Agilent Technologies 4338B Operation Manual

Agilent Technologies 4338B Operation Manual

Milliohm meter
Hide thumbs Also See for 4338B:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

sales@artisantg.com
artisantg.com
(217) 352-9330 |
|
Click HERE
Find the Keysight / Agilent 16339A at our website:

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Agilent Technologies 4338B

  • Page 1 sales@artisantg.com artisantg.com (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the Keysight / Agilent 16339A at our website:...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 マニュアル チェンジ 変更 1 4338B の電源投入の手順 3-c(ページ 1-10)に以下の注記を追加して下さい。 注記 AC 電源周波数の設定値が一致していない場合、測定誤差が増大する可能性があります。必ず AC 電源周波数 を正しく設定して下さい。 変更 2 測定確度の条件(ページ 8-3)に以下の条件を追加して下さい。 3. AC 電源周波数が正しく設定されている。 Copyright 2007 Agilent Technologies ○ Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 6 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 8 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 9: Safety Summary

    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.
  • Page 10 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 12 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 15 Agilent 4338B Milliohmmeter Operation Manual SERIAL NUMBERS Agilent Part No. 04338-90040 Printed in Japan March 2003 Seventh Edition Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 16 Notice Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 17: Manual Printing History

    4338B Manual Printing History : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :...
  • Page 18 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 ...
  • Page 19: Safety Symbols

    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...
  • Page 20: Certi Cation

    General Information Limitation Of Warranty No other warranty is expressed or implied. Agilent Technologies speci cally disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 21: Exclusive Remedies

    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...
  • Page 22: Typeface Conventions

    4338B Typeface Conventions Bold icons Italics lename HARDKEYS NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNN viii Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 23 Contents 1. Getting Started Contents-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 24 2. Operating the 4338B 3. Function Reference Contents-2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 25 4. Remote Operation Contents-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 f j g f j g numeric value < > f j g j j g f j g j j g f j g numeric value > < f j g j j g f j g f j g f j g j j g f j g...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 7. Measurement Basics 8. General Information 9. Maintenance Contents-7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 30 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...
  • Page 31 Figures Contents-9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 32 Contents-10 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 33 Tables Contents-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 35 Getting Started Introduction Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 36 Overview 4338B Overview Features Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 37: Accessories Available

    4338B Overview Accessories Available 16338A 16064B Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 38 Overview 4338B Front Panel Display LINE Switch Chassis Terminal UNKNOWN Terminals Auto Measurement Key Auto Measurement Indicator Measurement Parameter Key Deviation Mode Key Show Setting Key Display Mode Key Auto/Hold Range Key (Shift) Range Setup Key Left/Down Arrow Key and Right/Up Arrow Key...
  • Page 39 4338B Overview Trigger Mode Key Delay Key Trigger Key Local Key Address Key Recall Key Save Key Primary Comparator Upper Limit (Pri High) Key - (Shift) Secondary Comparator Upper Limit (Sec High) Key Primary Comparator Lower Limit (Pri Low) Key -...
  • Page 40 Overview 4338B Engineering Unit Key Back Space Key Enter Key Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42 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...
  • Page 43: Incoming Inspection

    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...
  • Page 44: Power Cable

    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...
  • Page 45 4338B Overview Figure 1-1. Power Cable Supplied Getting Started 1-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 46: Preparation For Use

    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...
  • Page 47 4338B Preparation for Use Turning ON the 4338B Getting Started 1-13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 48: Using Front-Panel Keys

    Using Front-Panel Keys 4338B Using Front-Panel Keys Note Direct Execution Keys Toggle Keys Meas Time Selection Keys 1-14 Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 49: Numeric Keys

    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...
  • Page 50 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...
  • Page 51 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...
  • Page 52: To Perform A Measurement

    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...
  • Page 53 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...
  • Page 54 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...
  • Page 55 4338B To Perform a SHORT Correction Note Getting Started 1-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 56: To Select Measurement Parameter

    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...
  • Page 57: To Select Measurement Range

