FILTER: Improves .c rsiection by Ikngthening rise tim.
LEN0
DISPLAY RATE: 24 r..dings per
INPUT VOLTAQE DROP: Less than 1 millivolt for full.
LINE
MAXIMUM INPUT OVERLOAD: 1000 volt. using .
ANALOG OUTPUT: tl volt from . 500.ohm sourc.
lo-’ amper. full scale (lo-” ampere. least
significant digit) to 104 ampsra in eight decade
ranges with 100% ov.rr.nging on all ranges.
pon.nt digit from 2 lo 9: paerity. overload and
Range Changing indication.
SELECTION:
Automatk: Range change possible after each A to
D conversion. An undrrrangscondition (<lOOdigits)
causer one range change to next more sewdive
rsng.. An overr.nge condition (21999 digit.) on
any range ca”ses rang. change to IO-’ A range.
Mmu~l: Front panel swi1ch.s permit manual r.nga
control.
&lw,,. ran,,, to, loc.1,~1.llO”.
to approximately 3/4 son lO-’ to IO-* A ranger.
DRIFT: Lass than 0.5% of full scale per week;
le.1 than O.OS%/‘C. after %.hour warm-up with
source volt.ge greater than 2 volts.
per second with 50+lz units), adiusbble toapproxi.
mstely 1 reading per two seconds.
With Filter in. m.ximum display rate is abeut l/s.
scale display on all r.ng.s when properly zeroed.
FREQUENCV REJECTION: 60 dS (ratio of peak.
to.pe.k current of power line frequency or multiple
which will cause less than 1 digit of error, to that
error). 100 dEon LO-rto 10-v A rmges with Filter
in. P..k input current should not .xc.ed 20 mA.
Keithlay or other current lim#t.d (up to 20 mifli.
amperes)
autorange mod.. Inst.ntaneous input current must
never exceed 125 m~lliamp.res.
for full.scale display. Maximum output. 1 millian.
per*. Output polarity is opposit. input polarity.
High Voltage Supply with Model 445 in
second
maximum (20
PRINTER OUTPUTS AN0 REMOTE CONTROLS:
Printer Output.: SCD positive output represents
each of the four digits, rang.. polarity. overrange.
r.nge changing and zero check. Standard cod. is
1.2.4.8. “0”<+0.4 volt: “l”>+ 10 volts at up to
one milliampw.: O=OOOO.
Print bmm.nd A: Positive pulse of 14 volts from.
2200.ohm source with 1 volt per mlcros.cond rise
time. 100 mkroseconds minimum pulse width. Print
commrnd given after each A to 0 conversion.
Print Commend 0: Same .s Print Command A ax.
cept pres.nt only when displaying an onrsnge
reading.
Remote Control.:
Hold # 1: Closure*
conversion .t that instant.
Hold # 2: Closure* to ground inhibits A to D
conversion .fter r..ding h.s been compl.t.d.
Trigger: Cbsure* to ground initiates one conv.rsn)n
when in Hold #2. Integration period starts 8.3
millisecond. (10 milliseconds on 50.H~ models)
.fter “Trigger” or r.le.se of Hold # 2.
R.nSr HoM: Closure* to ground prevents range
change.
2ero Check: Closure* to ground places instrument
in zero check mode and prewnts range change.
101 Range: Cbsure’ to ground places instrument
in 10-a ampere r.nge and holds until lo-* Range
rolnsed.
ISOLATION: Circuit ground to chassis ground: Greatsr
th.n l(r ohm. shunted by .02 microfarad. Circuit
ground mey bi floated up to 100 volts with respect
to ch.s.is ground.
COMMON MODE REJECTION: 100 V de or 200 V
pe.k.to.p..k rt line frequency will not affect resdmg.
CONNLCTORS: Input: Teflon.insul.ted triaxi.1. Analog
output: Amphenol SO.PCZF. Printer outputs and
rrmote controls: 50.pin Amphenol Micro.Ribbon..
Low md C.S. ground: Binding posts.
FOWEL
DIMENSIONS. WEIQHT: 5’1,” high x 19” wd. by lo”
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED:
a. Stability. Zero drift with time is less than 1
digit per day; drift with temperature is less than one
digit per O/C, making frequent adjustment unnecessary.
b. Overload Protection.
A transient overload of
1000 volts at up to 20 r,A will not damage the instru-
nlent.
C. Damping. A front panel FILTER Switch selects
additional damping of noisy signals on the 10-7. lo:*.
and 1O-g amp& r&es. - -
d. Digital Display. The digital display provides
3 digits with lo-= ampere resolution.
e. Variable Dieplay Kate. A front panel DISPLAY
RATE control adjusts from 24 readingslsec. to 1 read-
ing/Z eec, to accommodate the mode of data retrieval.
f. Autorsnning. Autorange circuit sense8 the input current and automatically selects the proper
range far each meaeurement.
g. Complete BCD Output and Control Lines. BinaryCoded-Decimal Outputs are provided on a rear panel
connector for significant digits, range, polarity,
overrange, and zero check. Cantrr,l lines are also
provided for remote control of ranging and A/D conver*ions.
,
Control
POWER witch (S102)
ZERO CHgCK (S1204)
ZERO ADJUST (R1207)
FILTER Switch (S1201)
RANGE-HOLD/AUTOMATIC (51203)
RANGE - lo-Z/DOWN (51202)
DISPLAY FATE (R1237)
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TABLE
l-l.
Front Panel Contr018.
Functional Description
Controls power to instrument.
Selects Zero Check Made.
Adjusts the zero offset.
Selects additional filtering.
Selects HOLD or AUTOMATIC modes.
Permits manual range selection.
Adjusts the AID conversion rate.
Paragraph
2-3, B
2-3, b
2-3, c
2-3, d
2-3, a
2-3, f
2-3, 8
1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
MODEL 445
PO&R
Switch
s102
DISPLA; RATE PI<TER
Switch 51205
Switch
51201
FIGURE 2.
ZERO ADJUST
Control R1207
RANGE
CHANGING
Lamp DS1201
Front Panel Controls.
ZERO CHECK
Switch S1204
I I
P&&E
HOLD/AUTO
10-2/DowN~
Switch 51203 Switch S1202
Terminal
INPUT Receptacle (51213)
LO Binding Post (51215)
GND Binding Post (51217)
PRINTER/CONTROL Connector (51214)
ANALOG OUTPU'I (51218)
2
TABLE 1-2.
Rear Panel Terminals.
Functional Description
Input connector, triaxial type.
Input LO connector.
Chassis Ground connector
Provides BCD outputs and control lines; 50 pins.
Analog Output connector, Mates with Keithley
Part NO. a-33.
Paragraph
2-1, a
2-1, a
2-1, a
2-8, a
2-7
I
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MODEL 445
OPERATION
SECTION 2.
OPERATION
LOW
CASE
1NPUT
HIGH
OPERATION
MODEL 445
Accurecv. The accuracy is specified in terme
!L
of a
percent of reading on esch range. A” addition-
al 2
1 digit is specified since the A/o conversion
has-e” inherent 2 1 digit uncertainty. Noise and
saurce~resistance conditions should be evaluated es
additianal meeeurement considerations.
a. Source Resistance.
The value of eowce resist-
ance can affect the measurement if the loading effect
of the picoammeter is significant. To avoid a de-
gradation of zero drift, the picoammetee range should
be selected so that the range feedback resisrar is
much lesa than the e~urce resistance. The zero drift
epecificseio” is valid only for e~urce voltagee greafer the” 2 volts.
f. Overloads.
A unique input circuit provides
complete overload protection with feet recovery. The
maximum overload is 1000 volts using e current limited supply (up to 2OmA) such as Keithley Models 240.4,
245, or 246.
Instantaneous input current mwt “ever
exceed 125 milliamperes. With a” input voltage up
to 1000 volts use e current limited supply or a series limiting resistor (8000 ohms minimum).
TABLE 2-1.
Typical Reading Time With Filter “OUT”.
g. Reading
Time.
The time interval for a new
reading to take place depends on the Model 445 front
panel Settings as well as the chareceeristics of the
input signal. The various time intervals which co”etitute the total reading time are described es
follows. The intervals are graphically shown in
Figure 5.
1. T1 = A/D Conversion Time until first range change.
2. T2 = Total Time for all successive range changes.
3. Tj
= A/D Conversion Time to first an-scale reading.
4. Tq = Total Settling Time until reading is final.
h. Off-Ground Measurements. The Model 445 can be
used far off-ground meeeurements with the circuit low
floated up to 100 volts with respect to chassis ground.
Circuit low to chassis ground isolation is greater
then 106 ahms shunted by .02 microfarad. When making
off-ground meeeuremente discannect the LO to GND
shorting link on the rear panel. A triaxial cable
should be used to maintain noise shieldine and to
provide ueer safety., The BCD autputs are”co”“ected
to circuit low and therefore muet be used with devices which ce” be Operated off-ground.
Input
Signal
10-9
10-g
Initial Sampling Range Ranging Final Range
Range
A 10-2 A .042 7
10-2 (1)
A A
Time Tl Sec.
