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Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
Sun, Feb 7, 2016 7:33 PM

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr
Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com
Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" acbern@gmx.de
Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

Hi volt-nuts

I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...)
The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had last cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk.
In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us.

I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board.
I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and searched for potential undocumented existing
(like it was done for the 3458A already).

I found following, in the service and user manual not documented, potential commands (?):
RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance
PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM
SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM

IPZ = no glue yet

YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function
YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command

CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose

To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also...
Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining commands on processor board level.

Thanks for help already in advance.
BR
PeLuLe

> Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr > Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de > An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com > Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" <acbern@gmx.de> > Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > Hi volt-nuts > > I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...) > The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had last cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk. > In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us. > > I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board. > I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and searched for potential undocumented existing > (like it was done for the 3458A already). > > I found following, in the service and user manual not documented, potential commands (?): > RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance > PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM > SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM > > IPZ = no glue yet > > YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function > YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command > > CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose > > To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also... > Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining commands on processor board level. > > Thanks for help already in advance. > BR > PeLuLe > > >
TM
Todd Micallef
Sun, Feb 7, 2016 8:59 PM

PeLuLe,

I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would like
me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good on one
of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears to be
the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors.

Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 error.
The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs.

Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different revs and
I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr
Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com
Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" acbern@gmx.de
Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

Hi volt-nuts

I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be

refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...)

The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had last

cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk.

In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us.

I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and

DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board.

I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and searched

for potential undocumented existing

(like it was done for the 3458A already).

I found following, in the service and user manual not documented,

potential commands (?):

RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance
PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM
SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM

IPZ = no glue yet

YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function
YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command

CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose

To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would

like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more
details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also...

Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining commands

on processor board level.

Thanks for help already in advance.
BR
PeLuLe


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PeLuLe, I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would like me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good on one of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears to be the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors. Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 error. The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs. Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different revs and I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr > > Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de > > An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com > > Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" <acbern@gmx.de> > > Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > > > Hi volt-nuts > > > > I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be > refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...) > > The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had last > cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk. > > In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us. > > > > I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and > DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board. > > I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and searched > for potential undocumented existing > > (like it was done for the 3458A already). > > > > I found following, in the service and user manual not documented, > potential commands (?): > > RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance > > PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM > > SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM > > > > IPZ = no glue yet > > > > YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function > > YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command > > > > CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose > > > > To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would > like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more > details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also... > > Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining commands > on processor board level. > > > > Thanks for help already in advance. > > BR > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. >
LL
Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
Sun, Feb 7, 2016 11:43 PM

Hi Todd,
have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck.
Is there a link you can share?

BR
PeLuLe

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr
Von: "Todd Micallef" tmicallef@gmail.com
An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" volt-nuts@febo.com
Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

PeLuLe,

I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would like
me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good on one
of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears to be
the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors.

Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 error.
The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs.

Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different revs and
I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr
Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com
Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" acbern@gmx.de
Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

Hi volt-nuts

I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be

refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...)

The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had last

cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk.

In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us.

I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and

DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board.

I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and searched

for potential undocumented existing

(like it was done for the 3458A already).

I found following, in the service and user manual not documented,

potential commands (?):

RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance
PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM
SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM

IPZ = no glue yet

YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function
YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command

CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose

To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would

like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more
details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also...

Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining commands

on processor board level.

Thanks for help already in advance.
BR
PeLuLe


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Hi Todd, have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck. Is there a link you can share? BR PeLuLe > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr > Von: "Todd Micallef" <tmicallef@gmail.com> > An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > PeLuLe, > > I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would like > me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good on one > of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears to be > the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors. > > Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 error. > The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs. > > Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different revs and > I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr > > > Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de > > > An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com > > > Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" <acbern@gmx.de> > > > Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > > > > > Hi volt-nuts > > > > > > I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be > > refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...) > > > The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had last > > cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk. > > > In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us. > > > > > > I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and > > DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board. > > > I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and searched > > for potential undocumented existing > > > (like it was done for the 3458A already). > > > > > > I found following, in the service and user manual not documented, > > potential commands (?): > > > RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance > > > PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM > > > SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM > > > > > > IPZ = no glue yet > > > > > > YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function > > > YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command > > > > > > CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose > > > > > > To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would > > like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more > > details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also... > > > Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining commands > > on processor board level. > > > > > > Thanks for help already in advance. > > > BR > > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > To unsubscribe, go to > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > and follow the instructions there. > > > _______________________________________________ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. >
TM
Todd Micallef
Sun, Feb 7, 2016 11:56 PM

https://xdevs.com/fix/d1281/

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 6:43 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Hi Todd,
have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck.
Is there a link you can share?

