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4263B
Figure
4-4.
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he
measured
result
in
ASCII
transfer
format
by
using
the
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4-18
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ontrol
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Table of Contents
Manual Change
1
Safety Summary
22
Caution
26
Serial Numbers
28
Manual Printing History
30
Safety Symbols
34
Contents of the Manual
36
Contents
38
Figures
48
Tables
50
Getting Started
52
Overview
53
Features
53
Accessories Available
54
Options Available
54
Guided Tours of Panels
55
Front Panel
55
Height
57
Display
58
Rear Panel
59
Incoming Inspection
60
Providing Clearance to Dissipate Heat at Installation Site
60
Instruction for Cleaning
60
Power Cable
61
Preparation for Tuning on
63
Setting the Line Voltage
63
Fuse
63
Voltage Selector and Fuse
63
Tunring on the 4263B and Setting the Line Frequency
64
Using the Front-Panel Keys
65
Direct Execution Type Keys
65
Toggle Type Keys
65
Selection Type Keys
65
Value Setup Type Keys
66
Numeric Keys
66
Minimum and Maximum Keys
67
Up/Right, Down/Left Arrow Keys
67
Back Space Key
68
Basic Operation
69
Connecting a Test Fixture
70
Resetting the 4263B
71
Selecting the Measurement Parameter
72
Setting the Test Signal Frequency
73
Selecting the Measurement Range
73
Auto Range Mode
73
Hold Range Mode
73
Setting the Test Signal Level
74
Matching the Cable Length
74
Performing the Open Correction
75
Performing the Short Correction
76
Performing the Load Correction
77
Operating the 4263B
80
Measurement Configuration
80
Selecting Measurement Time Mode
80
Setting the Averaging Rate
80
Setting Trigger Delay Time
81
Setting Contact Check
81
Setting the Beeper Mode
82
Setting the Level Monitor Mode
82
Triggering a Measurement
83
Applying the DC Bias
83
Using the Internal DC Bias Source
83
Using an External DC Bias Source
84
Using the Comparator Function
84
Display Configuration
85
Displaying Deviation Data
85
Setting the Reference Value
85
Selecting the Deviation Display Mode
86
Changing the Measurement Settings Display Mode
87
Setting the Display Digit and Display Mode
88
Locking out the Front Panel Keys
88
Returning the Local Mode
89
Setting the GPIB Address
89
Saving and Recalling Instrument Settings
89
Printing Measurement Data
90
Testing the 4263B
91
Performing a Self-Test
91
Testing the Front Panel Keys' Functionality
91
If You Have a Problem
93
If the Display Is Blank and the 4263B Appears Dead
93
If an Error Message Is Displayed
93
If the 4263B Does Not Accept any Key Input
93
Function Reference and Technical Information
94
Line Switch
96
Chassis Terminal
96
DC Bias Key
97
Measurement Parameter Key
97
Deviation Mode Key
98
Measurement Time Key
98
Average Key
98
Frequency Key
99
Display Mode Key
99
Measurement Settings Display Key
99
Level Monitor Key
99
Level Key
100
DC Bias Setup Key
100
Auto/Hold Range Key
100
Range Setup Key
101
Trigger Key
101
Measurement Range Selection
101
Displayable Range
101
Trigger Mode Key
102
Delay Key
102
Local Key
102
Address Key
103
Save Key
103
Recall Key
103
Comparator Limit Keys
104
Left/Down Arrow Key and Up/Right Arrow Key
104
Shift Key
104
Engineering Units Key
104
Minimum Key
105
Maximum Key
105
Open Key
106
Short Key
107
Load Key
108
Comparator Key
109
Contact Check Key
110
Cable Key
111
Key Lock Key
111
Reset Key
112
Configuration Key
113
External Trigger Terminal
114
Required External Trigger Pulse Specification
114
External DC Bias Terminal
115
LINE Fuse Holder
115
LINE Voltage Selector
115
Serial Number Plate
115
Handler Interface
116
Specification
116
Pin Assignment of Handler Interface Connector
116
Timing Diagram
118
GPIB Interface
119
GPIB Interface Capability
119
Technical Information
120
Overall Impedance Measurement Theory
120
Simplified Model of Impedance Measurement
120
Vector Representation of Impedance
120
