Range
Can be set to
AutoRange
or manual by clicking on the appropriate range in the lower part of the Windows
panel. Autoranging is best used for bench top application and is
not recommended
for an automated test
application due to the uncertainty of the DMM range, as well as the extra time for range changes. Locking a range is
highly recommended when operating in an automated test system, especially to speed up measurements. Another
reason to lock a range is to control the input impedance in DCV. The 330 mV and 3.3 V ranges have virtually
infinite input impedance, while the 33 V and 330 V ranges have 10 M
Ω
input impedance.
S_Cal
This function is the System Calibration that corrects for internal gain, scale factor and zero errors. The
DMM does this by alternatively selecting its local DC reference and a zero input. It is required at least once every
day to meet the SMX2040 accuracy specifications. We recommend that you also perform this function whenever
the external environment changes (e.g. the temperature in your work environment changes by more than 5
°
C, or the
SMX2044 on board temperature sensor indicates more than a 5
°
C
change). This function takes less than a few
seconds to perform. Disconnect all leads to the DMM before doing this operation. Keep in mind that this is not a
substitute for periodic calibration, which must be performed with external standards.
ClosedLoop
This check box selection is used in conjunction with the AC and DC Voltage-Source functions of the
SMX2044. When checked, the DMM monitors the output level and continuously applies corrections to the output
level. When not checked, the DMM is a 12 bit source vs. 16 bits in the ClosedLoop mode.
OpenCal
This check box selection is used in conjunction with inductance measurement. It is necessary to perform
Open Terminal Calibration using this control, prior to measuring inductance. This function characterizes both the
internal DMM circuitry as well as the probe cables. To perform OpenCal, attach the probe cables to the DMM,
leaving the other end of the probe cables open circuited. Then, activate the OpenCal button.
Sync
With this check box selection is active, the DMM measurements are internally synchronized, which reduces
the measurement rate, but allows full scale input swings to be settled in single measurement.
Sources Panel
There are three function buttons in the Source group (SMX2044 only). The
V, I, LEAK
buttons
select one of three source functions, Voltage (DC and AC), IDC and Leakage. The
Sources Panel
is automatically
enabled when one of the source functions is enabled. It can also be invoked using the
Sources Panel
selection under
the
Tools
menu. This panel allows the entry of values for all of the source functions, including Leakage.
The
V-OUT
Scroll bar and Text box are used to set
the Voltage for DC and AC Volts as well as for
Leakage. When sourcing ACV, the voltage is in RMS
and the
FREQ.
Scroll bar and Text box control the
frequency of the source. It is also used to control
inductance frequency. When sourcing DC current, use
the
I-OUT
set of controls. When measuring timing or
freqeuncy the
THRESH
set of controls is used for
comperator threshold. All of the source controls are
context sensitive and will be enabled when
appropriate.
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