Hioki 3505, 3506 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

3505 3506

C HiTESTER

February 2013 Revised edition 6 3505A981-06 13-02H

Contents

Introduction.................................................................................1

Verifying Package Contents.......................................................1

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

Contents

1 2

Operating Precautions................................................................4

Chapter 1 Overview___________________________________ 7

1.1 Product Overview .........................................................7

1.2 Features .......................................................................7

1.3 Entire Workflow ............................................................9

1.4 Names and Functions of Parts ...................................11

Chapter 2 Measurement Preparations___________________ 17

2.1 Preparation Flowchart ................................................17

2.2 Checking the Power Voltage...................................... 18

2.3 Connecting the Power Cord....................................... 19

2.4 Connecting the Probes and Fixtures.......................... 20

2.5 Turning the Power On and Off ...................................21

Chapter 3 Setting the Measurement Conditions __________ 23

3.1 Pre-Operation Inspection ...........................................23

3.2 Measurement Example ..............................................24

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions .........................26

3.3.1 Setting the Display Parameter .......................................26

3.3.2 Measurement Mode ......................................................27

3.3.3 Measurement Frequency ..............................................27

3.3.4 Measurement Signal Level ............................................28

3.3.5 Measurement Speed .....................................................28

3.3.6 Equivalent Circuit Mode ................................................29

3.3.7 Measurement Range .....................................................31

3.3.8 Trigger Signal ................................................................36

Contents

Chapter 4 Compensate for errors_______________________37

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit

Compensation ........................................................... 37

4.2 Load Compensation .................................................. 45

4.3 Offset Compensation ................................................. 51

4.4 Self Calibration .......................................................... 55

4.5 Set the Cable Length ................................................. 58

Chapter 5 Judging measurement results ________________59

5.1 Comparator Function ................................................. 59

5.2 BIN Measurement Function ....................................... 74

Chapter 6 Application Functions _______________________91

6.1 Setting the Average Function .................................... 91

6.2 Trigger Delay Setting ................................................. 93

6.3 Using the Contact Check Function ............................ 95

6.3.1 Setting the Low C Reject Function ...............................96

6.3.2 Measurement Level Monitoring Function Settings ........98

6.4 Current Detection Circuit Monitoring Function ......... 100

6.5 Applied Voltage Value Monitoring Function ............. 100

6.6 Using the Frequency Shift Function ........................ 101

6.7 Setting the Display ON/ OFF ................................... 102

6.8 Trigger Synchronous Output Function ..................... 103

6.9 Disable Key Control (Keylock Function) .................. 104

6.10 Save the Measurement Conditions

(Panel Save Function) ............................................. 105

6.11 Load the Measurement Conditions

(Panel Load Function) ............................................. 106

6.12 Setting Beep Tones ................................................. 110

6.12.1 Setting the Beep Tone for Judgment Results of

Comparator and BIN ...................................................110

6.12.2 Setting the Beep Tone for Key Operations .................112

6.13 Switching the displayed item (SUB display) ............ 113

6.14 Performing a System Reset ..................................... 114

6.15 Printing Function ......................................................115

6.15.1 Preparation Prior to Connecting the Printer ................115

6.15.2 Connection Procedure ................................................118

6.15.3 Printing ........................................................................119

Chapter 7 EXT I/O __________________________________ 121

7.1 About the EXT I/O Connector .................................. 121

7.2 Circuit Configuration and Connections of the EXT I/O

Connector .................................................................123

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7.3 About Input and Output Signals ...............................124

7.4 About Measurement Times ......................................127

Chapter 8 Controlling the Unit from a PC _______________ 129

8.1 Outline and Features ................................................129

8.2 Specifications ...........................................................130

8.2.1 RS-232C Specifications ..............................................130

8.2.2 GP-IB Specifications ...................................................131

8.3 Connection and Setting Procedures ........................132

8.3.1 Connecting the RS-232C Cable / GP-IB Cable ...........132

8.3.2 Setting the Interface Communication Conditions ........134

8.4 Remote Function ......................................................137

8.5 Communication Procedure .......................................137

8.6 Things to Know before Beginning Communication ..138

8.6.1 About Message Formats .............................................138

8.6.2 About the Output Queue and Input Buffer ...................143

8.6.3 About the Status Byte Register ...................................144

8.6.4 About Event Registers ................................................146

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

8.7 Message List ............................................................151

8.7.1 Common Commands ..................................................151

8.7.2 Unique Commands ......................................................152

8.8 Ability to Use Commands by State ...........................165

8.8.1 Common Commands ..................................................165

8.8.2 Unique Commands ......................................................165

8.9 Message Reference .................................................171

8.9.1 Common Commands ..................................................172

8.9.2 Unique Commands ......................................................177

8.9.3 Response Format of Queries for Returning Values ....244

8.10 Initialized Items ........................................................246

Appendix

Index

Contents

8.11 Creating Programs .................................................. 247

8.11.1 Creation Procedure .....................................................247

8.11.2 Sample Programs .......................................................249

8.12 Troubleshooting the Interface .................................. 251

8.13 Device Document Requirements ............................ 253

Chapter 9 Specifications_____________________________257

9.1 Basic Specifications ................................................. 257

9.2 Accuracy .................................................................. 261

9.3 Measurement Parameters and Arithmetic

Expressions ............................................................. 264

Chapter 10 Maintenance and Service ___________________267

10.1 Inspection, Repair, and Cleaning ............................ 267

10.2 Replacing the Power Fuse ...................................... 269

10.3 Discarding the Unit .................................................. 270

Appendix ______________________________ A1

Appendix 1 Countermeasures Against Incorporation of

External Noise.................................................A1

Appendix 1.1 Countermeasures Against Incorporation of Noise

from the Power Line .....................................................A1

Appendix 1.2 Countermeasures Against Incorporation of Noise

from the Input Line (Types of Probe) ...........................A2

Appendix 2 Measurement of High Impedance ComponentsA3

Appendix 3 Measurement of In-circuit Components...........A4

Appendix 3.1 Measurement Using Guarding Technique ...................A4

Appendix 3.2 Synchronous Measurement .........................................A5

Appendix 4 Mounting the Unit in a Rack ............................A6

Appendix 5 External View...................................................A8

Appendix 6 Options............................................................A9

Appendix 7 Initial Settings Table......................................A11

Index _________________________________Index 1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HIOKI “Model 3505/ 3506 C HiTester.” To obtain maximum performance from the unit, please read this manual first, and keep it handy for future reference.

Verifying Package Contents

When you receive the unit, inspect it carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during shipping. In particular, check the acc essories, panel switches, and connectors. If damage is evident, or if it fails to operate according to the specifications, contact your dealer or Hioki representative.

Introduction

This unit 3505, 3506 C HiTester

Accessories • Instruction Manual. ................................................. ............................1

• Power cord......................................................................................... 1

• Spare fuse for power supply (according to voltage specification)......1

Shipping precautions

Use the original packing materials when transporting th e unit, if possible.

Options

See Appendix 6 "Options" (p. A9)

100 V, 120 V setting : 250 V F 1.0 AL 20 mm x 5 mm dia 220 V, 240 V setting : 250 V F 0.5 AL 20 mm x 5 mm dia

Probes, fixture are not supplied with the unit as standard equipment. You should order them separately, according to requirements.

Safety Information

This instrument is designed to comply with IEC 61010 Safety Standards, and has been thoroughly tested for safety prior to shipment. However, mishandling during use could result in injury or death, as well as da mage to the instrument. Using the instrument in a way not described in this manual may negate the provided safety features. Be certain that you understand the instructions and precautions in the manual before use. We disclaim any responsibility for accidents or injuries not resulting directly from instrument defects.

This manual contains information and warnings essential for safe operation of the unit and for maintaining it in safe operating condition. Before using it, be sure to carefully read the following safety precautions.

Safety Symbols

In the manual, the symbol indicates particularly important information that the user should read before using the unit.

The symbol printed on the unit indicates that the user should refer to a corresponding topic in the manual (marked with the

symbol) before using the relevant function.

Other Symbols

Indicates AC (Alternating Current).

Indicates a grounding terminal.

Indicates a fuse.

Indicates the ON side of the power switch.

Indicates the OFF side of the power switch.

The following symbols in this manual indicate the relative importance of cautions and warnings.

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a significant hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the user.

Indicates that incorrect operation presents a possibility of injury to the user or damage to the unit.

Indicates advisory items related to performance or correct operation of the unit.

Indicates a prohibited action.

See Indicates the location of reference information.

Indicates quick references for operation and remedies for troubleshooting.

Indicates that descriptive information is provided below.

Measurement Categories

To ensure safe operation of measurement instruments, IEC 61010 establishes safety standards for various electrical environments, categorized as CAT II to CAT IV, and called measurement categories. These are defined as follows.

CAT II: Primary electrical circuits in equipment connected to an AC

CAT III: Primary electrical circuits of heavy equipment (fixed installa-

CAT IV: The circuit from the service drop to the service entrance, and

Using a measurement product in an environment designated with a higher-numbered category than that for which the product is rated could result in a severe accident, and must be carefully avoided. Use of a measurement instrument that is not CA T-rated in CAT II to CAT IV measurement applications could result in a severe accident, and must be carefully avoided.

Safety Information

electrical outlet by a power cord (portable tools, household appliances, etc.) CAT II covers directly measuring electrical outlet receptacles.

tions) connected directly to the distribution panel, and feeders from the distribution panel to outlets.

to the power meter and primary overcurrent protection device (distribution panel).

Accuracy

We define measurement tolerances in terms of rdg. (reading) and dgt. (digit) values, with the following meanings:

rdg. (reading or displayed value)

dgt. (resolution) The smallest displayable unit on a digital

The value currently being measur ed and indicated on the measuring instrument.

measuring instrument, i.e., the input value that causes the digital display to show a "1" as the least-significant digit.

Unit Installation

Operating Precautions

Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits of the various functions.

Preliminary Checks

• Before using the unit the first time, verify that it operates normally to ensure that the no damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you find any damage, contact your dealer or Hioki representative.

• Before usin g the uni t, make sure that the insulation on the probes and cable s is undamaged and that no bare conductors are improperly exposed. Using the unit in such conditions could cause an electric shock, so contact your dealer or Hioki representative for replacements.

Operating Temperature and Humidity: 0 to 40°C, 80%RH or less, no condensation Storage Temperature and Humidity: -10 to 55°C, 80%RH or less, no condensation Accuracy-guaranteed temperature and humidity ranges: 23

Avoid the following locations that could cause an accident or damage to the unit.

Exposed to direct sunlight Exposed to high temperature

Exposed to liquids Exposed to high humidity or condensation

Exposed to high levels of particulate dust

±5°C, 80%RH

In the presence of corrosive or explosive gases

Exposed to strong electromagnetic fields Near electromagnetic radiators

Subject to vibration

Installing

10 cm or more

5 cm or more

Handling this device

Operating Precautions

• Do not install the unit with any side except th e bo tto m facin g down .

• Vents must not be obstructed.

• Do not allow the instrument to get wet, and do not take measurements with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock.

• Never modify the unit. Only Hioki service engineers should disassemble or repair the unit. Failure to observe these precautions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.

• If anything unusual happens during operation of the unit, turn off the power switch immediately and contact any HIOKI service facility for help, advice and service.

• To avoid damage to the unit, protect it from physical shock when tran sporting and handling. Be especially careful to avoid physical shock from dropping.

This instrument may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless the user takes special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and television broadcasts.

Before connection and powering on

Operating Precautions

• Before turning the unit on, make sure the supply voltage matches that indicated on the its power connector. Connection to an improper supply voltage may damage the unit and pres ent an electrical hazard.

• The power supply voltage for this unit is switchable. To avoid electrical accidents, check that the voltage selector is set correctly for the supply voltage you are using.

Setting Procedure for the Power Voltage : 2.2 "Checking the Power Voltage" (p.

See

18)

• To avoid electrical accidents and to maintain the safety specifications of this unit, connect the power cord provided only to a 3-contact (twoconductor + ground) outlet.

Connection Procedure : 2.3 "Connecting the Power Cord" (p. 19)

See

• To avoid shock and short circuits, turn off all power before connecting probes.

About the guarantee

You should be aware that HIOKI cannot accept any responsibility directly or indirectly if the unit has been incorporated in some other system, or if it is resold to a third party.

Check the connections carefully in order to avoid any chance of setting up a short-circuit etc.

1.1 Product Overview

Overview Chapter 1

1.1 Product Overview

The HIOKI Model 3505, 3506 C HiTesters are capacitance meters employing 1 kHz and 100 kHz (only for 3505) and 1 MHz frequencies to measure large-value multilayer ceramic capacitors with consta nt volt age at hi gh speed and hig h accuracy. Primary applications include pass-fail judgment and ranking of capacitors on tape machines and sorters.

