Metrolab THM1176 - Table of Contents

THM1176/TFM1186 User’s Manual v 2.0 r 1.0 – 02/20 Copyright © 2020 Metrolab Technology SA
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CONTENTS
1- Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1
2- Quick Start Guide .............................................................................................. 3
2-1 Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2-2 Windows Software Installation and Removal .......................................................................................... 3
2-2-1 Software Installation ..................................................................................................................... 3
2-2-2 Software Removal........................................................................................................................ 4
2-3 Macintosh Software Installation and Removal......................................................................................... 4
2-3-1 Software Installation ..................................................................................................................... 4
2-3-2 Software Removal........................................................................................................................ 4
2-4 Starting to Measure ................................................................................................................................. 5
2-5 Using the Handheld Kit ........................................................................................................................... 5
2-6 Precautions ............................................................................................................................................. 6
2-7 Axis Orientations ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3- Overview ............................................................................................................ 9
3-1 Hardware Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................ 9
3-2 Sensors ................................................................................................................................................... 9
3-3 Measurement Process .......................................................................................................................... 10
3-4 Characteristics and Benefits ................................................................................................................. 11
3-5 Probe Mechanical Design ..................................................................................................................... 13
3-6 Host Computer Interface ....................................................................................................................... 14
3-7 Host Computer and Software ................................................................................................................ 15
3-8 Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Warrenty.................................................................................... 15
4- Options for Computer Control ....................................................................... 17
4-1 EZMag3D Turn-key Software ................................................................................................................ 17
4-2 EZMag3D Plugins ................................................................................................................................. 17
4-3 THM1176 Instrument Control API ......................................................................................................... 17
4-4 THM1176 Instrument Manager ............................................................................................................. 18
5- USB Interface .................................................................................................. 19
5-1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 19
5-2 SCPI Instrument Model ......................................................................................................................... 20
5-3 IEEE 488.2 / SCPI status registers ....................................................................................................... 22
5-4 USBTMC-USB488 Controls .................................................................................................................. 26
5-5 IEEE 488.2 Common Commands ......................................................................................................... 27
5-6 SCPI Commands .................................................................................................................................. 27
5-7 Programming Hints ............................................................................................................................... 40
6- Technical Specifications ................................................................................ 43
6-1 Measurement ........................................................................................................................................ 43
6-2 Interface ................................................................................................................................................ 44
6-3 Operating conditions ............................................................................................................................. 44
6-4 Mechanical – THM1176-MF/HF ............................................................................................................ 45