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Chapter 2: Function and Operation

This chapter introduces how to use the functions of the multimeter from the

front panel. The chapter contains the following topics:

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To Set the Range

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To Set the Resolution

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Basic Measurement Functions

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Sensor Measurements

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Preset Mode

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Secondary Function Keys

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Measurement Configuration

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Math Operations

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Trigger

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Save and Recall

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Utility

Summary of Contents for T3DMM6-5

Page 1: ...User Manual T3DMM6 5 Digital Multimeter T3DMM6 5 SC Digital Multimeter ...

Page 2: ...s products are protected by patent laws in and outside of the United States of America Teledyne Test Tools reserves the rights to change the specification and price Information in this publication replaces all previous corresponding published material Contents in this manual are not allowed to be copied extracted or translated in any form or by any means without Teledyne Test Tools permission ...

Page 3: ...correctly To avoid damage observe input polarity and maximum voltage current ratings at all times Observe all terminal ratings and signs on the instrument to avoid fire or electric shock Before connecting to the instrument read the manual to understand the input output ratings Do not operate with suspected failures If you suspect that the product is damaged contact the Teledyne LeCroy service depa...

Page 4: ...ument DANGER Direct injury or hazard may occur WARNING Potential injury or hazard may occur CAUTION Potential damage to instrument property may occur CAT I 1 IEC Measurement Category I applicable for making measurements on other circuits that are not directly connected to mains See p 6 CAT II IEC Measurement Category II applicable for making measurements on circuits connected directly to utilizati...

Page 5: ...sing at 40 C Altitude 2000 m Use indoors only Pollution Degree 2 Use in an operating environment where normally only dry non conductive pollution occurs Temporary conductivity caused by condensation should be expected AC Power Input Voltage Frequency 100 120 V at 50 60 Hz or 200 240 V at 50 60 Hz Manual AC selection with a slide switch Power Consumption 20 W maximum Mains Supply Connector CAT II p...

Page 6: ...tation of the HI terminal relative to ground is 1000Vpk Therefore the sum of the float voltage and the measured voltage cannot exceed 1000Vpk 2 Sampling HI Sense and LO Sense terminals HI Sense and LO Sense are used for 4 wire Resistance measurements Two protection limits are defined HI Sense LO Sense protection limitation 2000Vpk LO Sense LO Sense protection limitation 2Vpk 3 Current input I term...

Page 7: ...to mains in such devices 300 VAC for T3DMM4 5 and 600 VAC for T3DMM5 5 T3DMM6 5 or to the branch outlet itself However the HI and LO terminals of the multimeter can t be connected to mains in permanently installed electrical devices such as the main circuit breaker panels sub panel disconnected boxes and permanently wired motors Such devices and circuits are prone to exceed the protection limits o...

Page 8: ...al dust off the instrument and probe with a soft rag Be careful not to scratch the transparent plastic protective screen when cleaning the screen Use a damp soft rag to clean the instrument after removing the power cord Or use a 75 isopropyl alcohol and water solvent to give a more thorough clean NOTE To prevent the surface of the instrument or probe from damage please do not use any corrosive or ...

Page 9: ...ick to use It supports interfaces such as USB Device and Host and LAN which can meet users demand Main Features 4 3 inch colour TFT LCD display screen with 480 272 resolution Real 6 digits reading resolution Up to 10 000 rdgs S measurement speed True RMS AC Voltage and AC Current measurements 1 Gb Nand Flash size mass storage configuration files and data files Built in cold terminal compensation f...

Page 10: ...r interface Chapter 2 Function and Operation Introduce the functions and operations of T3DMM6 5 in details Chapter 3 Application Examples Introduce you on how to easily use the advanced measurement functions of this instrument through examples Chapter 4 General Troubleshooting Provide you some general troubleshooting information Chapter 5 Appendix Provide you information about accessories warranti...

Page 11: ...bstract x Chapter 1 Quick Start 14 General Inspection 15 To adjust the Handle 16 Appearance and Size 17 Front Panel 18 Back Panel 21 Start the Multimeter 24 User Interface 25 Measurement Connections 26 To Use the Built in Help System 29 Chapter 2 Function and Operation 30 Measurement Configuration 31 Range 32 Integration Time and Resolution 34 DC Impedance 36 ...

Page 12: ...rrent 45 To Measure AC Voltage 48 To Measure AC Current 50 To Measure Resistance 52 To Measure Capacitance 55 To Measure Frequency or Period 57 To Test Continuity 59 To Test Diode 61 To Measure Temperature 63 Dual display Function 66 Utility Function 68 Store and Recall 69 Store Settings 70 I O Configuration 75 Board Test 77 Firmware Update 80 ...

