Page 1 3504-40 3504-50 Instruction Manual 3504-60 C HiTESTER Sept. 2018 Revised edition 4 3504D981-04 18-09H...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction.................1 Verifying Package Contents ............1 Safety Information ..............2 Operating Precautions..............4 Chapter 1 Overview ___________________________________ 7 Product Overview ............7 Features ...............7 Entire Workflow ............8 Names and Functions of Parts ........10 Chapter 2 Measurement Preparations___________________ 17 Preparation Flowchart ..........17 Checking the Power Voltage ........18 Connecting the Power Cord ........
Page 4 Contents Chapter 4 Compensatefor errors _______________________ 37 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation ............37 Load Compensation ..........47 Offset Compensation ..........54 Self Calibration ............58 Chapter 5 Judging measurement results ________________ 61 Comparator Function ..........61 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) .........
Page 5 Contents 6.12.3 Printing ................122 Chapter 7 EXT I/O __________________________________ 123 About the EXT I/O Connector ........123 Circuit Configuration and Connections of the EXT I/O Connector ..............125 About Input and Output Signals .......126 About Measurement Times ........128 Chapter 8 Controlling the Unit from a PC _______________ 131 Outline and Features ..........131 Specifications ............132 8.2.1...
Page 6 Contents 8.12 Troubleshooting the Interface ........250 8.13 Device Document Requirements (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60)......252 Chapter 9 Specifications _____________________________ 255 Basic Specifications ..........255 Accuracy ..............259 Measurement Parameters and Arithmetic Expressions 261 Chapter 10 Maintenance and Service ___________________ 263 10.1 Inspection, Repair, and Cleaning ......
Page 7: Introduction
When you receive the unit, inspect it carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during shipping. In particular, check the accessories, panel switches, and connectors. If damage is evident, or if it fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your dealer or Hioki representative. Confirm that these contents are provided.
Page 8: Safety Information
Safety Information This instrument is designed to comply with IEC 61010 Safety Stan- dards, and has been thoroughly tested for afety prior to shipment. However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as damage to the instrument. Using the instrument in a way not described in this manual may negate the provided safety features.
Page 9 Other Symbols Indicates a prohibited action. Indicates the location of reference information. Indicates quick references for operation and remedies for troubleshooting. Indicates that descriptive information is provided below. Accuracy We define measurement tolerances in terms of rdg. (reading) and dgt. (digit) val- ues, with the following meanings: rdg.
Page 10: Operating Precautions
Before using the unit, make sure that the insulation on the probes and cables is undamaged and that no bare conductors are improperly exposed. Using the unit in such conditions could cause an electric shock, so contact your dealer or Hioki representative for replacements. Unit Installation Operating Temperature and Humidity °C...
Page 11 • Do not apply heavy downward pressure with the stand extended. The stand could be damaged. Handling this device Never modify the unit. Only Hioki service engineers should disassem- ble or repair the unit. Failure to observe these precautions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
Page 12 Check the connections carefully in order to avoid any chance of setting up a short-circuit etc. About the guarantee You should be aware that HIOKI cannot accept any responsibility directly or indirectly if the unit has been incorporated in some other system, or if it is resold to a third party.
Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Product Overview The HIOKI Model 3504-40, 3504-50 and 3504-60 C HiTesters are capacitance meters employing 120 Hz and 1 kHz frequencies to measure large-value multi- layer ceramic capacitors with constant voltage at high speed and high accuracy.
Page 14: Entire Workflow
1.3 Entire Workflow 1.3 Entire Workflow Measurement Preparations Chapter 2 "Measurement Preparations" (p. 17) Check the power voltage. Connect the power cord. Connect the probes or fixture (option) to the measurement terminals. Turn the power on. Connect the sample. Pre-Operation Inspection 3.1 "Pre-Operation Inspection"...
Page 15 1.3 Entire Workflow Application Functions Reference Function Description Section Open and Short circuit Eliminates measurement errors due to residual imped- (p. 37) compensation ance. Load compensation Allows interchangeability between measuring instruments (p. 47) by measuring a known sample. Offset compensation Allows interchangeability between measuring instruments (p.
Page 16: Names And Functions Of Parts
1.4 Names and Functions of Parts 1.4 Names and Functions of Parts Front SUB Display Displays the limit values of BIN (Model 3504-50, 3504- 60 only) and comparator. Setting Condition MAIN Display Comparator Evaluation Display Result Display Displays the measurement values of C and D.
Page 17 1.4 Names and Functions of Parts Operating Panel Keypad Measurement mode Used to enter numeric values. setting(p. 26) Comparator mea- surement function (p. 61) BIN measurement function (p. 75) Arrow keys Used to change set- tings and move to menu items or digits. Enter Measurement range setting...
Page 18 1.4 Names and Functions of Parts Back Power Switch Power Inlet Voltage Selectors Turns the power on and off. Connect the supplied Changes the power voltage power cord : Turns the power off. 2.3 "Connecting the : Turns the power on. Power Cord"...
Page 19 1.4 Names and Functions of Parts Menu display organization Displays menu screen (MAIN display area) Panel Load Panel Save Load Average Function Function Conditions Function “LoAd_A(C/h)” “SAVE” “Ld_tYP“ “AVErAG“ (p. 108) (p. 107) (p. 108) (p. 91) Contact Check Function Offset Trigger Synchro- Trigger Delay...
Page 20 1.4 Names and Functions of Parts MAIN display area ERROR display When the 3504-40, 3504-50 and 3504-60 C HiTesters detects a measurement abnormality, an error message is dis- played in the MAIN display area.When a measurement error occurs, the device's condition is displayed in order of priority rank in the MAIN display area.When an error display occurs, the comparator and BIN measurement judgment results will INS.
Page 21 1.4 Names and Functions of Parts Priority MAIN display Error content EXT I/O Solution rank Sampling error High • It is possible that the device is being affected by output Displayed when the A/D incoming noise. conversion is not carried out judgment, •...
Page 22 1.4 Names and Functions of Parts...
Page 23: Measurement Preparations
2.1 Preparation Flowchart Measurement Chapter 2 Preparations Be sure to read "Operating Precautions" (p. 4) prior to setting up the unit. 2.1 Preparation Flowchart Check the power voltage. 2.2 "Checking the Power Voltage" (p. 18) Back Connect the power cord. 2.3 "Connecting the Power Cord"...
Page 24: Checking The Power Voltage
2.2 Checking the Power Voltage 2.2 Checking the Power Voltage • Before turning the unit on, make sure the supply voltage matches that indicated on the its power connector. Connection to an improper sup- ply voltage may damage the unit and present an electrical hazard. •...
Page 25: Connecting The Power Cord
2.3 Connecting the Power Cord 2.3 Connecting the Power Cord To avoid electrical accidents and to maintain the safety specifications of this unit, connect the power cord provide only to a 3-contact (two-con- ductor + ground) outlet. • To avoid damaging the power cord, grasp the plug, not the cord, when unplugging it from the power outlet.
Page 26: Connecting The Probes And Fixtures
For details such as the connection procedure for a fixture, refer to the corre- sponding instruction manual. • Use Hioki probes, fixtures (option), etc. Appendix 6 "Options" (p. A8) • If all four terminals are disconnected, a meaningless number may be dis- played on the unit.
Page 27: Turning The Power On And Off
2.5 Turning the Power On and Off 2.5 Turning the Power On and Off Turning the power On Set the power switch on the rear of the unit to ON ( ). All LEDs on the front panel light up. The measurement conditions at startup are the same as the last time the power was turned off.
Page 28 2.5 Turning the Power On and Off...
Page 29: Chapter 3 Basic Measurement
3.1 Pre-Operation Inspection Basic Chapter 3 Measurement 3.1 Pre-Operation Inspection To ensure safe use of the unit, be sure to check the following inspection items prior to performing measurements. Items Countermeasure See: Inspect the unit, probe, and fixture If there is damage: ...
Page 30: Measurement Example
3.2 Measurement Example 3.2 Measurement Example The following example shows a measurement operation using the 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 is used for the measurement Example 9263 SMD Test Fixture of multilayer ceramic capacitors. Necessary tools • 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 • 9263 SMD Test Fixture •...
Page 31 3.2 Measurement Example Connect the sample to be measured to the 9263 SMD Test Fixture. For the connection method, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the fixture. Check the measurement results. Capacitance Dissipation Factor The voltage monitor and the current monitor can be checked on the SUB display.
Page 32: Setting The Measurement Conditions
3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions 3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions 3.3.1 Measurement Mode Select a measurement mode. Press to change the mode. NORM COMP Mode: The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp. NORM Select this when using normal measurement mode. COMP Select this when using comparator measurement mode.
Page 33: Measurement Signal Level
3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions 3.3.3 Measurement Signal Level A voltage of ±12 V is generated at the L terminal when the L and L terminals are in an open state. Set the measurement signal level. Set a signal level appropriate for the sample to be measured. Press to change the mode.
Page 34: Measurement Speed
3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions 3.3.4 Measurement Speed Set the measurement speed. Press to change the mode. FAST NORM SLOW Measurement speed: The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp. FAST Measures at high speed. NORM Measures at normal speed. SLOW Measures at low speed, but provides improved measurement accuracy.
Page 35: Equivalent Circuit Mode
3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions 3.3.5 Equivalent Circuit Mode You may set an equivalent circuit mode (SER/ PAR). Automatic selection is also possible. 3.3.5 "Equivalent Circuit Mode" (p. 29) Press to change the mode. AUTO Equivalent circuit mode: The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp. AUTO The series equivalent circuit mode or parallel equivalent circuit mode is automatically selected according to the measurement...
Page 36 3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions Equivalent Circuit Mode This unit measures a current that flows through the sample and a voltage applied between terminals of the measurement sample to calculate and obtain imped- ance Z and phase angle . Static capacitance can be obtained using Z and  values.
Page 37: Measurement Range
3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions 3.3.6 Measurement Range Select a measurement range. Automatic selection is also possible. Press to change the mode. AUTO HOLD Measurement Range: The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp. AUTO The optimal measurement range is selected automatically. (Auto range) This is useful for the measurement of unknown samples.
Page 38 3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions Measurement ranges and display ranges (Guaranteed Accuracy Range) Guaranteed Accuracy Range of C (when D  0.1) Range 120 Hz 1 kHz 009.400 pF to 200.000pF 00.9400 pF to 20.0000 pF 0.09400 nF to 2.00000nF 009.400 pF to 200.000 pF 00.9400 nF to 20.0000nF 0.09400 nF to 2.00000 nF...
