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Agilent 4338B Milliohm meter Operation Manual Manual Change Agilent Part No. N/A Jun 2009 Change 1 Add TAR in Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test (Page 9-10) to the following. Test Signal Test Limits Test Result Measurement Frequency Uncertainty [Hz] [Hz] [Hz] ±1...
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Agilent 4338B Milliohmmeter Operation Manual Manual Change Agilent Part No. N/A July 2008 Change 1 Change the Measurement Uncertainty value of Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test (Page 9-10) to the following. Test Signal Test Limits Test Result Measurement Frequency Uncertainty...
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Agilent Part No. N/A June 2007 Change 1 Add the following note to the “3-c. Turning ON the 4338B” (page 1-13). Note In case the setting of the ac line frequency is not match, there’s any possibility the measurement error will rise.
When you notice any of the unusual conditions listed below, immediately terminate operation and disconnect the power cable. Contact your local Agilent Technologies sales representative or authorized service company for repair of the instrument. If you continue to operate without repairing the instrument, there is a potential fire or shock hazard for the operator.
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Caution Do not apply DC voltage exceeding 42V to the UNKNOWN terminals, ± or input circuit of the 4338B will be destroyed. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Safety Summary WARNINGS The Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Note Note Ground The Instrument DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere Keep Away From Live Circuits DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
4338B Dangerous Procedure Warnings Warnings Warning Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in this instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting this instrument. Safety Symbols Warning Caution Note Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
General Information Limitation Of Warranty No other warranty is expressed or implied. Agilent Technologies specically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided herein are buyer's sole and exclusive remedies. Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory. Assistance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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5. GPIB Reference f j g f j g j j g f j g Contents-4 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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j j g numeric value < > numeric value < > numeric value < > numeric value < > numeric value < > numeric value < > numeric value < > 6. Application Measurement Contents-6 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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7. Measurement Basics 8. General Information 9. Maintenance Contents-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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A. Manual Changes B. Handler Interface Installation C. Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations Messages Index Contents-8 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Overview 4338B Engineering Unit Key Back Space Key Enter Key Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Overview Display Character Display Area Annunciator Measurement time Trigger Hold Range Hold level Comparator On Contact Check On Talk Only Remote Key Lock Measurement Setting Shift Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Overview 4338B Rear Panel GPIB Interface HANDLER Interface EXT TRIGGER Terminal Serial Number Plate Line Voltage Selector Power Cord Receptacle LINE Fuse Holder Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Overview Incoming Inspection Warning To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not turn on the 4338B when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer enclosure (for example, covers, panel, or display) Providing clearance to dissipate heat at installation site...
Overview 4338B Power Cable Warning For protection from electrical shock, the power cable ground must not be defeated. The power plug must be plugged into an outlet that provides a protective earth ground connection. 1-10 Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Overview Figure 1-1. Power Cable Supplied Getting Started 1-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Preparation for Use 4338B Preparation for Use Power Requirements Power Line Voltage : PowerLine Frequency : Power Consumption : Fuse Figure 1-2. Voltage Selector and Fuse Table 1-1. Line Voltage Selection Voltage Selector Power Line Required Fuse Voltage 1-12 Getting Started...
