User`s guide

36 Agilent 34980A Mainframe User’s Guide
2 Getting Started
Configure Key Group
Use these menus to set 
measurement parameters.
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The DMM Menu
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Set the internal DMM’s measurement function (AC volts, DC volts, AC current, DC
current, 2-wire ohms, 4-wire ohms, temperature, frequency, and period)
• Set measurement function parameters
The Channel Menu
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Set channel measurement function (AC volts, DC volts, AC current (34921A only), DC
current (34921A only) 2-wire ohms, 4-wire ohms, temperature, frequency, and period)
• Set measurement function parameters
The Scan Menu
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Set trigger-in parameters
• Set sweep count
• Set sample count
The Sequence Menu
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View a sequence command string
• Execute the sequence
• Delete sequence definitions
The Module Menu
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Open all relays
• Clear all measurement functions
• Clear channel labels
• Configure external trigger and clock (applies only to 34951A module)
• Set trace or level mode (applies only to 34951A module)
• Set waveform parameters (applies only to 34951A module)
The View Menu
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View errors and alarms
The Advanced Key
This key is reserved to operate advanced functions in a future firmware release. When
activated, you will be notified in the release notes accompanying the enabling firmware
revision.
The Alarm Menu
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Select one of four alarms to report alarm conditions on the displayed channel
• Configure a high limit, a low limit, or both for the displayed channel
• Select the slope (rising or falling edge) for the four alarm output lines
The Exit Menu Key
Press to leave the current menu, saving all changes made in that menu