1.2 Features

Capacitance-specific units

These capacitance meters use 1 kHz, 100 kHz (only for 3505) and 1 MHz measurement frequencies.

High-speed measurement

The 3505,3506 are capable of high-speed measurement: 2 ms at FAST.

Bin sorting function (p. 74)

Capacitors are easily ranked according to C (Capacitance* ues into as many as 13 classifications.

) measurement val-

Comparator function (p. 59)

Makes pass-fail judgment of co mpone nts based on C measurement value and D

(dissipation factor*

), or on Q (quality factor*3) measurement value.

LED display

Provides superior visibility.

Equipped with standard data transfer interfaces (p. 129)

The 3505,3506 offers external I/O for sequencing, a standard RS-232C interface, and a standard GP-IB interface.

Measurement value memory (p. 232)

Up to 1000 measurement values can be stored in memory.

*1. Capability to store electric charge. *2. An indicator of capacitor losses. *3. An indicator of capacitor purity.

1.2 Features

Trigger-synchronous measurement capability (p. 103)

The measurement signal can be input to the sample in sync with a trigger.

Frequency shift function (p. 101)

When using multiple devices, decreases measurement value fluctuation due to interference by shifting the measuring frequency of each device.

Contact check function (p. 95)

Checks for bad contacts using the Low C r eject functio n and measurement level monitoring function.

1.3 Entire Workflow

Measurement

Preparations

Pre-Operation

Inspection

Basic Measurement See 3.2 "Measurement Example" (p. 24)

End of Measurement 6. Disconnect the sample and turn the power off.

See Chapter 2 "Measurement Prepar at i on s" (p. 17 )

1. Check the power voltage.

2. Connect the power cord.

3. Connect the probes or fixture (option) to the measurement terminals.

4. Turn the power on.

5. Connect the sample.

See 3.1 "Pre-Operation Inspection" (p. 23)

Be sure to perform pre-operation inspection prior to measurement.

1. Prepare the unit, fixture, and sample.

2. Connect the fixture to the measurement terminals.

3. Set the measurement conditions.

4. Connect the sample to the fixture.

5. Check the measurement results.

1.3 Entire Workflow

Application Functions

Function Description

Open and Short circuit compensation

Load compensation Allows interchangeability between measuring instruments

Offset compensation Allows interchangeability between measuring instruments

Cable length compensation

Self calibration Reduces measurement value drift. Comparator measurement

function BIN measurement function Set variations of the upper limit and lower limit values and

Average function Reduces fluctuation of the measurement value by perform-

Trigger delay Provides a reliable measurement value even when taking a

Eliminates measurement errors due to residual impedance.

by measuring a known sample.

by subtracting the set value from the measurement value. Compensates for error caused by extending the measure-

ment cable.

Set the upper limit and lower limit values and judge wh ether samples pass or fail.

rank samples accordingly.

ing an averaging process of the measurement values.

measurement immediately after connecting to a sample.

Reference

Section

(p. 37)

(p. 45)

(p. 51)

(p. 58) (p. 55) (p. 59)

(p. 74)

(p. 91)

(p. 93)

Contact check function Discerns whether or not the contact pin and sample are

connected.

Current detection circuit monitoring function

Applied voltage monitoring function

Frequency shift Reduce the differences in measurement values caused by

Display Trigger synchronous output

function

Key lock function Disable key operations. (p. 104) Communication function Control the unit from a PC. (p. 129) Panel save function Save measurement conditions. (p. 105) Panel load function Load saved measurement conditions (p. 106) Beep tone

System reset

Monitors whether or not current outside the allowed range is being produced.

Monitors whether or not voltage outside the allowed r ange is being produced.

interference when using multiple 3505,3506 units for measurement.

Turns the LED display ON/ OFF. Apply the measurement signal only during me asurement to

reduce the generation of heat in the sample and decrease electrode wear.

Turns ON/ OFF the beep tone for judgm ent results and key operations.

Resets device settings.

(p. 95)

(p. 100)

(p. 101)

(p. 102)

(p. 103)

(p. 110)

(p. 114)

Printing function Print measurement values. (p. 115)

Application Measurement

• Countermeasures Against Incorporation of External Noise

• Measurement of high impedance components

• Measureme nt of comp on en ts in circuit ne tw or ks

Appendix 1 "Countermeasures Against Incorporation of External Noise" (p. A1)

See

Appendix 2 "Measurement of High Impedance Components" (p. A3)

See

Appendix 3 "Measurement of In-circuit Components" (p. A4)

See

Front

MAIN Display

Displays the measurement values of C and D ( or Q).

Displays the MENU items.

Comparator Evaluation Result Display

Displays evaluation results in Comparator Mode.

See

5.1 "Comparator Function" (p. 59)

Setting Condition Display

Displays current measurement conditions, presettings, and other information.

SUB Display

Displays the limit values of BIN and comparator.

BIN Judgment Result Display

Displays judgment results in BIN mode.

See

5.2 "BIN Measurement Function" (p. 74)

Error Display

Displays Low C reject and measured sine wave abnormality errors.

See

6.3.1 "Setting the Low C Reject Function" (p. 96)

See 6.3.2 "Measurement Level Moni-

toring Function Settings" (p. 98)

Measurement Terminals

There are five measurement terminals: H

CUR

The test signal is supplied to this terminal.

POT

Detected voltage high terminal

POT

Detected voltage low terminal

CUR

Measurement current detected terminal

GUARD Guard terminal

See

2.4 "Connecting the Probes and Fixtures" (p. 20)

Operating Panel

Use to set measurement conditions and to make other settings.

(p. 12)

1.4 Names and Functions of Parts

Operating Panel

Measurement frequency setting *2 (p. 27) Measurement signal level setting (p. 28) Measurement speed setting (p. 28)

Equivalent circuit mode (p. 29)

Measurement range setting (p. 31) Open short circuit compensation (p. 37) Load compensation setting (p. 45) Trigger signal mode setting (p. 36)

Keypad *1

Used to enter numeric values.

Measurement mode setting (p. 26)

Comparator measurement function (p. 59)

BIN measurement function (p. 74)

Manual trigger (p. 36)

Menu (p. 14)

Lock/ Local (p. 104)

Measurement range setting (p. 31)

Enter

Arrow keys

Used to change settings and move to menu items or digits.

1.4 Names and Functions of Parts

*1 : A decimal point key is only effective when measuring the C offset compensation value. *2 : 100 kHz measurement frequency display is only valid on the 3505.

Back

Power Switch

Turns the power on and off.

: Turns the power off. : Turns the power on.

See 2.5 "Turning the

Power On and Off" (p. 21)

Voltage Selectors

Changes the power voltage.

See 2.2 "Checking

the Power Voltage" (p. 18)

Power Inlet

Connect the supplied power cord.

See 2.3 "Connecting

the Power Cord" (p. 19)

RS-232C Connector

Connect an RS-232C cable.

See Chapter 8 "Control-

ling the Unit from a PC" (p. 129)

EXT I/O Connector

Inputs external trigger signals and outputs comparator result signals and other signals. Supports connection to a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).

See 7.1 "About the EXT I/O Con-

nector" (p. 121)

GP-IB Connector

Connect a GP-IB cable.

See Chapter 8 "Control-

ling the Unit from a PC" (p. 129)

Stand

Side

Right side

1.4 Names and Functions of Parts

Do not apply heavy downward pressure with the stand extended. The stand could be damaged.

“LoAd_A(C/h)”

(p. 106)

“dELAY”

(p. 93)

“Lo C“

(p. 96)

“bEEP_K “

(p. 112)

“SAVE”

(p. 105)

“Frq.SFt”

(p. 101)

“LEV.ChK“

(p. 98)

“dISP”

(p. 102)

“Ld_tYP“

(p. 106)

“SYnC”

(p. 103)

“JudGE”

(p. 60)

“CAbLE”

(p. 58)

“AVErAG“

(p. 91)

“oFFSEt“

(p. 51)

“bEEP_J”

(p. 110)

Return to Panel Load Function.

(MAIN display area)

Panel Load

Function

Panel Save

Function

Load

Conditions

Average

Function

Trigger Delay

Frequency shift

Function

Trigger Synchro-

nous Function

Offset

Compensation

Low C Reject

Function

Level Check

Function

Judgment Mode

Beep Tone for

Judgment Results

Display

Cable length

Beep Tone for

Key Operations

“Sub.PAr“

(p. 26)

Second

Parameter

Returns to previous screen.

“IF”

(p. 134)

Communication

Conditions

“CALIb”

(p. 55)

Self Calibration

1.4 Names and Functions of Parts

Menu display organization

Displays menu screen

MAIN display area ERROR display

At 1 kHz

At 100 kHz

At 1 MHz

At 1 kHz

At 100 kHz

At 1 MHz

When the 3505/ 3506 detects a measurement abnormality, an error message is displayed in the MAIN display area. When a measurement error occurs, the device's condition is displayed in order of priority rank in the MAIN display area.

1.4 Names and Functions of Parts

Priority

rank

－

Error content

OPEN compensation error

Displayed when the OPEN compensation value is less than 1 k.

SHORT compensation error

Displayed when the SHORT compensation value is more than 1 k

LOAD compensation error

Displayed when the LOAD compensation value is outside of range.

MAIN display EXT.I/O Solution

Put the measurement terminals in an open state. (Short circuit the H H

terminal, and the L

POT

terminal.)

POT

－

Use the shielding process as a countermeasure against external noise.

Connect the 3505/ 3506 to ground. Check to see if the measurement cable is bro-

ken. Short the measurement terminals.

Check to see if the measurement cable is broken.

Perform compensation again after setting to the appropriate range.

terminal to the

CUR

terminal to the

CUR

Low

High

1.4 Names and Functions of Parts

Priority

rank

Error content

Sampling error

Displayed when the A/D conversion is not carried out normally.

Timeout

Displayed when measurement does not commence following trigger input.

Current detection abnormality

Displayed when the measured current is outside the present range.

Applied voltage abnormality

Displayed when the voltage between the measurement terminals is lower than the measured voltage.

MAIN display EXT.I/O Solution

ERR

output,

judgment,

OUT

judgment

ERR

output,

judgment,

OUT

judgment

judgment,

OUT

judgment

ERR

output,

judgment,

OUT

judgment

It is possible that the device is being affected by incoming noise.

The 3505/ 3506 is broken. Submit it for repairs.

It is possible that the device is being affected by incoming noise.

The 3505/ 3506 is broken. Submit it for repairs.

The measurement range may be set too low. Set the range to the appropriate setting and measure again.

The object being measured may have a SHORT circuit. Measure again to see if the object being measured is normal.

The H connected. Check the connection between the measurement sample and the terminals.

There may be a high contact resistance between the H object being measured.

POT

and H

CUR

terminals may be dis-

CUR

and L

CUR

terminals and the

Low C Connector error

Displayed when the measured value is abnormally lower than the measurement range.

Abnormal level detected

Displayed when the inspection level abnormality monitor value fluctuates.

When an error display occurs, the comparator and BIN measurement judgment results will be HI and OUTOF-BINS.

Normal measurement value

ERR

output,

Standard judgment

ERR

output,

judgment,

OUT

judgment

The measurement terminals may not be connected to the object being measured. Check the contact between the object being measured and the measurement terminals.

Chattering may have occurred. Check the connection between the measurement sample and the terminals.

It is possible that the device is being affected by incoming noise. Use the shielding process as a countermeasure against external noise.

Measurement

Check the power voltage.

See 2.2 "Checking the Power Voltage" (p. 18)

Connect the power cord.

See 2.3 "Connecting the Power Cord" (p. 19)

Connect the probes or fixture

(option) to the measurement

terminals.

See 2.4 "Connecting the Probes and Fixtures" (p. 20)

Turn the power on.

See 2.5 "Turning the Power On and Off" (p. 21)

Connect the sample.

Unit Settings and Measurement

Chapter 3 "Setting the Measurement Conditions" (p. 23) Chapter 6 "Application Functions" (p. 91) Appendix 1 "Countermeasures Against Incorporation of External Noise" (p. A1) Appendix 2 "Measurement of High Impedance Component s" (p. A3) Appendix 3 "Measurement of In-circuit Components" (p. A4)

Back

Front

(Example) Model 9677 (Option)

2.1 Preparation Flowchart

Preparations Chapter 2

Be sure to read "Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benefits of the vario us functions." ( p. 4) pr ior to se tting u p the unit.

2.1 Preparation Flowchart

Back

In the diagram, the voltage value is 100 V because both the left and right voltage selectors are set to the right side.

