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Battery Meter GBM-3080/3300 USER MANUAL Rev. 1.02 ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 5 GETTING STARTED ............11 GBM Series Overview ............12 Appearance ..............17 Set Up ................20 SETTING UP ..............24 Setting up the measurement item ........25 Setting up comparator ............. 40 Setting USB disk..............
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual REMOTE CONTROL ............104 Configure Interface ............105 COMMAND OVERVIEW ..........118 Command Syntax ............119 Command List ............... 123 APPENDIX ..............177 GBM-3300 Factory Default Settings ....... 178 Specifications ..............180 Dimensions ..............183 Declaration of Conformity ..........184...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Guidelines Make sure that the voltage input level does not General Guideline exceed DC330V (for GBM-3300). DC80.8V (for GBM-3080). CAUTION AC voltage input is strictly prohibited. Do not place any heavy object on the ...
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual AC Input voltage: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz Power Supply The power supply voltage should not fluctuate WARNING more than 10%. Connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC power cord to an earth ground, to avoid electrical shock.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Location: Indoor Storage environment Temperature: -10°C to 70°C Humidity: <80%RH(non-condensing) Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted Disposal municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the unit in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions. NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED...
GETTING STARTED ETTING STARTED This chapter describes the GBM-3000 SERIES in a nutshell, including accessories, package contents, its main features and front / rear panel introduction. GBM Series Overview ............12 Series lineup ..............12 Characteristics ..............12 Accessories ................ 15 Package Contents ..............
GBM-3300 Resistance: 0. 0001mΩ~3.2kΩ; Voltage: 0.00001~300.000V Characteristics Thank you for purchasing the GBM-3300/ GBM-3080 battery meter. The GBM-3000 series uses 32-bit ARM microprocessor control and 3.5-inch true color LCD display. It can be used to test resistance ranging from 0.0001mΩ to 3.2kΩ...
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GETTING STARTED The new improved design of AC resistance test principle can be used for almost all battery internal resistance test, including lithium batteries, lead-acid batteries, button batteries and other batteries. 1kHz test frequency Performance Basic accuracy for resistance: 0.5% ...
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Percent tolerance %TOL sorting: The percentage deviation of the measured value from the nominal value is compared with the limit of each range. Sequential sorting: The measured value is directly compared with the upper and lower limits setting.
GETTING STARTED Accessories Standard Accessories Part number Description 82BM-01000E01 User Manual CD 82BM-01000M01 Safety Instruction Sheet Region dependent Power Cord GBM-01 Test Fixture(Kelvin Clip) Optional Accessories Part number Description GBM-02 Test Fixture(Single Needle) GBM-03 Test Fixture(Twin Needle) GBM-S1 Short Board GTL-232 RS232C cable GTL-246...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Package Contents Check the contents before using the instrument. Opening the Main unit Power cord x1 (region Contents dependent) (single unit) Test Fixture (Kelvin Clip) User manual CD Safety instruction sheet ...
GETTING STARTED Appearance Front Panel These three keys are used for entering Function keys system configuration page, activating enlarge and lock key function. The Host port is a type A USB port for USB port logging data and connecting USB memory devices only.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual This key is used to turn the device Power switch instrument on/off. On = light green, Off = light red. If trigger mode is set to external, this Trigger key key can be used to measure trigger.
GETTING STARTED Rear Panel Power Socket: Power Cord 100~240V, 50/60Hz, 10W. Socket Type B USB port. This port is used for USB Device remote control. Port RS 232 port RS232 Handler I/O port Handler interface This terminal is used for grounding. Frame terminal...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Set Up Tilting the Stand From the base of the handle, gently pull the handle out sideways and then rotate it to one of the following positions. Horizontal position Tilt stand position...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Power UP 1. Insert the AC power cord into the power Steps socket. 2. The power button will be lit red to indicate that the GBM-3000 series is in standby mode. 3. Press the power button to turn the GBM-3000 series on.
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GETTING STARTED Connection diagram Avoid wrong connection, which would lead to Note incorrect reading value. In order to ensure the accuracy of the instrument, please use the GBM-3000 optional accessories test cable for test. Do not connect the AC current source and voltage Warning source directly to the test terminals.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual ETTING UP In this chapter you will learn about all the measurement-related settings. All the measurement setting items can be found on the [MEAS SETUP] page. Setting up the measurement item ........25 Setting measurement function and corresponding range .................
SETTING UP Setting up the measurement item You can set up the following measurement items form the [MEAS SETUP] page. While on the [MEAS SETUP] page, the device is still testing although the device doesn’t display the test result. Setting measurement function and its range→ from page 26 ...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Setting measurement function and corresponding range 1. Press the Setup button to enter Steps [MEAS SETUP] page. 2. Use arrow keys to move the cursor and select FUNC item on the [MEAS SETUP] page. 3. Use option key on the right of the LCD screen to select a parameter for this measurement item.
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SETTING UP Measure and display the resistance of battery under test. Measure and display the voltage of battery under test. 4. Use arrow keys to move the cursor Set measurement to corresponding measurement range range. 5. Use option key on the right of the LCD screen to select a desired measurement range.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Among the measurement items, the FUNC, RANGE Note and SPEED measurement items can also be set from [MEAS DISPLAY] page. Please refer to page 51 for details about setting these setting items.
