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Model
Model
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236
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Service
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Page 7

The
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Das Quellenmeßgerät
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SPE,
DC1,
front
BUS
IMPLEMENTATION
COMMANDS:
SPD.
COMMANDS:
FUNCTIONS:
DT1,
CO,
panel
functions
and
Terminator.
addressisset
SPEED
SOURCE-DELAY-MEASURE
TO
IEEE-488
RATE:
MEASUREMENT
110
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and
from
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Page 21

Table
Contents
of
SECTION
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
1.5.6
1.5.7
1.5.8
1.5.9 lOOmA
SECTION
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.7
2.8
1
INTRODUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL
INITIAL
REQUIRED
VERIFICATIONS
Equipment
Common
Voltage
Voltage
Remote
Low
Current
Low
Current
lOOmA
2
=
INTRODUCTION
RECOMMENDED
ENVIRONMENTAL
WARM-UP
LOCK
CAL
CALIBRATION
Equipment
Voltage
lOOmA
Low
CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION
Performance
COND1TIONS
EQUTPMENT
TEST
PROCEDURES
Characterization
Mode
Source
Measure
Sense
Measure
Source
Verification
Verification
(inA
(inAtolOmA)
Range
Calibration
PERIOD
PROCEDURES
Characterization
Calibration
Range
Current
Calibration
Ranges
ERRORS
PROGRAM
Verification
CONDITIONS
Verification
Verification
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to
Verification
Range
Verification
CALIBRATION
CONDITIONS
Calibration
Measure
Source
EQUIPMENT
(inA
Ranges
Ranges
—
lOmA)
Verification
Verification
1-1
14
14
1-1
1-1
1-3
1-6
1-8
1-9
141
1-12
1-15
1-18
1-20
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-2
2-3
2-6
2-9
2-11
2-13
246
SECTION
3.1
3.2
3,3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.8.1
INTRODUCTION
LINE
FAN
BATrERY
HANDLING AND
DISASSEMBLY
SPECIAL
TROUBLESHOOTJNG
Maintenance
3
—
REPLACEMENT
FUSE
FILTER
Recommended
CLEANING
REPLACEMENT
HANDLING
CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
OF
Test
Equipment
PRECAUTIONS
STATIC
SENSITIVE
DEVICES
3-1
3-1
3-1
3-2
3-4
3-4
3-11
3-11
3-11
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382
38.3
3.8Ä
3.8.5
3.86
Diagnostics
Power
Analog Control
Analog
Digital
Supply
Switching
and
Display
Checks
Lines
Checks
341
343
344
344
3-16
SECTION
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
42.3
4.2.4
4.3
4.4
44.1
4.42
44.3
4.4A
4.5
INTRODUCTION
ANALOG
A/D
DIGITAL
POWER
SECTION
51
5.2
5,3
5,4
5,5
INTRODUCTION
PARTS
ORDERING
FATORY
SCHEMATIC
4
=
Principles
CIRCUITRY
V/I
Control
Output
Feedback
V/I
Resonant
CONVERTER
I/O
Controller
Source/Measure
Communications
Display
5
LISTS
and
Stage
Converter
CIRCUTTRY
Circuitry
SUPPLY
Replaceable
INFORMATION
SERVICE
DIAGRAMS
of
Operation
Readback
(Model
Controller
Parts
237)
AND
COMPONENT
LOCATION
DRAWINGS
4-1
4-2
4-2
4-4
4-6
4-8
4-8
4-9
4-9
4-10
4-10
4-10
4-11
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
5-1
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List
of
Illustrations
SECTION
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
14
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
SECTION
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
1
Performance
Setup
Setup
Setup
Setup
Setup
Setup
Setup
Setup
Setup
2
Calibration
Calibration
Setup
Setup
Setup
Current
Ui
U7
Verification
for
Equipment Characterization
for
Common
for
Voltage
for
Voltage
for
Remote
for
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for
Low
for
lOOmA
for
lOOmA
Switch
for
Equipment Characterization
for Volts
for
lOOmA
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Error
Status
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Mode
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Measure
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Current
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(Cal
Calibration
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Word
Status
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Ranges
Verification
Measure
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Word
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Ranges
Range
Verification
(lnAtolOmA)
Verification
(lnA
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to
to
lOmA)
lOmA)
1-4
1-7
1-9
1-10
1-12
1-13
1-16
1-19
1-21
2-2
2-4
2-7
2-10
2-12
2-15
2-16
SECTION
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
SECTION
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-6
4-7
3—Maintenance
Line
Digital
Resonant
Output
Analog
Model
4
=
Overall
Simplified
Model
Model
Simplified
Damping
Simplified
Voltage
Principles
Switch
Board
Converter
Board
Board
(Shields
237
Exploded
Block
Diagram
Schematic
236
Output
237
Output
Schematic
Relay
SchematicofResonant
and
Line
Fuse
Board
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Removed)
View
of
Operation
of
V/I
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(Simplified Schematic
Stage
of
V/I
Contact
Bounce
237)
Control
Feedback
Converter
and
Readback
Diagram)
Diagram)
3-1
3-3
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-9
4-1
4-3
4-5
4-5
4-6
4-7
4-9
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List
Tables
of
SECTION
Table
1-1
Table
12
Table
1-3
Table
1-4
Table
1-5
Table
1-6
Table
1-7
Table
1-8
Table
1-9
SECTION
Table
2-1
Table
2-2
Table
2-3
Table
2-4
SECTION
Table
3-1
Table
3-2
Table
3-3
Table
3-4
Table
3-5
Table
3-6
Table
3-7
Table
3-8
Table
3-9
Table
3-10
1
Performance
Required
Specifications
Model
Voltage
Voltage
Allowable
Low
Allowable
Low
2
Calibration
Required
Specifications
Model
Calibration
Maintenance
3
=
Line
Recommended
Power
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Digital
Display
Verification
Equipment
Test
For
Alternate
I-Source
263
Source Verification
Measure
Current
Current
Test
263
Fuse
Selection
Supply
Switching;
Switching;
Switching;
Switching; Sensing
Switching;
Circuitry
Circuitry
Verification
Reading
Measure
Reading
Source
Equipment
For
Alternate
I-Source
Error
Messages
Troubleshooting
Checks
Checks
Checks
Equipment
Characteristics
Caiculations
Verification
Caiculations
Verification
Equipment
Characterization
Current
Volts
Feedback
A/D
Ranging
Ranging
Multiplexing
for
Low
(inA
for
Low
(inA
to
Equipment
Current
to
lOmA)
Current
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Measure
Source Verification
Verification
(lmA
(lmA
to
to
lOmA)
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12
1-3
1-5
1-8
1-11
1-13
1-14
....
1-15
1-17
2-1
2-2
2-5
2-14
3-1
3-11
3-13
3-14
3-15
3-15
3-15
3-16
3-17
3-18
4
SECTION
Table
4-1
=
Principles
Volts
Range
of
Relays
Operation
4-8
Page 26
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SECTION
Performance
1
. .
Verification
1
1
INTRODUCTION
The
procedures
verify
that
the
stated
Performance
strument
misadjustment
tion
instrument
Before
sure
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tor‘s
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and
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measurements
less
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verification
first received
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14
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SECTION
Performance
1
Verification
Manufacturer
Keithley
Keithley
Keitffley
Keithley
Keithley
Fluke
Model
263
193A
617
8006
2364LC3
343A
Table
14.
Description
54
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Source
54
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44
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Electrometer
Test
Fixture
Interlock
Dc
Voltage
digit
digit
digit
Required
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DMM
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Calibrator
Test
Equipment
Specifications
2nA,
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200mV,
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range;
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Verification
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SECTION
Performance
Waming:
to
Safety
Ground
1
Verification
Banana
Model
Plug
263
Cables
Source
(5)
Ground
Link
Installed
Figure
14
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14
Page 31

Performance
SECTION
Verification
1
10.
11
12.
13.
Place
the
Set
the
Set
range
As
performed
across
I9=
the
Model
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15
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SECTION
Performance
1.
Verification
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33,
34,
35,
I09mA
record
Table
Place
In
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Measure
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verify
from
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equipmentasshown
for
common
program
LINECYCLE
at
compliance
236/237
the
voltage
in
TIME
1
the
record
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standby,
and
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below.
Table
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in
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verification,
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measure
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fo1
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1
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up
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pencil,
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the
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the
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the
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characterized
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range
the
calculated
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used
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current
value
check
to
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of
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36.
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set
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enabling
and
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Cable
Performance
SECTION
Verification
1
Waming:
Safety
to
Ground
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for
Common
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Figure
Setup
Equivalent
Mode
Verification
1-7
Page 34

SECTION
Performance
1
53
Setup
the
the
following
The
voltages
cause
tion
levels.
1.
Set
the Model
range.
2.
While
the
1.1V
3,
Temporarily
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fixture
193A.
DMM.
1.
Verification
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equipment
stepstoverify
following
(1000V
injury
when
encountering
in
standby,
range
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and
connect
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Source
as
shown
WARNING
procedure
forthe
or
death,
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to
set
the
and
set
disconnect
2
at the
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Veritication
in
Figure
the
voltage
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Model
Exercise
these
measure
Model
compliance
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panel
to
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perform
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4,
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6.
7,
8.
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11.
12.
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Table
output
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Verification
Allowable
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1-8
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Waming:
to
Safety
Ground
SECTION
Performance
1
Verification
1
Figure
1
54
Set
the
L
1-3.
the
up
following
The
voltages
cause
when
tion
levels.
While
measure
current
Cönnections
A.
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equipment
steps
following
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injury
encountering
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shown
verify
to
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procedure
for
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death
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setting
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in
to
to
oper-
ate.
limits
and
on the
listed
limit
verify
ta
5.
6.
Verify
Model
in
the
the
On
11V
to
that
that
236/237
Erst
Model
the
entry
the
on
voltage
measured
the
is
236/237,
11V
reading
within
Table
of
change
measurement
the
1-5.
is
voltage
allowable
within
reading
compliance
the
range
the
limitsinthe
hie.
measure
to
step
repeat
guide,
as a
1-5
Tabie
Using
7.
measurement
110V
the
on
OV
caiibrator
the
Set
to
8.
Modei
the
set
and
the
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on
1.1V
1100V
and
output
to
236/237
measurement
for
+1V
a
range.
6
the
on
compliance
Verify
ranges.
10V
limit
that
range,
of
the
1-9
Page 36

SECTION
Performance
1
Verification
voltage
allowable
9,
Repeat
reading
limitsinthe
step
8
using
A.
Connections
on
the
Model
table.
a
calibrator
236/237iswithin
output
8006
Test
of
Fixture
-4V.
the
10.
11.
Using
puts
Place
Table
1-5
of
±10V,
the
Model 236/237
DC
a
as
±100V
Calibrator
guide,
and
measure
±1000V
in
standby.
calibrator
(Model
237
out
only).
Figure
140
1-4.
B.
Schematic
Setupfor
Equivalent
VoltageMeasure
Ranges
Verification
Page 37

Perfonnance
SECTION
Verification
1
343A
*236/237
Range
1OV
1OV
1OV
10V
10V
10V
10V
10V
100V
100V
1000V
1000V
settosource
343A
OnA
Table
Output
OV
0V
OV
0V
+1V
—1V
+10V
40V
+100V
—100V
+1000V
—1000V
inA
on
source
15.
range.
Voltage
236/237
Compliance
Measure
&
1.1V
11V
110V
1100V
1.1V
1.1V
11V
11V
110V
110V
1100V
1100V
Measure
Limit
Range*
Verification
Allowable
ftOOO3OV
OO.OO1OV
OOOO1OV
0000.10V
+0.99942V
0.99942V
+9.9965V
—9.9965V
+99.965V
—99.965V
+999.55V
—999.55V
(18°C
to
28°C)
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
Reading
+ft0003OV
+OftOOlOV
+000.010V
+0000.10V
+1.00058V
—1
.00058V
+10,0035V
—10.0035V
+100.035V
—100.035V
+1000.45V
—1000.45V
1
55
up
Set
sistor
(R2634k)
formthe
When
mote
sentonthe
when
programmed
possible
power
cables
sociated
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the
equipment
following
Model
a
sensing,
unit
the
shock
before
the
to
test
is
installed
steps
hazardous
SENSE
is
voltage
Source
fixture.
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shown
as
in the
verify
to
WARNING
and
in
operate
hazard,
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is
or
236/237
connecting
Verification
Figure
in
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remote
programmed
voltage
OUTPUT
regardiess
current.
always
or
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test
sense
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terminals
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disconnecting
or
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The
socket.
accuracy:
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pre
be
of
avoid
off
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all
as
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a
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in
select
remote
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the
limit
the
20V
theMode1236/237
the
lOmA
in
193A
place
source
measurement
standby.
DMM to
10V
with
DCV
compliance
a
range.
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in
and
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standby,
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on
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sense
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re
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from
panel
ZERO
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it
to
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of
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to
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verify
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local sense.
1
that
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fixture
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4,
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the
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Place
7,
HI
(BINDING
the
of
DMM.
Model
the
offsets.
fixture.
test
the
reading
limit;
the
of
DMM.
the
Model
on the
Model
disconnect
DMM
the
POST
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DMM,
193A
banana
236/237
DMM
9.99500
236/237
at
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shorts
cable
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to
in
in
is
the
banana
the
rear
connect
and
input
the
enable
BINDING
to
operate
within
10.00500V.
standby
141
Page 38