Page 13: ...tics 90 Limits 91 dBm 93 dB 94 Relative Value 95 Display Mode 96 Bar Meter 97 Trend Chart 98 Histogram 100 Trigger 102 Hold Measurement Function 103 Chapter 3 Measurement Tutorial 104 True RMS AC Measurement 104 Crest Factor Errors non sinusoidal inputs 105 Loading Errors AC Voltage 106 Chapter 4 General Troubleshooting 107 ...

Page 14: ...xiv Chapter 5 Appendix 109 Appendix A Accessories 109 Appendix B Warranty summary 110 Appendix B Contact Teledyne Test Tools 111 ...

Page 15: ...rear panels user interface and measurement connections of the multimeter This chapter contains the following topics General Inspection Handle Adjustment Appearance and Size The Front Panel The Back Panel Start the Multimeter User Interface Measurement Connections To Use the Built in Help System ...

Page 16: ...shall be liable for the damage to the instrument resulting from shipment Teledyne Test Tools would not be responsible for free maintenance rework or replacement of the unit 2 Inspect the instrument In case of any damage or defect or failure notify your Teledyne Test Tools sales representative 3 Check the accessories Check the accessories according to the packing list If the accessories are incompl...

Page 17: ...sition so that the user can manipulate and observe the display better Please grip the handle by the two sides and pull it outward Then rotate the handle to the appropriate position Please operate as the following diagram Diagram 1 1 Handle adjustment Diagram 1 2 Horizontal Position Diagram 1 3 Carrying Position ...

Page 18: ...17 Appearance and Size Diagram 1 4 Appearance and Size ...

Page 19: ...s or updated firmware from the USB storage device Power Key Press the key to turn the instrument on off LCD Display The instrument provides a 4 3 inch colour TFT LCD display screen with 480 272 resolution that displays the current function menus measurement parameter settings system status prompt messages etc Menu Operation Keys Press any softkey to activate the corresponding menu G F E D C B A ...

Page 20: ...e Multiple Scan Card Functions Enable Dual display Function Set Up the Utility Acquire Function Help System Math Function Display Function Auto Trigger Stop Single Trigger Hold Measurement Function Return to local control of the instrument when in Remote mode Some of the front panel keys have text above them This indicates that the key has a function that you can access by pressing and releasing S...

Page 21: ... to Move the cursor page up or down Set up measurement parameter Move the cursor left or right Apply the current setting Signal Input Terminals The measured signal device will be connected into the multimeter through these terminals Different measurement objects have different connection methods For details please refer to Measurement Connections ...

Page 22: ...wer connection II Power Fuse The multimeter is already installed with a power fuse before leaving the factory To replace a new one please 1 Turn off the multimeter and remove the power cord 2 Press the block tongue down using a flat head screwdriver in the direction of the dotted arrow in the Diagram 1 7 Change the fuse and pull out the fuse holder 3 Select the proper voltage range 4 Replace using...

Page 23: ...ta Acquisition Module will be installed in the T3DMM6 5 SC instrument V USB Device Connect to a PC through the USB interface You can use SCPI commands or PC software to control the T3DMM6 5 remotely VI LAN The multimeter can be connected to the LAN network for remote control VII VMC Output The mutlimeter outputs a low true pulse from the VM Comp connector after every measurement ...

Page 24: ...de 10A maximum input protection To replace with a new one please 1 Turn off the multimeter and remove the power cord 2 Turn the fuse seat counter clockwise as shown in the Diagram 1 7 Change the fuse using a straight screwdriver and then pull out the fuse holder 3 Replace with a new fuse as specified 4 Reinstall the fuse holder into the slot Instrument Lockhole You can use the safety lock to lock ...

Page 25: ...iagram Diagram 1 8 Connect Power Cord Press the Power key on the front panel to start up the multimeter If the multimeter does not starts normally please 1 Make sure the power cord is in properly connected and that the power cord is good and in working condition 2 Try to restart the multimeter if it fails check the power fuse and replace with a new one if necessary 3 If the problem still remains p...

Page 26: ...25 User Interface Diagram 1 9 User Interface Measurement Measurement ...

Page 27: ... signal device under test to the multimeter according to the method below Do not switch the measurement function when measuring as it may cause damage to the multimeter For example when the test leads are connected to the related current terminals AC voltage measurement should not be selected DCV Measurement ACV Measurement DCI Measurement ACI Measurement ...

Page 28: ...27 Resistance Measurement 2 wire Resistance Measurement 4 wire Capacitance Measurement Frequency Period Measurement Continuity Measurement Diode Measurement ...

Page 29: ...28 Temperature Measurement For RTD and thermcouple sensors ...

Page 30: ...e help item you want finally press OK to obtain help information The common help information categories are listed as follows 1 Basic Measurements 2 Measuring Temperature 3 Measuring Capacitance 4 Math Function 5 Dual display Function 6 Saving and Recalling Information 7 Optional Multiple Scan Card 8 The convention and Tips for using Softkeys 9 Technical Support ...

