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SDM3045X Digital Multimeter
UM06034-E01A
2016 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

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  • Page 1 User Manual SDM3045X Digital Multimeter UM06034-E01A 2016 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD...
  • Page 3 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Trademark Information SIGLENT is registered trademark of SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Statement ● SIGLENT products are protected by patent laws in and outside of the P.R. China. ● SIGLENT reserves the rights to change the specification and price. ●...

  • Page 4: General Safety Summary

    Do not operate with suspected failures If you suspect that the product is damaged, please contact SIGLENT‟s qualified service personnel to inspect it. Any repair and adjustment to the product or replacing a component should be done by qualified personnel only.
  • Page 5 2. Sampling (HI Sense and LO Sense) terminal HI Sense and LO Sense are used for 4-wire Resistance measurement. Two protection limitations are defined:  HI Sense-LO Sense protection limitation: 200Vpk.  LO Sense-LO Sense protection limitation: 2Vpk. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 6 SDM3045X is capable of making measurements with the HI and LO inputs connected to mains in such devices (up to 300VAC) or the branch outlet itself. However, the HI and LO terminals of SDM3045X can‟t be connected to mains in permanently installed electrical devices such as the main circuit-breaker panels, sub-panel disconnected boxes and permanently wired motors.

  • Page 7: Safety Terms And Symbols

    CAUTION indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur. Symbols used on the instrument. Symbols may appear on the instrument. Hazardous Protective Earth Warning Test Chassis Voltage Ground Ground Ground SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 8: Introduction Of Sdm3045X

    SDM3045X holds a 4.3 inch color TFT-LCD display screen. Its clear keyboard layout and operation hints make it easier and agility to use. Besides, it supports multi-interface such as USB Device,USB Host and LAN, which can meet users‟...

  • Page 9: Abstract

    The manual mainly introduces corresponding information of operating the SDM3045X Digital Multimeter. It contains these chapters: Chapter 1 Quick Start Guide you to prepare the SDM3045X Digital Multimeter and know about the Front/Back panel and user interface. Chapter 2 Function and Operation Introduce the functions and operations of SDM3045X in details.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    SIGLENT Content Copyright and Statement ................I General Safety Summary ................II Safety Terms and Symbols ................V Introduction of SDM3045X ................VI Abstract ....................... VII Content ....................... VIII Chapter 1 Quick Start ................1 General Inspection ..................2 To adjust the Handle ................. 3 Front Panel ....................
  • Page 11 Loading Errors (AC Voltage) ..............92 Chapter 5 General Troubleshooting ............93 Chapter 6 Appendix ................. 94 Appendix A: Accessories ................ 94 Appendix B: Warranty summary ............. 95 Appendix C: Daily Maintenance and Cleaning ........96 Appendix D: Contact SIGLENT ............... 97 SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    SIGLENT Chapter 1 Quick Start  General Inspection  Handle Adjustment  The Front Panel  The Back Panel  To Connect Power Line  User Interface  To Use Safety Lock SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 14: General Inspection

    Damages of the instrument caused by the shipment will be compensated by the shipper or carrier. SIGLENT will not be responsible for the free repair or replacement. 2. Inspect the instrument.

  • Page 15: To Adjust The Handle

    SIGLENT To adjust the Handle Adjust the handle position of SDM3045X properly to place the instrument stably so that users can manipulate and observe the display better. Please grip the handle by the two sides and pull it outward. Then rotate the handle to the appropriate position.

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    SIGLENT Front Panel SDM3045X Digital Multimeter provides users with brief and clear front panel. These control buttons are group by logic and users only need choose corresponding buttons to carry out basic operations, as shown in Diagram 1-4. Diagram 1- 4 Front Panel Overview...

  • Page 17: Back Panel

    SIGLENT Back Panel SDM3045X Digital Multimeter‟s Back Panel provides users with abundant interfaces as shown in the following diagram. Diagram 1- 5 Back Panel Overview Power Socket Power Fuse AC Voltage Selector nspection card (option) USB Device VMC Output Ext trigger...

