Fluke 1560 Black Stack User Manual

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1560 Black Stack

Hart Scientific

Thermometer Readout

User’s Guide

Rev. 932001

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Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability

Each product from Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division ("Hart") is warranted to be free from de fects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is 2 years for the Black Stack. The warranty period begins on the date of the shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Hart authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries or to any other product, which in Hart's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Hart warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its func tional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Hart does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption. Hart does not warrant calibra tions on the Black Stack.

Hart authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Hart. Warranty support is available if product is purchased through a Hart authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Hart reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repairs/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.

Hart's warranty obligation is limited, at Hart's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge re pair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Hart authorized service center within the warranty period.

To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Hart authorized service center or send the product, with a description of the difficulty, postage, and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination), to the nearest Hart authorized service center. Hart assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Hart determines that the failure was caused by misuse, alteration, accident or abnormal condition or operation or handling, Hart will provide an estimate or repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point).

Rev. 932001

THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IM PLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HART SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL. OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, RELIANCE OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of com petent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division

799 E. Utah Valley Drive • American Fork, UT 84003-9775 • USA Phone: +1.801.763.1600 • Telefax: +1.801.763.1010 E-mail: support@hartscientific.com

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1 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.2.1 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.2.2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3 Authorized Service Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.1 Base Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.1.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.1.2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.2.1.3 Serial RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2.1.4 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2.1.5 Module Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2.2 Add-On Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.3 Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.1 Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.2 Sampling Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.3 Input Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.4 Temperature Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.5 Unit Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.6 Primary Measurement Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.7 Graph and Scroll Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.8 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.9 Printer Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.10 Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.11 Output Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.12 Display Data Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.3.13 Data Output Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . 19

3.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.2 Environmental Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.1 Installing New Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.2 AC Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.3 Power On Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.4 Adjusting the Screen Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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4.5 Making Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.5.1 Selecting Input Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.5.2 Selecting the Probe Characterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.5.3 Measuring One Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.5.4 Scanning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.5.5 Displaying Measurement Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5 Soft-Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5.1 Input Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5.1.1 Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5.1.2 Primary Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.1.3 Scan Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.1.4 Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5.1.5 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5.2 Probe Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5.2.1 Edit Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5.2.1.1 R(Ω) Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5.2.1.2 ITS-90 Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5.2.1.3 W(T

5.2.1.4 IPTS-68 Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5.2.1.5 Callendar-Van Dusen Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.2.1.6 RTD Polynomial Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.2.1.7 Thermistor T(R) Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.2.1.8 Thermistor R(T) Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.2.1.9 Thermocouple Volts Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.2.1.10 Standard Thermocouple Conversions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.2.1.11 Thermocouple Table Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5.2.1.12 Thermocouple Polynomial Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.2.2 Copy Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.2.3 Test Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.3 Output Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.3.1 Display Window Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.3.1.1 Statistical Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

5.3.1.2 Set Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.3.1.3 Graph Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

5.3.1.4 Clear Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5.3.1.5 Scrolling Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

5.3.2 Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.3.3 Print Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5.3.4 Print Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5.3.5 Clear Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5.4 Module Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5.4.1 Set Up Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5.4.2 Set Up Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5.4.3 Calibrate Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.4.4 Module Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

5.5 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.5.1 Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.5.2 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.5.3 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.5.4 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

) Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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5.5.5 System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

6 Digital Communications Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.2 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.3 Command Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

6.4 Command Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

6.5 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

6.5.1 Measurement Data Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

6.5.1.1 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:CLEar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

6.5.1.2 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:CLEar:ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.5.1.3 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:DATA? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.5.1.4 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n][:STATe]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.5.1.5 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:TYPE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.5.1.6 CONFigure[<channel>]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.5.1.7 CONFigure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

6.5.1.8 DATA[:DATA]:VALue? [MEM,]<numeric_value> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6.5.1.9 DATA:POINts? [MEM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6.5.1.10 FETCh[:TEMPerature]? [<channel>] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6.5.1.11 MEASure[:TEMPerature]? [<channel>]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6.5.1.12 READ[:TEMPerature]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6.5.1.13 SENSe[n]:AVERage:DATA? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6.5.2 Measurement Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6.5.2.1 ABORt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6.5.2.2 INITiate[:IMMediate]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6.5.2.3 INITiate:CONTinuous <Boolean>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

6.5.2.4 INITiate:CONTinuous?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

6.5.2.5 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt <numeric_value> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

6.5.2.6 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

6.5.2.7 SENSe:AVERage[:STATe] <Boolean> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

6.5.2.8 SENSe: AVERage[:STATe]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

6.5.2.9 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:COUNt <numeric_value> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

6.5.2.10 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:COUNt?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

6.5.2.11 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay <numeric_value> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.5.2.12 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.5.2.13 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer <numeric_value>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.5.2.14 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.5.3 Input Channel Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.5.3.1 ROUTe:CLOSe <channel>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6.5.3.2 ROUTe:CLOSe:STATe? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6.5.3.3 ROUTe:PRIMary? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6.5.3.4 ROUTe:SCAN:ALTernate <Boolean>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6.5.3.5 ROUTe:SCAN:ALTernate?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6.5.3.6 ROUTe:SCAN[:LIST] <channel_list> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6.5.3.7 ROUTe:SCAN[:LIST]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6.5.3.8 ROUTe:SCAN:STATe <Boolean> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6.5.3.9 ROUTe:SCAN:STATe? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6.5.4 Probe Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6.5.4.1 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:CATalog?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

6.5.4.2 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:COPY <channel> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

6.5.4.3 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:DATA? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

6.5.4.4 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:NAME <conversion_name> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

6.5.4.5 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:NAME? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

6.5.4.6 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:CATalog? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

6.5.4.7 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue <parameter_name>, <nu

meric_value>[,<parameter_name>,<numeric_value> . . . ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

6.5.4.8 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue? <parameter_name> . . . . . . . . . . 85

6.5.4.9 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue? ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

6.5.4.10 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SNUMber <serial_number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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6.5.4.11 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SNUMber?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

6.5.4.12 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRLow <sub-range_number>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

6.5.4.13 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRLow? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

6.5.4.14 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRHigh <sub-range_number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

6.5.4.15 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRHigh? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

6.5.4.16 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:TEST? <numeric_value>[,<numeric_value>] . . . . . . . 87

6.5.5 Output Channel Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

6.5.5.1 OUTPut[n]:CALC <numeric_value> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

6.5.5.2 OUTPut[n]:CALC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

6.5.5.3 OUTPut[n]:NCHannel <channel> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

6.5.5.4 OUTPut[n]:NCHannel?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

6.5.5.5 OUTPut[n]:PCHannel <channel> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

6.5.5.6 OUTPut[n]:PCHannel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

6.5.5.7 OUTPut[n][:STATe] <Boolean> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

6.5.5.8 OUTPut[n][:STATe]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

6.5.6 Printer Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

6.5.6.1 HCOPy:ABORt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

6.5.6.2 HCOPy[:IMMediate] <printer_number>,<numeric_value>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

6.5.6.3 HCOPy:PRINter[n][:STATe] <Boolean> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

6.5.6.4 HCOPy:PRINter[n][:STATe]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

6.5.7 Communication Interface Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

6.5.7.1 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BAUD <numeric_value>. . . . . . . . 92

6.5.7.2 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BAUD? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

6.5.7.3 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:FDUPlex <Boolean> . . . . . . . . . . 92

6.5.7.4 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:FDUP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

6.5.7.5 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:LINefeed <Boolean>. . . . . . . . . . 93

6.5.7.6 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:LINefeed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

6.5.8 Module Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

6.5.8.1 SYSTem:CONFigure:CDEVice? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

6.5.8.2 SYSTem:CONFigure:COMMunicate[n]:DADDress? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

6.5.8.3 SYSTem:CONFigure:COMMunicate[n]:MADDress?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

6.5.8.4 SYSTem:CONFigure:ICHannel?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

6.5.8.5 SYSTem:CONFigure:IDEVice? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

6.5.8.6 SYSTem:CONFigure:INPut[n]:DADDress? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

6.5.8.7 SYSTem:CONFigure:INPut[n]:MADDress?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

6.5.8.8 SYSTem:CONFigure:MNUMber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

6.5.8.9 SYSTem:CONFigure:MODule[n]:DEVice[n]:INFormation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

6.5.8.10 SYSTem:CONFigure:MODule[n]:DNUMber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

6.5.8.11 SYSTem:CONFigure:MODule[n]:INFormation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

6.5.8.12 SYSTem:CONFigure:OCHannel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

6.5.8.13 SYSTem:CONFigure:ODEVice?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

6.5.8.14 SYSTem:CONFigure:OUTPut[n]:DADDress?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

6.5.8.15 SYSTem:CONFigure:OUTPut[n]:MADDress? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

6.5.8.16 SYSTem:CONFigure:PDEVice? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

6.5.8.17 SYSTem:CONFigure:PRINter[n]:DADDress?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

6.5.8.18 SYSTem:CONFigure: PRINter[n]:MADDress? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

6.5.8.19 SYSTem:MODule[n]:DEVice[n]:READ? <device_command> . . . . . . . . . . . 98

6.5.8.20 SYSTem:MODule[n]:DEVice[n]:WRITe <device_command>,<value> . . . . . . . 98

6.5.9 System Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

6.5.9.1 *IDN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

6.5.9.2 *OPT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

6.5.9.3 *RST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

6.5.9.4 SYSTem:DATE <year>,<month>,<day> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

6.5.9.5 SYSTem:DATE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

6.5.9.6 SYSTem:SNUMber <serial_number> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

6.5.9.7 SYSTem:SNUMber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

6.5.9.8 SYSTem:TIME <hour>,<minute>,<second> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

6.5.9.9 SYSTem:TIME?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

6.5.9.10 SYSTem:VERSion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

6.5.9.11 UNIT:TEMPerature <unit> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

6.5.9.12 UNIT:TEMPerature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

6.5.10 Status Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

6.5.10.1 *CLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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6.5.10.2 *ESE <numeric_value>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

6.5.10.3 *ESE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

6.5.10.4 *ESR? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

6.5.10.5 *OPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

6.5.10.6 *OPC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

6.5.10.7 *SRE <numeric_value>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

6.5.10.8 *SRE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

6.5.10.9 *STB? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

6.5.10.10 *TST? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

6.5.10.11 *WAI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

6.5.10.12 STATus:OPERation:CONDition? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

6.5.10.13 STATus:OPERation:ENABle <numeric_value> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

6.5.10.14 STATus:OPERation:ENABle?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

6.5.10.15 STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

6.5.10.16 STATus:PRESet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

6.5.10.17 STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

6.5.10.18 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <numeric_value> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

6.5.10.19 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

6.5.10.20 STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

6.5.10.21 STATus:QUEue[:NEXT]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

6.5.10.22 SYSTem:ERRor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

6.6 Programming Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

7 2560/2567 SPRT Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

7.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

7.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

7.3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

7.3.1 Connecting a Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

7.3.2 Setting Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

7.3.3 Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

7.3.4 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

7.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

7.4.1 Calibration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

7.4.2 Front-panel Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

7.4.3 Calibration Procedure (2560) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

7.4.4 Calibration Procedure (2567) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

8 2561 HTPRT Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

8.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

8.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

8.3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

8.3.1 Connecting a Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

8.3.2 Setting Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

8.3.3 Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

8.3.4 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

8.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

8.4.1 Calibration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

8.4.2 Front-panel Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

8.4.3 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

9 2562/2568 PRT Scanner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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9.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

9.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

9.3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

9.3.1 Wire Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

9.3.2 Connecting a Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

9.3.3 Setting Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

9.3.4 Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

9.3.5 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

9.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

9.4.1 Calibration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

9.4.2 Front-Panel Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

9.4.3 Calibration Procedure (2562) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

9.4.4 Calibration Procedure (2568) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

10 2563 Thermistor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

10.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

10.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

10.3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

10.3.1 Connecting a Thermistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

10.3.2 Setting Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

10.3.3 Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

10.3.4 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

10.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

10.4.1 Calibration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

10.4.2 Front-panel Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

10.4.3 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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11 2564 Thermistor Scanner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

11.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

11.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

11.3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

11.3.1 Wire Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

11.3.2 Connecting a Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

11.3.3 Setting Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

11.3.4 Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

11.3.5 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

11.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

11.4.1 Calibration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

11.4.2 Front-Panel Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

11.4.3 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

12 2565 Precision Thermocouple Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

12.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

12.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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12.2.1 Calculating Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

12.3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

12.3.1 Connecting a Thermocouple. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

12.3.2 Selecting the Thermocouple Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

12.3.3 Selecting the CJC Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

12.3.4 Using Calibrated Thermocouples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

12.3.5 Suggestions for Optimum Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

12.3.5.1 Warm-up Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

12.3.5.2 Ambient Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

12.3.5.3 Thermal Settling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

12.3.5.4 Ground Currents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

12.3.6 Setup Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

12.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

12.4.1 Calibration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

12.4.2 Front-Panel Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

12.4.3 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

13 2566 Thermocouple Scanner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

13.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

13.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

13.2.1 Calculating Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

13.3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

13.3.1 Connecting a Thermocouple. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

13.3.2 Selecting the Thermocouple Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

13.3.3 Selecting the CJC Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

13.3.4 Using Calibrated Thermocouples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

13.3.5 Suggestions for Optimum Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

13.3.5.1 Warm-up Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

13.3.5.2 Ambient Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

13.3.5.3 Thermal Settling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

13.3.6 Setup Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

13.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

13.4.1 Calibration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

13.4.2 Front-Panel Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

13.4.3 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

14 3560 Extended Communication Module. . . . . . . . . . . . 163

14.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

14.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

14.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

14.4 GPIB Communication Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

14.4.1 Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

14.4.2 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

14.4.3 Device Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

14.4.4 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

14.4.5 Serial Poll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

14.4.6 Device Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

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14.4.7 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

14.5 Serial Communication Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

14.5.1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

14.5.2 Device Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

14.5.3 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

14.5.4 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

14.6 Serial Printer Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

14.6.1 Device Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

14.6.2 Printing Measurement Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

14.6.3 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

14.7 Parallel Printer Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

14.7.1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

14.7.2 Device Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

14.7.3 Printing Measurement Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

14.7.4 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

14.8 Analog Output Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

14.8.1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

14.8.2 Device Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

14.8.3 Selecting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

14.8.4 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

14.8.5 Device Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

15 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

16 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

16.1 Incorrect Temperature Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

16.2 Incorrect Resistance or Voltage Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

16.3 Communication Difficulties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

16.4 Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

16.5 Error Message at Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

16.6 CE Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

16.6.1 EMC Directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

16.6.1.1 Immunity Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

16.6.1.2 Emission Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

16.6.2 Low Voltage Directive (Safety) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

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Figures

Figure 1 1560 Black Stack Thermometer with Two Modules Attached . . . . . . 5

Figure 2 System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Figure 3 Typical Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Figure 4 Typical graph mode display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Figure 5 Data Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Figure 6 Attaching new modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Figure 7 Channel numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Figure 8 Typical Statistical Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Figure 9 Typical Graph Window Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Figure 10 Typical Scrolling Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Figure 11 RS-232 Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 12 Programming Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Figure 13 Sensor Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Figure 14 Sensor Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Figure 15 PRT Scanner Module Sensor Wiring Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Figure 16 Sensor Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Figure 17 Thermistor Scanner Module Sensor Wiring Detail . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Figure 18 2565 Module Thermocouple Receptacle Operation . . . . . . . . . . 150

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Tables

Table1 International Electrical Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Table 2 Soft-key Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Table 3 Conversion Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Table 4 CALCULATION option.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Table 5 Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Table 6 Command Summary continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Table 7 Command Summary continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Table 8 Command Summary continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Table 9 Measurement Data Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Table 10 Statistical Calculation Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Table 11 Measurement Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Table 12 Input Channel Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Table 13 Probe Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Table 14 Conversion Type Mnemonics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Table 15 Conversion Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Table 16 Output Channel Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Table 17 Output Calculation Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Table 18 Printer Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Table 19 Communication Interface Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Table 20 Module Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Table 21 System Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Table 22 Status Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Table 23 SPRT Module Device Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Table 24 HTPRT Module Device Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Table 25 PRT Scanner Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Table 26 Thermistor Module Device Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Table 27 Thermistor Scanner Module Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Table 28 Precision Thermocouple Module calibration parameters . . . . . . . . 152

Table 29 Themocouple Scanner Module calibration parameters . . . . . . . . . 159

Table 30 3560 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Table 31 GPIB Communicatinos Device Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Table 32 Serial Communication Device Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Table 33 Serial Printer Device Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Table 34 Parallel Printer Device Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Table 35 Analog Output Device Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

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1 Before You Start

1.1 Symbols Used

Table 1 lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all of these symbols may be used on the instrument or in this manual.

