cluded only for instrument modifications affecting the Instruction Manual.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
MODRL 660 DIFFERENTIAL VOLTMETER
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FIGURE 1.
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Keithley Instruments Model 660 Guarded DC Differential Voltmeter.
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MODEL 660 DIFFERENTIAL VOLTMETER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SECTION 1.
l-l. DESCRIPTION.
The Keithley Model 660 Guarded DC Differential Voltmeter is a convenient,
8.
self-contained potentiometric system that accurately measures dc voltages. It
has 20.02% limit of error from 100 millivolts to 500 volts full scale, 0.005%
repeatability, and a reference supply stable to 0.005% indefinitely without
manual standardization.
resolution is within 2 microvolts.
Features for convenient use include:
b.
automatically lighted decimal points;
input polarity switch; floating operation up to 500 volts off ground; fast
overload recovery; better than 45 decibels of 60-cps rejection.
l-2. OPERATING MODES.
a conventional vacuum tube voltmeter. As a potentiometer, it can measure
from 100 millivolts to 500 volts full scale with 20.02% limit of error and
from 100 microvolts to 100 millivolts full scale within 20 microvolts. As
a VTVM, the Model 660 can measure from 100 microvolts to 500 volts full
scale with an accuracy of *3% of full scale.
tances from 10 megohms to 50,000 megohms within *5%.
Maximum null sensitivity is 2100 microvolt6 full scale;
The Model 660 can be used as a potentiometer or as
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
five in-line readout dials with
10 to 25-millivolt recorder output;
It can also measure resis-
l-3. APPLICATIONS.
The Model 660 is used for measurements over a wide range. Typical ap-
a.
plications in the microvolt region are the matching of semi-conductors and
the monitoring of noise, transients and drift.
tions include power supply and meter calibration, and tube potential measure-
ments.
Overall stability of 0.01% indefinitely makes the Model 660 useful in
b.
measurements of extended duration.
stability, long-term drift runs, and monitoring during environmental and
reliability tests are possible uses.
The null-detector output permits use with potentiometric recorders and
c.
digital voltmeters equipped with automatic print-out. The Model 660 is useful in quality control, product development, inspection and production.
Floating operation to 500 volts is provided for measurements such as
d.
plate potential differences of balanced amplifiers.
l-4.
range of the Model 660 to 5000 volts.
its input resistance is 10 megohms. The overall limit of error of the Model
660 with the Model 6601A is 20.03%.
for the Divider,
ACCESSORIES.
a. Model 6601A High Voltage Divider is a 1OO:l divider which extends the
Measurements of long-term power supply
The divider accuracy is tO.Ol% and
Paragraph 2-5 gives operating instructions
High level voltage applica-
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Model 4000 Rack Mounting Kit, containing two brackets and a top cover,
b.
adapts the Model 660 for standard 19-inch rack mounting.
the Model 660 is 19 inches wide x 13-l/2 inches deep x 5 inches high.
to paragraph 2-12 for installing instructions.
l-5. SPECIFICATIONS.
AS AN ULTRA-STABLE POTENTIOMETER:
MODEL 660 DIFFERENTIAL VOLTMETER
For rack mounting,
Refer
LIMIT OF ERROR:
after 15-minute warm-up.
er,
REPEATABILITY: Within 0.005%.
COMBINED STABILITY OF KELVIN-VARLEY DIVIDER AND REFERENCE VOLTAGE SUPPLY:
?O.Ol% indefinitely,
exceed 0.002% per OC.
MAKIm NULL SENSITIVITY:
resolution.
INPUT RESISTANCE: Infinite at null, from 0 to 500 volts.
POLARITY:
FLOATING OPERATION:
(chassis ground).
RESISTANCE - LOW TO GROUND: lo8 ohms shunted by 0.05 microfarad.
RESOLUTION CHART:
Input Voltage
Range
(volts)
Positive or negative, selectable by switch.
20.02% of input voltage or 20 microvolts, whichever is great-
after l-hour warm-up. Temperature coefficient does not
100 microvolts full scale with 2.0-microvolt
May be operated with up to 500 volts between LO and GND
Maximum Usable
Maximum Dial
Resolution
(millivolts)
Full-Scale Null
Sensitivity
(millivolts)
Maximum Meter
Resolution
(microvolts)
10 10
1 1
0.1
0.01 0.1
5
- 500
- 50
- 5
- 0.5
500 volts
50 volts
5 volts
0.5 volt
50
0.5
0
AS A SENSITIVE VTVM:
Voltage Ranges (oositive or negative)
0.1
100
10
2
2
@out Resistance
10 megohms
10 megohms
10 megohms
10 megohms
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Null Rannes
100 volts
10 volts
1 volt
100 millivolts
10 millivolts
1 millivolt
0.1 millivolt
NOTE:
Input resistance on O.l-millivolt range
Input Resistance (Slewind
10 megohms
10 megohms
10 megohms
1 megohm
1 megohm
1 megohm
100 kilohms
can be increased; see paragraph 2-8.
VTVM ACCURACY: +3% of full scale on all ranges.
DRIFT: Less than 10 microvolts, non-cumulative, after 15-minute warm-up.
60 CPS REJECTION:
Greater than 45 db.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
STABILITY OF REFERENCE VOLTAGE SUPPLY: +0.005% indefinitely, after l-hour
wan-up.
STABILITY OF ZENER REFERENCE:
20 ppm per year and five ppm per 'C.
LINE TRANSIENT REGULATION:
Less than 5 ppm for 10% variation from 117 volts.
ACCURACY OF DIVIDER: 0.005%.
CHARACTERISTICS OF NULL DETECTOR OUTPUT:
Output:
Output Resistance:
Adjustable 10 to 25 millivolts dc full scale, all ranges.
300 ohms maximum.
Noise: 2 microvolts peak-to-peak (referred to input).
Note:
Recorder used must have input fully isolated - 10"
minimum leakage.
CONNECTORS:
Input: Binding posts on front panel.
Output: Banana jacks on rear.
TUBE COMPLEMENT:
One OG3, five 12AX7, one 12BH7, two 12B4A, one 6CMS.
POWER: 105-125 volts or 210-250 volts, 50-60 cps, 75 watts.
DIMENSIONS (Bench):
5-l/2 inches high x 17-l/2 inches wide x 13-l/2 inches
deep.
