Self-Test Procedure; Example: D/A Converter Self-Test - HP E1328A Service Manual

Self-Test Procedure

NOTE
Example: D/A
Converter Self-Test
18 Operating Instructions
Verify the D/A Converter is properly installed in the mainframe and
1.
the mainframe has passed its power-on sequence test. See the HP
75000 Series B System Installation and Getting Started Guide for
information on mainframe power-on sequence tests.
Execute the D/A Converter self-test using the *TST? command (see
2.
example following).
A "0" returned means no self-test failure, while "-330" returned
3.
means a failure was detected. See Chapter 8 - Service for trouble
shooting information (see NOTE following).
Test failures can be caused by improper cabling, improper selection of the
interface select code, primary, and/or secondary address setting. Verify
proper connection and address selection before trouble shooting.
An example follows which uses an HP 9000 Series 300 computer with HP
BASIC and a D/A Converter address of 70909.
10 OUTPUT 70909;"*TST?"
20 ENTER 70909;A
30 PRINT A
40 END
Send the self-test command
Enter self-test result
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