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  • Page 1 User Manual English Calibration and Verification Software Version 2.22 ISOBE5600...
  • Page 2 ISOBE5600 Document version 4.0 - October 2014 For HBM's Terms and Conditions visit www.hbm.com/terms HBM GmbH Im Tiefen See 45 64293 Darmstadt Germany Tel: +49 6151 80 30 Fax: +49 6151 8039100 Email: info@hbm.com www.hbm.com/highspeed Copyright © 2014 All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 3 ISOBE5600 LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY For information about LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY refer to www.hbm.com/terms. I2716-4.0 en...
  • Page 4 I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ISOBE5600 Table of Contents Page About this manual Symbols used in this manual Manual conventions Safety Messages Introduction FCC and general Grounding Instrument symbols Protection and isolation 2.5.1 Measurement categories Categories according to IEC 61010-2-030:2010 2.5.2 Basic versus reinforced insulation Additional means of protection in case of single fault conditions 2.5.3 Protection...
  • Page 6 ISOBE5600 Supported/Required calibrators Calibration system setup Installing the software Starting ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification 4.8.1 Start the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software 4.8.2 Organization information 4.8.3 Mainframe selection 4.8.4 Transmitter/Receiver selection 4.8.5 CalStack setup 4.8.6 Exit the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software Calibration Introduction Calibrating...
  • Page 7 ISOBE5600 CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio) Test DC Output Test Output Noise Test Output Res. Test Specifications B4190-1.0 en ISOBE5600 Calibration Kit Log Files and Reports Introduction The Standard log file B.2.1 The Extra log file Verification test report Test name: DCgain test Producing graphical results - DC Gain B.3.1 Producing graphical results - Full Bandwidth...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    ISOBE5600 1 About this manual Symbols used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate warnings and cautions. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury; or alerts against unsafe practices; or alerts against actions which could damage the product, or result in a loss of data.

  • Page 9: Manual Conventions

    ISOBE5600 Manual conventions Throughout this manual the Perception software is described, and sometimes still depicted using Windows XP. When required for Windows Vista or Windows 7, differences will be explicitly stated. When the wording “Click Start ...” is used, this refers to the Windows Start button.

  • Page 10: Safety Messages

    ISOBE5600 2 Safety Messages Introduction IMPORTANT Read this section before you start using this product! This instrument is mains powered and protective ground connections are required (unless otherwise specified for certain parts). This manual contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the instrument in a safe condition.
  • Page 11 In particular, any repair or soldering work on motherboards (replacement of components) is prohibited. When exchanging complete units, use only original parts from HBM. The unit is delivered from the factory with a fixed hardware and/or software configuration.
  • Page 12 ISOBE5600 Qualified personnel People entrusted with the installation, fitting, commissioning and operation of the product must have the appropriate qualifications. The product may only be installed and used by qualified personnel, strictly in accordance with the specifications and the safety rules and regulations. This includes people who meet at least one of the three following qualification levels: Project personnel: Have a working knowledge of the safety concepts of automation and test and measurement technology.

  • Page 13: Fcc And General

    ISOBE5600 FCC and general The first WARNING note below is required by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and relates only to the interference potential of this equipment. This message is a direct quotation. WARNING The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications.

  • Page 14: Grounding

    ISOBE5600 Grounding The instrument must be used with a protective ground connected via the conductor of the supply cable. This is connected to the instrument before the line and neutral connections when the supply connection is made. If the final connection to the supply is made elsewhere, ensure that the ground connection is made before line and neutral.
  • Page 15 ISOBE5600 WARNING If connection to a protective ground is not possible for any reason then please refer to the international safety standard EN 50191:2000 I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 16: Instrument Symbols

    ISOBE5600 Instrument symbols On the system a variety of symbols can be found. Below is a list of symbols and their meaning. This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection. This point is not a protective ground. This symbol is used to denote a protective ground connection. This symbol is used to denote a frame or chassis ground connection.

  • Page 17: Protection And Isolation

    ISOBE5600 Protection and isolation 2.5.1 Measurement categories The international standards for test equipment safety are the IEC 61010-1 and the IEC 61010-2-030. IEC 61010-1 defines three overvoltage categories (CAT II, CAT III, and CAT IV) on the power supply side of an instrument. IEC 61010-2-030 defines three measurement categories (CAT II, CAT III, and CAT IV) on the measurement input side of an instrument, for measurement inputs which can be directly connected to mains.
  • Page 18 ISOBE5600 Figure 2.1: Category indication according to IEC 61010-2-030:2010 Example: A measurement device is specified as 600 V CAT II, maximum input voltage 1000 V DC. - 2 - 030:2010 Table 2.1: Insulation test voltages according to IEC 61010 Nominal Voltage IEC 61010-2-030:2010 (V RMS or V DC) 5 sec.

  • Page 19: Basic Versus Reinforced Insulation

    ISOBE5600 2.5.2 Basic versus reinforced insulation For reference below one can find the basic insulation and supplementary insulation as well as the reinforced insulation test values for CATII. Table 2.2: Test voltages for testing electric strength of solid insulation in - 2 - 30:2010) measuring circuits of measurement category II (IEC 61010 Nominal...