Page 39 3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions • If the measurement values displayed on the unit are outside of the guaran- teed accuracy range, the HOLD LED flashes. • For errors other than measurement value outside of range errors, refer to "MAIN display area ERROR display" (p. 14). •...
Page 40 3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions OF, UF Evaluation Flow Chart...
Page 41 3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions MAIN display Cause HOLD setting: When the current detection waveform is beyond the input range  AUTO setting: Current detection waveform is beyond the input range When the measurement value is higher than the upper limit of the auto range HOLD setting: When the voltage detection waveform is beyond ...
Page 42: Trigger Signal
3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions 3.3.7 Trigger Signal The internal trigger or the external trigger can be set. Press to change the mode. Trigger signal: • Continuous measurement is performed while automati- (Internal trigger cally generating an internal trigger signal. mode) The INT LED flashes.
Page 43: Compensatefor Errors
4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation Compensate Chapter 4 for errors 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation Open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation enable you to reduce the effect of impedance remaining in parts such as the probe or fixture and improve measurement accuracy.
Page 44 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation • The measurement accuracy values defined in the specifications are for when open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation are performed. • Be sure to perform compensation again after replacing the probe or fixture. You will be unable to obtain correct values if measurement is performed in the compensation state prior to replacement.
Page 45 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation Take the open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation values ________________________________ In normal measurement mode, press (Flash) (MAIN display area) Flash If you do not want to perform open circuit compensation, press to pro- ceed to configuring the short circuit compensation settings.
Page 46 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation • Example of setting for enabling/disabling open (short) adjustment functions Example of enabling/disabling acquisition of Example of enabling/disabling setting of open (short) circuit compensation values open (short) circuit compensation values Factory default condition Factory default condition ...
Page 47 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation Select "AdJuSt" and press Incorporate the open circuit compensation values. (ALL Compensation) (Flash) (MAIN display area) 3504-40, 3504-50 120 Hz and 500 m V 120 Hz and 1 V of 1 kHz and 500 m V of of compensation compensation compensation...
Page 48 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation Compensation Error: If a compensation error occurs, a warning beep will sound and the state becomes as follows. The measurement frequency at which the error occurred can be ascertained from the underbar display. "MAIN display area ERROR display"...
Page 49 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation to select setting the short circuit menu item. Select "AdJuSt" and press Incorporate the short circuit compensation values. (ALL Compensation) (Light up) (Flash) (MAIN display area) 3504-40, 3504-50 120 Hz and 500 m V 120 Hz and 1 V of 1 kHz and 500 m V of of compensation...
Page 50 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation Compensation Error: If a compensation error occurs, a warning beep will sound and the state becomes as follows. The measurement frequency at which the error occurred can be ascertained from the underbar display. "MAIN display area ERROR display"...
Page 51 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation Setting Open Circuit and Short Circuit Compensation ON/ OFF ________ In normal measurement mode, press The state becomes as follows. (Flash) (Light up) (MAIN display area) Flash Pressing causes the display to change in the following manner. “...
Page 52 4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation Press to confirm the open circuit compensation ON or OFF The state of the open circuit compensation LED becomes as follows and the device enters the short circuit compensation setting mode. When select the “on” When select the “oFF”...
Page 53: Load Compensation
4.2 Load Compensation 4.2 Load Compensation Load compensation allows for the calculation of the load compensation rate by measuring a standard sample with known measurement values and com- pensating the measurement values. With this function, when using multiple Model 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 units, the measurement errors of individual Model 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 units can be reduced and a single measurement value produced.
Page 54 4.2 Load Compensation Take the load compensation rate._________________________________ In normal measurement mode, press The state becomes as follows. (Flash) (MAIN display area) to select setting the load circuit compensation menu item. Pressing causes the display to change in the following manner. “SEt”...
Page 55 4.2 Load Compensation End of Compensation: If compensation is completed normally, a beep tone sounds once and the condition becomes as follows. (Light up) (MAIN display area) 1 second light The unit returns to normal measurement mode. Compensation Error: If a compensation error occurs, a warning beep will sound and the state becomes as follows.
Page 56 4.2 Load Compensation Example of setting for enabling/disabling load circuit compensation functions Example of enabling/disabling the acquisition Example of enabling/disabling setting for load of load circuit compensation values circuit compensation values Factory default condition Factory default condition   : adjustment value valid : adjustment value invalid : adjustment value valid : adjustment value invalid ...
Page 57 4.2 Load Compensation Setting Reference Value ________________________________________ In normal measurement mode, press The state becomes as follows. (Flash) (MAIN display area) to select setting the load circuit compensation menu item. Pressing causes the display to change in the following manner. “SEt”...
Page 58 4.2 Load Compensation Use the numeric keypad or arrow keys to enter a reference value for C and then press (If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.) Settable Range: -199999 to 999999 (excluding 0) Move to the digit..
Page 59 4.2 Load Compensation Setting Load Circuit Compensation ON/ OFF _______________________ In normal measurement mode, press The state becomes as follows. (Flash) (MAIN display area) Press to turn the load circuit compensation ON or OFF. Pressing causes the display to change in the following manner. “SEt”...
Page 60: Offset Compensation
4.3 Offset Compensation 4.3 Offset Compensation Compensates for discrepancy from the correct value by subtracting an optional input value from measurement results. This function can compen- sate for the discrepancy found when measuring a fixed sample, or enable interchangeability of measuring instruments when measuring a single sam- ple.
Page 61 4.3 Offset Compensation Press to enable or disable offset compensation. The display switches between “on” and “oFF” each time is pressed. Press to confirm offset compensation as enabled or dis- abled. When “on” is selected, the state becomes as follow. (MAIN display area) (SUB display area) Offset compensation value mantissa part...
Page 62 4.3 Offset Compensation Press to confirm the mantissa part of the C offset com- pensation value. The state becomes as follows. (SUB display area) Offset compensation value index Flash Input the C offset compensation value index with the arrow keys or the numeric keypad.
Page 63 4.3 Offset Compensation Input the D offset compensation value with the arrow keys or the numeric keypad. (If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.) Settable Range of D : -1.99999 to 1.99999 Move to the digit..Change the number ...
Page 64: Self Calibration
4.4 Self Calibration 4.4 Self Calibration In Model 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60, drifts in the measurement values can be reduced by executing self calibration. Self calibration will acquire the value needed to adjust the relative error between the current detection circuit and voltage detection circuit and adjust the drifts of the detection circuits numeri- cally.
Page 65 4.4 Self Calibration Performing Self Calibration ______________________________________ In normal measurement mode, press The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 13) for menu order) This setting cannot be changed in comparator mode and BIN mode.
Page 66 4.4 Self Calibration...
Page 67: Judging Measurement Results
5.1 Comparator Function Judging measurement Chapter 5 results 5.1 Comparator Function This function enables you to set the upper limit and lower limit values for each of C and D, and then indicates the judgment result with HI, IN, or LO in the comparator judgment result display area.
Page 68 5.1 Comparator Function Setting Judgment Mode_________________________________________ First, set the judgment mode. (Select the count value setting and the deviation  percent ( %) setting.) The judgment modes are the same for both the comparator and BIN. In normal measurement mode, press The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information.
Page 69 5.1 Comparator Function Setting the Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values for the ComparatorSet- ting Workflow Normal measurement Switch to comparator measurement mode. The range is automatically set to HOLD. mode Comparator measurement Switch to the setting mode for the upper limit and lower limit values.
Page 70 5.1 Comparator Function Measurement Make settings using the upper limit and lower limit method 1 values (count setting). (To make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit val- ues refer to "Measurement method 2" (p. 82)) Press to light up COMP and enter comparator measurement mode.
Page 71 5.1 Comparator Function Press to confirm the C upper limit value. Enter C lower limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) Lower limit value Flash In the same way input the C lower limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad. At time of shipment, it is set to ”...
Page 72 5.1 Comparator Function Press to set the D upper limit value. Enter the D lower limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) Flash Lower limit value In the same way input the D lower limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad.
Page 73 5.1 Comparator Function Measurement Make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit values ( % setting) method 2 (To make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit val- ues refer to "Measurement method 1" (p. 64)) Press to light up COMP and enter comparator measurement mode.
Page 74 5.1 Comparator Function Press to confirm the C reference value. (SUB display area) Flash The reference value entered this time is not confirmed unless pressed. The reference value used last time becomes valid. Press to enter the C upper limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) Light up Flash...
Page 75 5.1 Comparator Function Press to confirm the C upper limit value. Enter the C lower limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) Light up Flash Lower limit value Enter the C lower limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad.
Page 76 5.1 Comparator Function Enter the D reference value using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad. Settable Range: -199999 to 199999 Move to the digit ..Change the number .. The reference value is set using the count value. At time of shipment it is set to ”0”. Press to confirm the D reference value.
Page 77 5.1 Comparator Function Press to confirm the D upper limit value. Enter the D lower limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) Light up Flash Lower limit value In the same way, enter the D lower limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad.
