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... Agilent U3402A 5 1/2 Digit Dual Display Multimeter User’s and Service Guide Agilent Technologies ...
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... It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly per- formed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated condi- tions are fully understood and met. U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... IEC Measurement Category II. Inputs may CAT II be connected to mains (up to 300 VAC) 300 V under Category II overvoltage conditions. U3402A User’s and Service Guide The following symbol on the instrument and in the documentation indicates precautions that must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument. Off (supply) ...
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... Radio Communication Act of 1992. This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained. U3402A User’s and Service Guide The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to ...
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... Use the correct terminals, functions, and range for your instrument. • Do not measure voltage when current measurement is selected. • Use the instrument with the cables provided. • Repair or service that is not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnels. vi U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Altitude Operating up to 2,000 metres (6,562 feet) Pollution degree Pollution Degree 2 The Agilent U3402A 5 1/2 digit dual display multimeter complies with the following EMC requirements: • IEC 61010-1:2001/EN61010-1:2001 (2nd Edition) • Canada: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 • USA: ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004 • ...
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... With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product. The affixed product label is shown as below: Do not dispose in domestic household waste To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Agilent office, or visit www.agilent.com/environment/product for more information. U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004 Agilent Technologies Microwave Products (M) Sdn Bhd Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone 11900 Penang, Malaysia 5½ Digit Dual Display Multimeter (U3402A) 4½ Digit Dual Display Multimeter (U3401A) U3401A, U3402A This declaration covers all options of the above product(s) Tay Eng Su ...
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... Cet appareil ISM est confomre à la norme NMB-001 du Canada. Regulatory Information for Australia/New Zealand This ISM device complies with Australian/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR11:2004 x 100% Dip (0.5 cycle) 100% Dip (1 cycle) 60% Dip (10 cycles) 30% Dip (25 cycles) 100% Short Interruptions (250 cycles) Performance Criteria Group 1 Class U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Chapter 1 prepares the U3402A digital multimeter for use and contains a brief description of the digital multimeter front panel, display, keypad, terminal, and rear panel. Operations and Features 2 how to take measurements using the U3402A. It also describes the various multimeter function and features available in the multimeter. Measurement Tutorial Chapter 3 3 applications for effective operation of the multimeter ...
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... U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Notices Safety Symbols Regulatory Markings General Safety Information Environmental Conditions In This Guide ... 1 Getting Started Introducing the Agilent U3402A Dual Display Multimeter Initial Inspection Connecting Power to the Multimeter Stacking the U3402A Adjusting the Handle Product at a Glance Product Dimensions The Front Panel at a Glance ...
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... Calibration Interval Recommended Test Equipment Test Considerations Input Connections Performance Verification Test Overview Performance Verification Test DC Voltage Verification Test DC Current Verification Test Resistance Verification Test Diode Verification Test Frequency Verification Test AC Voltage Verification Test xiv U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... AC Voltage (True RMS, AC+DC Coupling Mode) AC Current (True RMS, AC Coupling Mode) AC Current (True RMS, AC+DC Coupling Mode) Resistance Diode Test/Continuity Resistance/Continuity (2-wire) Frequency Decibel (dB) Calculation Supplemental Specifications Display Counts Measurement Specifications To Calculate Total Measurement Error Accuracy Specifications Transfer Accuracy U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... One-Year Accuracy Temperature Coefficients xvi 108 108 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Figure 2-19 Figure 3-1 rectification circuit 53 Figure 3-2 circuit 54 Figure 3-3 circuit 55 U3402A User’s and Service Guide Stacking the U3402A 6 Type of handle position 7 Attaching and detaching the handle. 7 U3402A dimensions 8 Front panel 9 VFD full display with all segments illuminated. 10 Keypad 12 ...
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... Figure 3-4 transistor circuit or load 57 Figure 3-5 Figure 3-6 xviii Terminal connection when measuring DC voltage and DC current on a Terminal connection when measuring resistance using 2-wire mode 58 Terminal connection when measuring resistance using 4-wire mode 59 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Table 6-4 count)] 96 Table 6-5 reading + count)] 97 Table 6-6 of reading + count)] 98 U3402A User’s and Service Guide Display annunciators 10 Keypad functions 12 Input terminal for different measurement functions 16 Range scale value in slow, medium, and fast reading rate 33 Reading rates for single function measurements 34 ...