SECYION
Performance
1
Verif-ication
Waming:
Safety
to
Ground
Connect
Earth
‚
1_
‚=‘
0
—
Connections
A.
:
0,
z
.
‘@@‘,
(Source
::
‚
8006
236/237
SENSE
A
@:
Test
V)
‚ØØ
Fixture
OUTPUT
SENSE
LO/OUTPUT
LO
Cable
(236-lLC3)
7O78TRX
Cables
IfllH
1
193ADMM
236/237
UOBIOiLQDU:QNBOU
(3)
Banane
Cables
(2)
Plug
00
ntertock
H
HI
B.
Schematic
Figure
t56
Setup
the
1-5.
Low
Measure
the
equipmentasshown
following
steps
Setup
Current
for
Ranges
verify
to
Remote
ranges:
L
Use
the
I9tA,
and
Table
ljiA
through
I9OA,
recorded
1-6
IO9mA
to
caiculate
lOniA
and
in
IL
Table
readings, transfer themtoTable
Whileinstandby,
2.
measure
source
142
currentby
range.
configure the
settingittosource
Equivalent
Sense
(inA
Verification
Figure
in
the
inA
allowable
the
ranges.
were
13.
After
Verification
lOmA)
to
16
and
lOmA
to
values
The
previously
caiculating
17.
Model 236/327
0V
perform
measure
readings
for
calculated
on
the
for
Io,
these
1.1V
2nA
the
in
enable
the
Verify
entry
the
lOnA
reading
ranges
standby,
GUARD.
compliance
inA
measurement
that
is
within
236
of
Table
Model
the
on
on
specified
Table
17,
with
236/237,
lOnA
this
in
check
While
3,
and
4,
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on
ATE.
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5,
to
the
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to
6.
rent
Mode1263
set
limit
ofthe
range
current
the
allowable
the
17.
change
measurement
measurement
the
table.
the
rest
the
output
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measurement
of
of
the
to
and
enable
limits
the
compliance
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rangeiswithin
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the
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the
listed
Verify
range
to
OPER
on
in
limit
236
263
lnA
the
the
that
the
cur
in
standby.
Page 39

Performance
SECTION
Verification
1
7.
Set
range,
to
Verify
8.
in
On
9,
Figure
the
inA
the
the
1-6.
Model
and
set
on
the
the
that
table.
Mode1263,
Note
Setup
263tooutput
the Model
lnA
measuiement
236/237
readingiswithin
change
the
LZJ
Source
263
(Source
:
263
GUARD
Low
Current
for
+O.90000nA
compliance
range.
the
limits
output
to
1)
enabled
Measure
on
the
specified
negative
Ranges
2nA
limit
po
Verification
10.
11.
larity
specified
Using
lOmA
Place
(inA
and
verify
in the
Table
measurement
Model
the
to
lOrnA)
the
reading
that
table.
1-7
guide,
as
a
in
263
10000Boo
ranges
standby.
check
of
the
6ö:
LiQo
within
is
the
Model
lOnA
the
limits
through
236/237.
Table
236/237
Measure
Range
1iA
lOjiA
lOOjiA
1mJ
lOmA
*
IO9pA,
**
Allowable
***
fle
Model
263
1=6.
Reading
+IO9M
Allowable
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±
(0.0004)
[
Reading
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+I9±[(O.OOO35)I9+7OOpA1=
±
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263
and/or
and
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and
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limits
allowable
A
193A.
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calculated
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are
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readings
out
obtained
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allowable
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+
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1
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=
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=
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be
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.
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Allowable
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iiA
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indicates
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iA
ilA
iA
fltA
Verification
Typical
Limits***
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+9.0000j.tA±8nA
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0.90000fllA±800flA
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the
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on
caiculation
a
error, or
to
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±87OpA
±8nA
±83nA
±83nA
±9.4iA
specifications
that
lOmA)
of
the
the
Model
143
Page 40

SECTION
Performance
1.
Verification
263
Range
2nA
2riA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2OnA
2OnA
200nA
200nA
2iiA
2jiA
Table
263
17.
Output
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
+O.90000nA
—O.90000nA
+9OOOOnA
—9.0000nA
+9OOOOnA
9O.OOOnA
+ft9OOOOiA
-O.9OOOOiA
Low
Current
236/237
Compliance
Measure
&
inA
lOnA
lOOnA
ljiA
lOiiA
OOjiA
imA
lOmA
inA
inA
lOnA
lOnA
lOOnA
lOOnA
1iA
liiA
Measure
Limit
Range*
Verification
Allowable
to
(18°C
28°C)
—O.OOO1OnA
OOOO1OnA
OOO.OO6nA
O.OOOO6jiA
OO.OOO7jiA
—OOO.OO6tA
-OOOOO6mA
OOOOO6mA
O.8972OnA
+O.8972OnA
—&972OnA
+&972OnA
-898O5nA
+89.8O5nA
-
+
to
(inA
Readings**
to
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+OO.00lOnA
to
+000.006nA
to
+OOOOO6jiA
to
+OOOOO7jiA
to
to
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to
+OOOOO6mA
+Oft0006mA
to
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to
—O9O28OnA
to
9.O28OnA
to
+9O28OnA
to
—90.195nA
to
+90.195nA
to
to
to
+___________
lOmA)
2OiA
2OjiA
200jiA
200jaA
2mA
2mA
2OmA
2OmA
*236/237
**Allowable
set
+9.0000jiA
9.OOOOjiA
+9OOOOjiA
9O.OOOiA
+O9OOOOmA
-ft90000mA
+9.0000mA
—9.0000mA
for
0V
on the
the
source
to
readings
lj.tA
1,1V
thru
lOjiA
lOjiA
lOOjiA
lOOjiA
imA
imA
OmA
lOmA
source
lOmA
range.
ranges
—
+
-
+
+
—
+
are calculated
in
Table
1-6.
to
to
+___________
to
to
+____________
to
—____________
to
+___________
to
—____________
to
+____________
144
Page 41

Performance
SECTION
Verification
1
1
.5.7
the
Set
up
following steps
the
ranges:
1.
Use
Table
the
ljiA
I9OpA,
I9tA,
recorded
and
lowable
While in
2.
source
ance
While
3.
on
OnA
4.
With
617
on
5.
On
the
the
Model
ingonthe
the
first
Set
the
6.
Model
the
that
specified
7.
Using
source
Current
Low
Source
equipment
1-8
to
through
and
IO9mA
in
readings,
standby,
OnAonthe
limitof1.1V
standby,
in
2nA
the
ZERO
CHECK
2pA
236/237
Model
to
in
the
1-9
on
range.
617,
of
617
source
the
the
Model
entry
Model
236
reading
Table
zero
Ranges
as
shown
to
verify the
caiculate
OmA
IA
Table
transfer
configure
lnA
on
the
configure
range.
enabled,
disable
in
is
617
Table
to
OnA
the
on
second
guide,
a
as
lOOnA
(1
nA
Verification
in Figure
the allowable
ranges.
were
After
1-3.
them
the
source
1.1V
the Model
zero
ZERO
operate.
within
1-9.
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the
the
on
Model
of
entry
set
through
1
OmA)
to
17
and
to
lOmA
inA
readings
The
values
previously
caiculating
Table
the
Model
with
range
measurement
263
correct
CHECK
Verify
that
the limits
range,
range.
lOnA
is
within
617
1-9.
Table
Model
the
lOmA
perform
source
for
calculated
the
1-9.
236/237
compli
a
range.
source
to
Model
the
and
the
specified
and
set
Verify
limits
the
236/237
ranges
for
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place
read
the
and
select
to
source
operate,
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thelimits
Models
the
that
limits
the
proce
through
through
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the
the
it
po
to
and
the
are
within
and
program
and
263
in
263
617,
within
the
and
reverse
Mode1236/237
operate,
in
Verify
within
basic
the
lOnA
the
ljiA
the
the
for
the Models
and
in
inA
set
236/237
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zero
in
and
263
the
617
guide,
14
Note
Table
zero
in
readings
zero
standby
in
source
the
on
236/237,
set
to
and
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is
repeat
check
to
that
values
check
range.
Model
and
Model
the
617
is
check,
the
—O.9nA.
263
617.
still
for
1-3.
check,
the
Model
Model
in
the
ZERO
in
Model
Models
sources.
Models
on
in
are
Model
subsequent
236/237
on
standby,
2nA
Models
on
table.
the
617
in
Model
the
check
Model
the
the
table.
as
1-9
through
8
ranges.
the
taken
617
in
617
the
range.
CHECK
the
standby.
263
Thatis,
236/237
on
a
source
from
standby.
that
check
limits.
listed
the
Place
8.
2OpA
range.
Place
source
While
+O.9nA
Place
and
disable
that
the
the
—O.9nA
stffl
on the
both
reading
9,
10.
11.
specified
to
12.
13.
14.
Place
and
263
On
both
larity
+O.9nA
Place
disable
the
236/237
the
ofthe
and
the
zero
reading
in
15,
specified
Using
in
dure
1OmA
lOmA
Table
steps
source
ranges,
236/237
the
Place
to
16.
263
and
236/237
Table
1-8,
Source
*
**
***
Allowable
236/237
Range
1iA
lOj.tA
1OO.tA
lmA
lOmA
I9tA,
IO9A,
Allowable
calculated
The
fications
caiculation
I9OiA,
reading
of
the
error,
Reading
±
(0.0005)
[
±
(0.00050)
[
(0.00050)
±
[
±
(0.00050)
[
±
(0.0005)
[
and
IO9mA
limits
allowable
Model
that
or
Reading
Calculations*
I9A
are
to
readings
and
263
Model
the
Caiculations
200pA
+
IO
9
2.00nA
+
I9LA
20.00nA
I9o+
200.OflA
+
IO9mA
I9mA
+
2.00i.tA
transferred
should
be
263
and/or
from
obtained
are
be
193A.Acalculated
1
1
1
Table
to
within
Model
for
=
=
=
j
1
=
Table
the
allowable
1-3.
1-9.
listed
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Lower
—
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—
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typicallimits.
reading
out
is
Current
Allowable
Limit
.
.
.
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that
specification.
of
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These
Source
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+
+
+
+
+
not
Verification
.
.
.
.
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within
fall
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nA
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these
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on
limits
to
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Typical
Limits***
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±6.500nA
±65.00nA
±O.65OO.tA
±6.500jiA
the 90-day
indicates
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speci
a
1-15
Page 42

SECTION
Performance
1
Verification
Figure
1-7.
B.
Schematic
Setupfor
2361237
Equivalent
Low
Current
OUTPUT
Source
H
Ranges
Verification
Note
Eiectrometer
(Measure
(inAtolOmA)
617
Electrometer
:
617
GUARD
dualled
OUTPUT
COMMON
263
Source
(Source
1)
1)
146
Page 43

Performance
SECTION
Verification
1.
Table
263
617
Range Range
2pA
2pA
2OpA
200pA
2nA
2OnA
200nA
2jiA
2OpA
200pA
200pA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2nA
2OnA
200nA
2jiA
1-9.
I=Source
Output
Setting
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
Standby
+O.9nA
—O.9nA
+9nA
-9nA
+9OnA
—9OnA
+O.9iA
—O.9iaA
Low
Current
236/237
Source
Range
inA
lOnA
lOOnA
ljiA
1OiA
lOOjiA
lmA
lOmA
inA
lOnA
lOOnA
1iA
Source
ISource*
Verification
Source
Value***
OnA
OnA
OnA
OjiA
OjiA
OjiA
OmA
OmA
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the
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characterized
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18.
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to
to
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to
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valued
nA
from
Table
1-3.
1-17
Page 44

SECTION
Performance
1
58
up
the
Set
sistor
(R-18540)
1
Verification
1
OOmA
Measure
Verification
equipment
is
installed
Range
as
showninFigure
in
the
test
1-8.
sockeL
The
1O2
7.
Verify
236/237
that
the
current
Within
jS
the
reading
following
(b)
limits:
on
the
Model
re
I
±6pA
=
Io
procedure
This
1O2
resistor
value
of
paragraph
space
Perform
urement
1.
While
OVonthe
lOOmA.
Set
2.
Zero
3,
HI
4,
Remove
and
2500E)
Place
5.
voltage
space
Caiculate
6.
follows:
this
of
provided
the
rance
the
to
set
requires
for
current
resistor
1.5.1.
below:
R
—
10
following
c‘
in
standby,
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the
Model
and
LO),
the
short
the
output
to
the
Model
measurement
below:
VOrnA=
the
caiculations.
was
Transfer
steps
set
source
193A
to
193A
enabling
from
calibration
OmA.
236/237
actual
characterized value
the
previously
resistance
that
verify the
to
Model
the
range,
the
by
and
2V
dc
shorting
ZERO.
input
the
source
operate
in
from
the
current
through
The
recorded
236/237
compliance
set
range.
its
input
of
the Model
(Models
and
Model
v
the resistor
characterized
in
value
lOOmA
to
(VOLTS
343A
record
193A
of
step
to
meas
source
193A
and
in the
the
43
the
the
to
as
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8.
9.
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the
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late
the
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236/237
ii.
12.
13.
the
Set
Record
late
the
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Verify
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calibration
the
actual
V+9A
that
is
1236
voltage
V+9QmA
within
current.
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the
current
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source
from the
=______________________
the
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calibration source
the
actual
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that
voltage
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the
from
current.
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the
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the
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236/237instandby.
Page 45

Waming:
to
Safety
Ground
Earth
Performance
SECTION
Verification
1
Figure
1-8.
Connections
A.
343A
DCCalibrator
8.
Schematic
Setup
for
lOOmA
Source
Equivalent
+
.-
Measure
Range
2500
Current
Calibrator
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+
OUT
IN
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1)
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149
Page 46

SECTION
Performance
1
5
9
Setupthe
sistor
(R485-1O)
1
Verification
1
OOmA
equipment
is
Source
showninFigure
as
installed
in
Range
the test
Verification
1-9.
sockeL
The
1O2
7
Verify
lowing
that
limits:
the
current
(JOmA)
15
withrn the
fol
actual
re
OIflA
JOmA
±2OLA
This
procedure
lfl(2
resistor
value
of
this
of
paragraph
graph.
vided
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below:
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range:
While
1.
OmA
1.1V.
to
2.
3,
4,
5.
the
Set
Zero
HI to
Remove
Place
voltage
svace
for
resistor
1.5.1
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following
in
standby,
on
the
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the
Model
LO),
and
the
the
Model
measurement
below:
V0m=
requires
current
was
and
that
resistance
=
lOOmA
193Atothe
193A
enabling
short
from
236/237
the
characterized
caiculations.
previously recorded
also
used
in
valuetothe
the
by
the
from
to
Model
shorting
ZERO.
in
verify
range
2V
dc
inputofthe
operate
the Model
steps
set
source
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the
the
236/237
and
range.
its
V
value
characterized
in
previous
space
lOOmA
to
compliance
set
input
(VOLTS
Model
and
record
193A
of
step
para
pro-
source
source
193A.
in the
the
the
43
10.
11.
12.
8.
9
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the
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late
the
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lowing
Set
the
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late
the
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Model 236/237
the voltage
current.
actual
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the
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that
limits:
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the
actual
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=
89.9141flA
236/237
voltage from the
current.
=
7
v
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to
from the
output
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193A
V
=______________________
current
to
(I+9o)
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to
output
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within
is
-9OmA.
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V
=______________________
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and
and
calcu
the
calcu
fol
6.
follows:
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Io=
the
actual
VoA
R
1o0
current
=___________
through
the resistor
mA
as
13.
14.
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limits:
Place
that
L9OmA
the
the
=
Model
actual
current
89,914fllA
236/237
to
in
standby.
is
within
90.O86IflA
the
following
1-20
Page 47

