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Fluke Hydra Series II User Manual (268 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preparation for Use
27
Introduction
31
Operating Modes
31
Chapter 1
31
Front Panel Operation
31
Memory Card Operation
31
Computer Operation
34
Printer Operation
34
Modem Operation
34
Measurement Capabilities
35
MX+B Scaling
35
Alarms
35
Totalizer Channel
35
Alarm Outputs and Digital I/O
35
Applications Software
35
Hydra Starter Package
36
Hydra Logger
36
Options and Accessories
36
Memory Card Reader
36
Connector Set, 2620A-100
36
Setting up the Instrument
37
Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
37
Adjusting the Handle
38
Connecting the Instrument to a Power Source
38
AC Operation
39
DC Operation
39
Input Channels
39
Measurement Connections
40
Using Shielded Wiring
40
Crosstalk
40
Universal Input Module Connections
40
Alarm Outputs Connections
43
DC Power
43
Alarm Outputs
43
External Trigger Input
43
Digital I/O Connections
44
Digital I/O
44
Totalizer Input
44
Controls and Indicators
45
Front Panel Controls
45
Front Panel Indicators
45
Front Panel Operations
51
Summary of Front Panel Operations
55
Configuring the Instrument for Operation
56
Chapter 2
56
Turning the Power on
56
Selecting a Channel
58
Configuring a Measurement Channel
58
Configuring a Channel to Measure DC Volts
59
Configuring a Channel to Measure AC Volts
60
Configuring a Channel to Measure Resistance
61
Configuring a Channel to Measure Frequency
62
Configuring a Channel to Measure Temperature
63
Thermocouples
63
Resistance-Temperature Detectors
63
Thermocouple Restrictions
63
Resistance Temperature Detectors Restrictions
63
Configuring a Channel off
66
Setting Operating Conditions
66
Setting the Scan Interval
67
Setting the Measurement Rate
68
Setting the Alarms
68
Alarm Indications While Scanning
68
Alarm Indications While Monitoring
69
Alarm Indications While Reviewing
69
Clearing Alarm Parameters from a Channel
69
Alarm Outputs for Channel 0 to 3 Using the Alarm Outputs Connector
69
Alarm Outputs for Channels 4 to 20 Using the Digital I/O Connector
69
Alarms and Autoprinting
70
Alarms and Monitor-Alarm Triggering
70
Alarms and MX+B Scaling
70
Setting the MX+B Scaling
73
Examples
73
Restrictions
73
Clearing MX+B Scaling from a Channel
73
Operating Modes
76
Using the Scan Mode
76
Memory Card as a Data Destination
76
Memory Card Formatting
76
Memory Card Capacity
76
Memory Card Files
76
Memory Card Exchange During Scanning
76
Memory Card Data Extraction
77
Memory Card Error Messages
78
Using the Monitor Mode
79
Using the Review Mode
80
Additional Features
81
Scan Triggering Options
81
External Trigger
81
Monitor-Alarm Trigger
81
Triggering Options and Memory Card Operation
81
Totalizer Operation
82
Digital Input/Output Lines
83
Setting Date and Time
84
Reading Instrument Software Versions
85
Returning to the Local Mode
85
Front Panel Key Lockout Options
86
Instrument Interfaces
86
Memory Card Interface
86
RS-232 Computer Interface
87
Using the RS-232 Computer Interface with a Printer
87
Using the RS-232 Computer Interface with a Modem
87
Memory Card Operations
89
Summary of Memory Card Operations
91
Chapter 3
91
Memory Card Files
91
Setup Files
92
Data Files
92
Memory Card Capacity
92
Memory Card Battery
93
Inserting and Removing the Memory Card
93
Inserting a Memory Card
93
Removing a Memory Card
93
Changing the Memory Card During Scanning
93
Setting the Memory Card Write-Protect Feature
93
Installing or Replacing the Memory Card Battery
93
Initializing a Memory Card
95
Recording Measurement Results During Scanning
96
Setup File Procedures
97
Using Setup Store
97
Using Setup Load
98
Using Setup Erase
99
Data File Procedures
100
Using Data Open
100
Using Data Erase
101
Setup and Data Files Directory
102
Setup and Data File Current Status
