The clock frequency of the DSP is controlled by an oscillating circuit consists
of a 10 MHz crystal.
3.5 Self-test
Self-test procedures are built in M3500A for checking that the logic and
measurement hardware are functioning properly. Every time when the
multimeter is powered on, a set of test procedures is performed to make
sure the basic function of the multimeter works properly. If any error occurs
during self-test procedures, it indicates that parts of the multimeter are not
operating properly and need to be serviced.
Warning! Erroneous self-test failures may occur if the setting of
power line voltage is incorrect. Errors may also occur because of signals
present on the input terminal (front and rear) during self-test procedure.
Long test leads can act as an antenna causing pick-up of ac signals.
Or users may execute a complete self-test by front panel operation. This test
procedure provides more tests for the hardware of M3500A than the
power-on tests. Please follow the procedure below to perform the complete
self-test.
Procedure: MENU
→
SYSTEM→SELF TEST
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After self-test procedure, the result, PASS or FAIL, will be shown. If the
±
±
±
result is FAIL, the “ERR” annunciator on the display panel will be lit, and
error codes will be stored. You can check the error codes by the following
procedure.
Procedure: MENU
The descriptions of self-test procedures are listed below including test
number, purpose, test setup, and failure criteria.
601 Front panel does not respond The main CPU U1601 attempts to
establish serial communications with the front panel processor U3.
Communication must function in both directions for this test to pass.
602 RAM read/write failed This test writes and reads a 55h and AAh
checker board pattern to each address of ram U1701. Any incorrect read
back will cause a test failure. This error is only readable from the remote
interface.
603 Front-End MCU does not respond The main CPU U1601 attempts to
establish serial communications with the front-end processor U2001.
Communication must function in both directions for this test to pass.
→
SYSTEM→ERROR
604 A/D noisy test failed This test configures to the 10V dc range with the
internal 0V. A 20ms ADC measurement is performed and the result is
checked against a limit of 0V
605 N2 calibration parameter failed This error message indicates that
N2 calibration parameter is out of range.
606 N3 calibration parameter failed This error message indicates that
N3 calibration parameter is out of range.
607 Buffer1 offset out of range This procedure is to test the offset of
buffer U507. The result is checked against a limit of 0
608 Buffer2 offset out of range This procedure is to test the offset of
buffer U508. The result is checked against a limit of 0
20uV
0.1mV
0.1mV
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609 DC gain x1 failed This procedure is to test the tolerance of DC gain×1
±
±
±
μ
±
±
μ
±
amplifier. The limit of gain tolerance is
610 DC gain x10 failed This procedure is to test the tolerance of DC
gain
×10 amplifier. The limit of gain tolerance is
611 DC gain x100 failed This procedure is to test the tolerance of DC
gain
×100 amplifier. The limit of gain tolerance is
612 Ohms 500 nA source failed This test configures to the 10V dc range
with the internal 10M 100:1 divider R204 connected across the input. The
500nA ohms current source is connected to produce a nominal 5V signal. A
20ms ADC measurement is performed and the result is checked against a
limit of 5V
613 Ohms 5 uA source failed This test configures to the 1000V dc range
with the internal 10M 100:1 divider R204 connected across the input. The
5
A ohms current source is connected. The compliance limit of the current
± 1V.
0.005.
0.05.
0.5.
source is measured. A 20ms ADC measurement is performed and the result
is checked against a limit of 0.12V
614 DC 1000V zero failed This test configures to the 1000V dc range with
no input applied. A 20ms ADC measurement is performed and the result is
checked against a limit of 0V
615 Ohms 10 uA source failed This test configures to the 1000V dc range
with the internal 10M 100:1 divider R204 connected across the input. The
10
A ohms current source is connected. The compliance limit of the current
source is measured. A 20ms ADC measurement is performed and the result
is checked against a limit of 0.12V
616 DC current sense failed This test configures to the 3A dc range. A
20ms ADC measurement is performed and the result is checked against a
limit of 0A
functional. The test limit is set wide because K303does not open the current
± 5A. This test confirms that the dc current sense path is
5 mV.
0.01V.
0.01V.
input during self-test. This test should catch a dc current sense failure
without causing false failures when current inputs are applied during
self-test.
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617 Ohms 100 uA source failed This test configures to the 1000V dc
μ
±
±
range with the internal 10M 100:1 divider R204 connected across the input.
