67Agilent Technologies
Agilent 34405A 5 ½ Digit Multimeter
User’s and Service Guide
4
Performance Tests and Calibration
This chapter contains performance test procedures and
calibration procedures. The performance tests procedures
allow you to verify that the multimeter is operating within
its published specifications.
The calibration procedures show how to make zero and gain
adjustments to the multimeter.
Calibration Overview 68
Recommended Test Equipment 70
Test Considerations 71
Performance Verification Tests Overview 73
Performance Verification Tests 75
Calibration Security 87
Calibration Process 90
Adjustments 93
Calibration Errors 110
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD. Only service–trained personnel who are aware of the hazards
involved should perform the procedures in this chapter. To avoid electrical shock and
personal injury, make sure to read and follow all test equipment safey instructions.
Use only completely electrically insulated test lead sets with connectors that
prevent contact with test voltages.
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