ADVANTEST. R6441 Series Digital Multimeter Operation Manual MANUAL NUMBER FOE-8311238804 Applicable Models RG441A RG6441B R6441C © 1994 ADC CORPORATION First printing February 15, 1994 All rights reserved. Printed in Japan AADVANTEST. is a trademark of Advantest Corporation. This product is developed, manufactured, {and sold by ADC Corporation under the trademark licanse agreement with Advantest Corporation,MANUAL CHANGES ADVANTEST. ADVANTEST Corporation Date eb 17/2008, ‘Manual Change Ne. | FEE-aaag0seaot ‘Manual Name ‘R441 Sones Digi! Mulimeler Operation Manual FAG4S1 Senes Digital Mutimeter Oporation Maral When you use a R15807A BATTERY UNIT(N-MH Battery), parts of the Operation Manual is changed: as follows. ‘When using R15807, itis not necessary to change. MAllpages 15807 is changed into R15807A. MPage 1-3 Change “Section 1.2” and “Section 1.3” 1.2. User’s Options ‘The following units can be mounted in the instrument by the user: (GPIB interface unt* Fraz20 BCD data output unit * Print intorface unit * Comparator unit Memory card interface unit Fig01s 13221 Ri3016 18222 Has BCD output and parallel control Corresponds to Centronics. Allows contact output of HIILO/PASS for measurement data. Enables setting conditions and measurement data to be readiwritten Battery unit R15807A | Enables continuous up to six hours of use with a storage battery. Note: Only one of the units marked with an asterisk (*) can be mounted in the instrument. Replacing Parts with Limited Life The R441/51 senes uses the following parts with limited ife that are not listed in Safety ‘Summary. Replace the paris listed below after their expected lifespan has expired. [Storage batiery | years ora repetition of recharge and electnc discharge, S00 times. (See secon®S) SSS 4,000,000 timesWage 245 Change “Section 2.5” 2.5 Precautions when Instrument is Discarded mpage 8-1 8. 841 Never disassemble the instrument. The instrument uses a lithium battery as a RAM backup power supply. Also, it uses a storage battery in the battery unit. Contact ADVANTEST when discarding the instrument. (Refer to the end of this manual for our address and other information.) Change “Chapter 8”, “Section 8.1” and “Section 8.2" R15807A BATTERY UNIT (Ni-MH Battery) Outline The F115807A (Ni-MH Battery) isthe battery unit which can be re-charged and 1s applied for the 6441751 series. Specifications Built-n battery Continuous use time Charging time Low battery display External dimensions Weight . 12,V Nickel-Metal hydnde battery Approx. 6 hours Approximately 12 hours when AC power 1s supplied with the R6441/51/ '52 set to OFF. The charging can be made while the R644 /ST/52 Ts set ON. However, since the charging supplements only the discharged amount, the charging time cannot be prescribed. When the remaining ime for usage decreases to approx. 20 minutes, i 1s indicated on the indicator of the front panel = 203 (W) x 29 (H) x 140 (D) mm 1kgorlessWi Page 82 Change “Section 8.3" 8.3 Precautions a) ® (2) @ @) Precautions for use Plug the R'15807A battery unit into the R6441/51/52 pro to charging Do not give extreme shock to the builtn battery. Do not disassemble the battery. There 1s a nsk of explosion or fire if a non- ADVANTEST battery 1s used. Cautions for discarding Never disassemble the battery unit It uses the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. I itis broken and alkali liquid adhere to clothes or skin, wash out it mmediately. If the acid enter an eye, wash out it with clean water and receive medical treatment. Keep the battery away from fire or fireworks. Do not put the battery in the fire It may cause explosion. Do not incinerate, Recycle by using standard industnal battery recyclers. For assistans with disposal, contact your nearest ADVANTEST office. Note for the purpose of this manual, the battery life 1s considered to have expired when the actual capacity 1s 60 % or lass of the rated capacity. Before the F15807A 1s used for the first time after its purchase or when it has not been used for long period of time, recharge it for approx. 12 hours. ‘The builtan battery can be recharged 500 times until their capacity falls to 60 % of the rated 1.8Ah at operating temperatures of +25 °C £5 °C. Recharge the R15807A at 0 °C to +35 °C and discharge it at 0°C to +40 °C. When you store over a long penod of time, please limit R15807A to the following preservation peniod by the preservation temperature range and preservation humidity range. -20°C through 30 °C less than 1 year -20°C through 40 °C less than 3 months -20°C through 50°C. less than 1 month Preservation humidity range 65 % + 20% ‘When you store exceeding the preservation period ofa limit, please recharge within each preservation period. Estimated three year life expectancy The battery life may be affected substantially by operating conditions such as overcharging or discharging, atmospheric temperature and the amount of time between rechargesPage 13-32 Change “Ambient conditions” of “Section 8.3” 13.5 General Specifications Ambient conditions Temperature 0 °C to 80°C (0 °C to 35 °C when the battery is recharged, 0°C to 40°C when the ballary is used.) Flamidity 85 % RFT or fess (75 % or Tess Tor 20 NIT or 200 MO. of resistance measurement } (However, no do be dewy.) MPage 13-34 Change “(6) R15807 battery unit” of “Section 13.6" (6) 158072 battery unit Buin battery 12V Battery capacity * 1.8 Ah Charging method When the 6441/51/52 1s connected to AC power with the R6441/ 2 powered of, the time taken to fil up itis approx. 12 ROUTS. Low battery display When remaining time reaches approx. 20 minutes, low battery indicator is li up on the front panel. it does not affect R6441/51 senes.Safety Summary To ensure thorough understanding of all functions and to ensure efficient use of this instrument, please read the ‘manual carefully before using. Note that ADC Corpors n (hereafter referred to as ADC) bears absolutely no re- sponsibility for the result of operations caused due (o incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument, Ifthe equipment is used in a manner not specified by ADC, the protection provided by the equipment may be im- paired. + Warning Labels Warning labels are applied to ADC products in locations where specific dangers exist. Pay care ful atention to these labels during handling. Do not remove or tear these labels. If you have any «questions regarding warning labels, please ask your nearest ADC dealer. Our address and phone ‘number are listed atthe end of this manual. ‘Symbols of those waming labels are shown below together with their meaning. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result in death or serious personal injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which will result in death or serious personal injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which will result in personal injury or ‘9 damage to property including the product. + Basic Precautions FOE-ANZENAQ® Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, bur, electric shock, and personal inju- ¥y. + Use a power cable rated for the voltage in question. Be sure however to use a power cable conforming to safety standards of your nation when using a product overseas, + When inserting the plug into the electrical outlet, first tum the power switch OFF and then insert the plug as far as it will go. + When removing the plug from the electrical outlet, first turn the power switch OFF and then pull it out by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the power cable itself. Make sure your hands are dry at this time. + Before turning on the power, be sure to check that the supply voltage matches the voltage requirements of the instrument. + Connect the power cable to a power outlet that is connected to a protected ground terminal Grounding will be defeated if you use an extension cord which does not include a protective conductor terminal + Be sure to use fuses rated for the voltage in question. + Do not use this instrument with the ease open. + Do not place anything on