The 100
current source is measured. A 20ms ADC measurement is performed and
A ohms current source is connected. The compliance limit of the
the result is checked against a limit of 0.12V
618 DC high voltage attenuator failed This test configures to the 1000 V
dc range. The 500nA ohms current source is connected to produce a nominal
5V signal. A 20ms ADC measurement is performed and the result is checked
against a limit of 5V
619 Ohms 1 mA source failed his test configures to the 1000V dc range
with the internal 10M 100:1 divider R204connected across the input. The
1mA ohms current source is connected. The compliance limit of the current
source is measured. A 20ms ADC measurement is performed and the result
is checked against a limit of 0.12V
620 AC rms zero failed This test configures for the 100mV ac range with
the ac input grounded. The internal residual noise of the ac section is
measured and checked against a limit of -10mV to 70mV at the output of the
rms-to-dc converter.
± 1V.
0.01V.
0.01V.
621 AC rms full scale failed This test configures for the 100mV ac range.
The 1mA ohms current source is switched on to charge the ac input capacitor
C614. This produces a pulse on the output of the rms-to-dc converter which
is sampled 100ms after the current is applied. A 20ms A/D measurement is
performed and checked against a limit of 2V to 13V into the ADC.
624 Unable to sense line frequency The supplied voltage AC2 is routed
through a comparator U4 to generate a logic input signal. This test checks
that the logic input from U4 to panel MCU U3 is toggling. If no logic input is
detected, the instrument will assume 50Hz line operation for all future
measurements.
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4 Disassembly & Re-assembly
4.1 Introduction
This section explains how to disassemble and reassemble the M3500A
multimeter. This section provides the procedure to assist in case cover
removal, main board removal, and front panel disassembly. Also, there are
mechanical drawings in this section to assist in the disassembly and
re-assembly of the M3500A.
Warning! Do not disassemble the M3500A multimeter unless you are
qualified to do so.
4.2 Case Cover Removal
If you need to remove the case cover when you are troubleshooting your
multimeter or you want to replace a component, this section will show you
how to do.
Warning! Do not remove the case cover before you disconnect the
line cord and all the test leads connecting to the multimeter, or electric
shock may occur.
NOTE: When you want to re-install the case cover, please reverse the steps
shown below. Make sure all the parts are properly seated and secured.
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[Step 1]
Turn the handle up to 90° with the multimeter, and pull it out as shown in
Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1
[Step 2]
Pull the front mounting ear out as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2
NOTE: When re-installing the front mounting ear, make sure the ear is in
the correct direction.
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[Step 3]
Remove the six fastening screws securing the rear bezel on the chassis as
Figure 4-3 shown. Pull the bezel and the rear mounting ear out together.
Figure 4-3
[Step 4]
Remove one screw that secures the metal cover on the chassis. The screw is
on the bottom as shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4
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[Step 5]
Slide the metal cover out of the chassis as shown in Figure 4-5 and
complete the cover removal.
Figure 4-5
4.3 Main Board Removal
Follow the steps below to remove the main board. Of course, you must
complete the metal cover removal first.
[Step 1]
Remove the scanner card and GPIB card. If there are no scanner card and
GPIB card installed in your instrument, please skip this step.
zRemove two fasteners of GPIB card and two captive screws that secure
the scanner card on the rear panel as shown in Figure 4-6. Pull out the
scanner card gently.
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Figure 4-6
zLoose the screw that secures the GPIB card on the plastic cylinder, and
remove the GPIB card carefully.
Figure 4-7
zDisconnect the cable from GPIB card to the connector J1605 on the
main board.
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[Step 2]
Remove the rear panel module.
zDisconnect the three connectors from the transformer to power entry as
shown in Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-8
Warning! Make sure the connection is correct when you re-connect
the connectors between the transformer and power entry. An incorrect
connection will make the power supplied to the multimeter improperly and
cause damage to your instrument. For more information about the power
transformer, please refer to section 2.1.2.
zTo remove the power switch rod from power entry, turn the multimeter
to the bottom. Place the edge of a flat-blade screwdriver in the notch on
the pushrod, and twist the driver gently while pulling the rod from the
shaft as shown in Figure 4-9.
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Figure 4-9
zRemove the six screws as shown in Figure 4-10.
