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ADCMT 6241A User Manual

ADCMT 6241A
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MANUAL NUMBER
C
Printed in Japan
ADC CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
6241A/6242
DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor
Operation Manual
FOE-00000029B00
First printing June1, 2008
Applicable Models
6241A
6242
2008
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Table of Contents

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ADCMT 6241A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandADCMT
Model6241A
CategoryMonitor
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Summary

Warning Labels

Explains the meaning of danger, warning, and caution symbols used.

Basic Precautions

Lists essential safety precautions for operating the instrument.

Caution Symbols Used Within this Manual

Details caution symbols and their meanings within the manual.

Safety Marks on the Product

Describes safety marks found on the product itself.

Replacing Parts with Limited Life

Discusses parts with limited lifespan and their replacement.

Hard Disk Mounted Products

Provides operational warnings for products with hard disks.

Precautions when Disposing of this Instrument

Advises on the proper disposal of the instrument and its harmful substances.

Environmental Conditions

Operating position

Specifies the correct operating position for the instrument.

Storage position

Details the correct storage position for the instrument.

Types of Power Cable

Certificate of Conformity

PREFACE

Product Overview

Provides a general description of the 6241A/6242 DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor.

Supplied Accessories

Optional Accessories

Operating Environment

Environmental Conditions

Details the required ambient temperature, humidity, and location conditions for operation.

Positioning of the 6241A/6242

Advises on proper placement, ventilation, and spacing for the instrument.

Mounting in a rack

Provides guidelines for installing the instrument in a rack.

Power Specification

Changing Power Voltage, and Checking and Replacing Power Fuse

Power Cable

Operating Check

Cleaning, Storage, and Transport Methods

Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the instrument's exterior.

Storage

Details the recommended storage conditions and procedures.

Transport

Outlines the proper packing procedures for transporting the instrument.

Warm-up Time

Calibration

Life Limited Parts

Product Disposal and Recycling

OPERATION

Panel Descriptions

Describes the part names and functions of the front and rear panels and screen display.

Front Panel

Display Section

Details the fluorescent character display tube and its functions.

SOURCE Section

Describes the MODE, VS/IS, and LIMIT keys in the SOURCE section.

SOURCE RANGE Section

Explains the FIT, DOWN, and UP keys for source range selection.

MEASURE Section

Describes the MON and AUTO keys for measurement function and range selection.

OUTPUT CONTROL Section

Explains the 4W/2W, OPR, SUSPEND, and STBY keys.

TRIGGER Section

Details the HOLD, TRIG, and SWP STOP keys for trigger and sweep control.

Other Keys

Describes various other keys like MENU, NULL, 123, cursor keys, SHIFT, EXIT, LOCAL.

Output Section

Explains the OUTPUT and SENSE terminals and the OUTPUT Indicator.

POWER Switch

Describes the function of the POWER switch.

Screen Display (Annotations)

Left status Indicators

Lists and explains the status indicators like PLS, SWP, DC, HOLD, AUTO, 4W, 2W, MATH, AZ, NULL, ST.

Auxiliary Indicator for Menu

Explains the blinking auxiliary indicator for menu navigation.

FIT Indicator

Describes the FIT indicator for source range setting.

500 mA/5 A Indicator

Explains the indicator for 500 mA/5 A current source or limiter range.

Output response indicators

Describes FAST and SLOW indicators for output response.

HL/LL Indicator

Explains the HL and LL indicators for limiter status.

TpALM indicator

Explains the TpALM indicator related to period time.

Right status Indicators

Details right status indicators like RMT, MA, SRQ, ERR, CAL, OPR, LMT, OSC, RVS, BUSY, SHIFT.

Rear Panel

INTERLOCK | OPERATE IN/OUT

Explains the INTERLOCK, OPERATE IN, and OPERATE OUT signals.

GP-IB

Describes the port for connecting GPIB cable.

USB

Describes the port for connecting USB cable.

Basic Operation

Setting Source Value

Details how to set the source value using various keys.

Relation between Keys

Illustrates the relationship between keys for setting source value.

Setting Source Value Using Cursor Keys/Rotary Knob (when FIT Indicator is OFF)

Explains setting source value using cursor keys or rotary knob when FIT is OFF.

Changing source range

Describes how to change the source range using UP/DOWN keys.

Setting Source Value Using Cursor Keys/Rotary Knob (when FIT Indicator is ON)

Explains setting source value using cursor keys or rotary knob when FIT is ON.

Setting Source Value using Direct Input Mode

Details how to set source value using direct input mode with numeric keys.

