The last date this product can be ordered is november 30, 2016. Retrieving data from agilent 34401a digital multimeter. Move to the next generation 34401a dmm with 100% assurance. Georgia institute of technology users guide hp34401a digital multimeter brian brown. Nov 12, 2018 this is a story of how two burned capacitors and their associated zener diodes caused an hp 34401a 6. Hp 34401a manuals and user guides, multimeter manuals. Hp 34401a multimeter university of colorado boulder. For safety information, warranties, and regulatory. In order to you should use manual range to get to the lowest range possible for the. Agilent 34410a high performance digital multimeter 6 12. Reach out to us home all items about feedback contact add hewlett packard hp 34401a multimeter users guide p82 thumbnails above our ask a question item description comes as shown. Manuals and user guides for agilent technologies 34401a. To set the hpib address, on page 161 to select the remote interface, on page 162.
We use the hp agilent keysight 34401a multimeter and e3631a. Uupdates 34401a users guide product warranty the standard warranty period for the 34401a multimeter is oneyear. Such devices and circuits are subject to overvoltages that may exceed the protection limits of the 34401a. Hp 34401a multimeter uncompromising performance for benchtop. Database contains 1 hp 34401a manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Select the gpib or rs232 interface see chapter 4 in the users guide. User manual, datasheet agilent technologies 34401a user manual 242 pages. When you apply power to the multimeter, it measures the powerline frequency 50 hz or 60 hz, and then determines the proper integration time. Hold down shift as you press the power switch to turn on the multimeter. Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used for scpi command syntax. User manuals, guides and specifications for your hp 8970b multimeter. The agilent 34401a digital multimeter provides protection circuitry to prevent damage to the instrument and to protect against the danger of electric shock, provided the protection limits are not exceeded. An introduction to using the agilent 54622d digital oscilloscope, e3631a dc power supply, 34401a digital multimeter, and 33220a arbitrary waveform generator by walter banzhaf, university of hartford, ward college of technology, usa part four the agilent 34401a digital multimeter 1. Ive had this meter since 1992 and have brought it to a calibration lab a few times for a checkup.
Should agilent and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in the. Chapter 3 features and functions systemrelated operations beeper control normally, the multimeter will emit a tone whenever certain conditions are met from the front panel. Hewlett packard hp 34401a digital multimeter user manual. Hp 200ab901 model 200ababr audio oscillator operating and service manual. Set the rs232 baud rate and parity see chapter 4 in the users guide. The hp 34401a provides three ad integration times to reject powerline frequency noise and powerline frequency harmonics. For new product purchases, keysight recommends the 34461a, 6. For systems use, the 34401a gives you faster bus throughput than any other dmm in its class. We take purchase orders and can provide special school, government and corporate pricing. The 34401a can send up to 1,000 readingss directly across gpib in userfriendly ascii format. It includes user manual and service manu chat to buy. Its combination of benchtop and system features makes this multimeter a versatile solution for your measurement needs now and in the future. To set the hp ib address, on page 161 to select the remote interface, on page 162 to set the baud rate, on page 163.
The hp 34401a provides a combination of resolution, accuracy and speed that rivals dmms costing many times more. Hp 34401a digital multimeter tutorial 1 introduction the dmm is simple, so this tutorial only contains a few bulleted notes and two simple examples. Press action main display secondary display changes from autoranging to manual. The keysight technologies 34401a multimeter gives you the performance you need for fast, accurate bench and system testing. The agilent technologies 34401a multimeter gives you the performance you need for fast, accurate bench and system testing. The hp a is capable of making highly accurate measurements. I would try it myself, but i need to purchase an rs232 adaptor. Keysight technologies 34401a multimeter, 400 vdc, 10. The multimeters input capacitance will charge up due to input bias currents when the terminals are opencircuited if the input resistance is 10 g. Page 2 portable, ruggedized case with nonskid feet flexible system features hpib ieee488 interface and rs232 interface standard programming languages. I think i have the service manual for it if anyones interested.
The following guide is for coursespecific applications and not intended to be used as a complete users manual. Operating manual, service manual, test report, and power cord. Retrieving data from agilent 34401a digital multimeter over. Keysight u3401a 4 12 digit dual display multimeter users and service guide. Hp 34401a manuals and user guides, multimeter manuals all. We have 2 agilent technologies 34401a manuals available for free pdf download. There is an image of the front panel interface in figure 1. Jun 21, 2019 the hp a is capable of making highly accurate measurements. The 34401a can send up to 1,000 readingssec directly across gpib in userfriendly ascii format. Chapter 1 installation and maintenance this chapter contains information on initial inspection, installation, and. Hello, i have a hewlettpackard 34401a multimeter that i would like to interface with via labview old model. Test lead kit with probe,alligator, and grabberattachments, operatingmanual, service manual,calibration certificate,test report, and power cord. View online or download agilent technologies 34401a user manual.