the product and do not apply excessive pressure to the product, Al- so, do not place flower pots or other containers containing liquid such as chemicals near this Safety-1Safety Summary product. + When the product has ventilation outlets, do not stick or drop metal or easily flammable ob- jects into the ventilation outlets + When using the product on a cart, fix it with belts to avoid its drop. + When connecting the product to peripheral equipment, tum the power off + Caution Symbols Used Within this Manual Symbols indicating items requiring caution which are used in this manual are shown below to gether with their meaning, DANGER: Indicates an item where there is a danger of serious personal injury (death or seri- cous injury), WARNING: Indicates an item relating to personal safety or heath CAUTION: Indicates an item relating to possible damage to the product or instrument or relat= ing to a restriction on operation. + Safety Marks on the Product The following safety marks ean be found on ADC products QQ: ATTENTION Refer manus © Protesive ound a teint Hy © DANGER High votage QR: CAvTION- Risk of tere shock + Replacing Parts with Limited Life Safety-2 The following parts used in the instrument are main parts with limited life Replace the parts listed below before their expected lifespan has expired to maintain the perfor ‘mance and function of the instrument. Note that the estimated lifespan for the parts listed below may be shortened by factors such as the environment where the instrument is stored or used, and how often the instrument is used. The parts inside are not user-replaceable. For a part replacement, please contact the ADC sales office for servicing, Each product may use parts with limited life. For more information, refer ta the section in this document where the parts with limited life are described,Safety Summary Main Parts with Limited Life Unit power supply 5 years Fan motor 5 years Electrolytic capacitor 5 years LED display 6 years LCD backlight 2.5 years Floppy disk drive 5 years Menvory backup battery 5 years + Hard Disk Mounted Products The operational warnings are listed below. * Do not move, shock and vibrate the product while the power is tumed on. Reading or writing data in the hard disk unit is performed with the memory disk turning at a high speed. Itis a very delicate process + Store and operate the produets under the following environmental conditions. An area with no sudden temperature changes. Am area away from shock or vibrations, Anarea free from moisture, dirt, or dust. An area away from magnets or an instrument which generates « magnetic field. + Make back-ups of important data ‘The data stored in the disk may become damaged ifthe product is mishandled. The hard disc hhas a limited life span which depends on the operational conditions. Note that there is no guarantee for any loss of data + Precautions when Disposing of this Instrument ‘When disposing of harmful substances, be sure dispose of them properly with abiding by the state-provided law. Harmful substances: (1) PCB (polycarbon biphenyl) (2) Mercury (3) Ni-Cd (nickel cadmium) (4) Other lems possessing cyan, organic phosphorous and hexadie chromium and items which may leak cadmium or arsenic (excluding lead in sol- der), Example: fluorescent tubes, batteries FOE-ANZENAQ® Safety-3Environmental Conditions This instrument should be only be used in an atea which satisfies the following conditions + Anarea fre from corrosive gas + Anarea away from direct sunlight +A dustfive area + Anarea five from vibrations + Altitude of up to 2000 m _ Binet sunlight O cs e Conosve VU ‘Vibration Figure-1 Environmental Conditions + Operating position A clearspace of 10 centimeters or more [~The instrument must be used in a hor- must be kept around the air vents izontal position To prevent the intemal temperature Front }*>] from rising, cooling fans are installed in some instruments “The air vents on the ease must be un~ blocked Figure-2 Operating Position + Storage position Prost This instrument should be stored in a horizontal position, When placed in a vertical (upright) position for storage or transportation, ensure the instrument is stable and secure, —=1 Ensure the instrument is stable. Pa pecial attention not to fall Figure-3 Storage Position + The classification of the transient over-voltage, which exists typically in the main power supply. and the pollution degree is defined by IEC61010-1 and described below. Impulse withstand voltage (over-voltage) category II defined by IEC60364-4-443 Pollution Degree 2 Safety-4 FOR-ANZENAOOTypes of Power Cable Replace any references to the power cable type, according tothe following table, with the appropriate power cable type for your country. ae an Rating, color Model number Plug configurat a ‘and length (Option number) PSE: Fapan 125Vat7A | Staight AOTA02 Black Electrical Appliance and 2m(6f) Angled: 01412 Material Safety Law UL: United Sues of America [125 Vat7A | Straight: _A01403 Black (Option 95) De sf) f esa: canaas 2m(6f) Angled: 01413 wy, \6/ CEE: Europe 250Vat6A | Straight: A01404 am | DEMKO: Denmark Gray (Option 96) NEMKO: Norway 2m(6f) Angled: AOL4I4 5.39 | VDE: Germany s KEMA: — The Netherlands CEBEC: Belgium OVE: Austria FIMKO: Finland SEMKO: Sweden SEV: Switzerland 250Va6A | Straight: — AO1405 i> Gray (Option 97) Og y 2m(6A) Angled: AO1415 SAA: Australia, New Zealand [250 Vat6A | Straight: _A01406 aw Gry (Option 98) ®. ® 2m(6A) Angled: - BS: United Kingdom 250 Vat6A | Straight: AO1407 Black (Option 99) =e 2m(6A) Angled: AO1417 Cy) er €CC:Chins 250 Vat 10A | Straight: A114009 Black (Option 94) 2m6A) Angled: AL4109 Safety-SSafe Use of R6441 Sones 441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Sate Use of R644} Series PREFACE 1. This manual contains some information and warning which have to be followed by the user to ensure ‘safe operation and to retain the instrument in safe condition. Bofore getting started, be sure to read this manual. 2. To ensure safe use of this instrument, be sure to use it within the maximum allowable input voltage and current to be applied between input terminals. 8. The electric symbols used for this instrument are as follows: Description High voltage indication Indicates that connection‘disconnection torfrom the indicated terminal is dangerous. Refer to instruction manual. To avoid injury to users or damage to the instrument, wars users to refer to the instruction manual. Alternating current (AC) Direct current (DC) Earth Indicates the field wiring terminal requiring grounding before use of this instrument to prevent electric shook. Fuse Diode check function Continuity check function Battory Preface-1 Feb 15/94How to Use This Manual GENERAL INFORMATION R461 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Safe Use of R6441 Series Provides an outline and introduces features of this instrument and user's options. BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT Shows how to check accessories, environment for use, confirmation and change of power supply, power supply cables, uses, mput cables, and the maximum input voltage and current ‘conditions for measurement terminals. ‘Also, explains precautions for cleaning, transport, and storage. PANEL DESCRIPTIONS. Describes keys, switches, and terminals on both front and rear Panels. OPERATIONS Describes self test, error messages, basic key operations, and Initialization of measurement conditions. FUNCTIONS Describes various functions. MEASUREMENT Describes various methods of measurement, measurement explanations, and precautions. HOW TO USE VARIOUS INTERFACES Describes how to use the RS-232, BCD date output, comparators, GPIB, printer, memory cards. 18807 BATTERY UNIT Explains the R15807 battery unit. Q& AFOR PROBLEM SOLVING Refer to this chapter if a problem occurs in the instrument. ERROR MESSAGES Lists error messages used in the instrument. - CALIBRATION Describes how to calibrate the instrument. MEASUREMENT SPEED Describes measurement operations and provides examples of calculations for the instrument. |. