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Picotest M3500A User Manual

Picotest M3500A User Manual (192 pages)

6.5 Digit

Brand: Picotest | Category: Multimeter | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 General Information

6
- Feature Overview
  6
- Warranty Information
  7
- Precaution of Operation
  8
- Upkeep of M3500A
  9
- Safety Information
  9
- Symbols and Terms
  10
- Term
  10
- Inspection
  11
- Accessories
  12
- M3500A's Dimension
  13
2 Overview

14
- Setting up Your M3500A Digital Multimeter
  14
  - To Adjust the Handle
    14
  - To Connect the Power
    17
    
    To Convert the Voltage
    17
    
    To Change the Fuse
    20
  - Factory Default When Power-ON
    24
- Features
  26
- M3500A Function Introduction
  26
  - The Front Panel
    26
  - The Display
    30
    
    Annunciators at Upper Side
    31
    
    Annunciators at Right Side
    31
  - The Rear Panel
    32
3 Basic Measurement Function

34
- Voltage Measurements (DC & Ac)
  34
- Current Measurements (DC & Ac)
  36
- Resistance Measurements (2 & 4-Wire)
  38
- Easurements (2 & 4- Wire )
  38
- Frequency & Period Measurements
  40
- Continuity Measurements
  41
- Diode Measurements
  42
- Temperature Measurements
  43
  - Thermocouple Measurements
    44
  - RTD Measurements
    44
    
    2-Wire RTD Measurements
    45
    
    3-Wire RTD Measurements
    46
    
    4-Wire RTD Measurements
    48
4 Front Panel Operations

51
- Measurement Configuration
  51
  - Set ADC (Auto Zero)
    51
  - Filter
    53
    
    AC Filter
    54
    
    Digital Filter
    55
  - Resolution Setting (Digits)
    57
  - DC Input Resistance
    59
  - Threshold Resistance (Continuity)
    60
  - Range (Manual & Auto)
    61
  - Rate (Integration Time)
    63
  - Sensor Selection for Temperature Measurements
    65
  - Remote Interface Selection
    69
  - Input Terminal Switch
    69
- Trigger Operations
  70
  - Trigger Mode
    71
  - Trigger Source
    72
  - Trigger Setting
    74
- Math Operations
  79
  - Ratio
    79
  - (Percent)
    80
  - Min/Max
    82
  - Null
    83
  - Limits Test
    85
  - MX+B
    87
  - Db/Dbm
    90
- Other System Related Operations
  94
  - Display
    94
  - Beeper
    96
  - Reading Memory (Store & Recall)
    97
  - Sensitivity Band (Hold)
    99
  - Scanning (Scan)
    100
  - Stepping (Step)
    104
  - Initial Mode
    105
  - Language
    107
  - Error Condition
    107
  - Firmware Revision
    108
  - Calibration Information
    109
  - Self-Test
    110
5 Remote Interface Operations

115
- Pass/Fail Output Via USB Connector
  117
- Setting up for Remote Interface
  118
- Remote Interface Commands
  119
6 Error Messages

131
- Error Type
  131
  - Execution Errors
    131
Appendix

136
- Specification List
  136
- Frequency and Period Characteristics
  138
- General Specifications
  140
- Remote Interface Reference
  141
  - An Introduction to the SCPI Language
    141
  - Output Data Formats
    145
  - The Measure? Command
    145
  - The Configure Command
    147
  - The Measurement Configuration Command
    149
  - The Math Operation Command
    156
  - The Triggering Commands
    159
  - The System-Related Commands
    160
  - The SCPI Status Pattern
    162
  - Status Reporting Commands
    170
  - SCPI Compliance Information
    172
  - IEEE-488 Compliance Information
    174
- About Application Programs
  176

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Picotest M3500A Service Manual

Picotest M3500A Service Manual (94 pages)

6.5 Digit Digital Multimeter

Brand: Picotest | Category: Multimeter | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Service Manual
1
Table of Contents
2
1 General Information

4
- Warranty Information
  4
- Limitation of Warranty
  5
- Precaution of Operation
  5
- Maintenance of M3500A
  6
- Safety Information
  6
- Symbols and Terms
  7
- Term
  7
2 General Maintenance

8
- Setting Line Voltage and Replacing Fuse
  8
  - Voltage Selector
    8
  - Transformer
    11
  - Power Line Fuse
    13
- Current Input Fuse - 3.15 a
  15
  - Current Input Fuse - 7 a
    18
- Pass/Fail Output from USB Connector
  21
- Mcus & DSP Firmware Upgrade
  22
3 Troubleshooting

26
- Introduction
  26
- System Function Blocks
  28
- Panel Module
  29
- Main Board Module
  30
  - Power Supply Circuitry
    31
  - Analog Front-End Circuitry
    32
  - Adc & Mcu
    33
  - Main Control Circuitry
    34
- Self-Test
  35
4 Disassembly & Re-Assembly

39
- Introduction
  39
- Case Cover Removal
  39
- Main Board Removal
  42
- Front Panel Disassembly
  48
- Assembly Drawings
  51
  - Front Panel Assembly
    52
  - Chassis and Transformer Assembly
    53
  - Main Board Assembly
    54
  - Chassis Assembly
    56
  - GPIB Assembly
    58
5 Replaceable Parts

61
- Introduction
  61
- Parts List
  61
- Layout Drawings
  82
6 Simple Calibration Procedures

85
- The Calibration Security Code
  85
- The Zero Adjustment
  85
- The Gain Adjustment for DCV, DCI, 4W & Freq
  86
- The Gain Adjustment for Acv
  87
- Calibration Count
  88
- Calibration Date
  88
- The Calibration Error Messages
  88
Appendix

89
- Specification List
  89
- General Specifications
  92

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