The Model 7701 can be used with Keithley
Models 2700, 2701, and 2750. All references
to the Model 27xx apply to the Models 2700,
2701, and 2750.
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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions should be observed before using
this product and any associated instrumentation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be used with non-hazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions
may be present.
This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read and follow all installation,
operation, and maintenance information carefully before using the
product. Refer to the manual for complete product specifications.
If the product is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the product may be impaired.
The types of product users are:
Responsible body
and maintenance of equipment, for ensuring that the equipment is
operated within its specifications and operating limits, and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained.
Operators
trained in electrical safety procedures and proper use of the instrument. They must be protected from electric shock and contact with
hazardous live circuits.
Maintenance personnel
to keep it operating properly, for example, setting the line voltage
or replacing consumable materials. Maintenance procedures are described in the manual. The procedures explicitly state if the operator
may perform them. Otherwise, they should be performed only by
service personnel.
Service personnel
safe installations and repairs of products. Only properly trained service personnel may perform installation and service procedures.
Keithley products are designed for use with electrical signals that
are rated Measurement Category I and Measurement Category II, as
described in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Standard IEC 60664. Most measurement, control, and data I/O signals are Measurement Category I and must not be directly connected to mains voltage or to voltage sources with high transient overvoltages. Measurement Category II connections require protection
for high transient over-voltages often associated with local AC
mains connections. Assume all measurement, control, and data I/O
connections are for connection to Category I sources unless otherwise marked or described in the Manual.
Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal
voltage may be present on cable connector jacks or test fixtures. The
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) states that a shock
hazard exists when voltage levels greater than 30V RMS, 42.4V
peak, or 60VDC are present.
that hazardous voltage is present in any unknown circuit before
measuring.
is the individual or group responsible for the use
use the product for its intended function. They must be
perform routine procedures on the product
are trained to work on live circuits, and perform
A good safety practice is to expect
Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at
all times. The responsible body must ensure that operators are prevented access and/or insulated from every connection point. In
some cases, connections must be exposed to potential human contact. Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to
protect themselves from the risk of electric shock. If the circuit is
capable of operating at or above 1000 volts,
the circuit may be exposed.
Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits.
They are intended to be used with impedance limited sources.
NEVER connect switching cards directly to AC mains. When connecting sources to switching cards, install protective devices to limit fault current and voltage to the card.
Before operating an instrument, make sure the line cord is connected to a properly grounded power receptacle. Inspect the connecting
cables, test leads, and jumpers for possible wear, cracks, or breaks
before each use.
When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is
restricted, such as rack mounting, a separate main input power disconnect device must be provided, in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator.
For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any
other instruments while power is applied to the circuit under test.
ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system and discharge
any capacitors before: connecting or disconnecting cables or jumpers, installing or removing switching cards, or making internal
changes, such as installing or removing jumpers.
Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under test or power line (earth) ground. Always
make measurements with dry hands while standing on a dry, insulated
surface capable of withstanding the voltage being measured.
The instrument and accessories must be used in accordance with its
specifications and operating instructions or the safety of the equipment may be impaired.
Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and accessories, as defined in the specifications and operating information, and as shown on the instrument or test fixture panels, or
switching card.
When fuses are used in a product, replace with same type and rating
for continued protection against fire hazard.
Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for
measuring circuits, NOT as safety earth ground connections.
If you are using a test fixture, keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under test. Safe operation requires the use of a
lid interlock.
no conductive part of
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If a screw is present, connect it to safety earth ground using the
wire recommended in the user documentation.
!
The symbol on an instrument indicates that the user should refer to the operating instructions located in the manual.
The symbol on an instrument shows that it can source or measure 1000 volts or more, including the combined effect of normal
and common mode voltages. Use standard safety precautions to
avoid personal contact with these voltages.
The symbol indicates a connection terminal to the equipment
frame.
The
WARNING
result in personal injury or death. Always read the associated information very carefully before performing the indicated procedure.
The
CAUTION
damage the instrument. Such damage may invalidate the warranty.
Instrumentation and accessories shall not be connected to humans.
Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and
all test cables.
heading in a manual explains dangers that might
heading in a manual explains hazards that could
To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement
components in mains circuits, including the power transformer, test
leads, and input jacks, must be purchased from Keithley Instruments. Standard fuses, with applicable national safety approvals,
may be used if the rating and type are the same. Other components
that are not safety related may be purchased from other suppliers as
long as they are equivalent to the original component. (Note that selected parts should be purchased only through Keithley Instruments
to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product.) If you are
unsure about the applicability of a replacement component, call a
Keithley Instruments office for information.
To clean an instrument, use a damp cloth or mild, water based
cleaner. Clean the exterior of the instrument only. Do not apply
cleaner directly to the instrument or allow liquids to enter or spill
on the instrument. Products that consist of a circuit board with no
case or chassis (e.g., data acquisition board for installation into a
computer) should never require cleaning if handled according to instructions. If the board becomes contaminated and operation is affected, the board should be returned to the factory for proper
cleaning/servicing.
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The information in this section is organized as follows:
• Card configuration – schematic on page 2.
• Connections and wiring on page 4.
• Screw terminals on page 4.
• D-shell connectors on page 6.
• Wiring on page 7.
• Typical connections on page 12.
• Connection log on page 14.
• Operation on page 14.
• Channel assignments on page 15.
• System channel operation on page 15.
• Multiple channel operation on page 16.
• Applications on page 17.
• Service on page 25.
• Performance verification on page 25.
• Replaceable parts on page 25.
• Specifications on page 30.
Model 7701
User’s Guide
PA-769 Rev. B / 8-03
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Introduction
NOTEThe 7701 module can be used with Keithley Models 2700, 2701, and 2750. All references to the
Model 27xx apply to the Models 2700, 2701, and 2750.
The Model 7701 is a 32-channel high speed differential multiplexer module and has the following features:
• Voltage measurements (DC and AC).
• Frequency and period measurements.
• Normal ohms measurements:
• 2-wire ohms to test up to 32 DUT.
• 4-wire ohms to test up to 16 DUT. Normal Ω4 automatically pairs switches for four wire measurements — n + 16.
• Common-side 4-wire ohms measurements – Configures the module to allow use of a common bus to perform 4-wire
ohms measurements on up to 32 DUT.
• Temperature applications (RTD or thermistor).
• 50-pin female D-Shell connector (DB-50) for channels 1 through 24.
• 25-pin female D-Shell connector (DB-25) for channels 25 through 32.
• Screw terminals and supplied jumpers to access the DMM of the Model 27xx mainframe.
WARNINGThe Model 7701 is configurable to be connected to the internal DMM via the supplied
jumpers and the screw terminals. When connected to the internal DMM, all other
modules must be derated to 150VDC or 150Vrms (212V peak) for AC waveforms.
NOTEThe Model 7701 is shipped from the factory with the screw terminal jumpers NOT installed. See
“Screw terminals” to install the jumpers.
WARNINGBefore operating the Model 27xx with an accessory card, verify that the card is properly
installed and the mounting screws are tightly fastened. If the mounting screws are not
properly connected, an electrical shock hazard may be present.
Card configuration – schematic
Figure 1 shows a simplified schematic diagram of the Model 7701 module. As shown, the Model 7701 has input channels that
are grouped into two banks of sixteen channels (thirty-two channels total). A backplane isolation relay is provided for each
bank. The first bank contains channels 1 through 16 while the second bank contains channels 17 through 32. Each input channel of the 32-channel multiplexer card is wired with separate inputs for HI/LO providing fully isolated inputs.
As shown in Figure 1, all Model 7701 channels are isolated from the DMM of the Model 27xx by screw terminals. Supplied
jumpers must be installed in the screw terminals to connect switching module channels to the DMM.
For added flexibility, the Model 7701 is equipped with four extra screw terminals. These user-configurable screw terminals are
hard-wired to the female DB-25 connector of the switching module. These screw terminals allow external input to bypass the
switching module channels.
Although the Model 7701 relays are the latching type (relays hold their state even after power has been removed), all relay
states are set to open a few seconds after either a power cycle or an *RST command is issued.
System channel operation (ROUT:CLOS command) is used to close measurement channels to connect a DUT to the DMM.
With a 2-wire function selected (i.e., DCV), system channels 1 through 32 can be closed. When one of these channels is
closed, channel 35 automatically closes to connect the channel to the DMM Input.
