B&K Precision BA6011 User Manual

BA6010, BA6011

Battery Analyzer

User Manual

Safety Summary

The following safety precautions apply to both operating and maintenance personnel and must be followed during
all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument.

Before applying power to this instrument:

• Read and understand the safety and operational information in this manual.

• Apply all the listed safety precautions.

• Verify that the voltage selector at the line power cord input is set to the correct line voltage. Operating the

instrument at an incorrect line voltage will void the warranty.

• Make all connections to the instrument before applying power.

• Do not operate the instrument in ways not specified by this manual or by B&K Precision.

Failure to comply with these precautions or with warnings elsewhere in this manual violates the safety standards
of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. B&K Precision assumes no liability for a customer’s
failure to comply with these requirements.

Category rating

The IEC 61010 standard defines safety category ratings that specify the amount of electrical energy available and
the voltage impulses that may occur on electrical conductors associated with these category ratings. The category
rating is a Roman numeral of I, II, III, or IV. This rating is also accompanied by a maximum voltage of the circuit to
be tested, which defines the voltage impulses expected and required insulation clearances. These categories are:

Category I (CAT I): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are not intended to be connected to

the mains supply. The voltages in the environment are typically derived from a limited-energy transformer
or a baery.

Category II (CAT II): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be connected to the

mains supply at a standard wall outlet or similar sources. Example measurement environments are portable
tools and household appliances.

Category III (CAT III): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be connected to the

mains installation of a building. Examples are measurements inside a building’s circuit breaker panel or the
wiring of permanently-installed motors.

Category IV (CAT IV): Measurement instruments whose measurement inputs are meant to be connected to the

primary power entering a building or other outdoor wiring.

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Do not use this instrument in an electrical environment with a higher category rating than what is specified in
this manual for this instrument.

You must ensure that each accessory you use with this instrument has a category rating equal to or higher than
the instrument’s category rating to maintain the instrument’s category rating. Failure to do so will lower the
category rating of the measuring system.

Electrical Power

This instrument is intended to be powered from a CATEGORY II mains power environment. The mains power
should be 115 V RMS or 230 V RMS. Use only the power cord supplied with the instrument and ensure it is
appropriate for your country of use.

Ground the Instrument

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To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical safety ground.
This instrument is grounded through the ground conductor of the supplied, three-conductor AC line power cable.
The power cable must be plugged into an approved three-conductor electrical outlet. The power jack and mating
plug of the power cable meet IEC safety standards.

Do not alter or defeat the ground connection. Without the safety ground connection, all accessible conductive
parts (including control knobs) may provide an electric shock. Failure to use a properly-grounded approved outlet
and the recommended three-conductor AC line power cable may result in injury or death.

Unless otherwise stated, a ground connection on the instrument’s front or rear panel is for a reference of potential
only and is not to be used as a safety ground. Do not operate in an explosive or flammable atmosphere.

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or vapors, fumes, or finely-divided particulates.

The instrument is designed to be used in oice-type indoor environments. Do not operate the instrument

• In the presence of noxious, corrosive, or flammable fumes, gases, vapors, chemicals, or finely-divided
particulates.

• In relative humidity conditions outside the instrument’s specifications.

• In environments where there is a danger of any liquid being spilled on the instrument or where any liquid

can condense on the instrument.

• In air temperatures exceeding the specified operating temperatures.

• In atmospheric pressures outside the specified altitude limits or where the surrounding gas is not air.

• In environments with restricted cooling air flow, even if the air temperatures are within specifications.

• In direct sunlight.

This instrument is intended to be used in an indoor pollution degree 2 environment. The operating temperature
range is 0◦C to 40◦C and 20% to 80% relative humidity, with no condensation allowed. Measurements made by
this instrument may be outside specifications if the instrument is used in non-oice-type environments. Such
environments may include rapid temperature or humidity changes, sunlight, vibration and/or mechanical shocks,
acoustic noise, electrical noise, strong electric fields, or strong magnetic fields.

Do not operate instrument if damaged

If the instrument is damaged, appears to be damaged, or if any liquid, chemical, or other material gets on or inside
the instrument, remove the instrument’s power cord, remove the instrument from service, label it as not to be
operated, and return the instrument to B&K Precision for repair. Notify B&K Precision of the nature of any
contamination of the instrument.

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Clean the instrument only as instructed

Do not clean the instrument, its switches, or its terminals with contact cleaners, abrasives, lubricants, solvents,
acids/bases, or other such chemicals. Clean the instrument only with a clean dry lint-free cloth or as instructed in
this manual. Not for critical applications

This instrument is not authorized for use in contact with the human body or for use as a component in a
life-support device or system.

Do not touch live circuits

Instrument covers must not be removed by operating personnel. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be made by qualified service-trained maintenance personnel who are aware of the hazards
involved when the instrument’s covers and shields are removed. Under certain conditions, even with the power
cord removed, dangerous voltages may exist when the covers are removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect
the power cord from the instrument, disconnect all other connections (for example, test leads, computer interface
cables, etc.), discharge all circuits, and verify there are no hazardous voltages present on any conductors by
measurements with a properly-operating voltage-sensing device before touching any internal parts. Verify the
voltage-sensing device is working properly before and aer making the measurements by testing with

known-operating voltage sources and test for both DC and AC voltages. Do not aempt any service or adjustment
unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

Do not insert any object into an instrument’s ventilation openings or other openings.

Hazardous voltages may be present in unexpected locations in circuitry being tested when a fault condition in the
circuit exists.

Fuse replacement must be done by qualified service-trained maintenance personnel who are aware of the
instrument’s fuse requirements and safe replacement procedures. Disconnect the instrument from the power line
before replacing fuses. Replace fuses only with new fuses of the fuse types, voltage ratings, and current ratings
specified in this manual or on the back of the instrument. Failure to do so may damage the instrument, lead to a
safety hazard, or cause a fire. Failure to use the specified fuses will void the warranty.

Servicing

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Do not substitute parts that are not approved by B&K Precision or modify this instrument. Return the instrument
to B&K Precision for service and repair to ensure that safety and performance features are maintained.

For continued safe use of the instrument

• Do not place heavy objects on the instrument.

• Do not obstruct cooling air flow to the instrument.

• Do not place a hot soldering iron on the instrument.

• Do not pull the instrument with the power cord, connected probe, or connected test lead.

• Do not move the instrument when a probe is connected to a circuit being tested.

CE Declaration of Conformity

Safety testing has been performed on submied samples and found in compliance with the council LVD directive
2014/35/EU.

• EN 61010-1:2010

• EN 61010-2-030:2010

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Safety Symbols

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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in minor or moderate injury

A Caution. Refer to the text near the symbol.

Electric Shock hazard

Alternating current (AC)

Chassis ground

Earth ground

On (Power). This is the In position of the power switch when instru­ment is ON.

O (Power). This is the Out position of the power switch when instru­ment is OFF.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Contents

Contents viii

1 Product Overview 1

1.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Geing Started 5

2.1 Input Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Fuse Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.2.1 Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.3 Preliminary Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.4 Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.5 Connecting Kelvin Clips (TLKB1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 Operation 10

3.1 Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1.1 Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1.2 Screen Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.1.3 Reset Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.2 Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.2.1 Numeric Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.3 System Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.3.1 System Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.3.2 Default Seings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.4 Short Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.5 Measurement Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.5.1 L,C,X,R accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.5.2 ality and Dissipation Factor Accuracies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.5.3 θ Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.5.4 Example baery measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.6 Saving Measurement Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.7 Main Measurement Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.8 Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.8.1 Measurement Parameters, Ranges and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.8.2 Measurement Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.9 BIN Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.9.1 BIN Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.9.2 BIN Sorting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.9.3 Compare Pass/Fail Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.9.4 BIN Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.9.5 BIN function setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.9.6 Saving BIN Comparator Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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3.10 Trace Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.10.1 Trace Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.10.2 Trace Display Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.10.3 Start a Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.11 Statistical Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3.11.1 Statistical Measurement Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4 File System 40

4.1 Save current seings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.2 Load saved seings to active seings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4.3 External Memory (USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4.4 Save/Recall Instrument Seings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

4.4.1 Save seings to internal memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5 Remote Operation 46

5.1 Remote Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.1.1 RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.1.2 USBTMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

5.1.3 USBVCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

5.2 Handler Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

6 Specifications 50

7 Troubleshooting Information 53

8 LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY 54

9 Service Information 55

Chapter 1

Product Overview

The B&K Precision models 6010 and 6011 baery analyzers enable far beer accuracy than previous oerings.
With the BA6011 featuring an input range up to 300V, measurement of a greater range of baery configurations is
possible.