Perforinance Verification
SECTION
1
121
Page 48
Page 49

SECTION
.
calibration
2
2i
Calibration
the
shows
any
error,
manual.
sentative
Calibration
IEEE-488
bration
INTRODUCTION
performance
that
of
the calibration
refer
If
or
bus.
procedures,
QuickBASIC
Manufacturer
should
the
to
the
the
of
that
be
verification
Model
the
troubleshooting
problem
factory
the
Model
This
section
and
canbeused.
performed
236/237
cannot
steps
persists,
for
further
236/237
contains
a
program
Model
every
procedure
is
out
be
information
call
your
information.
is
performed
the
written
12
months, or
(Section
of
specifications.
performed
Keithley
stepbystep
in
Table
24.
Description
without
in this
repre
over
the
ca1i
Microsoft
Required
1)
Before
sure
the Model
tor‘s
if
If
22
attempting
you
are
Manual
236/237.
any
of
famffiar
for
with
Refertothe Model
complete information.
RECOMMENDED
the following
the controls
CALIBRATION
procedures,
and
Operation
236/237
make
of
Opera
EQUIPMENT
Table
24
lists
that
Note
9Oday
the
specifications
equipment
leastasgood
Test
Equipment
Specifications
recommended
Models
may
be
as
the
263
as
usedaslongastheir
specifications
and
listed
calibration
193A
must
in
the
listed
within
be
table.
accuracy
in
the
equipment.
their
Alternate
is
Table
2-2.
at
Keithley
Keithley
Keithley
Keithley
263
193A
8006
R-185-10
R-249-100
R-263-lk
R-263-100K
5-1/2digit
Calibrator/Source
5-1
digit
/2
Test
102
1002
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100k2
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DMM
Fixture
Resistor
Resistor
Resistor
2nA,
2OnA
200nA
200mV,
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±20
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ppm/°C
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10
+
counts)
2
counts)
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1
+
count)
counts)
counts)
2-1
Page 50

SECTION
Calibration
2
22,
Table
Specifications
For
Alternate
Equipment
23
Calibration
ditions
a
2A
ENVIRONMENTAL
having
relative
WARMUP
The
3wire
ground
grounded
are
power
outlet
electric shock,
should
hiimidity
Source
power
wire
made,
line
may
be
an
ambient
of
PERIOD
WARNING
Measure
cord
and
outlets.
instrument
ground.
result
Instrument
DMM
SourcedcCurrent
CONDITIONS
performed
temperature
less
than
Unit
that
is
designed
When
Failure
in
under
70%.
is
equipped
contains
proper
chassisisconnected
to
injury
or
Type
laboratory
of23°C
tobeused
connections
useagrounded
death
a
separate
±1°C
with
with
due
to
to
a
O.9nA,
Keithley
O9jiA;
9jiA,
±l7Oppm
con
and
Required
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as
Table
(see
9OjtA,
memory
can
sition.
tered
When
unlocked
stored
sent
Specifications
Keithley
24)
9nA,
9OnA,
263
(see
±l8Oppm
900jaA,
be
entered and
However,
calibration
calibration
m
over
Model
236/237
Rear
Panel
193A
Same
Table
24)
9mA;
cannot
take
when
constants will
“in“
position,
nonvolatile
the
bus
as
place.
used
with
poweristurned
is
performed
calibration
memory
Temporary
CAL
LOCK
lost.
be
with
when
calibration
in
off,
CAL
constants
the
C59
values
the
“out“
po
newly
the
LOCKinthe
command
en
will
be
is
Turn
on
the
Model236/237
least
one
hour
before
dures.Ifthe
temperature
hour
for
takes
(18°F)
25
A
switch
withathin
prevent
CAL
switch.
position,
2-2
instrument
or
the
internaltemperature
one
additional
outside
CAL
LOCK
the
LOCK
LOCK),
(CAL
shaft
inadvertent
is
a
With
the
storage
humidity,
specified
screwdriver
two
CAL
of
calibration
and
performing
hasbeen
allow
hour
to
temperature
accessible
calibration
position
LOCK
allow
the
subjected
at least one
to
stabilize.
stabffizeaunit
through
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of
the
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and
switch
constants
it
warm
to
calibration
to
range.
the
24),isused
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in
the locked
in
up
for
proce
extremes
additional
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thatis10°C
rear
panel
236/237.
pushbutton
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at
of
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is
of
the
lOOmA
Calibration
Switch
the
Model
divided
of
three
include;
calibration
into
one
pro-
it
Figure
24
.
Calibration
2.6
The
to
236/237
three separate
another
cedures
voltage
CALIBRATION
step-by-step
are
That
can
calibration
provided
procedures
is,
any or
performed.
be
procedures
(paragraph
Switch
(Cal
PROCEDURES
for
calibrating
here.
Calibration
that
are
independent
all
(in
any
order)
The
three
2.6.2),
procedures
Page 51

SECTION
Calibration
2
(paragraph
(paragraph
Calibration
the
IEEE-488
command
the
of
Model
3
Lethal
237)
fixture.
the
nectedtothe
Connect
earth
mum
connecting
Also,
enabled.
HIisalso
nalsofthe
and
2.6.3)
2.6.4).
performed
is
Details
bus.
and
other
236/237
voltage
will
be
connected
To
avoid
safety
interlock
Model
the
test
ground
before
use.
or
keepinmmd
Thus,
present
Model
the
are
Manual.
ranges
“C“
the
contained
bw
using
concerning
commands
Operator‘s
current
WARNING
(up
a
to
possible
1000V
to
circuit
for
the
Model
shock
must
236/237.
fixture
using
#18
Turn
screwtosafety
AWG
all
power
off
disconnectingwires
GUARDisalways
that
lethal
a
on
the
voltage
two
on
GUARD
236/237.
calibration
command
useofthe
in
the Model
8006
hazard,
con
be
mmi
wire
before
cables.
or
OUTPUT
termi
Section
test
over
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3.
A.
At
disconnect
nected
B.
Connect
nal
Sense
On
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lead
Relocate
D.
nal
at
shown
4.
In
the
actual
the
play
Set
5.
the
200mV
To
cancel
6.
ing
its
Remove
7,
and
+O.9OOOOiA
In
the
8.
drop
Model
the Model
the
SENSE
to
of
the
input
the
Model
resistance.
the
of
Component
the
in
space
value
Model
of
the
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Model
range,
any
input
the
short
the
place
to
below,
space
across
W3A.
193Aasfollows:
1
(HI)
jumper
the
BINDING
jumper
that
the Model
of
socket.
the test
193A,
the
jumper
socket.
test
Figure
provided
of
2-2.
below,
the
193A.
=
193A
to
and
disable
offset,
zero
(VOLTS
HI
from
Model
lOOk.Q
the
use
the
resistor
terminal
whose
POST
the
to
enable
back
Make
Test
lOOk2
the
ZERO.
the
to
LO)
the
input
263
resistor.
pencil
a
from
2
on
SENSE
This
193A
ZERO
to
the
sure
Module
use
resistor
DCV
Model
and
of
operate
in
to
the
the
of
test
other
endiscon
the
Signal
2
(LO)
the
shorts
at the
test
cancel
to
SENSE1termi
the
connections
correct
arc
to
pencil
a
from
k2
function
193A
by
enabling
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the
to
the
record
display
socket,
Panel.
termi
Ohms
socket.
test
record
the
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and
short
ZERO.
193A
source
voltage
of
as
the
the
2.61
In
order
to
lOmA
source
the
O.9iiA,
1.
Connect
and
Install
KELVIN
Configure
2.
Model
range,
Model
263
the
following
Model
Model
and measure
form
Equipment
calibrate the
and measure
9OjiA,
9i.tA,
must
be
characterized.
range,a1O2
steps
the
Model
test
8006
the
lOOk.Q
CLIPS
263
GUARD
W3A—Ohms
test
the source
AMPS
enabled
Characterization
ljiA,
1OiA,
ranges
O.9mA
and
resistorischaracterized.
for
characterization:
source,
263
fixture
resistor
(Table
socketofthe
DMMasfollows:
and
function,
and
function
1OOiA,
the Model
of
9mA
For
the
Model
shown
as
2-1)
test
+O.90000iiA
outputinstandby.
on
the
outputs
WmA
193A
Figure
in
the
in
fixture.
200k2
imA
236/237,
of
source
DMM
AXIAL
on
range.
and
the
Per-
2-2.
2iiA
9.
10.
11.
12.
Calculate
resistor
Io9,
IS
Io9
the
Model
Model
the
lated
value
the Model
Place
Set
the
the
Set
and
range
VlOOkQ
5-1
(to
follows:
as
VloDkO
L1OOk2
characterized
the
263.
236/237.
of
Model
Model
enable
=
the
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used
lt
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in
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in
Io.9A
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to
source
263
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current
current
calibrate
to
pencil,
a
1
of
standby.
range.
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9.OOOOiAonthe
mV
through
for
the
the
record the
Table
2iA
1
2-3.
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the
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range
calcu
2OpA
of
of
2-3
Page 52

SECTION
Calibration
Waming:
to
Safety
Ground
2
Banana
Plug
Cables
(5)
Figure
2-2.
A.
Connections
B.
Schematc
Setup
Model
263
Source
(Source
Equivaent
1)
for Equipment
Test
8006
Fixture
OUTPUT
COMMON
Characterization
Source
HI
LO
Sense
Sense
Hl
LO
Model
2
Sense
(Measure
263
Volts
2
Source
193A
DMM
2
and
V)
24
Page 53

