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INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

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NAVAIR 17Ć20AAĆ06

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

1 INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4 CALIBRATION PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.1 VERTICAL SENSITIVITY ACCURACY TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 ATTENUATOR COMPENSATION TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.3 INPUT CAPACITANCE TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.4 RISEĆTIME TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Navy Calibration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

APPENDIX A: CONVERTING AĆV SOURCE (RMS) TO PEAKĆTOĆPEAKOUTPUT . . . . A1

Figure Page

1 Typical Attenuator Compensation Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 RiseĆTime Test Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Typical RiseĆTime Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Table Page

1 Calibration Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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 NAVAIR 17Ć20AAĆ06

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1.1 The Tektronix type 86 plugĆin unit, herein referred to as the TI (Test Instrument), is used with the
Tektronix 580 series oscilloscope. The TI is a fastĆrise, highĆgain, calibrated preamplifier.

1.2 All comments concerning this procedure should be directed to the Metrology Engineering Center,
Naval Plant Representative, Pomona, California. Use of the Calibration Problem Referral Cards at the end
of this procedure is recommended.

1.3 This procedure includes tests of essential performance parameters only. Any malfunctions noticed
during calibration, whether specifically tested for or not, should be corrected.

Table 1.ąCalibration Description

TI Performance Test Method

Characteristics Specifications
Input attenuator Nine calibrated steps in a The overĆall gain and
ratio 1, 2, 5 sequence input attenuator ratios
X1 Gain: 0.1 volt/cm to are tested with a precision
50 volts/cm AV source.
X10 Gain: 0.01 volt/cm to
5 volts/cm
Limit of error: ±3%
Attenuator None A pulse or squareĆwave
compensation signal applied to the
TI input is observed
for proper compensation
at each input sensitivity
switch setting.
Input capacitance 15. pF Tested by applying a
pulse or squareĆwave
signal to the TI input
through 10:1 probe and
verifying that the pulse
or squareĆwave display
does not change appreciably
when the input sensitivity
is changed
High frequency X1 gain rise time, A pulse applied to the
response 4.4 nsec max. TI input is observed
X10 gain rise time, on the oscilloscope CRT
4.7 nsec. max. for peaking, then the
rise time is measured
between the 10% and 90%
amplitude points.

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SECTION 2

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS1

NOTE

Minimum use specifications are the principal parameters required for performance of the
calibration, and are included to assist in the selection of alternate equipment. Satisfactory
performance of alternate items shall be verified prior to use. All applicable equipment must bear
evidence of current calibration.

The instruments utilized in this procedure were selected from those known to be available at
Department of Defense facilities, and the listing by make or model number carries no implication
of preference, recommendation, or approval by the Department of Defense for use by other
agencies. It is recognized that equivalent equipment produced by other manufacturers may be
capable of equally satisfactory performance in the procedure.

Item Minimum Use Calibration

Specifications Equipment
2.1 Oscilloscope No substitute Tektronix 585 or 581
NOTE

If possible, calibrate the TI with the oscilloscope with which it is normally used. It is suggested
that the customer's oscilloscope and preamplifiers be submitted concurrently for calibration.

2.2 Square wave or SquareĆwave generator: HewlettĆPackard 211A

pulse generator Frequency: 2.5 and 40 KHz with the 600Ćohm
Output voltage: 0 to 27 V peak output loaded with
Rise time: 0.1
s max. a 600Ćohm ±10%, 1 watt resistor.
NOTE

Only one item is required. Use whichever is locally available.

Pulse generator: EĆH Labs 132AĆ8 with

Repitition rate: 50 to 500 Hz a 50 ohm ±5%, 1W
Pulse width: adjustable nonĆinductive terminating
from 10
s to 0.5 ms. resistor.
Output: 50 V peak into 50Ω
Rise time: approximately 100 ns.
2.3 AĆV source Output: 0 to 200V PĆP; or Ballantine 421B or
0 to 100V rms 421AU4; or
Tolerance: ±0.75% John Fluke 760A with
Frequency: 400 Hz a Gertsch 1011, RTĆ5,
or PTĆ5 ratio transformer
2.4 Probe No substitute Tektronix P6008
(010Ć0129Ć00)
2.5 Attenuator Attenuation: 0 to 50 dB HewlettĆPackard 355D
Tolerance limits: ±2%
Input/output impedance: 50Ω

