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Agilent T
echnologies
Agilent U1251B and
U1252B Handheld Digital
Multimeter
User’
s and Service Guide
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Safety Symbols
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General Safety Information
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Safety Information
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In this Guide
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Table of Contents
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1 Getting Started
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Introducing the U1251B/U1252B Handheld Digital Multimeter
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Check the Shipment
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Adjusting the Tilt-Stand
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Figure 1-1 Tilt-Stand at 60
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Figure 1-2 Tilt-Stand at 30
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Figure 1-3 Tilt-Stand at Hanging Position
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The Front Panel at a Glance
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Figure 1-4 U1252B Front Panel
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The Rear Panel at a Glance
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Figure 1-5 Rear Panel
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The Rotary Switch at a Glance
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Figure 1-6 Rotary Switch
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Table 1-1 Rotary Switch Description and Functions
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The Keypad at a Glance
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Figure 1-7 U1252B Keypad
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Table 1-2 Keypad Descriptions and Functions
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The Display at a Glance
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Figure 1-8 Display Symbols
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Table 1-3 General Display Symbols
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Table 1-4 Primary Display Symbols
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Table 1-5 Secondary Display Symbols
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Selecting Display with the Hz Button
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Table 1-6 Analog Bar Range and Counts
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Table 1-7 Selecting Display with the Hz Button
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Selecting Display with the Dual Button
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Table 1-8 Selecting Display with the Dual Button
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Selecting Display with the Shift Button
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Table 1-9 Selecting Display with the Shift Button
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The Terminals at a Glance
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Figure 1-9 Connector Terminals
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Table 1-10 Terminal Connections for Different Measuring
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2 Making Measurements
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Figure 2-17 Charge Terminal Alert
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Measuring Voltage
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Table 2-1 Numerical Steps Descriptions
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Figure 2-1 Measuring AC Voltage
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Measuring AC Voltage
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Figure 2-2 Measuring DC Voltage
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Measuring DC Voltage
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Understanding the Measurement Instructions
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Measuring Current
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Μa & Ma Measurement
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Figure 2-3 Measuring Ma and Ma Current
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Percentage Scale of 4 Ma to 20 Ma
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Table 2-2 Percentage Scale and Measurement Range
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Figure 2-4 Measuring Scale of 4-20 Ma
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A (Ampere) Measurement
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Figure 2-5 a (Ampere) Current Measurement
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Frequency Counter
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Figure 2-6 Measuring Frequency
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Figure 2-7 Measuring Resistance
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Measuring Resistance, Conductance and Testing Continuity
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Figure 2-8 Audible Continuity, Conductance, and Resistance
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Table 2-3 Audible Continuity Measurement Range
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Figure 2-9 Conductance Measurement
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Testing Diodes
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Figure 2-10 Measuring Forward Bias of Diode
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Figure 2-11 Measuring Reverse Bias of Diode
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Measuring Capacitance
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Figure 2-12 Capacitance Measurements
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Measuring Temperature
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Figure 2-13 Connecting the Thermal Probe into the Non-Compensation Transfer Adapater
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Figure 2-14 Connecting the Probe with Adapter into the
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Figure 2-15 Surface Temperature Measurement
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Alerts and Warning During Measurement
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Overload Alert
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Input Warning
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Figure 2-16 Input Terminal Warning
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Charge Terminal Alert
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3 Functions and Features
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Dynamic Recording
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Figure 3-1 Dynamic Recording Mode Operation
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Data Hold (Trigger Hold)
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Figure 3-2 Data Hold Mode Operation
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Refresh Hold
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Figure 3-3 Refresh Hold Mode Operation
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Null (Relative)
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Figure 3-4 Null (Relative) Mode Operation
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Decibel Display
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Figure 3-5 Dbm/Dbv Display Mode Operation
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Ms Peak Hold
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Figure 3-6 1 Ms Peak Hold Mode Operation
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Data Logging
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Manual Logging
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Figure 3-7 Hand (Manual) Logging Mode Operation
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Figure 3-8 Full Log
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Interval Logging
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Figure 3-9 Interval (Automatic) Logging Mode Operation
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Reviewing Logged Data
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Figure 3-10 Log Review Mode Operation
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Square Wave Output (for U1252B)
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Figure 3-11 Frequency Adjustment for Square Wave Output
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Figure 3-12 Duty Cycle Adjustment for Square Wave Output
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Figure 3-13 Pulse Width Adjustment for Square Wave Output
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Remote Communication
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Figure 3-14 Cable Connection for Remote Communication
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4 Changing the Default Setting
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Selecting Setup Mode
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Table 4-1 Available Setting Options in Setup Mode
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Setting Data Hold/Refresh Hold Mode
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Figure 4-1 Data Hold/Refresh Hold Setup
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Setting Data Logging Mode
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Figure 4-2 Data Logging Setup
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Setting Thermocouple Types (U1252B Only)
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Figure 4-3 Thermocouple Type Setup
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Setting Reference Impedance for Dbm Measurement
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Figure 4-4 Reference Impedance for Dbm Measurement Setup
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Setting Minimum Frequency Measurement
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Figure 4-5 Minimum Frequency Setup
