Instrument Calibration


An instrument calibration is a process where the analyzer performance is measured to ensure that it operates within specifications. If any performance parameter does not conform to the published specifications, adjustments are made to bring the performance into conformance.

Why Should I Get an Instrument Calibrated?

Over time, the active components in the analyzer age and the performance may degrade or drift.

To ensure that the analyzer is performing to the published specifications, you should have an instrument calibration performed periodically.

How Often Should I Get an Instrument Calibrated?

It is your responsibility to determine the calibration period which best meets your requirements. However, a 12 to 18 month calibration cycle is appropriate for most users.

There are two things to consider: performance drift and connector wear.  

How Do I Get an Instrument Calibrated?

To get the instrument calibrated, send it to one of the Keysight Technologies service centers. See Technical Support.

The analyzer must be fully functional when it is sent to the service center, or they will charge for their repair services. If the analyzer is being used in a secure environment where the hard drive can not be sent with the analyzer, a second hard drive must be purchased and configured for use with the analyzer in an "unclassified" environment before the analyzer is sent to the service center.

To perform the instrument calibration yourself, you must have the following required items:

What Are My Choices of Instrument Calibration?

The following types of instrument calibration are available from Keysight Technologies at the time of initial order:

Standard

Includes a certificate of calibration stating the instrument has been calibrated and is operating within the published specifications.

Option UK6

Available ONLY at the initial shipment. Includes the test data from the calibration and the certificate of calibration stating the instrument has been calibrated and is operating within the published specifications.

Option A6J

Available ONLY at the initial shipment. Includes the test data and measurement uncertainties from the calibration and the certificate of calibration stating the instrument has been calibrated using a process in compliance with ANSI Z540 and is operating within the published specifications.

Option 1A7

Available ONLY at the initial shipment. Includes the test data and measurement uncertainties from the calibration and the certificate of calibration stating the instrument has been calibrated using a process in compliance with ISO 17025 and is operating within the published specifications.

 

The following types of instrument calibration are available from Keysight Technologies service center:

Keysight Calibration

 Includes the test data from the calibration and the certificate of calibration, stating the instrument has been calibrated and is operating within the published specifications.

ANSI Z540 Calibration

Includes the test data from the calibration and the certificate of calibration, stating the instrument has been calibrated using a process in compliance with ANSI Z540.1 and is operating within the published specifications.

ISO 17025 Calibration

Includes the test data from the calibration and the certificate of calibration, stating the instrument has been calibrated using a process in compliance with ISO 17025 and is operating within the published specifications.

For more information on these options, visit www.Keysight.com/find/calibration.