103
Memory Card File Operations to and from a PC
104
Computer Operations
105
Chapter 4
107
Summary of Computer Operations
107
Connecting the Instrument to a PC
107
Configuring the Instrument for Computer Operations
109
Configuring the PC for Computer Operations
110
Testing the Instrument/Pc RS-232 Interface
110
Testing the RS-232 Interface Using Terminal Emulation (Windows)
110
Testing the RS-232 Interface Using Terminal Emulation (Generic)
111
Testing the RS-232 Interface Using Gwbasic
113
Testing the RS-232 Interface Using Qbasic
114
Computer Interface Commands and Operation
116
How the Instrument Processes Input
116
Input Terminators
116
Input String Examples
117
Sending Numeric Values to the Instrument
117
How the Instrument Processes Output
117
Status Registers
118
Instrument Event Register (IER)
118
Standard Event Status Register (ESR)
120
Status Byte Register (STB)
121
Computer Interface Command Set
122
Xmodem File Transfers
122
Printer Operations
171
Chapter 5
173
Summary of Printer Operations
173
Connecting the Instrument to a Printer
173
Configuring for Printer Operations
175
Printing Measurement Data and Memory Card Directory
176
Problems
176
Printing Measurement Results During Scanning
176
Printing the Review Array
178
Printing the Directory of the Memory Card
179
Modem Operations
181
Chapter 6
183
Summary of Modem Operations
183
Connecting the Modem to a PC for Modem Configuration
184
Configuring the Instrument Modem for Modem Operations
184
Connecting the Modem to an Instrument
186
Configuring the Instrument for Modem Operations
187
Testing the RS-232/Modem Interface
188
Maintenance
189
Chapter 7
191
Introduction
191
Cleaning
191
Line Fuse
191
Selftest Diagnostics and Error Codes
192
Performance Tests
192
Accuracy Verification Test
195
Channel Integrity Test
196
Thermocouple Measurement Range Accuracy Test
197
Four-Terminal Resistance Test
198
Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy Test
198
Open Thermocouple Response Test
199
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test
201
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (Using Decade Resistance Source)
201
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (Using DIN/IEC 751 RTD)
202
Digital Input/Output Verification Tests
203
Digital Output Test
203
Digital Input Test
204
Totalizer Test
205
Totalizer Sensitivity Test
206
Dedicated Alarm Output Test
206
External Trigger Input Test
209
Calibration
209
Variations in the Display
210
Service
210
Appendices
211
A Specifications
213
Appendix
213
Specifications
213
B Crosstalk Considerations
231
Crosstalk Considerations
231
C Binary Upload of Logged Data
235
Binary Upload of Logged Data
235
RS-232 Cabling
243
8-Bit Binary-Coded-Decimal Table
251
E 8-Bit Binary-Coded-Decimal Table
252
Memory Card File Formats
253
G True RMS Measurements
261
True RMS Measurements
261
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Fluke Hydra Series II User Manual (197 pages)
Hydra Series II Data Acquisition Unit, Hydra Series II Data Logger
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Table of Contents
Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
2
Table of Contents
3
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
10
Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer
10
Interference Information
10
Safety Terms in this Manual
11
Getting Started
13
Turning on the Instrument
13
Taking Measurements
15
Introduction
19
The Hydra Series II Data Acquisition Unit
21
The Hydra Series II Data Logger
21
Options and Accessories
21
Applications Software
21
IEEE-488 Interface Assembly
21
Connector Set (2620A-100)
21
Hydra Features
22
Accessories
23
Where to Go from here
23
Overview
25
Introduction
27
Setting up the Instrument
27
Chapter 2
27
Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
