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Dual Measurement Multimeter GDM-9060/9061 USER MANUAL REV. G ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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GDM-9060/9061 in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the GDM-9060/9061. Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
200Vpk and the Input LO to earth is limited to 500Vpk. (Note) EN 61010-2-030 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The GDM-9060/9061 falls under category II 300V. Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source ...
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Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild Instrument detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid into the GDM-9060/9061. Do not use chemicals or cleaners containing harsh material such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.
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Altitude: <2000m (Note) EN 61010-1 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The GDM-9060/9061 falls under degree 2. Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.
GDM-9060/9061. Please note the information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However as GW Instek continues to improve its products, changes can occur at any time without notice. Please see the GW Instek website for the latest information and content.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Characteristics The GDM-9060/9061 is a portable, dual-display digital multimeter suitable for a wide range of applications, such as production testing, research, and field verification. The highest DCV accuracy: Performance GDM-9061: 35ppm GDM-9060: 75ppm The highest current: ...
GETTING STARTED Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories CD-ROM UM, Software, Driver 82DM-90610MA1 Safety Instruction Sheet GTL-217 Test leads GTL-246 USB Cable, USB 2.0, A-B type, 1200mm Optional Part number Description Accessories GDM-90G1 GPIB card for GDM-906X series GTL-234 RS-232 Cable , approx. 2000mm GTL-205A Temperature Probe Adapter with Thermal Coupling (K-type)
GDM-906X Series User Manual Front Panel Overview Item Description ESC (Escape) Key Screenshot / Data log Key USB Host Port Power Switch Main Display Function keys (F1 through F6, functions vary per modes) Knob key Arrow Keys Measurement Keys Range Selection Keys HI and LO Sense Terminals HI and LO Input Terminals AC/DC Current Input Terminals (10 A terminal available on...
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GETTING STARTED Single press to escape from current page. ESC (Escape) Key Presses and holds the ESC key for 2 seconds to toggle between full display and simple display, which conceals the status bar, math display as well as additional info for lightweight use. Refer to page 21, page 168 and page 176 for more details of status bar, math display and additional info, respectively.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual DC/AC current input DC/AC 3A Terminal DC: 100μA~3A AC: 100μA~3A For details see page 37. For the fuse replacement procedure, see page 346. Accepts LO sense line in 4W resistance Sense LO measurement. For details, see page 41. Terminal Accepts HI sense line in 4W resistance Sense HI...
Measurement Keys (basic) The upper 2 rows of measurement keys are used for Background basic GDM-9060/9061 measurements such as voltage, current, resistance, continuity, diode, frequency, period, capacitance and temperature. Each key has a primary and secondary function individually. The secondary function is accessed in conjunction with the Shift key.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Measures Frequency (page 49). FREQ (Frequency) Measures Capacitance (page 54). Shift → FREQ (Capacitance Measures Temperature (page 57). TEMP (Temperature) 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
GETTING STARTED Measurement Keys (advanced) The lower 2 rows of measurement keys are used for Background more advanced functions. Each key has a primary and secondary function. The secondary function is accessed in conjunction with the Shift key. Measures the Relative value (page 80).
GDM-906X Series User Manual Rear Panel Overview Item Description HI and LO Sense Terminals (GDM-9061 only) HI and LO Input Terminals (GDM-9061 only) 3 A Current Terminal (GDM-9061 only) 3 A Current Terminal Fuse DIGITAL I/O Connector RS-232 Interface Connector USB Interface Connector (B Type) Ethernet (LAN) Connector Fan Vents...
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GETTING STARTED Accepts the power cord. AC Power Cord Socket 100/120/220/240V ±10%, 50Hz / 60Hz /400Hz ±10%. For power on sequence, see page Holds the main fuse: Line Voltage Selector and Fuse 100/120 VAC: T0.25A Socket 220/240 VAC: T0.125A For fuse replacement details, see page 345.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual For heat ventilation when machine Fan Vents is under operation. Accepts LO sense line in 4W Sense LO Terminal resistance measurement. For (GDM-9061 only) details, see page 41. Accepts HI sense line in 4W Sense HI Terminal resistance measurement.
GETTING STARTED Status Bar Identify each icon within the top status bar. Background Status Bar 8 9 0 A Display Item Description Local/Remote control icon RS-232/USB-CDC/USB-TMC/LAN/GPIB interface icon Error icon for commands from remote control Rear panel switch icon Shift key identification icon The first and second function menu switch icon Digital I/O mode icon (User/4094) USB flash drive connection icon...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual It indicates the unit is under local Local Control control mode. It indicates the unit is under remote Remote Control control. Refer to page 210 for details. It indicates RS-232 interface is activated. RS-232 Refer to page 215 for details. It indicates USB - CDC interface is USB - CDC activated.
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GETTING STARTED It indicates the active bottom menu Second function corresponding to functional keys is the menu second menu. Click the Knob key (Enter) to switch to the first function menu. It indicates Digital I/O – 4094 mode is Digital I/O – enabled.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Set Up Horizontal/Tilt/Vertical Applications Pull out the handle sideways and rotate it clockwise for the applications below. Tilt Horizontal Place the unit horizontally. Rotate the handle for tilt stand. Vertical Place the handle vertically for hand carry. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
GETTING STARTED Power Up 1. Ensure the correct line voltage is Steps clearly shown on the fuse socket (240V in the right figure for example). If not, see page 345 to set the proper line voltage and fuse. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC Voltage input.
GDM-906X Series User Manual ASIC MEASUREMENT Basic Measurement Overview ..........27 Refresh Rate ................27 Automatic (Internal)/Single Triggering ........29 AC/DC Voltage Measurement ..........30 Select Voltage Range ..............31 General Voltage Setting ............. 32 Voltage Conversion Table ............35 Crest Factor Table ..............
Refresh Rate Refresh rate defines how frequently the GDM-9060/9061 Background captures and updates measurement data. A faster refresh rate yields a lower accuracy and resolution. A slower refresh rate yields a higher accuracy and resolution.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Press the left or right arrow keys to change the Selection refresh rate. Procedure You can also press the F2 (Speed) key to select a desired rate for measurement. Press corresponding function key in accord with the desired option on screen display.
BASIC MEASUREMENT Automatic (Internal)/Single Triggering By default, the GDM-9060/9061 automatically triggers Overview according to the refresh rate. See the previous page for refresh rate setting details. The TRIG key, on the other hand, is used to manually trigger once per click.
GDM-906X Series User Manual AC/DC Voltage Measurement 0 ~ 750V Voltage type 0 ~ 1000V Press the ACV key or DCV key to Activate ACV/ measure AC or DC voltage, respectively. The mode will switch to ACV, DCV mode immediately. ACV/DCV mode See the figure below for example.
BASIC MEASUREMENT Select Voltage Range To turn the automatic range selection Auto range On/Off, press the Auto key. Press the “+” or the “-” key to select the Manual range range. The Auto indicator turns to indicating Manual range selection. If the appropriate range is unknown, select the highest range.
Auto Zero (DCV measurement. With autozero mode only) enabled (On), the GDM-9060/9061 internally measures the offset following each measurement. It then subtracts that measurement from the preceding reading. This prevents offset voltages present on the GDM-9060/9061’s input circuitry...
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10 MΩ load is significant. Vs = ideal voltage of DUT Rs = input impedance of DUT Ri = input impedance of GDM-9060/9061 (either 10M or 10G available (Hi-Z)) Deviation (%) = Rs/(Rs+Ri) * 100 When “Auto” is selected, the display shows Display...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual The GDM-9060/9061 is able to F5 (DCV Ratio) Background calculate DCV ration by measuring key to enable input voltage from the Input DCV Ratio terminals and the reference voltage from the Sense terminals. Before activating the DCV Ration, it is required to wire test leads as the following illustration.
BASIC MEASUREMENT Voltage Conversion Table This table shows the relationship between AC and DC Background reading in various waveforms. Waveform Peak to Peak (True RMS) 2.828 1.000 0.000 Sine PK-PK 1.414 0.435 0.900 Rectified Sine (full wave) PK-PK 2.000 0.771 0.636 Rectified Sine (half wave)
GDM-906X Series User Manual Crest Factor Table Crest factor is the ratio of the peak signal amplitude to the Background RMS value of the signal. It determines the accuracy of AC measurement. If the crest factor is less than 3.0, voltage measurement will not result in error due to dynamic range limitations at full scale.
10A, which can measure between 3 ~ 10A for both AC and DC current. On the other hand, for the GDM-9060, which has no rear input terminals, nor 10A terminal, it offers merely a 3A terminal for current measurement less than 3A.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Connect the test lead between the Connect the test 3A terminal and the Input LO lead and measure terminal or DC/AC 10A terminal and the Input LO terminal, depending on the input current. The display updates the reading. For current ≤...
Auto range press the AUTO key. The most appropriate range for the currently used input jack will be automatically selected. The GDM-9060/9061 is able to do this by remembering the last manually selected range and using that information to determine the smallest current range that the auto-range function will switch to.
It then subtracts that measurement from the preceding reading. This prevents offset voltages present on the GDM-9060/9061’s input circuitry from affecting measurement accuracy. With autozero disabled (Off), the GDM-9060/9061 measures the offset once and subtracts the offset from all subsequent measurements.
BASIC MEASUREMENT The range of current is limited within the select F5 (RangeLow) low ranges when auto range is activated. This key to select the function is effective by utilizing low impedance to rate lessen errors from shunt when current range changes overly.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Range: 100 Ω Indicates the available range of Resistance Indicates the exact measured value 000.0651 Ω For 2W measurement, connect the test leads between the Connect the test Input HI terminal and the LO terminal. lead and measure For 4W measurement, connect the test leads between the Input HI terminal and the LO terminal, as the way to 2W measurement.
It then subtracts that measurement from the preceding reading. This prevents offset voltages present on the GDM-9060/9061’s input circuitry from affecting measurement accuracy. With autozero disabled (Off), the GDM-9060/9061 measures the offset once and subtracts the offset from all subsequent measurements.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual When turning On the Auto Zero, the Display display shows an icon indicating the Auto Zero mode is currently being activated. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
BASIC MEASUREMENT Continuity Test The continuity test checks that the resistance in the DUT is Background low enough to be considered continuous (of a conductive nature). Activate Press the key to activate continuity testing. continuity test The mode will switch to continuity testing immediately. Continuity mode display appears Press...
It then subtracts that measurement from the preceding reading. This prevents offset voltages present on the GDM-9060/9061’s input circuitry from affecting measurement accuracy. With autozero disabled (Off), the GDM-9060/9061 measures the offset once and subtracts the offset from all subsequent measurements.
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BASIC MEASUREMENT Press the F5 key to enter the Threshold of Procedure Continuity menu as the figure below shown. Set the continuity threshold level. 1. Use the Left/Right arrow keys to move cursor and scroll the Knob key or press Number keys to enter the desired value.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Diode Measurement The diode test checks the forward bias characteristics of a Background diode by running a constant forward bias current of approximately 1mA through the DUT. Activate diode Press the Shift+ key to activate test diode measurement.
When turning On the Auto Zero, the display Display shows an icon indicating the Auto Zero mode is currently being activated. Frequency/Period Measurement The GDM-9060/9061 can be used to measure the frequency or Description period of an input signal. Frequency 3Hz ~1MHz Range Period 1.0μs ~333ms...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual To measure Period, press the FREQ key followed by clicking the F3 (Measure) key to enter the Measure menu. Click the F2 (Period) key and the measured period will be displayed on the primary screen with the frequency value displayed on the sub section beneath.
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BASIC MEASUREMENT 100 mV Indicates the available range of Voltage 59.96609 Hz Indicates the exactly measured Frequency value 16.67609ms Indicates the exactly measured Period value Depending on different inputs, connect test lead to varied terminals. Connection In terms of voltage, connect test leads between the Input HI terminal and the LO terminal.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Frequency/Period In-Depth Setting The input voltage/current range for frequency/period Background measurements can be set to Auto range or to manual. By default, the voltage/current range is set to Auto for both the period and frequency. Auto range Press the Auto/Enter key.
