Prepare the Instrument for Use
When you receive your instrument, inspect it for any obvious damage that may have occurred during shipment. If
there is damage, notify the shipping carrier and nearest Keysight Sales and Support Office immediately. Refer to
www.keysight.com/find/assist.
Until you have checked out the instrument, save the shipping carton and packing materials in case the unit has to be
returned. Check the list below and verify that you have received these items with your instrument. If anything is
missing, please contact your nearest Keysight Sales and Support Office.
– Quick Start Guide
– AC power cord (for country of destination)
– A set of test leads (EDU34450-62100)
– Certificate of Calibration and Shelf Life Notice
– Keysight Safety Leaflet (9320-6797)
– RoHS Addendum for Digital Multimeters (China) (9320-6661)
Documentation and Firmware Revisions
The documentation listed below can be downloaded for free through our website at
www.keysight.com/find/EDU34450A-manuals
– Keysight EDU34450A 5½ Digit Digital Multimeter Quick Start Guide. Printed copy, included with your instrument.
– Keysight EDU34450A 5½ Digit Digital Multimeter User's Guide. This manual.
– Keysight EDU34450A 5½ Digit Digital Multimeter Programmer's Reference.
– Keysight EDU34450A 5½ Digit Digital Multimeter Service Guide.
For the latest firmware revision and firmware update instruction, go to www.keysight.com/find/EDU34450A-sw.
Recommended Calibration Interval
Keysight Technologies recommends a one-year calibration cycle for this instrument.
Set Up the Instrument
Place the instrument's feet on a flat, smooth horizontal surface. Attach the power cable to the rear panel, then plug it
into main power. Connect the LAN or USB cables as desired, and you may also secure the instrument with a security
lock cable. Finally, turn the instrument on using the front-panel [On/Off] button.
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