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Tektronix KEITHLEY DAQ6510 Calibration Manual

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Model DAQ6510
Data Acquisition and Multimeter System
Calibration and Adjustment Manual
DAQ6510-905-01 Rev. D June 2022
*PDAQ6510-905-01D*
DAQ6510-905-01D
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  • Page 1 www.tek.com/keithley Model DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual DAQ6510-905-01 Rev. D June 2022 *PDAQ6510-905-01D* DAQ6510-905-01D...
  • Page 2 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual...
  • Page 3 © 2022, Keithley Instruments, LLC Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized reproduction, photocopy, or use of the information herein, in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of Keithley Instruments, LLC, is strictly prohibited. These are the original instructions in English. and TSP-Link are trademarks of Keithley Instruments, LLC.
  • Page 4 Safety precautions The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associated instrumentation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be used with nonhazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions may be present. This product is intended for use by personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury.
  • Page 5 For safety, instruments and accessories must be used in accordance with the operating instructions. If the instruments or accessories are used in a manner not specified in the operating instructions, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and accessories. Maximum signal levels are defined in the specifications and operating information and shown on the instrument panels, test fixture panels, and switching cards.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ....................... 1-1 Welcome ..........................1-1 Introduction to this manual ....................1-1 Extended warranty ....................... 1-2 Contact information ......................1-2 Performance verification ..................2-1 Introduction .......................... 2-1 Verification test requirements ....................2-2 Environmental conditions ......................2-2 Warmup period .......................... 2-2 Line power..........................
  • Page 7 Table of contents DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Select the correct terminals ....................... 3-5 Select the TSP command set ....................3-5 Verify instrument date and time ....................3-6 Set up remote connections......................3-6 Unlock calibration ........................3-6 Remote calibration adjustment procedures .................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Section 1 Introduction In this section: Welcome ...................1-1 Introduction to this manual ............1-1 Extended warranty ..............1-2 Contact information ..............1-2 Welcome The DAQ6510 is a 6½-digit data acquisition and logging multimeter system that has a touchscreen user interface that enables faster setup time, real-time monitoring of test status, and detailed analysis on the instrument.

  • Page 9: Extended Warranty

    If you have any questions after you review the information in this documentation, please contact your local Keithley Instruments office, sales partner, or distributor. You can also call the Tektronix corporate headquarters (toll-free inside the U.S. and Canada only) at 1-800-833-9200. For worldwide contact numbers, visit tek.com/contact.

  • Page 10: Performance Verification

    Section 2 Performance verification In this section: Introduction ................2-1 Verification test requirements ............2-2 Calibration verification limits............2-4 Performing the verification test procedures .......2-5 Front-panel calibration verification ..........2-6 Rear-panel verification ............2-43 Introduction Use the procedures in this section to verify that DAQ6510 accuracy is within the limits stated in the instrument’s one-year accuracy specifications.

  • Page 11: Verification Test Requirements

    If the instrument is still under warranty and its performance is outside specified limits, please contact your local Keithley Instruments office, sales partner, or distributor. You can also call the Tektronix corporate headquarters (toll-free inside the U.S. and Canada only) at 1-800-833-9200. For worldwide contact numbers, visit tek.com/contact.

  • Page 12: Line Power

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Line power The DAQ6510 requires a line voltage of 100 V to 240 V and a line frequency of 400 Hz, 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Calibration verification tests should be performed within this range. The instrument automatically senses the line frequency at power-up.

  • Page 13: Calibration Verification Limits

    Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Calibration verification limits The calibration verification limits stated in this section have been calculated using only the DAQ6510 one-year accuracy specifications and ambient temperature ±5 °C from T (the temperature at which the instrument was calibrated).

  • Page 14: Performing The Verification Test Procedures

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Performing the verification test procedures The following topics provide a summary of calibration verification test procedures and items to consider before performing any calibration verification test. Test summary Front-panel tests: •...

