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Remote Operation 

—Verbose Mode 

Sets the HI-6100 to respond to all remote commands or to respond to inquiries 
only. 

Syntax:

 VERB,x 

Parameters:

 (x) 

0 = Verbose mode disabled 

1 = Verbose mode on 

Examples

 

 

To enter verbose mode: 

VERB,1<LF> 

Response:

 -VERB,1<CR><LF> 

 

To disable verbose mode: 

VERB,0<LF> 

Response:

 The HI-6100 will not respond (verbose mode off). 

—Last Errors 

Syntax:

 LERR? 

Parameters:

 None 

To see the last errors:

 LERR?<LF> 

Response 

 

The HI-6100 will respond with the same information as displayed in the 
GPIB and probe list box errors. 

 

If no errors are logged, the HI-6100 will respond with: 
NO errors logged.<CR><LF> 

Summary of Contents for HI-6100

Page 1: ...HI 6100 Field Monitor User Manual HI 6100 Field Monitor shown with optional probes ...

Page 2: ...d No part of this document may be copied by any means without written permission from ETS Lindgren Inc Trademarks used in this document The ETS Lindgren logo is a trademark of ETS Lindgren Inc Revision Record MANUAL HI 6100 Part H 600099 Rev F Revision Description Date A Initial release January 2006 B Add CE update Set Up section June 2006 C Revise to current style standards June 2008 D Update out...

Page 3: ...eaning Instructions 14 Handling Instructions 15 Upgrade Policies 15 Service Procedures 15 3 0 Specifications 17 Electrical Specifications 17 Physical Specifications 17 4 0 Assembly and Installation 19 Set Up Procedure 19 Battery Probe Set Up 19 Laser Probe Setup 20 Remote Connections 21 Mounting the HI 6100 in a Rack 21 Mounting Data Modules 22 5 0 Operation 25 Back Panel 25 Front Panel 26 HI 6100...

Page 4: ...r 37 Remote Menu 38 GPIB Address 38 RS 232 Baud 39 System Menu 40 Set Time 40 Reset 41 More 41 Software 42 Mode 43 Update Software 44 GPIB Output Mode 45 GPIB Status Menu 46 6 0 Remote Operation 47 IEEE 488 Requirements 47 Command Set Format 47 IEEE 488 GPIB Communications 48 RS 232 Communications 48 RS 232 Settings 48 Remote Commands 50 Read Probe 50 ...

Page 5: ... 57 Error Handling 57 Troubleshooting 57 Appendix A Warranty 59 Appendix B EC Declaration of Conformity 61 Appendix C Commands 63 IEEE 488 2 Commands 63 Standard Commands 63 Appendix D Commands in FM5004 Mode 65 Unsupported Commands in FM5004 Mode 65 Alarm Functions 65 Analog Output Functions 66 Other Commands 66 FM5004 Commands 67 IEEE 488 2 Commands 67 Supported Commands 68 Unsupported Commands ...

Page 6: ... Menu Channel Enable 33 Figure 17 Channel Enable Selected Three Channel Displays 34 Figure 18 Display Menu Probe Parameter 35 Figure 19 Display Menu Lower Display 36 Figure 20 Display Menu Color 37 Figure 21 Remote Menu 38 Figure 22 Remote Menu GPIB Address 38 Figure 23 Remote Menu RS 232 Baud 39 Figure 24 System Menu 40 Figure 25 System Menu Set Time 40 Figure 26 System Menu Reset 41 Figure 27 Sy...

Page 7: ...ctions could result in minor personal injury and or property damage Included text gives proper procedures Warning Denotes a hazard Failure to follow instructions could result in SEVERE personal injury and or property damage Included text gives proper procedures See the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety regulatory and other product marking information ...

Page 8: ...e power cord The mains plus shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited DO NOT defeat the earth grounding protection by using an extension cable power cable or autotransformer without a protective grou...

