Connecting Power to the Instrument
Connect the power cord and press the power switch to turn on the
multimeter.
The front panel display illuminates while the multimeter performs its
power- on self- test. (If the multimeter does not power- on, refer
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the full display. Press any key to resume the power- on self- test.
The multimeter powers up in the DC voltage function with autoranging
enabled. If self- test is successful, the multimeter goes to normal operation.
If the self- test fails, either a full annunciator or a blank display is
displayed without entering the normal operation. If the unlikely event that
self- test repeatedly fails, contact your nearest Agilent Sales and Service
Office
The multimeter will operate at any line voltage between 90 VAC and 264 VAC when the line
N O TE
voltage selector is set properly with frequency range 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
• Before turning on the multimeter, make sure the line voltage selector is set to the
CAU T ION
• Do not apply a line voltage that exceeds the specified range of the line cord connector.
U3401A User's and Service Guide
on page 70). During the power- on session, press
correct position for the applied line voltage to the power line cord connector.
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