Page 31: ...ions of the multimeter from the front panel The chapter contains the following topics To Set the Range To Set the Resolution Basic Measurement Functions Sensor Measurements Preset Mode Secondary Function Keys Measurement Configuration Math Operations Trigger Save and Recall Utility ...

Page 32: ...ensure the accuracy of the measurement results in most cases Users can directly use these defaults for any measurement or modify the parameters of the measurement function as required The parameters for different measurement functions differ see the table below Table 2 1 Measurement parameter Functions Parameters DCV Range Integration Time DC impedance Auto zero ACV Range AC filter DCI Range Integ...

Page 33: ...enience for users while the manual mode provides higher reading precision Method 1 use the front panel key to set the range Diagram 2 1 Range Selection Keys Method 2 use the menu key to select the range Enter the specific measurement function and select Range in the menu to show the range setting options as shown in Diagram 2 2 take DCV measurement for instance Then press the menu operation key to...

Page 34: ...e currently set range 2 By default the range is set to Auto at power on or after a reset 3 Auto mode is recommended if you are not sure about the measurement range in order to protect the instrument and obtain accurate data 4 The range of CONT measurement is fixed at 2kΩ ...

Page 35: ...e unit is PLC The multimeter automatically detects the input power line frequency at power on If the frequency is 50Hz the integration time can be set to 0 005PLC 0 05PLC 0 5PLC 1PLC 10PLC 100PLC and the default is 10PLC If the frequency is 60Hz the Integration time can be set to 0 006PLC 0 06PLC 0 6PLC 1PLC 10PLC 100PLC and the default is 10PLC T3DMM6 5 can make measurements with reading resoluti...

Page 36: ...LC 0 6PLC 6 1PLC 10PLC 100PLC 2 In ACV ACI FREQ PERIOD measurements the resolution is fixed at 6 digits 3 In CAP measurements the resolution is fixed at 4 4 The instrument always displays 2 digits after the decimal point in CONT measurement 5 In DIODE measurements the resolution is fixed at 5 6 In TEMP measurements the resolution is fixed at 5 ...

Page 37: ...t caused by the multimeter load In the range of 200 mV 2 V or 20 V under DCV measurement press Input Z in the menu to perform the setting as shown in Diagram 2 4 Diagram 2 4 Choose DC Input Impedance 10MΩ set the input impedance in all ranges to 10MΩ 10GΩ set the input impedances in ranges of 200mV 2V and 20V to 10GΩ whilest in ranges 200V and 1000V the impedance is still 10MΩ ...

Page 38: ...m 2 5 Turn on or off Auto Zero ON the multimeter internally disconnects the input signal and measured circuit after each measurement and takes a zero reading It then subtracts the zero reading from the preceding reading displaying the difference between the measurement value and zero value during the measurement in order to reduce the impact of offset voltage from input circuit on measurement resu...

Page 39: ...ou are measuring because the higher frequency filters results in faster measurements For example when measuring a signal between 20Hz and 200Hz use the 20Hz filter If measurement speed is not an issue choosing a lower frequency filter may result in quieter measurements depending on the signal that you are measuring Press Filter in the menu of ACV or ACI measurement to show the setting options as s...

Page 40: ...ce the circuit is considered as connected and the beeper sounds if sound is on The default short circuit resistance is 50Ω and the setting is stored in non volatile memory When continuity test is enabled set the Threshold equal to short circuit resistance using the direction keys The range is from 1Ω to 2000Ω Diagram 2 7 Set Up the Short circuit Resistance ...

Page 41: ...on of the low frequency measurement and the slower the measurement and vice versa In FREQ PERIOD measurement press Gate Time to show the setting options as shown in Diagram 2 8 take FREQ measurement for instance The gate time can be set to 1ms 10ms 100ms or 1s and the default is 100 ms You can select a desired gate time by pressing the corresponding softkey Diagram 2 8 Set Up the Gate Time ...

Page 42: ...al Multimeter has the following basic functions Measure DC Voltage Measure AC Voltage Measure DC Current Measure AC Current Measure 2 4 Wire Resistance Measure Capacitance Test Continuity Test Diode Measure Frequency or Period Measure Temperature ...

Page 43: ...all ranges except 1000 V range If the reading exceeds the range overload will be displayed Operating Steps 1 Enable the DCV measurement Press on the front panel to enter the DC Voltage measurement interface as shown in Diagram 2 9 Diagram 2 9 DC Voltage Measurement Interface 2 Make the connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Measurement Connections ...

Page 44: ...ing 100PLC provides the best noise rejection and resolution but the slowest measurements 5 Autozero setting Press Auto Zero to enable or disable this function Autozero provides the most accurate measurements but requires additional time to perform the zero measurement With autozero enabled On the DMM internally measures the offset following each measurement It then subtracts that measurement from ...