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Shows the specifications of the instrument. The following precautionary labels are used in this manual: Note : Notes [CAUTION : Denotes restrictions. CLWARNING] : Warns of potential damage to the instrument. [DANGER 3 : Wams of potential danger of bodily injury. Preface-2* Fob 15/94A461 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of Contonts TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........... : beet eee eee : 1-4 1.1 General Description of Products 4 1.2 User’s Options .. . 3 1.3 Replacing Parts with Limited Life < 2. BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT ..... sees . a4 2.1 External Appearance and Accessory Check 24 2.2 Ambient Conditions . 23 2.3 Before Getting Started . 24 2.8.1 Confirmation and Setting of Power > Supply Vote 2-4 2.3.2 Power Supply Cables : 27 2.3.3 Fuses ... 29 2.3.4 Warming Up 2-14 2.3.5 Input Cables .... 2... ee eee eee 2-12 2.3.6 Conditions of Maximum input Voltage and Current for Measurement Terminals 0.2... se ees ec eee 2-13 2.4 Cleaning, Storage, and Transportation 214 2.5 Precautions when Instrument is Discarded 2-15 3. PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 31 3.1 Front Panel . 34 3.2. Rear-panel Description 315 4. OPERATIONS Ree ee eet ees neem ae 44 4.1 Getting Started ....... at 4.2 Initialization of Measurement Conditions 42 4.3 Basic Key Operations .........- 2.200005 4-4 5. FUNCTIONS .........- cece e eee eeee errr rer 5-1 5.1 Range Setting 5-1 5.2 Setting of Sampling Conditions 52 cr Jun 30/00AGT SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of Contents 5.3 Arithmetic Functions ........ 5.3.1 NULL Arithmetic Function . . 2 Smoothing Function... 3 dB and dBm Arithmetic Functions A Scaling Function .......+...005 5 MAX and MIN Arithmetic Function . . .6 Comparator Function ........... geeegs 6. MEASUREMENT ...... 6.1 DC Voltage Measurement 6.2 AC Voltage Measurement / High-speed AC Voltage Measurement (R6441A) 6.3 AC Voltage Measurement (R6441B) 6.4 AC Voltage Measurement (R6441C) . : 6.5 Resistance Measurement’ In-circuit Resistance Measurement . 6.6 DC Current Measurement (R64414/B) 6.7 DC Current Measurement (R6441C) .. . 6.8 AC Current Measurement! High-speed AC Current Measurement (R6441A) 6.9 AC Current Measurement (R6441B) .. . : 6.10AC Current Measurement (R6441C) ... 6.11Diode Measurement ..... 6.12Continuity Measurement 6.13 Frequency Measurement (R6441B only) 7. USING VARIOUS INTERFACES 7.1 Mounting Various Interfaces... . 7.1.4 Mounting of GPIB/BCD/Printer/Comparator Unit 7.1.2 Mounting Memory Card Interface Unit 7.2 Selecting External Interfaces : 7.3 RS-232 Interface ...... 7.3.1 Configuration of RS-282 Interface 7.3.2 RS-232 Data Format 7.3.3 Setting RS-232 .... 7.3.4 Output Data Format 7.8.5 Sample programs I C2 6-10 6-12 6-14 6-16 6-17 6-18 Feb 15/94Ro4a1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of Contents 7.4 BCD Data Output Unit R13015 ...... 7-23 TAA OutlING oo... c eee cece cece ee ees 7-23 7.42 Specifications and Performances veveeeeeeeeeens 7-24 7.4.3 Output Data Codes ........ 0.200005 oe 7-25 7.4.4 Remote Control Setting Codes 7-27 7.45 Operation .. : 7-30 7.5 Comparator Unit R13016 . . 7-33 7.5.1 Outline . . : 7-33 7.5.2 Specifications 7-34 7.5.3 Operation 7-38 7.6 GPIB Interface Unit R13220 7-37 7.6.4 Outline . . : 7-87 7.8.2 Connection with Configured Eauient 7-38 7.6.3 GPIB Setting ..... we : 7-39 7.6.4 Output Data Format 7-82 7.6.5 Remote Commands : 7-44 7.6.6 Notes on Command Setting 7-53 7.6.7 Service Request (SRQ) 7-53 7.6.8 Operating Notes ...... 7-57 7.6.9 R6441’s Status Changes when Powered on and Receiving Commands .. 7-69 7.6.10 Sample Programs I 7-60 77 Printer Interface Unit R13221 7-64 7.7.4 Outline 7-64 7.7.2 Specifications 7-64 7.7.3 Operation 7-66 7.7.4 Output Data Format 7-69 7.8 Memory Card Interface Unit R13222 7A 7.8.1 Outline .. 0.2... eee eee eee ee 771 78.2 IG Memory Card Initialization (Formatting) 7-73 7.8.3 Internal Format of IC Memory Card 7-73 7.8.4 Storing Setting Conditions . . 7-75 7.8.5 Recalling Setting Conditions 7-76 7.8.6 Storing Measurement Data TIT 7.8.7 Recalling Measurement Data 7-79 cs Feb 15/94AGA41 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of Contents 8. R15807 BATTERY UNIT ................. 81 Outline .... 8.2 Specifications 8.3 Precautions 8.4 Mounting Battery Unit : 7 : re 8.5 Charging Battery Unit... 0.0.20... 0e cece ec ee eect ea eee eee 9. Q & AFOR PROBLEM SOLVING 10. ERROR MESSAGES .........-..00 see cece eee e eee eeee 11. CALIBRATION 11.1 Preparing for Calibration 11.2 Calibration Methods 11.2.1 Calibration Items and Recommended hens aoe 11.2.2 Calibration Procedure 7 11.3 Examples of Calibration 12. MEASUREMENT SPEED 12.1 Measurement Operations . 12.2 Measurement Speed . 13. Specifications 13.1 R6441A Performance Specifications. 13.2 R6441B Performance Specifications. 13.3 R6441C Performance Specitcations 13.4 Interface Specifications 13.5 General Specifications . 13.6 Options . 13.7 Accessories 8-1 8-1 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-6 Wt Wt 11-3 11-3 11-6 11-8 12-1 12-4 12-2 13-4 13-4 13-9 13-19 13-28 13-29 13-30 13-32 Feb 15/94Agaat SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL List of iiustrations LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS No. Title Page 24 ‘Ambient Conditions. 23 22 Power Supply Voltage Setting Indicator . 24 23 Power Cable 28 24 mA Input Terminal Protection Fuse. . 210 26 A Input Terminal Protection Fuse an 26 Structure of Input Cable. . 242 34 RG441A Front-panel Descnption ........ 1.4005 ot 32 64418 Front-panel Descnption 3-12 33 R6441C Front-panel Description 3-13 54 Range Setting . . ae 54 52 Setting of Sampling Conditions .......+..se. e005 52 7A Figure Title epo00g : 724 72 Input/Output Circuits of BCD Output Unit ‘ 7-32 78 Pin Numbers and Signal Names of Comparator Unit. . 7-34 74 Service Request Operation Timing Chart . . 7-58 Fat Feb 15/94‘AG2s1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL List of Tables LIST OF TABLES No. Title Page a4 Standard Accessory List... .- an 22 Accessory List ....... oe 22 23 Commercial Power Supply Votage and Corresponding Power Supply Voltage Settings Display 24 24 Power Plugs for Use outside Japan prpg5no% 28 25 Maximum Voltage and Current Applied... 2. ee eeeeeeeeeee ceeeeeeee | BAB at Solf Test items and Error Messages at 42 Initialization... 43 61 Relationship between Sampling Rate and Maximum Number of Digits Displayed im DCV Function... .ssseeeeeeeee es 53 7A BCD Data Output Codes poopeaoneoseeosbsuo5oue cece 725 72 Data Output Connector (Dai-ichi Electronics Industry Co. ; §7-40500) . 728 73 Measurement Function Setting Codes... 0... 02. 0eecveee eee eee nese 727 74 Measurement Ranges Setting Codes ea 7-28 76 Other Setting Codes 7-28 78 Pin Assignment of Remote Conta! Input Connector: §7-40240 (Dat-ichi Electronics Co.) Eos 7-28 7 GPIB Interface Functions... a 7-38 78 Standard Bus Cables . 7-38 79 Delimiter = 7-43 7-10 Command Godes of Selecting Measurement Functions 744 7-11 Selecting Ranges Command Codes see TAB 742 Selecting Functions Command Codes 7-46 7-13 Inquiry Commands 7-51 7-44 Commands for Self Test... 5 ee 7-52 7-18 Status Chango by Each Command... ss. poseuoaaaad . 759 tm! Feb 15/94‘RGSsI SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL List of Tables No. Title Page 10-1 Error Messages ...... Be ee eee ere 10-1 11-1 Standard Equipment for Calibration . . 11-2 11-2 Calibration items and Recommended Input Ranges 113 121 Measuroment Penod ..... 