Features:

• Best accuracy 0.05%

• Test frequency 1kHz

• Bin sorting comparator

• Adjustable measurement speed for fast readout or beer accuracy

• USB, GPIB and Ethernet interfaces come standard

• Save and recall up to 100 measurement setups

(10 internal, and 90 external (USB stick) records)

• 4.3” color TFT LCD with 480 x 272 pixels

1.1 Package Contents

Please inspect the instrument mechanically and electrically upon receiving it. Unpack all items from the shipping
carton, and check for obvious signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transport. Report any
damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the original packing carton for future shipping and storage.

Every instrument ships with the following contents:

• 1 x Model BA6010/BA6011 Baery Tester

• 1 x User Manual

• 1 x AC power cord

• 1 x 4-wire kelvin clips

• 1 x Certificate of calibration

• 1 x Test report

Verify that all items above are included in the shipping container. If anything is missing, please contact B&K
Precision.

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CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2

1.2 Front Panel

Figure 1.1: Front Panel

USB Host Port

Power On/O Switch

Function Keys
Corresponds to on-screen menu items

LCUR, LPOT, HPOT, HCUR Input Terminals
Note: LCUR center pin is connected to
ground.

Navigation Arrow Keys
(Up), (Down), (Le), (Right), (Down x 2) Keys
for navigating on-screen and selecting pa­rameters, file menu, and tools menu.

Bin Comparator Pass/Fail Indicator

– PASS – FAIL

For storing/recalling setups,
measurements and screen capturing.

Lock, Copy, Reset, Trig Keys

Numeric Keypad
Positive/Negative sign and backspace buon.

Display (DISP) and Setup Keys
Selects display menu and setup menu.

480 x 272 dot-matrix Color LCD Display

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1.3 Rear Panel

Figure 1.2: Rear Panel

AC Power Input Handler Interface

36-pin handler interface (Centronix type)

BNC Trigger Terminal Fuse/Line Voltage Selector Box

110V or 220V AC Input Selectable

USB Interface supporting:
USBTMC, USBCDC (virtual COM)

RS-232 Interface
Accepts null modem or cross over serial DE-9
cable

Chassis Ground Terminal

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1.4 Display

Figure 1.3: Front Panel

Menu Title

Indicates the current menu display.

So Menu

Displays so menu options relevant to current
display.

Measurement Display

Displays additional measurement readings.

Primary/Secondary Measurement Display

Displays the primary and secondary measure­ments of the selected functions.

File Menu

Select to enter the file menu system.

File Menu

Tools Menu

Select to enter the tool menu relevant to the cur­rent menu.

External USB Disk Indicator

Message Prompt

Prompts status, actions, and errors for various
operations.

Chapter 2

Geing Started

Before connecting and powering up the instrument, thoroughly review the instructions and information in this
chapter.

2.1 Input Power Requirements

The instrument has a selectable AC input that accepts line voltage and frequency input within:

AC Input: 110 V ±10% or 220 V ±10%

Frequency: 47 — 63 Hz

Before connecting to an AC outlet or external power source, be sure that the line voltage selector is installed in the
correct position of 110 V or 220 V and the power switch is in the OFF position. Also, verify that the AC power cord,
including the extension line, is compatible with the rated voltage/current and that there is suicient circuit
capacity for the power supply. Once verified, connect the cable firmly.

The included AC power cord is safety certified for this instrument operating in rated
range. To change a cable or add an extension cable, be sure that it can meet the
required power ratings for this instrument. Any misuse with wrong or unsafe cables
will void the warranty.

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2.2 Fuse Requirements

An AC input fuse is necessary when powering the instrument. The fuse is located at the back of the instrument. If
the fuse needs to be replaced, ensure the AC input power cord is disconnected from the instrument prior to
replacement. Refer to Table 2.1 for fuse requirements.

Before replacing fuse, disconnect the AC power cord first to prevent electric shock.
Only use same rating of the fuse. Using a dierent fuse may damage the instrument.

110 V Fuse 220 V Fuse

T 2 AL, 250 V T 1 AL, 250 V

Table 2.1: Fuses

2.2.1 Fuse Replacement

1. Check and/or Change Fuse

• Locate the fuse box above the AC input in the rear panel.

• With 2 fingers, press both le and right sides of the fuse box and pull it out.

• Check and replace fuse (if necessary) for the required line voltage operation.

2. Check and/or Change Line Voltage

Line voltage is selected and configured via fuse holder orientation.

• The beige colored piece is the fuse holder and line voltage selector. To change the line voltage

configuration between 110 V and 220 V, pull this piece out of the fuse box and rotate it 180 degrees.

• Re–insert the fuse box. The configured line voltage is visible through an opening visible at the end of
the holder. It will display either 110 or 220. If neither of these labels is shown, pull out the fuse holder
and turn it until it shows the line voltage configuration desired.

Figure 2.1: Change Line Voltage Configuration

Do not connect power to the instrument until the line voltage is configured correctly.
Applying an incorrect line voltage or configuring the line voltage improperly will
damage the instrument and void all warranty.
Disassembly of the case by any unauthorized persons will void the warranty.

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Figure 2.2: Change Line Voltage Configuration

CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED 8

2.3 Preliminary Check

1. Verify AC Input Voltage

Verify and check to make sure proper AC voltages are available to power the instrument. The AC voltage
range must meet the acceptable specification as explained in section 2.1.

2. Connect Power

Connect AC power cord to the AC receptacle in the rear panel. The power buon on the front panel should
illuminate red. Press the power buon to turn ON the instrument. The buon should illuminate green, and
show the boot screen while loading. Aer loading, the main screen will be displayed (Figure 2.3), and if
password protection is enabled it will prompt the user for the password.
Enter the password and press the function key below [Enter].

Default Password: 2523

Figure 2.3: Password Entry

2.4 Password Protection

The instrument has a password protection feature that allows the instrument to be locked at boot time to prevent
unauthorized users from using it. The default password is: 2523

To change the password, select the Password parameter from the System Setup menu, and select the Modify
so menu option. The user is prompted with “Input password:”. Enter the current password (or default password if
this is setup for the first time), then press Enter. Then, “New password:” prompt will appear. Enter your new
password. The password MUST be numeric and must be 1 — 8 numbers in length.

This instrument does not have a recovery mechanism to retrieve forgoen passwords.

Once password protection is enabled, the instrument will be locked during boot-up until the pass­word is entered.

2.5 Connecting Kelvin Clips (TLKB1)

The instrument comes included with the TLKB1 Kelvin clips accessory (Figure 2.4) which connects to the four
BNC connectors. To connect, align all four BNC connectors of the TLKB1 to the input terminals of the instrument.
Ensure that the connectors slide all the way into each terminal (you may need to adjust the BNC lock rings).
Then, turn the lock rings of each terminal all the way to the right for a secure connection.

CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED 9

Figure 2.4: TLKB1 Kelvin Clips

Chapter 3

Operation

There are two main menu groups: “Display” and “Setup”. Each menu may include File and/or too

Display Menu - Accessible by pressing the buon.

MEAS DISP Section 3.7

BIN DISP Section 3.9

TRACE DISP Section 3.10

STATIS DISP Section 3.11

Setup Menu - Accessible by pressing the buon.

MEAS SETUP Section 3.8

BIN SETUP Section 3.9.5

TRACE SETUP Section 3.10.1

STATIS SETUP Section 3.11

File Menu Accessible by using the arrow keys to select [FILE] on-screen. The file system is accessible in all

menus.

Tools Menu Accessible by using the arrow keys to select [TOOLS] on-screen.

The Tools menu is only available for display menus and will not appear in setup menus. Each display menu (i.e.
MEAS DISP, BIN DISP, TRACE DISP, STATIS DISP) has dierent options available.

3.1 Front Panel Keys

3.1.1 Key Lock

The front panel buons are locked by pressing the buon or via remote command. When enabled, all

buons except and are disabled, and the lock buon will illuminate red, . The lock icon also
appears in the upper right corner of the screen.

To disable key lock, press the buon.

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3.1.2 Screen Capture

The display screen may be captured and saved as a .GIF file to an external USB flash drive.

1. Insert a USB flash drive into the front USB host port and wait for the USB icon to appear in the upper
right corner of the screen.

2. Press the buon.
A message prompt will say “Screen Copy .. . ”.

3. Wait until the message says “Copy completed.” and disappears.
The screenshot will be saved into the USB subfolder /PIC.

3.1.3 Reset Key

The reset key initiates a reboot of the system.

3.2 Menu Operation

1. Press the buon or the buon to access the display or setup menus.

2. At the boom of the screen, related so menu items are displayed. Use the function keys to select the
corresponding so menu times that are directly above them. Each item has its own unique display showing
setup parameters, measurements, and more.

