Teledyne LeCroy T3MIL50X, T3MIL50 User manual

T3MIL50 & T3MIL50X
D.C. Milli-Ohm Meters
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 5
Safety Symbols ...................................................................................... 5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................. 6
GETTING STARTED.............................................................. 9
T3MIL50/50X Characteristics ............................................................ 10
Key Features ........................................................................................ 12
Model Lineup ...................................................................................... 13
Front Panel Overview ......................................................................... 14
TFT-LCD Overview .............................................................................. 18
Rear Panel Overview ........................................................................... 20
Set Up .................................................................................................. 22
MEASUREMENT ................................................................ 27
Resistance Measurement ................................................................... 28
Compare Function .............................................................................. 38
Binning Function ................................................................................ 43
Temperature Measurement................................................................ 47
Temperature Compensation .............................................................. 49
Temperature Conversion .................................................................... 52
Measurement Settings ....................................................................... 56
System Settings .................................................................................. 63
HANDLER/SCAN INTERFACE ............................................. 72
Handler Overview ............................................................................... 73
Pin Definitions for the Handler Interface .......................................... 75
Scan Overview .................................................................................... 77
Configure Interface ............................................................................. 84
SAVE/RECALL .................................................................... 89
COMMAND OVERVIEW ..................................................... 92
Command Syntax ................................................................................ 92
Command List .................................................................................... 95
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General Commands ............................................................................ 98
Compare Commands ....................................................................... 102
Binning Commands .......................................................................... 107
Temperature Compensate Commands ............................................ 112
Temperature Conversion Commands .............................................. 113
Temperature Commands .................................................................. 115
Scan Commands ............................................................................... 116
Source Commands ........................................................................... 121
Meas. Setup Commands .................................................................. 122
System Commands........................................................................... 127
Memory Commands ......................................................................... 132
Status Commands ............................................................................ 134
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands .................................................... 135
Status system .................................................................................... 138
FAQ ................................................................................. 139
APPENDIX ....................................................................... 140
Function Selection Combinations .................................................... 141
Temperature Measurement .............................................................. 142
Specifications .................................................................................... 145
Dimensions ....................................................................................... 148
CERTIFICATIONS ........................................................... 149
EMC Compliance .............................................................................. 149
Safety Compliance ............................................................................ 151
Environmental Compliance .............................................................. 151
RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (RoHS) .............. 152
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WARNING
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the instrument or to other properties.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention Refer to the Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
Earth (ground) Terminal
Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating the T3MIL50/50X or when keeping it in storage. Read the following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the T3MIL50/50X in the best possible condition.
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the T3MIL50/50X.
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General Guideline
CAUTION
Do not place any heavy objects on the instrument. Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to
damaging the instrument.
Do not discharge static electricity to the instrument. Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for the
terminals.
Do not disassemble the instrument unless you are
qualified as service personnel.
(Note) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The T3MIL50/50X doesn’t fall under category II, III or IV.
Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the
source of low-voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the
building installation.
Measurement category II is for measurements performed on the
circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.
Power Supply
WARNING
AC Input voltage: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60Hz, 25VA The power supply voltage should not fluctuate more
than 10%.
Connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC
power cord to an earth ground, to avoid electrical shock.
Cleaning the T3MIL50/50X
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild
detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid into the instrument.
Do not use chemicals or cleaners containing harsh
material such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.
Operation Environment
Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, almost
non-conductive pollution (Note below)
Temperature Range: 0~35°C, Relative Humidity:
<80%RH; >35°C, Relative Humidity: <70%RH
Altitude: < 2000m Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C (operation) Pollution Degree 2
Safety Guidelines
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(Note) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows. The T3MIL50/50X falls under degree 2.
Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or
gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity”.
Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution
occurs. The pollution has no influence.
Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.
Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry,
non-conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature nor humidity is controlled.
Storage Environment
Location: Indoor Storage Conditions: −10°C to 70°C Temperature Range: 0~35°C, Relative Humidity:
<90%RH; >35°C, Relative Humidity: < 80%RH
Disposal
Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased. Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact.
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Green/ Yellow:
Earth
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live (Phase)
Power cord for the United Kingdom
When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power cord meets the following safety instructions.
NOTE: This lead / appliance must only be wired by competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol or coloured Green/Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable of 0.75mm2 should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on the connection method used.
Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above standard.
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T3MIL50/50X Characteristics ............................................................ 10
Key Features ........................................................................................ 12
Model Lineup ...................................................................................... 13
Front Panel Overview ......................................................................... 14
TFT-LCD Overview .............................................................................. 18
Rear Panel Overview ........................................................................... 20
Set Up .................................................................................................. 22
Tilt Stand ................................................................................................................ 22
Power Up ................................................................................................................ 23
4 Wire Kelvin Connection ...................................................................................... 24
Zeroing (Relative Function) ................................................................................... 25
GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the T3MIL50/50X, including its main features as well as its front and rear panels. After going through the panel overview, follow the Power-up sequence before attempting to use the instrument.
Please note the information in this manual was correct at the time of printing. However as Teledyne LeCroy continues to improve its products, changes can occur at any time without notice. Please see the Teledyne LeCroy website for the latest information and content.
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Easy to Use Features
Each test function on the T3MIL50/50X can be easily activated by pressing a single front panel key. All the settings and measurement results are displayed and set on the TFT-LCD panel at the same time making each function naturally intuitive to use.
Each primary and secondary measurement result is displayed prominently on the display along with any corresponding settings. Sequential measurement results, such as those from the scan or binning function, are tabulated in an intuitive and easy-to-read format.
In addition, the meters can recall previously used settings upon startup, allowing the meter to be ready the next time it is used in a matter of moments. The meters can also save or recall up to 20 sets of function settings.
Performance
The T3MIL50/50X has nine selectable measurement ranges from 5mΩ to 5MΩ, a constant current source of
1uA to 1A, an accuracy of up to 0.05%, a 0.1uΩ resolution and performs measurements using four wire
Kelvin connections for accurate, consistent measurements.
The ability to choose between high accuracy measurements at 10 samples/sec (full scale at 50000 counts) or high speed measurements at 60 samples/sec (full scale at 50000 counts), allows the T3MIL50/50X the flexibility to fulfill a number of different measurement roles.
T3MIL50/50X Characteristics
T3MIL50 and T3MIL50X are modern high precision programmable DC Milli-ohm meters suitable for low resistance measurements of switches, relays, connectors, PCB tracks and a variety of other devices. The meters feature a color TFT-LCD screen with easy-to-read measurement results. With the easy-to-use features, superior performance and automatic test interfaces, these meters are dependable instruments for resistance measurements.
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Advanced Temperature Measurements
The T3MIL50/50X has a number of advanced temperature functions that can be used with the optional temperature probe, PT-100.
The temperature compensation function can extrapolate what the resistance of a DUT will be at a desired temperature, if the temperature coefficient of the DUT and the resistance of the DUT at ambient temperature are known.
The temperature conversion function can be used to extrapolate what the temperature rise of a DUT will be at specified resistance if the initial resistance, initial temperature and the constant for the DUT are known.
Drive Signals
The T3MIL50X can select a number of different drive signals to suit a number of different measurement scenarios, for example the Pulse setting can be used to cancel the effects of thermoelectric EMF on the measurement results.
Dry Circuit Testing
Dry circuit testing allows the T3MIL50X to measure the contact resistance of switches and connectors according to the DIN IEC 512 and ASTM B539 standards. The open circuit voltage will not exceed 20mV in this mode to prevent the oxidization layer on metal switches and connector points from breakdown.
Automatic Testing
The T3MIL50/50X has a handler interface designed for automatic testing. The handler interface outputs the status of PASS, FAIL, HI, LO, READY and EOT signals and inputs a trigger control signal. Automatic testing is used with the binning, compare and scan functions.
Applications
Production testing for contact resistance of switches,
relays, connectors, cables and printed circuit boards and other low resistance devices.
Component testing of resistors, motors, fuses and
heating elements.
Incoming inspection and quality assurance testing. Conductivity evaluation for product design.
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50,000 counts Measurement Range: 5m~5M Accuracy of up to 0.05% Compare function Binning function Manual or Auto-ranging Continuous or Triggered measurement modes Temperature measurement, temperature
compensation and temperature conversion
Four-wire Kelvin measurement method Selectable power-on settings Diode test Alarm settings for function-specific PASS/FAIL test
results
Sampling rate: 10 or 60 sampling/sec Standard interfaces: USB/RS232/Scan/Handler Save/Recall settings: 20 memory sets External I/O logic function
Key Features
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Feature / Model
T3MIL50
T3MIL50X
Ohm Measurement
Compare Function
Diode Measurement
Temp. Compensation
Temp. Conversion
Temp Measurement
Scan Function
Dry Circuit
Drive Selection
Binning Function
Interface
RS-232 Interface
USB Device Interface
Handler/EXT IO/Scan Interface
Temperature Sensor Interface
Model Lineup
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SOURCE SENSE
POWER
SENSE SOURCE
Rx
Ohm Compa re Binning
TEMP
TCONVTC
Speed
REL RT
Trigger
DryScan
Display
Diode
Drive
ESC
GND
GUARD
Enter
Local
Range
ESC key
GND terminal
Function keyLCD display
Power key
Arrow keys, Enter keys
GUARD terminal
Sense+, Source+Sense-, Source-
Power Switch
POWER
GND
GUARD
Range
Turns On or Off the main power. For details about the power up sequence, see page 23.
Measurement Terminals
Source, Sense Terminals
Rx
SOURCE SENSE SENSE
SOURCE
Sense + and Sense - terminals.
Current source terminals: Source + and Source -.
CAUTION
When measuring components with polarity, connect Source+ to the positive potential and connect Source­to the negative potential of the component.
WARNING
Discharge any DUT before measurement to avoid damaging the T3MIL50/50X.
Front Panel Overview
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GND Terminal
GND
Connect the GND (ground) terminal to the earth ground.