  • Page 20: Additional Means Of Protection In Case Of Single Fault Conditions

    ISOBE5600 Additional means of protection in case of single fault conditions Accessible parts shall be prevented from becoming HAZARDOUS LIVE IN SINGLE FAULT CONDITION. The primary means of protection (see Figure 2.2) shall be supplemented by one of A, B, C or D. Alternatively one of the single means of protection E or F shall be used.

  • Page 21: Protection

    Proper use of this device depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels. If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by HBM, the protection provided by the instrument can be impaired. WARNING This instrument must not be operated in explosive atmospheres.

  • Page 22: Overvoltage/Current Protection

    ISOBE5600 2.5.4 Overvoltage/current protection All signal inputs are protected against overloads and transients. Exceeding the limits stated in the specifications, particularly when connected to potentially high-energy sources, can cause severe damage that is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty. WARNING Do not remove covers.

  • Page 23: Environment

    ISOBE5600 Environment The instrument should be operated in a clean, dry environment with an ambient temperature of between 0 °C and +40 °C. The instrument is specified for use in a Pollution Degree II environment, which is normally nonconductive with temporary light condensation, but it must not be operated while condensation is present.

  • Page 24: Laser Safety

    ISOBE5600 Laser Safety Some of the GEN series cards or systems use lasers. All laser products used are classified as a Class 1 laser product. It does not emit hazardous light but it is recommended to avoid direct exposure to the beam. The built-in laser complies with laser product standards set by government agencies for Class 1 laser products: In the USA, the GEN series products are certified as a Class 1 laser product...

  • Page 25: Manual Handling Of Loads

    ISOBE5600 Manual handling of loads The Manual Handling of Loads Directive 90/269/EEC from the European Community lays down the minimum health and safety requirements for the manual handling of loads where there is a risk particularly of back injury. Before lifting or carrying a heavy object, the following questions should be asked: Can one person lift this load safely, or is it a two-person lift? How far will the load have to be carried?