Page 9: ...s It has a probe dependent frequency response of 10 kHz to 40 GHz and a probe dependent sensitivity of 0 5 V m to 3000 V m 15 0 mA m to 30 A m The HI 6100 incorporates a safety interlock mechanism that turns off the laser if it does not receive data from the probe within a specified time frame The safety mechanism is intended to prevent injury from the laser if the HI 6100 issues a command to turn...

Page 10: ...ct ETS Lindgren Customer Service for power cord part number for your configuration Optional Items ETS Lindgren may substitute a similar part or new part number with the same functionality for another part part number Contact ETS Lindgren for questions about part numbers and ordering parts Part Description Part Number Bench Top Case H 491271 Laser Pro Kits HI 6105FM HI 6153FM HI 6122FM Field Probe ...

Page 11: ...dgren Product Information Bulletin See the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for the following Warranty information Safety regulatory and other product marking information Steps to receive your shipment Steps to return a component for service ETS Lindgren calibration service ETS Lindgren contact information ...

Page 12: ...12 Introduction This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 13: ... the unit before cleaning To prevent electrical shock do not remove cover Warranty may be void if the housing is opened Any task that requires disassembly of the HI 6100 should be performed at the factory If you have any questions concerning maintenance contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service Annual Calibration Probes used with the HI 6100 Field Monitor require annual calibration to verify that they...

Page 14: ...ector tips and in line connectors Before attaching in line connectors clean them with moisture free compressed air Failure to perform these tasks may result in damage to the fiber optic connectors or cables CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS See an online demonstration of the proper cleaning procedure at www ets lindgren com FiberCleaning When handling fiber optic cables and connectors it is important that the...

Page 15: ...covered over the ferrule by a plastic dust cap or boot These boots will protect the polished ferrule end from damage but not contamination It is important to note that inside the dust cap there is a sticky residue that is a by product of making the dust cap This residue will remain on the ferrule end after the cap is removed Always clean fiber connectors and mating connectors prior to installation...

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Page 17: ... Voltage 115 230 V Input Frequency 50 60 Hz Maximum Output Power 250 W Physical Specifications Outer Dimensions Length 48 3 cm 19 in Width 35 6 cm 14 in Height 13 3 cm 5 25 in Approximate Weight 5 9 kg 13 lb Approximate Weight including Optional Bench Top Case 11 8 kg 26 lb ...

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Page 19: ...ad the probes manual to become familiar with the operation See Laser Probe Setup on page 20 for detailed information 2 Remove the plastic caps from the appropriate RF SENSOR I O connectors on the back panel of the receiver Remove the protective covers from the fiber optic cable assembly Save all protective caps and covers for future use 3 Visually inspect and clean the tips of the fiber optic cabl...

Page 20: ...ave all protective caps and covers for future use Clean transmit and receive ports using canned dry air 2 Remove the dust caps from the probe and follow the instructions on page 14 to clean the fiber connectors If extension cables and bulkhead feedthrough connectors will be used clean as described Connect the fiber optic cable to the selected DEVICE INTERFACE CHANNEL Both the FC and the ST connect...

Page 21: ...ssuing an IDN command from the remote controller IDN LF and verify that the HI 6100 returns the proper response See Remote Operation on page 47 for additional information Mounting the HI 6100 in a Rack This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree II per IEC 1010 and IEC 664 When installing the HI 6100 in a rack the convection into and out of the product must no...

Page 22: ...22 Assembly and Installation Mounting Data Modules Optical data modules or laser data modules may be mounted on any available channel Figure 2 HI 6100 Module Locations Figure 3 Optical Data Module ...

Page 23: ...er data module angle bracket if installed 2 Place the new module in the desired channel location and secure with two screws on the back panel and the nut on a laser data module angle bracket if available 3 Attach one end of the data module cable to the data module and the other end to the corresponding channel and data module interface board ...

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Page 25: ...ck Panel Do not block the power supply fan It must remain unobstructed at all times Figure 5 HI 6100 Back Panel The back panel of the HI 6100 Field Monitor includes Dedicated connection ports IEEE 488 GPIB RS 232 and Update Device label locations Place the warning label shipped with each probe in these marked locations Device Interface Four interface slots Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 t...