Voltage selectors

2.2 Checking the Power Voltage

• The power of the unit can be changed with the voltage selectors. To avoid an electric accident, use the unit with the voltage selectors set to a voltage value that matches the voltage to be used.

• Make sure the power is off when you change the voltage with the voltage selectors. Changing the power voltage when the power is on may result in damage to the unit or an electric accident.

• The maximum rated power is 40 VA.

• Replace the fuse only with one of the specified characteristics and voltage and current ratings. Using a non-specified fuse or shorting the fuse holder may cause a life-threatening hazard.

Fuse type: 100 V 120 V setting: 250 V F1.0AL 20 mm x 5 mm dia

220 V 240 V setting: 250 V F0.5AL 20 mm x 5 mm dia

10.2 "Replacing the Power Fuse" (p. 269)

See

The power voltage specification of the unit is set as specified when the unit was ordered. You can select from 100 V, 120 V, 220 V, and 240 V .

You can determine which voltage is set by checking the positions of the voltage selectors. Refer to the diagram between the voltage selectors.

Voltage

100 V

120 V

220 V

240 V

Example:

Position of Left Voltage

Selector

(Right side) (Right side)

(Right side) (Left side)

(Left side) (Right side)

(Left side) (Left side)

Position of Right V olt age

Selector

2.3 Connecting the Power Cord

1. Make sure the power switch of the unit is off.

2. Make sure the power voltage matches and connect the power

cord to the power inlet with voltage selectors on the rear of the unit.

3. Insert the plug into the power outlet.

Connection Procedure

2.3 Connecting the Power Cord

To avoid electrical accidents and to maintain the safety specifications of this unit, connect the power cord provided only to a 3-contact (two-conductor + ground) outlet.

• To avoid damaging the power cord, grasp the plug, not the cord, when unplugging it from the power outlet.

• Turn off the power before disconnecting the power cord.

Position upwards the side of the device with the model number imprinted on it, plug directly into the measurement terminals and use the right-left levers to lock the connections.

The measurement terminal for this device is the following four terminal configuration. H

CUR

terminal Terminal for applying measurement

signals

POT

terminal Voltage detection HIGH terminal

POT

terminal Voltage detection LOW terminal

CUR

terminal Measurement current detection ter-

minal

GUARD terminal Connect this terminal to the case

Example: Connecting a Model 9677 Test Fixture (Option)

Lock

Align the grooves of the BNC connector with the connector guides of the connector of the unit and then insert the connector and ro tate it clockwise until it locks into position. To disconnect the connector, rotate it counterclockwise until it unlocks and then remove it.

Connector guides of the Model 3505/ 3506 measurement terminal

Measurement cables BNC Connector Grooves

Example: Connecting the measurement cables

Measurement Terminal

Connection Procedure

Fixture

Measurement Terminal Configuration

2.4 Connecting the Probes and Fixtures

• Do not apply a voltage to the measurement terminals. Doing so may damage the unit.

• When disconnecting the BNC connector, be sure to release the lock before pulling off the connector. Forcibly pulling the connector without releasing the lock, or pulling on the cable, can damage the connector.

• To avoid breaking the probes, do not bend or pull them.

• Avoid stepping on or pinching cables, which could damage the cable insulation.

For details such as the connection procedure for a fixture, refer to the corresponding instruction manual.

2.5 Turning the Power On and Off

Set the power switch on the rear of the unit to ON ( ).

All LEDs on the front panel light up. The measurement conditions at startup are the same as the last time the power was turned off.

After turning the power on, wait 60 minutes for the unit to warm up before beginning measurement.

Power ON Power OFF

Turning the power On

Turning the power Off

Set the power switch on the rear of the unit to OFF ( ). The measurement conditions are saved when the power is

turned off. Even if there is a power failure or other problem with the

power, the unit will be in the measurement mode prior to the power failure after it recovers.

• Use Hioki fixtures (option), etc.

Appendix 6 "Options" (p. A9)

See

• This device is adjusted for 1.5D-2V coaxial cable use. Using other cable types may cause an increase in measurement errors.

• If all four terminals are disconnected, a meaningless number may be displayed on the unit.

• As this device has a four terminal configuration, always connect all 4 terminals’ shields in the vicinity of the sample. If you do not make a connection to the 4 terminals’ shields in the vicinity of the sample, there is the possibility of the measurement error becoming greater.

2.5 Turning the Power On and Off

3.1 Pre-Operation Inspection

Setting the Measurement

Conditions Chapter 3

3.1 Pre-Operation Inspection

To ensure safe use of the unit, be sure to check the following inspection items prior to performing measurements.

Items Countermeasure Reference

Inspect the unit, probe, and fixture.

(Are there any damaged parts?)

Inspect the power cord and connection cord.

(Is the covering cracked or is any metal exposed?)

Check the power supply voltage setting.

(Does the setting of the voltage selector on the rear of the unit match the power supply voltage to be used?)

When the power is turned on, does the fan spin and do the “3505/ 3506 ” and version number indications appear on the MAIN display area?

If there is damage: Unit and fixture: Submit them for repairs. Probe: Replace it with a new one.

Do not use a damaged cord because doing so may result in electric shock. (Replace the cord with a new one.)

Use of the unit outside the specified power supply voltage range may result in the unit being damaged or an electrical fault. Set the voltage selector in accordance with the power supply voltage to be used.

If the fan does not spin or the “3505/ 3506 ” and version number indications are not displayed, the unit may be malfunctioning. Submit it for repairs.



Setting the Voltage Selector:

2.2 "Checking the Power Voltage" (p. 18)



Are the measurement values indicated on the unit normal when measuring known samples such as standard capacitors?

If the measurement values are abnormal, check/ perform the following.

• Are the measurement conditions set appropriately?

• Perform open circuit and short circuit compensation again.

• Turn load compensation off.

If the measurement values are still abnormal after you have checked/performed the above, the unit, probe, or fixture may be malfunctioning. Unit and fixture: Submit them for repairs. Probe: Replace it with a new one.

3.3 "Setting the Measurement Conditions" (p. 26)

Chapter 4 "Compensate for errors" (p. 37)

Connect the 9263 SMD Test Fixture (Option).

Connect the 9263 SMD Test Fixture to the measurement terminal.

For the connection method, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the fixture.

Set the measurement conditions.

Using the keys on the operating panel, set the measurement conditions as shown at left.

Make other settings as necessary.

4.1 "Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation" (p. 37)

4.2 "Load Compensation" (p. 45)

4.3 "Offset Compensation" (p. 51)

4.4 "Self Calibration" (p. 55)

4.5 "Set the Cable Length" (p. 58)

3.3.8 "Trigger Signal" (p. 36)

6.1 "Setting the Average Function" (p. 91)

6.2 "Trigger Delay Setting" (p. 93)

The open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation and self calibration settings improve measurement accuracy .

Display parameter .. ... ....... ... ... ... .... ... ... .. D (p. 26)

MODE

Measurement mode........ NORM (p. 27)

FREQ

Frequency...... .... ... ... ... .... .1 MHz (p. 27)

LEVEL

Measurement signal level.....1 V (p. 28)

SPEED

Measurement speed....... NORM (p. 28)

CIRCUIT

Equivalent-circuit mode .. AUTO (p. 29)

RANGE

Measurement range......... AUTO (p. 31)

3.2 Measurement Example

Example The 9263 SMD Test F ixture is used for the measurement of multi-

layer ceramic capacitors.:

Necessary tools • Model 3505/ 3506

• Model 9263 SMD Test Fixture

• Sample to be me as ur ed : Mu ltila ye r cer ami c capacitor

Measurement

See .

Conditions

Connect the sample to be measured to the 9263 SMD Test Fixture.

For the connection method, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the fixture.

Check the measurement results.

Capacitance

Dissipation Factor

The voltage monitor and the current monitor can be checked on the SUB display. (p. 113)

3.2 Measurement Example

(MAIN display area)

(Display parameter settings screen)

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

3.3.1 Setting the Display Parameter

The lower parameter (second parameter) of the MAIN display can either be set to D (dissipation factor) or Q (quality factor).

1. Press .

The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 14) for menu order)

2. Use to select the “Sub.PAr” menu item.

The state becomes as follows.

3. Press to enable or disable the second parameter.

It toggles “d” and “q” each time is pressed.

4. Press to confirm the second parameter.

Once selected, "CALIb" (Self calibration settings screen) will be shown in the upper part of the MAIN display area.

The second parameter will not be confirmed unless is pressed.

5. Press .

The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

3.3.2 Measurement Mode

Select a measurement mode.

Press to change the mode.

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

Mode: The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp.

NORM, COMP, BIN

NORM COMP

BIN

Select this when using normal measurement mode. Select this when using comparator measurement mode.

5.1 "Comparator Function" (p. 59)

See

Select this when using BIN measurement mode.

5.2 "BIN Measurement Function" (p. 74)

See

3.3.3 Measurement Frequency

Set the measurement frequency.

Set a frequency appropriate for the sample to be measured.

Press to change the mode.

Measurement frequency: The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp. At 1 MHz the measured frequency can be shifted by ±1% or ±2% with th e use of

the frequency shift function.

6.6 "Using the Frequency Shift Function" (p. 101)

See

1 kHz, 100 kHz (only for 3505), 1 MHz

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

3.3.4 Measurement Signal Level

Set the measurement signal level. Set a signal level appropriate for the sample to be measured.

Press to change the mode.

Measurement signal level:

The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp.

• In some samples, the value may vary depending on the measurement-signal level.

• Because this is an open terminal voltage mode device it cannot measure constant voltage. When measuring large capacity condensers the voltage between condenser terminals will be lower than the set voltage. This is due to the voltage decrease caused by output resistance and measurement cable resistance. Output resistance: Approx. 1 (Above 2.2

range at 100 kHz) Approx.20 (Ranges other than the above-mentioned)

3.3.5 Measurement Speed

Set the measurement speed.

Press to change the mode.

500 mV, 1 V

F range at 1 kHz ; above 22 nF

Measurement speed:

The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp.

FAST NORM SLOW

The lower the measurement speed, the higher the measurement accuracy becomes.

Measurement speed

FAST NORM SLOW

2.0 ms 5.0 ms 14.0 ms

(Allowance: ±5%±0.5 ms)

The measurement time varies depending on such factors as the open and short and load circuit compensation ON/ OFF and the comparator/ BIN measurement function ON/ OFF.

FAST, NORM, SLOW

Measures at high speed. Measures at normal speed. Measures at low speed, but provides improved measure-

ment accuracy.

3.3.6 Equivalent Circuit Mode

Measurement Frequency

Range

Automatically selected mode

1 kHz 100 pF to 100 nF Parallel equivalent circuit

220 nF to 10 F Series equivalent circuit

100 kHz (only for 3505)

1 pF to 1 nF Parallel equivalent circuit

2.2 nF to 100 nF Series equivalent circuit

1 MHz 220 fF to 100 pF Parallel equivalent circuit

220 pF to 1 nF Series equivalent circuit

You may set an equivalent circuit mode (SER/ PAR). Automatic selection is also possible.

See "Equivalent Circuit Mode" (p. 30)

Press to change the mode.

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

Equivalent circuit mode:

The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp.

AUTO

SER PAR

The series equivalent circuit mode or parallel equivalent circuit mode is automatically selected according to the measurement range.

About the Range No.(p. 33)

See

Series equivalent circuit mode Parallel equivalent circuit mode

AUTO, SER, PAR

Series-equivalent circuit

Parallel-equivalent circuit

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

Equivalent Circuit Mode

This unit measures a current that flows through the sample and a voltag e applied between terminals of the measurement sample to calculate and obtain impedance Z and phase angle . Static capacitance can be obtained using Z and  values. A series-equivalent circuit mode calculates as though a captive component C and a resistive component were connected in series, or alternatively a parallelequivalent circuit mode calculates as though connected in parallel. Because the operation is different between a series-equivalent circuit mode and a parallelequivalent circuit mode, the appropriate equivalent circuit mode need be selected to reduce error margin.

Normally, the series-equivalent circuit mode is used for a large capacitance (lowimpedance components: approx. 100  or less). While the parallel-equivalent circuit mode is used for a small capacitance (high-impedance components: approx. 10 k or more). When you are not sure about selection of equivalentcircuit mode for the impedance such as between approx. 100  to 10 k), please call the parts maker.

3.3.7 Measurement Range

Reference Values

Current, Voltage Detection Waveform (A/D) Input Range

Guaranteed Accuracy Range

Auto Range (Recommended range)

Reference Values

Select a measurement range. Automatic selection is also possible.

Press to change the mode.

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

Measurement range

Measurement Range: The selected item is indicated by the lit LED lamp.

AUTO

(Auto range)

HOLD

(

Hold range

)

AUTO, HOLD

The optimal measurement range is selected automatically. This is useful for the measurement of unknown samples. However, measurement takes longer.