  • Page 26: International Safety Warnings

    ISOBE5600 International safety warnings Dansk SIKKERHEDSADVARSEL Dette instrument skal anvendes med en sikkerhedsjordforbindelse, som er tilsluttet via lysnetkablets beskyttelsesjordledning eller via en sikkerhedsjordklemme, hvis instrumentet er forsynet hermed. Hvis sikkerhedsjordforbindelsen afbrydes, inden i eller uden for instrumentet, kan instrumentet udgøre en farekilde. Sikkerhedsjordforbindelsen må ikke afbrydes.
  • Page 27 ISOBE5600 Nederlands VEILIGHEIDSWAARSCHUWING Dit instrument mag uitsluitend worden gebruikt als een beschermde massa (aarde) is aangesloten via de beschermde massageleider van de voedingskabel, of indien het instrument daarvan is voorzien via de veiligheids- massa-aansluiting. Als de beschermde massa, binnen of buiten het instrument, wordt onderbroken, dan kan dat hierdoor uitermate gevaarlijk worden.
  • Page 28 ISOBE5600 Suomi TURVAOHJEITA Tätä laitetta käytettäessä sen tulee olla suojamaadoitettu joko verkkojohdon suojajohtimen tai erillisen suojamaadoitusliitännän kautta, mikäli laitteeseen on sellainen asennettu. Suojamaadoituksen katkaiseminen laitteen sisä- tai ulkopuolelta tekevät siitä vaarallisen. Tahallinen katkaisu on kiellettyä. Lisäksi signaalimaa on oltava kytkettynä, jos jokin tulosignaali ylittää tehollisarvon 33 V, huippuarvon 46,7 V tai 70 V DC (IEC 61010-1:2010).
  • Page 29 ISOBE5600 Français ATTENTION - DANGER! Lorsqu'il est en fonctionnement, cet instrument doit impérativement être mis à la masse par le conducteur de terre du câble d'alimentation ou, si l'instrument en comporte une, par la borne de terre. Il peut être dangereux en cas de coupure du circuit de terre, que ce soit à...
  • Page 30 ISOBE5600 Deutsch WARNHINWEIS! Dieses Gerät muss mit einer Schutzerde betrieben werden, die über den Schutzleiter des Speisekabels oder über die Erdungsklemme des Gerätes (falls vorhanden) anzuschließen ist. Bei einer Unterbrechung der Schutzerde außerhalb oder innerhalb des Gerätes kann eine Gefahr am Gerät entstehen. Eine beabsichtigte Unterbrechung ist nicht zulässig.
  • Page 31 ISOBE5600 Italiano AVVISO DI SICUREZZA Questo strumento deve esser utilizzato con un collegamento protettivo di messa a terra tramite il filo di messa a terra del cavo di alimentazione o tramite il terminale di messa a terra in sicurezza, nel caso in cui lo strumento ne sia dotato.
  • Page 32 ISOBE5600 Norsk ADVARSEL! Dette instrument må betjenes med beskyttelsesjord tilkoblet via beskyttelsesjordlederen til tilførselskabelen eller via beskyttelsesjordklemmen, hvis instrumentet er utstyrt med en slik. Ethvert brudd i beskyttelsesjorden inni eller utenpå instrumentet kan føre til at instrumentet blir farlig. Tiltenkt brudd er tillatt.
  • Page 33 ISOBE5600 Português AVISO DE SEGURANÇA Este instrumento deve funcionar com uma terra de proteção conectada através do condutor da terra de proteção do cabo de alimentação ou, caso o instrumento esteja equipado com um, através do terminal da terra de proteção. Qualquer interrupção da terra de proteção, no interior ou no exterior do instrumento, poderá...
  • Page 34 ISOBE5600 Português (Brasil) AVISO DE SEGURANÇA Este instrumento deve ser operado com um terra de proteção conectado por meio do condutor do terra de proteção do cabo de alimentação ou, se o instrumento estiver equipado com um, por meio do terminal de aterramento de segurança.
  • Page 35 ISOBE5600 Español ADVERTENCIA SOBRE SEGURIDAD Este instrumento debe utilizarse conectado a tierra a través del conductor de puesta a tierra del cable de alimentación o de la borna de seguridad, si dicho instrumento estuviera equipado con ella. Cualquier interrupción de esta puesta a tierra, dentro o fuera del instrumento, hará...
  • Page 36 ISOBE5600 Svenska SÄKERHETSVARNING Detta instrument måste användas med jordad anslutning via strömkabelns ledare eller, om sådan finns, via en isolerad jordterminal. Avbrott i den isolerande jordningen inuti eller utanför instrumentet kan göra instrumentet farligt. Avsiktligt avbrott är förbjudet. Dessutom måste en signaljordning anslutas om någon ingångssignal överskrider 33 V RMS, 46.7 V PEAK eller 70 V DC (IEC 61010-1:2010).
  • Page 37 ISOBE5600 English SAFETY WARNING This instrument must be operated with a protective ground (earth) connected via the protective ground conductor of the supply cable or, if the instrument is fitted with one, via the protective ground terminal. Any interruption of the protective ground, inside or outside the instrument, is likely to make the instrument dangerous.
  • Page 38 ISOBE5600 日本語 安全上の警告 本機器の操作は、電源ケーブルの保護接地線で接地（アース）を施した上で 行ってください。また、安全接地用端子が存在する場合は、これを経由して 本機器を接地してください。機器の内部または外部にある保護接地線が遮断 されると、機器が危険な状態に陥る可能性があります。故意に保護接地線を 遮断することを禁止します。また、入力信号が 33V RMS、ピーク時に 46.7V RMS、または 70V DC を超える場合は、信号接地線を接続してください（IEC 61010-1:2010） 。 カバーは取り外さないでください。 電源ヒューズが故障により飛んだ場合、機器の AC 電源スイッチが損傷する おそれがあるため、然るべき認定を受けた適任者による点検を受けてくださ い。 本機器を AC 電源から遮断するには、IEC コネクターを抜きます。本機器の AC 電源スイッチは、機能上の目的のためだけに提供しています。したがっ て、機器の主電源遮断用として意図されていないか、適応していません。 EN 50110-1 と EN 50110-2 の適用範囲に該当する測定を行う際、使用電圧が 50 V AC RMS または 120 V DC を超えるすべての基板の接続作業は、適正な 資格を持つ技術者が、または電気工学の訓練を受けた者が適正な資格を持つ...
  • Page 39 ISOBE5600 中文 安全警告 该仪器必须通过电源电缆的保护接地线连接到保护接地（接地） ，如果该仪器已 配备了安全接地端子，则通过该端子接地。断开仪器内外的任何保护接地可能 使设备存在危险。严禁有意断开。此外，若任何输入信号高于 33 V RMS, 46.7 V 峰或 70 V DC，则必须将信号接地 (IEC 61010-1:2010)。 不要取下保护盖。 如果电源保险丝因故障而熔断，则有可能损坏仪器的交流电源开关并应由具备 资格的工程师检查。 拔下仪器上的 IEC 接头即可断开交流电源。仪器上的交流电源开关仅用于功能 性目的。而不是用于或适用于断开设备。 对于 EN 50110-1 和 EN 50110-2 中的测量，请注意：所有工作电压高于 50 V AC RMS 或 120 V DC 的板卡只能由合格的技术人员或在由受过电气工程培训 的人员在合格技术人员的监督下进行连接。...
  • Page 40 ISOBE5600 РУССКИЙ ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ Для эксплуатации данного прибора необходимо использовать защитное заземление, подключенное через проводник заземления кабеля питания или через терминал защитного заземления, если прибор оснащен таковым. В случае прерывания защитного заземления (внутри или снаружи прибора) прибор может стать травмоопасным. Преднамеренное прерывание...
  • Page 41 ISOBE5600 안전 경고 안전 경고 본 장비는 반드시 보안용 접지(접지)가 전원 공급 장치 케이블의 보안용 접지 도 체를 통해 연결된 상태에서 작동해야 하며, 접지가 장착된 경우에는 보안용 접지 터미널을 통해 작동해야 합니다. 장비 내부 혹은 외부적으로 접지 방해 요인이 있는 경우 사용자에게 위험할 수 있습니다. 고의적인 방해는 금지됩니다. 또한, 입력...

  • Page 42: Operation Of Electrical Installations

    ISOBE5600 2.10 Operation of electrical installations Working on, with, or near electrical installations implies certain dangers. These electrical installations are designed for the generation, transmission, conversion, distribution and use of electrical power. Some of these electrical installations are permanent and fixed, such as a distribution installation in a factory or office complex, others are temporary, such as on construction sites and others are mobile or capable of being moved either whilst energized or whilst not energized nor charged.

