Operating Basics
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Service Manual 2-7
Self Test and Self Calibration
The arbitrary/function generator performs a limited set of hardware tests at
power-on. You can also perform the manual diagnostics and/or self calibration
using the Utility menu.
1. Push the front-panel Utility button.
2. Push the -more- bezel button.
3. Push the Diagnostics/Calibration bezel button.
4. The Diagnostics/Calibration execution menu is displayed.
To execute self calibration, push the Execute Calibration bezel button.
To execute the instrument diagnostics, push the Execute Diagnostics bezel
button.
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CAUTION. Do not power off the instrument while executing self calibration. The
calibration data may be damaged/ lost.
NOTE. Before executing self calibration, ensure that the ambient temperature is
between +20 °C and +30 °C (+68 °F to +86 °F).
Allow a 20 minute warm-up period prior to executing self calibration.