  • Page 18: Power On

    2. Connect the instrument to AC supply via power cord supplied by SIGLENT; 3. The power indicator light on the front panel will glitter slowly; 4. Press the power key on the front panel, the instrument will be started a few seconds later. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 19: User Interface

    Trigger Mode LAN State Icon Control Mode Main Display Function Reading Display Unit Measurement Range Softkey Menu Diagram 1- 6 Single Display Interface Dual-Display： Dual Display Icon Main Display Function Function Main Display Vice-display Diagram 1-7 User Interface SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Function And Operation

     Acquire Function or Help System  Math Function or Display Function  Run / Stop  Single Trigger / Hold Measurement Function  To Switch Functions or Return to Local Menu  To Select Measurement Range SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 21: To Select Measurement Range

    Method 2: By softkeys on the measurement main interface as Diagram 2-2. Auto Range: Press 【Auto】 to choose Auto Range, meanwhile Manual Range is forbidden. Manual Range: Press【600mV】、【6V】、【60V】、【600V】or【1000V】 to choose required range manually. Auto Range is forbidden at this moment. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 22 4. For Dual-display Function, the measurement range of vice display is auto. 5. The range is fixed during testing the Continuity. The range of continuity is selected as 2kΩ.            SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 23: To Select Measurement Speed

    7. The reading resolution and measurement rate of the Frequency function are fixed 4.5 digit and “Slow” respectively. 8. The reading resolution and measurement rate of the Capacitance function are fixed at 3.5 digit and “Slow” respectively. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 24: Basic Measurement Functions

    SIGLENT Basic Measurement Functions SDM3045X Digital Multimeters have following basic functions:  To Measure DC Voltage  To Measure AC Voltage  To Measure DC Current  To Measure AC Current  To Measure 2/4-Wire Resistance  To Measure Capacitance ...

  • Page 25: To Measure Dc Voltage

    Diagram 2- 4. Diagram 2- 4 DC Voltage Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 5 Sketch Map for Measuring DC Voltage SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 26 6. Read measurement result. Select required measurement rate (reading rate) by pressing 【Speed】 and read the measurement result. 7. View history data. There are four types of way to view historical data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 27: To Measure Dc Current

    Diagram 2- 6. Diagram 2- 6 DC Voltage Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-I and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 7 Sketch Map for Measuring DC Current SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 28 5. Read measurement result. Select required measurement rate (reading rate) by pressing【Speed】and read the measurement result. 6. View history data. There are four types of way to view historical data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 29: To Measure Ac Voltage

    2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 9 Sketch Map for Measuring AC Voltage 3. Choose a proper voltage range according to the measured circuit. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 30 AC signal. Diagram 2- 10 Dual-display 6. View history data. There are four types of way to view historical data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 31: To Measure Ac Current

    Diagram 2- 11. Diagram 2- 11 AC Voltage Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-I and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 12 Sketch Map for Measuring AC Current SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 32 5. Read measurement result. Select required measurement rate (reading rate) by pressing 【Speed】 and read the measurement result. 6. View history data. There are four types of way to view historical data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 33: To Measure 2-Wire/4-Wire Resistance

    Diagram 2- 13. Diagram 2- 13 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 14 Sketch Map for Measuring 2-Wire Resistance SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 34 There are four types of way to view historical data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. NOTE: You are suggested to make use of Relative function when measuring small resistance to reduce or escape impedance error from Test leads. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 35 Resistance measurement interface, as shown in Diagram 2- 14. Diagram 2- 15 4-Wire Resistance Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 16 Sketch Map for Measuring 4-Wire Resistance SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 36 Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. NOTE： Please do not put the terminals of the resistance on the conductive plane or in your hand to avoid error. The bigger of the resistance, the more affection it will be brought. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 37: To Measure Capacitance

    Diagram 2- 16. Diagram 2- 17 Capacitance Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 18 Sketch Map for Measuring Capacitance SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 38 There are four types of way to view historical data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. NOTE： Before measuring the electrolytic capacitance, you should make the two legs of the electrolytic capacitance short circuit and let it be discharged. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 39: To Measure Frequency Or Period

    Frequency, as shown in Diagram 2- 17. Diagram 2- 19 Frequency Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 20 Sketch Map for Measuring Frequency SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 40 Frequency measurement is fixed at “Slow” rate. Therefore, you can‟t adjust the reading rate while reading the result. 6. View history data. There are four types of way to view historical data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 41: To Measure Period

