: Operation Verification : Accuracy Test Procedure
 
Accuracy Test Procedure
Power level accuracy is checked by stepping the power down in one dB increments from the maximum rated power.
1. Set up the MG362x1A as follows:
a. Reset the instrument by pressing 3-Line Icon | SETTINGS | RESET | FACTORT RESET. Upon preset, the FREQUENCY menu is displayed with frequency and set to default values.
Note 
The accuracy test records are generic to all models and option configurations. Not all of the settings may apply to your specific model configuration. Start with the highest specified as indicated in the technical data sheet that was shipped with your instrument.
b. Press FREQUENCY button to open the current frequency parameter for editing.
c. Set the frequency to the CW frequency listed in Table: Accuracy Test Record.
d. In the same menu screen, press the LEVEL button to open the current parameter for editing and set LEVEL to the maximum specified noted in the data sheet (use a fixed attenuator when measuring s above +19 dBm).
2. Measure the output with the power meter and record the power meter reading on the test record (ensure that any fixed attenuation value is added to the reading).
3. Verify that the measurement meets the specifications listed on the test record.
4. Set LEVEL to the next test on the test record. Record the power meter reading on the test record and verify that it meets specification (ensure that any fixed attenuation value is added to the reading).
5. Repeat step 4 for the remaining s in Table: Accuracy Test Record for the current CW frequency.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for all CW frequencies Table: Accuracy Test Record.
 
Accuracy Test Record
Model MG362x1A
Serial Number:
Date:
Accuracy1
(CW Frequency = 500 MHz)
Accuracya
(CW Frequency = 5.0 GHz)
Accuracya
(CW Frequency = 15.0 GHz)
Set
Power (dBm)
Measured
Power (dBm)
Set
Power (dBm)
Measured
Power (dBm)
Set
Power (dBm)
Measured
Power (dBm)
 
 
+232
 
 
 
 
 
+22b
 
 
 
 
 
+21b
 
 
 
 
 
+20b
 
 
 
+19
 
+19
 
 
 
+18
 
+18
 
 
 
+17
 
+17
 
+17
 
+16
 
+16
 
+16
 
+15
 
+15
 
+15
 
+14
 
+14
 
+14
 
+13
 
+13
 
+13
 
+12
 
+12
 
+12
 
+11
 
+11
 
+11
 
+10
 
+10
 
+10
 
+9
 
+9
 
+9
 
+8
 
+8
 
+8
 
+7
 
+7
 
+7
 
+6
 
+6
 
+6
 
+5
 
+5
 
+5
 
+4
 
+4
 
+4
 
+3
 
+3
 
+3
 
+2
 
+2
 
+2
 
+1
 
+1
 
+1
 
+0
 
+0
 
+0
 
–1
 
–1
 
–1
 
–2
 
–2
 
–2
 
–3
 
–3
 
–3
 
–4
 
–4
 
–4
 
–5
 
–5
 
–5
 
1 Specification is ± 1.0 dB for standard power instruments and 1.5 dB for high power (Option 15) instruments.

2 Ensure that a fixed attenuator is used to protect the power sensor from input overload.