In all test equipment configurations, cables and adapters must be properly torqued. Exceeding recommended torque values can cause damage to a cable or adapter, and can cause inaccurate test results.
The performance verification tests are designed to provide the highest level of confidence that the instrument being tested conforms to the published, factory-set specifications. The tests are designed to test an instrument operating within the temperature range defined by the instrument specifications. The test names align with the test specification in the Specification Guide. Some repairs require an adjustment and performance test to be run after the repair. If the instrument is unable to pass any of the performance tests, additional adjustments or further repairs may be needed.
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In all test equipment configurations, cables and adapters must be properly torqued. Exceeding recommended torque values can cause damage to a cable or adapter, and can cause inaccurate test results. |
Some of the performance tests require actual step attenuator and power sensor calibration data to obtain valid results. Please refer to the Enter Equipment Calibration Data section in the TME help for details on how to enter this data.
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These steps should not be performed while the adjustments are writing calibration files to the instrument. |
Some performance tests use very long sweep times, which can cause TME to not respond to abort requests. The following steps will allow you to abort from these tests:
Click Abort in the Progress Bar of the TME test.
From the CXA-m PXIe signal analyzer Soft Front Panel, press Local 
Preset.
Follow instructions in dialog box of TME test.
Below are the performance tests available for the M9290A CXA-m PXIe signal analyzer. Tests should be performed in the order shown below to minimize equipment setup changes. Click on the links to go to the test topic page.