BR
PeLuLe

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr
Von: "Todd Micallef" tmicallef@gmail.com
An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" volt-nuts@febo.com
Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for

CALRAM-Readout

PeLuLe,

I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would like
me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good on one
of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears to be
the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors.

Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 error.
The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs.

Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different revs

and

I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr
Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com
Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" acbern@gmx.de
Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

Hi volt-nuts

I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be

refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...)

The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had

last

cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk.

In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us.

I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and

DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board.

I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and

searched

for potential undocumented existing

(like it was done for the 3458A already).

I found following, in the service and user manual not documented,

potential commands (?):

RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance
PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM
SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM

IPZ = no glue yet

YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function
YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command

CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose

To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would

like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more
details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also...

Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining

commands

on processor board level.

Thanks for help already in advance.
BR
PeLuLe


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https://xdevs.com/fix/d1281/ On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 6:43 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > Hi Todd, > have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck. > Is there a link you can share? > > BR > PeLuLe > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr > > Von: "Todd Micallef" <tmicallef@gmail.com> > > An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > > Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for > CALRAM-Readout > > > > PeLuLe, > > > > I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would like > > me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good on one > > of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears to be > > the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors. > > > > Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 error. > > The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs. > > > > Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different revs > and > > I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek > > > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr > > > > Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de > > > > An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com > > > > Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" <acbern@gmx.de> > > > > Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > > > > > > > Hi volt-nuts > > > > > > > > I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be > > > refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...) > > > > The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had > last > > > cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk. > > > > In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us. > > > > > > > > I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and > > > DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board. > > > > I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and > searched > > > for potential undocumented existing > > > > (like it was done for the 3458A already). > > > > > > > > I found following, in the service and user manual not documented, > > > potential commands (?): > > > > RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance > > > > PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM > > > > SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM > > > > > > > > IPZ = no glue yet > > > > > > > > YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function > > > > YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command > > > > > > > > CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose > > > > > > > > To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would > > > like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more > > > details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also... > > > > Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining > commands > > > on processor board level. > > > > > > > > Thanks for help already in advance. > > > > BR > > > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > and follow the instructions there. > > > _______________________________________________ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. >
LL
Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
Mon, Feb 8, 2016 10:46 PM

Thanks for the link, Todd.

It's a great site, I didn't find, even I looked for it. I regular check xDevs for interesting project.

I have looked to the page and found a minor errors I like to note:
The "Datron 1281 Calibration and service manual, Volume 1, Issue 1, July 1989"
in fact is the complete SM (Vol1 and Vol2), I know as I have uploaded to KO4BB myself :-)

My firmware is: v3.12, 05/11/96. I have placed the ROM files to a Dropbox folder.

On the site is mentioned, you are looking for the specs of the DC405E2 (VFD 1x40 DOT Matrix Display).
I could manage to get the original spec from ITRON service some years ago (I am a good customer).
I have optimized and added some useful information. I dropped to the Dropbox also.

I had the plan for a "Datron 1281 DC4052 replacement". Mine was broken on shipping.
I have added a picture of latest state of project.
It's on hold, as I got a complete Display Assembly and had no need for anymore.

I will keep the Dropbox for one week, than I will delete as I need the space for a joined project.
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rxeb86eq9m35tyu/AADwDNeCYQWp4RSZ2rVQ3y-ua?dl=0

BR
PeLuLe

Gesendet: Montag, 08. Februar 2016 um 00:56 Uhr
Von: "Todd Micallef" tmicallef@gmail.com
An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" volt-nuts@febo.com
Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

https://xdevs.com/fix/d1281/

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 6:43 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Hi Todd,
have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck.
Is there a link you can share?

BR
PeLuLe

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr
Von: "Todd Micallef" tmicallef@gmail.com
An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" volt-nuts@febo.com
Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for

CALRAM-Readout

PeLuLe,

I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would like
me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good on one
of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears to be
the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors.

Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 error.
The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs.

Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different revs

and

I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr
Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com
Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" acbern@gmx.de
Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

Hi volt-nuts

I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be

refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...)

The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had

last

cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk.

In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us.

I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and

DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board.

I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and

searched

for potential undocumented existing

(like it was done for the 3458A already).