Tabl e1 International Electrical Symbols

Symbol Description

AC-DC

Battery

1 Before You Start

Symbols Used

Double Insulated

Electric Shock

Fuse

PE Ground

Hot Surface

Read the User’s Manual

Off

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Canadian Standards Association

OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 re fers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from the fixed installation. Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.

C-TIC Australian EMC

The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) mark.

1.2 Safety Information

Use this instrument only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired. Refer to the safety information in Warnings and Cautions.

The following definitions apply to the terms “Warning” and “Caution”.

• “Warning” identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the

user.

• “Caution” identifies conditions and actions that may damage the instru-

ment being used.

1.2.1 Warnings

DO NOT use this unit in environments other than those listed in the User’s Guide.

Follow all safety guidelines listed in the User’s Guide.

Calibration equipment should only be used by trained personnel.

This instrument can measure extreme temperatures. Precautions must be taken to prevent personal injury or damage to objects. Probes may be extremely hot or cold. Cautiously handle probes to prevent personal injury. Carefully place probes on a heat/cold resistant surface or rack until they reach room temperature.

DO NOT use this instrument in combination with any probe ( PRT, thermistor, or thermocouple) to measure the temperature or resistance of any device where the probe might come in contact with a conductor that is electrically energized. Severe electric shock, personal injury, or death may occur.

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1.2.2 Cautions

1 Before You Start

Authorized Service Centers

The instrument and thermometer probes are sensitive and can be easily dam aged. Always handle these devices with care. DO NOT allow them to be dropped, struck, stressed, or overheated.

Probes are fragile devices which can be damaged by mechanical shock, over heating, and absorption of moisture or fluids in the wires or hub. Damage may not be visibly apparent but nevertheless can cause drift, instability, and loss of accuracy. Observe the following precautions:

DO NOT allow probes to be dropped, struck, bent, or stressed.

DO NOT overheat probes beyond their recommended temperature range.

DO NOT allow any part of the probe other than the sheath to be immersed in

fluid.

DO NOT allow the probe hub or wires to be exposed to excessive temperatures.

Keep the probe wires clean and away from fluids.

1.3 Authorized Service Centers

Please contact one of the following authorized Service Centers to coordinate service on your Hart product:

Fluke Corporation, Hart Scientific Division

799 E. Utah Valley Drive

American Fork, UT 84003-9775

USA

Phone: +1.801.763.1600

Telefax: +1.801.763.1010

E-mail: support@hartscientific.com

Fluke Nederland B.V.

Customer Support Services

Science Park Eindhoven 5108

5692 EC Son

NETHERLANDS

Phone: +31-402-675300

Telefax: +31-402-675321

E-mail: ServiceDesk@fluke.nl

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Fluke Int'l Corporation

Service Center - Instrimpex

Room 2301 Sciteck Tower

22 Jianguomenwai Dajie

Chao Yang District

Beijing 100004, PRC

CHINA

Phone: +86-10-6-512-3436

Telefax: +86-10-6-512-3437

E-mail: xingye.han@fluke.com.cn

Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd.

Fluke ASEAN Regional Office

Service Center

60 Alexandra Terrace #03-16

The Comtech (Lobby D)

118502

SINGAPORE

Phone: +65 6799-5588

Telefax: +65 6799-5588

E-mail: antng@singa.fluke.com

When contacting these Service Centers for support, please have the following information available:

•

Model Number

•

Serial Number

•

Voltage

•

Complete description of the problem

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2 Introduction

This first section describes the 1560 Black Stack in general. Unique features of the 1560 are explained in the first sub-section. Following sub-sections describe the components of the 1560 and the measurement process in greater detail.

2.1 Features

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Features

The 1560 Black Stack has a unique modular design that consists of a base con troller and add-on modules. The base controller is the “brain” of the system. It directs all operations and provides control signals and power for the modules. The modules are the appendages that give the system the ability to measure temperature and communicate with other instruments. Different modules can

Figure 1 1560 Black Stack Thermometer with Two Modules Attached

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have different functions. One module may measure platinum resistance ther

mometers (PRTs) while another may measure thermocouples. Still another module may provide an interface to a printer. Modules may have more than one independent function or device. For example, a single module may include a GPIB communications device and a Centronics printer interface device. A sin gle device, such as a thermocouple scanner, may also contain multiple chan

nels. By adding certain modules together, an instrument can be assembled with extraordinary capabilities.

Every add-on module conforms to specific physical and electrical requirements. This allows any module to be easily connected to the system. Up to eight mod ules can be stacked onto the base. Modules can be purchased at any time and installed quickly and easily in the field allowing the system to grow as needs arise. The base controller automatically recognizes attached modules. New channels and functions immediately become available.

Each add-on module is an independent intelligent instrument. Modules contain their own microcontroller, memory, and analog-to-digital converter, if neces

sary. Communication between modules and the base uses a proprietary high-speed digital bus. Modules are calibrated individually with calibration parameters stored in non-volatile memory within the module.

The physical layout of the 1560 Black Stack is optimized for user convenience. The front panel is tilted for clear viewing of the display and easy access to the buttons. Measurements are displayed with large easy-to-read numbers. Brightness and contrast of the screen are adjustable. The graphics LCD display is able to show a large amount of information and can be configured for different uses. In its statistical window mode, the display can simultaneously show measurements from different channels. It can also show the results of statistical analysis of these measurements. In graph mode, the display shows a plot of measurements over time. Operation of the 1560 is made simple and intuitive with the use of soft-keys. The functions of the five soft-keys are indicated on the graph ics display and change depending on the selected menu.

The primary purpose of the 1560 Black Stack is to measure temperature. Typically, it will be fitted with modules that allow it to measure with certain types of sensors such as PRTs or thermocouples. Since many modules can be attached, each having many channels, the system may have a large number and variety of input channels. The base controller is capable of recognizing up to 96 input channels. The base can be programmed to measure one channel continu ously or scan many channels automatically. It can also be programmed to ac

quire a certain number of measurements then stop. Measurements can be stored in memory and printed later.

The 1560 Black Stack is designed to measure a variety of sensors: platinum re

sistance thermometers (PRTs) or resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), stan dard platinum resistance thermometers (SPRTs), thermistors, thermocouples, and others. The base controller is able to mathematically convert measurements of resistance or volts to temperature using any of the standard algorithms. With PRTs, RTDs, and SPRTs, temperature can be calculated according to ITS-90, IPTS-68, Callendar-Van Dusen, or a polynomial. Probe-specific characteriza

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tion coefficients are accepted for calibrated sensors. With thermistors, tempera ture can be calculated according to the Steinhart-Hart equation or a polynomial with user-specified coefficients. With thermocouples, temperature is calculated according to the standard tables for type B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T, and gold-plati num thermocouples as well as a polynomial or user-specified table. Adjust ments to the standard curve can be made for improved accuracy. Thermocouples can be used with internal or external cold-junction compensa tion. Characterizations are independently chosen for each sensor channel. Tem perature can be displayed in units of degrees Celsius, degrees Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.

The temperature conversion algorithms and characterization coefficients can be easily tested. You can enter arbitrary resistances or voltages and the corre sponding temperature is immediately displayed.

In addition to simple temperature measurements, the 1560 will calculate and display statistical results that include: average, standard deviation, maximum, minimum, and spread. It will also display differences between measurements of any two channels. The 1560 can send measurement results to printer ports, communication ports, and output channels provided by modules.

The 1560 has a built-in clock. This not only allows the display to show the current time-of-day but allows each measurement to be stamped with the time. Measurements are printed with the time and date.

The 1560 is designed for operation not only with the front panel buttons but also using any of a variety of digital communication interfaces. The base controller includes one built-in serial RS-232 port. IEEE-488 (GPIB) is available with an add-on module. Communication interfaces allow the 1560 to accept commands to perform a variety of useful functions. Using the serial or GPIB interface, a remote instrument or computer can control the acquisition of measurements and read back measurement data.

2.2 Components

Figure 2 shows the system layout of the 1560 Black Stack. The components are described in the following sections.

2.2.1 Base Microprocessor

The base microprocessor is the main controller of the system. It controls the display, buttons, serial interface, and flow of data through the module bus. It also performs temperature and statistical calculations. The microprocessor op erates from firmware contained in read-only memory (ROM). It uses ran dom-access memory (RAM) to store measurements and other data temporarily. Data that must be preserved, even when the power is off, are stored in non-vol atile RAM.

2.2.1.1 Display

The front-panel LCD graphics display allows the user to view measured data as

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Figure 2 System Diagram

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well as a variety of other important information. It also helps the user select functions using the soft-keys. Figure 3 shows an example of how the display might look. The various parts of the display are described following.

Figure 3 Typical Display

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Primary display window

The primary display window presents the most recent measurement. It is located at the top-center of the screen as shown in Figure 3. It displays numbers with up to ten digits. The unit of measurement is shown to the right of the mea-

surement value. With some measurements a multiplier such as μ,m,k,orM may appear in front of the unit character. The area to the right of the primary display window indicates the input channel of the displayed measurement. The channel is identified by device name and channel number.

Measurement status

The area immediately below the primary display window shows the status of the current measurement. The measurement mode is shown after “MEA

SURE:”. This will be “OFF” if measuring is disabled, “ON” if measuring is continuous, or the measurement count if the measurement mode is COUNT (see Section 5.1.1). The input channel number of the measurement in process is indicated on the right after “INPUT:”.

Time

The time is displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen as shown in Fig ure 3. The time is displayed in 12-hour format (1–12 hours) with hours, min

utes, and “AM” or “PM”. The time is maintained even when power is off. You are able to set the time and date (see Section 5.5.2).

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Soft-keys

Five soft-key labels are located along the left edge of the display next to the soft-key buttons. The soft-key labels and the functions of the soft-key buttons change depending on the selected menu.

Statistical display window

The large area in the center of the display has various uses. Figure 3 shows how the center window appears in statistical mode. With this mode, the window contains eight data fields that show the values of various measurements (see Section 5.3.1.1 and 5.3.1.2). Each data field displays a measurement with the value first, then the units, then the channel (or pair of channels for differential calculations), and finally a label showing the type of calculation.

Figure 4 Typical graph mode display

Graph mode display window

Figure 4 shows how the center window appears in graph mode. With this mode, the window shows a graph of the most recent measurements versus time (see Section 5.3.1.3). The upper and lower limits of the vertical axis are shown at the top and bottom on the left side of the window. The vertical scale adjusts au tomatically to best fit the data. The horizontal time scale is shown at the bottom on the right. The time scale is determined by the measurement DELAY setting (see Section 5.1.1).

Scroll mode display window

In scroll mode, the center window of the display acts as a terminal screen dis playing the most recent measurements. Each time a new measurement is pro

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duced and displayed on the screen in the primary display window it is also displayed on the top of the text output window (see Section 5.3.1.5). Each line containing previous measurements is scrolled down one line. Measurements are displayed with the input channel number first, then the measurement value, the units, and the time the measurement was acquired. The time is displayed in 24-hour format (0–23 hours) with hours, minutes, and seconds.

Function window

When using the soft-key functions, the center window may temporarily be used to show specific information. In conjunction with the numeric and arrow but tons, it can be used to set parameters.

2.2.1.2 Buttons

The buttons are used to select functions and edit parameters. The functions of the various buttons are described below.

Soft-keys

The five soft-keys to the left of the display are used to select menus or menu functions. The functions of the soft-keys are indicated by the soft-key labels on the display next to the soft-keys. The functions of the soft-keys depend on the selected menu. Soft-key functions are explained in detail in Section 5.

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Numeric keys

The ten digit keys, the decimal point (.), minus (–), and exponent (EXP) keys are used to type in numeric data or make numbered selections.

ENTER

The ENTER key, erally, when the value of any parameter is changed, ENTER must be pressed to

accept the new value. If EXIT, U,orD, is pressed before ENTER,anydata entered will be ignored and the parameter will remain at its previous value. Within a window with a list of parameters, pressing ENTER will also move the cursor down to the next parameter. If the cursor is at the bottom of the list, pressing ENTER without changing the parameter will exit the window. The ENTER button may be used during some operations to affirm or continue with an action or choice.

DEL

When entering or editing a numeric parameter, the DEL (delete) key is used to delete a digit that is highlighted by the cursor.

EXIT

The EXIT key is used to cancel an operation, exit a window, or return from a

E, is used to enter a new parameter value or option. Gen

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lower menu to a higher menu. In any window, pressing EXIT will immediately exit the window and skip to the next window or return to the menu. If a param eter is entered or changed and EXIT is pressed before ENTER, the change will be ignored. During some operations the EXIT button may be used to cancel or discontinue with an action or choice. Use EXIT when in a lower soft-key menu to return to the main menu.

The up U and down D arrow keys are used to move the cursor through a list of parameters in a window. Note that new data will not be accepted unless ENTER is pressed first. Thus these keys can also be used to intentionally can cel a change to a parameter. If the list of parameters is too long to be displayed

in the window, U and D can be used to scroll the list. The user can hold either of these down to scroll quickly.

The left L and right R arrow keys have two functions. When entering or editing a numeric parameter these can be used to move from digit to digit. When setting some parameters these are used to change the option.

These are the display contrast adjustment buttons. They can be used at any time to adjust the contrast of the display.

2.2.1.3 Serial RS-232 Interface

The base includes an RS-232 serial interface. The connector is located on the bottom at the rear of the front section of the base. This can be used to connect the 1560 to a printer for a hard copy printout of measurement data or to a computer for re mote control.

2.2.1.4 Power Supply

The power supply provides the DC power required for the electronic circuits. It receives power from the AC mains supply. The AC power socket is located at the bottom at the rear of the second section of the base. The power supply input accepts 100 to 250V, 50 to 60 Hz. nominal AC power.

2.2.1.5 Module Bus

The base microprocessor communicates with all add-on modules and devices through the module bus. The bus is of a proprietary design that is simple, reli able, and fast. It transfers data very quickly in an 8-bit parallel format. The module bus also supplies power to the modules.

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2.2.2 Add-On Modules

Add-on modules provide specific functionality required by the user. Up to eight modules can be attached to the base. A single module may contain multiple in dependent devices, each having a different function. For instance, the extended communication module contains a GPIB device for parallel communications, a Centronics interface device for printing to a printer, and an analog output de vice for output of measurement data as an analog voltage. There are four basic classes or types of devices based on primary function:

Input device

An input device is used by the base controller for measuring sensors and sig nals. An input device may have multiple input channels. The input class in cludes such devices as the SPRT and thermocouple modules.

Output device

An output device is able to receive measurement data from the base controller and transmit the data to other instruments. A data output device may have multiple output channels. The output class includes such devices as the analog output.

Printer interface device

A printer interface device is able to receive text data from the base controller and send it to an external printer, terminal, or data storage device. The printer interface class includes the Centronics printer interface and the printer output function of the built-in RS-232 interface.

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Communication device

A communication device provides bi-directional communications between an external instrument or computer and the 1560 system. This can be used to set parameters, read measurement data, and control the operation of the 1560. The communications class includes the IEEE-488 GPIB interface device and the bi-directional communication function of the built-in RS-232 serial interface device.

Each add-on module contains its own microprocessor that allows it to operate independently with little supervision from the base controller. It also contains its own circuitry required for its specific application. This may include circuitry for resistance or voltage sensing, digital conversion, temperature sensing, chan nel switching, and digital communications. All circuits are directly controlled by the module’s microprocessor. The module microprocessor handles any criti cal timing, over sampling, and error compensation calculations required to make accurate measurements. Modules that require calibration to maintain ac

curacy store their own calibration coefficients in non-volatile random-access memory (NVRAM). Thus, the module remains calibrated even if it is moved from one 1560 system to another. The module calibration parameters can be ac cessed through the front panel of the base.

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Each module recognizes and responds to a standard set of commands from the base via the module bus. Standard commands are used for module and device identification, status reporting, configuration, data input, and data output.

2.3 Data Processing

This section explains how measurement data is sampled, processed, and output within the 1560 Black Stack system. Data flow is diagramed in Figure 5 with the details explained below.

2.3.1 Inputs

Measurement data originates with input devices such as the SPRT module. Each input device provides one or more input channels. Each device is regis tered by the base controller on power up and the number of channels, measure ment type, and applicable temperature conversion types are recorded. Input channels are assigned numbers in the order they are recognized (see Section

4.5.1). Data received from each input channel consists of a raw measurement value (in ohms or volts) as well as a cold-junction compensation (CJC) temperature for thermocouple inputs.

2.3.2 Sampling Control

The sampling control block determines which input channels are read and when. The time is recorded with each measurement. The sampling interval (measurement delay) between measurements is user-programmable (see Section 5.1.1). As the sampling control block waits to receive data from an input channel, it displays the measurement status and channel number of the pending measurement on the status line of the display (see Section 2.2.1.1). After sampling, each measurement is immediately passed to the input average block.

