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  • Page 1 VERSATILE PRECISION 8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 8000 Series Precision Multimeter Operation Manual Version 2.10 : Nov 2009 All product names are trademarks of their respective companies...
  • Page 3 (60 Days After Invoice Date) AFTER THE EVALUATION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED THE OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT IS LOCKED AND THE DISPLAY SHOWS A NUMBER WHICH MUST BE QUOTED TO TRANSMILLE TO RECEIVE THE UNLOCK CODE THE UNLOCK CODE IS AVAILALBLE...

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declares, that the product Product Name: Multimeter Model Number: 8071 / 8081 Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above product(s) Conforms with the following European Directives: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/73EEC...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. TABLE OF CONTENTS 8000 SERIES MULTIMETER INTRODUCTION ..................6 ...........................6 EATURES ......................7 CCURACY UNCTIONALITY .......................7 ULTI RODUCT ULTIMETER ..................7 XPANDABLE ANGE OF RESSURE ODULES ................8 ULTI NTERFACE UPPORT VAILABLE TANDARD ..........................8 UTPUT ONNECTION PREPARING THE MULTIMETER FOR USE..................9 .
  • Page 6 8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD...........................40 ESISTANCE ) (8081) .................41 ESISTANCE LECTROMETER ..........................42 ESISTANCE ............................43 REQUENCY (8081) .....................44 HERMOCOUPLE EASUREMENT PRT M (8081) .......................45 EASUREMENT Guide to setting up a PRT probe ....................46 (8081) ......................47 RESSURE EASUREMENT (8081) ......................48...

  • Page 7: 8000 Series Multimeter Introduction

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. 8000 Series Multimeter Introduction The 8000 series range of multimeters offer maximised capabilities from a highly accurate 4ppm / 9ppm advanced design. Utilising the precision electronics to their fullest extent, the 8000 Series provides high performance core functionality combined with advanced operation modes in a single instrument.

  • Page 8: Accuracy And Functionality

    The 8000 Series multimeters are available in 2 accuracy grades - the 8081 4ppm model and the 8071 of 9ppm model. The appearance of these units is the same, however the model is indicated on the front & rear panel and shown on the display on power up.

  • Page 9: Multi Interface Support : Available As Standard

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Multi Interface Support : Available As Standard. All functions and ranges of the series 8000 multimeter are fully programmable over the multi interfaces fitted as standard. The support of RS232, USB and Ethernet saves the cost of fitting GPIB cards to the PC, and also allows easy connection to portable PC’s, reducing the set up time for on...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Multimeter For Use

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Preparing the Multimeter For Use. Initial Inspection. After shipment the multimeter should be inspected for any signs of external damage. Should external damage be found contact the carrier immediately. Do not connect a damaged instrument to the line power as this may result in internal damage.

  • Page 11: Positioning The Multimeter

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Positioning the Multimeter. The multimeter can be used free standing on a bench or mounted in a standard 19” rack enclosure. The multimeter can be operated at any angle, the two front feet have tilt legs for bench operation.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections And Controls

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Rear Panel Connections and controls Connections on the rear panel are for Line Power via a 3 Pin IEC connector incorporating the Line fuse and on-off switch -note the mains inlet is filtered. The multiple interface connections are available including RS232, USB, GPIB and Ethernet (LAN) These interfaces are optically isolated from the multimeter output.

  • Page 13: Setting And Checking The Line Voltage

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Setting and checking the Line Voltage. WARNING THE LINE POWER CORD MUST HAVE AN EARTH CONDUCTOR TO AVOID RISK OF SHOCK. THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE CORRECTLY EARTHED. The multimeter has been designed to work from either 100-120 Volt line supply or 200 - 240 Volt line supply.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Computer

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Connecting to a computer RS232 Interface Connection Configuration BAUD RATE 9600 PARITY NONE DATA BITS STOP BITS Cable Type Male to Female Serial Cable Straight Though Pin Connection (Not Null MODEM) Software Driver USB Interface...
  • Page 15 8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Ethernet (LAN) Interface Connection Configuration 8000 Series Menu Setup : Press MENU Press until ETHERNET is displayed Press *For automatic IP Address (DHCP Host required*) Select ENABLE DHCP *To set a manual IP Address Select SET IP and enter IP Address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format.

