Agilent 4263B Operations Guide

HP 4263B LCR Meter

Operation Manual

SERIAL NUMBERS

This manual applies directly to instruments which has

the serial number prex JP1KD, or rmware revision 1.0.

For additional important information about serial

numbers, read \Serial Number" in Appendix A.

HP Part No. 04263-90020

Printed in JAPAN June 1998

Second Edition

Notice

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are

reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another

language without the prior written consent of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

Hewlett-Packard Japan, LTD.

Kobe Instrument Division

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Hyogo, 651-2241 Japan

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Copyright 1996,1998, Hewlett-Packard Japan, Ltd.

HP 4263B

Manual Printing History

February 1996

June 1998

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Second Edition

First Edition

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HP 4263B

Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,

service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specic

WARNINGS

elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the equipment.

In addition it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the

instrument.

The Hewlett-Packard Company assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with

these requirements.

Note

HP 4263B complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION

DEGREE 2 in IEC1010-1. HP 4263B is INDOOR USE product.

Ground The Instrument

To avoid electric shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to a

safety earth ground by the supplied power cable with earth blade.

DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of ammable gasses or fumes

. Operation of any

electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a denite safety hazard.

Keep Away From Live Circuits

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal

adjustments must be made by qualied maintenance personnel. Do not replace components

with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions

, dangerous voltages may exist even

with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge

circuits before touching them.

DO NOT Service Or Adjust Alone

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering rst

aid and resuscitation, is present.

DO NOT Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts

or perform unauthorized modications to the instrument. Return the instrument to a

Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Oce for service and repair to ensure that safety features

are maintained.

Dangerous Procedure Warnings

Warnings

, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout

this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.

Warning

Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in this

instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting

this instrument.

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HP 4263B

Certication

Hewlett-Packard Company certies that this product met its published specications at the

time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certies that its calibration

measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and

Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institution's calibration facility, or to the calibration

facilities of other International Standards Organization members.

Warranty

This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects in material and

workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, except that in the case of

certain components listed in

General Information

of this manual, the warranty shall be for the

specied period. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company will, at its option,

either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by

HP. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges to return the

product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products

returned to HP from another country.

HP warrants that its software and rmware designated by HP for use with an instrument will

execute its programming instruction when property installed on that instrument. HP does not

warrant that the operation of the instrument, or software

, or rmware will be uninterrupted or

error free.

Limitation Of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate

maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modication or

misuse, operation outside the environmental specications for the product, or improper site

preparation or maintenance.

No other warranty is expressed or implied. HP specically disclaims the implied warranties

of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.

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HP 4263B

Exclusive Remedies

The remedies provided herein are buyer's sole and exclusive remedies. HP shall not be liable

for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on

contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

Assistance

Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for

Hewlett-Packard products.

For any assistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Oce.Addresses

are provided at the back of this manual.

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HP 4263B

Safety Symbols

General denitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed below.

Instruction manual symbol: the product is marked with this symbol when it is

necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual.

Alternating current.

Direct current.

On (Supply).

O (Supply).

Frame or chassis terminal

This

Warning

condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could

result in injury or death to personnel.

sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,

This

Caution

condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to

result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.

Note

practice, condition or the like, which is essential to highlight.

denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure

sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure

, practice,

, could

,

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Herstellerbescheinigung

GERXSCHEMISSION

LpA<70 dB

am Arbeitsplatz

normaler Betrieb

nach DIN 45635 T.19

Manufacturer's Declaration

ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION

LpA<70 dB

operator position

normal operation

per ISO 7779

HP 4263B

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HP 4263B

Contents of this Manual

Chapter 1

Provides the product overview and basic measurement procedure. First time users of the

HP 4263B should read this chapter rst.

Chapter 2

Shows how to operate the HP 4263B from its front panel. Please refer to this chapter when

you wish to learn about operations using the front panel keys.

Chapter 3

Describes all functions of this instrument. Please refer to this chapter when you wish to learn

about the functions of the front and rear panel keys and terminals.

Chapter 4

Shows how to remotely operate the HP 4263B. Please refer to this chapter when you wish to

learn about the procedures for remotely operating the HP 4263B via the HP-IB

.

Chapter 5

Contains complete information on remotely operating the HP 4263B via the HP-IB

refer to this chapter when you wish to learn about the HP-IB's commands

, status reporting

. Please

mechanism, trigger system, and data transmission format.

Chapter 6

Provides a measurement example using the HP 4263B.

Chapter 7

Provides information for eective operations.

Chapter 8

Provides specications, reference data, and other general information.

Chapter 9

Describes how to verify the specications.

Appendix A

Contains information on using the HP 4263Bs which were manufactured before this manual

was printed.

Appendix B

Contains information which is required for using the handler interface

. Before using the

handler interface, please read this appendix and set the handler interface input/output signal.