Page 78 5.1 Comparator Function Setting the Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values to OFF ______________ When entering the upper limit and lower limit values, use move left until the far left digit flashes and then press and hold for at least two seconds or use to move right until the far right digit flashes and then press and hold for at least two seconds.
Page 79 5.1 Comparator Function Comparator Measurement Results ________________________________ • The measurement conditions of comparator measurement mode use the mea- surement conditions of normal measurement. Set the comparator mode mea- surement conditions in normal measurement mode. 3.3 "Setting the Measurement Conditions" (p. 26) •...
Page 80 5.1 Comparator Function Outputting Judg- • Output the judgment result for each of C and D (LO/IN/HI) and the AND ment Results results for both judgment results (only when both parameters are IN) from EXT I/O. 7.1 "About the EXT I/O Connector" (p. 123) •...
Page 81: Bin Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 Only)
5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) This function enables you to set up to 14 categories of upper limit and lower limit values for C and one category of upper limit and lower limit values for D, and indicates the judgment results in the BIN judgment result display area.
Page 82 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Setting Judgment Mode_________________________________________ Set the judgment mode before setting the BIN judgment conditions. (Select the count value setting, the deviation percent (  %) setting.) The judgment mode is common to comparator measurement and BIN measure- ment.
Page 83 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Setting the Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values for the BIN Setting Workflow Switch to comparator measurement mode. Normal measurement Switch to BIN measurement mode. mode (Twice) The range is automatically set to HOLD. Switch to the setting mode for the upper limit BIN measurement mode and lower limit values.
Page 84 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Measurement Make settings using the upper limit and lower limit values method 1 (count setting). (To make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit val- ues refer to "Measurement method 2" (p. 82)) to switch to the BIN measurement mode.
Page 85 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Press to confirm the BIN1 upper limit value. Enter the BIN1 lower limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) Light up Flash is not pressed, the BIN upper limit and lower limit values just entered will not be set.
Page 86 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Press to enter the D upper limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) Light up Upper limit value Flash Enter the D upper limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad.
Page 87 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Press The unit switches to the BIN measurement mode. (Light up) "Performing BIN Measurement" (p. 88) • The upper limit and lower limit values for the count setting become display count values that are independent of the measurement conditions. If the measurement conditions differ, the absolute values that signify the count values change.
Page 88 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Measurement Make settings using the reference value upper limit and method 2 lower limit values (% setting) (To make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit val- ues refer to "Measurement method 1"...
Page 89 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Press to confirm the C reference value. (SUB display area) Flash The reference value entered this time is not confirmed unless pressed. The reference value used last time becomes valid. Press to enter the BIN1 upper limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) BIN1 Light up...
Page 90 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Press to confirm the BIN1 upper limit value. Enter the BIN1 lower limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) Light up Flash Lower limit value Enter the BIN1 lower limit value in the same way using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad.
Page 91 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Press to enter the D reference value setting mode. (SUB display area) Light up Reference value Flash Enter the D reference value using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad. Settable range: -199999 to 199999 Move to the digit..
Page 92 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Press to confirm the D upper limit value. Enter the D lower limit value setting mode. (SUB display area) Light up Flash Lower limit value In the same way enter the D lower limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad.
Page 93 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Setting the Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values to OFF _______________ When entering the upper limit and lower limit values, use move left until the far left digit flashes and then press and hold for at least two seconds or use to move right until the far right digit flashes and then press and hold...
Page 94 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Performing BIN Measurement ____________________________________ • Starting with the lowest, checks to see if BIN numbers are within the set upper limit and lower limit value range and displays as a judgment result the first BIN number that is in range.
Page 95 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Outputting Judg- • Output the judgment result for BIN (BIN1 to 14, OUT OF BINS, and D-NG) ment Results from EXT I/O. 7.1 "About the EXT I/O Connector" (p. 123) • The BIN judgment results (IN/NG) can be differentiated by beep tones. 6.9 "Setting Beep Tones"...
Page 96 5.2 BIN Measurement Function (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only)
Page 97: Application Functions
6.1 Setting the Average Function Application Chapter 6 Functions 6.1 Setting the Average Function The average function performs an averaging process on the measurement val- ues. With the use of this function you can reduce measurement value fluctua- tions even in environments with a lot of noise. In normal measurement mode, press The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information.
Page 98 6.1 Setting the Average Function When "on" is selected Enter the number of measurements to average using or the numeric keypad. When entering using the numeric keypad, the value is entered one digit at a time from right to left. Settable range : 1 to 256 Change the number...
Page 99: Trigger Delay Setting
6.2 Trigger Delay Setting 6.2 Trigger Delay Setting This sets the delay time between when the trigger is detected and measuring begins. With the use of this function even if measurement is commenced imme- diately after connecting to a sample a reliable measurement value can be attained.
Page 100 6.2 Trigger Delay Setting When "on" is selected Enter the delay time using or the numeric keypad. (If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.) Settable range : 0.000 to 9.999(s) Move to the digit ..Change the number Press to confirm the delay time setting.
Page 101: Evaluate Contact Check Function
6.3 Evaluate Contact Check Function 6.3 Evaluate Contact Check Function The contact check evaluation function has the following three components. Exclude abnormally low measurement results • (Low C reject function) (p. 96) As for the measurement on 2-terminal connection, if C measurement value is abnormally small, it detects the measurement result as an error.
Page 102: Setting The Low C Reject Function
6.3 Evaluate Contact Check Function 6.3.1 Setting the Low C Reject Function Press The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 13) for menu order) to select the “Lo C”...
Page 103 6.3 Evaluate Contact Check Function Press to confirm the limit value. “LEV.ChK” (Measurement level monitoring function setting screen) will be dis- played in the MAIN display area. is not pressed the Low C reject function settings will not be saved. Press The unit returns to the measurement mode before the menu contents were dis- played.
Page 104: Measurement Level Monitoring Function Settings
6.3 Evaluate Contact Check Function 6.3.2 Measurement Level Monitoring Function Settings Press The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 13) for menu order) to select the “LEV.ChK”...
Page 105 6.3 Evaluate Contact Check Function Press to confirm the limit value. “JudGE”(Judgment mode setting screen) will be displayed in the MAIN display area. is not pressed, the measurement level monitoring function settings will not be saved. Press The unit returns to the measurement mode it was in prior to the menu items being displayed.
Page 106: Contact Check Function Settings (Model 3504-60 Only)
6.3 Evaluate Contact Check Function 6.3.3 Contact Check Function Settings (Model 3504-60 only) Function to detect connection problems between the respective terminals (H ) and the object to be tested in all 4 terminal measurements. Press The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information.
Page 107 6.3 Evaluate Contact Check Function Press The contact check function setting is set. The LED of the contact check will not light up when the contact check function is set to “oFF”. In all other settings, the LED will light up. Once set, ”Low C”...
Page 108 6.3 Evaluate Contact Check Function Measurement results display When a connection problem is detected, the following will be displayed on the MAIN display. MAIN display area Error content Connection abnormality before H side measurement Connection abnormality after H side measurement Connection abnormality before L side measurement Connection abnormality after L side...
Page 109: Setting The Display On/ Off
6.4 Setting the Display ON/ OFF 6.4 Setting the Display ON/ OFF It various circumstances, such as use with a production line, EXT I/O or inter- faces, displaying the measurement may be unnecessary. Setting the display to OFF can speed up the time to the next measurement and save energy.
Page 110: Trigger Synchronous Output Function
6.5 Trigger Synchronous Output Function 6.5 Trigger Synchronous Output Function This function enables the measurement signal to be output after measurement is triggered and ensures that the signal is applied to the sample only during mea- surement. Thus reducing the generation of heat in the sample and decreasing electrode wear.
Page 111 6.5 Trigger Synchronous Output Function Press The unit returns to normal measurement mode. • Only use this function within the constant voltage measurement range. If it used outside the constant voltage measurement range, accurate values will not be displayed. 3.3.3 "Measurement Signal Level" (p. 27) •...
Page 112: Disable Key Control (Keylock Function)
6.6 Disable Key Control (Keylock Function) 6.6 Disable Key Control (Keylock Function) If the keylock function is set, the keys on the front panel are disabled. This func- tion enables you to protect your setup. Setting the Keylock Press and hold for at least two seconds.
Page 113: Save The Measurement Conditions (Panel Save Function)
6.7 Save the Measurement Conditions (Panel Save Function) 6.7 Save the Measurement Conditions (Panel Save Function) • The current measurement conditions can be saved to internal memory. Up to 99 panels (99 sets) of measurement conditions can be saved. • When the panel save function is used, the measurement mode and all of the measurement conditions are saved.
Page 114: Load The Measurement Conditions (Panel Load Function)
6.8 Load the Measurement Conditions (Panel Load Function) 6.8 Load the Measurement Conditions (Panel Load Function) The saved measurement values and compensation values can be loaded from internal memory. First, set the load condition. There are the following three load conditions. •...
Page 115 6.8 Load the Measurement Conditions (Panel Load Function) Press The load condition setting is confirmed. The “AVErAG” (Setting screen for the number of measurements to be averaged) indication is displayed in the MAIN display area. The load condition setting is not confirmed unless is pressed.
Page 116 6.8 Load the Measurement Conditions (Panel Load Function) Loading Panels ________________________________________________ Press The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 13) for menu order) to select the “LoAd_A (“LoAd_C”, “LoAd_h”)”...
