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Tektronix Keithley DAQ6510 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Model DAQ6510 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    require protection for high transient overvoltages often associated with local AC mains Safety precautions connections. Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to mains. The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and These instruments will be marked as category II or higher. any associated instrumentation.
  • Page 3 in personal injury or death. Always read the associated information very carefully Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the before performing the indicated procedure. circuit under test or power line (earth) ground. Always make measurements with dry The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that could hands while standing on a dry, insulated surface capable of withstanding the voltage damage the instrument.
  • Page 4 Power and environmental specifications For indoor use only. 100 V, 120 V, 220 V, and 240 V (±10%) Power supply 50 Hz to 60 Hz and 400 Hz, line frequency is automatically sensed at power-up 50 VA Maximum VA Maximum 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level Operating altitude 0 °C to 50 °C, 80% relative humidity at 35 °C...

  • Page 5: Contact Information

    Instruments office, sales partner, or distributor. system that provides high-speed digitizing and a large graphical color touchscreen display. This DAQ offers a You can also call the Tektronix corporate headquarters broad range of measurement capabilities, including 15 (toll-free inside the U.S. and Canada only) at 1-800-833-9200 measurement functions.

  • Page 6: Unpack And Inspect The Instrument

    Unpack and inspect the instrument You should have received the DAQ6510 with: To unpack and inspect the instrument: USB Type B cable Inspect the box for damage. Power-line cord Open the box. 1757 Standard Test Lead Kit Remove the bag that contains the documentation and Software and Documentation Downloads document and standard accessories.
  • Page 7 Check fuse settings The fuse is set at the factory. Check the power module on the back of the instrument. The correct voltage setting should be displayed. To change the fuse orientation: Make sure the POWER is off. Remove all test leads connected to the instrument. Remove the power cord.

  • Page 8: Connect The Instrument

    Connect the instrument • Read and comply with the specifications of all instruments in the system. The overall allowed signal levels may be constrained by the lowest rated instrument Important test system safety information in the system. For example, if you are using a 500 V power supply with a 300 V dc rated switch, the maximum This product is sold as a stand-alone instrument that may allowed voltage in the system is 300 V dc.
  • Page 9 • Where possible, use automatic handlers so operators are not required to access the DUT or other potentially hazardous areas. • Provide training to all users of the system so they understand all potential hazards and know how to protect themselves from injury.

  • Page 10: Install The Instrument

    Install the instrument The power cord supplied with the DAQ6510 contains a You can use the DAQ6510 on a bench or in a rack. If you are separate protective earth (safety ground) wire for use installing the DAQ6510 in a rack, please see the instructions with grounded outlets.
  • Page 11 To connect the power cord: Connect the supplied power cord to the AC receptacle on the rear panel. Connect the power cord to a grounded AC outlet. To turn a DAQ6510 on: Disconnect any devices under test (DUTs) from the DAQ6510.
  • Page 12 Selects Displays the highlighted home screen choice Opens the Returns to main menu previous screen Opens the Displays apps manager instrument function Opens the help text for selected item USB flash AMPS 3A, 250V drive port Sense HI and Input HI and Turns instrument LO terminals LO terminals...
  • Page 13 Optional Trigger terminals interface card Optional USB Type B port module slot Optional Fuse module module slot Power module Ethernet port Explore...

  • Page 14: Connections For Testing

    Connections for testing To make connections: The physical connections for the front panel are shown in To prevent electric shock, test connections must be the following figures. Note that you must use either the front configured such that the user cannot come in contact terminals or rear terminals;you cannot mix connections.

  • Page 15: Verify Measurement Operation

    For this example, you can make the connections with the The voltage measurements appear in the DC Model 1757 Standard Test Lead Kit. VOLTAGE area of the home screen and should read approximately 0 V. To make connections: Make sure the front-panel POWER switch is off. To view measurements on the graph screen: Connect the red lead to the INPUT HI connection.

  • Page 16: Where Can I Find Updated Drivers

    FAQs Where can I find updated drivers? MODULE DESCRIPTION 7705 40-Channel Single-Pole Control Module For the latest drivers and additional support information, see the Keithley Instruments support website. 7706 20-Channel Differential Multiplexer with Automatic CJC, 16 Digital Outputs, 2 Analog Outputs, and Counter/Totalizer 7707 32-Channel Digital I/O Module with 10-Channel Differential To see what drivers are available for your instrument:...
  • Page 17 The 7700, 7702, and 7708 modules provide two additional Is there any software to help me get started? channels that support current measurements that use the Yes. KickStart and TestScript Builder can help you get DAQ6510 current measure functions. Refer to the switch started with the DAQ6510.
  • Page 18 How do I change the command set? To set the command set from the front panel: Press the MENU key. You can change the command set that you use with the Under System, select Settings. DAQ6510. The remote command sets that are available Select the Command Set.

  • Page 19: Why Did My Settings Change

    Why did my settings change? How do I save the present state of the instrument? Many of the commands in the DAQ6510 are saved with You can save the settings in the instrument as a script using the measure function that was active when you set them. the front-panel menus or from a remote interface.
  • Page 20 Next steps Additional information This manual has prepared you to start using your new DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System for your application. For more detailed information, refer to the Keithley Instruments Model DAQ6510 Reference Manual. Also see tek.com/keithley for support and additional information about the instrument.
  • Page 21 Contact information: 1-800-833-9200 For additional contacts, see tek.com/contact-tek Find more valuable resources at TEK.COM. Copyright © 2023, Tektronix. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.

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