SETTING UP Setting measurement speed The GBM-3300/3080 offers 4 test speeds (Slow, Medium, Fast and Exfast). The slower the test, the more accurate and stable the test result. In the R-V function and manual range mode, the response and sampling time for enabling the comparator is as follows: Test Speed Slow 4 times/sec (250ms)
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Available test Slow 4 times/sec speed Medium 11 times/sec Fast 25 times/sec Exfast 60 times/sec Setting trigger mode 1. Press the Setup button to enter Steps [MEAS SETUP] page. 2. Use arrow keys to move cursor and select TRIGGER item on the [MEAS SETUP] page.
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SETTING UP a measurement once the Trigger key is pressed and standby for the rest of the time. Handler trigger mode: When a rising/falling edge pulse is received from the handler interface on the rear panel, the device performs a measurement cycle and standby for the rest of the time.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Setting average measurement frequency (AVG) This function is to perform multiple measurements and take an average result from multiple measurements as the final display value. The stability and reliability of the measurement results can be improved by utilizing this function. The measurement frequencies can be set from 1 to 256.
SETTING UP Setting delay timer The device can set the delay time before each test by setting trigger DELAY timer. The maximum delay time is 10s and the minimum is 1ms. 1. Press the Setup button to enter Steps [MEAS SETUP] page. 2.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Setting self-calibration function The self-calibration function can remove the bias voltage and gain drift of the internal circuit of the instrument to improve the measurement accuracy. The device always performs self-calibration at slow speed, regardless of whether the self-calibration is enabled or disabled.
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SETTING UP Available Enable the self-calibration function. The parameter device will perform a self-calibration every 30 minutes. After the self-calibration, a message "Self- Calibration was successful" will display on the message column below the LCD to indicate that self-calibration has been completed.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Setting the output current mode When several identical devices measure in parallel, the measured signals will interfere with each other, causing the measured value to change suddenly. To prevent measurement error, change the current output mode to PAUSE which will turn off the current source after the test is completed to minimize the interference of multiple devices.
SETTING UP Setting up monitor parameter and nominal value The instrument can monitor extra one parameter while measuring the primary and secondary parameters. 1. Press the Setup button to enter Steps [MEAS SETUP] page. 2. Use arrow keys to move cursor and select MONITOR on the [MEAS SETUP] page.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 4. If a monitor mode is selected, use arrow keys to move cursor and select NOMINAL on the [MEAS SETUP] page. 5. Use key pad to input nominal value and unit. Available Disable the monitoring parameter function.
SETTING UP Setting edge This parameter setting is used to set the way of trigger signal of TRIG pin when using Handler interface as data transmission. This setting is valid only when TRIGGER mode is set to EXT. 1. Press the Setup button to enter Steps [MEAS SETUP] page.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Setting up comparator In this section, user will learn how to set up comparator. The device can perform comparator function for resistance and voltage simultaneously or separately. 1. Press the Setup button to enter Steps [MEAS SETUP] page.
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SETTING UP 3. Use arrow keys to select BEEP on Set up buzzer the [COMP SETUP] page. Available options OFF Disable the buzzer. PASS The buzzer tweets when the sorting result is passed. FAIL The buzzer tweets when the sorting result is failed.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 5. Use arrow keys to move cursor and Set up select R-MODE or V-MODE on the comparator mode [COMP SETUP] page. Available options SEQ SEQ comparison mode is used to compare the upper and lower limits of the setting range for voltage and resistance with the measurement reading, so nominal value isn’t...
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SETTING UP 7. Use key pad to input normal value and option key on the right of the LCD screen to select corresponding resistance and voltage unit. 8. Use arrow keys to select R-LOWER Input upper and or V-LOWER and R-UPPER or V- lower range UPPER on the [COMP SETUP] page.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Setting USB disk In this section, user will learn how to set up USB flash drive for saving measurement data. Since the amount of measurement data saved in USB flash drive is larger than that saved in data buffer of...
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SETTING UP 4. Use arrow keys to select FILE on Create new file the [USBDISK SETUP] page. 5. Press CREATE FILE option key on the right of the LCD. 6. A window “INPUT FILE NAME” popups. Input file name you desired and then press Enter key to create a new file.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 7. You can use arrow keys to select a file and then press OPEN option key on the right of the LCD to open it. The opened files will have a red dot with a check mark in front of file name.
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SETTING UP 10. Use arrow keys to select TIMER on Setup Timer the [USBDISK SETUP] page. 11. Enter a number from key pad, then press “s” option key on the right of the LCD screen to set interval time for recording measurement data. 12.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual EASUREMENT In this chapter you will learn about all information on [MEAS DESPLAY] page. How to enter [MEAS DISPLAY] page ....... 49 Setting up measurement function ........51 Setting up corresponding measurement range ....52 Range for resistance ............53 Range for voltage ..............
MEASUREMENT MEAS DISPLAY] page How to enter [ 1. Press the Measure button to enter Steps [MEAS DISPLAY] page on the LCD screen. 2. Press ENLARGE key below the LCD screen to enlarge resistance and voltage values on the screen. There is another way to enter the [MEAS DISPLAY] page.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 1. Press the Setup button to enter [MEAS SETUP] page. 2. Press the MEAS DISPLAY option key on the right of the LCD screen. The MEAS DISPLAY page will display on the screen.
MEASUREMENT Setting up measurement function 1. Press the Measure button to enter Steps [MEAS DISPLAY] page on the LCD screen. 2. Use arrow keys to move the cursor and select FUNC item on the [MEAS DISPLAY] page. 3. Use option key on the right of the LCD screen to select a parameter for this measurement item.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Setting up corresponding measurement range 1. After setting measurement Steps function, set its corresponding range. 2. Use arrow keys to move the cursor and select R-RANGE and V- RANGE item on the [MEAS DISPLAY] page. 3. Use option key on the right of the LCD screen to select a parameter for this measurement item.