Page 117 6.8 Load the Measurement Conditions (Panel Load Function) Use the numeric keypad or to select the panel number to load. The number is entered at the bottom of the MAIN display area. • Only saved numbers can be set. If a number that was not saved with the numeric keypad is set, the set number flashes and then changes to the nearest saved number after one second elapses.
Page 118: Setting Beep Tones
6.9 Setting Beep Tones 6.9 Setting Beep Tones Setting the Beep Tone for Judgment Results of Comparator and BIN (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) Any of following three settings is possible for the beep tone. • A beep tone is not played. •...
Page 119 6.9 Setting Beep Tones Press to enable or disable the beep tone setting details function. Pressing causes the display to change in the following manner. “OFF” No beep sound regardless of the evaluation result. “nG” A beep tone plays when there is a HI or LO judgment during comparator measurement and an OUT OF BINS or D-NG judgment during BIN measurement.
Page 120: Setting The Beep Tone For Key Operations
6.9 Setting Beep Tones 6.9.2 Setting the Beep Tone for Key Operations Press The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 13) for menu order) to select the "bEEP_K"...
Page 121: Switching The Displayed Item (Sub Display)
6.10 Switching the displayed item (SUB display) 6.10 Switching the displayed item (SUB display) The item displayed in the SUB display area can be switched. • Range number (for normal measurement only) • Monitor value (Voltage between the terminals and the current flowing in the object being measured) •...
Page 122 6.10 Switching the displayed item (SUB display) • The units during range display will appear as shown below. Range display Units m (10  (10 n (10 p (10...
Page 123: Performing A System Reset
6.11 Performing a System Reset 6.11 Performing a System Reset System reset resets the system to the factory default state, except for the set- tings below. • Open, short, load, offset compensation • Keylock function • Panel save Turn the power of the unit off. Turn the power back on while holding down , and then let go when the version information is displayed.
Page 124: Printing Function
6.12 Printing Function 6.12 Printing Function The optional 9442 Printer 9444 Connection Cable can be used to print measurement values. To avoid electric shock, turn off the power to all devices before plugging or unplugging any cables or peripherals. 6.12.1 Preparation Prior to Connecting the Printer Things to Prepare •...
Page 125 6.12 Printing Function Set the switches numbered 1 to 8 of DIP SW1 to either ON or OFF in accordance with the table below. Press the ON LINE switch once to set a switch to ON and the FEED switch once to set a switch to OFF.
Page 126 6.12 Printing Function Software DIP SW3 Settings Switch No. Function (Press ON LINE) (Press FEED) Data bit length 8 bits 7 bits Use parity Parity setting Even Control flow H/W BUSY XON/XOFF Baud rate (Set to 19200 bps) After you finish configuring the switch numbered 8 of DIP SW3, press either the ON LINE switch or the FEED switch to complete the setup.
Page 127: Connection Procedure
6.12 Printing Function 6.12.2 Connection Procedure To avoid electric shock, be sure to turn off the power of the printer and unit before you connect or disconnect a cable. Connect the 9442 Printer to the RS-232C connector of the unit. Configure the printer and unit beforehand.
Page 128: Printing
6.12 Printing Function 6.12.3 Printing is pressed when an external trigger is set, the measurement values are output to the printer after measurement finishes. is pressed when an internal trigger is set, the measurement values up until the time when the key is pressed are output to the printer. 1.
Page 129: Chapter 7 Ext I/O
7.1 About the EXT I/O Connector Chapter 7 EXT I/O 7.1 About the EXT I/O Connector The EXT I/O connector includes the following functions. • Output signal for comparator result • Output signal for BIN result (Model 3504-50, 3504-60 only) •...
Page 130 7.1 About the EXT I/O Connector EXT I/O Connector Signal Lines All input and output signals other than the power signal are negative logic. TRIG If a negative logic signal is input in external trigger mode, a single measure- ment begins at the corresponding Low level (100 s or more). This is not valid during analog measurement (during output of INDEX signal), even if a TRIG signal is input.
Page 131: Circuit Configuration And Connections Of The Ext I/O Connector
7.2 Circuit Configuration and Connections of the EXT I/O Connector 7.2 Circuit Configuration and Connections of the EXT I/O Connector • The range of power voltages that can be connected to the external DC power supply EXT DCV and EXT COM terminals is 5 to 24 V DC. Do not apply a voltage that exceeds +24 V DC.
Page 132: About Input And Output Signals
7.3 About Input and Output Signals 7.3 About Input and Output Signals Electrical Characteristics of Output Signals ________________________ The output signals are photocoupler open collector output. Inside the unit, a 3.3  pull-up resistor is used to connect to the external DC power source (EXT DCV).
Page 133 7.3 About Input and Output Signals Approximate Symbol Description Time 100 s TRIG width (LOW) : Trigger signal minimum time 250 s From TRIG (LOW) to INDEX (HIGH) : Time from trigger to circuit response INDEX width (HIGH) : Minimum chuck time, switching chuck 1 ms with INDEX (LOW) is possible 2.0 ms...
Page 134: About Measurement Times
7.4 About Measurement Times 7.4 About Measurement Times Measurement times differ depending on the measurement conditions. Refer to the following values. • All of the values are reference values. Note that they may differ depending on the conditions of use. •...
Page 135 7.4 About Measurement Times End of Measure- The output time ( ) for an end of measurement signal (EOM) can be obtained by the following equation. ment Signal T4 = A(1 or 2) + B + C + D Measurement time during normal measurement mode, no open/short circuit compensation, HOLD range (contact check: OFF, trigger simultaneous output function: disabled) (1) No request for self calibration...
Page 136 7.4 About Measurement Times...
Page 137: Controlling The Unit From A Pc
8.1 Outline and Features Controlling the Unit Chapter 8 from a PC About Marks __________________________________________________ The following marks are used in this section to indicate whether a description applies to each of GP-IB and RS-232C. If no specific mark is shown, the descrip- tion applies to both.
Page 138: Specifications
8.2 Specifications 8.2 Specifications 8.2.1 RS-232C Specifications Transmission Method Communication method: Full duplex Synchronous method: Start-stop synchronization Transmission Speed 9600 bps, 19200 bps Data Bits 8 bits Parity None Stop Bits 1 bit Message Terminator (Delim- CR+LF, CR iter) Flow Control Hardware (RTS/CTS control), software (XON/XOFF control) "Handshake (About Buffer Flow Control)"...
Page 139: Gp-Ib Specifications (Only For Models 3504-50, 3504-60)
8.2 Specifications Input Buffer Usage Amount Buffer Space CA(RTS) Send XOFF Send XON Control during When using hardware (RTS/CTS control): Sending When CB(CTS) is confirmed to be OFF, the sending of data is halted. When it is confirmed to be ON, the sending of data is resumed. When using software (XON/XOFF control): When XOFF is received, the sending of data is halted.
Page 140: Connection And Setting Procedures
8.3 Connection and Setting Procedures 8.3 Connection and Setting Procedures 8.3.1 Connecting the RS-232C Cable / GP-IB Cable • Always turn both devices OFF when connecting and disconnecting an interface connector. Otherwise, an electric shock accident may occur. • To avoid damage to the unit, do not short-circuit the terminal and do not input voltage to the terminal.
Page 141 8.3 Connection and Setting Procedures Example: Connecting to a DOS/V PC Specification: D-sub 9-pin female and female connector, reverse connection Models 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 Controller (DOS/V PC) BB (RxD) BB (RxD) BA (TxD) BA (TxD) CD (DTR) CD (DTR) AB (GND) AB (GND) CA (RTS) CA (RTS)
Page 142: Setting The Interface Communication Conditions
8.3 Connection and Setting Procedures 8.3.2 Setting the Interface Communication Conditions This section describes how to set the communication conditions for the interface used by the Models 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 unit. A GP-IB interface (only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60), RS-232C interface, and 9442 Printer can be set.
Page 143 8.3 Connection and Setting Procedures to select one of the above items. Pressing switches the display. “GPib” For using the GP-IB interface (only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) “rS” For using the RS-232C interface “Prnt” For using the 9442 Printer Press to set the interface type is confirmed.
Page 144 8.3 Connection and Setting Procedures to select a setting item. • If "IF.GPib" was selected (for using the GP-IB interface) (only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60): 1. Use the numeric keypad or to set an address (0 to 30) and then press to confirm the address.
Page 145: Remote Function
8.4 Remote Function 8.4 Remote Function When a connection is established to the interface and communication begins, the Models 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 unit enters remote mode (remote control state) and the RMT LED lights up. Connecting to the interface: 8.3 "Connection and Setting Procedures" (p. 134) Starting communication: 8.5 "Communication Procedure"...
Page 146: Communication Procedure
8.5 Communication Procedure 8.5 Communication Procedure You can control the unit by sending messages from a PC to the unit via the inter- face Program messages (p. 141) are sent from the PC to the unit and response mes- sages(p. 141) are sent from the unit to the PC. Program Message 3504-40 3504-50...
Page 147: Things To Know Before Beginning Communication
8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication 8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication 8.6.1 About Message Formats Program Messages _____________________________________________ Program messages can be divided into command messages and query mes- sages. • Command Message A command for controlling the unit such as an instruction to configure a set- ting or reset the settings of the device.
Page 148 8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication Command Syntax ______________________________________________ Command names are selected for functions to be executed in a language that is as easy as possible to understand, and command names can also be shortened. The unshortened form of a command name is known as the "long form" and the shortened form of a command name is know as the "short form."...
Page 149 8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication Message Terminator ____________________________________________ A message terminator indicates the end of a command. The unit accepts the following as message terminators. • LF • CR • CR+LF • CR+LF • EOI • LF with EOI The Models 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 unit analyzes a message after it has confirmed the message terminator.
Page 150 8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication Data Section __________________________________________________ A data section indicates the content of a command. In the unit, character data and decimal numeric data are used for data sections, and use differs depending on the command. (1) Character Data Character data begins with an alphanumeric character and consists of alpha- betic characters and numbers.
Page 151 A colon does not need to be added to the beginning of simple and compound command headers. However, Hioki recommends adding a colon to the begin- ning of these headers to prevent them from being mixed up with headers that have omissions and to prevent an incorrect operation from being performed.
Page 152: About The Output Queue And Input Buffer
8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication 8.6.2 About the Output Queue and Input Buffer Output Queue _________________________________________________ The output queue is the area in the unit where response messages are stored. Stored response messages are cleared once they are read by the controller of the PC.
