Installation And System Setup; Starting The Ecal Software - HP 85097A User Manual

Operating an ECal System
Installing and Using the Software

Installation and System Setup

ECal Software Installation
1. Turn on the PC and wait until the Windows environment presents
2. Insert the PC interface software disk into the PC disk drive.
3. Start the installation by selecting
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the installation.
Always use an anti-static wrist strap when calibrating or verifying the
CAUTION
VNA or when using the VNA to measure devices. Unless ESD
precautions have been taken, never touch the test port or ECal module
center conductors or the exposed pins of the connecting cables.
System Setup
1. Connect the system according to
2. First, turn on the system components and test equipment, then turn
3. Allow the ECal modules to warm up for at least 10 minutes before

Starting the ECal Software

ECal Turn-on Procedure
1. On the VNA, enter the desired settings (i.e. frequency range,
Do not change any VNA settings or press any VNA front-panel keys
CAUTION
during an ECal calibration procedure. Since the PC software returns
the VNA to its original settings after performing a calibration, all VNA
settings must be made prior to starting a calibration. Any setting
changes made after starting the software will be lost.
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itself on the screen.
window appears, enter a:\setup.exe. Make sure that the path
gives the correct drive letter of the inserted installation disk.
your vector network analyzer (VNA) manual for the VNA setup.
on the PC.
doing a calibration. This allows maximum accuracy.
number of points, sweep mode, etc.) before starting the software.
and then . When the Run
Start Run
Figure 2-2 on page 2-5. Refer to
Chapter 2