Page 45: ...lease refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 8 Read the measurement value The multimeter measures the input signal according to the current measurement settings and displays the measurement result on the screen 9 Perform math operations advanced You can perform math operations Statistics Limit dBm dB and REL on every DCV measurement reading For details please refer to Math Operations 10 Display the ...

Page 46: ...or all ranges except 10A range If the reading exceeds the range overload will be displayed Operating Steps 1 Enable the DCI measurement Press and on the front panel to enter the DC Current measurement interface as shown in Diagram 2 10 Diagram 2 10 DC Current Measurement Interface 2 Make the connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Measurement Connections ...

Page 47: ... the slowest measurements 5 Autozero setting Press Auto Zero to enable or disable this function Autozero provides the most accurate measurements but requires additional time to perform the zero measurement With autozero enabled On the DMM internally measures the offset following each measurement It then subtracts that measurement from the preceding reading This prevents offset voltages present on ...

Page 48: ...esult on the screen 8 Perform math operations advanced You can perform math operations Statistics Limit and REL on every DCI measurement reading For details please refer to Math Operations 9 Display the graph advanced You can analyse the measurement data by using the Bar Meter Trend Char or Histogram display For details please refer to Display Mode ...

Page 49: ...wn in Diagram 2 11 Diagram 2 11 AC Voltage Measurement Interface 2 Make the connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Measurement Connections 3 Set the range Press Range to select a range for the measurement You can also use the and keys on the front panel to select the range Auto autorange automatically selects the range for the measurement based on the input Auto...

Page 50: ... the relative value that has been set The default relative value is the measurement value when the function is started For details please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 6 Read the measurement value The multimeter measures the input signal according to the current measurement settings and displays the measurement result on the screen 7 Perform the math operation advanced You can perform math ...

Page 51: ... as shown in Diagram 2 12 Diagram 2 12 AC Current Measurement Interface 2 Make the connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Measurement Connections 3 Set the range Press Range to select a range for the measurement You can also use the and keys on the front panel to select the range Auto autorange automatically selects the range for the measurement based on the inp...

Page 52: ...relative value that has been set The default relative value is the measurement value when the function is started For details please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 6 Read the measurement value The multimeter measures the input signal according to the current measurement settings and displays the measurement result on the screen 7 Perform the math operation advanced You can perform the math o...

Page 53: ...n the measured resistance is lower than 100kΩ the 4 wire resistance measurement is recommended to reduce the measurement error caused by the test lead resistance and contact resistance between the probe and the testing point These two resistances should not be ignored when compared to the measured resistance Operating Steps 1 Enable 2 wire 4 wire resistance measurement Press on the front panel to ...

Page 54: ...lso use the and keys on the front panel to select the range Auto autorange automatically selects the range for the measurement based on the input Autoranging is convenient but it results in slower measurements than using a manual range Autoranging goes up a range at 110 of the present range and down a range when below 10 of the present range 4 Set the Integration Press Aperture and choose the numb...

Page 55: ...played is a value which comes from the result of actual measurement value minus the relative value that has been set The default relative value is the measurement value when the function is started For details please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 7 Read the measurement value The multimeter measures the input signal according to the current measurement settings and displays the measurement r...

Page 56: ...m 2 15 Diagram 2 15 Capacitance Measurement Interface 2 Make the connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Measurement Connections 3 Set the range Press Range to select a range for the measurement You can also use the and keys on the front panel to select the range Auto autorange automatically selects the range for the measurement based on the input Autoranging is ...

Page 57: ...ltimeter measures the input signal according to the current measurement settings and displays the measurement result on the screen 6 Perform the math operation advanced You can perform the math operations Statistics Limit and REL on every capacitance measurement reading For details please refer to Math Operations 7 Display the graph advanced You can analyse the measurement data by using the Bar Me...

Page 58: ...the Freq Period measurement Press and on the front panel then select Freq to enter the frequency measurement interface as shown in Diagram 2 16 Diagram 2 16 Frequency Measurement Interface Select Period to enter the period measurement interface as shown in Diagram 2 17 Diagram 2 17 Period Measurement Interface 2 Make the connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Me...

Page 59: ...lative math function When it is started the reading displayed is a value which comes from the result of actual measurement value minus the relative value that has been set The default relative value is the measurement value when the function is started For details please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 6 Read the measurement value The multimeter measures the input signal according to the curr...

Page 60: ...nt source When the measured resistance is lower than the short circuit resistance Threshold the beeper sounds if the Beeper is on Otherwise open is displayed on the screen Operating Steps 1 Enable the Cont measurement Press on the front panel to enter the Continuity test interface as shown in Diagram 2 18 Diagram 2 18 Continuity Measurement Interface 2 Make the connection Connect the test leads wi...