GUARD Terminal
GUARD
The GUARD terminal has the same potential as earth, but cannot be substituted for it. Connect the GUARD terminal to the cable shield layer of the test leads to help reduce noise.
Function Keys
Ohm
The Ohm key activates the resistance measurement function.
Compare
The Compare key activates the comparator function.
Binning
The Binning key activates the binning function to grade the DUTs into eight bins according to the tolerance settings. T3MIL50X only.
TC
The TC key activates the TC (temperature compensation) function which calculates the resistance of a DUT at a specified temperature given the resistance of the DUT at the ambient temperature and the temperature coefficient of the DUT is known.
TCONV
The TCONV (Temperature Conversion) function calculates the temperature of a DUT given an initial temperature, initial resistance, measured resistance and a constant (inferred zero resistance temperature) for the DUT.
TEMP
The TEMP key activates the temperature measurement function.
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Speed
The Speed key toggles between 10 samples per second and 60 samples per second (Slow rate and Fast rate).
REL
The REL key is used to perform a zero adjustment to the test leads or a DUT.
RT
The RT key is used to display the real-time (not averaged) measured resistance value.
Scan
The Scan key is used to turn on the Scan function.
Dry
The Dry key is used to turn on the dry circuit measurement mode which allows the T3MIL50X to measure the contact resistance of switches and connectors according to DIN IEC 512 and ASTM B539 standards. T3MIL50X only.
Trigger
When in the internal trigger mode, pressing the Trigger key will turn on the external trigger mode. When in the external trigger mode, pressing the Trigger key will perform a manual trigger.
A long press of the Trigger key when in external trigger mode will reset the trigger mode back to the internal trigger mode.
Display
The Display key toggles between the standard display mode and the simplified display mode (sans menus and display icons).
Local
The Local key will switch the milliohm meter between local and remote mode.
Diode
The Diode key is used to turn on the Diode measurement function.
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Drive
+
Enter
The Drive key in conjunction with the up/down arrow keys is used to select the measuring signal: DC+, DC-, Pulse, PWM, Zero and Standby. In particular, the Zero setting can be used as a +/-10mV DC voltmeter to measure the EMF of passive components. The Standby, on the other hand, is used to break off Relay of Force+/- without outputting test current, and none of measurements will be executed.
See page 32 for details. T3MIL50X only. The drive signal is fixed to DC+ and Standby on the T3MIL50.
Range
Long pressing the Range key will activate the auto ranging mode.
Range
+
Enter
The Range key in conjunction with the up/down arrow keys is used to select the resistance measurement range.
When in auto ranging mode, pressing the Range key will activate the manual ranging mode.
ESC
The ESC key cancels the current setting and returns the cursor to its default location or returns to the previous menu, depending on the circumstances.
Arrow Keys, Enter Key
Enter
The arrow keys and Enter key are used to edit parameters, to navigate the menu system and to select parameter ranges.
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Drive signal
RangeFunction mode
Function mode settings
Trigger mode
Main measurement display
Secondary menus
REL value
Memory number
Function control indicators
Average value Dry circuit
Rate
Remote mode
Remote error
Function Control Indicators
The function control indicators show all the currently active settings for the selected function mode:
Func
Currently selected function mode
Range
The measurement range. Auto indicates that auto ranging is active
Trigger mode
Int/Ext
Rate
Slow/Fast
Drive:
DC+, DC-, Pulse, PWM, Zero, Standby
Rel
Shows the relative (nominal) reference value
Avg
Number of samples used for the Average function.
Dry
Indicates that the dry circuit function is active
TFT-LCD Overview
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Err
Indicates a remote command error
RMT
Indicates that the unit is in remote control mode
Mem No.
Indicates which memory setting has been recalled
Main Measurement Display
Shows all measurement results for the selected function mode.
Function Mode Settings
Shows any function mode-specific settings.
Secondary Menus
The secondary menus show global menus (Meas. Setup, System, Memory) as well as function-specific secondary menus.
Meas. Setup
Goes to the global Measurement Setup menu.
System
Goes to the global System menu
Memory
Allows you to save, recall and clear memory settings.
View
Shows the results for all the channels when a scan has finished.
Clear
Clears the measurement results in the Binning function when the display mode is set to Count.
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REMOVE INPUTS BEFORE OPENING.
TO AVOID SHOCK,
WARNING
RS232
SER.NO. LABEL
100 240V , 50 60Hz
25VA MAX
AC
HANDLER / SCAN / EXT I/O
TC SENSOR
GPIB
RS232 port Handler/Scan/Ext I/O
USB B port
Temperature sensor portAC power input
AC Input
100 240V , 50 60Hz
25VA MAX
AC
Accepts the power cord. AC 100 ­240Vac; 50 - 60Hz.
For the power up sequence, see page
23.
RS-232 Port
RS232
Accepts an RS-232C cable for remote control; DB-9 male connector.
For remote control details, see page 85.
USB Device Port
USB device port for remote control. See page 84 for details.
Handler / Scan /
EXT I/O Port
HANDLER / SCAN / EXT I/O
The Handler / Scan / EXT I/O port is used to output pass/fail/high/low comparison results. This port is also used for the user-programmable EXT I/O pins.
Temperature Sensor Port
TC SENSOR
The temperature sensor input is for a PT-100 temperature probe.
Rear Panel Overview
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Note
Sense ­Source -
Source + Sense +
The pin definition of Temperature Sensor Port.
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Tilt
To tilt, pull the legs forward, as shown below.
Stand Upright
To stand the unit upright, push the legs back under the casing as shown below.
Set Up
Tilt Stand
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1. Connection
Ensure that the input AC power voltage is within the range of 100~240 V.
Connect the power cord to the AC Voltage input.
CAUTION
Ensure the ground connector of the power cord is connected to a safety ground. This will affect the measurement accuracy.
1. Power up
Press the main power switch on the front panel.
The display will light up and show the last setting used before the last shut down.
Example: Resistance measurement mode
Power Up
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Background
The T3MIL50/50X uses 4 wire Kelvin connections for accurate measurements.
Connection Diagram
GUARD
SOURCE SENSE SENSE
SOURCE
shielding
+
-
Description
Source +
The Source + terminal carries the measuring current source. It is connected to the + side of the DUT.
Source -
The Source - terminal accepts the signal return current and connects to the – side of the DUT.
Sense +
Monitors the positive (+) potential.
Sense -
Monitors the negative (-) potential.
Guard
Grounds the shielding layer of the test lead cables to reduce noise.
GND
Provides a reference ground for the T3MIL50/50X.
4 Wire Kelvin Connection
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Background
The Relative function is used to perform a zero adjustment on the test leads.
After the Relative value is pre-set, each measurement that is displayed is equal to the actual value minus the relative preset value.
Note
The Relative function cannot be used with the Scan or Diode functions.
1. Short the cables
Short the test cables together as shown in the diagram below:
SOURCE SENSE SENSE
SOURCE
Source+ /Sense+
Source-
/Sense-
2. Set the Reference value
Press the
REL
key.
Zeroing (Relative Function)
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3. Relative mode display appears
Before REL (reading in positive)
After REL (Rel in green)
Before REL (reading in minus)
After REL (Rel in purple)
Rel:
Indicates the Relative function is active
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MEASUREMENT
Resistance Measurement ................................................................... 28
Select the Resistance Range .................................................................................. 29
Measuring Signal (Drive) Overview ...................................................................... 30
Select Measuring Signal (Drive) ............................................................................ 32
Select Measurement Rate ...................................................................................... 33
Display Mode ......................................................................................................... 33
View Real-Time Measurement ............................................................................... 34
Dry-Circuit Measurement ...................................................................................... 35
Using the Trigger Function .................................................................................... 36
Diode Function ....................................................................................................... 37
Compare Function .............................................................................. 38
Binning Function ................................................................................ 43
Temperature Measurement................................................................ 47
Temperature Compensation .............................................................. 49
Temperature Conversion .................................................................... 52
Measurement Settings ....................................................................... 56
Average Function ................................................................................................... 56
Measure Delay ....................................................................................................... 57
Trigger Delay .......................................................................................................... 58
Trigger Edge............................................................................................................ 59
Temperature Unit ................................................................................................... 60
Ambient Temperature ............................................................................................ 60
Line Frequency ....................................................................................................... 61
PWM Setting .......................................................................................................... 62
System Settings .................................................................................. 63
System Information ............................................................................................... 63
Power On Status Setup .......................................................................................... 64
Interface .................................................................................................................. 64
Brightness .............................................................................................................. 65
User Define Pins .................................................................................................... 66
Handler Mode ........................................................................................................ 67
Beep ........................................................................................................................ 69
High Voltage Protect .............................................................................................. 70
MEASUREMENT
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1. Select the Resistance function.
Press
Ohm
to access the Resistance measurement
mode.
2. Resistance mode display appears.
Ohm measurement
function indicator
Ohm measurement
Resistance range
and mode
3. Connect the test lead and measure
4-wire resistance:
Use the SOURCE + and the SOURCE - terminal for measurement, and the SENSE +, and SENSE - terminal for sensing.
GUARD
SOURCE SENSE SENSE
SOURCE
shielding
Note
When switching between measurement ranges, please allow a moment for the circuits to settle before measuring.
Resistance Measurement
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Background
The resistance range can be used with normal resistance measurement as well as the temperature compensation function.
Manual
Press the
Range
key and use the up and down arrow
keys to manually select the resistance range.
Ohm range
Ohm measurement
Range select
indicator
Set range
Auto Range
Long press the
Range
key to turn on automatic
ranging.
Range, Auto range
Selection List
Range
Resolution
5m
0.1u
50m
1u
500m
10u
5
100u
50
1m
500
10m
5k
100m
50k
1
500k
10
5M
100
Note
For detailed specifications, please see the specifications on page 145.
Select the Resistance Range
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Background
Resistance measurement has 6 different measuring signals that can be applied to obtain a resistance measurement: DC+, DC-, Pulse, PWM, Zero and Standby. These 6 signals are described in below.
