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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL SME1290 Electrometer/High Resistance Meter User Manual...
  • Page 2 Information in this manual supercede all corresponding previous released material. Scientific continues to improve products and reserves rights to amend part or all of the specifications, procedures, equipment at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Scientific Contents Chapte 1 Overview ..........................9 Introduction to SME1290 Series ..................9 Inspecting the Shipment ....................9 Operating Conditions ....................10 ......................10 1.3.1 Power Environmental Conditions ..................10 1.3.2 Warm-up ......................10 1.3.3 Checking the Operation of SME1290 ................11 Checking for Errors ......................11...
  • Page 4 Scientific MATH ........................ 30 4.3.2 Wave Form Settings ....................30 Graph ......................... 31 4.4.1 Histogram ......................32 4.4.2 BIN Settings ....................... 32 Source Setting ......................34 Linear Single (LinearS) ..................34 4.6.1 Linear Double (LinearD) ..................35 4.6.2 Square Waveform Output (ARB Squ) ..............36 4.6.3...
  • Page 5 Scientific Resistance Measurement ..................... 56 Requirements ...................... 56 5.3.1 Procedure ......................58 5.3.2 Resistance Calculation Mode ................59 5.3.3 Choosing Range for High Resistance Meter ............59 5.3.4 Low Terminal State ....................59 5.3.5 Charge Measurement....................60 Requirements ...................... 60 5.4.1...
  • Page 6 Scientific List Sweep Output ....................72 5.11.4 Offset Cancel and Zero Correction ................72 5.12 Zero Correction ....................72 5.12.1 Null, Offset Cancel ....................72 5.12.2 Measurement Considerations ..................73 5.13 Insulating Material ....................73 5.13.1 Leakage Current on Connection Parts ..............73 5.13.2...
  • Page 7 Scientific Communication Commands SCPI ................79 Instruement Subsystem Commands ............... 80 6.6.1 Public Commands ....................80 6.6.2 DISP Command Set ..................... 80 6.6.3 FUNC Command Set ................... 81 6.6.4 VOLT Voltmeter Command Set ................83 6.6.5 CURR Ammeter Command Set ................84 6.6.6...
  • Page 8 Scientific BIN Command Set .................... 125 6.7.13 VSFUNC Command Set ..................126 6.7.14 SYS Command Set .................... 129 6.7.15 HANDLER Command Set ................. 130 6.7.16 FETCH Command Set ..................131 6.7.17 Chapter 7 Maintenance ........................132 Chapter 8 Service & E-Waste Management ..................133 Chapter 8 Warranty .........................

  • Page 9: Chapte 1 Overview

    SME1291 Femtometer, Ammeter for measuring very low DC with resolution up to FEA SME1291A Picoammeter SME1290 series use 5-inch LCD capacitive touch screen with several shortcut buttons. It supports various functions such as limit test, mathematical formula operation and drawing.

  • Page 10: Operating Conditions

    If you inspect any damage to outer box, please inform us immediately. 2. When you open the box that contain the SME1290 series instrument and accessories, check the material against the contents listed as per datasheet. If anything is found missing, please contact Scientific.

  • Page 11: Checking The Operation Of Sme1290

    Scientific 1.4 Checking the Operation of SME1290 1. Connect the power cord from the SME1290’s rear panel AC input connector (receptacle) to an AC power outlet at your site. 2. Press the standby switch to turn on the instrument. The initialization screen will appear on the SME1290’s front panel display and the power-on self-test is automatically executed.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Points To Notice

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual may impair the protections provided by the instrument. In addition, it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Scientific assumes no liability for customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

  • Page 13: Power Supply And Measurement Safety

    Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel. Return the instrument to Scientific sales or service office for services and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. Use Only Specific Accessories supplied with the instrument Specific accessories satisfy the requirements for specific characteristics for using the instrument.

  • Page 14: High Voltage Shock Hazard

    Protection Limits and the IEC Measurement Category. Protection Limits Scientific SME1290 series’ ammeters and voltmeters provide protection circuitry to prevent damage to the instrument and to protect against the danger of electric shock, provided the Protection Limits are not exceeded.

  • Page 15: Insulation Resistance

    Scientific 2.1.3 Insulation Resistance Under reference operating conditions, the insulation resistance between the power terminal and the external case is not less than 50MΩ; Under warm and humid transport conditions, the insulation resistance between the power terminals and the external case is not less than 2MΩ.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Introduction To Panels

    Scientific Chapter 3 Introduction to panels The content of this chapter is only a general description; please refer the specific operation and detailed explanations to the corresponding content of Chapter 4. 3.1 Introduction to the Front Panel Figure showing the SME1290 Front Panel LCD Touch Screen 5-inch color TFT touch screen.
  • Page 17 Scientific Run/Stop key Starts measurement (stops measurement). The measurement result is displayed on the Meter view, Histogram view, or Roll view. Voltage Source Key (Source), for SME1290/SME1290A Enables or disables Voltage Source Output. In the ON status, the Voltage Source High terminal is connected to the voltage source and the switch light turns green.
  • Page 18 Scientific Ammeter input connector Triaxial connector for current measurement, the ammeter is switched on and off by the Ammeter key Voltmeter input connector, for SME1290/SME1290A Triaxial connector for voltage measurement, set the voltmeter inner shield connection to the Guard terminal or the Common terminal.