The measurement range is fixed, and may only be altered manually. Take measurements in the same range regardless of the value of the sample. This is useful for high-speed measurement. Changing the range:

When the range is changed, the decimal point and unit in the measurement value display area change. The measurement range is displayed in the SUB display area.

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

Guaranteed Accuracy Range

1 kHz 100 kHz (only for 3505) 1 MHz

No. Range

1 220 fF 0.000 fF to 330.000 fF 2 470 fF 68.000 fF to 680.000 fF 3 1 pF 0.00000 pF to 1.50000 pF 1 pF 0.15000 pF to 1.50000 pF 4 2.2 pF 0.33000 pF to 3.30000 pF 2.2 pF 0.33000 pF to 3.30000 pF 5 4.7 pF 0.68000 pF to 6.80000 pF 4.7 pF 0.68000 pF to 6.80000 pF 6 10 pF 1.0000 pF to 15.0000 pF 10 pF 1.0000 pF to 15.0000 pF 7 22 pF 3.3000 pF to 33.0000 pF 22 pF 3.3000 pF to 33.0000 pF 8 47 pF 6.8000 pF to 68.0000 pF 47 pF 6.8000 pF to 68.0000 pF

9 100 pF 0.000 pF to 150.000 pF 100 pF 15.000 pF to 150.000 pF 100 pF 15.000 pF to 150.000 pF 10 220 pF 33.000 pF to 330.000 pF 220 pF 33.000 p F to 330.000 pF 220 pF 33.000 pF to 330.000 pF 11 470 pF 68.000 pF to 680.000 pF 470 pF 68.000 pF to 680.000 pF 470 pF 68.000 pF to 680.000 pF 12 1 nF 0.15000 nF to 1.50000 nF 1 nF 0.15000 nF to 1.50000 nF 1 nF 0.15000 nF to 1.50000 nF 13 2.2 nF 0.33000 nF to 3.30000 nF 2.2 nF 0.33000 nF to 3.30000 nF 14 4.7 nF 0.68000 nF to 6.80000 nF 4.7 nF 0.68000 nF to 6.80000 nF 15 10 nF 1.5000 n F to 15.0000 nF 10 nF 1.5000 nF to 15.0000 nF 16 22 nF 3.3000 n F to 33.0000 nF 22 nF 3.3000 nF to 33.0000 nF 17 47 nF 6.8000 n F to 68.0000 nF 47 nF 6.8000 nF to 68.0000 nF 18 100 nF 15.000 nF to 150.000 nF 100 nF 15.000 n F to 150.000 nF 19 220 nF 33.000 nF to 330.000 nF 20 470 nF 68.000 nF to 680.000 nF 21 1 F 0.15000 F to 1.50000 F 22 2.2 F 0.33000 F to 3.30000 F 23 4.7 F 0.68000 F to 6.80000 F 24 10 F 1.5000 F to 15.0000 F

Guaranteed accuracy

range

Range

Guaranteed accuracy

range

Range

Guaranteed accuracy

range

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

Auto Range

1 kHz 100 kHz (only for 3505) 1 MHz

No.

Range Auto range Range Auto range Range Auto range

1 220 fF 0.000 fF to 330.000 fF 2 470 fF 220.000 fF to 680.000 fF

3 1 pF 0.00000 pF to 1.50000 pF 1 pF 0.47000 pF to 1.50000 pF 4 2.2 pF 1.00000 pF to 3.30000 pF 2.2 pF 1.00000 pF to 3.30000pF 5 4.7 pF 2.20000 pF to 6.80000 pF 4.7 pF 2.20000 pF to 6.80000 pF 6 10 pF 4.7000 pF to 15.0000 pF 10 pF 4.7000 pF to 15.0000 pF 7 22 pF 10.0000 pF to 33.0000 pF 22 pF 10.0000 pF to 33.0000 pF 8 47 pF 22.0000 pF to 68.0000 pF 47 pF 22.0000 pF to 68.0000 pF

9 100 pF 0.000 pF to 150.000 pF 100 pF 47.000 pF to 150.000 pF 100 pF 47.000 pF to 150.000 pF 10 220 pF 100.000 pF to 330.000 pF 220 pF 100.000 pF to 330.000 pF 220 pF 100.000 pF to 330.000 pF 11 470 pF 220.000 pF to 68 0.000 pF 470 pF 220.000 pF to 680.000 pF 470 pF 220.000 pF to 680.000 pF 12 1 nF 0.47000 nF to 1.50000 nF 1 nF 0.47000 nF to 1.50000 nF 1 nF 0.47000 nF to 1.50000 nF 13 2.2 nF 1.00000 nF to 3.30000 nF 2.2 nF 1.00000 nF to 3.30000 nF 14 4.7 nF 2.20000 nF to 6.80000 nF 4.7 nF 2.20000 nF to 6.80000 nF 15 10 nF 4.7000 nF to 15.0000 nF 10 nF 4.7000 nF to 15.0000 nF 16 22 nF 10.0000 nF to 33.0000 nF 22 nF 10.0000 nF to 33.0000 nF 17 47 nF 22.0000 nF to 68.0000 nF 47 nF 22.0000 nF to 68.0000 nF 18 100 nF 47.000 nF to 150.000 nF 100 nF 47.000 nF to 150.000 nF 19 220 nF 100.000 nF to 330.000 nF 20 470 nF 220.000 nF to 680.000 nF 21 1 F 0.47000 F to 1.50000 F 22 2.2 F 1.00000 F to 3.30 000 F 23 4.7 F 2.20000 F to 6.80 000 F 24 10 F 4.7000 F to 15.0000 F

Display range

Normal measurement, comparator and BIN measurement (count setting)

comparator and BIN measurement

(setting)

comparator and BIN measurement

(setting)

C display range D(Q) display range Note

MAIN Display shows -199999

-199999 to 999999

-99999 to 99999

-199999 to 199999

when C measurement value falls below -199999

仮

Outside of C display range?

YES

OF(uF) is displayed only

in the upper area of

the MAIN display area

OF(uF) is displayed in the

upper area of the MAIN

display area

YES

measurement value is

displayed in the upper area

of the MAIN display area

Outside of D(Q) display range?

d(q)-OF(d(q)-uF) is displayed

in the lower area of the SUB

display area

measurement value is displayed

in the lower area of the SUB

display area

Outside of Current, Voltage Detection

Waveform Input Range?

outside of range?

measurement range?

AUTO

HOLD

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

• If the measurement values displayed on the unit are outside of the guaranteed accuracy range, the HOLD LED flashes.

• For errors other than measurement value outside of range errors, refer to "MAIN display area ERROR display" (p. 15).

• When measuring 2 test items that fall within the range of Auto Range, choosing the item with a capacity nearer the upper value will give a better repeat accuracy.

• An error message may be displayed in the MAIN display area if the value falls outside the measurement range and display range following the flow chart below.

• A negative measurement value may be displayed. Factors which may cause this include the following:

• Measuring inductance that is in the opposite phase.

• The OPEN compensation value is not accurately taken.

• LOAD compensation enabled.

• Offset compensation is enabled.

The lowest display value in both the MAIN and SUB displays is "-199999". If the measurement value is lower than this, "-199999" will be shown in the MAIN display and "d-UF" will be shown in the SUB display.

• The possible measurement range setting differs depending on the frequency being measured. When the measured frequency falls outside of range, the lowest range will be used for extremely small values and the largest range for frequencies larger than the largest value.

OF, UF Judgement Flow Chart

MAIN display Cause

HOLD Setting: When input for current detection waveAUTO Setting: current detection waveform is out of the

HOLD Setting: When input for voltage detection waveAUTO Setting: voltage detection waveform is out of the

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

form is out of the range. range.

+ When measurement value is higher than upper value of Auto Range

form is out of the range. range.

+ When measurement value is lower than

lower value of Auto Range.

When C display range is exceeded.

When D display range is exceeded.

When Q display range is exceeded.

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

3.3.8 Trigger Signal

The internal trigger or the external trigger can be set.

Press to change the mode.

When inputting the

trigger signal through

the interface

Trigger signal:

INT

(Internal trigger mode)

EXT

(External trigger mode)

Measurement starts when a "*TRG" command is received through the interface.

For details on inputting the trigger signal through the interface, refer to "Sam-

pling Request" (p. 176)

INT, EXT

Continuous measurement is performed while automatically generating an internal trigger signal. The INT LED lights up.

A trigger signal is input from the outside either manua lly or automatically. The EXT LED lights up.

Press to perform measurement once. Measurement is performed with a trigger from the EXT I/O connector TRIG terminal.

of section 8.9, "Message Reference".

When inputting the

trigger signal through

the EXT I/O connector

When a negative-logic pulse signal is input to TRIG (pin 1) of the EXT I/O connector on the rear panel, one measurement operation is performed.

7.1 "About the EXT I/O Connector" (p. 121)

See

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation

Measurement

frequency

Measurement level

Compensate

for errors Chapter 4

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit

Compensation

Open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation enable you to reduce the effect of impedance remaining in parts such as the probe or fixture and improve measurement accuracy. There are two ways of performing open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation.

• All Compensation

Compensates at measurement conditions set at Command: CORRection :OPEN(SHORt):POINt (Frequencies: 1 kHz, 100 kHz (3505 only), 1 MHz, Signal levels: 500 mV, 1 V’s optional point). However, and 1 MHz it ca n only perform compensation on frequencies set to frequency compensation. This can be performed from the front panel or via a PC.

"Setting and Query of Open Compensation Points" (p. 204) and

See

"Setting and Query of Short Compensation Points" (p. 208) of “8.9, "Message Reference".

All Compensation Example For example, when all compensation is performed at 1% frequency shift and compensation point set to all frequencies and 1 V signal level (:CORRectio n :OPEN:POINt 42, :CORRection:SHORt:POINt 42), compensation is performed at the measurement conditions marked “Yes” below.

1 MHz

1 kHz 100 kHz

-2% -1% 0% 1% 2%

4 5

500 mV No No No No No No No

1 V Yes

• Spot Compensation

This performs compensation at the frequency currently set. Perform this from a PC through the interface.

"Setting and Query of Open Circuit Compensation Function" (p. 201) and

See

"Setting and Query of Short Circuit Compensation Function" (p. 205) of “8.9, "Message Reference".

Yes

No No No Yes No

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation

• The measurement accuracy values defined in the specifications are for when open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation are performed.

• Be sure to perform compensation again after replacing the probe or fixture. You will be unable to obtain correct values if measurement is performed in the compensation state prior to replacement.

• The open circuit compensation range of impedance is 1 k or more. However, if the values are not suf ficiently hig h comp ar ed to the imped ance o f the sample, the measurement errors will be larger and measurement may become no longer possible.

• The short circuit compensation range of impedance is less than 1 k. How - ever, if the values are not sufficiently low compared to the impedance of the sample, the measurement errors will be larger and measurement may become no longer possible.

• The compensation value is saved at varying values depending on the measured frequency, signal level, and frequency shift settings. If these settings are changed and a measurement value has not been taken with the changed measurement conditions, open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation will be turned OFF. However, when the frequency shift or cable length setting is changed, open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation are set to OFF for all measurement conditions.

• If there is an abnormality in the compensation value, measurement value error will increase. The measurement value may be displayed as a negative number.

• When performing compensation, make sure that there is no noise source nearby. Noise may cause an error when performing compensation. ex. Servo Motor, switching power source, high-voltage cable and etc.

(Flash)

(MAIN display area)

Flash

(Example)

“AdJuSt” Takes the compensation values.

“on” Enables the compensation values.

“oFF” Disables the compensation values.

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation

Ta ke the open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation values ________________________________

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

If you do not want to perform open circuit compensation, press to proceed to configuring the short circuit compensation settings. (The SHORT LED flashes and the “Short AdJuSt” indication is displayed and the “AdJuSt” indication flashes in the MAIN display area.) Proceed to Step 5

2. Open the space between the HIGH and LOW terminals of the probe or fix-

ture connected to the measurement terminals to match the width of the object being measured.

3. Use or to select setting the open circuit menu item.

Pressing or causes the display to change in the following manner.

4 5

• When performing compensation, the placement of things like the probe and the distances between terminals must be as similar as pos sible to the state when performing measurement.

• If compensatio n is being affected by external noise, use the sh ielding process.

Appendix 2 "Measurement of High Impedance Components" (p. A3).