2.3.3 Input Average

The input average block calculates a moving average that includes the new measurement and a number of past measurements. Each input channel is aver aged independently. The average count is user-programmable (see Section

5.1.5). After averaging, the measurement is immediately passed to the tempera ture conversion block. It is also stored internally (with the time stamp) for pos sible routing to display data fields or data output channels.

2.3.4 Temperature Conversion

The temperature conversion block calculates temperature or some other derived quantity from the averaged measurement. The conversion may be performed using any one of a number of algorithms as appropriate for the type of input. These may include ITS-90, W(T [T(R) or R(T)], polynomial, and thermocouple conversion of any standard type with internal or external cold-junction compensation. The conversion type and any associated coefficients that constitute a probe characterization are inde

), IPTS-68, Callendar-Van Dusen, thermistor

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Figure 5 Data Flow

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pendently specified for each input channel (see Section 5.2.1). Some conver sions, namely those for thermocouples, may use the CJC temperature read from the module with the measurement. Converted measurements are immediately passed to the unit conversion block.

2.3.5 Unit Conversion

The unit conversion block converts measurements to the appropriate units (see Section 5.5.1). The temperature conversion block produces temperature values in degrees Celsius (C). If the system units are degrees Fahrenheit (F) or Kelvin (K), the temperature value is converted accordingly.

2.3.6 Primary Measurement Display

Each new measurement is immediately displayed on the front panel screen in the primary measurement window. The channel number appears on the right.

2.3.7 Graph and Scroll Windows

Each new measurement also appears in the graph or scroll window, if visible.

2.3.8 Memory

Each new measurement is stored in memory. Up to 1000 measurements can be stored. (The storage capacity may be reduced if a large number of input channels are added.) If the memory is full, the earliest measurement in memory is discarded when a new measurement is stored. The channel number, time, and units are stored with the measurement value. Measurements stored in memory can be printed (see Section 5.3.4).

2.3.9 Printer Outputs

Each new measurement will be printed to any enabled printer device (see Sec tion 5.3.3). The channel number, units, time, and date are also printed.

2.3.10 Statistics

Each measurement is processed by the statistics block. The statistics block pro duces the following: the measurement value (no calculation), average, standard de viation, maximum, minimum, and spread. Each input channel is processed independently. The most recent statistical results for each input channel are stored internally for later transfer to outputs. The statistical registers can be reset by the user (see Section 5.3.5).

2.3.11 Output Routing

The output routing block feeds measurements to the appropriate output chan nels. Any output channel can receive measurements from any input channel as well as the results of statistical calculations (see Section 5.3.2). When a new measurement is available, the output routing block passes it to all display fields and output channels programmed to receive it.

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2.3.12 Display Data Fields

In statistical mode, the center display window contains eight programmable data fields. These can display measurements from any input channel as well as the results of statistical calculations (see Section 5.3.1.1 and 5.3.1.2). Measure ments are displayed with the channel number, units, time, and a label identify ing the type of calculation.

2.3.13 Data Output Channels

Output devices can receive measurements from any input channel as well as the results of statistical calculations (see Section 5.3.2). Each output device pro vides one or more output channels. Each device is registered by the base con troller on power up and the number of channels are recorded. Output channels are assigned numbers in the order they are recognized.

2 Introduction

Data Processing

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3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions

3 Specifications and Environmental

Conditions

3.1 Specifications

Power 100 to 230VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, .5A

Weight (base only) 4.5 lbs.

Maximum number of modules 8

Maximum number of input channels 96

* Specifications for modules can be found in the chapters for the individual modules.

3.2 Environmental Conditions

Although the instrument has been designed for optimum durability and trouble-free operation, it must be handled with care. The instrument should not be operated in an excessively dusty or dirty environment. Maintenance and cleaning recommendations can be found in the Maintenance Section of this manual.

The instrument operates safely under the following conditions:

Specifications

• temperature range: Absolute 5–35°C (40–95°F) Recommended 18–28°C

(64–82°F)

• ambient relative humidity: 15–65% (70% below 30°C)

• pressure: 75kPa–106kPa

•

mains voltage within ±10% of nominal

•

vibrations in the calibration environment should be minimized

•

altitude less than 2,000 meters

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4 General Operation

This section explains basic operation of the 1560 Black Stack. Operation of the 1560 is explained in greater detail in subsequent sections: Section 5 explains each of the functions available with the soft-keys and Section 6 explains the communication commands used to operate the 1560 remotely.

4.1 Installing New Modules

4 General Operation

Installing New Modules

The 1560 is generally supplied with certain modules already attached. How ever, new modules can be purchased later and attached to the back of the exist ing system to add extra channels or new capabilities. Modules are individually calibrated at the factory before shipping and are ready to install and operate without configuring or programming coefficients. They need only be attached to the 1560. Note: Appropriate probe coefficients need to be entered.

NOTE: Before proceeding to install a new module you must recognize that adding new modules that contain input channels will alter the existing arrangement of input channels. All probe characterizations stored in memory will be invalidated. After installing the new module you will have to select the conversion algorithm and enter the characterization coefficients again for each input channel you want to use. Be prepared by having the coefficients on hand for each probe.

Figure 6 Attaching new modules

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The procedure for attaching a new module is as follows:

1. Turn off power to the 1560. Disconnect the power cord of the 1560 from the mains supply and disconnect the power cord from the back of the

1560.

2. Tilt the 1560 on its side to access the back of the last module. If screws are present in the two top holes, remove them. These holes will be needed to attach the new module to the back with screws. Remove the bus connector cover.

Place the new module onto the back of the last module. Make sure the

bus connectors mate properly and the alignment posts insert into the shallow holes. The modules should be pressed together so they are tight

against each other.

4. Insert two long (3½") screws into the two lower holes of the new module to fasten the new module to the one in front of it. Place the bus connector cover on the last module.

If properly attached, the new module will be automatically recognized by the 1560 when it is powered up. Observe the results of the self-test shown on the display just after the power is turned on to verify that the module is recognized and tested without any problems (see Section 4.3). The correct number of modules should be shown. If the module is not recognized or fails the self-test, turn the power off, disconnect the module and reattach it making sure the bus connections are solid.

The 1560 is now ready for operation with the extra channels and features the new module provides. If the new module has measurement capability, new channels will appear in the input channel list when selecting input channels (see Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3). If the new module provides data output functions, new output channels will appear in the channel list when programming output channels (see Section 5.3.2). If the new module provides a printer inter face, the new printer device will appear in printer device lists when selecting printing options (see Section 5.3.3 and 5.3.4). If the new module provides com munication ports these can immediately be used to communicate with and con trol the 1560 remotely. Devices contained by the new module appear in the list for setting device parameters (Section 5.4.2) and the new module will appear in the module list in the system information window (Section 5.5.4).

NOTE: Before making any measurements after installing a new module, be sure to properly select the temperature conversion type and enter probe characterization coefficients for each input channel you are using. Failure to do so may result in inaccurate temperature measurements!

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4.2 AC Power Source

The 1560 requires an AC power source. See Section 3.1, Specifications, for deatils. The power supply automatically adjusts to the mains voltage. The 1560 maydrawupto0.5A.

The AC power cord attaches to the 1560 at the power socket located at the rear of the second section of the base. The power switch is also located at the rear of the second section.

4.3 Power On Self-Test

When power is turned on, the 1560 will perform a self-test checking all the components in the system including the module bus and each module. It will report the status of each component on the screen. If an error occurs with the bus or modules it may be the result of an improper connection. Turn the power off, check the connections between the modules, and remove and reattach mod ules if necessary. If modules have been removed or rearranged, a warning mes sage may appear noting that the module configuration has changed and that all probe parameters should be checked.

4.4 Adjusting the Screen Contrast

4 General Operation

AC Power Source

When the 1560 is first powered on, the screen may appear faded, dark or blank if the contrast is not properly adjusted. Use the <C> buttons located at the

bottom of the left side of the front panel to adjust the contrast. As the 1560 warms up, the contrast may need to be adjusted.

4.5 Making Measurements

The procedure for configuring the 1560 to make measurements on a particular input channel involves a few simple steps: select the input channel, set the con version type and probe characterization coefficients, and enable measuring. These steps are explained below.

4.5.1 Selecting Input Channels

Input channels are selected by number using the PRIM CHAN soft-key in the INPUT menu (see Section 5.1.2). The channel is selected from a window

showing a list of all available input channels. Each channel in the list is identi fied with the device name, the channel number, and probe serial number. The

channel is selected by using the UD buttons to move the cursor to the desired channel and pressing ENTER.

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EXIT DEL

EXP

–

The 1560

BLACK STACK

Thermocouple Module

SPRT Module

CH. 1

CH. 3

CH. 9

CH. 4

CH. 10

CH. 5

CH. 11

CH. 6

CH. 12

CH. 7

CH. 13

CH. 8

CH. 14

CH. 2

INPUT

PROBE

OUTPUT

MODULE

SYSTEM

MEASURE:ON INPUT:01

113.0

130.0

6.0 min 11:37 AM

SPRT01SPRT

—123.4507 C

A Fluke Company

User’s Guide

SELECT THE PRIMARY CHANNEL

>SPRT 01, PROBE 566-011

SPRT 02, PROBE 566-012

TCS 03, PROBE 1341

TCS 04, PROBE 1342

TCS 05, PROBE 1343

TCS 06, PROBE 1344

Display will return to soft-key menu when ENTER is pressed..

Note: CHANNEL NUMBERS

Channel numbers are assigned to input channels according to their physical lo

Figure 7 Channel numbering

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cations. They are not marked on modules since the locations may change de pending on how modules are attached. Channel numbers are assigned in sequence, starting with 1, from left to right, front to back. The left-most chan nel on the first module is channel 1, the next channel on the right is channel 2, etc. The sequence continues with the next module in the same fashion (see Fig ure 7). Output channel numbers are assigned using the same scheme.

4.5.2 Selecting the Probe Characterization

Before the 1560 can accurately measure temperature, it must know how to cal culate temperature from the resistance or voltage of the sensor. There are many temperature conversion algorithms available and the one to use depends on the type of sensor and its calibration. Many conversion algorithms use coefficients that characterize the sensor. Coefficients are determined when the sensor is cal ibrated. SPRTs and RTDs often use the ITS-90 algorithms and are provided with ITS-90 characterization coefficients. Thermistors often use the Steinhart-Hart algorithms and coefficients. Thermocouples use standard tables or equations depending on its type.

The conversion type and characterization coefficients for a sensor are specified using the EDIT PROBE soft-key in the PROBE menu (see Section 5.2.1). First you must select the channel to which the sensor is connected. A window appears showing a list of all available channels. Each channel in the list is identified with the device name, the channel number, and the serial number. The

channel is selected using the UD buttons and pressing ENTER.

SELECT A CHANNEL TO EDIT

>SPRT 01, PROBE 566-011

SPRT 02, PROBE 566-012

TCS 03, PROBE 1341

TCS 04, PROBE 1342

TCS 05, PROBE 1343

TCS 06, PROBE 1344 $

Next, you select the conversion type and enter characterization coefficients, if necessary. You can move to any parameter in the window with the UD but

tons. After changing the value for any parameter you must press ENTER for the new value to be accepted.

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EDIT SPRT 01

PROBE SER#: 566-011

CONVERSION: ITS-90

LO RANGE: 4

HI RANGE: 7

R[273]: 25.546738

A[4]: -1.5763669E-4

Press EXIT twice to return to the soft-key menu. The coefficients you entered can be verified by using the TEST CONV soft-key function (see Section 5.2.3) to compare calculated temperatures to expected values from a calibration report.

4.5.3 Measuring One Channel

The 1560 can be set up to measure one channel continuously. To do this the scan mode must be set to primary channel and the measure mode must be on. The scan mode is set using the SCAN MODE soft-key function in the INPUT

menu (see Section 5.1.4). Use the LR buttons to set SCAN MODE to PRIM CHAN and press ENTER.PressEXIT to return to the menu. The measure mode is set using the MEAS soft-key function in the INPUT menu (see

Section 5.1.1). Use the LR buttons to set MEASURE to ON and press ENTER.PressEXIT to return to the menu. See Section 4.5.1, Selecting Input Channels, for information on how to set the primary channel.

4.5.4 Scanning Channels

The 1560 can be set up to measure several channels in sequence. To do this the scan mode must be set to scan and the measure mode must be on. The scan mode is set using the SCAN MODE soft-key function in the INPUT menu (see Section 5.1.4). Use the buttons to set SCAN MODE to SCAN CHAN and press ENTER.PressEXIT to return to the menu. The measure mode is set us ing the MEAS soft-key function in the INPUT menu (see Section 5.1.1). Use the buttons to set MEASURE to ON and press ENTER.PressEXIT to return to the menu. The 1560 will scan only channels that are enabled. Channels can be enabled or disabled using the SCAN CHAN soft-key function in the IN PUT menu (see Section 5.1.3).

4.5.5 Displaying Measurement Data

Each measurement appears in the primary measurement window at the top of the screen and is labeled with the input channel number. The area in the center of the screen below the primary measurement window can be used to show measurement data in a variety of formats. To graph measurements, select the OUTPUT menu, the DISP WINDOW sub-menu, and the GRAPH WINDOW

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function (see Section 5.3.3). To show multiple lines of selected data, select the STAT WINDOW function in the DISP WINDOW sub-menu (see Section

5.3.1). The type of data is selected using the SET FIELDS function (Section

5.3.2). To show a list of most recent measurements, select the SCROLL WIN

DOW function in the DISP WINDOW sub-menu (Section 5.3.5).

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5 Soft-Key Functions

The soft-key menu system provides a convenient method of accessing a large number of functions from the front panel with only a few buttons. The soft-keys next to the display are used to select particular functions. Labels on the display next to the soft-key identify the functions. Since there are many more functions than soft-keys, a nested menu structure is used. Related func tions appear together in a soft-key menu. The soft-key menu system is outlined in Table 2. Each soft-key function is described in detail in the following sec tions, organized by menu. The EXIT keyisusedtoreturnfromalowermenu to the main menu.

5.1 Input Menu

The INPUT menu provides functions for controlling the measurement process, selecting input channels, and setting measurement averaging. The soft-key functions that appear in this menu are MEAS, PRIM CHAN, SCAN CHAN, SCAN MODE,andAV E R .

5.1.1 Measure

The MEAS soft-key allows you to control the measurement action. A window shows the current settings of the measurement parameters and allows them to be changed.

5 Soft-Key Functions

Input Menu

SET MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS MEASURE: ON LR

COUNT N: 1

DELAY: 0

SEQ TIMER: 0

The MEASURE parameter enables or disables measuring. Options are selected using the LR buttons and pressing ENTER. The possible options are OFF,

ON, and COUNT. If ON is selected the instrument measures continuously. If COUNT is selected the instrument immediately begins measuring the number of measurements given by the COUNT N number. The current measurement status is always indicated on the status message line below the primary mea surement window (see Section 2.2.1.1).

The COUNT N parameter (1 to 32,767) specifies the number of measurements to acquire before stopping when the MEASURE mode is set to COUNT. Use the numeric buttons to enter a value and press ENTER.

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Tabl e 2 Soft-key Menu System

INPUT

MEAS Set measurement control parameters

PRIM CHAN Select the primary input channel

SCAN CHAN Select input channels for scanning

SCAN MODE Select the scan mode

AVER Set input averaging

PROBE

EDIT PROBE Edit the probe parameters for a channel

COPY PROBE Copy probe parameters from one channel to another

TEST CONV Test the temperature conversion for a probe

OUTPUT

DISP WINDOW Set up the display window

STAT WINDOW

SET FIELDS

GRAPH WINDOW

CLEAR GRAPH

SCROLL WINDOW

OUTPUT CHAN Select data for output channels

PRINT OUTPUT Control the output to printer devices

PRINT MEMORY Print data stored in memory

CLEAR STATS Clear the statistical functions

MODULE

SET UP SCREEN Set front panel screen parameters

SET UP DEVICE Set device parameters

CAL DEVICE Calibrate device

MODULE INFO View module information

SYSTEM

UNITS Select temperature units

TIME Set the time and date

PASSWORD Set the password lock-out options

SYSTEM INFO View system information

SYSTEM RESET Reset system parameters

View the statistical window

Select data for the statistical window

View the graph window

Clear the graph window

View the scroll window

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The DELAY parameter (0 to 32,767) sets the minimum delay time, in seconds, between each measurement. Use the numeric buttons to enter a value and press ENTER. Measurements may take longer than the specified delay time, if nec essary. This value also affects the time axis of the graph window.