Setting Limiter Value

± Balance setting

Describes how to set limiter values using the ± Balance setting.

Separate setting

Explains how to set limiter values separately for HL and LL.

Same polarity limiter setting

Details setting the same polarity for HL and LL values.

Menu Operation

Method of Menu Operation

Explains the procedure for operating the hierarchical menus.

A) SOURCE

Lists parameters related to the SOURCE category in the menu.

B) SWEEP

Lists parameters related to the SWEEP category in the menu.

C) SWEEP VAL

Details parameters for SWEEP VAL category, including linear, fixed, and random sweep types.

D) TIME

Lists parameters related to timing settings like Hold Time, Src Delay, Meas Delay.

E) MEASURE

Lists parameters for measurement settings like Auto Zero, Integ Time, Measure SW.

F) MEMORY

Details parameters for measurement data memory like Store Mode, Mem Recall, Mem Clear.

G) RANDOM MEM

Covers parameters for random memory data set, save, and clear.

H) COMPUTE

Lists parameters for computation functions like Comparator, Scaling, Max/Min.

I) CONST

Details constants for calculations like High Value, Low Value, SCL Val.

J) EXT SIGNAL

Describes external control signal settings like OPR Signal, Cmpl/Sync, Sig Width.

K) PARAMETER

Covers parameters for loading and saving settings like Parm Load, Parm Save, PON. Load.

L) I/F

Details interface settings for GPIB and USB, including address and talk mode.

M) SYSTEM

Lists system parameters like Limit Buz, Compare Buz, Notice Buz, Self Test, Error Log.

Initializing Setting Conditions

DC Measurement

Preparation

Describes the steps needed before performing DC measurement.

Voltage source (VSIM)

Explains the voltage source measurement (VSIM) operation and display.

Current-source (ISVM)

Explains the current-source measurement (ISVM) operation.

Pulse Measurement

Preparation

Outlines preparation steps for pulse measurement.

Setting pulse source value

Details how to set the pulse source value.

Setting current-limiter value

Explains how to set the current-limiter value.

Setting base value

Describes how to set the base value for pulse measurement.

Setting pulse time

Details how to set pulse time parameters like Tds, Tw, Tp.

Sweep Measurement

Preparation

Outlines preparation steps for sweep measurement.

Setting the current-limiter

Details how to set the current-limiter for sweep measurement.

Setting the sweep source mode

Explains how to set the sweep source mode (DC Sweep, Pulse Sweep).

Setting sweep source-voltage

Details how to set the start, stop, and step values for sweep.

Setting sweep time

Describes how to set sweep time parameters like Src Delay, Meas Delay, Period.

Setting measurement memory

Explains how to set the measurement data memory (Store Mode).

Random Sweep and Random Pulse Sweep

Two Slope Linear Sweep

Reverse Function

RTB Function

Source Function

Source Mode, Source Function, and Setting Parameters

Shows the relationships between source modes, functions, and setting parameters.

Restrictions on Changing Source Function

Lists restrictions when changing the source function during operation.

Source Range

Explains how the unit outputs source values based on range settings.

The Range a source value is set in (Sweep range is Auto)

Details the auto range levels for 6241A and 6242.

Operational Range during Sweep

Discusses how range changes during sweep affect period time.

Suspend Function

Operation

Details the instrument's operational status transitions (Standby, Suspend, Operate).

Setting Suspend Conditions

Explains how to set suspend voltage and its relation to source range.

Setting Output Resistance in Suspend

Describes how to set output resistance (HiZ, LoZ) in Suspend mode.

Shifting between Operate, Standby, and Suspend

Illustrates status transitions between Operate, Standby, and Suspend.

Measurement Function

Measurement Function

Lists available measurement functions (Voltage, Current, Resistance) and linking modes.

Measurement Ranging

Operating Range for Measurement Auto Range

Shows the upper and lower range levels for measurement auto range.

Measurement Auto Range for the DC Source Mode

Explains auto range operation with DC source mode using diagram examples.

Measuring an External Power Supply with Current-source voltage-measurement (ISVM)

Measurement Delay Time and Measurement Value

Measuring in Sample Hold Mode

Auto Zero Function

Switching Unit Display

Limiter (Compliance)

Limiter Setting Ranges

Specifies the conditions and restrictions for setting limiter values.

Setting the Limiter

Explains setting types (±Balance, Separate) and their operations for limiters.

Alarm Detection

Displaying and Outputting of Limiter Detection

Describes how limiters are detected and indicated via LMT, HL, LL.