MEASUREMENT DECL- Decrease the range number and set to hold range. Range for resistance The GBM-3000 series has seven ranges for resistance with varying ranges for each range as follows: Range no. Range name Range 3mΩ 0.0000mΩ ~ 3.1000mΩ 30mΩ 0.000m...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Judgment result area Judgment result area There are 4 kind of judgement results could display on the LCD screen. Display on the screen Description R:------- V:------- H-SENSE or L-SENSE isn’t connected to battery H-SOURCE or L-SOURCE isn’t connected to battery.
MEASUREMENT Setting up measurement speed 1. Press the Measure button to enter Steps [MEAS DISPLAY] page on the LCD screen. 2. Use arrow keys to move the cursor and select SPEED item on the [MEAS DISPLAY] page. 3. Use option key on the right of the LCD screen to select a parameter for this measurement item.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual ATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS In this section, user will learn how to enable the data logging function and perform statistics function. Data logging function ............ 57 Set up data logging function ..........57 Set up the data buffer ............58 Start the continuous data logging function .....
DATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS Data logging function The device allows users to record measured data and then perform statistics from them. The data logging function can only be operated and displayed on the [MEAS DISPLAY] page. The data DATA LOG field will be displayed on the top of [MEAS DISPLAY] page after the data logging function is enabled.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 4. Press the LOG option key on the right of the LCD screen. 5. The LOG field will be displayed on the upper side of [MEAS DISPLAY] page after the data logging function is enabled as shown in the picture below.
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DATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS 3. Use arrow keys to select BUFFER on this SYSTEM CONFIG setting page. The selected item will be highlighted. 4. Enter a number from key pad, then press Enter key or press MAX option key on the right of the LCD to set up the number of data for logging.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Start the continuous data logging function 1. Use arrow keys to select LOG field Steps on the upper side of the LCD screen. 2. Press the START option key on the right of the LCD screen to start continuous data logging function.
DATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS SCPI command “:LOG:START ON” can also be used to start continuous data logging. Note Before start continuous data logging, check if trigger mode set to INT. Once data logging is enabled, the measurement page will be locked and unable to switch to another page.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 2. Use arrow keys to select LOG field on the upper side of the LCD screen. Press the START option key on the right of the LCD screen 3. Press Trigger button on the front panel to start a single data logging.
DATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS Stop the data logging 1. You can press the STOP key option key on the Steps right of the LCD screen at any time to stop data logging function when data logging is processing. An exclamation mark displays on the upper side of LCD screen to indicate that data logging function stops as shown in the picture below.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Saving data to USB flash drive User can save recorded data to USB flash drive at any time after data logging is activated. 1. When data logging is executing, Step press SAVE TO USB option key on...
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DATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS Open file with notepad Open file with Excel program Through the SCPI command, the data stored in the Note buffer can be sent to the computer in whole or in a single file. For detailed commands, please refer to the “Logger”...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Statistics function The device can perform real-time statistics for the recorded data in order to perform quality control more easily. Set up statistics function 1. Press the Measure or Setup key on Steps the front panel of the GBM-3300.
DATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS 5. The STAT field will be displayed on the upper side of [MEAS DISPLAY] page after the statistics function is enabled as shown in the picture below. Set up the data buffer The data buffer setting sets the maximum number of record counts that the internal buffers can store.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Start the statistics function 1. Use arrow keys to select STAT field Steps on the upper side of the LCD screen. 2. Press the START option key on the right of the LCD screen to start statistics function. The statistics of data will keep running until the number of setting buffer is up.
DATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS After the data statistics function is enabled, the instrument needs to perform complex calculations Note with multiple parameters, so the measurement speed will be slightly reduced. Stop the statistics of data 1. You can press the STOP key option key on the Steps right of the LCD screen at any time to stop stastistics logging function when statistics of...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Saving data to USB flash drive User can save recorded data to USB flash drive at any time after statistics function is activated. The steps for saving data to USB flash drive are the same as that described in data logging section.
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DATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS Process Capability Index (Offset) CpK N stands for valid data which means that overflow and open values are excluding. As long as the Note digital data can be displayed on the screen, it is regarded as valid value.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual The minimum CALCulate:STATistic:RESistance:MINimum? value of statistics CALCulate:STATistic:VOLTage: MINimum? For detailed, please refer to page 154 and 157. Count value CALCulate:STATistic:RESistance:LIMit? CALCulate:STATistic:VOLTage:LIMit? For detailed, please refer to page 155 and 157. Standard CALCulate:STATistic:RESistance:DEViation? deviation value CALCulate:STATistic:VOLTage:DEViation? For detailed, please refer to page 155 and 158.