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BASIC MEASUREMENT Press the F5 key to enter timeout menu. Click the F1 – F2 key for the desired timeout setting. See the figure below with available options. Note: When selecting “Auto”, the timeout setting will fully sync with the gate time value. Press the “+”...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Capacitance Measurement The capacitance measurement function checks the Background capacitance of a component. Activate Press the Shift → to activate capacitance test capacitance measurement. The screen will switch to capacitance mode immediately. Capacitance mode display Press on the front panel as shown below.
BASIC MEASUREMENT Cable Open Function Cable open function will be activated when capacitance Background range is between 1nF and 10nF. It is required to proceed to Cable Open function when capacitance is between 1nF and 10nF in which test leads connected will result in measuring capacity in small scale.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Select Capacitance Range To turn the automatic range selection On/Off, Auto range press the Auto key. Press the “+” or the “-” key to select the range. Manual range The Auto indicator turns to indicating Manual range selection. If the appropriate range is unknown, select the highest range.
The GDM-9060/9061 can measure temperature utilizing Background several devices including Thermocouple, RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) as well as Thermistor. To measure temperature, the GDM-9060/9061 accepts a device input and calculates the temperature from the voltage fluctuation. Thermocouple -200°C ~ +1820°C (vary by sensor types) Temperature -200°C ~ +630°C...
Auto Zero measurement. With autozero enabled (On), the GDM-9060/9061 internally measures the offset following each measurement. It then subtracts that measurement from the preceding reading. This prevents offset voltages present on the GDM-9060/9061’s input circuitry...
When a thermocouple is connected to the Background GDM-9060/9061, the temperature difference between (Thermocouple the thermocouple lead and the GDM-9060/9061 input only) terminal should be taken into account and be cancelled out; otherwise an erroneous temperature might be added. The value of the reference junction temperature should be determined by the user.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Thermocouple Setting 1. Press the F1 (Probe) key to enter the Temperature Procedure Probe menu followed by clicking the F1 (TCouple) key to activate Thermocouple mode. See the figure shown below. 2. Press the F5 (Type) key to enter the Sensor Type menu as the figure shown below.
BASIC MEASUREMENT RTD 2W/4W Setting The GDM-9060/9061 supports 2 or 4 wire RTD. It is Background important to specify the type of temperature sensor used. RTD type Range Resolution Parameter All (based on PT100) -200~630°C 0.001°C 1. Press the F1 (Probe) key...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Set User Type of RTD 2W/4W The User Type allows any customized RTD sensor coefficients Background to be used. The User Type is available for user to configure the alpha, beta, delta and R0 coefficients individually, as defined by the Callendar–Van Dusen equation.
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BASIC MEASUREMENT 2. Press the F6 (User Type) key to enter the User Type Setup menu where α, β, δ and R0 coefficients can be set up respectively. 3. Click the F1 ( α:0.003850) key to enter the RTD Alpha Use the Left/Right arrow Setup page as the figure shown below.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Thermistor 2W/4W Setting The GDM-9060/9061 supports 2 or 4 wire Thermistor. It is Background important to specify the type of temperature sensor used. Type Range Resolution Parameter -80~150°C 0.001°C 1. Press the F1 (Probe) key to...
BASIC MEASUREMENT Set User Type of Thermistor 2W/4W The User Type allows any customized Thermistor sensor Background coefficients to be used. The User Type is available for user to configure the A, B and C coefficients individually as defined by the Steinhart–Hart equation.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 3. Press the F6 (Enter) key or the Knob key confirm the input value and repeat the previous steps 2 - 4 α to set up the B coefficients individually. and C B range: 0 ~ 9.9999 (default :2.35600E-04) C range: 0 ~ 9.9999 (default :9.55700E-08) THERM B Setup THERM C Setup...
DUAL MEASUREMENT UAL MEASUREMENT Dual Measurement .............. 68 Refresh Rate ................71 Connect the Test Leads .............. 72 The error influence on V+I Dual Measurement......75 The error of current shunt ............76 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Dual Measurement The dual measurement mode allows you to use the 2nd Background display to show another item, thus viewing two different measurement results at once. When the multimeter is used in dual measurement mode, both displays are updated from either a single measurement or from two separate measurements.
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DUAL MEASUREMENT Choose one of the basic 1st Measurement measurement functions from the item setting table above to set the measurement mode for the primary display. For example, press DCV to set the first display to DCV measurement. To set a measurement mode for the second display, press 2nd Measurement the F6 (2ND) key and the 2ND Function options appear item setting...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Toggle the active display between 1. Select active the 1ST and 2ND display by display pressing the Knob key: Primary display: 1ST highlighted in orange outline. Secondary display: 2ND highlighted in orange outline. Display 1ST in active display: 2ND in active display: Edit the range, rate or measurement 2.
Refresh Rate Refresh rate defines how frequently the Background GDM-9060/9061 captures and updates measurement data. A faster refresh rate yields a lower accuracy and resolution. A slower refresh rate yields a higher accuracy and resolution. Consider these tradeoffs when selecting the refresh rate.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Reading The reading indicator flashes according to the defined Indicator refresh rate setting of the active display. Reading Indicator Connect the Test Leads When using the dual measurement function, the Connect the test connection method and number of test leads required leads and measure depends on the measurement combination.
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DUAL MEASUREMENT Voltage/Frequency/ Period and Current Measurement DC Current measurements will be displayed as a Note negative value as the polarity of the current leads has been reversed. Please take into account the resistance of the test leads and internal resistance of the current connection as it is in series with the test circuit.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual DC Current and Temperature Measurement (Sense HI/LO connects to K-Type +/-, whilst Input 3A/LO connects DCI source) 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
DUAL MEASUREMENT The error influence on Dual Measurement (V & I) While dual measurement of voltage and current is being Background executed, the route from DMM internal circuit to the LO terminal circuit for measuring voltage is totally identical with that for measuring current, and thus the resistor within the route is commonly shared by the two measuring circuits.
GDM-906X Series User Manual The error of current shunt The principle of current measuring is to obtain current Background via the voltage proportionated by the measured shunt resistor and the current under test. The circuit is basically designed by high impedance (0.01Ω~100Ω approximately) and with shortcoming of voltage drop by shunt.
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DUAL MEASUREMENT Vs = Voltage source Example RLoad = Load under test Rint = Current terminal total impedance containing Rshunt + Fuse + Rline + Rline Rline Rline When different current range for measurement is selected, Rshunt will vary accordingly. For example, Vs = 10V, Rload = 10 Ω, Rint = total impedance flowing through current terminal 0.5Ω...
ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Advanced Measurement Overview Advanced measurement mainly refers to the type of Background measurement which uses the result obtained by one of the basic measurements: ACV, DCV, ACI, DCI, 2/4W, Diode/Continuity, Frequency/Period, and Temperature. Advanced Basic Measurement Measurement AC/DCV AC/DCI 2/4W Hz/P TEMP ●...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Relative Value Measurement Applicable to Relative measurement stores a value, typically the data at the moment, Background as the reference. The following measurement is shown as the delta between the references. The reference value will be cleared upon exit. REL, basically, is to subtract a certain value in the following measurement.
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT To set the reference (REL) value manually, Manually set press the Shift key followed by the REL key. the reference value The setting appears. First use function keys to decide unit value. Then use the Left/Right arrow keys to move cursor and scroll the Knob key or press Number keys to enter the desired value.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Hold Measurement Applicable to The Hold Measurement function retains the current Background measurement data and updates it only when it exceeds the set threshold (as a percentage of the retained value). Press the Hold key to activate Hold Activate Hold measurement.
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Press the F4 (BeepVol) key to show the menu F4 (BeepVol) of Volume level of Beep as the following. key to define beep volume Press the F2 - F4 key to select volume level. Once the latest hold value is updated, the beep sounds based on the defined volume.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Background The Math page in MathDisp allows you to view Show Math mathematical calculations for several parameters. result Operation Press the F3 (Math) key to show the mathematical analysis instantly as below. +000.7098 View Data Indicates the latest hold value mVDC Measure: Indicates the originally measured mV...
ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Trigger Setting Automatic/Single Triggering Applicable to By default, the GDM-9060/9061 triggers according to the Automatic refresh rate automatically. See the previous page for refresh triggering rate setting details. The figure below shows the screen of (default) Automatic Trigger measurement.
Under Auto Trigger mode, simply press the TRIG button to return to Single Trigger mode. Use External Trigger The GDM-9060/9061 uses the internal trigger by default, for Background example to count the frequency and the period. Using an external trigger allows customized triggering conditions.
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Press the Shift + TRIG key to activate setting Activate menu of trigger. external trigger Press the F1 (TrigSource) key to enter the trigger source menu followed by pressing the F3 (EXT) to select External Trigger mode. The “EXT” indicator appears on the display. External Trigger Mode 1.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Background It indicates EOM (End Of Measurement) output Set EOM signal. Select Positive or Negative as the output signal for extension applications when necessary. Press the F6 (EOM OUT) key to toggle between Positive and Negative mode for EOM OUT setting.
ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Set Trigger Delay Trigger delay defines the time delay between triggering and Background measurement start. The default is set at 200us. 1. Press the Shift + TRIG key to activate Manual setting menu of trigger. trigger delay 2. Press the F3 (1ST Delay) key to enter the Trigger Delay (1ST) menu.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 1. Repeat the steps 1 – 2 of manual trigger Auto trigger delay first, and press the F4 (AutoDelay) delay key to switch the display as the following. 2. Press the ESC key to return to the previous page and have the auto trigger delay setting take effect.
ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Filter Setting Digital Filter Overview Applicable to The GDM-9060/9061 internal digital filter converts the Filter basics analog input signal into digital format before passing it to internal circuits for processing. The filter affects the amount of noise included in the measurement result.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Filter count defines the number of samples to be Filter count averaged per reading. More samples offer low noise but a long delay. Less samples offer high noise but a short delay. 2 ~ 100 Range Filter window defines the threshold for when the digital Filter window filter data is updated again.
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Press the F1 (Setup) key to toggle between the Select 1ST and the 2ND measurement to be setup for display filter setting. Note: only when 2ND measurement is enabled, you are able to toggle options here. Otherwise, only the 1ST is available for setup. Press the F2 (Filter) key to turn On or Off filter Turn on function.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Press the F6 (Window) key to enter the Define subsequent menu. Press the F1 – F5 keys to filter choose desired Filter Window percentage. window 0.01%, 0.1%, 1%, 10%, None Range Press the Shift key + the Menu (Filter) key. Press Turn off the F2 (Filter) key to turn Off Filter function.
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Using the ACV or DCV measurement result, the Background GDM-9060/9061 calculates the dBm, dB or Watt value based on a reference resistance value in the following way. Equation 10 x log (1000 x Vreading / Rref) dBm – dBmref...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Indicator dBm On Measured dBm Value To change the reference resistance, Select reference press the F3 (REF Ω) key to enter the resistance (REF Ω) setting menu. Scroll the Knob key or press Number keys to enter the desired value of reference resistance.
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Watt result appears Shows measured dBW (Watt) value Press the F2 (MathDisp) key to show the F2 (MathDisp) key Math Display menu as the figure below to show STAT & shown. Proceed to the F2 (STAT) or F3 Math (Math) display in accord with the following chapters.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Average Indicates the mean (average) value Peak-Peak Indicates the peak to peak data STDEV Indicates the standard deviation of the data Count Indicates the latest counts of Background The Math page in MathDisp allows you to Show Math result view mathematical calculations for several parameters.
