Agilent Technologies 34420A User Manual

Using the MEASure? Command
The easiest way to program the meter for measurements is by using the
MEASure? command. However, this command does not offer much
flexibility. When you execute the command, the meter uses defaults for
the requested configuration and immediately performs the measurement.
You cannot change any settings (other than function, range, and
resolution) before the measurement is taken. The results are sent to the
output buffer.
Sending the MEASure? command is functionally the same as sending a
CONFigure command followed immediately by a READ? command.
Using the CONFigure Command
For a little more programming flexibility, use the CONFigure command.
When you execute the command, the meter sets the defaults for the
requested configuration (like the MEASure? command). However, the
measurement is not automatically started and you can change
measurement parameters before making measurements. This allows you
to “incrementally” change the meter’s configuration from the default
conditions. The meter offers a variety of low-level commands in the
INPut, SENSe, CALCulate, and TRIGger subsystems. (You can use the
SENSe:FUNCtion command to change the measurement function
without using MEASure? or CONFigure.)
Use the INITiate or READ? command to initiate the measurement.
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Agilent Technologies 34420A Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	34420A
Category	Multimeter
Language	English

Summary

Quick Start Guide for Agilent 34420A

Prepare Agilent 34420A Meter for Use

Steps to verify and prepare the meter for initial operation, including checking supplied items and connecting power.

Agilent 34420A Input Connection Guide

Front-Panel Operation of Agilent 34420A

Agilent 34420A Front-Panel Menu Reference

Agilent 34420A Null Measurement Guide

Agilent 34420A Features and Functions

Agilent 34420A General Measurement Configuration

Details on configuring general measurement settings like input filters and integration time.

Agilent 34420A Voltage Measurement Configuration

Agilent 34420A Resistance Measurement Configuration

Agilent 34420A Remote Interface Reference

Agilent 34420A SCPI Command Summary

A summary of all SCPI commands available for programming the meter remotely.

Agilent 34420A Remote Programming Sequence

Outlines the seven-step sequence for programming the meter using remote commands.

Agilent 34420A MEASure and CONFigure Commands

Explains how to use MEASure? and CONFigure commands for setting up and performing measurements.

Agilent 34420A RS-232 Configuration

Agilent 34420A Error Messages

Agilent 34420A Execution Error Codes

Lists and explains common execution errors encountered during command string processing.

Agilent 34420A Calibration Error Codes

Agilent 34420A Measurement Tutorial

Agilent 34420A Measurement Error Analysis

Discusses common sources of measurement errors and techniques to minimize them.

Agilent 34420A Specifications

Agilent 34420A Accuracy Specifications

Detailed accuracy specifications for various functions, ranges, and conditions.

Agilent 34420A Operating Characteristics

Agilent 34420A Highest Accuracy Configuration