NET WEIGHT: 24 pounds.
ohm
l-6. EQUIPMENT SHIPPED.
The Model 660 Guarded DC Differential Voltmeter is
factory-calibrated and is shipped with all components in place. All units are
shipped for bench use.
to paragraph 2-12 for assembly instructions.
Model 4000 Kit may be ordered for rack mounting; refer
The shipping carton also contains
the Instruction Manual.
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MODEL 660 DZFFF.RENTIAL VOLTMETER
FIGURE 2.
Model 660 Front Panel Controls and Terminals.
Designations refer to Parts List.
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m-
-T-
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FIGURE 3. Model 660 Rear Controls and Teminals.
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OPERATION
SECTION 2.
2-1. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS. (See Figure 2.)
a. POLARITY Switch.
the input polarity.
voltage supply so both positive and negative voltages may be measured; it does
not reverse the meter polarity.
b. NULL Switch.
decade ranges from 0.1 millivolt to 100 volts full scale. When the Switch is
in the VTVM position,
voltmeter for the four ranges of the RANGE Switch.
c. RANGE Switch. The RANGE Switch adjusts the sensitivity of the VTVM in
four steps: 0.5, 5, 50 and 500 volts full scale, It also determines the
voltage across the Kelvin-Varley divider and the position of the decimal point
light - which also serves as a pilot light - between the five Reference
Voltage Dials.
Reference Voltage Dials.
d.
panel set the reference voltage when the Model 660 is used as a potentiometer.
The POLARITY Switch turns the instrument on and selects
The Switch reverses the polarity of the internal reference
The NULL Switch sets the null detector sensitivity for seven
the Model 660 operates as a conventional vacuum tube
Five in-line dials at the top of the front
OPERATION
e. METER ZERO Control.
zero. The control is needed on only the 0.1 and l.O-millivolt null ranges; on
the other ranges, the pointer will normally be on zero without adjustment.
The control has a range of approximately +50 microvolts.
Input Terminals.
f.
is to be connected to the low impedance terminal of the unknown voltage and
the red HI terminal is to be connected to the high impedance termiual. A
second set of terminals marked Lo and GND is provided for grounding the LC
input terminal to the chassis when desired.
together internally.
2-2. REAR CONTROLS AND TJBMLNALS. (See Figure 3.)
a. Fuse.
fuse. For 210-250 volt operation,
Power Cord.
b.
unless otherwise specified on the rear panel. A three-wire power cord is used.
c. NULL DETECTOR OUTPUT. Two terminals, marked + and -, supply a dc signal
from the null detector.
d.
OUTPUT ADJUST. '
justs the null detector output between 10 and 25 millivolts full scale.
For 105-125 volt operation,
The Model 660 is for a 105-125 volt, 50-60 cps line source,
The METER ZERO Control adjusts the meter pointer to
At the lower left front panel, the black LO terminal
The LO terminals are connected
the Model 660 uses a l-ampere 3 AG
the Model 660 uses a 0.5-ampere 3 AG fuse.
A screwdriver control next to the OUTPUT terminals ad-
2-3.
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a. Connect the Model 660 power cord to a 105-125 volt, 50-60 cps line
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OPERATION
MODEL 660 DIFFBRENTIAL VOLT?fETER
source.
Set the controls as follows:
RANGE
500
NULL VTVM
POLARITY
Reference Voltage Dials
+
Zero
The decimal light between the third and fourth dials will light.' Allow the
instrument to warn up for 15 minutes to meet the specified accuracy on all ranges,
With the input terminals open, set the NDLL Switch to 0.1 MV and zero the
b.
meter with the METER ZERO Control.
no adjustment should be required in eight hours after a 15-minute warm-up.
The stability of the Model 660 is such that
Then
return the NULL Switch to VTVM.
2-4.
OPERATING PROCEDURES.
a. The Model 660 is used first as a VTVM to determine the approximate value of
the unknown voltage.
It is then used in the potentimetric mode to determine the
voltage to ti.O2%.
VTVM Operating Procedures.
b.
Eleven full-scale ranges are available for VTVM operation. When the
1.
NIJLL Switch
ranges.
is
at VTVM, the RANGE Switch determines one of four full-scale
By putting the five Reference Voltage Dials at zero, the Model 660
can then operate as a VTVM on the seven null ranges,
Connect the unknown voltage to the input terminals, using the LO term-
2.
inal for the low impedance terminal of the unknown. Refer to Figure 4.
LH $C
,
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Unknavn
Voltage =
0000
Off-Grou,,d’=r
Potential -
B
FIGIJRE 4. Input Connections to Model 660.
The two diagrams show the input
circuit for measuring at ground and for floating.
In A, the unknown voltage has one terminal at ground.
The shorting link
is between the LO and GND terminals of the Model 660.
In B, the unknown voltage has both terminals off ground potential. Note
this floating or off-ground potential mst be less than 500 volts. Also
note the shorting link is not used.
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Switch the RANGE Switch to the most sensitive range lor an on-scale
3.
'~meter deflection.
c. Potentiometric Operating Procedures.
NOTE
Avoid large overload voltages on the null detector. No permanent
damage will occur even with 500-volt overloads, but some open circuit offset will be caused in the null detector.
to the polarization of the input filter capacitors, will disappear
after about an hour.
Leave the RANGE Switch at the last setting used in the VTVM operation.
1.
If the VTVM reading is negative, reverse the POLARITY Switch.
Set the first two Reference Voltage Dials to the first two digits of
2.
the unknown voltage found in the VTVM operation.
Set the NULL Switch to the initial null setting shown in Table 1.
3.
Adjust the Voltage Reference Dials progressively for zero meter deflection
while increasing the null detector's sensitivity with the NULL Switch.
Deflections to the right indicate the voltage being measured is more
positive than the Reference Voltage Dial setting.
The offset, due
OPERATION
RANGE Initial NULL
Setting Setting
I
500 volts 100 volts
50 volts
~ 5 volts 1 volt
0.5 volt 100 millivolts
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TABLE 1. Recommended Null Sensitivities and Settings.
The most accurate resistors in the Kelvin-Varley divider are in
the first two Reference Voltage Dials. Therefore,
most accurate readings, use the first tm dials whenever possible.