  • Page 43: Normative Documents And Declarations

    Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry, so when working with electronic devices, take measures to help protect your electronic devices, including your GEN series data acquisition system, from ESD harm. Although HBM has built protections against ESD into its products, ESD unfortunately exists and, unless neutralized, could build up to levels that could harm your equipment.

  • Page 44: Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    ISOBE5600 Grounding oneself by touching a metal surface that is at earth ground. For example, if the computer has a metal case and is plugged into a standard three-prong grounded outlet, touching the case should discharge the ESD on the body. Increasing the relative humidity of the environment.
  • Page 45 ISOBE5600 Immunity test: All immunity tests are done with the failure criterion being a change of the instrument's control settings. Any of these tests may produce a spurious trigger. Measurements are not valid during and immediately after the immunity tests. In demanding applications, if this instrument does cause minor harmful interference to other equipment, which can be determined by turning this instrument off and on, the user is encouraged to try to reduce the interference...

  • Page 46: Environment

    EU may differ from country to country, we ask that you contact your supplier as necessary. Packaging The original packaging of HBM devices is made from recyclable material and can be sent for recycling. For ecological reasons, empty packaging should not be returned to us.

  • Page 47: Declaration Of Conformity

    ISOBE5600 Declaration of conformity For information about the CE Declaration refer to www.hbm.com/highspeed. I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 48: Getting Started

    Regardless of whether any remedy set forth herein fails of its essential purpose, in no event shall HBM be liable to you under any theory of recovery for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including...

  • Page 49: Required Fixtures

    ISOBE5600 Required fixtures To be able to perform all the required steps several parts are required. Order No. Article ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification Software 1-GN-CAL8-2 GEN DAQ Calibration basic cable set 1-GN-CAL-CABLES-2 I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 50: System Requirements

    ISOBE5600 System requirements Calibration and Verification software The software comes on a CD with PDF manual and is ready to run after installation. Software language English Manual language English Software requirements ® ® Vista™, WIN 7 Business, Ultimate or Enterprise Microsoft Windows Works in 32 bit mode on 64 bit versions of Vista...

  • Page 51: Supported Acquisition Hardware

    ISOBE5600 Supported acquisition hardware Supported ISOBE5600 receivers ISOBE5600r ISOBE5600m Supported ISOBE5600 transmitters ISOBE5600t ISOBE5600tm I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 52: Supported/Required Calibrators

    ISOBE5600 Supported/Required calibrators The required calibration standards are: Fluke 5700A / Fluke 5720A Calibrator (LF-Generator) Fluke 5820A / Fluke 5900B Oscilloscope Calibrator (HF-Generator) Hewlett Packard HP 3458A Multimeter (DVM) Required calibrators Fluke 5700A Fluke 5820A Fluke 5720A Fluke 9500B HP 3458A ISOBE5600r ISOBE5600m ISOBE5600t...

  • Page 53: Calibration System Setup

    ISOBE5600 Calibration system setup GPIB interface (IEEE488) device To control the calibration standards, the GEN series Calibration and Verification Software uses a GPIB interface. This connection can be made with: The NI GPIB-USB-HS controller, included in the shipment any National instruments GPIB controller with proper windows drivers installed.
  • Page 54 ISOBE5600 Figure 4.1: Connecting directly to your PC with the NI GPIB-USB-H USB controller I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 55: Installing The Software

    ISOBE5600 Installing the software The following section explains how to install the program files in Microsoft® Windows® from the CD. Note You cannot run the software from the CD; you must install the components onto your hard drive and run the software from that drive. To install the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software: Insert the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 56: Starting Isobe5600 Calibration And Verification

    To start the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software: Switch on the ISOBE5600 system and the calibration standard(s). Choose Start ► All Programs ► HBM ► ISOBE5600 ► ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification. A searching message appears while searching for mainframes.
  • Page 57 ISOBE5600 The ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification window will be displayed. Figure 4.3: ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification window I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 58: Organization Information

    ISOBE5600 4.8.2 Organization information The ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software allows you to specify the calibration lab name and the name of the operator. HINT/TIP This information is stored inside the acquisition card during the calibration and verification process. When using the ISOBE5600m to making any recordings with this card this information then is stored within the PNRF file for automatic traceability of your calibration information.
  • Page 59 ISOBE5600 Modify Organization information If you want to modify your organization information: Figure 4.5: Change Organization information Modify... Click Modify... Make the required changes. Figure 4.6: Organization changes Then click Save to save the changes. I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 60: Mainframe Selection

    ISOBE5600 4.8.3 Mainframe selection When the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software starts running, it will search the available USB ports for the ISOBE5600 system and display the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification window. Figure 4.7: ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification window Mainframe list In the Mainframe list, click the ISOBE5600 mainframe that you want to calibrate or verify.
  • Page 61 ISOBE5600 After a mainframe has been selected the Mainframe Selection window will be displayed. Figure 4.8: Mainframe Selection window I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 62: Transmitter/Receiver Selection

    ISOBE5600 4.8.4 Transmitter/Receiver selection Select which part of the ISOBE5600 system you want to calibrate or verify, Transmitter or Receiver. Figure 4.9: Transmitter/Receiver selection Transmitter/Receiver check box Channel list In the Transmitter/Receiver check box, check Transmitter or Receiver. In the Channel list, click a channel to display information about the selected channel (Channel 1, 2, etc.).

