Configuration - Agilent Technologies B1500A Training Manual

Module 12
Miscellaneous Operations

Configuration

Main Frame
The Configuration window is opened by clicking the Configuration button, and is used to display the
system information and event log, as well as to perform diagnostics and self-test.
The Main Frame screen is used to display the system information and perform diagnostics.
Model Identification: Displays the instrument ID. B1500A.
Line Frequency: Sets the power line frequency, 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
EasyEXPERT Rev.: Displays the revision number of the EasyEXPERT.
Firmware Rev.: Displays the revision number of the B1500 firmware.
Host ID: Displays the host id of the B1500A internal computer.
Main Frame Diagnosis: This area lists Item and Status.
Item: Name of diagnostics item. To select, check the left check box.
Status: Diagnostics status. Pass or fail.
To perform diagnostics, specify the items to perform and click the Start Diagnosis button. A dialog
box is opened. Follow the dialog box to perform the diagnostics. Some items need your judgement,
pass or fail. Also you will need to connect an adapter, press keys, check LEDs, and so on.
The Host ID is important for the B1540A-002 users and the B1541A-002 users. It is necessary to
activate the EasyEXPERT or Desktop EasyEXPERT Software Plus features. For details, see the
Software Entitlement Certificate.
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