The value of the unknown voltage is read directly from the Reference
4.
Voltage Dials.
a) The Dial reading will be within the specified limit of error
if the NULL Switch is at the most sensitive setting (Table 1) for the
range used and if the meter is as close to null as possible.
need not be actually at null.
b) For Dial settings below 499910, only the five Dials need be
read to be within specifications. However,
an approximation of a sixth digit.
10 volts
NOTE
the meter may be read as
Most Sensitive
NULL Setting
10 millivolts
1.0 millivolt
0.1 millivolt
0.l millivolt
to obtain the
The meter
For Dial settings above 499910, the first Dial is not used and
c)
the voltage is read directly from the remaining four Dials.
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d) Use the meter asa null indicator when balancing voltages. For
Dial..settings above 499910, the meter approximates a fifth dial reading.
However, the loading effect of the Kelvin-Varley divider on the meter
causes some quantative inaccuracies when the meter is off null.
paragraph 2-8).
(See
2-5. MODEL 6601A
a. The Model 6601.A extends the range
scale.
The ratio of the Divider is lOO:l, ?O.Ol%; the input resistance is
10 megohms.
HIGH
VOLTAGE DIVIDER.
of
the Model 660 to 5000 volts full
The limit of error when the Model 660 is used with the Model
6601A is 20.03%.
NOTE
Maximum input into the Model 66Ol.A is 5000 volts.
Set the Model 660 RANGE Switch to 50 volts. The meter will read to 5000
b.
volts full scale.
Connect the HI and LO Divider terminals to the HI and Lx)
Voltmeter terminals, respectively. Connect the unknown voltage to the Divider
INPUT, and use the Model 660 as outlined in paragraph 2-4.
FIGURE 5.
Model 6601A High Voltage Divider.
2-6. RECORDER ODTPwr.
a. Reconsaended recorders for use with the Model 660 are the F.L. Moseley Auto-
graf 680 series recorder and the Minneapolis Honeywell recorder (lOmv-0-101~ scale,
50 kilohms input
resistance).
Any recorder used must be able to float 500 volts
off ground and its input nest be fully isolated (1010 ohm minimum leakage resistance to ground).
Before attaching the recorder, set all Reference Voltage Dials to zero.
b.
Disconnect the unknown voltage and short both Model 660 input terminals.
Set
the NULL Switch to 10 MV. Connect the recorder to the OUTPUT terminals on the
Model 660 rear panel.
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Set the Reference Voltage Dials to 10 millivolts to apply an accurate
c.
OPERATION
ID-millivolt potential to the null detector on the lo-millivolt null range.
This will provide a full-scale recorder output which can be matched to the
recorder’s range between 10 and 25 millivolts by adjusting the OUTPUT ADJUST
Control.
To obtain accurate results and/or to prevent damage to the instruments,
d.
the recorder must be able to float off-ground with the Model 660. Leakage
and pickup between the two instruments should also be minimized.
Make sure neither recorder terminal is grounded. Use a 3-wire
1.
grounded power line for the recorder.
If a Z-wire line is used, connect
the recorder chassis and the Model 660 chassis with a separate lead.
Minimize all sources of leakage between the output terminals, the
2.
recorder and ground. Use polystyrene or Teflon-insulated wire where
possible.
If the connecting wires are shielded,
connect
the shield to
the LO terminal.
Avoid long leads between the Model 660 and the recorder.
3.
If difficulty is encountered in off-ground measurements, such as
4.
unstable readings, connect a lo-microfarad capacitor between the LO and
GND terminals on the Model 660 front panel.
NOTE
Do not short either Model 660 output terminal to the case;
this may damage the Kelvin-Varley divider.
e. If there is substantial recorder
jitter
on the O.l-millivolt null
range, place a filter between the Model 660 and the recorder. Refer to Figure
6 for this connection.
Rote the filter must also be insulated from ground.
Terminals
FIGURE 6.
Recorder Filter.
A filter between the Model 660 and the
recorder may be necessary when using the O.l-millivolt null detector range.
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2-7. MJ?ASURING RRSISTANCES.
Procedure&: The Model 660 can be used to rapidly measure resistances
frzm 10 megohms to 50,000 megohms with an accuracy of 25%.
tance,
connect the resistor across the Model 660 RI and LO terminals.
To measure resis-
Use a
short isolated lead to the HI terminal to prevent measuring leakage between
the leads.
Set the RANGE Switch to 500.
Then determine the value of the
resistor as follows:
For resistances between 10 megohms and 100 megohms, set the NULL Switch
1.
to 10 volts; adjust the Reference Voltage Dials to obtain a full-scale meter
deflection.
Subtract 10.000 from the dial setting to obtain the value of
the resistor in megohms.
For resistances between 100 megohms and 1,000 megohms, set the NULL
2.
Switch to 1 volt; adjust the Reference Voltage Dials to obtain a full-scale
meter deflection. Subtract 1.0000 from the dial setting and multiply the
difference by ten to obtain the value of the resistor in megohms.
For resistances between 1,000 megohms and 50,000 megohms, set the NULL
3.
Switch to 1 volt; adjust the Reference Voltage Dials to obtain a convenient
deflection on the meter. Calculate the value of the resistor using,
Q = 10 Rd
megohms
v
Where R, is the unknown resistance;
Ed is the Reference Voltage Dial setting in volts;
V is the null detector meter reading in volts.
FIGURE 7. Simplified Model 660 Circuit for Measuring Resistances. Rr is
the unknown resistance. R,, is the input resistance of the null detector;
V is the null detector; Ed is the buckout voltage.
Theory: The above method for determining the value of an unknown resistor
b.
is based upon the equation for the circuit (see Figure 7).
If an unknown resis-
tance is across the Model 660 input terminals, then
=i C&+&-J
Ed
Es.
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where Ed is the Reference Voltage Dial setting in volts;
i is the current in the circuit;
R, is the unknown resistance;
Rn is the input resistance of the null detector meter in ohms.
The current can be written i = V/R.,.,,, where V is the null detector meter
reading in volts.
If measurements are made on the 1 to loo-volt null ranges, the input resist-
ance, Rn, is 10 megohms. Equation 3 becomes
Equation 2 now becomes
Eq. 3
Eq. 4
2-a.
last Reference Voltage Dial may appear to be inaccurate, The apparent error
is due to a voltage drop across the Kelvin-Varley divider. This effect involves only the null detector sensitivity and not the accuracy of the dial
setting. When the Model 660 is as near to null as possible, the Reference
Voltage Dial setting is correct within the instrument's specifications.
