Chapter 5 Error Messages
Execution Errors 201
Self-Test Errors 208
Calibration Errors 210
Chapter 6 ApplicationPrograms
HP BASIC Language Programs 215
HP BASIC / HP-IB Program Example 1 215
HP BASIC / HP-IB Program Example 2 216
HP BASIC / HP-IB Program Example 3 218
HP BASIC / HP-IB Program Example 4 221
RS-232 Operations with QuickBASIC 223
Microsoft
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Visual Basic Language Program 224
C Language Programs 231
Compiling and Linking a C Program 231
C / HP-IB Example 1 233
C / HP-IB Example 2 235
C / HP-IB Program Example 3 239
Microsoft
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Excel Macro Example 243
Macro Comments 244
Chapter 7 Measurement Tutorial
Measurement Techniques and Sources of Error 249
Voltage Measurements 249
Resistance Measurements 258
Temperature Measurements 263
Cleaning the Connector Contacts 271
Input Connector 272
Obtaining Parts For the Input Connector 273
Chapter 8 Specifications
Accuracy Specifications
Measurement Characteristics
Operating Characteristics
Dimensions
To Calculate Total Measurement Error 281
Interpreting Meter Specifications 285
Number of Digits and Overrange 285
Sensitivity 285
Resolution 286
Accuracy 286
24-Hour Accuracy 287
90-Day and 1-Year Accuracy 287
Temperature Coefficients 287
Configuring for Highest Accuracy Measurements 287
Index 289
Declaration of Conformity 295
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