  • Page 63: Calstack Setup

    ISOBE5600 4.8.5 CalStack setup Before starting a calibration or verification, you need to ensure that the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software knows which calibration standard(s) you are using. In the Mainframe Selection window: Figure 4.10: Mainframe Selection window Calibrate... Verify... Click Calibrate...
  • Page 64 ISOBE5600 Figure 4.11: Board Calibration window (Transmitter) Figure 4.12: Board Verification window (Receiver) Set up CalStack... I2716-4.0 en...
  • Page 65 ISOBE5600 In the Board Calibration or Board Verification window: Click Set up CalStack... to open the CalStack Setup window. The CalStack Setup window will be displayed. Figure 4.13: CalStack Setup window Ensure that: The IEEE address for each component in the equipment list matches the actual device address of that component.

  • Page 66: Exit The Isobe5600 Calibration And Verification Software

    ISOBE5600 If the communication fails, a failure message will appear. To check and correct your configuration, click Set up CalStack... again. After setting up the CalStack, the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software will return to the Calibration or Verification window. 4.8.6 Exit the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software You can exit the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software in the...

  • Page 67: Calibration

    ISOBE5600 system and the calibration standards run at least one hour to achieve the best test specifications. CAUTION HBM uses state-of-the-art electronic components in its equipment. These electronic components can be damaged by discharge of static electricity (ESD). Therefore we must emphasize the importance of ESD preventions when removing or installing boards.

  • Page 68: Calibrating

    ISOBE5600 Calibrating Before calibrating you must select which probe system to calibrate; the Transmitter or the Receiver. 5.2.1 Starting the calibration In the Mainframe Selection window: Figure 5.1: Mainframe Selection window Calibrate... Select the probe system you wish to calibrate. Click Calibrate... to open the Calibration window.
  • Page 69 ISOBE5600 The Calibration window will be displayed. Figure 5.2: Board Calibration window overview (Transmitter) Test: Lists the tests to be performed (depending on the selected device) Board: Shows information about the selected device Start: To start the calibration process Pause: To pause or stop while testing Close: To end the calibration process Set up CalStack...: To open the CalStack Setup window G Test results: Shows the test results...
  • Page 70 ISOBE5600 CAUTION Before starting a calibration or verification, it is recommended that the ISOBE5600 system and the calibration standards run at least one hour to achieve the best test specifications. CAUTION If you have not already done so, set up the CalStack before starting a calibration or verification to ensure that the ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software knows which calibration standard(s) you are using.
  • Page 71 ISOBE5600 When connected, click OK to start testing. The system will start the calibration process. Figure 5.4: DC Calibration - Transmitter Test: Indicates the test to be performed Active test progress bar I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 72: Dc Calibration

    ISOBE5600 5.2.2 DC Calibration Figure 5.5: Test performing As the system performs the test “DC Calibration”, you will see a blue background behind the “DC Calibration” When the test is passed, the background behind “DC Calibration” will turn to green. When the test is failed, the background behind “DC Calibration”...
  • Page 73 ISOBE5600 The Active test progress bar gives information on what is currently happening. Figure 5.7: Active test progress bar I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 74: Ac Calibration (Depending On Device)

    ISOBE5600 5.2.3 AC Calibration (depending on device) CAUTION Before performing the AC calibration, it is recommended to have access to any necessary physical adjustments to AC gain. After AC calibration, the device should be put together as it will be used for measurement. When the DC Calibration test is finished, the calibration process continues with the AC Calibration test: Connect the testing fixture to the calibration standard(s) as displayed on...
  • Page 75 WARNING Only use a ceramic or other non-conductive adjustment tool. CAUTION HBM uses state-of-the-art electronic components in its equipment. These electronic components can be damaged by discharge of static electricity (ESD). Therefore we must emphasize the importance of ESD preventions when removing or installing boards.
  • Page 76 ISOBE5600 For details on how to Open the ISOBE5600 for calibration please see appendix A “ISOBE5600 Calibration Adjustments” on page 119. The position of the adjustments is depends on the device. Please refer to appendix A “ISOBE5600 Calibration Adjustments” on page 119 of this manual.
  • Page 77 ISOBE5600 Adjust the channel using the adjustment tool until the needle enters the green section. Repeat this adjustment for each channel. When all channels have been properly adjusted, the Next Step or Ready button (depending on the selected device) will be enabled. Figure 5.10: Channel adjustment (T127) I2716-4.0 en...
  • Page 78 ISOBE5600 Click Next Step to continue the adjustment. Figure 5.11: Channel adjustment Ready (T118) Click Ready after you have adjusted all channels. The software will then continue the calibration process. Note If you do not adjust a particular channel or if you click Skip Channel(s), the calibration process will continue but the result will fail.

  • Page 79: Calibration Test Results

    ISOBE5600 5.2.4 Calibration test results If all calibration tests are passed: A “Saving Calibration date ..” message appears. The passed tests and results are indicated by a green background. If one of the calibration tests is failed: A “Calibration failed" message appears. The failed tests and results are indicated by a red background.