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Reference dBm value Parameters dB is, specifically, defined as [dBm−dBmref]. When the Background dB measurement is activated, the GDM-9060/9061 calculates the dBm using the reading at the first moment and stores it as dBmref. Press the Shift + Math key to...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Resistance List 1000 1200 8000 Reference method involves the ways to F4 (Ref Method) calculate dB value. When dBm option is to select dB selected, user can specify a definite dBm value reference method for dB calculation. If selecting Voltage option, system regards the defined voltage value as the Vreading parameter for dBm calculation, thus resulting in different dB...
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Press the F6 (Ref Value_Current) key to F6 (Ref Value) key instantly make the current dBm value, which is to set the dBm calculated by the current input voltage with reference the equation, as the Ref dBm (dBm reference). Press the F2 (MathDisp) key to show the F2 (MathDisp) key option menu as the figure below shown.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Background The STAT page in MathDisp allows you to Show STAT result make statistical calculations for several measurements including Minimum, Maximum, Average Peak-Peak, Standard Deviation and Count. Operation Press the F2 (STAT) key to show the statistical data immediately as the figure below.
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Background The Math page in MathDisp allows you to Show Math result view mathematical calculations for several parameters. Operation Press the F3 (Math) key to show the mathematical analysis instantly as below. -012.1597 Indicates the calculated dB value View Data Measure: Indicates the originally measured...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Compare Mode Applicable to The Compare mode checks and updates if measurement data Background stays between the specified upper (high) and lower (low) limit. Press the Shift + Math key to activate Math Activate setting menu as the following figure shown. Compare mode Further press the F1 (Function) key to enter...
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Push the F6 (Enter) key or the Knob key (Enter) to make the setting into effect. Press the F5 (Low Limit) key to enter the F5 (Low setting menu. Limit) to set low limit First use the functions keys to determine the unit, which varies by different measure modes.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual When the measured result is within the range of high and low Compare limit, the display shows as the figure below with purely black mode result background indicating the state of “Pass”. However, when measured result is either above or less than the limit range, the display appears as the figure below with boldly red background indicating the state of “Fail”.
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Press the F2 (MathDisp) key to show the F2 (MathDisp) Math Display menu as the figure below key to show STAT, shown. Proceed to the F2 (STAT), F3 Math & (Math) or F4 (Math+STAT) display in Math+STAT accord with the following chapters. Background The STAT page in MathDisp allows you Show STAT...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Operation Press the F3 (Math) key to show the mathematical analysis as the figure below. +000.5625 Indicates the currently measured View Data mVDC mVDC value Low Limit Indicates the defined low limit Low Fail Indicates the counts of below the defined low limit High Limit Indicates the defined high limit...
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Red Section It is identical to the contents of Math display. Refer to the previous chapter for details. The latest state of compare measurement, whether it’s Compare “Pass”, “High” or “Low”, will also appear within each live-result in mode of MathDisp.
GDM-906X Series User Manual MX+B Measurement Applicable Press the Shift + Math key to activate Math Activate setting menu as the following figure shown. MX+B Further press the F1 (Function) key to enter the Math Function menu as the figure shown below.
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Press the F4 (B Value) key to enter the setting F4 (B menu. First use function keys to decide unit Value) key value, which may vary by different to set the measurements. Then use the Left/Right arrow offset B keys to move cursor and scroll the Knob key or press Number keys to enter the desired value.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual STDEV Indicates the standard deviation of the data Count Indicates the latest counts of MX+B Background The Math page in MathDisp allows you to view Show Math mathematical calculations for several result parameters. Operation Press the F3 (Math) key to show the mathematical analysis instantly as below.
ADVANCED MEASUREMENT 1/X Measurement Applicable Press the Shift + Math key to activate Math Activate setting menu as the following figure shown. Further press the F1 (Function) key to enter the Math Function menu as the figure shown below. Press F6 (More 1/2) key to enter the next page followed by pressing the F1 (1/X) key.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Operation Press the F2 (STAT) key to show the statistical data as the figure below. +01.50367 k Indicates the 1/X calculation View Data Minimum Indicates the minimum data value Maximum Indicates the maximum data value Average Indicates the mean (average) value Peak-Peak Indicates the peak to peak data...
ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Measure Percent Applicable Press the Shift + Math key to activate Math Activate setting menu as the following figure shown. percent Further press the F1 (Function) key to enter the Math Function menu as the figure shown below. Press F6 (More 1/2) key to enter the next page followed by pressing the F2 (Percent) key.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Push the Knob key (Enter) or press the F6 (Enter) key to confirm the input value. Press the F2 (MathDisp) key to show the F2 (MathDisp) key option menu as the figure below shown. to show STAT & Math Proceed to the F2 (STAT) or F3 (Math) display in accord with the following...
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ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Operation Press the F3 (Math) key to show the mathematical analysis instantly as below. -017.3037 Indicates the Percent calculation View Data Measure: Indicates the originally measured +000.4886mV m Voltage value Ref %: Indicates the defined +000.5908m reference % value To cancel the percent measurement, press the Deactivate F1 (Function) key followed by clicking F1...
DIGITAL I/O Digital I/O Overview The Digital I/O port is a triple function port. By default Background (Compare Mode) the port is used with the compare function to output Hi Fail, Lo Fail, Pass, and EOM (end of measurement) signals. In addition, there is also a TRIG IN input pin. As a secondary function (4094 Mode) and third function (User Mode), the Digital I/O port can have the output state of pins 5 ~ 8 controlled via remote control.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Pass Out Clock OUT1 Fail Out Output Enable OUT2 High Limit Fail Strobe OUT3 Low Limit Fail Serial Input OUT4 EOM Out EOM Out EOM Out VCC output, 5V. Serves as the unregulated max power Pin1 source for the external device/logic.
DIGITAL I/O EOM (End Of Measurement) signal Output. Pin9 Activates when compare measurement is over. It is also available in other measurements. EOM pulse width timing Application: Compare Mode Applicable to The Compare Mode outputs the pass/fail results of the Background Compare function.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Press the Shift + Math key to activate Math Activate setting menu as the following figure shown. Compare mode Further press the F1 (Function) key to enter the Math Function menu as the figure shown below. Press F4 (Compare) key to enable the Compare function.
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DIGITAL I/O Press the F5 (Low Limit) key to enter the F5 (Low setting menu. Limit) to set low limit First use the functions keys to determine the unit, which varies by different measure modes. Then use the Left/Right arrow keys to move cursor and scroll the Knob key or press Number Keys to enter the desired value of low limit.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual When the measured result is within the range of high and low Compare limit, the display shows as the figure below with purely black mode result background indicating the state of “Pass”. However, when measured result is either above or less than the limit range, the display appears as the figure below with boldly red background indicating the state of “Fail”.
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DIGITAL I/O Press the F2 (MathDisp) key to show the F2 (MathDisp) Math Display menu as the figure below key to show STAT, shown. Proceed to the F2 (STAT), F3 Math & (Math) or F4 (Math+STAT) display in Math+STAT accord with the following chapters. Background The STAT page in MathDisp allows you Show STAT...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Operation Press the F3 (Math) key to show the mathematical analysis as the figure below. +000.5625 Indicates the currently measured View Data mVDC mVDC value Low Limit Indicates the defined low limit Low Fail Indicates the counts of below the defined low limit High Limit Indicates the defined high limit...
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DIGITAL I/O The latest state of compare measurement, whether it’s Compare “Pass”, “High” or “Low”, will also appear within each live-result in mode of MathDisp. See the example below for the “High” MathDisp result in Math+STAT mode. The boldly red background along with the indicator “HIGH”...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Application: 4094 / User Mode 4094 and User mode can only used when using a remote Overview control interface. Likewise this mode can only be enabled or disabled via remote control. Please see the digital I/O commands on page 285 for full usage details.
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DIGITAL I/O * Use the built-in power supply Pin Diagram Note: Pin1 and Pin2 Not in use * Use in conjunction with the logic gate Note: Pin2 Not in use 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
GDM-906X Series User Manual User Mode – Switch Mode (LED) It is the mode driving LED as status display for user with up Overview to 4 pins available for use simultaneously. Refer to the following introductions along with diagrams for more details. Please see the digital I/O commands on page 285 for full usage details.
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DIGITAL I/O * Use the built-in power supply Pin Diagram Note: Pin2 and Pin3 Not in use * Use the external power Note: Pin1 and Pin2 Not in use 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
GDM-906X Series User Manual User Mode – Switch Mode (Relay) It is the mode driving Relay to control external circuit with up Overview to 4 pins available for use simultaneously. Refer to the following introductions along with diagrams for more details. Please see the digital I/O commands on page 285 for full usage details.
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DIGITAL I/O * Use the built-in power supply which provides the power Pin Diagram of maximum 100mA Note: Pin3 Not in use * Use the external power (+5~24V) (Maximum Ids of each channel: 400mA) Note: Connect Pin2 to Ext Vcc 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
GDM-906X Series User Manual 4094 Mode It is the mode for IO expansion via converting serial data into Overview parallel data. Up to 8 pins are available simultaneously when single 4094 is in operation, whereas it rises to the maximum of 16 pins available simultaneously if putting two 4094 in series.
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DIGITAL I/O * Use the built-in power supply Pin Diagram Note: Pin2 Not in use * Use the external power Note: Pin1 and Pin2 Not in use * Method of series Note: Pin1 and Pin2 Not in use 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
GDM-9060/9061 a pulse of ≥10μs is needed. The READ? command can also be used to externally trigger the GDM-9060/9061 when the GDM-9060/9061 is in the external trigger mode. See page xxx for details. Connect the external trigger signal to the Digital I/O port Signal located on the rear panel.
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DIGITAL I/O Press the Shift + TRIG key to activate Activate setting menu of trigger. external trigger Press the F1 (TrigSource) key to enter the trigger source menu followed by pressing the F3 (EXT) to select External Trigger mode. The “EXT” indicator appears on the display. External Trigger Mode The reading indicator does not flash before triggering (can...
GDM-906X Series User Manual YSTEM & FIRMWARE View System Info ..............139 Firmware Update ..............140 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
SYSTEM & FIRMWARE View System Info View system information including Vendor, Model Name, Background Serial Number, Master Firmware and Slave Firmware. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Security&Info –...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Firmware Update This section is for updating the latest firmware. Background 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Cali&Update - Firmware field.
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SYSTEM & FIRMWARE Prior to update, please rename the Note downloaded firmware files as below: Master file: M_IMAGE.bin Slave file: S_IMAGE.bin 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key first, the qualified firmware version will show then. Note: If flash drive has no update files, it will show as the figure below.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual ENU SETTING Configure System ............... 143 Beep Setting ................143 Key Sound Setting ..............144 Date Setting ................145 Time Setting ................146 TimeSync Setting ..............147 Save and Load Setting ............... 148 Calibration Setting ..............153 Firmware Update ...............
MENU SETTING Configure System Beep Setting Enable or Disable Beep Sound. Background 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the ON option.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Key Sound Setting Enable or Disable Key Sound. Background 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And then press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Key Sound field. 2.
MENU SETTING Date Setting Manually adjust date for system or automatically set date Background via TimeSync setting. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Date/Time - Date field.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Time Setting Manually adjust time for system or automatically set time Background via TimeSync setting. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Date/Time - Time field.
MENU SETTING TimeSync Setting TimeSync is only available when connecting to internet Background with appropriate network setting. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Date/Time - TimeSync field.
GDM-906X Series User Manual time.nust.gov / time-nw.nist.gov The 2nd server is available for user customization. Refer to page 272 for SCPI setting. Synchronize Now Retrieve the currently standard time from the remote sever. Synchronize Time Define an interval to retrieve the currently standard time from the remote sever.