  • Page 19: Introduction To The Rear Panel

    Scientific 3.2 Introduction to the rear panel Figure showing the SME1290 rear panel. Analog Output Connector （ A nalog Out ） A 3-pin connector for analog signal ouput, from left to right, pin 1 for analog signal earth (COMMON), pin 3 for analog signal output. It always outputs the voltage proportional to the present measurement result.
  • Page 20 Scientific USB-B connector Connects to USB interface GPIB interface connector Use GPIB cable to connect to an external computer or equipment. AC input connector AC power cord is connected to this receptacle. Serial Number The serial number label is attached to the bottom of the instrument.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Operation Instructions

    Scientific Chapter 4 Operation Instructions This chapter describes how to operate the Scientific SME1290 series. 4.1 Home Screen Introduction The figure shows the home screen display. Display Area ： ： ： ： 1. Set the measuring range 2. Set the measuring speed 3.

  • Page 22: Measurement Settings

    Scientific Zero correction Zero clearing Voltmeter with mark mark Error mark Filter mark protection mark High voltage mark U disk mark Mathematical Power floating ground mark operation mark 4.2 Measurement Settings Under Set – Meas Set interface, settings of the parameters for each function are available.

  • Page 23: Voltmeter Settings

    Scientific 20pA ---- 0~20pA Measurement Speed Choose the speed of measurements. FAST ---- 1*PLC （ 2 0ms ） , quick MID ---- 10*PLC （ 2 00ms ） SLOW ---- 100*PLC （ 2 000ms ） , stable Sorting Switch This function can set the sorting mode on or off; sorting results are displayed in the measurement interface.
  • Page 24 Scientific Measurement Speed Choose speed of measurements. （ ） FAST ---- 1*PLC 2 0ms , quick ---- 10*PLC （ 2 00ms ） SLOW ---- 100*PLC （ 2 000ms ） , stable Sorting Switch This function can set the sorting mode on or off; sorting results are displayed in the measurement interface.

  • Page 25: High Resistance Meter

    Scientific 4.2.3 High Resistance Meter Resistance Range (R Range) Optimal range for high resistance meter measurement values. While the high resistance meter is running, select R Range and choose the measurement range by touching the check box on the screen.

  • Page 26: Electro Meter Settings

    Scientific Sorting Switch This function can set the sorting mode on or off; sorting results are displayed in the measurement interface. ---- Sorting mode On OFF ---- Sorting mode Off Upper Set the sorting upper limit Lower Set the sorting lower limit...
  • Page 27 Scientific 20nC ---- 2nC ~20nC 200nC ---- 20nC ~200nC ---- 200nC ~2uC Measurement Speed Function to choose the measurement speed FAST ---- 1*PLC （ 2 0ms ） ， q uick MID ---- 10*PLC （ 2 00ms ） SLOW ---- 100*PLC （...

  • Page 28: Voltage Source Settings

    Scientific 4.2.5 Voltage Source Settings Source Range (S Range) This function sets the voltage source range -20~20V ---- output range -20~20V 0~1000V ---- output range 0~1000V -1000~0V ---- output range -1000~0V Voltage Source Set the output value for the voltage source Off State This function sets the state when voltage source output is off.

  • Page 29: Configuration Settings

    Scientific (common), Float indicator is on. Current Limiting Resistance (LimitRes) This function sets whether the voltage source is in series with 20M current limiting resistance. ---- not in series with current limiting resistance ---- in series with 20 M current limiting resistance 4.3 Configuration Settings...

  • Page 30: Math

    Scientific For example: Assuming the sample size to be 3, measurement results are 1, 2, 100, 5, 6…… then the output is 2, 5, 6 Slide This filter calculates a sum of samples in the certain range (number of samples), then divides it by the number of samples.

  • Page 31: Graph

    Scientific 4.4.1 Graph Wave Form Display (W Disp) This function toggles wave form display on or off. ---- Display on, shown in the Measurement interface. OFF ---- Display off, not shown in the Measurement interface. Wave Form Type (W Type)

  • Page 32: Histogram

    Scientific MATH ---- Measurement Mathematical Function Value I(A) ---- Measurement Current Value U(V) ---- Measurement Voltage Value R( ) ---- Measurement Resistance Value Q(C) ---- Measurement Charge Value Xmax ， X min This function sets the max/min values for the X axis Ymax ，...
  • Page 33 Scientific Limit Test (L Test) This function toggles limit test on or off. ---- Limit Test function On OFF ---- Limit Test function Off Limit Mode (L Mode) This function chooses the mode for Limit Test Grading ---- Generally used for grading unqualified products...

  • Page 34: Source Setting

    Scientific Set the Fail judgement whether in or out of the range. ---- Failed by inside the upper and lower limit OUT ---- Failed by outside the upper and lower limit Pass Pattern (P Patt) The Handler Output Bit Pattern for the limit test pass state, used for the sorting mode.