0. eee eee eee sense ee eee eer ee eens Te 122 T2" Feb 15/94e441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.1. General Descriotion of Products 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. General Description of Products The R6441 Senes (R6441A, R6441B, RE441C) are 19999 display-type digital multimeters which use an integration-type A/D converter. Features: ‘© The maximum sampling rate of these instruments is 80 times/s. @ Tha instruments can be connected to extemal units via interfaces to enable system configuration. ¢ The mstruments are equipped with arithmetic functions such as a null function, scaling function, comparator function, smoothing function, dB/dBm calculation, and MAX/MIN display. © With an IC memory card (option) installed, the instruments can store/read setting conditions and measurement data. ‘© The instruments can be equipped with an internal battery unit (option) . ‘© The display of the instruments consists of fluorescent display tubes, making it bright and easy to reat oT Feb 15/94‘AGseT SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.4 Genera! Description of Products ‘Measurement functions: Measurement functions depends on the model type. ‘Measurement function Re441B | R6441C (1) _Direct-current voltage measurement (2) Alternating-current voltage measurement (3) _ Resistance measurement (4) Direct current measurement (5) Alternating current measurement (6) Alternating-current voltage (AC + DC coupling mode) measurement (7) Alternating current (AC + DC coupling mode) measurement (@) High-speed AC voltage measurement (9) High-speed AC current measurement (10) Diode measurement (11) Continuity measurement (12) In-circuit resistance measurement (13) Frequency measurement (Aternating-current voltage) 1.2 Feb 15/94RGA8t SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 12 User's Options 1.2 User's Options ‘The following units can be mounted in the instrument by the user: Unit Model Remarks GPIB interface unite 19220 [BCD data output unite | 13018 | Has BCD output and parallel control. Print intorface unit« 13221 _| Corresponds to Centronics. Comparator unite 13016 | Allows contact output of HV/LO/PASS for measurement data. Memory card interface | 13222 | Enables setting conditions and measurement data to be unit read/write Battery unit 15807 | Enables continuous up to six hours of use with a lead- acid battery. Note * Only one of the units marked with an astensk (+) can be mounted in the instrument. 1.3 Replacing Parts with Limited Lite ‘The 6441 series uses the following parts with limited life that are not listed in Safety Summary. Replace the parts listed below after their expected lifespan has expired. Part name Lead-acid battery Relay 3 years (See section 8.3.) 1,000,000 times. 13" Jun 30/006441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.1 External Appearance and Accessory Check 2. BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT 2.1. External Appearance and Accessory Check ‘On receiving the instrument, check it for any shipping damages. Next, check that the model name and the quantity of standard accessories are as shown in Table 2-1. If any crack or damage 1s found or if any of the standard accessories 1s missing, contact ATCE, your nearest dealer, or sales and support office. A\list of address and telephone numbers is given at the end of this manual. Note: When ordering additional accossones, use the model name (or stock number). Table 2-1_ Standard Accessory List es remo | _ Stock No Power cable ‘A01402 DCB-DD2428x01 Power cable 3-pin plug (See Table 2-4) JCD-ALOOSEX03 1 AC adapter input cable A01034 AAA-A01034 1 Input cable Power tue (218.180 DerAaRisa |, [For 10020 Vom 218.080 DFT-AARO8A For 220/240 V (slow) Protection fuse BLN15 (R6441A/B) | DFS-AM15A 0 ‘| For A terminal (ast 250) BLN6 (R6441C) | DFS-AM6A 0 2] For A terminal (ast 250) 216.500 DFS-ANR5A 1 For mA terminal (fast 250M) Traweion manual |= ian ~~ [assess ane emai Engi manual = Note: ‘1: One of the two fuses marked with an asterisk is fitted in the fuse holder of the power "2: Don't Standard accessory (optional). Please order when change fuse. "3" is fitted in the country. "3: One of the two Instruction manual marked with at Feb 15/94‘AG4a1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 2.1 External Appearance and Accessory Check Table 2-2 Accessory List Optional Quantity Interface cable to RG441 BCD data output unit R19015 DCB-SS5402x01 GPIB interface unit R13220 Cable clamp ; (Connecting clamp) Printor interface unit R13221 YEE.an623 Memory card interface unit R13222 Connector mounting screw 1 M3x 6mm Battery unit R15807 Connector mounting screw 2 M3 x 6mm 22 Feb 15/94‘RG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.2 Ambient Conditions (1) Location ® Do not use the instrument in these places: © Dusty places or those where there 1s much vibration Places exposed to direct sunlight ‘© Poorly ventilated places © Places subjected to corrosive or inflammable ‘gases, or steam @ Use the instrument under the following conditions: ‘© Ambient temperature: 0°C to 60°C © Humidity Less than 85% (However, no do be dowy.) This instrument is designed for indoor use. lt may occasionally be subjected to temperatures between 0°C and -10°C without degradation of its safety, (2) Noise reduction ‘Although the instrument is designed to take account of AC power supply line noise, it should be used under conditions where as little noise as possible will bbe generated. If noise cannot be avoided, use noise fiters. 23 2.2 Ambient Conditions (1) Avoid these plack | Direct sunigh ‘0 o dust? + oe i Come 6441 cones ee CS Vibration (2) If there aro supenmposed noises on the power supply line, use noise filters. Ah I 43 Line fitter LB { Figure 2-1 Ambient Conditions Feb 15/94‘Reset SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 2 Before Getting Startod 2.3 Before Getting Started 2.3.1 Confirmation and Setting of Power Supply Voltage (1) Confirmation of power supply voltage Before switching on the instrument, make sure that it 18 set to the voltage of the power supply. Table 2-8 Commercial Power Supply Voltage and Corresponding Power Supply Voltage Settings Dioplay Commercial power Indication of setting power supply Corresponding fuse supply voltage voltage for this instrument Type name ‘Stock No. 90 V to 110 V 100 V 103 V to 132 V 120V 198V to 242 V 220 V 207 V to 250 V 240 V 218.160 DFT-AARIGA 218.080 DFT-AAROSA Power supply voltage setting indicator (rear panel) Figure 2-2 Power Supply Voltage Setting Indicator 24 Fob 15/94|AG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 2.3 Bolore Getting Started (2) Changing power supply voltage If the setting of the power supply voltage for the instrument 1s different from the commercial powor supply voltage, change the setting of the instrument as follows: Procedure ® Remove the holder case. ‘© To unlatch the side lock, push both sides wards with a screwdriver. ®@ Remove the fuse holder and holder case. 25 Feb 15/946441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 2.3 Before Getting Started @ Voltage display of the fuse holder Adjustment the voltage displayed on the fuse holder in the holder case window so that it matches that of the commercial power supply to be used. Table 2-3 shows the display and voltage range available. ® Changing the fuse Insert a fuse of the correct rating and replace the fuse holder and holder case. 26 Feb 15/94AGA41 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 2.3 Before Getting Sterted 2.3.2. Power Supply Cables CAUTION 1. Operating the instrument using a commercial power supply (1) Be sure to use the power supply cable supplied. Available voltages are 90 V to 110 \V, 48 Hz to 68 Hz. (Depending on specifications, 103 V to 132 V, 198 V to 242 V, or 207 V to 250 V is possible.) (2) Before any other connection is made the protective earth terminal shall be connected to a protective conductor. 2. The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. 3. The protective action must not be negated by the use of an extension cord without a protective conductor. 