    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...
  • Page 58 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 59 Operating the 4338B Introduction Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 60 Measurement Con guration 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...
  • Page 61 4338B Measurement Con guration To Set the Contact Check Cont Chk Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 62 Measurement Con guration 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...
  • Page 63 4338B Measurement Con guration Operating the 4338B Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 64: Making A Measurement

    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...
  • Page 65 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...
  • Page 66 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...
  • Page 67 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...
  • Page 68 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...
  • Page 69 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...
  • Page 70: To Set The Gpib Address

    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...
  • Page 71: To Perform A Self-Test

    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...
  • Page 72: If You Have A Problem

    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...
  • Page 73 Function Reference Introduction Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 74: Front Panel

    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...
  • Page 75: Line Switch

    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...
  • Page 76 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...
  • Page 77 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...
  • Page 78 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...
  • Page 79 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...
  • Page 80 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 ...
  • Page 81 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...
  • Page 82 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...
  • Page 83 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...
  • Page 84 Front Panel 4338B Reset Key Con guration Key 3-12 Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 85 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...
  • Page 86: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 4338B Rear Panel Figure 3-4. Rear Panel External Trigger Figure 3-5. Required External Trigger Pulse Speci cation 3-14 Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 87: Line Voltage Selector

    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...
  • Page 88: Handler Interface

    Rear Panel 4338B Handler Interface Speci cation Note Figure 3-6. Pin Assignment For Handler Interface Connector 3-16 Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 89 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:...
  • Page 90: Gpib Interface

    Rear Panel 4338B Figure 3-7. Timing Diagram GPIB Interface gpib 3-18 Function Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 91 4338B Rear Panel Table 3-3. GPIB Interface Capability Code Function Function Reference 3-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 92: Theory Of Operation

    Theory of Operation 4338B Theory of Operation Overall Measurement Theory Figure 3-8. De nition 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...
  • Page 93 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...
  • Page 94: Test Signal Level

    Theory of Operation 4338B Test Signal Level Actual Signal Level across DUT Figure 3-11. Simpli ed 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...
  • Page 95 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...
  • Page 96: Getting Started

    Getting Started 4338B Getting Started Input/Output Statements Reading the GPIB Address Sending a Remote Command Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 97: Query Commands

    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...
  • Page 98 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...
  • Page 99 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...
  • Page 100 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...
  • Page 101 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...
  • Page 102: To Use Comparator Function

    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...
  • Page 103 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...
  • Page 104: To Trigger A Measurement

    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...
  • Page 105: Waiting For Completion Of Measurement (Detecting Completion Of Measurement)

    4338B Waiting For Completion Of Measurement (detecting completion of measurement) Waiting For Completion Of Measurement (detecting completion of measurement) *SRE :STAT:OPER:ENAB Figure 4-2. SRQ generation sequence (when measurement nishes) Remote Operation 4-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 106: Sample Program

    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...
  • Page 107: Reading Out Measured Result

    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...
  • Page 108 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...
  • Page 109 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...
  • Page 110 Reading Out Measured Result 4338B Note 4-16 Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 111 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...
  • Page 112: Reading Out Measured Result Using :Fetc? Command

    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...
  • Page 113 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...
  • Page 114 Reading Out Measured Result 4338B :FETC? Note 4-20 Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 115 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...
  • Page 116 To Retrieve Data Eciently 4338B To Retrieve Data Eciently To Use a Data Bu er 4-22 Remote Operation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 117: Other Features

    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...
  • Page 118 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...
  • Page 119 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...
  • Page 120 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 121: Gpib Commands