3. Use the , , , or arrow keys to select the on-screen parameters of the [FILE] or [TOOLS]
menus. Selected items are highlighted in BLUE .

Figure 3.1: So Menu

4. Most on-screen parameters, when selected, will have options to select or change using the so menu at the
boom of the screen.

5. If an on-screen parameter is numeric, the keypad may be used to enter and change the values. Numeric
values are highlighted in RED , and additional items in the so menu will be available to set the units

(u, m, k, x1). To enter a negative value, press the buon first, and then enter the number. The
buon is also the backspace buon, and works in the usual way.

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Figure 3.2: Entering A Numeric Value

3.2.1 Numeric Notations

When entering a parameter using the numeric keypad entry is completed by selecting the units from the
on-screen so-keys as shown in Figure 3.3. Some parameters have fewer unit options than others. The list of all
options and their descriptions is as follows:

x1 Denotes x1 unit prefix of the entered value.

u Denotes micro (x10−6) unit prefix of the entered value.

m Denotes milli (x10−3) unit prefix of the entered value.

k Denotes kilo (x10+3) unit prefix of the entered value.

Other parameters (like “Delay” in Measurement Setup) may be changed by the keypad and another set of
on-screen so-keys. Table 3.1 describes these keys and their function.

Figure 3.3: Numeric Notations

Note: Baudrate seings in SYSTEM SETUP menu is an exception, where INCR+ and DECR– op­tions are available to select between the following discrete rates: 9600, 19200, 28800, 38400, 96000,

115200.

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INCR++ Coarse adjustment - Increments the selected numeric value by the hundreds digit

(i.e. 100 will increase to 200)

INCR+ Fine adjustment - Increments the selected numeric value by the tens digit (i.e. 10

will increase to 20) or by the ones digit (i.e. 10 will increase to 11) depending on the
selected parameter.

DECR- - Coarse adjustment - Decrements the selected numeric value by the hundreds digit

(i.e. 200 will decrease to 100)

DECR- Fine adjustment - Decrements the selected numeric value by the tens digit (i.e. 20

will decrease to 10) or by the ones digit (i.e. 11 will decrease to 10) depending on the
selected parameter.

CLEAR The selected value will be set to 0.

CLEAR LINE The value of all parameters at the selected row/line will be set to 0.

Table 3.1: Coarse and Fine numeric adjustments

Figure 3.4: Increment/Decrement Values

3.3 System Setup Menu

The system menu is accessible by pressing the buon and selecting SYSTEM SETUP from the on-screen
menu.

In this menu, all parameters can be configured by using the arrow keys for selection, and the function keys or
numeric keypad to make changes.

Table 3.2 lists the configurable parameters in the system menu: Key sound, Remote Interface, Language, Baud

Rate, Password Protection, Bus Address, Date, Time.

3.3.1 System Tools

The system tools menu is accessed from the System Setup Display by pressing once, and then pressing

the key twice to select TOOLS. If the current selection is on a parameter, then use any of the arrow keys to
navigate to TOOLS. Selection of on-screen fields is always available, however, the selector may be hidden behind
the main screen label.

When TOOLS is selected, the so menu displays 3 options described in Table 3.3. Use the corresponding function

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 14

Figure 3.5: Clear Values

keys to select each.

Figure 3.6: System Menu

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 15

Parameter On-screen Label Description Options

Key Sound Key Sound

Enables/disables the beep sound aer any buon press.
Options: OFF, ON

Selects the remote interface to use for remote communication.

Remote Interface Bus Mode

See Section 5.1 for detailed operation instructions.
Options: RS232, GPIB, USBTMC, USBCDC

Language Language

Changes the language display.
Options: English, Chinese

Selects the baud rate seing to use for remote communication

Baud Rate Baud Rate

for RS232 and USBCDC interface options.
Options: 9600, 19200, 28800, 38400,96000, 115200

Enables/disables and configures password protection. See Sec-

Password Protection Password

tion 2.4 for more information.
Options: OFF, ON, Modify

GPIB Address Bus ADDR

System Date Date

System Time Time

The address of the GPIB interface.
Valid Range: 1 - 31

Sets the system date. The format is as follows: Year-Month­Day (YY-MM-DD)

Sets the system time. The format is as follows: Hour-Minutes­Seconds (HH-MM-SS)

Table 3.2: System Setup Parameters

Figure 3.7: System Tools

Parameter On-screen Label Description and Options

System Reset System Reset Reboot the instrument.

Default Seings Default Set

Firmware Update Update

Change all seings to defaults and reboot. See Section 3.3.2 for
the default values.

Using firmware loaded to a USB memory stick, update the
firmware of the instrument.

Table 3.3: System Tools Menu

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 16

3.3.2 Default Seings

Tables 3.4,3.5,3.6,3.7 list the default instrument seings.

Parameter Default Value

FUNC R-V

SPEED MED

TRIG INT

DELAY 0 ms

Vm ON

DEV_A OFF

DEV_B OFF

RNG_V AUTO

RNG_R AUTO

AVG 1

LINE 60 Hz

Im ON

REF_A 0

REF_B 0

Parameter Default Value

Mode ABS

COMPA ON

COMPB ON

NOMA 0

NOMB 0

HIGHA (all bins) 0

LOWA (all bins) 0

HIGHB (all bins) 0

LOWB (all bins) 0

Table 3.5: BIN Setup default seings

Table 3.4: Measurement Defaults

Parameter Default Value

Total 20 s

A MAX 5 kΩ

A MIN 0 µΩ

A Stop1 5 kΩ

A Stop2 -5 kΩ

Interval 1.0 s

B MAX 5 kV

B MIN 0 µV

B Stop1 5 kV

B Stop2 -5 kV

Table 3.6: Trace setup default seings

Parameter Default Value

Key Sound ON

Language English

Password OFF

Bus Mode RS232C

Baud Rate 9600

Bus ADDR 8

Table 3.7: System setup default seings

3.4 Short Correction

Short correction helps measurement accuracy by eliminating the measured short compensation value to the
primary and secondary measurements.

1. Connect the TLKB1 Kelvin clips to the input terminals of the instrument securely.

2. Clip both clips together to create a short. Figure 3.8

3. Select SHORT from the so menu, and the display will show “Shorting .. . ”.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 17

4. Wait for a few seconds.

5. When finished, the display shows “Short completed” message briefly.

6. To apply the short compensation to the measurements, select SHORT ON from the so menu.

Figure 3.8: Zeroing the kelvin clip leads

Incorrectly performing the short correction will introduce meaurement osets and
reduce accuracy.

3.5 Measurement Accuracy

Resistance and Voltage are primary measurements of this analyzer, and their accuracy is specified in the main
specifications section. Measurement of resistance, more accurately impedance, is accomplished by driving a
sinusoid signal and measuring the voltage developed across the output terminals of the unit. For a purely resistive
device, the resistance and impedance are simple, Z = r. See Chapter 6, specifically the resistance section for the
impedance accuracy, Ae.

The measurement accuracy of the reactive (X, L and C) parameters depends on the Real impedance component.
The smaller the resistive (Real) component the more accurate the measurement. The resistive element of an
Inductor or Capacitor is related to the Dissipation (D) and ality (Q) Factors. As dissipation increases, the
relative contribution of the reactive component to the impedance is reduced.

Essentially, when the resistive component of a device’s complex impedance at 1kHz (the frequency output by this
unit) is small compared to the real impedance, the accuracy is ≈ R

3.5.1 L,C,X,R accuracy

acc

.

L, C, X Dx≤ 0.1 Ae= A

R Qx≤ 0.1 Ae= A

L, C, X Dx≥ 0.1 Ae= A

R Qx≥ 0.1 Ae= A

e

e

e

e

p

p

1 + D

1 + D

(3.1)

(3.2)

2

x

2

x

(3.3)

(3.4)

(3.5)

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Example Resistance Accuracy

Z = 60mΩ (3.6)

Z

= 60 ±[60mΩ ∗0.006 + (0.003 ∗ 300mΩ)] (3.7)

range

= 60 ±(.36 + .9) (3.8)

= 60 ±1.26mΩ (3.9)

Accuracy =

1.26

∗ 100% ≈ ±2.1% (3.10)

60

3.5.2 ality and Dissipation Factor Accuracies

Qxis the measured value of Q

Deis the accuracy of D as calculated

The dissipation factor accuracy depends on its tested value.

A

Dx≤ 0.1 De= ±

Dx> 0.1 De= ±

A

100

e

100

e

∗ (1 + Dx) (3.12)

(3.11)

The accuracy of Q is derived from D.