Alarm Detection

Lists alarm conditions, messages, descriptions, and causes.

Source Timing and Measurement Timing

Restriction on Time Parameter

Details the restrictions when setting time parameters in relation to each other.

Relationship between setting restrictions and source mode

Shows how time parameter restrictions apply across different source modes.

Source delay time, measurement delay time, and pulse width set time

Explains how set time resolutions are determined by period time resolution.

Measurement Delay and Settling Time

Describes settling time and measurement delay settings.

For the voltage-source

Provides formulas and tables for calculating settling time for voltage-source.

For the Current-source

Provides formulas and tables for calculating settling time for current-source.

Integration Time and Measurement Time

Auto Range Delay

Calculation Functions

NULL Calculation

Explains the NULL calculation for canceling leak current or offset value.

Scaling Calculation

Details the scaling calculation formula and operation.

Comparator Calculation

Explains the comparator calculation results and outputting.

Max/Min Calculation

Describes how Max/Min calculation determines maximum, minimum, average, and total values.

External Control Signals

Restrictions on Using External Trigger

Outlines restrictions for using the external trigger signal.

Control of Scanner

Operating Multiple 6241A/6242

Synchronized Operation

Explains synchronized operation of multiple units using external control signals.

Serial Connection

Parallel Connection

Measurement Data Storing Function

Storing Measured Data into Data Memory (Memory Store)

Explains how measured data is stored in Normal and Burst modes.

Clearing Saved Data (Memory Clear)

Details the conditions under which saved data can be cleared.

Error log

Self Test

REMOTE PROGRAMMING

Using an Interface

Explains how to use GPIB or USB interfaces for external control.

Selecting the Interface

Details how to select the interface (GPIB/USB) and set related parameters.

Remote Command Index

GPIB

Overview

Provides an overview of the GPIB interface and its capabilities.

Precautions when Using GPIB

Setting GPIB

USB

Overview

Provides an overview of the USB interface and its specifications.

USB Specifications

Lists the standard, connectors, identifier ID, and commands for the USB interface.

USB Setup

Guides on setting up the USB connection to a PC.

USB Id Setup

Details how to set the unique USB ID for instruments.

Precautions When Using USB

Advises on precautions when running query commands via USB.

Status Register Structure

Status Register

Explains the hierarchical status register model with Event and Enable Registers.

Event Enable Register

Describes how to enable bits in Event Registers using decimal values.

Status Byte Register

Explains the Status Byte Register and its summary function.

Standard Event Status Register

Details the functions assigned to the Standard Event Status Register.

Device Event Status Register

Error Register

Data Output Format (Talker Format)

Header

Describes the main and sub headers in the data output format.

Mantissa part and Exponent part

Details the mantissa and exponent parts for unit display and scaling calculation.

String delimiter

Explains the output of the comma "" as a string delimiter.

Block delimiter

Describes block delimiters and commands to specify them.

Remote Command

Command Syntax

Defines the syntax for remote commands, including header, spaces, data, and multiple commands.

Data Format

Remote Command List

User parameter

Covers parameters for saving and initializing settings like STP0, SINI, RCLP.

Initializing the instrument

Explains commands for initializing the instrument, like *RST and C.

Instrument information

Describes the *IDN? command for querying instrument information.

Electrical frequency

Covers automatic setting for electrical frequency.

Notice buzzer

Explains settings for the notice buzzer.

Comparator calculation results buzzer

Details settings for the comparator calculation result buzzer (BZ0-BZ4).

Limit detection buzzer

Explains settings for the limit detection buzzer (UZ0, UZ1).

Self test

Describes how to execute and read self-test results (*TST?, TER?).

Error log

Explains how to read and clear error logs (ERL?, ERC?).

Interlock setting

Details commands for interlock signal input/output (OP0-OP4).

Input and output setting of the synchronous control signal

Covers CP and CW commands for synchronous control signals.

GPIB Block delimiter

Explains commands for setting GPIB block delimiters (DL0-DL3).

Header output

Describes commands for header output (OH0, OH1).

Calibration

Calibration

Details the calibration procedure using commands like CAL0, CAL1, XINI, XWR.

Calibration data

Explains commands for handling calibration data like XINI, XWR.

Executing calibration

Lists commands for selecting calibration modes (XVS, XIS, XVLH, etc.).

Calibration range

Details commands for setting calibration ranges (XR-1 to XR5).

Calibration data

Explains commands for inputting DMM data and adjusting calibration (XDAT, XD, XADJ, XUP, XDN, XNXT).

