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Applent Instruments AT525 User Manual

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Rev.A
FIRMWARE REVISIONS
This  manual  applies  directly  to  instruments  that  have  the  firmware 
Rev. A2.x
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User's Guide
AT525
BATTERY METER
Applent Instruments Ltd.
Address: Lanlin Dangnan Industrial Park,
Changzhou, Jiangsu, China (PRC)
Post Code: 213014
Telephone (Sales):
0086-0519-88805550 / 89966117/89966227
Fax：0086-0519-89966550
Sales Email:
sales@applent.com
Tech Email:
tech@applent.com
http://www.applent.com
©2005-2014 Applent.

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide AT525 BATTERY METER Rev.A FIRMWARE REVISIONS This  manual  applies  directly  to  instruments  that  have  the  firmware  Rev. A2.x Applent Instruments Ltd. Address: Lanlin Dangnan Industrial Park, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China (PRC) Post Code: 213014 Telephone (Sales): 0086-0519-88805550 / 89966117/89966227 Fax：0086-0519-89966550 Sales Email: sales@applent.com...

  • Page 2: Certification, Limited Warranty, & Limitation Of Liability

    AT525 User's Guide CERTIFICATION, LIMITED WARRANTY, & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Applent Instruments, Ltd. （shortened form Applent）certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Applent further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the People’s Republic of China National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institution’s calibration...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CERTIFICATION, LIMITED WARRANTY, & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ....2   Contents ..........................3   Figure Contents ....................... 5   Unpacking and Preparation ................... 6       Incoming Inspection ..................6     Power Supply ....................6     Working Environment .................
  • Page 4 AT525 User's Guide 6.1.3   [DATE], [TIME] ................23   6.1.4   RS232 [BAUD] rate ................. 24   6.1.5 RS-232 Shake Hand [SHAKE HAND] ..........24     6.1.6   RS-232 Result Send Mode [RESULT SEND] ......... 25   <SYSTEM INFORMATION> ..............25  ...
  • Page 5 Unpacking and Preparation Figure Contents Figure 8-1 Command Tree Example ................29   Figure 8-2 DISP Command Tree ................... 32   Figure 8-3 FUNCtion Subsystem Tree ................33   Figure 8-4 COMParator Subsystem Command Tree ............ 34   Figure 8-5 TRIGger Subsystem Command Tree ............36  ...

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Preparation

    Referring to <Packing List> in the packing box, check that all packaged items supplied with the meter have been provided as listed Check the appearance of whether there is damage or scratches ; If there was damage or lack of accessories, please contact Applent Instruments Sales Department or local agency Power Supply...

  • Page 7: Replace Battery

    Unpacking and Preparation Please use a clean cloth dipped in some water to do the case and panel cleaning. Replace Battery The instrument built-in rechargeable lithium battery, the battery has been installed in the battery compartment of the instrument at the factory. You should replace the battery according to the following procedure.

  • Page 8: Adjust Support

    AT525 User's Guide Adjust Support The support has two positions: 60 degrees and 45 degrees. 45 degrees, makes the instrument more stable. Figure 1‐2 60 Degrees Supporting Figure 1‐3 45 Degrees Supporting...

  • Page 9: Overview

    AT525 can measures UPS batteries while UPS working online. AT525 is equipped with RS232 interface to apply to remote control, data acquisition and analysis. AT525 is also equipped with USB-Disk interface, and you can store the test values into your USB Disk over 500 sets. Main Specifications and Features ...

  • Page 10: Main Functions

    AT525 User's Guide  Four-terminal test method  Test Speed: 10 times/s (Fast Speed Mode)  Trigger Mode: Internal and Manual trigger Main Functions 2.3.1 Correction Short-circuit Clear Zero correction for all ranges. 2.3.2 Comparator (Sorting Function) Set up sorting function to do GD/NG sorting.

