Calibration Overview
Calibration Count
You can query the instrument to determine how many calibrations have been performed. The instrument was cal-
ibrated at the factory. When you receive your instrument, be sure to read the count to determine its initial value.
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This setting is non-volatile; it will not be changed by power cycling or
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Because the value increments for each calibration point that stores a value, a complete calibration increases the
value by many counts.
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Front-Panel
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SCPI:
Calibration Message
You can store one message of up to 40 characters in calibration memory. For example, you can store the date when
the last calibration was performed, the date when the next calibration is due, the instrument's serial number, or con-
tact information for your calibration experts.
Unsecure the instrument to record a calibration message. You can read the message from either the front-panel or
over the remote interface, regardless of whether the instrument is secured.
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Storing a calibration message overwrites any message previously stored.
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This setting is non-volatile; it will not be changed by power cycling or
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Front-Panel
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SCPI:
CAL:STR "Cal Due: 01 August 2012"
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