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User Manual

SDM3065X Digital Multimeter

UM06036-E01B

2017 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

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Page 1: ...User Manual SDM3065X Digital Multimeter UM06036 E01B 2017 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD ...

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Page 3: ...NOLOGIES CO LTD Statement SIGLENT products are protected by patent laws in and outside of the P R China SIGLENT 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 SIGLENT s permission ...

Page 4: ...e to a high voltage Observe all terminal ratings Please observe all ratings and sign instructions on the instrument to avoid fire or electric shock Before connecting the instrument please read the manual carefully to gain more information about the ratings Do not operate with suspected failures If you suspect that the product is damaged please contact SIGLENT s qualified service personnel to inspe...

Page 5: ...1326 1 2013 Input terminal protection limitation Protection limitation is defined for the input terminal 1 Main input HI and LO terminal HI and LO terminals are used for Voltage Resistance Capacitance Continuity Frequency and Diode measurement Two protection limitations are defined HI LO protection limitation 1000VDC or 750AVC It s the maximum measurable voltage The limitation can be expressed as ...

Page 6: ...ment Category II includes electrical devices connected to mains at an outlet on a branch circuit such as most small appliances test equipments and other devices that plug into a branch outlet or socket SDM3065X is capable of making measurements with the HI and LO inputs connected to mains in such devices up to 600VAC or the branch outlet itself However the HI and LO terminals of SDM3065X can t be ...

Page 7: ...n the instrument Symbols may appear on the instrument WARNING Warning statements indicate the conditions and behaviors that could result in injury or loss of life CAUTION Caution statements indicate the conditions and behaviors that could result in damage to this product or other properties CAT I 1000V IEC Measurement Category I The highest measurable voltage is 1000Vpk in the HI LO terminal prope...

Page 8: ...ernal ash of the instrument and probe by a soft rag Be careful not to scratch the transparent plastic protective screen when cleaning the liquid crystal screen Use a soft rag that has been soaked by water to clean the instrument after cutting off the power Or use 75 isopropyl alcohol of water solvent to get a more thorough cleaning NOTE To prevent the surface of the instrument or probe from damage...

Page 9: ...s demand furthest Main Features 4 3 inch color TFT LCD display screen with 480 272 high resolutions Real 6 digits readings resolution Up to 150rdgs 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 for thermocouple Support standard SCPI and control software on PC compatible wi...

Page 10: ...w about the Front Back panel and user interface Chapter 2 Function and Operation Introduce the functions and operations of SDM3065X in details Chapter 3 Application Examples Introduce you how to use strong measurement functions of this instrument easily through some examples Chapter 4 General Troubleshooting Provide you some general troubleshooting Chapter 5 Appendix Provide you information about ...

Page 11: ...in Help System 16 Chapter 2 Function and Operation 17 Measurement Configuration 18 Range 19 Intergration Time and Resolution 21 DC Impedance 23 Auto Zero 24 AC Filter 25 Short circuit Resistance 26 Gate Time 27 Basic Measurement Functions 28 To Measure DC Voltage 29 To Measure DC Current 31 To Measure AC Voltage 33 To Measure AC Current 35 To Measure Resistance 37 To Measure Capacitance 40 To Meas...

Page 12: ...atistics 75 Limits 77 dBm 79 dB 80 Relative Value 81 Display Mode 82 Trigger 88 Hold Measurement Function 89 Chapter 3 Measurement Tutorial 90 True RMS AC Measurement 90 Crest Factor Errors non sinusoidal inputs 91 Loading Errors AC Voltage 92 Chapter 4 General Troubleshooting 93 Chapter 5 Appendix 94 Appendix A Accessories 94 Appendix B Warranty summary 95 Appendix C Contact SIGLENT 96 ...

Page 13: ...h the front and rear panles 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 14: ...nical tests The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to instrument resulting from shipment SIGLENT 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 SIGLENT sales representative 3 Check the accessories Check the accessories according to the packing list If the accessories ar...

Page 15: ...instrument stably so that users 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 16: ...SIGLENT 4 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Appearance and Size Diagram 1 4 Appearance and Size 260 27mm 107 21 mm 293 75mm ...

Page 17: ...from USB storage device Power Key Long short press the key to turn on off the instrument LCD Display The instrument provides a 4 3 inch color TFT LCD display screen with 480 272 high resolutions that can the current function menus measurement parameter settings system status prompt messages and so on Menu Operation Keys Press any softkey to activate the corresponding menu Measurement and Assistant...

Page 18: ...Multiple Scan Card Function 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 Shif...

