Tektronix 130A Instruction Manual

Model 130A/131

APPLICATIONS DEPT.

mmm

28775 AURORA ROAD

CLEVELAND, OHIO

1216)

248-0400

44139

U.S.A.

Publication Date: June 1984
Document Number: 130A-901-01C

WARRANTY

Keithley Instruments, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of
ment. During the warranty period, we will, at our option, either repair or
replace any product that proves to be defective.

To exercise this warranty, write or call your local Keithley representative,
or contact Keithley headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
prompt assistance and return instructions. Send the instrument,
transportation prepaid, to the indicated service facility. Repairs will be
made and the instrument returned, transportation prepaid. Repaired
products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period, or
at least

This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from unauthorized
modification or misuse of any product or part. This warranty also does
not apply to fuses, batteries, or damage from battery leakage.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, in­cluding any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular

or consequential damages.

90

days.

LIMITATION

use. Keithley Instruments, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, special

OF

two

years from date

WARRANTY

You

will be given

of

ship-

STATEMENT

This instrument has been inspected and tested in accordance
specifications published by Keithley Instruments, Inc.

The accuracy and calibration

National Bureau of Standards through equipment which is calibrated at
planned intervals by comparison to certified standards maintained in the
Laboratories

of

Keithley Instruments, Inc.

OF

CALIBRATION

of

this instrument are traceable to the

with

S

P

E

C

I F I

CAT1

0

N

S

DC

VOLTS

ACCURACY (2 YEARS)

RANGE RESOLUTION 1E0-2E0C

200mV 100

2v 1 mV

20

v

200

v

1000

v

pv

10mV +(0.25% + 11

100mV

1v

+(%rdg + counts)

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INPUT: 1OOOV

750V

peak switched.

INPUT RESISTANCE: 10MR.
NORMAL MODE REJECTION RATIO:
COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO:

and

6OHz

(1kQ

unbalance].

AC

VOLTS

ACCURACY (2 YEARS)"

f

RANGE RESOLUTION 1Eo-28OC RANGE

200mV 100

2v 1 mV

20

v

200

v

750 V 1v

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INPUT: lOOOV

switched: continuous except

INPUT IMPEDANCE: 10MQ
RESPONSE:
*Above

10

pv

10mV +(l% + 31 45Hz-500Hz

100mV

Average responding, calibrated in rms

counts.

(Yordg + counts) FREQUENCY

200mV

shunted by less than

DC or peak AC non-switched,

Greater than

Greater than

peak non-switched,

range:

15s

max above

46dB

lOOdB

1OOpF.

of

a sine wave.

at

50Hz, 60Hz.

at DC,

300V.

750V

50Hz

peak

OHMS

ACCURACY (2 YEARS)

f

RANGE RESOLUTION 1Eo-2E0C VOLTAGE

200

2

20

200

20MR

n

kQ
kn

kfl

lOOmn i(O.5% + 4)

1n

10

n

100

n

10

kfl

Wrdg + counts) FULL SCALE

<

*

(0.2% + 11

f

(0.2%

f

(0.2%

+(2

% + 11

+
+

1)

1)

<
>

>

>

0.5V

0.5V

0.7V

0.7V

0.7V

MAXIMUM OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE:
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INPUT:

1.5V.

300V DC

or rrns.

DC AMPS

MAXIMUM

ACCURACY (2 YEARS)

15s

k(%rdg

rnA

input:

unfused.

RANGE RESOLUTION 18"-28'C

1

2rnA

20rnA

200rnA

2000rnA 1

10 A 10rnA

OVERLOAD PROTECTION:

ble;

10A

PA *(0.75% + 1)

10 pA +(0.75% + 1)

100pA :(0.75% + 1)

rnA

input:

20A

for

+

*(2%
*(2% + 1)

2A

counts)

+

fuse

1)

(250V),

FULL SCALE

VOLTAGE

BURDEN

0.25V

0.25V

0.25V

0.7 V

0.3 V

externally accessi-

AC AMPS

ACCURACY (2 YEARS)' MAXIMUM

*(%rdg

RANGE RESOLUTION (45HZ-500H~) BURDEN

1

2rnA

20mA

200rnA

2000rnA

10

A 10rnA +(3% + 5) 0.3 V

PA

10 pA

100pA

1

rnA

+

counts) FULL SCALE

18O-28'C VOLTAGE

*(2% + 2)

*(2%

+
+

2)

2)

f(2%
+(3% + 5) 0.7 V

0.25V

0.25V

0.25V

OVERLOAD PROTECTION:

10A

input

10

counts.

20A

ble;

*Above

for

15s

rnA

input:

unfused.

