Performance Tests; Introduction; Recommended Test Equipment; Test Record - HP 16532A Service Manual

3-1. Introduction

The procedures in this section test the
oscilloscope module's electrical performance
using the specifications listed in Section I as the
performance standards. All tests can be
performed without access to the interior of the
instrument. At the end of this section is a form that
can be used as a record of performance test
results.

3-2. Recommended Test Equipment

Equipment recommended for performance tests is
listed in table 1-3. Any equipment that satisfies the
critical specifications given in the table may be
substituted for the recommended models.

3-3. Test Record

Results of performance tests may be tabulated on
the Performance Test Record (table 3-1) at the end
of the procedures. The test record lists all of the
tested specifications and their acceptable limits.
HP 16532A - Performance Tests

Performance Tests

The results recorded on the test record may be
used for comparison in periodic maintenance and
troubleshooting or after repairs and adjustments
have been made.

3-4. Performance Test Interval

Periodic performance verification of the
HP 16532A Oscilloscope Module is required at
one-year intervals. The instrument's performance
should be verified after it has been serviced, or if
improper operation is suspected. Calibration
should be performed before any performance
verification checks.

3-5. Performance Test Procedures

All performance tests should be performed at the
environmental operating temperature of the
instrument, after a 30-minute warmup period.
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