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User's Manual
Battery Impedance Meter
BIM1000 Series
BIM1030
BIM1100
Part No. IB034081
Apr 2019
Component Names 6
Installation and Preparation 9
Basic Operation 13
Measurement 15
Memory Function 25
External Control 27
System Settings 35
Remote Control 45
Maintenance 80
Specifications 81
Contents 4
Appendix 87

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  • Page 1 Part No. IB034081 Apr 2019 Contents 4 User’s Manual Component Names 6 Battery Impedance Meter BIM1000 Series Installation and Preparation 9 BIM1030 Basic Operation 13 BIM1100 Measurement 15 Memory Function 25 External Control 27 System Settings 35 Remote Control 45 Maintenance 80 Specifications 81 Appendix 87...

  • Page 2: About Manuals

    It also explains how to configure it, oper- © Copyright 2019 Kikusui Electronics Corporation ate it, perform maintenance on it, and so on. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and use the product prop- erly.

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview Notations Used in This Manual • In this manual, the BIM1030 and BIM1100 Battery The BIM1000 Series Battery Impedance Meter can mea- Impedance Meters are sometimes referred to as sure the internal resistance and voltage of motive power “BIM1000 Series”.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Voltage measurement conditions ......18 Returning all the settings to their defaults.....42 Taking Measurements ........19 Resetting the product..........43 Conditions for measuring accurately .....19 List of default settings ...........44 Zero adjustment ............20 Measurement example..........22 Displaying Measurement Results ....23 User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 5 Conditions for measuring accurately ....87 Creating test leads..........87 Four-Terminal Measurement Method ....88 Options .............89 TL01-BIM clip-type four-wire test lead ....89 TL02-BIM pin-type four-wire test lead ....89 OP01-BIM zero adjustment tool ......90 Troubleshooting..........91 User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 6: Component Names

    Move the cursor – POWER switch Turns the power on ( ) and off ( p.10 Legs/stands Adjust the front panel tilt p.12 Function keys Executes the item that is displayed above each key (function area). – User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 7 LOWER Displays the lower judgment limit 0 ADJ Zero adjustment enabled p.20 Judgment result – – Measurement exceeded upper judgment limit (UPPER) p.23 Measurement within upper and lower judgment limits Measurement below lower judgment limit (LOWER) User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 8 Serial number Serial number. – SIGNAL I/O connector A I/O signal connector for controlling this product from an external p.30 device. USB port USB port for remote control. p.45 RS232C port RS232C port for remote control. p.45 User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 9: Installation And Preparation

    If the supplied power cord cannot be used because the rated voltage or the plug shape is incompatible, have a qualified engineer replace it with an appropriate power cord that is 3 m or less in length. If obtaining a power cord is difficult, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor.

  • Page 10: Checking Whether The Power Is On Or Off

    Wait at least 5 seconds before doing so. Other- wise, the setting may not be saved. Turning the POWER switch off ( ) The power is turned off. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Dut

    Examples of how to connect test leads to the DUT Connect the positive and negative probes to the DUT’s positive and negative terminals, respectively. Example using a TL01-BIM This completes the procedure for connecting the test leads. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 12: Using The Stands

    To use the stands, pull out the two bottom-front legs until they click into place. When using the stands, do not place anything on top of the product, or press down on the CAUTION product from above. This can break the stands. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    When you press a function key, the settings are displayed. Each time you press the function key, the setting changes. The settings close about 2 seconds after you release the key. Function function keys area User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 14: Key Lock

    Showing or hiding function area Pressing VOLTAGE, IMPEDANCE, or MEASURE displays the corresponding function area. Pressing the same key again hides the function area. Switching the measurement display You can switch the measurement display by pressing DISPLAY (SHIFT+SYSTEM). User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 15: Measurement

    20 ms 20 ms MEDIUM 50 ms 42 ms SLOW 160 ms 150 ms Press MEASURE. Press SAMPLE (F1) to select the value. The value switches each time you press the key. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 16: Average Function (Average)

    Press AVERAGE (F2) to select ON or OFF. The value switches between ON and OFF each time that you press the key. If you select ON, enter the average count using the numeric keypad, and then press ENTER. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 17: Resistance Measurement Conditions

