Applent Instruments AT5108 User Manual

Applent Instruments AT5108 User Manual

Multi-channel resistance meter
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Applent Instruments Ltd.
Address: 3 Floor, No. 61, Baolong International,
Zhonglou District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
Post Code: 213001
Telephone: +86-0519-88805550 / 81285550
Fax:0086-0519-86922220
http://www.applent.com
©2005-2016 Applent Instruments Inc.
English
Revision A2
FIRMWARE REVISIONS
This manual applies directly to instruments that
have the firmware Rev.C1.x
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Revision A January, 2013
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AT5108/AT5110/AT5120
User's Guide
Multi-Channel Resistance Meter
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  • Page 1 Address: 3 Floor, No. 61, Baolong International, Zhonglou District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China Post Code: 213001 Telephone: +86-0519-88805550 / 81285550 Fax:0086-0519-86922220 http://www.applent.com ©2005-2016 Applent Instruments Inc. English Revision A2 FIRMWARE REVISIONS This manual applies directly to instruments that have the firmware Rev.C1.x...
  • Page 2: Certification, Limited Warranty, & Limitation Of Liability

    CERTIFICATION, LIMITED WARRANTY, & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Applent Instruments, Inc. (shortened form Applent)certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Applent further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the People’s Republic of China National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institution’s calibration facility or by the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents CERTIFICATION, LIMITED WARRANTY, & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ..........2 Contents ................................3 Figure Contents ..............................6 Table Contents ..............................7 Unpacking and Preparation ......................... 8 Incoming Inspection ........................8 Setting up Fuse ........................... 8 Environmental Requirements ....................... 8 Cleaning .............................
  • Page 4 AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide <SYSTEM CONFIG> Page....................... 26 6.1.1 To change system【LANGUAGE】 .................. 26 6.1.2 Setting the system date and time ..................27 6.1.3 Account Setting ......................... 27 6.1.4 Beep Feature ........................28 6.1.5 RS-232 Baud Rate [BAUD] ....................28 6.1.6 RS-232 Shake Hand [SHAKE HAND] ................
  • Page 5 Contents 10.1 General Specification ........................ 49 10.2 Dimensions ..........................50...
  • Page 6 AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide Figure Contents Figure 1-1 How to remove the handle....................10 Figure 3-1 Front panel ........................13 Figure 3-2 Rear Panel ......................... 13 Figure 3-3 Test Terminal of Each Channel ................... 14 Figure 4-1 AT5110 <MEAS DISPLAY> Page ..................16 Figure 5-1 <...
  • Page 7 Contents Table Contents Table 3-1 Front panel description....................... 13 Table 3-2 Rear panel description......................14 Table 5-1 Range Mode ........................19 Table 5-2 Effective measurement range ..................... 19 Table 7-1 Description of Handler Interface Signals ................31...
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Preparation

    Please use the following fuse type. UL/CSA type, Slow-Blow, 5×20-mm miniature fuse, 1A, 250 V When you need a fuse, contact your nearest Applent Instruments sales or service office. To verify and replace the fuse, remove the power cable and pull out the fuse holder.
  • Page 9: Cleaning

    Altitude: 0 to 2,000m Vibration: Max. 0.5 G, 5 Hz to 500 Hz Cleaning To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 power cable from the receptacle before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dipped in water to clean the casing.
  • Page 10 AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide Figure 1-1 How to remove the handle 1 Retracted   3 Carrying Position 2 Extended Remove Handle(Lift the handle perpendicular to the unit while pulling it in the direction of 1.)...
  • Page 11: Overview

    Furthermore, by using the handler interface, the AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 can be easily combined with a component handler, and a system controller to fully automate component testing, sorting, and quality-control data processing.
  • Page 12: Correction

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide 2.2.5 Correction Zero correction for all ranges to eliminate lead resistance’s effect. Main Functions 2.3.1 Correction Function SHORT correction: Eliminates measurement errors brought about by stray parasitic impedance in the test fixtures. 2.3.2 Comparator Function (Sorting) The primary parameter can be sorted into ten NG Bin: CH1-CH20 The sequential mode or tolerance mode can be selected as the sorting mode.
  • Page 13: Startup

    Startup Startup This chapter describes names and functions of the front panel, rear panel, and screen display and provides the basic procedures for operating AT5108/AT5110/AT5120. ⚫ Front panel summary ⚫ Rear panel summary ⚫ Power On/Off ⚫ Connect to Device under Test...
  • Page 14: Power On/Off