13.
As
performed
across
the
in steps
lOOk2
resistor
SECTION
2
Calibration
from
the
and
voltage
caiculate
measure
and
8
9,
caiculate
and
the
the
voltage
current.
22.
Record
193A
measurement
current.
the
the Model
I9A
I9RA
the
of
the
culated
Place
14.
15.Inthe
stall
16.
On the
range
17.
Repeat step
18.
Measure
Set
19.
and
To
20.
ing
21.
Remove
and
200jiA
VlookO
IS
the
Model
Model
value
the Model
test
the
lk2
Model
and
R
1
the
Model
disable
cancel
input
its
the
set
range
=
VlookO
R100kQ
characterized
lt
is
263.
236/237.
of
I9LA
263
fixture,
remove
resistor
193A,
to
3
record
=
ZERO.
zero
disable
and
193A
ZERO.
any
offset,
(VOLTS
the
short
from
Model
and
enable
=
current
for
usedtocalibrate
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in
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in
standby.
lOOk2
the
(R-263-lk).
the
value
of
and
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the
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inputofthe
to
source
Ohms
193A.
and
select
the Model
the
DCV
to
zero
HI
to
the
263
OPERATE.
v
the
2OjiA
the
record
Table
resistor
function,
the
lk2
200mV
the
193A
enabling
90.000jaA
lOjiA
2-3.
resistor.
by
Model
range
range
the
and
range,
short
ZERO.
193A
on
cal
in-
2k2
the
of
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
I9OtA
the characterized
15
I9OA
Model
the
of
of
range
calculated
the
the
Place
the
Set
the
Set
range,
and
Record
193A
and
IO9mA
]S
IO9mA
of
the
of
range
calculated
the
the
Place
test
In
the
1OO2
the
Vko
Vlk2
Rlk2
the
263.
Model
=
ltisused
236/237.
value
Model
Model
Model
the
Vike
193A
263
enable
voltage
caiculate
VlkO
RlkO
263
to
to
OPERATE.
the
the characterized
Model
the
263.
Model
ltisused
236/237,
value
Model
resistor
fixture,
263
remove
(R-249-100),
current
to
Using
I9OA
standby.
the
source
in
range.
2V
O,90000mA
of
in
Entry3of
measurement
current.
current
to
Using
of
in
in
IO9mA
standby.
the
1ki
mV
the
for
calibrate
a
from
v
for
calibrate
a
Entry
resistor
2OOiA
the
pendil,
Table
on
the
the Model
the
2mA
the
pencil,
4ofTable
and
range
1OOtA
record
2-3.
2mA
range
bnA
record
2-3.
install
Table
Entry
1
2
3
4
5
The
the
90-day
within
out
of
Range
2jiA
2OjiA
200jiA
2mA
2OmA
characterized
specifications
limits
these
specification.
2=3,
I-Source
263
Isource
indicates
Model
Programmed
Value
O,9OOOO.tA
9.000jiA
90,000jaA
O,9000mA
9.0000mA
values
should
Model
of
the
calculation
a
ISource
263
Characterized
ISource
IO
9
I9A
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Iou
I9mA
within
be
263
and
error,
193A.
or
Characterization
Value
listed
the
characterized
A
Model
the
that
limits,
263
These
value
and/or
ISource
Value
O,9iA
9iA
9OjiA
O,9mA
limits
that
does
Model
Limits*
±45OpA
±4.3nA
±45nA
±43OnA
are
based
not
193A is
on
fall
25
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SECTION
Calibration
2
29.
30.
31.
32.
33,
34,
35,
On
the
range
Repeat
Measure
the
Set
ZERO.
able
To
cancel
ing
its
Remove
and
set
2OmA
Record
193A
15
I9mA
the
Model
of
the
culated
Model
and
step3to
Model
input(VOLTS
range
and
the
Model
193A,
disable
and
record the
Riooo
=
193A
offset,
any
the
short
the
Model
and
the
voltage
caiculate
vb00
=
vb00
=
Riooo
characterized
263.ltis
236/237.
value
of
select
ZERO.
zero
from
enable
IA
Model
the
valueofthe
to
DCV,
zero
the
HI
to
LO),
the
263
to
OPERATE.
measurement
the current.
current
usedtocalibrate
Usingapendil,
in
Entry
the Ohms
193A.
the
2V
Model
and
enabling
inputofthe
source
9.0000mA
from
v
for
the
of Table
5
function,
100Q
resistor.
range,
and
193Abyshort
ZERO.
Model
on the
the
Model
mA
9mA
range
the
lOmA
range
record the
23.
2002
dis
193A
ca1
Rioo
Model
iS
used
236/237.
to
calibrate
the
lOOniA
range
of
the
NOTE
To
memory,
unlocked
With the switch
calibration
calibration
strument
2.6.2
For
voltage
Model
the
shown
short
the
of
in Figure
the
Model
The
voltages
cause
tion
levels,
Interlock
calibration constants
store
the
place
position
“in“
in
will
be
constants
is
turned
Voltage
calibration, connect
236/237
output
Calibration
via
Jumper
23.
the Model
of
193A,
WARNING
following
(1000V
injury
when
Make
Circuittothe
procedure
forthe
death,
or
encountering
suretoconnect
CAL LOCK
(see
the
locked
temporary.
willbelost
off,
the
the
Model
A
236/237
Model
Exercise
these
Model
in
nonvolatile
switch
paragraph
“out“
That
when
Model
8006
is
initially
uses
237)
extreme
lethal
the Model
236/237
to
2.5).
position,
is,
new
the
the
193A
test
fixture
installed
and
the
hazardous
that
could
cau
voltage
8006
the
in
DMM
input
to
as
to
of
Place
36.
37,
In
the
stall
the
On
38.
39,
40,
41.
42,
43,
the
the
200mVDC
Whileinstandby,
the
2OmA
Zero
the
HI
to
Remove
and
place
Record
193A
Caiculate
follows:
RboQ
where;
the
test
Model
LO)
and
I
Model
1O2
range.
Model
and
the
the
the
then
vb0
the
263
fixture,
remove
resistor
193A
range.
set
193Abyshorting
enabling
short
from
Model
voltage
place
=
actual
Vb
00
I9mA
is
obtained
in
standby.
the 1002
(R-18540).
DMM,
resistance
disable
the
Mode1263to+9.0000mA
ZERO.
the
inputofthe
263inoperate.
measurement
the Model
from
Table
of
263
the
resistor
ZERO
its
input
from
in standby.
mV
1O2
23.
and
Model
the
resistor
and
in
select
on
(VOLTS
193A
Model
as
Perform
source
1.
2.
3,
4,
5,
the
and
the
Set
autorange.
With the
193Abyenabling
Place
mode
standby.
Overthe
to
enter
cox
Note:
will
C59)
sent
over
Withthe
mand
bration:
clx
following steps
measure
Model
(Jumper
short
the
Model
cannot
All
over
be
1EEE488
the
calibration
other
ignored
be
the
bus.
short
the bus
still
to
calibrate
ranges:
193A
DMM
installed,
A)
ZERO.
236/237inoperate.
with
mode:
the
the
following
calibration
commands
send
common
common
entered
bus,
send
!
Enter
calibration
unless theCOcommand
installed,
perform
to
!
Calibrate
the
volts
D
to
zero
the
The
calibration
Model 236/237
command
mode
(Cl
the
following
mode
mode
voltage
and
Model
through
is
first
com
cali
in
24
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interlock
Cable
(236-ILC-3)
SECTION
Calibration
2
Ground
‘@
A.
Connections
B.
Schematic
Jumper
UARO
A
ARD
Fixture
Test
8006
236/237
(SourceV)OUTPUT
Equivalent
@
Jr
JumperA
236/237
cii
EZI
193A
_s
_::1Ts
DMM
HI
LO
°LO
DMM
(Measure
BananaPug
V)
for
mode
to
(Jumper
for
command
C3
Volts
calibration
complete.
and
A)
on
+0V
!
the
!
the
Source
this
+0.0000V
rangeismeasured
measured
Calibrate
measure
and
as
Figure
6.
Note:
mately
Remove
2-3.
command
Setup
Common
seconds
30
short
the
to
source
C2X
The
voltage
7.
Model
(VMSR)
C3,VMSRX
193A.
with
offset
Send
the
Calibration
send
1.1V
voltage
follows:
offset;
range
takes
the
range:
+1.1V
approxi-
following
the
by
reading
source
For
+0.00036
bus.
Send
8.
i:iv
Send
Model
example,
range:
C4X
follows:
C5,VMsRX
the
the
193A
if
send
V,
following
measured
over
reading
the
C3,.00036X
command
!
Source
voltage
bus
the
Calibrate
!
and
on
or
to
+1.0000V
reading
the
with
gain;
measure
Model
the
C3,36E—5X
(VMSR)
C5
command
+1V
source
+1.1V
range
193A
over
on
from
source
is
the
the
the
as
2-7
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SECTION
Calibration
2
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Send
L1V
Send
bus
Send
L1V
Send
bus
Send
11V
Send
bus
Send
11V
range:
C6X
with
C7,VsX
range:
C8X
with
C9,VsRX
range:
c10x
with
C11,VMsX
range:
the
following
the rneasured
the
C7
the
following
the
measured
the
C9
the
following
the
measured
the
Cli
the
following
command
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and
measure range
source
to
-O.OOOOV
reading
follows:
as
offset;
commandtosource
!
Source
voltage
-4.0000V
reading
commandasfollows:
!
Calibrate
and
command
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and measure
command
gain;
measure
to
+00.000V
reading
as follows:
offset;
to
range
source
range
source
—0V
(VsR)
4.1V
4V
(VsR)
—1.1V
source
+0V
(VsR)
+11V
+10Vonthe
on
over
source
on
over
on
over
source
the
the
the
the
the
the
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Send
the
11V
range:
C16X
Send
the
bus
with
C17VMsX
Send
the
nov
range:
C18X
Send
the
bus
with
C19X,VMsX
Send
thefollowing
110V
range:
C2OX
Send
the
bus
with
C21,VMsiX
Send
the
110V
range:
C22X
following
measured
the
C17
following
measured
the
C19
measured
the
C21
following
command
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and
command
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and
to
-4OOOOV
reading
follows:
as
gain;
measure
to
+000.00V
reading
as follows:
offset;
measure
source
range
source
(VsR)
range
commandtosource
!
Source
voltage
+100.00V
reading
(VMSR)
commandasfollows:
!
Calibrate
and
command
!
Source
gan;
measure
to
—000,00V
range
source
4OV
over
(VsR)
-41V
source
+0V
over the
+110V
source
+100Vonthe
over
+110V
source
—0Vonthe
on
on
the
the
the
the
17.
18.
19.
C12X
Send
bus
with
C13,VMsX
Send
11V
range:
C14X
Send
bus
with
C15,VMsX
the
the
the
measured
the
C13
following
measured
the
C15
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and
command
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
+10.000V
reading
as
follows:
gain;
measure
to
——00.000V
reading
as
follows:
offset;
and measure
2—8
(VMSR)
+11V
range
source
(VisR)
-41V source
range
over
source
—-0V
over
on
the
the
the
27.
Send
bus
Send
28.
110V
Send
29.
bus
Note:
Steps
calibrating
the
measured
with
the
C23
C23,VMsRX
the
following
range:
C24X
the
measured
with
the
C25
C25,VMSRX
through37apply
30
Model
the
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and
measure
reading
as
follows:
offset;
commandtosource
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and
236,
measure
only
proceed
—100.00V
reading
as follows:
gain;
to
to
(VMsR)
range
(VsR)
——110V
range
the
step
over
—110V
—400V
over
Model
38.
source
on
source
237.
the
the
the
If
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30.
31.
Send
1
100V
v1x
C26X
Send
bus
with
C27,VMSRX
the
range:
the
following
measured
the
C27
command
!
Enable
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
source
to
source
1100V
+0000.0V
reading
as
follows:
offset;
and
measure
+0V
range
(VMSR)
+1100V
on
over the
range
the
39.
40.
when
the
calibration
switch
C59X
over
After
236/237
the
Place
the following
Send
1100V
the
Model
can
the
to
the
sending
Wffl
Model
range:
stillbe
“in“
bus
the
return
236/237
done by
position,
that
in
C59X
to
236/237
command
is
order.
normal
in
turned
setting
sending
and
command,
operation.
standby.
the
over
SECTION
Calibration
off.
Permanent
the calibration
COX
the
Model
disable
bus
to
2
and
32.
33,
34.
35,
36.
37,
38.
Send
the
C28X
Send
the
bus
with
C29,VMSRX
the following
Send
1100V
C3OX
Send
the
bus
with
C31,VMSRX
the
Send
C32X
Send
bus
with
C33,VMsRX
Send
the
Note:
sired
“out“
C59X
following
measured
the
range:
measured
the
following
the
measured
the
following
Check
position;
for
temporary
C29
C31
C33
that
command
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and
command
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and
command
!
Source
voltage
command
!
Calibrate
and
command
CAL
the
“in“
for
calibration.
!
Exit
constants.
to
source
+1000.0V
reading
as
follows:
gain;
measure
to
—0000.0V
reading
follows:
as
offset;
measure
to
source
—1000.0V
reading
as
follows:
gain;
measure
over
LOCK
permanent
calibration
(VMSR)
+1100V
range
source
(VMSR)
—1
range
(VMSR)
—1100V
range
the
switch
calibration,
+1000V:
-0V
100V
—1000V:
bus:
is
in
store
and
over
source
on
over
source
over
source
the
cal
the
the
the
the
de
or
VOX
2.6.3
calibrate
To
in
Figure
is
one
ment
of
this
the
characterized
2.6.1,
Perform the
source
1.
2.
3.
4,
5,
6.
24.
that
characterization
calibration
characterized
step
and
Temporarily
236/237
the
Set
enable
then
Re-connect
fixture.
test
Place
mode
standby.
the
Over
to
enter
c0x
Note:
will
C59)
over
sent
the
Send
100mA
C34X
lOOmA
the
lOOmA
102
The
was
previously
is
value
value
in
the
43)
=
R
10
following
measure
disconnect
the
from
Model
the
cannot
All
range:
193A
ZERO
the
Model 236/237
be
IEEE-488
the
calibration
other
ignored
be
bus.
the
following
!
Disable
Range
range,
resistor
procedure.
highly
of
of
the
below:
space
steps
range:
fixture.
test
DMM
cancel
to
output
entered
bus,
!
Enter
calibration
unless
command
Source
!
1100V
Calibration
connect
installed
characterized
Note
dependent
the
102
resistor
1OQ
calibrate
to
output
the
the
to
any
the
Model
of
in
operate.
the
with
send the
mode:
calibration
commands
the
to
+000.00mA
range
circuit
the
in
the
in
that
on
the
resistor.
(see
of
2VDC
offset.
236/237
The
Model
following
command
CO
source
shown
test
fixture
the
the
accuracy
accuracy
Enter
paragraph
lO0mA
the
the Model
range
calibration
236/237
command
mode
through
(Cl
+OmA
equip
and
to
first
is
on
of
the
the
in
the
position,
willbe
entered
“out“
cal
briefly
constants
If
the
switch
“TEMPORARY
dicate
that
is
newly
in the
CAL“
the
displayed
will
message
to in-
lost
be
From
7.
the voltage
space
the
below.
display
drop
of
across
the
Model
the
102
193A
resistor
DMM,
(Vio)
record
in
the
2-9
Page 58

SECTION
Calibration
2
v
100
=
8.
Caiculate the
following
9.
Send
bus
I+OmA
the
with
actual
caiculation:
vb
0
R
100
calculated
the
C35
offset
-
=______________________
current
command
current
reading
as
follows:
2-10
v
(I+o)
(I+OmA)
mA
using
over
the
the
10.
lt
Send
From
the
space
voltage
C35,I+mX
the
following
C36X
the
display
drop
below.
v
100
=
of
across
!
Calibrate
source
command
!
Source
the
the
Model
and
to
+90.00mA
1O2
offset;
measure
source
193A
resistor
v
+lOOmA
+9OmA:
DMM,
(vboo)
range
record
in
the
Page 59

SECTION
2
Calibration
the
the
with
calculated
the
C41
Send
actual
12.
Ca1culate
ing
the
caiculation:
current
(I+o)
using
follow-
the
21.
bus
current
command
reading
as
(I-9o)
follows:
over
13.
14.
15.
16.
I+9OmA
the
Send
with
bus
C37,I÷9oX
the
Send
lOOmA
C38X
From
the
voltage
the
below.
space
Caiculate
following
=
calculated
the
following
range:
vb0
v1o2
R
1o
C37
display
drop
=
the
actual
caiculation:
=________________
current
command
Calibrate
!
source
command
!
Source
of
the
across
offset
Model
the
reading
follows:
as
gain;
measure
and
source
to
-000.00mA
193A
lO2
resistor
v
current
mA
(I+9o)
+lOOmA
—OmA
DMM,
(Vio)
(Lo)
over the
range
on
record
in
using
the
the
the
Note:
sired
“out“
Send
22.
If
the
“TEMPORARY
dicate
when
calibration
switch
C59X
After
236/237
Place
23.
C41,L9oX
Check
position;
temporary
for
the
following
C59X
switch
that
Model
the
the
to
over
sending
wffl
the
Model
that
is
newly
can
the
return
‘in
in the
CAL“
stube
“in“
bus
the
236/237
!
Calibrate
and
the
CAL
for
calibration.
command
!
Exit
constants.
entered
236/237
done
position,
in
that
C59X
to
measure
LOCK
permanent
“out“
willbe
order.
normal
in
gain;
switch
over
calibration
position,
briefly
cal
constants
is
turned
setting
by
sending
and
command,
Operation.
standby.
4OOmA
range
isinthe
calibration,
the
bus:
and
store
message
the
displayed
will
Permanent
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SECTION
Calibration
2
6172
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SECTION
Ccilibration
2
21.
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SECTION
Calibration
2
Message
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SECTION
Calibration
2
1.
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Calibration
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16“
)
1
“
1)
IN$
CHECK
07X‘
16
;
=
“i“
236/237
ENABLE
CalHigh,
cal
detected
“NOTE:
=
CAL
THEN
HAIN
ibration
program
“Y“
THEN
LOCK
Cal
will
BUS
be
SRQ
PROGRAM
CalLow
procedure
during
Calibration
GOTO
SWITCH
Lock
switch
only
ERROR
LOOP
calibration.“
(y/n)“;
SeiCal
STATUS
‘
Request
‘
Address
‘
Input
‘
Check
is
temporary.“
TRAPPING
‘
Point
1
Enable
Enable
Send
DCL.
completed.“
is
temporary.“
IN$
t
Restore
‚
Ciose
9
End
of
cal
236/237
statue
cal
cal
lock
in
locked
to
error
error
SRQ.
local
1/0
files.
program.
ibrat
deteotion.
operation.
ionstatus
to
talk.
word.
switch
position.“
routine.
word,
status.
6
‚
*
Cal
Volt:
VOLTAGE
CLS
FUNCTION
CALI
BRATION
ROUTINES
Page 67