Page 61: ...ement result on the screen 5 Perform the math operation advanced You can perform math the operation Statistics Limit on every measurement reading For details please refer to Math Operations 6 Display the graph advanced You can analyse the measurement data by using the Bar Meter Trend Char or Histogram display For details please refer to Display Mode Before testing continuity remember to disconnect...

Page 62: ...he Threshold the beeper sounds if the beeper is on Operating Steps 1 Enable the Diode measurement Press and on the front panel to enter the Diode test interface as shown in Diagram 2 19 Diagram 2 19 Diode Measurement Interface 2 Make the connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referringto Measurement Connections 3 Set the Threshold Enter a desired value using the direction ke...

Page 63: ...timeter shows voltage about 0V and the instrument beeps persistently when in forward and reverse bias model it indicates that the diode is short If the Multimeter shows open when in the forward and reverse model it indicates that the diode is open 6 Perform the math operation advanced You can perform the math operation Statistics Limit on every measurement reading For details please refer to Math ...

Page 64: ...tor sensors Operating Steps 1 Enable the Diode measurement Press on the front panel to enter the Temperature measurement interface as shown in Diagram 2 20 Diagram 2 20 Temperature Measurement Interface 2 Make the connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Measurement Connections ...

Page 65: ...y the current temperature sensor configurations Diagram 2 21 Load a Configuration File 4 Set the display mode Press Display to choose the display mode The Multimeter supports three display modes Temperature Value Measured Value and All Temperature Value and Measured Value will be shown on the display together Diagram 2 22 Choose Display Mode of Temperature Measurement ...

Page 66: ...elative value is the measurement value when the function is started For details please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 7 Read the measurement value The multimeter measures the input signal according to the current measurement settings and displays the measurement result on the screen 8 Perform the math operation advanced You can perform the math operation Statistics Limit and REL on every mea...

Page 67: ... function can be used as the second display it will be displayed in the second Display area The Main Display will display the function that is selected before the Dual display function is turned on All the available combinations are listed in table 2 3 Table 2 3 Available Main Vice Function Combinations shade is available For example press to enter the following interface Diagram 2 23 Dual display...

Page 68: ...play The readings in both displays will update alternately If math function dBm dB is used in Main Display when opening the second Display the math operation will be stopped automatically The second Display will show the second selected function normally If math function Statistics Limits Relative is used in Main Display when opening the second Display the result will still be shown in the Main Di...

Page 69: ...function as the following diagram shows Diagram 2 24 Utility Function Configuration Interface Table 2 1 Utility Function Menu Description Function Menu Description Store Recall Store or recall state files Manage File Create a new file copy rename or delete a file I O Config Configure LAN Test Admin Provide board test function System Setup Configure instrument s user settings ...

Page 70: ...iagram 2 25 Diagram 2 25 Store and Recall Interface Table 2 2 Store Recall Function Menu Description Function Menu Description Store Settings Store state or data files Recall Settings Recall state files Power On Select the state that is loaded at power up Security Erase Delete all the files stored in local storage and restore the instrument to factory default state Set to Defaults Restore the inst...

Page 71: ...n menu of Store Recall press Store Settings to enter the following interface Diagram 2 26 Store Settings Interface Table 2 3 Storage Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings Description Browse Choose the location that file will be saved File Name Input the file name Type xml csv Choose the type of file that will be saved Store Data Store the specified file Done Return to the higher level m...

Page 72: ...operation keys to choose the storage directory Press Select to set the current directory as storage location and Return to the higher level menu Diagram 2 27 storage directory Settings Interface 2 Set the file name Press File Name to enter the following interface and input the name of the stored file Diagram 2 28 Input Fire name ...

Page 73: ...name area to the previous char Press Next Char to move the cursor in the file name area to the next char Press Done to save the current file and return to the higher level menu Press Cancel to cancel the current operation and return to the higher level menu 3 Set the type of stored file Press Type to set the type of stored file xml save the current system configuration as an xml file csv save the ...

Page 74: ... instrument to a specified state Press Cancel to return to higher level menu Power On Select a system configuration to be used at power on from Default and Last configuration at last power off The setting will be available at the next power on Security Erase Press Security Erase the instrument will display a prompt message Are you sure you want to delete all stored files Press Yes to confirm The i...

Page 75: ... location for the folder press File Name enter a folder name and press Done Press Create Folder Done Capture Display To save a screen capture Browse to the internal or external location for the screen capture Press File Name enter a name and press Done Press Save Screen Done Copy To copy a file or folder press Copy Browse to the folder or file to be copied and press Select Press Copy Path and sele...