.042
(1)
A 10-2 A .042 (1) 5
10-7
10-6
10-5
10-4
10-2
A A .042 (‘1) 4
A 10-2 A .042 (1) 3
A 10-2 A .042 (1) 2
A rear panel fuse
PlOl protects the instrument in case of malfunction
of the power supply or power switch.
OPERATING PROCEDURE.
2-4.
Preliminary Pracedure.
a.
1. Check the 117-234" Switch (SlOl) on the rear
panel for proper line voltage.
OPERATION
b. ZERO CHECK Switch (S1204L This switch selects
either "NORMAL" or "ZERO CHECK" modes of operation.
I" "ZERO CHECK" "asitio", B relay is activated which
places a short across the feedback of the picoammeter.
Zero Controls R1238 and Rl207 ca" be used to adjust
the zero offset as necessary.
c. ZERO ADJUST (R12071. This control provides
"FINE" adjustment of the zero offset. The internal
zero control Rl23S provides "COARSE" adjustment.
d. FILTER Switch (51201). This switch selects
either mininu,, damping ("OUT" position) or additional
A
damping ("IN" position).
more complete diacussio"
of the "FILTER" mode is give" L" paragraphs 2-2, c
and 2-2, g.
e. RANGE - HOLD/AUTOMATIC Switch (51203). This
switch selects automatic re."e.i".z weratio" in "ADTO-
_ _
MATIC" position or manual ranging in "HOLD" position.
I,, "HOLD", the range is held at the existing range
displayed until the switch is changed or the range
is manually changed by either S1202 or the external
control lines.
f. RANGE - 10-2/DOWN Switch (51202). This switch
is a nomentary-contact, "armally open switch for ma"-
ual range changes.
This switch should be used with
Switch 51203 in the HOLD position. When Switch S1202
is nmentarily set to "lo-2", the Picaawneter resets
the range display t" 10e2. However, each time the
switch is set to "DOWN" Lmsition. the Dicoammeter down
w to a more sensitive range:
The'sequence afdawn ranging would be typically 10-2, lo- , 10 4, 10-5,
;riO$ith
a reset after 1O-g range is reached, that
) 10-9, 10-q.
2. Check for proper rated fuse.
3. Connect the power cord, place the POWER Switch
ON, and allow a 30-minute warmup for critical measurements.
4. Adjust the ZERO Contra1 (R1207) as necessary.
Zero is indicated by alternately flashing + polarity
lights.
5. Connect the source as described in paragraph
2-l.
b. Measurements. The Model 445 measures current
over a full-ran e 6 from 10 milliamperes (10m2A) to 1
"anoampere (lo- A) with resolution to 1 picoampere
(lo-12A). The display will indicate either a positive or negative input current autamatically. (A
p"sitive current is defined as a positive "conven-
tional current" applied at Input High with respect
to Input LOW).
DIGITAL DISPLAY. The display has three digits
2-5.
plus one for overrange indication. The range is
displayed in scientific notation where the exponent
is automatically displayed for ranges 10-2 through
10-9 amperes, To interpret the display refer LO
Figure 6.
A" overload condition will cause the display cubes to blank o"t so that "o ambiguous display
is possible.
This
situation is described under 2-4,
d Autoranging.
g. DISPLAY RATE (R12371. This control adjusts the
A/D Converter conversion rate from 24 readingslsec.
(MAX) to 1 reading/Z sec. (approx).
How to Interpret the Digital Display
The reading shown in Figure 6 above should be
interpreted as follows. The polarity is dis-
played by a lighted "f" or "-" indicator. The
decimal point remains fixed with respect to the
digits.
I,, the example, the reading is 1.676
(three digits plus a "one" for overrange). The
range multiplier is 10-9 (the exponent is a"to-
matically selected by the autorangi" circuit).
The complete reading is +1.676 x lo- 8 amperes.
FIGURE 6.
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Digital Display.
5
OPERATION
TABLE 2-2.
Output Information and Controls.
lode1 4401 Printer Output Cards: Provide SCD outp"t
and external control of Model 445; may be purchased
installed or separately for field installation (no
wiring required).
Printer Outputs: SC0 pwitive o"tp"t represents
each of the four digits, exponent, range, zero,
polarity and averrange. Standard code is l-2-4-8.
"O"< +0.4 volt; "1" 5 +lO volts at up to one milliampere; O=OOOO.
Print Command: Positive pulse of 14 volts from a
2200-ohm source with 1 volt per microsecond rise
time, 100 microseconds minimum pulse width.
Remote Controls:
Hold #l: Closure to ground inhibits A to D conver-
sion at that iridtant.
Hold 82: Closure to ground inhibits A to D canver-
sion after reading has been completed.
Trigger: Closure to ground initiates one conversior
when in Hold 112. Integration period starts 8.3 ms
(10 ms on SO-Hz models) after
"Trigger"
or release
of Hold i/Z.
Connector: SO-pin Amphenal Micro-Ribbon mounted on
Model 445.
Output mating connector supplied with
4401.
MODEL 445
NOTE
The term "Closure to Ground" or "Grounded control
line" means a short to commn directly or
a saturated NPN transistor (VC, <
+0.4V).
the "COMMON" as supplied at the PRINTER/CONTROL
connector should be used for closures to ground.
TABLE
2-3.
Full Scale Magnitude.
Connector
Pi" No. Output
1
2
26
27
3
4
28
29
5
6
30
31
.l x 10" 1
2
x 10"
4 x 10"
8 x 10"
1 x 101 1
2
x 101
4 x 101
8 x 101
1 x 102 1
2 x 102
4 x 102
8
102
x
Decimal Digits
2
4
8
2
4
8
2
4
8
through
Only
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MODEL 445
OPERATION
2-6. A!JTORANGING. The sutomatic ranging feature of
the Model 445 permits rapid measurements of B wide
range of currents.
a. AUTOMATIC Mode. In this made the Model 445 will
automatically select the full-range that permits a
display from 0.100 to 1.999. The Model 445 changes
range in decade steps from .a less sensitive range to
a mare sensitive range. This process is defined as
“down-ranging”. If the input current causes the dis-
play to exceed 1.999, the” the Model 445 will a”tomatically change to “10-2” range and “down-range”
until the display Is between 0.100 and 1.999.
1. DOWN Range Control. The “se of Switch S1202
permits manual range changing. This switch is a
momentary-contact type switch. Each time the switch
is depressed to “DOWN” position, the range will
“down-range” from a less sensitive range to a more
sensitive range.
When the 10-V range is reached,
actuation of the switch will cause the range to go
to 10-2 or “reset” position.
10-2 Range Control.
2.
When switch 51202 is set
to “10-Z” position, the range will be “reset” to
the lo-2 range regardless of the current input.
Once the switch is released the Model 445 will re-
vert to normal operation.
b. HOLD Mode. When switch 51203 is set to “HOLD”
position, the full range of the instrument will hold
regardless of the input current. This switch position inhibits the operation of the DOWN/lo-2 switch.
NOTE
If the input current exceeds 1.999 for the
range in “HOLD”, the display tubes will
blank indicating a” overload on that range.
If Switch 51203 is set CO “AUTOMATIC” the
Model 445 will change to 10m2. Then if the
input current does not exceed 1.999 on the
10-2 range, the display will indicate
normally when the final range is selected.
b. Output Codes and Levels. The PRINTER/CONTROL
0ut”uts are Sinarv Coded Decimal sianels with l-2-4-
8 S&da-d Code. .
The Standard signal levels are as
follows:
Logic “0” < +0.4 volt
Logic “1” > +lO volts at up to 1 milliampere.
c. Output Information. The various Output Informa-
tion and Controls sre surmnarized in Table 2-2.
1. Full Scale Magnitude. The Magnitude of the
reading is indicated by SCD o”tp”ts which correspond to the three front panel display lights (three
significant digits) as shown in Table 2-3.
2. Overrange Indication. Overrange is indicated
by the fourth (from the right) display light and
corresponding SCD output as shown in Table 2-4.
Overload is indicated by a blanked display and
corresponding BCD output. The output at pin 33
will be a logic “1” while the magnitude will be
represented by logic “0” as shown in Table 2-4.
TABLE 2-4.
Overrange and Overload Outputs
Connector Decimal
Pi” NO. output Digits
7
8
1 x 103
Gammon 0
32 COSDIIO”
33
Polarity and Zero Check Indication. The
3.
Overload (8 x 103) 8
1
0
polarity is indicated automatically by the Polarity
indicator and corresponding BCD output as shown in
Table 2-5. Additional BCD levels are available at
pins 14 and 39 for use with some printers. The
zero check mode is indicated by a BCD o”tput from
pin 38.
TABLE 2-5.
Polarity output
ANALOG OUTPUT. The analog OUtput on the rear
2-7.
panel (51218) provides a voltage of 1.05 volts corresponding to 1.000 o” any range. Since this output has
a source resistance of 499 ohms, the recording device
must have a load resistance greater than 10 kilohms
to obtain 1.000 volt for full range.
If a recorder
such as the Keithley Model 370 is available, an Isolation Amplifier (such as Keithley Model 399) must be
used to provide up to 1 milliampere current for full
range.
2-8. DIGITAL OUTPUT.
