8262A.)

N1917A
(N1912-61020)

BNC-cable
(2 required)

8120-2582

BNC Tee (BNC f, m, f)

1250-0781

BNC (f) to Dual Banana

1251-2277
  1. Refer to the main Required Equipment list for alternative models.

 

Connection Setups

Connections on power meters with rear panel options will differ than those in the illustrations below. Refer to the rear panel of the power meter for connector identification labels.

Absolute Accuracy Test Setup