Atec Agilent-432A User Manual
Agilent 432a analog power meter
Agilent 432A Analog Power Meter
Data Sheet
The Agilent 432A provides high accuracy
over a wide temperature range.
By measuring the output voltage of the
thermistor bridges and computing the
corresponding power, even higher
accuracy of ±0.2 percent ±0.5 microW
can be obtained.
Accuracy can be maintained on even the
most sensitive range because the error
due to thermoelectric effect is reduced
to a negligible level.
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Power Range: 7 ranges with full-
scale readings of 10, 30 100 and 300
µW 1, 3 and 10 mW; also calibrated
in dBm from -20 dBm to +10 dBm full
scale in 5 dB steps
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Noise: Less than 0.25% of full scale
peak (typical)
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Response Time: At recorder output,
35 ms time constant (typical)
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Fine Zero: Automatic, operated by
front-panel switch
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Zero Carryover: Less than 0.50% of
full scale when zeroed on most
sensitive range
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Meter: Taut-band suspension,
individually calibrated, mirror-backed
scales. Milliwatt scale more than 100
mm (4.25 in) long
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Calibration Factor Control: 13-
position switch normalizes meter
reading to account for thermistor
sensor calibration factor. Range
100% to 88% in 1% steps
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Thermistor Sensor: Thermistor
sensors are required for operation of
the 432A.
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Power Consumption: 115 to 230
Vac ± 10%, 50 to 400 Hz, 1.5 watts
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No thermoelectric error for high
accuracy over a wide dynamic range
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Optional long cables for measurment
convenience
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1 year standard warranty
Key Specifications
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Power Range: 7 ranges with full-scale readings of 10, 30 100 and 300 uW 1, 3 and 10 mW; also
calibrated in dBm from -20 dBm to +10 dBm full scale in 5 dB steps
•
Noise: Less than 0.25% of full scale peak (typical)
•
Response Time: At recorder output, 35 ms time constant (typical)
•
Fine Zero: Automatic, operated by front-panel switch
•
Zero Carryover: Less than 0.50% of full scale when zeroed on most sensitive range
•
Meter: Taut-band suspension, individually calibrated, mirror-backed scales. Milliwatt scale more
than 100 mm (4.25 in) long
•
Calibration Factor Control: 13-position switch normalizes meter reading to account for thermistor
sensor calibration factor. Range 100% to 88% in 1% steps
•
Thermistor Sensor: Thermistor sensors are required for operation of the 432A