    ENTER. When the measurement is less than or equal to the lower judgment limit, “LOW” appears in the display area. Unit (Ω/mΩ) Ω, mΩ Select the unit of UPPER and LOWER judg- ment limits. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 18: Voltage Measurement Conditions

    If you specify LOWER, enter the lower judg- (LOWER) ment limit using the numeric keypad, and then press ENTER. When the measurement is less than or equal to the lower judgment limit, “LOW” appears in the display area. BIM1030 only BIM1100 only User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 19: Taking Measurements

    DUT, as shown in “a” in the following figure. If you connect as shown in “b” in the following figure, two-terminal measurement will be conducted, and the measurement accuracy will degrade. SOURCE HIGH SENSE HIGH SENSE LOW SOURCE LOW User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 20: Zero Adjustment

    Short the ends of the test leads connected to the SENSE HIGH and LOW connec- tors. Short the leads of Step 1 and Step 2 . Press 0 ADJ (SHIFT+MEASURE). A zero adjustment menu appears. If you want to close the menu without making changes to the settings, press ESCAPE. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 21 If you are performing zero adjustment using the optional clip-type four-wire test leads 89), you can use the optional zero adjustment tool 90). As shown in the following figure, insert the clips into the holes of the zero adjustment tool, and perform zero adjustment. Zero adjustment tool User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 22: Measurement Example

    Press VOLTAGE > RANGE (F1) to set the voltage measurement range to 6 V. Connect the positive and negative probes to the DUT’s positive and negative termi- nals, respectively. Example using a TL01-BIM Measurements are shown on the display. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 23: Displaying Measurement Results

    310 mΩ 3 Ω 3.1 Ω Voltage measurement 6.3 V (BIM1030) 60 V 63 V 300 V 315 V Voltage measurement 6.3 V (BIM1100) 60 V 63 V 600 V 630 V 1000 V 1050 V User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 24: Measurement Logging And Collective Transfer24

    If the measurement logging function is turned on using remote control, 500 pairs of resistance and voltage measurements will be stored in the product. The stored logs can be read collectively. For details, see “Measurement logging and collective transfer function” (p. 66) in Remote Control. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 25: Memory Function

    Use the numeric keypad to enter a memory number, and press ENTER. The test conditions are saved to memory, and the saved memory number appears in the top area of the display. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 26: Recalling From Memory

    “RECALL” appears in the top area of the display. Use the numeric keypad to enter a memory number, and press ENTER. The test conditions are recalled, and the recalled memory number appears in the top area of the display. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 27: External Control

    EXTERNAL. You can apply triggers through the SIGNAL I/O connector (p. 33) or the front panel 29). Press MEASURE. Press TRIG (F3) to select the value. The value switches each time you press the key. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 28: Delay (Delay)

    Press DELAY (F4) to select ON or OFF. The value switches between ON and OFF each time that you press the key. If you select ON, enter the delay time using the numeric keypad, and then press ENTER. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 29: Trigger Input (Sngl Trg)

    External Control | External Control Settings Trigger input (SNGL TRG) When the trigger source (p. 27) is EXTERNAL, you can apply triggers from the front panel. Press MEASURE. Press SNGL TRG (F5). A trigger will be applied. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 30: Signal I/O Connector

    Measurement end signal p.32 p.33 INDEX On while measuring p.32 p.33 – – Not used – ISOVDD – Isolated power supply 5 V dc output p.31 – SIGNAL I/O common Isolated from the internal circuit and chassis. – User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 31: I/O Signal Circuit

    Output signal Output format: NPN-type BJT open collector output Maximum load voltage: 30 V Maximum output current: 0.05 A/pin Internally insulated Output voltage: 4.75 V to 5.25 V power supply Maximum output current: 0.2 A (full load) User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 32: Control And Monitor

    HOLD. Holds low level until the next measure- ment. T6: EOM signal output (PULSE) When EOM (p. 39) is set to PULSE. Outputs a pulse for the specified time. T7: Judgment delay 0.2 ms User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 33: Monitoring Judgment Results