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4338B Preparation for Use Turning ON the 4338B Getting Started 1-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Using Front-Panel Keys Value Setup Keys Numeric Keys Getting Started 1-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Using Front-Panel Keys 4338B Note Maximum and Minimum Keys 1-16 Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Using Front-Panel Keys Left/Down and Right/Up Arrow Keys Back Space Key Getting Started 1-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Connecting a Test Fixture 4338B To Perform a Measurement Caution Note 1-18 Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B To Reset 4338B Connecting a Test Fixture Note Using the 16338A Figure 1-3. Connecting 16338A Getting Started 1-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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To Perform a SHORT Correction 4338B To Reset 4338B To Perform a SHORT Correction Note 1-20 Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B To Perform a SHORT Correction Note Getting Started 1-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
To Select Measurement Range 4338B To Select Measurement Parameter To Select Auto Measurement Mode Hold Range Hold Level To Select Test Signal Level Hold Level 1-22 Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B To Select Measurement Range To Select Measurement Range Auto / Hold Range Mode Hold Range Hold Range Hold Range Measurement Range Setting Note Getting Started 1-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Operating the 4338B Introduction Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Measurement Conguration To Select the Measurement Time Mode Meas Time To Set the Averaging Rate To Set the Trigger Delay or Source Delay Time Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Measurement Conguration To Set the Contact Check Cont Chk Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Measurement Conguration 4338B To Set the Beeper Mode To Save and Recall Instrument Settings Note Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Making a Measurement 4338B Making a Measurement To Trigger a Measurement Trigger Note Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Making a Measurement To Use the Comparator Function Comprtr On Note Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Making a Measurement 4338B To Display Deviation Data To Set the Reference Value Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Making a Measurement To Select the Deviation Display Mode Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Making a Measurement 4338B To Set the Display Mode and Display Digits 2-10 Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Making a Measurement To Change the Measurement Settings Display Mode Operating the 4338B 2-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Making a Measurement 4338B To Lock Out the Front Panel Keys To Select the Local Mode To Set the GPIB Address To Print Measurement Data 2-12 Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B To Test the 4338B To Test the 4338B To Perform a Self-Test To Test the Front Panel Keys' Functionality Operating the 4338B 2-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
If You Have a Problem 4338B If You Have a Problem If the Display is Blank and the 4338B Appears Dead If an Error Message is Displayed If the 4338B does not Accept Any Key Input Key Lock 2-14 Operating the 4338B...
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Function Reference Introduction Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Front Panel 4338B Front Panel Figure 3-1. Front Panel Note Display Meas Time Trigger Hold Range Hold Level Cmprtr On Cont Chk Talk Only Key Lock Shift Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Front Panel LINE Switch Chassis Terminal UNKNOWN Terminals Caution Auto Measurement Key Note Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Front Panel 4338B Level Key Figure 3-2. Test Level and Measurement Range Setup Range Level Note Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Front Panel Note Measurement Parameter Key Deviation Mode Key 1 ABS mode 1 % mode Measurement Time Key Meas Time Show Setting Key Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Front Panel 4338B Display Mode Key Data Comprtr Average Key Auto / Hold range Key Hold Range Range Setup Key Trigger Key Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Front Panel Trigger Mode Key Internal (Int) Manual (Man) External (Ext) Bus mode Trigger Delay Key Figure 3-3. Source Delay and Trigger Delay Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Front Panel 4338B Local Key Address Key stat data1 data2 comp1 comp2 < > < > < > < > < > stat < > data1 < > data2 < > comp1 < > comp2 < > Save Key Caution Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
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4338B Front Panel Recall Key Primary and Secondary comparator limit Key Left/Down Arrow Key and Right/Up Arrow Key 0, 1, , 9, (minus), .(point) Key ..Enter Key BLUE Shift Key Shift Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Front Panel 4338B Engineering units Key Back Space Key Minimum Key Maximum Key Comparator Key Comprtr On Destination Condition 3-10 Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Front Panel Contact Check Key Cont Chk Short Key j j g Key Lock Key Key Lock Note Function Reference 3-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Front Panel 4338B Reset Key Conguration Key 3-12 Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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8. Backup RAM display error message if fail During the power-on test, the 4338B suspends operation if an error occurs During the power-on test, the 4338B uses its default setting, and continues with the test. Function Reference 3-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Rear Panel LINE Fuse Holder LINE Voltage Selector Table 3-1. Line Voltage selection Voltage Selector Line Voltage Required Fuse Serial Number Plate Power Cord Receptacle Power Code Function Reference 3-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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When this line is asserted, all of the 4338B's front panel key functions are disabled. /EXT TRIG External Trigger: 4338B is triggered on the rising edge of a pulse applied to this pin when the trigger mode is set to External. EXT DCV2 External DC voltage 2:...