  • Page 15: Front-Panel Calibration Verification

    Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual The front and rear terminals of the instrument are rated for connection to circuits rated Measurement Category II up to 300 V, as described in International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard IEC 60664.
  • Page 16 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification To verify dc voltage accuracy: 1. Use a low-thermal cable to connect the DAQ6510 HI and LO INPUT terminals to the calibrator HI and LO terminals as shown in the following figure. Figure 1: DC voltage 100 mV to 1000 V ranges verification connections 2.
  • Page 17 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Verify the dc voltage 100 mV range Description Nominal value Lower limit Upper limit Perform relative -0.01 0.01 offset Full scale (+) 99.9935 100.0065 Half scale (+) 49.995 50.005 Half scale (–)

  • Page 18: Ac Voltage Verification

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Verify the dc voltage 100 V range The information in this section is intended for qualified service personnel only, as described by the types of product users in the Safety precautions pages, provided at the beginning of this document.
  • Page 19 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual The maximum input voltage between INPUT HI and INPUT LO is 750 V dc. Exceeding this value may create a shock hazard. The maximum common-mode voltage (the voltage between INPUT LO and chassis ground) is 500 V .
  • Page 20 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification 2. On the DAQ6510, press the FUNCTION key and select AC voltage. 3. On the home screen, select the button next to Range and select 100 mV. 4.
  • Page 21 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Verify the ac voltage 10 V range Nominal value Frequency Lower limit Upper limit 20 Hz 9.991 10.009 1 kHz 9.991 10.009 50 kHz 9.983 10.017 100 kHz 9.932 10.068...
  • Page 22 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification To verify ac voltage accuracy for the 750 V range: 1. Put the calibrator in Standby. 2. Connect the DAQ6510 HI and LO INPUT connectors to the calibrator as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 23: Digitize Dc Voltage Verification

    Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual 9. Set the calibrator to OPERATE. 10. Source ac voltages for each of the frequencies listed in the "Verify the ac voltage 750 V range" table, below. Be sure that the readings are within low and high limits. Verify the ac voltage 750 V range Nominal value Frequency...
  • Page 24 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification To verify digitize voltage accuracy: 1. Connect the DAQ6510 HI and LO INPUT connectors to the calibrator as shown in the following figure. Figure 4: Connections for digitize voltage verification 100 mV to 1000 V ranges 2.
  • Page 25 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Verify the digitize voltage 100 mV range Description Nominal value Lower limit Upper limit Full scale (+) 99.94 100.06 Half scale (+) 49.95 50.05 Half scale (–) -50.05 -49.95 Full scale (–)

  • Page 26: Frequency Verification

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Frequency verification To verify frequency accuracy, you will: • Apply accurate frequencies from the function generator to the terminals on the front panel of the DAQ6510. •...

  • Page 27: Simulated Thermocouple Type J Temperature Verification

    Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Verify the frequency Use the following values to verify the performance of the DAQ6510. Actual values depend on published specifications (see Example reading limit calculation (on page 2-4)). Description Frequency (Hz) Lower limit (Hz)
  • Page 28 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification To verify the simulated thermocouple type J temperature: 1. Connect the DAQ6510 HI and LO INPUT terminals to the calibrator HI and LO terminals as shown in the following figure. Figure 6: Connections for thermocouple verification 2.

  • Page 29: Simulated Rtd Temperature Verification

    Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual 18. On the Measure Settings screen, set the following values: Units: °C  Transducer: TC  Thermocouple: J  Temperature (simulated reference temperature): 0 °C  Integration Rate: 1 PLC ...
  • Page 30 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification RTD equations The temperature versus resistance readings listed in the RTD reference tables are calculated using the Callendar-Van Dusen equation. There are two equations that are based on different temperature ranges.
  • Page 31 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual RTD parameters for equations The RTD parameters for the Callendar-Van Dusen equations are listed in the following table. DAQ6510 resistance to temperature device (RTD) Type Standard Alpha Beta Delta...
  • Page 32 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification 2. For 3-wire accuracy, connect the DAQ6510 INPUT and SENSE terminals to the calibrator as shown in the following figure. The SENSE HI wire is not required for 3-wire RTD measurements. For 3-wire RTD, accuracy is for <...