Grounding cord
fastening screw
Grounding cord
fastening screw
Figure 4-10
Warning! Two grounding cords that connect between the rear panel
and the left and right chassis are fastened by the screws pointed by blue
arrows in Figure 4-10. Make sure the connections are correct when you
re-install the rear panel.
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zRemove the fastener of the rear terminal set as shown in Figure 4-11,
and pull the rear panel out from the chassis. Remove the fastener of the
front terminal set by the same way.
Terminal set fastener
Figure 4-11
[Step 3]
Remove the transformer.
zLoose the tow fastening screws as shown in Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12
zUnplug the three cables to the connectors J2201, J2202, and J2203, and
then remove the transformer.
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[Step 4]
To remove the front/rear switch rod, place the edge of a flat-blade
screwdriver in the notch on the pushrod, and twist the driver gently while
pulling the rod from the shaft as shown in Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13
[Step 5]
Unplug the ribbon cable from the display panel to the connector J1604, and
then remove the screw that secure the main board on the chassis as shown
in Figure4-14.
Figure 4-14
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[Step 6]
Pull the main board gently to make the fixed points leaving their positions.
Raise the board a little bit and then pull it out carefully as Figure 4-15.
Fixed point
Fixed point
Figure 4-15
NOTE: When you want to re-install the main board, please reverse the steps
shown above. Make sure all the parts are properly seated and secured.
4.4 Front Panel Disassembly
Follow the steps below to remove the front panel. This procedure assumes
that you removed the metal cover and main board already.
[Step 1]
Unscrew the input terminal heat conducting header and remove it as shown
in Figure 4-16.
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Heat conducting header
Figure 4-16
[Step 2]
Remove the fasteners of the right/left chassis as shown in Figure 4-17, and
then remove the chassis.
Figure 4-17
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[Step 3]
Remove the two fastening screws that secure the front panel PCB board as
Figure 4-18. Slide the front panel board to the right carefully to leave the
fixed points, and then remove the front panel board
Fix Points
Fix Points
Figure 4-18
[Step 4]
Now you can remove the conductive keypad module easily as shown in
Figure4-19.
Figure 4-19
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NOTE: When you want to re-install the front panel, please reverse the steps
shown above. Make sure all the parts are properly seated and secured.
4.5 Assembly Drawings
The mechanical drawings provided in this section will help you to
disassemble and re-assemble the M3500A multimeter quickly. Section
4.5.1 shows the front panel assembly, section 4.5.2 shows the chassis and
transformer assembly, section 4.5.3 is the main board assembly, and section 4.5.4 provides the chassis assembly drawings.
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4.5.1 Front Panel Assembly
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4.5.2 Chassis and Transformer Assembly
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4.5.3 Main Board Assembly
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4.5.4 Chassis Assembly
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4.5.5 GPIB Assembly
Before assembling the GPIB, operators have to disassemble the M3500A’s case cover. For more information about case cover
removal, please refer to the Section 4.2 Case Cover Removal. Then the GPIB assembly in the following just can proceed.
[Step 1]
Remove the screws by available tools.
[Step 2]
Remove the screws on the other side by available tools.
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[Step 3]
Remove the GPIB OPTION cover.
[Step 5]
Adjust the card to a proper position.
[Step 4]
Connect the GPIB cord to the socket of the main board.
[Step 6]
Fasten the card with a screw by a screwdriver.
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[Step 7]
Fasten the terminal by hand’s assistance.
[Step 9]
Fasten the terminal by tool’s assistance.
[Step 8]
Do it again on the other side.
[Step 10]
Do it again on the other side. And finished!
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5 Replaceable Parts
5.1 Introduction
This section contains replacement parts information and components layout
drawings for the M3500A. Section 5.2 shows the parts lists for the main
board and panel board of M3500A, and the components layout drawings of
the main board PCB and panel PCB are shown in section 5.3. Table 5-1 lists
the components of M3500A main board, and the components used in panel
board of M3500A are listed in Table 5-2. Figure 5-1 and Figure 5-2 show
the components layout of main board of M3500A. Figure 5-1 shows the top
layer, and Figure 5-2 is bottom layer. The panel board components layouts
are shown in Figure 5-3 and Figure 5-4. Figure 5-3 shows the top layer,
and Figure 5-4 shows the bottom layer.
