DC Current Source Mode
To verify the performance of the dc current source function:
1. Turn on the Product. The Product shows 4.000 mA on the display.
If the display does not show 4.000 mA:
a. Push .
b. Select mA Source with the rotary knob.
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Push the rotary knob. If 4.000 mA is flashing, go to step 2.
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If the display shows 0.000 mA:
i.
Push .
ii.
Turn the rotary knob to select Calibrator Setup Menu and push to select.
iii.
Select any other necessary parameters and then push the rotary knob.
iv.
Select mA Span and push to select.
v.
Select 4 to 20 mA and push to select.
The Product shows 4.000 mA on the display.
2. Connect the Product:
a. Connect the Product + terminal to the Digital Multimeter (DMM) I input.
b. Connect the COM terminal to the DMM LO input. See Figure 2.
12.000 mA
2x
24.000 mA
2x
Figure 2. DC Current Source Mode
Precision Loop Calibrator
Performance Verification Tests
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