4, Before connecting the power supply cable, make sure that POWER switch 1s set to OFF. 6. When installing any accessory unit, be sure to tum OFF the POWER switch then disconnect the power and input cables. © Power Plug Cables (used in Japan only) Power plug cables (standard) conforms to industry standards. A three-pin power connector 1s insufficiont for Japan, so a 3-pin-to-2-pin adapter is provided. Is 1s extremely important when using this adapter for connection to a power outlet to ground the ground pin extending from the adapter, or the grounding terminal on this instrument's rear panel. ‘The adapter's pins have different widths. When inserting the adapter in the receptacle, be sure to orient it properly. If the adapter (standard) will not into the receptacle, use the optional adapter KPR-13, 27 Feb 15/94RG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL To AC power AC adaptor Ground pin /— Power cable 3-pin plug Ss Le To nstrument a Connect ths pinto ground “Tako caro that the adapter grounding load wire 1s not in contact with the hot line, Figure 2-3 Power Cable ‘© Power Plugs for use outside Japan The following types of plugs are available. Consult us if other types of plugs are required. Table 2-4 Power Plugs for Use outside Japan A01402, A01403 A01404, A01405 A01406 (A01408. Swagtt ye | (Standard) | (Opt9) (0pt96) (opt97) (0pt98) ances | aorsi2 | aoraia | Aoraia | Aorats : : {| Applicable | JIS: Japan | UL: US a SEV: SAA: Standards | Law on Eectreal | CSA: Canada Switzerland | Australia Apotances New Zealand Rating |i2svi7a, |125W7 A, |250weA, [250 v6, | 250 VGA, | 2560/6 land Color |black, 2m | black, 2m grey, 2m — |arey, 2m | grey, 2m aa VIG dé Qa 4 CCE: Europe; VED: W. Germany; OVE: Australia; SEMKO: Sweden; DEMKO: Denmark; KEMA: Holland; FIMKO: Finland; NEMKO: Norway (EBEC: Belgium Pug : {i «0] 28 Feb 15/94east SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 Belore Getting Started 2.3.3 Fuses ‘There are two types of fuse on this instrument: a power fuse and a protection fuse. Replace them using the following procedure: CAUTION 1, Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type are used for replacement. The use of makeshift fuses and the short-circuiting of fuse holders are prohibited. 2. Visual inspection 1s insufficient for checking fuse disconnection. Measure the resistance value to determine whether the connection 1s good or not. (Normal values are below 15 0.) 3. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the instrument or disconnection of the protective earth terminal is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. (1) Replacing the power fuse Procedure! ® Tum off the POWER switch. @ Remove the power cable. ® Perform the operation in step (2) of subsection 2.3.1. 29 Feb 15/94441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL = 2.3 Before Getting Started (2) Replacing the protection fuse To protect internal circuits if an overcurrent 1s applied to the current input terminal, this instrument 1s equipped with two current-disconnect-type fuses for mA and A input terminals. Procedure: (a) mA put terminal protection fuse ‘The protection fuse for the mA input terminal 1s mounted on the input terminal of the front panel. ® Rotate the input terminal while pushing in it, then pull it out. @ Replace the fuse with another of the correct rating as shown in Table 2-1 then reinsert the terminal. Figure 2-4 mA Input Terminal Protection Fuse 210 Fob 15/94Ro441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.3 Before Getting Started (b) A input terminal protection fuse Since the protection fuse for the A put terminal is mounted in the instrument near the front panel, the mstrument cover should be removed before replacement. ® Remove the instrument cover, referring to D to @ of subsection 7.1.1. ® Replace the fuse with another of the correct rating as shown in Table 2-1 then replace the case. sar panel side q] | Transformer | @G | [ Shield caso Front panel side Figure 2-8 A Input Terminal Protection Fuse CAUTION Use the correct fuse to ensure that the current 1s disconnected if a voltage of 260 V 1s inadvertently applied to the current input terminal. Replace with a fuse of the correct rating, 2.3.4 Warming Up Warm up the instrument for at least sixty minutes to achieve sufficient measurement accuracy. Feb 15/94[A441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.3 Before Getting Started 2.3.5 Input Cables Use the A01034 suppled as the input cable of the mstrument. If a problem of short-term stability occurs dunng measurement of high resistance (megohm) or high sensitivity (microvolt), use the A01001, whose Hi side has a shielding line. (1) Aot034 —— as | Red Red clip = Black clip (2) Aoioo1 Red clip Black clip Figure 2-6 Structure of Input Cable CAUTION ‘The red line of the A01001 1s a shielding line. Take care not cut it advertently. 212 Feb 15/94,R401 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.3 Before Getting Started 2.3.6 Conditions of Maximum Input Voltage and Current for Measurement Terminals Table 2-5 shows the maximum values of input terminal between ( and @ voltage and current for safe operation of the instrument. Table 2-5 Maximum Voltage and Current Applied Terminal name Maximum voltage and current ® COM V9 He Hi Lo ABOVMAX mAA Hi Lo 200VMAX va 1000VMAX mA 330mA 250VMAX A (R6441AB only) 410A 260VMAX bo 5A 250VMAX WARNING 1. Do not apply voltage or use @ current exceeding the maximum value This may cause breakage or malfunction of the instrument, or electric shock. 2. A maximum value of circuit voltage for measuring current The current cannot measure for the potential of 250 V or more. In this case, the current may cause blown fuses, equipment breakage, or mcidental mjuries. 243 Fob 16/946441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTAUCTION MANUAL ning, Storage, and Tr tion 2.4 Cleaning, Storage, and Transportation (1) Cleaning Use a silicon cloth or other cloth to clean the instrument. Note: For maintenance or cleaning, do not use a solvent that will deteriorate plastics (such as benzene, acetone, or other organic solvents). (2) Transportation Use the orginal packing matenal for transportation. If it is not available, pack the instrument as follows: ® Pack the instrument in a vinyl sheet. ® Use a corrugated cardboard box at least § mm thick and insert the instrument into the box using a packing material for cushioning. @ After packing the instrument, insert the accessories, then insert more cushioning material again. Then seal the box and secure it using packing strings, (3) Storage If the instrument 1s not to be used for a long time, cover it with a vinyl sheet or place it in a ‘corrugated cardboard box and store it ina place with no humidity and away from direct ‘sunlight. Storage conditions: _- 25°C to +70°C 20°C to +50°C (with battery unit mounted) 214 Feb 15/94G4a1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.5 Precautions whon Instrument is Discarded 2.5 Precautions when Instrument is Discarded (1) Never disassemble the instrument, The instrument uses a lithium battery as a RAM backup power supply. Also, it uses a lead- acid battery in the battery unit. (2) Contact ADVANTEST when discarding the instrument. (Refer to the end of this manual for our address and other information.) 248" Feb 15/94‘GSAT SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1 Front Panel 3. PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 3.1 Front Panel The front panel of the instrument consists of operation keys, displays, input terminals, IC memory cards, and connectors. Note that the operation keys, displays, and input terminals differ among the R6441A, R6441B, and Reaaic. RG141A : Read the desenption below while referring to Figure 3-1. 64418 : Read the descnption below while referring to Figure 9-2. 64410 : Read the description below while refernng to Figure 3-3. ® Power switch POWER Pressing the switch tums on the power to the instrument. <=>. ON (ress he switch aga ns of he power the mstuent £1 OFF @ Measurement function selection keys vnc |: Selects direct-current voltage measurement. VAC | : Selects alternating-current voltage measurement OHM | : Selects resistance measurement (two-line type). ADC |: Selects direct current measurement, AAC | : Selects alternating-current current measurement . % | + Selects diode measurement. at Feb 15/94© Press these keys after the [SHIFT ]. () Re4a1A SHIFT] | VAC FILTER SHIFT] | OHM TP OHM SHIFT] | AAC FILTER, SHIFT] | 9+ fo) ReAa1B SHIFT] | voc FREG SHIFT] | VAC AG*DO SHIFT ]| OHM TP OHM SHIFT] | AAC AC+DC SHIFT] | + ‘ABas1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 3.1 Front Panel } Selects high-speed AC voltage measurement Selects in-circuit resistance measurement. 