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... Diode/continuity resolution and full scale reading 100 Resistance/continuity (2-wire) resolution, full scale reading, and 100 Frequency resolution and accuracy [± reading + count)] 100 Range and accuracy (±dB) 101 Full scale display counts 102 Supplemental measurement specifications 102 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... The Display at a Glance The Keypad a a Glance The Terminal at a Glance The Rear Panel at a Glance This chapter prepares the U3402A dual display multimeter for use and contains a brief description of the digital multimeter front panel, display, keypad, terminal, and rear panel ...
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... Getting Started Introducing the Agilent U3402A Dual Display Multimeter The key features of the U3402A dual display multimeter are: • 5 1/2- digit dual display measurement • Eleven measurement functions: • AC voltage • DC voltage • AC+DC voltage • AC current • DC current • AC+DC current • ...
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... Agilent Sales and Service Offices on the last page of this guide. • Ensure you have read and understand the preceding safety information before you proceed. Standard Purchase Items The following items are shipped with every purchase of U3402A dual display multimeter: ✔ Power cord ✔ ...
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... Agilent Technologies for servicing, attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model number, and serial number. Also mark the container FRAGILE to assure careful handling. In any correspondence, refer to the multimeter by model number and serial number. 4 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... CAU T ION correct position for the applied line voltage to the power line cord connector. • Do not apply a line voltage that exceeds the specified range of the line cord connector. U3402A User’s and Service Guide on page 76). During the power- on session, press Getting Started 1 “ ...
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... The U3402A is shipped with specially designed anti- slip protective bumpers on the front panel and rear panel. The multimeters will not slide off when stacked on top of each other able to stack the U3402A multimeters, ensure the attached bumpers are in correct orientation. See Figure 1-1 Stacking the U3402A ...
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... Figure 1-2 Type of handle position To attach or detach the handle, rotate the handle upright and pull it out from the sides of the multimeter. See Figure 1-3 Attaching and detaching the handle. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Benchtop position Figure 1- 3. ...
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... Getting Started Product at a Glance Product Dimensions Front view Side view Figure 1-4 U3402A dimensions 8 226.0 mm 305.0 mm U3402A User’s and Service Guide 105.0 mm ...
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... The Front Panel at a Glance Input terminals and current fuse Figure 1-5 Front panel U3402A User’s and Service Guide Primary display Measurement Autoranging, function manual range keypads and comparator operation Getting Started Secondary display Math Shift Power operation on/off keypads ...
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... Description Reading rate: Slow Reading rate: Medium Reading rate: Fast Peak measurement. Not applicable for the U3402A. Data hold MinMax math operation: Minimum value shown on the primary display MinMax math operation: Maximum value shown on the primary display Relative value Decibel unit relative ...
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... Celcius temperature unit. Not applicable for the U3402A. Fahrenheit temperature unit. Not applicable for the U3402A. Voltage unit: mV, V Current unit: µA, mA, A Capacitance unit: nF, µF, mF. Not applicable for the U3402A. Resistance unit Frequency unit: Hz, kHz, MHz Polarity, digits, and decimal points for secondary display Capacitance unit: nF, µ ...
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... Figure 1-7 Keypad Table 1-2 Keypad functions Key System related operation 12 Description Press to power-on or power-off the U3402A multimeter. Press to select Shift. Press to return the multimeter to front panel operation when remote state. Press to step through the Setup menu. See page 38 for more information. ...
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... Table 1-2 Keypad functions Key Measurement related operation U3402A User’s and Service Guide Description Press to select the DC voltage measurement. Press to select the AC voltage measurement. Press to select the DC current measurement. Press to select the AC current measurement. Press to select the AC+DC voltage measurement. ...
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... Press to select the relative math operation. Press to toggle in and out of the relative base (Rel#). See for more information. + “Hold” on page 47 for more “Setting the Reading Rate” on “Rel” on page 43 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Voltages above 300 VAC may be measured only in circuits that are isolated from mains However, transient overvoltages are also present on circuits that are isolated from mains. The Agilent U3402A is designed to safely withstand occasional transient overvoltages up to 2500 V PEAK. Do not use this multimeter to measure circuits where transient overvoltages could exceed this level. ...