There is no error
millivolt off-null setting of the reference voltage will not produce a full-
scale deflection on the meter. The output resistance of the Kelvin-Varley
divider is significant compared to the shunt resistance across the null
detector meter, and the IR drop across the divider will cause the meter to
be in error from 1% to 36%.
setting of 100, 10 and 1 millivolt off-null respectively, can show up as
an error of up to 6% for Reference Voltage Dial settings near 25000. The
effect cannot be observed on the other null ranges of the Model 660.
EFFECTS DUE TO KELVIN-VARLEY OUTPUT RESISTANCE.
a. When the Model 660 is used for nulling on the O.l-millivolt range, the
at
null.
The effect is most apparent on the O.l-millivolt null range, A O.l-
b.
On the 100, 10 and l-millivolt null ranges, a
c. The amount of deflection on the meter is equal to the ratio
R,
+ NW
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where R,., is the shunt resistance across the meter (10 megohms for the 100 to
l-volt null ranges, 1 megohm for the 100 to l-millivolt null ranges,
and 100 kilohms for the O.l-millivolt null range);
Rkv is the output resistance of the Kelvin-Varley divider, which is
a maximum of 62.4 kilohms at settings of 24545 and 25455 and a
minimum of 100 ohms at settings of 49998 and 00002.
d. The input resistance on the O.l-millivolt range may be increased by
substituting a l-megohm, l/Z-watt resistor (Keithley Part No. R12-1M) for
the lOO-kilohm input resistor, Rl003, if the source resistance is not more than
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100 kilohms.
instrument open circuited only.
The higher input resistor will increase the input noise of the
The effect of line transients will also be
more apparent.
2-9. LOADING AND OFF-NULL RESISTANCE.
a. The input resistance of the voltmeter for the seven null ranges varies
from 10 megohms to 100 kilohms a8 given in the Specifications. This resist-
ance, however, is not the effective input resistance of the Model 660. Its
input resistance is considerably higher due to the potentiometric principle
of operation.
The Vehe is
given by
where Rin is the effective input resistance of the Model 660;
Rd is the voltage indicated on the Reference Voltage Dials;
Rn is the shunt resistance or input resistance of the null detector meter;
V is the null detector meter reading.
To find the loading effect the Model 660 will have on a circuit, equa-
b.
tion 5 may be used to compute the effective input resistance of the instrument.
At null, the input resistance is infinite.
Off null, the input resistance is
usually high compared to the internal resistance of the unknown voltage, and
the loading will not be enough to affect the accuracy of the measurement. For
example, the Model 660 input resistance is 1010 ohms if the Reference Voltage
Dials are set at 1.0000 volt on the l-millivolt null range for a reading off
null by 10% of full scale.
2-10.
THERMAL RMF PRRCAUTIONS. Observe standard thermocouple techniques to
reduce thermal emf errors for measurements using the most sensitive null ranges.
Since the Model 660 can read to 0.5 microvolt, thermal emf's can intro-
duce considerable error8 into the measurements. In general, use pure copper
lead8 throughout the system when measuring in the microvolt range. For extensive measurements in the microvolt region, request the article, DC Microvolt
Measurements, from Keithley Instruments, Inc.
2-11. AC EFFECTS ON MRASUFEMRNTS. To minimize errors from ac signals present
in the unknown voltage, the Model 660 employs a chopper-stabilized null detector
operating at a 42-cps chopping rate with a two-section R-C filter at the input.
Very large ac components on the measuring lines, however, may reduce off-null
sensitivity. Also, heavy 60-cps pickup will be observed as needle quiver. If
ac components affect measurements by the Model 660, additional filtering is required. For an ac signal of a single frequency, a twin T filter is effective.
For an ac variable frequency, an ordinary low-pass filter may be used.
2-12.
RACK MOUNTING. (See Figure 8.)
a. The tide1 660 is shipped for bench use with four feet and a tilt-bail.
The
Model
4000
Rack Mounting
Kit
converts the instrument to rack mounting
to the standard RIA (RRTMA) lV-inch width.
To convert the Model 660, remove the four screws at the bottom of each
b.
side of the instrument case.
Lift off the top cover assembly with the handles;
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save the four screws. To remove the feet and tilt bail from the bottom cover
assembly, turn the two screws near the back.
The two pawl-type fasteners
will release the cover and allow it to drop off. Remove the feet and the tilt
bail and replace the cover (2).
c. Attach the pair of rack angles (3) to the cabinet with the four screws
(4) previously removed.
Insert the top cover assembly (1) in place and fasten
to the chassis with the two pawl-type fasteners at the rear. Store the top
cover with handles, feet and tilt-bail for future use.
Item,
See Fig. 8) Description
1
Cover Assembly
2 Cover Assembly, Bottom (Supplied with
Model 660) 14590B 1
3
Angle, Rack
4 Screw, Slot Head, IO-32 URC-2x1/4
(Supplied with Model 660)
5
Front Panel (Supplied with Model
660) ---
TABLE 2. Parts List for Model 4000 Rack Mounting Kit.
Keithley
Part No.
Quantit!
14623B
14624B
-_-
,/OCOVER ASSEMBLY
1
2
4
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FIGURE 8.
Exploded View for Rack Mounting.
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2-13. PLACING IN RACK.
fits into the rack.
rack enclosure in which the Model 660 is mounted.
state a 0.002% per OC temperature coefficient.
The Model 660, once converted for rack mounting, easily
It is recomended, however, that a blower be used in the
The instrument specifications
A temperature rise of 5 oC
(9 OF) will cause a 0.01% error.
2-14. 234-VOLT OPERATION. The Model 660 can be quickly and easily converted to
operate from a 234-volt line source.
It is normally supplied with the power
transformer primary windings connected in parallel for 117-volt operation. To
convert,
diagram:
0.5~ampere fuse.
reconnect the primary windings in series as shown on the schematic
the brown lead to
Power line frequency'can be 50 to 400 cps for either
the
black-white. Replace the l-ampere fuse with a
voltage.
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SECTION 3. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION,
3-l.