Page 19: ...p measurement parameter Move the cursor Page or down Set up measurement parameter Move the cursor 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 G B F B ...

Page 20: ...ed through the Voltage Selector before power connection Power Fuse The multimeter is already installed with a power fuse before leaving factory To replace a new one please 1 Turn off the multimeter and remove the power cord 2 Press down the block tongue using a straight screwdriver in the direction of the dotted arrow in the figure below and pull out of the fuse seat 3 Select a proper voltage scal...

Page 21: ...installed in the instrument USB Device Connect the PC through this interface You can use SCPI commands or PC software to control SDM3065X remotely LAN Through this interface the multimeter can be connected to the network for remote control VMC Output The mutlimeter outputs a low true pulse from the VM Comp connector after every measurement Ext trigger Trigger the multimeter by connecting a trigger...

Page 22: ...t protection before leaving factory To replace a new one please 1 Turn off the multimeter and remove the power cord 2 Turn the fuse seat counterclockwise as shown in the figure using a straight screw driver and then pull out the fuse seat 3 Place a new specified fuse 4 Reinstall the fuse seat into the slot Instrument Lockhole You can use the safety lock to lock the multimeter in a fixed place if n...

Page 23: ... Then connect the power cord as shown in the following figure 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 good connection 2 Try to restart the multimeter if it fails check the power fuse and replace a new one when necessary 3 If the problem still remains please co...

Page 24: ...SIGLENT 12 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter User Interface Diagram 1 9 User Interface Measureme t Function Measureme t Result Trigger Mode Control Mode LAN Status Icon Range Operation Menu ...

Page 25: ...ect the signal device under test to the multimeter according to the method below Do not discretionarily 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 taken DCV Measurement ACV Measurement DCI Measurement ACI Measurement ...

Page 26: ...SIGLENT 14 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Resistance Measurement 2 wire Resistance Measurement 2 wire Capacitance Measurement Frequency Period Measurement Continuity Measurement Diode Measurement ...

Page 27: ...SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 15 Temperature Measurement For RTD and thermcouple sensors ...

Page 28: ... the direction keys to choose the help item you want finally press OK to obtain help information The common help information is listed as the following 1 Basic Measure 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 of Softkeys 9 Technical Support ...

Page 29: ...to use the functions of the multimeter from the front panel The chapter contains the following topics To Set the Range To Set the Resolution Basic Measurement Functions Any Sensor Measurement Preset Mode Secondary Function Key Measurement Configuration Math Operations Trigger Save and Recall Utility ...

Page 30: ...the multimeter can 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 function differ see table below Table 2 1 Measurement parameter Functions Parameters DCV Range Integration Time DC impedance Auto zero ACV Range AC filiter ...

Page 31: ...e provides higher reading precision Method 1 use the front panel key to set the range Manual Range to increase range Manual Range to decrease 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 measuremt for instance Then press the...

Page 32: ...ut signal exceeds the current 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 2 kΩ ...

Page 33: ...r line cycles the unit is PLC The multimeter automatically detects the input power frequency at power on I f the frequency is 50Hz the intergration time can be set to 0 005PLC 0 05 PLC 0 5 PLC 1 PLC 10 PLC 100 PLC and the default is 10 PLC If the frequency is 60Hz the intergration time can be set to 0 006PLC 0 06 PLC 0 6 PLC 1 PLC 10 PLC 100 PLC and the default is 10 PLC SDM3065X holds reading res...

Page 34: ... PLC 0 06PLC 5 0 5 PLC 0 6PLC 6 1 PLC 10 PLC 100C 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 digit 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 35: ... measured object caused by the multimeter 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 impedances in all ranges to 10 MΩ 10GΩ set the input impedances in ranges of 200 mV 2 V and 20 V to 10 GΩ while in ranges of 200 V and 1000 V the impedances are still 10 M...

Page 36: ...or instance Diagram 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 o...

Page 37: ...that of the signal you are measuring because higher frequency filters result in faster measurements For example when measuring a signal between 20 and 200 Hz use the 20 Hz 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 setti...

Page 38: ...ircuit resistance the circuit is considered as connected and the beeper sounds if sound is on The default short circuit resistance is 50 Ω and the setting is stored in nonvolatile memory When continuity test is enabled Set the Threshold equal to short circuit resistance using the direction keys The range is from 1 Ω to 2000 Ω Diagram 2 7 Set Up the Short circuit Resistance ...

Page 39: ...he resolution of the low frequency measurement is and the slower the measurement is 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 1 ms 10 ms 100 ms or 1 s and the default is 100 ms You can select a desired gate time by pressing the corresponding softkey Diagram 2 8 Set Up ...