Page 76: ...eter enables users to operate the instrument remotely by LAN interface and store or recall internet settings You can look over current LAN settings and set up an IP address and subnet mask After entering into the function menu of Utility press I O Config Select On LAN Settings Modify Settings to enter the following interface Diagram 2 32 LAN Settings Interface ...

Page 77: ...ction Menu Description IP Address Set up IP address Subnet Mask Set up subnet mask Gateway Set up gateway Cancel Cancel current operation and return to the higher level menu Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu ...

Page 78: ... Function Menu Description Keyboard Test the instrument s keys LCD Test the instrument s LCD screen Beeper Test the instrument s beeper Chip Test the instrument s chips Done Return the higher level menu 2 Test the keys select Keyboard Select Key to enter the key test interface as displayed in Diagram 2 35 The on screen rectangle shapes represent the keys on the front panel Test all keys and knobs ...

Page 79: ...ss Done to exit Press Change to start the test and observe if the screen has changed colour or other display errors as shown in Diagram 2 36 Diagram 2 36 LCD Test Interface Before testing the keys the key shapes on the screen will be displayed in a blue colour The on screen keys and knobs will change to a green colour when tested Press Done to exit the test ...

Page 80: ...the instrument will beep one time 5 Test the chips Press Chip Start to enter chip test interface as Diagram 2 37 shows Diagram 2 37 Chip Test Interface NOTE If the test is passed the corresponding result shows pass If the test is failed the corresponding result shows fail 6 Press Done to exit the board test ...

Page 81: ... Next press Update Yes to start updating the system software 4 On completion of the update the screen will show the message Firmware Update Done Then you can remove the USB flash drive away 5 Restart the Multimeter and check the version information Press System Setup System Info to check if the software and hardware version has updated If not and the update has failed you will need to update once ...

Page 82: ...tion System Info View system information Done Return to the higher level menu 1 Select language The Multimeter supports two languages English and Chinese Press Language to select the Language of the menu 2 Set up the screen protection timer Press Screen to set screen protection as 1 Min 5 Mins 15 Mins 30 Mins 1 Hour 2 Hours or 5 Hours according to different demands Activate the screen saver progra...

Page 83: ...ion Press System Info to view system information including start up times software version hardware version production ID and serial number as shown in the following diagram Diagram 2 39 System Information T3DMM6 5 012345C6789 ...

Page 84: ... the interface shown as the following diagram Diagram 2 40 Acquire Interface Table 2 7 Function Menu of triggering parameter Function Menu Description Trg Src Set the source of trigger Slope Set the slope polarity of external trigger Delay Set the delay Samples Trigger Set the number of samples per trigger VMC Out Set the polarity output pulse signal when the sampling signal is finished ...

Page 85: ...e used to change the selected digit value 3 Set the number of samples per trigger Press Samples Trigger to set the sample count Left and Right keys are used to switch the number of a numerical value Up and Down keys are used to change the selected value Sample Count Sample Count indicates the number of samples taken when the Multimeter receives a Single Trigger event samples per trigger The range ...

Page 86: ...ront panel directly to enable Single Trigger 2 Set the delay Press Delay to select Auto or Manual mode 3 Set the number of samples or trigger Press Samples Trigger to set sample count 4 Set the VMC Out The Multimeter outputs a pulse signal through the VM COMP interface on the rear panel after the sampling signal is finished Press VMC Out to choose Positive or Negative polarity ...

Page 87: ...ct Trg Src Ext to enable the External Trigger 2 Set the polarity of slope Press Slope to choose Positive or Negative polarity 3 Set the delay Press Delay to choose Auto or Manual mode 4 Set the number of samples or trigger Press Samples Trigger to set sample count 5 Set the VMC Out In External Trigger mode the Multimeter could output a pulse signal through the VM COMP interface on the rear panel a...

Page 88: ...th the help list Press and to enter the help list as the following diagram shows Diagram 2 41 Help Menu Table 2 8 Help System Operating Menu Function Menu Description Up Move up the cursor and select the help menu Down Move down the cursor and select the help menu Select Select the help information you want to read Done Return to the higher menu 1 Basic Measure Get basic measurement types and meth...

Page 89: ...r sensor files 7 Optional Scanner Card Get help about operating the optional scanner card T3DMM6 5 SC only 8 The convention and Tips of Soft Key usage Get help and tips about using the soft keys 9 Technical Support How to obtain technical support Explanation In the help menu interface you can move the cursor and select the corresponding menu by the up and down direction keys and press OK to read t...

Page 90: ...Menu Table 2 9 Math Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings Description Statistics Reading statistic functions including max min average span std dev and samples Limits The Limits function performs Pass Fail testing according to the specified upper and lower limits dBm The dBm is based on a calculation of power delivered to a reference resistance 0dBm 1mW dB The dB measurement is the diff...