Note
The Drive function is only applicable to the T3MIL50X and the open circuit voltage is a maximum of no greater than 20mV when Drive function is activated. The Drive signal for the T3MIL50 is fixed to DC+ and Standby.
DC+
~ +6.25V
Open circuit
voltage
0V
V
t
Default drive signal.
DC-
~ -6.25V
Open circuit
voltage
0V
V
t
Negative drive signal.
Pulse
~-6.25V
0V
V
t
~+6.25V
50ms
50ms
This mode can be used to eliminate the thermoelectric EMF formed on the contact between a test lead and a DUT.
PWM
0V
V
t
~+6.25V
ON duty
This mode can be used to avoid heating up the DUT and thus avoid having the measurement accuracy compromised on temperature-sensitive DUTs.
Standby
0V
V
t
The Standby is used to break off Relay of Force+/­without outputting test current, and none of measurements will be executed.
Measuring Signal (Drive) Overview
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Note
Standby mode only applies to hardware with the latest PCB board. Refer to page 63 for details.
Zero
0V
V
t
In this mode, T3MIL50X outputs no measuring signal on the Source loop; therefore, the Sense loop can be used as a voltage meter which can measure up to +/-10mV for thermoelectric EMF measurement. This function is useful for measuring the Vemf of thermocouple wires.
A note about Thermoelectric EMF
When making low resistance measurements, thermoelectric electromotive force (Vemf) can affect measurement accuracy. Vemf is created at the junction of two dissimilar metals, such as the contact point of a test lead and the pin of a DUT. Vemf adds a small but measurable voltage to the measurement.
There are primarily two different methods to compensate for Vemf in low resistance measurements: Offset Compensation and Vemf Cancelling. The T3MIL50X uses Vemf Cancelling with the pulse drive signal setting (see page
32).
The Pulse drive mode supplies a positive and a negative measurement current source.
V
I
R
Vemf
This produces a positive and negative measurement voltage across the DUT, which also includes the Vemf (V1+Vemf & V2+Vemf).
0V
t
Vemf
V1
V2
To cancel the Vemf, V2 is deducted from V1 and divided by 2 to get the average measurement, as shown in the formula below:
2
)2()1( VemfVVemfV
Vx
Where Vx = measured voltage sans Vemf.
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Resistance measurement has 6 different measuring signals that can be applied to obtain a resistance measurement: DC+, DC-, Pulse, PWM, Zero and Standby.
Note
The Drive function is only applicable to the T3MIL50X. The drive signal for the T3MIL50 is fixed to DC+ and Standby.
The Drive function cannot be used with the Scan or Diode
functions. In addition, the “Zero” drive setting is only
available with the Ohm measurement function.
1. Select Drive
Press the
Drive
key and use the up and down arrow
keys to select a drive signal.
Drive mode
Drive selection
indicator
Set drive signal
Drive Range
DC+, DC-, Pulse, PWM, Zero, Standby
Select Measuring Signal (Drive)
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Background
The resistance measurement speed has 2 ranges: slow and fast. Slow speed is the most accurate with 10 measurements/second. Fast speed has 60 measurements/second. Both have the same measurement resolution.
The rate selection function is not applicable in Diode measurement mode. When the PWM drive signal is used or when the Scan function is activated, the only available rate setting is fast.
1. Select Rate
Press the
Speed
key to toggle between the Slow and Fast
rates.
Measurement rate
Background
The Display key can be used to toggle between the normal and the simplified display mode. The simplified display mode clears all text, menus and function indicators from the screen except for the measurement and measurement mode indicators.
1. Toggle Display mode
Press the
Display
key to toggle the display between normal and simplified. The display will change accordingly.
Select Measurement Rate
Display Mode
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Simplified Display Mode Example
Measurement
Measurement mode
Background
When measurements are smoothed using the averaging function, the RT key can be used to view the real-time results in addition to the averaged results.
See page 56 for Average configuration.
1. Toggle Real-Time display
Press the
RT
key to toggle the real-time display on
or off.
The real-time measurement will appear in the bottom left-hand corner.
Real-time
measurement
View Real-Time Measurement
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Background
The Dry Circuit measurement function is used where the maximum open-circuit voltage must be kept to a minimum for applications such as measuring the contact resistance of switches, relays and connectors. The T3MIL50X provides a maximum of up to 20mV in this mode.
Note
Dry circuit testing is for switch and connector contact resistance. Switch and connector contact resistance measurement is in accordance with DIN IEC 512 and ASTM B539 which requires that the open circuit voltage of the measuring device should not exceed 20mV DC. Voltage at such low levels avoids the breakdown of any oxides that may be present on the contacts. In this mode the open circuit measuring voltage is limited <20mV, while modes like DC+ or pulse mode can have an open circuit measuring voltage as high as 6.25V.
The Dry Circuit function cannot be used with the Scan or Diode functions. In addition, when the Dry Circuit function is turned on, only 3 drive settings are available: DC+, DC- and Pulse.
Dry Limitations
When the Dry Circuit measurement function is turned on, the measurement range is reduced. See the specifications for more details.
Range
Dry Mode
Rate
5mΩ
50mΩ
500mΩ
Slow/Fast
5Ω
Slow/Fast
50Ω
Slow/Fast
500Ω
✘ 5kΩ
50kΩ
500kΩ
5MΩ
Dry-Circuit Measurement
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1. Toggle Dry mode on or off
Press the
Dry
key to toggle the dry circuit
measurement mode on or off.
The DRY function indicator will appear in the middle of the display when active.
Dry Circuit measurement
mode indicator
Background
The T3MIL50/50X can use internal or manual triggering for the Resistance, Temperature, Temperature Compensation, Temperature Conversion, Binning, Handler and Scan modes. By default the T3MIL50/50X is set to internal triggering mode.
1. Select Manual Trigger
Short press
Trigger
to switch to manual triggering mode.
The Ext indicator will be shown on the display when the manual trigger is active.
Trigger source
2. Manually Triggering Measurements
Short press the
Trigger
key each time you want to start a
single measurement (when in the manual mode).
Using the Trigger Function
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3. Internal Triggering
Long press
Trigger
to return the triggering mode back to
internal mode.
The Int indicator will be shown on the display.
Internal trigger source
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The Diode function can be used to measure the forward bias voltage of a diode under test.
1. Select the Diode function.
Press
Diode
to access the Diode measurement mode.
2. Diode mode appears.
Diode function
indicator
Forward bias voltage
3. Connect the test lead and measure
Connect the Sense+, Source+ to the anode.
Connect the Sense-, Source- to the cathode.
SOURCE SENSE SENSE
SOURCE
Diode Function
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Background
The compare function compares a measured value to a
“Reference” value that has an upper (HI) and lower (LO)
limit. If the measured value is within the upper and lower limit, then the measured value is judged as IN.
There are three compare modes that can be used to make a judgment: ABS, % and % modes.
The ABS mode displays the absolute difference between the measured and the reference value (shown as ) and compares the measured value to the upper (HI) and
lower (LO) limit. The upper and lower limits are set as absolute resistance values.
Compare function
indicator
Absolute difference of measured value from Reference value
Measured value
Reference, limits, compare
mode and beep mode
Pass/Fail judgment
A measured value that falls within the upper and lower limits is considered IN (pass), a value that falls below the lower limits is considered LO, and a value that falls over the upper limit is a HI.
Reference
value
Upper
limit
Lower
limit
IN HILO
[Note that the reference value in the ABS mode is only for reference purposes and is not used to make a judgment.]
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The % compare function displays the deviation of the measured value from the reference value as a percentage.
{[(Measured Value-Reference)/Reference]%}.
Compare function
indicator
Deviation of the
measured value from
the reference value as
a percentage
Measured value
Reference, limits, compare
mode and beep mode
Pass/Fail judgment
The upper (HI) and lower (LO) limits are set as a percentage from the reference value. (Identical to the % compare mode)
A measured value that falls within the upper and lower limits is considered IN (pass), a value that falls below the lower limits is considered LO, and a value that falls over the upper limit is a HI.
Reference
value
Upper
limit
Lower
limit
IN HILO
%
%
The % compare mode displays the measured value as a percentage of the reference value [(Measured Value/Reference Value)%].
The upper (HI) and lower (LO) limits are set as a percentage from the reference value. (Identical to the % compare mode)
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Compare function
indicator
Measured value as a
percentage of the
reference value
Measured value
Reference, limits, compare
mode and beep mode
Pass/Fail judgment
A measured value that falls within the upper and lower limits is considered IN (pass), a value that falls below the lower limits is considered LO, and a value that falls over the upper limit is a HI.
Reference
value
Upper
limit
Lower
limit
IN HILO
%
%
For all the compare modes, IN, HI or LO will be shown on the display for each judgment.
1. Select the compare function
Press
Compare
to access the compare mode, as shown
above.
2. Select the compare mode
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Mode setting. Press the Enter key to toggle the compare mode.
Mode
Move
Toggle
Enter
Range
Abs,%, %
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3. Reference value setting
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Reference setting and press Enter.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select a digit. Use the up and down arrow keys to edit the value of the selected digit and the unit. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Reference
Move
and edit
Select and
confirm
Enter
Range:
000.0001~ 999.9999 (mΩ/Ω/kΩ/MΩ)
Note
After setting the Reference value, the displayed , % or
% values will be changed to reflect the new Reference
value setting.
4. Upper & lower limit setting
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Upper or Lower limit setting and press Enter.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select a digit. Use the up and down arrow keys to edit the value of the selected digit. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Repeat for the other limit (Upper or Lower).
Upper, Lower reference
Move
and edit
Select and
confirm
Enter
Setting Range:
ABS mode: 000.0000~999.9999 (mΩ/Ω/kΩ/MΩ)
% and % mode:
-999.99 ~ +999.99
Note
The upper limit must be higher than the lower limit. Not setting the upper limit higher than the lower limit is not allowed. Likewise the lower limit cannot be set higher than the upper limit.
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5. Beep setting
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Beep setting.
Press Enter to toggle the beep setting.
Beep setting
Move
Toggle
Enter
Beep Setting:
Off, Pass, Fail
Note
The Beep setting can also be set from the System>Utility>Beep>Compare menu.
