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Page 1 - Calibrator/Meter

Agilent TechnologiesU1401AHandheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterUser’s and Service Guide

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X U1401A User’s and Service GuideDeclaration of Conformity (DoC)The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is available on the Web site.

Page 3 - Safety Symbols

80 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsSetting the baud rateThe baud rate used in the remote communication with a PC can be

Page 4 - General Safety Information

Changing the Default Settings 4U1401A User’s and Service Guide 81Setting the display backlight timerThe display backlight timer can be set from 1 to 9

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82 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsSetting the power saving modeTo enable auto power- off, set this timer to any value f

Page 6 - Environmental Conditions

Changing the Default Settings 4U1401A User’s and Service Guide 83Figure 4-13 Setting the auto power-off modePressPressPressPressPress55556666

Page 7 - Regulatory Markings

84 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default Settings

Page 8 - 2002/96/EC

85Agilent TechnologiesU1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterUser’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesSource Mode for mA Output 86Simula

Page 9 - In This Guide

86 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesSource Mode for mA OutputThis instrument provides steady, stepped, and ramped current output f

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Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 87Figure 5-1 Testing a 4 mA to 20 mA current loop with the source modeRed Black

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88 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesSimulation Mode for mA OutputIn simulation mode, the instrument simulates a current loop trans

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Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 89CAUTIONDo not apply an external voltage exceeding 30 V across the output terminals of the inst

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ContentsU1401A User’s and Service Guide XIContents1Getting StartedIntroducing the U1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/Meter 2Standard Purchase I

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90 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesSimulating a 2-wire transmitter on a current loop The special yellow test lead supplied with t

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Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 91Figure 5-3 Use the yellow test lead to perform the 2-wire transmitter simulationYellow BlackAl

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92 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesMeasuring a Pressure TransducerTo measure a pressure transducer, follow these steps:1 Turn the

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Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 93Figure 5-4 Pressure transducer measurementWhiteGreenLead wires1 - Red V+2 - White Out+3 - Blac

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94 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesZener Diode TestTo perform zener diode test:1 Turn the rotary switch to the / position.2 C

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Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 95Figure 5-5 Zener diode test

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96 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesDiode TestA good diode allows current to flow in one direction only.To test a diode, turn the

Page 21 - Getting Started

Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 97Figure 5-6 Diode testForward biasRedReverse biasRedBlackBlack

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98 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesBipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) TestA BJT typically has three terminals, namely emitter (E),

Page 23 - Standard Purchase Items

Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 995 Probe the base terminal with the red test lead, and the other two pins (in turn) with the bl

Page 24 - List of Accessories

XII U1401A User’s and Service GuideContentsMeasuring DC voltage 46Measuring AC voltage 48Measuring Current 49DC mA measurement 49Percentage scale of D

Page 25 - Product Overview

100 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesAnother common type of transistor is the TO- 3 package as shown in Figure 5- 8 on page 101.Ta

Page 26 - 1Getting Started

Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 101A silicon NPN high power transistor (2N3055) is used as an example to demonstrate how the pol

Page 27 - The front panel at a glance

102 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesDetermining transistor hfeFor NPN-type BJT1 Turn the rotary switch to the / position.2 Co

Page 28 - The rotary switch at a glance

Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 103Figure 5-9 Determining transistor hfehfe = IC/IB = 152IB = Current sourcehfe = IC/IB = 300IC

Page 29 - The keypad at a glance

104 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesJunction Field-Effect Transistor (JFET) Switch TestA JFET typically has three terminals, name

Page 30 - Table 1 - 4 Keypad functions

Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 105You can identify the channel type of a JFET by measuring its drain- source resistance (RDS) w

Page 31 - Getting Started 1

106 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesThe cutoff voltage of an n-channel JFETTo determine the cutoff voltage of an n- channel JFET:

Page 32 - Shifted functions

Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 107The cutoff voltage of a p-channel JFETTo determine the cutoff voltage of a p- channel JFET:1

Page 33 - The display at a glance

108 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesOperational Amplifier VerificationThe ideal amplifier is assumed to have the following charac

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Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 1094 Connect the red and black alligator leads to the positive and negative output terminals res

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ContentsU1401A User’s and Service Guide XIIISetting the display backlight timer 81Setting the power saving mode 825 Application ExamplesSource Mode fo