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Figure 1
Simplified schematic for Model 7701
P12
External
Wiring
Access
P13
P24
P25
Multiplexer 1
Channel 1
(Channels 215)
Channel 16
Channel 17
(Channels 1831)
Channel 32
Multiplexer 2
= Jumper to be installed by
user to connect 7701
channels to DMM
(Figure 3).
HI
LO
HI
LO
HI
LO
HI
LO
HI
LO
HI
LO
Channel 33
2-Pole (Open)
4-Pole (Closed)
(See Note)
P12
P13
User Configurable
Screw Terminals
P24
P25
Channel 35
(See Note)
Backplane
Isolation
Channel 34
(See Note)
Backplane
Isolation
The Model 7701 is rated for low-voltage applications.
When connecting the 7701 to the internal DMM via
the screw terminals, all other modules in the mainframe
must be derated to 150VDC or 150Vrms (212V peak)
for AC waveforms.
Notes:
Channels 3335 in this schematic refer to the designations used for
control and not actual available channels.
Channels 33, 34, and 35 can be individually controlled using multiple
channel operation (ROUT:MULT commands). For more information,
see Section 2 of the Model 27xx Users Manual.
MUX 1
MUX 1
MUX 2
MUX 2
HI
LO
Screw
Terminals
HI
LO
DMM
HI
HI
Input
LO
DMM
LO
To Model
27xx DMM
DMM
SHI
HI
Sense
LO
DMM
SLO
With a normal 4-wire function selected (i.e., Ω4), system channels 1 through 16 can be closed. These 16 channels are paired to
channels 17 through 32 (channel 1 paired to channel 17, channel 2 paired to channel 18, and so on). When one of these system
channels is closed, its paired channel, and channels 33 and 34 also close to connect the DUT to the DMM.
With common-side (CSID) 4-wire ohms selected, system channels 1 through 32 can be measured by the DMM. For this ohms
mode, the module is to be configured as shown in Figure 12. With CSID ohms selected, channel 33 remains open and
channel 35 remains closed. In Figure 12, the bold lines show the signal path to test DUT1.
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Dual independent multiplexers
WARNINGMultiple channel operation should only be performed by experienced test engineers who
recognize the dangers associated with multiple channel closures.
Multiple channel operation (ROUT:MULT:CLOS command) allows individual control of switching module channels. Multiple
channel operation allows the switching module to be configured as two independent multiplexers. The Model 7701 is normally
used as a single 1 × 32 multiplexer, but it can also be configured as two 1 × 16 multiplexers.
In Figure 1, the open position of channel 33 is shown. When channel 33 is closed, Multiplexer 1 (channels 1 through 16) are
isolated from Multiplexer 2 (channels 16 through 32).
For the dual multiplexer configuration, only Multiplexer 1 channels can be internally connected to the DMM of the
Model 27xx. Closing channel 35 allows channels 1 through 16 to be measured by the DMM.
When using the dual multiplexer configuration, Multiplexer 2 must be isolated from the sense terminals of the DMM. This can
be done by keeping channel 34 open, or by not installing the screw terminal jumpers to DMM Sense.
Connections and wiring
WARNINGThe following information is intended for qualified service personnel. Do not make
switching module connections unless qualified to do so.
To prevent electric shock that could result in serious injury or death, adhere to the
following safety precautions:
• Before removing or installing the switching module in the mainframe, make sure the
mainframe is turned off and disconnected from line power.
• Before making or breaking connections, make sure power is removed from all external
circuitry.
• Do not connect signals that may exceed the maximum specifications of the Model 7701.
Specifications are provided at the end of this section.
WARNINGThe Model 7701 is configurable to be connected to the internal DMM via the supplied
jumpers and the screw terminals. When connected to the internal DMM, all other
modules must be derated to 150VDC or 150Vrms (212V peak) for AC waveforms.
Screw terminals
The screw terminals of the Model 7701 are shown in Figure 2. As shown, screw terminals are provided to connect the switching module channels to the DMM. User-configurable screw terminals are also provided to allow external input to bypass the
switching module channels.
Four jumpers are supplied with the Model 7701 for use with the screw terminals. As shown in Figure 2, the Model 7701 is
shipped with the jumpers not installed. With the jumpers not installed, all input to the Model 7701 is electrically isolated from
the DMM.