6. Type setting
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Type setting.
Press Enter to toggle the type setting.
Type setting
Move
Toggle
Enter
Type Setting:
Ohm, TC
Note
The measured value is displayed according to Type setting is selected.
For TC function comparison, please make sure the relative TC setting is done. See page 49 respectively for details.
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Background
The Binning function is used to grade DUTs into eight different bins according to 8 sets of upper and lower limits. Two compare modes can be used in this function,
ABS and % modes.
Binning function
indicator
Upper and lower
limits for the 8
bins
Grading results
Reference, compare mode, beep
mode and display mode
1. Select the Binning function
Press the
Binning
key to access this function.
2. Select the compare mode
Use the arrow keys to go to the Mode setting.
Press Enter to toggle between ABS or % compare modes.
Mode setting
Move
Toggle
Enter
ABS Mode
The ABS mode allows you to set the upper and lower limits of each bin as absolute resistance values.
%
The Delta % mode allows you to set the upper and lower limits of each bin as percentage value from the reference value.
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Note
For further details on the ABS or % compare modes, see the description in the Compare section, page 38.
3. Reference value setting
Although the 8 bins have their own upper and lower limits, they still share a common reference value.
Use the arrow keys to go to the Reference setting and press Enter.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select a digit. Use the up and down arrow keys to edit the value of the selected digit and the unit. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Reference
Move
and edit
Select and
confirm
Enter
Range
000.0001~ 999.9999(mΩ/Ω/kΩ/MΩ)
4. Upper & lower limit settings
Use the arrow keys to go to the upper limit of the first bin and press Enter.
Use the Left and Right arrow keys to select a digit. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to edit the value of the selected digit and unit. Press the Enter key to confirm the setting.
Repeat for the lower setting.
Repeat for the remaining bins.
Upper, lower
reference
Move
and edit
Select and
confirm
Enter
Setting range
ABS mode: 000.0000~999.9999 (mΩ/Ω/kΩ/MΩ)
% mode: -999.99 ~ +999.99
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Note
The upper limit must be higher than the lower limit. Not setting the upper limit higher than the lower limit is not allowed. Likewise the lower limit cannot be set higher than the upper limit.
5. Beep setting
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Beep setting.
Press Enter to toggle the beep setting.
Beep setting
Move
Toggle
Enter
Beep Setting:
Off, Pass, Fail
Note
The Beep setting can also be set from the System>Utility>Beep>Binning menu.
6. To start binning
The binning function starts automatically if you are in internal trigger mode.
If you are using the manual triggering mode, press the
Trigger
button or apply a pulse on the trigger pin of the
Handler interface to start binning.
See page 36 to set the triggering modes.
7. Display the binning results
There are two different display modes to view results.
The Comp (Compare) display mode is the default display mode. This mode will display the currently measured value and displays which of the bins (if any) the measured value is graded as.
Measurement
Grading results:
Green = IN Red = OUT
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The Count display mode tabulates the results on the right-hand side of the display and shows the bin settings on the left.
Overall
results
Tabulated result
of each bin
Upper and lower limits of Bin 1~8
Clear
results
To toggle the display mode, go to the Disp setting and press Enter.
Disp setting
Move
Toggle
Enter
8. How to clear the result count
When in the Count display mode, press the
ESC
key. Go to the Clear setting and press Enter. The accumulated results will be cleared from the display.
Clear setting
Move
Clear results
Enter
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Background
The temperature measurement function uses a PT-100 temperature probe. The measured temperature is displayed on the display. For more information on the PT-100 sensor, see the appendix on page 141.
There is only one range for the temperature function. However the resistance measurement range can still be changed when in the temperature function.
Note
The temperature measurement function is used in conjunction with the Ohm measurement function. The two measurements share the same display, so the Ohm readings stay on the display even after the temperature measurement function is activated. Thus when the Temperature function is selected, Ohm+T is shown as the selected function.
1. Select the Temperature function
Press
TEMP
to enter the temperature measurement
function.
Temperature + Ohm
function indicator
(Ambient) temperature source
Resistance measurement
Ambient temperature
The temperature is displayed on the Ohm display.
2. Select the temperature units
From the bottom menu, go to Meas. Setup>Temperature Unit and select ºC or ºF.
See page 60 for setting details.
Temperature Measurement
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3. Ambient Temperature
The Ambient temperature setting should be turned off when using the temperature function.
From the bottom menu go to Meas. Setup > Ambient Temperature and turn the Ambient Temperature setting off.
See page 60 for setting details.
4. Temperature mode connection
The temperature sensor uses the rear panel TC Sensor port for input.
REMOVE INPUTS BEFORE OPENING.
TO AVOID SHOCK,
WARNING
RS232
SER.NO. LABEL
100 240V , 50 60Hz
25VA MAX
AC
HANDLER / SCAN / EXT I/O
TC SENSOR
GPIB
PT-100 temperature
sensor
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Background
If the resistance of a DUT at a particular temperature is needed, the compensation function can be used. This function can simulate the resistance of a DUT at a desired temperature. If the ambient temperature and the temperature coefficient of the DUT are known, it is possible to determine the resistance of a DUT at any temperature.
The Temperature Compensation works on the following formula:
)(1 000t-tα
R
R
t
t
t
Where:
Rt = Measured resistance value (Ω) Rt0 = Corrected resistance value (Ω)
T0 = Inferred absolute temperature
t0 = Corrected temperature (ºC) t = Current ambient temperature (ºC)
αto = Temperature coefficient of resistance at the correct
temperature.
00 |
1
tT|
ato
.
1. Select the Temperature Compensation mode
Press
TC
to access the Temperature Compensation
function.
The temperature-compensated resistance measurement will appear on the display.
Temperature
compensation
function indicator
Ambient temperature source
Extrapolated resistance
measurement at the desired
(“correct”) temperature
Correct Temperature, Temperature Coefficient settings
Ambient temperature
Temperature Compensation
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2. Ambient Temperature
The ambient temperature can be either measured with the PT-100 sensor or be set manually.
If using the PT-100 sensor the Ambient temperature setting should be turned off. If the PT-100 probe is not used, then the ambient temperature needs to be manually set.
From the bottom menu, go to Meas. Setup > Ambient Temperature and set the ambient temperature.
See page 60 for setting details.
Range
Off, -50.0 ºC ~ 399.9ºC
3. Temperature compensation
Use arrow keys to go to Correct Temperature or to Temperature Coefficient and press Enter to select the setting.
To edit the setting values use the left and right arrow keys to select a digit and use the up and down arrow keys to edit the digit. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Correct temperature, temperature
coefficient settings
Move
and edit
Select and
confirm
Enter
Desired Temperature range
-50.0 ~ +399.9 ˚C
Temperature Coefficient range
-9999 ~ +9999 ppm
Below are the inferred zero resistance temperatures of some common conductors:
Material
Inferred Absolute Temperatures
Silver
-243
Copper
-234.5
Gold
-274
Aluminum
-236
Tungsten
-204
Nickel
-147
Iron
-162
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4. Temperature compensation connection
Sensor Connection:
REMOVE INPUTS BEFORE OPENING.
TO AVOID SHOCK,
WARNING
RS232
SER.NO. LABEL
100 240V , 50 60Hz
25VA MAX
AC
HANDLER / SCAN / EXT I/O
TC SENSOR
GPIB
PT-100 temperature
sensor
Note
If the sensor is not connected, then the Ambient temperature needs to be manually set.
DUT connection:
4 wire Kelvin:
GUARD
SOURCE SENSE SENSE
SOURCE
shielding
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The Temperature Conversion function allows you to determine the temperature change of a DUT at any given resistance, if the initial temperature, the inferred zero resistance temperature for the DUT and the initial resistance of the DUT are known. The displayed result can also be the extrapolated to calculate the final temperature (T) or the extrapolated temperature
difference (T)*.
Temperature Conversion function works on the following formula:
10
20
1
2
tt
tt
R
R
Where: R2 = resistance @ temperature t2 R1 = resistance @ temperature t1 t0 = inferred zero resistance temperature in ºC** t1 = temperature at R
1
t2 =temperature at R2
The temperature conversion function is used to determine the temperature of transformer windings, electric motors, or other materials where it may not be practical to embed a temperature sensor.
*(T) Final temperature = t2 = T +T
A
(TA) Ambient temperature = Ambient temperature when R2 is measured. TA can either be manually measured with the PT-100 sensor or it can be manually set.
(T) Extrapolated temperature difference = T - TA
**“Constant” setting on the panel display is equivalent to the absolute value of the inferred zero resistance temperature.
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Common inferred zero resistance temperatures
Metallic conductors show increased resistivity when temperature is increased, and likewise show reduced resistivity when temperature is reduced. Inferred zero resistance temperature is simply the inferred temperature at which the material will have no resistance. This value is derived from the temperature coefficient of the material. Note: the inferred zero resistance temperature is an ideal value, and not a real-world value.
Material
Inferred zero resistance temp. in ºC
Silver
-243
Copper
-234.5
Gold
-274
Aluminum
-236
Tungsten
-204
Nickel
-147
Iron
-162
1. Select the Temperature compensation mode.
Press TCONV to access the temperature compensation function.
The temperature-converted measurement will appear on the display.
Temperature
conversion function
indicator
(Ambient) temperature source
Resistance measurement
Extrapolated temperature difference or final temperature
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2. Initial Resistance, Initial Temperature and Constant settings
Use the arrows keys to go to Initial Resistance, Initial Temperature or Constant (inferred initial resistance temperature) and press Enter.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select a digit and use the up and down arrow keys to edit the digit. Press Enter to confirm the edit.
Initial Resistance, Initial Temperature
and Constant settings
Move
and edit
Select and
confirm
Enter
Initial Resistance
000.0001~999.9999 mΩ, Ω, kΩ, MΩ
Initial Temperature
-50.0 ~ +399.9
Constant
000.0~999.9
3. Display mode
Use the arrow keys to go to Disp. Press Enter to toggle between the T and T modes.