Sample Programs

Programming Examples with GPIB

Introduces programming examples for operating the instrument via GPIB.

Programming Example 1: DC Measurement

Provides a VBA code example for performing DC measurement via GPIB.

Programming Example 3: Sweep Measurement

Provides a VBA code example for performing sweep measurement via GPIB.

Programming Examples with USB

Programming Example: DC Measurement

Provides a VBA code example for performing DC measurement via USB.

PERFORMANCE TEST

6241A Tests

Outlines the methods for checking the 6241A's performance and accuracy.

Measuring Instruments Required for Performance Tests

Lists the measuring instruments needed for performance tests.

Connection

Describes the connections required for performance tests.

Test Methods

Details the conditions and procedures for executing performance tests.

Voltage source measurement test

Explains the procedure for testing voltage source measurement accuracy.

Current source measurement test (in the range between 30 µA and 500 mA)

Details the procedure for testing current source measurement accuracy.

Current source measurement test (in the range between 3 A and 5 A)

Details testing 6242 current source measurement accuracy for 3 A and 5 A ranges.

6242 Tests

Measuring Instruments Required for Performance Tests

Lists the measuring instruments needed for 6242 performance tests.

Connection

Describes the connections required for 6242 performance tests.

Test Methods

Details the conditions and procedures for executing 6242 performance tests.

Voltage source measurement test

Explains the procedure for testing 6242 voltage source measurement accuracy.

Current source measurement test (in the range between 30 µA and 300 mA)

Details testing 6242 current source measurement accuracy.

Current source measurement test (in the range between 3 A and 5 A)

Details testing 6242 current source measurement accuracy for 3 A and 5 A ranges.

CALIBRATION

6241A Calibration

Details the calibration procedure for the 6241A model.

Cables and Measuring Instruments Required for Calibration

Lists the necessary cables and instruments for calibration.

Safety Precautions

Provides safety precautions to be followed before and during calibration.

Connections

Shows the connection diagrams for calibrating the 6241A using the 6581.

Calibration Points and Tolerance Range

Lists calibration points and tolerance ranges for the 6241A.

Calibrating Operation

Outlines the general steps for calibrating the 6241A using remote commands.

Voltage-source and Voltage-limiter Calibration

Details the calibration procedure for voltage source and limiter.

Voltage-measurement Calibration

Explains the calibration procedure for voltage measurement.

Current-source and Current-limiter Calibration (30 µA to 300 mA)

Details calibration for current source and limiter in the specified range.

Current-source and Current-limiter Calibration, (3 A, 5 A)

Details calibration for current source and limiter in 3 A and 5 A ranges.

Current-measurement Calibration (30 µA to 300 mA)

Explains calibration for current measurement in the specified range.

Current-measurement Calibration (3 A, 5 A)

Explains calibration for current measurement in 3 A and 5 A ranges.

6242 Calibration

Cables and Measuring Instruments Required for Calibration

Lists cables and instruments for 6242 calibration.

Safety Precautions

Provides safety precautions for calibration.

Connections

Shows connection diagrams for 6242 calibration using 6581.

Calibration Points and Tolerance Range

Lists calibration points and tolerance ranges for the 6242 model.

Calibrating Operation

Outlines the general steps for calibrating the 6242 using remote commands.

Voltage-source and Voltage-limiter Calibration

Details the calibration procedure for voltage source and limiter.

Voltage-measurement Calibration

Explains the calibration procedure for voltage measurement.

Current-source and Current-limiter Calibration (30 µA to 300 mA)

Details calibration for current source and limiter in the specified range.

Current-source and Current-limiter Calibration, (3 A, 5 A)

Details calibration for current source and limiter in 3 A and 5 A ranges.

Current-measurement Calibration (30 µA to 300 mA)

Explains calibration for current measurement in the specified range.

Current-measurement Calibration (3 A, 5 A)

Explains calibration for current measurement in 3 A and 5 A ranges.

SPECIFICATIONS

Source and Measurement

Lists specifications for source and measurement functions.

6241A Source and Measurement

Details the source and measurement specifications for the 6241A model.

6242 Source and Measurement

Details the source and measurement specifications for the 6242 model.

Source and Measurement Function

Set Time

General Specification

When Problems Occur (Before Requesting Repairs)

Error Message List

Execution Time

GPIB/USB Remote Execution Time (Typical Value)

Lists typical execution times for GPIB/USB remote commands.

Internal Processing Time (Typical Value)

DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE DRAWING