CALibration?

CALibration? performs a calibration using the specified calibration value set by the CALibration:VALue command and queries the calibration response to verify a successful calibration.

Comments Execution of this command begins the electronic adjustment for the function and range the multimeter is set to. The adjustment is performed based on the value stated in the CAL:VAL command and the multimeter expects that value at the input terminals.

The command returns “ 0” to indicate there are no calibration errors and the calibration was performed. A “ 1” is returned if a calibration error occurs and a calibration is unable to be performed. The error message is reported to the output buffer.

You must set CALibration:SECure:STATe OFF <code> to allow a calibration to be performed. This requires that you know the calibration secure code. The secure state enabled prevents unauthorized calibration of the multimeter.

Example Calibrate the Active Function and Range Using the CAL:VALue

CAL?

Perform the calibration.

monitor the status byte to detect calibration operation complete

enter statement

Enter cal response into computer to verify the

 

calibration was successful.

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