If your hp 34401a fails within three years of purchase, hp will repair or replace it free of charge. The 34401a can send up to 1,000 readingss directly across gpib in user friendly ascii format. Hp 8970b manuals and user guides, multimeter manuals all. Hp 1081190002 10811ab quartz crystal oscillator operating. Voltmeter complete and external trigger signals are provided so you can synchronize to. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agreement and written consent from keysight. The table below shows the noise rejection achieved with various configurations. Indicates the operator must refer to an explanation in this manual. Agilent 34401a multimeter quick reference frontpanel menu reference use recall menu as a shortcut to recall the last command executed. The settings baud rate, parity, number of start and stop bits are set to be same on multimeter, pc device manager and on the application that i use for terminal. Keysight technologies 34401a multimeter, 400 vdc, 10 ma. Learn how to measure current with a bench top multimeter. To ensure safe operation of the instrument, do not exceed the protection limits shown on the front and rear panel, and defined as follows.
Select either the slow or fast mode for each resolution setting. Repair or service that is not covered in this manual should only be. Keysight technologies 34401a digital multimeter data sheet product discontinuance notice the 34401a dmm and all associated options will be discontinued december 1, 2016. Hp 972a and 973a multimeter users guide part number 0097290002 march 1995.
Page 2 portable, ruggedized case with nonskid feet flexible system features hp ib ieee488 interface and rs232 interface standard programming languages. Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used for. User manuals, guides and specifications for your hp 34401a multimeter. You also get both gpib and rs232 interfaces as standard features. The hp 34401a multimeter gives you the performance you need for fast, accurate bench and systems testing.
Call 18002585165 express exchange in the united states, or contact your nearest hewlettpackard sales office. Its combination of benchtop and system features makes this multimeter a versatile solution for your measurement needs now and in. The multimeter is configured as a data terminal equipment device. This manual contains chapters on specifications, calibration, theory of operation, service, replaceable parts, and much more. When measurement becomes stable, multimeter will beep and save the stable reading. Driver for multimeter 34401a ni community national. The 34401a provides a combination of resolution, accuracy and speed that rivals dmms costing many times more. Sep 12, 2016 we use the hp agilent keysight 34401a multimeter and e3631a power supply. High performance 812 digits of resolution, up to 100,000 readings per second keysight technologies digital. Table of contents introduction 1 features 1 specifications 1 section 1 setting up the hp34401a 2.
Agilent 34401a multimeteruncompromising performancefor benchtop and system testingproduct overview measure up to voltswith 6 12 digits resolution 0. To unsecure the multimeter from the front panel, omit the hp and. Multimeter backlight lcd acdc voltage current resistance continuity temperature meter tester fixed wrist strap with user manual. All references to a threeyear warranty within the product manuals must be changed to one year. Please note that hewlettpackards former test and measurement, semiconductor products and chemical analysis businesses are now part of agilent technologies. Status reporting commands see page 144 in users guide. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic. Multimeter is addressed to listen or talk over the hpib interface. Hp references in this manual washington university in st. Ordering informationagilent 34401a multimeteraccessories included. Agilent 34401a multimeter uncompromising performance for. How to measure current with a 34401a multimeter youtube.
In october, i brought it to transcat in rochester, n. A multimeter is an instrument used to test and measure alternating current ac or direct current dc voltage, resistance, and electric current. This unit is new, just old stock and in storage that was never used. This manual may contain references to hp or hewlettpackard. We use the hp agilent keysight 34401a multimeter and e3631a power supply. Database contains 1 hp 8970b manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Hp 34401a multimeter users guide part number 3440190004 february 1996 for safety information, warranties, and regulatory information. Digital clamp meter voltage tester,holdpeak hp570capp multimeter with amp ohm tester,4000 counts multimeter with acdc voltage acdc current,resistance,diode test,temperature,capacitance tester. For new product purchases, keysight recommends the. I want to interface agilent 34401a digital multimeter over the rs232 interface.
I am wondering if the labview drivers for the agilent 34401a will work for the hp 34401a. Convenient benchtop features highly visible vacuumfluorescent display. Removing probe from measuring circuit will display and hold the last stable reading. Options datasheet search, datasheets, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors, integrated circuits, diodes and other semiconductors.