  • Page 33: Resistance Verification

    Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual 14. Repeat for 100 Ω and 190 Ω source values. Example PT100 1.000000E+02 3.850550E-03 alpha 1.086300E-01 beta 1.499900E+00 delta 3.908304E-03 -5.775440E-07 -4.182852E-12 4-wire RTD 3-wire RTD Nominal Actual calibrator Temperature...
  • Page 34 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification To verify 4-wire resistance accuracy: 1. Connect the DAQ6510 INPUT and SENSE terminals to the calibrator as shown in the following figure. Figure 9: Connections for 4-wire resistance accuracy verification 2.
  • Page 35 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual You can use either the front-panel controls or remote interface commands to set measurement parameters for verification. For calibration, you must use remote interface commands. The example below is an example of remote interface commands that will generate event messages.
  • Page 36 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Four-wire resistance verification with offset compensation off The values and limits in the following tables are for example only. You must calculate test limits based on the actual resistance values output by your calibrator or resistance source (see Example reading limit calculation (on page 2-4)).
  • Page 37 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Figure 10: Connections for 100 MΩ verification 2. Set the calibrator for 2-wire resistance with external sense off. 3. On the DAQ6510, press the FUNCTION key and select 2W Res. 4.

  • Page 38: Dc Current Verification

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification DC current verification The DAQ6510 dc current ranges can be verified using several methods, depending on the level of measurement uncertainty required. This manual describes the verification procedure using a Fluke 8508A or 8588A reference digital multimeter (DMM) in series with the DAQ6510 to determine the nominal test current value for the 10 µA to 100 mA ranges.
  • Page 39 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual To prepare the DAQ6510 for dc current accuracy verification: 1. Set up the DAQ6510 for dc current and the range being tested. Make sure relative offset is disabled.
  • Page 40 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification 8. Note the offset-compensated reference DMM reading, and calculate limits based on DAQ6510 specifications (use the reference DMM reading as the expected value and verify the DAQ6510 accuracy from the calculated reference DMM current).
  • Page 41 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual DC current 100 mA to 3 A range verification To verify dc current accuracy on the 100 mA to 3 A ranges, you will: • Apply accurate current from the dc current calibrator directly to the DAQ6510 front-panel terminals.

  • Page 42: Digitize Current Verification

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Verify dc current 100 mA range Description Calibrator Lower limit Upper limit setpoint (A) Full scale (+) 99.975 100.025 Half scale (+) 49.985 50.015 Half scale (–) -50.015 -49.985 Full scale (–)
  • Page 43 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Verify digitize current 100 µA to 3 A ranges To verify digitize dc current accuracy: 1. Connect the DAQ6510 and calibrator as shown in the following figure. Figure 13: Connections for digitize dc current 10 µA to 3 A range verification 2.
  • Page 44 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Verify digitize current 1 mA range Description Calibrator setpoint Lower limit Upper limit Full scale (+) 0.999993 0.998993 1.000993 Half scale (+) 0.499998 0.499348 0.500648 Half scale (–) -0.500009 -0.500659 -0.499359...

  • Page 45: Ac Current Verification

    Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Verify digitize current 3 A range Description Calibrator setpoint Lower limit Upper limit *Full scale (+) 1.997 2.003 Half scale (+) 1.49745 1.50255 Half scale (–) –1.5 –1.50255 –1.49745...
  • Page 46 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification 7. Connect the DAQ6510 to the calibrator as shown in the following figure. Figure 14: Connections for ac current verification 8. Source ac current for each of the frequencies listed in the following tables. 9.
  • Page 47 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Verify ac current 100 mA range Description Verification point Lower limit Upper limit 100 mA at 40 Hz 99.86 100.14 100 mA at 1 kHz 99.86 100.14 100 mA at 4.9 kHz 99.86...

