User manual

Table of Contents
1 General Information
1.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Warranty information...........................................................................................................................................1-1
1.4 Manual addenda ................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Safety symbols and terms ....................................................................................................................................1-2
1.6 Specifications....................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.7 Inspection.............................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.8 Options and accessories ....................................................................................................................................... 1-2
2 Getting Started
2.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Front and rear panel summary .............................................................................................................................2-1
2.2.1 Front panel ................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.2 Rear panel ....................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2.3 Front panel display....................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Overview of measurement process ......................................................................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Idle ...............................................................................................................................................................2-7
2.3.2 Arm layer .....................................................................................................................................................2-7
2.3.3 Scan layer.....................................................................................................................................................2-7
2.3.4 Measure layer............................................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.4 Initial configuration..............................................................................................................................................2-8
2.5 Front panel operation ...........................................................................................................................................2-8
2.5.1 Measuring DC voltage example...................................................................................................................2-8
2.5.2 Storing DC voltage readings example ....................................................................................................... 2-11
2.6 IEEE-488.2 and SCPI basics.............................................................................................................................. 2-13
2.6.1 SCPI overview ........................................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.6.2 Compatibility ............................................................................................................................................. 2-13
2.6.3 Bus connection...........................................................................................................................................2-13
2.6.4 Primary address.......................................................................................................................................... 2-13
2.6.5 Abbreviated common command summary ................................................................................................2-13
2.6.6 Abbreviated SCPI command summary...................................................................................................... 2-13
2.6.7 Syntax rules................................................................................................................................................2-15
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