27
Adjusting the Handle
27
Adjusting Handle
27
Line Power
28
Front/Rear Panel Features
28
Front Panel
29
Right Display
30
Left Display
30
Annunciators
30
Display Annunciators
31
Rear View
32
Input Channels
33
Operating Modes
33
Turning the Instrument on
33
Front Panel Display
34
Reading the Display
34
Left Display
34
Right Display
34
Specific Annunciators
34
Front Panel Buttons
35
Selecting a Channel
35
Using the Buttons
35
Front Panel Pushbuttons
35
Setting up a Channel
36
Setting Alarm Limits and MX+B Scaling Values
38
Alarm Limits
38
MX+B Scaling
39
Setting the Scan Interval
39
Using the Monitor Function
40
Using the Scan Function
40
Reviewing Channel Data
40
Viewing the Totalizer Count
41
Using External DC Power
41
Review Array
41
Using the Rack Mount Kit
42
Operating the Instrument from the Front Panel
43
Configuration Mode
45
Introduction
45
Chapter 3 Describes How to Use the Instrument Features that Were Introduced in Chapter
45
Operating Modes
45
Other Displayed Data
46
What Is the Present Configuration
46
If Power Is Interrupted
46
If the Configuration Is Reset
46
Channel Configuration
46
Selecting Channel, Function, and Range
46
Configuration Reset Settings
47
DC Voltage, AC Voltage
48
Resistance
49
Frequency
49
Thermocouple Temperature
50
Setting Alarms
51
Alarm Limits
51
RTD Temperature
51
Alarm Indications
52
Alarm Selection
52
Resetting Alarm Conditions
53
Using the Digital I/O Lines
53
MX+B Scaling
54
Initial Alarm Assignments, Digital I/O Lines 4 through 7
54
Instrument Configuration
56
Entering and Changing Numeric Values
56
MX+B Selection
56
Selecting Scan Interval
57
Selecting the Measurement Rate
57
Triggering
58
External Triggering
58
Changing the Temperature Unit
58
Measurement Rate Selection
58
Trigger Type Selection
58
Setting Date and Time of Day
59
Measurement Connections
59
Date/Time Selection
59
DC Volts, AC Volts, Frequency, and Thermocouples
60
Input Module Connections
61
Resistance and RTD
62
Thermocouple Ranges
62
Terminal and 4-Terminal Connections
63
Totalizing
64
Connections
64
General
64
Review Array
64
List Button Functions
65
Review Array
65
List Button Operation
66
Autoprint
67
Memory Storage
67
Front Panel Lock out Conditions
68
Front Panel Monitor Only Function
68
Front Panel Review Only Function
68
Autoprint/Memory Storage Selection
68
Clearing Memory Storage
68
Computer Interface-Initiated Lockouts
69
REM Annunciator
69
Calibration
69
REM Annunciation
69
Using the Computer Interface
71
Introduction
73
Chapter 4
73
Front Panel and Computer Interface Operations
73
Types of Computer Interface
73
Using the RS-232 Computer Interface
73
Setting Communication Parameters (RS-232)
74
RS-232 Setup
74
Data/Stop Bits
74
Autoprint and Memory Storage (RS-232)
75
Autoprint: Computer Interface Control
75
Autoprint: Output Format
75
Memory Retrieval
76
Memory Storage: Computer Interface Control
76
Cabling the Instrument to a Host or Printer (RS-232)
77
Clearing Memory
77
Memory Full Operation
77
Character Deletion
78
Character Echoing
78
Device Clear Using Ctrl C
78
Installation Test
78
RS-232 Information
78
RS-232 Prompts
79
Sample Program Using the RS-232 Computer Interface
79
Using the IEEE-488 Interface
79
IEEE-488 Operating Limitations
79
Installing the IEEE-488 Interface
79
Sample Program
80
Enabling the IEEE-488 Interface
82
IEEE-488.1 Capabilities
82
IEEE-488 Setup
82
Installation Test
83
General Information (RS-232 and IEEE-488)
83
How the Instrument Processes Input
83
Input Strings
84
Input Terminators
84
Typical Input Strings
84
Typical Input Strings
85
How the Instrument Processes Output
86
Sending Input Strings to the Instrument
86
Sending Numeric Values to the Instrument (RS-232 and IEEE-488)
86
Service Requests (IEEE-488 Only) and Status Registers
87
Event Status and Event Status Enable Registers
89