015-002-000001 USBBR-F104SB025SW USB receptacle J2103
016-001-000001 G20006A HEADER1(TEST PIN) J103
017-001-000002 FP2D3063 K2101
017-001-000002 FP2D3063 K301
017-001-000002 FP2D3063 K302
017-001-000002 FP2D3063 K303
024-002-000001 Fuse Holder F103
024-002-000004
024-002-000006
024-002-000008
049-001-000002 E-Switch(T-S8FLN4-2) S101
CON20P/2.0-black 180°,male plug,10*2
CON10P/2.0,male plug,180°
CON7P/2.0 180°,male plug
CON3P/3.96(male plug) 180°
CON2P/3.96(male plug) 180°
CON8P/3.96(male plug) 180°
Fuse (0.25A, 250V, 5 x 20 mm, Slow Blow)
in the voltage setting selector of the rear panel
Fuse (7A, 250V, 5 x 20 mm, Fast Acting)
the rear panel
Fuse (3.15A, 250V, 5 x 20 mm, Fast Acting, HBC)
located on the front panel
located
located on
J1605
J1606
J1604
J2201
J2202
J2203
056-002-000003 22uF/63V size:6.3*11 C2235
056-002-000004 100uF/25V(MIN) size:6.3*7 C634
056-002-000004 100uF/25V(MIN) size:6.3*7 C635
056-002-000004 100uF/25V(MIN) size:6.3*7 C636
056-002-000004 100uF/25V(MIN) size:6.3*7 C637
056-003-000004 220nF/63V tolerance:10% C1002
056-003-000004 220nF/63V tolerance:10% C618
056-003-000005 1uF/63V tolerance:10% C1001
056-003-000009 0.22uF/400V tolerance:5% C614
056-005-000001 10nF/1kV C102
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056-006-000001 2.2nF/50V tolerance:5% C1314
056-011-000002 470uF/35V size:10*17 C2202
056-011-000002 470uF/35V size:10*17 C2210
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C1106
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C1107
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C2205
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C2218
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C2251
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C2254
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C630
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C631
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C632
056-011-000003 10uF/25V C633
056-011-000005 1000uF/16V size:10*17 C2217
056-011-000005 1000uF/16V size:10*17 C2227
056-011-000005 1000uF/16V size:10*17 C2249
056-011-000005 1000uF/16V size:10*17 C2255
057-002-000001 CG3-1.5L D101
057-002-000001 CG3-1.5L D103
057-017-000001 BK-101KD07(ENC101D-07A) RV2201
057-017-000001 BK-101KD07(ENC101D-07A) RV2204
057-017-000002 BK-470KD07(ENC470D-07B) RV2202
057-017-000002 BK-470KD07(ENC470D-07B) RV2203
057-017-000002 BK-470KD07(ENC470D-07B) RV2205
057-017-000003 ERZV14D112 RV101
057-017-000003 ERZV14D112 RV102
057-017-000003 ERZV14D112 RV103
058-001-000001 6N137 ISO1101
058-001-000001 6N137 ISO2001
058-001-000001 6N137 ISO2002
058-001-000002 PS2505-1L U303
058-001-000002 PS2505-1L U304
058-001-000003 TLP591B U301
058-001-000004 PC817C ISO2201
058-001-000005 PS2506-1L U302
060-002-00001W 20K tolerance:0.1%,10PPM R408
060-002-00001X 200K tolerance:0.1%,5PPM R407
060-002-00001X 200K tolerance:0.1%,5PPM R602
060-002-00001Y 1.87K tolerance:0.1%,5PPM R601
060-002-00001Z 500K tolerance:0.1%,5PPM R605
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060-002-00001Z 500K tolerance:0.1%,5PPM R606
RN6008 TCK10-.1-1%-10PPM-LOWEMF
060-002-00009K
060-006-000001 MAX10R000B R317
060-006-000001 MAX10R000B R324
060-008-000001 USVD2-B10M-025-02 R204
061-003-000004 MPF4392 Q601
061-004-000001 2SK1412LS Q301
061-004-000001 2SK1412LS Q302
061-006-000002 KBL04 Bridge rectifier D102
062-001-000001 317-037 U type heat sinker with pin U2201
062-001-000001 317-037 U type heat sinker with pin U2203
062-001-000001 317-037 U type heat sinker with pin U2205
062-001-000001 317-037 U type heat sinker with pin U2207
063-004-000003 VRE310JD U802
063-004-000007 MC7818CT U2201
063-004-000009 MC7918CT U2203
Thermal EMF <= +-0.5uV/k
TCR <= +-10ppm/k
R323
063-004-00000B LM1117T-5V U2207
063-004-00000C LM1117T-3.3V U2205
063-011-000002 10MHz Y1601
063-011-000003 6MHz Y2101
Table 5-1
Parts list of M3500A panel board
Picotest Part NO. Description Circuit Design
056-001-000003 100nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C1
056-001-000003 100nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C11
056-001-000003 100nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C15
056-001-000003 100nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C22
056-001-000003 100nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C3
056-001-000003 100nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C4
056-001-000003 100nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C5
056-001-000003 100nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C7
056-001-000003 100nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C8
056-001-00000B 10nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C14
056-001-00000B 10nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C18
056-001-00000B 10nF-0603 X7R,50V,10% C19
056-001-00000H 100pF-0603 NPO,50V,5% C17
