Tektronix Keithley 3700A Series Quick Start Manual
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- Page 1 Series 3700A System Switch/Multimeter Quick Start Guide...
- Page 2 Safety precautions overvoltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to mains. These instruments will be marked as category II The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any or higher.
- Page 3 Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under The WARNING heading in the user documentation explains hazards that might result test or power line (earth) ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on in personal injury or death.
- Page 4 Power and environmental ratings CAUTION For indoor use only. 100 V ac to 240 V ac, 50 Hz and 60 Hz Power supply Carefully consider and configure the appropriate (automatically sensed at power up) output‑off state, source levels, and compliance levels before connecting the instrument to a device that can 28 VA with DMM and display, up to 140 VA Power consumption...
- Page 5 Introduction The Series 3700A System Switch/Multimeter offers scalable, Complete documentation for the Series 3700A instruments is instrument‑grade switching and multichannel measurement available for download on the Keithley web page at solutions that are optimized for automated testing of tek.com/keithley. electronic products and components. The Series 3700A The documentation includes: instruments include four versions of the 3706A system switch mainframe and a growing family of plug‑in switch...
- Page 6 • Switch and Control Cards Reference Manual: Contains • IVI-COM Driver: A IVI instrument driver you can use card installation and operation instructions for the model to create your own test applications in C/C++, VB.NET 3720, 3721, 3722, 3723, 3724, 3730, 3731, 3732, and or C#.
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Page 7: Unpack And Inspect The Instrument
Unpack and inspect the instrument Documentation and accessories Packaging insert To unpack and inspect the instrument: 1. Inspect the box for damage. 2. Open the top of the box. 3. Remove the packaging insert. Packaging insert Series 3700A instrument 5. Carefully lift the instrument out of the box. 6. - Page 8 You have received one of the following Series 3700A System You receive the 3700A with these accessories and documents: Switch/Multimeters. Power line cord 3706A six-slot system switch with high-performance DMM RJ 45 LAN crossover cable Series 3700A Quick Start Guide (not shown, this document) Safety precautions (not shown) Software and documentation downloads document (not shown) 3706A-S six-slot system switch without DMM...
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Page 9: Connect The Instrument
Connect the instrument • Cover the device under test (DUT) to protect the operator Important test system safety information from flying debris in the event of a system or DUT failure. This product is sold as a stand‑alone instrument that may •... - Page 10 • In many systems, during power up, the outputs may be in • Model 3723 Dual 1×30 High Speed Reed Relay an unknown state until they are properly initialized. Make Multiplexer Card sure the design can tolerate this situation without causing •...
- Page 11 WARNING WARNING To prevent electric shock that could result in injury or Slot covers must be installed on unused slots to death, NEVER handle a switching card that has power prevent personal contact with high-voltage circuits. applied to it. Before installing or removing a switching card, make To install a switching card in a Series 3700A instrument: sure the instrument is turned off and disconnected...
- Page 12 5. With the top cover of the switching card facing up, align the card edge into the card guide of the slot, as shown in the following figure. 6. Slide in the card. For approximately the last ¼ inch, press in firmly to mate the module connector to the mainframe connector.
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Page 13: Install The Instrument
Install the instrument WARNING You can use a Series 3700A instrument on a bench or in The power cord supplied with the Series 3700A contains a rack. Please see the instructions that came with your a separate protective earth (safety ground) wire for use rack‑mount kit if you are installing a Series 3700A instrument with grounded outlets. -
Page 14: Turn On The Instrument
Turn on the instrument To connect line power: 1. Make sure the front‑panel power switch is in the off (O) position. Turn on the instrument by pressing the front‑panel POWER 2. Connect the socket of the supplied power cord to the switch to the on (|) position. - Page 15 Test the instrument Power-up sequence For instruments with a front panel, when the instrument is turned For instruments with a front ‑panel display (the Models 3706A and on, you should see: 3706A‑S), you can view system information to check operation. •...
- Page 16 FAQs Where can I find updated drivers or firmware? What should I do if I see an error message when I turn the instrument on? For the latest drivers and additional support information, see the Keithley Instruments support website. If an error message is displayed, press the EXIT (LOCAL) key.
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Page 17: Next Steps
Next steps Refer to the User’s Manual, which provides an overview of the For more information, refer to the Keithley Instruments website, instrument, information on how to set up remote communications, tek.com/keithley, for support and additional information about the and basic operating information. instrument. - Page 18 Contact information: 1-800-833-9200 For additional contacts, see https://www.tek.com/contact-us Find more valuable resources at TEK.COM. Copyright © 2021, Tektronix. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.
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