Page 40: ...igital Multimeters have following basic functions To Measure DC Voltage To Measure AC Voltage To Measure DC Current To Measure AC Current To Measure 2 4 Wire Resistance To Measure Capacitance To Test Continuity To Test Diode To Measure Frequency or Period To Measure Temperature ...

Page 41: ...nterface as shown in Diagram 2 9 Diagram 2 9 DC Voltage Measurement Interface 2 Make 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 i...

Page 42: ... execute DC voltage measurement directly without modifying this parameter which has been setup before leaving factory 7 Set the relative value Optional operation Press Rel to open or close Relative math function When it is opened the reading displayed is a value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the relative value that has been set The default relative value is the ...

Page 43: ...nterface as shown in Diagram 2 10 Diagram 2 10 DC Current Measurement Interface 2 Make 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...

Page 44: ...lative value Optional operation Press Rel to open or close Relative math function When it is opened the reading displayed is a value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the relative value that has been set The default relative value is the measurement value when the function is opened Please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 to know about the details 7 Read the mea...

Page 45: ...nterface as shown in Diagram 2 11 Diagram 2 11 AC Voltage Measurement Interface 2 Make 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...

Page 46: ...ubtracts the relative value that has been set The default relative value is the measurement value when the function is opened Please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 to know about the details 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 Make math operation advanced You can...

Page 47: ...ent interface as shown in Diagram 2 12 Diagram 2 12 AC Current Measurement Interface 2 Make 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 o...

Page 48: ...e subtracts the relative value that has been set The default relative value is the measurement value when the function is opened Please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 to know about the details 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 Make math operation advanced You ...

Page 49: ...han 100 kΩ the 4 wire resistance measurement is recommended to reduce the measurement error caused by test lead resistance and contact resistance between the probe and the testing point because these two resistances cannot be ignored any more compared to the measured resistance Operating Steps 1 Enable 2 wire 4 wire resistance measurement Press on the front panel to enter the 2 wire resistance mea...

Page 50: ...low 10 of the present range 4 Set the intergration Press Aperture and choose the number of power line cycles PLCs to use for the measurement Selecting 100 PLC 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 ...

Page 51: ...out the details 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 Make math operation advanced You can perform math operation Statistics Limit and REL on every resistance measurement reading For details please refer to Math Operations 9 Display the graph advanced You can analyze th...

Page 52: ... Measurement Interface 2 Make 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 convenient but it results in slower...

Page 53: ...sures the input signal according to the current measurement settings and displays the measurement result on the screen 6 Make math operation advanced You can perform math operation Statistics Limit and REL on every ACI measurement reading For details please refer to Math Operations 7 Display the graph advanced You can analyze the measurement data by using Bar Meter Trend Char or Histogram display ...

Page 54: ...Operating Steps 1 Enable 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 Fequency Measurement Interface Select Period to enter the period measurement interface as shown in Diagram Diagram 2 17 Period Measurement Interface 2 Make connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by ...

Page 55: ...n or close Relative math function When it is opened the reading displayed is a value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the relative value that has been set The default relative value is the measurement value when the function is opened Please refer to Math Functions in Chapter 2 to know about the details 6 Read the measurement value The multimeter measures the input...

Page 56: ...e 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 connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Measurement Connecti...

Page 57: ...n advanced You can perform math operation Statistics Limit on every measurement reading For details please refer to Math Operations 6 Display the graph advanced You can analyze the measurement data by using Bar Meter Trend Char or Histogram display For details please refer to Display Mode NOTE Before testing continuity please cut off the power and discharge all the high voltage containers to avoid...

Page 58: ... 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 connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Measurement Connections 3 Set the Threshold Enter a desired value using the direction keys The range is from 0 to 4V and the default is 2V 4 Read the measure...

Page 59: ...rsistently when in forward and reverse bias model it indicates that the diode is short If the Multimeter shows open when in forward and reverse model it indicates that the diode is open 6 Make math operation advanced You can perform math operation Statistics Limit on every measurement reading For details please refer to Math Operations 7 Display the graph advanced You can analyze the measurement d...

Page 60: ...ture measurement interface as shown in Diagram 2 20 Diagram 2 20 Temperature Measurement Interface 2 Make connection Connect the test leads with the measured signal by referring to Measurement Connections 3 Set the type of sensor Press Load and use direction keys to choose a desired temperature sensor Press Define to view the configurations Then press Read to apply the current temperature sensor c...

Page 61: ...orts three units C F K Diagram 2 23 Unit Selection Interface 6 Set the relative value Optional operation Press Rel to open or close Relative math function When it is opened the reading displayed is a value which comes from the result of actual measurement value subtracts the relative value that has been set The default relative value is the measurement value when the function is opened Please refe...