  • Page 48: Capacitance Verification

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Capacitance verification To compensate for capacitance offset of the cable and 1 µF thru 100 µF decade box: 1. Connect the DAQ6510, shielded banana cable, banana to dual BNC cable, and 1 µF through 100 µF decade capacitor box as shown in the following diagram.
  • Page 49 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual 8. Select Calculations and select Rel, then Acquire. Cabling could be as high as ≈ 300 pF, which could prevent full-scale verification due to the large cable capacitance offset.

  • Page 50: Verifying Zero Values Using A 4-Wire Short

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Verify the capacitance Description Verification point Lower limit (F) Upper limit (F) 1 nF range cable REL 0.375 0.25 10% 1 nF range 0.0942 0.1058 70% 1 nF range 0.6894 0.7106 10% 10 nF range...
  • Page 51 Section 2: Performance verification DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Verify resistance zero values using a 4-wire short To verify resistance zero values: 1. Select the 4W Res function. 2. Set the DAQ6510 to the 1Ω range. 3.

  • Page 52: Rear-Panel Verification

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 2: Performance verification Verify dc voltage zero values using the 4-wire short To verify dc voltage zero values: 1. Leave the short connected as described in Verify resistance zero values using a 4-wire short page 2-42).

  • Page 53: Adjustment

    Section 3 Adjustment In this section: Introduction ................3-1 Environmental conditions ............3-2 Warmup period .................3-2 Adjustment overview ..............3-3 Recommended test equipment ..........3-3 General adjustment considerations ...........3-4 Initial instrument setup ..............3-5 Remote calibration adjustment procedures .......3-7 Enable temperature correction ..........3-38 Save calibration and set the adjustment dates......3-39 Setting time, adjustment, and verification dates ......3-39 Adjustment command timing and error checking ....3-40 Handling events ..............3-40...

  • Page 54: Environmental Conditions

    Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Environmental conditions To make sure you get accurate results, the environment must meet the following conditions. Temperature and relative humidity Conduct the adjustment procedures in a test environment with: •...

  • Page 55: Adjustment Overview

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Adjustment overview DAQ6510 adjustment is performed using a remote connection through either an optional GPIB, LAN, or USB interface. The calibration adjustment commands provided in this manual use the Test Script Processor (TSP ) command language.

  • Page 56: General Adjustment Considerations

    Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual General adjustment considerations • DAQ6510 dc voltage performance is sensitive to errors from thermoelectric potentials generated by test cables and connections. Be sure to use high-quality cables and connection techniques. When changing a connection during the adjustment process, be sure to allow time (up to five minutes) for thermal settling.

  • Page 57: Initial Instrument Setup

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Initial instrument setup Before adjusting calibration, make sure that the instrument is set up: • For remote operation and TSP commands. • To the correct date and time. You must also unlock calibration.

  • Page 58: Verify Instrument Date And Time

    Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Verify instrument date and time Before adjusting calibration, verify the system date of the DAQ6510. From the front panel: 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Under System, select Settings. The SYSTEM SETTINGS menu opens. 3.