Page 153: About The Status Byte Register
8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication 8.6.3 About the Status Byte Register RS-232 reads the status bytes to find out the status of the unit. The unit adopts the IEEE488.2 defined status model for parts related to the serial polling performed by the service request function.
Page 154 8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication Status Byte Register (STB) ______________________________________ A status byte register is an 8-bit register output from the unit to the controller dur- ing serial polling. If even one of the status byte register bits enabled by the ser- vice request enable register changes from "0"...
Page 155: About Event Registers
8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication 8.6.4 About Event Registers Standard Event Status Register (SESR) ____________________________ A standard event status register is an 8-bit register. If even one of the standard status byte register bits enabled by the standard event status enable register becomes “1,”...
Page 156 8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication Standard Event Status Enable Register (SESER) ____________________ When the standard event status enable register is used to set each of the bits to "1," the corresponding bits are enabled in the standard event status register. Standard Event Status Register (SESR) and Standard Event Status Enable Reg- ister (SESER) bit6...
Page 157 8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication Event Status Register 0 (ESR0) Bit 7 Non-guaranteed accuracy bit Bit 6 CV operation error bit Bit 5 Measurement level error bit Bit 4 First parameter over range bit Bit 3 First parameter under range bit Bit 2 Data incorporation end bit Bit 1...
Page 158 8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication Event Status Register 0 (ESR0), 1 (ESR1), 2 (ESR2), and 3 (ESR3) and Event Status Enable Register 0 (ESER0), 1 (ESER1), 2 (ESER2), and 3 (ESER3) Status Byte Register (STB) bit4 bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0 Event Status Register 0 (ESR0)
Page 159 8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication Reading and Writing of Each Register Register Read Write  Status Byte Register  STB?   Service Request Enable Register SRE?  Standard Event Status Register  ESR?   Standard Event Status Enable Register ESE? ...
Page 160: Message List
8.7 Message List 8.7 Message List Common Commands Reference Command Data Section Explanation Error Page Clearing of the event register *1, 3 Numeric values 0 Setting of the standard event status enable register *3, 5 to 255 (NR1) Query of standard event status enable register *1, 2, 3 ESE? Query of standard event status register...
Page 161 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page Average Function :AVERageing Setting of the number of measurements to av- *2, 3 1 to 256 (NR1) erage :AVERaging? Query of the number of measurements to *1, 2 average :AVERageing:STATe ON/ OFF...
Page 162 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page :BIN:FLIMit:COUNt? <BIN Number> = Numer- Query of upper limit and lower limit values of *1,2,3 ic Value from 1 to 14 first parameter for BIN function in count value (NR1) mode :BIN:FLIMit:DEViation...
Page 163 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page :BIN:SLIMit:REFerence? Query of reference values of second parame- *1, 2 ter for BIN function in deviation percent mode Self Calibraiton :CALibration OFF/ MANUal/ AUTO Setting of self calibration function *2, 3 :CALibration? Query of self calibration function...
Page 164 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page :COMParator:FLIMit:COUNt? Query of upper limit and lower limit values of *1, 2 first parameter for comparator function in count value mode :COMParator:FLIMit <Reference Value>, Setting of reference value and upper limit and *2, 3 <Lower Limit Value>, lower limit values of first parameter for com-...
Page 165 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page :CORRection:OPEN? Query of open circuit compensation function *1, 2 :CORRection:OPEN:DATA <compensation values Setting of open circuit compensation values *1, 2 1>,<compensation val- ues 2> <compensation values 1>, <compensation values 2>...
Page 166 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page :CORRection:LOAD? Query of load compensation function *1, 2 :CORRection:LOAD:DATA <compensation value Setting of load compensation values *1, 2 1>,<compensation val- ue 2> Differs depending on for- warding format :CORRection:LOAD:DATA? Query of load compensation values *1, 2...
Page 167 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page :CREJect:LIMit 0.000 to 10.000 (NR2) Setting of Low C reject function limit value *2, 3 :CREJect:LIMit? Query of Low C reject function limit value *1, 2 EXT I/O input :DISable:TRIGger ON/ OFF Setting of the input TRIG signal enabled/dis-...
Page 168 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page :ESR2? Query of event status register 2 :ESR3? Query of event status register 3 Measurement Frequency :FREQuency Setting of measurement frequency *2, 3 120/ 1000 (NR1) :FREQuency? Query of measurement frequency *1, 2 Communication Handshake...
Page 169 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page Key Lock :KEYLock Setting of key lock function *2, 3 ON/ OFF :KEYLock? Query of key lock function *1, 2 Measurement Signal Level :LEVel 1/ 0.5/ 0.1 (NR2) Setting of measurement signal level *2, 3 (only for Model 3504-60)
Page 170 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page Measurement Value Memory Function :MEMory? No Data/ ALL Query of measurement values saved to mem- *1,2,6 ory by the measurement value memory func- tion :MEMory:CLEar Deleting data from memory of measurement value memory function :MEMory:COUNt? Query of number of measurement values...
Page 171 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page :RANGe:AUTO? Query of automatic setting of measurement *1, 2 range Panel Save :SAVE 1 to 99 (NR1) Saving of specified panel number *2, 3 :SAVE? 1 to 99 (NR1) Query of saving of specified panel number *1,2,3 :SAVE:CLEar...
Page 172 8.7 Message List Unique Commands Refer- Command Data Section Explanation ence Error Page :TRIGger:DELay? Query of trigger delay time *1, 2 :TRIGger:DELay:STATe ON/ OFF Setting of trigger delay function *2, 3 :TRIGger:DELay:STATe? Query of trigger delay function *1, 2 User ID :USER:IDENtity <ID>...
Page 173: Ability To Use Commands By State
8.8 Ability to Use Commands by State 8.8 Ability to Use Commands by State The ability to use commands depends on the state of the unit; for example, whether the unit is in a measurement mode or performing compensation. Refer to the following table.
Page 174 8.8 Ability to Use Commands by State Yes: Available : Only for commands available (Key unavailable) No: Unavailable *Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60 BIN Measurement Normal Comparator Mode Performing Reference Command Name Measurement Measurement (Only for Models Compensation Page Mode Mode 3504-50, 3504-60) :BIN?
Page 175 8.8 Ability to Use Commands by State Yes: Available : Only for commands available (Key unavailable) No: Unavailable *Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60 BIN Measurement Normal Comparator Mode Performing Reference Command Name Measurement Measurement (Only for Models Compensation Page Mode Mode 3504-50, 3504-60) ...
Page 176 8.8 Ability to Use Commands by State Yes: Available : Only for commands available (Key unavailable) No: Unavailable *Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60 BIN Measurement Normal Comparator Mode Performing Reference Command Name Measurement Measurement (Only for Models Compensation Page Mode Mode 3504-50, 3504-60) :ESE2...
Page 177 8.8 Ability to Use Commands by State Yes: Available : Only for commands available (Key unavailable) No: Unavailable *Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60 BIN Measurement Normal Comparator Mode Performing Reference Command Name Measurement Measurement (Only for Models Compensation Page Mode Mode 3504-50, 3504-60) :MEMory:POINts...
Page 178: Message Reference
8.9 Message Reference 8.9 Message Reference Refer to the following on how to read this section. This indicates whether the command message format has a numeric value or character parameter. Numeric Value Parameter <Numeric Value> (NR1) Integer (NR2) Fixed Point (NR3) Floating point (NRf)
Page 179: Common Commands
(1) System Data Commands Query of Device ID (Identification Code) Syntax Query  IDN? Response <Maker Name>,< Model Name>,40/ 50/ 60,<Software Version> Example HIOKI,3504,40,V1.00 (Model 3504-40) HIOKI,3504,50,V1.00 (Model 3504-50) HIOKI,3504,60,V1.00 (Model 3504-60) (2) Internal Operation Commands Initialization of Device Syntax Command ...
Page 180 8.9 Message Reference (3) Synchronization Commands Setting of OPC of SESR after All Executed Operations End Syntax Command Explanation Sets the OPC (bit 0) of SESR (standard event status register) when processing ends for sent commands prior to the *OPC command. Example A;B;*OPC;C Sets OPC of SESR after processing ends for commands A and B.
Page 181 8.9 Message Reference (4) Status and Event Control Commands Clearing of Status Byte Register and Related Queues (Except Output Queue) Syntax Command Explanation Clears the content of the event registers (SESR, ESR0, ESR1, ESR2, ESR3). Note The output queue is not affected The output queue and the MAV (bit 4) of each type of enable register status byte are not affected.
Page 182 8.9 Message Reference Reading and Clearing of Standard Event Status Register (SESR) Syntax Query ESR? Response <Numeric Value> <Numeric Value> = 0 to 255 (NR1) Explanation Returns the SESR content as an NR1 numeric value from 0 to 255, and then clears that content.
Page 183 8.9 Message Reference Reading of Status Byte Register Syntax Query STB? Response <Numeric Value> <Numeric Value> = 0 to 255 (NR1) Explanation Returns the STB setting content as a NR1 numeric value from 0 to 127. No header is added to the response message. bit 7 bit 6 bit 5...
Page 184: Unique Commands
8.9 Message Reference 8.9.2 Unique Commands Setting and Query of the number of measurements to Average Syntax Command :AVERaging <Numeric Value> Query :AVERaging? Response <Numeric Value> = 1 to 256 (NR1) Explanation Command Set the number of measurements to average for the average mea- surement value.
Page 185 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Comparator and BIN Judgment Beep Tone Setting Syntax Command :BEEPer:JUDGment <Character> Query :BEEPer:JUDGment? Response <Character> <Character> = IN/ NG/ OFF : Set so that the beep tone plays when the value is within the range : Set so that the beep tone plays when the value is outside the range...
Page 186 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of ON/ OFF Setting of BIN Measurement (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) Syntax Command :BIN <ON/ OFF> Query :BIN ? <ON/ OFF> Response : Starts BIN measurement OFF : Ends BIN measurement Explanation Command Sets the BIN measurement function to ON/ OFF. If the ":BIN ON"...
Page 187 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of SUB Display Indication during BIN Measurement (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) Syntax Command :BIN:DISPlay <BIN Number/ Characters> Query :BIN:DISPlay? <BIN Number/ Characters> = 1 to 14 (NR1)/ D/ CREFerence/ DREF- Response erence/ OFF BIN Number : Sets the upper limit and lower limit values of the BIN number to be displayed in the SUB display area.
Page 188 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values of First Parame- ter for BIN Function in Count Value Mode (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) Syntax Command :BIN:FLIMit:COUNt <BIN Number>,<Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> Query :BIN:FLIMit:COUNt? <BIN Number>...
Page 189 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values of First Parame- ter for BIN Function in Deviation Percent Mode (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) Syntax Command :BIN:FLIMit:DEViation <BIN Number>,<Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> Query :BIN:FLIMit:DEViation? <BIN Number>...