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Contents

1. Getting Started

Overview .... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... . 1-2

Features ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ... 1-2

Accessories Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Options Available ............................. 1-3

Guided Tour of Panels ............................ 1-4

Front Panel ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... .. 1-4

Display .................................. 1-7

Rear Panel ................................ 1-8

Incoming Inspection ............................. 1-9

Ventilation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instruction for Cleaning ...... ...... ...... ...... ...

Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparation for Turning On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Line Voltage ..........................

1-9

1-9

1-10

1-12

1-12

Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turning On the HP 4263B and Setting the Line Frequency

..........

Using the Front-Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Direct Execution Type Keys ...... ...... ...... ......

Toggle Type Keys .............................

Selection Type Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Value Setup Type Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Numeric Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Minimum and Maximum Keys ......................

Up/Right, Down/Left Arrow Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-12

1-13

1-15

1-15

1-15

1-15

1-16

1-16

1-17

1-17

Back Space Key ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... 1-18

Basic Operation ............................... 1-19

Connecting a Test Fixture ........ ...... ...... ..... 1-20

Resetting the HP 4263B .......................... 1-21

Selecting the Measurement Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Setting the Test Signal Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Measurement Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto Range mode ............................

Hold Range mode ............................

Setting the Test Signal Level ........................

Matching the Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performing the OPEN Correction ......................

Performing the SHORT Correction ........ ...... ...... .

1-23

1-23

1-23

1-23

1-24

1-24

1-25

1-26

Performing the LOAD Correction ...................... 1-27

Contents-1

2. Operating the HP 4263B

Measurement Conguration ......................... 2-1

Selecting Measurement Time Mode ..................... 2-1

Setting the Averaging Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Setting Trigger Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Setting Contact Check ........................... 2-2

Setting the Beeper Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Setting the Level Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Triggering a Measurement .......................... 2-4

Applying the DC Bias ...... ...... ...... ...... .... 2-4

Using the Internal DC Bias Source ........ ...... ...... . 2-4

Using an External DC Bias Source .. ...... ...... ...... . 2-5

Using the Comparator Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Display Conguration ...... ...... ...... ...... .... 2-6

Displaying Deviation Data ........ ...... ...... ..... 2-6

Setting the Reference Value .. ...... ...... ...... ... 2-6

Selecting the Deviation Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Changing the Measurement Settings Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Setting the Display Digit and Display Mode ........ ...... ... 2-9

Locking Out the Front Panel Keys ...................... 2-9

Returning the Local Mode (Exiting the Remote Mode)

.............

Setting the HP-IB Address .......... ...... ..... .....

Saving and Recalling Instrument Settings .......... ..... ....

Printing Measurement Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Testing the HP 4263B ............................

Performing a Self-Test ...........................

Testing the Front Panel Keys' Functionality .... ...... ..... ..

If You Have a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the Display is Blank and the HP 4263B Appears Dead

...........

If an Error Message is Displayed ......................

If the HP 4263B does not Accept Any Key Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-10

2-10

2-10

2-11

2-12

2-12

2-12

2-14

2-14

2-14

2-14

3. Function Reference and Technical Information

Front Panel .................................

Display ..................................

LINE Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Chassis Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

UNKNOWN Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

DC Bias Key ............................ 3-4

Measurement Parameter Key

Deviation (1) Mode Key

...... ...... ...... ...

....................

Measurement Time Key .......................

Average Key

...... ...... ...... ...... ..

Frequency Key ...........................

Display Mode Key ....................... 3-6

Measurement Settings Display Key

Level Monitor Key

Level Key

...... ...... ...... ..... ...... .

...... ...... ...... .....

...... ...... ......

3-2

3-2

3-4

3-5

3-5

3-5

3-6

3-6

3-6

3-7

Contents-2

DC Bias Setup Key ....................... 3-7

Auto/Hold Range Key

........................ 3-7

Range Setup Key ...... ...... ...... ...... 3-8

Trigger Key ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... 3-8

Trigger Mode Key .......................... 3-9

Delay Key

Local Key

........................... 3-9

...... ...... ...... ...... ...... 3-9

Address Key .......................... 3-10

Save Key ........................... 3-10

Recall Key ............................. 3-10

Comparator Limit Keys

.................... 3-11

Left/Down Arrow Key and Up/Right Arrow Key, ........ 3-11

0,1,..,9,1(Point),0(Minus) Keys,

Enter Key

.............................

Shift Key ..............................

Engineering Units Key ........................

Back Space key ...........................

... ..... 3-11

3-11

3-11

3-11

3-12

Minimum Key ...... ...... ..... ...... ..

Maximum Key .........................

Open Key

Short Key

...........................

...........................

Load Key ............................

Comparator Key

...... ...... ...... ...... 3-16

Contact Check Key ...... ...... ...... ..... 3-17

Cable Key

Key Lock Key

........................... 3-18

.........................

