Maintenance; Cleaning; Self-Test And Diagnostics; Calibration - Agilent Technologies B1500A User Manual

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Maintenance

Maintenance should be performed periodically to keep Agilent B1500A in good
condition.

Cleaning

Before performing cleaning, turn off the instrument, and disconnect power cable
from the rear panel. Use a dry cloth to clean the external case parts.
To prevent electrical shock, do not perform cleaning when the instrument is turned
on, and do not use a wet cloth.

Self-test and Diagnostics

Agilent B1500A provides the following functions to check the operation. Perform
the following functions as necessary. Open the measurement terminals to perform
self-test, self-calibration, or diagnostics.
• Self-test
• Self-calibration
• Diagnostics
If problems arise, contact Agilent Technologies. For details, see Agilent
EasyEXPERT User's Guide.
Interlock Open/Close test and High Voltage LED test
Interlock function limits the SMU maximum output voltage to ± 42 V when the
measurement terminal is touchable. For safety, this function must be checked before
using the B1500A after power on at least once a day by performing the diagnostics.

Calibration

Calibration and adjustments must be performed periodically so that the instruments
satisfy the specifications, and keep a good condition. It is recommended to perform
the calibration once a year at least. For the calibration and adjustments, contact
Agilent Technologies. Trained service personnel will perform the calibration and
adjustments. Also see Agilent EasyEXPERT User's Guide.
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