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Agilent Connection Expert (ACE) is an Agilent IO Libraries utility that configures the IO interface between the 34401A
and your PC. The IO Libraries are contained on the Agilent Automation-Ready CD or may be downloaded from the
Agilent Developer Network website at: http://adn.tm.agilent.com.
1. Install the Agilent IO Libraries on your PC and connect a GPIB cable between the PC and the 34401A.
2. From the PC taskbar, click the Agilent IO Control icon
and select ‘Agilent Connection Expert’ from the menu.
3. Select the PC’s GPIB interface and select ‘Add Instrument’
from the Connection Expert menu bar.
4. Select the GPIB0 interface and then select the
34401A GPIB address (factory setting = 22).
5. To verify the IO connection, open ‘Interactive IO’
and send the *IDN? command to the 34401A by
selecting “Send & Read”.
6. Use the ‘Options’ tab to increase the timeout period
for commands with execution times > 5 ms (e.g. *TST?).
Connecting the 34401A to a PC using Agilent Connection Expert
Adjust the Carry Handle.
Grasp the handle by the
sides and pull outward:
Then adjust the handle
to the desired position:
1. Preparing for Use
Agilent 34401A
6½ Digit Multimeter
Connect the Test Leads to the Input Terminals.
Turn
Page for
Step 2
Product Reference CD-ROM. All product documentation, software, and examples
are included on the Agilent 34401A Product Reference CD-ROM.
Safety Summary
Quick Start Tutorial
Connect the Power Cord.
Then plug in the instrument.
Line voltage switch is set at factory for
country of destination – verify setting
before applying power.
NOTE TO PRINTER:
This is “FACE A” (the FRONT)
See folding diagram below:
NOTE TO PRINTER:
This is FACE “E” (short face, folds inside)
(See folding diagram at right)
NOTE TO PRINTER:
This is FACE “F” (the BACK)
(See folding diagram at right)
Do not defeat power cord safety ground feature. Plug
in to a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not use product in
any manner not specified by the manufacturer.
Do not install substitute parts or perform any
unauthorized modification to the product. Return the
product to Agilent Technologies or a designated repair
center for service to ensure that safety features are
maintained.
WARNING
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention
to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
CAUTION
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention
to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
damage to the product or loss of important data. Do
not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Symbols
Earth Ground
Chassis Ground
Risk of electric shock
Refer to manual for additional safety
information.
CAT II (300 v) IEC Measurement Category II. Inputs can be
connected to mains (up to 300 VAC) under
Category II overvoltage conditions.
WARNING
Main Power and Test Input Disconnect: Unplug
product from wall outlet, remove power cord, and
remove all probes from all terminals before servicing.
Only qualified, service-trained personnel should
remove the cover from the instrument.
Line and Current Protection Fuses: For continued
protection against fire, replace the line fuse and the
current-protection fuse only with fuses of the specified
type and rating.
Front/Rear Switch: Do not change the position of the
Front/Rear switch on the front panel while signals are
present on either the front or rear set of terminals.
Switching while high voltages or currents are present
may cause instrument damage and lead to the risk of
electric shock.
IEC Measurement Category II. The HI and LO input
terminals may be connected to mains under IEC
Measurement Category II overvoltage conditions for
measurement of line voltages up to 300 VAC. To avoid
the danger of electric shock, do not connect the inputs
to mains for line voltages above 300 VAC. Connect to
mains only at an outlet, or in a device connected to
such an outlet, on a branch circuit protected by a circuit
breaker. See "Safety Notices" in the User's Guide for
further information.
Protection Limits: To avoid instrument damage and
the risk of electric shock, do not exceed any of the
protection limits indicated on the terminal panel and
defined in the User's Guide.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
For further information, refer to the "Safety Notices"
section in the Agilent 34401A User's Guide.
Copyright © 2007 Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Printed In Malaysia August 2007 E0807
34401-90005 Edition 1
AC or DC
Voltage*
+
-AC or
DC
Current
+
-
4-wire
Resistance or
Temperature
See "Safety Summary" on the back of this tutorial.
* Also used for capacitance,
continuity, diode test, freq-
uency, 2-wire resistance,
and 2-wire temperature
measurements.
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