GX1649 Calibration

This section describes the requirements for calibrating Marvin Test Solutions GX1649 Arbitrary Waveform Generator and DC Source PXI card.

Overview

Supported Devices: GX1649.

Program: GX1649.

Recommended Calibration Interval: 1 Year.

Required Hardware:

1.      GX1649.

2.      GX6384 Switch Matrix.

3.      7 ½ or 8 ½ digit DMM.

4.      Calibration Cable, GT96109.

Required Software:

1.      ATEasy run-time (see the ReadMe.txt for supported versions).

2.      GxAo v1.3 or newer.

3.      CalEasy v1.4.6 or newer.

4.      Standards driver manufacturer's software as specified below.

Required Standards and Capabilities:

1.      DMM  – 8½ Digit DMM with VDC and IDC measurement functions.
Provided instrument drivers: Agilent 3458, Keithley 200x (2002).

2.      MATRIX – Switch matrix with at least 64 x 2 connections
Provided instruments drivers: Marvin Test Solutions GX6384.

Note: See Instrument Standards DLL Files section for more information about the Standard Driver software requirements and setup.

Calibration Harness Connections

The following diagram shows the calibration harness connections in order to calibrate the GX1649 board.

Calibration Harness Connections in Order to Calibrate the GX1649 Board

Calibration Procedure

1.      Start CalEasy.exe executable.

2.      Select standards instruments for Matrix and DMM.

3.      Click Start.

4.      Select the verification and calibration program mode: Verify, Verify and if Passed, Update Calibration Date, Verify and Calibrate If Required or Calibrate.

5.      Run Calibration Program.

6.      Follow the prompted harness connection messages.

Approximate Test Time