Reset Key ...... ...... ...... ...... ...

Conguration Key

...... ...... ...... .....

Rear Panel .................................

External Trigger Terminal .........................

External DC Bias Terminal .... ...... ...... ...... 3-22

LINE Fuse Holder ...... ...... ..... ...... ...

LINE Voltage Selector ...........................

Serial Number Plate .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ..

Power Cord Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-12

3-12

3-13

3-14

3-15

3-18

3-19

3-20

3-21

3-21

3-22

3-22

3-22

3-22

Contents-3

Power Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Handler Interface .... ...... ...... ...... ...... . 3-23

Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

HP-IB Interface ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... . 3-26

Technical Information ............................ 3-27

Overall Impedance Measurement Theory .................. 3-27

Transformer Parameters Measurement ................... 3-30

Test Current Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Test Current Transient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

4. Remote Operation (To Control from a Computer)

Getting Started ............................... 4-2

Input/Output Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Reading the HP-IB Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Sending a Remote Command ........................ 4-2

Returning to Local Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Query Commands ........ ...... ...... ...... ... 4-3

Getting Data from the HP 4263B .... ...... ...... ...... 4-3

Remote Operation .............................. 4-4

To Set Up the HP 4263B .... ...... ...... ...... .... 4-5

To Reset the HP 4263B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Set the Power Line Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Match Cable Length of the Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Select the Measurement Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Select the Test Signal Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Select the Test Signal Level ......................

To Select Measurement Range .. ...... ...... ...... ..

To Apply a DC Bias ...... ...... ...... ...... ...

ToPerform Correction .... ...... ...... ...... ....

To Select Measurement Time Mode .... ...... ...... ....

To Set the Averaging Rate .. ...... ...... ..... .....

To Set Trigger Delay Time ........................

To Set Beeper Mode ...........................

To Lock Out the Front Panel Keys ....................

To Check Contact Integrity at the Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Use the Comparator Function ...................... 4-10

To Display a Deviation Measurement .. ...... ...... ...... 4-11

ToWait Until Previously Sent Commands are Completed ........... 4-11

To Get the Current Instrument Settings ................... 4-12

To Save and Recall Instrument Settings .. ...... ...... ..... 4-12

To Trigger a Measurement .. ...... ...... ...... .....

To Retrieve Data Eciently ........................

To Transfer Data Using Real Data Format .. ...... ...... ...

To Use a Data Buer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other Features ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... .

ToTest the HP 4263B ..........................

To Report the Instrument's Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If You Have a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the HP 4263B Hangs Up When You Send the

:ABORt

Command . . . . . . . 4-18

4-5

4-5

4-5

4-5

4-7

4-7

4-7

4-8

4-8

4-9

4-10

4-10

4-10

4-10

4-10

4-13

4-15

4-15

4-15

4-16

4-16

4-16

4-18

Contents-4

5. HP-IB Reference

HP-IB Commands .............................. 5-1

Common Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Subsystem Commands .. ...... ...... ..... ...... .. 5-2

Concept of Subsystem Command Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Program Message Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Case ................................... 5-5

Program Message Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Subsystem Command Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Common Command Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Parameters .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... . 5-5

Parameter Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Units ................................... 5-6

Multiple Messages ............................. 5-7

Query and Response Message Syntax ...... ...... ...... .. 5-7

Command Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Notations ................................. 5-8

ABORt Command .... ...... ...... ...... ...... . 5-9

:ABORt ................................. 5-9

CALCulate Subsystem ...... ...... ...... ...... ... 5-10

:CALCulate1:FORMatfREALjMLINearjCPjCSjLPjLS

g

:CALCulate2:FORMatfIMAGinaryjPHASejDjQjREALjLPjRPjINV

:CALCulatef1j2g:LIMit:BEEPer:CONDitionfFAlLjPASSg...... ....

:CALCulatef1j2g:LIMit:BEEPer[:STATe]fONjOFFj1j0g...... ...

:CALCulatef1j2g:LIMit:CLEar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:CALCulatef1j2g:LIMit:FAIL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:CALCulatef1j2g:LIMit:LOWer[:DATA]<numeric

value>..........

:CALCulatef1j2g:LIMit:LOWer:STATefONjOFFj1j0g..........

:CALCulatef1j2g:LIMit:STATefONjOFFj1j0g...... ...... .

:CALCulatef1j2g:LIMit:UPPer[:DATA]<numeric

value>..........

:CALCulatef1j2g:LIMit:UPPer:STATefONjOFFj1j0g..........

:CALCulatef1j2g:MATH:EXPRession:CATalog? ...............

:CALCulatef1j2g:MATH:EXPRession:NAMEfDEVjPCNTg........ 5-14

:CALCulatef1j2g:MATH:STATefONjOFFj1j0g...... ...... .

:CALCulatef1j2g:PATH? .........................