    3. Choose a proper voltage range according to the measured circuit. Table 2- 9 Measurement Characteristics of Period Ranges 200mV, 2V, 20V, 200V, 750V 2μs – 50ms Measurement Range Input Protection 750Vrms on all ranges (HI terminal) Configurable Range, Rel Parameters SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 42 Period measurement is fixed at “Slow” rate. Therefore, you can‟t adjust the reading rate while reading the result. 6. View history data. There are four types of way to view historical data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 43: To Test Continuity

    Diagram 2- 23 Continuity Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 24 Sketch Map for Testing Continuity 3. Set the Short-circuit resistance. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 44 Beeper is turned on. 5. Search for the test point and read measurement result. NOTE: Before testing continuity, please cut off the power and discharge all the high-voltage containers to avoid damages to the Multimeter. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 45: To Test Diode

    Diagram 2- 26 Sketch Map for testing Diode 3. Set the Threshold. The default value is set as 2V before leaving factory. The value can be changed by using direction keys. You also can execute the Diode measurement directly without modification. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 46  If the Multimeter shows “overload” when in forward and reverse model, it indicates that the diode is open. Note: Before testing diode, please cut off the power and discharge all the high-voltage containers to avoid damages to the Multimeter. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 47: To Measure Temperature

    Diagram 2- 27. Diagram 2- 27 Temperature Measurement Interface 2. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as the following diagram. Diagram 2- 28 Sketch Map for Measuring Temperature SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 48 Diagram 2- 30 Configuration of the Sensor 5. Press 【Display】 to choose a display mode. The Multimeter supports three display modes: Temperature Value, Measured Value and All. Diagram 2- 31 Choose Display Mode of Temperature Measurement SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 49 (Please refer to “ Math Functions” in Chapter 2 to know about the details.) 8. Read measurement result. Temperature measurement is fixed at “Fast” rate. Therefore, you can‟t adjust the reading rate when reading the result. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 50 SIGLENT 9. View history data. There are four types of way to view historical data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 51: Measurement Parameters

    600mV is 10GΩ; for 2V, 20V, 200V and 1000V measurement range is kept at 10MΩ.  The default value of DC input impedance is 10MΩ; settings of DC input impedance are stored in the nonvolatile memory. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 52: Short-Circuit Resistance

    Short-circuit Resistance:  The range of short-circuit resistance is 0Ω~2000Ω. The default value is 50Ω.  The value of short-circuit resistance is stored in the nonvolatile memory and the resistance remains unchanged after the power is off. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 53: Dual-Display Function

    2. If different measurement functions are used in both Main and Vice Display.  The readings in both of the display will update alternately.  If math function (dBm, dB) is used in Main Display, when opening Vice Display, math operation will be closed automatically and Vice Display will SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 54 Main Display and the current measurement value is shown in Vice Display. 4. Auto Range is adopted by Vice Display. If the same measurement function is used in both the display, so does the range. 5. Measured data in Vice Display cannot be saved into “History”. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 55: Utility Function

    Store or recall setting files. Manage File Create a new file, copy, rename or delete a file. I/O Config Set up LAN and GPIB parameters. Test/Admin Provide board test and firmware update function. System Setup Set up system information configuration. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 56: Store And Recall

    1. After entering into the function menu of Utility, press 【Store/Recall】to enter the interface as shown in diagram 2-38. Diagram 2- 37 Store and Recall Interface 2. Press【Store Settings】to enter the following interface. Diagram 2- 38 Store Settings Interface SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 57  DC Voltage is always the selected function when the instrument is turned on even if you have selected【Last】 or 【Factory Default】as the Power On state. 5. Press【Set to Defaults】to select “Factory Default” as the Power On state. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 58: Manage File

    2-41. Diagram 2- 40 Manage File Interface 2. Choose the file location. Press【Browse】and use direction keys to select the corresponding file. 3. Press【File Name】to enter the following interface. Diagram 2- 41 Input File Name SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 59 Display as standard BMP format. Copy Press【Perform Copy】to copy the selected file. Rename Press【Perform Rename】to rename the selected file. Delete Press【Perform Delete】to delete the selected file. Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 60: I/O Configuration

