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Automating Calibration Procedures

You can automate the complete verification and adjustment procedures

outlined in this chapter if you have access to programmable standards,

such as a multi-function calibrator. You can program the instrument

configurations specified for each test over the remote interface. You can

then enter readback verification data into a test program and compare

the results to the appropriate test limit values.

If you are using the Agilent 34401A in the Fluke 8840A/8842A

emulation mode, you cannot use the Fluke calibration commands. You

must use the SCPI calibration commands described in chapter 4 of the

Agilent 34401A User’s Guide.

You can also adjust the multimeter from the remote interface. Remote

adjustment is similar to the local front-panel procedure. You can use

a computer to perform the adjustment by first selecting the required

function and range. The calibration value is sent to the multimeter and

then the calibration is initiated over the remote interface. The multimeter

must be unsecured prior to initiating the calibration procedure.

For further details on programming the multimeter, see chapter 3 and

chapter 4 in the Agilent 34401A User’s Guide.

Chapter 4 Calibration Procedures

Automating Calibration Procedures