Page 26: ...ate the menus of the controller Power button Includes an indicator light allowing the user to easily verify if the unit is on or off To turn off the HI 6100 press and hold the power button for three to four seconds HI 6100 Menu Options On the page 27 is an illustration of the HI 6100 menu hierarchy The illustration serves as an overview or map of the menu options the remainder of this chapter desc...

Page 27: ...Operation 27 Overview of HI 6100 Menu Options Figure 7 Overview of HI 6100 Menu Options ...

Page 28: ...28 Operation HI 6100 Display PREVIOUS OPTION Select Previous at the top of each menu series to return to the previous screen and eventually to the main menu Figure 8 Previous Option On Each Menu ...

Page 29: ...arch each channel determine which of the enabled channels are active and then display those channels Figure 9 Find Probes Menu To enable a channel see the Display Menu on page 33 When selections are made in the menu they are immediately saved Only enabled channels will be detected by selecting Find Probes To maximize the system performance only enable the channels that contain active probes ...

Page 30: ...l choices that relate directly to the information available for the probe s in use Figure 10 Probe Menu Temperature Units Select Temperature Units to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature readings Figure 11 Probe Menu Temperature Units Selection ...

Page 31: ... reset the individual probe values Please note that the min max values may not be visible Figure 12 Probe Menu Min Max Reset The Range and Axis Enable options under the Probe menu will only appear when the mode is set to FM5004 under the Systems menu ...

Page 32: ...e range The HI 6XXX probe range is not adjustable these are single range probes Figure 13 Probe Menu Range Axis Enable Use Axis Enable to select the channel or probe to be adjusted and the axis to be enabled or disabled Figure 14 Probe Menu Axis Enable ...

Page 33: ...n menu to customize the display Figure 15 Display Menu Channel Enable Choose Channel Enable from the display menu to manually select the channel s to view on the display Up to four channels may be viewed on one screen Figure 16 Display Menu Channel Enable ...

Page 34: ... by selecting the screen where each channel and their status are noted In addition the user has the option to turn on off a channel by pressing that channel button To maximize the system performance only enable the channels that contain active probes Figure 17 Channel Enable Selected Three Channel Displays ...

Page 35: ...wer right corner of the active channel screen s will toggle between parameters min max avg and laser warning views When the program is closed upon re starting the system the display automatically appear as it was last configured Figure 18 Display Menu Probe Parameter ...

Page 36: ...y pressing the button for this option the system will toggle between the probe min max avg for all active probes controller error and probe error information When the controller and probe error readouts are selected the last six errors the system experienced will be visible Figure 19 Display Menu Lower Display ...

Page 37: ...Select Color to scroll through several pre determined color schemes These color schemes are designed to allow optimal display of the monitor information accommodating unique user environments Figure 20 Display Menu Color ...

Page 38: ...ENU Select Remote to set the communication parameters Figure 21 Remote Menu GPIB Address By selecting GPIB Address in the Remote menu the address will scroll between 31 available addresses Figure 22 Remote Menu GPIB Address ...

Page 39: ...Operation 39 RS 232 Baud Select RS 232 Baud to set the baud rate for the external serial ports Figure 23 Remote Menu RS 232 Baud ...

Page 40: ...40 Operation SYSTEM MENU Select System to access systems settings Figure 24 System Menu Set Time Select Set Time to set the time Figure 25 System Menu Set Time ...

Page 41: ...tion 41 Reset Select Reset to return the HI 6100 to the factory default configuration Figure 26 System Menu Reset More Select More to display a list of additional system selections Figure 27 System Menu More ...

Page 42: ...42 Operation Software For informational purposes only The button has no effect Figure 28 System More Menu Software ...

Page 43: ...is mode the HI 6100 will communicate with the FP2000 FP5000 HI 6000 and HI 4400 series of probes See Appendix D on page 65 for a list of supported FM5004 commands In the HI 6100 mode only the HI 6000 series probes are supported and a new GPIB command set is utilized See Appendix C on page 63 for HI 6100 commands ...