Qe= ±

Qx∗ D

1 ∓Qx∗ D

e

e

3.5.3 θ Accuracy

Measuring the phase angle (current to voltage) accuracy depends directly on the accuracy of the impedance
measurement.

180

|Z

|

θe=

π

acc

∗

degrees (3.14)

100

3.5.4 Example baery measurements

A PowerSonic PS-1270 baery of unknown origin connected to a BA6011.

Measured at Slow speed

V = 12.958V (3.15)

R = 18.194mΩ (3.16)

C = 176mF (3.17)

Dx= 20.14 (3.18)

To determine the accuracy of each measurement, use the specifications Chapter 6.

(3.13)

The range seing is 30mΩ.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 19

Resistance

Q =

1

=

D

x

∴ R

R

= ±0.6% + 0.3%Full Scale (3.21)

acc

1

= 0.0496 ≤ 0.1 (3.19)

20.14

= A

acc

e

(3.20)

R = 18.194 ± (18.194 ∗0.006 + 30 ∗0.003)mΩ (3.22)

= 18.194 ±.199mΩ (3.23)

Voltage

V = 12.958V (3.24)

V

= ±(0.05% + 0.1%F S) (3.25)

acc

V = 12.958 ±((0.0005 ∗12.958) + 0.001 ∗ 30) (3.26)

V = 12.958 ± 0.036V (3.27)

V

= ±

acc

0.036

∗ 100% = ±0.28% (3.28)

12.958

Capacitance Impedance |Z| and resistance accuracy are equivalent due to how the unit measures. Voltage
generated across the measurement terminals at a given current and frequency is determined and used to compute
resistance/impedance. D is greater than 0.1, so the accuracy correction is dominated by it.

C

= Z

acc

Z

acc

= R

= ±(0.6% ∗Z + 0.3%FS) (3.30)

acc

∗√1 + D

acc

2

(3.29)

= ±(0.006 ∗18.194mΩ + 0.003 ∗30mΩ) (3.31)

= ±0.199mΩ (3.32)

C

= 0.199 ∗√1 + D2∗ 100% (3.33)

acc

= 0.199 ∗√1 + 20

2

(3.34)

= 3.98% (3.35)

C = 176mF ±(0.0398 ∗176mF ) = 176mF ± 7mF (3.36)

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 20

3.6 Saving Measurement Data

The primary and secondary measurement readings are saved to an external USB drive.

1. Connect a USB flash drive to the USB host port on the front panel.

Note: The USB flash drive must be formaed to FAT16 or FAT32 file system.

2. Go to the TOOLS menu from Measurement Display screen, and select SAVE from the so menu.

3. When set to ON, primary and secondary measurements start saving to a .CSV file on the USB flash drive.
The file will be located inside a folder labeled CSV.

4. To stop saving, select SAVE from so menu to toggle OFF.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 21

3.7 Main Measurement Display

The measurement display is accessed by pressing the buon. Shown are the selected measurements as well
as the voltage measured and current sourced to make the measurements.

The FUNC, SPEED, RNG_V, and RNG_R parameters are also configurable from this screen. Use the arrow keys
to select them, and the keypad and so menu function keys to change them. Refer to Table 3.8 for a detailed
description.

Figure 3.9: Measurement Display

Figure 3.10: Measurement Setup Function Keys

Note: When the Trigger parameter in Measurement Setup is not set to INT (internal trigger), the measurement
display will not show primary and secondary measurement until a triggered.

When Vm (Measured voltage display) and/or Im (Measured current display) parameters are set to OFF in Measure­ment Setup, “OFF” is shown beside Vm and/or Im.

3.8 Measurement Setup

Access the Measurement setup display (Figure 3.11) by pressing the buon, and then press the function
key corresponding to MEAS SETUP from the so menu. All measurement parameters in this menu are

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 22

Figure 3.11: Measurement Setup Display

configured using the arrow keys to select, and the function keys or numeric keypad to make, changes.

3.8.1 Measurement Parameters, Ranges and Options

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Selects the measurement function(s).
Options: R, R-V, V, R-Q, L-Q, L-R, R-X, C-D, Z −θd, Z −θr, R-C

R Resistance

V Voltage

Z Impedance

Measurement Function FUNC

Measurement Speed SPEED

L Inductance

Q ality factor

X Reactance

r Radian

θ Phase angle

Selects the measurement speed.
Options: FAST, MED, SLOW

FAST Approx. 50 measurements/sec

4 digit resolution max

MED Approx. 10 measurements/sec

SLOW Approx. 6 measurements/sec

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 23

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Selects the trigger source.
Options: INT, MAN, EXT, BUS

INT (Internal) – Automatic continuous measurement

MAN (Manual) – Each measurement is made by pressing the

Trigger Source TRIG

Measurement Delay DELAY

Measurement Voltage
Display

Deviation Primary
Measurement Display

Vm

DEV_A

Voltage Range RNG_V

buon.

EXT (External) – Measurement is made upon receiving a trig-

ger signal from either the rear panel BNC or handler in­terface terminals.

BUS (Bus) – Measurement is made upon receiving a trigger

command from a remote interface.

Sets a measurement delay time.
Valid Range: 0 ms - 60 seconds
Note: Values entered are in milliseconds (ms).

Enables/disables the measured voltage display in the measure­ment display screen.
Options: OFF, ON

Enables/disables the deviation measurement display of the pri­mary measurement function.
Options: OFF, ABS, %
ABS - Primary measurement display will show the dierence
between measured value and REF_A value.
% - Same as ABS, but measurement will show percentage dif­ference instead.

Configures the measurement DC voltage range.
Options: AUTO, HOLD, 300V (*60V), 30V (*6V)

*Model BA6010

AUTO - Autoranging.
HOLD - Locks the current voltage range.
300V(60V) - Selects the 300 V/60 V range.
30V(6V) - Selects the 30 V/6 V range.

Configures the measurement AC impedance range.

Current Range RNG_R

Measurement Averaging AVG

Measurement Frequency LINE

Options: AUTO, HOLD, ,
AUTO - Autoranging.
HOLD - Locks the current impedance range.

, - Selects between 30mΩ, 300mΩ, 3Ω, 30Ω, 300Ω, 3kΩ

range.

Sets the number of samples for measurement averaging.
Valid Range: 1 to 255

Selects the frequency of the measurement source.
Options: 50Hz, 60Hz
Select the same frequency as that of the AC power source to
minimize measurement error.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 24

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Sets the reference value for the primary measurement when
displayed in ABS or % (See DEV_A parameter)
Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected primary function.

Primary Measurement
Reference Value

Secondary Measurement
Reference Value

REF_A

REF_B

A MEAS option will appear in the so menu. Select this to set
the reference value to the last measured value. To update the
measured value, press

to go to the Measurement Display. Then, press

to go back to Measurement Setup and select REF_A and press
MEAS again.

Sets the reference value for the secondary measurement when
displayed in ABS or % (See DEV_A parameter)
Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected primary function.
A MEAS option will appear in the so menu. Select this to set
the reference value to the last measured value. To update the

measured value, press to go to the Measurement Dis-

play. Then, press to go back to Measurement Setup and
select REF_B and press MEAS again.

Table 3.8: Measurement Setup Parameters

3.8.2 Measurement Tools

Access the measurement tools menu from the Measurement Display by pressing once, and then press
twice to select TOOLS. If the current selection is on a parameter, use the arrow keys to navigate to TOOLS.

Figure 3.12: Measurement Tools Menu

When TOOLS is selected, the so menu has five configurable and selectable options. Use the corresponding
function keys to make a selection. See Table 3.9 for details.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 25

Parameter On-screen Label Description

Relative Mode

REL
ON/OFF

Short Correction SHORT

Short Compensation

Measurement
Display Mode

Save Measurements

SHORT
ON/OFF

DISP
ON/OFF

SAVE
ON/OFF

Measures the relative dierence between a reference and the
current value.

Performs a short correction measurement when pressed.
See Section 3.4 for details.

Applies a compensation value to primary and secondary mea­surements using the results of a “short correction”.

Sets the state of the display measurements’ visibility. Measure­ment operation is not aected only whether to show on screen
or not is changed.

Save measurement data. See Section 3.6 section for detailed
operation instructions.

Table 3.9: Measurement Tools Menu

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 26

3.9 BIN Function

The bin comparator function allows for sorting, comparison against preset limits, and pass/fail testing of
components. A total of 9 bins are available, each with high and low limits for both primary and secondary
measurements.

To use the bin function:

1. Select the primary and secondary measurement parameters for the test. See Section 3.8, Measurement
Setup for details.

2. Setup the bin parameters from the BIN Setup display.

3. Navigate to the BIN Display to start using this function.

3.9.1 BIN Display

The BIN comparator measurements and test results are accessed in the BIN DISP screen. To access, press the

buon, and then press the function key corresponding to BIN DISP from the so menu.

