Using the RTG Calibration Utility
- Updated2026-07-08
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You can calibrate RTG using the RTG Calibration Utility.
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Instrument Name Field |
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Center Frequency Field |
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Reference Level Field |
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External LO Disabled/Enabled Button |
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LO In Frequency Field |
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LO In Power Field |
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Calibration Utility Status Indicator |
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Recommended LO In Frequency Indicator |
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Recommended LO In Power Indicator |
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Start Calibration Button |
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Abort Calibration Button |
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Minimum Latency Indicator |
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Minimum Common Attenuation Indicator |
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Maximum Common Attenuation Indicator |
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Calibration Result Indicator |
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Calibration Status Indicator |
- To calibrate RTG using the UI, complete the following steps.
- Select the gear icon in the Radar Target
Generator pane to select .Note You can also access the RTG Calibration Utility through the Windows Start Menu.
- Configure calibration settings as needed.
- Select Start Calibration.
- Select the gear icon in the Radar Target
Generator pane to select .
- To calibrate RTG using the API, complete the following steps.
- Open RTG Examples.lvproj.
- Open RTG Example.vi.
- Configure the example as needed.
- Click Calibrate.
- Run RTG Example.vi.
- Configure calibration settings as needed.
- Select Start Calibration.
Saving and Using Stored Calibration Data
Running the RTG Calibration Utility saves data so that future RTG sessions with the same Center Frequency and Reference Level settings (as well as Data Path and Coprocessor Minimum Latency if using a coprocessor) can operate accurately.
RTG self-calibration features the following default behavior:
- Running the RTG Calibration Utility that returns a
PASSED
Calibration Result saves the calibration data
to disk.Note Run the Data Clearing Utility to remove any previously saved calibration data. Refer to Using the Data Clearing Utility for more information.
Related Information
- Using an External LO
Users are responsible for supplying an external LO based upon their application needs and requirements.
- Reference Level and Pulse Detection Calibration
Although the RTG generates simulated targets at varying power levels, the system assumes the incoming radar pulse maintains a constant power level. This fixed input allows for the configuration of a reference level that optimally maximizes the system's dynamic range.
- Initializing Instruments
- Using the RTG Data Clearing Utility
The RTG installation includes a data clearing utility to clear any sensitive information from both volatile and non-volatile memory on the system. Run this utility either when the application is shut down or no RTG applications are running.