See

(Flash)

(MAIN display area)

1 kHz and 500 mV of compensation

1 kHz and 1 V of compensation

100 kHz and 500 mV of compensation

100 kHz and 1 V of compensation

1 MHz and 500 mV of compensation

1 second displayed

End of all compensation

3505

(MAIN display area)

1 kHz and 500 mV of compensation

1 kHz and 1 V of compensation

1 MHz and 500 mV of compensation

1 second displayed

End of all compensation

3506

(Light up)

(Flash)

(MAIN display area)

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation

4. Select "AdJuSt" and press .

Incorporate the open circuit compensation values. (ALL Compensation)

End of Compensation:

When compensation ends, the state becomes as follows.

(MAIN display area)

Light up

Compensation stops.

Error display Measurement

Frequency

1 kHz

100 kHz

1 MHz

(Example)

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation

Compensation Error:

If a compensation error occurs, a warning beep will sound and the state becomes as follows. The measurement frequency at which the error occurred can be ascertained from the underbar display.

"MAIN display area ERROR display" (p. 15)

See

What if there is an error?

• Are the measurement terminals open? Open the measurement terminals and then perform compensation again. (To set the measurement terminals open, short the H

terminal.)

POT

• If there is a compensation error even when the measurement terminals are open, external noise may be affecting compensation or the unit, probe, or fixture may be malfunctioning. Use the shielding process, submit the unit or fixture for repairs, or replace the probe with a new one. (The probe cannot be repaired.)

Appendix 2 "Measurement of High Impedance Components" (p. A3)

See

If is pressed, th e unit enters short cir cuit compensation incorp orate mode. (Proceed to Step5) ( The settings for open circuit compensation remain the same as last time.)

terminal to the H

CUR

terminal, and the L

POT

terminal to the

CUR

5. Use a shorting bar to create a short circuit state between the HIGH

terminal and LOW terminal of the probe or fixture connected to the measurement terminals.

Use a shorting bar with as low an impedance as possible.

• When performing compensation, the placement of things like the probe and fixture and the distances between terminals must be as similar as possible to the state when performing measurement.

• If you do not want to perform short circuit compensation, press to return to normal measurement mode.

(Light up)

(Flash)

(MAIN display area)

1 kHz end of compensation

1 second displayed

100 kHz end of compensation (only for 3505)

End of all compensation

(Light up)

(MAIN display area)

Compensation stops.

Error display Measurement

Frequency

1 kHz

100 kHz

1 MHz

Light up

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation

6. Use or to select setting the short circuit menu item.

7. Select "AdJuSt" and press .

Incorporate the short circuit compensation values. (ALL Compensation)

End of Compensation:

When compensation ends, the state becomes as follows.

The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

Compensation Error:

If a compensation error occurs, a warning beep will sound and the state becomes as follows. The measurement frequency at which the error occurred can be ascertained from the underbar display.

"MAIN display area ERROR display" (p. 15)

See

What if there is an error?

• If is pressed, the unit returns to norma l measur ement mod e. (The settings for short circuit compensation remain the same as last time.)

• Are the measurement terminals in a short circuit state? Short circuit the measurement terminals and then perform comp ensation again.

• If there is a compensation error even when the measurement terminals are short circuited, the unit, probe, or fixture may be malfunctioning. Use the shielding process, submit the unit or fixture for repairs, or replace the probe with a new one. (The probe cannot be repaired.)

(Flash)

(Light up)

(MAIN display area)

Flash

“AdJuSt” Takes the compensation values.

“on” Enables the compensation values.

“oFF” Disables the compensation values.

(SUB display area)

Cp G

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation

Setting Open Circuit and Short Circuit Compensation ON/ OFF ________

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The state becomes as follows.

Pressing or causes the display to change in the following manner.

4 5

2. Press to set the open circuit compensation ON or OFF.

When open circuit compensation is in the ON state the open circuit compensation value will be displayed (as "Cp, G") in the SUB display area.

Pressing and on the control panel and changing measurement conditions while the open circuit compensation values are being displayed will

cause the compensation value relative to the set measurement conditions to be displayed.

(Off) (Flash)

(Light up) (Flash)

When select the “on”

(Off) (Flash)

When select the “oFF”

(MAIN display area)

(SUB display area)

Rs X

(Light up) (Off)(Off)(Off)

When select the “on”

When select the “oFF”

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation

3. Press to confirm the open circuit compensation ON or OFF.

Open circuit compensation is set to OFF and the state becomes as follows.

The state of the open circuit compensation LED becomes as follows and the device enters the short circuit compensation setting mode.

Press if not setting the open circuit compensation ON or OFF. The device enters short circuit compensation ON or OFF setting. (Proceed to Step 4.)

4. Press to set the short circuit compensation ON or OFF.

When short circuit compensation is in the ON state the open circuit compensation value will be displayed (as "Rs, X") in the SUB display area.

Pressing and on the control panel and changing measurement conditions while the open circuit compensation values are being displayed will

cause the compensation value relative to the set measurement conditions to be displayed.

5. Press to confirm the short circuit compensation ON or OFF.

Short circuit compensation is set to OFF and the state becomes as follows.

Press if not setting the short circuit compensation ON or OFF. The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

4.2 Load Compensation

Measurement frequency 1 kHz 1 00 kHz 1 MHz (-2% to 2%)

Load compensation

Yes No Yes

Load compensation allows for the calculation of the load compensation rate by measuring a standard sample with known measurement values and compensating the measurement values. With this function, when using multiple of individual produced. Alternately, the measurement values of the matched to those of a reference device. The compensation rate is determined by first calculating the impedance Z and phase angle  from the reference values of the measurement conditions, C, and D (Q) and the actual measurement values and then using the following formula for the calculation.

Z compensation rate = (Z reference value)/ (Z actual value)  compensation rate = ( reference value)  ( actual value)

3505/ 3506 units can be reduced and a single me asurement value

4.2 Load Compensation

3505/ 3506 units, the measurement errors

3505/ 3506 can be

For the actual values of Z and , compensation is performed using the above load compensation rate and then C and D (Q) are calculated from Z and  after compensation.

• The conditions that are currently set (frequency shift, level, range, display parameter and cable length) are used as the measurement conditions for load compensation. However, load compensation values are separated by measurement frequencies into separate data. Changing the measurement conditions while load compensation in enabled results in load compensation being disabled. (When this happens, the OFF LED of LOAD flashes.) If, however , the me asureme nt cond itio ns are retur ne d to wh at they wer e dur ing load compensation, then load compensation is resumed. (The ON LED of LOAD lights up.) For example, in the measurement frequencies shown in “Yes” in the table below, the load compensation function is still enabled even when the

measurement value is changed to 1 kHz compensation value has been acquired. The load compensation function becomes disabled when the measurement frequency i s chang ed to 10 0 kHz, or when the frequency shift, level, range, displa y para meter, and cable length are changed.

 1 MHz after the load

• When open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation are

enabled, load compensation performs compensation for Z and  after open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation are finished. During settings for open circuit compensation and short circuit compensation, setting, enabling compensation value and disabling compensation value, all compensation acquisition point setting, when current measurement conditions are similar to the measurement conditions during load compensation (frequency shift, level, cable length), the load compensation value will be compensated at the latest open compensation value, short compensation value and the load compensation rate will be recalculated.

(Flash)

(MAIN display area)

“AdJuSt” Acquire load compensation rates at current measurement

frequencies.

“SEt” Setting of reference value for current measurement frequency.

“oFF” Disables load compensation rates for all frequencies.

“on” Enables load compensation rates for all frequencies.

(Flash)

4.2 Load Compensation

Take the load compensation rate._________________________________

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The state becomes as follows.

2. Use or to select setting the load circuit compensation menu

item.

Pressing or causes the display to change in the following manner.

3. Select "AdJuSt" and press .

Incorporate the load compensation rate.

(Light up)

(MAIN display area)

1 second light

(MAIN display area)

4.2 Load Compensation

End of Compensation:

If compensation is completed normally, a beep tone sounds once and the condition becomes as follows.

The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

Compensation Error:

If a compensation error occurs, a warning beep will sound and the state becomes as follows.

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Compensation stops.

What if there is an error?

• If the value is outside the measurement range (under flow or o ver flow) a compensation error is generated. Set an appr opria te ran ge and then per form co mpensation again.

• To return to normal measurement mode, press .

(Flash)

(MAIN display area)

“AdJuSt” Acquire load compensation rates at current measurement

frequencies.

“SEt” Setting of reference value for current measurement frequency.

“oFF” Disables load compensation rates for all frequencies.

“on” Enables load compensation rates for all frequencies.

(SUB display area)

Flash

Reference value of C Reference value of D (Q)

4.2 Load Compensation

Setting Reference Value ________________________________________

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The state becomes as follows.

2. Use or to select setting the load circuit compensation menu

item.

Pressing or causes the display to change in the following manner.

3. Select "SEt" and press .

If you want to exit the reference value input screen and return to load compensation setting screen, press .

(SUB display area)

Reference value of C

(SUB display area)

Reference value of D

When the second parameter is D

Reference value of Q

When the second parameter is Q

4.2 Load Compensation

4. Use the numeric keypad or arrow keys to enter a reference value for

C and then press .

(If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.) Settable Range: -199999 to 999999

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and

• If you do not want to change the reference value of C, press without changing the number. The reference value input screen for D (Q) is dis-

played.

• Set count values for the reference values. The reference values at the time of shipment are 100000 for C and 0 for D.

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5. Use the numeric keypad or arrow keys to enter a reference value for

D (Q) and then press .

(If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.) Settable Range: -199999 to 199999

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and

The unit returns to the state of Step 2.

• If there is no need to change the reference value of D (Q), press without changing the number.

• If you want to exit the reference value input screen and return to load compensation setting screen, press .

• Recalculates the load compensation rate if the reference value is changed while LOAD compensation is enabled.

• Reference values are separated by measurement frequencies into separate data. The reference value is set based on the current measurement frequency.

(Flash)

(MAIN display area)

“AdJuSt” Acquire load compensation rates at current measurement

frequencies.

“SEt” Setting of reference value for current measurement frequency.

“oFF” Disables load compensation rates for all frequencies.

“on” Enables load compensation rates for all frequencies.

(Light up)

(Off)

When select the “oFF”

(Off)

(Light up)

When select the “on”

4.2 Load Compensation

Setting Load Circuit Compensation ON/ OFF _______________________

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The state becomes as follows.

2. Press to turn the load circuit compensation ON or OFF.

Pressing or causes the display to change in the following manner.

3. Press to confirm the load circuit compensation ON or OFF.

The state of the load compensation LED becomes as follows.

Press if not turning load compensation ON or OFF. The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

(MAIN display area)

(Offset compensation setting screen)

Flash

(SUB display area)

Light up

4.3 Offset Compensation

Compensates for discrepancy from the correct value by subtracting an optional input value from measurement results. This function ca n compen sa te for the discrepancy found when measuring a fixed sample, or enable interchangeability of measuring instruments when measuring a single sample .

Performing offset compensation__________________________________

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 14) for menu order)

This setting cannot be changed in comparator mode and BIN mode.

2. Use or to select the “oFFSEt” menu item.

The state becomes as follows.

3. Press to enable or disable offset compensation.

The display switches between “on” and “oFF” each time is pressed.

(MAIN display area)

(SUB display area)

Flash

Offset compensation value mantissa part Offset compensation value index

4.3 Offset Compensation

4. Press to confirm offset compensation as enabled or dis-

abled.

When “on” is selected, the state becomes as follow.

When “oFF” is selected, “Lo C” (Low C reject function setting scre en) is show n in the upper part of the MAIN display area.

5. Input the mantissa part of the C offset compensation value using

the arrow keys or the numeric keypad.

(If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.)

Settable Range (Mantissa part) :

Move to the digit........ and

Change the number .. and

The smallest resolution of the C offset compensation value is 1.0E-18. If you attempt to set it to a smaller value, the value will be set to "0". Furthermore, if you attempt to make a setting lower than the lowest setting value it will be set at the lowest setting value, and if you attempt to make a setting higher than the highest setting value it will be set at the highest setting value.

±(0.0000 to 9999.9)

(SUB display area)

Flash

Offset compensation value index

(SUB display area)

Flash

Light up

Flash

Light up

When the second parameter is D When the second parameter is Q

4.3 Offset Compensation

6. Press to confirm the mantissa part of the C offset compen-

sation value.

The state becomes as follows.

7. Input the C offset compensation value index with the arrow keys or

the numeric keypad.

(If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.)

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Settable Range : -10E-6 to 10E-6 (Input the absolute value) Smallest resolution : 1.0E-18

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number.... and

8. Press to confirm the C offset compensation value index.

The state becomes as follows.

4.3 Offset Compensation

9. Input the D (Q) offset compensation value with the arrow keys or the

10. Press to confirm the D (Q) offset compensation value.

numeric keypad.

(If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.) Settable Range of D : -1.99999 to 1.99999

Settable Range of Q : -19999.9 to 19999.9

Move to the digit........ and

Change the number .. and

“Lo C” is displayed in the upper part of the MAIN display area.