8. General. The Model 445 has o”tp”t buffer print-
ed circuit boards which provide Binary Coded Decimal
(BCD) outputs.
A factory wired SO-pin PRINTER/CONTROL
connector is provided on the rear panel (51214). A
spare cutout is provided on the rear panel for installation of an additional PRINTER/CONTROL connector.
bnnector
‘in No.
13
14
38
output
Polaritv
+15v .
Zero Check
Decimal
Digits
39 + 15v
4. Range Indication (Exponent). The range or
exponent has a corresponding BCD output as shown
in Table 2-6.
TABLE 2-6.
Lange or Exponent Indication
onnector
Pi” No. output
9
10
34
35
1 x 10 Range
2 x 10 Range
4 x 10 Range
8 x 10 Range
Decimal
Digits
1
2
4
8
7
OPERATION
MODEL 445
5.
Ranging Signal.
A single binary signal is
available at pin 49 which corresponds to 8. ranging
signal.
The logic level is “1” whenever range
changes are occurring so as to indicate invalid
readings.
d. External Control.
1. General. To obtain aptim~ system perform-
ance, Ft is often desirable t” “perate the Model
445 synchronously with other digital equipment such
as printers, paper tape punches, computers, and
other data handling devices.
2. Applications. Several approaches may be used
in designing the overall syetem contra1 scheme.
The Model 445 can be used to provide master
*).
control of external devices so that maximum poss-
ible conversion rates ca” be obtained.
An external device can be used far master
b).
control; such as a high speed printer.
A completely independent “master clack”
Cl.
can be used for system caner01 for maximum flex-
ibility.
3. Description,
“HOLD 1”. This control inhibits A to D
=).
conversion at the instant a closure to ground is
made.
The conversia” cycle will resume immediate-
ly when the “HOLD 1” line is opened.
“HOLD 2”. This control inhibits A to D
b).
conversion after a complete reading cycle. Further
conversions are inhibited as long as a closure to
ground is made. The conversion cycle will resume
immediately when the “HOLD 2” line is opened.
“TRIGGER”. This control initiates one com-
Cl.
plete conversion when “HOLD 2” line is grounded.
Closure t” ground may be momentary or any longer
duration to initiate a conversion.
“PRINT COMMAND A”. This control provides
d).
* positive going pulse of 14 volts after * cornplete A to D conversion is made and all data outputs are final readings.
No change can take place
(except Zero Check) for 25 milliseconds. This
“Print Command” signal is present regardless of
the mode (ADTOMATIC or HOLD).
“PRINT COMMAND 8”
This control is similar
toe)‘Print Command A” except that na signal is
present if the instrument is changing range.
f). Zero Check. This control places the Model
445 in Zero Check and prevents automatic range
change when a closure to ground is made.
Range Hold Control. This control prevents
9).
automatic range change when a closure to grand is
made.
10e2 Range Hold Contral. This contra1
h).
causes the range t” change to low2 when a closure
to ground is made.
The range is held until the
line is released.
i). High and Law References. Two reference
voltages are provided t” define the “HIGH” and
“LOW” digital output states far external printers
or other devices; “HIGH”** +Bv, “LOW” = +2v.
Summary of Digital 0”tp”ts and Controls.
e.
Standard Output Codes and Levels. The sta”-
1.
dard output code for Model 4401 Printer Output Cards
is l-2-4-S Binary Coded Decimal (BCD). A binary
coded decimal digit is represented by a four-bit
binary code as shown in Table 2-7.
TABLE 2-7
Decimal
Number
0
1
2 0 0
3
4
bit 3 bit
0 0 0
0
0 0
2
bit
0 0
1 0
1
1 bi,
4 0 1 0
5
6 0
7
8
9
0 1 0
1 1 0
0
1
1 1
0
0 0
1 0 0
Refer to Figure 17 for a circuit diagram of the
Model.4401 Standard Printer 0”tput buffer stage.
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
TABLE 2-8.
Typical Digital Outputs.
Fr”“t Panel
Digital Display
+ 0.275
+ 1.347
- (blank)
+ (blank) +
- 0.023 0 023 3 0 - ,023 x 10-3 A
+ 1.962 10-6 +
- 0.586 10-4 0 586 4
Range
Exponent Polarity or overload gag.
10-5
10-9
+ 0
* 1
10‘2
10-7
10-3
Sign. Digit
Range
EXP.
275 5 0 + ,275 x 10-5 A
347 9 0 + 1.347
8 000
8 000 7 0
1
962 6
Ranging
Signal Interpretation
2 0
negative overload
positive overload
1 ranging
1 ranging
8
x 10-V A
I
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MODEL 445
OPERATION
in No.
1 1 x 100
2 2 x 100
2 1 2 x x 101
5
6
7
8 Caman
9
10
Output
1 x 102
2 x 102
1 x 103
1 x 100
2
x 100
11 Blank
12 Common
13
14
1 x 100
+ 15"
15 Blank
16 Blank
101
PRINTER/CONTROL Connector Pi" Identification.
TABLE 2-9.
F"llCtiOll
oata
Data
Data
Data
oata
oata
oara
Range
Range
---
--_
P&WiQ
___
___
___
Pin No. Output
26
27
28 29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39 + 15v
40
41
4 x 100
8 x 100
4 8 x x 101 101
4
x 102
8 x
102
Comon
8 x 103
4
x 100
8 x 100
Common
cormnon
1 x 100
Blank
Blank
Function
mea
oaea
Data Data
oata
oata
___
Overload
Range
Range
___
___
Zero Check
___
___
-_-
17 + 15v
18
19
20
21
22
23
24 + BV
25 + 2"
+ 3.6V
Grounded
Grounded
Grounded
"lank
+ 14"
Pulse
___
___
Remote Zero Check
Remote w2
Remote Range Hold
--_
Print Command A
Hi Reference
Law Reference
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
- 15"
COllllTlO"
Grounded
Grounded
Grounded
Blank
+ 14"
Pulse
1 x 100
Blank
___
_-_
Hold ii 1
Hold ii 2
Trigger
___
Print Command B
Ranging Signal
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FIGoRE 7.
Printer/Control
connector.
OPEBATION
MODEL 44s MODEL 44s
PRINTER/CONTROL Connector. The PRINTER/CON-
2.
TROL Connector used on the Model 445 provides for
connectiom to 50 ~,ins as shown in Table 2-9. The
mating connector supplied is an Amphenol Part No.
57-30500 or Keithley Part Number CS-220.
3. Analog-to-Digital Conversion Cycle,
The analog-to-digital conversion cycle
a).
can be initiated in any one of three ways.
1. DISPLAY RATE Control Set at MAX. With
the DISPLAY RATE Control set at MAX, the end
of one complete conversion triggers a second
conversion to obtain the maximum conversion
rate of 24 readings per second.
2. DISPLAY SATE Control Set at Other Than
MAX. With the DISPLAY RATE Control set at
some position other than MAX, (uncalibrated
control setting) the end of one complete conversion triggers a second conversion which is
delayed by a specific time interval (DELAY).
The time delay is a function of the position
of a continuously variable control to provide
a conversion rate from 24 readings per second
to 2 readings per minute.
3. ‘HOLD 2” With TRIGGER Control. With the
‘TlOLD 2” camand grounded, a closure to ground
of the “TRIGGER” command initiates one complete
conversion cycle. A second convereion will
fallow only if the TRIGGER command is removed
and reapplied a second time. The maximum conversion rate using an external trigger is 24
readings per second.
Conversion Cycle Timing. The Conversion Conversion Cycle Timing. The Conversion
b). b).
Cycle is composed of three timing periods, namely Cycle is composed of three timing periods, namely
Integrator Zero, Integrator Sampling, and AD Integrator Zero, Integrator Sampling, and AD
Counting period. Counting period. Refer to Timing Diagram Figure Refer to Timing Diagram Figure
1. Integrator Zero Period (ZERO). When a
trigger pulse initiates a new conversion cycle,
the Integrator circuit is zeroed for a period
not to exceed 8.33 milliseconds for 60 Hz operation. (The Integrator Zero Period is 10.00
milliseconds for 50 Hz operation).
2. neegratOr sampling Period (INTEGRATE).
The Integrator Sampling Period follows automat-
ically the Integrator Zero Period and lasts for
the duration of 16.67 milliseconds for 60 Hz
operation. The Integrator Sampling Period lasts
for B duration of 20.00 milliseconds for 50 Hz
operation.
3. AD Counting Period (COUNT). The AD Counting Period is initiated immediately following
the Ineegratar Sampling Period. The actua$
counting time duration will depend on the actual
integrator voltage up to a maxilll”m Of 2000 clock
pulses of 16.67 milliseconds. Following the
counting period a Buffer/Storage command is
automatically generated in order to store the
new reading in the output registers.
2-9.
117-234V LINE POWER OPERATION. The Model 445
is shipped far use with 117V ac line power unless
ordered for 234V operation. TO cO”“ert any inserunlent
for either 117V or 234V operation, use a screwdriver
to set the 117-234” Switch on the rear panel. The
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MODEL 445
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
SECTION 3.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
3-l. GENERAL. The Model 445 consists of three sec-
eions packaged together in one chassis: a sensitive
picoameter, an automatic ranging circuit, and an analog-to-digital converter.
a. Picoammeeer. The picoammeter is a linear dc
amplifier connected as a feedback anmxeter with eight
current ranges.
b. Autarangina Circuit. The autoranging circuit
senses the magnitude of the display so 88 to trigger
the range changing circuits and cycle from 10-2~ through
lob9 amperes full scale.