Page 190 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Reference Value of First Parameter for BIN Function in Deviation Percent Mode (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) Syntax Command :BIN:FLIMit:REFerence <Reference Value> Query :BIN:FLIMit:REFerence? <Reference Value> = Numeric Value from -199999 to 999999 Response (excluding 0) (NR1) Explanation...
Page 191 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values of Second Parameter for BIN Function in Count Value Mode (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) Syntax :BIN:SLIMit:COUNt Command <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> :BIN:SLIMit:COUNt? Query <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> Response <Lower Limit Value>...
Page 192 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values of Second Parameter for BIN Function in Deviation Percent Mode (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) Syntax Command :BIN:SLIMit:DEViation <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> Query :BIN:SLIMit:DEViation? Response <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> <Lower Limit Value>...
Page 193 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Reference Value of Second Parameter for BIN Function in Deviation Percent Mode (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) Syntax Command :BIN:SLIMit:REFerence <Reference Value> Query :BIN:SLIMit:REFerence? <Reference Value> = Numeric Value from -199999 to 199999 (NR1) Response Explanation Command Sets the reference value of the second parameter in deviation percent...
Page 194 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Self Calibration Syntax Command :CALibration <Character> Query :CALibration? Response <Character> = OFF/ MANUal /AUTO Explanation Command Sets the self calibration function. : Adjust using factory default self calibration value. MANUal : When there is a request to start from EXT I/O during mea- surement start, the self calibration value will be acquired and adjusted.
Page 195 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Equivalent Circuit Syntax Command :CIRCuit <Character> Query :CIRCuit? Response <Character> <Character> = SERial, PARallel SERial: Sets the equivalent circuit mode to series-equivalent circuit. PARallel: Sets equivalent circuit mode to parallel-equivalent circuit. Explanation Command Sets the equivalent circuit mode. Query Returns the setting of the current equivalent circuit mode as charac- ters.
Page 196 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Contact Check Function Syntax :CONTact:VERify Command <Character> Query :CONTact:VERify? Response <Character> = OFF/ BEFore/ AFTer/ BOTH : Contact check will not be carried out. FRONt : Carry out contact check before measurement. BACK : Carry out contact check after measurement. BOTH : Carry out contact check before measurement and after mea- surement.
Page 197 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of SUB Display Indication during Comparator Measurement Syntax Command :COMParator:DISPlay <Character> Query :COMParator:DISPlay? Response <Character> = C/ D/ CREFerence/ DREFerence/ OFF : Sets the upper limit and lower limit values of C to be displayed in the SUB display area.
Page 198 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values of First Parame- ter for Comparator Function in Count Value Mode Syntax :COMParator:FLIMit:COUNt Command <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> Query :COMParator:FLIMit:COUNt? Response <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> <Lower Limit Value>...
Page 199 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Reference Value and Upper Limit and Lower Limit Val- ues of First Parameter for Comparator Function in Deviation Percent Mode Syntax Command :COMParator:FLIMit:DEViation <Reference Value> <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> Query :COMParator:FLIMit:DEViation? Response <Reference Value>,<Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value>...
Page 200 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values of Second Parameter for Comparator Function in Count Value Mode Syntax Command :COMParator:SLIMit:COUNt <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> Query :COMParator:SLIMit:COUNt? Response <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> <Lower Limit Value> = OFF/ Numeric Value from -199999 to 199999(NR1) <Upper Limit Value>...
Page 201 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Reference Value and Upper Limit and Lower Limit Val- ues of Second Parameter for Comparator Function in Deviation Percent Mode Syntax Command :COMParator:SLIMit:DEViation <Reference Value> <Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value> Query :COMParator:SLIMit:DEViation? Response <Reference Value>,<Lower Limit Value>,<Upper Limit Value>...
Page 202 8.9 Message Reference Query of Compensation Values for Open Circuit and Short Circuit Compensation Syntax :CORRection:DATA? Query Output parameter for short circuit compensation values Response Output parameter ZPH: <Residual Impedance> = OFF/Numeric Value (NR3), <Phase Angle> = OFF/Numeric Value (NR2) Output parameter RSX: <Rs>...
Page 203 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Open Circuit Compensation Function Syntax Command :CORRection:OPEN <Character> <Character>ALL/ ON/ OFF/ RETurn :CORRection:OPEN? Query <Character>=ALL/ ON/ SPOT/ OFF Explanation Command Sets the open circuit compensation function. If ALL or ON is set, open circuit compensation value begins to be incorporated and then open circuit compensation is enabled after incorporation ends.
Page 204 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Open Circuit Compensation Function Note About Recovering Compensation Values When the :CORRection:OPEN RETurn is carried out, disabled open circuit compensation values can be retrieved, but when open circuit compensation is carried out again after the circuit compensation val- ues are disabled, the pre-disabled open values cannot be retrieved.
Page 205 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Open Compensation Values Syntax :CORRection:OPEN:DATA Command <Compensation values 1> <Com- pensation values 2> :CORRection:OPEN:DATA? Query <Compensation values 1> <Compensation values 2> Response <Compensation values 1> = -99.9999E9 to 99.9999E9 (NR3) <Compensation values 2> = -99.9999E9 to 99.9999E9 (NR3) Explanation Command Sets the open compensation value for current measurement condi-...
Page 206 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Output Parameter for Open Circuit Compensation Values Syntax Command :CORRection:OPEN:DATA:FORMat <Character> :CORRection:OPEN:DATA:FORMat? Query Response <Character> = ZPH/ GB/ CPG Explanation Command Sets the forwarding format of open circuit compensation values. Query Returns the setting of the forwarding format for open circuit compen- sation values.
Page 207 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Open Compensation Points Syntax :CORRection:OPEN:POINt Command <Numeric Value> :CORRection:OPEN:POINt? Query Response <Numeric Value> = 1 to 255 (NR1) Explanation Command Set measurement conditions for open compensation value acquisition during command for open compensation value (:CORRection:OPEN ALL) or acquiring open compensation value using key operation.
Page 208 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Short Circuit Compensation Function Syntax :CORRection:SHORt Command <Character> <Character> = ALL/ ON/ OFF/ RETurn Query :CORRection:SHORt? <Character> = ALL/ ON/ SPOT/ OFF Explanation Command Sets the short circuit compensation function. If ALL or ON is set, short circuit compensation value begins to be incorporated and then short circuit compensation is enabled after incorporation ends.
Page 209 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Short Compensation Values Syntax :CORRection:SHORt:DATA Command <Compensation values1> <Com- pensation values 2> :CORRection:SHORt:DATA? Query <Compensation values 1> <Compensation values 2> Response <Compensation values 1> = -99.9999E9 to 99.9999E9 (NR3) <Compensation values 2> = -99.9999E9 to 99.9999E9 (NR3) Explanation Command Sets the short compensation value for current measurement settings (frequency, level).
Page 210 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Output Parameter for Short Circuit Compensation Values Syntax Command :CORRection:SHORt:DATA:FORMat <Character> :CORRection:SHORt:DATA:FORMat? Query Response <Character> = ZPH/ RSX/ LSRS Explanation Command Sets the forwarding format of short circuit compensation values. Query Returns the setting of the forwarding format for short circuit compen- sation values.
Page 211 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Short Compensation Points Syntax :CORRection:SHORt:POINt Command <Numeric Value> :CORRection:SHORt:DATA:FORMat? Query Response <Numeric Value> = 1 to 255 (NR1) Explanation Command Set measurement conditions for short compensation value acquisition during command for short compensation value (:CORRection:SHORt ALL) or acquiring short compensation value using key operation.
Page 212 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Load Compensation Function Syntax :CORRection:LOAD Command <Character> <Character> = ON/ OFF/ RETurn :CORRection:LOAD? Query <Character> = ON/ SPOT/ OFF Explanation Command Sets the load compensation function. If ON is set, load compensation data begins to be incorporated based on the current measurement conditions (frequency, level, range, 　...
Page 213 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Load Compensation Values Syntax Command :CORRection:LOAD:DATA <Compensation values 1> <Com- pensation values 2> :CORRection:LOAD:DATA? Query <Compensation values 1> <Compensation values 2> Response For the load compensation value forwarding format COEFFICIENT and ZPH <Compensation values 1> = 1E-21 to 99.9999E9 (NR3) <Compensation values 2>...
Page 214 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Load Compensation Values Example Command :CORRection:LOAD:DATA:FORMat COEFficient :CORRection:LOAD:DATA 1.02453,0.16346 COEFFICIENT When the forwarding format setting is , set the load compensation value for current measurement settings to 1.02453,0.16346 (Z_COEF,PH_COEF). Query :CORRection:LOAD:DATA? :CORRection:LOAD:DATA 1.02453E+00,0.16346E+00 (when HEADER ON) 1.02453E +00,0.16346E +00 (when HEADER OFF)
Page 215 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Output Format for Load Compensation Values Syntax Command :CORRection:LOAD:DATA:FORMat <Character> :CORRection:LOAD:DATA:FORMat? Query Response <Character> = COEFficient/ ZPH/ CD COEFficient: The impedance compensation coefficient and phase compensation coefficient. ZPH : The actual measurement values for the impedance and phase. : The actual measurement values for C and D.
Page 216 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Reference Values for Load Compensation Function Syntax Command :CORRection:LOAD:REFerence <Reference Value 1>, <Reference Value 2> Query :CORRection:LOAD:REFerence? Response <Reference Value 1> = Numeric Value from -199999 to 999999 (excluding 0) (NR1) <Reference Value 2> = Numeric Value from -199999 to 199999 (NR1) Explanation Command Sets the reference values for the load compensation function.
Page 217 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of OFFSET Compensation Function Syntax :CORRection:OFFSet Command <ON/ OFF> Query :CORRection:OFFSet? Response <ON/ OFF> :Enables the offset compensation function. :Disables the offset compensation function. Explanation Command Set the offset compensation function to ON or OFF. Query Return the offset compensation function as ON or OFF.
Page 218 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Low C Reject Function Syntax :CREJect Command <ON/ OFF> Query :CREJect? Response <ON/ OFF> :If the measurement value is abnormally low, it is detected as an error. :Even if the measurement value is abnormally low it is not con- sidered an error.
Page 219 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of the input TRIG signal enabled or disabled when measuring Syntax Command :DISable:TRIGger <ON/ OFF> Query :DISable:TRIGger? Response <ON/ OFF> Explanation Command Sets the input trigger signal in EXT I/O enabled/disabled when measuring. Query Returns whether the input trigger signal in EXT I/O is set to ON or OFF when measuring.