    LOW (pin 15) is at low level when the judgment result is LOW. In voltage measurement, V-UP (pin 17) is at low level when the judgment result is UP and V-LOW (pin 18) is at low level when the judgment result is LOW. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 34: Recalling Memories

    ･ ･ ･ ･ ･ ･ ･ ･ Change STB from high level to low level and hold it for at least 1 ms. Then, set it back to high level. The memory entry is recalled. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 35: System Settings

    RS232C settings Link Setting – – Value Output Output measurements via RS232C or USB p.40 RS232 – p.41 Baudrate RS232C baud rate Flow Ctrl RS232C flow control – – Product ID display – Vendor ID display – User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 36: General Settings

    Enable or disable the beeps generated when SCPI communication errors occur. Press SYSTEM. Press SCPI Err (F2) to select ON or OFF. The value switches between ON and OFF each time that you press the F2 key. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 37: Power Supply Frequency (Line Freq)

    Set the frequency of the power supply applied to the AC INPUT inlet to stabilize measurements. Press SYSTEM. Press Line Freq (F3) to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The value switches between 50 Hz and 60 Hz each time that you press the F3 key. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 38: Current Pulse Output (Currpulse)

    Measured current External trigger 2nd scanner Measured current Press SYSTEM. Press CurrPulse (F4) to select ON or OFF. The value switches between ON and OFF each time that you press the F4 key. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 39: Measurement End Signal Output (Eom)

    Press EOM (F5) to select the value. The value switches each time you press the F5 key. If you specify PULSE, enter the time using the numeric keypad, and then press ENTER. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 40: Interface Setting

    Use the ← and → keys to select Link Setting. Press ValueOut (F1) to select ON or OFF. The value switches between ON and OFF each time that you press the F1 key. This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 41: Rs232C Settings

    Press the function key for the item you want to set, and select the value. The value switches each time you press the function key. Item keys Value Baudrate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Flow control (FlowCtrl) NONE, Xon/Xoff This completes the setting. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 42: Initializing Settings

    Press the ← or → key to select Reset Function. Each time you press the key, the item changes. Press Syst Rst (F1) > YES (F5). A single beep is generated, and the settings return to their factory defaults. To cancel, press ESCAPE. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 43: Resetting The Product

    Press the ← or → key to select Reset Function. Each time you press the key, the item changes. Press Reset (F2) > YES (F5). A single beep is generated, and the product is reset. To cancel, press ESCAPE. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 44: List Of Default Settings

    UPPER LOWER Ω/mΩ Ω VOLTAGE settings RANGE AUTO UPPER LOWER System settings General Key Beeper SCPI Error AC Line Freq 50 Hz Current Pulse HOLD LinkSetting Value Output RS232 Baudrate 115200 – Flow Ctrl NONE – User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 45: Remote Control

    Complies with USBTMC Specification 1.0 and USBTMC- USB488 Specification 1.0 Data rate 12 Mbps max. (Full Speed) VID (vendor ID) 0x0B3E PID (product ID) 0x1056 Message terminator During reception: LF or EOM During transmission: LF + EOM Device class USBTMC-USB488 User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 46: Overview Of Commands

    SYSTEM, System, system are all acceptable as long form notations. SYST, Syst, syst are all acceptable as short form notations. • A space separates a program header and its parameters. • Multiple parameters are separated by commas. :DATA:FORMat RESistance,VOLTage User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 47 This is the response to a query. It is a message always sent from the product to the host PC. They inform the PC about the status and measured values of the product. If you want to send two queries on separate lines, send the second query after you have received the response to the first one. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 48: Parameters

    Represents an integer value. Details are given in the “IEEE 488.2 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation.”  NR2 Represents a real number in floating-point format. Details are given in the “IEEE 488.2 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation.” User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 49 Represents a real number in scientific notation. Details are given in the “IEEE 488.2 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation.” If 380 is returned in the response data, it is returned as +3.80000E+02. Five decimal places are used. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 50: Registers

    Voltage Over Flow NOT USED Resistance Over Flow NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED Sense Opening Source Opening Source Reverse Connection Sense Reverse Connection NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 51: Status Byte Register

    This bit is set to true when a bit is set in the service request enable register and the corresponding bit exists in the status byte. – Not used User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 52: Event Status Register

