PathWave Calibration Advisor — Optimize Setup for Your Needs

Keysight Instrument Calibration Management

Test instrument calibration is vital to maintain optimal performance and ensure measurements meet specifications just as they did when the instrument was first received. Keysight’s PathWave Calibration Advisor (PCA), a built-in software application for Keysight’s Windows-based instruments keeps track, and reminds you, of instrument calibration intervals. When combined with KeysightCare Enhanced, a premium support service that includes calibration of choice, you will have the simplest and most efficient way to manage and order calibration services for your instrument.

This configuration guide helps you locate and start using PCA today.

PCA features enable you to:

• Receive calibration reminders

• View calibration status

• Set and manage calibration intervals

• View calibration documents and test reports

• Order Keysight-authorized services

• Refer to built-in online help

• View digital calibration label

• Obtain QR-coded configuration information

Configuring PCA for Calibration Intervals

There are two methods for configuring the PCA calibration interval reminders: by using the instruments’ front panel, or with SCPI commands.

Configure PCA from your instrument’s front panel

To launch PathWave Calibration Advisor or check your instrument’s calibration status, locate, and select the PathWave Calibration Advisor from your instrument’s front panel menu. The table below provides information for locating the PCA application on your instrument.

Calibration

PCA helps you maintain your instrument’s optimal performance by enabling you to set and manage periodic calibration settings like calibration intervals. When you choose KeysightCare Enhanced your instrument’s calibration of choice is already covered. You can configure PCA to remind you when a calibration is due with a front-panel pop-up notification.

Access your instrument’s latest calibration status and information by viewing the electronic calibration label that includes the last calibration date, next calibration due date, and calibration interval. The calibration label eliminates the need to hunt for your instrument’s physical calibration sticker.

Import your instrument’s calibration status document from the main PCA screen. Or, use PCA to access calibration certificates and test reports with a link to the online Keysight Support Portal.

Learn about the value of the Keysight Support Portal at the end of this document.

Unique QR instrument and calibration codes

PCA stores your instrument model number, serial number, configuration including selectable options and more which makes it easy for PCA to also generate an all-in-one Support QR code that includes the details you need for easy identification, tracking, and a fast pass for service requests. 

Additionally, PCA provides a calibration QR code with your instrument’s unique identification and detailed calibration history.

Built-in PathWave Calibration Advisor Help

The built-in help answers your questions on PCA features, how to access information and manage settings.