GENERAL.
potentiometric method.
The Model 660 Differential Voltmeter measures voltage by the
The ultra-stable SOO-volt reference voltage supply
(see Figure 9) is used with the 5-dial Kelvin-Varley divider to null the
unknown voltage.
voltage is indicated by the null detector
The difference between the divider output and the unknown
- a chopper-stabilized vacuumtube voltmeter. At null the unknavn voltage equals the reference voltage
and can be directly read from the five in-line dials of the Kelvin-Varley
divider.
The input and null detector are fully guarded to avoid leakage.
NOTE
The circuit designations referred to in the following paragraphs are
for the schematic diagram 15199B found at the back of this manual.
INPUT
TERMINALS
GUARDED
NULL
DETECTOR
KELVIN.VARLEY
DIVIDER
I
REFERENCE
VOLYAGE
SUPPLY
1
5DDv
SUPPLY
Gin
“lll”l”Cl
l-l
LO 0
FIGURE 9.
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1 1
Simplified Circuit Diagram of the Model 660.
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3-2. REFERENCE POWER SUPPLY.
a. Unregulated voltage from the transformer T3001 is rectified by a sili-
con half-wave rectifier, D3004, and is filtered by capacitors C3003, C3004
and C3005. The voltage then is applied to the preregulator series pass tube,
v3005.
The output voltage of V3005 is regulated by comparing a sample voltage
b.
from divider string, R3015, R3016 and R3017, to the reference, regulator tube
v3007.
The difference between the two potentials is amplified by V3006. The
amplifier output drives the grid of V3005 in the proper phase to nullify input variations. The ac feedback loop, containing capacitor C3007, is used
for better high frequency and transient response.
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c.. The regulated output of V3005 is applied to the second series tube,
V3004, for final regulation, To obtain a stable, accurate voltage, the SOO-volt
output of V3004 is sampled by a divider network of wirewound resistors, R3034,
R3036, R3037, R3049 and 83050.
tentiometer R3035 to better than 0.01%.
sample voltage from the divider network to the voltage across the ultra-stable
zener diode, D3009. Any difference between the sampled voltage and the
voltage of D3009 is chopped by E3002 and amplified by a two-stage ac-coupled
amplifier, V3001.
by light modulator, E3001, and then is amplified by the two-stage differential dc amplifier, V3002 and V3003.
grid of the series tube, V3004, in the.proper phase to nullify input variations. Capacitor C3009 is used in the ac feedback circuit,
The temperature-compensated zener diode, D3009, was used as the circuit's
d.
basic reference since typical variations are limited to less than 20 ppm per
year and 5 ppm per 'C. Thus, a highly stable reference is provided with re-
spect to both time and temperature. The sener diode will also withstand extre-
me shock and vibration.
e. The regulated 500 volts from V3004 either is applied directly to the
Kelvin-Varley divider or it is divided to 50, 5, or 0.5 volts by very stable
wirewound resistor networks. The RANGE Switch, S3002, determines which network is used. The 50-volt range divider network consists of R3040, R3041 and
R3042; the 5-volt, of R3040, R3044 and R3045; and the 0.5-volt, of R3040,
R3047 and R3048.
set the voltage division on each range.
The amplified output of V3001 is converted to a dc signal
Potentiometers R3041, R3044 and R3047 are used to accurately
The divider network ratio is adjusted with po-
The amplifier output is applied to the
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Light modulator E3002 compares the
3-3.
nulling an unknown voltage. It is, in effect, a constant input impedance
decade potentiometer consisting of resistors R3051 through R3099.
within each decade are matched; the decades are matched for each instrument.
through R3056, parallels two resistors of the preceeding string.
two contacts of the first Reference Voltage Switch, 53003, the total resis-
tance is 40 kilohms (80 kilohms in parallel with the 80 kilohms total resistance of the four remaining strings).
volts dc will appear across the contacts of Reference Voltage Switches S3004,
10 volts across S3005, 1 volt across S3006, and 0.1 volt across S3007.
3-4.
amplifier.
two-stage R-C filter. The signal is then amplified and measured by the null
detector meter.
1 and 10 millivolts. Above the lo-millivolt range, the input is divided by
resistorsR1002 through R1007 to the lo-millivolt level.
sensitivities are determined by which of three feedback resistors, R1037,
R1038 or R1039, is in the circuit.
KELVIN-VARLEY DIVIDER.
The Kelvin-Varley divider precisely divides the reference voltage for
a.
The resistors
Each decade of the Kelvin-Varley divider, except the first, R3051,
b.
Between the
With the RANGE Switch set at 500, 100
NULL DETECTOR.
a. The Model 660 uses a null detector with a chopper stabilized, feedback
The input signal is attenuated, if necessary, and sent through a
The null detector has basically three full-scale sensitivities, 0.1,
b.
The full-scale
A two-stage R-C filter, consisting of
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R1008, ClOOl, R1009 and C1002, is used to decrease the ac input components.
The input filter attenuation ratio is 35db at 60 cps. The light modulators
are driven by a 42-cps multi-vibrator. Using a drive source harmonically
unrelated to the standard line frequency minimizes 60-cps pickup effects.
c. The light modulators El001 and El002 convert the difference between
the filtered input voltage and the output of the Kelvin-Varley divider into
an ac voltage, which is fed,to a four-stage ac coupled amplifier, VlOOl and
v1002. The output of the amplifier is then demodulated by light modulator
El003 and applied to an R-C filter, R1034 and C1017. The null detector meter,
MlOOl, indicates the value of the filtered signal.
One arm of the feedback network is formed by resistors R1043, R1040,
d.
R1041, R1042 and one of the feedback range resistors, R1037, R1038 or Rl039.
Resistor R1036 forms the second shunt arm. The feedback is applied to light
modulator E1002. The low end of Cl001 is also returned to the feedback point
for faster speed of response.
e. A zero-control network is across resistor R1009 to buck out thermal
emf's at the input on the two most sensitive ranges.
The network consists of
a 1.32-volt mercury battery, BTlOOl, and resistors RlOlO through R1013.
The zero control on the front panel, R1013, has approximately a lOO-microvolt
span.
The null detector output is obtained across resistors R1040 and R1043,
f.
which are in the feedback network. Potentiometer R1043 adjusts the output
from 10 to 25 millivolts at full scale. The output voltage is proportional
to the full-scale meter reading.