  • Page 59: Remote Calibration Adjustment Procedures

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Remote calibration adjustment procedures The front-panel display does not show calibration progress or completion. The following sections provide the preparation and command parameters that you need to complete adjustments to you DAQ6510.
  • Page 60 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Prepare your DAQ6510 for a front-terminal adjustment with a 4-wire short To prepare the DAQ6510 for a front-terminal adjustment with a 4-wire short: 1. Set the TERMINALS switch to FRONT. 2.
  • Page 61 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Command parameters cal_DCV_100mV_zero_front cal_DCV_DIGI_100mV_zero cal_DCV_1V_zero_front cal_DCV_DIGI_1V_zero cal_DCV_10V_zero_front cal_sense_10V_zero_front cal_DCV_DIGI_10V_zero cal_DCV_100V_zero_front cal_DCV_DIGI_100V_zero cal_DCV_1kV_zero_front cal_DCV_DIGI_1kV_zero cal_4W_1ohm_zero_front cal_2W_10ohm_zero_front cal_4W_10ohm_zero_front cal_2W_100ohm_zero_front cal_4W_100ohm_zero_front cal_2W_1kohm_zero_front cal_3W_1kohm_zero_front cal_3W_1kohm_Hi_zero_front cal_3W_1kohm_SLO_zero_front cal_4W_1kohm_zero_front cal_2W_10kohm_zero_front cal_3W_10kohm_zero_front cal_3W_10kohm_SLO_zero_front cal_4W_10kohm_zero_front cal_2W_100kohm_zero_front cal_3W_100kohm_SLO_zero_front cal_4W_100kohm_zero_front...

  • Page 62: Rear-Terminal Adjustment With A 4-Wire Short

    Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Rear-terminal adjustment with a 4-wire short The following procedure provides instructions for completing a rear-terminal adjustment using a 4- wire short. The following section provides a command parameter table to complete the adjustment. For this adjustment, you need a: •...

  • Page 63: Front-Terminal Adjustment With Open Circuit Inputs

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_100mV_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCV_100mV_zero_rear") Command parameters cal_DCV_100mV_zero_rear cal_DCV_1V_zero_rear cal_DCV_10V_zero_rear cal_sense_10V_zero_rear cal_DCV_100V_zero_rear cal_DCV_1kV_zero_rear cal_4W_1ohm_zero_rear cal_2W_10ohm_zero_rear cal_4W_10ohm_zero_rear cal_2W_100ohm_zero_rear cal_4W_100ohm_zero_rear cal_2W_1kohm_zero_rear cal_3W_1kohm_zero_rear cal_3W_1kohm_SLO_zero_rear cal_4W_1kohm_zero_rear cal_2W_10kohm_zero_rear cal_3W_10kohm_zero_rear cal_3W_10kohm_SLO_zero_rear cal_4W_10kohm_zero_rear cal_2W_100kohm_zero_rear cal_3W_100kohm_SLO_zero_rear cal_4W_100kohm_zero_rear cal_2W_1Mohm_zero_rear cal_4W_1Mohm_zero_rear cal_2W_HiOhm_zero_rear cal_4W_HiOhm_zero_rear...
  • Page 64 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Prepare your DAQ6510 for a front-terminal adjustment with open circuit inputs To prepare the DAQ6510 for a front-terminal adjustment with open circuit inputs: 1. Set the TERMINALS switch to FRONT. 2.

  • Page 65: Rear-Terminal Adjustment With Open Circuit Inputs

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Rear-terminal adjustment with open circuit inputs The following procedure provides instructions for completing a rear-terminal adjustment with open circuit inputs. The following section provides a command parameter table to complete the adjustment. Prepare your DAQ6510 for a rear-terminal adjustment with a 4-wire short To prepare the DAQ6510 for rear-terminal adjustment:...

  • Page 66: Resistance Adjustment

    Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Resistance adjustment The following procedure provides instructions for completing a resistance adjustment. The following section provides a command parameter table to complete the adjustment. For this adjustment, you need a: •...
  • Page 67 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Command parameters for a resistance adjustment When calibrating your DAQ6510 for a resistance adjustment, use the following command parameters. Send each command parameter twice. First, send the parameter using the setup command. Second, send the parameter using the execute command along with the calibrator stimulus value.

  • Page 68: Dc Voltage Adjustment

    Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual DC voltage adjustment The following procedure provides instructions for completing a front-terminal adjustment for a dc voltage accuracy. The following section provides a command parameter table to complete the adjustment.

