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Performance Tests
Test Record
D.2 Test Record
Results of the performance test may be tabulated on the Test Record
provided at the end of the test procedures. It is recommended that
you fill out the Test Record and refer to it while doing the test.
Since the test limits and setup information are printed on the Test
Record for easy reference, the record can also be used as an
abbreviated test procedure (if you are already familiar with the test
procedures). The Test Record can also be used as a permanent
record and may be reproduced without written permission from
Agilent Technologies.
D.3 Test Failure
If the Agilent 8156A fails any performance test, return the
instrument to the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales/Service Office
for repair.
D.4 Instrument Specification
Specifications are the performance characteristics of the instrument
which are certified. These specifications, listed in “Definition of
Terms” on page 165, are the performance standards or limits
against which the Agilent 8156A can be tested. The specifications
also list some supplemental characteristics of the Agilent 8156A.
Supplemental characteristics should be considered as additional
information.
Any changes in the specifications due to manufacturing changes,
design, or traceability to the National Institute of Standards and