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MENU SETTING 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to enter the Parameter Save&Load menu. Save Parameter Save&Load Select a 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob Group key to open the dropdown menu. 2. Scroll the Knob key or pressing +/- keys followed by pressing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the group selection.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Note 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to open the KeyBoard page. 2. Press the F2 (Backspace) key to clear default words. 3. Use the Left/Right and +/- keys or scroll the Knob key to move the cursor to desired word followed by pressing the F5 (Input) key or Knob key to input the word.
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MENU SETTING Enter 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to saved the input words. Load Select a 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob Group key to open the dropdown menu. 2. Scroll the Knob key or press +/- keys followed by pressing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the group selection.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Select a 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob Action key to open the dropdown menu. 2. Scroll the Knob key or press +/- keys followed by pressing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the action selection.
MENU SETTING Calibration Setting This section mainly provides several calibrations for Background frequency, DC gain and DMM. Note that only the certified technician can operate the calibration procedure. Refer to the qualified personnel for more details when necessary. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Frequency Enable or disable frequency compensation Frequency Compensate (the value indicates the compensation Calibration (1.000017) coefficient; default: Factory calibration value) Check the box to enable: Frequency = Original Frequency x Compensate Coefficient Uncheck the box to disable: Frequency = Original Frequency FREQ Cali Select either Auto or Manual frequency cali...
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MENU SETTING Please Input Start the frequency compensation coefficient 1kHz Source calculation and connect the 1k Hz standard source to the Input HI and LO terminals (only available when Auto mode is opted). Please regard the 1k Hz standard source as NOTE the baseline for frequency compensation coefficient calculation.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Firmware Update This section is for updating the latest firmware. Background 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Cali&Update - Firmware field.
MENU SETTING 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key first, the qualified firmware version will show then. Note: If flash drive has no update files, it will show as the figure below. 2. Press the NEXT key or scroll Knob key to move to the Update followed by pressing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to Start update.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to enter the Please Input Password page. 3. Use the Left/Right and +/- keys or scroll the Knob key to move the cursor followed by pressing the F5 (Input) key or the Knob key to input the password.
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MENU SETTING 4. Press the F4 (OK) key or Knob key to enter the Security page. Enable or disable password Security Lan Password requirement for Lan web and telnet Enable Control. Check / Uncheck Enter the old password Old Password Enter the new password New Password Enter the new password again...
GDM-906X Series User Manual View System Info View system information including Vendor, Model Name, Background Serial Number, Master Firmware and Slave Firmware. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Security&Info –...
MENU SETTING Configure Display Brightness Setting Backlight brightness adjustment Background 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears. 2. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define digit.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Auto Off Setting Enable or disable automatic brightness adjustment Background 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears. 2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the BackLight - AutoOff field.
MENU SETTING 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the ON option for AutoOff. Auto Off Time Setting Set the duration before automatic brightness adjustment. Background When the machine has been idle for the set duration, the screen will change to automatic brightness adjustment.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the BackLight – AutoOffTime field. 3. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define minutes.
MENU SETTING 1ST Color Setting Set the theme color of 1ST display Background 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears. 2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Font Color –...
GDM-906X Series User Manual 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the selected color. The following figure demonstrates the Display result defined yellow color for 1ST display. 2ND Color Setting Set the theme color of 2ND display Background 1.
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MENU SETTING 2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Font Color – 2ND Color field. 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to select desired color for 2ND display.
GDM-906X Series User Manual 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the selected color. The following figure demonstrates the Display result defined green color for 2ND display. Math Color Setting Set the theme color of Math functions Background 1.
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MENU SETTING 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to select desired color for Math display. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the selected color. The following figure demonstrates the Display result defined cyan color for Math display.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Display Mode Setting Enable or disable if time info or user-defined text is shown Background in the 1ST display only when MathDisp is off. 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears.
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MENU SETTING Time display 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to select the Time option. 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the Time option.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Text display 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to select the Text option. 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the Text option.
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MENU SETTING 3. Press the NEXT key or scroll the Knob key to move to the Math Off Display – Edit field. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to enter the KeyBoard page. 5. Press Backspace to clear default text first.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 6. Press the F4 (OK) key to confirm the input words. The following figure demonstrates the Display result defined text shown in the 1ST display. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
MENU SETTING Anti Aliasing Setting Enable or disable the anti-aliasing function, which Background facilitates the display of measured value much smoother and easy-readable. Note that this function is available for up to 1.2k/s refresh rate. The 2.4k/s above refresh rates are Not supported by anti-aliasing.
GDM-906X Series User Manual 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to select the ON option. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the ON selection.
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MENU SETTING 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to enter the Additional menu. Press the Next key or scroll the Knob key followed by pushing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to enable/disable each option. Move to the Return option followed by pressing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to have the setting take effect.
GDM-906X Series User Manual SIM Info REL Info Auto Zero Info (Additional Info) Language Setting Select language for user interface display. Background 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears. 2.
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MENU SETTING 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to enter the Language menu. Press the Next key or scroll the Knob key followed by pushing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to select one of the language options.
SCREENSHOT & LOG Capture Configure the mode of screenshot capturing. Background Supported USB Sticks: USB Disk Type: Flash Disk Only FAT Format: Fat16 or Fat32(Recommended) Max memory size: 128GB Flash disks which need to use card adaptors are Note not recommended to be used in this application. 1.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 4. Press the F3 (EditName) key to enter the KeyBoard page where user can press the F2 (Backspace) key to clear default text. Use the Left/Right & +/- keys or scroll the Knob key to move the cursor followed by pressing the F5 (Input) key or Knob key to input desired words.
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SCREENSHOT & LOG Note For File Name - Default Under Overwrite – “Always mode”, when repluging the USB disk, the serial number will be zeroed to the initial and the existed file in the USB disk will be overwritten automatically when saving. ...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Save Reading Configure the mode of data log saving. Background 1. Press the Shift key followed by the Step LOG/LOG# key and the following menu appears. 2. Press the F1 (Log Mode) key followed by clicking the F2 (SaveRead) key to enable the Save and Read mode for data log.
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SCREENSHOT & LOG 4. Press the F3 (EditName) key to enter the KeyBoard page where user can press the F2 (Backspace) key to clear default text. Use the Left/Right & +/- keys or scroll the Knob key to move the cursor followed by pressing the F5 (Input) key or Knob key to input desired words.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Note For File Name - Default Under Overwrite – “Always mode”, when repluging the USB disk, the serial number will be zeroed to the initial and the existed file in the USB disk will be overwritten automatically when saving.
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7. Press the F5 (Source) key to enter the SaveRead Source(Log) menu where user can select either source to save and read. Determine the source mode by further pressing the F1 (Count) key or the F2 (Recent) key. “Count” indicates the saved data log contains the total counts of measurement, whilst “Recent”...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual ISPLAY SETTING Digit ..................189 Display ................191 Number ..................191 Bar Meter .................. 192 Trend Chart ................196 Histogram ................. 205 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
DISPLAY SETTING Digit Define the maximum digit numbers for each measurement. Background 1. Press DISP key followed by clicking the F1 Step (Digit) key, the Digit menu appears where several digit options are available to select. 2. Further press F1 (6 ½), F2 (5 ½), F3 (4 ½) keys for desired maximum digit numbers on display, or press the F1 (Auto) key to allow system determine digit numbers for display...
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Continuity Diode 6 1/2 5 1/2 4 1/2 6 1/2 5 1/2 4 1/2 Temp 4 1/2 is applicable to GDM-9060, whilst is specifically for GDM-9061. Note The correlation between frequency/period and gate time for available digit numbers Gate Time...
DISPLAY SETTING Display Number Shift to the Number display mode for each measurement. Background 1. Press the DISP key followed by clicking the Step F2 (Display) key, the Display menu appears where several display options are available for selection. 2. Press the F1 (Number) key, the screen shows the Number mode for measurement display.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Bar Meter Shift to the Bar Meter display for each measurement. Background 1. Press the DISP key followed by clicking the Step F2 (Display) key, the Display menu appears where several display options are available for selection.
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DISPLAY SETTING Red Sect. The user-specified range for measurement. Yellow Sect. The endpoints of 2 sides are “0” and “100m” respectively, which perfectly correspond to the specified range of measurement. Green Sect. The currently measured value. Manual Selecting “Manual” allows user to customize the available scale for meter bar on display.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Yellow Sect. The Center value defined by user. Purple Sect. The Span Scale defined by user. Red Sect. The user-specified range for measurement. Green Sect. The currently measured value. After user selects “LowHigh” option under the F4 F5 (Low (Method) key, the low and high scales can be specified Scale) &...
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DISPLAY SETTING Display Red Sect. The specified Center (+0.0) in F5 key is identical with the upper value in red frame on the center value of meter bar. Green Sect. The specified Span Scale (+6.000) in F6 key indicates the whole scale of the meter bar, which means +6.000 will be evenly divided into 2 ends of the meter bar that results in...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Trend Chart Shift to the Trend Chart display for each measurement. Background 1. Press the DISP key followed by clicking the Step F2 (Display) key, the Display menu appears where several display options are available for selection.
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DISPLAY SETTING Normal Selecting “Normal” allows the vertical scale of trend chart to be symmetric with the selected range of measurement. Red Sect. The user-specified range for measurement. Yellow Sect. The highest scale (+10) corresponds to the upper defined manual range 10V, and the lowest scale is the relative value in the opposite spectrum.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual chart as a baseline of vertical scale. Take the figure below for instance, the highest and lowest ends in vertical scale are irregular values 20.573m and -9.8303 which come from the latest measurements. Backgro Press the F4 (HScale) key to enter the HScale F4 (HScale) Setup menu where Count and Recent options are key to define...
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DISPLAY SETTING Red Sect. The user-specified range of horizontal scale in the unit of second. Press the F5 key to set up individually. Green Sect. The horizontal scale ranging from the right-side 0 to the left-hand -400.0s that corresponds to the user-specified range of horizontal scale.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Purple Sect. The interval of each count of measurement which relates to the user-specified range of horizontal scale. To put it simply, due to the maximum 400 counts at once, when setting 400Sec, the interval is equal to 400Sec divided by 400 counts = 1 second.
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DISPLAY SETTING Red Sect. Press the F1 (Range) for range check. Green The total counts of measurements Sect. before entering the Stop&View. Yellow Press the Knob key to change the Sect. maximum counts for display. 1 pixel – 4 pixels – 400 pixels Orange The lowest value of the selected Sect.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Green Press the F2 (Cursor1) for checking Sect. the lowest value of each count. Red Sect. The lowest value of the selected count with its affiliated serial number. Yellow Press the Knob key to change the Sect.
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DISPLAY SETTING Sect. lowest values of the selected count with its affiliated serial number. F4 key (COU/T Press the F4 (COU/TIM) key to toggle between the 2 modes (COU/TIM). In association with the previous F1 (Range), F2 (Cursor1) and F3 (Cursor2) keys, user can utilize COU to check diversified values of each count per needs Note This option is only available when...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Yellow The time parameters of the selected Sect. lowest, highest and delta values display in the clear time format below, which indicate the exact day and time when the selected values occurred respectively. F5 & F6 The Stop&View under Trend Chart is also keys applicable to the dual measurement.
DISPLAY SETTING Histogram Shift to the Histogram display for each measurement. Background 1. Press the DISP key followed by clicking the Step F2 (Display) key, the Display menu appears where several display options are available for selection. 2. Press the F4 (Histogram) key, the screen shows the Histogram mode for measurement display.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Backgro Press the F3 (Bins) key to enter the Bins Setup F3 (Bins) key menu where user can customize the maximum to define bin numbers of stripe-like bins for display. numbers Note: The available options for bin numbers will vary in accordance with the defined refresh rate.
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DISPLAY SETTING Yellow Sect. Press the F1 (Auto) key for auto HScale setup mode. Green Sect. The user-defined refresh rate. Red Sect. The frequency of the measured total counts, highest values percentage and bin numbers is consistent with the refresh rate. Orange Sect.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Purple Sect. Press the F4 (Auto(Once)) key to obtain the highest and lowest scales from the latest bins of measurement within the histogram as a baseline for horizontal scale. Take the figure below for instance, the right and left ends in horizontal scale are irregular values +1.1022 and +1.0740 which come from the...
