Installation Test For Ieee-488 Connections; If The Test Fails - Fluke 8845A Manual

8845A/8846A
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Installation Test for IEEE-488 Connections

The procedure below illustrates how the Meter performs a computer interface command,
and at the same time, confirms that the Meter has been properly set up, and connected for
IEEE-488 operation:
1. Turn on the Meter.
2. Verify that the meter's IEEE-488 address is set correctly.
3. Turn on the host or controller.
4. Enter the following at the host:
This is a BASIC program to give an idea of how the test could be done.
Syntax may vary with the host.
5. Verify that the meter sends the following response

If The Test Fails

If the Meter does not respond to the test procedure as indicated:
1. Check all cable connections.
2. Check to see the remote interface has been properly enabled and addressed.
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In Fluke 8845A mode (includes 8846A):
Fluke, 884XA, nnnnnnnm, mm/dd/yy – tt:tt
In Fluke 45 mode:
FLUKE, 45, nnnnnnn, n.n Dn.n
In these results, nnnnnnn is your Meter's serial number; n.n identifies the main
software version; and Dn.n identifies the display software version.
INIT PORT 0<CR>
CLEAR PORT 0<CR>
PRINT @<address of meter>, "*IDN?"<CR>
INPUT LINE @<address of meter>, A$<CR>
PRINT A$<CR>
In Fluke 8845A mode (includes 8846A):
Fluke, 884XA, nnnnnnnm, mm/dd/yy – tt:tt
In Fluke 45 mode:
FLUKE, 45, nnnnnnn, n.n Dn.n
In these results, nnnnnnn is your meter's serial number, n.n identifies the main software
version, and Dn.n identifies the display software version.
Note