Calibrate Commands - Agilent Technologies N8900 series Operating Manual

Calibrate Commands

Calibrate commands calibrate the instrument.
Read the calibration section
ability.
CALibrate:COUNt?
Returns the number of times the unit has been calibrated. The count is incremented whenever the calibration (includ-
ing the date) is saved, the administration password is changed, the administration password is reset using the internal
cal switch, or the instrument firmware is updated.
Parameter
(none)
Return the calibration count: CAL:COUN?
CALibrate:CURRent[:LEVel] < value >
Calibrates the current programming and measurement. The value selects the range to calibrate.
Parameter
The maximum current of the range
being calibrated.
Calibrates the current of the 100 A range: CAL:CURR 100
CALibrate:DATA < value >
Enters the calibration value read by the external meter. You must first select a calibration level for the value being
entered. Data values are expressed in base units - either volts or amperes, depending on which function is being cal-
ibrated.
Parameter
Numeric value
Specify calibration value 0.0237: CAL:DATA 2.37E-2
CALibrate:DATE < "date" >
CALibrate:DATE?
Enters the calibration date in nonvolatile memory. Enter any ASCII string up to 10 characters. The query returns the
date.
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before calibrating. Improper calibration can reduce accuracy and reli-
Typical Return
The calibration count
Typical Return
(none)
Typical Return
(none)
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