:CALCulatef3j4g:MATH:STATefONjOFFj1j0g................ 5-14

CALibration Subsystem .......................... 5-15

:CALibration:CABLe<numeric value>...... ...... ..... . 5-15

DATA Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

:DATA[:DATA]fREF1jREF2g,<numeric value>...... ...... . 5-16

:DATA[:DATA]?fBUF1jBUF2g.....................

:DATA[:DATA]?fIMONjVMONg......................

:DATA:FEEDfBUF1jBUF2g,<data

handle

>

..............

:DATA:FEED:CONTrolfBUF1jBUF2g,fALWaysjNEVerg........ 5-18

:DATA:POINtsfBUF1jBUF2g,<numeric value>...... ...... . 5-18

DISPlay Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:DISPlay[:WINDow][:STATe]fONjOFFj1j0g...... ...... .. 5-19

:DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT1:DIGitf3j4j5g...... ...... ..... 5-19

:DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT1:PAGEf1j2g...... ...... ...... 5-19

:DISPlay[:WINDow]:TEXT2:PAGEf1j2j3j4j5j6g............... 5-20

FETCh? Query ..............................

:FETCh? .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... .

FORMat Subsystem ............................

:FORMat[:DATA]fASCiijREAL[,64]g....................

INITiate Subsystem ............................

g

5-11

5-12

5-12

5-13

5-13

5-13

5-13

5-13

5-13

5-14

5-14

5-14

5-14

5-17

5-17

5-18

5-19

5-21

5-21

5-22

5-22

5-23

Contents-5

:INITiate[:IMMediate] .......................... 5-23

:lNITiate:CONTinuousfONjOFFj1j0g................... 5-23

SENSe Subsystem ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... 5-24

[:SENSe]:AVERage:COUNt<numeric value>...... ...... ... 5-24

[:SENSe]:AVERage[:STATe]fONjOFFj1j0g...... ..... .... 5-24

[:SENSe]:CORRection:CKIT:STANdard3<numeric value>,<numeric value

>

5-24

[:SENSe]:CORRection:COLLect[:ACQuire] STANdardf1j2j3g......... 5-25

[:SENSe]:CORRection:COLLect:METHodfREFL2jREFL3g........ 5-25

[:SENSe]:CORRection:DATA? STANdardf1j2j3g............... 5-25

[:SENSe]:CORRection[:STATe]fONjOFFj1j0g............. 5-26

[:SENSe]:FIMPedance:APERture<numeric value>[MSjS] ........ . 5-26

[:SENSe]:FIMPedance:CONTact:VERifyfONjOFFj1j0g...... ... 5-26

[:SENSe]:FIMPedance:RANGe:AUTOfONjOFFj1j0g.......... 5-26

[:SENSe]:FIMPedance:RANGe[:UPPer]

<

numeric value>[MOHMjOHMjKOHMjMAOHM] ............ 5-26

[:SENSe]:FUNCtion:CONCurrentfONjOFFj1j0g............ 5-26

[:SENSe]:FUNCtion:COUNt? ....................... 5-27

[:SENSe]:FUNCtion[:ON]<sensor function>................ 5-27

SOURce Subsystem ............................ 5-29

:SOURce:FREQuency[:CW]<numeric value>[HZjKHZ] . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

:SOURce:VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]<numeric value>[MVjV] 5-29

:SOURce:VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet<numeric value>[MVjV] .. 5-29

:SOURce:VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet:SOURcefINTernaljEXTernal

g

5-29

:SOURce:VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet:STATefONjOFFj1j0g.. 5-30

STATus Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:STATus:OPERation:CONDition? .... ...... ...... .....

:STATus:OPERation:ENABle<numeric value>..............

:STATus:PRESet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? ........ ...... ...... .

:STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? .... ...... ...... ....

:STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle<numeric value>.............

SYSTem Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

:SYSTem:BEEPer:STATefONjOFFj1j0g...... ...... ...... .

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:SYSTem:ERRor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

:SYSTem:KLOCkfONjOFFj1j0g...................... 5-33

:SYSTem:LFRequency<numeric value>...... ...... ..... 5-33

:SYSTem:PRESet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

:SYSTem:VERSion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

TRIGger subsystem ............................

:TRIGger:DELay<numeric value>[MSjS].................

:TRIGger[:IMMediate] ..........................

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:TRIGger:SOURcefBUSjEXTernaljINTernaljMANualg............ 5-35

Common Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CLS ..................................

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ESE<numeric value>.........................

3

ESE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ESR? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

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IDN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

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LRN? .................................

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OPC ..................................

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OPC? . . .

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OPT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RCL<numeric value>.........................