Page 36 - or negative trigger slope

110 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesVoltage-to-current converterIn maintaining its differential input voltage at zero, the operat

Page 37 - The terminals at a glance

Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 111Integrator: square wave to triangle wave conversionThe integrating circuit in Figure 5- 15 on

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112 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application Examples4 Use a DC power supply with +15 V and –15 V outputs to power the operational amplifier. 5 Us

Page 39 - The rear panel at a glance

Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 1132-Wire Transmitter VerificationYou can use the following method to verify the operation of a

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114 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesFigure 5-16 Verifying a two-wire transmitterRedBlack

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Application Examples 5U1401A User’s and Service Guide 115Frequency Transmitter VerificationFor some frequency transmitters, you can use the square wav

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116 U1401A User’s and Service Guide5 Application ExamplesFigure 5-17 Verifying a frequency transmitter

Page 43 - Remote Communication

117Agilent TechnologiesU1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterUser’s and Service Guide6 MaintenanceMaintenance 118General maintenance 118Batt

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118 U1401A User’s and Service Guide6MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral maintenanceBesides the hazards mentioned above, dirt or moisture in the terminals ca

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Maintenance 6U1401A User’s and Service Guide 119Battery replacementThe instrument is powered by four sets of rechargeable batteries. To ensure that th

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XIV U1401A User’s and Service GuideContentsClosed-case electronic calibration 129Agilent Technologies’ calibration services 129Calibration interval 12

Page 47 - Calibrator Output Operations

120 U1401A User’s and Service Guide6MaintenanceFigure 6-1 Battery replacementLoosen the screwSlide the cover to the left sideReplace all batteries

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Maintenance 6U1401A User’s and Service Guide 121Recharging the batteriesThis instrument is powered by four sets of rechargeable bat-teries. Charge the

Page 49 - Constant Voltage Operation

122 U1401A User’s and Service Guide6MaintenanceFuse replacementReplace any blown fuse in the instrument according to the following procedures:1 Power

Page 50 - Constant Current Operation

Maintenance 6U1401A User’s and Service Guide 1237 Throughout the fuse replacement procedures, make sure that the knob of the rotary switch on the top

Page 51 - Memory Generation

124 U1401A User’s and Service Guide6MaintenanceTroubleshootingIf the instrument fails to operate, check the batteries and test leads. Replace them if

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Maintenance 6U1401A User’s and Service Guide 125When servicing the instrument, use only the specified replacement parts.Table 6- 2 will assist you in

Page 53 - ±15.000 V ±25.000 mA

126 U1401A User’s and Service Guide6Maintenance

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127Agilent TechnologiesU1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterUser’s and Service Guide7 Performance Tests and CalibrationCalibration Overvie

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128 U1401A User’s and Service Guide7 Performance Tests and CalibrationCalibration OverviewThis manual contains procedures for verifying the instrument

Page 56 - Autoramp output

Performance Tests and Calibration 7U1401A User’s and Service Guide 129Closed-case electronic calibrationThis instrument features closed- case electron

Page 57 - ±1.5000 V

ContentsU1401A User’s and Service Guide XVConstant voltage and constant current outputs 155Square wave output 156

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130 U1401A User’s and Service Guide7 Performance Tests and CalibrationOther recommendations for calibrationSpecifications are only guaranteed within t

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Performance Tests and Calibration 7U1401A User’s and Service Guide 131Recommended Test EquipmentThe test equipment recommended for the performance ver

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132 U1401A User’s and Service Guide7 Performance Tests and CalibrationPerformance Verification TestsSelf-verificationTo perform a self- verification o

Page 61 - Square Wave Output

Performance Tests and Calibration 7U1401A User’s and Service Guide 133Input performance verificationTo verify the input functions of the Handheld Mult

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134 U1401A User’s and Service Guide7 Performance Tests and Calibration2(cont)Turn the rotary switch to . Press to select AC.Connect the Normal Hi-L

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Performance Tests and Calibration 7U1401A User’s and Service Guide 1353 Turn the rotary switch to . Press to select frequency.Connect the Normal Hi

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136 U1401A User’s and Service Guide7 Performance Tests and Calibration8 Turn the rotary switch to .Connect a diode to the U1401A input terminals in fo

