B&K Precision 830C - Manual - Manual (Page 99)

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:DEFAult Set default value to
the non-volatile
memory
:ERRor? Query error
message
:VERSion? Query version of
the SCPI
STATus? Query the status
Error Codes
In certain situations, errors may occur, and an error
code will be displayed on the meter. Below defines
the error description based on the error code.
Err0r 1: Unknown command
Err0r 2: Parameter Error
Err0r 3: Syntax Error
MEASUREMENT TIPS
To avoid possible damage to the meter or the
equipment under test, disconnect circuit power
and discharge the capacitor before measuring
capacitance.
Capacitance is the ability of a component to store
an electrical charge. The unit of capacitance is the
farad (F). Most capacitors are within the range of
nanofarad (nF) to microfarad (μF). The meter