Chapter 3. Operating Instructions; Introduction; Multimeter Operation; Operator's Check - HP E1411A Service Manual

Introduction

Multimeter
Operation
Operator's
Check

Self-Test Procedure

Chapter 3
Operating Instructions
This chapter lists operating information for the HP E1411 multimeter,
including:

Multimeter operation

Operator's check (self-test)
See the HP E1326A/E1411A User's Manual or the E1326B/E1411B User's
Manual for multimeter operation, including:
Getting started
Configuring the multimeter
Using the multimeter
Understanding the multimeter
Multimeter command reference
Multimeter specifications
Multimeter error messages
Register-based programming
The Operator's Check for the HP E1411 multimeter consists of sending the
self-test (*TST?) command and checking the return. The operator's check
can be used to verify the multimeter is connected properly and is responding
to the self-test command.
As required, see the mainframe user's manual for information on address
selection. See the HP E1326A/E1411A User's Manual or the
E1326B/E1411B User's Manual for information on multimeter SCPI
commands.
Verify the multimeter is properly installed in the mainframe and
1.
the mainframe has passed its power-on sequence test.
Execute the multimeter functional test using the *TST? command
2.
(see example following).
A "0" returned means no self-test failure, while "1", "2", "3", or "4"
3.
returned means a failure was detected. See Chapter 8 - Service for
troubleshooting information (see NOTE following).
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