056-001-00000L 1nF-0603 X7R,50V,tolerance:10% C16
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056-001-00000L 1nF-0603 X7R,50V,tolerance:10% C6
056-001-00000Q 100nF-0805 X7R,50V,10% C2
056-001-00000S 33nF-0603 X7R,16V,10% C13
056-001-00000T 20pF-0603 NPO,50V,5% C10
056-001-00000T 20pF-0603 NPO,50V,5% C9
057-009-000002 BLM18BD601SN1D 0603 L1
057-009-000002 BLM18BD601SN1D 0603 L2
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R10
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R11
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R16
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R2
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R27
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R30
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R31
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R32
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R39
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R4
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R40
060-002-000003 10K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R6
060-002-000006 1K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R28
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R21
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R22
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R23
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R24
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R25
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R26
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R35
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R36
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R37
060-002-000007 100K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R38
060-002-00000H 3.32K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R17
060-002-00000H 3.32K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R34
060-002-00000L 100R-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R3
060-002-000017 20K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R15
060-002-00002A 2.2K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R8
060-002-00002J 47K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R5
060-002-00002L 39K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R12
060-002-00002M 8.2K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R13
060-002-00002N 9.1K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R14
060-002-00002O 10M-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R18
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060-002-00002P 220K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R19
060-002-00002Q 1M-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R20
060-002-00002S 22R-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R1
060-002-00006B 3.01K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R33
060-002-00006B 3.01K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R41
060-002-00006B 3.01K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R42
060-002-00006B 3.01K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R43
060-002-00006B 3.01K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R44
060-002-00006B 3.01K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R45
060-002-00006B 3.01K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R46
060-002-00006B 3.01K-0603 tolerance:1%,1/10W R9
061-001-00000A SMAJ14CA D3
061-001-00000A SMAJ14CA D4
061-001-00000B SMBJ70CA D2
061-001-00000F MMSZ39T1 D1
061-007-000008 BC856ALT1 Q1
061-007-000009 2SC2412K Q2
061-007-000009 2SC2412K Q3
063-001-00000G LM393MX U4
063-007-00000B MC74HC165ADR2 U5
063-009-000002 MC68HC908GR4CFA U3
012-001-000009
044-001-000001 HCM1206EN LS1
056-011-000001 47uF/25V size:5*11 C12
058-002-000001 17BT18GIN(VFD-CIG) U1
063-011-000004 32.768KHz Y1
CON10P/2.0 male plug,180°
J1
Table 5-2
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5.3 Layout Drawings
Main board PCB components layout (top layer)
Figure 5-1
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Main board PCB components layout (bottom layer)
Figure 5-2
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Panel PCB components layout (top layer)
Figure 5-3
Panel PCB components layout (bottom layer)
Figure 5-4
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6 Simple Calibration Procedures
If users’ multimeters need detailed calibration service, contact Picotest Corp
for more information. If users only want to do the basic calibration for Zero
& Gain adjustments, please follow the procedures below.
6.1 The Calibration Security Code
To prevent from unauthorized or abusive calibrations, generally, the
M3500A is secured by a specific code. As an M3500A needs calibration,
operators have to input a security code. Then, the M3500A would just enter
the calibration mode. The decoding procedures are in the following.
