Performing Manual Compensation

Other topics about Calibration and Compensation Functions

Overview

To start manual compensation, press Compen.

If the E4982A is not calibrated, the following window is observed:

If the E4982A has been previously calibrated but not compensated, the following window is observed:

If the E4982A has been previously calibrated and compensated, the following window is observed:

Options tab

When you select the  All Tables check box, compensation is performed for all tables.

When you select the Auto Recall check box, compensation data is stored and recalled every time the E4982A is turned ON.

Averaging tab

When you select the Custom Averaging check box, compensation is performed the number of times entered in Minimum Count and then averaged.

Fixture tab

Select the fixture you are using for compensation. The list of fixtures available are 16191A, 16192A, 16193A, 16194A, 16196A, 16196B, 16196C,16196D, 16197A and user defined fixtures.

This is the same as the selection in Performing Port Extension Compensation (Fixture Selection).

Executing Compensation

To execute compesation for Open and Short, perform either of the following:

Once all compensation has been performed, the corresponding check boxes under Open and Short are selected as shown below.

Executing Clear Compensation

Executing Clear Compen clears the compensation data as well as clears the Open and Short status to uncompensated.

Executing Clear STDs

Executing Clear STDs clears the compensation data but maintains the Open and Short status as compensated.