1 Selects high-speed AC current measurement. Selects continuity measurement. (if continuity 1s detected, a buzzer will sound.) Selects frequency measurement. Selects alternating-current voltage measurement (AC + DC coupling mode). Selects in-circuit resistance measurement. Selects alternating current measurement (AC + DC coupling mode). + Selects continuity measurement. (If continuity 1s detected, a buzzer will sound.) 32 Fob 15/94‘AG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1 Front Panel (c) Re4aic SHIFT] | OHM | : Selects in-circuit resistance measurement. TP ORM SHIFT]| Selects continuity measurement. (if continuity 1s detected, a buzzer will sound.) Fy) @ Measurement range selection keys AUTO | : Switches tho measurement range to AUTO or MANUAL. DOWN || : Switches the measurement range to MANUAL and decreases it by one level. uP | : Switches the measurement range to MANUAL and increases it by one level. © Pross these keys when in the parameter setting mode (for parameter editing). AUTO |: Moves the blinking position to the tight. > DOWN Changes the contents of the blinking line, uP z 33 Feb 15/94‘RG4e1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1_ Front Panel ® Sample mode and sample rate selection keys HOLD = TRIG Sets the sampling mode to FREE-RUN or HOLD. : Orders measurement start when the sampling mode is in HOLD. Sets the sampling mode to high speed (FAST), middle speed (MID), or low speed (SLOW). © Press these keys after the [SHIFT] . (Enters to parameter setting mode.) SHIFT][HOLD] : Sets the parameter initialization setting mode. CLEAR SHIFT|[RATE] : Sets the mode in which the number of digits displayed is RES determined, © Press this key in the parameter setting mode (constant setting). TRIG MD Calls the display output result. 3-4 Feb 15/94RO441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1 Front Panel © Operation selection keys COMP] : Selects setting or canceling of the comparator calculation. Solects setting or canceling of the smoothing calculation. Solects setting or canceling of the scaling calculation, Selects setting or canceling of the null calculation. Selects setting or canceling of the MAX and MIN calculation. dB |: Selects setting or canceling of the dB and dm calculation. © Pross these keys after the[ SHIFT] . (Enters to parameter setting mode.) SHIFT][COmP] : Sets the setting mode for companson upper limit (Hl) or lower HITOW limit (LOW) 1n the comparator calculation, or for comparison result buzzer sounding. ‘SHIFT][ SM] : Sols the setting mode in which the number of times for running SMTIME average of smoothing calculation 1s performed 1s determined. SHIFT] Bareve] ‘Sets the setting mode constant A, B, or C for scaling calculation. ‘ABC SHIFT || NULL] Sets the null value setting mode for null calculation. BNULL SHIFT }|_d8 : Sets the setting mode for constant D of dB or dBm calculation. D 35 Feb 15/946481 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1 Front Penet © Storeirecall selection keys If the IC memory card 1s inserted when the memory card interface unit R13222 (option) 1s installed, measurement conditions and measurement data can be stored (write) or recalled (read) to or from the card. [STORE] : Stores (writes) data into the IC memory card. RCL | : Recalls (reads) data from the IC memory card. © Pross these keys after the | SHIFT SHIFT | [STORE| ST ser SHIFT] [RCL ROL SET Sets the store condition setting mode. Sets the recall condition setting mode. ‘© Pross these keys in the calibration (CAL) mode. ® Buzzer selection keys STORE] : Writes calibration values. RCL ] : Reads calibration values. 3D]: Turns ON the buzzer. Pressing the key again turns OFF the buzzer. (if the buzzer 1s set to ON, it sounds when a key 1s pressed, when a setting is made remotely, or when the companson result of a comparator calculation is generated.) ‘© Pross this key after the [SHIFT]. SHIFT] [_ > BAR Turns ON the bar graph. Pressing it again turns OFF the bar graph. 36 Fob 16/94RG4A1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION anu 3.1 Front Pane! ® Interface selection keys TF] + Sets the mtertace setting mode Avcilable interface types are as follows: # Sonal interface (standard equipment) CD data output unit (option 13018) ‘Comparator unit (option R13016) GPIB interface unit (option 113220) Printer interface unit (option 19221) Memory card interface unit (option F129) seer ‘© Pross this key in the setting mode. TF |: The instrument exits the setting mode and returns to the measurement HOME state display. ® Calibration selection key CAL © : Sets the calibration (CAL) mode, Pressing the key again returns the mode to the normal measurement state. ® ENTER key © Press this key in the setting mode. ENTER]: Fixes the setting. ® SHIFT/LOCAL keys SHIFT]: Sets the shift mode. © Press this key in the remote operation. SHIFT]: The instrument enters local operation. TOCAL Note: If the LLO (LOCAL LOCKOUT) command is set through the GPIB interface, the key entry will be ignored. 37 Feb 15/94Agaat SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 3.1 Front Panel ® Display He wus} ene Bass — ‘Suljes UoRoUN) Bpo1g o 1 0} euays jC 18S, | Bums wonouny amuse piee Aowou 91 —— eyeappy sezang Sunes uoqouny yw cep suns uoyerago pesn ON (poyersul si 2ogstey rena Pune oenen unos vonere: Iu OF LEM S801) Simos yoneojea “ coe | ap aes sewing SANE WORE. NL umes uone;nojes ‘Aerdsip ydes8 seg rE one L pets pon ; oad ila) rou poods uot 3s B Be a 4 Bumes oes Suydweg , LN GHOH w epow Surdwes, Aedsip wiep ouowinny ‘pow Feb 15/94 38Re4a1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.1 Front Panel ® Connector (a) Ress1aB (b) RE4A1C. (a) REA HI terminal for DC voltage, AC voltage, resistance, diode, or continuity measurement COM —_:_ LO terminal common to all types of measurement 408 + 10A HI terminal for OC current or AC current measurement mA +} 200 mA HI terminal for DC current or AC current measurement (©) Reaaic VQ & %#: HI terminal for DC voltage, AC voltage, resistance, diode, or continuity measurement com LO terminal common to all types of measurement mA £2 WA to 200 mA HI terminal for DC current or AC current measurement Hi : 2A, 5 AHI terminal for DC current or AC current measurement Lo : 2A, 5 ALO terminal for DC current or AC current measurement 39 Feb 15/94RGA41 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL a 3.1 Front Pane! ® 1G memory card connector Tho IC memory card i (option) is installed. available when memory card interface unit R19222 TH ‘Also, SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) cards falling within JEIDA i (Japan Electronics Industry Development Association) guideline Ver. 4 or above can be used. However, the attribute field of the IC memory card must include the following device information: | The optional product should be used for the IC memory card. | I [ | | Device information: Ld) Device type + with SRAM backup [| Device speed + 100 ns to 250 ns | ‘Common memory capacity : 64 kbytes to 16 Mbytes = Note that this instrument can use up to 64 kbytes. TT ara 3:10 Feb 15/946441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.1 Front Pane! ® 1C memory card connector (When 13222 memory card interface unit is installed.) @ Measurement function solection keys © Sampling mode, sampling rate selection keys © Calibration mode selection key ® Connectors © Operation selection key ® Interface selection key ® Power switch ® ENTER key @ SHIFTILOCAL key Oo ear ee ® Buzzer selection key selection key © Store/recall selection key Figure 3-1 R8441A Front-pane! Description a1 Feb 15/94‘A441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.1 Front Panel ® 1C memory card connector (When R13222 