    After entering into the function menu of Utility, press 【I/O Config】 . Select 【On】 →【LAN Settings】→【Modify Settings】to enter the following interface. Diagram 2- 43 LAN Settings Interface Table 2- 16 LAN Settings Function Description Menu IP Address Set up IP address and the default setting is 10.11.11.104. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 61 【GPIB Settings】to enter the interface shown in diagram 2-45. Diagram 2- 44 GPIB Settings 2. Users can change the value of GPIB address by direction keys. 3. Press【Select】to set the input value as GPIB address and return to the higher level menu. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 62: Board Test

    SIGLENT Board Test SDM3045X provides self-test functions, including Key Test, LCD Test, Beeper Test and Chip Test. Operating Steps: 1. Press , then choose【Test/Admin】→【Board Test】 to enter the following interface. Diagram 2- 45 Board Test Interface Table 2- 17 Board Test Function Description...
  • Page 63 As the Diagram 2-48 shows. Diagram 2- 47 LCD Test Interface NOTE:  Press【Change】to change the color of the screen. There are three colors: red, blue and green.  Press【Done】to exit the test. 4. Test the beeper. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 64 Press【Chip】→【Start】to enter chip test interface, as Diagram 2-49 shows. Diagram 2- 48 Chip Test Interface NOTE:  If the test is passed, the corresponding result shows “pass”.  If the test is failed, the corresponding result shows “fail”. 6. Press【Done】to exit the board test. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 65: System Setup

    Set up the screen protection function. System Info View system information. Done Return to the higher level menu. 1. Select language. The Multimeter supports two kinds of languages, English and Chinese. Press 【Language】to enter the following interface. Diagram 2- 50 Choose Language SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 66 Press any button the resume. 3. View system information. Press【System Info】to view system information, including startup times, software version, hardware version, production ID and serial number, as shown in the following diagram. Diagram 2- 51 System Information SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 67: Firmware Update

    If not, the updating is failed and you need update once more as the above steps. 6. After checking, press【Done】to exit the system information interface. NOTE: Don‟t cut off the power during the instrument is updating SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 68: Acquire

    Set the source of trigger. Slope Set the slope polarity of external trigger. Delay Set the delay. Samples/Trigger Set the number of samples or trigger. Set the polarity of output pulse signal when sampling VMC Out signal is finished. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 69: Auto Trigger

     The default value of Sample Count is 1. 4. Set the VMC Out. The Multimeter output a pulse signal through the VM COMP interface on the rear panel after sampling signal is finished Press 【VMC Out】to choose Positive or Negative polarity. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 70: Single Trigger

    Press 【Samples/Trigger】to set sample count. 4. Set the VMC Out. The Multimeter output a pulse signal through the VM COMP interface on the rear panel after sampling signal is finished. Press 【VMC Out】to choose Positive or Negative polarity. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 71: External Trigger

    4. Set the number of samples or trigger. Press 【Samples/Trigger】to set sample count. 5. Set the VMC Out. In External Trigger mode, the Multimeter could output a pulse signal through the VM COMP interface on the rear panel after sampling signal is finished. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 72: Help System

    SIGLENT Help System SDM3045X provides powerful built-in help system. You can recall help information at any time during using the instrument. You also can get a particularly help for every button on the front panel or menu softkey by using the built-in help system.
  • Page 73  In the help menu interface, you also can move cursor and select the corresponding menu by up and down direction keys and press ”OK” to read the help information.  While reading help information, you also can look up and down the information by up and down direction keys. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 74: Math Function

    Press to show the operating menu of math functions on the screen, as shown in the following diagram. Diagram 2- 56 Math Function Menu of DC Voltage Diagram 2- 57 Math Function Menu of AC Current SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 75 Turn on the relative value function and set up the Rel Value Value/Off value. Or turn off the function. Explanations:  Math function can only be applicable to the main display.  If measurement function is changed, all math functions will be closed except Statistics. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 76: Statistics

