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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
3
Safety and Regulatory Information
10
Manual Information
10
Software Revision
10
Warranty
10
Technology Licenses
10
Restricted Rights Legend
11
Safety Notices
12
Safety Symbols
12
Safety Information
13
General
13
Measurement Limits
15
Input Terminal Measurement Limits
17
Sense Terminal Measurement Limits
17
IEC Measurement Category II
18
Keysight 34138A Test Lead Set
18
Maintenance
18
Operation
18
Test Lead Ratings
18
Declaration of Conformity
19
Welcome
20
Introductory Information
20
User Information
20
SCPI Programming Reference
21
Service and Repair
21
Performance Verification
21
Calibration Procedures
21
Introduction to the Instrument
22
Instrument at a Glance
22
Display - Easily Display, Save and Document Your Measurement Results
22
Measurements - Keysight's Truevolt Measurement Performance with Modern I/O Accessibility
22
Programming Language
22
Front Panel at a Glance
23
Front Panel Keys
23
Rear Panel at a Glance
24
Models and Options
25
Options Installed at Factory
25
Options Installed by Distributor or End Customer
25
Remote Interface Configuration
26
Connectivity Software
26
GPIB Configuration
26
LAN Configuration
27
Web Interface
30
LAN Configuration Procedure
31
More about IP Addresses and Dot Notation
32
Firmware Update
33
Contacting Keysight Technologies
34
Quick Start
35
Prepare Instrument for Use
35
Setting the AC Mains Line Voltage Selector and Fuse Installation
36
Connect Power and I/O Cables
38
Adjust the Carrying Handle
39
Use Built-In Help System
40
View the Help Information for a Front Panel Key
40
View the List of Help Topics and Use Interactive Demos
41
View the Help Information for Displayed Messages
42
View the List of Recent Instrument Errors
42
Rack Mount the Instrument
43
Rack Mounting a Single Instrument
43
Rack Mounting Instruments Side-By-Side
43
Removing the Handle and Bumpers
43
Sliding Support Shelf
44
Features and Functions
45
Continuous, Data Log, and Digitize Modes
46
Continuous Mode
46
Data Log Mode
46
Digitize Mode
46
Additional Data Log Default Settings
47
Data Log and Digitize Mode Default Settings
47
Additional Digitize Default Settings
48
Front Panel Menu Reference
49
[Acquire] Key
53
[Display] Key
53
[Math] Key
53
[Utility] Key
54
Measurements
55
DC Voltage
56
AC Voltage
59
DC Current
61
AC Current
63
Resistance
65
Temperature (34460A and 34461A)
68
Temperature (34465A and 34470A)
70
Capacitance
75
Continuity
76
Diode
77
Frequency and Period
78
Data Logging
80
Digitizing
85
Level Triggering
90
Secondary Measurements
92
Triggering and Readings
94
Instrument Trigger Model
94
Trigger Delay and Multiple Samples
96
Storing and Clearing Readings
97
Probe Hold
99
Math - Introduction
100
Math - Null
101
Math - Db/Dbm Scaling
102
Math - Scaling
104
Math - Smoothing
107
Math - Statistics
108
Math - Limits
109
Display - Introduction
113
Selecting the Display
113
Number
115
Bar Meter
120
Trend Chart (Continuous Measurement Mode)
123
Trend Chart (Digitize and Data Log Modes)
126
Histogram
132
Utility Menu - Introduction
137
Utility - Autocalibration (34465A/70A Only)
138
Utility - Store and Recall State and Preference Files
139
Utility Menu - Manage Files
141
Utility Menu - I/O Configuration
143
Utility Menu - Test/Admin
146
Utility Menu - System Setup
148
Web Interface
151
Welcome Page
151
Instrument Monitor and Control Page
152
Configuration Page
156
Help
157
Measurement Tutorial
158
Measurement Considerations
159
Metrology
160
DC Measurement Considerations
161
Loading Errors (DC Voltage)
161
Thermal EMF Errors
161
Noise Rejection
162
Common Mode Rejection (CMR)
162
Noise Caused by Magnetic Loops
162
Rejecting Power-Line Noise Voltages
162
Noise Caused by Ground Loops
163
Resistance Measurement Considerations
164
Removing Test Lead Resistance Errors
164
Errors in High Resistance Measurements
165
Minimizing Power Dissipation Effects
165
True RMS AC Measurements
166
True RMS Accuracy and High-Frequency Signal Content
167
Estimating High-Frequency (Out-Of-Band) Error
168
Other Primary Measurement Functions
170
DC Current
170
Frequency and Period Measurement Errors
170
Temperature Measurements
171
Autozero On/Off
172
NULL Reading
172
Making High-Speed AC Measurements
172
Making High-Speed DC and Resistance Measurements
173
Capacitance
174
Capacitance Measurement Considerations
175
Digitizing Measurements
176
The Sampling Rate
176
About Digitize Mode
177
Level Triggering
177
Data Log and Digitizing Local Remote Interaction
179
Data Log Mode
180
Data Log Mode Features
180
Data Logging and the Trend Chart Display
184
Data Log and Digitizing Local Remote Interaction
185
Level Triggering
186
About Level Trigger
186
Other Sources of Measurement Error
188
Loading Errors (AC Volts)
188
Settling Time Effects
188
AC Current Measurement Errors (Burden Voltage)
189
High-Voltage Self-Heating Errors
189
Measurements below Full Scale
189
Common Mode Errors
190
Low-Level Measurement Errors
190
Leakage Current Errors
191
Unnecessary Signal Errors
191
How Sample Rate/Interval Is Determined
192
SCPI Programming Reference
193
Related Information
193
IO Libraries and Instrument Drivers
193
Keysight Truevolt Series Documentation