Theory of Operation 4338B Theory of Operation Overall Measurement Theory Figure 3-8. Denition of Impedance Figure 3-9. Vector Representation of Impedance 3-20 Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Theory of Operation Figure 3-10. Relationship between Measurement Parameters Function Reference 3-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Theory of Operation 4338B Test Signal Level Actual Signal Level across DUT Figure 3-11. Simplied Model of 4338B Table 3-4. Source Voltage and Source Resistance Level 110
+20 Limitation of Test Level 3-22 Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Remote Operation Introduction Note BASIC Programming Techniques BASIC Language Reference Beginner's Guide to SCPI BASIC Interfacing Techniques Tutorial Description of the General Purpose Interface Bus Condensed Description of the General Purpose Interface Bus Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Getting Started Returning to the Local Mode Query Commands Getting Data from the 4338B Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Getting Started 4338B To Control the 4338B from an External Computer Resetting Initiating trigger system Primary parameter: R Secondary parameter: None Trigger source: Bus Triggering Retrieving data Figure 4-1. Simple Program Example Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B To Set Up the 4338B To Set Up the 4338B To Reset the 4338B Note To Set the LINE Frequency To Perform the SHORT Correction To Select the Measurement Parameter Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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To Set Up the 4338B 4338B To Select the Auto Measurement Mode To Select the Measurement Range To Select the Test Signal Level To Set the Measurement Time Mode Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B To Set Up the 4338B To Set the Averaging Rate To Set the Delay Time To Set the Beeper Mode Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
To Set Up the 4338B 4338B To Use Comparator Function f j g To Display a Deviation Measurement f j g To Wait Until Previously Sent Commands are Completed Perform SHORT Correction Wait for Open Correction completed Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B To Set Up the 4338B To Get the Current Instrument Settings To Save and Recall Instrument Settings Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
To Trigger a Measurement 4338B To Trigger a Measurement Follow the procedure below to perform successive measurements automatically (initial setup). :TRIG:SOUR :INIT:CONT Two methods to perform a measurement at your desired time: Triggering the instrument at your desired time :TRIG:SOUR...
Waiting For Completion Of Measurement (detecting completion of measurement) 4338B Sample program Figure 4-3. Detecting the completion of measurement using SRQ 4-12 Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Reading Out Measured Result Reading Out Measured Result Available trigger mode Readout procedure *TRG *TRG :FETC? :FETC? Note *TRG Remote Operation 4-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Reading Out Measured Result 4338B Reading out measured result using *TRG command *TRG :TRIG:SOUR *TRG *TRG 4-14 Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Reading Out Measured Result Figure 4-4. Reading out the measured result in ASCII transfer format by using the *TRG command Remote Operation 4-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Reading Out Measured Result 4338B Note 4-16 Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Reading Out Measured Result Figure 4-5. Reading out the measured result in binary transfer format using *TRG command Remote Operation 4-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Reading Out Measured Result 4338B Reading out measured result using :FETC? command :FETC? Note :TRIG :FETC? :FETC? :FETC? 4-18 Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Reading Out Measured Result Figure 4-6. Reading out the measured result in ASCII transfer format using the :FETC? command Remote Operation 4-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Reading Out Measured Result 4338B :FETC? Note 4-20 Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Reading Out Measured Result Figure 4-7. Reading out measured result in binary transfer format using :FETC? command Remote Operation 4-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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To Retrieve Data Eciently 4338B To Retrieve Data Eciently To Use a Data Buer 4-22 Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Other Features Other Features To test the 4338B To Report the Instrument's Status Enable Measuring bit Enable Operation Status Register Summary bit Wait until Operation Status Register Summary bit is set Remote Operation 4-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Other Features 4338B Clears status byte register Sets Command Error Bit and Execution Error Bit Sets Standard Event Status Register Summary Bit Tells where to branch to when interrupted Enable an interrupt from GPIB interface Clears the SRQ bit of the Status Byte...
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4338B If You Have a Problem If You Have a Problem If the 4338B Hangs Up When You Send Command ABORt Remote Operation 4-25 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Program Message Syntax Program Message Syntax Case Program Message Terminator program message terminators Subsystem Command Syntax Common Command Syntax Parameters parameter parameter parameter Parameter Types numeric value < > numeric value < > GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Program Message Syntax 4338B numeric value < > < > < > sensor function data handle < > < > sensor function < > using single quote using double quote Sux Table 5-1. Sux Multiplier Denition Mnemonic Available Sux is a parameter which means 30 ms GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
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4338B CALCulate Subsystem :CALCulate1:FORMat f REAL j MLINear g :CALCulate2:FORMat f NONE j IMAGnary j PHASe j LS g Note Table 5-2. Measurement Parameter Selection :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :LIMit:BEEPer:CONDition f FAIL j PASS g Note GPIB Reference 5-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
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4338B :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :LIMit:BEEPer[:STATe] f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g Note :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :LIMit:CLEar :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :LIMit:FAIL? :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :LIMit:LOWer[:DATA] <...