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Performance Tests and Calibration 7U1401A User’s and Service Guide 137Output performance verificationTo verify the output functions of the Handheld Mu

Page 66 - Measuring Voltage

138 U1401A User’s and Service Guide7 Performance Tests and CalibrationAdjustment ConsiderationsTo adjust (calibrate) the instrument, you will need a s

Page 67 - Making Measurements 3

Performance Tests and Calibration 7U1401A User’s and Service Guide 139Adjustment ProceduresInput calibration1 Set the slide switch to the M/S position

Page 68 - Measuring AC voltage

XVI U1401A User’s and Service GuideContents

Page 69 - Measuring Current

140 U1401A User’s and Service Guide7 Performance Tests and CalibrationOutput calibration1 Set the slide switch to the M/S position.2 Allow the instrum

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Performance Tests and Calibration 7U1401A User’s and Service Guide 141After finishing the CAL-0 and CAL-1 calibration procedures, the instrument will

Page 71 - Measuring Temperature

142 U1401A User’s and Service Guide7 Performance Tests and CalibrationOutput current calibration1 Without exiting the calibration mode, turn the rotar

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143Agilent TechnologiesU1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterUser’s and Service Guide8Specifications General Specifications 144Measurement Ca

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144 U1401A User’s and Service Guide8 SpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsDisplay • Both primary and secondary displays are 5-digit liquid crystal disp

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Specifications 8U1401A User’s and Service Guide 145Dimensions• H = 192 mm• W = 90 mm• D = 54 mmWeight• 0.98 kg with holster and batteriesBattery Life•

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146 U1401A User’s and Service Guide8 SpecificationsMeasurement CategoryThe U1401A is intended to be used for measurement under Measurement Category II

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Specifications 8U1401A User’s and Service Guide 147Input SpecificationsThe accuracy is given as ± (% of reading + counts of least significant digit) a

Page 77 - Math Operations

148 U1401A User’s and Service Guide8 Specifications[1] Always use the relative function to offset the thermal effect before measuring the signal. If t

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Specifications 8U1401A User’s and Service Guide 149[1] Crest factor: ≤ 3AC+DC specifications[1] Input impedance: 1.1 MΩ in parallel with <100 pF (n

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U1401A User’s and Service Guide XVIITablesTablesTable 1-1. List of accessories 4Table 1-2. Slide switch functions 5Table 1-3. Rotary switch positions

Page 80 - Relative (zero)

150 U1401A User’s and Service Guide8 Specifications[1] Crest factor: ≤ 3Temperature specifications[1] The accuracy is defined for meter operation only

Page 81 - Triggering Operations

Specifications 8U1401A User’s and Service Guide 151Frequency specificationsFrequency sensitivity and trigger level for voltage measurementFor the maxi

Page 82 - Refresh hold (auto trigger)

152 U1401A User’s and Service Guide8 SpecificationsDuty cycle [1]Pulse width [1, 2] [1] The accuracy for duty cycle and pulse width is based on a 5 V

Page 83 - 1 ms peak hold

Specifications 8U1401A User’s and Service Guide 1531 ms peak hold specificationsResistance specificationsThe following resistance specifications are v

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154 U1401A User’s and Service Guide8 SpecificationsDiode check and audible continuity specificationsThe overload protection is 250 Vrms and the instru

Page 85 - Changing the Default Settings

Specifications 8U1401A User’s and Service Guide 155Output SpecificationsAccuracy is given as ± (% of output + counts of least significant digit) at 23

Page 86 - Entering the Setup Mode

156 U1401A User’s and Service Guide8 SpecificationsSquare wave outputThe maximum input voltage protection is 30 VDC.[1] The positive or negative pulse

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© Agilent Technologies, Inc., 2009 - 2012Fourth Edition, May 4, 2012U1401-90001www.agilent.comAgilent TechnologiesContact usTo obtain service, warrant

Page 88 - Available Setting Options

XVIII U1401A User’s and Service GuideTablesTable 7-4. Output performance verification tests 137Table 7-5. Output voltage calibration steps 141Table 7-

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U1401A User’s and Service Guide XIXFiguresFiguresFigure 1-1. The slide switch 5Figure 1-2. The front panel 7Figure 1-3. The rotary switch 8Figure 1-4.