The SEQ TIMER parameter (0 to 10,000) times the start of each scan sequence. For instance, if SEQ TIMER is set to 300, the scan sequence will run once ev ery five minutes. If the SEQ timer value is 0, scanning will run continuously. This applies only with the SCAN CHAN and SCAN/PRIM scan modes. The SEQ TIMER value is ignored when the time scale of the graph display is calcu lated. Consider disabling the average function (Section 5.1.5) when using long measurement intervals.

5.1.2 Primary Channel

The PRIM CHAN soft-key selects the primary input channel. The channel is selected from a window showing a list of all available input channels. Each channel in the list is identified with the device name, the channel number, and

probe serial number. The channel is selected using the UD buttons and pressing ENTER.

SELECT THE PRIMARY CHANNEL

>SPRT 01, PROBE 566-011

SPRT 02, PROBE 566-012

TCS 03, PROBE 1341

TCS 04, PROBE 1342

TCS 05, PROBE 1343

TCS 06, PROBE 1344

5 Soft-Key Functions

Input Menu

Selecting a primary channel will also set the SCAN MODE to PRIM CHAN (see Section 5.1.4).

5.1.3 Scan Channels

The SCAN CHAN soft-key allows you to select channels to scan with the SCAN and SCAN/PRIM measurement modes. A window shows a list of all channels and the ON/OFF state of each. Only channels that are set to ON will be measured when the SCAN MODE is SCAN or SCAN/PRIM. Each channel in the list is identified with the device name and the channel number. You can

scroll through the list using the UD buttons. The indicated channel can be toggled on or off using the LR buttons. It is not necessary to press ENTER.

Press EXIT to exit.

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SELECT CHANNELS TO SCAN >SPRT 01: ON LR

SPRT 02: ON

TCS 03: ON

TCS 04: ON

TCS 05: ON

TCS 06: ON

Selecting channels to scan will also set the SCAN MODE to SCAN CHAN.

5.1.4 Scan Mode

The SCAN MODE soft-key is used to set the input channel scan mode. The available options for SCAN MODE are as follows:

PRIM CHAN: measure the primary channel only. The channel is selected with the PRIM CHAN soft-key as explained in Section 5.1.2 above.

SCAN CHAN: measure selected scan channels in sequence. The channels are selected with the SCAN CHAN soft-key as explained in Section 5.1.3 above.

SCAN/PRIM: measure selected scan channels while alternating with the primary channel. The scan channels are selected with the SCAN CHAN soft-key as explained in Section 5.1.3 above. The primary channel is selected with the PRIM CHAN soft-key as explained in Section 5.1.2 above.

Select the primary channel and enable scan channels prior to setting the scan mode to this option.

The scan mode is selected using the LR buttons and pressing ENTER.

SELECT THE SCAN MODE SCAN MODE: PRIM CHAN LR

5.1.5 Average

The AV E R soft-key is used to set input averaging. This moving average filter is useful for smoothing variations in the measurements and improving resolution.

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The AVERAGE parameter determines whether averaging is disabled (OFF) or enabled (ON). Use the LR buttons to select ON or OFF for AVERAGE and

press ENTER.

The COUNT parameter determines the number of raw measurements that are averaged to produce the displayed measurement. The range is from 1 to 10. Use the numeric buttons to enter a value for COUNT and press ENTER.

SET THE INPUT AVERAGING

AVERAGE: OFF

COUNT: 1

5.2 Probe Menu

The PROBE menu provides functions for selecting the type of temperature conversion and setting the characterization coefficients for input channels. The soft-key functions that appear in this menu are EDIT PROBE, COPY PROBE,andTEST CONV. If the PROBE password option is set ON, you must enter the correct password in order to access these functions (see Section

5.5.3). Use the numeric keys and ENTER to enter the four-digit password. If the correct password is entered the PROBE menu appears.

5 Soft-Key Functions

Probe Menu

PASSWORD REQUIRED FOR ACCESS.

PASSWORD: 0

5.2.1 Edit Probe

The EDIT PROBE soft-key allows you to enter probe characterization coeffi cients and other probe parameters for temperature calculation. First, you must select the input channel. A window appears showing a list of input channels. Each channel in the list is identified with the device name, the channel number,

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and the probe serial number. The channel is selected using the UD buttons and pressing ENTER.

SELECT A CHANNEL TO EDIT

>SPRT 01, PROBE 566-011

SPRT 02, PROBE 566-012

TCS 03, PROBE 1341

TCS 04, PROBE 1342

TCS 05, PROBE 1343

TCS 06, PROBE 1344

After the channel is selected, a new window appears allowing you to edit the probe parameters for the selected channel. The probe parameters include the probe serial number, conversion type, and characterization coefficients and pa rameters. The available coefficients may change depending on the conversion type that is selected.

EDIT SPRT 01

PROBE SER#: 566-011

CONVERSION: ITS-90

LO RANGE: 4

HI RANGE: 7

RTPW: 25.546738

A[4]: -1.5763669E-4 $

The PROBE SER# parameter is the serial number for the probe. The serial number consists of a string of up to eight characters using any numeric digits, letters, minus signs, and decimal points. Use the appropriate numeric buttons to enter digits. Letters are entered by pressing the EXP button. Press this button repeatedly until the desired letter appears.

The CONVERSION parameter specifies the conversion type. The entire list of possible conversion types is given in Table 3. The conversion types available for a given channel depend on the type of input as indicated in the table. The conversions and related coefficients and parameters are explained in the follow ing sub-sections.

Tabl e 3 Conversion Types

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Sensor Type Conversion options

SPRT, PRT, and RTD

Thermistor

2564 module also has ITS-90

Thermocouple V

Others NONE (default)

)

ITS-90 (default)

W(T90)

IPTS-68

CVD

POLYNOMIAL

)

THRM T(R)

THRM R(T) (default)

POLYNOMIAL

W(T90)

IPTS-68

CVD

TC-B

TC-E

TC-J

TC-K (default)

TC-N

TC-R

TC-S

TC-T

TC-AU/PT

TC-TABLE

TC-POLY

POLYNOMIAL

5 Soft-Key Functions

Probe Menu

You can move to any parameter in the window with the UD buttons. After en tering a value for a parameter, ENTER must be pressed. The window can be exitedbypressingEXIT. After the parameter editing window is exited, the SE LECT A CHANNEL TO EDIT screen reappears. You can select another chan nel to edit or press EXIT to return to the soft-key menu.

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5.2.1.1

R(Ω) Conversion

EDIT SPRT 01

PROBE SER#: 1 CONVERSION: R(Ω)

The R(Ω) conversion displays the measurement as resistance in ohms rather than temperature.

5.2.1.2 ITS-90 Conversion

EDIT SPRT 01

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: ITS-90

LO RG: 4, 83k - 273k

HI RG: 7, 273k - 933k

RTPW: 25.546738

A[4]: -1.5763669E-4

The ITS-90 conversion converts resistance to temperature according to the ITS-90 specifications for SPRTs. Most PRTs and SPRTs are characterized ac

cording to the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). For details about the ITS-90 see NIST Technical Note 1265, Guidelines for Realizing the International Temperature Scale of 1990. The user-defined parameters for the ITS-90 conversion include two subranges (LO RG and HI RG), the triple point of water resistance (RTPW), and various coefficients of the ITS-90 deviation functions that are applicable for the selected subranges. If you select ITS-90 for CONVERSION, you must then select one or two sub-ranges then enter the co efficients for the sub-ranges. You may select both a low temperature sub-range and a high temperature sub-range. At temperatures where the high and low ranges overlap, the low range takes precedence. If the probe is calibrated for only one range, set the unused high or low range to NONE. If both sub-ranges are set to NONE the temperature will be calculated using the ITS-90 reference function. When using range 6 (273.15 to 1234.93K), note that you do not need to enter the value for W(933.473K). This value is calculated automatically based on the coefficients a

, b6,andc6.

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5.2.1.3 W(T90) Conversion

EDIT SPRT 01

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: W(T90)

RTPW: 25.412294

The W(T90) conversion displays the measurement in ITS-90 W(T90)values rather than temperature. The one user-defined parameter for the W(T sion is the triple point of water resistance, RTPW.

5.2.1.4 IPTS-68 Conversion

EDIT SPRT 01

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: IPTS-68

SCALE: IPTS-68

R0: 100.00845

ALPHA: 0.00391648

DELTA: 1.4872

5 Soft-Key Functions

Probe Menu

)conver

The IPTS-68 conversion calculates temperature according to the IPTS-68 speci fications. Only subrange 4 is implemented for temperatures below zero. The

user-defined parameters for the IPTS-68 conversion are R0 (R DELTA (δ), A[4] (A

), C[4], (C4), and SCALE. The SCALE parameter deter

), ALPHA α,

mines whether the temperature values conform to IPTS-68 or ITS-90.

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5.2.1.5 Callendar-Van Dusen Conversion

EDIT SPRT 01

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: CVD

R0: 100.0

ALPHA: 0.00385

DELTA: 1.507

BETA: 0.111

The following equations are used for the Callendar-Van Dusen conversion:

rt C

([ ])°=

⎧

⎪ ⎪ ⎨

⎪

⎪ ⎩

⎡

+− −

⎨

⎢

100 100

⎣

⎩ ⎧

⎡

⎪

+− −

αδ βt

⎨

⎢

⎪

⎩

⎣

100 100

⎫

⎛ ⎜ ⎝

tt t t

⎛ ⎜ ⎝

⎤

⎞

10αδ

⎟

⎬

⎥

⎠

⎦

⎭

⎞

⎛

−−

⎟

⎜

⎠

⎝

100

⎞

⎛

⎞

⎟

⎜

⎟

⎠

⎝

⎠

100

≥

⎫

⎤

⎪

≤

t 0

⎬

⎥

⎪

⎦

⎭

The user-defined parameters for the Callendar-Van Dusen conversion are R0

), ALPHA (α), DELTA (δ), and BETA (β). The defaults are R0: 100.0,

ALPHA: 0.00385055, DELTA: 1.4998, and BETA: 0.109 which are applicable with DIN-43760 or IEC-751 type RTDs.

Some probes may be provided with A, B, and C coefficients for the Callendar-Van-Dusen equation in the following form:

(

)

([ ])°=

⎧

RAtB t

++ ≥

()

⎪

⎨

RAtBtCt tt

++ + − ≤

1 100 0

⎪

[]

⎩

The A, B, and C coefficients can be converted to α, δ,andβ coefficients using the following formulas:

α= +AB100 δ=−

100

β=−

+10100

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5.2.1.6 RTD Polynomial Conversion

EDIT SPRT 01

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: POLYNOMIAL

A[0]: -35.540960

A[1]: 0.36568108

A[2]: -1.884784E-4

A[3]: 7.26691E-6

The following equation is used for the RTD polynomial conversion:

tr C ar

()[ ]°=

∑

The user-defined parameters for the polynomial conversion are A[0] (a0) through A[10] (a

). Any unused coefficients should be set to 0.

5.2.1.7 Thermistor T(R) Conversion

5 Soft-Key Functions

Probe Menu

EDIT STHR 01

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: THRM-T(R)

A[0]: -35.540960

A[1]: 0.36568108

A[2]: -1.884784E-4

A[3]: 7.26691E-6

The following Steinhart-Hart equation is used for the thermistor T(R) conversion:

−

Tr K A A r A r A r()[ ] [ ln ]=+ + +

ln ln

01 223

The user-defined parameters for the thermistor T(R) conversion are A[0] (A0) through A[3] (A

). If A2is not used, as is the case with some calibrations, A[2]

should be set to 0.0.

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5.2.1.8 Thermistor R(T) Conversion

EDIT STHR 01

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: THRM-R(T)

B[0]: -35.540960

B[1]: 0.36568108

B[2]: -1.884784E-4

B[3]: 7.26691E-6

The following Steinhart-Hart equation is used for the thermistor R(T) conversion:

r T K B BT BT BT( [ ]) exp[ ]= +++

The user-defined parameters for the thermistor R(T) conversion are B[0] (B0) through B[3] (B should be set to 0.0.

5.2.1.9 Thermocouple Volts Conversion

−−−

0112

). If B2is not used, as is the case with some calibrations, B[2]

CHANNEL: TCS 3

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: V

The volts conversion for thermocouples displays the measurement in volts rather than temperature.

The voltage readings are not compensated with the CJC value.

Note: When selecting volts as the conversion type for thermocouples, no cold-junction compensation is available. The value measured and displayed is the uncompensated voltage as sensed at the input of the module.

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5.2.1.10 Standard Thermocouple Conversions

EDIT TCS 03

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: TC-K

CJC: INTERNAL

CJC TEMP: 0.0

CAL PTS: 3

T1: 500.0

NOTE: An Application Note for use of Tungsten-Rhenium and other

thermocouples is available at www.hartscientific.com.

Standard thermocouple conversions include types B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T, and gold-platinum (AU/PT). Voltage is converted to temperature using standard reference functions. (For additional information consult the publication NIST Monograph 175.)

The gold-platinum thermocouple conversion uses a ninth-order polynomial with the following coefficients:

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c0=0.0

= 6.03619861

= 1.93672974 X 10

c3= –2.22998614 X 10

c4= 3.28711859 X 10

c5= –4.24206193 X 10

c6= 4.56927038 X 10

c7= –3.39430259 X 10

c8= 1.42981590 X 10

c9= –2.51672787 X 10

–2

–5

–8

–11

–14

–17

–20

–24

You can specify internal or external cold-junction compensation (CJC) with the CJC parameter. If CJC is specified as internal, the CJC TEMP value is read from the thermocouple input and is updated automatically; there is no need to set this value. With external CJC, a reference junction at a known fixed temper ature is used and the value of this fixed temperature reference is used to calcu

late the absolute temperature of the thermocouple. The CJC TEMP parameter must be set, in degrees C, to the temperature of the external reference. If CJC is specified as internal, the CJC TEMP parameter is ignored.

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Conversions for each of the thermocouple types accept optional calibration data. This can be used to improve the measurement accuracy. CAL PTS indi cates the number of calibration points used, up to three. Tn is the temperature of the point. ADJn is the temperature deviation from the reference function at the point. The temperature measurement will be adjusted by this amount when measuring at this temperature. A polynomial interpolation function is used for measurements between calibration points. If calibration data is not available or is not to be used, the ADJn parameters should all be set to 0.0. This will cause the temperature to be calculated according to the standard reference functions.

Some thermocouple conversions (types R, S, and gold-platinum) also accept polynomial calibration coefficients. This produces a temperature-dependent ad justment to the voltage according to the polynomial function:

ΔΔΔE t ct ct

( [ ])[ ]°=+CVμ

sss

The probe parameters DC1 and DC2 are used to set the values of Δc1and Δc respectively. If no calibration coefficients are available or if only the standard reference function is to be used, DC1 and DC2 should be set to 0.0. If these co efficients are used, the ADJn parameters described above must be set to 0.

5.2.1.11 Thermocouple Table Conversion

EDIT TCS 03

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: TC-TABLE

CJC: INTERNAL

CJC TEMP: 0.0

TABLE PTS: 10

T1(C): -200.0

The thermocouple table conversion allows calculation of temperature by inter

polating from a table. You can enter the temperatures (in °C) and voltages (in V) from a reference or calibration table for one to ten points. The number of points is specified by TABLE PTS. To calculate temperature, a polynomial in

terpolation is done using up to four of the points in the table closest to the given temperature or voltage. The zero point (0 V at 0°C) is automatically included in the table whether it is explicitly specified or not.

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5.2.1.12 Thermocouple Polynomial Conversion

EDIT TCS 03

PROBE SER#: 1

CONVERSION: TC-POLY

CJC: INTERNAL

C0: 0.0

CJC TEMP: 0.0

C1: 0.038562

NOTE: An Application Note for use of Tungsten-Rhenium and other

thermocouples is available at www.hartscientific.com.

The following equation is used for the thermocouple polynomial conversion:

Et ct

( [ ])[ ]°=

CVμ

∑

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NOTE: The EMF (E) in the above equation is in microvolts. If the calibration equation for the coefficients of the probe being used is in millivolts, each coefficient needs to be multiplied by 1000 before entering the coefficients into the instrument.

The user-defined parameters for the thermocouple polynomial conversion are the coefficients C0 (c ternal cold-junction compensation (CJC). If external CJC is selected, the user can enter the temperature of the CJC reference. DC1 and DC2 are only accessi ble when type R is used.

