Attenuation Submenu; Channel Key; Continue Key; Abort Key - HP 54501A Operation Reference

attenuation submenu

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channel Key

start cal Key

continue Key

abort Key

exit
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Utility Menu
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The attenuation submenu is used to calibrate channel gain at the probe
can
tip. Channel gain
0.9
attenuation.
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Below 0.9 the error message Attenuation
displayed. The corrective action
action is
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If the probe not connected to the DC CAUBRATOR OUTPUT
the rear panel or the probe attenuation exceeds approximately 250, the
error messageAltenuation
corrective action is to check the connections and recalibrate. If
recalibration is unsuccessful, refer to the
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If the probe attenuation cali b ration is successful the displayed
message is
Probe Attenuation
into your channel probe setting.
Pressing this key allows you to select a channel to calibrate. By
continually pressing the key you
channels.
When the cbannel you wisb to calibrate has been selected, press start
eal. Tbe advisory will appear at the bottom of the waveform display
area
Connect the DC Col
Pressing this key prompts you for setup requirements.
press continue.
Press this key wben all setup requirements bave been satisfied. The
ocess
actual cah bration pr
the only active front panel key during the calibration process. If
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you press this key, the calibration process will be terminated with the
previous calibration factors intact.
Pressing this key will return you to the Utility menu.
be corrected through probe attenuation down to
too high or bad connection
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rear
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will begin.
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to recalibrate the
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