Keithley 197 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1-GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.5
2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5
2.7.6
2.7.7
2.7.8
2.7.9
2.7.10
2.7.11
2.7.12
2.8
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
2.8.4
Introduction ........... ...................................................... 1-1
Features .............................................. .......... 1-1
Warranty Information 1-1
ManualAddenda ...................................... .......... 1-1
Safety Symbols and Terms. .............................. ................. 1-1
Specifications ......................................... ......... .......... 1-2
Unpacking and Inspection . ...................................................... 1-2
Using the Model 197 Manual ............................. ..................... 1-2
Initial Operation ... ................................................................ 1-2
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Accessories ......................
SECTION 2-BENCH OPERATION
Introduction .................... ........................................... 2-1
High Energy Circuit Safety Precautions ............................... ........ 2-1
Preparation For Use ..... ...................................................... 2-1
LinePower ......................................... .......... 2-1
BatteryPackPower .................................................................. 2-2
Battery Charging. .................................... ...................... 2-2
Front Panel Familiarization .................... .......... 2-2
Display .................................. ................................. 2-2
Front Panel Controls ............................................ ................. 2-3
Input Terminals ... ........................................................... 2-3
Current Fuse Replace ................ ..................... 2-3
ErrorMessages .............................................................. ...... 2-4
Operating Conditions. ... ...................................................... 2-4
Environmental Conditions ............................. .......... 2-4
Maximum Allowable Inputs ...................................................... 2-4
WarmUp ...... ..................... 2-4
Basic Bench Measurements .............................. .................. 2-4
PowerUp ..................... 2-5
Relative Mode ................................ .................. 2-5
ent .................. ........... ..................... 2-6
TRMS AC Voltage Measurements ...................... .................. 2-6
Microvolt Measurement Considerations ........................................... 2-7
Resistance Measurements .............................. ...................... 2-8
Current Measurements (DC or TRMS AC) ............... ...................... 2-9
AC Plus DC Measurements .......... .......................................... 2-10
dB Measurements ..............
dB Measurements Considerations and Applicatio
MIN/MAX and
100 Point Data Logger Operatio
Diode Test
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TRMS Considerations . .......................................... 2-13
AC Voltage Offset ............. ......... 2-14
TRMS Measurement Comparison ...................................................... 2-14
CrestFactor ......................................... .................... 2-14
Extended Frequency Response ....................... .................... 2-14
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Keithley 197 Specifications

General

Brand	Keithley
Model	197
Category	Multimeter
Language	English