Keysight E4980A/AL Precision LCR Meter 415
Precautions for Use and Daily Checks
Daily Checks (Executing the self-test)
Daily Checks (Executing the self-test)
This section describes the daily checks required for the E4980A/AL.
Self-test at power on
The E4980A/AL provides a function that executes a self-test automatically at
power-on. When the self-test detects any malfunction at power-on, an error
message “Power on test failed” is displayed in the system message area. If this
happens, refer to “Check Items When Trouble Occurs” on page 419.
Executing the self-test from the front panel
The self-test of the E4980A/AL can be executed from the front panel. The steps
are given below.
Self-test procedure
Step 3. Press [SYSTEM] - SELF TEST
Step 4. Use the cursor key to highlight the selection item to the right of “TEST No.” (1
in Figure 12-2)
Step 5. Select the number corresponding to the test that you want to perform by
using the INCR+ and DECR- softkeys.
Step 6. Press EXECUTE - TEST START (2 in Figure 12-2) to execute the selected test
item.
Figure 12-2 Self-test screen and procedure
The following test items can be checked by using the self-test.