    GPIB Reference Introduction gpib scpi GPIB Commands Common Commands Common Commands < > *CLS *OPC *SRE numeric value < > *ESE numeric value *OPC? *SRE? *ESE? *OPT? *STB? < > *ESR? *RCL numeric value *TRG *IDN? *RST *TST? < > *LRN? *SAV numeric value...
  • Page 122 GPIB Commands 4338B Subsystem Commands Command Parameter Note ABORt no query CALCulate :FORMat REAL MLINear NONE IMAGinary PHASe :LIMit :BEEPer :CONDition FAIL PASS < > [:STATe] Boolean :CLEar no query :FAIL? query only :LOWer [:DATA] < numeric value > <...
  • Page 123 4338B GPIB Commands Subsystem Commands (continued) Command Parameter Note [SENSe] (continued) :CORRection :COLLect [:ACQuire] STANdard2 :METHod REFL1 :DATA? STANdard2 [:STATe] < Boolean > :FIMPedance < > :APERture numeric value :CONTact < > :VERify Boolean :RANGe < > :AUTO Boolean <...
  • Page 124 Subsystem Command Tree 4338B Subsystem Command Tree root command root path Message Terminator Colon (:) Semicolon (;) Figure 5-1. Proper Use of the Colon and Semicolon GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 125: Program Message Syntax

    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...
  • Page 126 Program Message Syntax 4338B numeric value < > < > < > sensor function data handle < > < > sensor function < > using single quote using double quote Sux Table 5-1. Sux Multiplier De nition Mnemonic Available Sux is a parameter which means 30 ms GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
  • Page 127: Multiple Messages

    4338B Program Message Syntax Multiple Messages Query and Response Message Syntax GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 128 Command Reference 4338B Command Reference Notations :CALClate :LIMit:LOWer[:DATA] < > :CALClate :LIMit:LOWer:STATe < > f j g numeric value < > GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 129: Abort Command

    4338B ABORt Command ABORt Command :ABORt Note address GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 130: Calculate Subsystem

    4338B CALCulate Subsystem COMMAND PARAMETER f j g < > < > < > < > < > < > < > 5-10 GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 131 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 ...
  • Page 132 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] <...
  • Page 133 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] <...
  • Page 134 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...
  • Page 135: Data Subsystem

    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...
  • Page 136 DATA Subsystem 4338B :DATA[:DATA]? f BUF1 j BUF2 g set1 set2 setn < > < > < > set1 < > set2 < > setn < > stat data comp < > < > < > stat < > data <...
  • Page 137 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...
  • Page 138: Display Subsystem

    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...
  • Page 139: Fetch? Query

    4338B :FETCh? FETCh? Query :FETCh? stat data1 data2 comp1 comp2 < > < > < > < > < > stat < > data1 < > data2 < > comp1 < > comp2 < > GPIB Reference 5-19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 140: Format Subsystem

    4338B FORMat Subsystem COMMAND PARAMETER :FORMat[:DATA] f ASCii j REAL[,64] g 5-20 GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 141: Initiate Subsystem

    4338B INITiate Subsystem INITiate Subsystem COMMAND PARAMETER < > :INITiate[:IMMediate] :INITiate:CONTinuous f ON j OFF j 1 j 0 g GPIB Reference 5-21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 142: Sense Subsystem

    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...
  • Page 143 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 <...
  • Page 144 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] <...
  • Page 145: Source Subsystem

    4338B SOURce Subsystem SOURce Subsystem COMMAND PARAMETER < > < > :SOURce:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] > [UA j MA] < numeric value numeric value < > numeric numeric value < > numeric value < > Note :SOURce:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]:AUTO f ON j OFF j 1 j...
  • Page 146: Status Subsystem

    4338B STATus Subsystem COMMAND PARAMETER < > < > :STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? < > Note :STATus:OPERation:CONDition? < > Note :STATus:OPERation:ENABle < > numeric value numeric value < > numeric < > < > 5-26 GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 147 4338B STATus Subsystem :STATus:PRESet :STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? < > :STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? < > :STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle < > numeric value numeric value < > numeric < > GPIB Reference 5-27 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 148: System Subsystem

    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 <...
  • Page 149 4338B SYSTem Subsystem :SYSTem:PRESet :SYSTem:VERSion? YYYY.V < > YYYY GPIB Reference 5-29 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 150: Trigger Subsystem