Disp setting
Move
Toggle
Enter
T displays the extrapolated temperature at the measured resistance of the DUT.
T displays the difference from the extrapolated temperature at the measured resistance of the DUT and
the ambient temperature. Please refer to page 52 for further details.
4. Temperature compensation connection.
Sensor Connection:
REMOVE INPUTS BEFORE OPENING.
TO AVOID SHOCK,
WARNING
RS232
SER.NO. LABEL
100 240V , 50 60Hz
25VA MAX
AC
HANDLER / SCAN / EXT I/O
TC SENSOR
GPIB
PT-100 temperature
sensor
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DUT connection
4 wire Kelvin:
GUARD
SOURCE SENSE SENSE
SOURCE
shielding
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The following measurement settings are used to configure the various measurement modes.
Background
The average function smooths measurements using a moving average. The average function sets the number of samples used for the moving average; a higher number results in smoother measurement results. The average function is turned off by default.
1. Select Average setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to Meas. Setup and press Enter.
Go to Average and press Enter.
Meas. Setup
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2. Average setting appears
Use the arrow keys to turn Average on and set the average number. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Average settings
Average
OFF, ON: 2~100
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit the Average function settings.
Measurement Settings
Average Function
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Background
The Measure Delay setting inserts a delay time between each measurement. Measure delay is turned off by default.
Test signal
Default Measurement
start time
Measurement start with
Measure delay time
Measure delay time
The measure delay setting is useful for measuring components that need some time to charge if the default measurement start time is not adequate. An adequate delay time allows the meter to avoid the effects of transient disturbances that are usually seen when
measuring reactive DUTs with a current source.
1. Select Measure Delay setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to Meas. Setup and press Enter.
Go to Measure Delay and press Enter.
Meas. Setup
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2. Measure Delay setting appears
Use the arrow keys to turn Measure Delay on and set the delay time. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Measure delay
setting
Measure Delay*
OFF, ON: 000.000 ~ 100.000s
* When the set value is > 0.1s, the resolution is 0.1s. When the set value is < 0.1S, the resolution is 1mS.
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit the Measure Delay settings.
Measure Delay
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Background
The Trigger Delay setting adds a delay when an external trigger signal is recognized. Normally the external trigger is recognized when there is no contact bounce in the signal for a fixed length of time, this time is known as the bounce monitoring window. This ensures that the external trigger signal is stable before it is recognized. The Trigger Delay time starts right after the bounce monitoring window ends.
Start measurement
period
External
Trigger signal
Bounce monitoring
window
Trigger
delay time
Measurement
period
Measurement
process
Contact
bounce
Measurement
delay time
Measurement
time
The Trigger Delay setting is turned off by default.
Note
Pin 2 of the Handler/Scan/Ext I/O interface is used for external triggering, See page 70 for pinout details.
1. Select Trigger Delay setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to Meas. Setup and press Enter.
Go to Trigger Delay and press Enter.
Meas. Setup
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
Trigger Delay
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2. Trigger Delay setting appears
Use the arrow keys to turn Trigger Delay on and set the delay time. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
Trigger Delay
setting
Trigger Delay
OFF, ON: 0 ~ 1000ms
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit the Trigger Delay settings.
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The Trigger Edge setting sets the external trigger edge as rising or falling. By default the trigger edge is set to rising.
1. Select Trigger Edge setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to Meas. Setup and press Enter.
Go to Trigger Edge and press Enter.
Meas. Setup
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2. Trigger Edge setting appears
Use the arrow keys to set the Trigger Edge. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Trigger Edge
setting
Trigger Edge
Rising, Falling
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit the Trigger Edge settings.
Trigger Edge
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Temperature units can be set to Fahrenheit or Celsius for all temperature measurements.
1. Select Temperature Unit setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to Meas. Setup and press Enter.
Go to Temperature Unit and press Enter.
Meas. Setup
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2.Temperature Unit setting appears
Use the arrow keys to set the Temperature Unit. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Temperature
Unit
Temperature Unit
Fahrenheit, Celsius
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit the Temperature Unit setting.
Background
The Ambient Temperature setting is used to set the ambient (room temperature) for the Temperature Compensation or Temperature Conversion function in the absence of the PT-100 temperature sensor. See page 49 and 52 respectively for details.
1. Select Ambient Temperature setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to Meas. Setup and press Enter.
Go to Ambient Temperature and press Enter.
Meas. Setup
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
Temperature Unit
Ambient Temperature
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2.Ambient Temperature setting appears
Use the arrow keys to set the Ambient Temperature. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Ambient
Temperature
Ambient Temperature
Off, On: -50ºC ~ 399.9ºC
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit the Ambient Temperature setting.
Background
The Line Frequency setting selects the appropriate line filter to reduce the influence of the AC line frequency on the milliohm measurements. This setting is set to AUTO by default.
1. Select Line Frequency setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to Meas. Setup and press Enter.
Go to Line Frequency and press Enter.
Meas. Setup
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2.Line Frequency setting appears
Use the arrow keys to set the Line Frequency. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Line Frequency
Line Frequency
Auto, 50Hz, 60Hz
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit the Line Frequency setting.
Line Frequency
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The PWM setting will set the duty of the PWM Drive setting. The duty is set with ON and OFF times for the waveform.
OFF time
ON
time
See page 30 for Drive setting details.
1. Select PWM setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to Meas. Setup and press Enter.
Go to PWM and press Enter.
Meas. Setup
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2.PWM setting appears
Use the arrow keys to set the ON and OFF time for the duty. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
ON OFF
03 ~ 99 time units* 0100 ~ 9999 ms
*The ON time setting is set in “time units”, not milliseconds. The amount of time in a time unit depends on the line frequency settings (see page 61).
Line frequency
1 Time Unit
60Hz
16.6mS
50Hz
20mS
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit the PWM setting.
PWM Setting
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The System settings are used to view the system information, set the power on state, the remote interface, screen brightness, external interface and beep settings as well as access the calibration menu.
Background
The System Information will show the manufacturer, model, software version and serial number of the unit. The system information is the equivalent of the return string from the *idn? query (page 127).
1. View System Information
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to System and press Enter.
System information will be displayed at the top of the System menu.
System
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
System Information of hardware with the old PCB board
System Information of hardware with the latest PCB board
Note
From the screenshot above where “A” from the 3.01A
indicates it is equipped with the latest PCB board, which empowers the features of HVP and Standby mode. Refer to page 70 for details of HVP and page 30 for details of Standby mode.
Note
Pressing ESC will exit from the System menu.
System Settings
System Information
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The Power On Status Setup allows you to either load the previous settings or the default settings on startup.
1. Select Power On Status setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to System and press Enter.
Go to Power On Status Setup and press Enter.
System
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2. Power On Status Setup appears
Use the arrow keys to set Power ON Status Setup. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Power On
Status Setup
Power On Status
Recall Previous Settings, Load Default
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit the Power On Status Setup.
Background
The remote interface can be set to RS232 or USB.
1. Select Interface setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to System and press Enter.
Go to Utility and press Enter.
Go to Interface and press Enter.
System
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
Power On Status Setup
Interface
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2. Interface setting appears
Use the arrow keys to choose an interface and to set the baud rate (RS232). The EOL (end of line) character can also be set. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
Interface
RS232, Baud Rate (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200)
USB
DATA OUT
ON, OFF
EOL
LF, CR, CR+LF, LF+CR (default = LF) See page 94 for further details.
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit from the
Interface settings.
After DATA OUT is turned on, the measured value will
be automatically sent back, via communicating interface, to the connected PC.
The DATA OUT function is only available when Trigger
Mode is selected in EXT.
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The Brightness setting sets the backlight brightness of the TFT-LCD panel.
1. Select Brightness setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to System and press Enter.
Go to Utility and press Enter.
Go to Brightness and press Enter.
System
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2. Brightness setting appears
Use the arrow keys to set the brightness level. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Brightness
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Brightness
Brightness
01 (dim) ~ 05 (bright)
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit from the Brightness settings.
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The External I/O User Define Pin settings set the logic and the active level for the Define 1 and Define 2 pins on the Handler/Scan/EXT I/O port on the rear panel. The External I/O pins are used with the compare or bin functions. The logic settings can be based on the pass, fail, high, low or bin grade results of the selected function.
1. Select External I/O Setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to System and press Enter.
Go to Utility and press Enter.
Go to External I/O and press Enter.
System
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2. External I/O Menu Appears
Use the arrow keys to choose either User Define 1 or User Define 2 and press Enter.
Use the arrow keys to set the active level of the pin when the logic conditions are true and to set the logic settings. Press Enter to confirm the settings.
User Define 1
User Define 2
User Define Pins
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User Define 1/2:
Pin Active:
High, Low
Logic:
Operand1
Operator
Operand2
Fail
Logical OR,
Logical
AND, OFF*
Fail
Pass
Pass
Low
Low
High
High
Bin O**
Bin O**
Bin 1 ~ 8
Bin 1 ~ 8
*The OFF operator sets the Logic as true when Operand1 is true.
** Bin O is defined as outside bin 1~ 8.
Note
The Bin logic settings are not available for the T3MIL50.
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit from the selected External I/O setting.
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The Handler Mode setting determines the behavior of the result signals from the handler interface. There are two settings, Clear and Hold. The Clear setting will clear the results of the previous test before starting the succeeding one and the Hold setting will keep the test result of the previous test until the succeeding test has completed.
The timing diagrams below are used as examples. All the result signals in the examples are active high.
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Clear example
Clear: All result signals (PASS, Fail, High and Low) are cleared at the falling edge of EOT and the results from the current test are output at the rising edge of the EOT signal.
Previous
results
cleared
New
results
Trigger
Ready
EOT Pass
Fail
High
Low
EOT falling
edge
EOT rising
edge
Previous
results
Hold example
Hold: The results of the previous tests are held until the current test has completed.
Previous results
held
New results
Trigger
Ready
EOT Pass
Fail
High
Low
EOT falling
edge
EOT rising
edge
Previous
results
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1. Select External I/O setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to System and press Enter.