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RST .................................. 5-37

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SAV<numeric value>......................... 5-37

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SRE<numeric value

3

SRE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

3

STB? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

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TRG .................................. 5-37

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TST? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

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WAI .................................. 5-38

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Status Reporting Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39

Service Request (SRQ) ........................... 5-39

Status Byte Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

Statndard Event Status Register ...................... 5-41

Standard Operation Status Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42

Operation Status Register ........ ...... ...... ..... 5-44

Questionable Status Register ........................ 5-45

Trigger System ............................... 5-46

HP 4263B Trigger System Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46

IDLE State ............................... 5-46

Initiate State .. ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... 5-47

Trigger Event Detection State .. ...... ...... ...... .. 5-47

Sequence Operation State ........................

Data Transfer Format ............................

ASCii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6. Application Measurement

Measuring Electrolytic Capacitors (Sample Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Measuring Transformers ...........................

Measuring High Inductance Transformers ..................

7. Impedance Measurement Basics

Characteristics Example ...........................

Parallel/Series Circuit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting Circuit Model for Capacitance Measurement ...... ......

Small Capacitance Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Large Capacitance Values .... ...... ...... ..... ... 7-4

Selecting Circuit Model for Inductance Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Small Inductance Values ......................... 7-5

Large Inductance Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Four-Terminal Pair Conguration ....................... 7-6

Measurement Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Capacitance to Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contact Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extending Test Leads ...........................

Using a Guard Plate for Low Capacitance Measurements . . . . . . . . . . .

Shielding .................................

Contact Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Correction Functions of the HP 4263B ....................

Standard for the LOAD Correction ..................... 7-14

Using a Standard Supplied by a Component Manufacturer ......... 7-14

Using Your Own Standard ........................

Selecting the LOAD standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Measuring the LOAD reference value ..................

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8. Specications

Specications ................................ 8-2

Measurement Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Measurement Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Measurement Range ............................ 8-3

Measurement Accuracy .......................... 8-3

Measurement Support Functions ...................... 8-9

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Supplemental Performance Characteristics ........ ...... .... 8-11

9. Maintenance

Test Equipment ............................... 9-2

Performance Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Test Equipment .............................. 9-3

Calculation Sheet ............................. 9-3

Performance Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Calibration Cycle ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... 9-4

How to Set the HP 4263B for the Performance Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test .................... 9-5

Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Equipment .............................

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Signal Level Accuracy Test.......... ...... ...... .

Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Equipment .............................

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DC Bias Level Accuracy Test ........................

Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Equipment .............................

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test.................

Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Equipment .............................

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0 m Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test (Meas. Time Mode: LONG) . 9-11

0 m Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test (Meas. Time Mode: MED) . . 9-13

0 m Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test (Meas. Time Mode: SHORT) . 9-14

0 m Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test (DC Bias: ON) ....... 9-14

0 m Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test (Meas. Time Mode: LONG) .. 9-15

0 m Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test (Meas. Time Mode: MED) . . . 9-16

0 m Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test (Meas. Time Mode: SHORT) . 9-16

0 m DC Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test (Opt. 001 Only) . . . . . .

1 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test.................

Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Equipment .............................

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 m Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test .............. 9-18

1 m Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test ...... ..... .... 9-20

1 m DC Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test (Opt. 001 Only) . . . . . . 9-21

2 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test.................

Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Equipment .............................

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 m Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test ..............

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2 m Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test .. ...... ...... . 9-24

2 m DC Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test (Opt. 001 Only) . . . . . . 9-25

4 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test................. 9-26

Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Test Equipment ............................. 9-26

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

4 m Capacitance Measurement Accuracy Test .............. 9-26

4 m Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test .. ...... ...... . 9-28

4 m DC Resistance Measurement Accuracy Test (Opt. 001 Only) . . . . . . 9-29

Calculation Sheet .... ...... ...... ...... ...... . 9-30

Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test ................... 9-30

Test Signal Level Accuracy Test.. ...... ...... ...... .. 9-30

DC Bias Level Accuracy Test ....................... 9-30

Standards' Calibration Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31

0 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test........ ...... .. 9-32

1 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test........ ...... .. 9-35

2 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test........ ...... .. 9-36

4 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test........ ...... .. 9-37

Performance Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38

Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test ................... 9-38

Test Signal Level Accuracy Test.. ...... ...... ...... ..

DC Bias Level Accuracy Test .......................

0 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test........ ...... ..

1 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test........ ...... ..

2 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test........ ...... ..

4 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test........ ...... ..

Functional Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Equipment .......... ...... ...... ...... ..

Transformer Measurement Functional Test (Opt. 001 Only) . . . . . . . . . .

Test Equipment .............................

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handler Interface Functional Test.... ...... ...... ..... .

Test Equipment .............................

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49

Key Lock Function Test ........................ 9-49

External Trigger Function Test ..................... 9-49

Handler Interface Output Test ..................... 9-50

Contact Check Functional Test ....................... 9-51

Test Equipment .............................