  • Page 35: Linear Double (Lineard)

    Scientific Set the trigger mode for linear single function Trigger ---- when selected, staircase sweep outputs everytime it triggers. Timer ---- when selected, staircase sweep outputs after every set timer passed. Period Set the time period when the trigger mode is timer.

  • Page 36: Square Waveform Output (Arb Squ)

    Scientific 4.6.3 Square Waveform Output (ARB Squ) Starting Voltage (Start) Set the starting voltage for square waveform function Delay Set how long time the starting voltage lasts for. Peak Set the peak voltage Peak Delay (P Delay) Set how long time the peak voltage lasts for.

  • Page 37: List

    Scientific 4.6.4 List Begin Set from which number on the list the function starts with. Set till which number on the list the function ends with. Count Set how many times the list function repeats. Assign Voltage Assign voltage value in the corresponding field.
  • Page 38 Scientific Language Set the system language for the instrument. ENG ---- English Beep Turn the beeper On or Off. ---- Beeper On ---- Beeper Off Date Set the system date for the instrument. Time Set the system time for the instrument.

  • Page 39: Bus System

    Scientific Date 2022/11/10 13:56 Time Volt Curr Coul Math Temp 13:57:03.0 3.06E+00 1.99E-05 1.00E+06 0.00E+00 --.-- 2.00E+01 2.43E+01 2.64E-01 13:57:03.3 3.06E+00 1.99E-05 1.00E+06 0.00E+00 --.-- 2.00E+01 2.43E+01 2.64E-01 13:57:03.6 3.06E+00 1.99E-05 1.00E+06 0.00E+00 --.-- 2.00E+01 2.43E+01 2.64E-01 13:57:03.9 3.06E+00 1.99E-05 1.00E+06 0.00E+00 --.-- 2.00E+01 2.43E+01 2.64E-01...

  • Page 40: Rs232

    Scientific 4.8.1 RS232 Address (Addr) Set the address of the instrument when using the MODBUS protocol. Baud Rate (BaudRt) Set the baud rate. 9600 ---- set the baud rate to be 9600 38400 ---- set the baud rate to be 38400...

  • Page 41: Lan

    Scientific 4.8.2 LAN Port Set the port number for LAN IP Address (IPAddr) Set the IP address for LAN Gateway Set the gateway for LAN Net Mask (Netmsk) Set the subnet mask for LAN 4.8.3 USB Mode Set the USB mode.

  • Page 42: Setsys

    Scientific CDC ---- set the USB mode to CDC TMC ---- set the USB mode to TMC NOTE: After changing the USB mode, the instrument needs to be restarted to be effective for use. 4.9 SetSys Testing Mode (Test) Set the testing mode.

  • Page 43: Handler

    Scientific S Dly Set the delay time for starting the voltage source. Interlock Switch to toggle On/Off Interlock ---- When the output voltage is greater than 20V, required to short the interlock switch OFF ---- When the output voltage is greater than 20V, not required to short the interlock switch 4.10 Handler...

  • Page 44: File

    Scientific 4.11 File In the file interface, users can save the loading parameters (.sta) or system parameters (.prf); delete and copy the internal files or USB files of the instrument. 4.12 Tool Reset This function is used to initialize the instrument to factory settings, reset all parameters, and...
  • Page 45 Scientific Display information about instrument version Error Error message pops up when operation errors or self-test errors occur. Check the errorcode and eliminate the errors by following the prompts. Error Code Description Code Error sending command data CRC check error...
  • Page 46 Scientific V Board HV_I alert. check for potential overloading Main Board self-check AD error Main Board U606-Pro, check whether the ammeter input is too large Main Board U6-Pro, ammeter error Main Board U7-Pro, ammeter error Main Board U607-Pro, check whether the ammeter input is too large.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5 Instrument Measurements And Instructions

    Scientific Chapter 5 Instrument Measurements and Instructions 5.1 Current Measurement SME1290/SME1290A/SME1291/SME1291A supports current measurement as shown in figure 5-1: Table 0-1 Current Measurement Range, Value, and Resolution Range value Measurement value Display resolution 20mA 0~±21 mA 10 nA 0~±2.1 mA 1 nA 200 µA...
  • Page 48 Scientific Figure 0-1 Simplified Circuit Diagram of Ammeter Figure 0-2 Current Measurement Connection, Grounded, Typical User Manual 48/134...

  • Page 49: Procedure

    Scientific Figure 0-3 Current Measurement Connection (if DUT has a non-ground potential) NOTE: For floating the ammeter, do not connect any cable between Common and chassis ground. See “Common Terminal Connection” 5.1.2 Procedure You can perform the current measurement as the following.

  • Page 50: Setup Parameters

    Scientific 5.1.3 Setup Parameters 。 Parameters settings for reference see-Voltmeter Settings 5.1.4 Common Terminal Connection The Common terminal is internally connected to the common of Ammeter, Analog Out, and Voltmeter. This terminal is used as the reference terminal for input/output of them.

  • Page 51: Voltage Measurement

    Scientific WARNING: If the Common terminal is not connected to chassis ground, voltage of up to ±500 V can be applied to the Common terminal. To prevent electrical shock, do not touch any of measurement circuit at any time while a floating measurement is in progress. Also use accessories that comply with IEC.
  • Page 52 Scientific Figure 0-5 Simplified Circuit Diagram of Voltmeter NOTE： Voltmeter connector’s inner shield is internally connected to Guard or Common as shown in Figure 5-5. The internal connection must be made properly. It must be connected to Guard for the guarded voltage measurement. And it must be connected to Common for the unguarded voltage measurement.