Go to Utility and press Enter.
Go to External I/O and press Enter.
System
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2. External I/O menu appears
Use the arrow keys to choose Handler Mode and press Enter.
Use the arrow keys to set the handler mode. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Handler Mode
Handler Mode
HOLD, CLEAR
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit from the Handler Mode setting.
Background
The Beep setting will configure the beeper sound for the key presses, the Compare function and the Binning function.
For the Compare and Binning function the beep can be configured to beep on a pass or fail judgment.
1. Select Beep setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to System and press Enter.
Go to Utility and press Enter.
Go to Beep and press Enter.
System
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
Beep
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2. Beep menu appears
Use the arrow keys to choose a beep setting and press Enter.
Use the arrow keys to set the selected setting and press Enter to confirm.
Key Click Setting
Compare Setting
Binning Setting
Beep Settings:
Key Click
On, Off
Compare
Off. Pass, Fail
Binning
Off. Pass, Fail
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit from the selected Beep setting.
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This page is to enable or disable the function of HVP (High Voltage Protect), which promptly interrupts output to DUT with warning note present when high voltage is carried by the DUT. If, on the other hand, HVP is tuned Off, output test will keep going without interruption in any case.
Note
The HVP function is enabled by default and can be deactivated manually by the user. When HVP is disabled, the user should pay attention if any high voltage occurs from the connected DUT, which may cause damage to the T3MIL50/50X.
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1. Select High Voltage Protect setting
From one of the main screens, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to System and press Enter.
Go to Utility and press Enter.
Go to High Voltage Protect and press Enter.
System
menu icon
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
2. High Voltage Protect menu appears
Use the up and down arrow keys to change the High Voltage Protect setting followed by pressing the Enter button to confirm and take effect.
High Voltage Protect Setting:
On, Off
When high voltage is detected from DUT, the warning message will prompt as the screenshot shown and will disappear only after the high voltage withdraws.
Note
HVP is turned ON by default and reboot will restore
the unit back to the factory default setting.
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will exit from the
High Voltage Protect setting.
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Handler Overview ............................................................................... 73
Pin Definitions for the Handler Interface .......................................... 75
Handler Interface for Binning and Compare Functions ....................................... 75
Scan Overview .................................................................................... 77
Pin Definitions for the SCAN Interface ................................................................. 78
Scan Interface ......................................................................................................... 78
Scan Setup .............................................................................................................. 79
Scan Output ........................................................................................................... 83
Configure Interface ............................................................................. 84
Configure USB Interface ........................................................................................ 84
Install USB Driver ................................................................................................... 84
Configure RS-232 Interface .................................................................................... 85
RS232/USB Function Check .................................................................................. 86
Using Realterm to Establish a Remote Connection .............................................. 87
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Background
The Handler interface is used to help grade components based on the Compare or Binning function test results. The appropriate pins on the handler interface are active when the Compare or Binning function is used.
There are 17 TTL outputs and 1 TTL inputs. The Handler interface is only applicable with the Binning function or Compare measurement modes.
Note
Please see following pages for related functions and settings: Compare function: 38 Binning function: 42 Ext I/O settings: 66 Handler mode settings 67
Interface and pin assignment
25-Pin D-SUB (Female)
HANDLER / SCAN / EXT I/O
Pin assignment
TRIGGER
Starts the trigger for a single measurement.
READY
High when the measurement has finished. The instrument is ready for the next trigger.
EOT
High when the AD conversion has completed. The DUT is ready to be changed.
BIN 1~8
High when the sorting result is in one of the eight bin grades. Bin1~8 (pass).
BIN OUT
High when the sorting result is out of all the eight bin grades (Bin1~8). The status of this pin reflects either a HI or LO result (fail).
LOW
High when the compare result is deemed LO.
HIGH
High when the compare result is deemed HI.
Handler Overview
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FAIL
High when the compare result is either HI or LO (fail).
PASS
High when the compare result is IN (pass).
Note
The output current from all the pins and the VINT(+5V) pin cannot exceed 60mA.
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1
14
13
25
Pin
Name
Description
Active modes
In/ Out
1, 17
Reserved
2
Trigger
Trigger for a single measurement.
All
In
3, 14, 18
GND
Ground.
4
Fail
High when the compare result is either HI or LO (fail).
Compare
Out
5
High
High when the compare result is deemed HI.
Compare
Out
6
Pass
High when the compare result is IN (pass).
Compare
Out
7
EOT
High when the AD conversion has completed. The DUT is ready to be changed.
Ext trigger mode
Out
8
VINT
Internal DC Voltage +5V.
Out
9
Bin1
High when the binning sorting result is within the bin1 setting range.
Binning
Out
10
Bin2
High when the binning sorting result is within the bin2 setting range.
Binning
Out
11
Bin3
High when the binning sorting result is within the bin3 setting range.
Binning
Out
12
Bin4
High when the binning sorting result is within the bin4 setting range.
Binning
Out
13
Bin5
High when the binning sorting result is within the bin5 setting range.
Binning
Out
Pin Definitions for the Handler Interface
As this interface is used for the handler and scan functions, the interface pinout depends on the function mode. The following pinout is only applicable when using the Binning or Compare function.
Handler Interface for Binning and Compare Functions
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Userdefine2
High or low when the user define2 logic conditions are met.
Compare, Binning
Out
16
Userdefine1
High or low when the user define1 logic conditions are met.
Compare, Binning
Out
19
VEXT
External DC Voltage, acceptable range is +5V.
In
20
Ready
High when the measurement has finished. The instrument is ready for the next trigger.
Ext trigger mode
Out
21
Bin6
High when the binning sorting result is within the bin6 setting range.
Binning
Out
22
Low
High when the compare result is deemed LO.
Compare
Out
23
Bin7
High when the binning sorting result is within the bin7 setting range.
Binning
Out
24
Bin8
High when the binning sorting result is within the bin8 setting range.
Binning
Out
25
Bin Out
High when the binning sorting result is out of all the bin setting ranges.
Binning
Out
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Background
The Scan function is used to automatically bin groups of up to 100 components. The associated pins in the handler interface are active when the Scan function is activated.
There are a total of 6 outputs, 3 inputs as well as a GND and power (+5V) pin.
Interface and pin assignment
25Pin D-SHELL (Female)
HANDLER / SCAN / EXT I/O
Pin Assignment
Relay
Controls the relay output.
Pass
Pass signal. Indicates the compare result is IN(pass).
Low
Low signal. Indicates a LO compare result.
High
High signal. Indicates a HI compare result.
Clock
The clock signal will pulse high when each group of output signals (Relay, Pass, Low, High) are ready. There are up to 100 groups of output signals
STRB
After all (100) output groups are ready, the STRB signal will pulse high.
Scan Overview
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1
14
13
25
Pin
Name
Description
In/Out
1,9-13,15-17,21,23
-25
Reserved 2
Trigger
Start for Scan measurement.
In
3,14,18
GND
Ground.
4
High
High signal. Indicates a HI compare result.
Out
5
Clock
The clock signal will pulse high when each group of output signals (Relay, Pass, Low, High) are ready. There are up to 100 groups of output signals.
Out
6
Low
Low signal. Indicates a LO compare result.
Out
7
Pass
Pass signal. Indicates an IN compare result (pass).
Out 8
VINT
Internal DC Voltage +5V.
Out
19
VEXT
External DC Voltage, acceptable range is +5V.
In 20
Relay
Controls the relay output.
Out
22
STRB
After all (up to 100) output groups are ready, the STRB signal will pulse high.
Out
Pin Definitions for the SCAN Interface
As this interface is used for the handler and scan functions, the interface pinout depends on the function mode. The following pinout is only applicable when using the Scan function.
Scan Interface
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The Scan function sequentially scans up to 100 channels and grades the resistance of the DUT on each channel to a reference value. An automated handler or test fixture is required to interface the DUTs to the measurement terminals and the scan interface that controls the timing of each scan.
T3MIL50/50X
Scan I/O
Measurement terminals
Automated Handler/Test Fixture
1 2 3 4 5 6 NChannel
DUT 1~N
S+ Source+Source- S-
·····
Note: The automated handler/test fixture is user-supplied. Please see your distributor for support and technical details.
Grading of each DUT is essentially the same as the compare function (page 38), the difference being the Scan function will compare up to 100 DUTs sequentially, whereas the Compare function will compare only one DUT at a time.
The scan function compares a measured value to a
“Reference” value that has an upper (HI) and lower (LO)
limit. If the measured value is within the upper and lower limit, then the measured value is judged as IN.
There are two modes that can be used to make a judgment: ABS and % modes.
The ABS mode compares the measured value to the upper (HI) and lower (LO) limits. The upper and lower limits are set as absolute resistance values.
Scan Setup
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The % compare function compares the deviation of the measured value from the reference value as a
percentage. { [(Measured Value-Reference)/Reference]%}.
A measured value that falls within the upper and lower limits is considered IN (pass), a value that falls below the lower limits is considered LO, and a value that falls over the upper limit is a HI.
Reference
value
Upper
limit
Lower
limit
IN HILO
For both scan modes, the IN, HI or LO will be shown on the display for each judgment (if the time between each judgment is not too fast).
Display Overview
Scan function
indicator
Ready to start scan message
Reference, limits, scan mode, current
channel, measurement delay
Change
display view
1. Select the Scan function
Press
Scan
Scan to access the scan mode, as shown
above.
2. Select the compare mode
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Mode setting. Press the Enter key to toggle the compare mode.
Mode
Move
Toggle
Enter
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Range
Abs, %
3. Channel setting
The Channel setting sets the number of DUT channels that are used.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Channel setting and press Enter.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select a digit. Use the up and down arrow keys to edit the value of the selected digit. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Channel setting
Move
and edit
Select and
confirm
Enter
Channel Range:
01 ~100
4. Delay setting
The Delay setting adds a pause between each channel measurement.
The Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Delay setting and press Enter.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select a digit. Use the up and down arrow keys to edit the value of the selected digit. Press Enter to confirm the setting.