PRINT
PRINT
FR1NT
PRINT
GOSUB
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
BEEP
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
GOSUB
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
FOR
1
=
IF
1
IN$
=
PRINT
GOSUB
PRINT
INPUT
1
1
=
PRINT
NEXT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
RETURN
“Voltage
Service
“See
“Short
KeyCheck
“OUTPUT
In,
“OUTPUT
1A1
“OUTPUT
IAI,
“Performing
“Please
“OUTPUT
#1,
“OUTPUT
1
‚
#
“OUTPUT
#1,
‘OUTPUT16
‚
111
“Remove
“Make
KeyCheck
“OUTPUT
111,
“OUTPUT
#1
‚
“Performing
“Press
TO
2
=
26
THEN
INKEY$:
“OUTPUT
#1,
Delay
“ENTER
#1,
Vmr
1/2,
+
1
“OUTPtJT
111,
1
“OUTPUT
1/1,
“OUTPUT
1/1,
“OUTPUT
1/1,
Cal
236/237
wait
short
sure
ESC
Cmax
PRINT
IF
ion
ibrat
Manual
Procedure,“
for
output
1O;FOROS3GIX“
16;N1X“
16;COX“
common
mode
approximately
16;C1X“
0
1
X“
1
Z
;
16;C59X“
NOX“
;
236/237
from
236/237
output
16;N1X“
COX“
16
;
voltage
to
IN$
16;C“;
abort
#1,
CHR$(27)
cal
procedure
“OUTPUT
1.;
10“
16;C“;
1;
16;C59X“
16;NOX“
1O;ZORSX“
details
193A
and
adjustment.“
30
output
is
ibration,“
THEN
“X“
Vmsr;
“,“;
on
input,“
econds
properly
and
1O;R5X“‘
PRINT
test
‘
‘
‘
•
•
•
and
•
•
restart
•
•
•
•
•
•
“X“‘
•
•
•
•
Put
Put
connections,“
DCV,
193A
236/237
236/237
for
Calibrate
Zero19
Remove
236
Put
193A
connected
236/237
Put
Put
236
for
Loop
Put
193A
“CLEAR“:
111,
Send
Wait
Get
cal
for
reading
Input
Increment
Send
Loop
back
calibration
Exit
236/237
Put
Disable
61/2
in
in
completion.“
236/237
3A.
236/237
/237
in
input.“
to
in
/237
in
program.“
cal
all
1000V
on
command
settling.
from
reading.
193A
C
command
value
cal
for
in
zero
193A
digits,auto
operate
cal
common
from
standby.
193A
operate.
cal
polnts.
range.
GOTO
to
193A.
to
next
procedure.
standby.
mode,
mode.
cal
input.“
mode,
SeiCal
236/237.
value.
236/237.
cal
mode.
mode
point.
100V
range.
range.
•
f
‚
100MA
CalHigh:
CLS
mA
PRINT
PRINT
“100
“See
Current
Service
Manual
PRINT
GOSUB
KeyCheck
PRINT
“OUTPUT
PRINT
InRes:
IF
PRINT
1/1,
INPUT
RIO<9
“Disconnect
.
9
“Enter
OR
1O;FOROS3GIX“
characterized
>
RiO
236/237
CURRENT
Range
10.
1
Calibration.“
for
test
THEN
output
RANGE
connections.“
value
BEEP:
from
CALIBRATION
DCV,
193A
•
10
of
PRINT
test
ehm
“Value
fixture.“
ROUTINES
6—1/2
resistor“;
out
of
digits,auto
RiO
range.
“
GOTO
:
range.
InRes
Page 68

GOSUB
PRINT
PRINT
GOSUB
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
FOR
1
IN$
=
PRINT
GOSUB
PRINT
INPUT
=
Imsr
I=1+1
PRINT
NEXT
1
PR1NT
PR1NT
PRINT
RETURN
•
•*
•
KeyCheck
IAI,
“OUTPUT
‘Connect
236/237
KeyCheck
“OUTPUT
IAI,
“OUTPUT
IAI
‚
“Performing
TO
34
“OtJTPUT
‚
ESC
41
IF
“Presz
=
INKEY$:
1/1
Delay
lfl,
“ENTER
112,
Vmsr
Vmsr1RIO
1,
“OUTPUT
1
‚
#
1‚“OUTPUT
“OUTPUT
11
1
‚
IFI‚“OUTPUT
1NA
10;
Z1X“
output
16;NIX“
COX“
16
;
lOOmA
to
abort
16
CHR$(27)
C“
;
IN$
10“
C“
1
6
;
16;CS9X“
I6;NOX“
IO;ZOR5X“
1OMA
range
procedure
1
“X“
;
;
1
“‚“
;
;
CURRENT
to
test
calibration
THEN
msr
1
;
RANGE
•
Enable
fixture.“
Put
‘
•
Enter
procedure.“
and
restart
•
Loop
PRINT
;
•
•
•
•
•
“X“
•
•
•
‘
#1,
Send
Settl
Get
Compute
Increment
•
Loop
Exit
Put
Disable
CALIBRATION
236/237
for
cal
reading
Send
back
cal
236/237
193A
mode.
ca
1
program.“
all
“CLEAR“:
command
delay.
ing
cal
C
ca1val
for
procedure.
I93A
ROUTINES
zero
operate.
in
lOOmA
GOTO
to
from
193A.
current.
command
ue
to
next
standby,
in
zero,
cal
SeiCal
236/237.
value,
236
cal
1000V
points.
1237.
point,
range,
CalLow:
CLS
PRINT
PRINT
“lnA
“Hake
PRINT
NPUT
1
KeyCheck
IAI,
GOSUB
PRINT
•
CharCheck:
=
IN$
IN$
“Enter
LEFT$(
INPUT
IN$
IF
IF
PRINT
InChar:
PRINT
“See
PR1NT
FOR
1
=
PRINT
INPUT
NEXT
“Enter
char(
1
NoChar:
FOR
1=1
char(1)
IF
—
sure
“OUTPUT
263
CHARACTER
“N“
=
<>
“y“
PRINT
Service
TO
1
1
TO
BEEP
PRINT
GOTO
lOmA
263
IN$
‚
OR
IN$
AND
“Enter
5
parameter
)
5
0
THEN
“Improper
InChar
and
Range
236
Current
263
O6;F1ROW1X“
ION
ZAT
1
characterization
1)
THEN
“n“
=
<>
ehe
“Y“
following
for
IN$
Manual
for
characterization
Calibration.“
1237
are
PARANETERS
parameters
GOTO
THEN
BEEP:
263
263
characterization
“
263
char$(1);
;
properly
•
263
NoChar
OOTO
characterization
‘
Loop
•
Input
Loop
‘
parameters
connected
amps,auto
(y/n)“;
CharCheck
for
“
“
‘
;
parameter.
back
(
see
range,guard
IN$
parameters.“
procedure.“
all
parameters
Prompt
for
next
are
presently entered,“
for
Service
parameter,
parameter.
Manual
on.
)‚“
Page 69

IF
END
NEXT
1
PRINT
GOSUB
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
=
1:
J
FOR
1
IN$
=
PRINT
GOSUB
PRINT
GOSUB
1=1
PRINT
GOSUB
>
IF
1
PR
ELSE
IF
END
GOSUB
J=J+
PRINT
NEXT
‚
1NA
1
NT
PR
PRINT
1
NT
PR
GOSUB
PRINT
PR1NT
PRINT
PRINT
PRINT
1
NT
PR
PRINT
1
NT
PR
1
NT
FR
RETURN
KeyCheck
“Performing
“Press
“OUTPUT
1/1,
“QUTPUT
IAI,
1
K
=
TO
42
=
INKEY$:
“OUTPUT
#1
‚
Delay
“OUTPUT
1/1
‚
Delay
+
1
“OUTPUT
IAI,
Delay
THEN
47
PRINT
K=K
#
NT
1
Delay
1
“OtJTPUT
1/1,
1
1OMA
“OUTPUT
#1,
“OUTPUT
111,
“OUTPUT
‚
#1
Delay
“TIME
#1,
BEEP
:
“Performing
“Please
“OUTPUT
1/1,
“OUTPUT
1/1,
“OUTPUT
In,
“OUTPUT
In,
“TIME
IA1,
to
ESC
57
IF
#1,
+
1
‚
“OUTPUT
1
SOURCE
QUT
wait
OUT
—
inA
lOmA
abort
16;NIX“
16;COX“
V“
6
1
;C“;1;
CHR$(27)
;
IN$
08;
O8;O1X“
“OUTPUT
6
1
08;OOX‘
CALIBRATION
O8;F2R1X“
08;VOX“
;O1X“
08
240“
—
InA
lOmA
approximately
16;C58X“
16;C59X“
16;NOX“
08;OOX“
30“
current
procedure
Ical(J
“X“
16;C“;
C“;1
;
source
THEN
);
1;
‘‚“
;
3—4
measurement
and
PRINT
“X“
“,“;
1
;
calibration.“
minutes
restart
‘
‘
‘
‘
‘
‘
1
‘
t
char(K);
‘
ca
1
‚
1
9
‚
1
9
e
‘
‘
‘
‘
‘
236/237
Put
236/237
Put
Initialize
Loop
1A1,
for
“CLEAR“:
Program
Allow
Send
Settl
cal
ing
Increment
263
Put
Settling
characterized
Use
Increment
(.3)
“X“
;
Settling
Increment
263
Put
back
Loop
200mV
263
OmV
263
263
Put
Select
for
236/237
Cal
Put
Put
236/237
236/237
263
Exit
Restore
calibration
program.“
in
in
array
all
current
263
settling
offset
time.
C
command
operate.
in
time.
“X“
array
time.
array
in
standby.
for
tange.
output.
in
operate.
minute
4
completion.“
standby.
in
30
sec.
operate.
cal
index
points.
cal
GOTO
time.
command
values
counter.
index,
next
bus
1nA-10mA
cal
mode.
standby.
in
bus
procedure.“
mode.
counters.
SeiCal
value.
to
value.
for
cal
point.
time
out.
source,
out.
time
236/237.
>lOOnA
KeyCheck:
PRINT
“Press
SPACE
or
PRINT
Lpl:
Lp3:
IF
IN$
IN$
IN$
=
INKEY$:
=
INKEY$:
=
CHR$(27)
IF
IF
THEN
CLS
PRINT
PR1NT
PRINT
PRINT
“Program
“CLEAR“
#1
‚
#1,
“ABORT“
“LOCAL“
‚
#1
ENTER
<>
IN$
IN$
terminated“
key
““
„‚
to
THEN
THEN
continue
GOTO
GOTQ
Check
‘
Lpl
Lp3
Check
‘
1
Send
‚
Send
‚
Restore
(ESC
keyboard
to
for
DCL.
IFC.
local
end
ESC.
input
program).“
operation.
routine.
Page 70

EID
IF
IF
INS
CLOSE
CLE
EID
CHR$C32)
<>
1
2
AND
INS
<>
CHR$(13)
THEN
BEEP:
0010
Lpl
D.lay:
TUtU
t
a
Lp2:
IF
ORN
ErrCback:
IF
IOCTL$(2)
PEIlT
INPIF!
IF
PRINT
lIMIT
IF
EID
01,
12,
SB—0
#1,
02,
(SB
IF
RETORN
(THIEl
“SPOLL“
SB
TUN
“SPOLL
SB
M
EE+1
REn
PRINT
Plan
INPUT
PRINT
PRINT
GSUB
PEIlT
PEIlT
PEIlT
PEIlT
t)
—
<>
“0“
RETORN
16“
32)
<>0TREN
111,
“OUTPUT
“EITER
01,
02,
Err$
CalStep
“Nodel
DispErr
„
Error
“See
K.flck
“Continuing...“
<
Dl;
THEN
RETORN
16“
2361237
on
calibration
calibration
THEI
GOlt
16;U1X“
“;
error
Lp2
step
sessage
‚
D.lay‘
‚
Error
‚
Drinr
t
Ch.ck
‚
S•rial
‚
Input
‚
Check
q
Inoresent
‚
Request
‚
Input
0“;
subrouttns
ch.ok
nady
for
poll
nrial
for
error
ST;
list
subroutin•.
for
non—SRQ
2361237.
p011
error.
error
error
word.
“.“
in
Servioe
comsand?
int.nupt.
byte.
oounter.
word.
:3‘
Manual.“
DispErr:
7,
14,
13,
9
L
1)—“1“
a
1)
1)—“1“
20,
+
1)
a
IF
NID$CErr$,
IF
MID$(Err$,
IF
MIDS(ErrS,
FOR
L
IF
MID$(ErrS,
L
NUT
—
10
1
RETURN
TypCha:
PEIlT
PEIlT
INPUT
IF
LEFT$(ST$,
01,
01,
02,
“EITER
ST$
Cmn
a
3)
25
16;UOX“
16“
“236“
—
THEI
“OL1TPUT
ELSE
—
33
Csn
I‘HEN
THEI
THEI
PEIlT
PEIlT
PEIlT
THEI
‘
“Interlook
“In
“In
‘
PEIlT
‚
‚
‚
‚
‚
‚
‚
Display
error
Present“;
Standby“;
Calibration“;
Ctiecig
oal
ErrS(L);
Check
Request
Address
Input
Cospute
cossend
;mit
if
sodel
2361237
sodel
value
is
a
Last
error
unit
236
subroutine.
messages.
a
ii
nueber
to
number
voltage
based
a
or
236
status.
taUt.
status
aal
on
237.
or
237.
string.
C
whether
Page 71