3-5.
GUARDING.
Guarding is accomplished by floating the null detector and
the input circuitry at a voltage equal to the input voltage from a low impe-
dance source.
This full guarding eliminates leakage between the input ter-
minal and ground. Such leakage in an unguarded circuit is difficult to avoid,
even under laboratory conditions, and can result in sizeable errors.
For
example, in an unguarded circuit with a 1-megohm source, leakage of 108 ohms
will introduce 0.1% error.
error.
The effectiveness of guarding in the Model 660 is demonstrated by
A guarded circuit eliminates this element of
setting the null detector on the O.l-millivolt range, with the input circuit
open, and the Reference Voltage Dials set to 500 volts,
condition there is no deflection on the meter,
demonstrating there is no leakage.
Even at this extreme
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SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE
4-l. GRNBRAL.
I'lAINTBIiANCE
a. Section 4 contains the maintenance,
procedures for the Model 66b. It is recoannended that these procedures be
followed as closely as possible to maintain the accuracy and stability of
the instrument.
The Model 660 needs no periodic maintenance beyond the normal care re-
b.
quired of high-quality electronic equipment.
limit of error should show if adjustments or calibration are needed.
4-2.
the electrical components in the Model 660. Replace components only as nec-
essary, and use only reliable replacements which meet the specifications.
Replace the resistors in the Kelvin-Varley divider, switches S3004 through
53007, only with Keithley matched resistors.
4-3.
which might occur in the Model 660.
and use only specified replacement parts. Table 3 lists equipment recormaended
for troubleshooting. If the trouble cannot be readily located
contact Keithley Instruments or its representatives.
proceeding with the troubleshooting, check the vacuum tubes in the instru-
ment. Normally, replacing tubes will clear up the difficulty.' All tubes
can be readily tested on a grid-modulated tube tester. If replacing a tube
does not correct the trouble, continue the procedures. Replacing tubes does
not necessitate recalibration of the instrument.
PARTS PBPLACKMENT.
TROUBLRSHOOTING.
a. The following procedures give instructions for repairing troubles
Paragraph 2-12 describes how to remove the Model 660 cover. Before
b.
The Replaceable Parts List is Section 5 describes
Use these procedures to troubleshoot
troubleshooting and calibration
Occasional verification of the
or
repaired,
Table 4 contains the more common troubles which might occur with the
c.
instrument,
the difficulty will have to be found through a point-by-point check of the
circuits. Refer to the circuit description in Section 3 to find the more
crucial components and to determine their function in the circuit. The complete circuit schematic, Diagram 15199H, is found in Section 5.
Keithley Model 503 Milliobnrneter Ohsureter for resistors less than 1 Icn
Keithley Model 610A Electrometer
Keithley Model 662 Guarded dc
Differential Voltmeter Test Kelvin-Varley divider resistors
Grid-modulated tube tester Test vacuum tubes
TABLE 3.
Use these instruments or their equivalents.
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Instrument
DC voltmeter and ohnxneter
Equipment Recommended for Troubleshooting Model 660.
Use
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4-4. ADJUSTMENT OF RuM BALANCING CONTROLS.
a. Adjusting Trimmer C1018.
Trimmer Cl018 nulls out residual ac components in the power transformer,
1.
T3001.
If this adjustment is not properly set, null sensitivity decreases.
on the O.l-millivolt null range, however, it is normal to have a maximm
sensitivity of 62% of full scale when the Reference Voltage Dials are set near
25000.
This is due to the loading of the null detector by the Kelvin-Varley
divider (paragraph 2-8).
FIGURE 10.
Attaching Oscilloscope Leads for Adjusting Trinnner. The oscillo-
scope is attached to the LC input terminal and the guard circuit.
2. To adjust the trinuser,
remcve the bottom ccver and attach an oscillo-
scope between the I.0 input terminal and the guard circuit (see Figure 10).
With the Reference Voltage Dials set for either 24545 or 25455, the wave
form should be similar to that shown in Figure 11. Adjust trinnner Cl018
(Figure 19) until the wave form is correct.
NOTE
Trimmer Cl018 and resistor R1045 are normally used in each instrument.
In scme instruments, however, component parameters
are
such that this
adjustment is unnecessary and Cl018 and R1045 are disconnected et
manufacture.
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FIGURE 11. Wave Forms for Adjusting Trimmer.
The wave form with Cl018
b
properly adjusted is shown in (a). The wave form with trimmer misadjusted
is shown in (b).
A Tektronix Type 503 Oscilloscope was used; horizontal
sweep was 20 mseclcm; vertical, 10 mvlcm.
Adjusting HUM BAL Potentiometer R1046.
b.
Potentiometer R1046 minimizes 60-cps pickup in the null detector.
1.
Misadjustment will reduce sensitivity and cause needle quiver.
To adjust the potentiometer,
2.
zero and short the input terminals.
set the Reference Voltage Dials to
Attach an oscilloscope to the junction
of capacitor Cl014 and resistor R1034 (from-pin 6 of V1002). Figure 12
shows the wave form if potentiometer R1046 is adjusted for minimum output.
FIGURE
Type 50
20 msec
4-5.
prw=ly ,
1
,:
ZENER CURRENT TEST.
When the reference voltage supply is operating
the zensr current will be 10 milliamperes and the voltage across
R3031 should be 100 millivolts.
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4-6. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES.
a. The following procedures are recommended for calibrating the Model 660.
Use the equipment reconrmended in Table 5. If proper facilities - especially
important for calibrating an T0.02% instrument - are
difficulty is encountered,
contact Keithley Instruments or its representatives
not
available or if
to arrange for factory calibration.
Three procedures are covered:
b.
Kelvin-Varley divider verification, voltage
range calibration, and reference voltage supply stability test.
c. If the Model 660 is not within specifications after the calibrations,
follow the troubleshooting procedures or contact Keithley Instruments or its
representatives.