  • Page 53: Procedure

    Scientific Figure 0-7 Unguarded Voltage Measurement Connections Instead of connecting the inner shield (Common) of Voltmeter, a banana to alligator clip cable can be used for connecting Common to low terminal of voltage under test. NOTE ： ： ： ：...

  • Page 54: Setup Parameters

    Scientific 5.2.3 Setup Parameters 。 Parameters settings for reference see -Voltmeter Settings 5.2.4 Guarded and Unguarded Connections Voltmeter input is a triaxial connector. The center conductor and the outer shield are connected to the voltmeter input and the chassis ground respectively. And the inner shield must be connected to Guard for the guarded voltage measurement or Common for the unguarded voltage measurement.
  • Page 55 Scientific Figure 5-9 shows the theory of guarding. shows the theory of guarding. If the guard is not used, the inner shield of triaxial cable has Common potential and the same voltage as the measured voltage is applied between center and inner conductors. The insulation resistance of cable is a finite value, so the voltage divided by the ratio of the output resistance of voltage source under test to the insulation resistance of cable is measured.

  • Page 56: Resistance Measurement

    SME1290 supports the resistance measurement up to 1000 P (reference value); the SME1290A supports the resistance measurement up to 10 P (reference value). SME1290 series supports the resistance measurement capability shown in Table 5-3. Table 0-3 Resistance Range, Value, and Resolution...
  • Page 57 Scientific Figure 0-10 Floating Device Measurement NOTE: To apply a voltage over ±21V, the interlock terminal must be connected to an interlock circuit. See “Installing the Interlock Circuit”. NOTE: Voltage Source Low terminal is internally connected to or disconnected from the circuit common as shown in Figure 5-10. See “Low Terminal State”for more information.

  • Page 58: Procedure

    Scientific Figure 0-11 Grounded Device Measurement NOTE: The connection shown in Figure 5-11 applies the voltage to the Common terminal from the Voltage Source. The voltage up to ±500V can be applied to the Common terminal. NOTE: Voltage Source Low terminal is internally connected to or disconnected from the circuit common as shown in Figure 5-11.

  • Page 59: Resistance Calculation Mode

    Scientific Step 7. Press the Source key to enable the voltage output. This turns the switch green, and the voltage source starts output. Step 8. Press the Run/Stop key to start a repeat (continuous) measurement. Resistance measurement is performed repeatedly. Minimum measurement interval is 10 ms.

  • Page 60: Charge Measurement

    Scientific NOTE When the both Low and Common terminals are in the floating condition, the potential of the Common terminal must be between the Low potential and the High potential. And it must be less than or equal to ±500V for chassis ground.

  • Page 61: Procedure

    Scientific Figure 0-12 Charge measurement connection 5.4.2 Procedure You can perform the charge measurement as follows. Step 1. Set the automatic discharge function. Step 2. Press the Func key to selet the charge measurement mode. Step 3. Set the charge measurement range on the display screen.

  • Page 62: Automatic Discharge

    Scientific by the following formula. 5.4.4 Automatic Discharge The automatic discharge function is effective for preventing the coulomb meter from range overflow. If this function is enabled, the coulomb meter resets the charge when the charge reaches the specified level.

  • Page 63: Procedure

    Scientific 5.5.1 Procedure You can perform the voltage source DC output as follows Step 1. Set the output type under Set-SrcSet. Step 2. Output DC when VS Func under Set-SrcSet is off. Step 3. Set the voltage source range under Set-MeasSet-V source.

  • Page 64: Requirement

    Scientific 5.6.1 Requirement Before turning the instruement on, connect accessory used for the measurement. See Figure 5-13 for connection. The following accessories can be used. Temperature and humidity sensor ， A SAIR AM2105A or equivalent. Connector head, MPC300-250-3P or equivalent, used for sensor connection.

  • Page 65: Installing The Interlock Circuit

    Scientific 5.7 Installing the Interlock Circuit This section is applied to SME1290/SME1290A which supports the interlock function. The interlock circuit is a simple electric circuit, as shown in Figure 5-14. The circuit electrically opens when an access door is opened, and closes when the door is closed.

  • Page 66: Bin Limit Test

    Scientific Use a wire and connect the LED between the pins 1 and 2 of the Interlock connector head. Connect the Interlock connector head to the Interlock connector on the SME1290/SME1290A rear panel. Figure 0-14 Interlock Circuit 5.8 BIN Limit Test...
  • Page 67 Scientific Example ： Limit Test ： Fail Interval ： o utside interval BIN1 upper limit ： 1 50M BIN1 lower limit ： - 150M BIN2 upper limit ： 1 5M BIN2 lower limit ： - 15M BIN3 upper limit ：...
  • Page 68 Scientific When the measured value is 10M, it is passed in BIN2 interval, failed in BIN3 interval. The instrument displays BIN3 (in red, indicating failure), and the HANDLER outputs the BIN3 fail pattern. When the measured value is 1k, it is passed in BIN6 interval, failed in BIN7 interval. The instrument displays BIN7 (in red, indicating failure), and the HANDLER outputs the BIN7 fail pattern.