  • Page 11: Startup

    Startup Startup This chapter describes:  Front Panel Summery  Interfaces  Power Supply  Turn on/off  Test Slots Front Panel Summery Table 3‐1 Front panel summery Beep Battery Charging Indicator Trigger Indicator Power on/off Numeric Keys Test Slots Main Page Key Direction Keys Soft keys 1 Soft keys 2 TFT-LCD Screen...

  • Page 12: Interfaces

    AT525 User's Guide Interfaces Figure 3‐1 Interfaces USB Host Port Mini-USB Slave Port Reserved Interfaces Power Adaptor Power Supply Power adaptor: ATL909 The instrument can be powered by Li battery. When the battery is low, only power adaptor can charge the battery.

  • Page 13: Turn On/Off

    Startup The power key is still orange while charging even when the instrument Attention！ shut down. Turn On/Off Press power key softly to start or turn off the instrument. Test Slots Insert the cable box into test slots Figure 3‐4 Test Slots 3.5.1 Clips and Cables: Using clip or cable from other brands may cause mistakes After a long time (1~2 Years), the surface of the accessories may be damaged, which will lead some inaccuracy.

  • Page 14: Meas> Key

     Soft-key SAVE DATA – To Store measurement result into internal flash disk. Figure 4‐1 <MEAS DISPLAY>Page 4.1.1 [TRIGGER] SCPI Command: TRIGger:SOURce {INT,MAN,BUS} SCPI Query Command: TRIGger:SOURce? AT525 supports four trigger modes: INT (internal), EXT, MAN (manual) and BUS (RS-232) Table 4‐1 Trigger Setting Trigger Description...

  • Page 15: Range]

    [RANGE] SCPI Command: FUNCtion:RANGe {<range number>,min,max} SCPI Command: FUNCtion:RANGe:MODE {AUTO,HOLD,NOMinal} SCPI Query Command: FUNCtion:RANGe? SCPI Query Command: FUNCtion:RANGe:MODE? AT525 has three resistance range modes and two voltage range. Resistance Ranges: Auto range, Manual range and Nominal range Table 4‐2 Resistance Range Mode Range Description...

  • Page 16: Measurement Speed [Speed]

    SCPI Command: FUNCtion:RATE {SLOW,MED,FAST} SCPI Query Command: FUNCtion:RATE? SLOW, MED, FAST and ULTRA speed mode can be selected for AT525. SLOW mode will result in more stable and accurate measurement result. The following speed is measured in range-hold mode and comparator is ON:...

  • Page 17: Icons On

    The saved data can be reviewed on <VIEW DATA> page by pressing [VIEW DATA] soft-key. <VIEW DATA> page The measurement result can be stored in AT525’s internal nonvolatile memory by press the [SAVE DATA] soft-key in <MEAS DISPLAY> page. Over 500 sets data can be saved.
  • Page 18 AT525 User's Guide table.  FORMAT – To format the internal nonvolatile memory disk, all data will be lost.  PAGE – Jump to the provided page...

  • Page 19: Setup] Key

    [SETUP] Key [SETUP] Key This chapter describes:  <STEUP> page  Short-circuit Clear Zero < SETUP> page Press [Setup] key to enter <SETUP>page. In <SETUP> page, the Instrument does not display measurement result and comparator result, testing is not in progress. The <SETUP> page includes following setup: ...

  • Page 20: Short-Circuit Clear Zero [Clear Zero]

    AT525 User's Guide Short‐circuit Clear Zero [CLEAR ZERO] SCPI Command: CORR:SHOR Press [Setup] key to enter < SETUP> page, and then press [CLEAR ZERO] soft-key to do short-circuit clear zero. After correction, the value will be saved into internal flash disk. It is necessary to do short-circuit clear zero correction.

  • Page 21: Comparator Nominal [R-Nominal],[V-Nominal]

    [SETUP] Key 5.3.1 Comparator Nominal [R‐NOMINAL],[V‐NOMINAL] SCPI Command: COMParator:TOLerence:RNOMinal <float> SCPI Command: COMParator:TOLerence:VNOMinal <float> When using the ABS and PER mode, the nominal value must be inputted. The field is ignored when in SEQ mode. The Nominal value must be positive.  Procedure to input nominal value: Step 1 Press [Setup] key to enter <SETUP>...