Instrument
Electra Scientific Industries Model
Range Voltage Calibrator
Use
SV-194B Voltage Calibrator, ?-0.005%
accuracy with corrections on certificate
Electra Scientific Industries Model
RV-722 Kelvin-Varley Divider, linearity:
Voltage divider for range calibration
settings of 0.1 to 1, Certificate Cor-
rected to r0.2 ppm
Keithley Instruments Model 150A Micro-
voltmeter
Keithley Instruments Model 241 Regulated
High Voltage Supply
Null detector for range calibration
Power supply for range calibration
Keithley Instruments Model 662 Guarded
DC Differential Voltmeter
Mosley Instruments Model 680 Direct
Reading Recorder
Weston Instruments Model 3 Type 7
Saturated Standard Cell
Weston Instruments Model 66 Oil Bath
Check voltages in Kelvin-Varley
divider
Recorder for reference voltage
supply stability
Range calibration and reference
voltage supply stability
Range calibration and reference
voltage supply stability
TABLE 5.
Recommended Equipment for Model 660 Calibration. Use these
instruments or their equivalents.
4-7.
KELVIN-VARLEY DIVIDER VERIFICATION.
a. There is no in-field calibration for the Kelvin-Varley divider; its accuracy
can only be verified.
switches.
At manufacture,
The divider accuracy depends upon matching resistors and
each resistor within the first two Reference Voltage
switches, S3003 and S3004, is matched to 20.005%. The resistors in the switches
are checked as a set to an accuracy of better than 0.005%.
Individual resistors
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cannot be replaced without rematching the entire divider deck.
Use the Model 662 Differential Voltmeter or equipment with better
1.
limit of error to match
the
Model 660 under test. Connect the wiper arm
of Switch 53007 of the instrument under test to the HI terminal of the
Model 662.
Connect both M terminals.
NOTE
Be careful of high voltages when working within the Model 660.
Up to 900 volts dc is present at various points.
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Set the dials to random settings on both instruments.
2.
should match to +0.02%.
Kelvin-Varley divider accuracy.
This procedure, however, only indicates the
The errors of the two instruments may
be additive, causing a false verification.
The Most accurate way is to
Settings
use standard procedures for checking a Kelvin-Varley divider or to return
the Model 660 to the factory.
If any resistor fails to test out,
3.
the entire divider string will
have to be rematched.
4-8.
RANGE CALIBRATION.
a. The reference voltage supply has a 500-volt output which can be attenuated to 50, 5 or 0.5 volts.
Varley divider to provide the accurate buckout voltage.
This voltage is then divided by the Kelvin-
Each of the four
voltage ranges is set by internally adjusting potentiometers R3035, R3041,
R3044 and R3048 (Figure 15).
The ranges are calibrated by applying an accurate voltage to the
b.
Model 660 for each setting of the RANGE Switch.
furnish the equivalent buckout voltage,
and the internal range potentiometer
The Model 660 is set to
is adjusted until the voltmeter indicates a null.
The accuracy of the ModeL 660 calibration will be no greater than
the accuracy of the voltage
source
used for calibrating.
Unless
the user is familiar with techniques for obtaining greater accuracy
than 0.01% (100 ppm),
it is better to return the Model 660 to the
factory for range calibration.
The most critical part in range calibration is establishing a reference
s&ce whose accuracy exceeds 0.01%.
for the 500, 50, 5 and 0.5-volt outputs.
Use the Model SV-194B Voltage Calibrator
Establish the accuracy of these
outputs by determining the corrections for the calibrator's CALIBRATION and
OUTPUT dials at these outputs.
The system's accuracy can be determined to
approximately 10 ppm. Added to the accuracy of the standard cell, total
accuracy should be approximately 20 ppm.
Note, this will depend upon
properly executed procedures.
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Procedures to Establish System Accuracy.
d.
MODEL 660 DIFFERENTIAL VOLTMETER
Set up the system shown in Figure 13.
1.
only the 0.5 and 5-volt outputs.
Have the Model SV-194B certified by the
Use the 9.9-megohm extender for
manufacturer to accuracy.
Establish the corrections for the CALIBRATION dial setting for Model
2.
SV-194B outputs of 500, 50, 5 and 0.5 volts.
the Model 241 which is 0.05% accurate) to 500 volts.
Set the Power Supply (preferably,
Set the Kelvin-Varley
Divider to a voltage equal to that of the standard cell. Adjust the Model
SV-194B ratio dial until the Null Detector indicates a null.
The difference
between the settings of the Kelvin-Varley Divider and the ratio dial is the
Model SV-194B correction factor at 500 volts,
With this correction, the 500
volts may be set to within 20 ppm.
Connect the Null Detector to the 50, 5 and 0.5-volt taps of the Model
3.
SV-194B Calibrator in that order.
ponding voltages.
Use the 9.9 megohm extender for the 5 and 0.5-volt outputs.
Set the Kelvin-Varley Divider to corres-
(See Figure 13.) The difference read on the Null Detector is the correction
factor for each of the three voltages.
These voltages may also be set to
within 20 ppm.
Use the four correction factors for calibrating the Model 660 range
4.
settings.
FIGURE 13.
ibration.
Block Diagram to Establish System Accuracy for Model 660 Range Cal-
Fully guard the entire system to prevent leakage errors.
1-kilohm copper resistor to shunt the Null Detector.
ded equipment.
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See Table 5 for recosssen-
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FIGURE 14.
Block Diagram for Model 660 Range Calibration. Fully guard entire
system to prevent leakage errors. See Table 5 for recomended equipment.
Procedures for Range Calibration.
e.
Set up the system shown in Figure 14. The standard cell should be
1.
certified to 10 ppm.
Use the dial correction factors found for each output.
If the system accuracy was properly determined, the input voltage to the
Model 660 should be correct to 20 ppm.
2. 500-volt Range Calibration: Set the Model 660 as follows:
RANGE 500
Reference Voltage Dials 499.9=
NDlL VTVM
POLARITY +
Adjust the Voltage Calibrator to apply 500 volts dc to the Model 660. Turn
the Model 660 NULL Switch to 10 MV and adjust the 500 V CAL potentiometer
R3035 (Figure 15) for null on the Model 660.
50-Volt Ranee Calibration: Set the Model 660 as follows:
3.
RANGE
Reference Voltage Dials :;.99E
NULL
POLARITY
10 MV
+
Adjust the Voltage Calibrator to apply 50 volts dc to the Model 660.
Adjust the 50 V CAL potentiometer R3041 (Figure 15) for an off-null read-
ing on the Model 660 equal to the correction factor at 50 volts.
