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Chapter 4 Features and Functions
Relay Cycle Counts
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Relay Cycle Counts
The Agilent 3499A/B/C can read and track the relay cycle counts on some
plug-in modules. This feature can be very useful in switching systems to
track relay failures and predict system maintenance requirements.
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This feature is supported in 3488 Mode by the Agilent N2260A,
N2261A, N2262A, N2264A, N2265A, N2266A, N2267A, N2268A,
N2270A, and N2280A/81A modules.
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The cycle counts of the tree relays (s98 & s99) on an N2260A or
N2266A can also be queried.
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Front-Panel Operation: Press View, use the knob to select “RELAY
CYCLES”, and press Enter. Turn the knob to select the relay channel
of interest. The display shows the channel cycle count.
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Remote Interface Operation: This feature is only available from the
front panel in 3488 mode.