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... V-Hz common mode mA 1200 mADC or AC RMS Lo 12 ADC or AC RMS for 12A continuous 30 seconds ADC or AC RMS V Hz 500 VDC or AC RMS Hi 250 VDC or AC RMS Any terminal to earth 1000 VDC or AC PEAK U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... The Rear Panel at a Glance AC line voltage selector AC power AC line fuse connector Figure 1-9 Rear panel U3402A User’s and Service Guide Line voltage fuse selection table Chassis ground lug Getting Started RS232 interface connector (For calibration use only ...
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... Getting Started 18 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Changing the Configurable Settings Selecting Local Operation Mode Operating Math Operations dBm 42 Rel 43 MinMax 44 Comp 46 Hold 47 Combination of Math Operations This chapter contains detailed information on how to take measurements using the U3402A. It also describes the various multimeter functions and features available in the multimeter ...
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... DC measurements of volts, amperes, or ohms; to achieve accurate measurement. This is due to the thermal voltages generated during the high current measurements that may cause errors when measuring the low-level measurements. 20 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... In autoranging mode, the multimeter automatically selects the appropriate range and the measurement is displayed. ACV voltage source Figure 2-1 ACV terminal connection and display U3402A User’s and Service Guide • Slow reading rate: 120.000 mV, 1.20000 V, 12.0000 V, 120.000 V, 750.00 V. • Medium reading rate: 400.00 mV, 4.0000 V, 40.000 V, 400.00 V, 750.0 V. ...
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... Slow reading rate: 120.000 mV, 1.20000 V, 12.0000 V, 120.000 V, 1000.00 V. • Medium reading rate: 400.00 mV, 4.0000 V, 40.000 V, 400.00 V, 1000.0 V. • Fast reading rate: 400.0 mV, 4.000 V, 40.00 V, 400.0 V, 1000 V. Sigma Delta A-to-D converter 10 M ±2% range (typical) 1000 V on all ranges . Figure – U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Power on the measured circuit and read the display. ACI or DCI current source Figure 2-3 ACI RMS or DCI (mA) terminal connection and display U3402A User’s and Service Guide in mA • Slow reading rate: 12.0000 mA, 120.000 mA, 1.20000 A • Medium reading rate: 40.000 mA, 120.00 mA, 1.2000 A • ...
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... Figure 2-4 ACI RMS or DCI (A) terminal connection and display • 12.0000A for RMS continuous • 12.0000 ADC or AC RMS for maximum 30 seconds 0.01 for 12 A range Internal 15 A, 600 V fuse for 12A terminal – + U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Frequency source Figure 2-5 Frequency terminal connection and display U3402A User’s and Service Guide 120.000 mV, 1.20000 V, 12.0000 V, 120.000 V, 750.00 V—range is based on the voltage level of the signal, not frequency. Reciprocal counting technique 10% of range to full scale input on all ranges ...
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... Fast reading rate: 400 .0 , 4.000 k , 40. 400 4.000 M , 40. 300.0 M 2-wire ohms or 4-wire ohms, open circuit voltage limited to < 500 V on all ranges . The default function is 2- wire or Figure 2- 7 respectively (according to the selected Test current + – measurement. U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Slow Medium Fast The measurement value will display OL (overload) when the voltage measured • > 1 slow reading rate • > 2 medium and fast reading rate U3402A User’s and Service Guide Test current + – Measurement display 1.2 V range 4 V range Operations and Features ...
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... V 70 samples per seconds with audible tone 0 period of the input signal, whichever is longer 500 V RMS on all ranges . The default function is diode measurement. 8. 9). Assess the diode according to the following guidelines: Figure 2- 8. U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Forward bias Figure 2-8 Forward-biased diode/continuity test terminal connection and display Reverse bias Figure 2-9 Reverse-biased diode/continuity terminal connection and display U3402A User’s and Service Guide Test current + – Test current + – Operations and Features 2 29 ...
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... Probe the test points and read the display. 30 Measurement display 120.000 range 400.00 range 400.0 range 0.83 mA ±0.2% constant current source, open circuit voltage limited to < fixed 500 V RMS on all ranges to toggle to the continuity measurement function. 10. U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Resistance Figure 2-10 2-wire/continuity test terminal connection and display U3402A User’s and Service Guide Test current + – Operations and Features 2 31 ...