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U1401A User’s and Service GuideNotices© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2009 - 2012No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (in

Page 91 - Setting the temperature unit

XX U1401A User’s and Service GuideFiguresFigure 4-4. Setting the beeper frequency 73Figure 4-5. Setting the minimum frequency 74Figure 4-6. Setting t

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1Agilent TechnologiesU1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterUser’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedIntroducing the U1401A Handheld Multi-Func

Page 93 - Setting the beeper frequency

2 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedIntroducing the U1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterThe key features of the U1401A are:• S

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Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 3Standard Purchase ItemsVerify that you have received the following items with your U1401A Handheld M

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4 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedList of AccessoriesTable 1 - 1 List of accessoriesTyp e Agilent part number DescriptionStandard Prote

Page 96 - Setting the print mode

Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 5Product OverviewSlide switchThe slide switch has the following positions:• Charge: Select this posit

Page 97 - Setting the echo mode

6 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting Started5 Slide Switch —6Charging indicationIndicates the charging process.GREEN: Fully chargedYELLOW: Chargi

Page 98 - Setting the data bit

Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 7The front panel at a glance Figure 1-2 The front panelDisplayKeypadRotary switchTe r m i n a l s

Page 99 - Setting the parity check

8 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedThe rotary switch at a glanceBefore powering on the U1401A, set the slide switch to M or M/S position

Page 100 - Setting the baud rate

Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 9The keypad at a glanceThe operation of each key is shown below. A related annunciator appears on the

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U1401A User’s and Service Guide IIISafety SymbolsThe following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate precautions which must be t

Page 102 - Setting the power saving mode

10 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedFigure 1-5 Keypad shifted functions89117Table 1 - 4 Keypad functionsNo. Key Function when pressed fo

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Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 11[1] When the HOLD key is pressed for more then one second, its function depends on the present stat

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12 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedShifted functionsEvery key (except the SHIFT key itself) has a shifted function. To access these shi

Page 105 - Application Examples

Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 13The display at a glanceTo view the full display (with all segments illuminated), press while turn

Page 106 - Source Mode for mA Output

14 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedTable 1 - 6 Description of display annunciatorsLCD display annunciator DescriptionRemote controlScan

Page 107 - Application Examples 5

Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 15Thermocouple type for temperature test. The U1401A supports K-type thermocouple only. Output enable

Page 108 - Simulation Mode for mA Output

16 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedInput units for primary displaySquare wave output. Positive or negative trigger slopePositive sl

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Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 17The terminals at a glanceFigure 1-7 Te r m i n a lsThis instrument has four terminals. The two term

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18 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedTable 1 - 8 Overload protection for the input terminalsRotary switch position Input terminal Overloa

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Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 19The rear panel at a glance Figure 1-8 The rear panel

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IV U1401A User’s and Service GuideGeneral Safety InformationThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,

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20 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedDisplay selection with the Hz keyThe frequency measurement function is able to detect the presence o

Page 114 - Zener Diode Test

Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 21DC current Frequency (Hz) DC currentDuty cycle (%)Pulse width (ms)AC+DC current Frequency (Hz) AC+D

Page 115 - Figure 5-5 Zener diode test

22 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting StartedDisplay selection with the DUAL keyPress to enable the dual display function, in which two separat

Page 116 - Diode Test

Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 23Remote CommunicationThe U1401A has a bidirectional (full duplex) communication capability that make

Page 117 - Figure 5-6 Diode test

24 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting Startedreattach the cover, simply slip the cover over the connector. Make sure that the text on the cover

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Getting Started 1U1401A User’s and Service Guide 25Figure 1-10 IR-USB cable connectionFigure 1-11 IR-USB cableTex t s id e fa ci n gupwardIR-USB cabl

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26 U1401A User’s and Service Guide1Getting Started

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27Agilent TechnologiesU1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterUser’s and Service Guide2Calibrator Output OperationsEnabling and Disabling the O

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28 U1401A User’s and Service Guide2 Calibrator Output OperationsEnabling and Disabling the OutputThe U1401A can generate and measure signals simultane