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Functional Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transformer Measurement Functional Test (Opt. 001 Only) . . . . . . . . . 9-53

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A. Manual Changes

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manual Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

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B. Handler Interface Installation

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Input Signals ............................... B-4

Handler Interface Board Setup ...... ...... ...... ...... B-5

Tools and Fasteners ............................. B-5

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Messages

Instrument Errors .... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..Messages-2

HP-IB Errors ................................Messages-3

Index

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Figures

1-1. Power Cable Supplied ........................... 1-11

1-2. Voltage Selector and Fuse ......................... 1-12

1-3. Connecting a Test Fixture .. ...... ...... ...... ..... 1-20

3-1. Front Panel .... ...... ...... ...... ...... .... 3-2

3-2. Rear Panel ................................ 3-21

3-3. Required External Trigger Pulse Specication ...... ...... .... 3-21

3-4. Pin Assignment of Handler Interface Connector ............... 3-23

3-5. Timing Diagram .............................. 3-25

3-6. Simplied Model of Impedance Measurement ................ 3-27

3-7. Vector Representation of Impedance ........ ...... ...... 3-27

3-8. Relationship Between Impedance and Admittance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

3-9. Vector Representation of Admittance ....................

3-10. Relationship between Measurement Parameters ...............

3-11. Basic Transformer Measurement Setup ...................

3-12. Test Signal for DCR Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-13. Test Signal Transient in DC Resistance Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-1. Simple Program Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-1. Proper Use of the Colon and Semicolon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-2. Status Reporting Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-3. Status Byte Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-4. Standard Event Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-5. Standard Operation Status Group Structure .................

5-6. Trigger System Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-7. Inside an Trigger Event Detection State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-8. NR1 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-9. NR2 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-10. NR3 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48

5-11. REAL Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49

6-1. Measuring Electrolytic Capacitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6-2. Sample Program to Measure Electrolytic Capacitors ............. 6-3

6-3. Connecting a Transformer .......... ...... ..... .... 6-6

7-1. Typical Characteristics of Components .. ...... ...... .....

7-2. Capacitance Circuit Model Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-3. Inductance Circuit Model Selection .....................

7-4. Four-Terminal Pair Measurement Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-5. Measurement Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-6. Model of Capacitance to Ground .... ...... ..... ...... .

7-7. Reducing Capacitance to Ground .... ...... ...... ......

7-8. Contact Conguration ...........................

7-9. Measurement Contacts for Test Lead Extension ........ ...... . 7-9

7-10. Example of DUT Guard Plate Connection .................. 7-10

7-11. Guard Shield .... ...... ...... ...... ..... .... 7-10

7-12. Stray Capacitance Causing Contact Check Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-1. Conversion Diagram ............................

8-2. Maximum Capacitor Voltage ........ ...... ...... ....

9-1. Test Signal Frequency Accuracy Test Setup .................

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9-2. Test Signal Level Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

9-3. DC Bias Level Accuracy Test Setup ..................... 9-9

9-4. DC Bias Level Accuracy Test Setup Without The Interface Box ........ 9-10

9-5. 0 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

9-6. 1 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

9-7. 2 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

9-8. 4 m Impedance Measurement Accuracy Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

9-9. Transformer Measurement Functional Test Setup .............. 9-47

9-10. Handler Interface Functional Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49

9-11. Handler interface Output Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50

9-12. Contact Check Functional Test Setup ...... ...... ..... ... 9-51

A-1. Serial Number Plate .... ...... ...... ..... ...... . A-2

B-1. Handler Interface Comparison Output Signals Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

B-2. Handler Interface Control Output Signals Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

B-3. Handler Interface Input Signal Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

B-4. A1 Main Board .. ...... ...... ...... ...... .... B-7

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Tables

1-1. Line Voltage Selection .. ...... ...... ...... ...... . 1-13

3-1. Measurement Range Selection ....................... 3-8

3-2. Displayable Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3-3. Line Voltage selection ........................... 3-22

3-4. Pin Assignment of Handler Interface Connector ............... 3-24

3-5. HP-IB Interface Capability ...... ...... ...... ...... . 3-26

5-1. Usable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

5-2. Measurement Parameter Choices .... ...... ...... ..... . 5-12

5-3. Measurement Function Selection .... ...... ...... ...... 5-28

5-4. Status Byte Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

5-5. Standard Event Status Register Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42

5-6. Operation Status Condition Register Assignments ..............

5-7. Operation Status Event Register Assignments ................

5-8. Questionable Status Register Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-1. Parallel/Series Circuit Model ........................

7-2. Correction Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-1. Measurement Accuracy Parameter: A, B, and C ...... ...... ...

8-2. Measurement Accuracy Parameter: D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-3. Measurement Accuracy Parameter: E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-4. Measurement Time (DC Bias: OFF) .....................

8-5. Measurement Time (DC Bias: ON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-6. Additional Measurement Time for Rdc Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-7. Additional Measurement Time for N and M Measurement . . . . . . . . . . .