The Mode, Sound, COMP, and Load BIN parameters are configurable seings. To select, use the arrow keys,
and the keypad and so menu function keys to change them. See Table 3.10 for details.

Note: When the Trigger parameter in Measurement Setup is NOT set to INT (internal trigger),
the display will not show compare test results until a trigger is received from the selected source.
When Vm (Measured voltage display) and/or Im (Measured current display) parameters are set
to OFF in Measurement Setup, the measurement display will show OFF next to Vm: and/or Im:
below the secondary measurement.

Figure 3.13: BIN Comparator Display

3.9.2 BIN Sorting

The BIN comparator function also can sort measured values into BINs.

Go to BIN Setup, Section 3.9.5, and configure the upper and lower limits for the set of bins desired, up to 9 of
them. Set all other parameters as necessary, see Table 3.20.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 27

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Compare The comparator function will test the measure-

ments against the upper and lower limits of the Loaded
BIN, which are configured in BIN Setup.

BIN The comparator function will test the measurements

Comparator Mode Mode

against the upper and lower limits of all nine bins 1
through 9. The bin number that passes will be indicated.
If it passes multiple bin limits, only the first bin will be
indicated (based on bin numeric order). This option is
useful for component sorting.

NG Enables the beep sound when test fails.

Pass/Fail Beep Sound Sound

Comparator Function State COMP

Loaded Bin Loaded BIN

Table 3.10: BIN Comparator Display Parameters

1. Go to the BIN Display, and select BIN for the Mode parameter.

2. Configure all other parameters as necessary, see Table 3.10.

3. Connect the TLKB1 kelvin clips to the DUT.

Note: If both COMPA and COMPB are enabled, the test will apply to both primary and secondary
measurements. If either of the results fail, the instrument will indicate fail.

When measurements pass, the display will indicate the passing BIN number. If the measurements pass in multiple
bins, the first BIN (in numerical order) is displayed. For example, if the measurements pass in BIN3 and BIN6, the
display will indicate BIN 3. Figure 3.14 shows the display when the measurements pass in BIN 1.

GD Enables the beep sound when test passes.

OFF Disables the beep sound regardless of test results.

ON Enable the BIN comparator

OFF Disabled

Comparison range (BIN)
Uses limits defined for the specified BIN.

Only available when in Comparison mode.

When measurements fail, the display indicates OUT as shown in Figure 3.15.

3.9.3 Compare Pass/Fail Testing

The BIN comparator function can be used to compare the DUT (device under test) measurements against a
specified upper and lower limit for pass/fail (Go/No Go) style testing.

Go to BIN Setup, Section 3.9.5, and configure all the upper and lower limits for the bins to use in the test. Setup all
other parameters as necessary, as described in Table 3.10.

Note: If both COMPA and COMPB are enabled, the test will apply to both primary and secondary
measurements. If either of the results failed, the final result will indicate fail.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 28

Figure 3.14: BIN Sorting - BIN1 Pass

Figure 3.15: BIN Sorting - Fail

Figure 3.16: Compare Test Pass

1. Go to the BIN Display, and set Mode to Compare.

2. Configure all other parameters as necessary, see Table 3.10.

3. Connect the TLKB1 kelvin clips to the DUT.

When measurements pass, the display will show IN, as shown in Figure 3.16. The front panel pass/fail indicator

will illuminate green .

When the measured value fails, the display will show LO or HI. The front panel pass/fail indicator will

illuminate red .

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 29

LO measured value is below the “Load BIN” range seings.

HI measured value is above the “Load BIN” range seings.

Figure 3.17: Compare Test - Below Limits

Figure 3.18: Compare Test - Above Limits

3.9.4 BIN Tools

The BIN tools menu is accessed from the BIN Display by pressing the and selecting BIN DISP. Then press

right arrow key twice to select TOOLS. If the current selection is on a parameter, then use any of the arrow

keys to navigate to TOOLS.

Figure 3.19: BIN Tools Menu

3.9.5 BIN function setup

Press the buon, and then press the function key corresponding to BIN SETUP to open the BIN SETUP
menu; Figure 3.20 will be displayed. Use the arrow keys to select each parameter, and the function keys to make
changes. Enter numeric parameters (i.e. nominal and high and low limits) using the keypad, and the function keys
to select the units. See Table 3.11 for parameter and option details in this menu.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 30

Figure 3.20: BIN Setup Display

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Selects the measurement mode for the BIN function.
Options: %, ABS
% — The high and low limits used for testing is a tolerance per­centage.

Measurement Mode Mode

ABS — The high and low limits used for testing is an absolute
value of the selected parameter.
HIGHA[], LOWA[], HIGHB[], LOWB[] — labels display ei­ther [X] units, where ‘X’ denotes the primary and secondary
measurement units when applicable (i.e. Ω, V, H, F, r(radians)),
or [%] with the limits defining a percentage.

Enables or disables the primary measurement comparator
Comparator State
Primary Measurement

COMPA

function. When disabled, primary measurements will not be

tested.

Options: OFF, ON

Enables or disables the secondary measurement comparator
Comparator State
Secondary Measurement

COMPB

function. When disabled, secondary measurements will not be

evaluated.

Options: OFF, ON

Sets the nominal value of the bin comparator function for

Nominal Value
Primary Measurement

NOMA

the primary measurement. This parameter only applies when

Mode is set to %.

Valid Range: Dependent on the range of the primary measure-

ment selected.

Sets the nominal value of the bin comparator function for the

Nominal Value
Secondary Measurement

NOMB

secondary measurement. This parameter only applies when

Mode is set to %.

Valid Range: Dependent on the range of the secondary mea-

surement selected.

High Limit
Primary Measurement

HIGHA

Sets the upper limit value for the comparator function that ap-

plies to the primary measurement.

Valid Range: -100 - 100 (%), -10000 - 10000 (ABS)

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 31

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Low Limit
Primary Measurement

High limit
Secondary Measurement

Low Limit
Secondary Measurement

LOWA

HIGHB

LOWB

Table 3.11: Bin Setup Parameters

Sets the lower limit value for the comparator function that ap-

plies to the primary measurement.

Valid Range: -100 - 100 (%), -10000 - 10000 (ABS)

Sets the upper limit value for the comparator function that ap-

plies to the secondary measurement.

Valid Range: -100 - 100 (%), -10000 - 10000 (ABS)

Sets the lower limit value for the comparator function that ap-

plies to the secondary measurement.

Valid Range: -100 - 100 (%), -10000 - 10000 (ABS)

3.9.6 Saving BIN Comparator Results

When TOOLS is selected, the so menu will have the SAVE option; this saves the primary and secondary
measurements and the test result of the BIN comparator function to an external USB flash drive.

1. Insert an external USB flash drive to the front panel USB host port until the USB icon on the top right of the
display will appear.
During USB activity, the unit will pause and not respond until the activity is complete.

2. Press the function key below the SAVE START option to save. Data is saved as a .CSV (comma delimited)
file in the folder named CSV in the USB flash drive.

3. To stop saving, press the function key below the SAVE STOP option.

Note: The saved data has the following format: Primary measurement, Secondary measurement,
Test Result. Test Result is either LO, HI, or IN for Compare Mode. For BIN MODE, it is either
OUT or the BIN number (1 – 9). If measurements are made continuously, the instrument saves
data at approximately twice a second.

3.10 Trace Function

The trace function measures the primary and secondary measurements and plots them versus time. To use the
trace function, there are three steps to follow:

1. Select the primary and secondary measurement parameters for the test. To do this, follow instructions in
Measurement Setup, Section 3.8.

2. Setup the trace parameters from the Trace Setup display.

3. Navigate to the Trace Display Tools menu to start the test.

3.10.1 Trace Setup

The trace setup menu can be accessed by pressing the buon, and then press the function key
corresponding to TRACE SETUP from the so menu. Use the arrow keys to select each parameter, and the

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 32

Figure 3.21: Trace Setup Display

function keys to make changes. Parameters that require entering a numeric value must use the keypad, and the
function keys to select the units.

The below table explains the parameters and their options/range.