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... Selects autoranging and disables manual ranging. Press to toggle between the manual ranging and autoranging. Selects a higher range and disable autoranging. Selects a lower range and disable autoranging. • DCI/DCI • DCI/ACI • ACI/DCI • ACI/ACI • ACI+DCI/DCI • ACI+DCI/ACI U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... A shielded test cable is recommended when measuring resistance more than 120 k to eliminate noise interference that might be induced to the test leads. U3402A User’s and Service Guide shows the summary of range values for slow, medium, and fast Range Medium reading rate 400 ...
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... The annunciator S, M, and F (slow, medium and fast respectively) are located at the corner left of the display indicates the selected rate on the primary display. See Figure 2-11 Reading rate annunciator 34 Resolution Display counts 5 ½ 119,999 4 ½ 39,999 3 ½ 3,999 Figure 2- 11. Table 2- 2. [1][2] U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Press In the dBm function, the display counts is 0.01 dBm for slow or medium reading rate and 0.1 dBm for fast reading rate. U3402A User’s and Service Guide to cycle through the available reading rates ( F). Operations and Features 2 35 ...
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... To disable the secondary display mode: 1 Press Table 2- 3 secondary display when dual display mode is selected. 36 followed by a specified function keys such enable the secondary display mode. . details the available input combinations for both primary and , , Secondary display 2ND annunciator U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... The voltage or current range of the frequency function follows the voltage or current range of the other function. The multimeter has an increased key response time (0 when in dual display mode. You may need to press the selected key until the multimeter responses. In dual display mode, the U3402A User’s and Service Guide DCV ACV ✔ [1] ✔ ...
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... PC in remote communication. Printer-Only. Print Print measured data remote communication. Table 2- 4. Default Available settings factory setting 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 9600 4800 or 9600 None None, odd, or even OFF ON or OFF OFF ON or OFF OFF U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Press b Use c Use d Press e Press f The configuration settings is saved and main display is displayed. U3402A User’s and Service Guide to access to the Setup menu. and to select the desired configurable items in the first tier and to select the desired parameter. to confirm the selected parameter. ...
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... Operations and Features Selecting Local Operation Mode Press 40 to return the operation from remote mode to local mode. U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... All math operations are automatically turned- off when changing the measurement functions. • Range changing is allowed for all math operations. U3402A User’s and Service Guide presents a summary of the math operations that can be used with dBm Rel ✔ ...
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... Procedure 1 1 Press 2 Use 3 Press 1000 x (Reading / reference impedance 10 to enter dBm operation. and to select the desired reference impedance. to store the selected value and read the display selected, the dBm operation is U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Figure 2-14 Typical Rel operation display The multimeter allows relative settings for the following measurement functions: DC voltage, AC voltage, DC current, AC current, resistance, and frequency. U3402A User’s and Service Guide . The reference impedance currently used will be displayed and to select the desired reference impedance. ...
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... Figure 2-15 Typical Max operation display 44 to enable Rel operation. to toggle in (and out) the Rel #. , , , and to modify the Rel #. to set the Rel # and read the display. to disable the Rel operation. once the displayed value is stable to zero-adjust the U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... MinMax is disabled (with other ranges being selected or autoranging is enabled). Procedure 1 Press 2 Press or MINMAX). 3 Press U3402A User’s and Service Guide to enable MinMax operation. to cycle through the available MINMAX operations (MIN, MAX, to disable the MinMax operation. Operations and Features 2 45 ...
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... Use 46 1 00% of the highest range for the present function. \ “Using the Setup Menu” to enable Comp operation. to enter the upper limit setup mode and to modify the upper limit. on page 38), the beeper U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... The reading hold feature allows you to capture and hold a reading on the front panel display. When enabled, the Hold operation turns on the Hold annunciator and hold the reading. Procedure 1 Press Figure 2-18 Typical Hold operation display U3402A User’s and Service Guide to store the specified value. to enter the lower limit setup mode and to modify the upper limit ...
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... Combination of Math Operations The math operation can be operated for primary display only The Agilent U3402A multimeter allows you to use multiple math operation such as dBm, MinMax, Rel, Hold, and Comp simultaneously. Example: Set upper and lower limit for Comp operation using multiple math operation ...
