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Appendix D Performance Tests
Operational Verification
Operating and Programming Guide D-11
Time Tagging (Stamping) Verification and
Programmable Verification (59551A Only)
NOTE GPS ANTENNA REQUIRED. The steps below require that a GPS
antenna be properly set up, and the 59551A is in GPS locked mode
before proceeding. For information on how to make such a setup, refer
to the antenna information provided on page D-4 in this chapter.
If you determine that these tests will not be performed for your facility,
please proceed to the next section titled “Operational Verification
Conclusion” on page D-15.
1 Connect a GPS Antenna and cable to the 59551A and allow the
Receiver to indicate it is in “GPS Lock” mode as indicated by the
illuminated GPS Lock indicator. Until GPS lock is attained, the
following tests will not be valid. Your test setup should be similar to
Figure 1.
Figure D-4. 59551A Time Tagging Operational Verification Setup
2 Enter the following commands from the terminal or computer to note
the current date and time.
:PTIME:DATE?
:PTIME:TIME?
3 On the computer or terminal, type :SENSE:DATA:CLEAR and press the
Return key.
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59551A
GPS Receiver
(Rear Panel)
GPS
Antenna
Terminal or Computer