memory card interface unit is installed.) @ Measurement function selection keys @ Sampling mode, sampling rate selection keys @ Display @ Calibration mode selection key ®@ Connectors © Operation selection key ® Interface selection key ©) SHIFT/LOCAL key ® ENTER key ® Power switch @ Measurement range selection koy ® Buzzer selection key © Storeirecall selection key Figure 9-2. R6441B Front-panel Description 312 Feb 16/04‘6441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.1 Front Panel ® 1C memory card connector (When 13222 memory card interface unit is installed.) @ Measurement function selection keys @ Sampling mode, ‘sampling rate selection keys ® Display ® Calibration mode selection key ® Connectors © Operation selection & Power switch key ‘@ ENTER key ® Interface selection key > SHIFT/LOCAL key @ Measurement range ® Buzzer solection key selection key ® Storeirecall solection key Figure 3-3 R6441C Front-panol Description 3-13 (8-14) Fob 15/943.2 Rear-panel Description ‘Agast SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1! Description ® Power supply connector : @ Power supply change @ Fuse holder @® AS-232 connector ® Accessory interface Connector for AC power supply Connects the power cable (standard equipment A01402) to this connector. Selects the power type among 100 V, 120 V, 220 V, and 240 V. Is equipped with a slow-blow 0.16 A (100/200 V) or 0.08 A (220/240 V) fuse. The holder contains spare fuses. Connector for RS-232 Enables the setting of data output and measurement conditions and easy configuration of the automatic measurement system. ‘Accommodates one of the following interfaces: PB BOD Printer interface Comparator output 315" Fob 15/94AG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4.1 Getting Started 4. OPERATIONS 4.1 Getting Started ‘The self test items which are automatically performed when the instrument 1s started (by turning ON the POWER switch), their error messages, and the operation flow after getting started are described below: Table 4-1 Self Tost tems and Error Messages RAM read/write check ERR 1 Communication check for panel control CPU. | ERR 2 CAL data check EAR 3, 4,5 Backup parameter check EAR 6 ‘Communication check for analog control CPU [ERR 7 44 Feb 15/946041 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 42 Initialization of Measurement Condition: 4.2. Initialization of Measurement Conditions (1) Stonng/retaining measurement conditions When the POWER switch 1s turned OFF the measurement conditions are storediretaned in the intemal memory. (2). Initializing condition To mitialize the instrument, perform the following: ® Master reset ‘© For panel operation 1. Press the [SHIFT HOLD CLEAR 2. Press the! 3. Press the ENTER] ‘© For remote control Transfer the remote control command "2". ® Setting start conditions The start conditions can be set only by remote control. Transfer the remote control command "C* 42 Fob 16/94‘gaat SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL, __42 Initialization of Measurement Conditions Table 4-2_ Initialization tak Mater | Power tem Initialization setting ator | Pow Dev [Auto range Hold operation Free-tun Sampling rate SLOW Number of digits displayed |4 1/2 digit mode [Arithmetic function Jorr |Arithmetic constant [Comparator constant 000016 +0 0000E +0 Number of times for SM 40 Scaling constant A 0001E +0 B 0000 +0 c 0001 +0 Null constant (00000E +0 }6B constant D 0001 +0 Remote operating conditions | Refer to each "Interface" section. Panel display Enable CAL mode Cancel Each test mode Cancel CODDDDOCNOOCOOONOON00N0N 43 Feb 16/94441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETEA INSTRUCTION MANUAL 43 Basic Key Operations 4.3. Basic Key Operations (1) Setting measurement functions (For details, refer to Chapter 6.) Key operation Measurement function Re441B Re441C (1) DC voltage measurement a5 wpe vpe (2) AC voltage measurement a VAC VAC (3) Resistance measurement aa ari OHM (4) DC current measurement AO aoa nee (6) AC current measurement ne ae ARC (6) AC voltage measurement (AC — SHIFT] | VAC — + DC coupling mode) E30. (7) AC current measurement (AC — SHIFT] | AAG 7 + DC coupling mode) KOTOG. (8) High-speed AC voltage ‘sHiFT] | vac — — measurement ALTER (9) High-speed AC current SHIFT] | AAC —_— measurement FLIER (10) Diode measurement ri + » (11) Continuity measurement sHeT]| » |i[sHier]| + |i[SHier]| + (12) In-cireuit resistance SHIFT}} OHM ||[SHIFT]} OHM |i[SHIFT]| OHM measurement TE OHM. TEOHM, TP OFM, (13) Frequency measurement ae SHIFT] | VDC 44 Feb 15/94(4) 6) 6) 7 (8) Ro441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 43 Basic Key Operations Changing from manual range to auto range Key operation: Press the | AUTO Changing range in manual range Key operation: Press the| DOWN | or} UP Changing from free-run mode to hold mode Key operation: Press the [HOLD ‘Sampling execution instruction in hold mode Key operation: Press the [ TRIG Execution and halting calculation This operation will halt the calculation beng executed or execute a halted operation. LeU el Sl] re cere! Note: Pross the keys marked with an asterisk as required 45 Fob 15/946441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL = 43 Basic Key Operations {9} Setting of arithmetic (calculation) constant Key operation: n SHIFT ENTER NULL SM 08 dBm SCALE comp Note: Press the keys marked with an asterisk as required. 46 Fob 15/94‘RG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL - 51 Range Setting 5. FUNCTIONS 5.1 Range Setting The} AUTO | , | DOWN | , and | UP__| aro used for range setting. gaegeeg Sacacses* me | AUTO key Figure 5-1 Range Setting ‘ Setting of auto range and manual range The | AUTO | used for selection of the auto range and manual range. ‘When the auto range 1s set, AUTO 1s lit on the display. When the manual range is set, AUTO goes off. ‘© Operation during manual range setting Pressing the | DOWN | decreases the range by one level, with the setting remaining in the manual range. Pressing the | _UP _|inoreases the range by one level, with the setting remaining in the manual range. © Operation dunng auto range setting Pressing the | AUTO | does not change the range level but changes the setting to the manual range. St Feb 15/946441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL aoe Setting ling Conditions 5.2 Setting of Sampling Conditions the [HOLD], [TRIG] , and [RATE | are used for setting the sampling conditions. HOLD key TRIG key RATE key Figure 5-2 Setting of Sampling Conditions (1) Setting of hold free-un The setting alternates between free-run and hold run each time the[ HOLD | is pressed. HOLD indicates the state of the setting (2) Setting of trigger Pressing the [ TRIG | once allows one sampling to be executed in the hold state. Jn the sampling state, the sampling indicator is lit up on the display. 62 Fob 15/94‘AG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52 Sotting of Sempling Conditions (8) Setting of sampling rate Each pressing of the [RATE | switches the states as follows: -—> FAST —> MID —» slow 7 ‘The setting of the sampling rate 1s indicated on the display as follows: FAST : Fis lit. MID: Mistit. SLOW: Sisiit (4) Relationship between sampling rate and number of digits used for measurement If the sampling rate 1s changed, the number of digits used for measurement also will change. The relationship between the sampling rate for the DC voltage and the number of digits used for measurement is as follows: Table 5-1 Relationship between Sampling Rate and Maximum Number of Digits Displayed in DCV Function ‘Sampling rate Number of digits used used for measurement FAST 80 MID 10 SLOW 2.5 63 Feb 18/94‘RG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5.2 Setting of Sampling Conditions (©) Changing the display digits ‘The [SHIFT] and [RATE | are used to sot the number of digits displayed. RES The | UP | and | DOWN | are used to change the setting. ‘The range of the number of digits displayed 1s 19999 to 1999. After setting the constant, press the [ENTER | , 54 Feb 15/94Gast SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5. Arithmetic Functions 5.3 Arithmetic Functions (1) Calculation items ‘The following are the calculation items and ther functions: Subtracts a fixed value from measurement value. Obtains running average. Performs 20L0G calculation. Performs 10L0G calculation. Performs scaling calculation. (Obtains maximum or minimum value after calculation. Determines companson result (good or no \good). 