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Sets the total time to run the trace function. The test will com-

Total Time Total

plete when this time has elapsed.
Valid Range: 1 - 99999 seconds

Sets the time between each primary and secondary measure-

Sampling Interval Interval

ment captured and traced.
Valid Range: 1.0 - 86400.0 seconds

Primary Measurement
Trace Scale Maximum

Primary Measurement
Trace Scale Minimum

Secondary Measurement
Trace Scale Maximum

Secondary Measurement
Trace Scale Minimum

A MAX

A MIN

B MAX

B MIN

Sets the maximum range of the scale of the trace for the pri­mary measurement.
Valid Range: 0 - 99999k

Sets the minimum range of the scale of the trace for the primary
measurement.
Valid Range: 0 - 99999k

Sets the maximum range of the scale of the trace for the sec­ondary measurement.
Valid Range: 0 - 99999k

Sets the minimum range of the scale of the trace for the sec­ondary measurement.
Valid Range: 0 - 99999k

Sets the upper limit value as a stop condition of the test. If the

Primary Measurement
Upper Limit

A Stop 1

primary measuredvalue exceeds this for 2 consecutive samples,
the test will stop.
Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected primary function.

Sets the lower limit value as a stop condition of the test. If the

Primary Measurement
Lower Limit

A Stop 2

primary measuredvalue exceeds this for 2 consecutive samples,
the test will stop.
Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected primary function.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 33

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Sets the upper limit value as a stop condition of the test. If the

Secondary Measurement
Upper Limit

Secondary Measurement
Lower Limit

B Stop 1

B Stop 2

Table 3.12: Trace Setup Parameters

secondary measured value exceeds this for 2 consecutive sam­ples, the test will stop.
Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected secondary function.

Sets the lower limit value as a stop condition of the test. If the
secondary measured value exceeds this for 2 consecutive sam­ples, the test will stop.
Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected secondary function.

Figure 3.22: Trace Display

The Trace Display, Figure 3.22 shows the measurements and trace results on the screen. To show this display,

press the buon, then pressing the function key corresponding to TRACE DISP from the so menu.

3.10.2 Trace Display Tools

The trace display tools menu, Figure 3.23, is accessed from the Trace Display by pressing and select

TRACE DISP, and then pressing the key twice to select TOOLS.

The trace display tools menu has options to start the trace test and to control what to display on the screen. See
Table 3.13.

3.10.3 Start a Trace

• Configure all the seings under Trace Setup, and then go to the Trace Display Tools menu.

• Select the TRACE to display then select SCAN START.

• While testing, the display plots the measured values.

• To stop testing at any time, select SCAN STOP.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 34

Figure 3.23: Trace Tools Display

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Initiate or stop trace
test

SCAN START
(SCAN STOP)

Starts or stops the trace test.
Options: START, STOP

Selects the trace to display.
Valid Range: A, B, A+B

Trace Display TRACE

Cursor Display CURSOR

Maximum/Minimum
Value Display

• Press CURSOR to see the values of a measured point on the trace. Using the keys to move the

cursor along the trace.

• The maximum and minimum values of the primary and secondary measurements of the trace may also be

displayed by pressing Max-Min to ON.

Max-Min

Table 3.13: Trace Display Tools Parameters

A The primary measurement trace.

B The secondary measurement trace.

Enables/disables the cursor. When enabled, the cursor can be

controlled using the arrow keys. The cursor is used to
view the primary and secondary measurements, and the times­tamp of any measured points on the trace.

Enables/disables the display of the maximum and minimum
values of both the primary and secondary measurement traces.
Options: ON, OFF

3.11 Statistical Measurement

The instrument can calculate statistical measurements, which are accessed by pressing and selecting
STATIS DISP from the so menu.

Before performing a statistical calculation, some parameters must be configured first. They are grouped together
on display the box highlighted in cyan like this, parameter . See Figure 3.26. Use the arrow keys to select each

parameter, and the function keys to make changes. Parameters requiring entering a numeric values are entered

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 35

Figure 3.24: Trace Cursor

Figure 3.25: Trace Min/Max

with the keypad, and then the function keys to select the units. See Table 3.14 for the parameters and their
options/range.

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Selects the measurement mode for the statistical measurement
function.
Options:%, ABS
% The high and low limits used for measurement is a tolerance

percentage.

Upper limit (Hi) = Nominal ∗ (1 + Upperlimit%)

Measurement Mode Mode

Lower limit (Lo) = Nominal ∗ (1 + LowerLimit%)

ABS The high and low limits used for testing is an absolute

value of the selected parameter.
When selected, the Hi and Lo parameters will display [X] units,
where ‘X’ denotes the primary and secondary measurement
units when applicable (i.e. Ω, V, H, F, r(radians)).

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 36

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Sets the nominal value of the primary measurement. This only

Primary Measurement
Nominal Value

NOMA

applies when in % mode.
Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected primary function.

Sets the nominal value of the secondary measurement. This

Secondary Measurement
Nominal Value

NOMB

only applies when in % mode.
Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected primary function.

Enables/disables the statistical measurement function. If dis-

Statistical Measurement
State

STAT

abled, statistical measurements are not taken even when initi­ated or triggered.
Options: OFF, ON

Selects which measurement parameter to calculate for statisti­cal measurements.
Options: A, B

Select Measurement Statis

A The primary measurement.

B The secondary measurement.

The total number of measurement samples to capture and to

Measurement Samples Number

be stored in before performing the statistical calculations.
Valid Range: 0 - 30000

The upper limit value for the statistical measurement calcula­tion.

Upper Limit Hi

Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected function (primary or secondary depending on the Statis
parameter seing).

The lower limit value for the statistical measurement calcula-

Primary Measurement
Low Limit

Lo

tion.
Valid Range: Dependent on the measurement range of the se­lected function (primary or secondary depending on the Statis
parameter seing).

Table 3.14: Statistical Measurement Parameters

The statistical measurement parameters that the instrument can calculate, as indicated in the red box in
Figure 3.27, are described below.

(X)Average/Mean

P

P

x2− nx

x

n

−2

n

X =

r

σ =

(s)Sample Standard Deviation

r

s =

P

x2− nx

−2

n − 1

(Cp)Process Capability Index (Dispersion)

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Figure 3.26: Statistics Display Screen

Where,

Figure 3.27: Statistics Measurements

Cp=





Hi − Lo





6s









CpKProcess Capability Index (Deviation)

CpK =

|Hi − Lo| − |Hi + Lo −2x|

6s

n Denotes the total number of measurement samples used

for the statistical measurement calculation (equivalent
to Number parameter on display).

x Denotes the measurements. Data are saved into the in-

strument buer for the calculation.

Hi Denotes the upper limit value, which corresponds to the

Hi[] parameter.

Lo Denotes the lower limit value, which corresponds to the

Lo[] parameter.

Cp, CpK > 1.33 Working capacity is Ideal.

1.33 ≥ C

p

Working capacity is qualified.

CpK > 1.00, 1.00 ≥ Cp, CpK Working capacity is insuicient.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 38

Hi(num) Total number times the measurement results exceed the upper limit value Hi[].

Lo(num) Total number times the measurement results are below the lower limit value Lo[].

In(num) Total number of times the measurement result is within the upper and lower limits.

Max Displays the maximum measurement value from all the captured measurement samples.

MaxIndex Displays the index from the internal buer containing all the captured measurement samples, in

which contains the maximum measurement value.

Min Displays the minimum measurement value from all the captured measurement samples.

MinIndex Displays the index from the internal buer containing all the captured measurement samples, in

which contains the minimum measurement value.

3.11.1 Statistical Measurement Operation

To operate the statistical measurement function, press the buon and select STATIS DISP from the so

menu. Press right arrow key twice to select TOOLS. If the current selection is on a parameter, then use any of
the arrow keys to navigate to TOOLS.

Figure 3.28: Statistics Tools Menu

In the TOOLS menu, there are two options: Statis START, TRIG.

Operation steps

1. Select the primary and secondary measurement parameters to perform the calculation. To do this, follow
instructions in Section 3.8, Measurement Setup.

2. Configure all statistical parameters (described in Table 3.14) as necessary.

3. From the TOOLS menu, press the function key corresponding to Statis START so key to begin the
calculation.

• If the trigger source is not set to internal trigger (INT), select TRIG from the so menu to manually

trigger a single capture of a measurement sample.

• To complete calculation, continue to press TRIG until the message prompt displays “Measurement

Completed”.

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION 39

4. The instrument will begin capturing measurement samples and store them into an internal buer. In the
message prompt, display will indicate the sample index and the value stored into that index in this format:

num = X, val = #

Where,

X = measurement sample index

val = measurement sample value

5. When the calculation completes, the message prompt will display “Measurement Completed”. All
statistical measurement results from the calculation will be displayed on the same screen.

6. Press Statis STOP to stop at any time.

Chapter 4

File System

The instrument file system menu is used to browse, save, and load files from the internal storage memory or an
external USB flash drive connected to the front panel USB port.

The file system is accessible from any display screen by using the arrow keys and selecting FILE. See Table 4.1 for
available options shown in the so menu.