C, Analog-to-Digital Converter. The A/D converter
is a dual slow, integratina t”Pe converter with medium conversion &ace, cold cathi& readout tubes, BCD
outputs end optional external controls.
3-2. PICOAMMETER.
a. Operation. The picoammeter consists of a linear
dc amplifier with a 1 volt full scale
mensitivity.
The
amplifier provides an analog output up to Z~volts for
100% overrange display. The RANGE resistors are connected across the feedback of the amplifier.. A simplified diagram of a feedback ammeter is shown in
Figure
9.
b. Circuitry.
The
amplifier input stage is a pair
of insulated-gate, field-effect transistors (IGFET)
designated 91201 and Q1202 connected in a differential
configuration. The circuit designated 234308 is a
spedlal overload
protection
circuit
on
the Input PET
board. The gate,of Q1201 is connected to the input
through 10 Megohms while the gate of Q1202 is referenced to ground.
Potentiometer R1238 is an internal
COARSE ZERO adjustment. Potentiometer R1202 is an
internal BALANCE control. Transistors Q1203-Q1204
form a second differential amplifier stage. Potentio-
meeer RI207
is a front panel ZERO adjustment.
TrZl”Sistors Q1205 and Q1206 (emitter-follower) provide
sufficient gain for the analog output and A/D can”eTter. The analog output is connected through R614
(499CL)
R1215 and 01212).
to the dc amplifier output (the junction of
The full scale current sensitivity
is determined by the RANGE resistor connected across
the feedback. The RANGg resistance RP is composed of
a fixed resistance 81 plus a calibration adjustment
resistance K2 as shown in Figure 11. The RANGE resistors are arranged in “parallel” such that, an the
“1O-2’1
range, all eight RANGE resistors are connected.
Range selection and zero check are performed using
reed relays which are electrostatically shielded from
the high impedance circuitry to preve?f.coupling of
switching transients. The FILTER Switch
“ides additional damping on the 10-7, lo-
51201) pro-
$
, and 10-9
ampere ranges with an additional 40 dB rejection of
60 Hz frequency.
With the FILTER Switch set to “IN”,
the A/D conversion rate is set to 1 reading per second
max inlum .
3-3.
AUTORANGING.
a. operation.
FIGURE 9.
FIGURE 10.
Feedback Ammeter.
Range Calibration.
The autoranging circuit operates
from the BCD outputs of the A/D converter. If the
reading is less than O-l-O-0, then an “Under-range”
command is generated and the range relays are operated
to “Down-range” to a more sensitive range. If the
reading is greater than l-9-9-9, then an “Over-range”
command is generated and the range relays are operated so as to “reset” and then “Down-range”.
If the
HOLD/AUTOMATIC Switch is set to “HOLD”, the autorang-
ing circuit is inhibited and the range will hold regardless of the current being measured.
b. Circuitrv. Integrated circuits QA703, QA704A,
and QA704B code the BCD outputs to generate “Underrange” and “Overrange’! c,ommsnds. The “Buffer-stare”
command is delayed for approximately 5 microseconds
by Mono stable gates QA705A and QA705B, to allow
signals to settle. The range counter gates (QA801,
QA802) is a three-bit binary counter (“000” corres-
ponds to 1O-2, “111”
corresponds to 10-9 ampere). The
output of the range counter is decoded by gates QA803,
QA804 and QASOS into an “eight-line” code. The eight-
lines are encoded by gates QA806 and QA807 to yield
BCD range information. Gates QA809 and QAEIO store
the range information. The range display tube is
driven by transistors Q901 through Q908. Gates
QA902
and QA903 drive transistors 9909 through Q915
QA901,
to operate the read relays.
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
MODEL 445
ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER OPERATION.
3-4.
a. General,
cO”“erter is shown in Figure 13.
digital converter aperates using a dual slope inte-
gration technique which has inherent line frequency
noise rejection. The analog signal is applied to the
integrator far one complete line frequency cycle.
The analog signal is ehen removed from the integrator
input.
to zerc, to complete the voltage-to-time conversion.
The time interval to reach a “Zero Grassing” is counted and displayed on the “Readout” in proportion ta
the original analog signal. The sequence is then repeated for a second reading. A Timing Diagram is
shown in Figure 8.
major circuits which perform the analog-to-digital
conversions and provide various control commands.
pulses at a rate of 120 kilohertz for Electrometer
using 60 Hz line power. (The 50 Hz units have e pulse
rate of 100 kilohertz).
The voltage on the integrator is then driven
b. Circuits.
1. Oscillator or Clock
2. BCD counter
3. Delay Hold
4. Program/Decoder
5. Integrator
zero crossing Detector
6.
7. Buffer/Storage Register
8. DecaderfDriver
9. Numerical Readout
C. Oscillet~r or Clock.
A detailed block diagram of the A/D
The analog-to-
The A/D Converter is composed of nine
The Oscillaear praduces
d. BCD counter.
pulses with a Wea.1 range of 5000 c~unte. The C~unec
is composed of 4 individual cwnters designated 1, 10,
100, and 1000,
e. Delay Hold. The Delay Hold circ”it controls the
DISPLAY BATE function and external Hold and Trigger
commands as shown in Figure 14. It determines ehe
length of time between A/D conversions when the front
panel DISPLAY RATE Control is set t0 any position
other than MAX. The clock is stopped at the beginning
of the ZERO (2) period for a time determined by the
rotation of the DISPLAY RATE Central. If eneures thee
when the Hold 2 Fe grounded the conversion in process
will be completed and new data will be stored in the
output storage register.
hibited at ebe beginning of the ZERO period (2). The
instrument will remain in this condition indefinitely
until Hold 2 %s released or until Trigger is shorted
to ground. After cowersian, the instrument will
again be inhibited at the beginning of the period (2).
If both Switches Sl and S2 are closed, the canversion
cycle works in the following manner. After the previous conversion has been completed, the leading
edge of the program co,+,nd (2) reeete the flip-flop.
In this new condition Q is high and, therefore, the
clack gives no output. At that time, the unijunction
timer begins its cycle and, after the appropriate
time, produces e pulse that sets the flip-flop. This
changes Q to a low state and a new converslan cycle
begins.
(2) command again reeets the flip-flop and the timer
again issues a new pulse to set the flip-flop.
After the reading has bee,, completed, the
The BCD Ccuneer counts the Clock
Then the clock will be in-
12
INPUT+
r
FEEDBACK
PICOAMMETER
rc
b A-TO-D CONVERTER OUTPUT
AUTO RANGE
RANGE
DISPLAY
FIGURE 11.
DIGITAL
DISPLAY
T ’
a---
RANGE
overall Black Diagram.
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
f. Program/Decoder.
The Program/Decoder circuit
produces event canrmands to control the overall sequence of events for a complete A/D conversion.
g. Integrator. The Integrator circuit operation
is composed of three periods.
1. Zero Period.
During this period the integra-
tor amplifier is zeroed by the closure of switch Sb,
Switches S,, S,,
and Sd are open to prevene inte-
grator charging es shown in Figure 15.
2. Integration
switch Sb, S,,
Period. During this period,
and Sd ere open. Switch S, is closed
to permit charging by the analog voltage for a period of one line cycle.
Discharge Period. During this period, switch
3.
S, is open to prevent further charging by the ana-
log signal. Either switch S, or Sd is closed to
drive the Integrator voltage to zero. A reference
current of opposite polarity to the input current
is applied through either switch SC or Sd. The
Discharge Period ends when the Zero Crossing Detector circuit detects a zero Integrator output.
h. Zero Crossing Detector. The Zero Crossing De-
tector circuit provides a “High” or “Low” level output depending on the polarity of the detected input.
Refer to Table 3-l for e description of voltage outputs.
FIGURE 14.
Delay
Hold Diagram.
Zero Crossing Detector Output Levels.
TABLE 3-l.
0”
0”
-0.5v
+3.5v
+1.5v 0”
0”
+1.5v
i. Buffer/Storage Regisfer. The Buffer/Storage
Register is composed of “flip-flops” arranged to copy
the states of the various BCD counters. The Buffer/
Scarege Register requires e Buffer Store command be-
fare any information can be transferred. The “flipflap” circuits provide coded information for Decoder/
Driver and the BCD outputs.
j. Decoder/Driver. The Decoder/Driver circuit Qe-
codes the BCD information from the Storage Register
into ten-line decimal code. The Driver circuit then
drives the proper numeral in each of the Numerical
Readout tubes,
k. Numerical Readout. The Numerical Readout consists of four numerical indicators and one polar,ty
indicator driven by the Decoder/Driver, Polarity ad
Overload Drivers.
FIGURE 15.
Integrator Block Diagram.
1. Summery of Operation. The operation of the A/D
Converter ten be described by considering a typical
conversion cycle.
1. The
Oscillator or Clock provides pulses at a
rate of 120 kilohertz.
