
DMM4040 and DMM4050
Technical Reference
Input Characteristics.................................................................................. 1-15
4040/4050 Accuracy ................................................................................. 1-16
Additional Ohms Errors............................................................................ 1-16
DC Current .................................................................................................... 1-16
Input Characteristics.................................................................................. 1-16
Accuracy (4040/4050)............................................................................... 1-17
Additional Current Errors ......................................................................... 1-17
AC Current .................................................................................................... 1-18
Input Characteristics.................................................................................. 1-18
4040/4050 Accuracy ................................................................................. 1-19
Additional Low Frequency Errors............................................................. 1-20
Frequency ...................................................................................................... 1-20
4040/4050 Accuracy ................................................................................. 1-20
Gate Time vs. Resolution.......................................................................... 1-20
Additional Low Frequency Errors............................................................. 1-20
Capacitance (4050 only)................................................................................ 1-21
Temperature (4050 only)............................................................................... 1-21
Additional Errors........................................................................................... 1-21
Continuity...................................................................................................... 1-21
Diode Test ..................................................................................................... 1-22
Measurement Rates (IEEE488[4])................................................................. 1-22
Measurement Uncertainty.................................................................................. 1-22
Interpreting Accuracy Specifications................................................................. 1-23
24-Hour Accuracy ......................................................................................... 1-23
90-Day and 1-Year Accuracy........................................................................ 1-23
Temperature Coefficients .............................................................................. 1-23
Configuring for Highest Accuracy Measurements ............................................ 1-23
DC Voltage, DC Current, and Resistance Measurements ............................. 1-23
AC Voltage and AC Current Measurements:................................................ 1-23
Frequency and Period Measurements:........................................................... 1-23
2 General Maintenance .......................................................................... 2-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 2-3
Warranty Repairs and Shipping Information..................................................... 2-3
General Maintenance Information..................................................................... 2-3
Required Equipment...................................................................................... 2-3
Power Requirements...................................................................................... 2-3
Static Safe Handling...................................................................................... 2-3
Cleaning............................................................................................................. 2-4
Fuse Replacement.............................................................................................. 2-4
Line-Power Fuse............................................................................................ 2-4
Current-Input Fuses....................................................................................... 2-5
If the Meter Does Not Turn On.......................................................................... 2-7
Display Tests...................................................................................................... 2-7
Disassembly Procedures .................................................................................... 2-7
General Disassembly..................................................................................... 2-7
Main Chassis Disassembly............................................................................ 2-8
Front Panel Disassembly ............................................................................... 2-8
Assembly Procedures......................................................................................... 2-8
3 Performance Test and Calibration..................................................... 3-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-4
Required Equipment .......................................................................................... 3-4
Test Considerations............................................................................................ 3-6
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