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2Features and Functions
System-Related Operations
The utility menu accesses the following system–related operations: self–test,
display of error conditions, calibration, and instrument information. These
features are described in the subsections that follow.
The utility menu is also used to access the following three menus:
• REMOTE I/O menu (see Chapter 3, “Remote Interface Configuration” for a
complete description of the remote interface features).
• STORE/RECALL menu (see “Multimeter State Storage” on page 48 for a
complete description of the state storage feature).
• MISC SETTINGS menu (see “Miscellaneous Configuration Settings” on
page 60 for a complete description of these features).
Self–Te s t
A power–on self–test occurs automatically when you turn on the instrument.
This limited test assures you that the multimeter is operational. This self–test
does not perform the extensive self test described below.
A complete self–test performs a series of internal tests, and takes about five
seconds to execute.
If the power–on or complete self–test fails, an error is stored in the error
queue. See the Agilent 34410A/11A/L4411A Service Guide for more
information on obtaining service.
• Following the complete self–test, the instrument issues a Factory Reset
(*RST) command.
• Front Panel Operation: Press
UTILITY MENU > SELF-TEST
If the test fails, the Error annunciator will light.
• Remote Interface Operation: The following command returns “+0“ if the
self–test is successful or “+1“ if it fails.
*TST?
Refer to the Agilent 34410A/11A/L4411A Programmer’s Reference Help for
a complete description and syntax for this command.
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