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Internal Memory INTER File Select to browse the internal memory directory.

External USB Memory EXTER File Select to browse the external USB flash drive directory.

Table 4.1: File Menu

Figure 4.1: File Menu

Internal Memory Internal memory can save and recall instrument seings. The storage file has a .STA file
extension. To access internal memory, select INTER File from the FILE menu. Shown on the display is the
internal memory directory listing, and any instrument seing files stored there. Three options are available. See
Table 4.2 for details.

To exit out of the directory, press the arrow key until the Exit option in the so menu becomes available.
Then, select it to exit.

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CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM 41

Figure 4.2: Internal Memory Directory

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

Recall Instrument Seings Load Loads the selected .STA instrument seings file.

Copy File to External USB
Drive

Delete File Delete Select to delete the selected .STA instrument seings file.

Copy to E:

Copies the selected .STA instrument seings file to the external
USB flash drive /STA subfolder.

Table 4.2: Internal Memory Options

4.1 Save current seings

1. Enter all desired system seings to the instrument.

2. Navigate to the FILE menu on the <SYSTEM SETUP>screen.

3. Select where to save the seings, INTER or EXTER for internal or external memory respectively.

4. Use the arrow keys to navigate to a blank Folder/File location.

5. Select the SAVE so key.

6. Press yes to confirm you really want to save a file at that location.

7. Enter a name for the file using the arrow keys and by pressing ADD CHAR to enter the highlighted
character.

8. Press the ENTER so key when finished. The file is then saved.

4.2 Load saved seings to active seings

1. If the configuration is not in the internal storage, move it there.

2. Navigate to the “FILE” menu on the <SYSTEM SETUP>screen.

3. Select the storage location containing the “sta” file holding your system setup state.

4. Select the file and press “LOAD”.

5. Confirm “YES” to commit the selected file as the startup configuration.

CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM 42

4.3 External Memory (USB)

When an external USB flash drive is connected to the instrument’s front panel USB host port, the directory can be
viewed from the FILE menu.

The instrument supports USB drives that meet the following requirements:

• Support USB 2.0

• FAT16 or FAT32 (recommended) file system

When connected, the instrument will automatically create three subfolders in the root directory of the drive:

/CSV, /STA, /PIC.

/CSV The CSV subfolder is where all measurement data files (in .CSV for-

mat) are stored.

/STA The STA subfolderis where all instrument seings files (in .STA format)

are stored.

/PIC The PIC subfolder is where all screen capture images (in .GIF format)

are stored.

To access the directory, select EXTER File from the FILE menu. The display will show the external USB flash
drive directory listing (Figure 4.3). Use the Sub Dir and Parent Dir so keys to navigate through the directories.
See Table 4.3 for available option details.

Note: ONLY setup files from the /STA subfolder may be saved or recalled in the FILE menu system.
Measurement data or screen captures cannot be saved from within this menu system.

Note: The instrument’s file system can only save/select/view 100 files within the root directory
and any subfolders contained in the external USB flash drive.

Figure 4.3: External USB Drive Directory

To exit out of the directory, press the arrow key until the Exit option in the so menu becomes available, and
then select it to exit.

CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM 43

Parameter On-screen Label Description/Options

This option will load the selected .STA instrument seings file.

Recall Instrument Seings Load

Copy File to
Internal Memory

Delete File Delete Delete the selected file.

Enter Sub Directory Sub Dir Enter the selected sub folder.

Browse Root Directory Parent Dir Go back to the root directory of the drive.

Copy to I:

Table 4.3: Save/Recall Instrument Seings

Note: The selected file must have a .STA file extension and is located
inside the /STA subfolder of the drive.

Select this to copy the selected .STA instrument seings file to the
internal memory of the instrument.

4.4 Save/Recall Instrument Seings

Instrument seings including all measurement setup seings, BIN setup seings, Trace setup seings, and system
setup seings, can be stored and recalled to and from internal memory.

4.4.1 Save seings to internal memory

1. Select FILE menu from any display, and then select INTER File from the so menu.

2. Use the keys to browse and select an empty location in the internal memory directory. A Save
option will appear in the so menu when an empty location is selected.

3. Press Save using the corresponding function key, and confirm by pressing Yes in the so menu.

4. The message prompt then shows “Input FileName:”, and an on-screen so keyboard will be displayed,
prompting for a file name to save the instrument seings to.

5. Use the keys to navigate the so keyboard. The character highlighted in BLUE is the
selected character. Press Add Char to add the selected character to the file name. Repeat selection and
enter the complete file name.

6. Select Enter from the so menu when finished. The file is then saved to internal memory. The saved file
includes the date and time.

Recall seings from internal memory

1. Select the FILE menu from any display, and then select INTER File option from the so menu.

2. Use the arrow keys to browse and select seing files from the internal memory directory. Once the
desired file is selected, press the Load option from the so menu.

3. The message prompt will ask for confirmation of this action. Select Yes to recall the seings.

4. The recalled file will have a check mark in the Load column. The check mark identifies the file
containing the current instrument seings.

5. The so menu Load option will change to UnLoad when the file with the is shown.

6. To clear the and unset the seing file as default, select the Unload option from the so menu.

CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM 44

Figure 4.4: Seing the Internal File Name

Save seings to the external USB flash drive

1. Select FILE from any display, and then select EXTER File from the so menu using the corresponding
function key.

2. Use the keys to browse and select an empty location within the /STA subfolder. A Save option will
appear in the so menu when an empty location is selected.

3. Press the Save function key, and confirm by pressing the Yes option in the so menu.

4. The message prompt will then say “Input FileName:”. An on-screen so keyboard is displayed prompting
the operator to enter a file name where the instrument seings will be saved. See Figure 4.5

5. Use the keys to navigate the so keyboard. The character highlighted in BLUE is the selected
character. Add the selected character to the file name using the Add Char option from the so menu, and
repeat this to enter the complete file name.

6. Select the Enter option from the so menu when finished. The file is then saved to the external memory.
The saved file includes the date and time.

Figure 4.5: Seing the External File Name

CHAPTER 4. FILE SYSTEM 45

Recall seings from the external USB flash drive

1. Select the FILE menu from any display, and then select EXTER File option from the so menu.

2. Use the keys to browse and select the seing files from within the /STA subfolder of the drive. Once
the desired file is selected, press the Load option from the so menu.

3. The message prompt will ask for confirmation. Select Yes to recall the seings.

Chapter 5

Remote Operation

The instrument supports numerous SCPI commands and some instrument specific commands. These commands
enable a computer to remotely communicate and control the instrument over any of the supported remote
interfaces: USBTMC, USBCDC(Virtual COM), RS-232, and GPIB.

Refer to the programming manual for details, which can be downloaded from www.bkprecision.com.

5.1 Remote Interfaces

5.1.1 RS232

For RS232 interface, use the DB-9 serial port in the back panel. The baud rate seings must be configured to
match the same baud rate as configured on the computer that is connected to the instrument for remote control.
Select the Baud Rate parameter to change/set the baud rate. The instrument is set to the following serial seings:

• Parity:None

• Data bits: 8

• Stop bits: 1

• Flow Control: None

Note: The DB-9 serial connector (RS-232C) on the back of the instrument requires using
a null modem or crossover DB-9 serial cable.

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CHAPTER 5. REMOTE OPERATION 47

PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Description - TXD RXD - GND - - - -

Table 5.1: RS232 Pinout

5.1.2 USBTMC

The instrument supports USBTMC (Test & Measurement Class) interface. Use a USB Type A to Type B cable to
connect the USB device port in the rear panel to the computer. A driver is required before it can be used for
remote communication. A computer with VISA-such as NI-VISA-installed will automatically have the driver
available, and upon connecting the USB to the device, drivers will automatically install on Windows®7 or later.

5.1.3 USBVCP

USBVCP is a USB Virtual COM interface option. A driver is required (downloaded from www.bkprecision.com) to
be installed before it can be used. The setup is similar to an RS232 interface, except that a USB Type A to Type B
cable is required for remote connection instead of a DE-9 serial cable.

5.2 Handler Interface

The instrument has a 36-pin handler interface, which is primarily used for outpuing BIN sorting results. This
section describes the pin definition of this interface.

Mating connector: 36 pin Centronics type, male.

Pin Signal Name Description

1 /BIN1 Bin Sorted Result

2 /BIN2 Outputs are all open collector.

3 /BIN3

4 /BIN4

5 /BIN5

6 /BIN6

7 /BIN7

8 /BIN8

9 /BIN9

10 /OUT

11 - Not used

12 /EXT. TRIG

13

14 EXT.DCV2 External DC voltage 2:

15

External trigger (When TRIG set to EXT in System Setup): Triggered by
the positive-edge pulse signal in this pin.