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DATA LOGGING AND STATISTICS The average of statistics MEAN( ) Available The maximum value of statistics parameters The minimum value of statistics Population σ Standard deviation of maternal Sample(s) Standard deviation of samples Process Capability Index (Deviation) Process Capability Index (Offset) The items R-NO.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual YSTEM CONFIGURATION In this section, user will learn how to set the parameters on SYSTEM CONFIG page. All settings on the SYSTEM CONFIG page are automatically saved in the system and loaded automatically at the next boot.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System configuration page On the system configuration page, you can set up the following items about system configuration. Configuring date and time → page 76 Configuring account number → page 77 Setting up the keypad tone → p78 ...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Configuring date and time 1. Press the Measure or Setup key on Steps the front panel of the GBM-3300. 2. Press SYSTEM key below the LCD screen to enter [SYSTEM CONFIG] setting page. 3. Use up and down arrow keys to select DATE/TIME on this setting page.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION All settings on the system configuration page will be Note automatically saved in the system and automatically loaded at the next boot. Configuring account number 1. Press the Measure or Setup key on Steps the front panel of the GBM-3300. 2.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual If you select ADMIN option, all functions are available Note for administrator except for the [SYSTEM SERVICE] page. The parameters set by the ADMIN are stored in the system memory after a delay of 5 seconds, so as to be loaded at next boot.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3. Use up and down arrow keys to select KEY BEEP on this setting page. The selected item will be highlighted. 4. Press option key on the right of the LCD screen to change setting. Available Turn on the keypad tone parameter Turn off the keypad tone...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Configuring a mode for remote control 1. Press the Measure or Setup key on Steps the front panel of the GBM-3300. 2. Press SYSTEM key below the LCD screen to enter [SYSTEM CONFIG] setting page. 3. Use up and down arrow keys to select REMOTE on this setting page.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION For other setting items about remote control mode, please refer to chapter “Remote control” on page 104. After the device detects the signal change on RS-232 or USB interface, the device will immediately communicate with the host at the setting serial transmission rate, and the keyboard will be locked as well.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 3. Use up and down arrow keys to select FILTER on this setting page. The selected item will be highlighted. 4. Press option key on the right of the LCD screen to change setting. Available Auto Automatically select 50 or 60Hz according to parameter AC power frequency.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1. Press the Measure or Setup key on Steps the front panel of the GBM-3300. 2. Press SYSTEM key below the LCD screen to enter [SYSTEM CONFIG] setting page. 3. Use up and down arrow keys to select ERROR CODE on this setting page.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 1. Press the Measure or Setup key on Steps the front panel of the GBM-3300. 2. Press SYSTEM key below the LCD screen to enter [SYSTEM CONFIG] setting page. 3. Use up and down arrow keys to select DEFAUTL SET on this setting page.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIG MEAS SETUP...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual System info page To check system info, please follow the steps list below. 1. Press the Measure or Setup key on Steps the front panel of the GBM-3300. 2. Press SYSTEM key below the LCD screen to enter [SYSTEM CONFIG] setting page.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION There is not any option that user can configure on Note System Information page.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual THER FUNCTIONS Offset adjustment by short test ........89 Offsetting of test leads ............. 90 Short-circuit test .............94 Handler Overview ............97 Terminal and signals............97 Output terminal ........... 97 Input terminal ............98 Power source terminal ......... 98 Connection ................
OTHER FUNCTIONS Offset adjustment by short test Before performing measure, be sure to perform offset for short test to remove stray resistance and bias due to the test leads and external environmental conditions. In order to meet the specification of the device, offset for short test must be performed.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 1. Connect H-SENSE and L-SENSE. Connection method for 2. Connect H-SOURCE and L-SOURCE. offsetting 3. Connect SENSE and SOURCE to complete connection of 3 points. Offsetting of test leads 1. The SENSE terminal needs to be clipped on the GBM-01 TEST same side to offset.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 2. The SENSE terminals are clipped on the same side to complete connection of 3 points. 1. Refer to the connection method for offsetting to GBM-02 TEST complete 3 points connection. LEAD (Single)
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual 2. Find the short-circuit screw in the middle of the short-circuit board (GBM-S1) as center. Find two holes on left and right of the center which has the same distance between the two ends of the battery under test. Then insert the...
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 1. Refer to the connection method for offsetting to GBM-03 TEST complete 3 points connection. LEAD (Twin) 2. Find the short-circuit screw in the middle of the short-circuit board (GBM-S1) as center. Find two holes on left and right of the center which has the same distance between the two ends of the battery under test.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Short-circuit test 1. Press the Measure button on the Steps front panel. 2. Press the SHORT TEST option key on the right of the LCD screen.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 3. Use up and down arrow keys to select SHORT TEST on the [SHORT TEST] page. 4. Press the MEAS SHORT and then OK option key on the right of the LCD screen to perform short test. User can see the short measure is in progress.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Select Delay time 1. Use up and down arrow keys to select DELAY on the [SHORT TEST] page. Available Perform short test without any delay. parameters Perform short test after 3 seconds of delay. Perform short test after 5 seconds of delay.
OTHER FUNCTIONS Handler Overview The device provides a full-featured handler interface that includes output signals of HI/OK/LO and EOM (end of test) for voltage and resistance, input signals of TRIG (activated by external trigger). Through this interface, the device can be easily controlled with the control components of user's system to complete automatic control functions.
OTHER FUNCTIONS User internal power When using internal power as power source, please connect p17 to VCC (5V) and device p16 and 18 to GND ends. The internal power is 5V and 1A at maximum. In the case of unknown or uncertain power, the internal power cannot be used;...
OTHER FUNCTIONS Connection by using relay to control Connection by using PLC negative common terminal Connection by using PLC positive common terminal Connection method for output circuit Control relay...
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Control light- emitting diodes or opt couplers Negative logic output Two-port output and form a logic or circuit...
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OTHER FUNCTIONS Output to PLC negative common terminal Output to PLC positive common terminal...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual EMOTE CONTROL This chapter describes basic configuration of IEEE488.2 based remote control. For a command list, refer to the Command Overview chapter on page 108. Configure Interface ............105 RS-232C Interface ............105 Configure RS232 Interface ..........106 USB Interface ..............