MENU > PREV > CAL MENU > ENTER > SECURED > ENTER > CODE > ENTER
> input 123456 (by using the UP button in the Range area & NEXT button) >
ENTER
Users can execute the calibration/adjustment procedures by entering
UNSECURED > NEXT > CALIBRATE > ENTER.
zNote 1: After decoding, operators don’t have to decode again under
other conditions except they re-power it on.
zNote 2: The factory default is “123456”, which is burned in the
permanent memory of the M3500A. If the default needs to be defined
for purposes, please use PT-SET software.
6.2 The Zero Adjustment
Please follow the procedures A, B and C to do the Zero adjustment.
A. Use the CALIBRATE SHORT PIN as shown below to plug into the front
panel terminals of the M3500A. Then, warm it up in 3 minutes as the
M3500A is given power.
B. After lifting the security, please do the Zero adjustment by the operation
procedures, such as UNSECURED > NEXT > CALIBRATE > ENTER > input
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+0.000000E-1 (by using the UP button in the Range area & NEXT
button)> ENTER. At the moment, the DISPLAY will show “calibrating”.
Please note that if the operation procedures are failed, the Calibrate
Short isn’t inserted or the input setting value is not +0.000000E-1, an
Error message will appear (refer to Table-2).
C. When it’s done for the Zero Test, the Display of the M3500A will show Cali
OK. Users can press ESC to exit.
6.3 The Gain Adjustment for DCV, ACV, DCI, 4W &
FREQ
Please follow the procedures A, B, C, D and E to do the adjustment.
A. Connect a standard source and select a specific function and range for
adjustment, and set the Resolution into SLOW 6 1/2 by pressing CONFIG
> ENTER > RESOLUTION > NEXT > SLOW 6 1/2. The standard source
value has to correspond to the specific function and range with full scale
on the M3500A, i.e. multiply 0.9 to 1.1 with full scale. For instance, the
DC full scale’s value is 100 mV, the standard output value should be from
90 to 110 mV (refer to Table-1).
B. After lifting the security by pressing UNSECURED > NEXT > CALIBRATE
> ENTER > By using the UP button in the Range area & NEXT button to
input a value which should be the one multiplying 0.9 to 1.1 with full
scale, such as the range value of the DC 100 mV should be between
+0.900000E-01 and +1.100000E-01 (refer to table-1) > ENTER to do
the adjustment. Please note that if the operation procedures are failed or
the output source value and the setting value overflow the range, an
Error message will appear (refer to Table-2).
C. When it’s done, the Display of the M3500A will show Cali OK. Users can
press ESC to exit. In addition, users have to note that…
zWhen the resistance function is under adjustment, it’s available
that users only execute the 4W adjustment because the value on
4W is the same as the value on 2W. In addition, the adjustment for
the range 100MΩ is not supported.
zWhen the DCI function is under adjustment, the adjustment for the
range 3A is not supported.
zWhen the FREQ function is under adjustment, the input voltage has
to be greater than 100 mV.
zWhen the DCV range 1000V is selected, the full scale value after
multiplying 0.9 to 1.1 only can tolerate the voltage from 900 to
1050V at most.
D. To do ACV adjustment, the standard source with a required setting 1 KHz
needs to be connected, and the BAND WIDTH 20 Hz has to be selected by
pressing SHIFT > ACV > BAND WIDTH > NEXT > 20 Hz > ENTER. Then,
choose a specific range. And follow the next procedures to operate.
zSet the standard input voltage at source side in 10 % relative to a
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range with full scale on the M3500A, and the 10% value of the full
scale must be between the value multiplying 0.9 and 1.1. (For
instance, when users adjust the M3500A’s AC range to 100 mV, the
output voltage of the standard source must be between 9 to 11 mV.
And the frequency must be 1 KHz.) Then lift the security by
pressing UNSECURED > NEXT > CALIBRATE > ENTER > And by
using the UP button in the Range area & NEXT button to input a
value which must be between the value multiplying 0.9 to 1.1 with
full scale. After that the M3500A will show a 10% value with full
scale. (For instance, the setting must be between +0.900000E-02
and +1.100000E-02 at the AC range 100 mV.) > ENTER to do the
adjustment.
zAfter executing the adjustment of the 10% with full scale on the
M3500A, the display will show 100% of full scale. Please set the
standard input voltage at source side in 100 % relative to a range
with full scale on the M3500A, and the 100% value of the full scale
must be between the value multiplying 0.9 and 1.1. (For instance,
when users adjust the M3500A’s AC range to 100 mV, the output
voltage of the standard source must be between 90 and 110 mV.
