Chapter 3
Performance Test and Calibration
Title
Page
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3-3
Required Equipment ............................................................................................ 3-3
Test Considerations .............................................................................................. 3-5
Performance Tests ................................................................................................ 3-5
Volts DC Verification ...................................................................................... 3-5
Volts DC Ratio Verification ............................................................................ 3-9
Volts AC and Frequency Verification ............................................................. 3-11
4-Wire Ohms Verification ............................................................................... 3-14
2-Wire Ohms Verification ............................................................................... 3-16
2X4 Test Lead Verification Steps ................................................................... 3-17
Rear Panel Terminal Verification Steps .......................................................... 3-18
Capacitance Verification Steps (DMM4050 only) .......................................... 3-20
DC Current Verification Steps ........................................................................ 3-22
AC Current Verification Steps ........................................................................ 3-24
Adjustment (Calibration) ..................................................................................... 3-26
Unlocking the Meter for Adjustments (Calibration) ....................................... 3-26
Unlocking the Meter for Adjustments Over a Remote Interface ..................... 3-26
Changing the Calibration Password ................................................................ 3-26
Resetting the Calibration Password ................................................................. 3-27
Changing the Calibration Date ........................................................................ 3-28
Equipment for Calibration ............................................................................... 3-28
Adjustment Process ......................................................................................... 3-28
Aborting a Calibration Process ........................................................................ 3-34
Sample Adjustment Program ........................................................................... 3-34
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