The DC provider pin for the optoelectronic coupling signal (/EXT_TRIG, /Key
Lock, /ALARM, /INDEX, /EOM)

CHAPTER 5. REMOTE OPERATION 48

Pin Signal Name Description

Internal +5V: It is not recommended to use the internal +5 V. If this voltage

16, 17, 18 +5 V

output is used, the current should be lower than 0.3 A, and that the signal
line is far from a disturbance source.

19 /PHI

20 /PLO

Indicates the primary measurement result is greater than the high limit set
on BIN1 to BIN9.

Indicates the primary measurement result is less than the low limit set on
BIN1 to BIN9.

21 /PIN Indicates the primary measurement result is PASS.

22 /SHI

Indicates the secondary measurement result is greater than the high limit set
on BIN1 to BIN9.

23 /SIN Indicates the secondary measurement result is PASS.

24 /SLO

Indicates the secondary measurement result is less than the low limit set on
BIN1 to BIN9.

25 /KEYLOCK When this line is asserted, the keys in the front panel are locked.

26 - Not used

27, 28 EXT_DCV1

The external DC voltage 1: this is a pull-up DC Voltage pin for optoelec­tronic coupling signal.

29 - Not used

30 /INDEX Indicates when the internal ADC is processing.

31 /EOM

End Of Measurement: when the test data and the compared results are
asserted, this signal is also asserted.

32, 33 COM2 The reference ground for external power EXTV2.

34, 35, 36 COM1 The reference ground for external power EXTV1.

Table 5.2: Handler Pinout

CHAPTER 5. REMOTE OPERATION 49

Figure 5.1: 36 pin Handler Connector

Figure 5.2: Handler Interface Timing

Chapter 6

Specifications

Note: All specifications apply to the unit aer:

1. A temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature range of 23◦C ± 5◦C.

2. Short correction operation performed before making measurement.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Specifications

All specifications apply to the unit after a temperature stabilization time of 15 minutes over an ambient temperature
range of 20 °C ± 5 °C. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model BA6010, BA6011

Measurement

Parameters

Test Frequency 1 kHz ± 0.2 Hz

Display Resolution 5 digits (SLOW & MED), 4 digits (FAST)

Measurement Speed

Temperature

Coefficient

Triggering Internal, External, Manual, Bus

Delay Time On / Off, 0 ms to 60 s

Averaging 1 to 255 samples

Statistical Calculations

Main V, R

Auxiliary

Voltage Meas. 0.005 % / ºC

Resistance Meas. 0.05 % / ºC

Valid data count, Invalid data count, Mean, Maximum, Minimum,

Process Capability Index (Dispersion), Process Capability Index (Deviation)

L, C, D, Z, X, Q, θd, and θr

SLOW, approx. 6.25 measurements/sec

MED, approx. 10 measurements/sec

FAST, approx. 50 measurements/sec

Standard Deviation, Sample Standard Deviation,

SLOW, MED

Range Maximum Display Value Resolution Accuracy

60 V 65.000 V 1 mV

FAST

Range Maximum Display Value Resolution Accuracy

60 V 65.00 V 10 mV

SLOW, MED

Range Maximum Display Value Resolution Accuracy

30 V 35.000 V 1 mV

300V 310.00 V 10 mV

FAST

Range Maximum Display Value Resolution Accuracy

30 V 35.00 V 10 mV

300 V 310.0 V 100 mV

Voltage Measurement (BA6010)

6 V 6.5000 V 100 μV

6 V 6.500 V 1 mV

Voltage Measurement (BA6011)

±(0.05 % FS)

±(0.1 % FS)

±(0.05 % FS)

±(0.1 % FS)

2

Specifications

SLOW, MED

Range Maximum Display Value Resolution Measurement Current Accuracy

30 mΩ 33.000 mΩ 1 μΩ 100 mA (± 10 %)

300 mΩ 330.00 mΩ 10 μΩ 100 mA (±10 %)

3 Ω 3.3000 Ω 100 μΩ 10 mA (± 10 %)

30 Ω 33.000 Ω 1 mΩ 1 mA (± 10 %)

300 Ω 330.00 Ω 10 mΩ 100 μA (± 10 %)

3 kΩ 3.5000 kΩ 100 mΩ 10 μA (± 10 %)

FAST

Range Maximum Display value Resolution Measurement Current Accuracy

30 mΩ 33.00 mΩ 10 μΩ 100 mA (± 10 %)

300 mΩ 330.0 mΩ 100 μΩ 100 mA (± 10 %)

3 Ω 3.300 Ω 1 mΩ 10 mA (± 10 %)

30 Ω 33.00 Ω 10 mΩ 1 μA (± 10 %)

300 Ω 330.0 Ω 100 mΩ 100 μA (± 10 %)

3 kΩ 3.500 kΩ 1 Ω 10 μA (± 10 %)

Accuracy of Auxiliary Measurement Parameters

L, C, D, Z, X, Q, θd, and θr

** see user manual for more details

Resistance Measurement

±(0.3 % + 0.1 % FS)

±(0.5 % + 0.3 % FS)

5 % typical**

Bin Comparator Function

Limit Setting Mode Tolerance (TOL) or Absolute (ABS) value

Number of Bins 9 sorting bins BIN1-BIN9

Beep Warning OFF, PASS, FAIL

Trace Function

Total Time 1 s - 99999 s

Sampling Interval 1 s - 86400 s

General

Instrument Settings

Save/
Recall

Remote Interface USBTMC / USB (Virtual COM), RS232, GPIB

Power Consumption 15 VA Max.

Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C

Storage Temperature -10 °C to 70 °C

Relative Humidity up to 80 %

Dimension (W×H×D) 9.25” x 4.1” x 14.17” (235 x 104 x 360 mm)

Save / Recall Internal or External Memory: Up to 100

Measurements, Bin Comparator Results, Screenshots

Save External Memory: Up to 100

Display 4.3”, 480 × 272 LCD display

AC Input 110 V ±10 % or 220 V ± 10 %, 47 to 63 Hz

Weight 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)

Three-Year Warranty

Included Accessories User manual (downloadable), power cord, 4-wire kelvin clip test fixture (TLKB1), certificate of calibration & test report

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Chapter 7

Troubleshooting Information

The message prompt on the display may display dierent error messages during operation. The below table list
the error messages and their description.

Error Message

Error: LO Sense Open

Error: LO Drive Open

Error: HIGH Sense Open

Error: HIGH Drive Open

Error: Measure line open

Short Failed

Load Failed

???

Description

LCUR terminal is opened or disconnected from DUT.

LPOT terminal is opened or disconnected from DUT.

HCUR terminal is opened or disconnected from DUT.

HPOT terminal is opened or disconnected from DUT.

All four input terminals are opened.

The short operation failed or aborted. This may be because the termi­nals are not shorted properly.

This error indicates that either a wrong instrument seings file type
was selected (file must have .STA extension) or the selected file is cor­rupted, preventing the instrument from recalling instrument seings
from the file.

Invalid remote command error.

Table 7.1: Error Description

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Chapter 8

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

B&K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the component parts thereof, will be
free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from date of purchase.

B&K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective product or component parts.
Returned product must be accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form of a sales receipt.

To help us beer serve you, please complete the warranty registration for your new instrument via our website
www.bkprecision.com

Exclusions: This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of
unauthorized alterations or repairs. The warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced or
removed.

B&K Precision Corp. shall not be liable for any consequential damages, including without limitation damages
resulting from loss of use. Some states do not allow limitations of incidental or consequential damages. So the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-to-state.

B&K Precision Corp.

22820 Savi Ranch Parkway

Yorba Linda, CA 92887

www.bkprecision.com

714-921-9095

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Chapter 9

Service Information

Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website at bkprecision.com to obtain a RMA
#. Return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state on the
RMA the performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with
the device. Non-Warranty Service: Please go to the support and service section on our website at bkprecision.com
to obtain a RMA #. Return the product in the original packaging to the address below. Clearly state on the RMA
the performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the
device. Customers not on an open account must include payment in the form of a money order or credit card. For
the most current repair charges please refer to the service and support section on our website. Return all
merchandise to B&K Precision Corp. with prepaid shipping. The flat-rate repair charge for Non-Warranty Service
does not include return shipping. Return shipping to locations in North America is included for Warranty Service.
For overnight shipments and non-North American shipping fees please contact B&K Precision Corp.

B&K Precision Corp.

22820 Savi Ranch Parkway

Yorba Linda, CA 92887

bkprecision.com

714-921-9095

Include with the returned instrument your complete return shipping address, contact name, phone number and
description of problem.

Version – September 1, 2017

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