  • Page 69: Handler Output

    Scientific ： ： BIN2 upper limit 1 5k BIN2 lower limit - 15k BIN3 upper limit ： 1 50k BIN3 lower limit ： - 150k ： ： BIN4 upper limit 1 .5M BIN4 lower limit - 1.5M BIN5 upper limit ：...

  • Page 70: Use Of Trig In/Out

    Scientific Example: If the output result is pass 0010, then the HANDLER output is pin2 (4) -low, pin9 (5)-low, pin8 (6)-high, pin7 (5)-low. 5.10 Use of TRIG IN/OUT SME1290 also has connectors for trigger inputs/outputs. They are used to perform operations synchronized with external devices.

  • Page 71: Single Staircase Sweep

    Scientific voltage output directly. When the VS function is selected, parameters need to be set first. Turn on Source, select SrcTrg in Handler-input field, to trigger output. 5.11.1 Single Staircase Sweep ： ， Set and output waveform as shown in the following figure...

  • Page 72: List Sweep Output

    Scientific 5.11.4 List Sweep Output ： Set and ouput waveform as shown in the following figure S et any voltage and period time. 5.12 Offset Cancel and Zero Correction 5.12.1 Zero Correction The instrument suppors zero correction function, which can clear the deviation of the internal circuit of the instrument.

  • Page 73: Measurement Considerations

    Scientific 5.13 Measurement Considerations 5.13.1 Insulating Material The need to use high-resistance insulation materials in connection parts, such as cables, adapters, and others, is essential to ensure the reliability of ultra-low current measurements. Poor insulation will allow greater leakage current.

  • Page 74: External Noise

    Scientific Generally, using the low noise coaxial cable can reduce the noise caused by vibration. Also fixing the cable is effective for preventing it from vibration. Note that applying too much stress to the cable or bending it tightly will have a detrimental effect on the measurements.

  • Page 75: Capacitive Coupling

    Scientific 5.13.8 Capacitive Coupling Capacitive coupling between the different potential will cause the noise current when the applied voltage is changed or when the capacitance is changed. It is important to apply shielding for eliminating the capacitive couple with voltage fluctuation and to prevent vibration for blocking the change of the coupling capacitance.

  • Page 76: Chapter 6 Interfaces And Communication

    Scientific Chapter 6 Interfaces and Communication This instruement supports RS232C serial port, GPIB, LAN, and USB interface for data communication and remote control without instrument panel. They use the same command, but differenct hardwares and protocols. CAUTION： ： ： ：...

  • Page 77: Communicate With A Computer

    Scientific Common ground Table 6-1-1 Like most serial interfaces in the world, the serial interface of this instrument is not strictly based on the RS-232 standard, but only provides a minimal subset like Table 6-1-2 shows: Signal Abbriviation Connector Pin#...

  • Page 78: Lan

    SCPI instruction of this instrument. 6.2.2 System Configuration Connect the LAN port on the rear panel of the SME1290 series to the network port of the computer through an ethernet cable. Set the IP address and port number.

  • Page 79: Usbtmc

    Scientific 6.3 USBTMC 6.3.1 USBTMC remote control system USB (universal serial Bus) remote control system through the USB interface to control the equipment, compatible with the instrument SCPI instruction. 6.3.2 System Configuration Connect the USB port on the rear panel of SME1290 to the USB port on the host through the USB cable, and set the USB to TMC, see Syst-BusSys-Mode:USB.

  • Page 80: Instruement Subsystem Commands

    Scientific parameter is after the space. (3) Space (_) cannot be put before or after a colon. (4) Command followed by a question mark (?) executes a query to it. (5) Two commands are separated by a semicolon. 6.6.1 Instruement Subsystem Commands...

  • Page 81: Func Command Set

    Scientific configurations interface SETW Waveform settings SETW interface BIN settings interface Voltage source settings interface SYSE System environment SYSE interface SYSB BUS interface SYSB SYSS System settings SYSS interface SYSH HANDLER settings SYSH interface FILE File interface FILE TOOL Tool interface...
  • Page 82 Scientific Voltage Source Switch Description ： U sed to control the voltage source switch ： Syntax SRC? SRC < ON | OFF > Parameter ： ---- Turn the voltage source switch On ---- Turn the voltage source switch Off Example ：...

  • Page 83: Volt Voltmeter Command Set

    Scientific 6.6.5 VOLT Voltmeter Command Set Voltmeter Measurement Range Description ： U sed to control the voltmeter measurement range. ： Syntax RANGE? RANGE < 1 | 2 | 3 > Parameter ： 1 ---- Auto 2 ---- 2V 3 ---- 20V ：...

