The Keysight 11683A is a dedicated range calibrator for verifying accuracy and performance across compatible power meter instruments. It validates full-scale readings on all ranges, tests auto-zero circuits via polarity switching, and establishes baseline calibration through the meter’s CAL ADJ control on the 1 mW range. The unit steps through additional ranges to confirm measurement accuracy within ±1 percent plus noise and drift.
Technical Specifications
Calibration Outputs
The 11683A generates precise DC equivalents corresponding to specific power meter readings:
• 3, 10, 30, 100, 300 µW
• 1, 3, 10, 30, 100 mW
Performance
• Calibration uncertainty: ±0.25% across all ranges
• Accuracy verification: ±1% plus noise and drift
Electrical Requirements
• Input voltage: 100, 120, 220, or 240 Vac (±5% to -10%)
• Frequency: 48 to 440 Hz
• Power consumption: <10 VA
DC-Reference Output (Option H01)
Selectable internal or external programmable DC source. Example internal voltages (1 mW = 145.00 mVDC baseline):
• 100 mW: 15.800 V
• 30 mW: 4.7121 V
• 10 mW: 1.4641 V
• 3 mW: 458.00 mV
• 1 mW: 145.00 mV
• 300 µW: 45.837 mV
• 100 µW: 14.494 mV
• 30 µW: 4.5832 mV
• 10 µW: 1.4501 mV
• 3 µW: 458.69 µV
Physical Dimensions
• Height: 88.9 mm (3.5 in)
• Width: 133.3 mm (5.25 in)
• Depth: 215.90 mm (8.5 in)
• Weight: 1.1 kg (2 lb 8 oz) nominal
– Key Features
• Auto-zero circuit test via polarity switch
• Wide dynamic range verification from 3 µW to 100 mW
• Direct integration with power meter CAL ADJ controls
• Optional external DC programming capability
– Environmental Specifications
• Operating temperature: 0 to +55 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 to +70 °C
• Humidity: up to 95% RH at 40 °C
• EMC: IEC61326-1:2012 / EN61326-1:2013
– Compatibility & Integration
The 11683A is designed for Agilent/Keysight EPM series, EPM-P series, and E1416A power meters.
