Hameg HM6042 User Manual

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1. General Information ............................................................... 6
1. 1. Symbols used for the instrument ......................................... 6
1. 2. Tilt handle .............................................................................. 6
1. 3. Safety hints ........................................................................... 6
1. 4. Operating Conditions ............................................................ 7
1. 5. Warranty ............................................................................... 8
1. 6. Maintenance ......................................................................... 8
Front panel / Control elements HM6042.................................. 9
2. Set-up of the instrument ...................................................... 10
2. 1. Safety advice .......................................................................10
2. 2. General .................................................................................10
2. 3. Selecting the line voltage .....................................................10
2. 4. Screen settings ....................................................................11
2. 4. 1. Adjusting the trace rotation .............................................11
2. 4. 2. Adjusting Y-POS./X-POS. .................................................11
3. Performing device tests ........................................................ 11
3. 1. Choosing the DUT type........................................................12
3. 2. Setting the test ranges ........................................................12
3. 3. Displaying curves .................................................................13
3. 4. Measuring device parameters .............................................14
3. 5. Using the cursor functions ...................................................14
3. 6. Memory function, component matching ............................. 15
4. Application examples............................................................ 15
4. 1. Characteristic curves of a bipolar transistor.........................15
4. 2. Characteristic curves of a field effect transistor ..................16
4. 3. Component matching ..........................................................16
Table of contents
St.291097/Bra

Hameg HM6042 Specifications

General

Brand	Hameg
Model	HM6042
Category	GPS
Language	English

Summary

General Information and Safety

Instrument Symbols and Warnings

Explains warning symbols like ATTENTION, High voltage, and Protective ground.

Tilt Handle Adjustment

Details on adjusting the instrument's tilt handle for different viewing positions.

Safety Hints and Standards

Safety requirements for electrical equipment according to IEC Publication 1010-1 and CENELEC EN 61010-1.

Operating Condition Limits

Defines permissible ambient temperature, humidity, and altitude for operation and storage.

Warranty and Maintenance

Details HAMEG's two-year warranty, exclusions, and cleaning instructions.

Front Panel Controls Overview

Essential Operational Controls

Key controls for operating the instrument, adjusting display, and managing measurements.

Screen Display Adjustments

Controls for adjusting LCD contrast, trace position, and rotation for optimal viewing.

Test Setup and Range Selection

Controls for selecting device type, test ranges, and initiating measurements.

Device Adapter Input Terminals

Connection terminals on the front panel for the device under test adapter.

Instrument Setup Procedures

Setup Safety Advice

Safety precautions regarding high voltages on banana jacks and qualified personnel.

General Instrument Overview

General capabilities and ease of operation for the HM6042.

Line Voltage and Fuse Settings

Instructions for setting the correct mains voltage and replacing fuses.

Screen Display Settings

Adjusting screen parameters like trace rotation and position for optimal display.

Performing Device Tests

Choosing the Device Under Test (DUT)

Steps to select and configure the instrument for different semiconductor types.

Setting Measurement Test Ranges

Configuring voltage, current, and power ranges for accurate measurements.

Displaying Characteristic Curves

How to interpret and adjust displayed curves (Ic=f(UCE), ID=f(UG)).

Measuring Static and Dynamic Parameters

How to measure specific device parameters using cursor functions.

Memory Function for Component Matching

Using the memory function to store and compare device parameters.

Application Examples

Bipolar Transistor Curves

Step-by-step guide to displaying characteristic curves for bipolar transistors.

Field Effect Transistor Curves

Steps to display characteristic curves for FETs, noting differences from bipolar transistors.

Component Matching Procedure

Using the memory function to match components by comparing measured parameters.