    Show the span of current measurement. Show the std dev statistics value of current Std dev measurement. Show the maximum statistics value of current Samples measurement. Clear Clear all current readings and restart statistics. Readings Done Return to the higher level menu. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 77  In statistic function, the first reading is usually set to the maximum or minimum value. When getting more readings, current displaying value is always the maximum/minimum reading among all the measured values.  The maximum, minimum, average and reading quantities are stored in volatile memory. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 78: Limits

    When the beeper is on, if the reading is lower or Beeper On/Off higher than limits, the instrument will beep once. Clear Clear all current readings and restart to test. Condition Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 79: The Range Of Limits Function

     The upper limit value should be always bigger than the lower limit value.  The upper and lower values are stored in volatile memory. They will be set to default values when the power is on. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 80: Dbm

    Save all changes and return to the higher level menu. The computation method of the dBm: When dBm function is turned on, the measured value of voltage is transformed into dBm according to the following formula. dBm = 10 x Log [(Reading ) / 0.001W] SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 81 Range of the dB Ref value: -200 dBm ~ +200 dBm. The default is 0 dBm. dB Ref value:  Input a value in dB setting interface by direction button, and then store it as dB Ref value.  Settings of dB Ref value are stored in volatile memory. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 82: Relative Value

    Select current measurement value as preset value. Turn off the relative operation function. When Rel Value function is turned on, the result of relative measurement will show on the screen. Main display = Measurement value – Preset value SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 83: Display Mode

    “Bar Meter” ”Trend Chart” and “Histogram”. Number Press to open the menu of display mode and press 【Display】to enter the following interface. “Number” is always the selected mode when the Multimeter is turned on. Diagram 2- 63 Number Display Mode SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 84 Set the low value of horizontal scale. High Set the high value of horizontal scale. Center Set the center value of horizontal scale. Span Set the span of horizontal scale. Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 85 2. Press【Horizontal Scale】to choose the way to set the horizontal scale as Default , Auto , Manual or Limits ( Limit function is on) mode. Press【Auto】and the Multimeter will set the vertical scale automatically. Diagram 2- 66 Auto Vertical Scale SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 86 SIGLENT Press【Manual】and you can set the vertical scale manually, as the following diagram shows. Diagram 2- 67 Manual Vertical Scale SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 87 Clear all current readings and restart statistics. Readings 2. Press【Binning】to choose the way to set Binning as Auto or Manual mode. When in Manual mode, press【Bin Settings】to enter the following interface. Diagram 2- 69 Bin Set Interface SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 88 Center Set the center value of horizontal scale. Span Set the span of horizontal scale. Outer Bins On/Off Show the bins beyond the scope or not. Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 89: Trigger

    By the time, the black field of the screen will show “● Single Trig”. Explanation： In Remote Mode, the black field just above the screen will show “● Immediate Trig”. Press to switch back to the local mode and the Multimeter will choose Auto Trigger automatically. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 90: Hold Measurement Function

    Table 2- 31 Hold Measurement Function Function Settings Description Menu Probe Hold On/Off Turn on or off Probe Hold function. Beeper On/Off Turn on or off the Beeper. Clear List Clear all current readings and restart to statistics. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 91: Chapter 3 Application Examples

    SIGLENT Chapter 3 Application Examples This chapter mainly introduces few application examples to help users control and manipulate SDM3045X quickly.  Example 1: Reading Statistic Functions  Example 2: To Eliminate Leads Impedance  Example 3: dBm Measurement  Example 4: dB Measurement ...

  • Page 92: Example 1: Reading Statistic Functions

    →【Statistics】to turn on the statistics function. Press 4. Lead test leads into the circuit and start to measure. Statistics will update with the increasement of samples, as the following diagram shows. Diagram 3- 1 Statistics 1 Diagram 3- 2 Statistics 2 SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 93: Example 2: To Eliminate Leads Impedance

    4. Lead impedance will be shown on the screen as follow after connecting with two leads together. Diagram 3- 3 Test Lead Impedance 5. Set parameters for Relative operation. → 【Rel Value】 set relative value as current measured value. Press Diagram 3- 4 Set Relative Value SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 94 SIGLENT 6. Besides, pressing【Rel】on the softkey menu could also open Relative operation. The Relative Operation has been turned on. Diagram 3- 5 Lead Impedance after Operation SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 95: Example 3: Dbm Measurement