55 Feb 15/94RG4a1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 53 Arithmetic Functions (2) Combination of calculation “The result of calculation can be computed again according to the calculation flowchart below. Calculation flow Measurement value NUIL su ” = ” SCALE |"" +1: Soloct one of these options. ” *2: Select one of these options. comP Displaying result of calculation Any types of calculation can be combined according to the calculation flow above. if multiple types of calculation are set to ON, upstream result of the calculation is computed again as shown in below. The following are the sequence and the results of calculation ‘execution when all types of calculation are set to ON. Either of MAX or MIN calculation is performed on result 3. [One type of comparator calculation is performed on result 4. 56 Feb 15/94AG4A1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5.3 Arithmetic Functions 5.3.1. NULL Arithmetic Function (1) NULL calculation ‘The NULL operation 1s used to calculate the measured value from which the NULL constant has been subtracted. Displayed value = Measurement value - NULL constant Pressing the [NULL | starts the NULL calculation and lights up the NULL indicator on the display. In the execution of NULL calculation, pressing the [ NULL ] again cancels the calculation and turns off the NULL indicator. (2) NULL constant NULL constant utilizes the sampling data immediately after execution of NULL calculation ([INULL Jis pressed). When in the averload condition, NULL calculation cannot be executed. Pressing the [SHIFT ][ NULL Jin the execution of NULL calculation causes the NULL ‘ANOLL constant to be displayed ‘The range of NULL constant setting 1s: Minimum setting value Setting range - 99999.E +6 to +99999.E +6 0.0000&-3 | 0.0000E-9 To sot the exponent part, use the subunits (n zm k M). 67 Feb 15/94RG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 5.3 Arithmetic Functions The NULL constant can be changed using the following procedure (only dunng the NULL operation): ® Press the [SHIFT] then [NULL ]to enter the setting mode for the NULL constant. ‘ANOLE @ Pressing the | AUTO | to highlight the point to be changed. The highlighted pont moves 1n the following order. © Uppermost digit of the number to lowermost digit © Subunit © Decimal @ Highlight the point to be changed and use the | UP | or | DOWN |to change the value of the number and sub-unit. Note that the subunit changes in the following ord ane sk >Mo iol 7 (.): Displayed in R6441C only. ® After setting the NULL constant, press the [ENTER], Note that it is not permissible to specify a NULL constant which causes the NULL calculation result to overload. The error message "Err 10" will be displayed. (8) Auto range and NULL calculation If the NULL calculation is executed, its operation is effective in the range m which the NULL calculation has been executed (NULL ON range) or in the range above the NULL ON range. If the range decreases and is below the NULL ON range, the NULL calculation will be ‘canceled, The auto range operation is applied to the measurement values not to the NULL. calculation result. Therefore, if the measurement 1s not executed in the maximum range, the result may be displayed as an overload. 58 Feb 15/94(4) ©) (6) Ro441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5.3. Arithmetic Function: NULL operation when changing the measurement function If the NULL operation has been set to a measurement function and the function has been changed to a new one, the NULL calculation will be canceled for the new function. However, when the new function 1s changed back to the old one, the NULL calculation will become available with the previously set NULL constant. If the NULL operation 1s executed using the new measurement function, press the [NULL again. NULL operation when changing the measurement range ‘The NULL operation 1s effective in the range to which the NULL operation 1s set or in a higher range. However, if the NULL calculation 1s below the preset-level range, it will be canceled. When the NULL operation is again set to the preset level or a higher range, the NULL calculation is executed using the previously set NULL constants. NULL operation when changing the sample rate ‘When the sample rate is changed as follows, the NULL calculation 1s canceled. If the sample rate 1s returned to its onginal setting, the NULL calculation will be executed using the previously sot NULL constants. ‘Sample rate before change ‘Sample rate after change FAST — MID/SLOW MID —_ SLOW CAUTION While the NULL calculation 1s being executed, the actual measurement value 1s not displayed, ‘Therefore, great care should be taken, since in some circumstances a dangerous voltage may not be noticeable on the input connector or test lead line. 59 Fob 15/94‘RG441 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 53 Arithmetic Functions 5.3.2. Smoothing Function (1), Smoothing calculation The smoothing function may be used when there is a superimposed noise on the measurement signals. Since the running average is calculated for a specified number of times of the measurement value, the measurement value having less dispersion will be obtained. The calculation expression of the smoothing function is: Display = (Measurement value 1+ .... + Measurement value NV/N Pressing the [ SM_] starts the calculation and lights up the SM on the display or makes it blink. ifthe |_SM_]is pressed again during the execution of the smoothing calculation, the calculation will be canceled and the SM will be turned off. ‘The SM blinks until the smoothing has been repeated N times. The SM lights up when the number of times smoothing has been performed reaches N. ‘The N+ 1st data appears as follows: Display = (Measurement value 2+ .... +Measurement value N+ 1)/N Each time one complete cycle of smoothing calculation is completed, the running average is displayed for all the cycles of the measurement up til that time. The following 1s an example in which the number of times smoothing is to be performed is specified as four. Smoothing stat 4 Dy Bp Ds Oy | Da V23+ D4) 1W3(D,+0,+D3) 1Ws(Dg +D4 +05 +09) VWA{O4+05 +04 +03) 14405 +D9+07+0—) “I8(Os +; +04 +04) VA(D; +04 +05 +Dyo) (04+ Dy +D1e #04) D5 Dy De Da % Dy 5-10 Fob 16/94Re4e1 SERIES DIGITAL MULTIMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5.2 Arithmetic Functions ‘When n cycles of smoothing have been completed, the result of the smoothing calculation D(sm) 1s as follows: Le Dien) Result of smocthing calculation when n cycles of Resut of sneotingcalcaton Oem) == Zoi eee eee oF Measurement vai (before smocthing caloultion) T Spectied number of times of smoothing (range:2 10 100 times) (2) Setting the number of times of smoothing To set the number of times of smoothing, press the [SHIFT znd [_SM_] to enter the times setting mode. SWTME ‘The available setting range is 2 to 100. Use the[UP_] for increasing the number and the [DOWN] to decrease it. w a ‘The setting number changes in the order shown below: leaner Rcelaaeenadieeal (3) Smoothing operation when changing the measurement function If the measurement function in which smoothing has been 1s changed to a new one, ‘smoothing cannot be executed in the new function. If the function is changed back to the old setting, smoothing will be executed starting at N If it 1s required to execute smoothing in a new measurement function, press the [SM again. (4) Smoothing operation when changing the measurement range If the range level 1s changed in the smoothing operation, it will restart at N 641 Feb 15/94