Giga-tronics 58542 - 1 Introduction; 1.1 Description; 1.2 Specifications; 1.2.1 Range

Publication 21555, Rev. E, September 2002 i
Contents
About this Publication .................................................................................................................................ix
Conventions ................................................................................................................................................xi
Record of Publication Changes ..................................................................................................................xiii
Special Configurations ................................................................................................................................xv
1
Introduction
1.1 Description ...............................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Items Furnished ................................................................................................. 1-2
1.1.2 Items Required ................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Tools & Test Equipment ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.4 Storage ............................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.5 Cooling ............................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.6 Receiving Inspection .......................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.7 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 1-3
1.1.8 Reshipment Preparation .................................................................................... 1-3
1.2 Specifications...........................................................................................................................1-4
1.2.1 Range ................................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.2 Accuracy ............................................................................................................ 1-4
1.2.3 Zeroing Accuracy (Standard CW Sensors) ........................................................ 1-5
1.2.4 Meter Functions ................................................................................................. 1-7
1.2.5 Measurement Speed .......................................................................................... 1-7
1.2.6 Inputs/Outputs .................................................................................................... 1-8
1.2.7 Power Requirements .......................................................................................... 1-8
1.2.8 General Specifications ....................................................................................... 1-9
2
Operation
2.1 Preparation for Use...................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Installation................................................................................................................................2-1
2.3 Initial Setup..............................................................................................................................2-2
2.3.1 Logical Address .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3.2 Data Transfer Bus Arbitration ............................................................................. 2-3
2.4 Sensor Precautions...................................................................................................................2-4
2.5 Operation..................................................................................................................................2-5
2.5.1 SCPI Command Interface .................................................................................. 2-5
2.5.2 Sensor Calibration & Zeroing ............................................................................. 2-5
2.5.3 Sensor & Channel Configuration ........................................................................ 2-6
2.5.4 Measurement Triggering .................................................................................... 2-6
2.5.5 Memory Functions .............................................................................................. 2-6
2.5.6 IEEE 488.2 Required Commands ...................................................................... 2-7