I found following, in the service and user manual not documented,

potential commands (?):

RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance
PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM
SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM

IPZ = no glue yet

YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function
YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command

CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose

To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would

like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more
details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also...

Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining

commands

on processor board level.

Thanks for help already in advance.
BR
PeLuLe


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Thanks for the link, Todd. It's a great site, I didn't find, even I looked for it. I regular check xDevs for interesting project. I have looked to the page and found a minor errors I like to note: The "Datron 1281 Calibration and service manual, Volume 1, Issue 1, July 1989" in fact is the complete SM (Vol1 and Vol2), I know as I have uploaded to KO4BB myself :-) My firmware is: v3.12, 05/11/96. I have placed the ROM files to a Dropbox folder. On the site is mentioned, you are looking for the specs of the DC405E2 (VFD 1x40 DOT Matrix Display). I could manage to get the original spec from ITRON service some years ago (I am a good customer). I have optimized and added some useful information. I dropped to the Dropbox also. I had the plan for a "Datron 1281 DC4052 replacement". Mine was broken on shipping. I have added a picture of latest state of project. It's on hold, as I got a complete Display Assembly and had no need for anymore. I will keep the Dropbox for one week, than I will delete as I need the space for a joined project. Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rxeb86eq9m35tyu/AADwDNeCYQWp4RSZ2rVQ3y-ua?dl=0 BR PeLuLe > Gesendet: Montag, 08. Februar 2016 um 00:56 Uhr > Von: "Todd Micallef" <tmicallef@gmail.com> > An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > https://xdevs.com/fix/d1281/ > > > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 6:43 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > Hi Todd, > > have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck. > > Is there a link you can share? > > > > BR > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr > > > Von: "Todd Micallef" <tmicallef@gmail.com> > > > An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > > > Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for > > CALRAM-Readout > > > > > > PeLuLe, > > > > > > I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would like > > > me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good on one > > > of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears to be > > > the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors. > > > > > > Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 error. > > > The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs. > > > > > > Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different revs > > and > > > I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek > > > > > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr > > > > > Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de > > > > > An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com > > > > > Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" <acbern@gmx.de> > > > > > Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > > > > > > > > > Hi volt-nuts > > > > > > > > > > I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be > > > > refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...) > > > > > The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which had > > last > > > > cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk. > > > > > In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us. > > > > > > > > > > I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and > > > > DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board. > > > > > I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and > > searched > > > > for potential undocumented existing > > > > > (like it was done for the 3458A already). > > > > > > > > > > I found following, in the service and user manual not documented, > > > > potential commands (?): > > > > > RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance > > > > > PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM > > > > > SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM > > > > > > > > > > IPZ = no glue yet > > > > > > > > > > YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function > > > > > YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command > > > > > > > > > > CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose > > > > > > > > > > To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I would > > > > like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have more > > > > details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also... > > > > > Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining > > commands > > > > on processor board level. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks for help already in advance. > > > > > BR > > > > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > To unsubscribe, go to > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > and follow the instructions there. > > > _______________________________________________ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. >
TM
Todd Micallef
Tue, Feb 9, 2016 12:15 AM

PeLuLe,

Thanks for your help. I have been following you on EEVblog too. I go by
ManateeMafia. TiN has been very helpful at getting my article together and
he has a good way of explaining the info, He has been helping with the
photo editing too as you can tell from his other articles he likes lots of
detail,

If you don't mind, I will share the dropbox link with him and he will place
the info into the article with the proper credit given to you.  The
firmware is helpful and I believe my second meter has the same version.

Todd

On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 5:46 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Thanks for the link, Todd.

It's a great site, I didn't find, even I looked for it. I regular check
xDevs for interesting project.

I have looked to the page and found a minor errors I like to note:
The "Datron 1281 Calibration and service manual, Volume 1, Issue 1, July
1989"
in fact is the complete SM (Vol1 and Vol2), I know as I have uploaded to
KO4BB myself :-)

My firmware is: v3.12, 05/11/96. I have placed the ROM files to a Dropbox
folder.

On the site is mentioned, you are looking for the specs of the DC405E2
(VFD 1x40 DOT Matrix Display).
I could manage to get the original spec from ITRON service some years ago
(I am a good customer).
I have optimized and added some useful information. I dropped to the
Dropbox also.

I had the plan for a "Datron 1281 DC4052 replacement". Mine was broken on
shipping.
I have added a picture of latest state of project.
It's on hold, as I got a complete Display Assembly and had no need for
anymore.

