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Performance Tests and Calibration 1
Performance Verification Tests Overview
34450A Service Guide 7
Performance Verification Tests Overview
Use the performance verification tests to verify the measurement
performance of the instrument. The performance verification tests use
the instrument's specifications listed in the Agilent 34450A User's Guide,
Chapter 4, Specifications.
You can perform four different levels of performance verification tests:
•Self test. A series of internal verification tests that give a high
confidence that the instrument is operational.
•Quick verification. A combination of the internal self tests and
selected verification test.
• Performance verification tests. An extensive set of tests that are
recommended as an acceptance test when you first receive the
instrument or after performing adjustments.
• Optional verification tests. Tests not performed with every
calibration. Perform these tests to verify additional specifications or
functions of the instrument.
Self test
• This limited test assures that the instrument is capable of operation.
To turn on self test, perform the following steps :
1 Press > to enter the Utility menu.
2 Use the navigation keys to move the pointer to SELF TEST and
press to edit.
3 Press or to select ON.
4 Press to turn on self test.
• If the self test fails, an error is reported on the front panel. You can
also use the
SYSTem: ERRor? command query from the remote
interface. If repair is required, contact an Agilent Service Center.