User`s guide
M3000A/M3046A/M3015A/M3016A Service Guide
Troubleshooting the Instrument 5-3
Part 1 Troubleshooting Checklists
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When first troubleshooting the Instrument, check for obvious problems by answering basic
questions such as the following:
Is the power switch turned on?
Is the battery adequately charged?
If running from mains power supply, is the AC power cord connected to the Instrument
and plugged into an AC outlet?
Are the Measurement Server and, if present, the Measurement Server Extension inserted
correctly?
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You can isolate many problems by observing indicators on the Instrument before it is
necessary to open the Instrument.
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• AC connected, without battery:
• AC Power LED is on (green).
• AC connected, with battery:
• AC Power LED is on (green).
• Battery LED is on (green if fully loaded, yellow if being charged).
• Battery LED red and blinking signals battery malfunction.
• No AC connected, with battery:
• All LEDs are off.
127( It takes several seconds for the AC Power LED to switch on / off after the mains
power cord has been connected / disconnected.