    Set when an IEEE 488.2 syntax error is detected by the parser, when an uniden- tifiable header is received, or when a group execution trigger enters the internal IEEE 488.2 SCPI command input buffer. – Not used Set when the power is turned on. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 53 Set when the voltage measurement judgment result is IN. V-Up Set when the voltage measurement judgment result is UP. PASS Set when the resistance and voltage measurement judgment results are both IN. FAIL Set when resistance and voltage measurement judgment results include LOW or User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 54: Questionable Status Register

    1024 Source Reverse Connection Positive and negative SOURCE terminals reversed 2048 Sense Reverse Connection Positive and negative SENSE terminals reversed 4096 – Not used 8192 – Not used 16384 – Not used 32768 – Not used User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 55: List Of Messages

    Sets event status enable register 1 :ESE1? 0 to 255 Queries event status enable register 1 :ESR0? 0 to 255 Queries event status register 0 :ESR1? 0 to 255 Queries event status register 1 Response data for queries User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 56 :SENSe:JUDGment:RESistance:STATe BOTH|OFF|UPPer|LOWer Sets the resistance judgment function :SENSe:JUDGment:RESistance:STATe? BOTH|OFF|UPPER|LOWER Queries the resistance judgment function :SENSe:JUDGment:VOLTage:STATe BOTH|OFF|UPPer|LOWer Sets the voltage judgment function :SENSe:JUDGment:VOLTage:STATe? BOTH|OFF|UPPER|LOWER Queries the voltage judgment function :SENSe:JUDGment:RESistance:UPPer <NR2> Sets the upper resistance judgment limit User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 57 Queries the SIGNAL I/O lock state :SYSTem:LOCal – Switches to local mode :SYSTem:SAVE 0 to 99 Saves measurement conditions :SYSTem:LOAD 0 to 99 Recalls measurement conditions :SYSTem:BACKup – Saves the measurement conditions that are loaded at the next startup User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 58 When measuring voltage: <Voltage measurement (NR3)> :DATA:FORMat RESistance|VOLTage|RESistance,VOLTage Sets the response format :DATA:FORMat? RESISTANCE|VOLTAGE|RESISTANCE,VOLTAGE Queries the response format Response data for queries Other Program header Description Parameter :IO:IN? 0 to 33 Reads the SIGNAL I/O input Response data for queries User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 59: Message Reference

    Program header *OPC *OPC? Response *WAI Prevents the product from executing subsequent commands until all operations that are in standby have completed. When a product-specific command is in use, the *WAI command may not operate properly. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 60 Queries the contents of the status byte register (STB) and the MSS message. The set bits are returned using a bit weight 51). Program header *STB? Response <0 to 255 (NR1)> Example STB bit 5 (bit weight 32) is 1. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 61: Specific Commands