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Figure 2
DMM HI
MUX 1 HI
DMM SHI
MUX 2 HI
DMM SLO
MUX 2 LO
DMM LO
MUX 1 LO
P12 P13
P24
P25
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Model 7701 screw terminals
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User-Configurable
Screw Terminals
Screw Terminals to
Connect 7701
Channels to DMM
DMM HI
P12 P13
P24
P25
MUX 1 HI
MUX 2 HI
DMM SHI
DMM SLO
MUX 2 LO
MUX 1 LO
DMM LO
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Connecting Model 7701 channels to DMM
Perform the following steps to internally connect the channels of the Model 7701 to the DMM of the Model 27xx:
1. Remove the top cover of the Model 7701. It is secured to the module case by a single screw.
2. Install the four supplied #22 AWG jumpers in the screw terminals as shown in Figure 3. Position the jumpers to allow clearance for the top cover and make sure the jumper wires do not come in contact with each other or other electrical conductors.
3. Replace the top cover.
Figure 3
Jumper installation to connect 7701 channels to DMM
DMM HI
A
MUX 1 HI
Jumper A
Jumper B
Jumper C
Jumper D
Connects HI terminals of Multiplexer 1
channels (1 through 16) to DMM Input HI.
Connects HI terminals of Multiplexer 2
channels (17 through 32) to DMM Sense HI.
Connects LO terminals of Multiplexer 2
channels (17 through 32) to DMM Sense LO.
Connects LO terminals of Multiplexer 1
channels (1 through 16) to DMM Input LO.
Jumper
(1 of 4)
MUX 2 HI
B
DMM SHI
DMM SLO
C
MUX 2 LO
MUX 1 LO
D
DMM LO
D-shell connectors
Figure 4 shows the pin numbers for the Model 7701 rear panel connectors. The 50-pin D-shell is used to access channels 1
through 24, and Multiplexer 1 terminals. The 25-pin D-shell is used to access channels 25 through 32, and Multiplexer 2
terminals. The user-configurable screw terminals are also accessed at the 25-pin D-shell. Terminal identification for the female
connector pins is provided in Table 1.
Figure 4
Rear view – Model 7701 pinouts
50-Pin D-Shell Connector (Female)
17
33
50
1
18
34
25-Pin D-Shell Connector (Female)
13
6
1
1425
Table 1
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NOTEThe Model 7701 is shipped with plastic connector covers installed on the D-shell connectors. Each
cover is secured to the connector by two screws. After removing a connector cover, retain it and
the screws for future use. Any unused D-shell connector must have the connector cover installed.
The Model 7701 is supplied with one 50-pin male IDC ribbon cable connector, and one 25-pin male IDC ribbon cable connector. These ribbon cable connectors mate to the D-shell connectors of the switching module.
WARNINGWhen using IDC ribbon cable connections, DO NOT exceed 42V anywhere in the test
system or at the front panel inputs of the Model 27xx. For higher voltage applications,
use larger wire (up to #20 AWG) and solder cup D-shell connectors.
There are two connector kits that have connectors that can be used with the Model 7701:
•Model 7790 ribbon cable adapter kit — Contains one female DB-50, one male DB-50 and one male DB-25 IDC
ribbon cable connectors. The two male IDC connectors mate to the D-shell connectors on the Model 7701.
•Model 7789 50/25-pin solder cup connector kit — Contains one male DB-50 and one male DB-25 solder cup connectors. These connectors mate to the D-shell connectors on the Model 7701.
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IDC ribbon cable connections
Connect an appropriate length of 50-conductor IDC ribbon cable to a 50-pin male D-shell IDC connector, and connect an
appropriate length of 25-conductor IDC ribbon cable to a 25-pin male D-shell IDC connector. Table 2 and Figure 5 provides
terminal identification for the 50-pin ribbon cable connections. Table 3 and Figure 6 provides terminal identification for the
25-pin ribbon cable connections.
The connectors of the prepared ribbon cable assemblies mate to the 50- and 25-pin D-shell connectors of the Model 7701
(Figure 7). Make sure an unused D-shell connector has the connector cover installed.
Table 2
Terminal identification for 50-conductor IDC ribbon cable and 7701 DB-50 connector