Status Byte Register
89
Reading the Status Byte Register
90
Event Status Register
90
Service Request Enable Register
91
Instrument Event Register
91
Computer Interface Command Set
92
Instrument Event Register (IER)
92
Command and Query Summary
93
Command and Query Reference
96
Additional Considerations
117
Chapter 5
119
Introduction
119
Measurement Rate
119
Advanced Trigger Mechanisms
119
Front Panel Trigger Control
119
Computer Interface Trigger Control
119
Both External and Monitor Alarms Disabled (Type 0)
120
External Trigger Enabled (Type 1)
120
External Trigger Timing
121
Monitor Alarm Enabled (Type 2)
122
Thermal Voltages
122
When Measuring Resistance or Temperature (RTD)
122
T and 4T-Connections
123
True RMS Measurements
124
Effects of Internal Noise in AC Measurements
124
Waveform Comparison (True RMS Vs Average Responding)
124
Ohms Test Voltage
124
Making Mixed Measurements
125
Comparison of Common Waveforms
126
Using Shielded Wiring
127
Alternate Suggestions
127
General Rule
127
Isolated and Shielded Sensor Configuration
127
Non-Isolated Sensor Configuration
127
In more Detail
128
Maintenance
129
Chapter 6
131
Introduction
131
Cleaning
131
Line Fuse
131
Self-Test Diagnostics and Error Codes
131
Performance Tests
132
Replacing the Line Fuse
132
Power-Up Error Codes
133
Recommended Test Equipment
134
Accuracy Verification Test
135
Channel Integrity Test
135
Performance Tests (Voltage, Resistance, and Frequency)
136
Thermocouple Measurement Range Accuracy Test
137
4-Terminal Resistance Test
138
Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy Test
139
Terminal Connections to 5700A
140
Open Thermocouple Response Test
141
Performance Tests for Thermocouple Temperature Function (IPTS-68/ITS-90)
141
Terminal Connections to Decade Resistance Box
141
Performance Tests for RTD Temperature Function (Resistance) (DIN/IEC 751 Amendment 1) (IPTS-68)
142
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test
142
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (Using Decade Resistance Source)
142
Digital Input/Output Verification Tests
143
Performance Tests for RTD Temperature Function (DIN/IEC 751 Amendment 1 IPTS-68)
143
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (Using DIN/IEC 751)
143
Digital Input Test
144
Digital Output Test
144
Totalizer Test
145
Digital Input Values
145
Totalizer Sensitivity Test
146
Dedicated Alarm Output Test
147
Dedicated Alarms Output Test
148
Calibration
149
External Trigger Input Test
149
External Trigger Test
149
Switch Power on
149
Service
150
Variations in the Display
150
Appendices
151
Response Times
153
Appendix
153
Specifications
153
A Specifications
153
Thermocouple Inputs
155
RTD Inputs
157
AC Voltage Inputs
158
Input Protection
161
Frequency Inputs
162
Frequency Range
162
Digital Inputs
164
Trigger Input
165
Real-Time Clock and Calendar
166
B ASCII & IEEE-488 Bus Codes
169
ASCII & IEEE-488 Bus Codes
169
Upper Case Lower Case
170
Implementation of Ieee Standard
171
C IEEE-488.2 Devise Documentation Requirements
171
IEEE-488.2 Devise Documentation Requirements
171
Numeric Program Data
173
D Making Mixed Measurements
177
Making Mixed Measurements
177
E Binary Upload of Logged Data (LOG_BIN?) (2625A Only
181
Binary Upload of Logged Data (LOG_BIN?) (2625A Only
181
E-1. ASCII String Decoding
182
Floating Point Conversion
183
E-1. Floating Point Format
184
E-2. Floating Point Conversion
185
E-3. Example
186
F RS-232 Cabling
187
RS-232 Cabling
187
F-1. Summary of RS-232 Connections
188
F-2. Hydra (DB-9) to PC (DB-9) RS-232 Connection (Generic)
189
F-3. Hydra (DB-9) to PC (DB-25) RS-232 Connection
190
F-4. Hydra (DB-9) to Modem (DB-25) RS-232 Connection
191
F-5. Hydra (DB-9) to Printer (DB-25) RS-232 Connection
192
F-6. RS-232 DB9 and DB-25 Connectors
193
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