5.2.2 Copy Probe

The COPY PROBE soft-key can be used to copy an entire set of probe param eters from one input channel to another. The parameters are copied in two steps—select the source channel then select the destination channel. A window appears requesting you to select the source channel. Each channel in the list is identified with the device name, the channel number, and the probe serial num ber. The list includes two USER channels that can be used for temporary stor

age. The source channel is selected using the UD buttons and pressing Enter.

) through C15 (c15). The user can specify internal or ex

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SELECT THE CHANNEL TO COPY FROM

>SPRT 01, PROBE 566-011

SPRT 02, PROBE 566-012

TCS 03, PROBE 1341

TCS 04, PROBE 1342

TCS 05, PROBE 1343

TCS 06, PROBE 1344

After the source channel is selected, a window appears requesting you to select the destination channel. The destination channel is selected using the UD

buttons and pressing ENTER.

SELECT THE CHANNEL TO COPY TO

>SPRT 01, PROBE 566-011

SPRT 02, PROBE 566-012

TCS 03, PROBE 1341

TCS 04, PROBE 1342

TCS 05, PROBE 1343

TCS 06, PROBE 1344

After the destination channel is selected, a window appears requesting you to confirm the action. Press ENTER to proceed with copying the parameters or press EXIT to cancel the operation. If ENTER is pressed, the probe parame ters will be copied from the source channel to the destination channel.

PARAMETERS FOR SPRT 01 WILL BE

OVERWRITTEN.

PRESS ENTER TO PROCEED OR

PRESS EXIT TO CANCEL.

If the source channel type and the destination channel type are incompatible (e.g., PRT channel and TC channel), a message appears indicating that the in put types are incompatible and the copy function fails. User channels can be used to temporarily store any type of channel.

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5.2.3 Test Conversion

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The TEST CONV soft-key allows you to test the probe characterization algo rithm and characterization coefficients for a specific probe. You must first se

lect the channel number of the probe. A window appears requesting you to select the input channel. Each channel in the list is identified with the device name, the channel number, and the probe serial number. The channel is selected

using the UD buttons and pressing ENTER.

SELECT A PROBE TO TEST

>SPRT 01, PROBE 566-011

SPRT 02, PROBE 566-012

TCS 03, PROBE 1341

TCS 04, PROBE 1342

TCS 05, PROBE 1343

TCS 06, PROBE 1344

After the probe is selected, a new window appears allowing you to test the temperature calculation for the probe. You can enter an input value (e.g. resistance) and the corresponding output value (e.g. temperature) will be shown. Press EXIT to exit.

TEST CONVERSION

RESISTANCE: 100.0145

TEMP (C): 0.0101

5.3 Output Menu

The OUTPUT menu provides functions for controlling the display and output of data. The soft-key functions that appear in this menu are DISP WINDOW,

OUTPUT CHAN, PRINT OUTPUT, PRINT MEMORY,andCLEAR STATS.

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5.3.1 Display Window Menu

The DISP WINDOW sub-menu provides functions for controlling the display of data on the front panel screen. The soft-key functions that appear in this sub-menu are STAT WINDOW, SET FIELDS, GRAPH WINDOW, CLEAR GRAPH,andSCROLL WINDOW.

5.3.1.1 Statistical Window

The STAT WINDOW soft-key selects the statistical window for viewing. The statistical window consists of eight programmable lines of data as shown be low. The data for each line is set up with the SET FIELDS function described next.

5.3.1.2

Figure 8 Typical Statistical Display

Set Fields

The SET FIELDS soft-key allows you to select the data displayed on each of the eight data fields of the statistical window. You are requested to select the field to edit. The choices are 1 through 8. Use the numeric buttons to enter a number and press ENTER.

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SELECT A DISPLAY FIELD

DISPLAY FIELD: 1

Next, a new window appears allowing you to select the data for the given field.

SELECT THE DATA FOR FIELD 1

+CHANNEL: 1

–CHANNEL: 0

CALCULATION: TEMP

CHANNEL 0=NONE

CHANNEL 99=ALL

+CHANNEL specifies the input channel for the positive component of the difference calculation. –CHANNEL specifies the input channel for the negative component of the difference calculation. You may enter 0 to ignore that part of the calculation or 99 to apply the most recent measurement regardless of chan nel. Use the numeric buttons to enter a number and press ENTER.

CALCULATION specifies the type of calculation for which the results are dis played. The options are given in Table 4 below. The calculation is selected us

ing the LR buttons and pressing ENTER.

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Tabl e 4 CALCULATION option.

TEMP results of the temperature conversion

INPUT measurement before conversion

AVERAGE statistical average of temperature

STD DEV statistical standard deviation of temperature

MINIMUM statistical minimum of temperature

MAXIMUM statistical maximum of temperature

SPREAD statistical spread of temperature

N number of samples

Each data field displays the results of the specified calculation type for the +CHANNEL input channel minus the results for the –CHANNEL input channel. For instance, if +CHANNEL is 2, –CHANNEL is 1, and CALCULATION is AVERAGE, the data field will show the average for input channel 2 minus the average for input channel 1. If either channel is specified as 0 it will be ignored for that part of the calculation. For instance, if +CHANNEL is 1, –CHANNEL is 0, and CALCULATION is INPUT, the data field will simply show the resistance or voltage for input channel 1. If both channels are 0 the data field will show 0. Measurements are displayed with the units, the channel number or numbers for difference calculations, and calculation type.

5.3.1.3 Graph Window

The GRAPH WINDOW soft-key selects the graph type window for viewing. The graph window shows a plot of measurements over time as shown in Figure

9. The graph type window plots all temperature measurements regardless of channel. The vertical axis scales automatically. The time scale for the graph de pends on the DELAY setting of the MEAS function (see Section 5.1.1). The time scale, in minutes, is three times the DELAY setting or 6 whichever is larger. The graph is cleared using the CLEAR GRAPH function described next.

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Figure 9 Typical Graph Window Display

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5.3.1.4

Clear Graph

The CLEAR GRAPH soft-key clears the graph. Subsequent measurements are plotted starting from the far left side of the window.

5.3.1.5 Scrolling Window

The SCROLL WINDOW soft-key selects the scrolling type window for view- ing. The scrolling window operates as a terminal screen, displaying each new measurement on the top line of the window and scrolling previous measure ments down one line as shown below. Each line displays one measurement with the channel number, value, units, and time in 24-hour format (see Figure 10.

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Figure 10 Typical Scrolling Display

5.3.2 Output Channel

The OUTPUT CHAN soft-key allows you to select the type of data sent to any output channel. First, you are requested to select the output channel. The channel is selected from a window showing a list of output channels. Each output channel is shown with the device name and channel number. The channel is se-

lected using the UD buttons and pressing ENTER.

SELECT AN OUTPUT CHANNEL

>AOUT 02

After the channel is selected, a new window appears allowing you to select the data.

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SELECT THE DATA FOR OUTPUT 01

+CHANNEL: 1

–CHANNEL: 0

CALCULATION: TEMP

CHANNEL 0=NONE

CHANNEL 99=ALL

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+CHANNEL specifies the input channel for the positive component of the dif ference calculation. –CHANNEL specifies the input channel for the negative component of the difference calculation. You may enter 0 to ignore that part of the calculation or 99 to apply the most recent measurement regardless of chan nel. Use the numeric buttons to enter a number and press ENTER.

CALCULATION specifies the type of calculation for which the results are dis played. The options are given in Table 4 above. The desired option is selected

using the LR buttons and pressing ENTER.

The value sent to the output channel is the result of the specified calculation type for the +CHANNEL input channel minus the results for the –CHANNEL input channel. For instance, if +CHANNEL is 2, –CHANNEL is 1, and CALCULATION is AVERAGE, the value will be the average for input channel 2 minus the average for input channel 1. If either channel is specified as 0 it will be ignored for that part of the calculation. For instance, if +CHANNEL is1, –CHANNEL is 0, and CALCULATION is INPUT the value will simply be the resistance or voltage of input channel 1. If both channels are 0 no data will be output.

The calculation and transmission of data to any output channel occurs any time either of the specified input channels is measured.

5.3.3 Print Output

The PRINT OUTPUT soft-key allows you to control the printing of measure ments to any printer output device. A window appears allowing you to enable or disable printing to any printer device. You can scroll through the list using

the UD buttons. The indicated printer device can be toggled on or off using the LR buttons. You do not need to press ENTER.PressEXIT to exit.

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ENABLE PRINTING TO DEVICES >SERI 0: ON LR

PRNT 4: ON

Each time a new measurement is produced and displayed on the screen in the primary output window it is also sent to all enabled printer devices. Each mea surement is printed with the channel number, measurement value, unit prefix, unit, time (in 24-hour format), and date.

5.3.4 Print Memory

The PRINT MEMORY soft-key prints measurements stored in memory to any printer output device. Up to 1000 of the most recent measurements can be printed. (The storage capacity of the memory may be reduced if many input channels are added.) You are requested to select a printer device. You can scroll

through the list using the UD buttons. The indicated printer device is selected by pressing ENTER.

SELECT PRINTER DEVICE

>SERI 0

SERC 4

Next, you must enter the number of measurements to print. Use the numeric buttons to enter a value from 1 to 1000 and press ENTER.

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ENTER THE NUMBER TO PRINT

PRINT N: 1

A message appears requesting you to press ENTER to begin printing. Press ENTER to continue or EXIT to abort. As the measurements are printed, a

message window appears to indicate that printing is in process. You can cancel the operation at any time by pressing EXIT.

The last PRINT N number of measurements stored in memory will be printed to the selected output device. If the number of measurements available is less than the PRINT N number, only the available measurements will be printed. Printing the measurements from memory does not affect the data stored in memory. Each measurement is printed with the channel number, measurement value, unit prefix, unit, time (in 24-hour format), and date. Use the SET UP DEVICE soft-key function (see Section 5.4.2) to configure printer port options such as baud rate or linefeed enable.

Module Menu

5.3.5 Clear Statistics

The CLEAR STATS soft-key clears the statistical registers and resets all statis- tical calculations. Refer to Sections 5.3.1.1 and 5.3.1.2 to display statistical data. A message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen indicating the stats have been cleared.

5.4 Module Menu

The MODULE menu provides functions for setting module operating condi tions, executing functions built in to the modules, setting module calibration parameters, executing module calibration routines, and viewing information re lating to the modules. The soft-key functions that appear in this menu are SET UP SCREEN, SET UP DEVICE, CAL DEVICE,andMODULE INFO.

5.4.1 Set Up Screen

The SET UP SCREEN soft-key function is used to set physical parameters re lating to the screen such as brightness and screen saver.

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SET THE SCREEN CONTROLS BRIGHTNESS: 0.90 LR

SCREEN SAVER: 0

The LR buttons can be used to adjust the brightness. Pressing ENTER moves down to the screen saver parameter. You can enter a time period, in min utes, for the screen saver. The display backlight will turn off after this period of time if no activity occurs with the front panel buttons. Any button pressed re stores the backlight. A value of 0 for the screen saver disables it. The range is 0 to 60 min.

5.4.2 Set Up Device

The SET UP DEVICE soft-key function is used for accessing parameters and functions contained within the add-on modules. First, you must select the device to set (remember a module may contain more than one independent device). A window appears showing a list of devices. The list includes the names of all devices including the internal serial communications device (SERI). Each device is followed by the address of the module that contains it. The device is

selected using the UD buttons and pressing ENTER.

SELECT A DEVICE TO SET UP

>SERI 0

SPRT 1

TCS 2

PRTS 3

GPIB 4

SERC 4

After the device is selected, another window appears showing the parameters and functions available from the device. These depend on the device. The set up device window might appear as follows:

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SET UP DEVICE: PRNT 4 >LINEFEED: ON LR

FORM FEED: NO

If there are no setup commands for a particular device, the window shows “NO SETUP OPTIONS FOR THIS DEVICE.”

You can scroll through the setup parameters using the UD buttons. The values of parameters can be changed using the numeric keys or the LR buttons as

is appropriate for the parameter type. Press ENTER to set the parameter. With function commands you can use the LR buttons to change “NO” to

“YES” and then press ENTER to execute the function. If ENTER is pressed with “NO” nothing will happen except the cursor will move down to the next line. Press EXIT to exit.

5.4.3 Calibrate Device

The CAL DEVICE soft-key function is used for accessing module parameters and functions relating to device calibration. This function may be selectively locked out using the password feature (see Section 5.5.3 below). If the CAL DEVICE password option is set ON, in order to access this function you must enter the correct four-digit password. A screen appears requesting the pass word. Use the numeric keys and ENTER to enter the password. If the correct password is entered, the CAL DEVICE function continues.

PASSWORD REQUIRED FOR ACCESS.

PASSWORD:

A window appears showing a list of devices. The list includes the names of all devices followed by the position number of the module to which it belongs.

The device is selected using the UD buttons and pressing ENTER.

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SELECT A DEVICE TO CALIBRATE

>SPRT 1

TCS 2

PRTS 3

GPIB 4

PRNT 4

AOUT 4

After the device is selected, another window appears showing the parameters and functions available from the device. These depend on the device. The de vice calibration window might appear as follows:

CALIBRATE DEVICE: SPRT

0 ADJ: 0.0

100 ADJ: 0.0

400 ADJ: 0.0

CAL DATE: 05-21-96

SER NUM: 123456

If there are no calibration commands for a particular device the window shows “NO CALIBRATION OPTIONS FOR THIS DEVICE.”

You can scroll through the calibration parameters using the UD buttons. The values of parameters can be changed using the numeric keys or the LR but

tons as is appropriate for the parameter type. Press ENTER to set the parameter.

With function commands you can use the LR buttons to change “NO” to “YES” and then press ENTER to execute the function. If ENTER is pressed with “NO” nothing will happen except the cursor will move down to the next line. Press EXIT to exit.

5.4.4 Module Information

The MODULE INFO soft-key function displays information about a module. This includes the module name, model number, firmware version number, and the names of devices it contains with the class and number of channels for each device (remember a module may contain more than one independent device). First, you must select the module. A window appears showing a list of mod ules. Each module is followed by the module number. The module is selected

using the UD buttons and pressing ENTER.

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SELECT A MODULE

>SPRT 1

TCS 2

PRTS 3

COMM 4

The information for the selected module then appears as follows:

SPRT MODULE, MODEL 2560

FIRMWARE VERSION: 1.10

DEVICES:

SPRT INPUT, 2 CHANNELS

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The name of the module is given, followed by its model number. The next line shows the firmware version number for the module. Following this is a list of devices contained by the module. Each device is listed with its name, class (i.e. “INPUT”, “OUTPUT”, “PRINT”, or “COMM”), and the number of channels it

contains. If the list is too long to fit on one screen the UD buttons can be used to scroll the list. Press EXIT or ENTER to exit.

5.5 System Menu

The SYSTEM menu provides general system functions. The soft-key functions that appear in this menu are UNITS, TIME, PASSWORD, SYSTEM INFO, and SYSTEM RESET.

5.5.1 Units

The UNITS soft-key is used to set the units for temperature measurements. The options are degrees Celsius (C), degrees Fahrenheit (F), or Kelvin (K). A win dow appears allowing you to set the units. The units are selected using the

LR buttons and pressing ENTER.PressEXIT to exit.

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SELECT THE TEMPERATURE UNITS UNITS: C LR

Measurements can also be displayed as resistance or voltage in ohms or volts. Use the CONVERSION options with the EDIT PROBE soft-key function in the PROBE menu to select resistance or voltage rather than temperature for a particular probe (see Section 5.2.1).

5.5.2 Time

The TIME soft-key is used to set the time-of-day clock. The time is displayed on the screen and printed with measurement data. A window appears allowing

you to set the time and date. Use the numeric keys or the LR buttons as appropriate for the parameter type. Press ENTER to set the value. Press EXIT to exit.

SET THE TIME

HOURS: 11

MINUTES: 14

AM/PM: AM

DAY: 1

MONTH: 1

YEAR: 99

5.5.3 Password

The PASSWORD soft-key function allows you to select menu password pro tection options and change the password. In order to access this function you must enter the current four-digit password. A screen appears requesting the password. The default password is “1560”.

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PASSWORD REQUIRED FOR ACCESS.

PASSWORD:

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Use the numeric keys and ENTER to enter the password. If the correct pass

word is entered, the password settings window will appear allowing you to change any of the password options.

SET PASSWORD OPTIONS >PROBE: OFF LR

CAL DEVICE: ON

PASSWORD: 1560

The PROBE option controls access to the functions in the PROBE menu. If the option is ON, access to the PROBE menu requires you to enter the correct pass-

word. The default is OFF. You can change the option using the LR buttons and pressing ENTER.

