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USER GUIDE
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CALIBRATING THE NI 5102 WITH
CALIBRATION EXECUTIVE
Contents
Introduction............................................................................................. 2
What Is Calibration? ........................................................................ 2
Why Should You Calibrate? ............................................................ 2
How Often Should You Calibrate?.................................................. 2
Equipment and Other Test Requirements ............
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Introduction This document contains information and step-by-step instructions for loading and running the calibration procedure for the NI 5102 using Calibration Executive. What Is Calibration? Calibration consists of verifying the measurement accuracy of a device and correcting for any measurement error. Verification is measuring the performance of a device and comparing the results to the factory specifications of the device. National Instruments calibrates every 5102 device at the factory. Du
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Equipment and Other Test Requirements This section describes the equipment, documentation, software, and test conditions needed for calibration. Test Equipment Tables 1 and 2 list specifications for equipment you can use to calibrate your NI 5102 with Calibration Executive. Recommended Equipment Table 1 lists the equipment that National Instruments recommends for this procedure. Table 1. Required Equipment Specifications for NI 5102 Calibration Required Recommended Parameter Equipment Equipment
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Alternative Equipment Table 2 contains a list of alternative equipment you can use to calibrate your NI 5102 with Calibration Executive. Table 2. Alternative Equipment Specifications for NI 5102 Calibration Required Recommended Parameter Equipment Equipment Measured Necessary Specifications Vertical Offset 0 VDC ±0.1 mV Calibrator Fluke 5700 Vertical Gain DC ±40 mV to ±4.5 V, ±0.1% Calibrator into 1 MΩ AC Coupling sine wave 9–13 Hz ±100 ppm, 1.8 Vpp ±2%into1MΩ High-Speed Signal Tektronix SG503 B
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Software Complete the following steps to install Calibration Executive: 1. Make sure that your computer and monitor are powered on and that you have installed Windows 2000/NT/Me/9x. 2. Close all open applications. 3. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 4. Choose the Run option from the Start menu on the desktop task bar. 5. In the command line box, typex:\setup.exe (wherex is the letter of the CD-ROM drive you are using), and click OK. 6. Follow the instructions that appear in the
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Calibration Procedures This section explains how to set up and run the Calibration Executive procedure. Using the Wavetek 9500 in automated mode, the calibration procedure takes approximately ten minutes. In manual mode, the procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. Using the alternative instruments in automated mode, the calibration procedure takes approximately 20 minutes. In manual mode, the procedure takes approximately 40 minutes. Connecting Your Calibrator, DMM, and NI 5102 The calibration
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Viewing the Calibration Report When the procedure is finished, complete the following steps to view the calibration report: 1. Click View»Reports. 2. Select View to launch your browser and view your report. The calibration report appears as an printable HTML file. You have completed calibrating your NI 5102 with Calibration Executive. Note If your NI 5102 device fails after calibration, return the device to National Instruments for repair or replacement. © National Instruments Corporation 7 Cali
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Technical Support Resources NI Web Support National Instruments Web support is your first stop for help in solving installation, configuration, and application problems and questions. Online problem-solving and diagnostic resources include frequently asked questions, knowledge bases, product-specific troubleshooting wizards, manuals, drivers, software updates, and more. Web support is available through the Technical Support section ofni.com Worldwide Support National Instruments has offices loca
