Bn Offset Commands, Cn Calibration Commands | Fluke 8842a manual

Remote Programming 3

DEVICE-DEPENDENT COMMAND SET

Device-dependent commands are device-dependent messages. For the 8842A to receive them, they must be sent over the IEEE-488 bus when the 8842A is in remote and has been addressed as a listener.

The following paragraphs describe the device-dependent commands in alphabetical order. Special characters (* and ?) are described last.

3-7. Bn (Offset Commands)

The Offset commands duplicate the function of the front panel OFFSET button. When the 8842A receives the B1 command, the 8842A stores the present reading as an offset for the present function. The B0 command cancels the offset. As with front panel operation, only one offset is allowed at a time.

The offset status (not the offset value) can be read using the G5 command. The 8842A defaults to B0 on both power-up and on any device-clear command (*, DCL, or SDC).

3-8. Cn (Calibration Commands)

CAUTION

The command string "C3 C0" erases the entire calibration memory. A complete calibration must then be performed.

The Calibration commands allow the 8842A to be calibrated under remote control. Commands C0, C1, and C2 duplicate the front panel calibration functions STORE, A/D, and HF AC, respectively. For a complete description of remote calibration, see the Maintenance section of this manual.

For the 8842A to accept these commands, the 8842A must be in the calibration mode (enabled by pressing the front panel CAL ENABLE switch). Otherwise, the commands generate an error message.

3-9. Dn (Display Commands)

The Display commands allow the user to blank the numeric field in the 8842A front panel display. The D0 command causes the display to operate normally, and is the default on power-up and upon any device-clear command (*, DCL, or SDC).

The D1 command blanks the numeric field in the display. The annunciators remain active, and all of the annunciators still flash if the input exceeds 1000V dc or 700V ac in the respective ranges. The D1 command is used for best performance when high IEEE- 488 Interface Data rates are required.

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Fluke 8842a instruction manual Bn Offset Commands, Cn Calibration Commands, Dn Display Commands