193
Web Interface
193
Introduction to the SCPI Language
194
Syntax Conventions
194
Command Separators
195
Querying Parameter Settings
195
Using the MIN, MAX and DEF Parameters
195
IEEE-488.2 Common Commands
196
SCPI Command Terminators
196
SCPI Parameter Types
196
Using Device Clear
198
Commands by Subsystem
198
Abort
200
Fetch
201
Initiate[:Immediate]
202
Output:trigger:slope {Positive|Negative}Output:trigger:slope
203
R? [<Max_Readings>]
204
Read
205
Route:terminals
206
Test:all
207
Unit:temperature {C|F|K}Unit:temperature
208
Calculate Subsystem Introduction
209
Calibration Subsystem
236
Configure Subsystem
242
DATA Subsystem
255
Display Subsystem
258
Format Subsystem
260
Hcopy Subsystem
262
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands
263
LXI Subsystem
276
Measure Subsystem
279
Mmemory Subsystem - General Purpose File Management
290
Mmemory Subsystem - State and Preference Files
295
Mmemory Subsystem - Data Transfer Commands
300
Sample Subsystem
305
Sense Subsystem Introduction
312
Table of Contents
338
Conf:freq
339
FREQ:NULL:STAT ON;VAL 1 Khz
340
Samp:coun 2
340
Typical Response: +1.04530000E+03,+1.04570000E+03
340
(System:preset), or Configure Function
349
Parameter Typical Return
349
Specifying a Null Value Disables Automatic Null Value Selection
349
ON|1|OFF|0}. Default: off
358
0 (OFF) or 1 (ON)
360
Typical Response: +1.04530000E+00,+1.04570000E+00
360
Make a Second Set of Measurements Using Automatic Null Value Selection
361
Typical Response: +0.00000000E+00,+0.01420000E+00
361
Status Subsystem
385
System Subsystem - General Purpose Commands
391
System Subsystem - I/O Configuration
404
System Subsystem LOCK Commands
418
System Subsystem License Commands
421
Trigger Subsystem
426
Command Quick Reference
433
Sample Commands
440
Calculation (Math) Commands
441
Reading Memory Commands
443
Calibration Commands
444
General Purpose File Management Commands
445
Data Transfer Commands
446
Format Subsystem
447
Interface Locking Commands
448
License Management Commands
449
Status System Commands
450
Range, Resolution and Integration Time (Shown in Aperture and Nplcs)
451
Resolution and Integration Time for DC Measurements
454
Automatic Trigger Delays
455
Resistance (2-Wire) Default Delays
456
AC Current Default Delays
457
VM Comp Output (BNC)
458
SCPI Error Messages
459
Command Errors (-100...)
461
Execution Errors (-200...)
463
Device-Specific Errors (-300...)
466
Instrument Errors (+200...)
467
Licensing and Self-Test Errors (+600...)
468
Calibration Errors (+700...)
470
Miscellaneous Errors (+800...)
472
Power-On and Reset State
473
Service and Repair
476
Repackaging for Shipment
477
Power Supplies
478
Troubleshooting
481
Troubleshooting Procedure
482
Self-Test Procedures
485
User Replaceable Parts
486
Disassembly
487
General Disassembly Procedure
488
Battery Replacement
491
Procedure
492
A and 10 a Current Path Fuse Replacement
493
Testing the Fuses
494
Internal Fuse Replacement Procedure
495
Installing the Optional GPIB Interface
496
Security Code Override
498
Procedure A: for Firmware Revision Ending in 02, or Greater
499
Procedure B: for Firmware Revision Ending in 01
501
Performance Verification
502
Quick Performance Check
503
Performance Verification Tests
504
Zero Offset Verification
505
DC Volts and DC Current Gain Verification
509
Frequency Accuracy Verification
514
AC Voltage and AC Current Verification
515
High Current Verification
520
Capacitance Verification (Optional Verification Test)
521
Calibration Adjustment Procedures
522
Calibration Procedures
523
Input Connections
524
Recommended Test Equipment
525
Calibration Adjustment Process
526
Gain Calibration Adjustment Overview
527
Gain and Flatness Calibration Adjustment Overview
528
Entering Calibration Values and Storing Calibration Constants
529
Calibration Security
530
Calibration Message
531
Calibration Count
532
Aborting a Calibration in Progress
533
Security Code Override
534
A and 34461A Calibration Procedures
539
ADC and Zero Calibration
540
AC Voltage Low Frequency Gain and Flatness Calibration
542
AC Voltage Gain and Flatness Calibration
543
AC Current Gain and Flatness Calibration
544
AC Zero Calibration
545
Frequency Accuracy Calibration
546
DC Voltage Gain Calibration
547
Ohms Gain Calibration
548
DC Current Gain Calibration
549
AC Current 10 a Gain Calibration
550
DC Current 10 a Gain Calibration
551
Capacitance Offset Calibration (Optional)
552
Finishing Calibration
553
A and 34470A Calibration Procedures
554
ADC and Zero Calibration
555
AC Voltage Low Frequency Gain and Flatness Calibration
557
AC Voltage Gain and Flatness Calibration
558
AC Current Gain and Flatness Calibration
559
AC Zero Calibration
560
Frequency Accuracy Calibration
561
DC Voltage Gain Calibration
562
Ohms Gain Calibration
563
DC Current Gain Calibration
564
DC High Voltage Gain Calibration
565
AC Current 10 a Gain Calibration
566
DC Current 10 a Gain Calibration
567
Capacitance Offset Calibration (Optional)
568
Finishing Calibration
569
Index
570
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Brand
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Model
Truevolt Series
Category
Measuring Instruments
Language
English
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