CALibration:BEGin[:VOLTage]
Syntax
CALibration:BEGin[:VOLTage] [<setup_#>, ] (@<channel>)
Description
This command initiates a voltage calibration (adjustment) sequence for the specified DAC channel on the 34952A Multifunction Module. This sequence sets a zero adjustment and a gain adjustment constant for each DAC output. You must perform all of the adjustments on one DAC channel before adjusting the other DAC channel.
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For a more detailed discussion of the calibration procedures, see the Agilent 34980A Service Guide. Please refer to that guide before attempting to calibrate the instrument as improper use of the CALibration commands can adversely affect the accuracy and reliability of the instrument. |
Parameters
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Name |
Type |
Range of Values |
Default Value |
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<setup_#> |
Discrete |
Calibration setup number. Since the 34952A requires only one calibration setup, always specify "1" for this parameter. |
Setup "1" |
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<channel> |
Numeric |
One channel in the form (@sccc).
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This is a required parameter |
Remarks
This command is used in conjunction with the CALibration:POINt? command to calibrate the specified DAC channel. After executing the CALibration:BEGin[:VOLTage] command for the desired DAC channel, send the CALibration:POINt? command twice, once for the zero adjustment and once for the gain adjustment.
Before you can begin calibrating the specified DAC channel, you must unsecure the instrument by entering the correct security CALibration:SECure:STATe command).
You can calibrate only one DAC channel at a time.
Use the CALibration:ABORt command to abort a calibration in progress.
Example
The following command initiates a voltage calibration on the specified DAC channel.
CAL:BEGIN:VOLT 1,(@5006)
!Begin
adjustment
<measure DAC output for zero adjustment>
CAL:POIN? <value> !Should
return "+1"
<measure DAC output for gain adjustment>
CAL:POIN? <value> !Should
return "+0"