Agilent Technologies 34420A User Manual

MEASure?
Example
The following program segment shows how to use the MEASure?
command to make a measurement. This example configures the meter for
voltage measurements on channel 1 using autoranging on the input
signal, automatically places the meter in the “wait-for-trigger” state,
internally triggers the meter to take one reading, and then sends the
reading to the output buffer.
MEAS:VOLT:DC? AUTO,MIN,(@FRONt1)
bus enter statement
This is the simplest way to take a reading. However, you do not have any
flexibility with MEASure? to set the trigger count, sample count, trigger
delay, etc. All measurement parameters except function, range, and
resolution are preset for you automatically (see the table on page 127).
CONFigure
Example 1
The following program segment shows how to use the READ? command
with CONFigure to make an externally-triggered measurement. The
program configures the meter for dc voltage measurements. CONFigure
does not place the meter in the “wait-for-trigger” state. The READ?
command places the meter in the “wait-for-trigger” state, takes a reading
when the Ext Trig terminal is pulsed, and sends the reading to the
output buffer.
CONF:VOLT:DC 10, MIN, (@FRONt1)
TRIG:SOUR EXT
READ?
bus enter statement
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Simplified Programming Sequence
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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