    Line Power Connection Power ON. Power OFF. Warm-up Time AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 is ready to be used as soon as the power-up sequence has completed. However, to achieve the accuracy rating, warm up the instrument for 15 minutes. Connect to Device under Test (DUT) The test terminals of all channels are on the rear panel.
  • Page 15 Startup Warning: No putting current source, voltage source directly access to test side. Energy storage device access to testing after discharging.
  • Page 16: Meas] Key

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide [Meas] Key <MEAS DISPLAY> Page When press the [Meas] key, the <MEAS DISPLAY> page appears. The following measurement controls can be set. • TRIG – Trigger Mode • 01-20 – Set up the corresponding channel Figure 4-1 AT5110 <MEAS DISPLAY>...
  • Page 17: Channel Setup

    [Meas] Key Please refer to the Handler section. Performs one cycle of measurement each time it receives a trigger command sent via RS-232. Procedure for choosing trigger mode [TRIG] Step 1. Press the [Meas] key Step 2. Use the cursor key to select [TRIG] field Step 3.
  • Page 18: Setup] Key

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide [Setup] Key This section includes the following information: • SETUP page • Temperature Compensation Setup • SHORT Correction • Comparator Setup Every time or everywhere you can press the [Setup] key to open the <SETUP> page. <SETUP> Page In <SETUP>...
  • Page 19: Range [Range]

    [Setup] Key and BUS (RS-232). Trigger Mode Description Continuously repeats the measurement cycle. Performs one cycle of measurement each time you press the [Trig] key. Performs one cycle of measurement each time a rising pulse is input to the handler external trigger input pin on the rear panel. Please refer to the Handler section.
  • Page 20: Measurement Speed [Rate]

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide 30 29 29.000Ω~300.00Ω 100   300 290 290.00Ω~3.0000kΩ 1k   3k 2.9k 2.9000kΩ~30.000kΩ 10k   30kΩ 29kΩ 100kΩ 29.000kΩ~300.00kΩ   300kΩ 290kΩ Procedure for setting the range [RANGE] Step 1. Press the [Setup] key Step 2.
  • Page 21: Scan] Mode

    [Setup] Key Step 3. Use the soft keys to turn ON/OFF the comparator feature. Soft key Function 5.1.5 [SCAN] mode SCPI Command: FUNCtion:SCAN {ON,OFF,<channel number>} When the scan mode is set to SCAN, all channels will be measured one by one. When the scan mode is set to SINGLE, only specified channel can be measured and displayed.
  • Page 22: Reference Temperature [Refer Temp]

    Step 4. Press [MEAS SHORT] soft key, a dialog message displays “Short-circuit the test terminals”. Please make sure the test clips short-circuit is like the following way: Step 5. Press [OK] soft key. The AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 measures short resistance at the all ranges. During the measurement, an “SHORT measurement in progress” dialog message is shown on the display.
  • Page 23: Comparator> Page

    AT5110’s/AT5120’s built-in comparator can sort each channel’s DUTs into their respective NG bin (CH1 through CH20 and NG (All Channel). To take full advantage of the comparator, AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 is equipped with a handler interface for use in conjunction with the comparator. All CH1~CH20 NG signal can output to yours PLC via the handler interface.
  • Page 24: Nominal Value For Tolerance Mode

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide In tolerance mode, the comparison limit values are based on the deviations from the specified nominal value, which can be specified in the [NOM] field. You configure the tolerance mode limit values as a deviation percentage (%) or absolute () parameter value.
  • Page 25: Lower And Upper Limits

    [Setup] Key 5.3.5 Lower and upper Limits SCPI Command: COMParator:CH <1~20>,<LOW>,<HIGH> To enter the limit values Step 1. Press the [Meas] or [Setup] key Step 2. Press the [COMP SETUP] soft key Step 3. Use the cursor key to select [CHANNEL 01 LOW] field Step 4.
  • Page 26: System Configurations

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide System Configurations This section includes the following information: • SYSTEM CONFIG page • SYSTEM INFO page • SYSTEM SERVICE page <SYSTEM CONFIG> Page When press the [Meas] or [Setup] key followed by [SYSTEM] bottom soft key, the <SYSTEM CONFIG>...
  • Page 27: Setting The System Date And Time

    System Configurations Soft key Function [CHN] Chinese ENGLISH English 6.1.2 Setting the system date and time AT5110 features a built-in 24-hour clock. To change the date Step 1. Press the [Meas] or [Setup] key Step 2. Press the [SYSTEM] bottom soft key. Step 3.
  • Page 28: Beep Feature