  • Page 69: Dc Current Adjustment

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Command parameters for a dc voltage adjustment When calibrating your DAQ6510 for a dc voltage adjustment, use the following command parameters. Send each command parameter twice. First, send the parameter using the setup command. Second, send the parameter using the execute command.
  • Page 70 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Prepare your DAQ6510 for a dc current adjustment To prepare the DAQ6510 for dc current adjustment: Connect the Model DAQ6510 to the calibrator as shown in the following figure. Figure 21: Connection for dc current 3-18 DAQ6510-905-01 Rev.
  • Page 71 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Command parameters for a dc current adjustment When calibrating your DAQ6510 for a dc current adjustment, use the following command parameters. Send each command parameter twice. First, send the parameter using the setup command. Second, send the parameter using the execute command along with the calibrator stimulus value.
  • Page 72 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Command parameters Calibrator Calibrator Calibrator Calibrator stimulus Reference DMM dc function range value value* current range 1 mA range (+) full scale nominal cal_DCI_1mA_fs_pos dc current 0.0022 0.001 8508A or 8588A 1 mA...

  • Page 73: Ac Voltage Adjustment

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment AC voltage adjustment The following procedure provides instructions for completing a front-terminal adjustment for ac voltage. The following section provides a command parameter table to complete the adjustment. For this adjustment, you need a: •...
  • Page 74 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Command parameters for an ac voltage adjustment When calibrating your DAQ6510 for an ac voltage adjustment, use the following command parameters. Send each command parameter twice. First, send the parameter using the setup command. Second, send the parameter using the execute command.

  • Page 75: Ac Current Adjustment

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Command parameter Calibrator Calibrator Calibrator Calibrator function range value frequency cal_ACV_700V_10Hz_1pct ac voltage 10 Hz cal_ACV_700V_1kHz_1pct ac voltage 1 kHz cal_ACV_700V_50kHz_1pct ac voltage 50 kHz cal_ACV_700V_100kHz_1pct ac voltage 100 kHz cal_ACV_700V_200kHz_1pct ac voltage...
  • Page 76 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Command parameters for an ac current adjustment When calibrating your DAQ6510 for an ac current adjustment, use the following command parameters. Send each command parameter twice. First, send the parameter using the setup command. Second, send the parameter using the execute command.

  • Page 77: Frequency Adjustment

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Frequency adjustment The following procedure provides instructions for completing a front-terminal adjustment for frequency. The following section provides a command parameter table to complete the adjustment. For this adjustment, you need a: •...