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4. S-Volt Range Calibration: Set the Model 660 as follows:
RANGE 5
Reference Voltage Dials 4.999E
NULL 1MV
POLARITY +
Adjust the Voltage Calibrator to apply 5 volts dc to the Model 660. Adjust
the 5 V CAL potentiometer R3044 (Figure 15) for an off-null reading on the
Model 660 equal to the correction factor at 5 volts.
0.5-Volt Range Calibration: Set the Model 660 as follows:
5.
RANGE
0.5
Reference Voltage Dials .49995
NULL
0.1 Mv
POLARITY +
Adjust the Voltage Calibrator to apply 0.5 volt dc to the Model 660. Adjust
the 0.5 V CAL potentiometer R3047 (Figure 15) for an off-null reading on the
Model 660 equal to the correction factor at 0.5 volt.
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FIGURE 15. Model 660 Internal Controls. (Top View.)
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SUPPlY
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Recorder
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FIGURE 16.
Circuit Diagram for Reference Voltage Supply Stability Test. The
voltage across the 250-ohm resistor is slightly higher than the standard cell.
Use the lo-kilobm potentiometer to shunt the divider voltage down. All re-
sistors are wirewound. See Table 5 for recommended equipment.
4-9.
RRFRRENCE VOLTAGE SUPPLY STABILITY TEST.
The reference voltage supply,
a.
consisting of the power transformer, the
main supply (printed circuit PC55), and the reference section (printed circuit
PC61), is factory calibrated for an output of 500 volts dc r.O05%.
Its sta-
bility is ?0.005% indefinitely after a l-hour warm-up. The 500-volt output
is adjustable to meet specifications.
If the stability of the supply is not
within specifications, then troubleshooting for a faulty component or replacing the supply is probably required.
Routine calibration of the Model 660 does not require a stability test
b.
of the reference voltage supply. However, a stability test is recmended if
one of the components in the.supply is replaced.
For the 24-hour test, the 500-volt output of the reference voltage
c.
supply is divided and compared to a 1.02-volt saturated standard cell using
a sensitive null detector.
Variations between the reference voltage supply
and the standard cell are detected by the Model 150A and are recorded on a
recorder.
Refer to Figure 16 for the block diagram of the test circuit.
J
In using the test circuit,
d.
Saturated standard cells,
1.
the following points are important.
though extremely stable with time, have a
high temperature coefficient and require a controlled environment during use.
Therefore, the Weston Oil Bath, which is maintained at +35OC ti.05°C, is
used for the test. Unsaturated standard cells have a lower temperature
coefficient, but they do not have the long term stability required for this
test.
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The resistor divider network is constructed from wire of the same
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spool for an extremely close temperature coefficient match (4 ppm, typically).
Additional stability results when the resistors are inssersed in an oil bath
to hold the ambient temperature variations to ?O.Ol%.
e. Procedures for the Reference Voltage Supply Stability Test.
After the saturated standard cell and the resistor divider network are
1.
placed in the oil bath and connected to the circuit, allow sufficient time
for the cell to stabilize at +35oC.
(Consult Keithley Instruments for details.)
Set the Model 660 controls as follows:
RANGE
500
Reference Voltage Dials 499.910
NULL
POLARITY
10 MV
OFF
Connect the resistor divider network across the Model 660's reference voltage
supply,
the positive side of the divider input to the wiper arm of the last
Reference Voltage Switch, 53007, and the negative side of the divider to the
LO terminal on the Model 660 front panel.
Connect the Model 150A and the recorder as shown in Figure 16.
2.
Model 150A to the 3-volt range.
Advance the Model 660 POLARITY Switch to +
to put 500 volts across the divider.
If the Model 150A reads two volts, the
Set the
standard cell and the divider voltages are improperly connected in series.
If the circuit is correct,
Model 150A's sensitivity to the O.l-millivolt range.
20 microvolts,
adjust the lo-kilohm potentiometer shunting the divider.
the Model 150A will read zero.
If it reads more than
Increase the
NOTE
Any adjustment of potentiometer R3035 requires all other ranges
be calibrated.
After a l-hour warm-up,
3.
the drift of the entire system should not exceed
r50 microvolts in 24 hours (Figure 17).
FIGDRF, 17.
chart covers
Stability Strip Chart for Model 660 Reference Voltage Supply. The
over
15 hours.
is non-cumulative.
conditions was made.
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Fluctuations are well within ?O.OOS%. Note drift
No compensation for variations of line voltage or other
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FIGURE 18. Top View of Model 660 Chassis.
printed circuits is shown above.
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Location of components and
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FIGURE 19.
shown in the figure.
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Bottom View of Model 660 Chassis.
Location of components is
Refer to Parts List for circuit dhsignations.
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FIGURE 20. Resistor Locations on Printed Circuit 54. Other components
are shown in Figure 21.
Refer to Parts List for circuit designations,
FIGURE 21.
Battery, Capacitor, Modulator,
Printed Circuit 54.
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FIGURE 22.
Resistor Locations on Printed CFrcuFt 55. Other components are
shown in Figure, 23.
FIGURE 23. Capacitor, Modulator, Diode and Tube Locations on Printed Circuit
Resistors are shown in Figure 22.
55.
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FIGURE 24.
Resistor Locations on Printed Circuit 36.
Resistor R1049 is not used in the Model 660.
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The values of resistors R3049 and R3050 are determined
at factory calibration.
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FIGURE 26.
Model 66Ol.A Component Locations.
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SECTION 5.
5-1. REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST.
ppnents of the Models 660 and 660%
The Replaceable Parts List describes the com-
REPLACEABLE PART5
The List gives the circuit designation,
the part description, a suggested manufacturer and the Keithley Part Number.
The last column indicates the figure picturing the part. The name and address of the manufacturers listed in the "Mfg. Code" colunm are contained in
Table 7.
5-2.
HOW TO ORDER PARTS.
a. For parts orders,
include the instrument's model and serial number, the
Keithley Part Number, the circuit designation and a description of the part.
All structural parts and those parts coded for Keithley manufacture (80164)
must be ordered from Keithley Instruments, Inc.
In ordering a part not
listed in the Replaceable Parts List, completely describe the part, its
function and its location.
Order parts through your nearest Keithley distributor or the Sales