Page 91: ...e of current measurement Span Show the span of current measurement Std dev Show the std dev statistics value of current measurement Samples Show the number of samples of current measurement Statistics Show Hide Show or hide the statistics function interface Clear Readings Clear all current readings and restart statistics Done Return to the higher level menu Statistics Function In statistic functio...

Page 92: ...ion Description Function Menu Settings Description Limits On Off Turn on or turn off the Limits function Low Set the desired lower limit Center Set the desired center value High Set the desired upper limit Status Show the status of limit test Low Failures Show the times that reading is lower than the limit High Failures Show the times that reading is higher than the limit Span Set the desired span...

Page 93: ... main display will switch from blue to red When the reading is higher than the set higher limit the colour of the main display will switch from blue to red When the reading is lower or higher than the set limits the Beeper will beep once The beeper is turned on The range of Limits function The Limits range is 120 120 of the current measurement range The upper limit value should be always bigger th...

Page 94: ...able 2 12 dB Measurement Function Menu Function Description Function Menu Settings Description dB dBm On Off Turn on or turn off dB or dBm function Function dBm Open the dBm function and the lower right corner of the main display will show dBm Ref R Set the parameter via direction keys 50Ω 8000Ω Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu The computation method for dBm When the dBm f...

Page 95: ...ion dB Open dB function and the lower right corner of the main display show dB Ref R Set the parameter via direction keys 50Ω 8000Ω dB Ref Value Set the referred value of dB Measure Ref Value Set the referred value of measurement Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu The computation method of the dB dB 10 x Log10 Reading2 RREF 0 001W dB setting value RREF expressed measuring th...

Page 96: ...nt Resistance Frequency Period Capacitance and Temperature Press Rel Value to enter the interface shown in the following diagram Diagram 2 46 Relative Operation Table 2 14 Rel Value Operation Function Menu Function Menu Description Value Select the current measurement value as the preset value Off Turn off the relative operation function When Rel Value function is turned on the result of relative ...

Page 97: ...for measured data Number Bar Meter Trend Chart and Histogram Number Press and to open the menu of display mode and press Display to enter the following interface Number is always the selected mode when the Multimeter is turned on Diagram 2 47 Number Display Mode ...

Page 98: ...ertical scale as Defaultor Manual mode Table 2 15 To Set the Vertical Scale of Bar Meter manually Function Menu Description Low Set the low value of horizontal scale High Set the high value of horizontal scale Center Set the center value of horizontal scale Span Set the span of horizontal scale Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu ...

Page 99: ...is Trend Chart Recent All Show recent or all readings Horizontal Scale Choose the mode of Horizontal Scale Autoscale Once Automatically set the horizontal scale once Clear Readings Clear all current readings and restart statistics 2 Press Horizontal Scale to choose the way to set the horizontal scale as Default Auto or Manual mode Press Auto and the Multimeter will set the vertical scale automatic...

Page 100: ...99 Press Manual and you can set the vertical scale manually as displayed in diagram 2 51 Diagram 2 51 Manual Vertical Scale ...

Page 101: ...ram Currently selected display mode is Histogram Binning Set Binning as Auto or Manual mode Bin Set Set the Bin parameters Cumulative On Off Turn on or off the Cumulative function Clear Readings Clear all current readings and restart statistics 2 Press Binning to set Binning as the Auto or Manual mode When in Manual mode press Bin Settings to enter the following interface Diagram 2 53 Bin Set Inte...

Page 102: ... selected Low Set the low value of the horizontal scale High Set the high value of the horizontal scale Center Set the center value of the horizontal scale Span Set the span of the horizontal scale Outer Bins On Off Show the bins beyond the set range or not Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu ...

Page 103: ...and the Auto Trigger will be started to capture continuous readings automatically The screen will show Auto Trigger Press again and the trigger is stopped Single Trigger Press on the front panel the Single Trigger will be started one time and generate a single reading The screen will show Single Trig Explanation In the Remote Mode the screen will show Imme Trig Press to switch back to the local mo...

Page 104: ...d history data Press and to open Hold measurement function interface the black field just above the screen will show Probe Hold as shown in the following diagram Diagram 2 54 Hold Measurement Function Interface Table 2 19 Hold Measurement Function Function Menu Settings Description Probe Hold On Off Turn on or off the Probe Hold function Beeper On Off Turn on or off the Beeper Clear List Clear all...

Page 105: ...es 12 multi purpose 4 current channels and supports the following measurement functions DCV ACV DCI ACI 2WR 4WR CAP FREQ DIODE CONT and TEMP RTD and Thermocouple It provides a convenient and versatile solution for test applications that require multiple measurement points or signals and is an ideal tool for R D burn in and production testing Chapter 3 T3DMM6 5 SC Scanner Card ...

