3
Operation
3-1
3.1 Introduction
This section contains detailed information on front panel and
IEEE-488 bus operation of the Model 2001-TCSCAN. The
information in this section is organized as follows:
3.2 Signal limitations:
Summarizes the maximum signals
that can be applied to the Model 2001-TCSCAN.
3.3 Scanner card detection:
Discusses how the scanner
card is detected and how to determine whether or not
the card is installed with a bus command.
Models 2001 and 2002 operation:
3.4 Front panel scanner controls:
Gives an overview of
the Models 2001 and 2002 Multimeter front panel
controls used to control the scanner card.
3.5 IEEE-488 bus scanner commands:
Summarizes bus
commands necessary to control the scanner card.
3.6 Opening and closing channels:
Covers the basic
methods for closing and opening channels.
3.7 Scanning channels:
Details how to configure scan
parameters and how to perform scanning.
3.8 Temperature measurements:
Describes using the
scanner card to make temperature measurements using
themocouples and RTD probes.
Models 2000 and 2010 operation
:
3.9 Basic front panel operation:
Explains how to use the
Models 2000 and 2010 to perform basic scanner card
operations using the Model 2001-TCSCAN card.
3.10 Temperature measurements:
Explains how to use
the scanner card with the Models 2000 and 2010 to
make temperature measurements.
3.11 Remote operation:
Summarizes the SCPI commands
necessary to control the scanner card and make
temperature measurements.
Models 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2010
:
3.12 Typical applications:
Discusses typical applications
for the Model 2001-TCSCAN.
3.13 Measurement considerations:
Discusses a number
of measurement considerations that should be taken
into account when using the scanner.
NOTE
Before using the Model 2001-TCSCAN
scanner card, you should be thoroughly fa-
miliar with the operation of the Model
2001 Multimeter. See the Model 2001 Op-
erator’s Manual for details.