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Fluke Hydra Series II User Manual

Fluke Hydra Series II
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2635A
Hydra Series II Data Bucket
Users Manual
PN 686698
November 1997
© 1997 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Fluke Hydra Series II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFluke
ModelHydra Series II
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

2635A Hydra Series II Data Bucket Users Manual

Chapter 1 Preparation for Use

Measurement Capabilities

Details the various electrical and physical parameters the Data Bucket can measure.

Setting Up the Instrument

Covers unpacking, inspecting, and connecting the instrument to a power source.

Measurement Connections

Information on input connections, shielded wiring, and crosstalk.

Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations

Configuring the Instrument for Operation

Details how to turn the instrument on and select channels.

Configuring a Measurement Channel

Step-by-step guide for configuring channels for various measurements.

Setting Operating Conditions

Covers setting scan interval, measurement rate, alarms, and Mx+B scaling.

Chapter 3 Memory Card Operations

Inserting and Removing the Memory Card

Procedure for inserting, removing, and changing memory cards.

Initializing a Memory Card

Procedure for formatting a memory card for use with the instrument.

Recording Measurement Results During Scanning

How to set data destination and mode for saving scan results.

Setup File Procedures

Covers storing, loading, and erasing instrument configuration files.

Data File Procedures

Covers opening and erasing measurement data files.

Chapter 4 Computer Operations

Connecting the Instrument to a PC

Details common configurations for connecting the instrument to a PC.

Configuring the Instrument for Computer Operations

Setting RS-232 parameters like baud rate, parity, CTS, and echo.

Testing the Instrument/PC RS-232 Interface

Procedures for testing the RS-232 link using terminal emulation or BASIC.

Computer Interface Commands and Operation

Explains how the instrument processes commands and outputs.

Status Registers

Describes Instrument Event Register, Standard Event Status Register, and Status Byte Register.

Computer Interface Command Set

Summary and reference for all computer interface commands.

Chapter 5 Printer Operations

Connecting the Instrument to a Printer

Details common configurations for connecting the instrument to a printer.

Configuring for Printer Operations

Setting RS-232 parameters for printer communication.

Printing Measurement Data and Memory Card Directory

Procedures for printing scan results, review array, and memory card directory.

Printing Measurement Results During Scanning

How to print scan data, including destination and mode settings.

Chapter 6 Modem Operations

Connecting the Modem to a PC for Modem Configuration

Details common configurations for connecting a modem to a PC.

Configuring the Instrument Modem for Modem Operations

Setting RS-232 parameters for modem communication.

Connecting the Modem to an Instrument

Procedure for connecting the modem to the Data Bucket instrument.

Configuring the Instrument for Modem Operations

Setting RS-232 parameters for modem link.

Testing the RS-232/Modem Interface

Steps to test the modem link and troubleshoot connection issues.

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Selftest Diagnostics and Error Codes

Information on self-test routines and interpreting error codes.

Performance Tests

Procedures for verifying instrument accuracy and operation.

Accuracy Verification Test

Steps to verify the accuracy of voltage and resistance measurements.

Thermocouple Measurement Range Accuracy Test

Procedure to test the accuracy of thermocouple temperature measurements.

Four-Terminal Resistance Test

Test procedure for four-terminal resistance measurements.

Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy Test

Accuracy test for thermocouple temperature measurements.

RTD Temperature Accuracy Test

Tests for RTD temperature measurement accuracy using different sources.

Digital Input/Output Verification Tests

Procedures to verify digital input and output functionality.

Digital Output Test

Test to verify the functionality of digital output lines.

Digital Input Test

Test to verify the functionality of digital input lines.

Calibration

Information on instrument calibration procedures.

Service

Guidance on instrument servicing and contacting support.

Appendices

Appendix A Specifications

Contains detailed technical specifications for the instrument.

Appendix A Specifications

Temperature Measurements (Thermocouples)

Temperature Measurements (RTDs)

Resistance Measurements

2-Wire Accuracy

Frequency Measurements

Maximum AC Input

Typical Scanning Rate

Totalizing Input

Digital Inputs

Digital and Alarm Outputs

Real-Time Clock and Calendar

Environmental Specifications

Voltage Ratings

RS-232-C

Appendix B Crosstalk Considerations

AC Signal Cross Talk into an AC Voltage Channel

AC Signal Cross Talk into an Ohms Channel

AC Signal Cross Talk into a Frequency Channel

AC Signal Crosstalk into a Temperature Channel

Appendix C Binary Upload of Logged Data

Floating Point Conversion

Appendix D RS-232 Cabling

Appendix F Memory Card File Formats

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