The CAL DEVICE option controls access to the device calibration function in the MODULE menu. If the option is ON, access to the CAL DEVICE menu function requires you to enter the correct password. The default is ON. You can

change the option using the LR buttons and pressing ENTER.

The PASSWORD option allows you to change the password. You can change the password by typing in a four-digit number using the numeric buttons ‘0’ through ‘9’ and pressing ENTER.

Be careful when changing the password. Make a note of your new password and

keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.

5.5.4 System Information

The SYSTEM INFO soft-key function displays system information as follows:

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THE

MODEL 1560

HART SCIENTIFIC

FIRMWARE VERSION: 1.20

MODULES:

SPRT-2560

The window shows the product name, model number, manufacturer, and firm ware version number. It also shows a list of installed modules. The modules are listed one per line with the module name and model number. If the list is too

long to fit on one screen the UD buttons can be used to scroll the list. Press EXIT or ENTER to exit.

5.5.5 System Reset

The SYSTEM RESET function resets operating parameters to default values. It has the following effects:

• Sets the measure mode to off.

• Sets the COUNT N number to 1.

• Sets the measure delay to 0.

• Sets the primary channel to input channel 1.

• Sets the scan channel list to include all channels.

•

Sets the scan mode to primary channel.

•

Sets input average to off.

•

Disables routing to all output channels by setting the positive input chan nel number to 0, the negative input channel number to 0, and the calcula tion type to temperature.

•

Sets printing to all printer interface devices to off.

•

Clears the statistical functions.

•

Sets units to C.

Reset does not affect any of the probe characterization parameters, module setup parameters, or module calibration parameters. A window will appear to warn you that parameters will be changed. Press ENTER to reset the parame ters or press EXIT to cancel.

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RESET SYSTEM PARAMETERS

PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE

PRESS EXIT TO CANCEL

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6 Digital Communications Interface

6.1 Overview

External communications allows an external device, such as a computer, to communicate with the 1560 to obtain measurement data and control operating conditions. Communication is accomplished with various commands issued to the 1560 through any of its bi-directional communication ports. This may be through the RS-232 port, IEEE-488 port, or any other add-on module device designated as a communications class device.

6.2 Serial Interface

The 1560 includes one RS-232 serial port. It is located underneath the 1560. Wiring of the interface cable should be as shown in the diagram in Figure 11. The protocol for RS-232 communications is 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

The baud rate, duplex mode, and linefeed option are programmable. These parameters are accessed using the SET UP DEVICE soft-key in the MODULE menu. Select the SERI 0 device and press ENTER.Usethe

lLR buttons to change any of the parameters and press ENTER. BAUDRATE selects the data rate. It must match the data rate of the computer or external device. DUPLEX determines whether characters are im mediately echoed back (FULL) to the transmitting device or not (HALF). LINE FEED determines whether a linefeed character is trans mitted in addition to the car riage return character.

All commands sent to the 1560 through the serial inter face must be terminated with a carriage return or linefeed character.

Figure 11 RS-232 Cable Wiring

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6.3 Command Syntax

The 1560 accepts commands that set parameters, execute functions or respond with requested data. These commands are in the form of strings of ASCII-en coded characters. As far as possible, the 1560 conforms to IEEE-488.2, 1992 and SCPI-1994. One notable exception is that compound commands are not al lowed as explained below.

Commands consist of a command header and, if necessary, parameter data. All commands must be terminated with either a carriage return (ASCII 0D hex or 13 decimal) or newline character (ASCII 0A hex or 10 decimal).

Command headers consist of one or more mnemonics separated by colons (:). Mnemonics may use letter characters, the underscore character (_), and possi bly numeric digits as well. There is no distinguishing between upper and lower case letters. Mnemonics often have alternate forms. Most mnemonics have a long form that is more readable and a short form consisting of three or four characters that is more efficient.

A mnemonic may end with a numeric suffix that specifies one of a set of independent function blocks such as input channel data paths. If a numeric suffix is omitted when a particular block must be specified, a suffix of one is assumed.

Query commands are commands that request data in response. Query commands have a question mark (?) immediately following the command header. Responses to query commands are generated immediately and placed in the output buffer. Responses will be lost if not read before the next command is received. The input and output buffers can each hold up to 100 characters.

Some commands require parameter data to specify values for one or more parameters. Parameter data follows the command header with a space (ASCII 20 hex or 32 decimal) between. Multiple parameters are separated by a comma (,).

Parameter data are of one of several types. Numeric data uses ASCII characters to represent numbers. Numbers may contain a sign (‘+’ or ‘-’), decimal point (‘.’), and exponent (‘E’ or ‘e’) with its sign. If a fractional component is re ceived when only an integer is required, the number is rounded to the nearest integer without any resulting error message. Some commands may accept a character mnemonic as a number. The mnemonics DEF, MIN, and MAX are often acceptable for the default, minimum, and maximum value respectively. Unit suffixes, such as V or OHM, can be appended to numeric parameters and are accepted without error but ignored.

Boolean parameters have the values of 0 or 1. The mnemonics OFF and ON are also accepted for 0 and 1 respectively.

Character data are mnemonics that represents one of several possible values. For instance, temperature units may be specified with CEL for Celsius or FAR for Fahrenheit.

String data consist of characters enclosed in double quotes. A null string con sists of double quotes with no characters enclosed.

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Unrecognized commands or commands with incorrect syntax or invalid param eters generate error messages in the error queue as explained in Section

6.5.10.22.

The 1560 does not allow compound commands (multiple commands per line separated with semicolons).

All commands are sequential. The execution of each command is completed before subsequent commands are processed.

6.4 Command Summary

An alphabetical listing of the commands implemented by the 1560 are shown in Table 5 starting on page 66. All commands are available with the current firmware version. Some commands may not be available with previous ver sions. (See Section 5.5.4 to determine the version number using the MODULE INFO soft-key.) The section under which the command is explained is given for each command.

6.5 Commands

This section explains each of the commands that can be used with the 1560. The commands are arranged into the following groups:

• Measurement Data Commands

• Measurement Control Commands

• Input Channel Commands

• Probe Commands

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Output Channel Commands

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Printer Commands

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Communication Interface Commands

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Module Commands

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System Commands

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Status Commands

6.5.1 Measurement Data Commands

This group of commands deals with reading measurement data from the 1560. These commands are summarized in Table 9.

6.5.1.1 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:CLEar

This command clears the statistical functions of the specified channel. The CALCulate suffix number specifies the channel number. Its range is 1 to 96. If it is omitted it is assumed to be channel 1. The AVERage suffix number, if

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*CLS Section 6.5.10.1 page 102

*ESE <numeric_value> Section 6.5.10.2 page 102

*ESE? Section 6.5.10.3 page 103

*ESR? Section 6.5.10.4 page 103

*IDN? Section 6.5.9.1 page 99

*OPC Section 6.5.10.5 page 103

*OPC? Section 6.5.10.6 page 104

*OPT? Section 6.5.9.2 page 100

*RST Section 6.5.9.3 page 100

*SRE <numeric_value> Section 6.5.10.7 page 104

*SRE? Section 6.5.10.8 page 105

*STB? Section 6.5.10.9 page 105

*TST? Section 6.5.10.10 page

*WAI Section 6.5.10.11 page

ABORt Section 6.5.2.1 page 74

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:CLEar Section 6.5.1.1 page 65

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:CLEar:ALL Section 6.5.1.2 page 70

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:DATA? Section 6.5.1.3 page 70

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n][:STATe]? Section 6.5.1.4 page 71

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:TYPE? Section 6.5.1.5 page 71

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:CATalog? Section 6.5.4.1 page 82

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:COPY <channel> Section 6.5.4.2 page 83

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:DATA? Section 6.5.4.3 page 83

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:NAME <conversion_name> Section 6.5.4.4 page 83

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:NAME? Section 6.5.4.5 page 85

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:CATalog? Section 6.5.4.6 page 85

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue <parameter_name>,<nu meric_value>

[;<parameter_name>,<numeric_value> ...]

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue? <parameter_name> Section 6.5.4.8 page 85

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue? ALL Section 6.5.4.9 page 86

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SNUMber <serial_number> Section 6.5.4.10 page 86

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SNUMber? Section 6.5.4.11 page 86

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRLow <sub-range_number> Section 6.5.4.12 page 86

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRLow? Section 6.5.4.13 page 86

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CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRHigh <sub-range_number> Section 6.5.4.14 page 87

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRHigh? Section 6.5.4.15 page 87

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:TEST? <numeric_parameter>[,<numeric_parameter>]

CONFigure[<channel>] Section 6.5.1.6 page 71

CONFigure? Section 6.5.1.7 page 72

DATA[:DATA]:VALue? [MEM],<numeric_value> Section 6.5.1.8 page 72

DATA:POINts? Section 6.5.1.9 page 72

FETCh[:TEMPerature]? [<channel >] Section 6.5.1.10 page 73

HCOPy:ABORt Section 6.5.6.1 page 91

HCOPy[:IMMediate] <printer_number> Section 6.5.6.2 page 91

HCOPy:PRINter[n][:STATe] <Boolean> Section 6.5.6.3 page 91

HCOPy:PRINter[n][:STATe]? Section 6.5.6.4 page 92

INITiate:CONTinuous <Boolean> Section 6.5.2.3 page 75

INITiate:CONTinuous? Section 6.5.2.4 page 75

INITiate[:IMMediate] Section 6.5.2.2 page 74

MEASure[:TEMPerature]? [<channel>] Section 6.5.1.11 page 73

OUTPut[n]:CALC <numeric_value> Section 6.5.5.1 page 88

OUTPut[n]:CALC? Section 6.5.5.2 page 88

OUTPut[n]:NCHannel <channel> Section 6.5.5.3 page 89

OUTPut[n]:NCHannel? Section 6.5.5.4 page 89

OUTPut[n]:PCHannel <channel> Section 6.5.5.5 page 89

OUTPut[n]:PCHannel? Section 6.5.5.6 page 90

OUTPut[n][:STATe] <Boolean> Section 6.5.5.7 page 90

OUTPut[n][:STATe]? Section 6.5.5.8 page 90

READ[:TEMPerature]? Section 6.5.1.12 page 73

ROUTe:CLOSe <channel> Section 6.5.3.1 page 78

ROUTe:CLOSe:STATe? Section 6.5.3.2 page 78

ROUTe:PRIMary? Section 6.5.3.3 page 78

ROUTe:SCAN:ALT Section 6.5.3.4 page 79

ROUTe:SCAN:ALT? Section 6.5.3.5 page 79

ROUTe:SCAN[:LIST] <channel_list> Section 6.5.3.6 page 79

ROUTe:SCAN[:LIST]? Section 6.5.3.7 page 79

ROUTe:SCAN:STATe <Boolean> Section 6.5.3.8 page 80

ROUTe:SCAN:STATe? Section 6.5.3.9 page 80

SENSe[n]:AVERage:COUNt <numeric_value> Section 6.5.2.5 page 75

Section 6.5.4.16 page 87

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SENSe[n]:AVERage:COUNt? Section 6.5.2.6 page 76

SENSe[n]:AVERage:DATA? Section 6.5.1.13 page 74

SENSe[n]:AVERage[:STATe] <Boolean> Section 6.5.2.7 page 76

SENSe[n]:AVERage[:STATe]? Section 6.5.2.8 page 76

STATus:OPERation:CONDition? Section 6.5.10.12 page

STATus:OPERation:ENABle <numeric_value> Section 6.5.10.13 page

STATus:OPERation:ENABle? Section 6.5.10.14 page

STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? Section 6.5.10.15 page

STATus:PRESet Section 6.5.10.16 page

STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? Section 6.5.10.17 page

STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <numeric_value> Section 6.5.10.18 page

STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? Section 6.5.10.19 page

STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? Section 6.5.10.20 page

STATus:QUEue[:NEXT]? Section 6.5.10.21 page

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BAUD <numeric_value> Section 6.5.7.1 page 92

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BAUD? Section 6.5.7.2 page 92

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:FDUPlex <Boolean> Section 6.5.7.3 page 92

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:FDUPlex? Section 6.5.7.4 page 93

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:LINefeed <Boolean> Section 6.5.7.5 page 93

SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:LINefeed? Section 6.5.7.6 page 93

SYSTem:CONFigure:CDEVice? Section 6.5.8.1 page 94

SYSTem:CONFigure:COMMunicate[n]:DADDress? Section 6.5.8.2 page 94

SYSTem:CONFigure:COMMunicate[n]:MADDress? Section 6.5.8.3 page 95

SYSTem:CONFigure:ICHannel? Section 6.5.8.4 page 95

SYSTem:CONFigure:IDEVice? Section 6.5.8.5 page 95

SYSTem:CONFigure:INPut[n]:DADDress? Section 6.5.8.6 page 95

SYSTem:CONFigure:INPut[n]:MADDress? Section 6.5.8.7 page 95

SYSTem:CONFigure:MNUMber? Section 6.5.8.8 page 96

SYSTem:CONFigure:MODule[n]:DEVice[n]:INFormation? Section 6.5.8.9 page 96

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SYSTem:CONFigure:MODule[n]:DNUMber? Section 6.5.8.10 page 96

SYSTem:CONFigure:MODule[n]:INFormation? Section 6.5.8.11 page 96

SYSTem:CONFigure:OCHannel? Section 6.5.8.12 page 97

SYSTem:CONFigure:ODEVice? Section 6.5.8.13 page 97

SYSTem:CONFigure:OUTPut[n]:DADDress? Section 6.5.8.14 page 97

SYSTem:CONFigure:OUTPut[n]:MADDress? Section 6.5.8.15 page 97

SYSTem:CONFigure:PDEVice? Section 6.5.8.16 page 97

SYSTem:CONFigure:PRINter[n]:DADDress? Section 6.5.8.17 page 98

SYSTem:CONFigure:PRINter[n]:MADDress? Section 6.5.8.18 page 98

SYSTem:DATE <year>,<month>,<day> Section 6.5.9.4 page 100

SYSTem:DATE? Section 6.5.9.5 page 101

SYSTem:ERRor? Section 6.5.10.22 page

SYSTem:MODule[n]:DEVice[n]:READ? <device_command> Section 6.5.8.19 page 98

SYSTem:MODule[n]:DEVice[n]:WRITe <device_command>[,<parameter>] Section 6.5.8.20 page 98

SYSTem:SNUMber <serial_number> Section 6.5.9.6 page 101

SYSTem:SNUMber? Section 6.5.9.7 page 101

SYSTem:TIME <hour>,<minute>,<second> Section 6.5.9.8 page 101

SYSTem:TIME? Section 6.5.9.9 page 101

SYSTem:VERSion? Section 6.5.9.10 page 101

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:COUNt <numeric_value> Section 6.5.2.9 page 76

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:COUNt? Section 6.5.2.10 page 76

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay <numeric_value> Section 6.5.2.11 page 77

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay? Section 6.5.2.12 page 77

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer <numeric_value> Section 6.5.2.13 page 77

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer? Section 6.5.2.14 page 77

UNIT:TEMPerature C|CEL|F|FAR|K Section 6.5.9.11 page 102

UNIT:TEMPerature? Section 6.5.9.12 page 102

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Command Action

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:CLEar Clear the statistics functions for one channel

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:CLEar:ALL Clear the statistics functions for all channels

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:DATA? Return a statistical value for a channel

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n][:STATe]? Return the state of a statistical calculation

CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:TYPE? Return the type of statistical calculation

CONFigure[<channel>] Select the input channel to measure

CONFigure? Query measurement function

DATA[:DATA]:VALue? [MEM,]<numeric_value> Return one measurement in memory

DATA:POINts? Query the memory array size

FETCh[:TEMPerature]? Return the most recent measurement

MEASure[:TEMPerature]? [<channel>] Acquire and return one new measurement

READ[:TEMPerature]? Acquire and return one new measurement

SENSe[n]:AVERage:DATA? Return resistance or voltage

given, is ignored as this command clears all the statistical functions for the specified channel regardless.

Example command: CALC3:AVER:CLE

6.5.1.2 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:CLEar:ALL

This command simultaneously clears the statistical functions for all channels. The CALCulate suffix number and AVERage suffix number, if given, are ig nored as this command clears all the statistical functions for all channels regardless.

Example command: CALC:AVER:CLE:ALL

6.5.1.3 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:DATA?