REMOTE CONTROL Configure Interface The device uses the RS-232 interface or USB Overview interface to communicate with the computer to complete all device’s functions. With standard SCPI commands, users can easily create various acquisition system which are suitable for themselves. For more information on remote control programming, please see the Command Overview chapter on page 104.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Only use a GWINSTEK (null modem) DB-9 cable. Cable length should not exceed 2 meters. Note To avoid electrical shock, turn off the power when plugging and unplugging the DB-9 cable. Configure RS232 Interface...
REMOTE CONTROL This virtual port can perform the same functions as RS232 and use the same settings as the RS232 port. It supports USB2.0 and below version. The USB device port on the rear panel is used for remote control. The USB port is configured as CDC interface.
Driver Software”. Select “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the driver on the User Manual CD. The GBM-3080/3300 and the COM port that it is assigned to will now appear in under the Ports (COM & LPT) node.
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REMOTE CONTROL If the driver for the device can’t be installed automatically, please use the CD comes with the Note device to install. Click on the directory: USB Drive To avoid electrical shock, turn off the power when plugging and unplugging the DB9 cable.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Configure related settings for remote control mode Set up the stop bits 1. Press SYSTEM key below the LCD Steps screen to enter [SYSTEM CONFIG] setting page. 2. Use up and down arrow keys to select STOP BITS on this setting page.
REMOTE CONTROL Set up transmission speed 1. Press SYSTEM key below the LCD Steps screen to enter [SYSTEM CONFIG] setting page. 2. Use up and down arrow keys to select BAUD on this setting page. The selected item will be highlighted.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Set up protocol 1. Press SYSTEM key below the LCD Steps screen to enter [SYSTEM CONFIG] setting page. 2. Use up and down arrow keys to select PROTOCOL on this setting page. The selected item will be highlighted.
REMOTE CONTROL Set up the style of sending result If the Result setting it set to Auto, the device will automatically send out the measurement results each time a test is finished. This kind of setting is convenient especially when the device is working with a sorting machine.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Set up terminator There must be terminator in the communication command between the device and the host, so as to facilitate mutual recognition of the end of the command. The device supports four kinds of terminator. 1. Press SYSTEM key below the LCD...
REMOTE CONTROL Default CR+LF parameter Set up hand shake function Because the device uses the smallest subset of the RS-232 standard and doesn’t use hand shake signals for hardware, the device can activate hand shake for software in order to reduce possible data loss or data errors in communications.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual If the host can’t accept the data returned by the Note device, you can use the following methods to try to solve: The hand shake function is disabled. Please enable the hand shake function. Refer to the text below for hand shake setting.
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REMOTE CONTROL 3. Press option key on the right of the LCD screen to change setting. Available It is not necessary to use SHAKhand parameter command. If no special requirements, please set the command to off. After the instruction exchange is turned on, all the Note commands which sent by the host to the instrument returns to the host computer as the same before...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual OMMAND OVERVIEW The Command overview chapter lists all programming commands in functional order as well as alphabetical order. The command syntax section shows you the basic syntax rules you have to apply when using commands. Command Syntax ............119...
COMMAND OVERVIEW Command Syntax Partial compatibility Compatible IEEE488.2 Standard Partial compatibility SCPI, 1994 SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Command Instruments) commands follow a tree-like Structure structure, organized into nodes. Each level of the command tree is a node. Each keyword in a SCPI command represents each node in the command tree.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual A query is a simple or Query compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned. :INPut:CFACtor? Example Commands and queries have two different Command Forms forms, long and short. The command syntax is...
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COMMAND OVERVIEW Command :INPut:VOLTage:RANGe Format Command header Parameter 1 Space Common Type Description Example Input Parameters Boolean logic 0, 1 <Boolean> integers 0, 1, 2, 3 <NR1> decimal numbers 0.1, 3.14, 8.5 <NR2> floating point with 4.5e-1, 8.25e+1 <NR3> exponent any of NR1, 2, 3 1, 1.5, 4.5e-1 <NRf>...
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual The most CR+LF common EOL character is CR+LF Message EOL or ; Command Separator Separator (semicolon)
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual FUNCtion Commands :FUNCtion................128 :FUNCtion: MONitor ............128 :FUNCtion Query Sets or returns the measurement parameter Description Syntax :FUNCtion {RV, RESistance(R), VOLTage (V)} Query Syntax :FUNCtion? Parameter/ Select resistance and voltage as measurement parameter. RESistance or R Select resistance as measurement parameter.
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COMMAND OVERVIEW RPER Monitor the resistance relative deviation (R%) value VABS Monitor the voltage absolute deviation (VΔ) value VPER Monitor the voltage relative deviation (V%) value Example ->: FUNC:MON RPER ->: FUNC:MON? ->RPER...
COMMAND OVERVIEW Parameter <0 to 6> Range no. The minimum range. Range no. is 0(3m Ω The maximum range. Range no. is 6(3k Ω Return parameter <0 to 6> Example ->:RES:RANG:NO 3 ->:RES:RANG:NO? ->3 :RESistance:RANGe:MODE Query Sets and returns the range mode for resistance. Description Syntax :RESistance:RANGe:MODE {AUTO, HOLD,...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Query Syntax :RESistance:LiMiT? Parameter / lower The lower limit of floating point with Return parameter exponent upper The upper limit of floating point with exponent Note The data value corresponds to the current comparison mode. The value represents resistance (Ω) when comparison mode is directly readout SEQ...