Relationship between Impedance and Admittance
121
Vector Representation of Admittance
121
Relationship between Measurement Parameters
122
Transformer Parameters Measurement
123
Basic Transformer Measurement Setup
123
Test Current Level
125
Test Signal for DCR Measurement
125
Test Current Transient
126
Test Signal Transient in DC Resistance Measurement
127
Remote Operation
128
Input/Output Statements
129
Reading the GPIB Address
129
Sending a Remote Command
129
Returning to Local Mode
130
Query Commands
130
Getting Data from the 4263B
130
Simple Program Example
131
To Set up the 4263B
132
To Reset the 4263B
132
To Set the Power Line Frequency
132
To Match Cable Length of the Test Fixture
132
To Select the Test Signal Frequency
134
To Select the Test Signal Level
134
To Select Measurement Range
134
To Apply a DC Bias
135
To Perform Correction
135
To Select Measurement Time Mode
136
To Set the Averaging Rate
137
To Set Trigger Delay Time
137
To Set Beeper Mode
137
To Use the Comparator Function
137
To Display a Deviation Measurement
138
To Wait until Previously Sent Commands Are Completed
138
To Get the Current Instrument Settings
139
To Save and Recall Instrument Settings
139
To Trigger a Measurement
140
Starting up the Trigger System at Your Desired Time
140
Waiting for Completion of Measurement
141
SRQ Generation Sequence
141
Sample Program
142
Detecting the Completion of Measurement Using SRQ
142
Reading out Measured Result
143
Reading out Measured Result Using TRG Command
144
Reading out Result in ASCII Transfer Format by Using TRG Command
145
Reading out Result in Binary Transfer Format Using TRG Command
147
Reading out Measured Result Using :FETC Command
148
Reading out Result in ASCII Transfer Format Using the :FETC Command
149
Reading out Result in Binary Transfer Format Using :FETC Command
151
To Retrieve Data Efficiently
152
To Use a Data Buffer
152
Other Features
153
To Test the 4263B
153
To Report the Instrument's Status
153
If the 4263B Hangs up When You Send the Abort Command
155
GPIB Reference
156
GPIB Commands
156
Common Commands
156
Subsystem Command List
157
Concept of Subsystem Command Tree
159
Proper Use of the Colon and Semicolon
159
Program Message Syntax
160
Program Message Terminator
160
Subsystem Command Syntax
160
Parameters
160
Parameter Types
161
Units
161
Multiple Messages
162
Query and Response Message Syntax
162
Usable Units
162
Command Reference
163
Notations
163
Abort Command
164
Calculate Subsystem
165
Measurement Parameter Choices
167
Calibration Subsystem
170
DATA Subsystem
171
Display Subsystem
174
Fetch Query
176
Format Subsystem
177
Initiate Subsystem
178
Sense Subsystem
179
Measurement Function Selection
183
Source Subsystem
184
Status Subsystem
186
System Subsystem
188
Ttrigger Subsystem
190
Status Reporting Structure
194
Service Request
194
Status Byte Register
195
Status Byte Assignments
195
Statndard Event Status Register
196
Standard Operation Status Group
197
Standard Event Status Register Assignments
197
Standard Operation Status Group Structure
198
Operation Status Register
199
Questionable Status Register
199
Operation Status Condition Register Assignments
199
Operation Status Event Register Assignments
199
Questionable Status Register Assignments
200
4263B Trigger System con Guration
201
IDLE State
201
Initiate State
202
Trigger Event Detection State
202
Sequence Operation State
202
Inside an Trigger Event Detection State
202
Data Transfer Format
203
Ascii
203
NR1/2/3 Format
203
Real Data Format
204
Application Measurement
206
Measuring Electrolytic Capacitors
206
Sample Program to Measure Electrolytic Capacitors
208
Measuring Transformers
211
Connecting a Transformer
212
Measuring High Inductance Transformers
214
Impedance Measurement Basics
216
Characteristics Example
217
Typical Characteristics of Components
217
Parallel/Series Circuit Mode
218
Selecting Circuit Model for Capacitance Measurement
219
Small Capacitance Values
219
Large Capacitance Values