END
1?
UWRN
CalStep:
PRINT
Pille,
LII!
ST
•
DATA
DATA
DATA
DATA
DATA
•
DATA
1
#1,
#1,
INPUT
—
VAL(NID$(ST$,
Charactcization
“2uA
“20uA
“200uA
“2A
“20.A
Curr•nt
O.9!-9,9E—9,90!-‘9,O.fl—6
Proc.dur.
DATA
Error
“ins to
sssage
“Cal
“Cal
“Cal
DATA
DATA.
DATA
DATA
“OQTPUT
“ENTER
12,
ringe
rang•
rang•
rang.
ranga
aal
ibration
16;071“
16“
ST$
(approx.
(approx.
(approx.
(approx.
(approx.
nsng•
ag,
ADC
Conon
Constants““CaI
“100
1OA
current
strings.
Zro““Cal
Wod.“,“Cal
4
2))
prompt
&fl
data
sA
current
‘
•
•
•
•
strings
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9uA)“
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9mA)“
‚9E—6,90!-4,O.91—39!—3
strings
rang“
rang.s,“Complete
ADC
Oain“,“Cal
SRC
Cosplianc.“,“Cal
Invalid“
D.t.rmin.
R.qunt
Addr•n
Input
Convert
Nodl
Z.ro““Cal
Valu“
cal
aal
236
status
cal
st.p
2361237“
st.p
status
to
to
SIC
tot
word.
talk;
word.
variabl•.
Gain“
cal
rror.
Page 72
Page 73

SECTION
3
31
This
and
troubleshoot
32
A
rear
switch
the
Source
(line
fuse),
INTRODUCTION
section
Other
ter
section
personne1
unless
steps
voltages
if
served.
voltage
cleaning,
normal
LINE
panel
(see
Measure
perform
contains
than
are
qualified
may
that
FUSE
fuse
Figure
switch
the
information
the Model
WARNING
line
fuse
the
for
use
Do
not
expose
could
safety
located
3-1)
Unit.
setting
following
necessary
236/237.
replacement
procedures
only
by
perform
to
do
so.
you
to
result
precautions
potentially
in
and
included
qualified
these
procedures
Troubleshooting
injury
are
REPLACEMENT
adjacent
protects
If
the
changed
steps:
the
fuse
to
power
needs
or
suspected
the
to
maintain
fan
fi1
in
this
service
lethal
or
death
not
ob
line
voltage
line
input
tobereplaced
blown
of
fuses,
trouble
graph
Install
3,
holder
Line
Voltage
195-250V
90-125V
locate
3.8
the
by
Table
and
before replacing
for
troubleshooting
new
reversing
3-1.
Fuse
Type
1
/2A,
250V,
1A,
250V,
LINE
VOLTAGE
SELECTED
correct
fuse
and
the above
Line Fuse
3AG,
3AG,SbBlo
the
cause
the
fuse.
See
information.
the
fuse
carrier into the
procedure.
Selection
Keithley
Part
Sb
LINE
SLOWBLOW
Blo
FLJ-4
FU-1O
FUSE
of
the
para
Number
Make
connected
equipment
L
With
screwdriver
FUSE
ncr
pressure
push
2.
Remove
mended
Do
than
occur.
sure
the
power
holder.
onequarter
on
the
fuse
the
in
Table
not
useafuse
specified,
If
the
the
Source
from
before
into
Push
the
holder
and
fuse
instrument
WARNING
Measure
the
power
replacing
off,
place
the
siot in
in
gently
turn
counterclockwise.
and
carrier
and
replace
3-1.
CAUTION
with
a
higher
or
instrument
line
the
the
the
and
its
out
of
it
with
repeatedly
Unit
is
and
other
fuse.
end
of
a
rear
panel
rotate
the
internal
the
currentrating
damage
hoMer.
the
type
blows
spring
dis
f1atb1ade
line
LINE
fuse
car
Release
will
recom
may
Figure
34.
1.
FAN
Model
out
and
element:
Turn
order
3,3
The
heat
dirt
tamination
formance.
maintain
Perform
filter
236/237
of
the
dust
on
The
internal
the
off
to
Ø
Line
FILTER
instrument
from
PC
boards
fan
filter
cleanliness
following
the
Model
prevent
Voltage
Switch
CLEANING
hasaninternal
The
case.
entering
steps
dirt
the
could
must
be
and
to
236/237.
and
remove
dust
Line
and
cooling fan
fan
instrument
result
Cleaned
proper
The
fan
from
Fuse
hasafilter
case.
in
degraded
periodically
ventilation.
and
clean
must
being
vent
to
to
keep
Con
per-
the
fan
be
off
ingested
3-1
to
in
Page 74

SECTION
Maintenance
3
into
the
element,
Position
2.
rear
panel.
the
righthand
semblyismounted
intake
fan
Remove
3,
shroudofthe
filter
assembly
allowing
4,
To
clean
with
pressurized
Reinstall
5,
hinges
two
rear
panel
the
rear
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IEEE
Connector
SECTION
Maintenance
3
Figure
32.
Digital
Board
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33
Page 76

SECTION
Maintenance
3
AND
35
HANDLING
CLEANING
PRECAUTIONS
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J17
SECTION
Maintenance
3
Figure
3Ifthe
follows.
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SECTION
Maintenance
3
P16
Figure
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36
Page 79

SECTION
Maintenance
3
rear
P20
on
secure
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the
side
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34
Page 80

SECTION
Maintenance
A.
Disconnect
J24.
B.
Place
bottom
are eight
securing
rails.
nut
screw
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digitalboard
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37
SPECIAL
HANDLING
SENSITIVE
DEVICES
OF
STATIC
suchaslogic
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analyzers
and
capacitance
SECTION
Maintenance
checkers,
3
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alsobeexperiencedatusing
isolatingadefective circuitorcircuit
schematic
which
are
in
Section
Recommended
relies
Table
depends
on
the useofaccurate,
lists
3-2
the
236/237
but
troubleshooting
and
presented
component
diagrams
an
essential
5.
Test
complex
not
only on
the
equipment
Model
containedinthis
personnel having
digital
troubleshooting
and component
here
lefttothe
is
aid
to
circuitry.
has
been
troubleshoot
Equipment
equipment
the
skillofthe
reliable
recommended
236/237.
Other
sec-
The
typical
pro-
writ
sec-
techni
loca
like
tech
equip
the
test
a
Power-up
power-uporwhen
On
236/237
ments.Ifa
sages
Perform
1.
2.
The
ment
and
performsaseriesoftests
failure
displayed.
are
the following
Enable
“MEMORY
Press
blank
menu
more front
Note: The
J1x
front
MENU
ENTER.Ifthe
for
item.
over
panel
failures
MEMORY
occurs,
TEST“.
coupleofseconds
a
Otherwise,
panel
Memory
the
bus.
messages
are
explained
TEST
theMemory
one
steps
and
use
messagestobe
Test
Test
more
or
perform
to
the
rotary
test passes,
and
failure
a
also
can
associated
follows.
as
run,
is
memory
on
its
front
theMemory
knob
the
display
display
will
cause
displayed.
run
be
with
memory
the
panel
to
by
Model
ele
mes
Test:
display
will
next
the
one
sending
ele
or
3=11
Page 83

SECTION
Maintenance
3
Message
CAL
INVALID
CAL
CONSTANTS
IoU
CAL
ERR
CHECKSUM
UNCALIBRATED
DPRAM
IoU
IoU
EEROM FAILED
DPRAM
DPRAM
FAILED
LOCKUP
LINK
ERR
ERR
Expianation
On
powerup,
Model
One
will
fective
Checksum
peated
There
tive.
The
tionaL
The
236/237 needs
or
more calibration
used.
be
E2ROM
testofcalibration
failures
are
no
Note
that
dual-port
The
DPRAM
E2ROM
(U33)
tional.
The
source/measure
EPROM
(U13),
tional.
Communications
source/measure
this
message
Try
re-calibrating
(U33).
may
indicate
calibration
the
Source
for
RAM
(U12)
in
(U17),
error
controller.
wffl
indicate
toberecalibrated.
constants
are
the Model
constants
a
defective
constants
Measure
the
may
the
I/O
controller
or
microprocessor
in
the
storedinmemory.
indicator
I/O
controller
be defective.
controller has
cannot
DPRAM
unit
The
that
one
not
within
236/237.
failed.
Try
E2ROM
light
has
failed
respond
(U25)
between
(U12)
is
non-functional.
or more
allowable
Repeated
re-calibrating
(U33).
The
blinks.
failed
making
making
the
to
failure.
I/O
The
the
calibration
limits.
failures
the
E2ROM
the
the
instrument
controller
instrument
controller
I/O
errors
Default
may indicate
instrument.
maybedefec
(U33)
instrument
due
is
exist.
cal
constants
non-func
non-func
RAM
to
non-func
and
the
The
de
Re-
1F
2F
Note:
in
the
There
are
calibration
error
section
IoU
IoU
messages
of
this
RAM
(U30)
EPROM
associated
manual.
failure.
(U31)
with
Unit
failure.
calibration
is
non-functional.
Unit
is
and
non-functional.
are
covered
Page 84

SECTION
Maintenance
3
Display
When
front
onds.
1.
2.
AID
The
which
any
be
Multiplexing
1.
2.
3,
4,
Test
the
panel
Perform
Enable
“DISPLAY
Press
Note:
sending
Test
instrument
allows the
ofits
one
checked
Tum
While
Model
until
ton
the
Use
that
the
this
time.
Press
displayed:
display
indicator
the
MENU
ENTER
The
J2X
Mode
A/D
and
in
the
off
holding
236/237.
the
rotary
A/D
ENTER.
is
run
test
lights
followingsteps
and
use the
TEST“.
run
the
to
memory
over
can
A/D
signal
paragraph
Model
MENU
the
be
multiplexer
phases.
tracing
in
Continue
test
bus.
placed
236/237.
the
indicator
knobtodisplay
converter
The
following
are
test.
can
This
to
3.8.5).
MENU
is
all
display
turned
to
rotary
also
in the
(Ui)tobe
allows
the
A/D
button,
holdinthe
to
hirns
running
stffl
message
segments
forafew
on
the
display
run
knobtodisplay
be
performed
A/D
test
stopped
switching
input
hirn
MENU
on.
“A/D
TEST“.
normally
wffl
states
(see
be
and
sec-
test:
by
mode
A/D
on
the
but
Note
briefly
EXIT
ENTER
is
the
mode
message
instrument
exit
return
measure
power
shows
3-3
supplies
an
A/D
The
A/D
in
phases
with
from
display
The
is
Power
supplies
voltage
This
in
test
mally.
played:
This
locked
The
5.
A/D
AMPS)
To
in
to
6.
To
7,
Note:
3.8.3
Table
the
at
power
normal
the
various
oscillations.
TO
instructional
mode,
test
allowing
following
ZERO
indicates
zero
the
the
A/D
cycled.
phase.
can
(A/D
useofthe
the
A/D
the
instrument
state,
test
Supply
the various
of
the
checks,
with
an
message
pressing
A/D
the
message
TEST
that
placed
be
A/D
REF,
SELECT
mode,
test
to
press
MENU.
remain
will
Checks
checks
it
is
a
236/237.
good
Model
oscffloscope
indicating
ENTER
converter
will
A/D
the
anyofthe
in
VOLTS
buttons.
press
normal
the
on
the
that
idea
for
signs
will
to
then
converter
ENTER.
MENU
can
In
to
that
exit
run
be
and
source/
made
be
addition
check
of
noise
once
the
nor
dis
is
other
A/D
until
to
to
the
or
Step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Item
Line
Line
Line
+5V
±15V
±30V
+5V
±150V
±15V
+50V
voltage
fuse
power
Digital
Analog
Analog
Analog
Floating
Floating
Isolated
switch
supply
supplies
supplies
supply
supply
supply
supply
Table
Component
—
—
—
VR1,
pin
VR3,
pin
VR4,
pin
VR5,
pin
VR6,
pin
VR2,
pin
J16,
pin
4
J16,
pin
pin
pin
1
2
J8,
J8,pin2
J23,
or
230Vasre-
live
receptacle;
Checks
Remarks
voltage
Line
Remove
Reference
Reference
Reference
Reference
Reference
Referenced
Referenced
selection,
fusetocheck.
to
floating
to
to
to
to
to
to
digital
floating
floating
output
common.
output
output
common.
common.
common.
common.
common.
common.
3-13
2
3
3
2
3
3
3-3.
Power
Required
Set
quired.
Check
Plugged
power
+5V
+15V,
—15V,
+30V,
-30V,
+5V,
115V
to
for
on
±0.25%
±1V
±1V
±
±
±0,25%
Supply
Condition
continuity
into
2V
2V
+150V,±20V
±
±
±
20V
1V
10V
1
—150V,
+15V,
÷15V,±1V
+50V,
Page 85

