Current Programming and Measurement Calibration
Step 1. Disconnect all equipment form the output terminals.
Step 2. Select the current programing and measurement calibration.
Front Panel Menu Reference
Select System\Admin\Cal\Curr\Iprog.
Check that nothing is connected to the output and select
Next.
Step 3. Wait 5 minutes for the temperature to settle. Select the first current calibration point.
Front Panel Menu Reference
Wait 5 minutes, then select Next again.
Step 4. Connect a precision shunt resistor to the output. The shunt resistor should be able to measure
at least 70% of the output's full-scale current (see
across the shunt resistor.
Front Panel Menu Reference
Check that the shunt is connected and select Next.
Step 5. Select the second current calibration point. Wait 5 minutes for the temperature to settle.
Calculate the shunt current (I=V/R) and enter the data.
Front Panel Menu Reference
Display shows: "Enter P2 measured data". Enter the data
from the external DMM. This should be about 70% of the
full-scale current rating. Press Enter when done. Press Back
to finish.
Enter a Calibration Date
Front Panel Menu Reference
Select System\Admin\Cal\Date.
Enter the calibration date in the Date field. If desired, you
can enter alphanumeric data in this field.
Save Calibration and Log Out
Front Panel Menu Reference
Select System\Admin\Cal\Save.
Select Save to save all calibration data.
Select System\Admin\Logout
to exit calibration mode.
Keysight PV8900 Series Operating and Service Guide
SCPI Command
Specify the full-scale current range. Full scale
ranges vary by model. This selects the 30 A range:
CAL:CURR 30
SCPI Command
CAL:LEV P1
*OPC?
Cal Setup
B). Connect the Keysight 3458A DMM
SCPI Command
Not applicable
SCPI Command
CAL:LEV P2
*OPC?
CAL:DATA <data>
SCPI Command
CAL:DATE "<date>"
SCPI Command
To save calibration data:
CAL:SAVE
To exit calibration mode:
CAL:STAT OFF
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