Page 220 8.9 Message Reference Query of RS-232C Communication Error Syntax Query :ERRor? <Numeric Value> Response <Numeric Value> = 0 to 7 (NR1) Parity error (error in data) Framing error (data read incorrectly) Overrun error (loss of data) Explanation Query Returns the RS-232C communication error register content as NR1 numeric data from 0 to 7 and then clears that content.
Page 221 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Event Status Enable Register 1 (ESER1) Syntax :ESE1 Command <Numeric Value> :ESE1? Query <Numeric Value> Response <Numeric Value> = 0 to 255 (NR1) Explanation Command CommandSets the mask pattern of the ESER1 to a numeric value from 0 to 255.
Page 222 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Event Status Enable Register 2 (ESER2) Syntax :ESE2 Command <Numeric Value> :ESE2? Query <Numeric Value> Response <Numeric Value> = 0 to 255 (NR1) Explanation Command Sets the mask pattern of the ESER2 to a numeric value from 0 to 255. A numeric value in NRf format is accepted but non significant digits are rounded off so the numeric.
Page 223 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Event Status Enable Register 3 (ESER3) Syntax :ESE3 Command <Numeric Value> :ESE3? Query <Numeric Value> Response <Numeric Value> = 0 to 255 (NR1) Explanation Command Sets the mask pattern of the ESER3 to a numeric value from 0 to 255. A numeric value in NRf format is accepted but non significant digits are rounded off so the numeric.
Page 224 8.9 Message Reference Query of Event Status Register 1 Syntax Query :ESR1? <Numeric Value> Response <Numeric Value> = 0 to 255 (NR1) Explanation Query Returns the event status register 1 (ESR1) setting content as NR1 numeric data from 0 to 255 and then clears that content. No header is added to the response message.
Page 225 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Measurement Frequency Syntax Command :FREQuency <Numeric Value> Query :FREQuency? Response <Numeric Value> <Numeric Value> = 120/ 1000 (NR1) Explanation Command Sets the measurement frequency. A numeric value in NRf format is accepted but non significant digits are rounded off so the numeric.
Page 226 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Header for Response Messages Syntax Command :HEADer <ON/ OFF> Query :HEADer? <ON/ OFF> Response Explanation Command Sets whether there is a header for response messages. This is initialized to OFF when the power is turned on. Query Returns ON or OFF for the header setting of response messages.
Page 227 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Output of Judgment Result Signal Line in EXT I/O Syntax Command :IO:RESult:RESet <Character> Query :IO:RESult:RESet? <Character> = ON/ OFF Response : Resets the judgment results when the start-of-measurement signal (trigger signal) is input. OFF : Updates the measurement results when measurement ends.
Page 228 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Judgment Mode for Comparator and BIN Functions Syntax :JUDGment:MODE Command <Character> Query :JUDGment:MODE? <Character> = COUNt/ DEViation Response COUNt: Count value mode DEViation: Deviation percent ( %) mode Explanation Command Selects the judgment mode. Query Returns the judgment mode as characters.
Page 229 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Measurement Signal Level Syntax Command :LEVel <Numeric Value> Query :LEVel? Response <Numeric Value> <Numeric Value> = 1/ 0.5/ 0.1(only for Model 3504-60) (NR2) 1: 1 V, 0.5: 500 mV, 0.1: 100mV Explanation Command Sets the measurement signal level. A numeric value in NRf format is accepted but non significant digits are rounded off so the numeric.
Page 230 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Threshold for Judging Abnormal Measurement Level Syntax :LEVel:CHECk:LIMit Command <Numeric Value> :LEVel:CHECk:LIMit? Query <Numeric Value> = 0.01 to 100.00 (NR2) Explanation Command Sets the threshold for detecting abnormal measurement level. A numeric value in NRf format is accepted but non significant digits are rounded off so the numeric.
Page 231 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Load Method Syntax Command :LOAD:TYPE <Character> Query :LOAD:TYPE? <Character> = ALL/ CORRection/ HARDware : Sets the device settings and compensation values to be loaded. CORRection: Sets the compensation values to be loaded. HARDware: Sets the device settings to be loaded. Explanation Command Sets the load method.
Page 232 8.9 Message Reference Query of Measurement Data Syntax Query :MEASure? • During normal measurement Response <Measurement Status (NR1)>,C <Measurement Value (NR3)>, D <Measurement Value (NR2)>,<Panel Load Number (NR1)> <Measurement Status> 0 Normal 9 Time out error 17 H, L side contact check errors (after measurement) 16 L side contact check error (after measurement) 15 H side contact check error (after measurement) 14 H, L side contact check errors (before measurement)
Page 233 8.9 Message Reference Query of Measurement Data Note • If panel load has not been performed, or if measurement conditions have been changed after panel load has been performed, the panel load number will return 0. Explanation Query • Normal measurement Returns the measurement status, measurement values, and panel load number.
Page 234 8.9 Message Reference Query of Measurement Data • The following values are returned in the case of abnormal mea- surement. :MEASure? :MEMory? response result Pri- Measure- Comparator Measurement C measurement C COMP D measure- D COMP ority ment result logical abnormality resul value...
Page 235 8.9 Message Reference EXT I/O output Prior- BIN1 to Measurement OUT OF BINS D-NG Comparator Output Panel display abnormality (pin 14) (pin 37) (pin 39) (Output pin) BIN13 rank Time out C-HI (pin 30) High D-HI (pin 7) H, L side contact C-HI (pin 30) check errors D-HI (pin 7)
Page 236 8.9 Message Reference Setting of Valid Data For Measurement Data Query (:MEASure) Syntax :MEASure:VALid Command <Numeric Value> Query :MEASure:VALid? Response <Numeric Value> = 0 to 255 (NR1) Explanation Command Sets the measurement value result returned by measurement data query (:MEASure?). Query Returns the measurement value result returned by measurement data query (:MEASure?) as NR1 numerical value data between 0 and 255.
Page 237 8.9 Message Reference Query of Measurement Values Saved to Memory by the Measurement Value Memory Function Syntax Query :MEMory? <Character> <Character> = No Data/ ALL Response • When there is no data section <First Item in Memory><Message Terminator><Second Item in Memory><Message Terminator>...<nth Item in Memory>...
Page 238 8.9 Message Reference Deleting Data from Memory of Measurement Value Memory Function Syntax Command :MEMory:CLEar Explanation Command Deletes all measurement values saved to memory by the measure- ment value memory function. If this command is sent, subsequent measurement values are saved from the beginning of memory.
Page 239 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Measurement Value Memory Function ON/ OFF Syntax :MEMory:CONTrol Command <ON/ IN/ OFF> :MEMory:CONTrol? Query Response <ON/ IN/ OFF> : Save measurement values in memory. : Only measurement values whose parameters are evaluated as good in the comparator and BIN function will be saved in memory.
Page 240 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Measurement Value Memory Function Memory Size Syntax :MEMory:POINts Command <Numeric Value> :MEMory:POINts? Query Response <Numeric Value> = 1 to 32,000 (NR1) Explanation Command Sets the memory size (the number of measurements to save).When the setting is changed all saved measurement values are erased.
Page 241 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Voltage and Current Monitor Levels Display Syntax :MONItor:DISPlay Command <ON/ OFF> :MONItor:DISPlay? Query Response <ON/ OFF> :Displays measurement signal monitor level in the SUB display area. :Does not display the measurement signal monitor level in the SUB display area.
Page 242 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Measurement Range Syntax :RANGe Command <Numeric Value> Query :RANGe? Response <Numeric Value> <Numeric Value> = 1 to 10 (NR1) Explanation Command Sets the measurement range. A numeric value in NRf format is accepted but decimals are rounded off so the numeric value can be handled.
Page 243 8.9 Message Reference Automatic Setting and Query of Measurement Range Syntax Command :RANGe:AUTO <ON/ OFF> Query :RANGe:AUTO? Response <ON/ OFF> Changes the measurement range automatically. OFF Does not change the measurement range automatically. Explanation Command Sets the measurement range to be changed automatically. Query Returns ON or OFF for the automatic setting of the measurement range.
Page 244 8.9 Message Reference Clearing the Specified Panel Number Syntax :SAVE:CLEar Command <ALL/ Numeric Value> <ALL/ Numeric Value> = ALL/ 1 to 70 (NR1) Explanation Command Erases the saved panel data. A numeric value in NRf format is accepted but decimals are rounded off so the numeric value can be handled.
Page 245 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Trigger Synchronous Output Function Syntax Command :SSOurce <ON/ OFF> Query :SSOurce? Response <ON/ OFF> : Enables the trigger synchronous output function. OFF : Disables the trigger synchronous output function. Explanation Command Enables/disables the trigger synchronous output function. Query Returns ON or OFF for the current setting of the trigger synchronous output function.
Page 246 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Terminator of Response Message Syntax :TRANsmit:TERMinator Command <Numeric Value> <Numeric Value> = 0 to 255 (NR1) :TRANsmit:TERMinator? Query <Numeric Value> = 0/ 1 (NR1) Response Explanation Command Sets the terminator of the response message. A numeric value in NRf format is accepted but decimals are rounded off so the numeric value can be handled.
Page 247 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Trigger Mode Syntax Command :TRIGger <Character> Query :TRIGger? Response <Character> <Character> = INTernal/ EXTernal INTernal: Internal trigger EXTernal: External trigger Explanation Command Sets the trigger mode. Query Returns the setting of the trigger mode as characters. Example Command :TRIGger INTernal...
Page 248 8.9 Message Reference Setting and Query of Trigger Delay Function Syntax :TRIGger:DELay:STATe Command <ON/ OFF> Query :TRIGger:DELay:STATe? Response <ON/ OFF> Explanation Command Sets the trigger delay function ON/ OFF. Query Returns whether the trigger delay function is set to ON or OFF. Example Command :TRIGger:DELay:STATe ON...
Page 249: Response Format Of Queries For Returning Values
8.9 Message Reference 8.9.3 Response Format of Queries for Returning Values Measurement Values____________________________________________ C(Capacitance)<NR3>    1: Sign part: The only sign added is the minus sign (-) E± when the value is negative 2: Mantissa part: 6 digit numeric value + decimal point 3: Exponent part: 2 digit numeric value D (Dissipation Factor) <NR2>...
Page 250 8.9 Message Reference Offset For Compensation Values _________________________________ • C offset compensation value    E± 1: Sign part: The only sign added is the minus sign (-) when the value is negative 2: Mantissa part: 6 digit numeric value + decimal point 3: Exponent part: 2 digit numeric value •...
Page 251: Initialized Items
8.10 Initialized Items 8.10 Initialized Items Some items are initialized when, for example, the power is turned on. Refer to the table below. Upon Pow- Initialization Method Command Command er On Item   Device-specific functions (range, etc.)   ...
Page 252: Creating Programs
8.11 Creating Programs 8.11 Creating Programs This section describes an example of how to use the Windows development lan- guage Visual Basic2005 Express Edition to operate the 3504-40/ 3504-50/ 3504- 60 unit from a PC via RS-232C, incorporate measurement values, and save measurement values to a file.
Page 253 8.11 Creating Programs Use the method in step 2 to create another button, and edit the text in the property window of each button to appear as in the diagram. Right-click above [ From1 ] in the solu- tion explorer, and select [ View Code Follow the procedure below so that the VB2005 window becomes as shown in the diagram below.
Page 254: Sample Programs
