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Calibration Programs
Introduction
This appendix includes a calibration program written in BASIC to help you calibrate the
Model 2400, as well as an example program that demonstrates how to request calibration
constants. Refer to Section 2 for more details on calibration procedures, equipment, and
connections.
Computer hardware requirements
The following computer hardware is required to run the calibration programs:
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Software requirements
In order to use the calibration programs, you will need the following computer software:
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Calibration equipment
The following calibration equipment is required:
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See Section 2 for detailed equipment specifications.
IBM PC, AT, or compatible computer.
Keithley KPC-488.2, KPS-488.2, or KPC-488.2AT, or CEC PC-488 IEEE-488 inter-
face for the computer.
Two shielded IEEE-488 connecting cables (Keithley Model 7007).
Microsoft QBasic (supplied with MS-DOS 5.0 or later).
MS-DOS version 5.0 or later.
HP-style Universal Language Driver, CECHP.EXE (supplied with Keithley and CEC
interface cards listed above).
Hewlett-Packard HP3458A Digital Multimeter.