Page 122 - Determining transistor h

Calibrator Output Operations 2U1401A User’s and Service Guide 29Constant Voltage OperationThe U1401A can generate a constant voltage output in two dif

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U1401A User’s and Service Guide VWARNING• Do not substitute parts or modify equipment to avoid the danger of introducing additional hazards. Return th

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30 U1401A User’s and Service Guide2 Calibrator Output OperationsConstant Current OperationThe U1401A can generate a constant current output in the ran

Page 125 - 2-3 <1 kΩ <1 kΩ 1

Calibrator Output Operations 2U1401A User’s and Service Guide 31Memory GenerationFor constant voltage and current outputs, the U1401A offers two addit

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32 U1401A User’s and Service Guide2 Calibrator Output Operations4 After selecting the required function, press or to select one of three modes: C

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Calibrator Output Operations 2U1401A User’s and Service Guide 33Table 2 - 1 Default settings for the autoscan outputMode ±1.5000 V ±15.000 V

Page 128 - Current-to-voltage converter

34 U1401A User’s and Service Guide2 Calibrator Output OperationsFigure 2-1 Selecting autoscan output modePressorPressorPressorFigure 2-2 Example of a

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Calibrator Output Operations 2U1401A User’s and Service Guide 35Defining the autoscan parameters in the memoryPress and hold MODE for more than one se

Page 130 - Voltage-to-current converter

36 U1401A User’s and Service Guide2 Calibrator Output Operations2 Press OUTPUT to save the settings.Autoramp outputTo set the autoramp output:1 Turn

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Calibrator Output Operations 2U1401A User’s and Service Guide 374 After selecting the required function, press or to select one of two modes: Con

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38 U1401A User’s and Service Guide2 Calibrator Output OperationsFigure 2-4 Selecting autoramp output modeDefining the autoramp parameters in the memor

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Calibrator Output Operations 2U1401A User’s and Service Guide 39used to indicate the start or end position. The last three digits of the primary displ

Page 134 - 5 Application Examples

VI U1401A User’s and Service GuideEnvironmental ConditionsThis instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The table b

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40 U1401A User’s and Service Guide2 Calibrator Output OperationsFigure 2-6 Defining the autoramp outputPressMODEPressMODEEnd amplitudeStart amplitudeS

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Calibrator Output Operations 2U1401A User’s and Service Guide 41Square Wave OutputThe square wave output can be used to generate a PWM (pulse width mo

Page 137 - Maintenance

42 U1401A User’s and Service Guide2 Calibrator Output OperationsThe duty cycle can be stepped through 256 equal steps, with each step equivalent to 0.

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Calibrator Output Operations 2U1401A User’s and Service Guide 43Figure 2-7 Parameter selection for square wave outputPressMODEPressPress MODEPress MOD

Page 139 - Battery replacement

44 U1401A User’s and Service Guide2 Calibrator Output Operations

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45Agilent TechnologiesU1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterUser’s and Service Guide3 Making Measurements Measurin

Page 141 - Recharging the batteries

46 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsMeasuring VoltageThe U1401A performs true- rms AC measurements that are accurate for square wav

Page 142 - Fuse replacement

Making Measurements 3U1401A User’s and Service Guide 47Figure 3-1 DC voltage measurement

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48 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsMeasuring AC voltage1 Turn the rotary switch to . 2 Press to select AC voltage measurement.3

Page 144 - Troubleshooting

Making Measurements 3U1401A User’s and Service Guide 49Measuring CurrentDC mA measurement1 Turn the rotary switch to .2 Press to select DC current

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U1401A User’s and Service Guide VIIRegulatory MarkingsThe CE mark is a registered trademarkof the European Community. This CEmark shows that the produ

Page 146 - 6Maintenance

50 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsPercentage scale of DC mA measurementThe percentage scale for 4 mA to 20 mA or 0 mA to 20 mA is

Page 147 - Agilent Technologies

Making Measurements 3U1401A User’s and Service Guide 51Measuring TemperatureThe bead type thermocouple probe is suitable for measuring temperature fro

Page 148 - Calibration Overview

52 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsTo measure temperature, follow these steps:1 Set the slide switch to the M position to disable

Page 149 - Calibration interval

Making Measurements 3U1401A User’s and Service Guide 53Figure 3-4 Surface temperature measurement