  • Page 78: Complete List Of Calibration Commands

    Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Command parameters for a frequency adjustment When calibrating your DAQ6510 for a frequency adjustment, use the following command parameters. Send each command parameter twice. First, send the parameter using the setup command. Second, send the parameter using the execute command.
  • Page 79 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_100mV_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCV_100mV_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_DIGI_100mV_zero") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCV_DIGI_100mV_zero") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_1V_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCV_1V_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_DIGI_1V_zero") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCV_DIGI_1V_zero") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup...
  • Page 80 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_3W_1kohm_Hi_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_3W_1kohm_Hi_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_3W_1kohm_SLO_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_3W_1kohm_SLO_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_4W_1kohm_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_4W_1kohm_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_2W_10kohm_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_2W_10kohm_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_3W_10kohm_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_3W_10kohm_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup...
  • Page 81 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_diode_10uA_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_1V_zero") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_1V_zero") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_10V_zero") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_10V_zero") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_100mV_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCV_100mV_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_100mV_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCV_100mV_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire short setup...
  • Page 82 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_2W_10kohm_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_2W_10kohm_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_3W_10kohm_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_3W_10kohm_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_3W_10kohm_SLO_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_3W_10kohm_SLO_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire short setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_4W_10kohm_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_4W_10kohm_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire short setup...
  • Page 83 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_10mA_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_10mA_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire open circuit setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_1mA_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_1mA_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire open circuit setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_100uA_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_100uA_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire open circuit setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_10uA_zero_front") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_10uA_zero_front") -- Use front-terminal 4-wire open circuit setup...
  • Page 84 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_100mA_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire open circuit setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_10mA_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_10mA_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire open circuit setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_1mA_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_1mA_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire open circuit setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_100uA_zero_rear") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_100uA_zero_rear") -- Use rear-terminal 4-wire open circuit setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_10uA_zero_rear")
  • Page 85 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment -- Use resistance setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_source_1uA_1V") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_source_1uA_1V", 1Mohm_value_read_from_calibrator) -- Use resistance setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_4W_HiOhm_halfV_10Meg") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_4W_HiOhm_halfV_10Meg",10Mohm_value_read_from_calibrato -- Use resistance setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_user_10Meg_value") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_user_10Meg_value", 10Mohm_value_read_from_calibrator) -- Use dc voltage setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_DIGI_1kV_fs_pos") cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_DIGI_1kV_fs_pos") -- Use dc voltage setupcal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_DIGI_1kV_fs_neg") cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCV_DIGI_1kV_fs_neg") -- Use dc voltage setup...
  • Page 86 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_10uA_fs_neg",value_read_from_ 8508A/8588A) -- Use dc current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_100uA_fs_pos") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_100uA_fs_pos",value_read_from_ 8508A/8588A) -- Use dc current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_DIGI_100uA_fs_pos") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_DIGI_100uA_fs_pos",value_read_from_ 8508A/8588A) -- Use dc current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_100uA_fs_neg") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_100uA_fs_neg",value_read_from_ 8508A/8588A) -- Use dc current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_DIGI_100uA_fs_neg") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_DIGI_100uA_fs_neg",value_read_from_ 8508A/8588A) -- Use dc current setup...
  • Page 87 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment -- Use dc current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_DIGI_1A_fs_pos") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_DIGI_1A_fs_pos") -- Use dc current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_1A_fs_neg") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_1A_fs_neg") -- Use dc current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_DIGI_1A_fs_neg") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_DIGI_1A_fs_neg") -- Use dc current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_DIGI_3A_fs_pos") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_DCI_DIGI_3A_fs_pos") -- Use dc current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_DCI_DIGI_3A_fs_neg")
  • Page 88 Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_1V_1kHz_fs") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_1V_1kHz_fs") -- Use ac voltage setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_1V_50kHz_fs") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_1V_50kHz_fs") -- Use ac voltage setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_1V_100kHz_fs") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_1V_100kHz_fs") -- Use ac voltage setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_1V_200kHz_fs") cal.adjust.step.execute"cal_ACV_1V_200kHz_fs") -- Use ac voltage setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_1V_300kHz_fs") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_1V_300kHz_fs") -- Use ac voltage setup...
  • Page 89 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_100V_1kHz_fs") -- Use ac voltage setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_700V_10Hz_1pct") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_700V_10Hz_1pct") -- Use ac voltage setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_700V_1kHz_1pct") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_700V_1kHz_1pct") -- Use ac voltage setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_700V_50kHz_1pct") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_700V_50kHz_1pct") -- Use ac voltage setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACV_700V_100kHz_1pct") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACV_700V_100kHz_1pct") -- Use ac voltage setup...

  • Page 90: Enable Temperature Correction

    Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual -- Use ac current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACI_200mA_1kHz_fs") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACI_200mA_1kHz_fs") -- Use ac current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACI_200mA_10kHz_fs") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACI_200mA_10kHz_fs") -- Use ac current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACI_1A_1kHz_tenth") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACI_1A_1kHz_tenth") -- Use ac current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACI_1A_10Hz_fs") cal.adjust.step.execute("cal_ACI_1A_10Hz_fs") -- Use ac current setup cal.adjust.step.setup("cal_ACI_1A_1kHz_fs")

  • Page 91: Save Calibration And Set The Adjustment Dates

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 3: Adjustment Save calibration and set the adjustment dates Use the following commands to save and lock calibration adjustments. These steps will take seconds to complete. cal.save() cal.lock() Calibration is temporary until you send the cal.save() command. Also, calibration data is not saved if calibration is locked or if invalid data exists.