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FIGURE 16. Zero Crossing Detector.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
2.
The Delay Hold circuit gates the output of
the Oscillator depending on the state of the "RS
flip-flop" and elle "Hold 1" control line. A unijunction timing circuit provides a delay period
before a conversion is initiated. The time delay
is selected by the front panel DISPLAY RATE Control.
3. The BCD counter serves as a master timing
control for the A/D conversion cycle. The timing
is accomplished by the "1000" co"neer which has
five
coded
4:
states, namely 0, 1, 2, 3,
The
Program/Decoder controls the sequence Of
and
4.
commands based an the coded etatee from the BCD
counter.
shown in Table 3-2.
The decoded commands are described as
the "2"
command initiates the
integrator ZERO period which removes any residual
charge on the integrator capacitor. The "3,4" CO",mand initiates the
INTEGRATE
period which permits
an integration of the analog signal. At the end of
the INTEGRATE period, the "0,l" command initiates
the COUNT period.
TABLE 3-2.
Command
F""ction
MODEL 445
ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER CIRCUITRY.
3-5.
a. General. The circuits described in this aectio
are located on the various Sub-Assemblies listed beloh
and in Table 7-2 of Section 7.
1. Oscillator Board, K-217.
2.
Integrator Board, K-219.
3. Display/Overload Board, X-241.
4.
Readout Board, PC-229.
5.
Polarity Board, K-207.
6.
Output Buffer Board, X-218.
7. Output Buffer Board, X-209.
b. Oscillator Board.
The Oscillator Board contains
portions of three circuits: the Oscillator (clock)
circuit, the Delay/Hold circuit, and the Discharge-
Voltage CUrrent source circuit.
1. Oscillator Circ"if.
Transistor Q501, crystal
Y501, and phase shift capacitors C501, and C502 farm
a "Colpitts"
C504
are used for trimming the oscillator frequency.
type oscillator. Capacitors C503
and
The output is taken from the collector of transistor
Q510 which is a common emitter gain stage'used for
squarLng the output.
Transistor
Q507 serves as an
emitter-follower to reduce output impedance.
2
3,4
031
When the "3,4" command is given, the integra-
5.
ZERO
INTEGRATE
COUNT
tor is charged by the analog signal for B period of
1 line cycle of 16.67 milliseconds.
6,
When the "O,l" command is given, the analog
signal is removed and the integrator output is driv-
en to zero by a reference current. The Zero Cross-
ing detector senses a zero crossing of the Ineegratar output and removes the reference cuxene. The
Detector provides outputs as shown in Table 3-1. The
+1.5 volt levels are provided for control of the
Integrator and Polarity Storage Register. A pulse
command is also produced to initiate a Buffer/Store
and Print Command o"tp"t.
7. When the Buffer/Store command is given, the
Buffer/Storage Register copies the BCD COUnterStateS
at that instant of time.
The BCD coded information
in the RegFster is then available for the Decoder/
Driver and external printout.
The
8.
Decoder/Driver decodes then Buffer/Storage
output and drives the'Numerica1 Readout for a digit-
al display.
9. The RCD Output information is available at the
Model 4401 Buffer Card o"tp"ts in the form of posi-
tive (+lO volt) tr"e logic (l-2-4-6 BCD Code).
The conversion cycle is completed when the BCD
10.
Counter reaches 2000 co"nt~ and the Program/Decoder
provides a "2" command to initiate a new con"ersFon
cycle.
The Unijunction Timing Circ"it will initiate
11.
the ZERO period after a present time delay controlled
by the front panel DISPLAY
RATE
Control.
2. Delay/Hold Circuit. There are three major
components in ehe Delay/Hold circuit: an "RS" type
flip-flop circuit, a "Unijunction" timing circuit
and a "Hold" gate circuit.
"RS" Type Flip-Flop Circuit. The flip-flop
a).
gafes ehe output of the clock depending an the
input8 Bt pins R and S.
The RS flip-flop is constructed of gates QA5OlB and QASOlC. The pins
are identified as shown in Figure 16.
"Unijunction
b).
tion timing circuit determines the time delay be-
" Timing Circuit. The "nijunc-
tween conversion cycles to obtain the desired conversion rate as determined by the front panel DIS-
PLAY RATE Control.
The circuit is composed of
transistors Q513 and 0514, timing capacitor C507,
and timing resistors R532 and R1269 (DISPLAY RATE
Control potentiometer located on the front panel.
"HOLD" Gate Circuit
C).
for identification of switches Sl and S2). The
. (Refer to Figure 16
"HOLD" gate circuit is composed of gates QA501A,
QASOlD, and QA502 (A, B, C, and D). Switch Sl is
gate QA501A and is controlled by eirher~the "HOLD
2"
external line or the "MAX" position on the DIS-
PLAY RATE Control.
Switch S2 is transistor Q513
which is controlled by either the "Q" output of
the flip-flop or the "HOLD 2" external line. The
"HOLD
1" circuit is composed of gates
QA502B
and
QA502C.
3. Discharge-Voltage Current Source Circuit.
The positive current source composed of transiseors
Q502 and Q506 delivers a constant current of ~7.5
milliamperes to drive a 9-volt zener diode D602
(located on the Integrator Board, W-246) "hen +REF
Terminal (Pin 13) is greater than +0.7 volt. The
negative current source composed of transistors
QSOS and Q509 delivers a constant current of -7.5
milliamperes to drive a g-volt zener diode ~601
(also located on the Integrator Board, X-219).
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MODEL 445
CIRCUIT DESCRIP’fION
C. Integrator Board.
The Integrator Board consists
of two major circuits: the Integrator circuit and the
Zero Crossing Detector circuit.
1. Integrator Circuit.
The operation of the In-
tegrator is controlled by the positions of switches
s,, sb, SC> and sd.
Switch S, is transistor Q605.
Switch Sb is transistor Q606. Tranststors Q601
through 9604 are control circuits arranged to turn
off the proper FET switches depending on the signals
at pins 11 and 12. The integrator amplifier consists
of transistors 9607 and Q608 and integrated circuit
QA601. The feedback capacitor is C603. Switches S,
and Sd (located on the Oscillator Board, PC-217)
control the current for 9-volt zener diodes D601 and
0602. Resistors R602 through R611 are full-scale
calibration resistors.
2. Zero Crossing Detector Circuit. (Refer to
Figure 18).
The high gain amplifier is composed of
cascaded amplifiers QA602 and QA603. The zero ad-
justment network consFsts of resistors R645, R646,
R648, R649, and R650, and diodes D611 and D612.
Transistor Q609 and other components form a 6-vole
supply far QA603 and the zero circuit. The levelsplitter circuit consists of diodes 0613 and D614,
resistors R651, K652, and R653 and gates QA604 (A,
B, C).
d. Display/Overload Board. The Display/Overload
Board contains a BCD Counter (“1000” counter), a Program Decoder circuit, and an Overload Control circuit.
1. The BCD Counter L8 composed of “J-K” flip-flop
circuits QA301 and QA302.
2. The Program Decoder circuit is composed of
gates QA303C and qA303D (3.4 Cownand) and QA304A,
QA304B, QA304C, QA304D, QA305A, QA305B, QA305C,
QA305D, QA303E, QA306A, QA306B. and QA306C (0,l &
2 Commands).
f. Polarity Board, The Polarity Board contains
various circuits which are controlled by signal “B”
and “C” from the Zero Crossing Detector signal as
shown in Figure 16.
1. Polarity Indicator Control Circuit. This
circuit drives the Polarity Indicator DS201 to provide a Polarity display. QA201A and QA206.4 are J-
K Flip-Flop circuits which control transistors Q201
and Q202,
2. Polarity Print Signal Circuit. The Polarity
Print signal is determined by the Q output of J-K
flip flap QA206A.
3. Discharge Voltage Polarity Control Circuit,
The +REF Control signal is determined by QA201.4 and
gate QA204A.
The -REF Control signal is determined
by QAZOZA, QA203A, QA203B, QAZOZB, QAZOZC, QA203C,
QA203D,
and QA204B.
4. Buffer Store Command Circuit. The Buffer Store
coormand is provided by J-K flip QAZOIB and gates’
QA204C and QA207A.
5. Overload Blanking Circuit. A portion of the
Overload Blanking circuit QA204D, QA206B, and QA207B
is located on the Polarity Board. The remainder of
the circuit is located on the Display/Overload Board
PC-241.
g. Output Buffer Board, PC-218. This board contains 15 buffer circuits to provide BCD Data and Overload and Polarity Print signals. Buffer circuits “A”
through
“P”
consist of transistor buffer stages as
shown in Figure 17.
3. The Overload Control circuit provides an over-
load signal if a zero crossing does not occur in the
Discharge Period (0,l).
It controls the Numerical
Blanking circuit and provides an Overload Print
eiglL¶l.
e. Readout Board.
The Readout Board contains Decade Counter circuits, Buffer Storage clrwlts, and
Decoder Driver and Display clrcults.
1. Decade Counter Circuits. Each decade co”nter
is composed of four J-K flip-flops. Circuits QA401
through QA406 are Dual J-K Flip-Flop integrated cir-
cuits.