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Item Minimum Use Calibration

Specifications Equipment
2.6 Pulse Rise time: 1 ns max. HewlettĆPackard 213B
generator Pulse width: 2
s (see the first note
Amplitude: 175 mV into 50Ω in subsection 4.4)
Pulse repitition rate:
100 kHz
2.7 Load 50.Ω ±5%, 1W

SECTION 3

PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

3.1 Connect the TI to the deenergized oscilloscope.

3.2 Adjust the oscilloscope INTENSITY control fully ccw.

3.3 Set all equipment output amplitude controls to their minimum output positions.

3.4 Verify that all power switches are off, and connect all applicable equipment to the appropriate
power source.

3.5 Turn all power switches on, and allow sufficient time for the equipment to stabilize. (The TI
requires five minutes to warm up.)

SECTION 4

CALIBRATION PROCESS

NOTE

Unless otherwise specified, verify the results of each test and take corrective action whenever the
test requirement is not met, before proceeding.

4.1 VERTICAL SENSITIVITY ACCURACY TESTS

4.1.1 Set the TI controls as follows:

VARIABLE VOLTS/CM control fully clockwise to CAL

AC/DC switch to DC
VERTICAL POSITION control to midrange
GAIN switch to X1

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4.4.2 Set the TI VOLTS/CM switch to .1 and the GAIN switch to X1.

4.4.3 Adjust the pulse generator controls for an output pulse approxiĆmately 2
s wide, a pulse
repetition rate of 100 kHz, and minimum output voltage.

4.4.4 Set the attenuator for 0 dB.

4.4.5 Connect the applicable equipment as shown in figure 2. Keep the connections as short as
possible.

*Connect, as close as is practicable, the attenuator to the pulse generator and the load to the TI
INPUT connectors (one at a time).

Figure 2.ąRiseĆTime Test Configuration

4.4.6 Adjust the pulse generator, the oscilloscope, and the TI controls to obtain a stable pulse display
on the CRT.

4.4.7 Turn on the oscilloscope 5X magnifier, and readjust the oscilloscope controls if necessary to
obtain a stable display similar to that shown in figure 3.

4.4.8 Verify that any overshoot does not exceed 5% and that the rise time of the pulse as measured
between the 10% and 90% amplitude points is less than 4.4 nsec. (See figure 3.)

Figure 3.ąTypical RiseĆTime Display

4.4.9 Set the attenuator for 20 dB.

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 NAVAIR 17Ć20AAĆ06

CALIBRATION CHECKLIST

TEST INST (S):ąTektronix Type 86 PlugĆIn Unit

PROC. NO. NA 17Ć20AAĆ06 MFG MODEL SER. NO.

PROCEDURE MEASURED VALUES OUT

STEP FUNCTION TESTED NOMINAL OF CALIBRATION TOLERANCES
NO. FIRST RUN SECOND RUN TOL
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

4.1 Vertical Sensitivity Accuracy Tests

4.1.4 .1 V/CM X1 4.0 cm 3.85 to 4.15 cm
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" 20 " " " "
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4.1.7 .1 V/CM X10 " "
4.2 Attenuator Compensation Tests
4.2.5 Compensation ć ck ( ) Proper display
4.3 Input Capacitance Test
4.3.6 Capacitance ć ck ( ) Proper display
4.4 Rise Time Tests
4.4.8 Pulse shape ć ck ( ) Peaking 5% max.
" Rise time (X1) ć 4.4 nsec max.
4.4.11 Pulse shape ć ck ( ) Peaking 5% max.
" Rise time (X10) ć 4.7 nsec max.
4.4.13 Pulse shape ć ck ( ) Flatness ±1 mm

aApplicable only to TI serial 1000 and above.

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APPENDIX A

CONVERTING AĆV SOURCE (RMS) TO PEAKĆTOĆPEAK OUTPUT

A.1 TEST CONFIGURATION

Figure A-1.ą

A.1.1 10 mV to 100V PĆP OUTPUT RANGE

A.1.1.1 Connect the applicable equipment as shown in figure AĆ1, and adjust the AĆV source controls
for exactly 35.35V rms output. The ratio transformer will provide peakĆtoĆpeak output voltages as follows:

X.1 switch = 10V/step

X.01 " = 1V/step
X.001 " = 0.1/step
X.0001 " = 0.01V/step

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