  • Page 80: Passed Test Results

    ISOBE5600 Passed test results Passed tests and results are indicated by a green background. If the calibration process is successfully completed, you will see a “Saving Calibration date ..” message appear in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Figure 5.13: Saving Calibration date message Failed test results If one of the tests is failed, a "Calibration failed"...
  • Page 81 ISOBE5600 Figure 5.15: Failed test results View Error Click View Error repeatedly to see each failed test result. Failed tests and results are indicated by a red background. The ISOBE5600 Receiver and Transmitter are calibrated independently. Transmitter calibration does not depend on the channel number. The calibrated Transmitter can be verified in each channel slot.

  • Page 82: Calibration Verification

    ISOBE5600 6 Calibration Verification Introduction The Verification process performs all verifications that have been done at the factory. The Verification process contains the following tests depending on the selected device: DC Gain AC Coupling Bandwidth Noise CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio) DC Output Output Noise Output Res.

  • Page 83: Verifying

    ISOBE5600 Verifying 6.2.1 Setting up the Verification test In the Mainframe Selection window: Figure 6.1: Mainframe Selection window Verify... Click Verify... to open the Board Verification window. The Board Verification window will be displayed. I2716-4.0 en...
  • Page 84 ISOBE5600 Figure 6.2: Board Verification window overview (Transmitter) Test: Indicates the tests to be performed (depending on the selected device) Optional: Full Bandwidth tests Optional: MIL standard test Board: Shows information about the selected device Start: To start the verification process Save Results...: To save the verification test results G Pause: To pause or stop while testing Close: To end the verification process...

  • Page 85: Starting The Verification Test

    ISOBE5600 CAUTION Before starting a calibration or verification, it is recommended that the ISOBE5600 system and the calibration standards run at least one hour to achieve the best test specifications. 6.2.2 Starting the Verification test When selecting bandwidth testing; there are now optional tests that can be performed based on the depth of information required.
  • Page 86 ISOBE5600 Note A log file is produced with all DC Gain results available, refer to appendix “Log files and reports” on page 109 for more details. To begin the verification process of the selected device: Click Start. Connect the testing fixture to the calibration standard(s) as displayed on- screen.

  • Page 87: During Verification Testing

    ISOBE5600 6.2.3 During Verification Testing Figure 6.5: DC Gain Test Indicates the test to be performed Active test progress bar Test results I2716-4.0 en...
  • Page 88 ISOBE5600 Test performing Figure 6.6: Test performing As the system performs the test “DC Gain”, you will see a blue background behind the “DC Gain”. When the test is passed, the background behind “DC Gain” will turn to green. When the test is failed, the background behind “DC Gain” will turn to red.
  • Page 89 ISOBE5600 Active test The “Active test” progress bar gives information on what is currently happening. Figure 6.8: Active test progress bar Test results For more information please refer to chapter “Verification test results” on page 90. I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 90: Verification Test Results

    ISOBE5600 6.2.4 Verification test results When all verification tests are passed: A “Saving Verification date..” message appears. The passed tests and results are indicated by a green background. When one of the verification tests is failed: A "Verification failed" message appears. The failed tests and results are indicated by a red background.

  • Page 91: Passed Test Results

    ISOBE5600 Passed test results Passed tests and results are indicated by a GREEN background. When the verification process is passed, you will see a “Saving Verification date..” message appear in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. Figure 6.10: Saving Verification date message Failed test results Failed tests and results are indicated by a RED background.

  • Page 92: Save Results

    ISOBE5600 Save results Click Save Results... to save the verification test results to a report. The report is a Word file containing: Mainframe information Board (recorder) information Verification test results for each test on each channel I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 93: Theory Of Operation

    ISOBE5600 7 Theory of Operation DC Gain (Voltage or Current) Test General information Required equipment: DC reference Multimeter (DVM) (Only required when the accuracy of the DC reference is not adequate). Acquisition settings: Maximum sample rate All channels DC-coupled Mode-, Filter- and Range settings as defined by the verification process. HINT/TIP The standard DC gain process uses a selected set of all Mode Filter and Range settings supported by the Device Under Test (DUT).

  • Page 94: The Mil (Military) Standard Test

    ISOBE5600 A “least squares regression” line is then calculated as follows: DC Gain Test Gain Err = (Slope - 1) * 100% Offset Err = (Intercept / Range) * 100% - BestFit SINL = Maximum( Absolute(Vmeas ) ) / Range * 100% - Vin MSE = Maximum( Absolute(Vmeas )) / Range * 100%...

  • Page 95: Ac Coupling Test

    ISOBE5600 AC Coupling Test General information Required equipment: LF generator Acquisition settings: Sample rate 10 kS/s All channels are set to AC-coupling. Mode-, Filter- and Range- settings as defined by the verification process. HINT/TIP As the AC coupling is not depending on the filter or range settings only a selected combination of these settings are tested to guarantee AC coupling works in all possible settings combinations.

  • Page 96: Bandwidth Test

    ISOBE5600 Bandwidth Test General information Required equipment: The HF generator 50 ohm termination plug Acquisition settings: Maximum sample rate All channels are DC coupled Mode-, Filter- and Range- settings as defined by the verification process. HINT/TIP The bandwidth test uses a selected set of all Mode Filter and Range settings supported by the Device Under Test (DUT).