Buffer Storage Circuits. The Buffer Storage
2.
register is composed of Dual J-K Flip-Flop integrated
circuits qA409 through QA414.
3. Decoder Driver Circuits. QA415, QA416, and
QA417 are Decimal Decoder Driver integrated circuits.
4. Display Circuits. V401, V402, and V403 are
Readout Tubes for Units,
Tens,
and Hundreds respec-
tively.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
MODEL 445
h. 0”tp”t Buffer Board, X-209. This board contains six buffer circuits and various gate circuits to
provide Print Cornnand and Range Signal Print signals.
1. Buffer Circuits. Buffer circui~ts “A” through
“E” provide BCD Range information.
2. Print Command Circuits. Buffer circuits com-
posed of transistors Q1101, Q1102, Q1104, Q1105,
Q1106, and 91107 provide Print Cooanand signals as
determined by gates QAllOl (A, B, C, and D) and
QA1102 (A, B, C, and D).
3. Range Signal circuit. Translseors QllOS,
QllOV, end QlllO comprise a Range Signal Buffer
stage controlled by the Range Signal.
4.
Reference Voltages. A High and Low Reference
valtage is provided by resistor divider R1114, R1115,
and R1116. The voltages are +S volts (High) and +2
volts (Low),
POWER SUPPLIES. (Schematic 234483).
3-6.
a. h.15 Volt Supply. The +I5 volt supplies tap ac
power from a secondary of transformer T101. Diodes
D103, D105, D107 and DlOS and capacitors Cl04 and Cl05
compose a fullwave rectifier with filtering. Transistors Q114 and Q115 form a differential amplifier
which campares the voltage at R115 with the voltage of
zener diode D110. The difference voltage is amplified
by transistor Q109 and fed to Darlington transistor
pair, Q106 and Q107, which series regulate the output
voltage.
amplifier which compares the voltage at R123 with respect to lo.
transistor 9113 and fed to Darlingtan transistor pair,
QllO and Qlll, which series regulate the -15 volt o”tput.
rent ‘CO about 200 milliamperes.
Transistors Q116 and 4117 form a differential
The difference voltage is amplified by
Transistors QlOS and 9112 limit the output cur-
b. C3.6 Volt Supply. The +3.6 volt supply taps ac
power from a secondary of transformer TlOl. Diodes
DlOl and D102 and capacitor Cl01 farm a full-wave rec-
tifier with filtering.
difference between the +3.6 volt output and a refer-
ence voltage derived from the +15 volt supply and de-
termined by resistors R103 and R104. The difference
voltage is amplified by transistor 9104 which drives a
Darlington transistor pair, QlOl and Q102. The Dar-
lington pair series regulates the +3.6 volt output.
Transi.stor 9103 limits the o”tp”t current to about 3
*lllp*i-6% .
c. +170 Volt Sup”ly. The t17OV supply taps ac power
from a secondary of transformer TlOl. Diode Dill and
ca”acitor Cl12 form a half-wave recitifier with filter-
Transistor 9119 amplifies the voltage developed
ini.
by the resistor divider R12S and R129. The output of
Q119 controls the w-3 regulator transist?r QllS to
maintain the +170 volt output. When the electrometer
is overloaded, and overload signal drives transistor
Ql20 which in turn controls the voltage at the base of
transistor QllV.
transistor Q120, and resistors R130, R131 and R132
reduces the +170 volt output to +SO volts when over-
loading occurs. Grounding the
off transistor Q120 causing diode D112 to conduct and
drive QllV. The reduced +SO volt o”tp”t causes blank-
ing on all Numerical Readout Tubes connected to the
+170 volt supply.
d. +210 Volt Output. The CZlO volt supply is an
unregulated voltage supply “sing the half-wave filtere,
voltage at diode Dill and capacitor C112.
e. t17 Volt Supply. The cl7 volt supply is an “n-
regulated voltage “sing the half-wave filtered voltage
at diode 0113 and capacitor C113.
Transistor QlO5 amplifies the
The circuit composed of diode D‘l12,
overload
input turns
1s
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MODEZ 445
SERVICING
FIGURE 18.
Chassis, Top View.
SERVICING
MODEL 445
20
FIGURE l.9.
PC Board Locations.
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MODEL 445 DIGITAL PICOAMKETER
SERVICING
I
FIGURE 20.
+ TP (S&ape Trigger)
Component Layout, PC-20%
I
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FIGURE 21.
Component Layout, PC-208.
21
SERVICING
MODEL 445 DIGITAL PIC@WMETER
FIGURE 22.
component Layout, PC-209.
22
FIGURE 23.
component Layout, PC-212.
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SERVICING
FIGURE 24. Component Layout, PC-214.
FIGURE 25.
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Component Layout, PC-217.
SERVICING
MODEL 445 DIGITAL PICOAMMETER
FIGURE 26.
Component Layout, PC-218.
24
FIGURE 27.
component Layout, PC-219.
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SERVICING
FIGURE 29.
Component Layout, PC-229.
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FIGURE 30. Component Layout, PC-230.
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MODEL 445 PICOAMMETER
REPLACEABLE PARTS
REPLACEABLE PARTS
4-l.
REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST.
SECTION 4.
This section contains
a list of components used in this instrument for "ser
reference. The Replaceable Parts List describes the
individual parts giving Circuit Designation, Description, Suggested Manufacturer (Code Number), Manufac-
turer's Part Number, and the Keithley Part Number.
Also included is a Figure Reference Number where
applicable. The complete name and address of each
Manufacturer is listed in the CODE-TO-NAME Listing
following the parts list.
farad
n
ohm
Fig"t-e
pica (10-12)
Class enclosed Carbon
;c
Poly
Printed Circ"if
Polystyrene
kilo (10-3)
Ref. Reference
micro (104)
TC" Tinner Capperweld
leg
(106)
M**“f*Ct”PSr
" "Olt
Metal Film
l.fyl*r
Number
w
NW
WW"*r
watt
Wirewound
Wirewound Variable
4-i. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS. Schematics
and diagranls are included to describe the electrical
circuits as discussed in Section 3. Refer to Table
4-2 which identifies all schematic part numbers in-
cluded.
4-3. HOW TO "SE THE REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST. This
Parts List is arranged such that ehe individual types
of components are listed in alphabetical order. The
parts far the i"str"ment's Main Chassis are listed
folrzed by printed circuit boards and other sub-
assemblies.
4-4. HOW TO ORDER PARTS.
a. Replaceable parts may be ordered through the
TABLE 4-2.
CirC"it Description
Main Chassis
power supply
Polarity Board
Thousand Board
Readout Board
Oscillator Board
Integrator Board
Range Control Board
Range Counter/Decoder
Tube & Driver Board
Output Buffer
output Buffer
Sales Service Department, Keithley Instruments, Inc.
or your nearest Keithley representative.
b. When ordering parts, include the following in-
formation.
1. Instrument Model Number.
2. Instrument Serial Number.
3. Part Description.
4. Schematic Circ"it Designation.
5. Keithley Part Number.
C. All parts listed are maintained in Keiehley
spare parts Stock.
Any part not listed can be made
akilable upon request; -Parts identified by the
Keithley Manufacturing Code Number 80164 should be
ordered directly from Keithley Instruments, Inc.
On schematic diagram 234571) there are 15 buffers labeled 'A' through 'P' not including 'I'. Each
buffer is composed of 4 resistors and 3 transistors.
left hand corner of the schematic.
Pollowing is a sample replaceable pares list for each buffer.
A sample buffer circuie is given in the lower
buffer.
Fig.
Ref.
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
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MODRL 445 DIGITAL PICOAMMETER
REPLACEABLE PARTS
BUFFER RESISTORS (A thru P)
Circuit
Desig.
RlOOl
81002
R1003
R1004
CiPZUit
Desig.
QlOOl
Q1002
q1003
CirC"lf
Desig.
Cl101
Cl102
Cl103
Cl104
Cl105
Value
180 kn
3.9 kfl
120 kG
10 kfl
value
.OOl @
.0033 @F
.OOl @
0.1 @
100 pF
Mfr.
Raring Type Code
lo%, l/4 w COltlp 44655
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w camp
COtlIp
44655 RC07 R76-3.9K
44655 RC07 R76-120K 26
Mfr.
Part No. Part
Keithley
No.
RC07 R76-180K
lO%, l/4 w camp 44655 RC07 R76-10K 26
SW'FER TRANSISTORS (A thru P)
Mfr. Mfr.
Code
07263
07263
Part No.
2N3565
2N3565
07263 2N3565
Keithley
Part
No.
TG-39
TG-39
TG-39
MODEL 4401 OUTPUT BUFFER BOARD PARTS LIST
("1100" Series, PC-209)
CAPACITORS
Rating
600V
600"
600"
250V
600V
Type Code
Mfr.
cem
72982
cem 72982
CerD 72982
73445
CerD 72982
Mfr.
Part No.
ED-.001
ED-.0033
ED-.001
C280AEIPlOOK
ED-100
Keiehley
Part NO. Ref.
CZZ-.OOlM
CZZ-.0033M
C22-.oom
C178-O.lW
c22-1OOP
Fig.
Ref.
26
26
Pig.