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... Min 4 Max 5 Comp Figure 2-19 Combined math operations sequence U3402A User’s and Service Guide Description Reading is calculated to a dBm operation dBm reading, “A” is taken as Rel # Min reading of relative dB is recorded as a new Rel #, “B” Max reading of relative dB is recorded as a new Rel #, “ ...
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... Operations and Features 50 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... U3402A 5 1/2 Digit Dual Display Multimeter User’s and Service Guide 3 Measurement Tutorial Applications for Using Dual Display Dual Display Operation Examples Measure DC Voltage and AC Ripple on a Rectification Circuit Measure AC and DC Current on a Rectification Circuit Measure AC Voltage and Frequency Circuit Measure DC Voltage and DC Current on a Transistor Circuit or ...
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... DCI • Measure current dissipation for power supply analysis. • Set dB reference impedance and show dBm. Reference • Indicate DC voltage and dBm. DCV • Indicate AC voltage and dBm. ACV • Check frequency response. Frequency U3402A User’s and Service Guide Applications ...
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... Figure 3-1 Terminal connection when measuring DC voltage and AC ripple Press 3 Press primary display. 4 Press 5 Press U3402A User’s and Service Guide Figure 3- 1. rectification circuit to select DC voltage measurement for primary display. . Use and to select autoranging or manual ranging for to enable the secondary display. The 2ND is displayed. ...
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... Figure 3-2 Terminal connection when measuring AC and DC current on a rectification 54 . Use and to select autoranging or manual ranging for to disable the secondary display. to select the suitable range if DCV+ACV ripple is above the scale of the Figure 3- 2. circuit U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... AC voltage source – Figure 3-3 Terminal connection when measuring AC voltage and frequency Press U3402A User’s and Service Guide to select AC current measurement for primary display. . Use and to select autoranging or manual ranging for to enable the secondary display. The 2ND is displayed. to select DC current measurement for secondary display. ...
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... The 2ND is displayed. to select frequency measurement for secondary display. . Use and to select autoranging or manual ranging for to disable the secondary display. or calculate the DC load consumption by using the dual display. fe U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Press 3 Press primary display. 4 Press 5 Press 6 Press secondary display. Press U3402A User’s and Service Guide Figure 3- 4. transistor circuit or load to select AC voltage measurement for primary display. . Use and to select autoranging or manual ranging for to enable the secondary display. The 2ND is displayed. ...
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... When measuring low resistance, you may use the Rel operation to reduce the measurement error created by the test leads resistance and contact resistance in the test loop (0.1 ~ 0.5 58 Figure select the 2- wire measurement for primary display. The . Use and to select autoranging or manual ranging for typical) U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Resistance – Figure 3-6 Terminal connection when measuring resistance using 4-wire mode 2 Press 4W is displayed. 3 Press primary display. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Figure select the 4- wire measurement for primary display. The . Use and to select autoranging or manual ranging for Measurement Tutorial ...
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... DC and AC signals alternatively, calculate and display the AC+DC (RMS) value using the equation below: AC+DC (RMS) = When AC+DC voltage measurement is selected, the DCV input impedance is paralleled with the AC coupled 1 divider. 60 and , or and simultaneously. The U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Use only completely electrically insulated test lead sets with connectors that prevent contact with test voltages. U3402A 5 1/2 Digit Dual Display Multimeter User’s and Service Guide 4 Performance Test ...
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... Calibration Overview Agilent Technologies Calibration Services When your instrument is due for calibration, contact your local Agilent Service Center for a low- cost recalibration. The U3402A is supported on automated calibration systems, which allow Agilent to provide this service at competitive prices. Calibration Interval A one- year interval is adequate for most applications. Accuracy specifications are warranted only if adjustment is made at regular calibration intervals ...
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... Zero calibration DC voltage DC current Resistance AC voltage AC current Frequency Diode U3402A User’s and Service Guide Recommended equipment Shorting plug — Dual banana plug with copper wire short between the two terminals Fluke 5520A Fluke 5520A Fluke 5520A Fluke 5520A Fluke 5520A ...
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... Shielded, twisted- pair, Teflon interconnect cables of minimum length are recommended between the calibrator and the multimeter. Cable shields should be earth ground referenced. This configuration is recommended for optimal noises and settling time performance during calibration. 64 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Make a measurement and observe the result. Compare measurement results to the appropriate test limits shown in the for appropriate source settling when using the Fluke 5520A.) U3402A User’s and Service Guide Chapter 6, “Specifications and Characteristics”. “Test Considerations” ...