  • Page 97: Full Bandwidth Test

    ISOBE5600 The frequency is then incremented to the Maximum Bandwidth specification value (Freq ). 4000 samples are acquired and the standard deviation is again calculated to get a Vmeas . Vmeas is compared with Vref and must be lower than 3dBval. A fictitious line is drawn between the two measured points.
  • Page 98 ISOBE5600 The test then starts at Fstart and applies the calibrator amplitude (Voutput) and measures the RMS value of the channel (Vmeasured). - size of the Note Actual frequencies used during the tests are rounded to the step - frequency calibrator used and are slightly increased to overcome beat measurements.

  • Page 99: Noise Test

    ISOBE5600 Noise Test General information Required equipment: 50 Ohm termination plug Acquisition settings: Maximum sample rate All channels are terminate together with a single external 50 Ohm plug Mode-, Filter- and Range settings as defined by the verification process. HINT/TIP The noise test uses a selected set of all Mode Filter and Range settings supported by the Device Under Test (DUT).

  • Page 100: Cmrr (Common Mode Rejection Ratio) Test

    ISOBE5600 CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio) Test General information Required equipment: The LF generator Acquisition settings: 1 kS/s sample rate All channels are DC-coupled Mode-, Filter- and Range settings as defined by the verification process. HINT/TIP The CMMR process uses a selected set of all Mode Filter and Range settings supported by the Device Under Test (DUT).

  • Page 101: Dc Output Test

    ISOBE5600 DC Output Test General information Required equipment: Multimeter Isolated Probe System settings: The DC Output test can be done without the Transmitter connected. Procedure: Six voltages are generated by the ISOBE5600 Receiver one at a time. The voltages are equally divided from -45 % to +45 % of Range and are denoted as Vout These output voltages are measured with the Multimeter and denoted as Vmeas...

  • Page 102: Output Noise Test

    ISOBE5600 Output Noise Test General information Required equipment: Multimeter Isolated Probe System settings: The Output Noise test can be done without the Transmitter connected. Procedure: The output is set to 0 V. The output AC voltage (rms) is measured with the Multimeter: Vmeas Noise = Vmeas...

  • Page 103: Output Res. Test

    ISOBE5600 Output Res. Test General information Required equipment: Multimeter DC Reference used for resistive load Isolated Probe System settings: The Output Res. test can be done without the Transmitter connected. Procedure: The output is set to 90 % full scale. This output voltage is measured with the Multimeter twice.

  • Page 104: A Specifications

    The calibration software not only calibrates and tests according to HBM published specs, but also automatically or semi automatically adjusts the system back to the best accuracy possible. For users who only want to verify the system still meets specs but don’t want to change anything, the verification procedure does the job and is included in the...
  • Page 105 Receivers ISOBE5600r and ISOBE5600m Transmitters ISOBE5600t and ISOBE5600tm Calibration Equipment (Not supplied by HBM) Beyond the calibration kit itself, the following calibration equipment is needed in order to perform a calibration or verification. Fluke 5700A/Fluke 5720A LF-Generator Fluke 5820A/Fluke 9500B...
  • Page 106 ISOBE5600 Calibration Process The complete verification process is fully automated and delivers PASS / FAIL information with the press of a button. The same applies to most of the calibration process, where electronic intelligence is used to retain the best performance possible. Most of this is fully automated and no user interaction is needed to restore the modules to the best accuracy achievable.
  • Page 107 ISOBE5600 Calibration Report Printout As an end result, the ISOBE5600 system saves all the results in a RTF-Text file. From there it can be stored for later reference or printed out. I2716-4.0 en...
  • Page 108 GEN series Acquisition card As calibration voltages range from mV to tens of V and go up to MHz, the proper input connections are essential to get repeatable, reliable results. The use of HBM calibration fixture garantees validated setups. I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 109: B Log Files And Reports

    ISOBE5600 B Log Files and Reports Introduction During the calibration and verification process, several log files are produced in the default folder The following is a matrix of the log files that are produced. These log files can be imported into Excel to make graphical representations of the data contained inside them.

  • Page 110: The Standard Log File

    ISOBE5600 The Standard log file ISOBE5600 Calibration and Verification software V1.20 Verification results (Manufacturing Specifications) Verification Results (Manufacturing Specifications) Verification Date Jan 17, 2008 SPEC File Version ISOBE 1.20.00 Recorder Info Physical Name ISOBE5600 Serial Number IES0700097 Type ISOBE5600 SW Version 1.10.7339 No.

  • Page 111: The Extra Log File

    ISOBE5600 Note Calibration/Verification is valid with any calibrated Receiver channel. Test results Range Offset DCGain SINL MSE BWdth CMRR Noise ACCpl (kHz) (dB) 0.2 -0.022 0.015 0.005 0.030 0.021 0.4 -0.008 NA -111.5 0.030 0.004 0.023 0.017 1.0 -0.003 0.005 0.004 0.006 0.015 -0.001...

