Calibration 2-7
Viewing calibration dates and calibration count
When calibration is locked, only the UNLOCK and VIEW-DATES selections will be acces-
sible in the calibration menu. To view calibration dates and calibration count at any time:
1.
From normal display, press MENU, select CAL, and then press ENTER. The unit will
display the following:
CALIBRATION
UNLOCK EXECUTE VIEW-DATES
2.
Select VIEW-DATES, and then press ENTER. The Model 2420 will display the next and
last calibration dates and the calibration count as in the following example:
NEXT CAL: 02/15/98
Last calibration: 02/15/97 Count: 0001
Calibration errors
The Model 2420 checks for errors after each calibration step, minimizing the possibility that
improper calibration may occur due to operator error.
Front panel error reporting
If an error is detected during comprehensive calibration, the instrument will display an appro-
priate error message (see Appendix B). The unit will then prompt you to repeat the calibration
step that caused the error.
Remote error reporting
You can detect errors while in remote by testing the state of EAV (Error Available) bit (bit 2)
in the status byte. (Use the *STB? query to request the status byte.) Query the instrument for the
type of error by using the appropriate :SYST:ERR? query. The Model 2420 will respond with the
error number and a text message describing the nature of the error. See Appendix B for details.
Front panel calibration
The front panel calibration procedure described below calibrates all ranges of both the current
and voltage source and measure functions. Note that each range is separately calibrated by re-
peating the entire procedure for each range.
Step 1: Prepare the Model 2420 for calibration
1.
Turn on the Model 2420 and the digital multimeter, and allow them to warm up for at
least one hour before performing calibration.
Summary of Contents for SourceMeter 3A 2420
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