• At time of shipment, the C and D (Q) offset compensation values are set to "0".

• The C and D (Q) offset compensation values are both divided into separate data depending on the measurement frequency (1 kHz, 100 kHz (only for

3505), 1 MHz).Set the offset compen sation value for the presently set measurement frequency.

11. Press .

The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

4.4 Self Calibration

On the 3505/ 3506 it is possible to reduce drift in the measurement value by carrying out self calibration. Self calibration numerically compensates for measuring circuit drift by measuring the internal standard signal to obtain a value that will compensate for any discrepancy between the current detection circuit and voltage detection circuit.

Self calibration has the following modes.

• AUTO

Calculates a self calibration value upon completion of each measurement or communication and adjusts the measurement value.

• MANUAL

Calculates a self calibration value if the signal to obtain the self calibration value is input via the external I/O during communication or measureme nt. T he measurement value is adjusted according to the most recently calculated self calibration value.

During AUTO mode or when the calculate self calibration value signal is input from the external I/O, the self calibration value is obtained after one measurement. (When input via communication, the self calibration value is obtained without making a measurement.)

"Self calibration" (p. 126)

See

4.4 Self Calibration

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• The self calibration value will be the value taken after the last measurement. Therefore if the interval between taking the self calibration value and the next measurement becomes long, drift will occur between the time the self calibration value was obtained and the current circuit conditions, reducing the effectiveness of self calibration. Please make the interval after taking the self calibration value as short as possible. Take a new self calibration value after measuring if the ambient temperature has changed by more than 2C.

• This device requires one hour of warm up time after it is turned on. A self calibration value is automatically taken when the device is turned on, but the circuit discrepancy after warm up will be different, so be sure to take a new self calibration value after the device warms up.

• During calculation of the self calibration value, communications are suspended until the self calibration value is obtained.

(Self calibration settings screen)

Menu content

Self calibration (set in step 3)

(MAIN display area)

“Auto”

Measures the basic signal and calculates the self calibration value each time a measurement is made.

“MAnu”

Immediately following trigger input calculates the self calibration value when the EXT I/O CALIB

signal line is LOW or when the signal command (:CALibration:ADJust) is received.

4.4 Self Calibration

Performing Self Calibration______________________________________

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 14) for menu order)

This setting cannot be changed in comparator mode and BIN mode.

2. Use or to select the “CALIb” menu item.

3. Use and to select a setting item.

Pressing or causes the display to change in the following manner.

4. Press .

The Self calibration setting is confirmed. After confirmation, "IF" (Signal conditions setting screen) is displayed at the top of the MAIN display area.

The Self calibration setting is not confirmed unless is pressed.

5. Press .

Calculation time of the self calibration (ms)

FAST (Initial setting) NORMAL SLOW

1.7 4.7 13.0

4.4 Self Calibration

• In the following situations the standard signal is measured only the number of times set by the :CALIbration:AVERaging command and the arithmetical average (arithmetrical mean) is taken as the self calib ration value regardless o f the self calibration fuction setting.

• When turning on the power supply.

• When changing the frequency and frequency shift initialization of the equipment.

• When carrying out the :CALIbration:ADJust command

• When performing panel load while the load conditions are "ALL" or "hArd".

• When has been pressed in the standard measurement, comparator measurement, or BIN measurement screens.

See Beginning the compensation procedure.

• The calculation speed of the self calibration value can be set using the :CALIbration:SPEEd command.

• The measurement speed and number of times to average when calculating compensation can be set using the communication command.

"Setting and Query of Self Calibration Measurement Speed" (p. 192)

See See "Setting and Query of Number of Times to Average During Self Calibration" (p.

191)

(p. 126)

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(Cable length settings screen)

Menu content

Measurement cable length (set in step 3)

(MAIN display area)

4.5 Set the Cable Length

A length which matches that of the measurement cable can be set in order to compensate for error caused by extending the measurement cable.

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 14) for menu order)

This setting cannot be changed in comparator mode and BIN mode.

2. Use or to select the “CAbLE” menu item.

3. Use and to select a setting measurement cable length.

Settable range :

0 to 2 (m)

4. Press .

The cable length setting is confirmed. After confirmation, “oFFSEt” (Offset compensation setting screen) is displayed at the top of the MAIN display area.

The Self calibration setting is not confirmed unless is pressed.

5. Press .

The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

If the setting for cable length is changed, open compensation , short compensation and load compensations will be set to OFF for all measurement conditions.

5.1 Comparator Function

(measurement value - reference value) | reference value|

Judging measurement

results Chapter 5

5.1 Comparator Function

This function enables you to set the upper limit and lower limit values for each of C and D (Q), and then indicates the judgment result with HI, IN, or LO in the comparator judgment result display area. The judgment result enables you to determine whether the sample has passed or failed. The corresponding signal is also output from the EXT I/O connector on the rear of the unit.

There are Three judgment modes for comparator measurement: the count value setting and deviation percent (

• Count Value Setting ( p. 63)

Set count values for the upper limit and lower limit values of the measurement parameters.

• Deviation Count () Setting ( p. 66)

Enter reference values and then set upper limit and lower limit values with count values corresponding to the reference values.

• Deviation Percent (%) Setting ( p. 66)

Enter reference values and then set percentages corresponding to the reference values as the upper limit and lower limit values.

Select judgment mode and set judgment cond itions.

• Judgment mode settings ( p. 60)

• Judgment conditions settings ( p. 62)

Count Value Setting ( p. 63) Deviation Count () Setting, Deviation Percent (%) Setting ( p. 66)

Measurement results display

Judgment mode Measurement Results Count (Count V alue Setting) Displays the measurement value.

%) setting.

d-Cou (Deviation Count () Setting)

d-PEr (Deviation Percent (%) Setting)

Displays the result of the calculation: (measurement value - reference value)

The first parameter (C) displays the result of the calculation:

× 100

The second parameter (D or Q) displays the result of the calculation: (measurement value reference value)

(Judgment mode setting screen)

Menu content

Judgment mode (set in step 3)

(MAIN display area)

“Count”

Count setting

“d-PEr”

Deviation percent (

%) setting

“d-Cou”

Deviation Count (

) setting

5.1 Comparator Function

• If the power is turned off while the unit is in comparator measur ement mode, the unit will be in comparator measurement mode when the unit is turned back on again.

• Set the upper limit and lower limit values of any parameter (C,D or Q) that does not require a comparator judgment to be made to OFF so that judgment will not be performed.

• The measu rement conditions for normal measurem ent mode are inherited as is for the measurement conditions when the comparator is executed. However, the AUTO range is automatically set to the HOLD range.

Setting Judgment Mode ________________________________________

First, set the judgment mode. (Select the count value setting and the deviation Count ( The judgment modes are the same for both the comparator and BIN.

) setting and the deviation percent (%) setting.)

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 14) for menu order)

This setting cannot be changed in comparator mode and BIN mode.

2. Use or to select the “JudGE” menu item.

3. Use or to select a setting item.

Pressing or causes the display to change in the following manner.

4. Press .

The judgment mode is confirmed. After confirmation, “bEEP_J” is displayed at the top of the MAIN display area. (Beep setting screen for judgment result)

The judgment mode is not confirmed unless is pressed.

5. Press .

The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

5.1 Comparator Function

Normal measurement

mode

Switch to comparator measurement mode. (COMP Light up) The range is automatically set to HOLD.

Comparator measurement

mode

Switch to the setting mode for the upper limit and lower limit values.

C setting

Confirm C. Move to the next setting.

Reference value setting for C

(Only for the  setting and % setting)

Set the reference value for C.

Upper limit and lower limit

value settings for C

Set the upper limit value for C.

Confirm the upper limit value. Set the lower limit value for C.

Confirm the lower limit value.

D (Q) setting

Select D (Q). Confirm D (Q).

Reference value setting for

D (Q)

(Only for the  setting and % setting)

Set the reference value for D (Q).

Move to the next setting.

Upper limit and lower limit

value settings for D (Q)

Set the upper limit value for D (Q).

Confirm the upper limit value. Set the lower limit value for D (Q).

Confirm the lower limit value.

Comparator measurement

mode

Switch to comparator measurement mode.

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

• Numeric

keypad

• Arrow keys

• Numeric

keypad

• Arrow keys

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

5.1 Comparator Function

Setting the Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values for the Comparator Setting Workflow

(Light up)

To make settings from an optional setting mode, press while ”C” or ”d”(“q”) is

flashing to select the setting mode, then press .

Setting modes : C upper limit and lower limit values  D (Q) reference value  D (Q) upper limit and lower limit values  C reference value…

(SUB display area)

Flash

(SUB display area)

Upper limit values

Light up

5.1 Comparator Function

Measurement method 1

Make settings using the upper limit and lower limit values (count setting).

(To make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit values refer to "Measurement method 2" (p . 66))

1. Press to light up COMP and enter comparator measurement

mode.

2. Press .

3. Press to enter "C" upper limit value setting mode.

4. Input the C upper limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric

keypad.

Settable Range : OFF, -199999 to 999999 (When setting to "OFF"(p.71))

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error, but

accurate judgment will not be possible. At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

Flash

(SUB display area)

Lower limit value

Flash

(SUB display area)

Light up

Flash

Light up

When the second parameter is D

When the second parameter is Q

Upper limit value

Upper limit value (OFF)

5.1 Comparator Function

5. Press to confirm the C upper limit value.

6. In the same way input the C lower limit value using the arrow keys

Enter C lower limit value setting mode.

or the numeric keypad.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

7. Press to set the C lower limit value.

8. Press to enter the D (Q) upper limit value setting mode.

9. Input the D (Q) upper limit value using the arrow keys or the

numeric keypad.

Settable Range: OFF, -199999 to 199999 (When setting to "OFF"( p. 71))

Move to the digit........ and

Change the number .. and Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error, but

accurate judgment will not be possible. At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

Flash

(SUB display area)

Flash

When the second parameter is D

When the second parameter is Q

Lower limit value

(OFF)

(Light up)

5.1 Comparator Function

10. Press to set the D (Q) upper limit value.

Enter the D (Q) lower limit value setting mode.

11. In the same way input the D (Q) lower limit value using the arrow

keys or the numeric keypad.

12. Press to set the D (Q) lower limit value.

13. Press .

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

The unit switches to the comparator measurement mode.

The comparator measurement result is displayed in the MAIN display area.

"Comparator Measurement Results" (p. 72)

See

• The upper and lower limit values set during count setting become displayed count values independent of measurement conditions. If the range settings are changed, the absolute values which define the count values are changed. For example, if the range is currently set at 100 pF this would mean that C count value of 50000 = 50E-12, D count value 100 = 0.00100, and Q count value 100 = 10.0.

• The upper limit value and lower limit value of D and Q both use the comm on count value, regardless of parameter settings.

• Set the com parator measurement mode measurement conditions while in normal measurement mode.

3.3 "Setting the Measurement Conditions" (p. 26)

See

• The large/small judgment for the upper limit and lower limit values is not performed. An error is not generated if the upper limit and lower limit values are set in reverse, but the judgment cannot be performed properly.

• Refer to "Judgement results display" (p. 72) regarding comparator judgment results.

• After settings are complete, can be used to toggle the judgment range display to confirm the judgment range.

Explanation of the setting screen will now be given for the case that the SUB display area does not show a divided screen display description due to the judgment mode (setting and % setting). ("COUNT" lights up during setting)

(Light up)

 %setting

To make settings from an optional setting mode, press while ”C” or ”d”(“q”) is flashing to select the setting mode, then press .

Setting modes: C upper limit and lower limit values  D (Q) reference value D (Q) upper limit and lower limit values  C reference value...

(SUB display area)

Light up

Flash

Light up

Flash

 setting

(SUB display area)

Light up

Flash

Reference value

 setting

 %setting

Light up

Flash

Reference value

5.1 Comparator Function

Measurement method 2

Make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit values (  setting and % setting)

(To make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit values refer to "Measurement method 1" (p. 63))

1. Press to light up COMP and enter comparator measurement

mode.

2. Press .

Press to enter "C" reference value setting mode.

(SUB display area)

Flash

 setting % setting

 setting

% setting

Flash

Upper limit value

(SUB display area)

Light up

5.1 Comparator Function

4. Enter the C reference value using the arrow keys or the numeric

keypad.

(If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.) Settable Range : -199999 to 999999 (The

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error, but

accurate judgment will not be possible.

Set a count value for the reference value.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” 100000 ”.

% setting cannot be set to "0")

Press to confirm the C reference value.

The reference value entered this time is not confirmed unless is pressed. The reference value used last time becomes valid.