SECTION
Maintenance
3
38A
Control
1er,
are
and
analog
eration.
control
open.
These
drive
analog
voltage
to
drive
Analog
lines,
used
to
switches
That
is,
line
will
controllines
relay
coils,
switches.
levels
these
To
check
ence
the
On
the
link
from
sis
grounded
ments
wise,
instrument
referenced
erroneous
Control Lines
managed
drive
the
associated
an
appropriate
cause
the
(located
of
gates
The
following
that
should
switching
voltage
measurement
Model
levels
CAUTION
236/237,
output
common
equipment
measurements
damage may
the
by
various
respective
on
switching
be
devices.
NOTE
on
to
floating
to
source/measure
relays,
with
analog
voltage
level
switch
schematic
FETs,
summarizes
present
control
floating
remove
when
to
make
on
lines,
common.
the
using
ground.
or
result.
switching
circuitry
present
to
236426,
and
the
the
control
refer
ground
chas
measure
Other
possible
control
FETs
on
dose
pagel)
inputs
nominal
lines
op
or
of
a
+5V=switch
Other
control
devices
are
described
COMPLIANCE
the
Model
0V.
POLARITY
erence
236/237
Otherwise,
for
the clamping
programmed
at nominally
output,
lOOmA
current
the
at
38.5
Tables
mostofthe
ous openating
lOOmA
+5V.
this
lineisat nominally
RANGE
limittothe
range
On
the
Analog
3-3
through
analog
open
that
lines
as
Used
is
in
compliance, this
+5V
is
on this
Usedtoprovide
forapositive
+10V.
When
BIAS
—
output
(source
other
current
Switching
provide
3-8
circuit
conditions.
are
not
usedtodrive
follows:
for
compliance
line.
the
circuits.
(+)
When
output,
programmed
—10V.
to
Used
With
stage.
or
measure),
ranges
the switching
switching
detection.
controlline
appropriate
the
this
foranegative
select
the
the
this
this line
devices
switching
10V
instrument
control
appropriate
instrument
control
is
at
0V.
states
for
the
When
is
ref
line
(—)
on
line
van-
at
is
is
is
of
Relay
Drive
K8,
K9,
OV
=
+5V=relay
Kl,
K3,
OV=relay
+5V=relay
FET
Switch
N-channel
OV=switch
—15V
P-channel
OV
=
+15V
Analog
OV=switch
KlO,
relay
K4,
FET;
=
switch
FET;
switch
=
Switch
KIl
switch
switch
K5,
K6,K7and
switch
switch
Drive
closed
closed
switch
Drive
closed
and
open
open
K12;
closed
open
open
closed
(on)
(0ff)
(on)
(off)
(U45,
K15;
U48
and
U49)
Current
closed for
plies
to
Ranging
each
both
thatonthe1nA
closed.
Table
3-4,
Range
lOOmA
lOmA
lmA
lOOpA
lOiiA
ljiA
lOOnA
lOnA
lnA
of
sounce
nange
Analog
Relays
Closed
Table
the
nine
and
noneofthe
K8
K9
K9
K9
K9
KlO
K1l
K12
3-4
lists
curnent
measure
cunnent
Switching
Range Switches
Q5-Q9,
U45A,
U45A,Q12,Q13
U45A,
U45A,
U45A,Q4
U45A,Q4
U45A,
U45A,Q4
the
switches
ranges.
curnent
This
ranges. Notice
nange
nelays
Current Ranging
Closed
Q37,
Q38
Ql0,
QIl
Q4, Q14
Q4
Q4
that
table
ane
ap
are
3-14
Page 86

Volts
closed
applies
Rangmg
for each of
both
to
Table
the
source
hsts
35
available
and measure
the
voltage
switches
ranges.
voltage
that
This
ranges.
are
table
K15
in
standby.
and
K5
wffl
dose
whenever
SECTION
Maintenance
the
instrumentisplaced
3
Table
35,
Analog
Relays
Range
L1V
liv
110V
1100V
Feedback
and
U49
are
two
devices
fiedbytheir
the
statesofthese
ditions
while
Sensing—As
select
localorremote
is
ment
switches
programmed
wffl
Closed
K4,
K6,
K4, K6,
K7
— —
As
listedinTable
used
for
has
four
circuit
schematic
switches
programmedtosource
listedinTable
default
placedinstandby. That
Switching;
K7
K7
feedback
individual
for
sensing.
for
remote
the
to
is,
relayK3will
Volts
FET
Switches
Q24, Q33, Q35
Q24
—
analog
3-6,
switching.
switches
pin
numbers.
standby
and
current
37,
three
relays are
that
Note
when
sensing,
local
sensing
open,
Ranging
Closed
switches
Each of
and
are
The
operate
and
the
states
and
U48
these
identi
table
lists
con
voltage.
used
instru
the relay
when
relays
Table
34,
Analog
Switching
Sensing
Relays*
Sense
Local
Remote
*Relay
states
relaysgoto
Output—For
disconnect
panel
output
off,
relaysKlandK2are
lay
switches
placedin
while the
Multiplexing
A/D
multiplexer
nalstothe
clude
Zero,
nal
is
switchedtothe
ing
speed
to
strumentisprogrammedtooperate.
In
the
A/D
safety,
OUTPUT
triax
remain
operate.
instrument
(Ui)
inputofthe
Reference
and
sequence
test
verterislockedupin
K3
Open
Closed
with
236/237inOPERATE.Instandby,
local
sense states.
there
HI
connectors.
open
These
two
is
powered
—
During
continuously
A/D
and
A/D
mode
(see
the
K15
Closed
are
two
and
SENSEHIfrom
When
open.
When
until
the
switches
on.
normal
appliesasequence
converter.
Measure(1or
inputatone
varies
according
paragraph
desired
A/D
K5
Closed
relays
that
the
instrument
turned
instrument
then
remain
operation, the
These
Only
V).
time. The
to
the
3.8.2)
phase.
are
on,
signals
how
A/D
This
used
the
these
is
closed
of
one
switch
the
allows
to
rear
is
re
first
A/D
sig
in-
sig
in-
con
Table
Switches
Device
U48
U49
U48
U49
U48
U49
U48
Pins
6,
6,7
2,
10,
10,
14,
14,
2,
Analog
3-6,
Source1Measure
Standby
7
Closed
Closed
Closed
3
11
Closed
Open
11
15
Open
15
Open
3
=
Switching;
Operate
Open
Open
Open
Open
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
V
Feedback
Source
Standby
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Measure
V
Operate
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Open
Open
Open
1
3-15
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SECTION
Maintenance
3
multiplexer
to
the
A/D
switch
numbers
switch.
Table
thatisclosed
38.
AfD
Reference
v
1
Measure
Zero
switch
input
of
multiplexer
Analog
ing
Phase
Measure
to
states
be
tobechecked
performed.
during
each
UI
are
Switching;
Ui
Switch Closed
and
signaitracing
Table38identifies
A/D
used
6,7
14,
10,
2,3
phase.
to
A/D
15
11
The
identify
Mu1tip1ex
(pins)
the
pin
each
386
The
using
3-10.
Note:
contained in
sary
that
same
ware,
changes
formedbyenabling
with
Digital
digital
both
and
display
the
troubleshooting
The
firmware
two
replace oneorbothofthe
to
EPROMs
firmware
perform
the
rotary
The
are
dung.
plained in
revision
factory
theE2
to
EPROMs
susceptible
ROM.
knob,
Be
suretohandle
paragraph
and
circuitry
that
EPROMs
installed
leveL
initialization
MENU,
and
CAUTION
are
static
to
Display
can
found
data
controls
Factory
then pressing
damage
the Model
and
(U17
the
in
After
displaying
sensitive
by
the
3.7.
Checks
be
checked
in
Tables
Ifitis
U31).
EPROMs,
instrument
instaffing
write
to
initialization
FACTORY
ENTER.
devices
routine
devices
as
out
39
236/237
neces
make
have
new
firm
firmware
is
that
han
ex-
by
and
is
sure
the
per-
INIT
3-16
Page 88

SECTION
Maintenance
3
Step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ItemlComponent
U12,
U13,
U17
U28,pinl8
pin
U28,
(PA6),
8
U28,
U28,
U25,
U25,
6
(PA4),
pin
9
pin11(PB1),
pin
19
plus34and
pin
37
U30,
pin
(PA7)
pin12(PB2)
35
U31
7
and
(PA5),
Table
U33
39,
Required Condition
Pass
and
HL
Switch
pin
Rotary knob
Variable
2MHz
+5V,
Digital
Circuitry
RAM, EPROM,
NVRAM
level
pulse
data
pulse
tests
every
(+5Vor0V)
data
train
HL
±5%
Checks
DPRAM
on
power
imsec
(+5Vor0V)
(0Vto+5V)
up.
Remarks
Display will
controller
I/o
input
Data
pressed
Data
input
turned.
Data
outputtodisplay.
Bus
clock
line
Reset
power
up)
lockiffailure
VIA
to
VIA
when button
VIA
when
bw
(goes
occurs.
display
clock
rotary
momentarily
knob
on
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
U27,
pin
9
U27,
pin
19
U27,
pin
18
U27,
pin
28
U27,
pin24(NDAC),25(NRFD,
26
(DAV),
U14,pinl9
U14,
U15,
U15,pin37
and
pins
pins34and
(PA0PA7)
29
data
35
lines
signal
+5V
every
(Logic
+5V
2MHz
true
Goes
mand
Figure
See
ditions
Variable
Variable
2MHz
+5V,
±5%
pulsed0Vto
imsec
“1“)
squarewave
(+0V)
is
sent
37
pulse
pulse
TTL
when
for
train
train
required
+5V
(0Vto+5V)
com
con
to
(0V
+5V)
(0Vto+5V)
INT
line
RESET
line
Clock
ATN
line
Handshake
S/M
controller
DatatoVIA
Clock
Reset
line
power
up)
sequence
from
(goes
VIA
bw
data
A/D
to
optos.
momentarily
on
3-17
Page 89

