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Vitrek Xitron 2000 Series User Manual

Vitrek Xitron 2000 Series
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USER GUIDE
2000 Family
DC / Temperature Source
Instruments

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Vitrek Xitron 2000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVitrek
ModelXitron 2000 Series
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Product Description

Details the features and capabilities of the 2000 series instruments.

Features

Lists the key capabilities and specifications of the 2000 series instruments.

Front Panel Controls and Connections

Display

Describes the 16-character LCD display and its functions during operation.

"POWER" Switch

Explains the function of the power switch and its relation to battery charging.

Battery Indicators

Details the red "BATT CHG" and green "OK" LED indicators.

"OUTPUT" Terminals

Describes the front panel binding posts for output connections.

Keypad

Details the 20 keys used for manual entry and actions, including numeric, +/- and arrow keys.

Units/Enter, CLR, and MNU Keys

Describes the function of Units/Enter, CLR, and MNU keys.

Rear Panel Connections and Controls

Charging Connector

Describes the receptacle for the charging module connector.

Compensated Thermocouple Connection

Details the connection for thermocouple simulation or measurement.

Interface Connectors

Discusses slots for IE-BAT and RS-BAT interface options.

Charging the Battery

The Internal Battery

Describes battery types and initial charging recommendations.

To Charge the Battery

Explains the procedure for charging the internal battery.

Charging Status

Explains how to interpret the "BATT CHG" light for charging status.

Charging from the Charging Module

Details the process of charging from the dedicated charging module.

Charging Modules

Lists various optional charging modules and cables.

Charging from an External DC Voltage Supply

Continuous Power from External Supply

Operating the 2000 Instrument

Front Panel Operation

Covers basic user interface operations via the front panel.

Initial Power Application

Describes the power-on sequence and initial self-tests.

Connecting to the OUTPUT Terminals

Guides on connecting test equipment to output terminals.

Displaying Instrument Status

Explains how to interpret instrument status on the display.

Displaying Mode Options

Explains how menu-selectable modes are displayed.

Selecting "Operate” or “Standby”

Details switching between Operate and Standby modes.

Numeric Data Entry

Guides on entering numeric data, including multipliers and corrections.

Direct Entry of Required Output Level

Instructions for directly setting voltage or current output levels.

Changing Displayed Multiplier

Explains how to reformat the display using multiplier keys.

Direct Entry of Temperature Data

How to enter temperature data for simulation.

Reversing Polarity of the Present Output Level

How to reverse output polarity using the +/- key.

Adjusting Output Level or Simulated Temperature

To access "Adjust" mode

Steps to enter the "Adjust" mode for calibration.

Increasing or Decreasing Output Level

How to adjust output levels incrementally in "Adjust" mode.

Changing Adjustment Value

How to change the digit being adjusted.

Terminating Adjust mode

Procedure to exit the "Adjust" mode.

Selecting Default Power on Condition

How to set default power-on states and output levels.

Performing Internal and External Calibrations

Range Locking

Calculating Output Mode of Operation

How the instrument computes output based on an equation.

Operating in the Calculated Output Mode

How to operate the instrument in calculated output mode.

Deselecting the Calculated Output Mode

How to exit the calculated output mode.

Selecting Measurement Mode

To select Measurement mode

Steps to activate the instrument's measurement mode.

To display the measured voltage

How to display measured voltage.

To show the computed temperature

How to display measured temperature.

To reformat the display

How to reformat display using multiplier keys.

Deselecting Measurement Mode

Rear Panel Operation

Using Thermocouple Simulation

How to simulate thermocouples using the instrument.

Thermocouple Simulation and Measurement Set-Up

Details setting up thermocouple simulation and measurement parameters.

To achieve Thermocouple Simulation

Step-by-step guide to set up thermocouple simulation.

To achieve Thermocouple Measurement Set-Up

Step-by-step guide to set up thermocouple measurement.

To select the thermocouple type

How to select the desired thermocouple type.