And the frequency must be 1 KHz.) Then by using the UP button in
the Range area & NEXT button to input a demand value which must
be 100% with full scale, and its value must be between multiplying
0.9 and 1.1. (For instance, the setting must be between
+0.900000E-01 and +1.100000E-01 at the AC range 100 mV.) >
ENTER to do the adjustment.
E. When it’s done, the Display of the M3500A will show Cali OK. Users can
press ESC to exit. In addition, users have to note that…
zWhen the ACV range 750V is selected, the 10% value of the full
scale multiplying 0.9 to 1.1 is between 67.5V and 82.5V. But the
100% value of the full scale multiplying 0.9 to 1.1 is only between
675V and 770V at most.
zThe ACI function adjustment is not supported.
Function Range Input Value from Source Setting Value on M3500A
100mV to 100V
0.9 to 1.1 * full scale 0.9 to 1.1 * full scale
VDC
1000V
DCI 10mA to 1A
900V to 1050V 900V to 1050V
0.9 to 1.1 * full scale 0.9 to 1.1 * full scale
4WΩ 100Ω to 100MΩ0.9 to 1.1 * full scale 0.9 to 1.1 * full scale
0.9 to 1.1 * 10% * full scale
0.9 to 1.1 * 100% * full
scale
0.9 to 1.1 * 10% * full scale
675V to 770V
Any input > 100 mV
1K to 300K
ACV
FREQ
100mV to 100V
750V
0.9 to 1.1 * 10% * full scale
0.9 to 1.1 * 100% * full
scale
0.9 to 1.1 * 10% * full scale
675V to 770V
Any Any input > 100 mV
1K to 300K
Table-1
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zNote 3: The Unit, which hasn’t been calibrated manually yet, must be
finished by zero adjustment, or the Error Code +720 will be shown.
6.4 Calibration Count
The calibration count will be increased from finishing calibration each time.
According to the calibration procedures on various points, a full calibration
will generate the count number more than one, and it will be recorded in the
permanent memory of the M3500A.
zNote 4: The factory default for each M3500A is 0. If the count number
exceeds 32767. The number will turn into 0.
6.5 Calibration Date
The M3500A will record a calibrated and a future calibration dates as the
factory default. Please note that the dates are not allowed to be revised.
6.6 The Calibration Error Messages
Please take a look at the following messages (Table-2) as calibration errors
occur.
Table-2
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Appendix
±
±
Ω
Ω
±
±
Ω
Ω
Ω
A. Specification List
DC Characteristics
Function Range
Input
Resistance
24 hours accuracy
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C±1oC)
1 year accuracy
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C ± 5oC)
100.0000
mV
1.000000 V >10 GΩ 0.0020+0.0006 0.0040+0.0007
DCV
(DC
10.00000 V >10 GΩ 0.0015+0.0004 0.0035+0.0005
Voltage)
100.0000 V 10 MΩ 0.0020+0.0006 0.0045+0.0006
1000.000 V 10 M
Function Range
10.00000
mA
>10 G
0.0020+0.0006 0.0045+0.0010
Shunt
Resistance
10.1
0.0030+0.0030 0.0050+0.0035
1 year accuracy
24 hours accuracy
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C±1oC)
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C ± 5oC)
0.005+0.010 0.050+0.020
DCI
(DC
Current)
100.0000
mA
10.1
0.01+0.004 0.050+0.005
1.000000 A 0.1 Ω 0.05+0.006 0.100+0.010
3.00000 A 0.1
0.10+0.020 0.120+0.020
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DC Characteristics (continued)
±
±
μ
μ
μ
±
±
Function Range
Test
Current
24 hours accuracy
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C±1oC)
1 year accuracy
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C ± 5oC)
Resistance
(Specifications
are for both 2W
and 4W when a
NULL operation