6. Press to enter the C upper limit value setting mode.

(SUB display area)

Light up

Lower limit value

Flash

 setting

% setting

(SUB display area / % setting)

Flash

When the second parameter is D

When the second parameter is Q

5.1 Comparator Function

7. Enter the C upper limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric

8. Press to confirm the C upper limit value.

keypad.

Settable Range

•For the

•For the (When setting to "OFF"(p.71))

Move to the digit........ and

Change the number .. and Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error, but

accurate judgment will not be possible. At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

Enter the C lower limit value setting mode.

 setting : OFF,-199999 to 999999 % setting : OFF, -999.99 to 999.99

9. Enter the C lower limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric

10. Press to confirm the C lower limit value.

keypad.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

Light up

Flash

Reference value

Light up

Flash

Reference value

When the second parameter is D When the second parameter is Q

(SUB display area / % setting)

Light up

Flash

Upper limit value

Light up

Upper limit value (OFF)

When the second parameter is D

When the second parameter is Q

Flash

(SUB display area /

% setting)

5.1 Comparator Function

11. Press to enter the D (Q) reference value setting mode.

12. Enter the D (Q) reference value using the arrow keys or the numeric

keypad.

Settable Range: -199999 to 199999

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and

The reference value is set using the co unt value. At time of shipment it is set to ”0”.

13. Press to confirm the D (Q) reference value.

The reference value entered this time is not confirmed unless is pressed. The reference value used last time becomes valid.

14. Press to enter the D (Q) upper limit value setting mode.

Light up

Lower limit value

Flash

Light up

Flash

Lower limit value

When the second parameter is D

When the second parameter is Q

(SUB display area / % setting)

(OFF)

(Light up)

5.1 Comparator Function

15. Enter the D (Q) upper limit value using the arrow keys or the

16. Press to confirm the D (Q) upper limit value.

numeric keypad.

Settable Range: OFF,-199999 to 199999 (When setting to "OFF"(p.71))

Move to the digit........ and

Change the number .. and Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error, but

accurate judgment will not be possible. At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

Enter the D (Q) lower limit value setting mode.

17. In the same way, enter the D (Q) lower limit value using the arrow

keys or the numeric keypad.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

18. Press to confirm the D (Q) lower limit value.

19. Press .

The unit switches to the comparator measurement mode.

The comparator measurement result is displayed in the MAIN display area.

"Comparator Measurement Results" (p. 72)

See

(Light up)

5.1 Comparator Function

• The upper limit and lower limit values for the count setting and the reference value for the % setting become display count values that are independent of the measurement conditions. If the measurement conditions differ, the absolute values that signify the count values change. For example, if the range is currently set at 100 pF this would mean that C count value of 50000 = 50E-12, D count value 100 = 0.00100, and Q count value 100 = 10.0.

• The reference value of the second parameter uses the common count value, regardless of the upper limit and lower limit values.

• Set the com parator measurement mode measurement conditions while in normal measurement mode.

3.3 "Setting the Measurement Conditions" (p. 26)

See

• Refer to "Judgement results display" (p. 72) regarding comparator judgment results.

• After settings are complete, can be used to toggle the judgment range display to confirm the judgment range.

Setting the Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values to OFF_______________

1. When entering the upper limit and lower limit values, use to

move left until the far left digit flashes and then press and hold for at least two seconds or use to move right until the far right digit flashes and then press and hold for at least two seconds.

The display changes to “– – – – – –” and OFF is set.

2. Press to confirm the OFF setting.

3. Press .

The unit switches to comparator measurement mode.

Canceling Comparator Measurement Mode_________________________

In comparator measurement mode, press twice.

The measurement mode LEDs light in the order of COMP  BIN  NORM, and then the unit switches to normal measurement mode.

Measurement value judgment

Upper limit value

Lower limit value

Upper limit and lower limit value settings

When the measurement value is larger than the upper limit value

When the measurement value is within the range of the upper limit and lower limit values

When the measurement value is smaller than the lower limit value

When the measurement value is above the measurement range (OVER FLOW)

When the measurement value is below the measurement range (UNDER FLOW)

Upper limit

Lower limit

Measurement range

Measurement value judgment

5.1 Comparator Function

Comparator Measurement Results ________________________________

• The measurement conditions of comparator measurement mode use the measurement conditions of normal measurement. Set the comparator mode measurement conditions in normal measurement mode.

3.3 "Setting the Measurement Conditions" (p. 26)

See

• The upper limit and lower limit value numbers are not checked for which is greater and smaller. Therefore please take care when setting them, as correct judgments cannot be made if they are set in the opposite orde r.

Judgement results

display

Each of the judgment results for C and D (Q) is displayed in the compa rator judgment result display area. The comparator judgment is not performed for parameters with the upper limit and lower limit value set to OFF.

Judgment

order

Judgement results Meaning Solution The HI LED lights up. Measurement error See The HI LED lights up. The measurement value is above the high limit

The LO LED lights up. The measurement value is below the low limit

The LO LED lights up. The measurement value is lower than the lower

The HI LED lights up. The measurement value is higher than the up-

The IN LED lights up. The measurement value is within the setting

value range in the current range.

limit value.

per limit value.

range.

"MAIN display area ERROR display" (p. 15)

Switch to an appropriate range.

3.3.7 "Measurement

See

Range" (p. 31)

5.1 Comparator Function

Outputting Judg-

ment Results

Keys Enabled for

Comparator Mode

• Output the judgment result for each of C and D (Q) (LO/IN/HI) and the AND results for both judgment results (only when both parameters are IN) from EXT.I/O.

7.1 "About the EXT I/O Connector" (p. 121)

See

• The comparator judgment results (IN/NG) can be differen tiated by beep tones.

6.12 "Setting Beep Tones" (p. 110)

See

• Except for the trigger setting, the measurement conditions cannot be changed in comparator measurement mode.

Press to switch to normal measurement mode and then change the measurement conditions.

Key Function

Switches the measurement mode. Switches to the setting modes for the upper limit and lower

limit values. Switches the trigger setting to INT/EXT.

This key is only enabled when the trigger setting is EXT. One measurement is performed each time the key is pressed.

The following menu settings can be made.

• “LoAd_A(C/h)”

• “SAVE”

• “Ld_tYP”

• “Lo C”

• “LEV.ChK”

• “bEEP_K”

•“dISP”

•“IF” Settings other than the above listed can be mad e from normal measurement mode. The lower area of the MAIN display will display “– – – –” for menus that cannot b e set from comparator measurement mode.

Changes the keylock function and cancels the remote state.

(measurement value - reference value) | reference value|

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

This function enables you to set up to 13 categories of upper limit and lower limit values for C and one category of upper limit and lower limit values for D (Q), and indicates the judgment results in the BIN judgment result display area. The corresponding signal is also output from the EXT I/O connector on the rear of the unit.

There are Three judgment modes for BIN measurement: the count value setting and deviation count (

•

Count Value Setting

Set count values for the upper limit and lower limit values of the measurement parameter.

Deviation Count () Setting

• Enter reference values and then set count values corresponding to the reference values for the upper limit and lower limit values.

) setting and deviation percent (%) setting.

Deviation Percent (%) Setting

• Enter reference values and then set percentages corresponding to the reference values for the upper limit and lower limit values.

Select judgment mode and set judgment conditions.

• Judgment mode settings ( p. 75)

• Judgment conditions settings ( p. 76) Count Value Setting ( p. 77)

Deviation Count () Setting, Deviation Percent (%) Setting ( p. 81)

Measurement results display

Judgment mode Measurement Results Count (Count Value Setting) Displays the measurement value. d-Cou (Deviation Count ()

Setting) d-PEr (Deviation Percent

(%) Setting)

Displays the result of the calculation: (measurement value - reference value)

The first parameter (C) displays the result of the calculation:

× 100

The second parameter (D or Q) displays the result of the calculation: (measurement value reference value)

• If the power is turned off while the unit is in BIN measurement mode, the unit will be in BIN measurement mode when the unit is turned back on again.

• Set the upper limit and lower limit values of any BIN number that does not require a BIN judgment to be made to OFF so that judgment will not be performed.

• The measurement conditions for normal measurement mode are inherited as is for the measurement co nditions when the BIN is executed. However, the AUTO range is automatically set to the HOLD range.

(Judgment mode setting screen)

Menu content

Judgment mode (set in step 3)

(MAIN display area)

“Count” Count setting.

“d-PEr” Deviation percent (

%) setting.

“d-Cou” Deviation Count () setting.

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

Setting Judgment Mode _________________________________________

Set the judgment mode before setting the BIN judgment conditions.

(Select the count value setting, the deviation count () setting, the deviation percent (%) setting.)

The judgment mode is common to comparator m easurem ent and BIN m easurement.

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 14) for menu order)

This setting cannot be changed in comparator mode and BIN mode.

2. Use or to select the “JudGE” menu item.

3. Use or to select a setting item.

4. Press .

Pressing or causes the display to change in the following manner.

The judgment mode is confirmed. After confirmation, “bEEP_J”(Beep setting screen for judgment result) is displayed at the top of the MAIN display area.

The judgment mode is not confirmed unless is pressed.

5. Press .

The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

(Twice)

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

• Numeric

keypad

• Arrow keys

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

• Numeric keypad

• Arrow keys

•Numeric keypad

•Arrow keys

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

Setting the Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values for the BIN Setting Workflow

Normal measurement

BIN measurement mode

mode

Reference value setting for

(Only for the  setting and % setting)

Upper limit and lower limit

value settings for BIN1 to

BIN13

Switch to comparator measurement mode. (BIN Light up) The range is automatically set to HOLD.

Switch to the setting mode for the upper limit and lower limit values.

Confirm C. Set the reference value for C.

Confirm the setting value.

Confirm BIN1. Set the upper limit value for BIN1.

Confirm the upper limit value. Set the lower limit value for BIN1.

Reference value setting for

(Only for the  setting and % setting)

D (Q)

Upper limit and lower limit

value settings for D (Q).

BIN measurement mode

Confirm the lower limit value. Set BIN2 to BIN13 in the same manner.

Confirm D (Q). Set the reference value for D (Q). Confirm the setting value.

Move to the next setting.

Confirm D (Q). Set the upper limit value for D (Q).

Confirm the upper limit value. Set the lower limit value for D (Q).

Confirm the lower limit values. Move to the next setting.

Switch to BIN measurement mode.

(Light up)

(SUB display area)

Flash

BIN number

To ma ke settings from an optional setting mode, press to select the setting

mode while ”1 to 13” is flashing, and then press .

Setting modes: BIN1 to 13 upper and lower limit values  D(Q) reference value  D (Q) upper and lower limit values  BIN1 to 13 upper and lower limit values...

Flash

(SUB display area)

Light up

Upper limit value

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

Measurement method 1

Make settings using the upper limit and lower limit values (count setting).

(To make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit values refer to "Measurement method 2" (p. 81))

1. Use to switch to the BIN measurement mode.

2. Press .

3. Press to enter the BIN1 upper limit value setting mode.

4. Use the numeric keypad or the arrow keys to enter an upper limit

value for BIN1 and then press .

Settable Range: OFF, -199999 to 999999 (When setting to "OFF"( p. 87))

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error, but

accurate judgment will not be possible. At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

Flash

(SUB display area)

Light up

(SUB display area)

Flash

(SUB display area)

Light up

Flash

BIN2

Upper limit value

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

5. Press to confirm the BIN1 upper limit value.

Enter the BIN1 lower limit value setting mode.

If is not pressed, the BIN upper limit and lower limit values just entered will not be set.

The previous BIN upper limit value and lower limit value will remain in effect.

6. Enter the BIN1 lower limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric

keypad.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

7. Press to confirm the BIN1 lower limit value.

8. Press to enter the BIN2 upper limit value setting mode.

In the same way make settings for the BIN2 to 13 upper limit values and lower limit values.

(SUB display area)

Light up

Flash

Upper limit value

Light up

Flash

Upper limit value (OFF)

When the second parameter is D

When the second parameter is Q

(SUB display area)

Flash

Lower limit value

Light up

Lower limit value

Light up

When the second parameter is D

When the second parameter is Q

Flash

(OFF)

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

9. Press to enter the D (Q) upper limit value setting mode.

10. Enter the D (Q) upper limit value using the arrow keys or the

numeric keypad.

Settable Range: OFF, -199999 to 199999 (When setting to "OFF"( p. 87))

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error, but

accurate judgment will not be possible.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

11. Press to confirm the D (Q) upper limit value.

Enter the D (Q) lower limit value setting mode.

12. Enter the D (Q) lower limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric

keypad.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

(Light up)

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

13. Press to confirm the D (Q) lower limit value.

14. Press .

The unit switches to the BIN measurement mode.