    4338B TRIGger Subsystem COMMAND PARAMETER < > < > :TRIGger[:SEQuence1]:DELay < > [MS j S] numeric value numeric value < > numeric numeric value < > :TRIGger[:SEQuence1][:IMMediate] :TRIGger[:SEQuence1]:SOURce f BUS j EXTernal j INTernal j MANual g :TRIGger:SEQuence2:DELay < > [MS j S]...
  • Page 151: Common Commands

    4338B Common Commands 3 CLS 3 ESE < > numeric value 3 ESE? < > 3 ESR? < > 3 IDN? Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 < > < > < > < > Field 1 Field 2...
  • Page 152 4338B 3 OPC? 3 OPT? 3 RCL < > numeric value numeric value < > numeric < > 3 RST 3 SAV < > numeric value < > numeric < > 3 SRE < > numeric value numeric value <...
  • Page 153: Error Code

    4338B 3 STB? < > 3 TRG 3 TST? Test Item Error Code < > 3 WAI GPIB Reference 5-33 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 154: Status Reporting Structure

    Status Reporting Structure 4338B Status Reporting Structure Figure 5-2. Status Reporting Structure Service Request (SRQ) 5-34 GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 155 4338B Status Reporting Structure Status Byte Resister Figure 5-3. Status byte Register Table 5-3. Status Byte Assignments Bit No. Bit Weight Description GPIB Reference 5-35 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 156: Standard Event Status Register

    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...
  • Page 157 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...
  • Page 158: Operation Status Register

    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.
  • Page 159: Trigger System

    4338B Trigger System Trigger System 4338B Trigger System Con guration Figure 5-6. Trigger System Con guration trigger state idle initiate TRIGger Event Detection Sequence Operation Idle State initiate state GPIB Reference 5-39 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 160: Initiate State

    Trigger System 4338B Initiate State Event Detection State Figure 5-7. Inside an Event Detection State SOURce DELay IMMediate Sequence Operation State 5-40 GPIB Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 161: Data Transfer Format

    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...
  • Page 162: Real Format

    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...
  • Page 163 Application Measurement Introduction Application Measurement Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 164 Measuring Contact Resistance of Relays or Switches 4338B Measuring Contact Resistance of Relays or Switches Application Measurement Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 165 4338B Measuring Contact Resistance of Relays or Switches Application Measurement Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 166 Measuring Contact Resistance of Relays or Switches 4338B Figure 6-1. Measuring Contact Resistance Application Measurement Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 167 4338B Measuring Internal Resistance of Batteries Measuring Internal Resistance of Batteries Figure 6-2. Measuring Internal Resistance of Batteries Application Measurement Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 168 Measuring Internal Resistance of Batteries 4338B Application Measurement Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 169 4338B Measuring Internal Resistance of Batteries Figure 6-3. Application Sample Program Caution Application Measurement Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 170 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 171: Short Correction

    Measurement Basics Introduction SHORT Correction Figure 7-1. SHORT Correction Measurement Basics Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 172: Measurement Range

    Dry Circuit Loop 4338B Measurement Range Dry Circuit Loop Measurement Basics Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 173: Extending Test Leads

    4338B Extending Test Leads Extending Test Leads Figure 7-2. Test Lead Extension Measurement Basics Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 174 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 175 General Information Introduction General Information Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 176: Speci Cations

    Speci cations 4338B Speci cations Measurement Parameter Measurement Conditions Measurement Range Parameter Measurement Range Contact Check General Information Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 177: Measurement Accuracy

    4338B Speci cations Measurement Accuracy < < < < General Information Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 178 Speci cations 4338B Table 8-1. Measurement Accuracy Measurement Accuracy % of reading) Measurement Signal Current [A] 10 m 100 k 85 + 1869 1961 1990 10 k 3500 2000 1000 2000 2000 85 + 85 + 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000...
  • Page 179: Measurement Support Functions

    4338B Speci cations Measurement Support Functions General Information Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 180 Speci cations 4338B General General Information Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 181: Supplemental Performance Characteristics

    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.
  • Page 182 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...
  • Page 183: Test Equipment