  • Page 84: Curr Ammeter Command Set

    Scientific UPPER < float > Parameter ： float ---- float data type ： Example VOLT:UPPER 0.0126 ----Set the upper limit to 0.0126A VOLT:UPPER? ----Back to the current voltmeter sorting upper limit. Voltmeter Sorting Lower Limit Description ： U sed to set the lower limit for voltmeter measurement sorting.
  • Page 85 Scientific 6 ---- 2uA 7 ---- 200nA 8 ---- 20nA 9 ---- 2nA 10 ---- 200pA 11 ---- 20pA Example ： CURR:RANGE 2 ----Set the ammeter measurement range to be 20mA CURR:RANGE? ----Back to the current ammeter measurement range. Ammeter Measurement Speed ：...

  • Page 86: Res Resistance Meter Command Set

    Scientific CURR:UPPER? ----Back to the current sorting upper limit. Ammeter Sorting Lower Limit ： Description U sed to set the ammeter measurement sorting lower limit. Syntax ： LOWER? LOWER < float > Parameter ： float ---- Float data type Example ：...
  • Page 87 Scientific SPEED < FAST | MID | SLOW > Parameter ： FAST ---- high speed ---- mid speed SLOW ---- low speed Example ： RES:SPEED MID ----Set the resistance meter measurement speed to mid speed. RES:SPEED? ----Back to the current measurement speed.

  • Page 88: Char Electrometer Command Set

    Scientific COMP < VM | VS > Parameter ： ---- voltage of the DUT measured by voltmeter ---- output source voltage of the instrument Example ： RES: COMP VS ----Set the resistance calculation mode to internal voltage source RES: COMP? ----Back to the current resistance calculation mode 6.6.8 CHAR Electrometer Command Set...
  • Page 89 Scientific Electrometer Sorting Switch Description ： U sed to control the electrometer sorting switch ： Syntax SORT? SORT < ON | OFF > Parameter ： ---- Turn it on ---- Turn it off Example ： CHAR:SORT OFF ----Turn off the electrometer sorting...

  • Page 90: Src Voltage Source Command Set

    Scientific Discharge Level Description ： U sed to choose the discharge level ： Syntax LEVEL? LEVEL < 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 > Parameter ： ---- 2nC 2 ---- 20nC 3 ---- 200nC 4 ---- 2000nC Example ：...
  • Page 91 Scientific ： Syntax OFFS? OFFS < HIGHZ | NORMAL | ZERO > ： Parameter HIGHZ ---- high resistance NORMAL ---- normal ZERO ---- zero Example ： SRC: OFFS NORMAL ----Set the voltage source off state to normal SRC: OFFS? ----Back to the current off state...

  • Page 92: Filt Filter Command Set

    Scientific 6.6.10 FILT Filter Command Set Filter Mode Description ： U sed to control the measurement range of the voltage source ： Syntax MODE? MODE < OFF | AVER | MED | SLIDE > Parameter ： ---- filter off AVER ---- average filter...
  • Page 93 Scientific DEVI ---- Deviation PERD ---- Percentage deviation ---- Logarithm POLI ---- Polynomial SRES ---- Surface resistivity VRES ---- Volume resistivity Example ： MATH:ITEMS NONE----Close mathematical function MATH:ITEMS? ----Back to the current mathematical function. Function Coefficient 1 ： Description U sed to set coefficient 1 for the current mathematical function Syntax ：...

  • Page 94: Wave Waveform Settings Command Set

    Scientific 6.6.12 WAVE Waveform Settings Command Set Waveform Display Description ： U sed to set whether to display waveform ： Syntax DISP? DISP < ON | OFF > Parameter ： ---- on ---- off Example ： WAVE: DISP ON ----Turn on the waveform display...
  • Page 95 Scientific Line Graph X-axis Maximun Description ： U sed to set the maximun of the x-axis parameter ： Syntax GRAPH:XMAX? GRAPH:XMAX < float > Parameter ： float ---- Float data type Example ： WAVE: GRAPH:XMAX 1.23 ---- Set the x-axis maximum to 1.23...
  • Page 96 Scientific WAVE: GRAPH:YMAX? ---- Back to the current y-axis maximum Line Graph Y-axis Minimum ： Description U sed to set the minimum of the y-axis parameter Syntax ： GRAPH:YMIN? GRAPH:YMIN < float > Parameter ： float ---- Float data type Example ：...

  • Page 97: Bin Limit Settings Command Set

    Scientific 6.6.13 BIN Limit Settings Command Set Limit Test Description ： U sed to set whether to enable limit test or not. ： Syntax LTEST? LTEST < ON | OFF > Parameter ： ---- on ---- off Example ： BIN: LTEST ON...
  • Page 98 Scientific INDEX < 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 > Parameter ： 1 ---- index 1 2 ---- index 2 3 ---- index 3 4 ---- index 4 5 ---- index 5 6 ---- index 6...
  • Page 99 Scientific 3 ---- index 3 4 ---- index 4 5 ---- index 5 6 ---- index 6 7 ---- index 7 ---- inside range ---- outside range Example ： BIN: FAILON 1,IN ----Set the fail condition as inside range for BIN 1...
  • Page 100 Scientific ： Example BIN: UPPER 1,1.2 ----Set the upper limit of BIN 1 to 1.2 BIN: UPPER? ----Back to the current sorting upper limit Sorting Lower Limit Description ： U sed to set the sorting lower limit Syntax ： LOWER? LOWER <...