Contents

8842A Page Table of Contents 8842A Remote Programming Measurement Tutorial Maintenance List of Replaceable Parts Schematic Diagrams List of Tables 805-7 List of Figures 805-8 IEEE-488 Interface PCA, Option True RMS AC PCA, Option Xii Introduction and Specifications 8842A Digital Multimeter Options and AccessoriesIntroduction Specifications Filter Peak NM SignalRate True RMS AC Voltage Option 8842A-09 Crest Factor FrequencyFundamental Frequency For Inputs ½ Digits CurrentFull Scale 5½ Digits Range Full Scale Resolution Current ½ Digits Through Unknown Hours 23±1C Autoranging Rate Power Line FREQUECNCY1Automatic Settling Time Delay Function External Trigger Timing Characteristics Conversion Time ms 50 Hz 60 Hz 400 Hz Power General Operating Instructions Connecting to Line Power InstallationInstalling the Power-Line Fuse Adjusting the Handle Rack Mounting Kits Front and Rear Panel Features Operating FeaturesPower-Up Features Operating Features Local button causes the 8842A to display its Rear Panel Features Display Features Error Messages Error Code Meaning Error Code Ranging Diagnostic Self-TestsOverrange Indication Autorange Manual Range Continuous Trigger ModeExternal Trigger Mode Triggering Sample Complete Output Option -05 Only Automatic Settling Time DelayExternal Trigger Input Option -05 Only Measuring Voltage and Resistance Making MeasurementsInput Overload Protection Limits Measuring Current Offset Measurements External Cleaning Measuring Voltage and Resistance 8842A Remote Programming Measurement Data Overrange Indication Error Messages BUS SET-UP Procedure Capabilities AN Overview of Remote Operation IEEE-488 Address Selection AN Overview of Remote Operation DEVICE-DEPENDENT Command SET ExampleExplanation DEVICE-DEPENDENT Command SET Device-Dependent Command Set Dn Display Commands Bn Offset CommandsCn Calibration Commands Fn Function Commands Get Commands Command Output String Meaning 14. G2 Get Calibration Prompt 12. G0 Get Instrument Configuration13. G1 Get SRQ Mask 15. G3 Get User-Defined Message 16. G4 Get Calibration Status 18. G6 Get YW Status 19. G7 Get Error Status17. G5 Get IAB Status 23. P0 Put Instrument Configuration Numeric Entry CommandPut Commands 20. G8 Get Instrument Identification 24. P1 Put SRQ Mask 25. P2 Put Calibration Value 26. P3 Put User-Defined Message Rn Range CommandsSn Reading Rate Commands Tn Trigger Mode Commands Trigger Selection Logic Diagram Yn Suffix Commands Wn Terminator Commands31. X0 Clear Error Register Command 33. Z0 Self-Test Command Input Syntax Device-Clear Command35. ? Single-Trigger Command Definitions Input Processing Interface Messages ERROR-PRODUCING CharactersDEVICE-DEPENDENT Messages Syntax Rules Incorrect example Output Data Loading Output Data Types of Output Data Numeric Data and Error MessagesOverrange Indication Error Messages Measurement Data Status Data Error MessagesOverrange Indication Output Priority Service Requests Serial Poll Register SRQ Mask Set Address Messages Universal CommandsInterface Messages TALK-ONLY Mode Addressed Commands Timing Considerations Immediate Mode CommandsRemote Calibration Immediate-Mode Commands for Various Controllers Example Programs Example Programs 10. Example Program Taking Readings with Local Control 11. Example Program Using the Serial Poll Register 12. Example Program Record Errors During Selftest 13. Example Programs Using the IBM PC 14. Example Programs Using the IBM PC F3-1402.wmf F3-1403.wmf F3-1404.wmf F3-1405.wmf F3-1406.wmf F3-1407.wmf F3-1408.wmf F3-1409.wmf F3-1410.wmf F3-1411.wmf ASCII/IEEE Std 488-1978 Bus Codes 8842A Measurement Tutorial Circuit Loading Error DC Voltage Measurement Input Bias Current Error Measuring Input Bias Current Error Wire Ohms Resistance Measurement Correcting for Test Lead Resistance in 2-Wire Ohms Test Current Full Scale Voltage Applications of the Ohms Functions Testing DiodesTesting Electrolytic Capacitors DC Current Measurement Precision Current Source Burden Voltage Error Calculation Reducing Thermal Voltages Waveform Comparison AC Voltage and Current MeasurementTrue RMS Measurement AC Voltage and Current Measurement Crest Factor AC-Coupled AC Measurements Bandwidth Zero-Input VAC ErrorCombined AC and DC Measurements Reduction of Zero-Input Error 20Ω Ranges Making Accurate HIGH-RESISTANCE Measurements 10. Shielding for Low Voltage Measurements 12. Leakage Resistance in High Resistance Measurement Theory of Operation True RMS AC Option VAC Scaling MA AC Scaling Overall Functional Description Detailed Circuit Description DC Scaling DC Scaling VDC Scaling DC Scaling VDC and mA DC Analog Filter VDC ProtectionMA DC Scaling TRACK/HOLD Circuit Track/Hold Amplifier TRACK/HOLD Circuit Track Configuration Timing Diagram for One A/D Cycle Pre-Charge Configuration Settling ConfigurationHold Configuration Precision Voltage Reference Ohms Current Source Ohms Current Source Ohms Protection Ohms Functions Ohms Scaling 