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To Measure Current
Ranges:
10
mA (dc o
nly),
100 mA
(dc o
nly),
1 A
,
3
A
Maximum res
olution: 10
nA
(
on 10 mA r
ange
)
AC t
echni
que
:
true
RMS
, ac-c
oupled
To Measu
re Frequency (or Period)
Measurement band:
3 Hz
to
300
kHz
(0.33
sec
to
3.3
µ
sec)
Input signal ran
ge: 100
mVac
to
750 Vac
Te
chniq
u
e: recip
roca
l co
unti
ng
Chapter
1
Quick Start
To Measure Cu
rrent
18
23
25
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
13
Default Chapter
2
Restricted Rights Legend
2
Safety Information
3
The Front Panel at a Glance
8
Chassis Ground
11
In this Book
12
Chapter 1 Quick Start
17
Quick Start
18
To Prepare the Multimeter for Use
19
Power-Line Voltage Setting
20
If the Multimeter Does Not Turn on
20
To Adjust the Carrying Handle
22
To Measure Voltage
23
To Measure Resistance
23
To Measure Current
24
To Measure Frequency (or Period)
24
To Test Continuity
25
To Check Diodes
25
To Select a Range
26
To Set the Resolution
27
Front-Panel Display Formats
28
To Rack Mount the Multimeter
29
Chapter 2 Front-Panel Menu Operation
31
Front-Panel Menu Reference
33
A Front-Panel Menu Tutorial
35
To Turn off the Comma Separator
43
To Make Null (Relative) Measurements
44
To Store Minimum and Maximum Readings
45
To Make Db Measurements
46
To Make Dbm Measurements
47
To Trigger the Multimeter
48
To Use Reading Hold
49
To Make DCV:DCV Ratio Measurements
50
To Use Reading Memory
52
Chapter 3 Features and Functions
55
Features and Functions
56
Measurement Configuration
57
AC Signal Filter
57
Continuity Threshold Resistance
58
DC Input Resistance
59
Resolution
60
Integration Time
63
Front / Rear Input Terminal Switching
64
Autozero
65
Ranging
67
Math Operations
69
Min-Max Operation
70
Null (Relative) Operation
71
Db Measurements
73
Dbm Measurements
74
Limit Testing
75
Triggering
77
Trigger Source Choices
79
The Wait-For-Trigger State
82
Halting a Measurement in Progress
82
Number of Samples
83
Number of Triggers
84
Trigger Delay
85
Automatic Trigger Delays
87
Reading Hold
88
Voltmeter Complete Terminal
89
External Trigger Terminal
89
System-Related Operations
90
Reading Memory
90
Error Conditions
91
Self-Test
92
Display Control
93
Beeper Control
94
Comma Separators
95
Firmware Revision Query
95
SCPI Language Version Query
96
Remote Interface Configuration
97
GPIB Address
97
Remote Interface Selection
98
Baud Rate Selection (RS-232)
99
Parity Selection (RS-232)
99
Programming Language Selection
100
Calibration Security
101
Calibration Overview
101
Calibration Count
104
Calibration Message
105
Operator Maintenance
106
To Replace the Power-Line Fuse
106
To Replace the Current Input Fuses
106
Power-On and Reset State
107
Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference
109
Remote Interface Reference
110
Default Chapter
111
Command Summary
111
Command Summary, Starting
111
Simplified Programming Overview
118
Simplified Programming Overview, Starting
118
The Measure? and Configure Commands
123
The Measure? and Configure Commands, Starting
123
Measurement Configuration Commands
127
Measurement Configuration Commands, Starting
127
Math Operation Commands
130
Math Operation Commands, Starting
130
Triggering
133
Triggering, Starting
133
Triggering Commands
136
Triggering Commands, Starting
136
System-Related Commands
138
System-Related Commands, Starting
138
The SCPI Status Model
140
The SCPI Status Model, Starting
140
The Questionable Data Register
148
Status Reporting Commands
150
Status Reporting Commands, Starting
150
Calibration Commands
152
RS-232 Interface Configuration
154
Interface Configuration, Starting
154
RS-232 Interface Commands
159
An Introduction to the SCPI Language
160
An Introduction to the SCPI Language, Starting
160
Output Data Formats
165
TALK ONLY for Printers
166
Using Device Clear to Halt Measurements
166
To Set the GPIB Address
167
To Select the Remote Interface
168
To Set the Baud Rate
169
To Set the Parity
170
To Select the Programming Language
171
Alternate Programming Language Compatibility
172
Alternate Programming Language Compatibility, Starting
172
SCPI Compliance Information
174
IEEE-488 Compliance Information
175
Chapter 5 Error Messages
177
Error Messages
178
Execution Errors
179
Self-Test Errors
185
Calibration Errors
186
Chapter 6 Application Programs
189
Using Measure? for a Single Measurement
191
Using Configure with a Math Operation
192
Using the Status Registers
194
RS-232 Operation Using Quickbasic
198
RS-232 Operation Using Turbo C
199
Measurement Tutorial
204
Chapter 7 Measurement Tutorial
205
Thermal EMF Errors
205
Loading Errors (DC Volts)
205
Leakage Current Errors
205
Rejecting Power-Line Noise Voltages
206
Common Mode Rejection (CMR)
207
Noise Caused by Magnetic Loops
207
Noise Caused by Ground Loops
208
Resistance Measurements
209
4-Wire Ohms Measurements
209
Removing Test Lead Resistance Errors
210
Power Dissipation Effects
210
Settling Time Effects
210
Errors in High Resistance Measurements
211
DC Current Measurement Errors
211
True RMS AC Measurements
212
Crest Factor Errors
213
Loading Errors (Ac Volts)
215
Measurements below Full Scale
216
High-Voltage Self-Heating Errors
216
Temperature Coefficient and Overload Errors
216
Low-Level Measurement Errors
217
Common Mode Errors
218
AC Current Measurement Errors
218
Frequency and Period Measurement Errors
219
Making High-Speed DC and Resistance Measurements
219
Making High-Speed AC Measurements
220
Chapter 8 Specifications
221
DC Characteristics
222
AC Characteristics
224
Frequency and Period Characteristics
226
General Information
228
Product Dimensions
229
To Calculate Total Measurement Error
230
Interpreting Multimeter Specifications
232
Configuring for Highest Accuracy Measurements
235
Index
237
Declaration of Conformity
238
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Brand
Agilent Technologies
Model
34401A
Category
Multimeter
Language
English
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