2A

GENERAL

DISPLAY:
OVERRANGE INDICATION:
MAXIMUM COMMON MODE VOLTAGE:

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:

ity

STORAGE ENVIRONMENT:
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT:

0.1

POWER:
BAlTERY LIFE:

alkaline cells.

3%

digit

LCD,

0.6'

height, with polarity and range indication.

3

least significant digits blanked.

Oo

up

to

35OC,

linearly derate

x

applicable accuracy specification per

9V

alkaline or carbon-zinc battery

100

hours typical with carbon-zinc cells,

to

3% RH/OC

-35OC

(Oo

5OOC;

to

6OOC.

to 18% and 28O to 50°C):

fuse

(250V),

500V

peak.

less than

from

OC.

(NEDA 1604).

35OC

80%

to

externally accessi-

relative humid-

5OOC.

Less than

200

hours with

BAlTERY INDICATOR:

remains.

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT:

x

3.1" x 1.6')). Net weigth 283gm

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED:

Diplay indicates

178mm long x 78mm wide x 42mm thick

BAT

when

less

than 10%

(10

Batten/, test leads and operating instructions.

02.).

of

life

(7.0'

TABLE

General Information

ManualAddenda
Optional Accessories
Preparation for Use
Battery

Installation/Replacement
Safety Symbols and Terms
Safety Precautions

Operation

Safety Precautions for High Energy Circuits

Servicing Information

Dissassembly Instruction
Calibration
Calibration Procedure
PartsList

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Model 130A Digital Multimeter is supplied ready for use with a bat­tery. Descriptions of other available accessories, and other general in­formation concerning the instrument can be found below.

MANUAL ADDENDA

Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate at the
time of printing. Any improvements or changes to this manual will be
documented in an addendum which will be included with the, instru­ment.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Model 1301 Temperature Probe

probe designed to allow precision temperature measurement from

-55OC to 150OC.

is a rugged low cost temperature

Model 1304 Soft Carrying Case and Stand
Model 1306 Deluxe Case

enough to accomodate the Model 130A plus various other DMM articles
such as a spare battery, test leads, etc.

Model 1309 Spare Parts Kit

to maintain up to ten Model 130A DMMs for one year.

Model 1600A High Voltage Probe

1OOO:l division ratio, which means that 1V on the DMM corresponds to
1 kV.

Model 1651 50-Ampere Shunt

made up to 50-amperes.
DMM is set to the 2V range, a 50-ampere current will correspond to
50mV (.0500V).

Model 1681 Clip-On Test Lead Set

es) long, terminated with banana plug and spring action clip-on probe.

Model 1682A

250MHz.

RF

Probe

Model 1683 Universal Test Lead Kit

(48 inches) long with 12 screw-in tips,
lugs,

two

four heavy-duty tip plugs.

alligator clips with boots,

is a rugged DMM carrying case that is large

is a collection of specially selected parts

extends the DMM to 40kV.

allows current measurements to be

It

is a 0.0010 1 % Cterminal shunt. When the

contains

allows voltage measurements from 100kHz to

two

two

leads, 1.2m(48 inch-

consists of

two

needle tips with chucks and

two

test leads, 1.2177

banana plugs,

two

It

has a

spade

1

Model 1685 Clamp-On AC Current Probe

clamping onto

a

single conductor. Interruption of the current path

measures AC current by

is

un­necessary. The Model 1685 detects current by sensing magnetic field
produced by current.

Model 1691 General Purpose Test Lead Set

consists of

two

.91m (36

inches) test leads with probe tips terminated in banana plugs.

PREPARATION

Carefully unpack the Model 130A from

FOR

USE

its

shipping carton and inspect
for any obvious signs of physical damage. Report any damage to the
shipping agent

at

once. The following items are included with every

Model 130A shipment.

1.

Model 130A DMM

2.

Model 130A Instruction Manual

3. 9V Battery NEDA 1604

4.

Test Leads

5. Accessories

The battery

as

ordered.

BATTERY

is

accessible from the bottom of the instrument. Note the

INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

precautions on the case before installing or replacing the battery.

Turn the Model 130A off and disconnect test
leads before replacing the battery. Put the cover

back into place on the compartment before
resuming use of the instrument.

WARNING

A 9V battery is supplied with the instrument but not installed. To install
or replace the battery, remove the cover from the battery compartment

it

by sliding
cover. The battery connector snaps on and

off in the direction of the arrow located on the battery

off

the terminal of the bat­tery. Improper installation of the battery will cause the connecting wires
to be severed by excess strain. Proper installation requires that the bat­tery be positioned in such a manner

(see

drawing) that the leads pro­truding from the boot of the battery connector face toward the outside
of the battery compartment.

If

the instrument is going to be stored for a
long period of time or in a high temperature environment, remove the
battery to prevent leakage damage.

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