7.4 Using the Software ...................................................................................................................... 58
7.4.1 Connecting the 3554 to a Computer........................................................................................ 58
7.4.2 Starting the Software ............................................................................................................... 59
7.4.2 Clock-Setting ............................................................................................................................ 59
7.4.3 Preparing a New Table of Permissible Values .......................................................................... 60
7.4.4 Editing Files of Permissible Values ........................................................................................... 62
7.4.5 Editing a Table of Permissible Values on the 3554 .................................................................. 63
7.4.6 Transferring Tables of Permissible Values ............................................................................... 64
7.4.7 Reading Data from the 3554’s Internal Memory ..................................................................... 65
7.4.8 Deleting Data from the 3554’s Internal Memory .................................................................... 67
7.4.9 Closing the Application ............................................................................................................ 68
Chapter 8 Specifications ......................................................................................................... 69
8.1 General Specifications ................................................................................................................. 69
8.2 Accuracy ...................................................................................................................................... 75
8.3 Communications ......................................................................................................................... 76
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Service ........................................................................................ 77
9.1 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 77
9.2 Error Display ................................................................................................................................ 78
9.3 Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................... 79
9.3.1 Can Manganese Batteries be Used? ........................................................................................ 79
9.3.2 Can Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries be Used? ......................................................................... 79
9.3.3 Setting Permissible Values ....................................................................................................... 79
9.4 Replacing the Fuse ...................................................................................................................... 80
9.5 Replacing the Test Lead Pin ........................................................................................................ 80
9.6 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 81
9.7 Discarding the Instrument .......................................................................................................... 81
Chapter 10 Appendix ................................................................................................................ 83
10.1 Effects of Extending the Measurement Lead and Induced Voltage ......................................... 83
10.2 Effect of Eddy Currents ............................................................................................................. 83
10.3 AC Four-Terminal Method ........................................................................................................ 84
10.4 Effects of Current Density ......................................................................................................... 84
10.5 Synchronous Detection System ................................................................................................ 86
10.6 Test Lead Options ..................................................................................................................... 87