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Green It indicates the selected bin number. Sect. Scroll the Knob key rightward or leftward to change bin number for checking. Yellow It indicates the total accumulated Sect. counts of measurement categorized within the selected bin number. Orange It indicates the exact percentage of Sect.
GDM-906X Series User Manual EMOTE CONTROL Configure Interface ............. 211 Return to Local Control Mode ........... 211 Configure SCPI ID Setting ............211 Configure USB Interface ............212 Set the USB Protocol ..............215 Configure RS232 Interface ............215 Set the FlowCtrl handshake ............223 Set the EOL Character ...............
REMOTE CONTROL Configure Interface Return to Local Control Mode When the unit is in remote control mode, the RMT icon Background above the main display can be seen. When this icon is not displayed, it indicates that the unit is in local control mode.
GDM-906X Series User Manual 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the desired SCPI ID Identity option. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the desired SCPI ID Identity option Configure USB Interface Front panel, Type A, host...
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REMOTE CONTROL 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the USB option. 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to select the USB option. 4.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 5. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the desired USB Protocol option. 6. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the USB Protocol option.
CDC or TMC USB class, install the appropriate CDC or TMC USB driver included on the User Manual CD. USBCDC: The USB port on the GDM-9060/9061 will appear as a virtual COM port to a connected PC. USBTMC: The GDM-9060/9061 can be controlled using National Instruments NI-Visa software*.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the RS232 option. 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to select the RS232 option.
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REMOTE CONTROL 5. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the desired RS232 Baud Rate option. 6. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the desired RS232 Baud Rate option.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 8. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the desired RS232 FlowCtrl option. 9. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the desired RS232 FlowCtrl option.
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REMOTE CONTROL 11. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the desired RS232: TX Term - EndOfLine option. 12. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the desired RS232: TX Term EndOfLine option.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 14. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the desired RS232: TX Term - Separation option. 15. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the desired RS232: TX Term Separation option.
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REMOTE CONTROL Output Transmit Data (TxD) Output Data Terminal Ready (DTR) ------ Signal Ground (SG) Input Data Set Ready (DSR) Input Request To Send (RTS) Output Clear To Send (CTS) ------ Connection Do Not connect wire to pin 9 as it is specifically used for update function by certified factories.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual An example below when optional accessory GTL-234 is GTL-234 being employed. Likewise, first crossly link the pin 2 Connection (TxD) to the pin 3 (RxD) and the pin 5 (GND) is the necessary connection. Furthermore, crossly link the pin 7 (RTS) to pin 8 (CTS) for advanced function of GTL-234.
REMOTE CONTROL Set the FlowCtrl handshake The FlowCtrl configuration menu can set the handshake Description for return messages. Set the EOL Character The TX TERM configuration menu can set the EOL Description (end-of-line) character for return messages. The EOL characters that can be received from the PC include CR+LF, LF+CR, CR or LF.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Insert GPIB Card (Optional) Turn the Power Off and take out the power cord. Power Off Take off the two screws on the slot corners to remove Open the the optional communication port cover. Keep the screws GDM-906X optional for later reuse.
REMOTE CONTROL Configure GPIB Interface 24 Pin female GPIB port GPIB Configuration Connector 0-30(default 15) Address 1. Press the Menu key, and then Step the Page Down key repeatedly until the Interface configuration menu appears. 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the GPIB option.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual As the figure shown below, GPIB option won’t appear NOTE when optional GPIB card is not well installed. 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to select the GPIB option. 4. Press the F4 (NEXT) key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the GPIB - Address field.
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REMOTE CONTROL As the figure shown below, the GPIB - Address field NOTE won’t appear when optional GPIB card is not installed. 5. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define GPIB Address.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 7. Connect the GPIB cable to the rear panel optional communication port after the GPIB card has been installed. Pin Signal Pin Signal GPIB Pin Assignment Data I/O 1 13 Data I/O 5 Data I/O 2 14 Data I/O 6 Data I/O 3 15 Data I/O 7...
REMOTE CONTROL Activate Ethernet Interface Speed 10BaseT/100BaseTx Overview 0. Press the Menu key, and then Ethernet(LAN) the Page Down key repeatedly port activation until the Interface configuration menu appears. 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the LAN option.
GDM-906X Series User Manual LAN Connect Delay Time User is able to set a delay time in second(s) for LAN Background connection when booting up the GDM-906X. 1. Press the Menu key, and then LAN Connect the Page Down key repeatedly Delay Setting until the Interface configuration menu appears.
REMOTE CONTROL 3. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to set LAN Connect Delay Time. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the LAN Connect Delay Time.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Configure Ethernet Interface to DHCP The GDM-906X supports DHCP to have an IP address Background and other configuration parameters automatically assigned by a DHCP server. 1. Press the Menu key, and then DHCP the Page Down key repeatedly Configuration until the Lan Setup configuration menu appears.
REMOTE CONTROL 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to select the DHCP ON option. Configure Ethernet IP The GDM-906X supports manually setting of the IP Background addresses, including the subnet mask, gateway, DNS1 and DNS2. The IP Address Setup can only be edited if DHCP is off. NOTE 1.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 3. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define IP Address. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the input digit for IP1 Address.
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REMOTE CONTROL 7. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define Subnet. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 8. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the input digit for S1.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 11. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define Gateway. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 12. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the input digit for G1.
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REMOTE CONTROL 15. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define DNS1. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 16. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the input digit for D11.
GDM-906X Series User Manual 19. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define DNS2. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 20. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the input digit for D21.
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REMOTE CONTROL 2. Press the F4 (NEXT) key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Protocol – Web field. 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the ON option.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the Web ON option. 5. Press the F4 (NEXT) key Telnet repeatedly or scroll the Knob Configuration key to move to the Protocol – Telnet field. 6.
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REMOTE CONTROL 7. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the Telnet ON option. 8. Press the F4 (NEXT) key Telnet Port repeatedly or scroll the Knob Configuration key to move to the Protocol – Telnet Port field. 9.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 10. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the input digit for Telnet Port. Range 1024~65535(Default = 3000) 11. Press the F4 (NEXT) key Telnet ECHO repeatedly or scroll the Knob Configuration key to move to the Protocol – Telnet ECHO field.
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REMOTE CONTROL 13. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the Telnet ECHO ON option. 14. Press the F4 (NEXT) key repeatedly or scroll the Knob Configuration key to move to the Protocol - TCP field. 15.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 17. Press the F4 (NEXT) key TCP Port repeatedly or scroll the Knob Configuration key to move to the Protocol – TCP Port field. 18. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define TCP Port.
REMOTE CONTROL Remote Terminal Session (Telnet / TCP) A terminal application can be used to remotely control Background the GDM-906X via the Telnet or TCP protocol. Operation 1. Establish a connection via the Ethernet port. 2. Open a terminal program such as Hyper Terminal and enter the IP address and port number of the GDM-906X.
1. Configure the LAN interface and connect the Step 1 - GDM-9060/9061 to the LAN.. Connection 2. Enter the IP address of the GDM-9060/9061 in the address field of the web browser. 3. The web control Welcome Page appears. GDM-9060/9061 Welcome Page 1.
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REMOTE CONTROL 2. The control page appears, a dialog box will appear prompting for a password. Input the password (default password: 12345678) if Lan password has been enabled previously. 3. Setting the basic operations and monitor Step 2-1 - measurement readings, press apply button to enable Configuration the control settings when parameters have changed.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 5. Also, to save and load the multiple settings of Step 2-3 - parameters are available. Save / Load 6. Several graphic display modes are available. To Step 2-4 - change different display modes, press the “Apply” Graphic button followed by clicking the “Get Picture”...
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REMOTE CONTROL The current Ethernet settings can be viewed and Step 3 - modified from the web control interface. View and Modify LAN Configuration 1. To edit or view the current configuration settings, click on the View & Modify Configuration icon. 2.
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REMOTE CONTROL 3. The View & Modify Configuration page allows you to: View the instrument name, firmware revision of the Ethernet card, IP address and MAC address. Set the IP address to DHCP or static. Configure the module host name and the parameters of TCP &...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Query A query is a simple or compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned. Example CONFigure:RANGe? Commands and queries have two different forms, long and Command short. The command syntax is written with the short form of Forms the command in capitals and the remainder (long form) in lower case.
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This parameter can be used in place of any numerical parameter where indicated. For queries, it will return the default value allowed for the particular setting. The GDM-9060/9061 automatically sets the command Automatic parameter to the next available value. parameter range...
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You can send the query multiple times to retrieve the same data. ●You can store up to 10,000 measurements in the reading memory of the GDM-9060 or 100,000 measurements on the GDM-9061. If reading memory overflows,new measurements overwrite the oldest measurements stored; the most recent measurements are always preserved.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual INITiate[:IMMediate] Changes the state of the triggering system from "idle" to "wait-for-trigger", and clears the previous set of measurements from reading memory. Measurements begin when the specified trigger conditions are satisfied following the receipt of INIT. Example: CONF:VOLT:DC 10 SAMP:COUN 5 TRIG:SOUR BUS...
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REMOTE CONTROL R? [<reading_number>] Reads and erases measurements from reading memory up to the specified <reading_number>. The measurements are read and erased from the reading memory starting with the oldest measurement first. Ex:SAMP:COUN 5 INIT R? 4 Returns: #263-1.12816521E-04,-1.13148354E-04,-1.13485152E-04,-1.13365632E-04 “#2” represents the length of readback data is 2 digits. “63”...
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Return parameter: FRON | REAR ●On the GDM-9060, this query always returns FRON. TIME:SYNC:SERVer Sets the server source for time sync of the 2nd group.
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REMOTE CONTROL CALCulate:FUNCtion Sets the Advanced function. Parameter: OFF | HOLD | DB | DBM | LIM | MXB | INV | REF Example: CALC:FUNC DB Sets the Advanced function to DB mode CALCulate:FUNCtion? Returns the current Advanced function. Return parameter: OFF | HOLD | DB | DBM | LIM | MXB | INV | REF CALCulate:HOLD:REFerence Sets the percentage threshold for the Hold function.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual CALCulate:AVERage:MAXimum? Returns the maximum value. Return parameter: <NRf> CALCulate:AVERage:MINimum? Returns the minimum value. Return parameter: <NRf> CALCulate:AVERage:PTPeak? Returns the peak to peak value (max value – min value). Return parameter: <NRf> CALCulate:AVERage:SDEViation? Returns the Standard Deviation value. Return parameter: <NRf>...
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REMOTE CONTROL CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer[:DATA] Sets the lower limit value of the compare function. Parameter: <NRf> (-1.2E+08 ~ 1.2E+08) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: CALC:LIM:LOW:DATA -1.0 Sets the lower limit to -1.0 CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer[:DATA]? Returns the lower limit value of the compare function. Return parameter: <NRf>...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual CALCulate:DB:REFerence:METHod? Returns the unit of reference value from the dB function. Return parameter: Voltage | dBm CALCulate:DBM:REFerence Sets the resistance value for the dBm function. Parameter: <NR1> (2, 4, 8, 16, 50, 75, 93, 110, 124, 125, 135, 150, 250, 300, 500, 600, 800, 900, 1000, 1200, 8000) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: CALC:DBM:REF MAX Sets the resistance value for dBm measurements to the maximum allowed.
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REMOTE CONTROL CALCulate:MATH:PERCent Sets the reference value for the Percent function. Parameter: <NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: CALC:MATH:PERC MAX Sets the reference value for the Percent function to the maximum. CALCulate:MATH:PERCent? Returns the reference value setting for the Percent function. Return parameter: <NRf>...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:COUNt? Returns the total counts of histogram function. Return parameter: <NR1>, Ex: +125 CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:DATA? Returns all of the histogram data. Return parameter: low than lower limit count, histogram data and high than upper limit count. <1> <2>...
