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74 Chapter 2

Using System Features

Using System Configuration and Alignment Keys

• Clear Error Queue(s) - The error history queue retains and

displays all errors once they have been detected, even if they are no

longer detected after a period of time has elapsed. After reviewing

the error queue you will likely want to clear it before making another

measurement. Note that if an error condition exists continuously, the

error will not appear in the queue after the error history queue has

been cleared.

• Verbose - When an error is made in using the instruments

programming commands, the verbose feature displays the command

in which an error has been detected. An error indicator will appear

in the diaplayed command line immediately following the entry that

caused the error. This feature can help you troubleshoot

programming problems.

You can exit the error history queue display to return to a measurement

display by pressing the

ESC or the Return key.

Show System

Press System, More (1 of 3), Show System to access the two-page show

system display. The first page shows firmware and option information

(see Figure 2-1). Press

More (2 of 3) to access the second page, which

shows option and hardware status information (see Figure 2-2).

Under the

Show System menu is a key that enables you to enter a

password, and four information-only keys, in a lighter font, that show

the serial number, model designation, firmware revision, and host ID

for your instrument.

NOTE Diagnostics features require a service password. The password is only

available if the service guide has been purchased. All service diagnostic

features are described in the service guide.

Front Panel Key Level 1 Level 2

System Show System Service Password

Model

Serial Number

Firmware Rev

Host ID

Diagnostics