This query command returns the value of a statistical calculation for a channel. The CALCulate suffix number specifies the input channel number. Its range is 1 to 96. If it is omitted it is assumed to be channel 1.The AVERage suffix num ber specifies the calculation type as shown in Table 10. If it is omitted it is as sumed to be type 1 which is the average. The response is a single numeric value that is the most recent results of the specified calculation for the specified chan nel. The following example reads the standard deviation of measurements of in put channel 3.

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No: Type Keyword

1 average AVER

2 standard deviation SDEV

3 minimum MIN

4 maximum MAX

5 spread SPR

6n N

Example command: CALC3:AVER2:DATA?

Example response: 0.00017

6.5.1.4 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n][:STATe]?

This query command returns the state of the calculation. It is implemented for compatibility. It always returns 1 since the statistical calculations cannot be disabled with this instrument.

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6.5.1.5 CALCulate[n]:AVERage[n]:TYPE?

This query command returns the type of the calculation for the given type number. The CALCulate suffix number is optional and if given is ignored as all channels have the same statistical calculations. The AVERage suffix number specifies the type of the statistical calculation. The response corresponding to the type number is the character word shown in Table 5 under Keyword.

Example command: CALC:AVER2:TYPE?

Example response: SDEV

6.5.1.6 CONFigure[<channel>]

The CONF command is often used in multi-function instruments to set the measurement function and input channels. The 1560 has only one measurement function, temperature, but input channels can be selected using this command. It causes the following actions:

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Sets the measure mode to off (INITiate:CONTinuous OFF).

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Sets the COUNT N number to 1.

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Sets the DELAY time to 0.

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Sets the primary input channel to the specified channel.

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Sets the scan mode to primary channel.

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If an input channel is specified, the primary channel is set to that channel and the scan mode is set to measure the primary channel only. If multiple channels are specified the first channel in the list is accepted as the primary channel and the others are ignored.

The <channel> parameter is enclosed in parentheses with the symbol @ follow ing the opening parenthesis. For example, (@5) would be used to select input channel 5.

Example command: CONF (@3)

6.5.1.7 CONFigure?

This query command returns the measurement type and input channel numbers. “TEMP” is returned for the measurement type showing that the measurement function of the 1560 is temperature. A list of selected channels follows. The re sponse is in the following format:

“TEMP <channel_list>“

The channel list is preceded with @ and enclosed in parentheses. Channel numbers are separated by commas. The returned channel list depends on the scan mode. If scanning is off, the primary channel number will be returned. If scanning is on the list of selected channels for scanning will be returned.

Example command: CONF?

Example response: “TEMP (@3)”

6.5.1.8 DATA[:DATA]:VALue? [MEM,]<numeric_value>

This command returns one measurement stored in memory at the specified lo cation given by <numeric_value>. The range of <numeric_value> is 1 to 1000. (The actual storage capacity of memory may be less than 1000 depending on the number of input channels added.) Specifying the data array name, MEM, is optional. The measurement is returned with the following format:

Example command: DATA:VAL? 10

Example response: 3,0.0115,C,1996,3,12,11,43,22

6.5.1.9 DATA:POINts? [MEM]

This query command returns the number of data points stored in memory. Specifying the data array name, MEM, is optional.

Example command: DATA:POIN?

Example response: 115

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6.5.1.10 FETCh[:TEMPerature]? [<channel>]

This query command returns the most recent measurement. If an input channel is specified the response is the most recent measurement for that channel. The <channel> number is preceded by @ and enclosed in parentheses. For example, (@5) would be used to select input channel 5. If multiple channels are speci fied, only the first channel in the list is accepted and the others are ignored. If no channel is specified this command returns the most recent measurement re gardless of channel. Other parameters are accepted with this command for compatibility but are ignored. The FETC? command does not affect the mea surement action as does the MEAS? and READ? commands explained below.

Example command: FETC? (@3)

Example response: 0.0127

6.5.1.11 MEASure[:TEMPerature]? [<channel>]

This command allows you to select channels, acquire a new measurement, and receive the measurement data using just one command. It causes the following actions:

• Sets the measure mode to off (INITiate:CONTinuous OFF).

• Sets the COUNT N number to 1.

• Sets the DELAY time to 0.

• Sets the primary channel to the specified channel.

• Sets the scan mode to primary channel.

• Acquires one measurement (INITiate:IMMediate), waiting until complete.

• Returns the value of the measurement.

If the channel number is omitted the current primary channel will be used. The <channel> number is preceded by @ and enclosed in parentheses. For example, (@5) would be used to select input channel 5.

Example command: MEAS? (@3)

Example response: 0.0127

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6.5.1.12 READ[:TEMPerature]?

This command begins a new measurement and responds with the measurement value when finished. For this instrument, it is equivalent to the MEAS? com mand without a specified channel. It causes the following actions:

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Sets the measure mode to off (INITiate:CONTinuous OFF).

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Sets the COUNT N number to 1.

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Sets the DELAY time to 0.

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Sets the scan mode to primary channel.

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Acquires one measurement from the primary channel, waiting until com

•

plete.

Returns the value of the measurement.

•

Example command: READ?

Example response: 0.0113

6.5.1.13 SENSe[n]:AVERage:DATA?

This query command returns a measurement value from the input average block of a given input channel. The measurement is returned as a resistance or voltage rather than a converted temperature. The measurement value is an aver age of a number of previous measurements where the average number depends on the setting of the input average function (see Section 5.1.5). The input chan nel number is specified with the SENS suffix. If the channel number is omitted input channel 1 is assumed.

Example command: SENS3:AVER:DATA?

Example response: 100.0291

6.5.2 Measurement Control Commands

This group of commands deals with timing and action of the measurement process. These commands are summarized in Table 11 on page 75.

6.5.2.1 ABORt

This command cancels the measurement or sequence of measurements in process. If the measurement mode is continuous a new measurement will immediatly be initiated. If the measurement mode is COUNT measuring will stop and the measurement mode will change to OFF.

Example command: ABOR

6.5.2.2 INITiate[:IMMediate]

This command starts one measurement or a series of measurements if the COUNT number is greater than 1. It is equivalent to selecting COUNT for the MEASURE mode with the MEAS soft-key function in the INPUT menu. The measurement status indication on the display is updated to reflect any changes caused by the command. This command also sets the state of the INIT:CONT function described below to OFF. If measuringisalreadyinprocesswhenthis command is received no operation will occur and an “Init ignored” error (-213) will be reported.

Example command: INIT

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Command

ABORt Abort the measurement

INITiate[:IMMediate] Start a series of COUNT N measurements

INITiate:CONTinuous <Boolean> Set continuous measuring

INITiate:CONTinuous? Query continuous measuring

SENSe[n]:AVERage:COUNt <numeric_value> Set the count for input averaging

SENSe[n]:AVERage:COUNt? Query the count for input averaging

SENSe[n]:AVERage[:STATe ] <Boolean> Set averaging state ON or OFF

SENSe[n]:AVERage[:STATe ]? Query averaging state

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:COUNt <numeric_value> Set number of samples for COUNT N mode

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:COUNt? Query number of samples for COUNT N mode

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay <numeric_value> Set measurement delay in seconds

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay? Query measurement delay

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer <numeric_value> Set sequence timer value in seconds

TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer?> Query sequence timer value

Action

INITiate:CONTinuous <Boolean>

This command starts continuous measurement if the <Boolean> parameter value is ON or 1 or stops measurement if the <Boolean> parameter value is OFF or 0. It is equivalent to selecting ON or OFF for the MEASURE parameter with the MEAS soft-key function in the INPUT menu. The measurement status indication on the display is updated to reflect any changes caused by the com

mand. The 1560 is able to process new commands while measuring. The *RST command sets the continuous measurement mode to OFF.

Example command: INIT:CONT ON

6.5.2.4 INITiate:CONTinuous?

This query command returns 1 if the measurement mode is continuous (MEA SURE: ON in the MEAS soft-key function) and returns 0 if the measurement mode is OFF or COUNT.

Example command: INIT:CONT?

Example response: 1

6.5.2.5 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt <numeric_value>

This command sets the count for the moving average filter. It is equivalent to setting COUNT for the AV E R function in the INPUT soft-key menu. The

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<numeric_value> parameter must be a number between 1 and 10. The character values MIN (1), MAX (10), and DEF (4) are also accepted for the <nu meric_value> parameter. The *RST command sets the average count to the de fault (4).

Example command: SENS:AVER:COUN 5

6.5.2.6 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt?

This query command returns the count number for input averaging. The charac ter values MIN, MAX, and DEF can be appended to the command to read the corresponding limits and default.

Example command: SENS:AVER:COUN?

Example response: 4

6.5.2.7 SENSe:AVERage[:STATe] <Boolean>

This command disables or enables averaging. It is equivalent to setting the AV ERAGEoptionintheAV E R function in the INPUT soft-key menu. A <Boolean> parameter value of 1 or ON enables averaging and 0 or OFF disables it. The *RST command sets averaging to OFF.

Example command: SENS:AVER:STAT ON

6.5.2.8 SENSe: AVERage[:STATe]?

This query command returns 1 if input averaging is ON and 0 if it is OFF.

Example command: SENS:AVER:STAT?

Example response: 0

6.5.2.9 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:COUNt <numeric_value>

This command sets the number of measurements that are acquired when mea surement is initiated with the INIT command. It is equivalent to setting the COUNT N value with the MEAS soft-key function in the INPUT menu. The <numeric_value> parameter value has the range 1 to 32767. The command also acceps the words MIN (1), MAX (32767), and DEF (1) for the <nu meric_value> parameter. The *RST command sets this value to 1.

Example command: TRIG:COUN 30

6.5.2.10 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:COUNt?

This query command returns the measurement COUNT N value. The words MIN, MAX, and DEF can also be appended to the command to read the corre sponding limits and default.

Example command: TRIG:COUN?

Example response: 1

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6.5.2.11 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay <numeric_value>

This command sets the minimum time period between measurements. It is equivalent to setting the DELAY value with the MEAS soft-key function in the INPUT menu. The <numeric_value> parameter value has the range 0 to 32767. The command also acceps the words MIN (0), MAX (32767), and DEF (0) for the <numeric_value> parameter. The *RST command sets this value to 0.

Example command: TRIG:DEL 10

6.5.2.12 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:DELay?

This query command returns the measurement DELAY period.

Example command: TRIG:DEL?

Example response: 0

6.5.2.13 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer <numeric_value>

This command sets the scan sequence timer. It is equivalent to setting the SEQ TIMER parameter with the MEAS soft-key Function in the INPUT menu. The <numeric_value> has the range 0 to 10000. This command also accepts the words MIN (0), MAX (10000), and DEF (0) for the <numeric_value>.

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6.5.2.14 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:TIMer?

This query command returns the value of the scan sequence timer. The words MIN, MAX, or DEF can also be appended to the command to read the corresponding limits and default.

6.5.3 Input Channel Commands

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This group of commands deals with the selection of input channels. These commands are summarized in Table 12.

Tabl e 1 2 Input Channel Commands

Command Action

ROUTe:CLOSe <channel> Select the primary channel

ROUTe:CLOSe:STATe? Query the current channel number being measured

ROUTe:PRIMary? Query primary channel number

ROUTe:SCAN:ALTernate <Boolean> Set the scan/primary channel alternate mode

ROUTe:SCAN:ALTernate? Query the alternate mode

ROUTe:SCAN[:LIST] <channel_list> Select channels for scanning

ROUTe:SCAN[:LIST]? Query scanning channels

ROUTe:SCAN:STATe <Boolean> Enable or disable scanning

ROUTe:SCAN:STATe? Query scanning

6.5.3.1

ROUTe:CLOSe <channel>

This command selects the primary input channel. It is equivalent to setting the primary channel using the PRIM CHAN soft-key function in the INPUT menu. The <channel> parameter specifies the channel number. The channel number is preceded by @ and enclosed in parentheses. This command also sets the scan state to OFF (see Section 6.5.3.8) and the scanning alternate state to OFF (see Section 6.5.3.4). It does not affect the measure mode or INITiate state. The *RST command sets the primary channel to channel 1.

Example command: ROUT:CLOS (@3)

6.5.3.2 ROUTe:CLOSe:STATe?

This query command returns the number of the current input channel.

Example command: ROUT:CLOS:STAT?

Example response: 3

6.5.3.3 ROUTe:PRIMary?

This query command returns the number of the primary channel.

Example command: ROUT:PRIM?

Example response: 1

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6.5.3.4 ROUTe:SCAN:ALTernate <Boolean>

This command sets the scan alternate mode. It is equivalent to selecting be tween the PRIM CHAN and SCAN/PRIM options with the SCAN MODE function in the INPUT soft-key menu. A <Boolean> parameter value of 1 or ON enables scanning and selects the alternate scan mode where the primary channel is measured between each channel in the scan list. If the scan state (see Section 6.5.3.8 ) was previously off it will be set on. A value of 0 or OFF sets the scan state and scan alternate state off so that only the primary channel is measured. The *RST command sets this to OFF.

Example command:ROUT:SCAN:ALT ON

6.5.3.5 ROUTe:SCAN:ALTernate?

This query command returns 1 if the alternate scan mode is ON and 0 otherwise.

Example command: ROUT:SCAN:ALT?

Example response: 0

6.5.3.6 ROUTe:SCAN[:LIST] <channel_list>

This command selects input channels for scanning. It is equivalent to selecting scan channels using the SCAN CHAN soft-key function in the INPUT menu. This command also sets the scanning state to ON (see Section 6.5.3.8 ) and the scanning alternate state to OFF (see Section 6.5.3.4 ). It does not affect the measure mode or INITiate state. The *RST command sets the scan channel list to all channels selected.

The <channel_list> parameter specifies a list of channels to scan. The channel list is preceded by @ and enclosed in parentheses. Channel numbers are sepa rated by commas. A range can be specified using a colon between two channel numbers. For example, if you want to select channels 1, 3, 7, and 10 through 15 the list may appear as the (@1,3,7,10:15). If any channel number is greater than the actual number of channels it will be ignored. Channel numbers may appear in the list in any order. However, they will always be scanned from the lowest number to the highest.

Example command: ROUT:SCAN (@2,4)

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6.5.3.7 ROUTe:SCAN[:LIST]?

This query command returns the list of channels selected for scanning. The channel list is preceded by @ and enclosed in parentheses. Channel numbers are separated by commas. This command returns a list of channels selected for scanning regardless of whether or not scanning is enabled.

Example command: ROUT:SCAN?

Example response: (@2,3,4)

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6.5.3.8 ROUTe:SCAN:STATe <Boolean>

This command enables or disables input channel scanning. It is equivalent to selecting between the PRIM CHAN and SCAN options with the SCAN MODE function in the INPUT soft-key menu. A <Boolean> parameter value of 1 or ON enables scanning. This also disables the alternate scan mode (see Section 6.5.3.4 ) so that only the selected scan channels are measured. A value of 0 or OFF disables scanning so that only the primary input channel is mea sured. The *RST command sets scanning to OFF.

Example command: ROUT:SCAN:STAT ON

6.5.3.9 ROUTe:SCAN:STATe?

This query command returns 1 if the scan state is ON and 0 otherwise.

Example command: ROUT:SCAN:STAT?

Example response: 0

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This group of commands deals with temperature conversion and probe charac terization. The commands are summarized in Table 13. None of the probe pa rameters are affected by the *RST command.

Tabl e 1 3 Probe Command Summary

Command Action

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:CATalog? Query available conversion types

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:COPY <channel>annel Copy conversion parameters from another channel

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:DATA? Query output of conversion block

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:NAME <convert_name> Select the conversion type

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:NAME? Query the conversion type

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:CATalog? Query a list of conversion parameters

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue

<parameter_name>,<numeric_value> (;<parameter_name>,<numeric_value>...)

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue?

<parameter_name>

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue? ALL Query the values of all conversion parameters

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SNUMber <serial_number> Set the probe serial number

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SNUMber? Query the probe serial number

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRLow <sub-range_number>

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRLow? Query the low ITS-90 sub-range

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRHigh <sub-range_number>

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRHigh? Query the high ITS-90 sub-range

CALCulate[n]:CONVert:TEST? <numeric_parame ter>

(,<numeric_parameter>)

Set conversion parameter values

Query the value of a conversion parameter

Select a low ITS-90 sub-range

Select a high ITS-90 sub-range

Test the conversion calculation

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6.5.4.1 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:CATalog?

This query command returns a list of conversion types available for the given input channel. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n.There sponse list gives the names of the conversion types as strings (enclosed in dou ble quotes) separated by commas. The available conversion types depend on the type of module to which the channel belongs. Table 14 lists the names of con version types available with each input module type.

