Chapter 1 Quick Start

To Prepare the Multimeter for Use

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To Prepare the Multimeter for Use

The following steps help you verify that the multimeter is ready for use.

1 Check the list of supplied items.

Verify that you have received the following items with your multimeter. If anything is missing, contact your nearest Agilent Sales Office.

One test lead kit.

One power cord.

This User’s Guide.

One Service Guide.

One folded Quick Reference card. Certificate of Calibration.

2Connect the power cord and turn on the multimeter.

The front-panel display will light up while the multimeter performs its power-on self-test. The GPIB bus address is displayed. Notice that the multimeter powers up in the dc voltage function with autoranging enabled.

To review the power-on display with all annunciators turned on, hold down Shift as you turn on the multimeter.

3Perform a complete self-test.

The complete self-test performs a more extensive series of tests than those performed at power-on. Hold down Shift as you press the Power switch to turn on the multimeter; hold down the key for more than 5 seconds. The self-test will begin when you release the key.

If the self-test is successful, “PASS” is displayed. If the self-test is

not successful, “FAIL” is displayed and the ERROR annunciator turns on. See the Service Guide for instructions on returning the multimeter to Agilent for service.

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If the Multimeter Does Not Turn On

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If the Multimeter Does Not Turn On

Use the following steps to help solve problems you might encounter when turning on the multimeter. If you need more help, see the

Service Guide for instructions on returning the multimeter to Agilent for service.

1Verify that there is ac power to the multimeter.

First, verify that the multimeter’s Power switch is in the “On” position. Also, make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the power module on the rear panel. You should also make sure that the power source you plugged the multimeter into is energized.

2Verify the power-line voltage setting.

The line voltage is set to the proper value for your country when the multimeter is shipped from the factory. Change the voltage setting if

it is not correct. The settings are: 100, 120, 220, or 240 Vac (for 230 Vac operation, use the 220 Vac setting).

See the next page if you need to change the line-voltage setting.

3Verify that the power-line fuse is good.

The multimeter is shipped from the factory with a 250 mA fuse installed. This is the correct fuse for all line voltages.

See the next page if you need to replace the power-line fuse.

To replace the 250 mAT fuse, order Agilent part number 2110-0817.

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If the Multimeter Does Not Turn On

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100, 120, 220 (230) or 240 Vac

Verify that the correct line voltage is selected and the power-line fuse is good.

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To Adjust the Carrying Handle

To Adjust the Carrying Handle

To adjust the position, grasp the handle by the sides and pull outward. Then, rotate the handle to the desired position.

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