Page 44: ...or the HI 6100 operating system Go to www ets lindgren com On the Resources menu click Software Firmware Find the HI 6100 upgrade file in the Software column and follow the on screen instructions to download Follow the instructions included with the file to install the updated software Any changes made to the system setup are automatically saved ...

Page 45: ...he HI 6100 to format the output data while in FM5004 mode The 4 Lines setting requires four consecutive reads ibrd The 1 Line setting requires a single read This setting has no effect when the HI 6100 mode is selected Figure 31 System More Menu GPIB Output Mode ...

Page 46: ...U GPIB Status allows the user to return the HI 6100 to local mode This enables all other menu functions Figure 32 GPIB Status Select Remote Local to toggle between the two selections Figure 33 System GPIB Status Menu Remote Local ...

Page 47: ...EE 488 operation the device address is set to 4 at the factory Command Set Format Each command or query code is composed of four alpha characters and optional numerical parameters When a query is received the receiver returns a string consisting of the query followed by the current setup for that command Commands can be entered in upper or lower case A line feed LF terminates all commands To inclu...

Page 48: ...de in binary is contained in the lower bits of the serial poll status byte If the receiver is addressed as a listener and the GPIB remote line is asserted the receiver will switch to remote mode RS 232 Communications Commands are processed in a manner very similar to that of the IEEE interface The command structure is identical except that an EOI line does not exist therefore LF must terminate all...

Page 49: ...rier Detect 2 RD Receive Data 3 TD Transmit Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND N A Ground 6 NC N A No Connection 7 RTS Ready to Send 8 CTS Clear to Send 9 NC N A No Connection Figure 35 HI 6100 Pin Designations Table A null modem cable or adapter supplied by the user is required for interfacing the HI 6100 to a standard serial port on a computer ...

Page 50: ... the command or returned data syntax represents a mode selection Read Probe Writes the current probe field values to a remote port Syntax RPRB x Parameters x 0 Reads all channels 3 Reads channel 3 1 Reads channel 1 4 Reads channel 4 2 Reads channel 2 5 Reads minimum maximum and average of all active probes Output format xx xxuuuuuuoca xx xxuuuuuuoca CR LF Each axis or channel data block consists o...

Page 51: ...s 3 and 4 are not on or not ready Read Peak Writes the peak probe field values to a remote port Syntax RDPK x Parameters x 1 Reads channel 1 max 5 Reads channel 1 min 2 Reads channel 2 max 6 Reads channel 2 min 3 Reads channel 3 max 7 Reads channel 3 min 4 Reads channel 4 max 8 Reads channel 4 min Output format Ch1 Max xx xx Xxx xx Yxx xx Zxx xx CR LF Reset Peak Resets peak probe field values Synt...

Page 52: ...o check the current temperature of the probes in use RTMP LF Response 77F 100F CR LF Channels 3 and 4 are not on or not ready Setup Recall Recalls a saved HI 6100 setup Syntax RECL x Parameters x 1 Recall setup 1 3 Recall setup 3 2 Recall setup 2 4 Recall setup 4 To recall setup 1 and change to the setup configuration 1 RECL 1 LF ...

Page 53: ...to setup 2 4 Saves to setup 4 To save the current configuration to setup 1 SAVE 1 LF The setup will be saved to memory and can be recalled with the command RECL 1 Software Revision Returns the current revision of the HI 6100 operating software Syntax SREV Parameters None To check the current revision of the HI 6100 software SREV LF Response SREV 1 0 CR LF ...

Page 54: ...enter verbose mode VERB 1 LF Response VERB 1 CR LF To disable verbose mode VERB 0 LF Response The HI 6100 will not respond verbose mode off Last Errors Syntax LERR Parameters None To see the last errors LERR LF Response The HI 6100 will respond with the same information as displayed in the GPIB and probe list box errors If no errors are logged the HI 6100 will respond with NO errors logged CR LF ...

Page 55: ...ters Channel number m on off n 1 Channel 1 3 Channel 3 2 Channel 2 4 Channel 4 To enable channel 1 CHAN 1 1 LF Local Mode Returns the HI 6100 to local mode when it is in remote mode Local mode allows the operator to use the front panel buttons Syntax LOCL x Parameters Local mode enable x 0 Local mode disabled 1 Local mode enabled To return the HI 6100 to local mode front panel buttons become opera...

