Instruction manual

128 Chapter 6
Calibration and Compensation
Calibration and Compensation Procedures Using Dedicated Test Fixture
Step 2. In the softkey menu, press the key corresponding to the model number (or a fixture name
registered by the user) of the test fixture to be used.
14. How to display the compensation dialog box
Press the COMPEN DIALOG key in the softkey menu to display the Compensation Dialog
box (
Figure 6-12).
Figure 6-12 Compensation Dialog box
NOTE The following points require attention when performing compensation data measurement.
• When you start the compensation data measurement, a bar appears in the
Compensation progress indicator box of the dialog box to show how the measurement
is progressing. Upon completion of data measurement, a blue mark () appears to the
right of the executed compensation button.
•When the OPEN, SHORT, or LOAD button or the DC OPEN, DC SHORT, or DC LOAD
button is pressed, the value of the DC resistance (Rdc) measured as the compensation
data is shown in the lower-right area of the dialog box upon completion of the
respective measurement. Checking this indication at the time of compensation data
measurement makes it possible to determine that the standard is properly attached.
Softkey Test Fixture (Electrical Length)
16191A [14.0 mm] Agilent 16191A (14.0 mm)
16192A [11.0 mm] Agilent 16192A (11.0 mm)
16193A [14.0 mm] Agilent 16193A (14.0 mm)
16194A [50.0 mm] Agilent 16194A (50.0 mm)
16196A [26.2 mm] Agilent 16196A (26.2 mm)
16196B [26.9 mm] Agilent 16196B (26.9 mm)
16196C [27.1 mm] Agilent 16196C (27.1 mm)
USER
*1
*1. Or fixture name registered according to “Registering the Electrical Length of Unregis-
tered Test Fixtures” on page 149.
(Fixture registered by user)