A question to ask Keysight, if the instrument arrives without cal
constants, will they consider that a "repair", or a calibration? Very
different prices. I suspect that Keysight, and any other cal lab that
has MetCal, will hook it up to a multifunction calibrator, computer and
let it run.
If you jumper another battery with current limiting across the existing
during replacement to preserve the cal, you could then ask for before
and after data from the cal lab. This is typically an extra cost item.
I work on DMM's frequently, if this were in my shop, I would first make
sure that the instrument is stable, regardless of the absolute accuracy,
and that the relays have not become noisy. This can be checked by
rapping them lightly with something like a screwdriver handle .
Also a good opportunity to check and replace any electrolytic caps that
have poor ESR.
I was just working on a pair of Data Precision meters, and both had
noisy, unstable relays. This is a frequent problem, even with the
"sealed" relays such as found in the HP. I would also make sure that any
Front/Rear input switching is noise free, as these are often unused for
years, if ever, and can cause problems.
Bob
On 1/31/2016 9:00 AM, [email protected] wrote:
Re: 3457A - should I preserve SRAM contents, or purposely
corrupt them by removing power?
(Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd))
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