Chapter 2 Performance Tests

58502A Operational Verification

4Set the RS-232 port of your PC to match the following default values:

Pace:NONE

Baud Rate: 9600

Parity: NONE

Data Bits: 8

Stops Bits: 1

If needed, see “Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the 58502A” starting on page 1-5in Chapter 1 for information on setting above parameters.

a.Press Return (or Enter) key on the PC. The scpi> prompt should be displayed.

b.At the prompt, type

*IDN?

c.Press Return.

This query returns the 58502A identification similar to the following:

HEWLETT-PACKARD, 58502A,3426A–00123,3422 – A

5Mark Pass or Fail in Line 3 on the Operational Verification portion of the 58502A Performance Test Record, located on page 2-14.

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