Page 62: ...can perform math operation Statistics Limit and REL on every measurement reading For details please refer to Math Operations 9 Display the graph advanced You can analyze the measurement data by using Bar Meter Trend Char or Histogram display For details please refer to Display Mode ...

Page 63: ...ill be displayed in the Vice Display 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 Main Display Function DCV DCI ACV ACI FREQ PERIOD 2 Wire R 4 Wire R Cap Vice Display Function DCV DCI ACV ACI FREQ PERIOD 2 Wire R ...

Page 64: ...th Main and Vice Display The readings in both of the display will update alternately If math function dBm dB is used in Main Display when opening Vice Display math operation will be closed automatically and Vice Display will show the second selected function normally If math function Statistics Limits Relative is used in Main Display when opening Vice Display the result will still be shown in Main...

Page 65: ...ility 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 and GPIB interface Test Admin Provide board test function System Setup Configure instrument s user settin...

Page 66: ... Settings Store state or data files Recall Settings Recall state files Power On Select the state that is loaded at power up Security Ercase Delete all the files stored in local storage and restore the instrument to factory default state Set to Defaults Restore the instrument to factory default state Done Return to the higher level menu Store Settings Store settings allows you to save the system co...

Page 67: ... Store Data Store the specified file Done Return to the higher level menu Operating Steps 1 Set the storage directoty Press Browse to enter the following interface then use direction keys or menu operation keys to choose the storage directory Press Select to set the current directory as storage location and Return to higher level menu Diagram 2 27 storage directory Settings Interface 2 Set the fil...

Page 68: ...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 current measurement result as a csv file 4 Save the file Pr...

Page 69: ...rn 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 prompt message Are you sure to delete all stored files Then press Yes the instrument will delete all the files stored in local storage and restor...

Page 70: ...internal or external location for the folder press File Name enter a folder name and press Done Press Create Folder Done Capture Display To saves 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 Pre...

Page 71: ...nstrument remotely by LAN interface and store or recall internet settings You can look over current LAN settings and set up 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 Table 2 4 LAN Settings Function Menu Description IP Address Set up IP addre...

Page 72: ... address The default address is 30 when the instrument is leaving the factory The address of Multimeter can be any integral value between 1 and 30 Operating Steps 1 After entering into the function menu of I O configuration press GPIB Settings to enter the interface shown in diagram 2 33 Diagram 2 33 GPIB Settings 2 Users can change the value of GPIB address by direction keys 3 Press Select to set...

Page 73: ...d Test Function Description Function Menu Description Key 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 Key to enter the key test interface as the Diagram 2 47 shows The on screen lathy rectangle shapes represent the keys on the front panel Test all keys a...

Page 74: ... severe color or other display error As the Diagram 2 36 shows Diagram 2 36 LCD Test Interface 4 Test the beeper Press Beeper to test the beeper Under regular circumstance press NOTE Before you operate the shapes on the screen display blue color The corresponding area of tested buttons or knobs would display green color Press Done to exit the test NOTE Press Change to change the color of the scree...

Page 75: ... 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 6 Press Done to exit the board test NOTE If the test is passed the corresponding result shows pass If the test is failed the corresponding result shows fail ...

Page 76: ...ect the update file Next press Update Yes to start updating the system software 4 After accomplishing update the screen shows message Firmware Update Done Then you can move 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 after updating is in accordance with the desired version If not th...

Page 77: ... language The Multimeter supports two kinds of languages English and Chinese Press Language to select the Language of the menu 2 Set up the time of screen protection 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 program and screen saver will be on if no action is taken within the time that yo...

Page 78: ...SIGLENT 66 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Diagram 2 39 System Information ...

Page 79: ...ger Press to enter 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 or trigger VMC Out Set the polarity of output pulse signal when sampling signal is fin...

Page 80: ...rical value Up and Down keys are used to change the selected value 3 Set the number of samples or 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 4 Set the VMC Out The Multimeter output a pulse signal through the VM COMP interface on the rear panel after sampling sign...

Page 81: ...le or press on the front 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 output a pulse signal through the VM COMP interface on the rear panel after sampling signal is finished Press VMC Out to choose Positive or Negative polarity ...

Page 82: ...Steps 1 Press then select Trg Src Ext enable 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 ...

Page 83: ...operations with 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 and read it Done Return to the higher menu 1 Basic Measure Get basic measureme...