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Setting Temperature Unit
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Figure 4-6 Temperature Unit Setup
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Setting Auto Power Saving Mode
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Figure 4-7 Auto Power Saving Setup
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Setting Percentage (%) Scale Readout
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Figure 4-8 % Scale Readout Setup
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Figure 4-9 Beep Frequency Setup
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Setting Beep Frequency
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Figure 4-10 Backlit Timer Setup
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Setting Backlight Timer
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Setting Baud Rate
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Figure 4-11 Baud Rate Setup Remote Control
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Setting Parity Check
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Figure 4-12 Parity Check Setup
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Setting Data Bit
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Figure 4-13 Data Bit Setup for Remote Control
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Setting Echo Mode
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Figure 4-14 Echo Mode Setup for Remote Control
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Setting Print Mode
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Figure 4-15 Print Mode Setup for Remote Control
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Returning to Default Factory Settings
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Figure 4-16 Reset Setup
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Setting the Battery Voltage
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Figure 4-17 Battery Voltage Selection
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Setting the DC Filter
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Figure 4-18 DC Filter
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5 Maintenance
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Introduction
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General Maintenance
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Battery Replacement
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Storage Considerations
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Figure 5-1 9 V Rectangular Battery
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Charging the Battery
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Table 5-1 Battery Voltage and Corresponding Percentage of Charg
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Figure 5-2 Battery Capacity Display as Trickle
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Figure 5-3 Self-Test
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Table 5-2 Error Messages
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Figure 5-4 Charging Mode
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Figure 5-5 Charge End and Trickle State
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Figure 5-6 Battery Charging Procedure
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Fuse Checking Procedure
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Figure 5-7 Fuse Checking Procedures
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Table 5-3 Measurement Readings for Fuse Checking
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Replacing the Fuse
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Figure 5-8 Fuse Replacement
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Table 5-4 Fuse Specifications
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Troubleshooting
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Table 5-5 Basic Troubleshooting Procedures
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Replaceable Parts
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To Order Replaceable Parts
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6 Performance Tests and Calibration
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Calibration Overview
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Closed-Case Electronic Calibration
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Agilent Technologies Calibration Services
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Calibration Interval
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Adjustment Is Recommended
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Recommended Test Equipment
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Table 6-1 Recommended Test Equipment
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Basic Operating Test
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Backlit Test
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Testing the Display
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Figure 6-1 LCD Display
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Current Terminal Test
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Figure 6-2 Input Warning
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Charge Terminal Alert Test
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Figure 6-3 Charge Terminal Alert
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Test Considerations
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Calibration Security
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Performance Verification Tests
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Table 6-2 Verification Test
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Performance Tests and Calibration
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Unsecuring the Instrument for Calibration
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Calibration Process
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Using the Front Panel for Adjustments
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Adjustments Consideration
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Valid Adjustment Input Values
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Table 6-3 Valid Adjustment Input Values
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Adjustment Procedure
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Table 6-4 Adjustment Table
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Finishing the Adjustment
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To Read the Calibration Count
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Calibration Errors
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Table 6-5 Calibration Error Codes and Their Respective
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7 Specifications
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Product Characteristics
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Measurement Category
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Measurement Category Definition
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Specification Assumptions
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Electrical Specifications
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DC Specifications
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Table 7-1 DC Accuracy ± (% of Reading + Number of Least Signifi- Cant Digit)
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AC Specifications
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Table 7-2 U1251B Accuracy Specifications
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AC+DC Specifications for U1252B
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Table 7-6 U1252B True RMS Ac+DC Voltage Specifications
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Table 7-7 U1252B True RMS Ac+DC Current Specifications
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Capacitance Specifications
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Temperature Specifications
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Table 7-8 Capacitance Specifications
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Table 7-9 Temperature Specifications
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Frequency Specifications
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Duty Cycle and Pulse Width Specifications
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Table 7-10 Frequency Specifications
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Table 7-11 Duty Cycle and Pulse Width Specifications
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Frequency Sensitivity Specifications
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Table 7-12 Frequency Sensitivity and Trigger Level Specifications for
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Table 7-13 Frequency Sensitivity Specifications for Current
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Peak Hold Specifications
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Frequency Counter Specifications for U1252B
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Table 7-14 Peak Hold Specifications for DC Voltage and Current
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Table 7-15 Frequency Counter (Divide by 1) Specifications
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Square Wave Output for U1252B
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Table 7-16 Frequency Counter
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Table 7-17 Square Wave Output Specifications
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Operating Specifications
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Display Update Rate (Approximate)
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Table 7-18 Display Update Rate (Approximate)
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Input Impedance
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Table 7-19 Input Impedance
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