COMMAND OVERVIEW Comparison with percentage(Relative deviation comparison) Comparison with absolute deviation (Δ) Example ->:RES:LMT:MODE PER ->:RES:LMT:MODE? ->PER :RESistance:LiMiT:NOMinal Query Sets and returns the nominal value for the resistor. Description The nominal value is only operated in ABS and PER mode. Syntax :RESistance:LiMiT:NOMinal <float>0 ~ 3200 Query Syntax...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Query Syntax :RESistance:LiMiT:SEQ? Parameter / Lower The lower limit of floating point Return parameter upper The upper limit of floating point Example ->:RES:LMT:SEQ 1m, 10m ->:RES:LMT:SEQ? ->+1.0000E-3, +10.000E-3 Note :RESistance:LiMit:SEQ command will shift the comparison mode for resistance to SEQ mode.
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COMMAND OVERVIEW Query Syntax :RESistance:LiMiT:PER? Parameter / Lower The lower limit of floating point Return parameter upper The upper limit of floating point Example ->:RES:LMT:PER -10, 10 ->:RES:LMT:PER? ->-10.000E+0, +10.000E+0 Note :RES:LMT:PER command will shift the comparison mode for resistance to PER mode. :RES:LMT:PER? Command doesn’t shift the comparison mode.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual VOLTage Commands :VOLTage:RANGe ............. 136 :VOLTage:RANGe:NO ............. 136 :VOLTage:RANGe:MODE ..........137 :VOLTage:LiMiT ..............137 :VOLTage:LiMiT:STATe ..........138 :VOLTage:LiMiT:MODE ..........138 :VOLTage:LiMiT:NOMinal ..........139 :VOLTage:LiMiT:SEQ ............139 :VOLTage:LiMiT:ABS ............140 :VOLTage:LiMiT:PER ............140 :VOLTage:RANGe Query Sets and returns the voltage range according to Description the voltage value.
COMMAND OVERVIEW Return parameter <0 to 2> Example ->:VOLT:RANG:NO 1 ->:VOLTRANG:NO? ->1 :VOLTage:RANGe:MODE Query Sets and returns the range mode for voltage. Description Syntax :VOLTage:RANGe:MODE{AUTO, HOLD, NOMinal} Query Syntax :VOLTage:RANGe:MODE? Parameter / AUTO Automatically select the best range. Return parameter HOLD User specified range.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Example ->:VOLT:LMT 10, 20 ->:VOLT:LMT? ->-10.0000E+0, +20.0000E+0 :VOLTage:LiMiT:STATe Query Sets and returns the voltage comparator state. Description Syntax :VOLTage:LiMiT:STATe{ON/1, OFF/0} Query Syntax :VOLTage:LiMiT:STATe? Parameter / Enable the resistance comparator Return parameter OFF Disable the resistance comparator Example ->:VOLT:LMT:STAT OFF...
COMMAND OVERVIEW :VOLTage:LiMiT:NOMinal Query Sets and returns the nominal value for the voltage, Description nominal value is only operated in ABS and PER mode. Syntax :VOLTage:LiMiT:NOMinal<float> -303 ~ 303 Query Syntax :VOLTage:LiMiT:NOMinal? Parameter / Floating Floating point of nominal value. It’s unit Return parameter point is V.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Note :VOLTage:LiMiT:SEQ command will shift the comparison mode for voltage to SEQ mode. However, :VOLTage:LiMiT:SEQ? command doesn’t shift the comparison mode. :VOLTage:LiMiT:ABS Query Sets and returns the upper and lower limits for the Description voltage on the current absolute compassion mode.
COMMAND OVERVIEW AUTorange Command :AUTorange Query Set the voltage as well as resistance range mode Description simultaneously. For set the range mode individually, please refer to the RES:RANG:MODE and VOLT:RANG:MODE commands Syntax :AUTorange{ON/1, OFF/0} Query Syntax :AUTorange? Parameter / Enable the auto range function Return parameter OFF Disable the auto range function Example...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual ADJust Commands :ADJust:CLEAr ..............142 :ADJust.................. 142 :ADJust:CLEAr Disable the zero clear function. Description Syntax :ADJust:CLEAr Example ->:ADJ:CLEA :ADJust Query Enable the zero clear function. Description Syntax :ADJust Query Syntax :ADJust? Return parameter 0 Zero clear is successful.
COMMAND OVERVIEW SAMPle Commands :SAMPle:RATE ..............143 :SAMPle:AVERage .............. 143 :SAMPle:RATE Query Sets or returns the sampling rate. Description Syntax SAMPle:RATE{SLOW, MEDium, FAST, EXFast} Query Syntax SAMPle:RATE? Parameter/ SLOW Sampling rate is slow Return parameter MEDIUM Sampling rate is medium FAST Sampling rate is fast EXFAST...
COMMAND OVERVIEW Parameter OFF Set the average count of device to one. Return parameter OFF Average count of device is one. Average count of device is more than once. Example ->:CALC:AVER:STAT OFF ->:CALC:AVER:STAT? ->OFF Note It is recommended using SAMPle:AVERage 0 command to substitute.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual OFF Disable both the comparators for voltage and for resistance. Example ->:CALC:LIM:STAT OFF ->:CALC:LIM:STAT? ->OFF Note :CALCulate:LiMit:STATe command enables or disables the comparators for voltage and for resistance simultaneously. If a single comparator for resistance or voltage needs to be used, use the :RES:LMT:STATe and :VOLT:LMT:STATe commands.
