Performing Self-Diagnosis Of The Agilent 4294A; Performing The Internal Tests In A Batch Process; Checking The Result Of Each Test - Agilent Technologies 4294A Operating Manual

Setting/Using Control and Management Functions

Performing Self-Diagnosis of the Agilent 4294A

Performing Self-Diagnosis of the Agilent 4294A
The Agilent 4294A has a built-in self-test function to confirm whether it is operating
normally. This self-diagnosis consists of three test groups: "internal tests," "external tests,"
and "display tests." This section describes how to automatically execute the "internal tests"
in a batch process that does not need special tools and is easy to perform. For more
information on each internal test and the "external tests" and "display tests," refer to the
Service Manual (English).
NOTE When executing the self-diagnosis, "Svc" appears in the instrument status area in the
left-most area of the screen to indicate that the Agilent 4294A is in service mode status. If
you measure a DUT in this service mode status, you cannot obtain a correct measurement
result that meets the specifications. After completion of the self-diagnosis, be sure to press
the
displayed before performing any measurement.

Performing the Internal Tests in a Batch Process

Follow these steps to automatically perform all of the internal tests in a batch process.
Step 1. Press the
Step 2. Press the
set parameter value field in the upper left area of the screen, the currently selected test item
is displayed together with "DIAGNOSTIC TEST."
Step 3. Press the
parameter value field in the upper left area of the screen, "DIAGNOSTIC TEST 0 ALL
INTERNAL" is displayed.
Step 4. Press the
NOTE While the self-diagnosis is being executed, at the top of the set parameter value field the
current test item that is being executed (if an error occurs as the test result, its description)
is displayed in a smaller size.
Execution of all of the internal tests takes approximately one and a half minutes.
Step 5. When all the internal tests are completed, the test result "PASS" or "FAIL" is displayed at
the right of "DIAGNOSTIC TEST 0 ALL INTERNAL" in the set parameter value field in
the upper left area of the screen.
If the test fails, the Agilent 4294A may be at fault. Contact your local Agilent Technologies
sales office or the company you purchased the instrument from.

Checking the Result of Each Test

You can check the result of each executed test after the batch execution of the internal tests.
Step 1. Press the
Step 2. Press the
320
key or cycle power and then check that the "Svc" display is no longer
[Preset]
key to display the System menu.
[System]
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
key to select test number 0, "All internal tests." In the set
INTERNAL TEST
key to automatically start executing all of the internal tests.
RUN TEST
key to display the System menu.
[System]
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
key to display the Self-Diagnosis menu. At this time, in the
key to display the Self-Diagnosis menu. At this time, the
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