Delay setting
Move
and edit
Select and
confirm
Enter
Delay Range:
400ms ~ 30000ms
5. Start the scan.
Press the
Trigger
key or input a pulse signal on the Trigger pin of the SCAN interface port to start a scan test.
Note
See page 59 to set the external trigger edge as a rising or falling leading edge.
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The results will be displayed on the screen as each test is performed. The results will also be output through the scan port until the scan has finished.
Scan function
indicator
Pass/Fail
judgment
Measured value
Reference, limits, scan mode, current
channel, measurement delay
Change
display view
6. View Results
After the last SCAN test has finished, press the
ESC
key so that the menu system at the bottom of the display has focus.
Go to View and press Enter to view the results of each channel.
View display
results
Move
Select
Enter
Use the Previous and Next soft-keys to view each page.
Use the Back soft-key to return to the previous window.
Channel number
Pass/High/Low
(P/H/L)
judgment results
Previous
results page
Return to
the
previous
window
Measurement
results
Next results
page
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The timing diagrams for the scan output under different conditions are shown below.
Ready message displayed…
After the manual trigger key is pressed….
Relay
Pass
Low
High
Clock
STRB
100 99 98 97 2 1
Relay
Pass
Low
High
Clock
STRB
100 99 2 1
Scan channel 1. Delay time has elapsed.
Scan channel n. Delay time has elapsed.
Relay
Pass
Low
High
Clock
STRB
100 99 2 1
Relay
Pass
Low
High
Clock
STRB
100 99 n+1 198
n
Scan Channel 100. Delay time has elapsed.
Scan output signal timing.
Relay
Pass
Low
High
Clock
STRB
100 99 2 198 97
Data Pass
STRB
20us
168us
38us
20us
Scan Output
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The RS-232 and USB interfaces are standard for both models. The remote control interfaces allow the T3MIL50/50X to be programmed for automatic testing.
For more information on remote control programming, please see the Command Overview chapter on page 92.
Interface USB
USB Device
RS-232
DB-9 male port
Background
The Type B USB port on the rear panel is used for remote control. This interface creates a virtual COM port when connected to a PC.
Note
The USB interface requires the USB driver to be installed. See page 84 to install the USB driver.
1. Connect and configure to USB.
Configure the interface to USB in System>Utility>Interface menu.
Page 64
Connect the Type A-B USB cable to the rear panel USB B port on the T3MIL50/50X.
Connect the other end to the Type A port on the PC.
Background
The USB driver needs to be installed when using the USB port for remote control. The USB interface creates a virtual COM port when connected to a PC.
1. Select the USB driver.
Configure the interface to USB in System>Utility>Interface menu.
Page 64
Configure Interface
Configure USB Interface
Install USB Driver
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Connect the Type A-B USB cable to the rear panel USB B port on the T3MIL50/50X. Connect the other end to the Type A port on the PC.
Go to the Windows Device Manager. For Windows 7 go to: Start Menu > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager
The T3MIL50/50X will appear as an unknown Virtual Com Port under “Other Devices”.
Right-click Other Devices and select “Update Driver
Software”.
Select “Browse my computer for driver software” and
select the driver previously downloaded from the Teledyne LeCroy website.
The T3MIL50X and the COM port that it is assigned to will now appear in under the Ports (COM & LPT) node.
Background
The T3MIL50/50X can also use an RS-232C connection for remote control. When connecting to a PC ensure the correct baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bit and data control settings are used.
Settings
Baud rate
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Parity
None
Data bits
8 Stop bit
1
Data flow control
None
Configure RS-232 Interface
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1. Select the RS-232 baud rate
Configure the interface to RS232 and set the baud rate in System>Utility>Interface menu.
Page 64 Connect the RS-232C cable to the rear
panel RS232 port.
RS232
RS-232 pin assignment
Pin 2: RxD Pin 3: TxD Pin 5: GND Pin 1, 4, 6 ~ 9: No Connection
195
6
PC – T3MIL
RS-232C connection
The RS232C connection uses a Null-modem connection, in which transmit (TxD) and receive (RxD) lines are cross-linked.
T3MIL PC
TxD
RxD
GND
Pin2 Pin3
Pin5
TxD
RxD
GND
Pin2 Pin3
Pin5
Operation
Note
If you are not familiar with using a terminal application to send/receive remote commands from the serial port or via a USB connection, please page 87 (Using Realterm to Establish a Remote Connection) for more information.
RS232/USB Function Check
Invoke a terminal application such as Realterm.
For RS-232, set the COM port, baud rate, stop bit, data bit and parity accordingly.
To check the COM settings in Windows, see the Device Manager. For example, in WinXP go to the Control panel
System Hardware tab.
Run this query from the terminal.
*idn?
This should return the Manufacturer, Model number, Serial number, and Firmware version. Teledyne, T3MIL50X, TXXXXXXXX, V1.00
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HANDLER/SCAN INTERFACE
Background
Realterm is a terminal program that can be used to communicate with a device attached to the serial port of a PC or via an emulated serial port via USB.
The following instructions apply to version 2.0.0.70. Even though Realterm is used as an example to establish a remote connection, any terminal program can be used that has similar functionality.
Note
Realterm can be downloaded on Sourceforge.net free of charge.
For more information please see http://realterm.sourceforge.net/
1. Install Realterm
Download Realterm and install according to the instructions on the Realterm website.
2. Configure connection
Connect the T3MIL50/50X via USB (page 84) or via RS232 (page 85).
If using RS232, make note of the configured baud rate.
Go to the Windows device manager and find the COM port number for the connection. For example in Windows 7, go to the Start menu > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager
Double click the Ports icon to reveal the connected serial port devices and the COM port for each connected device.
If using USB, the baud rate, stop bit and parity settings can be viewed by right-clicking connected device and selecting the Properties option.
3. Run Realterm
Start Realterm on the PC as an administrator. Click: Start menu>All Programs>RealTerm>realterm
Tip: to run as an administrator, you can right click the Realterm icon in the Windows Start menu and select the Run as Administrator option.
Using Realterm to Establish a Remote Connection
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After Realterm has started, click on the Port tab.
Enter the Baud, Parity, Data bits, Stop bits and Port number configuration for the connection.
The Hardware Flow Control and Software Flow Control options can be left at the default settings.
Press Open to connect to the T3MIL50/50X.
4. Test remote command
Click on the Send tab.
In the EOL configuration, check on the +CR and +LF check boxes.
Enter the query: *idn?
Click on Send ASCII.
The terminal display will return the following:
Teledyne,T3MIL50X,TXXXXXXXX,V1.00
(manufacturer, model, serial number, version)
5. Errors or Problems
If Realterm fails to connect to the T3MIL50/50X, please check all the cables and settings and try again.
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SAVE/RECALL
Background
The save function saves the current function as well the settings related to that function.
There are 20 memory slots that can be used to save and recall settings on the T3MIL50/50X.
1. Enter the Memory menu
When you are in the desired function mode, press the
ESC
key (if necessary) to so that the menu system at
the bottom of the display has focus.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Memory setting and press Enter.
Move
Select menu
or setting
Enter
Memory setting
Function mode
SAVE/RECALL
The settings for all the major functions can be saved and recalled from 20 memory slots.
Settings can saved/recalled for the following functions: Ohm, Compare, Binning, TC, TCONV, TEMP, Scan, Diode.
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The Recall/Save Setup menu will appear.
2. Save/ Recall/Clear Memory
The No. setting should be already highlighted when entering the Recall/Save Setup menu. If not, use the Left/Right arrow keys to highlight the No. setting.
No. setting
Recall, Save, Clear settings
Move
and edit
Select and
confirm
Enter
Use the up and down arrow keys to select a memory space.
Range
01~20
*If a memory space has been used before, the settings for that memory slot will also be shown on the display.
To Save: Use the arrow keys to go to Save and press Enter.
To Recall: Use the arrow keys to go to Recall and press Enter.
To Clear: Use the arrow keys to go to Clear and press Enter.
Press Enter again when asked to confirm the selected operation.
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SAVE/RECALL
After saving the settings, press ESC to return to the current function mode.
After recalling settings, the unit will automatically go to the recalled setting function.
Note
Pressing ESC before pressing Enter will exit the Save/Recall/Clear operation.
View memory slot availability
Press the Enter key when the No. setting is highlighted to see which memory slots are empty.
The status of memory slots 01 ~ 20 are shown at the bottom of the display.
Memory slots in red are empty slots while those in black have already been used.
Press Enter again to exit from this view.
Settings in selected memory slot
Available memory slots in red.
Used memory slots in black.
Press Enter
Enter
Note
The memory number can also be selected when in the above view using the arrow keys.
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Compatible Standard
IEEE488.2
Partial compatibility
SCPI, 1994
Partial compatibility
Command Structure
SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands follow a tree-like structure, organized into nodes. Each level of the command tree is a node. Each keyword in an SCPI command represents each node in the command tree. Each keyword (node) of an SCPI command is separated by a colon (:).
For example, the diagram below shows an SCPI sub-structure and a command example.
Command Types
There are a number of different instrument commands and queries. A command sends instructions or data to the unit and a query receives data or status information from the unit.
Command Types
Simple
A single command with/without a parameter
Example
SENSe:FUNCtion OHM
COMMAND OVERVIEW
The Command overview chapter lists all the programming commands in alphabetical order. The command syntax section shows you the basic syntax rules you have to apply when using commands.
Command Syntax
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Query
A query is a simple or compound command followed by a question mark (?). A parameter (data) is returned.
Example
SENSe:RANGe?
Command Forms
Commands and queries have two different forms, long and short. The command syntax is written with the short form of the command in capitals and the remainder (long form) in lower case.
The commands can be written either in capitals or lower-case, just so long as the short or long forms are complete. An incomplete command will not be recognized.
Below are examples of correctly written commands.
