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1.1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2
Features ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3
Warranty information .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4
Manual addenda .................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.5
Safety symbols and terms ................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.6
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.7
Unpacking and inspection ................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.7.1
Shipment contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.7.2
Instruction manual ..................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.7.3
Repacking for shipment ............................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.8
Getting started ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.8.1
Preparation for use .................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.8.2
Quick start procedure ................................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.9
Accessories .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
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2.1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Power-up procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.3
Power-up self-test and display messages ............................................................................................................ 2-2
2.3.1
RAM memory test ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.2
Self-test and firmware revision level ........................................................................................................ 2-2
2.4
Front panel familiarization .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.4.1
Controls ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4.2
Display and indicators ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.3
Tilt bail ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.5
Front panel programs .......................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.5.1
IEEE-488 address ...................................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.5.2
Exponent mode (alpha or numeric) ........................................................................................................... 2-6
2.5.3
Calibration ................................................................................................................................................. 2-6
2.6
Rear panel familiarization ................................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.7
Basic measurement techniques ........................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.7.1
Warm-up period ........................................................................................................................................ 2-8
2.7.2
Input connections ...................................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.7.3
Making voltage measurements .................................................................................................................. 2-9
2.7.4
Guarded operation ................................................................................................................................... 2-11
2.7.5
Making current measurements ................................................................................................................ 2-12
2.7.6
Making charge measurements ................................................................................................................. 2-14
2.7.7
Resistance measurements ........................................................................................................................ 2-16
2.7.8
Using the ohms function as a current source .......................................................................................... 2-17
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