Valhalla Scientific 4300C, Operation Manual

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Display Hold ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Temperature Compensation .............................................................................................................. 47
Configuration Status Query ............................................................................................................... 48
RS-232 Interface .................................................................................................................................... 50
The RS232 interface capabilities: ....................................................................................................... 50
Notes for RS232 installation .............................................................................................................. 50
Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................................. 51
Checking Connections ........................................................................................................................ 51
INPUT AND OUTPUT QUEUE .................................................................................................................. 51
COMMANDS AND SYNTAX ..................................................................................................................... 51
RS232 message terminators .............................................................................................................. 51
Entering Commands .......................................................................................................................... 51
Command Characters ........................................................................................................................ 51
Combining Commands ....................................................................................................................... 52
Synopsis of Commands ...................................................................................................................... 52
DETAILS OF COMMAND REFERENCE ..................................................................................................... 52
COMMAND INDEX ................................................................................................................................. 52
Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 67
General .................................................................................................................................................. 67
Required Test Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 67
Pre-Calibration Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 67
4300C Calibration Procedure ................................................................................................................. 68
Standard Calibration .......................................................................................................................... 68
Sense Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 68
Current Source Calibration ................................................................................................................ 70
TCM Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 71
Special Procedures ..................................................................................................................................... 73
General .................................................................................................................................................. 73
Connections and Settling Time .............................................................................................................. 73
Noisy Readings ....................................................................................................................................... 74
Disconnecting the Cables ....................................................................................................................... 75
Addendums ................................................................................................................................................ 77