Example command: CAL2:CONV:CAT?

Example response: “I90”, ”RES”,”W”,”I68”,”CVD”,”POLY”

Tabl e 1 4 Conversion Type Mnemonics

Input Type Conversion types Mnemonic

PRT/SPRT ITS-90 (default) I90

Thermistor THRM-R(T) (default) TRES

2564 module ITS-90 I90

Thermocouple TC-K (default) K

)

W(T90) W

IPTS-68 I68

CVD CVD

POLYNOMIAL POLY

)

THRM-T(R) TTEM

POLYNOMIAL POLY

R(Ω)

W(T90) W

ITPS-68 I68

CVD CVD

POLYNOMIAL POLY

THRM-R(T) TRES

THRM-T(R) TTEM

VOLTS VOLT

TC-B B

TC-E E

TC-J J

RES

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TC-N N

TC-R R

TC-S S

TC-T T

TC-AU/PT AUPT

TABLE TABL

POLYNOMIAL POLY

Others

NONE NONE

POLYNOMIAL POLY

6.5.4.2 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:COPY <channel>

This command copies the conversion type, sub-ranges (ITS-90), serial number, and characterization coefficients from another channel. The destination channel number is given by the CALC suffix n. If the channel number is omitted input channel 1 is assumed. The source channel number is given by the <channel> parameter. If the input types of the two channels are incompatible, an “Incompatible type” error (-294) is generated. Copying parameters does not affect the parameters of the source channel. The following example copies all probe parameters from input channel 1 to input channel 2.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:COPY 1

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6.5.4.3 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:DATA?

This query command returns the most recent temperature measurement for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:DATA?

Example response: 0.0113

6.5.4.4 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:NAME <conversion_name>

This command selects the conversion type by name for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n. The <conver sion_name> is a mnemonic indicating the conversion type. It should not be en closed in quotes. The acceptable conversion types depend on the type of module to which the input channel belongs. Conversion types and their names are listed in Table 14 on page 82. DEF can be used as the conversion name to select the default conversion type.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:NAME I90

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Tabl e 1 5 Conversion Parameters

Conversion name Parameters

I90, range 0 (none) RTPW

I90, low range 1 RTPW, A1, B1, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5

I90, low range 2 RTPW, A2, B2, C1, C2, C3

I90, low range 3 RTPW, A3, B3, C1

I90, low range 4 RTPW, A4, B4

I90, low range 5 RTPW, A5, B5

I90, high range 6 RTPW, A6, B6, C6, D

I90, high range 7 RTPW, A7, B7, C7

I90, high range 8 RTPW, A8, B8

I90, high range 9 RTPW, A9, B9

I90, high range 10 RTPW, A10

I90, high range 11 RTPW, A11

WRTPW

I68 R0, ALPH, DELT, A4, C4

CVD R0, ALPH, DELT, BETA

POLY A0, A1, ...A10

TRES B0, B1, B2, B3

TTEM A0, A1, A2, A3

POLY A0, A1, ...A10

K CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3

B CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3

E CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3

J CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3

N CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3

R CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3, DC1, DC2

S CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3, DC1, DC2

T CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3

AUPT CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, ADJ1, T2, ADJ2, T3, ADJ3, DC1, DC2

TABL CJC, CJCT, POIN, T1, V1, T2, V2, ...T10, V10

POLY CJC, CJCT, C0, C1, ...C15

POLY A0, A1, ...A10

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6.5.4.5 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:NAME?

This query command returns the name of the selected conversion type for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n. Conversion types and their names are listed in Table 14. The returned name is not enclosed in quotes.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:NAME?

Example response: I90

6.5.4.6 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:CATalog?

This query command returns the names of probe characterization parameters used with the selected conversion type for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n. The response list gives the names of the characterization parameters as strings (enclosed in double quotes) separated by commas. If no parameters are available with the selected conver sion type, an empty string, “”, is returned. The list of parameters depends on the selected conversion type. Characterization parameters for the various con version types are listed in Table 3 on page 34. For the ITS-90 conversion, the list also depends on the selected sub-ranges (see Section 6.5.4.12 and 6.5.4.14).

Example command: CALC2:CONV:PAR:CAT?

Example response: “A4”,”B4”,”A7”,”B7”,”C7”

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6.5.4.7 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue <parameter_name>, <numeric_value>[,<parameter_name>,<numeric_value> . . . ]

This command sets the values of one or more conversion parameters for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n. The <parameter_name> is the name of a parameter (see Table 15). It should not be enclosed in quotes. If the given parameter name is not acceptable with the selected conversion type, a “Settings conflict” error (-221) is generated. The <numeric_value> is the desired value of the parameter. DEF is also accepted to set a parameter to its default value. For the CJC parameter, possible values are 0 for internal and 1 for external. Multiple parameters can be set with one com

mand using a comma to separate the parameter names. The order of parameters is not important but the value must always immediately follow the parameter name.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:PAR:VAL RTPW,100.0145,A8,-3.2878E-4,B8,-1.894E-5

6.5.4.8 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue? <parameter_name>

This query command returns the value of the specified conversion parameter for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n. The <parameter_name> is the name of the parameter as given in Table

15. It should not be enclosed in quotes. If the given parameter name is not ac

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ceptable with the selected conversion type, a “Settings conflict” error (-221) is generated.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:PAR:VAL? RTPW

Example response: 100.0145

6.5.4.9 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:PARameter:VALue? ALL

This query command returns the values of all conversion parameters for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n. Returned values are preceded by the parameter name and a separating comma. Parameter names are presented as strings (enclosed in quotes). If there are no parameters for the given channel, an empty string, “”, is returned.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:PAR:VAL? ALL

Example response: “RTPW”,100.0145,”A8”, –3.2878E-4,”B8”,–1.894E-5

6.5.4.10 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SNUMber <serial_number>

This command sets the probe serial number for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n. The <serial_number> parameter is a string (enclosed in quotes) representing the serial number of the probe. It can consist of up to eight characters that includes any letters, numeric digits, decimal points, and minus signs.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:SNUM “4-336C”

6.5.4.11 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SNUMber?

This query command returns the probe serial number for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n. The returned serial number is in string format (enclosed in quotes).

Example command: CALC2:CONV:SNUM?

Example response: “4-336C”

6.5.4.12 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRLow <sub-range_number>

This command selects one of the ITS-90 low sub-ranges for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n.The <sub-range_number> is 0 through 5. 0 sets the sub-range to NONE. If the ITS-90 conversion is not selected for the given channel number, a “Settings conflict” error (-221) is generated.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:SRLOW 4

6.5.4.13 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRLow?

This query command returns the selected ITS-90 low sub-range for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n.The

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returned sub-range is a number from 0 to 5. If the ITS-90 conversion is not se lected for the given channel number, a “Settings conflict” error (-221) is generated.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:SRLOW?

Example response: 4

6.5.4.14 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRHigh <sub-range_number>

This command selects one of the ITS-90 high sub-ranges for the given input channel number. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n.The <sub-range_number> is 0 or 6 through 11. 0 sets the sub-range to NONE. If the ITS-90 conversion is not selected for the given channel number, a “Setting con flict” error (-221) is generated.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:SRH 7

6.5.4.15 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:SRHigh?

This query command returns the selected ITS-90 low sub-range for the given input channel. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n.Thereturned sub-range is 0 or 6 through 11. If the ITS-90 conversion is not selected for the given channel number, a “Setting conflict” error (-221) is generated.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:SRH?

Example response: 7

6.5.4.16 CALCulate[n]:CONVert:TEST? <numeric_value>[,<numeric_value>]

This query command is used to test the temperature conversion for the given input channel number. It returns the temperature corresponding to the given resistance or voltage. Temperature is calculated using the selected system temperature units. The channel number is given by the CALC suffix n.There sistance or voltage is specified using the first <numeric_value> parameter. The second <numeric_value> parameter can be used to specify a CJC temperature for thermocouple conversions. It is ignored if internal CJC is specified. If it is omitted when external CJC is specified, a value of 0 is assumed.

Example command: CALC2:CONV:TEST? 100.0145

Example response: 0.0100

6.5.5 Output Channel Commands

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This group of commands controls the output of data to output channels. They are summarized in Table 16.

Tabl e 1 6 Output Channel Commands

Command

OUTPut[n]:CALC <numeric_value> Select calculation type for an output channel

OUTPut[n]:CALC? Query calculation type for an output channel

OUTPut[n]:NCHannel <channel> Select negative input channel for an output channel

OUTPut[n]:NCHannel? Query negative input channel for an output channel

OUTPut[n]:PCHannel <channel> Select positive input channel for an output channel

OUTPut[n]:PCHannel? Query positive input channel for an output channel

OUTPut[n][:STATe] <Boolean> Enable or disable output channel

OUTPut[n][:STATe]? Query state of output channel

6.5.5.1

OUTPut[n]:CALC <numeric_value>

This command selects the calculation type for which results are output to a given output channel. It is equivalent to setting CALCULATION with the OUTPUT CHAN soft-key function (see Section 5.3.2 ). The output channel number is given by the OUTP suffix n. If it is omitted output channel 1 is assumed. The command SYST:CONF:OCH? (Section 6.5.8.12) can be used to determine the number of installed output channels. The <numeric_value> specifies the calculation type according to Table 17. The *RST command sets the calculation type to 0 (temperature) for all output channels.

Example command: OUTP1:CALC 0

6.5.5.2 OUTPut[n]:CALC?

This query command returns the calculation type for a given output channel. The output channel number is given by the OUTP suffix n. If it is omitted out put channel 1 is assumed. The response is a number showing the calculation type (see Table 17).

Example command: OUTP1:CALC?

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Tabl e 1 7 Output Calculation Types

Number Type

0 temperature

1 average

2 standard deviation

3 minimum

4 maximum

5 spread

7 input

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OUTPut[n]:NCHannel <channel>

This command selects the input channel routed to the negative path of the output channel. It is equivalent to setting -CHANNEL with the OUTPUT CHAN soft-key function (see Section 5.3.2). The output channel number is given by the OUTP suffix n. If it is omitted output channel 1 is assumed. The input channel number is given by the <channel> parameter. The channel number is preceded by @ and enclosed in parentheses. For example, (@2) would be used to select input channel 2. Use (@) to specify no input channel. This command also sets the OUTPut:STATe to ON (see Section 6.5.5.7). The *RST command sets the negative channel to none for all output channels.

Example command: OUTP1:NCH (@2)

6.5.5.4 OUTPut[n]:NCHannel?

This query command returns the input channel routed to the negative path of the output channel. The output channel number is given by the OUTP suffix n. If it is omitted output channel 1 is assumed. The returned channel number is preceded by @ and enclosed in parentheses. If no channel is selected (@) is returned.

Example command: OUTP1:NCH?

Example response: (@2)

6.5.5.5 OUTPut[n]:PCHannel <channel>

This command selects the input channel routed to the positive path of the out put channel. It is equivalent to setting +CHANNEL with the OUTPUT CHAN menu function (see Section 5.3.2). The output channel number is given by the OUTP suffix n. If it is omitted output channel 1 is assumed. The input channel number is given by the <channel> parameter. The channel number is preceded by @ and enclosed in parentheses. For example, (@2) would be used to select

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input channel 2. Use (@) to specify no input channel. This command also sets the OUTPut:STATe to ON (see Section 6.5.5.7). The *RST command sets the positive channel to none for all output channels.

Example command: OUTP1:PCH (@1)

6.5.5.6 OUTPut[n]:PCHannel?

This query command returns the input channel routed to the positive path of the output channel. The output channel number is given by the OUTP suffix n.Ifit is omitted output channel 1 is assumed. The returned channel number is pre ceded by @ and enclosed in parentheses. If no channel is selected (@) is returned.

Example command: OUTP1:PCH?

Example response: (@1)

6.5.5.7 OUTPut[n][:STATe] <Boolean>

This command enables or disables output to the given output channel. The output channel number is given by the OUTP suffix n. If it is omitted output channel 1 is assumed. Giving a <Boolean> parameter value of OFF or 0 sets both +CHANNEL and –CHANNEL to none or 0. Giving a <Boolean> parameter value of ON or 1 sets the +CHANNEL to the primary input channel and –CHANNEL to none or 0. The *RST command sets all output channels OFF.

Example command: OUTP1 OFF

6.5.5.8 OUTPut[n][:STATe]?

This query command returns the state of the given output channel. The output channel number is given by the OUTP suffix n. If it is omitted output channel 1 is assumed. The response is 1 if output to the channel is enabled (either +CHANNEL or –CHANNEL is set) or 0 if disabled.

Example command: OUTP1?

Example response: 0

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6.5.6 Printer Commands

This group of commands controls output to printer devices.

Tabl e 1 8 Printer Commands

Command Action

HCOPy:ABORt Cancel printing of memory data

HCOPy[:IMMediate] <printer_number>,

<numeric_value>

HCOPy:PRINter[n][:STATe] <Boolean> Enable or disable data output to printer

HCOPy:PRINter[n][:STATe?] Query printer output state

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Print data in memory to printer device

6.5.6.1

HCOPy:ABORt

This command cancels the printing of memory data initiated with the HCOP:IMM command.

Example command: HCOP:ABOR

6.5.6.2 HCOPy[:IMMediate] <printer_number>,<numeric_value>

This command initiates printing of memory data to the given printer device. This is equivalent to using the PRINT MEMORY menu function (see Section

5.3.4). The printer device number is given by <printer_number>. Printer device 1 is the serial port on the base. Other printer devices are assigned numbers sequentially. The command SYST:CONF: PDEV? (Section 6.5.8.16 ) can be used to determine the number of installed printer devices. The number of measurements to print is specified with <numeric_value>. MAX can be used to print all data. If the given number is larger than the number of measurements stored in memeory a ”Data out of range” error (-222) is reported. The number of avail able measurements can be determined using the DATA:POIN? command (Sec tion 6.5.1.9). Printing can be canceled with the HCOPy:ABOR command (see above). Measurements are printed one measurement per line with the channel number, measurement value, unit, time, and date. Use the appropriate commu nication commands (Section 6.5.7) or device setup commands (Section

6.5.8.20) to configure printer port options such as baud rate or linefeed enable. The following example prints the 10 most recent measurements stored in mem ory to the base serial port.

Example command: HCOP 1,10

6.5.6.3 HCOPy:PRINter[n][:STATe] <Boolean>

This command enables or disables output of measurement data to printer de vices. This is equivalent to using the PRINT OUTPUT menu function (see Section 5.3.3). When printing is enabled all measurement data are printed as they are acquired. The printer device number is given by the PRIN suffix n.Ifit is omitted printer port 1, the base serial port, is assumed. Printer devices are as

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signed numbers sequentially starting with 1 for the base serial port. The com mand SYST:CONF:PDEV? (Section 6.5.8.16) can be used to query the number of installed printer devices. Giving a <Boolean> parameter value of ON or 1 enables printing and OFF or 0 disables printing. Measurements are printed one measurement per line with the channel number, measurement value, unit, time, and date. Use the appropriate communication commands (Section 6.5.7) or de vice setup commands (Section 6.5.8.20) to configure printer port options such as baud rate or linefeed enable. The *RST command sets all printer devices OFF.

Example command: HCOP:PRIN ON

6.5.6.4 HCOPy:PRINter[n][:STATe]?

This query command returns the state of the given printer device. The printer device number is given by the PRIN suffix n. If it is omitted printer port 1, the base serial port, is assumed. The response is 1 if printing to the device is en abled or 0 if disabled.

Example command: HCOP:PRIN?

Example response: 1

6.5.7 Communication Interface Commands

This group of commands (Table 19) controls the base serial port configuration options. Configuration of add-on communication ports is done using the SYST:MOD:DEV:WRIT command as explained in Section 6.5.8.20.

6.5.7.1 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BAUD <numeric_value>

This command sets the baud rate of the base serial port. The <numeric_value> parameter specifies the desired baud rate. The nearest possible baud rate will be selected. The baud rate is not affected by the *RST command.

Example command: SYST:COMM:SER:BAUD 2400

6.5.7.2 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BAUD?

This query command returns the baud rate of the base serial port.

Example command: SYST:COMM:SER:BAUD?

Example response: 2400

6.5.7.3 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:FDUPlex <Boolean>

This command sets the duplex or echo mode of the base serial port. The <Boolean> parameter turns on or off full duplex. A value of 1 or ON turns full duplex on and 0 or OFF turns it off. If full duplex is ON, all characters received will be echoed back. Duplex is not affected by the *RST command.

Example command: SYST:COMM:SER:FDUP OFF

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