20. A/D Converter Analog-to-Digital Converter Timing/Data Control Precision DAC 23. A/D Amplifier Bootstrap SuppliesDisplay Keyboard Digital Controller 13. Digital Controller Block Diagram In-Guard Microcomputer 14. Read/Write Timing Diagrams for Internal Bus 30. A/D Control and Computation Slow Medium Fast Power Line FrequencyFunction and Range Control Calibration Correction Keyboard/Display Control Troubleshooting ModesGuard Crossing Guard-Crossing Communication Power Supply Guard Crossing IEEE-488 Interface OptionOut-Guard Microcomputer Bus Interface Circuitry VAC Scaling Signal ConditioningIEEE-488 Interface Power Supply True RMS AC-to-DC Conversion MA AC ScalingFrequency Response Trimming Static awareness Dow Chemical Maintenance External Trigger Polarity Selection Option -05 Only Minimum Specifications Recommended Model Instrument Type Performance Test Frequency Range Minimum Required Accuracy All Ranges DC Voltage Test Step Range Input Slow Medium Fast MIN MAX AC Voltage Test Option -09 Only Voltage Frequency Resistance Test New Offset must be stored for each new range selected Slow Medium MIN MAX DC Current TestDisplayed Reading Fast MIN MAX Step Number Range CalibrationAC Current Test Option -09 Only Input Current Frequency Basic Calibration Procedure Initial Procedure 12. A/D Calibration Calibration Functions Step Input L O W a B L E ErrorStep Displayed Prompt Displayed Prompt VDC VAC1 Offset and Gain CalibrationStep HIGH-FREQUENCY AC Calibration Step Displayed PROMPT1,2 Advanced Features and Special ConsiderationsStoring Variable Inputs Verifying Calibration Procedure Function LOW Prompt High PromptCalibrating Individual Ranges Erasing Calibration Memory Tolerance Check Calibration AC Calibration AT Other FrequenciesOptimizing USE of the 5450A Tolerance Remote Calibration Optimizing Use of the 5450A Comments Front Panel FeatureCorresponding Command 8842A Timing Considerations Remote Erasure Example Calibration Program Disassembly Procedure Example A/D Calibration Program A Disassembly Case Removal F6-062.wmf F6-063.wmf F6-064.wmf Main PCA Removal True RMS AC PCA Removal Option -09 OnlyIEEE-488 Interface PCA Removal Option -05 Only Maintenance Reassembly Procedure Front Panel Disassembly Reassembly Procedure Front Panel Disassembly Removing the Display Window Initial Troubleshooting Procedure Internal Fuse ReplacementTroubleshooting Troubleshooting 16. Overall State Table T6-162.wmf 17. Circuitry Tested by the Analog Self-Tests Diagnostic Self-Tests Test Point Voltage Self-Test DescriptionsTest Number Maintenance 8842A Digital Controller Troubleshooting IN-GUARD Microcomputer System In-Guard Microcomputer Address Latch U219 Calibration Memory U220 Display System Display Control U212 To-8 Strobe Decoder U213 Analog Control Signals Evaluating Static Signals Device REF. DES 21. Analog Control Logic States Evaluating Dynamic Signals DC Scaling Troubleshooting PIN or Device Supply Voltage Track/Hold Troubleshooting Ohms Current Source Troubleshooting 13. Typical Output Waveforms for Track/Hold Circuit TP103 Precision Voltage Reference Troubleshooting 66. A/D Converter Troubleshooting 14. Output of A/D Amplifier TP101 15. Waveforms at U101-24 and U101-25 Power Supply Troubleshooting For fire protection, use exact fuse replacement only 17. Waveforms at TP102 for Several Inputs on 2V DV Range Test Point Minimum Maximum Diagnostic Program IEEE-488 Interface Troubleshooting OptionService Position Troubleshooting Switches Configuration True RMS AC Troubleshooting Option Port BIT Defective Stage Major ProblemsDefective Ranges Voltage AT TP802 Input VoltageVoltage AT TP801 More Obscure Problems Cleaning Printed Circuit Assemblies Internal CleaningGuard Crossing Troubleshooting Cleaning After Soldering 21. Guard Crossing Test Waveforms 8842A List of Replaceable Parts 8842A HOW to Obtain Parts Manual Status Information Service Centers Newer Instruments Revision Level Assembly Fluke Part noREF of Option no F7-011.wmf F7-012.wmf F7-013.wmf F7-014.wmf A1 Main PCA CABLE, Display HEADER,1 ROW,.156CTR,6 PIN 8842A F7-03.wmf A2 Display PCA F7-03.wmf Supply Codes for Manufacturers Supply2.wmf Service Centers Service2.wmf 8842A Options and Accessories 8842A Number Option ModelDescription Accessories High Voltage Probes 80K-6 and 80K-40 Current Shunt 80J-10Current Probes Y8100, Y8101, 80i-400 8842A Option -05 IEEE-488 Interface 805-2 External Controls List of Replaceable Parts MaintenanceProgramming Instructions List of Replaceable Parts 805-6 805-7 805-8 Option -09 True RMS AC 809-2 Option -09 True RMS AC Operating Instructions 809-5 Option -09 True RMS AC PCA 809-7 809-8 Schematic Diagrams 8842A Schematic Diagrams F9-012.wmf Main PCA, A/D Converter F9-022.wmf Main PCA, Ohms Current Source F9-032.wmf Main PCA, Digital F9-042.wmf Main PCA, Power Supply F9-052.wmf Display PCA F9-062.wmf F9-071.wmf F9-072.wmf IEEE-488 Interface PCA, Option IEEE-488 Interface PCA, Option -08