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P ERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL
11683A
Range ,.
Calibrator
General Information ~,
Installation
Operation
Performance Test
Adjustments
Replaceable Parts
Service
Manual Changes
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OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL
11683A
Range Calibrator
SERIAL NUMBERS
This manual applies directly to instruments with serial
numbers prefixed 1719A. Withthechangesin theAppendix
added, this manual applies to instruments with serial
numer prefixes 1314A and 1551A.
For additional important informationabout serial numbers
see INSTRUMENTS COVERED BY MANUAL.

HP Model 11683A
Power Cable
(For HP Part Number refer to Figwe 4)
Figure 1. HP Model 11683A Calibrator and Accessories Supplied
I
Calibration Functions:
1, 3,10, 30, and 100 mW.
Range-to-Range
Dimensions:
Weight:
Net, 1.1 kg (2 lb, 8 oz.).
Calibration Uncertainty: i 0.25% in all ranges.
88.9 mm high, 133.3 mm wide, and 215.9 mm deep (3% x 5% x 8% in.).
Table 1. Specifications
Output voltage corresponding to meter readings at 3.10, 30,100, and 300 ,uW;
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Model 11683A
Page 1
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
2. This operating and service manual contains
information pertaining to incoming inspection,
operation, performance tests, adjustments, and
service for the HP Model 11683A Range
Calibrator.
3. Equipment recommended for use in performance testsl adjustments, and service to the 11683A
is listed in Table 2. Test equipment which meets or
exceeds the critical specifications of Table 2 must
be used for calibration if the I1683A is expected
to conform to the published specifications.
4. The 116t13A and all supplied accessories are
shown in Figure 1. The published specifications are
listed in Table 1.
5, Instrument Covered by Manual
6. This i&rum& has a two-part serial
number.
The first four digits and the letter comprise the
serial number prefix. The last five digits form the
sequential suffix that is unique to each instrument.
The contents of this manual apply dtiectly to
instruments having the same serial number prefix(es) as listed under SERIAL NUMBERS on the
title page.
7. An instrument’manufactured after the printing
of this manual may have a serial prefix that is not
listed on the title page. This unlisted serial prefix
indicates that the instrument is different from
those documented; in this manual. The manual for
this instrument is isupplied with a yellow Manual
Changes supplement that contains “change information” that documents the differences.
8. In addition to change information, the
supple-
ment may contain information for correcting
errors in the manual. To keep this manual as
current and accurate as possible, Hewlett-Packard
recommends that you periodically request the
latest Manual Changes supplement. The supplement for this manual is keyed to this manual’s
print date and part number, both of which appear
on the title page. Complimentary copies of the
supplement are available from Hewlett-Packard.
9. For information concerning a serial number
prefix not listed on the title page or in the Manual
Changes supplement, contact your nearest HewlettPackard office.
10. Description
11. The 11683A Range Calibrator is used to verify
proper operation of compatible Power Meters such
Instrument
Digital
Voltmeter
Oscilloscope
Four-Wire Cable
Table 2. Recommended
Test
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Critical Specifications
Readout: 5 digits
DC Measurements
Ranges: 100 mV to 100 V full-scale
Accuracy: i 0.02%
Resistance Measurements
(four-wire measurement capability)
Ranges: 100 R to 10 k.Q full-scale
Sensitivity: 1 ma
Accuracy: f. 0.02%
Vertical Amplifier
Bandwidth: DC to 5 MHz
Deflection Factor:
50 mV/divlsion minimum
Attenuator Accuracy: f 2%
Time
Base
Time Span/division: 1 ms to 1 s
Time base accuracy: i 3%
Recommended Length: 5 feet maximum
Equipment
Model
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