  • Page 101: Vsfunc Waveform Output Command Set

    Scientific 6.6.14 VSFUNC Waveform Output Command Set Waveform Output Description ： U sed to set waveform output ： Syntax MODE? MODE < OFF | LINEARS | LINEARD | ARBSQU | LIST > Parameter ： ---- off LINEARS ---- single staircase sweep...
  • Page 102 Scientific ： Parameter float ---- Float data type Example ： VSFUNC:SSTEP 0.2 ---- Set the single staircase sweep stepping voltage to 0.2V VSFUNC:SSTEP? ----Back to the stepping voltage Single Staircase Sweep Trigger Mode Description ： U sed to set the single staircase sweep trigger mdoe Syntax ：...
  • Page 103 Scientific VSFUNC:DSTOP? ----Back to the stopping voltage Double Staircase Sweep Stepping Voltage ： Description U sed to set the double staircase sweep stepping voltage Syntax ： DSTEP? DSTEP < float > Parameter ： float ---- Float data type Example ：...
  • Page 104 Scientific Square Wave Starting Delay Description ： U sed to set the square wave starting delay ： Syntax ADELAY? ADELAY < float > Parameter ： float ---- float data type Example ： VSFUNC:ADELAY 1.2 ---- Set the square wave starting delay to 1.2s...
  • Page 105 Scientific ACOUNT < int > Parameter ： int ---- Integer data type ： Example VSFUNC:ACOUNT 5 ----Set the square wave loop count to 5 times VSFUNC:ACOUNT? ----Back to the loop count List Sweep Start Number Description ： U sed to set the list sweep start number Syntax ：...

  • Page 106: Sys System Command Set

    Scientific ： Example VSFUNC: LSET 10,1.2,2.2 ----Set 1.2V and 2.2s for list step number 10. List Sweep Setting Inquiry ： Description U sed to inquire the voltage and time for one step Syntax ： LASK < int > Parameter ：...
  • Page 107 Scientific Time & Date Description ： U sed to set the system time and date ： Syntax ENVI:DATETIME? ENVI:DATETIME < m >< n >< a >< b >< c ><d > Parameter ： m ---- year n ---- month a ---- day...
  • Page 108 Scientific TRIG:SPACE < float > Parameter ： float ---- Float data type ： Example SYS:TRIG:SPACE 0.2 ----Set the trigger space to 0.2s SYS:TRIG:SPACE? ----Back to the trigger space VS Delay Description ： U sed to set the delay when voltage source starts Syntax ：...
  • Page 109 Scientific ： Parameter ---- turn on data save ---- turn off data save ： Example SYS: SAVE ON ---- Turn on data save. SYS: SAVE? ---- Inquire the save data. Interlock Switch Description ： U sed to turn on and off the interlock function Syntax ：...

  • Page 110: Handler Settings Command Set

    Scientific 6.6.16 HANDLER Settings Command Set PIN1 Settings Description ： U sed to define HANDLER-PIN1 input ： Syntax PIN1:SIG? PIN1:SIG < START | STOP | RESET | SRCON | SRCOFF | SRCTRG > Parameter ： START ---- start measurement STOP...

  • Page 111: Fetch Inquiry Command Set

    Scientific STOP ---- stop measurement RESET ---- instrument reset SRCON ---- voltage source on SRCOFF ---- voltage source off SRCTRG ---- voltage source trigger Example ： HAND: PIN3:SIG START ---- Define the PIN3 input as start measurement HAND: PIN3:SIG? ----Back to the PIN3 input definition...
  • Page 112 Scientific Time Inquiry Description ： U sed to check the current time ： Syntax FETCH:TIME? Voltage Source Inquiry Description ： U sed to check the current voltage source Syntax ： FETCH:SOUR? MATH Inquiry Desription ： U sed to check the current MATH Syntax ：...

  • Page 113: Modbus Commands

    Scientific code Clear Error Code ： ， Description W hen quirying using FETCH:ALL_S? i f the last parameter is non zero(indicating error), send the clear error code Syntax ： HAND:ERROR 6.7 MODBUS Commands 6.7.1 Write Commands Send Format Instrument Function...

  • Page 114: Disp Command Set

    Scientific ： Register High and Register Low n dicates the number of registers written in this operation. The size of each register is 2 bytes. ： Bytes Length R epresents the total number of bytes written in this operation. Data Bit 1 ~ Data Bit n ：...

  • Page 115: Func Command Set

    Scientific 6.7.4 FUNC Command Set Parameter Parameter Name Write Data Status Description Address Set the instrument function to 0x1000 1 (U16) Write resistance meter Set the instrument function to 2 (U16) Write voltmeter Set the instrument function to 3 (U16)

  • Page 116: Curr Command Set

    Scientific Set the voltmeter measurement 3 (U16) Write range to 20V Inquire the voltmeter measurement Read range Set the voltmeter measurement 0x2001 1 (U16) Write speed to FAST Set the voltmeter measurement 2 (U16) Write speed to MID Set the voltmeter measurement...
  • Page 117 Scientific range to auto Set the ammeter measurement 2 (U16) Write range to 20mA Set the ammeter measurement 3 (U16) Write range to 2mA Set the ammeter measurement 4 (U16) Write range to 200uA Set the ammeter measurement 5 (U16)

  • Page 118: Res Command Set

    Scientific limit 0x3004 Set the ammeter sorting lower limit Float Write Inquire the ammeter sorting lower Read limit 6.7.7 RES Command Set Parameter Parameter Name Write Data Status Description Address Set the resistance meter 0x4000 1 (U16) Write measurement range to auto...

