Voltage Autoranging; Output Control - Agilent Technologies 33250A User Manual

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Chapter 3 Features and Functions
Output Configuration

Voltage Autoranging

In the default mode, autoranging is enabled and the function generator
automatically selects the optimal settings for the output amplifier and
attenuators. With autoranging disabled, the function generator uses the
current amplifier and attenuator settings.
• One advantage of disabling autoranging is to eliminate momentary
disruptions caused by switching of the attenuators while changing
amplitude. However, the amplitude and offset accuracy and
resolution (as well as waveform fidelity) may be adversely affected
when reducing the amplitude below the expected range change.
• Front-Panel Operation: Press
softkey. Then press the Range softkey again to toggle between the
"Auto" and "Hold" selections.
• Remote Interface Operation:
VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO {OFF|ON|ONCE}
The APPLy command overrides the voltage autorange setting and
automatically enables autoranging.

Output Control

You can disable or enable the front-panel Output connector. At power-on,
the output is disabled. When enabled, the
• If an excessive external voltage is applied to the front-panel Output
connector, an error message will be displayed and the output will
be disabled. To re-enable the output, remove the overload from the
Output connector and press
• Front-Panel Operation: Press
• Remote Interface Operation:
OUTPut {OFF|ON}
The APPLy command overrides the current setting and automatically
enables the Output connector.
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and select the Output Setup
key is illuminated.
to enable the output.
to enable or disable the output.