8.11 Creating Programs 8.11.2 Sample Programs Shown below is a sample program which uses VB2005 to enact RS-232C com- munication, set the Models 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 measurement condi- tions, read measurement results and then save them to file. The sample program will be written in the following manner.
Page 255 8.11 Creating Programs (a) This makes it so that during communication the [ Begin Measurement ] and [ Close ] buttons cannot be pressed. (b) Matches the Models 3504-40, 3504-50, 3504-60 communication conditions and the computer usage conditions. The port to be used on the computer: 1 Transmission speed: 9600 bps Parity: none Data length: 8 bit...
Page 256: Troubleshooting The Interface
8.12 Troubleshooting the Interface 8.12 Troubleshooting the Interface If the interface is not working properly, check the following causes and solve the problem accordingly. In particular, if you are using a PC from the NEC PC-9801 series as the controller, refer to the following because there are some precau- tionary notes specific to that series.
Page 257 8.12 Troubleshooting the Interface Symptom Cause/Solution Service requests are sometimes • Are the service request enable register and each event status enable register configured properly? not generated. *CLS • At the end of the SRQ process subroutine, use an command to clear all event registers.
Page 258: Device Document Requirements
8.13 Device Document Requirements (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) 8.13 Device Document Requirements (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) Standard implementation method related information based on the IEEE 488.2 standard (1) Functionality of IEEE 488.1 interface function This is included in 8.2.2 "GP-IB Specifications (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504- 60)"...
Page 259 8.13 Device Document Requirements (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) (6) List of the functional elements used for device-specific commands and explanation of whether to use compound command program headers The following are used • Program message • Program message terminator •...
Page 260 8.13 Device Document Requirements (Only for Models 3504-50, 3504-60) (15) Use/non use of the macro command In the case of the macro command being executed, the maximum macro label length, the maximum block length used to define the macro, and how to process reflection when extending the macro.
Page 261: Specifications
9.1 Basic Specifications Chapter 9 Specifications 9.1 Basic Specifications Product Specifications  Measurement items C (capacitance), D (dissipation factor tan Measurement Frequency 120 Hz, 1 kHz Frequency accuracy: ± 0.01% or less Measurement Signal Level (1) Constant voltage mode: 100 mV (only for Model 3504-60), 500 mV, 1 V Measurement range ...
Page 262 9.1 Basic Specifications Product Specifications Decrease the drift of the measurement value Self Calibration OFF, MANUAL, AUTO In MANUAL setting, when there is a request to start from EXT I/O during the TRG signal activation, self calibration value will be acquired and ad- justed.
Page 263 9.1 Basic Specifications Product Specifications Panel Save and Load The saving of 99 sets of measurement conditions is possible The reading of any measurement condition (readable settings: ALL, com- pensation values only, and measurement conditions only) by pressing a key or sending a EXT I/O control signal is possible Buzzer Tone Setting the buzzer for comparator judgment results (IN or NG) to ON or OFF is possible...
Page 264 9.1 Basic Specifications Basic Specifications Standard Accessories • 2 pin power cord with ground • Instruction manual • Spare fuse for power supply (Select from 100 to 120 V and 220 to 240 V in accordance with destina- tion) For 100 to 120V: 250VF1.0AL 5 x 20 mm For 220 to 240V: 250VF0.5AL 5 x 20 mm Options Probes and Fixtures...
Page 265: Accuracy
9.2 Accuracy 9.2 Accuracy Basic Accuracy ± Guaranteed accuracy for temperature and humidity ranges: 23 5°C, 80% RH or less (no condensation) Warm-up time: 1 hour × × Measurement Accuracy = Basic Accuracy Measurement Signal Level Coefficient Measurement Speed × ×...
Page 266 9.2 Accuracy when D 0.1 (CL: electrostatic capacitance [pF] of sample, , CH: electrostatic capacitance [mF] of sample) Frequen- Guaranteed Accuracy of 6 Months Guaranteed Accuracy of 1 Year Rang cy Pa- e No. 120 Hz 1 kHz 120 Hz 1 kHz rameter ±1.2%rdg.±50dgt.
Page 267: Measurement Parameters And Arithmetic Expressions
9.3 Measurement Parameters and Arithmetic Expressions 9.3 Measurement Parameters and Arithmetic Expressions In general, impedance Z is used to evaluate the characteristics of, for exam- ple, circuit components. Measure voltage and current vectors for circuit components relative to AC measurement frequency signals. The unit uses these values to obtain the ...
Page 268 9.3 Measurement Parameters and Arithmetic Expressions The unit calculates each of the elements using the following arithmetic expressions, based on a voltage V applied between terminals of the mea- surement sample, a current I that flows through the sample at that time, a ...
Page 269: Maintenance And Service
10.1 Inspection, Repair, and Cleaning To ensure safe use, periodically inspect the unit Never modify the unit. Only Hioki service engineers should disassemble or repair the unit. Failure to observe these precautions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
Page 270 10.1 Inspection, Repair, and Cleaning Symptom Check Item Solution Key input is not pos- Is the key lock set? Cancel the key lock. sible. Is the unit being remotely operated from an Switch GP-IB to local external device using GP-IB? Is the unit being remotely operated from an Switch RS-232C to local.
Page 271: Replacing The Power Fuse
10.2 Replacing the Power Fuse 10.2 Replacing the Power Fuse • To avoid an electric accident, be sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord before replacing the fuse or switching the power voltage. Afterwards, be sure to check that the power voltage set for the power switch with power selectors on the rear of the unit and the voltage to be used match before reconnecting the power cord.
Page 272: Discarding The Unit
10.3 Discarding the Unit 10.3 Discarding the Unit The unit uses a lithium battery as power for storing measurement conditions. • To avoidelectric shock, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord, probes, and fixtures before removing the lithium battery. •...
Page 273: Appendix
Appendix 1 Countermeasures Against Incorporation of External Noise Appendix Appendix 1 Countermeasures Against Incorporation of External Noise The unit is designed not to malfunction as a result of noise incorporated from the probes, fixture, and power line. However, extremely large levels of noise may still cause measurement errors and malfunctions.
Page 274: Appendix 1.2Countermeasures Against Incorporation Of Noise From The Input Line (Types Of Probe)
Appendix 1 Countermeasures Against Incorporation of External Noise Attaching an EMI Suppression Ferrite Core to the Power Cord Pass the power cord through a commercially available EMI suppression fer- rite core and secure the core as close as possible to the AC power inlet of the unit in order to suppress the incorporation of noise from the power line.
Page 275: Appendix 2 Measurement Of High Impedance Componentsa3
Appendix 2 Measurement of High Impedance Components Appendix 2 Measurement of High Imped- ance Components Since high impedance components (for example, capacitors of 1 F or less) are susceptible to things like external induction noise, measurement values may become unstable. When this happens, stable measurement can be per- formed by measuring components on a metal plate connected to the GUARD terminal (shielding process).
Page 276: Appendix 3 Measurement Of In-Circuit Components
Appendix 3 Measurement of In-circuit Components Appendix 3 Measurement of In-circuit Components Measurement Using Guarding Technique Measure an in-circuit component after providing guarding. When measuring the capacitance of  ------------------ - capacitor C as shown in the diagram, measure the parallel capacitance by add- ing up the value of the current that flows through capacitor C and the values of...
Page 277: Appendix 4 Mounting The Unit In A Rack
Appendix 4 Mounting the Unit in a Rack Appendix 4 Mounting the Unit in a Rack You can remove the screws on the sides of the unit and attach rack mounting brackets. To avoid damage to the unit or an electrical accident, be sure to observe the following precautions on using screws.
Page 278 Appendix 4 Mounting the Unit in a Rack M3 x 6 mm Remove the support legs from the bot- tom of the unit and screws from the side covers (4 screws at the front). M4 x 6 mm Insert spacers on both sides of the unit and attach the mounting brackets with M4 x 10 mm screws.
Page 279: Appendix 5 External View
Appendix 5 External View Appendix 5 External View 95.5 20.5 260 ±1 (Unit: mm)
Page 280: Appendix 6 Options
Appendix 6 Options Appendix 6 Options Probes 9140 4-Terminal Probe This is an alligator clip measurement probe. It is a versatile probe that can be clipped on wires ranging from relatively thin to thick. 9143 Pincher Probe This pincher probe is convenient for measur- ing components such as chips.
Page 281 Appendix 6 Options Fixtures 9261 Test Fixture It is relatively easy to attach and remove samples when you use this type of fixture. 9262 Test Fixture 9263 SMD Test Fixture This fixture is suitable for measuring compo- nents such as chips. 9677 SMD Test Fixture 9699 SMD Test Fixture...
Page 282 Appendix 6 Options Printer 9442 Printer Use this cable when using the synchronous measurement function • 9443-01 AC Adapter (when using the printer in Japan) • 9443-02 AC Adapter (when using the printer in the EU) • 9444 Connection Cable •...
Page 283: Appendix 7 Initial Settings Table
Appendix 7 Initial Settings Table Appendix 7 Initial Settings Table Factory default settings are as follows. Yes: Available/ : The same as the left No: Unavailable Operate Return to Ini- Initial from :PRE- Back tial Settings RST Setting Items Setting Front when Power is Turned On...
Page 284 Appendix 7 Initial Settings Table Yes: Available/ : The same as the left No: Unavailable Operate Return to Ini- Initial from :PRE- Back tial Settings RST Setting Items Setting Front when Power is Turned On Panel    Self Calibration OFF/ MANU/ AUTO Yes Yes ...
Page 285 Appendix 7 Initial Settings Table Yes: Available/ : The same as the left No: Unavailable Operate Return to Ini- Initial from :PRE- Back tial Settings RST Setting Items Setting Front when Power is Turned On Panel    Setting Beep Yes Yes Tones ...
Page 286 Appendix 7 Initial Settings Table...
Page 287: Index
Index Index Index Accuracy ............259 In-circuit Components ........A4 Average Function ..........91 Initialized items (Communication) ....245 Input buffer ............146 Inspection ............263 Beep tones ............112 BIN Measurement ..........88 BIN measurement function .........75 Judgement results display ......73, 88 Cleaning ............264 Keylock Function...
Page 288 Index Index Printing ............122 Setup ............118 Program Messages .......... 141 Remote function ..........139 Repair ............... 263 Response format ..........243 Self Calibration ........... 58 Separator ............143 SESER ............. 150 SESR ............... 149 Setting the interface ......... 136 Shielding process ..........

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Hioki 3504-40 C HiTester Instruction Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Measurement Preparations

Chapter 3 Basic Measurement

Chapter 4 Compensatefor Errors

Chapter 5 Judging Measurement Results

Chapter 6 Application Functions

Chapter 7 EXT I/O

Chapter 8 Controlling the Unit from a PC

Chapter 9 Specifications

Chapter 10 Maintenance and Service

Appendix

Appendix 1 Countermeasures against

Appendix 1.1Countermeasures against Incorporation of Noise from the Power Line

Appendix 1.2Countermeasures against Incorporation of Noise from the Input Line (Types of Probe)

Appendix 2 Measurement of High Impedance Componentsa3

Appendix 3 Measurement of In-Circuit Components

Appendix 4 Mounting the Unit in a Rack

Appendix 5 External View

Appendix 6 Options

Appendix 7 Initial Settings Table

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