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Page 57: ...some common troubleshooting tips for the HI 6100 Field Monitor If you have a problem not listed or if the corrective action fails contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action Probe fails to communicate with HI 6100 Fiber optic cable reversed Confirm cable is connected properly Dirty fiber optic cable ends Clean to remove dirt or contaminants Bad cable or faulty...

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Page 59: ...ment for the complete ETS Lindgren warranty for your HI 6100 DURATION OF WARRANTIES FOR THE HI 6100 All product warranties except the warranty of title and all remedies for warranty failures are limited to three years Product Warranted Duration of Warranty Period HI 6100 Field Monitor 3 Years ...

Page 60: ...60 Warranty This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 61: ...EC Declaration of Conformity 61 Appendix B EC Declaration of Conformity ...

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Page 63: ...SE Event status enable ESR Event status register IDN Identification query OPC Operation complete query RST Reset SRE Service request enable STB Read status byte TST Self test query WAI Wait to continue Standard Commands Command Description CHAN Channel enable LERR Last error LOCL Local RBAT Read battery voltages RECL Recall RPRB Read probe RTMP Read probe temperatures SAVE Save setup ...

Page 64: ...64 Commands Command Description SREV Software revision RDPK Read min max peak RSPK Reset min max peak VERB Verbose mode ...

Page 65: ...e not available on the HI 6100 These commands are included for test software compatibility purposes only and have no effect on the HI 6100 An error entry will be added to the CONTROLLER COMMUNICATIONS error list Command Response Alarm Latch Where m is equal to the alarm mode ALAT m 0 LF Alarm Silence Where m is equal to the alarm mode ALOE m 0 CR LF Alarm Lower Enable Alarm Lower Value Where m is ...

Page 66: ...ICATIONS error list Command Response Analog Output Mode ANAO 0 CR LF Analog Output Range ANAR 0 CR LF OTHER COMMANDS These commands are included for test software compatibility purposes only and have no effect on the HI 6100 An error entry will be added to the CONTROLLER COMMUNICATIONS error list Command Response Alternate Display Format Buss Voltage 12 12 00 CR LF 5V 5 00 CR LF 12 12 00 CR LF Fil...

Page 67: ...tem Alarm Momentary Probe Failure Display Update Rate DUPR 5 CR LF The display update rate is fixed at 7 samples second FM5004 Commands IEEE 488 2 COMMANDS Command Description CLS Clear status DDT Device trigger ESE Event status enable ESR Event status register IDN Identification query OPC Operation complete query RST Reset SRE Service request enable STB Read status byte ...

Page 68: ... Command Description BAUD Baud rate entry CHRA Change probe range CLED Channel LEDS DSFM Display format GPIB GPIB address LERR Last errors LOCL Local RBAT Read battery voltage RDIS Read display RECL Recall RTMP Read probe temperature REMT Remote SREV Software revision SAVE Save setup VERB Verbose mode ZERO Zero probes ...

Page 69: ...NAR Analog Range AUPE Alarm Upper Enable AUPV Alarm Upper Value BUSV Buss Voltage CLCK Key Click DATE Software Date DUPR Display Update Rate ERRQ Error Register Query FTSZ Filter Size HELP This command LCDB LCD brightness LCDC LCD Contrast LOGS Log Scale RDMD Read Display Mode SALH System Alarm Hard Probe Fail SALM System Alarm Momentary Fail SALS System Alarm System Fail SMPR Samples second ...

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Page 71: ... 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CLR 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CLR 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CLR Standard Event Status Reg read by ESR PCN CLS ESR Standard Event Status Reg PON Status Byte Register read by STB ESB MAV PON Queue Not Empty ESE data ESE V V V V V V V V R RQS S Any Bits For Serial Poll All Bits For STB PON Serial Poll CLS Service Request Enable Reg SRE data SRE Figure 36 GPIB Registers ...

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