is used)
100.0000
Ω
1.000000
Ω
K
10.00000
K
Ω
100.0000
Ω
K
1.000000
Ω
M
10.00000
Ω
M
100.0000
Ω
M
1 mA 0.0030+0.0030
1 mA 0.0020+0.0005
100
10
5
A
A
A
0.0020+0.0005
0.0020+0.0005
0.002+0.001 0.010+0.001
500 nA 0.015+0.001 0.040+0.001
500 nA//10
MΩ
0.300+0.010 0.800+0.010
0.010+0.004
0.010+0.001
0.010+0.001
0.010+0.001
Diode Test 1.0000 V 1 mA 0.002+0.010 0.010+0.020
Continuity
1000.00
Ω
K
1 mA 0.002+0.010 0.010+0.020
Period (Frequency) Characteristics
Function Range
Frequency
(Hz)
3 – 5 0.10 0.10
5 – 10 0.05 0.05
10 – 40 0.03 0.03
Period
100 mV
to
750 V
40 – 300K 0.006 0.01
24 hours accuracy
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C±1oC)
1 year accuracy
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C ± 5oC)
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AC Characteristics
Function Range
100.0000
mV
50K – 100K
ACV
100K–300K
(AC RMS
Voltage)
Frequency
(Hz)
24 hours accuracy ±
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C±1oC)
1 year accuracy ±
(% of reading+% of
range)(23
o
C ± 5oC)
3 – 5 1.00+0.03 1.00+0.04
5 – 10 0.35+0.03 0.35+0.04
10 – 20K 0.04+0.03 0.06+0.04
20K – 50K 0.10+0.05 0.12+0.05
0.55+0.08 0.60+0.08
4.00+0.50 4.00+0.50
3 – 5 1.00+0.02 1.00+0.03
5 – 10 0.35+0.02 0.35+0.03
ACI
(AC RMS
Current)
1.000000 V
to
750.000 V
1.000000 A
3.00000 A
10 – 20K 0.04+0.02 0.06+0.03
20K – 50K 0.10+0.04 0.12+0.05
50K – 100K
100K–300K
0.55+0.08 0.60+0.08
4.00+0.50 4.00+0.50
3 – 5 1.00+0.04 1.00+0.04
5 – 10 0.30+0.04 0.30+0.04
10 – 5K 0.10+0.04 0.10+0.04
3 – 5 1.10+0.06 1.10+0.06
5 – 10 0.35+0.06 0.35+0.06
10 – 5K 0.15+0.06 0.15+0.06
(※Note 1: Specifications are for 2-hour warm-up at 6.5 Digits, slow ac filter
with Bandwidth 3Hz, sine wave input.)
(※Note 2: 750Vac range limited to 100 KHz)
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B. General Specifications
item Limitation & description
Power Supply
Power Line Frequency
Power Consumption 25 VA peak (16 W average)
Operating Environment
Operating Humidity
Storage Temperature
Operating Altitude Up to 2000m
Bench Dimensions
(WxHxD)
Weight 4.36 kg
Safety
EMC
100V/120V/220V/240V ± 10%
50~60 Hz ± 10%
5 ℃ to 40 ℃
Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature
up to 31 ℃ decreasing linearly to 50% relative
humidity at 40℃
- 40 ℃ to 70 ℃
85mm x 210mm x 350mm
IEC61010-1:2001/EN61010-1:2001 (2
UL61010-1:2004
Measurement CAT II 600V, CAT I 1000V
Pollution Degree 2
EN61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003
EMI:
CISPR 11:1997+A1:1999+A2:2002 Class B
IEC61000-3-2:2000
IEC61000-3-3:1994+A1:2001
Conformity with the following European Directives:
The product herein conforms with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (including 93/68/EEC) and goes with
the CE Marking accordingly.
Conformity with the following product standards:
22 Aug. 2005
Date Hawk Shang
General Manager
For more information, please contact your local supplier, sales office or distributor.
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*
a. Using continuous integrating A/D converter.
b. Input bias current: less than 30 pA at 25º C.
c. Input protection: 100 V, all range.
*
a. Specifications are for 4-wire ohms. For 2-wire ohms, use Math Null function or add 0.2
ohms for additional uncertainty.
b. Max. Lead Resistance: 10% of range per lead for 100Ω and 1KΩ ranges; 1kΩ per lead for
all other ranges.
c. Input protection: 1000 V, all ranges.
※Note: 24-hour measurement is relative to calibration accuracy.
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