    Queries the event of the QUEStionable status register. A query clears the contents of the register. Program header :STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? Response <0 to 3845 (NR1)> Example :STATus:QUEStionable? 4 QUEStionable status register bit 2 (bit weight 4) is 1. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 62 The range is set to 300 mΩ, which allows 120 mΩ to be measured. Send “: RES: RANG?” The present range setting “3.00000E-01” (300 mΩ) is returned. Note If :AUTorange is set to ON (1) or RES, the value changes automatically. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 63 Executes a zero adjustment and queries the result. Zero adjustment takes time. About 10 seconds are required to the next process. Program header :ADJust? Response {0|1} 0: Zero adjustment complete 1: Zero adjustment failure  Clears zero adjustment Program header :ADJust:CLEAr User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 64 Turns off the upper and lower resistance limit judgment functions simultane- ously UPPer: Turns on only the upper resistance limit judgment LOWer: Turns on only the lower resistance limit judgment Response {BOTH|OFF|UPPER|LOWER} Note If :SENSe:JUDGment:STATe is set to ON (1), the value changes to BOTH. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 65 :SENSe:JUDGment:VOLTage:UPPer? Value/Response <NR2> Unit Note Set a value greater than the lower judgment limit.  Lower voltage judgment limit Program header :SENSe:JUDGment:VOLTage:LOWer :SENSe:JUDGment:VOLTage:LOWer? Value/Response <NR2> Unit Note Set a value less than the upper judgment limit. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 66 Logs exceeding 500 sets are not saved. The log is cleared when the power is turned off. Program header :LOG:STATe :LOG:STATe? Value {1|0|ON|OFF} Response {ON|OFF}  Log clear Program header :LOG:CLEAr  Log count Program header :LOG:COUNt? Response <1 to 500 (NR1)> User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 67 :SYSTem:DATAout :SYSTem:DATAout? Value {1|0|ON|OFF} Response {ON|OFF} Key operation sound Program header :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? Value {1|0|ON|OFF} Response {ON|OFF} SCPI command error sound Program header :SYSTem:SCPI:ERRor :SYSTem:SCPI:ERRor? Value {1|0|ON|OFF} Response {ON|OFF} Frequency Program header :SYSTem:LFRequency :SYSTem:LFRequency? Value/Response {50|60} User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 68 When you send a command with a designated memory number, measurement conditions is recalled from the specified memory number. Program header :SYSTem:LOAD Value <0 to 99 (NR1)> Note If you specify an unsaved memory number, an execution error will occur. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 69 Value {CONTinuous|PULSe} CONTinuous: Runs measurement current continuously. PULSe: Runs measurement current only during measurements. If continuous measurement (p. 72) is set to on, the operation will be the same as when CONTinuous is specified. Response {CONTINUOUS|PULSE} User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 70 Restoring the factory default settings Resets the product settings to their factory defaults 75). Program header :SYSTem:RESet Note If you do not want to delete the measurement conditions saved to memory and RS232C settings, use *RST. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 71 Idle state Trigger wait Idle state Measurement :INITiate/:READ?/ TRIG-IN/*TRG/ :INITiate :READ? SNGL TRG key Computation Delay Trigger wait Delay Measurement TRIG-IN/ TRIG-IN Measurement output *TRG Measurement Computation Delay Computation Measurement output Measurement Measurement output Computation Measurement output User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 72 Sets whether a delay will be inserted from when a trigger is detected until the measurement starts. Program header :TRIGger:DELay:STATe :TRIGger:DELay:STATe? Value {1|0|ON|OFF} Response {ON|OFF}  Delay Sets the delay when :TRIGger:DELay:STATe is set to on. Program header :TRIGger:DELay :TRIGger:DELay? Value/Response <0 to 9.999 (NR2)> Unit Seconds User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 73 EXTernal, sending :READ? causes the product to switch to a trigger wait state. If you send a SIGNAL I/O TRIG-IN signal, the product makes a single measurement, and the measured value is read. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 74 Reading the SIGNAL I/O input status Reads the input status of SIGNAL I/O STB and TRIG IN. Program header :IO:IN? Response {32|33|1|0} STB is on. STB and TRIG IN are on. TRIG IN is on. STB and TRIG IN are off. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 75: Table Of Initial Command Settings

    Measurement logging and collective transfer function – :LOG:STATe System settings – :SYSTem:DATAout :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe :SYSTem:SCPI:ERRor :SYSTem:LFRequency :SYSTem:KLOCk :SYSTem:ELOCk :SYSTem:EOM:MODE HOLD :SYSTem:EOM:PULSe 0.001 :SYSTem:CURRent CONTinuous Trigger source – :INITiate:CONTinuous :TRIGger:SOURce INTernal :TRIGger:DELay:STATe :TRIGger:DELay Response format – :DATA:FORMat RESistance,VOLTage User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 76: Command Processing Time

    The values shown below do not include hardware response times. Command Processing time (ms) RS232C :RESistance:RANGe :SENSe:JUDGment:RESistance:UPPer :FETCh? *IDN? Baudrate: 115200bps, flow control: Xon/Xoff Excluding the time required to switch the relay When resistance and voltage are measured User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 77: Using Visual Basic 2017

    Before you can use the VISA library to communicate with RS232C and USB devices, you have to open VISA. Specify an I/O resource to open VISA. Example: Opening VISA when using USB on the BIM1000 series Set rm = CreateObject("VISA.GlobalRM") Set msg = rm.Open("USB::0x0B3E::0x1056::00000001::INSTR", NO_LOCK, 0, "")
  • Page 78 Next, we will use commands such as read and write commands to control the instrument. You must include line-feed codes in the command strings. Examples: msg.WriteString ("TRIG:SOUR INT" & vbLf) ' Set the trigger source to internal trigger. Closing VISA Finally, close VISA. In a sequence of operations, you only have to open and close VISA once. msg.Close User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 79: Sample Program