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4338B CALCulate Subsystem :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :LIMit:LOWer:STATe f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :LIMit:STATe f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :LIMit:UPPer[:DATA] <...
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4338B :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :MATH:EXPRession:NAME f DEV j PCNT g :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :MATH:STATe f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g :CALCulate f 1 j 2 g :PATH? 5-14 GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B DATA Subsystem DATA Subsystem data handle < > COMMAND PARAMETER < > < > < > :DATA[:DATA] f REF1 j REF2 g , < > numeric value GPIB Reference 5-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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DATA Subsystem 4338B :DATA[:DATA]? f BUF1 j BUF2 g set1 set2 setn < > < > < > set1 < > set2 < > setn < > stat data comp < > < > < > stat < > data <...
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4338B DATA Subsystem :DATA:FEED:CONTrol f BUF1 j BUF2 g , f ALWays j NEVer g :DATA:POINts f BUF1 j BUF2 g , < > numeric value numeric value < > numeric numeric value < > GPIB Reference 5-17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B DISPlay Subsystem COMMAND PARAMETER < > f j j g f j g f j j j g :DISPlay[:WINDow][:STATe] f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g :DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT1:DIGit f 3 j 4 j 5 g :DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT1:PAGE f 1 j 2 g...
4338B SENSe Subsystem COMMAND PARAMETER < > < > < > < > < > < > < > [:SENSe]:AVERage:COUNt < > numeric value numeric value < > numeric numeric value < > < > [:SENSe]:AVERage[:STATe] f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g...
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4338B SENSe Subsystem Note [:SENSe]:CORRection:COLLect:METHod REFL1 [:SENSe]:CORRection:DATA? STANdard2 Note Note [:SENSe]:CORRection[:STATe] f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g f j g Note [:SENSe]:FIMPedance:APERture < > [MS j S] numeric value numeric value < > numeric numeric value <...
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SENSe Subsystem 4338B numeric value < > < > [:SENSe]:FIMPedance:CONTact:VERify f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g [:SENSe]:FIMPedance:RANGe:AUTO f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g f j g [:SENSe]:FIMPedance:RANGe[:UPPer] > [MOHM j OHM j KOHM] <...
4338B SYSTem Subsystem COMMAND PARAMETER < > < > < > :SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g :SYSTem:ERRor? :SYSTem:KLOCk f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g :SYSTem:LFRequency < > numeric value numeric value <...
Status Reporting Structure 4338B Standard Event Status Register Figure 5-4. Standard Event Status Register Table 5-4. Standard Event Status Register Assignments Bit No. Bit Weight Description 5-36 GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Status Reporting Structure Standard Operation Status Group Figure 5-5. Standard Operation Status Group Structure GPIB Reference 5-37 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Status Reporting Structure 4338B Operation Status Register Table 5-5. Operation Status Condition Register Assignments Bit No. Bit Weight Description Table 5-6. Operation Status Event Register Assignments Bit No. Bit Weight Description Questionable Status Register Table 5-7. Questionable Status Register Assignments Bit No.
4338B Data Transfer Format Data Transfer Format ASCII Format < > < > < > Figure 5-8. NR1 Format Figure 5-9. NR2 Format Figure 5-10. NR3 Format < > < > < > GPIB Reference 5-41 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Data Transfer Format 4338B REAL Format Figure 5-11. Real Data Format < > < > < > < > < > < > < < (EXP-1023) -1022 5-42 GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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General Information Introduction General Information Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Specications Measurement Support Functions General Information Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Specications 4338B General General Information Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Supplemental Performance Characteristics Measurement Range when Contact Check is OFF Parameter Measurement Range Measurement Range when Contact Check is ON Parameter Measurement Range Mode Analog Digital Total Measurement Computation Time interval from a trigger command to EOM (end of measurement) signal output at the handler interface port.