Ref.
26
26
26
Fig.
22
22
22
22
22
Cl106
Cl107
Cl108
Cl109
ClllO
100 pF
470 PF
470 PF
22 P
10 ilp
600V
600V
600V
1OV
2ov
CerD 72982
CerD 72982
CerD
ETT 17554
ETT
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Cik-C"iC
Desig.
QAllOl
QA1102
RESISTORS
circuit
msig. Value Type
RllOl
R1102
R1103
R1104
R1105
R1106
R1107
R1108
RI109
RI110
1 kfl
3.3 kR
1 kR
3.3 kfi
120 kn
10 kn
180 k0
2.2 k0
1 kR
10 k0
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lo%, l/4 w
COmp
camp
camp
camp
camp
camp
COIIIP
camp
COmp
GXQp
72982
17554
ED-100
ED-470
ED-470
~502-10-226
TSDZ-20-106
czz-1OOP
C22-470P
CZZ-470P
C180-22M 22
c179-1OM
Mfr. Mfr. Keithley Fig.
Code
04713
04713
Mfr.
Code
Part No.
MC724P IC-5
MC724P IC-5
Mfr.
Part No.
Part No.
Keithley
Part No.
44655 RC07 R76-1K
44655 RC07
R76-3.3K 22
44655 RC07 R76-1K
44655
44655
44655
44655
44655
44655
44655
RC07
RC07
RC07
RC07
RC07
RC07
RC07
R76-3.3K 22
R76-120K 22
R76-10K
R76-18OK 22
R76-2.2K
R76-1K
R76-10K 22
22
22
22
22
Ref.
22
22
Fig.
Ref.
22
22
22
22
22
Rllll
R1112
R1113
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120 kfl
180 kR
2.2 k0
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
camp
camp
camp
44655
44655
RC07
RC07
R76-120K
R76-180K
44655 RC07 R76-2.2~
22
22
22
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REPLACEABLE PARTS
RESISTORS (Conf'd.)
MODEL
445 DIGITAL PICOAMMETER
CitX"it
Deeig.
R1114
R1115
R1116
R1117
R1118
R1119
R1120
circuit
rJesig.
QllOl
Qll02
Ql103
Q1104
Q1105
Q1106
Value
6.98 kfi
6.04 kR
2 kn
120 kn
10 k0
180 kn
3.9 k0
Mfr.
Code
07263
07263
Not Used
07263
07263
07263
Q1107 07263
QllO8
Q1109
QlllO
07263
07263
07263
Rating
l%, l/8 W
l%, l/8 W
l%, l/S w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
lO%, l/4 w
Type
MW
MtF
MtF
COmp
COUIP
camp
camp
TRANSISTORS
Mfr.
Part No.
2N3565
2N3565
2N3565
2N3565
2N3565
2133565
2N3565
2N3565
2N3565
NOTE
Mfr.
Code
07716
07716
07716
44655
44655
44655
44655
Mfr.
Part No.
CEA
CEA
CEA
RC07
RC07
RC07
RC07
Keithley
Part No.
TG-39
TG-39
TG-39
TG-39
TG-39
TG-39
TG-39
TG-39
TG-39
Keithley
Part No.
R88-6.98K
R88-6.04K
R88-2K
Fig.
Ref.
22
22
22
R76-l20K 22
R76-10K 22
R76-180K
R76-3.9K
22
22
Fig.
Ref.
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
on schematic diagram 234813 there are 6 buffers labeled 'A' through 'F'.
5 resistors and 3 transistors.
A sample buffer circuit is given on the schematic. Following below
is a sample replaceable parts list for each buffer.
BUFFER RESISTORS (A thru F)
CiXUit
Desig.
R1121
R1122
R1123
R1124
R1125
Value
10 kfi
120 k0
10 kn
180 kR
3.9 kn
Rating Type
lO%, 114 w
camp
lO%, l/4 w COIUP
lO%, l/4 w
camp 44655 RC07 R76-10K
lO%, l/4 w camp
lO%, l/4 w COTJ
Mfr.
Code
44655
44655
44655 RC07
44655
BUFFER TRANSISTORS (A ehr" F)
CirCUit
Desig.
q1111
Q1112
Q1113
Mfr.
Code
07263
07263
07263
Mfr.
Part No.
2N3565
2N3565
2N3565
Each buffer is composed of
Mfr.
Keithley
Part No. Part No.
RC07
RC07
R76-10K
R76-120K
R76-180K
RC07
R76-3.9K
Keiehley
Part No.
TG-39
TG-39
TG-39
Fig.
Ref.
22
22
22
22
22
Fig.
Ref.
22
22
22
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"ODEL 445
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CALIBRATION
SECTION 5. CALIBRATION
5-l.
GENERAL.
This section contains i"formneio"
neceseary to calibrate the inecrument.
5-2. REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT. Recommended teet
equipment
for
checking end adjusting the instrument
is given fn Table 5-1.
5-3. ADJ"Sl%-WT/CALIBSATION PROCSD"PX.
NOTE 1.
To obtain rered accuracy, perform calibration
at the ambient temperature of end "se eree,
otherwise temperature coefficient correction
factora muet be used (see specificatio"e).
During calibration, the ambient temperature
should be co"efe"t within *l'C. Relative
humidity should be within range from 20 to
60%.
NOTE 2.
The top end bottom covers should be iastalled
for
A/D
Converter and Picoamater calibration.
It is reconrmended that epecial punched top
and bottom covere be fabricated. See Figures
34 end 35 for templates for co"ere. Alternr
rely, the top cover may be removed for short
periods of tie. After edjwrment, replace
cover end allow
instrument
to stabilize for
e few minutes before the cal. procedure $8
conti"ued.
Recomnended.Teet Equipment for Calibration.
TABLE S-1.
NOTE 3.
Care must be taken to minimize stray "awe
during calibration. Current sources should
be isolated
(flOati”g)
from ground. Model
445 should be also isolated. D'iM should be
grounded (except where noted).
a.
Power Supply Adiustment.
(Top and bottom
cover8 m,tsf be removed for this adjustment).
1. Set LINE Switch to 117V or 234V if higher
line voltage is only availeble.
(Switch 5101.)
2. connect voltage of 115v -c3 volts. or 234V
t6 volts, 60 Hz (or 50 Hz, see note).
NOTE
If instrument is 50 HZ version, oscillator
circuit should have 1OOkH.z crystal instal-
;;d2" PC-217.
(Y501, Keithley Pert No.
3. Turn on power (Switch S102).
4. Remove bottom cover and measure dc voltage
et +15V test point on mother board on tape side
of PC-221 wing DVM CC).
5. Adjust potentiometer Rll5
6.
Check remaining regulated voltages es shown
for
+15.000 i5Om".
in Table 5-2.
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B
cvrrent Source, Ranges:
Current Source, Ranges: il x 10-2A to 1 x *O-lo,
Nlnimum
Performance Required Mfr.
Variable from 1 x lo-6A to 1 x lo-SA Keithley
Accuracy: +0.02X, from 1 x 10-2A to 1 x lo-4A
*0.05X.
from
1 x 10-5A LO 1 x 10m6A
tO.ZX, 1 x lo-'A
tO.3%, from 1 x lo-SA
*0.5X, 1 x
(Source must have
output
to 1 x
lo-1OA
capacitance less than 1OOpP)
10-gA
(Positive end "egetive tracking meet be within one-half
the rmxlmum tolerence.)
C
D I
Digital
Digital Counter, 1OOkxz or 12OkKz tlik
*2ov.
Voltmeter
ACCUIC3Cy:
(DVM). 5-l/2 digire, f10 microvolts
*0,02X of reading.
E OscLlloecope (meinfrme)
Amplifier Plug-i", lmV/Div, DC to 5OOkBz
Tima-Base
F Null Detector, flOuV to SO!', t2X accuracy, 101217 isolation
Plug-in, 5ms/Div
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to
Model
261
Keithlev
190
1 Eldorado ( 1507B-
Tektronix 561B
Tektronix
Tektronix
Keithley
3A9
2B67
155
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CALIBRATION
power Supply Voltage Verification.
TABLE
5-2.
.
MODEL 445 -~
e. Picoammeter Ranxe Calibration.
IMPORTANT
b. Zero Adjust. (Top cover must be removed for
these adjustments.)
1. Set front panel Zero Adjust (R1207) to mach-
anical center of adjustment span.
2. Set Display Rate to MAX.
3. Set Ran,,e to 10-2A.
4.
Select ZERO CHECK, with no input signal co,,-
netted.
5. Set Filter to
OUT.
6. Connect Null Detector (F) to Model 445 ANALOG
OUTPUT (51218).
7. Co"nect DV" (must be floating) across reaia-
tar RI.206
(16.2kG).
8. Adjust Coarse Zero (R1238) for II f 2 milli-
volts *t ANA!.xx OUTFm (51218).
9. Adjust Balance (Rl7.02) for 5.2V f O.lV.
10. Repeat steps
6 throush
9 until both readings
are obtained simultanedualy.
Ihe range calibration must
start
on the lo-'A
range and prograes towards the 10-2A range
since calibration of higher current ranges
depends
Care
on calibration of all lesser ranges.
must
be exercised BQ as to avoid ovar-
loads on the lesser cutrent ranges when in
RANGE HOLD.
