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4294A sample programs don't work and error 173 "Active/System controller required." is displayed. How can I fix this symptom?
Since the SYSTEM ID of the 4294A has changed, depending on the firmware version, the program lines which refer to the SYSTEM ID needs to be modified.
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2008-09-11
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Can I use any instrument driver supporting the 4294A?
Yes. The LabView driver for the 4294A is available.
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2008-05-26
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Can I use the 16048A/D/E with the 4294A?
No, the 4294A adapter setup function only supports 16048G/H cables to extend calibration plane. The 16048A/D/E are not available for the adapter setup and cannot provide accurate and specified measurements.
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2008-05-26
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Can the 4294A measure a grounded DUT?
The 4294A can measure the grounded DUT when used with the 42941A Impedance Probe.
For the details of the measurement technology employed in the 42941A Impedance Probe, refer to chapter 7 of the 4294A Product Note "New Technologies For Accurate Impedance Measurement (40Hz to 11OMHz)."
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2008-05-26
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Can the 4294A perform the equivalent circuit analysis for the measurement data saved in and recalled from floppy disk?
Yes, to perform equivalent circuit analysis with the 4294A using the measurement data saved in a floppy disk, you need to save the data in form of "Data Array".
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2008-05-26
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Can the 4294A save the display screen in form of a color TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) file?
Yes, you can. We have two ways to save the display screen as a color TIFF file.
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2008-09-11
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Does Sweep End signal output on 24-bit I/O port of the 4294A have similar definition as End of Measure (EOM) signal on LCR meters?
Sweep End signal means the end of entire sweep measurement, not the end of measurement at each sweep point. For the method of detecting the end of measurement at each sweep point, please refer to Status Register System described in the 4294A programming manual.
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2008-05-26
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Does the 4294A have the ALC (Auto Level Control) function?
No, the 4294A doesn't have the ALC. I-Basic program can be used to achieve the test signal ALC.
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2008-09-11
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Error message "PHASE LOCK LOOP UNLOCKED" could be displayed, when the 4294A using an external ref. osc (opt.1D5 or other 10 MHz output) is turned on.
The message is removed when any key of the front panel except [Preset]. In this case, the unit works properly.
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2008-07-07
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How can I clear an error message shown on the display of the 4294A/4395A/4396B by using GPIB command?
Send the "KEY 18" command to the instrument.
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2009-01-08
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How can I order the 4294A option upgrade kit?
The 4294A option upgrade information is available from the Impedance Analyzers Upgrades page.
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2008-09-11
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How can the 4294A apply a DC bias voltage over 40V to DUT?
An external DC source and a protection circuit need to be used with the 4294A to apply a DC bias voltage over 40V. For biasing axial and radial lead type DUT, the 16165A with a built-in protection circuit is available.
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2008-05-26
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How do I get Instrument Drivers for Agilent Test & Measurement Products?
From the CD shipped with the instrument or from the product technical support web page for the instrument.
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2009-05-01
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How often should we perform the verification procedure described in the Performance Tests section of the manual?
Every 12 months.
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2008-01-11
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How should I perform Adapter Setup procedure when using the 16334A with the 4294A?
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2008-05-26
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How should I set the "Adapter Setting" of the 4294A when using the 16089A/B/C/D/E?
Please set to "NONE".
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2008-10-07
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How should the frequency characteristics simulation data be read after the command "SIMFCHAR" is sent to the 4294A?
Since the frequency characteristics simulation data is saved in the memory trace data, "OUTPMTRC?" command should be used to read out the memory trace data (complex values) for all the frequency points.
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2008-09-11
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How to install the firmware to the 4294A?
For the installation procedure, see Section "FIRMWARE INSTALLATION" of Chapter 6 "Digital Control Troubleshooting" in the 4294A service manual.
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2008-06-27
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Is an I-Basic program available for performing constant current measurement with the 4294A?
The I-Basic program for constant current measurement is described on the 4294A Programming Manual.
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2008-09-11
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Is it possible to measure the device at a constant current signal level?
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2002-06-27
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Is it possible to measure the leakage inductance of a transformer via an LCR meter or impedance analyzer?
Yes, it is possible to measure the leakage inductance of a transformer via an LCR meter or impedance analyzer.
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2008-01-29
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Is there a master listing of compatible printers for various network analyzers and impedance analyzers?
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2007-07-10
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On my Agilent Impedance Analyzer, I am realizing measurement results which appear questionable. Can you explain?
The measurement results can often be improved with a simple modification in the type of correction applied by the instrument.
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2007-08-28
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The f/w of my unit is 1.03 or below, and the external test 22 is failed.
Firstly, please install the latest f/w (1.04 or later) into the unit. Then, perform the external test 20. If the external test is passed, the unitis good.
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2008-06-27
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Via the Agilent IntuiLink Network Analyzer Application, can I save S2P data files as Logarithmic Magnitude and Phase?
There are no provisions for Log Mag and Phase SxP file save formats.
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2005-03-30
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