    & vbLf) End Sub ‘Measure Private Sub Button3_Click(ByVal sender System.Object, ByVal System.EventArgs) Handles Button3.Click msg.WriteString(”READ?” & vbLf) TextBox1.Text = msg.ReadString(256) End Sub Private Sub Form1_Disposed(ByVal sender Object, ByVal System.EventArgs) Handles Me.Disposed msg.Close() End Sub End Class User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 80: Maintenance

    Maintenance Calibration The product is calibrated before shipment. To maintain long-term performance, we recommend the prod- uct be calibrated once a year. To have your product calibrated, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Displays OVER when the measurement range is exceeded. Add ±2 digit when the sampling speed is set to FAST or MID. The time for the product’s measurement circuit to stabilize when a probe in an open state is connected to the DUT. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 82 Window comparator method. Judgment made with software. Resistance Setting range 0.0000 Ω to 3.1000 Ω Resolution 100 µΩ Voltage Setting range 0.000 V to 315.000 V 0.00 V to 1050.00 V Resolution 1 mV 10 mV User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 83 When the trigger source is set to EXTERNAL, the signal is turned on after a measurement is completed until the next trigger is detected. PULSE Outputs a pulse when a measurement is completed. Pulse width: 1 ms to 99 ms Accuracy ±0.2 ms User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 84: Interface

    Approx. 1.1 V (approx. 25 °C) Output current 400 mA(TOTAL) Input specifi- High-level voltage 4.5 V to 30 V cations Low-level voltage 1 V or less Low-level current 3 mA max. Input time width 5 ms min. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 85: General Specifications

    Pollution is addition of foreign matter (solid, liquid or gaseous) that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity. Pollution Degree 2 assumes that only non-conductive pollution will occur except for an occasional temporary conductivity caused by condensation. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 86: External Dimensions

    214 (8.43) Four M3 screw holes, Used for both the max. depth 6 mm (0.24) foot and the M3 Foot × 4 (1.06) (1.06) 160 (6.30) (2.05) (1.30) 216 (8.50) (1.57) (1.77) 216 (8.50) Unit: mm (inches) User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 87: Appendix

    Connect the ends of SENSE + and SOURCE + to a single clip and the ends of SENSE − and SOURCE − to another clip. SENSE + SENSE ­ SOURCE + SOURCE ­ Example of test lead construction User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 88: Four-Terminal Measurement Method

    This product uses a four-terminal measurement method to eliminate unnecessary resistance and measure the actual internal resistance of batteries. At the same time, it also measures DC voltage. The following figure shows the inner measurement structure of the product. BIM1000 Series Constant AC current source...

  • Page 89: Options

    Appendix Options This product has the following options. For information about options, contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. • TL01-BIM clip-type four-wire test lead • TL02-BIM pin-type four-wire test lead • OP01-BIM zero adjustment tool TL01-BIM clip-type four-wire test lead This is a clip-type test lead designed for AC four-terminal measurement.

  • Page 90: Op01-Bim Zero Adjustment Tool

    Appendix | Options OP01-BIM zero adjustment tool This tool can be used during zero adjustment with the clip-type test leads. User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    In some cases, the problem can be solved quite easily. If none of the items apply to your case, we recommend that you initialize the product to its factory default settings 42). If following the remedy does not solve your problem, contact your Kikusui agent or distrib- utor. Condition...
  • Page 92 ..........17 measurement conditions........15 memory..............25 Menu keys ..............13 operation sound ............36 options .................89 power cord ..............9 power on/off ..............10 POWER switch ............10 Range ............17 reset................43 resistance measurement ..........17 RS-232C ............... 41 sampling ..............15 User’s Manual BIM1000 Series...
  • Page 94 In either case, please contact your Kikusui agent or distributor. At that time, inform your agent or distributor of the “Part No.” written on the front cover of this manual.

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