Scanning Operation - Agilent Technologies Agilent 3499A User Manual

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Chapter 2 Front-Panel Operation

Scanning Operation

Scanning Operation
The instrument allows you to combine an external measurement device
such as a Digital Multimeter (DMM) with multiplexer channels to create
a scan. During a scan, the instrument closes the configured multiplexer
channels one at a time to allow a measurement to be made on that
channel.
Before initiating a scan, a scan list must be set up. You can also specify
an arm source, a trigger source, and the number of sweeps (a sweep is
one pass through the scan list) to control the scan process. All these can
be done from the S.List menu. The procedure in this chapter describes a
simple scan from the front panel. For more information about scanning
and using the parameters to control a scan, see page 85.
To Create a Scan List
1. Press the S.List key to enter the scan list menu. The CONFIG
annunciator lights up and the first level of the menu is displayed.
ADD TO SCAN
2. Press Enter to begin the channel selection.
SELECT
3. Turn the knob to select the first channel for the list (e.g., 103).
SELECT
4. Press Enter to add the channel into the scan list. The starburst
character lights in the display to indicate the channel is now a part of
the scan list.
SELECT
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101
101
103
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103