Long form
CALCulate:COMPare:BEEPer
CACLULATE:COMPARE:BEEPER
calculate:compare:beeper
Short form
CALC:COMP:BEEP calc:comp:beep
Command Format
1. Command header
2. Space
3. Parameter
Common Input Parameters
Type
Description
Example
<Boolean>
boolean logic
0,1
<NR1>
integers
0,1,2,3
<NR2>
decimal numbers
0.1,3.14,8.5
<NR3>
floating point with exponent
4.5e-1,8.25e+1
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<NRf>
Any of NR1,2,3
1,1.5,4.5e-1
<string>
ASCII text string
TEST_NAME
Message Terminator (EOL)
Marks the end of a command line. The following messages are in accordance with IEEE488.2 standard.
Remote Command
LF, CR, CR+LF, LF+CR
The most common EOL character is CR+LF
Return Message
LF
User configurable See page 64.
Message Separator
EOL or ;
Command separator.
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COMMAND OVERVIEW
General Commands
SENSe:FUNCtion ................................................................................................... 98
SENSe:AUTo ........................................................................................................... 98
SENSe:RANGe ....................................................................................................... 99
SENSe:SPEed ......................................................................................................... 99
SENSe:REL:STATe ................................................................................................... 99
SENSe:REL:DATa .................................................................................................. 100
SENSe:REALtime:STATe ....................................................................................... 100
SENSe:DISPlay ..................................................................................................... 101
TRIGger:SOURce ................................................................................................. 101
READ .................................................................................................................... 101
Compare Commands
CALCulate:COMPare:TYPE .................................................................................. 102
CALCulate:COMPare:LIMit:REFerence ............................................................... 102
CALCulate:COMPare:LIMit:MODE ..................................................................... 102
CALCulate:COMPare:LIMit:LOWer ..................................................................... 103
CALCulate:COMPare:LIMit:UPPer ...................................................................... 103
CALCulate:COMPare:PERCent:LOWer ................................................................ 104
CALCulate:COMPare:PERCent:UPPer ................................................................. 104
CALCulate:COMPare:BEEPer .............................................................................. 105
CALCulate:COMPare:MATH:DATa ...................................................................... 105
CALCulate:COMPare:LIMit:RESult ...................................................................... 105
Binning Commands
BINNing:COUNt:CLEar ....................................................................................... 107
BINNing:COUNt:TOTal ....................................................................................... 107
BINNing:COUNt:OUT ......................................................................................... 107
BINNing<X>:COUNt:RESult ............................................................................... 107
BINNing<X>:LIMit:LOWer .................................................................................. 108
BINNing<X>:LIMit:UPPer ................................................................................... 108
BINNing<X>:PERCent:LOWer ............................................................................. 109
BINNing<X>:PERCent:UPPer .............................................................................. 109
BINNing:LIMit:BEEPer ........................................................................................ 110
BINNing:LIMit:DISP ............................................................................................ 110
BINNing:LIMit:MODE ......................................................................................... 110
BINNing:LIMit:REFerence ................................................................................... 111
BINNing:LIMit:RESult ......................................................................................... 111
Command List
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Temperature Compensate Commands
TEMPerature:COMPensate:CORRect .................................................................. 112
TEMPerature:COMPensate:COEFficient ............................................................. 112
Temperature Conversion Commands
TEMPerature:CONVersion:RESistance ............................................................... 113
TEMPerature:CONVersion:TEMPerature ............................................................ 113
TEMPerature:CONVersion:CONStant ................................................................. 113
TEMPerature:CONVersion:DISPlay ..................................................................... 114
TEMPerature:CONVersion:MATH:DATa ............................................................. 114
Temperature Commands
TEMPerature:STATe .............................................................................................. 115
TEMPerature:DATa ............................................................................................... 115
Scan Commands
CALCulate:SCAN:CHANnel ................................................................................. 116
CALCulate:SCAN:DELay ....................................................................................... 116
CALCulate:SCAN:LIMit:REFerence ...................................................................... 116
CALCulate:SCAN:LIMit:MODE ............................................................................ 117
CALCulate:SCAN:LIMit:LOWer ............................................................................ 117
CALCulate:SCAN:LIMit:UPPer ............................................................................. 118
CALCulate:SCAN:PERCent:LOWer ...................................................................... 118
CALCulate:SCAN:PERCent:UPPer ....................................................................... 118
MEASure<X> ........................................................................................................ 119
SHOW ................................................................................................................... 119
Source Commands
SOURce:DRY ........................................................................................................ 121
SOURce:DRIVe ..................................................................................................... 121
Meas. Setup Commands
SYSTem:AVERage:STATe ...................................................................................... 122
SYSTem:AVERage:DATa........................................................................................ 122
SYSTem:MDELay:STATe ....................................................................................... 122
SYSTem:MDELay:DATa ........................................................................................ 123
TRIGger:DELay:STATe .......................................................................................... 123
TRIGger:DELay:DATa............................................................................................ 123
TRIGger:EDGE ...................................................................................................... 124
TEMPerature:UNIT .............................................................................................. 124
TEMPerature:AMBient:STATe .............................................................................. 124
TEMPerature:AMBient:DATa................................................................................ 125
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COMMAND OVERVIEW
SYSTem:LFRequency ............................................................................................ 125
SYSTem:PWM:ON ............................................................................................... 126
SYSTem:PWM:OFF .............................................................................................. 126
System Commands
*IDN ..................................................................................................................... 127
SYSTem:SERial ..................................................................................................... 127
SYSTem:BRIGhtness ............................................................................................ 127
USERdefine<X>:ACTive ....................................................................................... 127
USERdefine<X>:FIRStdata ................................................................................... 128
USERdefine<X>:LOGic ........................................................................................ 128
USERdefine<X>:SEConddata ............................................................................... 129
SYSTem:HANDler ................................................................................................ 129
SYSTem:KEYClick:BEEPer .................................................................................... 129
SYSTem:VOLTage:PROTect .................................................................................. 130
SYSTem:ERRor ..................................................................................................... 130
SYSTem:LOCal ..................................................................................................... 130
SYSTem:VERSion ................................................................................................. 131
Memory Commands
MEMory:SAVe ....................................................................................................... 132
MEMory:RECall .................................................................................................... 132
MEMory:CLEar ..................................................................................................... 132
MEMory:STATe ..................................................................................................... 132
Status Commands
STATus:PRESet ..................................................................................................... 134
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle ............................................................................ 134
STATus:QUEStionable:EVENt .............................................................................. 134
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands
*CLS...................................................................................................................... 135
*ESE ...................................................................................................................... 135
*ESR ..................................................................................................................... 135
*OPC .................................................................................................................... 136
*RST ..................................................................................................................... 136
*SRE ..................................................................................................................... 136
*STB ..................................................................................................................... 137
*TRG ..................................................................................................................... 137
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SENSe:FUNCtion
Set
Query
Description
Sets or returns the function mode.
Syntax
SENSe:FUNCtion {OHM|COMP|BIN|TC|TCONV|SCAN|DIODE}
Query Syntax
SENSe:FUNCtion?
Parameter/ Return parameter
OHM
OHM MODE
COMP
COMP MODE
BIN
BIN MODE
TC
TC MODE
TCONV
TCONV MODE
OHM+T*
TEMP MODE*
SCAN
SCAN MODE
DIODE
DIODE MODE
Example
SENS:FUNC OHM Sets ohm mode on.
Note *
For set to TEMP (OHM+T) function, please use command at Temperature commands section.
SENSe:AUTo
Set
Query
Description
Sets or returns the auto-range state.
Syntax Query Syntax
SENSe:AUTo <NR1> | {OFF|ON} SENSe:AUTo?
Parameter/ Return parameter
<NR1>
0:OFF. 1:ON.
OFF
Auto-Range is off.
ON
Auto-Range is on.
Example
SENS:AUT ON Sets auto-range mode on.
General Commands
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SENSe:RANGe
Set
Query
Description
Sets or returns the range of the present function.
Syntax Query Syntax
SENSe:RANGe <NRf> SENSe:RANGe?
Parameter
<NRf>
5E-3~ 5E+6
Return parameter
<NR3>
5E-3 ~ 5E+6
Example
SENS:RANG 0.005 Sets range to 5mΩ. SENS:RANG? >5.0000E-3 Returns the range as 5mΩ.
SENSe:SPEed
Set
Query
Description
Sets or returns the measurement speed.
Syntax Query Syntax
SENSe:SPEed {SLOW|FAST} SENSe:SPEed?
Parameter/ Return parameter
SLOW
Measurement speed is slow.
FAST
Measurement speed is fast.
Example
SENS:SPE FAST Sets measurement speed to the fast rate.
SENSe:REL:STATe
Set
Query
Description
Sets or returns the relative function state.
Syntax Query Syntax
SENSe:REL:STATe <NR1> | {OFF|ON} SENSe:REL:STATe?
Parameter/ Return parameter
<NR1>
0:OFF. 1:ON.
OFF
Turn the relative function off.
ON
Turn the relative function on.
Example
SENS:REL:STAT OFF Sets the relative function off.
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Note
The SENS:REL:STAT can only be turned ON when measured value is displayed.
SENSe:REL:DATa
Set
Query
Description
Sets or returns the relative value for the relative function.
Syntax Query Syntax
SENSe:REL:DATa <NRf> SENSe:REL:DATa?
Parameter
<NRf>
0.0000~500.00 The unit will be auto set by the present range.
Return parameter
<NR3>
± 0.0000~5.1000E± X
Example
SENS:REL:DAT 490.32 Sets the relative function value to 490.32Ω. SENS:REL:DAT? >4.9032E+2 Returns the relative value (490.32Ω).
Note
The SENS:REL:DAT can only be set when measured value is displayed.
SENSe:REALtime:STATe
Set
Query
Description
Sets or returns the real time function state.
Syntax Query Syntax
SENSe:REALtime:STATe <NR1> | {OFF|ON} SENSe:REALtime:STATe?
Parameter/ Return parameter
<NR1>
0:OFF. 1:ON.
OFF
Turn the real time function off.
ON
Turn the real time function on.
Example
SENS:REAL:STAT ON Turns the real time function on.
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