219
Capacitance Circuit Model Selection
219
Selecting Circuit Model for Inductance Measurement
220
Small Inductance Values
220
Large Inductance Values
220
Inductance Circuit Model Selection
220
Four-Terminal Pair Configuration
221
Four-Terminal Pair Measurement Principle
221
Measurement Contacts
222
Capacitance to Ground
223
Reducing Capacitance to Ground
223
Contact Resistance
224
Extending Test Leads
224
Contact Configuration
224
Measurement Contacts for Test Lead Extension
224
Using a Guard Plate for Low Capacitance Measurements
225
Shielding
225
Example of DUT Guard Plate Connection
225
Guard Shield
225
Stray Capacitance Causing Contact Check Error
226
Correction Functions of the 4263B
227
Standard for the LOAD Correction
229
Using a Standard Supplied by a Component Manufacturer
229
Using Your Own Standard
229
Selecting the LOAD Standard
229
Specifications
230
Measurement Parameters
231
Measurement Conditions
231
Measurement Range
232
Measurement Accuracy
232
Conversion Diagram
233
Measurement Accuracy Parameter: A, B, and C
234
Measurement Accuracy Parameter: D
235
Measurement Accuracy Parameter: E
235
Measurement Support Functions
238
General
239
Supplemental Performance Characteristics
240
Maximum Capacitor Voltage
246
Maintenance
248
Test Equipment
249
Performance Tests
250
Introduction
250
Calculation Sheet
250
Performance Test Record
251
Calibration Cycle
251
How to Set the 4263B for the Performance Tests
251
Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test
252
Specification
252
Procedure
252
Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test Setup
252
Frequency Accuracy Test Settings
253
Test Signal Level Accuracy Test
254
Level Accuracy Test Settings
255
DC Bias Level Accuracy Test
256
DC Bias Level Accuracy Test Setup Without the Interface Box
257
Bias Level Accuracy Test Settings
257
0 M Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test
258
0 M Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test
260
0 M Capacitance Measurement Test Settings
260
0 M Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test
262
0 M DC Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test
264
1 M Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test
265
1 M Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test
267
1 M DC Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test
268
2 M Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test
269
2 M Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test
271
2 M DC Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test
272
4 M Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test.
273
4 M Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test
275
4 M Resistance Measurement Test Settings
275
4 M DC Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test
276
Functional Tests
293
Transformer Measurement Functional Test
294
Transformer Measurement Test Limits
295
Handler Interface Functional Test
296
Handler Interface Output Order
297
Contact Check Functional Test
298
Functional Test Record
300
Manual Changes
302
Serial Number
303
Handler Interface Installation
304
Electrical Characteristics
304
Output Signals
304
Handler Output Electrical Characteristics
304
Handler Interface Comparison Output Signals Diagram
305
Handler Interface Control Output Signals Diagram
306
Input Signals
307
Handler Interface Input Electrical Characteristics
307
Handler Interface Input Signal Diagram
307
Handler Interface Board Setup
308
Tools and Fasteners
308
A1 Main Board
310
Pull-Up Resistor Location
311
Overload/No-Contact Operations
314
OVLD/N.C. Condition
314
Simultaneous OVLD and N.C. Condition
315
Messages
316
Instrument Errors
317
GPIB Errors
318
Index
324
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Brand
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Model
4263B
Category
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Language
English
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