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4338B Mode Analog Digital Total Measurement Computation Time interval from a trigger command to EOM (end of measurement) signal output at the handler interface port. (@ ranging: hold, display mode: o) General Information Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Performance Tests Performance Test Record Calibration Cycle Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Performance Tests 4338B Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test Specication Test Equipment Description Recommended Model Procedure Figure 9-1. Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test Setup Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Performance Tests 4338B Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test Specication Test Equipment Description Recommended Model Part of 42030A Standard Resistor Set 16074A can be used as a substitute Procedure Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Performance Tests Figure 9-2. Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test Setup Trigger Meas Time Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Performance Tests 4338B Table 9-2. Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test Settings Standard Test Signal Level Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test Counter Reading Test Result Equation Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test Standard Test Signal Standard Calibration 4338B Reading Test Result Current Value [a] Equation Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Performance Tests 4338B Performance Test Record Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test Test Signal Test Limits Test Result Measurement Frequency Uncertainty Test Result = Measured Value Typical Value of 1 kHz Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test Standard Test Signal Test Limits Test Result...
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4338B Functional Test Functional Test Introduction Test Equipment Maintenance 9-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Functional Test 4338B Test Signal Level Functional Test Test Equipment Description Recommended Model Procedure Figure 9-3. Test Signal Level Functional Test Setup SETACV Shift 5 495 495 495 SYNC Enter 475 495 495 495 9-12 Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Functional Test Note Table 9-3. Test Signal Minimum Maximum Level Limit Limit Maintenance 9-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Functional Test 4338B Handler Interface Functional Test Test Equipment Description Recommended Model Procedure Initial Setup. Figure 9-4. Handler Interface Functional Test Setup Key Lock Function Test. External Trigger Function Test. 9-14 Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Functional Test Handler Interface Output Test. LED PW Caution Figure 9-5. Handler interface Output Order LED PW Maintenance 9-15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Functional Test Record Test Signal Level Functional Test Pass Fail 9-16 Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Manual Changes Introduction Manual Changes yellow MANUAL CHANGES MANUAL CHANGES MANUAL CHANGE Table A-1. Manual Changes by Serial Number Serial Prex or Number Make Manual Changes Table A-2. Manual Changes by ROM Version Version Make Manual Changes Manual Changes Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Serial Number Figure A-1. Serial Number Plate Manual Changes Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Tools and Fasteners Procedure Warning Dangerous energy and voltage levels exist within the 4338B when it is in operation and just after it is powered down. Allow 10 minutes for the 4338B's internal capacitors to discharge before starting to work on it.
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4338B Tools and Fasteners Figure B-4. A1 Main Board Location Handler Interface Installation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Tools and Fasteners 4338B Table B-3. Pull-up Resister Locations Socket Signal Signal Type Name Pull-up Pull-up Resistor Voltage Agilent Part Number Handler Interface Installation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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4338B Pull-up Pull-up Resistor Voltage Agilent Part Number EXT DCV2 EXT TRIG KEY LOCK SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 Handler Interface Installation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations 4338B Instrument Errors ADC FAILURE ROM TEST FAILED RAM TEST FAILED EEPROM R/W FAILED USER DATA LOST PREV. SETTING LOST SAVE FAILED RECALL FAILED PRINTER NO RESPONSE A1 BD TEST FAILED LOCKOUT BY HANDLER Messages-2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4338B Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations GPIB Errors Command error -100 Invalid character -101 Syntax error -102 Invalid separator -103 Data type error -104 GET not allowed -105 Parameter not allowed -108 Missing parameter -109 Program mnemonic too long -112 Undened header -113...
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Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations 4338B Numeric Over
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4338B Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations Block data error -160 Invalid block data -161 Block data not allowed -168 Expression error -170 Invalid expression -171 Expression data not allowed -178 Execution errors -200 Trigger ignored -211 Init ignored -213 Settings con
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Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations 4338B Too much data -223 Data corrupt or stale -230 Hardware missing -241 System error -310 Memory error -311 Calibration memory lost -313 Queue over
ow -350 Query errors -400 Query INTERRUPTED -410 Query UNTERMINATED -420 Query DEADLOCKED -430...
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Index < > Index-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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data handle < > Index-2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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numeric value < > sensor function < > Index-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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