Page 84: ...the data parameter sensors files 7 Optional Multiple Scan Card Get help about operating optional multiple scan cards 8 The convention and Tips of Softkeys Get help about the convention and tips of softkeys 9 Technical Support Get the method to obtain technical support Explanation In the help menu interface you also can move cursor and select the corresponding menu by up and down direction keys and...

Page 85: ...enu of math functions on the screen as shown in the following diagram Diagram 2 42 Math Function 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 ca...

Page 86: ...SIGLENT 74 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Explanations Math function can only be applicable to the main display If measurement function is changed all math functions will be closed except Statistics ...

Page 87: ...Description Min Show the minimum statistics value of current measurement Average Show the average statistics value of current measurement Max Show the maximum statistics value of current measurement Span Show the span of current measurement Std dev Show the std dev statistics value of current measurement Samples Show the maximum statistics value of current measurement Statistics Show Hide Show or ...

Page 88: ...unction the first reading is usually set to the maximum or minimum value When getting more readings current displaying value is always the maximum minimum reading among all the measured values The maximum minimum average and reading quantities are stored in volatile memory ...

Page 89: ...nt Menu Function 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...

Page 90: ...r limit the color of main display will switch blue to red When the reading is higher than the set higher limit the color of main display will switch 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 bigg...

Page 91: ...m Function Interface Table 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 dBm function and the lower right corner of the main display 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 of the dB...

Page 92: ...or dBm function Function 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 Reading 2 RREF 0 001W dB setting value RREF ...

Page 93: ...nt AC Current 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 current measurement value as preset value Off Turn off the relative operation function When Rel Value function is turned on the result of relati...

Page 94: ... types of way to view 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 95: ...hoose the way to set the vertical scale as Default or 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 96: ...Currently selected display mode 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 ...

Page 97: ...SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 85 Diagram 2 50 Auto Vertical Scale Press Manual and you can set the vertical scale manually as the following diagram shows Diagram 2 51 Manual Vertical Scale ...

Page 98: ...y Histogram Currently selected display mode is Histogram Binning Set Binning as Auto or Manual mode Bin Set Set the parameters of Bin Cumulative On Off Turn on or off Cumulative function Clear Readings Clear all current readings and restart statistics 2 Press Binning to choose the way to set Binning as Auto or Manual mode When in Manual mode press Bin Settings to enter the following interface Diag...

Page 99: ...ins 10 20 40 100 200 or 400 selected 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 Outer Bins On Off Show the bins beyond the scope or not Done Save all changes and return to the higher level menu ...

Page 100: ...o capture continuous readings automatically By the time the black field of the screen will show Auto Trigger Press again and the trigger is stopped Single Trigger Press on the front panel Single Trigger will be started one time and generate an effective reading By the time the black field of the screen will show Single Trig Explanation In Remote Mode the black field just above the screen will show...

Page 101: ...an view measured 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 Probe Hold function Beeper On Off Turn on or off the Beeper Clear Lis...

Page 102: ...aves and square waves the AC and AC DC values are equal since these waveforms do not contain a DC offset See the following table 5 1 Table 3 1 True RMS AC Measurement of Sine Triangle and Square waves Waveform Crest Factor C F AC RMS AC DC RMS Non symmetrical waveforms such as pulse trains contain DC voltages which are rejected by AC coupled true RMS measurements An AC coupled true RMS measurement...

Page 103: ...e crest factor errors 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 Bandwidth error 100 reading C F signal crest fact...

Page 104: ...so add 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 Error 100 For high frequencies Error 1 100 F input frequency R s source resistance C...

Page 105: ...LO jack correctly 2 Check if the fuse in the current location on the back panel has blown 3 Check if the measuring location has switched to the DCI or ACI place correctly 4 Check if the input is ACI but the measuring location is in DCI place 3 The reading doesn t change when connecting a DC current signal 1 Check if the test lead has been connected to the current jack or LO jack correctly 2 Check ...

Page 106: ...d of destination country Two test leads black and red An USB Cable One backup fuses A Quick Start A CD ROM NOTE We suggest that the length of 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 SIGLENT office ...

Page 107: ...GLENT will provide repair or replacement as described in the complete warranty statement To arrange for service or obtain a copy of the complete warranty statement please contact your nearest SIGLENT sales and service office Except as provided in this summary or the applicable warranty statement SIGLENT makes no warranty of any kind express or implied including without limitation the implied warra...

Page 108: ...ct SIGLENT SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Address 3F NO 4 building Antongda Industrial Zone 3rd Liuxian Road 68th District Baoan District Shenzhen P R China Tel 86 755 36615186 Fax 86 755 3591582 Post Code 518101 E mail sales siglent com Http www siglent com ...

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