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Need to install

  • Anaconda
  • Ni visa
  • Ni 488.2


Download Testing Script from Github: https://github.com/slaclab/bpm-python-scripts


Test Procedures: 

  • Establish connection to the network analyzer from PC with USB cable
  • Connect 2 foot RF cables to Port 1 and Port 2 of the Network Analyzer
  • Go to the directory of the python test scripts, and type the following commands: 
    • ../bpm_python_scripts/Mechanical_Testing/
    • python3 main.py
  • A command-line program will show up
    • Enter BPM PCMM diameter number, job number, serial number, and run number according to prompt. 
    • When prompted, always make sure to run calibration (2) before the first test is performed. 
    • To do Calibration, you will need:  
      • 2 precision network analyzer calibration pods
      • 1 barrel
      • 2 RF cables
    • After calibration is done, enter full-test(1), and perform the PCMM test according to the script procedures shown in the command line. 
    • When prompted, save the results, and the PCMM results will be saved in the plots folder
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