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Memory Function: Store readings and error messages
User Modifiable (Y/N): Yes
Memory Erase Processes: Power cycle of the unit erases all volatile memory
Reading Storage (up to 512 reading may be stored in volatile memory; they can be cleared with
a power cycle or by overwriting with other readings).
Error message storage (cleared by power cycle or by sending the *CLS command).
Memory Function: stores operating code for the product
User Modifiable (Y/N): No
Memory Erase Processes: Contains operating code for the product. If you clear this, the instrument is
dead.
Memory Function: Store calibration constants and other non-volatile storage
User Modifiable (Y/N): Yes
Memory Erase Processes: Calibration constants are overwritten during the calibration/adjustment
process. Other non-volatile storage must be manually overwritten with default information using the
front panel.
Calibration Message (non-volatile 40 character message that can be over-written).
Calibration Count (this is a number that is stored by the instrument and tracks the number of
single point adjustments that have been done since the product was manufactured – the
maximum value for this number is 32,767 after which it wraps around to 0).
The following items must be overwritten manually:
1) GPIB Address
2) Programming Language Selected.
3) Parity for RS-232 Operation.
4) Remote Interface Selection (RS-232 or GPIB).
5) Baud Rate Setting.
6) Display Format.
7) Beeper State
Memory Information and Procedures
Product: 34401A 6½ Digit Digital Multimeter
Date: June 2, 2009
Memory Size: 8-Bit MCU w/
8K EPROM
Memory Function: Contains operating code for the earth-referenced logic which handles instrument
I/O on GPIB and RS232
User Modifiable (Y/N): Yes
Memory Erase Processes: Contains operating code for the product, if erased I/O functions will not
operate.