See

"Performing BIN Measurement" (p. 88)

• The upper limit and lower limit values for the count setting become display count values that are independent of the measurement conditions. If the measurement conditions differ, the absolute values that signify the count values change. For example, if the range is currently set at 100 pF this would mean that C count value of 50000 = 50E-12, D count value 100 = 0.00100, and Q count value 100 = 10.0.

• The second parameter upper limit and lower limit values use the common count value, regardless of parameter settings.

• The measurement conditions for normal measurement mode are used for the BIN measurement mode. Set the measurement conditions to use for BIN measurement mode while the unit is in normal measurement mode.

• Check the following because judgment cannot be performed properly if the upper limit and lower limit values are set incorrectly.

• Are the setting values within the display range of the measurement

• Is the large/small relationship of the upper limit and lower limit values cor-

• After settings are complete, can be used to toggle the judgment range display to confirm the judgment range.

range? rect?

Explanation of the setting screen will now be given for the case that the SUB display area does not show a divided screen display description due to the judgment mode (setting and % setting).

("COUNT" lights up during setting)

(Light up)

 setting % setting

To make settings from an optional setting mode, press while "C" is flashing to select the setting mode, then press .

Setting modes: C reference value BIN1 to 13 upper limit and lower limit values  D (Q) reference value  D (Q) upper limit and lower limit values  C

reference value....

(SUB display area)

Flash

Light up

Flash

Light up

(SUB display area)

Flash

Reference value

Light up

Flash

Light up

Reference value

 setting

% setting

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

Measurement method 2

Make settings using the reference value upper limit and lower limit values (  setting and % setting)

(To make settings using a reference value and the upper limit and lower limit values refer to "Measurement method 1" (p. 77))

1. Press to light up BIN and enter the BIN measurement mode.

2. Press .

3. Press to enter the C reference value setting mode.

(SUB display area)

 setting

% setting

Flash

 setting

% setting

BIN1

Flash

BIN1

Flash

Light up

Upper limit value

Light up

(SUB display area)

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

4. Enter the C reference value using the arrow keys or the numeric

keypad.

(If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.) Settable Range: -199999 to 999999 (The

Move to the digit........ and

Change the number .. and

The reference value is set with the co unt value. At time of shipment it is set to ”100000”.

5. Press to confirm the C reference value.

% setting cannot be set to 0.)

The reference value entered this time is not confirmed unless is pressed. The reference value used last time becomes valid.

6. Press to enter the BIN1 upper limit value setting mode.

(SUB display area)

Light up

Lower limit value

Flash

 setting

% setting

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

7. Enter the BIN1 upper limit value using the arrow keys or the numeric

keypad.

Settable Range

• For the

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error, but

accurate judgment will not be possible. At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

but accurate judgment will not be possible.

 setting: OFF, 199999 to 999999 (When setting to "OFF"( p. 87)) % setting: OFF, 999.99 to 999.99

Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error,

8. Press to confirm the BIN1 upper limit value.

Enter the BIN1 lower limit value setting mode.

9. Enter the BIN1 lower limit value in the same way using the arrow

keys or the numeric keypad.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

10. Press to confirm the BIN1 lower limit value.

 setting

% setting

BIN2

BIN2 Flash

Flash

Upper limit value Lower limit value

Light up

Lower limit value

Upper limit value

(SUB display area /

% setting)

(SUB display area / % setting)

Flash

When the second parameter is D When the second parameter is Q

Light up

Flash

Reference value

Light up

Flash

Reference value

When the second parameter is D

When the second parameter is Q

(SUB display area /

% setting)

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

11. Press to enter the BIN2 upper limit value setting mode.

In the same way set all BIN upper limit and lower limit values. After all of the BIN upper limit and lower limit values have been set, the condition

will become as follows.

12. Press to enter the D (Q) reference value setting mode.

(SUB display area / % setting)

When the second parameter is D When the second parameter is Q

Upper limit value (OFF)

Upper limit value

Light up

Flash

Light up

Flash

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

13. Enter the D (Q) reference value using the arrow keys or the numeric

keypad.

Settable range: -199999 to 199999

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and

The reference value is set with the count value. At time of shipment it is set to ”0“.

14. Press to confirm the D (Q) reference value.

If is not pressed, the reference value just entered will not be set. The previous reference value will remain in effect.

15. Press to enter the D (Q) upper limit value setting mode.

16. Enter the D (Q) upper limit value using the arrow keys or the

numeric keypad.

Settable range: OFF, -199999 to 199999 (When setting to "OFF"( p. 87))

Move to the digit.. ...... . and

Change the number... and Setting a value lower than the lower limit value will not produce an error, but

accurate judgment will not be possible.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

(OFF)

(SUB display area / % setting)

Lower limit value

Light up

Flash

When the second parameter is Q

When the second parameter is D

Lower limit value

(Light up)

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

17. Press to confirm the D (Q) upper limit value.

Enter the D (Q) lower limit value setting mode.

18. In the same way enter the D (Q) lower limit value using the arrow

keys or the numeric keypad.

At time of shipment, it is set to ” - - - - - - ” (OFF).

19. Press to confirm the D (Q) lower limit value.

20. Press .

Enter the BIN measurement mode.

See

"Performing BIN Measurement" (p. 88)

• The reference value for the  setting and % setting become display count values that are independent of the measureme nt con ditions. If the measur ement conditions differ, the absolute values that signify the count values change. For example, if the range is currently set at 100 pF this would mean that C count value of 50000 = 50E-12, D count value 100 = 0.00100, and Q count value 100 = 10.0.

• The reference value of the second parameter uses the common count value, regardless of the upper limit and lower limit values.

• When checking the upper/lower limit values, error judgment is not done.

• Check the following because judgment cannot be performed properly if the upper limit and lower limit values are set incorrectly.

• Are the setting values within the display range of the measurement range?

• Is the large/small relationship of the upper limit and lower limit values

correct?

• After settings are complete, can be used to toggle the judgment range display to confirm the judgment range.

(Light up)

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

Setting the Upper Limit and Lower Limit Values to OFF_______________

1. When entering the upper limit and lower limit values, use to

move left until the far left digit flashes and then press and hold for at least two seconds or use to move right until the far right digit flashes and then press and hold for at least two seconds.

The display changes to “– – – – – –” and OFF is set.

2. Press to confirm the OFF setting.

3. Press .

Enter the BIN measurement mode.

Canceling BIN Measurement Mode ________________________________

In BIN measurement mode, press .

The measurement mode LEDs light in the order of BIN  NORM, and then the unit switches to normal measurement mode.

Lo Hi

OUT

D-NG D-NG

D (Q)

BIN1 BIN2

…

BIN13

When the measurement value is larger than the upper limit value of C

When the measurement value is within the range of the upper limit and lower limit values of C

When the measurement value is smaller than the lower limit value of C

Upper limit value

Lower limit value

When the measurement value is smaller than the lower limit value of D (Q)

When the measurement value is larger than the upper limit value of D (Q)

When the measurement value is within the judgment range of the upper limit and lower limit values of D (Q)

Lower limit value Upper limit value

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

Performing BIN Measurement____________________________________

• Starting with the lowest, checks to see if BIN numbers are within the set upp er limit and lower limit value range and displays as a judgment result the first BIN number that is in range.

• Except for the trigger setting, the measurement conditions cannot be changed in BIN measurement mode. Press to switch to normal measurement

mode and then change the measurement conditions.

• Press to toggle the information shown in the SUB display area. C reference value (for the  setting and % setting)  BIN 1 to 13 upper

limit and lower limit values  D (Q) reference value (for the  setting and  % setting)  D (Q) upper limit and lower limit values  display OFF  C reference value...

• If the upper limit and lower limit values of C and D (Q) have not been set, OUT will be displayed in the BIN judgment result display area. The measurement range will automatically become HOLD.

Judgement results

Each of the judgment results is displayed in the BIN judgment result display

display

area.

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

Outputting Judg-

ment Results

Keys Enabled for

Comparator Mode

• Output the judgment result for BIN (BIN1 to 13, OUT OF BINS, and D-NG) from EXT.I/O.

7.1 "About the EXT I/O Connector" (p. 121)

See

• The BIN judgment results (IN/NG) can be differentiated by beep tones.

6.12 "Setting Beep Tones" (p. 110)

See

Key Function

Switches the measurement mode. Switches to the setting modes for the upper limit and lower

limit values. Switches the trigger setting to INT/EXT.

This key is only enabled when the trigger setting is EXT. One measurement is performed each time the key is pressed.

The following menu settings can be made.

• “LoAd_A(C/h)”

• “SAVE”

• “Ld_tYP”

•“Lo C”

• “LEV.ChK”

• “bEEP_K”

• “dISP”

•“IF” Settings other than the above listed can be made fro m normal measurement mode. The lower area of the MAIN display will display “– – – –” for menus that cannot be set from BIN measurement mode.

Changes the keylock function and cancels the remote state.

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

6.1 Setting the Average Function

(Setting screen for the number of measurements to be averaged)

Menu content

“on” or “oFF” flashes.

(MAIN display area)

(SUB display area / “on” setting)

The number of measurements to average lights up.

Application

Functions Chapter 6

6.1 Setting the Average Function

The average function performs an averaging process on the measurement values. With the use of this function you can reduce measurement value fluctuations even in environments with a lot of noise.

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 14) for menu order)

This setting cannot be changed in comparator mode and BIN mode.

2. Use or to select the “AVErAG” menu item.

3. Press to enable or disable the average function.

It will toggle “on” and “oFF” each time is pressed.

6.1 Setting the Average Function

4. Press to enable or disable the average function.

When “oFF” is selected, the averaging process is not performed. “dELAY” (Trigger delay setting screen) will be shown in the MAIN display area. When “on” is selected, the number of measurements to be averaged will flash in the middle row of the SUB display area.

5. When "on" is selected.

Enter the number of measurements to average using or the numeric keypad.

When entering using the numeric keypad, the value is entered one digit at a time from right to left.

Settable range : 1 to 256

Move to the digit........ and

Change the number

6. Press .

The number of measurements to average will be set. Once it is set, “dELAY” (Trigger delay setting screen) is shown in th e MAIN display area.

... and

If is not pressed, the number of measurements to average will not be set.

7. Press .

The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

6.2 Trigger Delay Setting

(Trigger delay setting screen)

Menu content

“on” or “oFF” flashes

(MAIN display area)

(SUB display area / “on” setting)

The delay time is lit up.

This sets the delay time between when the trigger is detected and measuring begins. With the use of this function even if measurement is commenced immediately after connecting to a sample a reliable measurement value can be attained.

1. In normal measurement mode, press .

The upper part of the MAIN display area displays the menu contents and the lower part displays the setting information. (Refer to "Menu display organization" (p. 14) for menu order)

This setting cannot be changed in comparator mode and BIN mode.

2. Use or to select the “dELAY” menu item.

6.2 Trigger Delay Setting

3. Press to enable or disable the trigger delay.

It will toggle “on” and “oFF” each time is pressed.

4. Press to enable or disable trigger delay.

When “oFF” is selected, “Frq.SFt” (Frequency shift setting screen) appears in the MAIN display area. When “on” is selected, the leftmost LED which displays the delay time will flash in the middle row of the SUB display area.

6.2 Trigger Delay Setting

5. When "on" is selected.

6. Press to confirm the delay time setting.

7. Press .

Enter the delay time using or the numeric keypad.

(If you enter a number, each digit moves one place to the right.)

Settable range : 0.000 to 9.999(s)

Move to the digit........ and

Change the number

“Frq.SFt” (Frequency shift setting screen) will be shown in the MAIN display area.

If is not pressed the delay time setting will not be set.

The unit returns to normal measurement mode.

... and

Hioki 3505, 3506 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Verifying Package Contents

Safety Information

Operating Precautions

1.1 Product Overview

1.2 Features

1.3 Entire Workflow

1.4 Names and Functions of Parts

2.1 Preparation Flowchart

2.2 Checking the Power Voltage

2.3 Connecting the Power Cord

2.4 Connecting the Probes and Fixtures

2.5 Turning the Power On and Off

3.1 Pre-Operation Inspection

3.2 Measurement Example

3.3 Setting the Measurement Conditions

3.3.1 Setting the Display Parameter

3.3.2 Measurement Mode

3.3.3 Measurement Frequency

3.3.4 Measurement Signal Level

3.3.5 Measurement Speed

3.3.6 Equivalent Circuit Mode

3.3.7 Measurement Range

3.3.8 Trigger Signal

4.1 Open Circuit Compensation and Short Circuit Compensation

4.2 Load Compensation

4.3 Offset Compensation

4.4 Self Calibration

4.5 Set the Cable Length

5.1 Comparator Function

5.2 BIN Measurement Function

6.1 Setting the Average Function

6.2 Trigger Delay Setting