Deselecting Thermocouple Simulation Mode

Using the Memory Options

Memory Organization

Explains the structure and data stored in the 10 memory steps.

Front Panel Memory

How to access and edit memory steps via the front panel.

Editing Memory Steps

Detailed procedure for editing stored memory steps.

Recalling Memory Steps

How to recall previously stored memory steps.

Rear Panel Memory

General Memory Considerations

Memory of Instrument Status

How memory steps affect instrument status upon recall.

Editing Memory Steps

Notes on editing memory steps when they are in use.

Adjusting the Output Level

Using "Adjust" mode in conjunction with memory recall.

Thermocouple Simulation

Storing thermocouple simulation parameters in memory.

Applications

Low-level DC Power

Discusses the instrument's capability for stable low-level DC power output.

Ensuring Stable Voltage Connections

Ensuring Stable Current Connections

Process Control Industry Applications

Calibrating in Process Control Environments

Using the Adjust Mode to Check Calibration

Calibrating Transducer Systems

Adjusting Calibration of Multiple Units

Setting Scale and Offset Factors for Computed Output Mode

Setting scale and offset factors for computed output.

Adjusting Current Measuring of Multiple Units

Simulating Thermocouple Systems

To set up thermocouple simulation

Steps to configure thermocouple simulation parameters.

To measure a thermocouple output

Steps to perform thermocouple output measurement.

Measuring Thermocouple Outputs

Engineering Laboratory Environment Applications

Short-Term Transfer Standards

Using the instrument as a short-term transfer standard for accuracy.

Other Laboratory Applications

Variable voltage or current reference source

Using the instrument as a reference source.

Floating voltage or current sources

Using the instrument as a floating source.

Calibration and Maintenance

Internal Calibration

Procedures for performing internal calibration.

External Calibration

Explains the need for periodic external calibration.

Equipment Required to Recalibrate

Lists the equipment needed for recalibration.

Initiating External Calibration

Performing External Calibration

Front Panel Key Adjustments

Periodic Maintenance

Internal Maintenance

To obtain access to the instrument's internal circuitry

Steps to open the instrument chassis for internal access.

Replacing the Internal Battery

Interface Operation

RS232 Interface Option

Details the RS232 interface for control and interrogation.

Selecting RS232

How to select the RS232 data format and baud rate.

RS232 Handshake Lines

Explains the use of RTS/CTS handshake lines for RS232.

IEEE488 Interface Option

Details the IE-BAT interface for computer control.

Remote/Local Operation

How to switch between remote and local control modes.

Address Selection

How to select the IEEE488 interface address.

IEEE488 Handshake Lines

Explains IEEE488 handshake timing and SRQ capabilities.

Bus Commands

Lists IEEE488 bus commands like Device Clear and Serial Poll.

Other IEEE488 Specific Items

Discusses interface reset behavior for handshake errors or address changes.

Reading Data Via an Interface

How to read displayed data via RS232 or IE-BAT interfaces.

Sending Data Via an Interface

How to send commands to the instrument via interfaces.

Command Set for the 2000 Instrument

Front Panel Key Commands

Commands corresponding to front panel key presses.

Shortcut Commands

Commands for commonly used functions.

Extended Command Set

Command String Usage

Setting an Output Voltage or Current

Adjusting Output Level

Reading Present Output Level

Internal Calibration

External Calibration

Appendix A- Output Specifications

DC Voltage Output Specifications

Detailed specifications for DC voltage output.

DC Current Output Specifications

Detailed specifications for DC current output.

Voltage Measurement Specifications

Specifications for the voltage measurement capability.

Thermocouple Specifications

Specifications for thermocouple simulation and measurement.

Appendix B- General Specifications

Battery Performance

Details battery discharge/charge times and status indicators.

Charging Module Specifications

Details the specifications of the universal charging module.

Battery Types and Voltage Level

Lists battery types and explains voltage level indicators.

Warm-Up Time and Environmental Conditions

Recommended warm-up periods and operating/storage environments.

Isolation and Computation

Electrical isolation specifications and computation capabilities.