I will keep the Dropbox for one week, than I will delete as I need the
space for a joined project.
Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rxeb86eq9m35tyu/AADwDNeCYQWp4RSZ2rVQ3y-ua?dl=0

BR
PeLuLe

Gesendet: Montag, 08. Februar 2016 um 00:56 Uhr
Von: "Todd Micallef" tmicallef@gmail.com
An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" volt-nuts@febo.com
Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for

CALRAM-Readout

https://xdevs.com/fix/d1281/

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 6:43 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Hi Todd,
have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck.
Is there a link you can share?

BR
PeLuLe

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr
Von: "Todd Micallef" tmicallef@gmail.com
An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" volt-nuts@febo.com
Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for

CALRAM-Readout

PeLuLe,

I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would

like

me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good

on one

of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears

to be

the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors.

Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182

error.

The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs.

Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different

revs

and

I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr
Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com
Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" acbern@gmx.de
Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

Hi volt-nuts

I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be

refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...)

The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which

had

last

cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk.

In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us.

I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and

DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board.

I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and

searched

for potential undocumented existing

(like it was done for the 3458A already).

I found following, in the service and user manual not documented,

potential commands (?):

RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance
PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM
SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM

IPZ = no glue yet

YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function
YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command

CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose

To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I

would

like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have

more

details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also...

Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining

commands

on processor board level.

Thanks for help already in advance.
BR
PeLuLe


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PeLuLe, Thanks for your help. I have been following you on EEVblog too. I go by ManateeMafia. TiN has been very helpful at getting my article together and he has a good way of explaining the info, He has been helping with the photo editing too as you can tell from his other articles he likes lots of detail, If you don't mind, I will share the dropbox link with him and he will place the info into the article with the proper credit given to you. The firmware is helpful and I believe my second meter has the same version. Todd On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 5:46 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > Thanks for the link, Todd. > > It's a great site, I didn't find, even I looked for it. I regular check > xDevs for interesting project. > > I have looked to the page and found a minor errors I like to note: > The "Datron 1281 Calibration and service manual, Volume 1, Issue 1, July > 1989" > in fact is the complete SM (Vol1 and Vol2), I know as I have uploaded to > KO4BB myself :-) > > My firmware is: v3.12, 05/11/96. I have placed the ROM files to a Dropbox > folder. > > On the site is mentioned, you are looking for the specs of the DC405E2 > (VFD 1x40 DOT Matrix Display). > I could manage to get the original spec from ITRON service some years ago > (I am a good customer). > I have optimized and added some useful information. I dropped to the > Dropbox also. > > I had the plan for a "Datron 1281 DC4052 replacement". Mine was broken on > shipping. > I have added a picture of latest state of project. > It's on hold, as I got a complete Display Assembly and had no need for > anymore. > > I will keep the Dropbox for one week, than I will delete as I need the > space for a joined project. > Link: > https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rxeb86eq9m35tyu/AADwDNeCYQWp4RSZ2rVQ3y-ua?dl=0 > > BR > PeLuLe > > > > > Gesendet: Montag, 08. Februar 2016 um 00:56 Uhr > > Von: "Todd Micallef" <tmicallef@gmail.com> > > An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > > Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for > CALRAM-Readout > > > > https://xdevs.com/fix/d1281/ > > > > > > > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 6:43 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > > Hi Todd, > > > have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck. > > > Is there a link you can share? > > > > > > BR > > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr > > > > Von: "Todd Micallef" <tmicallef@gmail.com> > > > > An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > > > > Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for > > > CALRAM-Readout > > > > > > > > PeLuLe, > > > > > > > > I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would > like > > > > me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good > on one > > > > of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears > to be > > > > the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors. > > > > > > > > Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 > error. > > > > The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs. > > > > > > > > Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different > revs > > > and > > > > I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek > > > > > > > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr > > > > > > Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de > > > > > > An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com > > > > > > Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" <acbern@gmx.de> > > > > > > Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi volt-nuts > > > > > > > > > > > > I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be > > > > > refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...) > > > > > > The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which > had > > > last > > > > > cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk. > > > > > > In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us. > > > > > > > > > > > > I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and > > > > > DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board. > > > > > > I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and > > > searched > > > > > for potential undocumented existing > > > > > > (like it was done for the 3458A already). > > > > > > > > > > > > I found following, in the service and user manual not documented, > > > > > potential commands (?): > > > > > > RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance > > > > > > PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM > > > > > > SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM > > > > > > > > > > > > IPZ = no glue yet > > > > > > > > > > > > YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function > > > > > > YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command > > > > > > > > > > > > CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose > > > > > > > > > > > > To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I > would > > > > > like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have > more > > > > > details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also... > > > > > > Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining > > > commands > > > > > on processor board level. > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks for help already in advance. > > > > > > BR > > > > > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > and follow the instructions there. > > > _______________________________________________ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. >
LL
Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
Tue, Feb 9, 2016 11:59 AM

No Problem, share with TiN if it helps.