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REMOTE CONTROL CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:LOWer? Returns the lower range value of the histogram function. Return parameter: <NRf> CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:UPPer Sets the upper range value of the histogram function. Parameter: <NRf> (-1.0E+15 ~ 1.0E+15) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: CALC:TRAN:HIST:RANG:UPP 1.0 Sets the upper range value to 1.0 CALCulate:TRANsform:HISTogram:RANGe:UPPer? Returns the upper range value of the histogram function.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual CONFigure[:VOLTage][:DC]:RATio Sets measurement to DCV ratio mode on the 1 display and specifies range/resolution. Parameter: [None] | [Range(<NRf> | AUTO | MIN | MAX | DEF)[,Resolution(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF)]] Example: CONF:VOLT:DC:RAT 1 Sets the DC voltage range to 1V using the default resolution. ●Autoranging (AUTO or DEFault), will generate an error if you specify a <resolution>...
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REMOTE CONTROL CONFigure:RESistance Sets measurement to 2-wire Resistance on the 1 display and specifies range/resolution. Parameter: [None] | [Range(<NRf> | AUTO | MIN | MAX | DEF)[,Resolution(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF)]] Example: CONF:RES 10e3,MIN Sets the measurement mode to 2-wire Resistance with a 10k range at the Ω...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual CONFigure:CAPacitance Sets measurement to Capcitance on the 1 display and specifies range. Parameter: [None] | [Range(<NRf> | AUTO | MIN | MAX | DEF),] Example: CONF:CAP 10e-7 Sets the Capcitance range to 100nF. CONFigure:CONTinuity Sets measurement to Continuity on the 1 display.
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REMOTE CONTROL CONFigure2[:VOLTage]:DC Sets measurement to DC Voltage on the 2 display and specifies range/resolution. Parameter: [None] | [Range(<NRf> | AUTO | MIN | MAX | DEF)[,Resolution(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF)]] Example: CONF2:VOLT:DC 1,MAX Sets the voltage range to 1 volt and the resolution to the maximum. ●Autoranging (AUTO or DEFault), will generate an error if you specify a <resolution>...
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GDM-9060 or 100,000 measurements values on the GDM-9061. DATA:POINts:EVENt:THReshold Sets the threshold for event number of measurement. Parameter: <NR1> GDM-9060 : 1-10,000 / GDM-9061 : 1- 100,000 Example: DATA:POIN:EVEN:THR 10 Sets the event threshold to 10. ●When measurement numbers reach the set threshold, the Bit9 within the Operater Event Register (STATus:OPERation:EVENt.) will be set as 1.
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REMOTE CONTROL DATA:REMove? <reading_number>,[WAIT] Reads and erases measurement values from reading memory up to the specified <reading_number>. The measurement values are read and erased from the reading memory starting with the oldest measurement first. Ex:SAMP:COUN 10 INIT DATA :REM? 4 Returns: -1.12816521E-04,-1.13148354E-04,-1.13485152E-04,-1.13365632E-04 ●If you do not specify a value for <reading_number>, +9.91000000E+37...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual DIGital:INTerface:DATA:SETup When the IO mode is selected for digital I/O, make use of this cammonads to set output status. Parameter: <Boolean> (0 | 1) / (OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, OUT4) Example: DIG:INT:MDOE IO DIG:INT:DATA:SET 0,1,0,1 Sets OUT1 to low, OUT2 to high, OUT3 to low, OUT4 to high, DISPlay Commands DISPlay[:STATe] Sets TFT LCD display screen on/off.
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REMOTE CONTROL MEASure Commands MEASure[:VOLTage]:DC? Returns the DC voltage measurement value on the 1 display. Parameter: [None] | [Range(<NRf> | AUTO | MIN | MAX | DEF)[,Resolution(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF)]] Example: MEAS:VOLT:DC? MIN > +6.64925206E-04 Returns the DC voltage measurement value as 0.6649 mV. ●Autoranging (AUTO or DEFault), will generate an error if you specify a <resolution>...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual MEASure:CURRent:AC? Returns the AC current measurement value on the 1 display. Parameter: [None] | [Range(<NRf> | AUTO | MIN | MAX | DEF)] Example: MEAS:CURR:AC? > +1.46445157E-07 Returns the AC current measurement value as 0.000146 mA. MEASure:RESistance? Returns the 2-wire resistance measurement value on the 1 display.
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REMOTE CONTROL MEASure:PERiod? Returns the period measurement value on the 1 display. Parameter: [None] | [Range(<NRf> | AUTO | MIN | MAX | DEF)[,Resolution(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF)]] Example: MEAS:PER? MAX Returns the period measurement value at the maximum range. MEASure:CAPacitance Returns the capcitance measurement value on the 1 display...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual MEASure2[:VOLTage]:DC? Returns the DC voltage measurement value on the 2 display. Parameter: [None] | [Range(<NRf> | AUTO | MIN | MAX | DEF)[,Resolution(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF)]] Example: MEAS2:VOLT:DC? 1,MIN > +4.88519457E-04 Returns the DC voltage measurement value as 0.000488 V. ●Autoranging (AUTO or DEFault), will generate an error if you specify a <resolution>...
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REMOTE CONTROL MEASure2:PERiod? Returns the period measurement value on the 2 display. Parameter: [None] | [Range(<NRf> | AUTO | MIN | MAX | DEF)[,Resolution(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF)]] Example: MEAS2:PER? MAX Returns the period measurement value at the maximum range. SENSe Related Commands [SENSe:]FUNCtion[X] Sets the function for the 1...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]UNIT Sets the temperature unit. Parameter: C | F | K Example: SENS:UNIT C Sets the temperature unit to ˚C. [SENSe:]UNIT? Returns the temperature unit. Return parameter: C | F | K SENSe AVERage Commands [SENSe:]AVERage:COUNt[X] Sets the digital filter count, which X = 1 indicate 1 display, X = 2 indicate display.
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]AVERage:WINDow[X] Selects a digital filter window, which X = 1 indicate 1 display, X = 2 indicate display. Parameters: 0.01 | 0.1 | 1 | 10 | NONE Example: SENS:AVER:WIND 0.1 Sets 1 display digital filter window to 0.1% [SENSe:]AVERage:WINDow[X]? Returns the digital filter window value.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]CAPacitance:RANGe:AUTO? Returns the capacitance Auto-range settings. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 0=OFF, 1=ON SENSe CONTinuity Commands [SENSe:]CONTinuity:NPLCycles Sets the integration time for Continuity measurement in PLCs (power line cycles). Where one PLC is equal to 16.6 milliseconds. For any <NRf> parameter, the DMM will automatically set the PLC to the closest acceptable PLC value (0.15 | 0.6 | 1).
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]CONTinuity:TRIGger:DELay? Returns the trigger delay time in seconds of Continuity measurement. Return parameter: <NRf> [SENSe:]CONTinuity:ZERO:AUTO Sets the auto zero mode to on, off or once only of Continuity measurement. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF | ONCE Example: SENS:CONT:ZERO:AUTO OFF Sets the auto zero to off.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]DIODe:TRIGger:DELay? Returns the trigger delay time in seconds of Diode measurement. Return parameter: <NRf> [SENSe:]DIODe:ZERO:AUTO Sets the auto zero mode to on, off or once only of Diode measurement. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF | ONCE Example: SENS:DIOD:ZERO:AUTO ON Sets the auto zero to on.
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:NULL[:STATe]? Returns the relative function state of DC Voltage measurement. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 0=OFF, 1=ON [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:NULL:VALue Sets the relative value for DC Voltage measurement. Parameter: <NRf> (-1200.0~1200.0 V) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:VOLT:DC:NULL:STAT ON SENS:VOLT:DC:NULL:VAL 1.2 Sets the relative value to 1.2V for DC Voltage measurement.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:RESolution Sets the DC Voltage measurement resolution. The resolution depends on the rate and range settings. Parameter: Resolution(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF) Example: SENS:VOLT:DC:RES MAX Sets the DC Voltage resolution to MAX. [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:RESolution? Returns the DC Voltage resolution. [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:TRIGger:DELay Sets the trigger delay that minimum step is microseconds of DC Voltage measurement.
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:NULL[:STATe]? Returns the relative function state of AC Voltage measurement. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 0=OFF, 1=ON [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:NULL:VALue Sets the relative value for AC Voltage measurement. Parameter: <NRf> (-1200.0~1200.0 V) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:VOLT:AC:NULL:VAL 1 Sets the relative value to 1V for AC Voltage measurement.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:TRIGger:DELay Sets the trigger delay time that minimum step is microseconds of AC Voltage measurement. Parameter: <NRf>(0 ~ 3600 s) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:VOLT:AC:TRIG:DEL 0.4 Sets the trigger delay time to 400ms of AC Voltage measurement. [SENSe:]VOLTage:AC:TRIGger:DELay? Returns the trigger delay time in seconds of AC Voltage measurement.
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[SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:RESolution? Returns the DC Current resolution. [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:TERMinals Assigns an input port for the current function. Parameter: <NR1> GDM-9060 : 3 / GDM-9061 : 3 | 10 Example: SENS:CURR:DC:TERM 3 Sets the input jack to the 3A current input port. [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:TERMinals? Returns the assigned input port used for the current function.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:TRIGger:DELay Sets the trigger delay time that minimum step is microseconds of DC Current measurement. Parameter: <NRf>(0 ~ 3600 s) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:CURR:DC:TRIG:DEL 2e-4 Sets the trigger delay time to 200us of DC Current measurement. [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:TRIGger:DELay? Returns the trigger delay time in seconds of DC Current measurement.
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Return parameter: 0 | 1, 0=OFF, 1=ON [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:TERMinals Assigns an input port for the current function. Parameter: <NR1> GDM-9060 : 3 / GDM-9061 : 3 | 10 Example: SENS:CURR:AC:TERM 10 Sets the input jack to the 10A current input port.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:TRIGger:DELay? Returns the trigger delay time in seconds of AC Current measurement. Return parameter: <NRf> SENSe RESistance Commands [SENSe:]RESistance:NPLCycles Sets the integration time for 2-wire resistance measurement in PLCs (power line cycles). Where one PLC is equal to 16.6 milliseconds. For any <NRf> parameter, the DMM will automatically set the PLC to the closest acceptable PLC value (0.006 | 0.0083 | 0.0125 | 0.025 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.6 | 1 | 3 | 12).
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]RESistance:NULL:VALue:AUTO Sets the relative value auto on/off for 2-wire resistance measurement. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF Example: SENS:RES:NULL:STAT ON SENS:RES:NULL:VAL:AUTO OFF The unit automatically sets the 1st count of measurement as null value. [SENSe:]RESistance:NULL:VALue:AUTO? Returns the null value auto state of 2-wire resistance measurement. [SENSe:]RESistance:RANGe Sets the 2-wire resistance measurement range.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]RESistance:TRIGger:DELay? Returns the trigger delay time in seconds of 2-wire resistance measurement. Return parameter: <NRf> [SENSe:]RESistance:ZERO:AUTO Sets the auto zero mode to on, off or once of 2-wire resistance measurement. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF | ONCE Example: SENS:RES:ZERO:AUTO ON Sets the auto zero to on.
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]FRESistance:NULL:VALue:AUTO Sets the relative value auto on/off for 4-wire resistance measurement. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF Example: SENS:FRES:NULL:STAT ON SENS:FRES:NULL:VAL:AUTO ON The unit automatically sets the 1st count of measurement as null value. [SENSe:]FRESistance:NULL:VALue:AUTO? Returns the null value auto state of 4-wire resistance measurement. [SENSe:]FRESistance:RANGe Sets the 4-wire resistance measurement range.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]FRESistance:TRIGger:DELay? Returns the trigger delay time in seconds of 4-wire resistance measurement. Return parameter: <NRf> [SENSe:]FRESistance:ZERO:AUTO Sets the auto zero mode to on, off or once of 4-wire resistance measurement. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF | ONCE Example: SENS:FRES:ZERO:AUTO ON Sets the auto zero to on.