  • Page 16: Powering Up The Multimeter

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Powering up the multimeter After connecting line power, the multimeter can be switched on with the line power switch above the mains inlet socket on the rear panel. The front panel displays will illuminate and indicate if the instrument is in evaluation mode for a period of 5 seconds, giving the user a chance to unlock the instrument.

  • Page 17: Output Connections

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Output Connections WARNING THE LINE POWER CORD MUST HAVE AN EARTH CONDUCTOR TO AVOID RISK OF SHOCK. THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE CORRECTLY EARTHED. Input sockets are all 4mm safety type, the voltage pairs contacts are low thermal gold plated for minimum thermal EMF.

  • Page 18: Input Overloads

    Poor quality test leads will introduce noise, thermal emf and leakage errors on low voltage & current ranges and also unstable readings on resistance and capacitance outputs (see measurement techniques ). Special test leads are available from Transmille, see accessories. WARNING OBSERVE ALL MAXIMUM INPUT RATINGS WHEN PERFORMING MEASUREMENTS The low output can be connected to line earth or allowed to float as selected.

  • Page 19: Safety Warnings

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Operation Safety Warnings WARNING : THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS INTENDED ONLY FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THE USER MUST AT ALL TIMES BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL MUST ENSURE THAT OPERATORS OF THE EQUIPMENT ARE ADEQUATELY INSULATED FROM CONNECTION POINTS.

  • Page 20: Controls & Functions

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Controls & Functions To familiarise yourself with the 8000 Series multimeters, it is advised to learn a selection of the basic operations of the front panel controls before use. The front panel consists of the following sections :...

  • Page 21: Preparing The Multimeter For Use

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Preparing the Multimeter For Use Follow the steps below to verify the multimeter is ready to use : 1. Check the following items have been received 1x Set of low thermal test leads 1x mains / line lead...

  • Page 22: Connections For Voltage Measurement To 1Kv

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Connections for Voltage Measurement to 1kV Connections for Low Current Measurement to 1A Connections for Low Current Measurement to 30A TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 21...

  • Page 23: Connections For 2 Wire Resistance Measurement

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Connections for 2 Wire Resistance Measurement Connections for 4 Wire Resistance Measurement TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 22...

  • Page 24: Electrometer Input : High Resistance Measurement

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Electrometer Input : High Resistance Measurement Low Current Measurement Electrometer Input : Low Current Measurement TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 23...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Sections Dual Digital Display Control Dial Input & Range & Electro- Menu Input Terminals Readback meter Controls & Indicator LEDs Function Keys Controls Input Terminals & Indicator LEDs...

  • Page 26: Function Keys

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Function Keys DC Voltage AC Voltage ACDCV ACDC Voltage (Coupled) Ω 2WIRE 2 Wire Resistance FREQ Frequency DC Current AC Current ACDCI ACDC Current (Coupled) Ω 4WIRE 4 Wire Resistance USER User Defined Function Range &...

  • Page 27: Menu Dial

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Menu Dial Multi Purpose Use – Context Specific : Range Up / Down Menu Navigation Menu Item Selection Numeric Increment / Decrement Electrometer I/O Terminals Voltage output for Electrometer high resistance measurement function Current measurement input for...

  • Page 28: Dual Display

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Dual Display Main Display Area Secondary Data Display [Measurement Data] [Additional Information / Settings Data] The 8000 Series multimeters incorporate clear, bright dual vacuum fluorescent displays to present the user with a large amount of information in an easy to read configuration.

  • Page 29: Operating The Multimeter

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Operating the multimeter Selecting a Range Range selection can be set to automatic AUTORANGE mode or a manual range can be set using MANUAL RANGING. Autoranging is selected on power up and after a remote interface reset If the input signal is greater than the range full scale the multimeter will indicate overrange For frequency measurements, the ranging applies to the input signal voltage, not the frequency.

  • Page 30: Front Panel Menu

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Front Panel Menu The 8000 Series multimeters incorporate an intuitive control dial interface for menu navigation and configuration. The following menus are available from direct access keys : CONFIG Configuration Menu This menu displays the currently configured status of the...

  • Page 31: Settings Menu

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Settings Menu Menu Item Description of Use Enter password to access calibration menus or set new password Set reading and key beep modes on or off View / set multimeter information View / Set current date/time and calibration due date/time Set decimal separator type (.