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... V ±0.5 mV 120 V ±5 mV 1000 V ±50 mV 400 mV ±50 µ ±500 µ ±5 mV 400 V ±50 mV 1000 V ±0.5V 120 mV ±0.02 mV 1.2 V ±0. ±1.7 mV 120 V ±17 mV 1000 V ±170 mV 400 mV ±90 µ ±900 µ ±9 mV 400 V ±90 mV 1000 V ±0.6 V U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Fluke 5520A.) Table 4-3 DC current verification test Function DC current Connect calibrator to multimeter’s A and Lo terminals before applying 10 A. CAU T ION U3402A User’s and Service Guide Table 4- 3. Table 4- Reading rate Input 0.0000 mA Slow 0 ...
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... M ± ±0.5 k 120 M ±8 k [1] 400 ± ±0.3 [ ±3 400 k ± ±0 ±3 k 300 M ±50 k [1] 120 ±108 m [1] 1.2 k ±0. [1] ±6.5 120 k ±65 1.2 M ±0. ±30.5 k 120 M ±3.008 M U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Select the resistance function. 2 Select each range in the order shown in value indicated. Compare measurement results to the appropriate test limits shown in settling.) Table 4-5 4-wire Function 4-wire U3402A User’s and Service Guide verification test Reading rate Input Medium 360.00 3.6000 k 36.000 k 360 ...
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... M ±0 ±3 k 300 M ±50 k 120 [1] ±58 m [1] 1.2 k ±0. ±5.5 120 k ±55 1.2 M ±0. ±30.5 k 120 M ±3.008 M [1] 400 ±0. ±2 ±21 400 k ±0. ±5 ±0.303 k 300 M ±10.05 M U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Select the frequency function. 2 Select each range in the order shown in and frequency indicated. Compare measurement results to the appropriate test limits shown in settling.) Table 4-7 Frequency verification test Function Frequency U3402A User’s and Service Guide Table 4- 6. Table 4- Reading rate Voltage Slow 0.50000 V 1 ...
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... V ±1.24 mV 1.2 V ± ±12 ±30 mV 120 V ±124 mV 120 V ±0.3 V 750 V ±1.24 V 750 V ±2.5 V 400 mV ±0.48 mV 400 mV ±1. ±4 ±11 ± ±112 mV 400 V ±480 mV 400 V ±1.12 V 750 V ±4.2 V 750 V ±5.5 V U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Compare measurement results to the appropriate test limits shown in appropriate source settling.) Table 4-9 AC current verification test Function AC current Connect calibrator to multimeter’s A and Lo terminals before applying 10 A. CAU T ION U3402A User’s and Service Guide Table 4- Reading Current Input rate frequency 1.2000 mA ...
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... Performance Test 74 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... U3402A 5 1/2 Digit Dual Display Multimeter User’s and Service Guide 5 Disassembly and Repair Operating Checklist Types of Service Available Repackaging for Shipment Cleaning 78 To Replace the Power Line Fuse To Replace a Current Input Fuse Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Mechanical Disassembly Replaceable Parts Rack Mounting This chapter will help you troubleshoot a faulty multimeter ...
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... Verify that the power cord is connected to the multimeter and to AC line power. ✔ Verify the front panel power switch is depressed. See page Is the multimeter’s current input inoperative? ✔ Verify the current input fuse. 76 79. U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Or contact your Agilent Technologies representative. Before shipping your instrument, ask the Agilent Technologies Service Center to provide shipping instructions, including what components to ship. Agilent recommends that you retain the original shipping carton for use in such shipments. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Disassembly and Repair 5 77 ...
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... Agilent suggests that you always insure shipments. Cleaning Clean the outside of the multimeter with a soft, lint- free, slightly dampened cloth. Do not use detergent. Disassembly is not required or recommended for cleaning. 78 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Rotate the line voltage selector and reinstall it back, so that the correct voltage appears in the fuse holder window. 100, 120, 220 (230), or 240 Vac U3402A User’s and Service Guide Disassembly and Repair Input line voltage Part number 100 V to 120 V ...