    Maintenance Introduction Test Equipment Table 9-1. Required Equipment Equipment Requirements Recommended Qty. Model P: Performance Tests, F: Functional Tests Part of 42030A Standard Resistor Set Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 184 Performance Tests 4338B Performance Tests Introduction Note Note Test Equipment Calculation Sheet Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 185: Performance Test Record

    4338B Performance Tests Performance Test Record Calibration Cycle Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 186 Performance Tests 4338B Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test Speci cation 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...
  • Page 187 4338B Performance Tests Note Maintenance Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 188: Speci Cation

    Performance Tests 4338B Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test Speci cation 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...
  • Page 189 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...
  • Page 190 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...
  • Page 191 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...
  • Page 192: Measurement Uncertainty

    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...
  • Page 193 4338B Functional Test Functional Test Introduction Test Equipment Maintenance 9-11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 194: Functional Test

    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...
  • Page 195 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...
  • Page 196 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...
  • Page 197 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...
  • Page 198 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...
  • Page 199: Manual Changes

    Manual Changes Introduction Manual Changes yellow MANUAL CHANGES MANUAL CHANGES MANUAL CHANGE Table A-1. Manual Changes by Serial Number Serial Pre x 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...
  • Page 200 4338B Change 1 Manual Changes Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 201 4338B Serial Number Figure A-1. Serial Number Plate Manual Changes Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 202 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 203: Electrical Characteristics

    Handler Interface Installation Introduction Electrical Characteristics Output Signals Table B-1. Handler Output Electrical Characteristics Output Signals Voltage Output Maximum External Voltage/ Rating Current Circuit Common High Comparison Signals Control Signals Handler Interface Installation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 204 Electrical Characteristics 4338B Figure B-1. Handler Interface Comparison Output Signals Diagram Handler Interface Installation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 205 4338B Electrical Characteristics Figure B-2. Handler Interface Control Output Signals Diagram Handler Interface Installation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 206 Electrical Characteristics 4338B Input Signals Table B-2. Handler Input Electrical Characteristics Signal Input Voltage Input Current (Low) Circuit Pull-up Voltage Common High 12 V 15 V Figure B-3. Handler Interface Input Signal Diagram Handler Interface Installation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 207: Setting Up The Handler Interface Board

    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.
  • Page 208 Tools and Fasteners 4338B Handler Interface Installation Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 209 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...
  • Page 210 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...
  • Page 211 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...
  • Page 212 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 213 Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations Table C-1. OVLD/OVVOL/N.C. Condition Condition Display Handler GPIB Output Solutions Output Data Mode Comprtr Mode < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > Caution < > Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
  • Page 214 Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations 4338B Table C-2. Combination of any two OVLD/OVVOL/N.C. Conditions Condition Display Handler GPIB Output Solutions Output Data Mode Comprtr Mode < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < >...
  • Page 215 4338B Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations Table C-3. Simultaneous OVLD/OVVOL/N.C. Condition Condition Display Handler GPIB Output Solutions Output Data Mode Comprtr Mode < > < > < > < > < > < > Caution < > Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 216 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 217: Error Messages

    Error Messages Messages-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 218: Instrument Errors

    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...
  • Page 219: Gpib Errors

    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 Unde ned header -113...
  • Page 220 Overload/Over-Voltage/No-Contact Operations 4338B Numeric Over ow -123 Too many digits -124 Numeric data not allowed -128 Invalid sux -131 Sux not allowed -138 Character data error -140 Invalid character data -141 Character data too long -144 Character data not allowed -148...
  • Page 221 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 ict -221 Data out of range...
  • Page 222 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...
  • Page 223 Index < > Index-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 224 data handle < > Index-2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 225 numeric value < > sensor function < > Index-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 226 Index-4 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 227 REGIONAL SALES AND SUPPORT OFFICES For more information about Agilent Technologies test and measurement products, applications, services, and for a current sales office listing, visit our web site: http://www.agilent.com/find/tmdir. You can also contact one of the following centers and ask for a test and measurement sales representative.

Table of Contents