BR
PeLuLe

Gesendet: Dienstag, 09. Februar 2016 um 01:15 Uhr
Von: "Todd Micallef" tmicallef@gmail.com
An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" volt-nuts@febo.com
Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

PeLuLe,

Thanks for your help. I have been following you on EEVblog too. I go by
ManateeMafia. TiN has been very helpful at getting my article together and
he has a good way of explaining the info, He has been helping with the
photo editing too as you can tell from his other articles he likes lots of
detail,

If you don't mind, I will share the dropbox link with him and he will place
the info into the article with the proper credit given to you.  The
firmware is helpful and I believe my second meter has the same version.

Todd

On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 5:46 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Thanks for the link, Todd.

It's a great site, I didn't find, even I looked for it. I regular check
xDevs for interesting project.

I have looked to the page and found a minor errors I like to note:
The "Datron 1281 Calibration and service manual, Volume 1, Issue 1, July
1989"
in fact is the complete SM (Vol1 and Vol2), I know as I have uploaded to
KO4BB myself :-)

My firmware is: v3.12, 05/11/96. I have placed the ROM files to a Dropbox
folder.

On the site is mentioned, you are looking for the specs of the DC405E2
(VFD 1x40 DOT Matrix Display).
I could manage to get the original spec from ITRON service some years ago
(I am a good customer).
I have optimized and added some useful information. I dropped to the
Dropbox also.

I had the plan for a "Datron 1281 DC4052 replacement". Mine was broken on
shipping.
I have added a picture of latest state of project.
It's on hold, as I got a complete Display Assembly and had no need for
anymore.

I will keep the Dropbox for one week, than I will delete as I need the
space for a joined project.
Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rxeb86eq9m35tyu/AADwDNeCYQWp4RSZ2rVQ3y-ua?dl=0

BR
PeLuLe

Gesendet: Montag, 08. Februar 2016 um 00:56 Uhr
Von: "Todd Micallef" tmicallef@gmail.com
An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" volt-nuts@febo.com
Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for

CALRAM-Readout

https://xdevs.com/fix/d1281/

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 6:43 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Hi Todd,
have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck.
Is there a link you can share?

BR
PeLuLe

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr
Von: "Todd Micallef" tmicallef@gmail.com
An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" volt-nuts@febo.com
Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for

CALRAM-Readout

PeLuLe,

I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would

like

me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good

on one

of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears

to be

the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors.

Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182

error.

The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs.

Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different

revs

and

I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de wrote:

Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr
Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de
An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com
Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" acbern@gmx.de
Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout

Hi volt-nuts

I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be

refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...)

The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which

had

last

cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk.

In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us.

I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and

DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board.

I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and

searched

for potential undocumented existing

(like it was done for the 3458A already).

I found following, in the service and user manual not documented,

potential commands (?):

RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance
PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM
SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM

IPZ = no glue yet

YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function
YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command

CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose

To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I

would

like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have

more

details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also...

Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining

commands

on processor board level.