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... Keep replacement parts in original static- free packaging. • Remove all plastic, foam, vinyl, paper, and other static- generating materials from the immediate work area. • Use only anti–static solder suckers. 80 page 15). The fuse U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... General Disassembly 1 Remove power and all cables from the multimeter. 2 Remove the carrying handle by rotating the handle upright and pulling it out from the sides of the multimeter. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Disassembly and Repair 5 81 ...
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... Disassembly and Repair 3 Remove the multimeter’s bumpers. Pull from a corner and stretch the bumpers off the multimeter. 4 Remove the rear bezel. Loosen the two captive screws in the rear bezel and remove the rear bezel. 82 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Front Panel Removal 1 Remove on/off switch push rod. Gently move the power switch push rod toward the front of the multimeter to disengage it from the switch. Be careful not to twist or bend the push rod. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Disassembly and Repair 5 83 ...
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... Disassembly and Repair 2 Remove the screw holding the front panel. 3 Disconnect the two ribbon cable connectors from the front panel. 84 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Disconnect the individual front panel wires shown below. 5 There is now enough play to allow the side of the front panel to be pried from the chassis and removed as an assembly. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Disassembly and Repair 15 A current fuse 5 85 ...
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... Front Panel Disassembly 1 Remove the keyboard and display assembly. Remove the two screws holding the circuit board. Lift the keyboard and display assembly from the plastic housing. a The rubber keypad can now be pulled from the plastic housing. 86 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... A02-1-25370-1C A02-15-25200-1 U3401-40001 U3606-45001 2110-1394 2110-1396 A02-62-25592-3U A02-62-25648-1U A02-62-25604-1 34405-40001 U3402A User’s and Service Guide Description Keypad Front panel assembly Pushrod Cover Rear bezel Rubber bumper kit (front and rear) Carrying handle 1.25 A, 500 V fuse (mA input 600 V Fast acting fuse (A input) ...
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... To rack mount a single multimeter, order adapter kit 5063- 9240. To rack mount two multimeters side- by- side, order lock- in kit 5061- 9694 and flange kit 5063- 9212. 88 page 81) and the front and rear bumpers (see U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... AC Current (True RMS, AC Coupling Mode) AC Current (True RMS, AC+DC Coupling Mode) Resistance Diode Test/Continuity Resistance/Continuity (2-wire) Frequency 100 Decibel (dB) Calculation Supplemental Specifications Display Counts Measurement Specifications To Calculate Total Measurement Error Accuracy Specifications This chapter specifies the characteristics and specifications of the U3402A 100 100 101 102 ...
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... Operating temperature from 0 °C to +50 °C • Relative humidity °C RH (non-condensing) • Altitude up to 2000 meters • Pollution degree 2 • For indoor use only STORAGE COMPLIANCE • –20 ° °C • Relative humidity 90% RH (non-condensing) 90 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... WEIGHT 3.44 kg (with bumpers) WARRANTY • One year for U3402A • Three months for standard shipped accessories CALIBRATION CYCLE One year WARM UP TIME At least 30 minutes U3402A User’s and Service Guide Specifications and Characteristics 6 91 ...
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... Specifications and Characteristics Measurement Category The U3402A is intended to be used for measurement under Measurement Category II, 300 V for altitude up to 2000 m. Measurement Category Definitions Measurement CAT I Measurement CAT II Measurement CAT III Measurement CAT IV 92 Measurements performed on circuits that are not directly connected to MAINS. ...
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... Rate Slow Medium Fast [1] Input impedance is in paralleled with capacitance <120 pF. [2] Use Rel operation. [3] In Vdc 1000 V range, 5% over-range (1050 VDC) is readable. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Range Resolution Maximum reading 120.000 mV 1 µV 119.999 1.20000 V 10. µV 1.19999 12.0000 V 100 µ ...
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... Burden voltage (One year; and shunt resistor 23ºC ± 5ºC) [2] 0.05 <0.15 V/10 0.05 <1.5 V/10 0. <0.3 V/0.1 0. <0.6 V/0.01 0. <0.5 V/10 0. <1.5 V/10 0. <0.3 V/0.1 0. <0.6 V/0.01 0. <0.5 V/10 0. <1.5 V/10 0. <0.3 V/0.1 0. <0.6 V/0.01 U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... V [1] Specified accuracy at input > full scale. [2] For input < 200 V RMS. [3] For input < 500 V RMS. [4] In VAC 750 V range, 787.5 V RMS is readable. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Maximum Accuracy (One year; 23ºC ± 5ºC) reading 10kHz 10 kHz to 119.999 1% + 100 0.2% + 100 1 ...
