Agilent Technologies 4288A, Programming Manual

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98 Chapter 8
Avoiding Mistakes Related to Work and Daily Checks
Daily Checks (executing the self-test)
Daily Checks (executing the self-test)
The 4288A has a self-test function that consists of an internal test and an external test.
Internal test
To execute the internal test, use the following command.
•
*TST?
on page 129
When you execute the above command, one of the error codes shown in Table 8-1 may be
displayed after the completion of the test.
NOTE
If the instrument has passed all of the tests, 0 is read out. If several errors are detected
simultaneously, the sum of their error numbers is read out.
External test
To execute the external test, use the following command.
•
:SYST:TEST?
on page 194
NOTE Before executing the command, connect the 42090A to the UNKNOWN terminal of the
4288A (or directly connect between L
CUR
and L
POT
and between H
CUR
and H
POT
with
BNC cables).
Table 8-1 Self-test items
Test item Description of test
Error
code
RAM
Checks that the data bus of RAM is connected properly and
there is no faulty memory cell.
1
Boot ROM Checks that the checksum of the boot ROM is correct. 2
Flash ROM Checks that the checksum of the flash ROM is correct. 4
Calibration data
Checks that the checksum of the calibration data (factory
calibration data) in EEPROM is correct.
8
Compensation data
Checks that the checksum of the compensation data in
EEPROM is correct. Even if the test fails, the compensation
data is not initialized.
16
A/D converter Checks that the A/D converter operates properly. 32
Backup RAM
Checks that the instrument setup values in backup memory
(RAM) are proper. Even if the test fails, the instrument setup
values are not initialized.
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