I have an HP 34970A data acquisition / switch unit

https://www.keysight.com/en/pd-1000001313%3Aepsg%3Apro-pn-34970A/data-acquisition-data-logger-switch-unit

It is essentially a 6.5 digit DVM with plug-in modules that allow one to
perform analog measurements, digital I/O, switching etc. I am going to get
the mainframe calibrated by Keysight - not all the plug in modules. I read
somewhere it is essentially a 34401A multimeter

https://www.keysight.com/en/pd-1000001295%3Aepsg%3Apro-pn-34401A/digital-multimeter-6-digit

which makes sense.

The design of the unit is poor in that the S/N is put on the rubber
bumpers. They often get charged. I have no idea of the S/N.

One of the service notes refers to a possible unstable resistor in a range
of S/Ns. I changed that resistor, on the off-chance mine might have been
bad. Following changing the resistor I switched the unit on/off
periodically for a few weeks to try to relieve any stress following
soldering the resistor in.

I am wondering if it is best to power cycle or leave the unit one for a few
days before sending for calibration. Or should I not bother given it is
only 6.5 digits?

I don’t use the unit much, and when I do I am not going to leave it running
more than an hour or so before taking measurements.

Dave
-- 
Dr. David Kirkby,
Kirkby Microwave Ltd,
[email protected]
https://www.kirkbymicrowave.co.uk/
Telephone 01621-680100./ +44 1621 680100

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