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... Fast 1200 12. [1] Typical at full scale reading and voltage across the input terminals. [2] Specified accuracy at input > full scale. U3402A User’s and Service Guide [1] Burden voltage reading and shunt resistor 11.9999 <0.15 V/10 119.999 <1.5 V/10 1199.99 <0.3 V/0.1 11.9999 < ...
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... V/10 119.9 <1.5 V/10 1199 <0.3 V/0.1 11.99 <0.6 V/0.01 [2] Accuracy (one year; 23ºC ± 5º kHz 2 kHz to 10 kHz 0.5% + 100 2% + 200 0.5% + 100 2% + 200 0.5% + 100 2% + 200 1% + 100 – – – U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... In order to eliminate the noise interference, which might be induced to the test leads recommended to use a shielded test cable for measuring resistance above 100 K . [2] Use Rel operation. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Specifications and Characteristics Maximum Current source reading 119.999 ...
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... Accuracy (One year; 23ºC ± 5ºC) 119.999 0. 399.99 0. 399.9 0. additional error. Accuracy Input sensitivity reading (One year; (Sine wave) [1] 23ºC ± 5ºC) 1199.99 0.005 RMS 11.9999 0.005 RMS 119.999 0.005 RMS 1.1999 0.005 0.5 V RMS U3402A User’s and Service Guide [1] [1] [1] ...
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... Autoranging is used when dBm operation is enabled. [2] In VAC 750 V range, 5% over-range is readable. [3] Reading displayed in dB when Rel operation is used. [4] For input voltage at frequency between kHz. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Specifications and Characteristics [3] dBm range at Accuracy (One year; 23ºC ± 5ºC) 600 ...
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... ADC or AC RMS for 30 seconds maximum. Protected with 15 A/600 V, breaking capacity 10,000 A FB fuse. Approximately 1.0 seconds when the displayed Response time reading reaches 99.9% DC value of the tested input signal at the same range. for 1.2 A ranges for 12 A range U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Table 6-13 Supplemental measurement specifications Measurement AC voltage AC voltage (true RMS, AC+DC coupling mode) U3402A User’s and Service Guide Specifications and Characteristics Specification AC coupled true RMS—measure the AC Measurement method component with up to 400 VDC bias on any range Crest factor Maximum 3:0 at full scale Input impedance 1 M ± ...
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... Rel operation is used. 500 V on all ranges Approximately 1.5 seconds for 12 M and ranges below Approximately 5 seconds for Approximately 10 seconds for 120 M ; Approximately 23 seconds for 300 M ; U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Table 6-13 Supplemental measurement specifications Measurement Diode/ Continuity Resistance/ Continuity (2-wire ) Frequency U3402A User’s and Service Guide Specifications and Characteristics Specification 0.83 mA±0.2% constant current source, Measurement method open-circuit voltage limited to <5 V Test current Approximately 0.5 mADC Open-circuit voltage Limited to < +5 VDC ...
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... Reference impedance dBm, Rel, MinMax, Comp, Hold RS232 measurement function is selected, the VDC input impedance is parallel with reference impedance [2] [2] [2] [ 110 , , 800 , 900 , 1000 , 1200 , or 8000 [3] U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... If you are operating the multimeter outside the temperature range specified, apply an additional temperature coefficient error. • For AC voltage and AC current measurements, you may need to apply an additional low frequency error or crest factor error. U3402A User’s and Service Guide Specifications and Characteristics 6 107 ...
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... This error becomes apparent when comparing two – term accuracy specifications are valid at the calibration – ) ± 5 °C temperature range. These specifications include the cal term drift errors. – ) ± 5 °C cal U3402A User’s and Service Guide ...
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... Or visit Agilent worlwide Web at: www.agilent.com/find/assist Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice. Always refer to the Agilent Web site for the latest revision. © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2009 Printed in Malaysia First Edition, May 29, 2009 U3402-90001 Agilent Technologies ...