SECTION
Maintenance
3
Step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Item/Component
P24,
pin
15
and
U5,
U6,U9and
OUT1
thru
OUT8
U4,
pins
4-7,
1447
U7,
pins
47,
14-17
pins
pin
pin
pin
4
10
9
8
and
U8,
P24,
P24,
P24,
16
U1O;
5
Table
Required
+5V,
±5%
Variable
Variable
Depress
switch
Depress
Depress
Depress
3-10.
Condition
pulses
pulses
any
switch
array
on
any
switch
any
switch
any
switch located
Display
locatedinfirst
schematic
(236-116).
locatedinsecond
locatedinthird
Circuitry
in
fourth
Checks
Remarks
+5V
Segment
Digit
column
of
column.
Pulse
Pulse
column. Pulse
column
supply
drivers
drivers
present
present
when
when
present when
button
button
button
pressed
pressed
pressed.
3-18
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41
This
the
location
INTRODUCTION
section contains
Model
236/237.
drawings
a
general
Detailed
are
locatedatthe
SECTION
.
.
Princip1es
functional
schematics
description
and
endofthis
component
manuaL
of
of
Operation
A
simplified
shown
two
digital
by
tions.
sections
in Figure
sections;
sections
the
use
Separate
4
block
analog
of
opto4solators
ensure
4-1.
are
power
proper
diagram
The
instrument
and
digitalcircuitry.
electrically
for
supplies
isolation.
the
of
isolated
control
for
the
Model
may
and
analog
be
divided
The
from
communica
236/237
analog
other
each
and
digital
Qut
+
is
into
and
Figure
44
Overall
Block
Out
Diagram
44
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SECTION
Principles
42
The
with
uxed
4
Operation
of
ANALOG
heartofthe
its
complex
asabootstrap
plifierisprovided
analog
converters
rentorvoltage)
on oneoffour
appliedtothe
to
be
the
from
voltage
constant
precision
DAC
and
the
inputofthe
to
levelofcurrent
CIRCUITRY
source
scheme
and
amplifier.
by
two
(DACs).
selected
clamps
error
the
feedback
is
of
error
or
an
error
amplifier
feedback elements
Input
stimulus
user-programmed
The
controllingfunction
polarityofthe
allowing
amplifier.
The
configuration
amplifier
voltage
that
the
at
for
source
an
input
output
will
output.
that
along
is
config
am
the
digital4o-
(cur
turns
signal
voltage
applies
effect
a
a
The
output
clamps
CR11
ode
output
The
U50.
Op
rent
clamp
The
output
fier
U12
current
and
diode
CLAMP).
U19.
Op
voltage
voltage
through
form
from
amp
(+1
from the
(xO,1
clamps
CR12
The
amp
clamp
from
resistor
the negative
the1DAC
and
U17
CLAMP).
V
the
1.1V
for
through
form
inverted
U15B
and
CLAMP).
(-V
is
DAC
the
1
networks.
Op
current
is
invertedbythe
form
CR10
diode
DACisinverted
range)
and
resistornetworks.
positive
the
output
ofUl2isagain
CR9
diode
appliedtocurrent
amp
U13
and
clamp
the
the
by
similarly
Op
voltage
(-4
CLAMP).
amplifier
xl
positive
xl
applied
amp
clamp
ampli
U15A
inverted
the
form
negative
di-
cur
to
(+V
by
Measurement
ditioned
multiplexer
a
Before
proceeding
maybehelpful
function“.Ifthe
specific
thenitis
rent
is
the
strument
will
not
constant
comes
the
grammed
function
ance.
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is
feedback
to
to
current
and
considered
controlling
into
goes
sourced.
be
voltage
controlling
to
source
unless
the
compliance,
accomplished by
levels
the
clarify
instrumentisprogrammed
compliance,
(compliance
function.
42i
A
simplified
V/I
tailed
cated
V/I
readback
schematic
page2of
on
Control
schematic
circuitryisshown
showing
drawing
Programming current
ageofthe
ming
current
and
U22),
theVDAC
age
for
respective
with
result
digital-to-analog
two
controls
programming
(U25
output
zero
DAC.
-40V
a
and
Programming
output
routing
for
voltage
analog4odigital
the
to
detailsofcircuit
what
is
meantby“controffing
it
does
indeed
tobecurrent
function.
controlled.
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for
the
Instead,
the
instrument
voltage).
function. Conversely,
voltage,
instrument
current
voltageisthe
goes
becomes
and Readback
and
the
U24).
will
diagram
outputofthe
voltage
result
from
of
in
all
circuit
number
voltage
(DAC)
controls
Programming
with
for
a
the
properly
and
current
(A/D)
converter.
operation,
to
source
that
That
some
reason
programmed
voltage
Thus,
controffing
into
current
the
controlling
the
Figure
V/I
control
4-2.
components
236-126.
sets
the
output
circuits.
1
DAC
the
currentorvolt-
a
0V
output
full
scale
respective
through
source
current,
is,
the
current
sources
when
compli
The
Program
(U23
output
from the
output
DAC.
con
cur
be
pro-
and
de
is
volt-
and
wffl
During
wffl
The
or
ample
operation,
beonat
one time
controllingfunction
wffl
determine
—)
will explain
only oneofthe
control the
to
and
the
which
clamp
this
occurs.
how
precision
four
amplifier
error
programmed
is
on.
The
clamps
polarity
following
(U14).
(+
ex-
it
parts.
divided
1:
This
Example
a
wffl
explain
ingaconstant
the source
in
when
example
circuit
current.
goes
is
operation
Part
into voltage
2
with
will
into
two
the
instrument
explain
what
compliance.
Part
sourc
happens
1
a
is
Part1:Assume
with
a 27V
compliance
tions
the
instrument
Thus,
20V).
The1DAC
the
at
appears
outputs
the
non-inverting
appears
current
outputs
non-inverting
the
at
approximately
at
the
that
non-inverting
(+)
non-inverting
instrument
the
4k
to
a
is
not
in compliance
the controlling
is
Thus,
—5V.
input
(+)
(+)
Positive
—3V.
input
ofUl5A
bad,
negative
ofUl3
input
input
(+)
lo
wffl
clamps.
CR11
be
fed
programmed
is
applyapositive
This
positive
and
CR9B
turning
from
bootstrap
back
(via
input
CR10.
of
the
Since
put,
the
common
verse-bias
CLAMP
With the
scribed,
and
U13.
5V
(-5V
+
CLAMP
instrument
REF
±10V
sideofthe
diodes
and-VCLAMP
endofthe
front
will
-5V
The
non-inverting(+)
forward-biasing
=
0V)
turns
on.
sourcing
Under
(5mAx4k2
function.
voltage
and
positive
ofUl7,
voltage
and
negative
U15B.
of
forapositive
voltage
voltage
prevent
and
on.
amplifier
1
FEEDBACK)
ofUl7wffl
a
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+5mA
these
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appears
voltage
DAC
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appears
voltage
to
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the
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to
to
go
result, the
=
at
out
the
re
-1
de
U17
0V
+1
4-2
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Principles
SECTION
of
Operation
4
voltage
The
This
20V).
This
2V
U5B.
tive
keeping
CLAMP
drop
voltage
is
fed
The
non-4nverting
remains
across
back
CR12
off.
bad
down
is
is
the
scaled
(viaVFEEDBACK)
of
input
(+)
reverse-biased.
20V
to
As
2V
U15B
a
(5niAx4k2
invertei
and
U15A
to
willgoposi
result,
the
and
+V
Current
=
which
from
turnedon(remember,
is
Asaresult, the feedback
output
that
will
will
effectaconstant
±10V
REF
will
flow
the
configuration
applyavoltagetothe
+5mA
into
other
error
output
Main
the
clamps are
and the
amplifier
current.
To
Output
Stage
+1
CLAMP,
1
DAC
(U14)
off).
Figure
42.
Simplified
Schematic
of
VII
Control
and
Readback
43
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SECTION
PrinciplesofOperation
Part
source
one
This
making
2:
Assume
+5mA
reason
bad
4
the
withacompliance
oranother,the
change
voltage
causes
the
instrument
bad
the
source
controffing
is
still
of
27V.
resistance
to
go
function.
programmed
However,
changes
into
to
compliance
for
6k2.
four
and
to
signals
floating
the
A/D
common)
converter
garn
to
as
a
umty
amplifier
The
ence,VMeasure,1Measure
(Ui)
and
multiplexed
buffer
U21.
routed
(+10V
refer
are
via
With the
the
When
drop
However,
into
In
inverted,
U15A.
(3V
CLAMP
Current
CLAMP.
the
put
back
above0Vcausing
result,
With
trolled.
configuration
(U14)
Bootstrap
error
On
xllO
switches
buffer
4k2
bad,
controlling
the
across
function
bad
resistanceisincreasedto6k2,
the
bad
voltageislimited
compliance.
voltage
voltageatthe
The
3V
+
will
from
With
compliance,
This
3V
non-inverting
=
forwardbiasingCR12.
0V)
turn
on.
±10V
less
input
currentofthe source
voltagetoU17
CR10
the
+1
CLAMP
the
+V
CLAMP
The
output
wffl
applyavoltagetothe
that
wffl
effect
amplifier gain
amplifier(U14)by
the
110V
and
1100V
gainisprovided.
are
closed
providing
between
the
the+1CLAMPison
(as
would
the
27V
is
fed
back
(+)
REF
starts
current
flowing into the+1CLAMP,
of
U14
to decrease.
wffl
cause
to
become
will
hirn
on,
the
from
the
a
constant
is
controlledatthe
the
FET
ranges,
On
the lower
V/I
control circuit
module.
Measurementisaccomplished
ditioned
FEEDBACK)
digital
unity
BACK.
plifier
switch
voltagc
voltage
feedback
through
(A/D)
gain
Op
converter.
amplifier
amp
U9B
to
is
configuredasa
forVFEEDBACK.
is
Q33
ranges,
closed
the
providing
FET
levels(1FEEDBACK
a
multiplexer
Op
functionasbuffer
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switchisopen
making
(5mA
and
in
x
the
down
6k2
explained
30V
be
27V
at
is
scaled
(viaVFEEDBACK)
input
ofUl5A
willgoto
Asaresult,
flowing into the
decreases
its
causing
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resultant
inputtoincrease
(+)
reversedbiased.
off.
instrument
V
DAC
and
is
voltage
the
error
output
voltage
output
switch
the
switches are
Q24
and
voltage
xli
gain.
Device
and
routing
by
amp
U9Aisconfiguredasa
to
properly
the
non4nverting
the
1,1V
range,
xlO
gain.
On
configuring
current
the
Part
the
voltage
=
source
to
3V
the
feedback
amplifier
of
relay
open
ranges
Ullisa
the
analog4o
for
1
the
the
30V).
goes
and
0V
the
+V
+V
out
feed
As
con
+27V.
of
the
K4.
and
the
output
con
and
FEED
am
FET
higher
U9B
1).
to
xl
422
The
sistsofa
outputofthe
Model
The
the Model
matic
and
At
the
and
the
+150V,
Output
output
simplified
236-126
Q19.
stage
dass
236
236
of
the
heartofthe
The collector
l2OmA
error
output
(page
Q19iseffectively
Stage
of
the
bootstrap
AB
circuit
schematic
is
showninFigure
output
connected
whose
amplifier.
diagram
stage
2).
stage
Q21iseffectively
of
power
amplifier
controlled by
bias
is
of
the
output
4-3.
The
foundondrawings
is
are
power
supply,
to
the
while the
—150V,
basically
stage
detailed
236-166
transistors
connected
collector
l2OmA
con
the
for
sche
Q21
to
of
power
supply.
a
When
programmed
are
zero-biased
the high impedance
across
result, zero voltageispresent
mon
to
output
grammed
ased
+150V.
difference
voltage
forapositive
The
(on).
Asaresult,
between
drop
verse-biased
from
the
output.
Circuitry
manner.
output,
negative
foranegative
When the
Q19
voltage
reverse-biased isolating
(ofß,
common).
voltage
the
across
keeping
(ofO
source
becomes
present
forazero
±150V
The
these
of
at
When the
output,
across
drop
voltage
the
supply
Q21.
For
a
the
output
programmed
is
forward-biased,
the
on
the
output,
supplies
the
Q21
Q21
present
voltage
positive
negative
functions
output.
output
two
output
becomes
Q21
both
are
transistors.
(floating
source
becomes
outputisthe
the
at
(+150V)
output,
supply
inasimilar
foranegative
resulting
Transistor
from
the
and
Q19
dropped
As
com
is
pro-
forward-bi
less
than
and
Q19isre
isolated
with
Q21
positive
a
the
a
is
supply.
V
are
Bias
for
the
±3OVF
VR9).
in
age
supplies
This bias
ordertomaintain
thatishigher
ward-biased.
two
Bias
power
and
circuit
than
control
transistors
15V
two
referenced
is
bases
the
outputsothat
the
is
zener diodes
to
of
the
transistorsata
performed
provided
(VR1O
floating common
they
can be
the
by
by
output
the
and
volt-
for
of
4-4
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From
V/I
Contro
Principles
To
V/
Feedback
SECTION
of
Operation
4
4-3.
Figure
4—4
Figure
error
the
nitude
biased
mines
amplifier
of
MAIN
and
the
asapositive
current
higher
Model
The
for
is
output
237
simplified
the
Model
schematic
237-166
For
tions
bw
and
voltage,
the
same
Model
Mode!
determines
the
amountofbias
magnitude
MAIN
delivered
voltage.
schematic
237isshown
the
of
236-126
the
the
as
236
237
(MAIN
of
becomes
to
output
(page
output
one for
Output
Output
drive).
which
output
the
the
baseofQ21
diagram
in
stage
2).
stage
the
Stage
Stage
The
transistor
current
voltage.
more
Figure
is
for
Model
-3OVF
(Simplified
(Simplified
polarity
thatinturn
positive,
for
the
4-4.
found
the
Model
236
and
is
forward—
For
example,
more
resulting
output
detailed
The
on
drawings
237
expiana
(see
Schematic
Schematic
mag-
deter
bias
in
a
stage
func
-150V
(120
Diagram)
Diagram)
for
tion
Model
circuitry
needed
150V.
for
The
fromaresonant
For
voltage
ward
biased
age
(+5OV),
is
reverse-biased
Q16
1200V
supply
proaches
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the
turns
output
and
As
verse-biased
the
from
for
bw
Power
negative
(1200V),
output,
ner
mA)
236
is
used
programmed
±1200V
outputs
providing
high
from
150V,
on.
voltage
and
output.
current
supply
Feedback
output
to
switch
supplies
converter
of
150V,
source
current
(off)
the
output.
conducts
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150V, Q21
At
exceeds
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For
>150V,
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switching
output
voltage.
stage).
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source
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for
circuit
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output
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and
therefore
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suppiy
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to
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and
diode
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from
supply. Transistor
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the
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is
effectively
150V,
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high
the
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occurs
additional
supplies
exceeding
are
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4.2.4).
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the
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ap
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re
supply
voltage
the
to
man-
4=5
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SECTION
Principles
4
Operation
of
423
A
simplified
VII
Feedback
schematic
cuitryisshowninFigure
this
circuitry
Amps
plished
relay.
The
eachofthe
tion
(Figure
rangeisactually
more
detailed
4-6.
In
Q9,
and
and
Q38.
Without
changes
Voltage
lected
bootstrap
is
provided
Ranging
by activating the
nominal range
nine
current
The
4-5).
a
lookatthe
reality,
range
QAiscomprised
QB
is
comprised
special
may
cause
spikes
are
relay.
circuitry,
voltage
caused
amplifier
Current
composite
These
to
diagramofthe
4-5.
The
detailed
by
page
3
range
appropriate
resistances,
ranges
FET
labled
lOOmA
of
N-channel
are
showninthe
P
and
range
of
P-channelFETs
current
spikes
to
by
contact
spikes
occur
reacttothe
feedback
V/I
schematic
of
drawing
236-126.
selectionisaccom
range
FET
and/or
relays
and
FETs
illustra
QAB
for
the
lOOmA
N-channel
is
showninFigure
FET.
Q8
FETs
measurement
occuratthe
Q6,
Q7,
range
output.
bounceofthe
fast
in
feedback
for
too
change
cir
of
for
and
Q37
se
the
voltage.
cordinglytomaintain
The
cuitry that, in
100Q.
ion
the
stant
consistsofFETs
that
The
A
urement
1.
2.
Model
resistor
towards
system
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control
Asaresult,
236/237
whose
0V.
to
adjust
free).
them.
resolves
effect,
voltage
This
itseifkeeping
The
and
QA
the
system cannot
a
steady
shunts
slow
circuitry
QB,
followingsequencetakes
range
change
Relay
K8
cioses.
The
appropriate
for
+
polarity,orRANGE1RAMP
The
ramponthe
occurs:
rampisactivated
gate
withacorresponding
adjust
voltage
this
the
drop ramps
output.
problem
current
by
ranges
inalinear
rateofvoltage change
output
the
that
and
the
place
whenacurrent
voltage
accomplishes
±15V-to-OV
(RANGE
for
of
the
voltage
appropriate
ramp
FET
across
itseif
using
cir
with
fash
allows
con
this
ramps
meas
2
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polarity).
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the
1002
ac
a
resistor.
3,
4,
The
FET
circuit.
are
The
ramp
other
increases
With
is
the
both
shuntedbythe
new range
relay
activated.
current
FETs
fully
1002
resistor.
and/or
Turning
carrying
on,
FET
on
capability
the
current
is
activated.
the second
of
the
ranges
Readback
Figure
4-6
To
v/I
Control
and
Output
Stage
4-5.
Amps
Ranging
Simplified Schematic
inA
of
VII
Feedback
Out
+
Sense
+
Ou
Out
Com
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Range
ov
÷
Range
Ramp
1
Ramp
2
QB
SECTION
Operation
Principles
.
QA
1
OO
OOmA
1
Range
K8
Vout
of
4
Figure
4-6.
If
Note:
ready
selected.
this point.
the
next
to
5.
6.
When the
both
the
of
op
between
fed
the
for
two
The
K8
Relay
lOOmA
ramps
lOOmA
the
FETs
ampU3isaunity
the
back
to
feedbackloop
measurement.
Damping
the
lOOmA
The
Ifadifferent
steps.
voltage
are
range
to
output
V/I
ramps
opens completing
source
activated
is
selected,
keep
them
gainamplifier
and1FEEDBACK.
Controland
is
and
Relay
range
range
change
range
disabled
are
range
turnonboth
to
0V
on.
Readback
also
routedtothe
Contact
the
new
is
selected,
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SECTION
Principles
4
Operation
of
Table
4-1.
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Principles
+v
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SECTION
of
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4
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SECTION
PrinciplesofOperation
4
to
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