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide Switch user mode to administrator mode, you must input a correct password. To Change Administrator’s Password Step 1. Press the [Meas] or [Setup] key Step 2. Press the [SYSTEM] bottom soft key. Step 3. Use the cursor key to select [ADMIN] field.
  • Page 29: Rs-232 Shake Hand [Shake Hand]

    System Configurations 38400 57600 115200 Recommend 6.1.6 RS-232 Shake Hand [SHAKE HAND] AT5110 support software “shake hand”. AT5110 will return the whole command to host and then response the command when the [SHAKE HAND] is turned ON. To turn ON the “Shake Hand”: Step 1.
  • Page 30: Data Format And Eoc Mode [Data/Eoc]

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide 6.1.8 Data format and EOC mode [DATA/EOC] SCPI Command: SYSTem:DATAmode {ALL,ONE} When the [RESULT SEND] field is set to [AUTO], the data format will return to host depended on this field. Furthermore, the EOC signal of the handler interface depends on this field.
  • Page 31: Handler Interface

    In addition, the instrument accepts input of external trigger. You can use these signals to easily integrate the AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 with a component handler or system controller. This means that you can fully automate such tasks as component inspection, component sorting, and processing of quality management data for higher manufacturing efficiency.
  • Page 32 AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide 1:GD, 0:NG 1:GD, 0:NG 1:GD, 0:NG 1:GD, 0:NG 1:GD, 0:NG CH11 1:GD, 0:NG; (AT5120 valid) CH12 1:GD, 0:NG; (AT5120 valid) CH13 1:GD, 0:NG; (AT5120 valid) CH14 1:GD, 0:NG; (AT5120 valid) CH16 1:GD, 0:NG; (AT5120 valid) CH16 1:GD, 0:NG; (AT5120 valid) CH17 1:GD, 0:NG;...
  • Page 33: Connection

    Handler Interface Connection ◼ Use external power supply(recommend) Please use external power supply and connect the following pins: VCC:33-34 GND:27-30 Internal power supply 35-36:float ◼ Use internal power supply Under state of unknown or uncertain for power consumption, please do not use internal power supply, otherwise the instrument cannot work normally.
  • Page 34 AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide In figure:JP204 and JP205, factory configuration is 1-2 short circuit, trigger signal is rising edge trigger. If trigger signal use falling edge trigger, please short circuit 2-3 for JP204 and JP205, and external VCC can be floating.
  • Page 35: Remote Control

    • Select Baud Rate. • About SCPI AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 can use the RS-232 interface or USB interface to communicate with the computer to complete all the instrument functions. About RS-232C RS-232 is currently widely used serial communications standard, is also called asynchronous serial communications standard, it is applied to realize communication of PC and PC、...
  • Page 36: Rs232C Connection

    PLC ) by DB-9 cable. Tip: instrument cannot use null modem cable. Users can make it or buy 9-core cable from Applent Instruments. If users make 3-core cable, should pay attention to: ·If using PC’s built-in DB9 port, probably users need to short circuit 4-6、7-8 on PC port’s DB-9 connector (pin).
  • Page 37: Scpi Language

    Remote Control SCPI Language SCPI-Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments is a common command that Applent adopts and it is used to test instrument. SCPI is also called TMSL-Test and Measurement System Language, which is developed by Agilent Technologies according to IEEE488.2, so far it is widely used by equipment manufacturers. Instrument built-in terminator is responsible for parsing user’s various command ...
  • Page 38: Scpi Command Reference

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide SCPI Command Reference This chapter includes the following content: ⚫ Terminator ⚫ Command Syntax ⚫ Query Syntax ⚫ Query Response ⚫ Command Reference This chapter provides descriptions of instrument’s available SCPI commands sets, listed in functional subsystem order.
  • Page 39: Command Structure

    SCPI Command Reference When there includes several parameter items in {}, means that users can only choose one item from it. the abbreviated form of parameter is put in () Capital letter Abbreviated form of command. 9.1.3 Command Structure The SCPI commands are tree structured three levels deep. The highest level commands are called the subsystem commands in this manual.
  • Page 40: Parameter

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide 9.2.2 Parameter ◼ Single command word, no parameter. Example: AAA:BBB ◼ Parameter can be character string form, the abbreviation rules are the same as the rules for command. Example: AAA:BBB 1.23 ◼ Parameter can be numeric form ...
  • Page 41: Command Reference