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]FREQuency:INPutjack Assigns an input port for the frequency function. Parameter: <NR1> (0 | 1 | 2), 0=Voltage, 1=3A, 2=10A Example: SENS:FREQ:INP 0 Sets the input jack to the Voltage input port. [SENSe:]FREQuency:INPutjack? Returns the assigned input port used for the frequency function. Return Parameter: VOLT | 3A | 10A [SENSe:]FREQuency:NULL[:STATe] Sets the relative function on/off for Frequency measurement.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]FREQuency:TIMeout:AUTO? Returns the assigned timeout time used for the frequency function. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 0:timeout time = 1 second, 1:timeout time is different in according with ac filter bandwith (gate time). [SENSe:]FREQuency:TRIGger:DELay Sets the trigger delay time that minimum step is microseconds of Frequency measurement.
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]PERiod:CURRent:RANGe Sets the frequency measurement range. Parameter: Range(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF) Example: SENS:PER:CURR:RANG MAX Sets the period to the maximum range. [SENSe:]PERiod:CURRent:RANGe? Returns the period measurement range. [SENSe:]PERiod:CURRent:RANGe:AUTO Sets the Period Auto-range settings on, off or once. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF | ONCE Example: SENS:PER:CURR:RANG:AUTO OFF Turns the Auto-range setting off for period measurement.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]PERiod:NULL:VALue:AUTO Sets the relative value auto on/off for Period measurement. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF Example: SENS:PER:NULL:STAT ON SENS:PER:NULL:VAL:AUTO ON The unit automatically sets the 1st count of measurement as null value. [SENSe:]PERiod:NULL:VALue:AUTO? Returns the null value auto state of Period measurement.
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]PERiod:VOLTage:RANGe:AUTO? Returns the Period Auto-range setting. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 0=OFF, 1=ON SENSe TEMPerature Commands [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NPLCycles Sets the integration time for Temperature measurement in PLCs (power line cycles). Where one PLC is equal to 16.6 milliseconds. For any <NRf> parameter, the DMM will automatically set the PLC to the closest acceptable PLC value (1 | 3 | 12).
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NULL:VALue:AUTO? Returns the null value auto state of Temperature measurement. [SENSe:]TEMPerature:RESolution Sets the Temperature measurement resolution. The resolution depends on the rate and range settings. Parameter: Resolution(<NRf> | MIN | MAX | DEF) Example: SENS:TEMP:RES MAX Sets the Temperature resolution to the maximum.
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]TEMPerature:RJUNction:SIMulated Sets temperature simulation value of thermocouple measurement. Parameter: <NRf> (-20.00 ~ 80.00) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:TEMP:RJUN:SIM 25.00 Sets the thermocouple junction temperature to 25˚C. [SENSe:]TEMPerature:RJUNction:SIMulated? Returns temperature simulation value of thermocouple measurement. Return parameter: <NRf> (-2.00000000E+01~+8.00000000E+01), where unit = ˚C [SENSe:]TEMPerature:RJUNction:SIMulated :AUTO Sets junction reference temperature of thermocouple measurement used by...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TCOuple:TYPE? Returns the thermocouple type. Return parameter: J | K | N | R | S | T | B | E [SENSe:]TEMPerature:RTD:ALPHa Sets the 2-wire RTD Alpha coefficient. Parameter: <NRf> (0.0~9.999999) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:TEMP:RTD:ALPH 0.00385 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:RTD:ALPHa? Returns the 2-wire RTD Alpha coefficient.
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]TEMPerature:FRTD:ALPHa Sets the 4-wire RTD Alpha coefficient. Parameter: <NRf> (0.0~9.999999) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:TEMP:FRTD:ALPH 0.00385 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:FRTD:ALPHa? Returns the 4-wire RTD Alpha coefficient. [SENSe:]TEMPerature:FRTD:BETA Sets the 4-wire RTD Beta coefficient. Parameter: <NRf> (0.0~9.999999) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:TEMP:FRTD:BETA 0.00495 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:FRTD:BETA? Returns the 4-wire RTD Beta coefficient.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual [SENSe:]TEMPerature:THERmistor:APARameter? Returns the 2-wire Thermistor A coefficient. [SENSe:]TEMPerature:THERmistor:BPARameter Sets the 2-wire Thermistor B coefficient. Parameter: <NRf> (0.0~9.999999) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:TEMP:THER:BPAR 0.003425 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:THERmistor:BPARameter? Returns the 2-wire Thermistor B coefficient. [SENSe:]TEMPerature:THERmistor:CPARameter Sets the 2-wire Thermistor C coefficient. Parameter: <NRf>...
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]TEMPerature:FTHermistor:CPARameter Sets the 4-wire Thermistor C coefficient. Parameter: <NRf> (0.0~9.999999) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SENS:TEMP:FTH:CPAR 0.006993 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:FTHermistor:CPARameter? Returns the 4-wire Thermistor C coefficient. [SENSe:]TEMPerature:FTHermistor:TYPE Sets the 4-wire Thermistor sensor type. Parameter: Type(2.2k | 5k | 10k | USER) Ω...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual TRIGger Commands SAMPle:COUNt Sets the number of samples. Parameter: <NRf>(1.0 ~ 1000000.0) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: TRIG:COUN 10 SAMP:COUN 10 INIT FETC? Will returns 100 measurment results. Sets the number of samples to 10. ●The total measurement counts is trigger count multiplication sample count.
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REMOTE CONTROL TRIGger:DELay:AUTO Sets the trigger delay time auto mode on/off in all of the function. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF Example: TRIG:DEL:AUTO OFF Turns trigger delay time auto mode off. TRIGger:DELay:AUTO? Returns the trigger delay time auto mode state. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 1=ON, 0=OFF.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual TRIGger:SOURce Selects the trigger source. Parameter: IMMediate | EXTernal | BUS Example: TRIG:SOUR EXT Sets the trigger source as external trigger. IMMediate: The trigger signal is always present. When you place the instrument in the “wait-for-trigger"state, the trigger is issued immediately. Ex:SAMP:COUN 5 TRIG:SOUR IMM READ?
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REMOTE CONTROL TRIGger:SOURce? Returns current trigger source. Return parameter: IMM | EXT | BUS OUTPut:TRIGger:SLOPe Sets the output signal method after each measurement. Parameter: POSitive | NEGative Example: OUTP:TRIG:SLOP POS Sets the output signal as positive pulse after measurement. OUTPut:TRIGger:SLOPe? Returns the output signal method after measurement.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual SYSTem Related Commands SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] Makes buzzer beep once. Parameter: <None> Example: SYST:BEEP:IMM ●This function is Not affected by the state of SYST:BEEP:STAT. SYSTem:BEEPer:ERRor Sets the beeper to sound on an SCPI error. Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF Example: SYST:BEEP:ERR ON Allows the beeper to sound when an SCPI error occurs.
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REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:BEEPer:CONTinuity:VOLume? Returns the beeper volume of Continuity function. Return parameter: OFF | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE SYSTem:BEEPer:HOLD:VOLume Sets the beeper volume of Hold function. Parameter: <NR1> (0 ~ 3) Example: SYST:BEEP:HOLD:VOL 2 Sets the beeper volume to medium of Hold function. SYSTem:BEEPer:HOLD:VOLume? Returns the beeper volume of Hold function.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? Returns the current system error, if any. SYSTem:IDNStr Sets a user-defined identification string for the *IDN? query when the SYSTem:SCPi:MODE command is set to “Compatible”. Parameter: “<manufacturer>”, “<model number>”, max length 24 characters Example: SYST:IDNS “ABCDE”, “12345” Sets the user-defined manufacturer as ABCDE and the model number as 12345.
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REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:OUTPut:SEParate Sets the command separation character. Parameter: 0 | 1 (0=EOL, 1=,) Example: SYST:OUTP:SEP 0 Sets the command separation character as the EOL character. ●The parameters will not be saved. SYSTem:OUTPut:SEParate? Returns the command separation character. Return parameter: 0 | 1 (0=EOL, 1=,) SYSTem:PARameter:LOAD Load the system parameters from 0 of 5 memory locations.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual SYSTem:SCPi:MODE? Returns the SCPI mode. The SCPI mode is used to determine whether the *IDN? query returns the “Normal” or “Compatible” identification string . See the SYSTem:IDNStr command for details. Return parameter: NORMAL | GDM8261A | COMPATIBLE SYSTem:SERial? Returns the serial number (nine characters/numbers) SYSTem:TEMPerature?
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REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem COMMunication Commands SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess Sets the GPIB address that is only on GPIB communication bus. Parameter: <NR1> (0 ~ 30) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR 15 Sets the GPIB address to 15. SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess? Returns the GPIB address. Return parameter: <NR1>...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname? Returns the hostname. Retrurn parameter: “<string>” SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:IPADdress Sets the IP address. Parameter: “<address>” Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:IPAD “192.168.31.117” Sets the IP address to 192.168.31.117. SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:IPADdress? Returns the IP address. Return parameter: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:MAC? Returns the MAC number. Return parameter: 12 Hexadecimal characters.
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REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TELNet:PORT Sets the Telnet communication port number. Parameter: <NR1> (1024~65535) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:TELN:PORT “3000” Sets the Telnet port to 3000. SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TELNet:PORT? Returns the Telnet port number. Retrurn parameter: <NR1> SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TELNet:PROMpt Sets the telnet prompt message. Parameter: “<stirng>”, max length 15 characters Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:TELN:PROM “GDM906X>”...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TCP:ENABle? Returns the TCP communication state. Return parameter: 0 | 1, 0=OFF, 1=ON SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TCP:PORT Sets the TCP communication port number. Parameter: <NR1> (1024~65535) | MIN | MAX | DEF Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:TCP:PORT “3001” Sets the TCP port to 3001. SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TCP:PORT? Returns the TCP port number.
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REMOTE CONTROL RS-232C Interface Commands SYSTem:LOCal Enables local control (front panel control) and disables remote control. SYSTem:REMote Enables remote control and disables local control (front panel control, all key are disable except Shift key(return to local control)). SYSTem:RWLock Enables remote control and disables local control (front panel control, all key are disable).
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GDM-906X Series User Manual STATus Report Commands STATus:OPERation:CONDition? Returns the total number of the Operation Condition register. Return parameter: <NR1>, Ex: +4096 ●A condition register continuously monitors the state of the instrument. Condition register bits are updated in real time; they are neither latched nor buffered.
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REMOTE CONTROL STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? Returns the contents of the Questionable Condition register. Return parameter: <NR1>, Ex: +2 ●A condition register continuously monitors the state of the instrument. Condition register bits are updated in real time; they are neither latched nor buffered. ●This register is read-only;...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual IEEE 488.2 Common Commands *CLS Clears the Event Status register (Output Queue, Operation Event Status, Questionable Event Status, Standard Event Status Register) *ESE? Returns the ESER (Event Status Enable Register) contents. Example: *ESE? >130 Returns 130. ESER=10000010 *ESE Sets the ESER contents.
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REMOTE CONTROL *OPC? Returns 1 to the output buffer after all pending commands complete. Other commands cannot be executed until this command completes. Ex: CONF:VOLT:DC SAMP:COUN 100 INIT *OPC? ●The difference between *OPC and *OPC? is that*OPC sets a status bit when the operation completes,and *OPC? outputs "1"...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual *PSC? Returns power on clear status. Return parameter: <Boolean>(0|1) 0= disables, 1= enables *RCL Load the system parameters from 1 of 5 memory locations. Parameter: <NR1> (0~4) (1~5= memory number) Example: *RCL 1 Loads the memory 2 system parameters. Note: prior to loading memory, the corresponding memory data is required;...