COMMAND OVERVIEW Percentage comparison (% relative deviation)(PER) Absolute deviation comparison (Δ) Example ->:CALC:LIM:RES:MODE HL ->:CALC:LIM:RES:MODE? ->HL :CALCulate:LIMit:RESistance:UPPer Query Sets and returns upper limits for resistance Description comparator. Syntax :CALCulate:LIMit:RESistance:UPPer<0 ~ 99999> Query Syntax :CALCulate:LIMit:RESistance:UPPer? Parameter / 0~99999 Positive integer. If the parameter is more Return parameter than 99999, the parameter will be set to 99999 automatically.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual :CALCulate:LIMit:RESistance:LOWer Query Sets and returns lower limits for resistance Description comparator. Syntax :CALCulate:LIMit:RESistance:LOWer<0 ~ 99999> Query Syntax :CALCulate:LIMit:RESistance:LOWer? Parameter / 0~99999 Positive integer. If the parameter is more Return parameter than 99999, the parameter will be set to 99999 automatically.
COMMAND OVERVIEW Parameter / 0~99999 Positive integer. If the parameter is more Return parameter than 99999, the parameter will be set to 99999 automatically. Example ->:CALC:LIM:RES:REF 10000 ->:CALC:LIM:RES:REF? ->10000 Range no. Number of decimal digits Unit Description 0(3mΩ) mΩ 10000=1.0000 mΩ 1(30mΩ) mΩ...
COMMAND OVERVIEW :CALCulate:LIMit:VOLTage:LOWer Query Sets and returns lower limit for voltage Description comparator. Syntax :CALCulate:LIMit:VOLTage:LOWer<0 ~999999> Query Syntax :CALCulate:LIMit:VOLTage:LOWer? Parameter / 0~999999 Positive integer. If the parameter is more Return parameter than 999999, the parameter will be set to 999999 automatically. Example ->:CALC:LIM:VOLT:LOW 100000 ->:CALC:LIM:VOLT:LOW?
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Note The number of decimal digits and unit are related to the current range no. Please refer to the following table for their relationship. Range no. Number of decimal digits Unit Description 0(8V) 100000=1.00000V 1(80V) 100000=10.0000V 2(300V) 100000=100.000V...
COMMAND OVERVIEW Note This command has the same function as VOLT:LMT:MODE ABS. This command is valid only for voltage. :CALCulate:STATistics[:STATe] Query Sets or returns the status of processing data. Description Syntax :CALCulate:STATistics[:STATe]{LOG, STAT} Query Syntax :CALCulate:STATistics[:STATe]? Parameter / Enable the data logging function Return parameter STAT Enable the statistics function...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual :CALCulate:STATistics:RESistance:MEAN? Query Queries the average value of the statistics for Description: resistance. Query Syntax :CALCulate:STATistics:RESistance:MEAN? Return parameter < floating-point> Example ->:CALC:STAT:RES:MEAN? ->+1.2568E-3 Note Average value :CALCulate:STATistics:RESistance:MAXimum? Query Queries the maximum of the statistics for Description: resistance. Query Syntax :CALCulate:STATistics:RESistance:MAXimum? Return parameter <floating-point>,...
COMMAND OVERVIEW Example ->:CALC:STAT:RES:MIN? ->+354.33E+0,7 :CALCulate:STATistics:RESistance:LIMit? Query Queries the result count of statistics for resistance. Description: Query Syntax :CALCulate:STATistics:RESistance:LIMit? Return parameter <HI count>, <OK count>, <LO count>, <FAULT count> Example ->:CALC:STAT:RES:LIM? ->0, 10, 0, 0 Note When querying the file count of comparator, make sure the comparator function is enabled, otherwise 0, 0, 0, 0 will be returned for data.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual :CALCulate:STATistics:RESistance:CP? Query Queries process capability index of statistics for Description: resistance. Query Syntax :CALCulate:STATistics:RESistance:CP? Return parameter <Cp (deviation) >, <Cpk(offset)> Example ->:CALC:STAT:RES:CP? ->99.85, 75.56 Note Process capability index (deviation) Process capability index (offset) :CALCulate:STATistics:VOLTage:NUMBer? Query Queries the number of statistics for voltage.
COMMAND OVERVIEW Example ->:CALC:STAT:VOLT:MEAN? ->+3.70601E+0 Note Average value :CALCulate:STATistics:VOLTage:MAXimum? Query Queries the maximum of the statistics for voltage. Description: Query Syntax :CALCulate:STATistics:VOLTage:MAXimum? Return parameter <floating-point>, <the N-th data> N means that the N-th data is the maximum value from the measured data.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Example ->:CALC:STAT:VOLT:LIM? ->0, 10, 0, 0 Note When querying the file count of comparator, make sure the comparator function is enabled, otherwise 0, 0, 0, 0 will be returned for data. :CALCulate:STATistics:VOLTage:DEViation? Query Queries the standard deviation value of statistics Description: for voltage.
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COMMAND OVERVIEW Note Process capability index (deviation) Process capability index (offset)
COMMAND OVERVIEW This command is valid only when Data logging function is enabled. Confirm the status of [DATA logging] on [SYSTEM CONFIG]Page. If the current page is not on [MEAS DISPLAY] page, this command will automatically switch [MEAS DISPLAY] page. :LOGger:SIZE Query Sets or returns buffer size for data recording.