Page 150 - Warm up

54 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsMeasuring Resistance and Testing ContinuityTo measure resistance, follow these steps:1 Turn the

Page 151 - Recommended Test Equipment

Making Measurements 3U1401A User’s and Service Guide 55Figure 3-5 Resistance measurementFigure 3-6 Enabling and disabling the continuity testPress

Page 152 - Self-verification

56 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsAlerts and Warning During Measurement Overload alert for voltage measurementThis instrument pro

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Making Measurements 3U1401A User’s and Service Guide 57Math OperationsDynamic recordingThe dynamic recording mode can be used to detect intermittent t

Page 154 - to select

58 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsNOTE• If an overload condition occurs, the averaging function will stop. The recorded average v

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Making Measurements 3U1401A User’s and Service Guide 59Figure 3-7 Dynamic recording modePress1 sPress 1 sPress 1 sPress 1 sPress Press Press Pres

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VIII U1401A User’s and Service GuideWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/ECThis instrument complies with the WEEE Direct

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60 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsRelative (zero)The relative function subtracts a stored value from the present measured value a

Page 158 - Adjustment Considerations

Making Measurements 3U1401A User’s and Service Guide 61Triggering OperationsData hold (manual trigger)The data hold mode allows you to hold the displa

Page 159 - Adjustment Procedures

62 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsRefresh hold (auto trigger)The refresh hold mode freezes the displayed value until the reading

Page 160 - Output calibration

Making Measurements 3U1401A User’s and Service Guide 631 ms peak holdThis function allows the measurement of peak voltage for analysis of components s

Page 161 - Output voltage calibration

64 U1401A User’s and Service Guide3 Making MeasurementsFigure 3-10 1 ms peak hold modePress1 sPressPress to restartPress to change rangePress 1 s

Page 162 - Output current calibration

65Agilent TechnologiesU1401A Handheld Multi-Function Calibrator/MeterUser’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsEntering the Setup Mode

Page 163 - Specifications

66 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsEntering the Setup ModeTo enter the setup mode, perform the following steps:1 Turn th

Page 164 - General Specifications

Changing the Default Settings 4U1401A User’s and Service Guide 673 To configure a menu item in the setup mode, perform the following steps: i Press

Page 165 - Specifications 8

68 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsAvailable Setting OptionsTable 4 - 1 Setup options and default settingsMenu item Avai

Page 166 - Measurement Category

Changing the Default Settings 4U1401A User’s and Service Guide 69[1] The temperature menu item will only be visible and selectable if the shifted mode

Page 167 - Input Specifications

U1401A User’s and Service Guide IXIn This Guide...1 Getting StartedThis chapter contains a brief description of the U1401A Handheld Multi-Function Ca

Page 168 - AC specifications

70 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsFigure 4-2 Setting the data hold or refresh hold modePressPressPressPressPress5555666

Page 169 - AC+DC specifications

Changing the Default Settings 4U1401A User’s and Service Guide 71Setting the temperature unitFour combinations of temperature unit display are availab

Page 170 - Temperature specifications

72 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsFigure 4-3 Setting the temperature unitPress SHIFT for more than one second to enable

Page 171 - Frequency specifications

Changing the Default Settings 4U1401A User’s and Service Guide 73Setting the beeper frequencyThe beeper frequency can be set to 4800 Hz, 2400 Hz, 1200

Page 172 - Pulse width

74 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsSetting the minimum measurable frequencyThis setting will influence the measurement r

Page 173 - Resistance specifications

Changing the Default Settings 4U1401A User’s and Service Guide 75Setting the percentage scale readoutThis function converts the DC current measurement

Page 174 - 8 Specifications

76 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsSetting the print modeSetting this feature on enables the printing of measured data t

Page 175 - Output Specifications

Changing the Default Settings 4U1401A User’s and Service Guide 77Setting the echo modeSetting this feature on enables the return of characters to a PC

Page 176 - Square wave output

78 U1401A User’s and Service Guide4 Changing the Default SettingsSetting the data bitThe number of data bits (data width) for remote communication wit

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Changing the Default Settings 4U1401A User’s and Service Guide 79Setting the parity checkThe parity check for remote communication with a PC can be se

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