Page 106: ...ent channels and supports the following measurement functions DCV ACV DCI ACI 2WR 4WR CAP FREQ DIODE CONT and TEMP RTD and Thermocouple It provides a convenient and versatile solution for test applications that require multiple measurement points or signals and is an ideal tool for R D burn in and production testing The scanner option is not available separately for the T3DMM6 5 or as an upgrade f...

Page 107: ...ner card Hot swapping the card could cause damage and is not covered under the warranty 2 Open theT3DMM6 5 SC rear panel slot Take off the two screws on the slot corners to remove the optional slot cover Keep the screws for later reuse 3 Connection Turn the clamp and insert the wire 4 Tighten cable Route wiring through strain relief and Cable tie rap Wrap 1 Turn off and remove the power cord ...

Page 108: ...an 2 4A 2 4 Wire Resistance Applications 1 3 Front Panel operations Press and to enter the operating menu of Utility function as the following diagram shows Remarks 1 To minimize voltage errors the remote sense connections CH7 CH8 etc should be made as close to the device under test DUT as possible 5 Insert the Scanner Insert the scanner bottom side up Close the cover by tightening the screws 6 Po...

Page 109: ... each scan for the whole channel range Step Measures a single channel in the specified range Channel MIN MAX at each trigger event Time settings are applied for each channel 2 Time setup Use the direction keys to set the duration between each scan loop Scan mode or between each scanned channel Step mode 3 Cycles Auto The instrument will scan specified channel circularly after the scan operation st...

Page 110: ...ion provides two measurement speeds Fast 50 reading s 20ms reading and Slow 5 reading s 200ms reading Fast 1PLC Slow 10 PLC for T3DMM6 5 SC The speed setting is applicable for the following functions DC AC Voltage DCV ACV 2 4 Wire Resistance 2W 4W Operating instructions Move the cursor to choose the wanted parameter by direction keys and the background color of cursor s position turns to gray Sele...

Page 111: ...nquire Channel by direction keys and the interface displays the minimum average maximum span standard deviation samples and trend chart of measurement results of the setting channel during the scan operation Press Done to return to higher level menu 8 Stop scan operation Set the Start to off to stop the scan operation If the Cycles is set to manual then the instrument will stop scan when it reache...

Page 112: ...users to easily select the measurement function and range for each channel and start acquiring measurement data With a rich online help system the user is able to create a virtual instrument on the PC for data collection and instrument control During the scanning period the measurement data can be viewed directly on the screen or viewed graphically using trend chart bar and histogram graph types T...

Page 113: ...ves triangle waves and square waves the AC and AC DC values are equal since these waveforms do not contain a DC offset See the following table 3 1 Table 3 1 True RMS AC Measurement of Sine Triangle and Square waves Non symmetrical waveforms such as pulse trains contain DC voltages which are rejected by AC coupled with true RMS measurements An AC coupled true RMS measurement is desirable in situati...

Page 114: ...rrors do not apply for input signals below 100Hz You can estimate the measurement error due to signal crest factor as shown below Total Error Error Sine wave Error Crest factor Error Bandwidth Error Sine wave error for sine wave Error Crest factor crest factor additional error Error Bandwidth estimated bandwidth error as shown below C F signal crest factor F fundamental frequency of pulse BW effec...

Page 115: ... additional capacitance and loading The approximate input resistances of the Multimeter at different frequencies are listed in the following table Table 5 2 Approximate Input Resistances at Different Frequencies Input Frequency Input Resistance 100Hz 1MΩ 1kHz 850kΩ 10kHz 160kΩ 100kHz 16kΩ For low frequencies For high frequencies F input frequency R s source resistance Cm input capacitance 100pF pl...

Page 116: ...er switch on the back panel has been turned on 3 Check if the power fuse has blown Replace it as desired if it has blown 4 Restart the Multimeter after all the above steps are complete 5 If the instrument still cannot start up properly please contact Teledyne Test Tools The reading does not change when connecting an AC current signal 1 Check if the test lead has been connected to the current jack ...

Page 117: ... is DCI but the measuring location is in ACI place USB Disks cannot be recognised by the instrument 1 Check if the USB disk works properly 2 Make sure the used USB disk is of a Flash type The instrument does not support USB disks of a hard disk type 3 Check if the capacity of the used USB disk is too large The Multimeter is recommended not to use USB disks which exceed 8GB 4 After restarting the i...

Page 118: ...o test leads black and red An USB Cable A Quick Start NOTE We suggest that the length of the USB data wire and LAN cable connected to the instrument should be less than 3m to avoid affecting the product performance All the accessories are available by contacting your local Teledyne Test Tools office ...

Page 119: ...acement as described in the complete warranty statement To arrange for service or obtain a copy of the complete warranty statement please contact your nearest Teledyne Test Tools sales and service office Except as provided in this summary or the applicable warranty statement Teledyne Test Tools makes no warranty of any kind express or implied including without limitation the implied warranties of ...

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