  • Page 32: Configuration Menu

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Configuration Menu TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 31...
  • Page 33 8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Menu Item Description of Use Displays function, range and terminal settings. View / set number of digits View / set filter time or select Dynamic for intelligent filter selection View / set analogue filter...

  • Page 34: User Menu

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. User Menu TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 33...
  • Page 35 8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Menu Item Description of Use Configure probe inputs for PRT measurement Configure pressure modules for pressure measurement Configure thermocouple type and cold junction compensation for thermocouple measurement Configure dual input voltage and current input...

  • Page 36: Dc Voltage

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. DC Voltage Press DCV to enter the DCV measurement mode – the status display will indicate the settings and range information. Status Display Section Description Display / Selection of DC Voltage range – RANGE Use menu dial or buttons to change range.

  • Page 37: Ac Voltage

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. AC Voltage Press ACV to enter the ACV measurement mode – the status display will indicate the settings and range information. Press FREQ to enter the FREQUENCY measurement mode (1Hz resolution) : ACV and FREQ will both illuminate.

  • Page 38: Dc Current

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. DC Current Press DCI to enter the DCI measurement mode – the status display will indicate the settings and range information. Status Display Section Description Display / Selection of DC Current range – RANGE Use menu dial or buttons to change range.

  • Page 39: Dc Current (Electrometer Mode ) (8081)

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. DC Current (Electrometer Mode) (8081) Press DCI to enter the DCI measurement mode – the status display will indicate the settings and range information. Selecting ranges 10nA , 100nA, 1uA, 10uA will activate the electrometer mode. Inputs are measured from the IMeas BNC terminal on the right hand side of the multimeter.

  • Page 40: Ac Current

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. AC Current Press ACI to enter the ACI measurement mode – the status display will indicate the settings and range information. Press FREQ to enter the FREQUENCY measurement mode (1Hz resolution) : ACV and FREQ will both illuminate.

  • Page 41: 2-Wire Resistance

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. 2-Wire Resistance Press Ω 2WIRE to enter the Ω 2WIRE measurement mode – the status display will indicate the settings and range information. Status Display Section Description Display / Selection of 2-Wire Resistance range –...

  • Page 42: 2-Wire Resistance (Electrometer Mode ) (8081)

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. 2-Wire Resistance (Electrometer Mode) (8081) Press Ω 2WIRE to enter the Ω 2WIRE measurement mode – the status display will indicate the settings and range information. Selecting ranges above 10 MOhms will activate electrometer mode - this is displayed in terms of current (100uA, 10uA, 1uA, 100nA, 10nA).

  • Page 43: 4-Wire Resistance

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. 4-Wire Resistance Press Ω 4WIRE to enter the Ω 4WIRE measurement mode – the status display will indicate the settings and range information. Status Display Section Description Display / Selection of 4-Wire Resistance range –...

  • Page 44: Frequency

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Frequency Press FREQ to enter the FREQUENCY measurement mode (1Hz resolution) : ACV and FREQ will both illuminate. Status Display Section Description Display / Selection of AC Voltage range – RANGE Use menu dial or buttons to change range.

  • Page 45: Thermocouple Measurement (8081)

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Thermocouple Measurement (8081) Configuration A : Configuration B : Process Control Calibrator Connection Process Control Calibrator / Thermocouple Connection with Cold Junction Compensation using external PRT probe in temperature bath. Press SHIFT then DCV to select thermocouple measurement.

  • Page 46: Prt Measurement (8081)

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. PRT Measurement (8081) Configuration A : Configuration B : Single probe measurement Dual probe configuration with ratio comparison of known and unknown probes Press SHIFT then Ω 4WIRE to select PRT measurement. Select PROBE CONFIGURATION SINGLE DUAL...

  • Page 47: Guide To Setting Up A Prt Probe

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Guide to setting up a PRT probe 1. Use digital control dial to choose Probe Configuration PRT Coefficients Primary Display PRT Coefficients 2. Select Linearisation / Coefficient location ITS-90 Front ITS-90 Rear IEC 751 Front IEC 751 Rear 3.

  • Page 48: Pressure Measurement (8081)

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Pressure Measurement (8081) Pressure module connection Press SHIFT then USER to select PRESSURE measurement. Select SELECT TRANSDUCER TPMxx Select UNIT BAR PSI Pa mmHg cmH20 Atm kg/sq.cm oz/sq.in inHg Additional Settings Description DIGITS Set measurement resolution...

