Boonton 4500B Peak Power Meter - Manual (Page 336)

Boonton 4500B RF Peak Power Analyzer
Maintenance 7-4
7.7 Performance Verification
The verification procedure demonstrates that the Model 4500B is performing according to the
specifications published in section 1.6 Specifications. This procedure should be performed when
the instrument is first put into service and after making repairs or adjustments. Performance
verification should be repeated at least once every twelve months.
Checklist The verification procedure is outlined in Table 7-2, Verification Checklist. Each time you verify
the instrument performance, photocopy the Checklist and record the instrument‘s performance on
the copy to provide a record of instrument history. Attach additional sheets as instructed in the
verification procedures.
Fuse Rating The 2 fuses should be size 3AG, 250 volt, 1.6 amp, Type-T.
Serial Number
The instrument‘s serial number is printed on the rear panel and is stored in the instrument
memory. View the stored serial number by selecting Util > Inst Status > REPORT. The stored
serial number should match the number on the rear panel. If the numbers do not match, contact
Boonton Electronics Service. Record the instrument serial number on the Checklist.
Control Software Ver The control software version number appears on the screen at power-up and may be displayed by
selecting Util > Inst Status > REPORT. Record the control software version number on the
Checklist.
Time and Date
The time and date are factory set and maintained internally by a battery-backed real time clock.
The time is set initially to U.S. Eastern time and may be viewed and adjusted by selecting Util >
Clock. The time and date are not updated while they are being displayed. Record the time and date
on the Checklist.
Sensor Serial Number
The sensor serial number is printed on the sensor and is stored in the sensor‘s internal memory.
View the sensor serial number (as well as the sensor model number and frequency range) by
selecting Spcl > Sensor Data > CH # Sensor > REPORT (# designates the numerals 1 or 2). The
stored sensor serial number should match the number printed on the sensor. If the numbers do not
match, contact Boonton Electronics Service. Record the stored serial number on the Checklist.