  • Page 92: Adjustment Command Timing And Error Checking

    Section 3: Adjustment DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Adjustment command timing and error checking Before each adjustment step, the input of the DAQ6510 must be connected to an appropriate reference signal, as documented in Remote calibration adjustment procedures (on page 3-7).

  • Page 93: Tsp Command Reference

    Section 4 TSP command reference In this section: TSP commands ................4-1 TSP commands The TSP commands available for the instrument are listed in alphabetical order. Introduction This section contains detailed information on the DAQ6510 remote calibration commands.

  • Page 94: Cal.adjust.count

    Section 4: TSP command reference DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual cal.adjust.count This attribute returns the number of times the instrument has been adjusted. Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value Attribute (R) Not applicable Nonvolatile memory Not applicable Usage...

  • Page 95: Cal.adjust.date

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 4: TSP command reference cal.adjust.date This attribute contains the date when the instrument was last adjusted. Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value Attribute (RW) Not applicable Nonvolatile memory Not applicable Usage...

  • Page 96: Cal.adjust.step.setup()

    Section 4: TSP command reference DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual cal.adjust.step.setup() This function sets up the specified adjustment step. Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value Function Usage cal.adjust.step.setup(stepname) cal.adjust.step.setup(stepname, value) stepname The adjustment step to start value The value for this adjustment step.

  • Page 97: Cal.adjust.step.execute()

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 4: TSP command reference cal.adjust.step.execute() This function executes the specified adjustment step. Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value Function Usage cal.adjust.step.execute(stepname) cal.adjust.step.execute(stepname, value) stepname The adjustment step to start value Value for this adjustment step.

  • Page 98: Cal.lock()

    Section 4: TSP command reference DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual cal.lock() This function prevents access to instrument calibration. Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value Function Usage cal.lock() Details Calibration data is locked during normal operation. To perform calibration, you must unlock calibration.

  • Page 99: Cal.password

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 4: TSP command reference cal.password This attribute sets the password that you send when you unlock calibration. Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value Attribute (W) Not applicable Nonvolatile memory KI000CAL Usage...

  • Page 100: Cal.save()

    Section 4: TSP command reference DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual cal.save() This function saves the calibration constants. Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value Function Usage cal.save() Details This command stores the internally calculated calibration constants that were derived during the comprehensive calibration procedure.

  • Page 101: Cal.unlock()

    DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 4: TSP command reference cal.unlock() This attribute unlocks calibration operations. Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value Function Usage cal.unlock("password") password A string containing the password to unlock calibration Details Calibration data is locked during normal operation.

  • Page 102: Cal.verify.date

    Section 4: TSP command reference DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual cal.verify.date This attribute contains the date of the last calibration verification. Type TSP-Link accessible Affected by Where saved Default value Attribute (RW) Not applicable Nonvolatile memory Not applicable Usage verifyDate = cal.verify.date...
  • Page 103 DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System Calibration and Adjustment Manual Section 4: TSP command reference Example 1 cal.verify.date = os.time({year=2018, month=9, day=5}) print(cal.verify.date) Set the verify calibration date to September 5, 2018. Verify the date. Example output: Sep 5 2014 12:00:00.000 Example 2 cal.verify.date = os.time() Set the calibration verification to the present date of the instrument.
  • Page 104 Specifications are subject to change without notice. All Keithley trademarks and trade names are the property of Keithley Instruments. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies. Keithley Instruments • 28775 Aurora Road • Cleveland, Ohio 44139 • 1-800-833-9200 • tek.com/keithley 04/2022...

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