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Parameter 0~10000 Integer. Return Parameter <Total count> ; <Index If the specified index is num> <RES>,<VOLT>; greater than the total number of data or the specified index less than 1, return 0 -> :LOG:DATA? Example -> 3;...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual :SYSTem:CODE Query Sets or returns the state of the error code function. Description Syntax :SYSTem:CODE {OFF/0, ON/1} Query Syntax :SYSTem:CODE? Parameter/ Turn the error code function off. Return parameter Turn the error code function on. Example ->:SYST:CODE ON ->:SYST:CODE?
COMMAND OVERVIEW Parameter/ Turn the key click beeper function off. Return parameter Turn the key click beeper function on. Example ->:SYST:BEEP OFF ->:SYST:BEEP? ->OFF :SYSTem:CURRent Query Sets or returns the current output mode. Description Syntax :SYSTem:CURRent {CONTinous, PULSe} Query Syntax :SYSTem:CURRent? Parameter/ continuous...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual :SYSTem:CALibration:AUTO Query Sets or returns the status of self-calibration Description function. Syntax :SYSTem:CALibration:AUTO {OFF/0, ON/1} Query Syntax :SYSTem:CALibration:AUTO? Parameter/Return Disable the self-calibration function of device. parameter Enable the self-calibration function of device. The device will self-calibrate once per 30 minutes.
COMMAND OVERVIEW Syntax :SYSTem:DATAout {OFF/0, ON/1} Query Syntax :SYSTem:DATAout? Parameter/Return The data can only be returned to the mater parameter through Fetch instruction fetch. The device passively sends the data. The test results are automatically sent to the master after each test is completed. Example ->:SYST:DATA ON ->:SYST:DATA?
COMMAND OVERVIEW :TRIGger:DELay:STATe Query Sets or returns the status of trigger delay function. Description Syntax :TRIGger:DELay:STATe {OFF/0, ON/1} Query Syntax :TRIGger:DELay:STATe? Parameter/ Enable the trigger delay function. Return parameter Disable the trigger delay function. Example ->:TRIG:DEL:STAT OFF ->:TRIG:DEL:STAT? ->OFF :TRG Query A trigger is generated when the trigger source is set Description...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual FETCh (READ) commands FETCh and READ commands are similar. FETCh command is used to return the last measurement data, and READ command is used to return the latest measurement data. Therefore, data is returned after a complete measurement cycle through READ commands and the implementation efficiency is slightly worse at slow measurement.
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COMMAND OVERVIEW :FETch:FULL Query Returns the fully test data including measurement Description data, comparator results and monitoring data. Query Syntax :FETCh:FULL? Parameter <Floating point> First returned parameter is resistance value <Floating point> Second returned parameter is voltage value. <HI/OK/LO> Result for resistance <HI/OK/LO>...
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual CORRection command :CORRection:SHORt Query Sets to perform a short circuit zero calibration Description Query Syntax :CORRection:SHORt Parameter / Short Short Clear Zero Start Return parameter Correction finished Correction fail Example ->:CORR:SHOR ->short ->0 Note Before sending the command, be sure to short-cut...
COMMAND OVERVIEW FILE (MMEM) commands :FILE:SAVE .................173 :FILE:LOAD ................173 :FILE:DELete ..............173 :FILE:SAVE To save current settings to the current file or Description specified file. Syntax :FILE:SAVE {None| <File No. 0~9>} Parameter None Current file <File No. 0~9> Specified file Example ->:FILE:SAVE ->:FILE:SAVE 1 :FILE:LOAD...
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Parameter None Current file <File No. 0~9> Specified file Example ->:FILE:DEL ->:FILE:DEL 1...
COMMAND OVERVIEW SCPI Commands *IDN? ..................175 *ERRor?.................176 *SAV ..................176 *IDN? Query Queries the manufacturer, model number, serial Description number, and firmware version of the device. Query Syntax :*IDN? or :IDN? Return parameter <character Returns the instrument identification data> as a character data in the following format: GBM-3300,REV B1.21, GES110T4A, Good Will Instrument Co, Ltd.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual *ERRor? Query Queries the most recent error information. Please Description refer to page 164 for details about error code. Query Syntax :*ERRor? or :ERRor? Example ->:ERR? ->*E00 (No error) *SAV To save all modified settings to the device’s Description internal memory.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual GBM-3300 Factory Default Settings The following default settings are the factory configuration settings for the GBM-3300. For details on how to return to the factory default settings, see page Restore to factory default setting 83. File Default Setting File No.
GBM-3080/3300 User Manual Specifications Below are the basic conditions required to operate the GBM-3000 series within specification: Calibration: Yearly Reset adjustment: Perform short circuit clear before testing The specifications Apply when it warmed up for at least 60 ...
APPENDIX Interface RS232C USB Port Handler Programming SCPI language Accessibility Keypad lock AC Resistance Range Range Maximum Resolution Measured Displayed Values current 3mΩ 3.1000m 0.1μΩ 100mA 30mΩ 31.000m 1μΩ 100mA 300mΩ 310.00m 10μΩ 10mA 3Ω 3.1000 100μΩ 30Ω 31.000 1mΩ 100μA 300Ω...
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GBM-3080/3300 User Manual If the instrument is used in areas with electromagnetic interference, the measurement accuracy may be affected. In this case, shielded mesh test lines can be used to reduce the impact on the measurement. It is recommended to use GTL-308 test lead with GBM-G1 ground lead to connect to the Frame Terminal on the back of the machine.
Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product: Battery meter Model Number: GBM-3300/ GBM-3080 satisfies all the technical relations application to the product within the scope of council: Directive: 2014/30/EU; 2014/35/EU; 2011/65/EU; 2012/19/EU...
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