Additional Tests - HP 37717C Calibration Manual

Performance Tests
Self Test - All Options
N OTE
If any or all of these connections are not made the HP 37717C will FAIL Self Test.
6. Press to activate the Self
RUN/STOP
Test. TEST STATUS [RUNNING] will
be displayed. The information pertaining
to TEST TYPE, TEST NUMBER and
SUBTEST NUMBER will change as the
Self Test progresses
If the HP 37717C is functioning
correctly, after a time of between 15
minutes and 1 hour, TEST STATUS
[PASSED] is displayed.
If TEST STATUS [FAIL nnn] is
displayed the HP 37717C should be returned to a service office for repair.
FAIL Error Numbers are listed and defined in Appendix B.

Additional Tests

Some options require additional test to be carried out to completely verify the option
integrity. These require different connections and the tests run individually.
RS-232-C Tests: If Option A3B or A3D is fitted, the RS-232-C interface is not fully
tested.
To fully test RS-232-C:
1. Select CPU TESTS
2. Fit a special RS-232-C connector with Loopback links as shown:
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3. Run the CPU TESTS.
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