Thanks for help already in advance.
BR
PeLuLe


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No Problem, share with TiN if it helps. BR PeLuLe > Gesendet: Dienstag, 09. Februar 2016 um 01:15 Uhr > Von: "Todd Micallef" <tmicallef@gmail.com> > An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > PeLuLe, > > Thanks for your help. I have been following you on EEVblog too. I go by > ManateeMafia. TiN has been very helpful at getting my article together and > he has a good way of explaining the info, He has been helping with the > photo editing too as you can tell from his other articles he likes lots of > detail, > > If you don't mind, I will share the dropbox link with him and he will place > the info into the article with the proper credit given to you. The > firmware is helpful and I believe my second meter has the same version. > > Todd > > > On Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 5:46 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > Thanks for the link, Todd. > > > > It's a great site, I didn't find, even I looked for it. I regular check > > xDevs for interesting project. > > > > I have looked to the page and found a minor errors I like to note: > > The "Datron 1281 Calibration and service manual, Volume 1, Issue 1, July > > 1989" > > in fact is the complete SM (Vol1 and Vol2), I know as I have uploaded to > > KO4BB myself :-) > > > > My firmware is: v3.12, 05/11/96. I have placed the ROM files to a Dropbox > > folder. > > > > On the site is mentioned, you are looking for the specs of the DC405E2 > > (VFD 1x40 DOT Matrix Display). > > I could manage to get the original spec from ITRON service some years ago > > (I am a good customer). > > I have optimized and added some useful information. I dropped to the > > Dropbox also. > > > > I had the plan for a "Datron 1281 DC4052 replacement". Mine was broken on > > shipping. > > I have added a picture of latest state of project. > > It's on hold, as I got a complete Display Assembly and had no need for > > anymore. > > > > I will keep the Dropbox for one week, than I will delete as I need the > > space for a joined project. > > Link: > > https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rxeb86eq9m35tyu/AADwDNeCYQWp4RSZ2rVQ3y-ua?dl=0 > > > > BR > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > > > Gesendet: Montag, 08. Februar 2016 um 00:56 Uhr > > > Von: "Todd Micallef" <tmicallef@gmail.com> > > > An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > > > Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for > > CALRAM-Readout > > > > > > https://xdevs.com/fix/d1281/ > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 6:43 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > > > > Hi Todd, > > > > have tried to find the information @ xDevs. No luck. > > > > Is there a link you can share? > > > > > > > > BR > > > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > > > > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 21:59 Uhr > > > > > Von: "Todd Micallef" <tmicallef@gmail.com> > > > > > An: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > > > > > Betreff: Re: [volt-nuts] Fw: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for > > > > CALRAM-Readout > > > > > > > > > > PeLuLe, > > > > > > > > > > I am currently working on two 1281's. If you have anything you would > > like > > > > > me to try, let me know. I am certain my cal constants are not good > > on one > > > > > of them. The battery was just changed a few days ago and it appears > > to be > > > > > the original from '87. I also had some intermittent NVRAM errors. > > > > > > > > > > Replacing caps worked for the first 1281 and cleared the DCV 2182 > > error. > > > > > The project is a WIP and everything is being documented on xDevs. > > > > > > > > > > Also, please post your FW versions. Both of mine are at different > > revs > > > > and > > > > > I would like to know the different versions from Datron/Wavetek > > > > > > > > > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM, <Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 07. Februar 2016 um 18:30 Uhr > > > > > > > Von: Ludger.Lenzen@gmx.de > > > > > > > An: volt-nuts-bounces@febo.com > > > > > > > Cc: "Adrian Bernhard" <acbern@gmx.de> > > > > > > > Betreff: Datron 1281 / 1271 secret GPIB cmds for CALRAM-Readout > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi volt-nuts > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I like to backup the Datron 1281 CAL RAM data. Mine need to be > > > > > > refurbished (caps replacement, case cleaning...) > > > > > > > The 1281 quite good in cal (~3ppm difference to my 3458A which > > had > > > > last > > > > > > cal 2014/OCT), which I don't want to risk. > > > > > > > In any case this migh a helful knowledge for all of us. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am lucky having another 1281 "for part" without a Display- and > > > > > > DC-Assembly but a wokring Digital Board. > > > > > > > I dumped the ROM to have a deep look into the GPIB commands and > > > > searched > > > > > > for potential undocumented existing > > > > > > > (like it was done for the 3458A already). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I found following, in the service and user manual not documented, > > > > > > potential commands (?): > > > > > > > RAM = may a RAM command, seems to be the best chance > > > > > > > PRIM = may a subfunction of RAM for primary RAM > > > > > > > SECN = may a subfunction of RAM for secondary RAM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > IPZ = no glue yet > > > > > > > > > > > > > > YEUK = command to set something, no glue yet about function > > > > > > > YEUK? = query comand of the YEUK command > > > > > > > > > > > > > > CALISS? = seems to be a qery for calibration purpose > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To (hopefully) save some of the allways limited private time, I > > would > > > > > > like to aks, if some of you have seen that commands (?) or have > > more > > > > > > details on them. They may used at other Daltron tools also... > > > > > > > Next I will start with the debugging of the unknown remaining > > > > commands > > > > > > on processor board level. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks for help already in advance. > > > > > > > BR > > > > > > > PeLuLe > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > > > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > > To unsubscribe, go to > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > > and follow the instructions there. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > > To unsubscribe, go to > > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > > and follow the instructions there. > > > _______________________________________________ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. >