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REMOTE CONTROL *STB? Returns the SBR (Status Byte Register) contents. Example:*STB? >81 Returns the contents of the SBR as 01010001. ●A condition register continuously monitors the state of the instrument. Condition register bits are updated in real time; they are neither latched nor buffered.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Status system The diagram below is a description of the status system 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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REMOTE CONTROL The following table lists the bit definitions for the Questionable Data Register: NOTE: The overload bits are set once per INITiate command. If you clear an overload bit, it is not set again until a new INITiate is sent. Bit Name Decimal Definition...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual The following table lists the bit definitions for the Operation Data Register: Name Decimal Definition Calibrating Instrument is performing a calibration. Not Used (Reserved for future use) Not Used (Reserved for future use) Not Used (Reserved for future use) Measuring Instrument is initiated, and is making or about to make a measurement.
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REMOTE CONTROL The following table describes the Standard Event Register Bit Name Decimal Definition Operation All commands prior to and including *OPC have been Complete executed. Not Used (Reserved for future use) Query Error The instrument tried to read the output buffer but it was empty.
..............356 AC Characteristics ..............360 Frequency and Period Characteristics ........364 Temperature Characteristics ..........365 Capacitance ................366 GDM-9060 Section ............. 367 DC Characteristics ..............367 AC Characteristics ..............371 Frequency and Period Characteristics ........374 Temperature Characteristics ..........375 Capacitance ................
APPENDIX Fuse Replacement Replace AC Source Fuse 1. Take off the power cord and Steps place dual flat-blade drivers into the grooves of fuse socket sideways followed by pinch together to pull out the fuse socket. 2. The fuse socket appears. The “240”...
Replace 3A Input Current Fuse To make sure if 3A input current needs to be replaced, press Preparation button to set GDM-9060/9061 in Continuity mode and short circuit the HI input terminal with the 3A input current terminal. If the test result shows OPEN, either one of the fuses requires replacement.
10A input fuse be replaced, press the button to set (GDM-9061 only) GDM-9060/9061 in Continuity mode and short circuit the HI input terminal with the 10A input current terminal. If the test result shows OPEN, follow the following section to replace fuse of internal 10A input current.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Internal Fuse Location Current Voltage Type Dimension Spec F502 1000V Fast-blo 10 x 38mm Internal 3A w type input current fuse F601 1000V Fast-blo 10 x 38mm Internal 10A w type input current fuse 1. Power off properly and disconnect all the test leads, cables Steps for including power cord.
APPENDIX Battery Replacement This chapter describes the procedure of battery Beforehand replacement in the front panel. Before start, it is required to let a certified and trained technician properly aware of potential risks to disassemble instrument case. Unplug power cord and disconnect external circuit from the instrument before opening the case.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual 5. Pinch the battery out off the compartment with 2 fingers. 6. Remove the battery and dispose or recycle it in accord with the applicable regulations. 7. Place the new battery (CR2032) into the compartment and beware of the polarity (+, -). “+” is way close to the metal guard plate.
APPENDIX Factory Default Parameters Measurement Parameter Factory Default Item List Save/Load for Parameter Group 1 - 5 1ST Function 1ST Range Auto Range 1ST Speed 2ND Function DCV Ratio Filter Filter Type Move Filter Count Filter Windows 0.10% Filter Method Measure Auto Zero Input Impedance...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Simulated Method Auto Simulated junction Auto Simulated ADJ Type PT100 Thermistor Type 5kΩ Display Parameter Factory Default Item List Save/Load for Parameter Group 1 - 5 Digit Auto Display Number Bar Meter Scale Normal VScale Normal HScale Count TrendChart...
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APPENDIX Beep Volume Medium Low Limit High Limit M Value MX+B B Value Trigger Parameter Factory Default Item List Save/Load for Parameter Group 1 - 5 Trigger Source Auto Trigger Delay Auto Trigger Signal Sample Count EOM Out Menu Parameter Factory Default Item List Save/Load for...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Languge English Interface RS232 BaudRate 115200 FlowCtrl EOL Character CR+LF Interface Separation Character Comma USB Protocol USBCDC GPIB Address Identity Default DHCP Telnet Telnet Port 3000 Telnet Echo TCP Port 3001 Only utilized parameters are listed here due to over-amount parameters. The rest of the parameters unlisted, however, can be saved and loaded as well.
APPENDIX Specifications General This section lists the general characteristics of the instrument. All specifications are ensured only under a single display. At least 1 hour of warm-up time is required before applying these specifications. Make sure that the Sense LO terminal to Input LO is limited ...
GDM-906X Series User Manual GDM-9061 Section DC Characteristics DC Voltage Temperature 24 Hour 90 Day 1 Year Range TCAL ± 1 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C Coefficient/˚C 100.0000 mV 0.0030 + 0.0030 0.0040 + 0.0035 0.0050 + 0.0035 0.0005 + 0.0005 1.000000 V 0.0020 + 0.0006...
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GDM-9061 Section [4 ] Diode Test 24 Hour 90 Day 1 Year Temperature Range TCAL ± 1 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C Coefficient/˚C 0.002 + 0.030 0.008 + 0.030 0.01 + 0.03 0.001 + 0.002 Accuracy Specifications: ± ( % of reading + % of range ) DCV Ratio Accuracy Specification: ±...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Measuring Characteristics DC Voltage Input Resistance Range 100 mV 10 MΩ or >10 GΩ Selectable 10 V 100 V 10 MΩ±1% 1000 V Input Bias 30 pA (Typ, 25°C) Input Protection 1000 V on all ranges Measurement Method: Sigma-delta A/D Converter Resistance Max.
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GDM-9061 Section requires using "REL" function for offset on 2-wire resistance measurement. 2-wire resistance measurement will cause additional error of 0.2 Ω if REL function is not executed. [4]. This specification applies to the voltage measured from input terminal. 1 mA test current is the typical value. The change of current source leads to the variation in buck of diode junction.
GDM-906X Series User Manual AC Characteristics [2] [3] [4] True RMS AC Voltage Temperature 24 Hour 90 Day 1 Year Range Frequency TCAL ± 1 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C Coefficient/˚C 100 mV 1.00 + 0.03 1.00 + 0.04 1.00 + 0.04 0.100 + 0.004...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Measuring Characteristics True RMS AC Measurement AC-coupled True RMS – measures the ac Voltage Method: component of input with up to 400 Vdc of bias on any range. Crest Factor Maximum 5:1 at full scale Speed Bandwidth Bandwidth 1/s (>3 Hz)
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GDM-9061 Section Operating Characteristics Function Speed Digits AC Bandwidth 1/s (>3 Hz) 6 ½ 3 Hz – 300 kHz 5/s (>20 Hz) 5 ½ 20 Hz – 300 kHz 20/s (>200 Hz) 4 ½ 200 Hz – 300 kHz 1/s (>3 Hz) 6 ½...
GDM-906X Series User Manual Frequency and Period Characteristics [1] [2] Frequency Period Temperature 24 Hour 90 Day 1 Year Range Frequency TCAL ± 1 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C Coefficient/˚C 3 Hz – 5 Hz 100 mV ~ 0.100 0.100 0.100...
GDM-9061 Section Operating Characteristics Function Gate Time Digits Frequency, 6 ½ Period 100 ms 5 ½ 10 ms 4 ½ [1]. This specification will be available after 60 minutes of warm-up and sine wave input, unless stated otherwise. This specification applies to 1s gate time.
GDM-906X Series User Manual Reading Rate TCO/RTD/ (Readings/sec) Thermistor Speed Digits 6 ½ 20/s 5 ½ 60/s 4 ½ [1]. The actual measurement range and test lead error will be constrained by the adopted test lead. The test lead accuracy adder covers all errors of measurements and ITS-90 temerature change.
GDM-9060 Section GDM-9060 Section DC Characteristics DC Voltage 24 Hour 90 Day 1 Year Temperature Range TCAL ± 1 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C Coefficient/˚C 100.0000 mV 0.0040 + 0.0060 0.0070 + 0.0065 0.0090 + 0.0065 0.0005 + 0.0005...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Diode Test 24 Hour 90 Day 1 Year Temperature Range TCAL ± 1 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C Coefficient/˚C 0.011 + 0.030 0.014 + 0.030 0.0010 + 0.0020 0.003 + 0.030 Accuracy Specifications: ± ( % of reading + % of range ) DCV Ratio Accuracy Specification: ±...
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GDM-9060 Section Measuring Characteristics DC Voltage Input Resistance Range 100 mV 10 MΩ or >10 GΩ Selectable 10 V 100 V 10 MΩ±1% 1000 V Input Bias 30 pA (Typ, 25 °C) Input Protection 1000 V on all ranges Measurement Method: Sigma-delta A/D Converter Resistance Max.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual measurement. 2-wire resistance measurement will cause additional error of 0.2 Ω if REL function is not executed. [4]. This specification applies to the voltage measured from input terminal. 1 mA test current is the typical value. The change of current source leads to the variation in buck of diode junction.
GDM-9060 Section AC Characteristics [2] [3] [4] True RMS AC Voltage Temperature 24 Hour 90 Day 1 Year Range Frequency TCAL ± 1 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C Coefficient/˚C 100 mV 3 Hz – 5 Hz 1.00 + 0.03...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual Additional Crest Factor Errors (non -sine wave) Crest Factor Error (% of reading) 0.05% 0.15% 0.30% 0.40% Additional Low Frequency Errors (% of reading) Speed Frequency 1/s (>3 Hz) 5/s (>20 Hz) 20/s (>200 Hz) 10 Hz~20 Hz 0.74 20 Hz~40 Hz 0.22...
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GDM-9060 Section Measuring Characteristics True RMS AC Measurement AC-coupled True RMS – measures the ac Voltage Method: component of input with up to 400 Vdc of bias on any range. Crest Factor Maximum 5:1 at full scale Speed Bandwidth Bandwidth 1/s (>3 Hz)
GDM-9060 Section Considerations or period of an input following a dc offset voltage change. The input blocking RC time constant must be allowed to fully settle (up to 1 sec) before the most accurate measurements are possible. Measurement All frequency counters are susceptible to error when Considerations measuring low-voltage, low-frequency signals.
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GDM-906X Series User Manual -200 to +400 °C 0.002 °C 0.3 °C 0.04 °C / °C -200 to +1372 ˚C 0.002 °C 0.3 °C 0.04 °C / °C -200 to +1300 ˚C 0.003 °C 0.4 °C 0.05 °C / °C -50 to +1768 ˚C 0.01 °C 1 °C...
GDM-9060 Section Capacitance Measurement method: DC recharge & discharge. Input protection: 500 Vpeak on all ranges. The capacitor under test (Cx) is charged using a constant current source. The time to charge Cx is recorded. The capacitor is then discharged using a known resistance and the discharge time is recorded.
INDEX Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the CE marking mentioned product satisfies all the technical relations application to the product within the scope of council: Directive: EMC; LVD; WEEE; RoHS The product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: ◎...
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GDM-906X Series User Manual NDEX Accessories ............11 operation ........... 68 Command set overview ............ 68 CALCulate commands ....... 272 EN 61010 CONFigure commands ...... 268, 269 measurement category ........ 6 ROUTe commands ........336 pollution degree ........... 8 SENSe commands ........313 Environment STATus report commands ..
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INDEX Period measuring chacteristics....362, 373 setting ............50 Operating characteristics ..... 363, 374 Rear panel overview ............. 19 characteristics ......356, 366 Refresh rate ..........27, 71 measuring characteristics ... 358, 369 Relative value Dimensions ..........378 setting ............80 Frequency and Period Remote control characteristics ......
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