  • Page 112: Test Name: Dcgain Test

    ISOBE5600 Channel Info Physical Name Ch 1 Serialnumber IET1234567 Type ISOBE5600 100 MS/s Channel Type Fiber Amplifier Rv1 Test name: DCgain test Mode: Positive Filter: Wideband Range: .2 V Expected Ch 1;Ch 2;Ch 3;Ch 4; -0.090000;-0.090063;0.000000;0.000000;0.000000; -0.054000;-0.054053;0.000000;0.000000;0.000000; -0.018000;-0.018048;0.000000;0.000000;0.000000; 0.018000;0.017955;0.000000;0.000000;0.000000; 0.054000;0.053942;0.000000;0.000000;0.000000; 0.090000;0.089935;0.000000;0.000000;0.000000;...
  • Page 113 ISOBE5600 Range: Expected; Ch 1;Ch 2;Ch 3;Ch 4; -0.180000;-0.180060;0.000000;0.000000;0.000000; // TEXT REMOVED FROM OTHER RANGES // FOR DOCUMENATION PURPOSES Test name: Bandwith test Mode: Positive Range: .2 V Filter: Wideband Test amplitude: ;0.18;Vpp; Freq;Chn. 1 ; [Hz];[dB] ; 60000;0.050; 100000;0.060; 160000;0.056;...
  • Page 114 ISOBE5600 Freq;Chn. 1 ; [Hz];[dB] ; 60000;0.038; // TEXT REMOVED FROM OTHER RANGES // FOR DOCUMENATION PURPOSES Test name: Bandwith test Mode: Positive Range: .2 V Filter: Bessel_AA Test amplitude: 0.18;Vpp; Freq;Chn. 1 ; [Hz];[dB] ; 60000;0.075; // TEXT REMOVED FROM OTHER RANGES // FOR DOCUMENATION PURPOSES I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 115: Producing Graphical Results - Dc Gain

    ISOBE5600 Producing graphical results - DC Gain The extra log file can be imported into excel to make a visual plot of the graphical data. ► Delimiter = Semi colon, to Note Be sure to select; Original data type = Delimited be able to import the data correctly.
  • Page 116 ISOBE5600 ► Delimiter = Semi colon, to Note Be sure to select; Original data type = Delimited be able to import the data correctly. Figure B.2 is an example of the expected graphical output for a selected Full bandwidth test. Figure B.2: Example of a graphical output I2716-4.0 en...

  • Page 117: C Test Fixtures And Cables

    ISOBE5600 C Test Fixtures and Cables 1-GN-CAL8-2 ISOBE5600 Calibration kit The 1-GN-CAL8-2 ISOBE5600 calibration kit is the basic software and tools required to get started. 1-GN-CAL8-2 ISOBE5600 Calibration kit Part number Number Description Software CD inc. Manual (V1.10) LD-426-036200 LD-869-911800 NI Converter USB-IEEE Tool Ceramic Adjuster LD-869-923300...

  • Page 118: 1-Gn-Cal-Cables-2

    ISOBE5600 1-GN-CAL-CABLES-2 The 1-GN-CAL-CABLES-2 is the basic cable set and support tools required to work with any of the Genesis High Speed systems. As such it is required for any calibration kit. 1-GN-CAL-CABLES-2 GHS calibration cable set Part number Number Description LD-024-924600 CON/SAFETY ADAPTER BNC-4 MM...

  • Page 119: D Locations For Ac Calibration Adjustments

    10 Turn on the unit using the power switch. WARNING The orientation of the battery should be such that the battery pins connect with the battery-casing plug inside the fixture. Only use HBM approved batteries to avoid damaging the unit. I2716-4.0 en...
  • Page 120 ISOBE5600 Figure D.1: Accessing the Isolated Digitizers A Handle of battery (Only when working with the ISOBE5600t) B Battery/power supply casing C CBL/6600 HV ID AC CAL PWR D Isolated Digitizer Casing I2716-4.0 en...
  • Page 121 ISOBE5600 Note Use plastic adjustment tools only. Metal tools will impact the accuracy. Figure D.2: ISOBE5600tm and ISOBE5600t adjustment points T118 Adjustment point DIV/10 T127 Adjustment point DIV/100 Closing the Isolated Digitizers When AC calibration is completed, reassemble the Isolated Digitizer in reverse order from the opening steps.

  • Page 122: E Legacy Information

    ISOBE5600 E Legacy Information IOTech RS232 to GPIB interface Early deliveries of the calibration setup included an IOTech RS232 to GPIB convertor. Altough the software still supports this it is strongly recommended to replace the IOTech with a USB to GPIB convertor. Connect the calibrator equipment to the GPIB side of the IOTech serial to GPIB interface.
  • Page 123 ISOBE5600 Index Categories according to IEC 61010-2-030:2010 .. 17 Cautions ..............8 AC Calibration adjustments ........76 Ceramic adjustment tool ........75 Closing the Isolated Digitizers ....... 121 CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio) ..... 82 Opening the Isolated Digitizers ..... 119 COM port ..............
  • Page 124 ISOBE5600 NI GPIB-USB-HS controller ......53 Basic versus reinforced insulation ....19 HF Generator ..........52, 65 Ready ..............78 IEEE address ............65 Receiver - DC Out Cal .......... 67 IOTech RS232 to GPIB interface ....... 122 Report ..............92 Isolation ..............
  • Page 125 ISOBE5600 DC Output Test ..........101 Noise Test ............99 Output Noise Test ......... 102 Output Res. Test ........... 103 Quick Bandwidth Test ....... 96, 97 Transmitter - AC Calibration ......... 67 Transmitter - DC Calibration ......... 67 Transmitter/Receiver ..........62 Channel information ........
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