User manual

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General Information
1.1 Introduction
This section contains general information about the Model
2001 Multimeter. It is arranged in the following manner:
1.2 Features, page 1-1
1.3 Warranty information, page 1-1
1.4 Manual addenda, page 1-2
1.5 Safety symbols and terms, page 1-2
1.6 Specifications, page 1-2
1.7 Inspection, page 1-2
1.8 Options and accessories, page 1-2
1.2 Features
Some important Model 2001 features include:
• Full range of functions  Among other functions, the
multimeter can measure DC voltage (normal and peak
spikes), AC voltage (RMS, average, and peak), DC
current (normal and in-circuit), AC current (RMS and
average), two and four-wire resistance (normal and
offset-compensated), frequency, and temperature
(resistance temperature devices or thermocouples).
• Two-line display  Readings and front panel messages
are shown on an alphanumeric display having a 20-
character top line and a 32-character bottom line.
• Multifunction measuring and display  From the front
panel, you can configure the instrument to sequentially
measure and simultaneously display readings of
multiple functions.
• Reading and setup storage  Readings and setup data
can be stored and recalled from the front panel or over
the IEEE-488 bus. For example, the buffer can be
programmed to store up to 850 readings at 4.5 digits, or
up to 250 time-stamped readings at 6.5 digits. The
Model 2001 can be configured with memory options
that extend the storage capacity up to 30,000 readings
and ten setups.
• High-speed measurements  The instrument is capable
of acquiring, for example, 2000 readings/second at 4.5
digits of resolution, and 215 readings/second at 6.5
digits.
• Talk-only mode  From the front panel, you can set the
instrument to send readings to an IEEE-488 printer or,
with an optional adapter, to a Centronics printer.
• Digital calibration  The instrument may be digitally
calibrated from either the front panel or over the bus.
• Standard IEEE-488 interface  Bus operation
conforms to the IEEE-488.2 and SCPI standards.
• Trigger link This is a new trigger concept that
provides more versatile and precise external triggering.
It is in addition to the standard Trigger In/Measurement
Complete BNC external triggering techniques.
• Optional field-installable internal scanner  This is a
10-channel scanner card, which includes eight channels
of 2-pole relay switching and two channels of 2-pole
solid-state switching. All channels can be configured
for 4-pole operation.
1.3 Warranty information
Detailed warranty information is located at the back of this
manual. Should your Model 2001 require warranty service,