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Appendix D Performance Tests
Introduction
D-2 Operating and Programming Guide
Introduction
This appendix provides procedures to test the electrical performance of
the 58503B and 59551A GPS Receivers specifications listed in and
Appendix E, “58503B Specifications,” and Appendix F, “59551A
Specifications,” of the. Two types of testing are provided:
• Operational Verification, starting on page D-5
• Complete Performance Tests, starting on page D-17
Operational Verification
The Operational Verification operational verification test is an
abbreviated series of checks that may be performed to give a high
degree of confidence that the instrument is operating properly without
performing the Complete Performance Tests. An operational
verification is useful for incoming inspection, routine maintenance, and
after instrument repair.
Complete Performance Tests
The Complete Performance Tests performance tests verify the
specifications listed in Appendix E, “58503B Specifications or
Appendix F, “59551A Specifications.” All tests can be performed
without access to the inside of the instrument.
Test Record
The results of the Operational Verification and Complete Performance
Tests should be recorded on a copy of the appropriate (i.e., 58503B or
59551A) Performance Test Record, located at the end of this chapter.