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Agilent 34410A/11A/L4411A 6½ Digit Multimeter
User’s Guide
Agilent Technologies
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Quick Start
This chapter gives you a quick overview of the 34410A/11A
multimeter’s front panel and basic features. The examples will
help you become familiar with your meter, its measuring
functions, and basic operation.
Basic Multimeter Operations 14
Preparing the Multimeter for Use 14
Using the Front Panel (34410A/11A) 15
Front-Panel Keys 15
Front-Panel Display Shortcuts 16
Making Basic Measurements (34410A/11A) 17
To M e a su re D C Vo lta g e 18
To Measure AC Voltage 18
To Measure DC Current 19
To Measure AC Current 19
To Make a 2-Wire Resistance Measurement 20
To Make a 4-wire Resistance Measurement 20
To Measure Frequency 21
To M e a su re P er iod 21
To Measure Capacitance 22
To Make a 2-Wire Temperature Measurement 23
To Make a 4-Wire Temperature Measurement 23
To Te s t C o n t i nu it y 24
To Check Diodes 24
Other Basics of Operation 25
If the Multimeter Does Not Turn On 25
To Replace the Power-Line Fuse (34410A/11A) 26
To Adjus t the Carr ying Handle 27
To Rack Mount the Multimeter (34410A/11A) 28
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