9-1. Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-2. Frequency Accuracy Test Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-3. Level Accuracy Test Settings ........................

9-4. Bias Level Accuracy Test Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-5. 0 m Capacitance Measurement Test (LONG) Settings ............. 9-13

9-6. 0 m Capacitance Measurement Test (MED) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

9-7. 0 m Capacitance Measurement Test (SHORT) Settings ............ 9-14

9-8. 0 m Capacitance Measurement Test (DC Bias) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

9-9. 0 m Resistance Measurement Test (LONG) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

9-10. 0 m Resistance Measurement Test (MED) Settings ..............

9-11. 0 m Resistance Measurement Test (SHORT) Settings .. ...... .....

9-12. 1 m Capacitance Measurement Test Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-13. 1 m Resistance Measurement Test Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-14. 2 m Capacitance Measurement Test Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-15. 2 m Resistance Measurement Test Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-16. 4 m Capacitance Measurement Test Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9-17. 4 m Resistance Measurement Test Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

9-18. Transformer Measurement Test Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48

A-1. Manual Changes by Serial Number ..................... A-1

B-1. Handler Output Electrical Characteristics ...... ...... ......

B-2. Handler Interface Input Electrical Characteristics ..............

B-3. Pull-up Resistor Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-45

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7-12

8-5

8-6

8-6

8-15

8-15

8-16

8-16

9-2

9-6

9-8

9-10

9-16

9-17

9-20

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9-24

9-24

9-28

B-1

B-4

B-8

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Getting Started

This chapter provides information to get you started using your HP 4263B LCR Meter. This

chapter discusses the following topics:

Overview

Guided Tour of Panels

Incoming Inspection

Ventilation Requirements

Instruction for Cleaning

Power Cable

Preparation for Turning On

Using Front-Panel Keys

Basic Operation

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HP 4263B

Overview

HP 4263B LCR Meter is a general purpose LCR meter designed for both component evaluation

on the production line and fundamental impedance testing for bench-top applications.

Features

Basic accuracy: 0.1%

Test frequency: 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 20 kHz (option 002 only), and 100 kHz

Test Signal Level: 20 mV to 1 Vrms, 5 mV step

Measurement speed: 29 ms

High speed contact check function (5ms)

Quick test recovery

Wide capacitance measurement range

Front-end protection

Built-in comparator

Transformer parameter measurements (option 001)

High Reliability / High Throughput

The HP 4263B has a measurement speed of 29 ms at any test signal frequency

improves the throughput of component evaluation on the product line

check the contact between the test terminals and the Device Under T

. The HP 4263B can

est (DUT), ensuring the

. This ability

reliability of PASS/FAIL testing with automatic handlers in production.

Electrolytic Capacitor Measurement

Electrolytic capacitor measurements require high measurement accuracy in the low

impedance range. The HP 4263B's high accuracy and wide measurement range allow you to

make precise measurements of electrolytic capacitors.

Transformer Parameter Measurements (Option 001)

The HP 4263B's ability to make turns ratio (N), mutual inductance (M), and DC resistance

(DCR) measurement obsolete data calculations and changing test setups

.

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HP 4263B

Accessories Available

(Note: This is an optional product.)

HP 16034E Test Fixture (For SMD or Chip type DUT)

HP 16047A Test Fixture (For Axial or Radial DUT)

HP 16047B Test Fixture (For Axial or Radial DUT)

HP 16047C HF Test Fixture (For Axial or Radial DUT)

HP 16047D Test Fixture (For Axial or Radial DUT)

HP 16048A Test Leads (1 m, BNC)

HP 16048B Test Leads (1 m, SMC)

HP 16048D Test Leads (2 m, BNC)

HP 16048E Test Leads (4 m, BNC)

HP 16060A Transformer Test Fixture

HP 16065A External Bias Test Fixture

HP 16065C External Bias Adapter

HP 16085B Terminal Adapter: Converts 4 terminal pair connector to APC7 connector.

HP 16089A Kelvin Clip Leads (1 m, two large clips)

HP 16089B Kelvin Clip Leads (1 m, two medium clips)

HP 16089C Kelvin Clip Leads (1 m, two IC clips)

HP 16089D Alligator Clip Leads (1 m, four medium clips)

HP 16089E Kelvin Clip Leads (1 m, two large clips)

HP 16092A1RF Spring Clip: Axial Radial and SMD

HP 16093A1RF Two-Terminal Binding Post

HP 16093B1RF Three-Terminal Binding Post

HP 16094A

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RF Probe Tip/Adapter

HP 16095A3LF Probe Adapter

HP 16191A1Side Electrode SMD Test Fixture

HP 16192A1Parallel Electrode SMD Test Fixture

HP 16193A1Small Side Electrode SMD Test Fixture

HP 16194A1Wide Temperature SMD Test Fixture

HP 16314A 50/4-Term Converter 100Hz-10MHz

HP 16334A Test Fixture (For SMD or Chip type DUT)

HP 16451B Dielectric Test Fixture

HP 16452A Magnetic Test Fixture

HP 16064B LED Display/Trigger Box (with GO/NO-GO display and trigger button)

1

HP 16085B adapter required.