  • Page 22: System Config> Page

    AT525 User's Guide <SYSTEM CONFIG> page This chapter describes:  SYSTEM CONFIG  SYSTEM INFORMATION  SYSTEM SERVICE <SYSTEM CONFIG> page Press [SYSTEM] bottom soft-key to enter <SYSTEM CONFIG> page.  LANGUAGE – Choose English or Chinese Language  DATE/TIME  ACCOUNT  BEEP Feature ...

  • Page 23: Account], [Password]

    <SYSTEM CONFIG> page 中文 [CHN] Step 4 Chinese ENGLISH 6.1.2 [ACCOUNT], [PASSWORD]  ADMIN – All settings are available and can be saved.  USER – All settings are available but cannot be saved.  Procedure to set up account: Step 1 Press [Meas] or [Setup] key to enter main page Step 2 Press bottom soft-key [SYSTEM] to enter <SYSTEM CONFIG>...

  • Page 24: Rs232 [Baud] Rate

    SECOND DECR- 6.1.4 RS232 [BAUD] rate Before you can control the AT525 by issuing RS-232 commands from built-in RS-232 controller connected via its DB-9 connector, you have to configure the RS-232 baud rate. The AT525’s built-in RS-232 interface uses the SCPI language.

  • Page 25: Rs-232 Result Send Mode [Result Send]

    Use the soft keys to turn ON. FETCH Acquire the test result by sending “FETCH?” command only. AUTO AT525 return the result every EOM <SYSTEM INFORMATION> There are no configurable options in the <SYSTEM INFO> page. Figure 6‐2 <SYSTEM INFORMATION>page  Procedure to view system information:...

  • Page 26: System Service> Page

    AT525 User's Guide page <SYSTEM SERVICE> page Warning: Not available for users Any unprofessional person is not allowed to have access to this page.

  • Page 27: Remote Control

     Select Baud Rate.  About SCPI AT525 can use the RS-232 interface or USB interface to communicate with the computer to complete all the instrument functions.  Make sure the controller you connect to AT525 also uses these settings.
  • Page 28 AT525 User's Guide RS-232 interfaces. NOTE: AT525 ONLY supports the SCPI Language.

  • Page 29: Command Reference

    Command Reference This chapter contains reference information on programming AT525 with the SCPI commands. This chapter provides descriptions of all the AT525's available RS-232 commands which correspond to Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) command sets, listed in functional subsystem order.
  • Page 30 For example, root:com3:com5 ppp; : root:com1 ppp  The AT525 accepts the three forms of the same SCPI commands: all upper case, all lower case, and mixed upper and lower case. ...

  • Page 31: Header And Parameters

    Command Reference Header and Parameters The commands consist of a command header and parameters. (See the following.) For example comp:nom 100.0e3 Header Parameter  Headers can be of the long form or the short form. The long form allows easier understanding of the program code and the short form allows more efficient use of the computer.

  • Page 32: Display Subsystem

    AT525 User's Guide Common Command:  IDN?   DISPlay Subsystem The DISP Subsystem command group sets the display page. Figure 8‐2 DISP Command Tree DISPlay :PAGE {MEASurement, SETUp, COMParator,SYSTem, SYSTEMINFO(SINF)} :LINE <string> 8.6.1 DISP:PAGE The :PAGE command sets the display page. The :PAGE? Query returns the abbreviated page name currently displayed on the LCD screen.

  • Page 33: Function:range

    Command Reference measurement range, monitors parameter control. Figure 8‐3 FUNCtion Subsystem Tree FUNCtion :RANGe {#Range Number，max，min} :MODE {AUTO,HOLD,NOMinal} :RATE {SLOW,MED,FAST,ULTRA} 8.7.1 FUNCtion:RANGe The FUNCtion:RANGe command sets the range. Command FUNC:RANGe <0-4,MIN,MAX> Syntax Parameter Where, <0-3,MIN, MAX> is: 0-4, The range number MIN, =Range 0 MAX, =Range 3 Example SEND>...