    3. Set the dBm parameters. →【dB/dBm】to turn on the dBm function and set the Press selective value of dBm as a reference value within supposed circuit by using direction keys: 50Ω . Diagram 3- 6 Select Reference Resistance as Measurement Value SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 96: Example 4: Db Measurement

    →【dB/dBm】to turn on the dB function and Set parameters 4. Press ). At this time, the reading shown on the screen is of dB Ref Value (dBm the power difference between two circuits. Diagram 3- 7 Set the Parameters of dB Ref Value SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 97 → 【 dB/dBm 】 to turn on the dB function and select 2. Press 【Measure Ref Value】 to set the current dBm measurement value as referred value. 3. Access the first circuit. At this time, the reading shown on the screen is the power difference between two circuits. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 98: Example 5: Limits Test

    Input-LO as Diagram 2-9. →【Limits】to set the Limits parameters. 3. Press Press【Low】to set the low limit value. Diagram 3- 8 Set the Low Limit Value Press【High】to set the high limit value. Diagram 3- 9 Set the High Limit Value SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 99 Low and High limits. So the instrument beep once, and the main display is red. The test status is “Fail” and High Failures is shown. As the following diagram shows. Diagram 3- 10 Limits Test Result SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 100: Example 6: To Use Hold Measurement Function

    5. Connect the red lead to terminal Input-HI and black lead to terminal Input-LO as Diagram 2-9. By the time, the screen will record the result of measuring AC voltage, as shown in the following diagram. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...
  • Page 101 SIGLENT Diagram 3- 12 Result 2 SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 102: Chapter 4 Measurement Tutorial

    AC+DC true RMS value. You can determine this value by combining results from DC and AC measurements as the following shows. You should perform the DC measurement using 5.5 digit mode for best AC rejection. = √ AC + DC (AC+DC) SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 103: Crest Factor Errors (Non-Sinusoidal Inputs)

    2 and a fundamental frequency of 20 kHz. For this example, assume 1-year accuracy specifications of the Multimeter: ± (0.05%× reading + 0.03%×range). Total Error = (0.05%×reading+0.03%×range) + (0.05%×range) + (0.8%×reading) =0.85%×reading + 0.08%×range SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 104: Loading Errors (Ac Voltage)

    SIGLENT Loading Errors (AC Voltage) In the AC Voltage function, the input of SDM3045X appears as a 1MΩ resistance in parallel with 100pF of capacitance. The test lead that you use to connect signals to the Multimeter will also add additional capacitance and loading.

  • Page 105: Chapter 5 General Troubleshooting

    (3) Check if the capacity of the used USB disk is too large. The Multimeter is recommended not to use USB disks which exceed 4GB. (4) After restarting the instrument, insert the USB disk again to inspect. (5) If you still can‟t use the USB disk properly, please contact SIGLENT. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 106: Chapter 6 Appendix

     We suggest that the length of USB data wire and LAN cable connected to the instrument should be less than 3m to avoid affecting the product performance.  All the accessories are available by contacting your local SIGLENT office. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 107: Appendix B: Warranty Summary

    SIGLENT Appendix B: Warranty summary SIGLENT warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of shipment from an authorized SIGLENT distributor. If a product proves defective within the respective period, SIGLENT will provide repair or replacement as described in the complete warranty statement.

  • Page 108: Appendix C: Daily Maintenance And Cleaning

     To prevent the surface of the instrument or probe from damages, please don‟t use any corrosive or chemical cleaning reagents.  Please make sure the instrument is already dry before restarting it to avoid short circuits or personal injuries caused by water. SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

  • Page 109: Appendix D: Contact Siglent

    SIGLENT Appendix D: Contact SIGLENT SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Address: 3F, NO.4 building, Antongda Industrial Zone, 3rd Liuxian Road, 68th District, Baoan District, Shenzhen, P.R. China Tel: +86-755-36615186 Fax: +86-755-3591582 Post Code: 518101 E-mail: sales@siglent.com Http://www.siglent.com SDM3045X Digital Multimeter...

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