  • Page 49: Shunt Measurement (8081)

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Shunt Measurement (8081) Shunt Measurement Configuration The precision shunt measurement function allows accurate measurement of current shunts by monitoring the current supplied to the shunt and voltage measured across the shunt. By monitoring both the current and voltage the 8000 Series can provide an accurate measurement of the current shunt connected.

  • Page 50: Dc Power / Dual Input V/30A (8081)

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. DC Power / Dual Input V/30A (8081) The DC Power / Dual Input V/30A function allows the 8000 Series to automatically switch between the voltage and current inputs and display a calculated value in Watts.

  • Page 51: Using The Math Functions

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Using the Math Functions Status Display Section Description CLEAR NULL Clear stored null (zero reference point) NULL Store latest input value as zero reference point Offset measured input using entered offset value MX+C Offset is the addition value (C) in the MX+C formula OFFSET eg.

  • Page 52: Remote Programming

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Remote Programming WARNING THE 8000 SERIES MULTIMETERS CAN MEASURE HIGH VOLTAGES UP TO 1025V AND CURRENT UP TO 30A AND MUST BE PROGRAMMED WITH DUE CAUTION. ANY PROGRAMS SHOULD BE EXTENSIVELY TESTED TO MAINTAIN SAFE OPERATION AND INCLUDE SAFEGUARD’S SUCH AS ERROR CATCHMENT AND HANDLING TO ENSURE THAT...

  • Page 53: Programming Commands Overview

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Programming Commands Overview The 8000 series is controlled by a set of simple high level commands which can be used either individually or as part of a command sequence to setup the 8000 Series multimeter to required state.
  • Page 54 8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. RESPONSE CODES The 8000 Series multimeters will respond to any command with a fixed code beginning with an star (*) - the codes are listed below Response Code Description ERROR IN COMMAND LINE ERROR IN RANGE COMMAND...

  • Page 55: 8000 Series Dmm Remote Commands

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. 8000 Series DMM Remote Commands All commands followed by Carriage Return (ASCII 13) SCPI Command Format Parameters Transmit Reading READ? *TRG Select AC Voltage Range RANGE:AC:VOLTAGE <value> value = 0.01 to 1000 RANGE:AC:VOLT <value>...

  • Page 56: Calibration

    This allows the multimeter to be returned to a safe state once the testing required has been completed. This functionality is employed within the ProCal calibration software from Transmille to allow safe operation of the multimeter.

  • Page 57: Getting The Best Out Of The Multimeter

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Getting the best out of the multimeter. The 8000 series are accurate multimeters measuring a very wide range of input signals. To make the best possible use of the range of outputs and to eliminate errors this section details some common sources of errors and offers some techniques to reduce them.

  • Page 58: Calibration

    Adjusting the multimeter simply involves changing the constant until the output reads correctly. Entering Calibration Mode Press MENU Press Enter password (default = Model Number, ie. 8081 or 8071) Press ENTER Multimeter will display CAL PASSWORD OK if successful TRANSMILLE LTD. PAGE 57...
  • Page 59 8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. The calibration menus will change depending on the selected function : Function Menus Available Notes Calibration Zero Set zero calibration point Calibration +ve Full Scale Set +FS calibration point DC Voltage Calibration -ve Full Scale...

  • Page 60: Example 1 : Dc Voltage 10V Range

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Example 1 : DC Voltage 10V Range Calibration Point Actions Apply low thermal shorting link DC Voltage Select Calibration Zero ZERO Press ENTER Apply +10V signal DC Voltage Select +ve Full Scale +ve Full Scale...

  • Page 61: General Maintenance

    8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. General Maintenance WARNING The information in this section is intended only for qualified personnel. The user must at all times be adequately protected from electric shock. The 8000 series multimeters maintenance requirements are listed below. Please note that the multimeter does not require any regular internal servicing or adjustment.

  • Page 62: Guarantee And Service

    To obtain repair under this guarantee the purchaser must send the instrument in its original packaging (carriage prepaid) and a description of the fault to Transmille at the address shown below. The instrument will be repaired at the factory and returned to the purchaser, carriage prepaid.
  • Page 63 +44 (0) 1580 890711 Please Fax This Form To : On receipt of this fax Transmille will, on receipt of payment for the multimeter, send details of the security code with details on how to enter this code. TRANSMILLE LTD.

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