2

Cables adapted to APC7 on each end required.

3

Don't connect ground-lead to HP 4263B.

Note

There is some possibility that available accessories are changed. Refer to latest

accessories catalogue about the latest information.

Options Available

Option 001 Add N/M/DCR Measurement Function

Option 002 Add 20 kHz test signal frequency

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HP 4263B

Guided Tour of Panels

Front Panel

This section gives a guided tour of the front panel. For a detailed description of each key's

function, refer to Chapter 3.

Each description starting with (Shift) is the secondary function of the key, which is available by

pressing the blue shift key. (Refer to \Shift key.")

1.

Display

2.

LINE Switch

3.

Chassis Terminal

4.

UNKNOWN Terminals

displays measurement result, instrument states, and messages.

turns the HP 4263B ON and OFF.

is tied to ground through the instrument's chassis.

is the connection point for test xtures. BNC connectors are used

for the UNKNOWN Terminals.

5.

DC Bias Key

6.

DC Bias ON/OFF Indicator

enables or disables DC Bias output.

turns ON when DC bias output is enabled, and OFF when it

is disabled.

7.

Measurement Time Key

selects the measurement time mode from Short, Medium, or

Long.

(Shift)

8.

Show Setting Key -

(Shift) Current / Voltage Monitor (I&V Mon) Key -

Average Key

sets the averaging rate used to average the measurement result.

changes the mode of the Measurement Settings display.

sets the monitor function for the

current and voltage.

9.

Auto/Hold Range Key

(Shift)

10.

Left / Down Arrow ( /#)Keys and Up / Right Arrow ("/!)Keys-

Range Setup Key

toggles the measurement range mode between Auto and Hold.

selects the measurement range.

decreases the setting.

11.

Measurement Parameter Key

(Shift) Deviation Measurement Mode (1Mode) Key -

selects the measurement parameter to be displayed.

advances the display page when

the measurement parameters are being set.

each increases or

12.

Frequency Key

(Shift)

Display Mode Key

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sets the test signal frequency.

selects the display mode.

HP 4263B

13.

Level Key

(Shift)

14.

Trigger Mode Key

sets the test signal level.

Bias Setup Key

selects the DC bias voltage.

selects the trigger mode from Internal, Manual, or External.

(Shift)

15.

Trigger Key

16.

Local Key

(Shift)

17.

Recall Key

(Shift)

18.

Primary Parameter Upper Limit (Pri High) Key -

Delay Key

sets the trigger delay time.

triggers a measurement in the Manual trigger mode.

returns the HP 4263B to the Local mode from the HP-IB Remote mode.

Address Key

sets the HP-IB address.

recalls the instrument state data from internal memory.

Save Key

stores the instrument state data to internal memory.

the primary parameter.

(Shift) Secondary Parameter Upper Limit (Sec High) Key

limit for the secondary parameter.

19.

Primary Parameter Lower Limit (Pri Low) Key -

the primary parameter.

(Shift) Secondary Parameter Lower Limit (Sec Low) Key

limit for the secondary parameter.

sets the upper comparator limit for

- sets the upper comparator

sets the lower comparator limit for

- sets the lower comparator

0Key

.Key

0

Key

/ (Shift)

/ (Shift)

/ (Shift)

Key Lock Key

Reset Key

locks out any key input except for this key.

resets the HP 4263B to the default state.

Conguration Key

sets the beeper setting and the power line

frequency, and executes the internal test.

3Key / (Shift) Cable Key

2Key

/ (Shift)

Contact Check Key

sets the cable length.

toggles the contact check function between ON

and OFF.

1Key

/ (Shift)

Comparator Key

toggles the comparator function between ON and

OFF.

4Key

5Key

6Key

7Key

8Key

/ (Shift)

/ (Shift)

/ (Shift)

/ (Shift)

/ (Shift)

Open Key

Short key

Load Key

executes an OPEN correction.

executes a SHORT correction.

execute a LOAD correction.

Minimum key

Maximum Key

inputs the minimum value when setting a parameter.

inputs the maximum value when setting a parameter.

9Key

Blue Shift Key

activates the secondary functions printed above the front-panel keys

.

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HP 4263B

Note

In this manual, the blue Shift key is expressed as , even though the top of

the key is not labeled with \blue".

Engineering Unit Key

Back Space Key

Enter Key

erases the last character entered when entering numeric values.

enters an input value to the HP 4263B and terminates the key entry for the

current input function.

enters the engineering units: p,n,, m, k, and M.

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