1. Set Display Rate to "AK.
2. Set Filter to OUT.
3. Place Range in HOLD.
4.
Select 10-qA range by d-ranging using the
"DOW??' switch.
5.
select ZERO CHECK.
6.
Conned DVH to ANALOG OUTPUT of Model 445.
7.
Verify
OUtpUt
of 0 t o.lmv.
Connect Current Source to Model 445 INPUT
(Jh3).
9. Apply +l x
10.
Adjust lo-'A Cal. (R1235) to obtain
1O-qA.
.t O.lmV at ANUOC OUTPUT (51218).
11. Complete remainder of current range call-
bration in
accord
with Table 5-3.
-1.05V
-.
11. With Null Detector
(F)
connected, adjust
front panel Zero Adjust (R1207) for 0 zt O.lmV at
ANALffi OUTPUT (51218).
C. Clock Adjust. (Top cover must be removed for
this adjwtment.)
1. set Display Rate to MAX.
2.
Set Filter Co OUT.
3. Connect Counter (0) between "CLOCK" test
point on printed
circuit
board PC-217 and "GND"
test point on PC-219.
4. Adjust Frequency Adjust (C503) on PC-217 for
a Counter reading of 120kHz t 1 HZ.
is 50
HZ veraion, set frequency
NOTR
(If Model 445
for
1ookHz ? 1 HZ.)
Capacitor C504 (22pF) may be added or removed
to extend the adjustment range of trtoxner
mize wave-form amplitude 8s shown in Figure 33.
Increase 0scilloscope vertica+ sensitivity a*
necessary (to lmV/div, dc coupled).
If range of adjustment of INTEGRATOR ZERO
(~632) is insufficient add ar remove jumpers
acr”s~ realstars R630 and R631.
Set vertical oscilloscope input
11.
AC/DC/GND witch) to set reference “0” position.
Switch to DC and verify that RESET position coincides with “0”.
With RESET edjuated on oseilloac”pe grid
12.
line, adjuet INTEGRATOR ZERO to
waveform within tO.lmV of RESET position.
Adjust ZERO CROSSING ADJ. (R649) to obtain
13.
a zero reading on the Model 445 display such that
the polarity indicator flashes + and -.
Remove Oscilloscope and other leads from
14.
!lodel 445.
8. A/D Linearity Adlust.
ZERO CROSSING A0.l. (R649) t” mini-
NOTE
to
GND (using
set
“Integrator”
5. Adjust + REF. Control (R611. PC-219) for a
Model 445 display flashing between +1.999 and bla”k.
NOTE
Add or remove jumper wire8 which shunt rasis-
tore R608, R609, or R610 (on printed circuit
board PC-2191 t” extend the range of adjustment on potentiometer R611. Resistor R607
may be changed if “eceasary.
6. Apply a minus input curre”t to Model 445.
7. Adjust
“eces88ry far ANALOG OUTPUT reading of +2,0995V *
o.lmv.
8. Adjtw - REP. Control (R606, PC-2191 for B
Model 445 dieplay flashing between -1.999 and blank.
Add or remove jumper wires which shunt reais-
tars R603, R604. or R605 (on printed circuit
board PC-219) ta extend the range of adjustment on potentiometsr R606.
m8y be changed if necessary.
Current
Source and front panel zero as
NOTE
Resistor R602
1. Connect Current Source (A) to Model 445 INPUT.
2. Open ZERO CHECK.
3. Apply 8 positive input current to Model 445.
4. Adjust Current Source and front panel zero
as necessary for ANALOG OUTPUT reading of -2.0995V
f o.lmv.
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Remove Current Source.
9.
Place Model 445 in ZERO CHECK.
10.
Adjust front panel Zero Control for ANALOG
11.
OUTPUT of 0 f O.lmV.
Model 445 display should indicate rOO0.
12.
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NTEGRATE DISCHAR
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"0" REFERENCE
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INTEGRATOR
ZERO
CALIBRATION
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FIGURE 33.
OSCILLOSCOPE
SETTINGS
VERT
HORIZ - 5MS/DIV
SYNC - + EXT TRIG
A/D Converrer Zero Adjustments.
- lmV/DIV
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CODE-TO-NAME LIST MODEL 445.
CODE-TO-NAME LIST.
CC& List oe Suggested Manufacturers. (Based
on Federal Supply Code
for
Caceloging
Handbook H4-1):
01121 Allen-Bradley Corp. 13050 Potter co.
01295
01686
02660
02734
02735
03508
1201 South 2nd Street
Milwaukee, Wis. 53204
Texes Inatr”mnts, Inc.
Semiconductor-Components Div.
13500 No. Central Expressvey
Dallas, Texas 75231
RCL Electronics, Inc.
195 McGregor street
Manchester, N.H. 03102
Amphenol Corp.
2801 South 25th Avenue
Broadview, Ill. 60153
Radio Corp. of A-rice
Defense Electronic Products
Camden, N.J.
Redlo Corp. of Annrice
Conne+rcial Receiving Tube and
Semiconductor Division
Somerville, N.J.
Generel Electric Company
Semicaaductor Prod”cta Dept.
Electronics. Perk
Syracuse, New York 13201
13327
13934
17554
24655
27682
44655
56289
Highway 51 N.
wesson, Miss. 39191
Solieron Devices, Inc.
‘256 Oak Tree Reed
Tappen, N.Y. LO983
Widvee Corp.
602 Mein
Oehkosh, Nebr. 69154
components ) Inc.
Smith Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
General Radio Co.
22 Baker Avenue
West Concord, Mess. 01781.
Hethavey Inetru~nts, Inc.
5800 E. JewalL Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80222
Ohmite MES. CO.
3601 Hoverd Street
Skokie,~Ill. 60076
SpreSua Electric Co.
North Ademe, Meee.
13138
73445
13690
75915
80164
83594
84171
Recksen 1natruments, Inc.
Helipot Division
2500 Herbor Blvd.
Fullerton, Cal. 92634
Amperex Electronic co.
Dtv. of North American
Philips co. Inc.
Hicksville, N.Y.
ELCO Resistor co.
1158 Broadway
New York, N.Y.
Littlefuse, Inc.
800 E. Nocthwest Hwy.
Dee Pleines, Ill. 60016
Keithley Instruments, Inc.
Buarnn!S,m ME& Div. of
McGraw-Edison Co.
2538 W. University St.
St. Louis. MO.
CTS Corp.
LL42 W. Beerdelay Ave.
Elkhert. Ind.
CentreLeb nlviaFon OE
Globe-Union, Inc.
932 E. KeeEe Ave.
Mflweukea, Wls. 53212
Erie Technologicel
Products, Inc.
644 W. 12th St.
Erie, Pa. 16512
84790
91637
9L662
91802
93656
95712
nure corporetion
Implement Division
Post Office Box 231
Zenesvflle, Ohio 43702
Mallory Capacitor
3029 East Washington
Post Office Box 372
Indienepolia, Ind. 46206
Dele Electronice, Inc.
P.O. &ox 609
Columbus, Nebr. 68601
ELco Corp.
Willow Grove, Pa.
Industrtal Devices Lne.
982 River Rd.
Edgewater. N.J. 07020
Electric Cord Co.
1275 Blowfield Ave.
Caldwell, N.J.
DeSe Electric Co., Inc.
Hurricme Road
Frenklfn. Indians
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28775 Aurora Road Do not write in this space.
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
REPAIR AND CALIBRATION FORM
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as specified in item 4 on reverse)*
*If repairs are necessary to meet speci-
fications, they will be in addition to
the calibration.
3. To help repair the instrument,
briefly describe the problem:
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4.
Under what conditions does the problem occur:
Control setting e) Line voltage
a)
b) Approx. Temperature OF
c) Approx. Temperature variation * OF
d) Approx. Humidity (high, medium, low)
Telephone
Address
state
Serial No.
Calibration Report Desired
0 Report of Calibration Certified
Traceable to N.B.S.
a Calibration Report
a Certificate of Compliance
a Notie
(for details, see reverse side of this form)
- 1ntermittant
f) Other (such as line transients,
line variations, etc.)
Ext.
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5.
nent data which can help in the repair.
What repairs or modifications have been made on this instrument which are not on file
6.
with the Keithley Repair Department?
Please enclose any other pertinent data and charts ghich you feel might help the
7.
Repair and Calibration Department
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Include charts or other data if available.
Signal source
Source Impedance
Readout Device:
~Recorder
a Oscilloscope
-Other
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Lengths & Types of Connecting Cables
Signature
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Title
CALIBRATIONS AVAILABLE AT KEITHLEY INSTRUMENTS.
Listed and defined below are the four types of calibrations and their associated
report formats which are presently available at Keithley Instruments.
They fall into
the following categories:
1. Report of Calibration Certified Traceable to the National Bureau of
Standards
2. Calibration Report
Certificate of Compliance
3.
4. Recalibration
All calibration and certification performed by Keithley Instruments is in accord
with MIL-C-45662A.
Prices shown below arwin addition to repair charges for any work necessary to place
a customer’s unit into first class condition prior to the calibration.
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