  • Page 34: Comparator Subsystem

    AT525 User's Guide Example SEND> FUNC:RATE? <NL> RET> SLOW <NL> COMParator Subsystem The COMParator subsystem command group sets the comparator function, including its ON/OFF setting, limit mode, and limit values. Figure 8‐4 COMParator Subsystem Command Tree COMParator :BEEP {OFF,GD,NG} :RMODe {OFF,SEQ,PER,ABS} :VMODe {OFF,SEQ,PER,ABS} :TOLerance RNOMinal <float>...

  • Page 35: Comparator:beep

    Command Reference Example SEND> COMP:VMODe? <NL> RET> <NL> 8.8.3 COMParator:BEEP COMP:BEEP sets the beep feature. Command COMParator:BEEP <OFF,GD,NG> Syntax Example SEND> COMP:BEEP GD <NL> SEND> COMP:BEEP OFF <NL> Query COMParator:BEEP? Syntax Query <OFF,GD,NG> Response Example SEND> COMP:BEEP? <NL> RET> <NL> 8.8.4 COMParator:TOLerence:RNOMinal The COMParator:TOLerence:RNOMinal command sets resistance nominal...

  • Page 36: Comparator:tolerence:vnominal

    AT525 User's Guide 8.8.6 COMParator:TOLerence:VNOMinal The COMParator:TOLerence:VNOMinal command sets resistance nominal value for the tolerance mode of the comparator function. Command COMParator:TOLerence:RNOMinal <float> Syntax Example SEND> COMP:TOL:VNOM 1.23m <NL> SEND> COMP:TOL:VNOM 50 <NL> Query COMParator:TOLerence:RNOMinal? Syntax Query <scifloat> Response Example SEND>...

  • Page 37: Trigger:source

    Command Reference 8.9.2 TRIGger:SOURce The TRIGger:SOURce command sets the trigger mode. Command TRIGger:SOURce {INT,MAN,EXT,BUS} Syntax Parameter Where, {INT,MAN,EXT,BUS} is Internal Trigger Mode Manual Trigger Mode Remote Trigger Mode Example SEND> TRIG:SOUR BUS <NL> Query TRIGger:SOURce? Syntax Query {INT,MAN,BUS} Response Example SEND>...

  • Page 38: Correction Subsystem

    AT525 User's Guide 8.11 CORRection Subsystem The CORRection subsystem command group to execute the short circuit clear zero correction function. Figure 8‐7 CORRection Subsystem Command Tree CORRect :SHORt 8.11.1 CORRection:SHORt The CORRection:SHORt command execute the short-circuit clear zero for all ranges. Command CORRection:SHORt Syntax Example SEND>...

  • Page 39: Idn

    Command Reference Example SEND> ERR? <NL> RET> no error. <NL> 8.14 IDN? The *IDN? query returns the instrument ID. Query Syntax IDN? Or *IDN? Query Response <MODEL>,<Revision>,<SN>,< Manufacturer> 8.15 SAV The SAV command will save all changed settings into internal flash disk. Query Syntax Query Response...

  • Page 40: Specification

    AT525 User's Guide Specification This chapter describes:  Basic Specifications  Dimensions General Specifications Accuracy is defined as meeting all of the following conditions.  Temperature: 23℃±5℃ Humidity: 65% R.H.   Correction: Short-circuit Clear Zero  Warming Time: >60min ...

  • Page 41: Dc Voltage Range

    15℃~35℃, 80% RH or less Storage temperature and humidity range: 10℃~40℃, 10~90% RH Power Supply: 8.4V Li, 2200mAh rechargeable battery ＜5h Charging time: ≥8h @25% Brightness Working time: Power: <5W Dimension: 210.76mm*130.23mm*37.88mm Weight: 500g -AT525 User’s Guild- English ©2005-2014 Applent Instruments Ltd.

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