  • Page 119: Char Command Set

    Scientific Set the resistance meter 3 (U16) Write measurement speed to SLOW Inquire the resistance meter Read measurement speed Turn off the resistance meter 0x4002 1 (U16) Write sorting Turn on the resistance meter 2 (U16) Write sorting Inquire the resistance meter sorting...
  • Page 120 Scientific Set the electromester measurement 5 (U16) Write range to 200nC Set the electromester measurement 6 (U16) Write range to 2000nC Inquire the electrometer Read measurement range Set the electrometer measurement 0x5001 1 (U16) Write speed to FAST Set the electrometer measurement...

  • Page 121: Src Command Set

    Scientific 6.7.9 SRC Command Set Parameter Parameter Name Write Data Status Description Address 0x6000 Set the voltage source output value Float Write Inquire the voltage source output Read value 0x6001 Set the output status to HIGHZ 1 (U16) Write Set the output status to NORMAL...

  • Page 122: Filt Command Set

    Scientific 6.7.10 FILT Command Set Parameter Parameter Name Write Data Status Description Address 0x7000 Set the filter mode to off 1 (U16) Write Set the filter mode to average 2 (U16) Write Set the filter mode to median 3 (U16)

  • Page 123: Wave Command Set

    Scientific Set the MATH function coefficient 0x8002 Float Write Inquire the MATH function Read coefficient 2 Set the MATH function coefficient 0x8003 Float Write Inquire the MATH function Read coefficient 3 6.7.12 WAVE Command Set Parameter Parameter Name Write Data...
  • Page 124 Scientific 0x9003 Set the line graph X-axis maximum Float Write Inquire the X-axis maximum Read 0x9004 Set the line graph X-axis minimum Float Write Inquire the X-axis minimum Read Set the line graph Y-axis parameter 0x9005 1 (U16) Write to MATH...

  • Page 125: Bin Command Set

    Scientific to charge Inquire the histogram X-axis Read parameter 6.7.13 BIN Command Set Parameter Parameter Name Write Data Status Description Address 0xE000 Turn on limit test 1 (U16) Write Turn off limit test 2 (U16) Write Inquire limit test Read...

  • Page 126: Vsfunc Command Set

    Scientific 0xE007 Set the current index fail pattern (U16) Write 1~14 Inquire the current index fail Read pattern 0xE008 Set the current index upper limit Float Write Inquire the current index upper Read limit 0xE009 Set the current index lower limit...
  • Page 127 Scientific Inquire the single staircase sweep Read stepping voltage Set the single staircase sweep 0xF004 1 (U16) Write trigger mode to trigger Set the single staircase sweep 2 (U16) Write trigger mode to timer Inquire the single staircase sweep Read...
  • Page 128 Scientific timer Set the square wave starting 0xF00B Float Write voltage Inquire the square wave starting Read voltage 0xF00C Set the square wave starting delay Float Write Inquire the square wave starting Read delay 0xF00D Set the square wave peak voltage...

  • Page 129: Sys Command Set

    Scientific voltage 0xF016 Set the current list index time Float Write Inquire the current list index time Read 6.7.15 SYS Command Set Parameter Parameter Name Write Data Status Description Address 0xA000 Set the system language to Chinese 1 (U16) Write...

  • Page 130: Handler Command Set

    Scientific switching speed to normal Set the measurement range 2 (U16) Write switching speed to fast Inquire the measurement range Read switching speed Set the analog output to current or 0xA008 1 (U16) Write charge Set the analog output to voltage...

  • Page 131: Fetch Command Set

    Scientific Set PIN2 to start voltage source 4 (U16) Write Set PIN2 to stop voltage source 5 (U16) Write Set PIN2 to trigger source 6 (U16) Write Inquire the PIN2 input signal Read 0xC002 Set PIN3 to start measurement 1 (U16)

  • Page 132: Chapter 7 Maintenance

    Scientific Chapter 7 Maintenance Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Your Programmable AC Source is thoughtfully engineered for ease of use, accuracy and reliability. The instrument is carefully tested and calibrated using standards traceable to National Laboratories. Take care of your instrument by cleaning the exterior of the instrument regularly with a dusting brush.

  • Page 133: Chapter 8 Service & E-Waste Management

    Scientific Chapter 8 Service and E-Waste Management 8.1 Dispatch procedure for service No user serviceable parts are inside the instrument, should it become necessary to send back the instrument to factory for service, please observe the following procedure: Before dispatching the instrument please write to us giving full details of the fault noticed.

  • Page 134: Chapter 8 Warranty

    Scientific Chapter 9 Warranty Scientific warrants all its Instruments to be free from defects in material and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions in accordance with the instructions given in the manual for a period of 12 (Twelve) months from date of purchase from Scientific or its authorized dealers. The service during the warranty period will be rendered on return to factory / service center basis.

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