    SCPI Command Reference Command Reference All commands in this reference are fully explained and listed in the following functional command order, the following is all subsystem ⚫ DISPlay display SUBSYSTEM ⚫ FUNCtion function SUBSYSTEM ⚫ CORRection correction SUBSYSTEM ⚫ COMParator comparator SUBSYSTEM ⚫...
  • Page 42: Disp:line

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide Example SEND> DISP:PAGE? <NL> RET> SYST <NL> 9.4.2 DISP:LINE The :LINE command enters an arbitrary comment line of up to 30 ASCII characters in the comment field. Command Syntax DISP:LINE “<string>” Parameter Where, <string> is ASCII character string (30 ASCII characters) Example SEND>...
  • Page 43: Function:rate

    SCPI Command Reference Query Response {HOLD,AUTO,NOM} Example SEND> FUNC:RANG:MODE? <NL> RET> auto <NL> 9.5.3 FUNCtion:RATE The FUNCtion:RATE command sets the test speed. Command Syntax FUNCtion:RATE {SLOW,MED,FAST,ULTRa} Example SEND> FUNC:RATE FAST //Sets to FAST Speed <NL> Query Syntax FUNC:RATE? Query Response {SLOW,MED,FAST,ULTR } Example SEND>...
  • Page 44: Comparator Subsystem

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide COMParator Subsystem The COMParator subsystem command group sets the comparator function, including its ON/OFF setting, limit mode, and limit values. Figure 9-3 COMParator Subsystem Command Tree COMParator [:STATe] {OFF,ON,0,1} :BEEP {OFF,GD,NG} :MODE {ABS,PER,SEQ} :NOMinal <float> <1~10>,<LOW LIMIT>,<HIGH LIMIT>...
  • Page 45: Comparator:ch

    SCPI Command Reference Command Syntax COMParator:NOMinal <float> Example SEND> COMP:NOM 100m <NL> SEND> COMP:NOM 1E-6 <NL> Query Syntax COMParator:NOMinal? Query Response <scifloat> Example SEND> COMP:NOM? <NL> RET> +1.00000e-03 <NL> 9.6.5 COMParator:CH The COMParator:CH command sets the low/high limit values of each channel Command Syntax COMParator:CH <1~10>,<low limit>,<high limit>...
  • Page 46: Trg

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide Internal Trigger Mode Manual Trigger Mode External Trigger Mode BUS Trigger Mode Example SEND> TRIG:SOUR BUS <NL> Query Syntax TRIGger:SOURce? Query Response {INT,MAN,EXT,BUS} Example SEND> TRIG:SOUR? 1 <NL> RET> <NL> 9.7.3 The TRG command (trigger command) performs the same function as the Group Execute Trigger command but return the test result.
  • Page 47: System Subsystem

    SCPI Command Reference G,+1.0008e+03,NG,+1.1139e+04,NG <NL> SYSTem subsystem Figure 9-6 SYSTem SYSTem :SENDmode {FETCH,AUTO} 9.9.1 SYSTem:LANGuage Instrument language setup Command Syntax: SYSTem:LANGuage {ENGLISH,CHINESE,EN,CN} : SEND> SYST:LANG EN //Set as English display Example Query Syntax: SYST:LANG? Query Response: {ENGLISH,CHINESE} 9.9.2 SYSTem:SENDmode SYST:SEND command sets the RS-232 Result Send Mode. Please refer to Page.29 Section 6.1.7 RS-232 Result Send Mode [RESULT SEND] Command Syntax SYSTem:SENDmode {FETCH,AUTO} Example SEND>...
  • Page 48: Ind? Subsystem

    AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide RET> Short Clear Zero Start. <NL> RET> PASS <NL> Note Before sending this command, please short-circuit terminals. Please refer to page 22 section 5.2 Short Correction 9.11 IND? Subsystem IDN? Subsystem tree IND? IDN? Subsystem is used for return instrument’s version.
  • Page 49: Specification

    Specification Specification This chapter describes the specifications and supplemental performance characteristics of the AT5108/AT5110/AT5120: ⚫ Technical Index ⚫ Specifications ⚫ Dimension Accuracy is defined as meeting all of the following conditions. Temperature: 23℃± 5℃ Humidity: 65% R.H. Zeroing: Open and Short Correction Warm up time is 30 min or more.
  • Page 50 AT5108/AT5110/AT5120 User's Guide Ranging: Auto, Hold and Nominal range. Total 10 Ranges. Correction Function: SHORT-CIRCUIT Clear Zero Comparator: Total 11 Bins, 10 channels NG, 1 bins all channels NG Beep Feature: OFF/GD/NG Trigger Mode: Internal, Manual, External and Bus Trigger.

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