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Keithley 3706 Quick start manual

Manual is about: System Switch/Multimeter Series 3700

Summary of 3706

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    Www.Keithley.Com a g r e a t e r m e a s u r e o f c o n f i d e n c e series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 www.Keithley.Com a g r e a t e r m e a s u r e o f c o n f i d e n c e series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 3700s-903-01 r...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    A g r e a t e r m e a s u r e o f c o n f i d e n c e keithley instruments, inc. Corporate headquarters • 28775 aurora road • cleveland, ohio 44139 440-248-0400 • fax: 440-248-6168 • 1-888-keithley (1-888-534-8453) • www.Keithley.Com 3/07 warranty keithley instruments, inc. Warrants this product to ...

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    System switch/multimeter quick start guide ©2007, keithley instruments, inc. All rights reserved. Cleveland, ohio, u.S.A. Document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 series 3700

  • Page 5: Manual Print History

    Manual print history the print history shown below lists the printing dates of all revisions and addenda created for this manual. The revision level letter increases alphabetically as the manual undergoes subsequent updates. Addenda, which are released between revisions, contain important change inf...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions 06/07 the following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associated instrumentation. Although some instruments and accessories would normally be used with non-hazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous conditions may be present. Thi...

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    When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is restricted, such as rack mounting, a separate main input power disconnect device must be provided in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator. For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or ...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents introduction 1-1 overview ...................................................................................................................... 1-1 measure and switching capabilities ................................................................................. 1-2 introduction...

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    Contents series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide contents document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 frequently asked questions 4-1 general questions ........................................................................................................ 4-1 how do i power up ...

  • Page 10: List Of Figures

    List of figures figure 1-1: dmm measurement capabilities ......................................................................... 1-2 figure 2-1: model 3706 system switch/multimeter .............................................................. 2-1 figure 2-2: model 3706-s system switch (no dmm)......

  • Page 12: Overview

    If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact your local keithley instruments representative or call one of our applications engineers at 1-888-keithley (1-888-534-8453). You can also contact us through our website at www.Keithley.Com. In this section: overview ............

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    Section 1: introduction series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 1-2 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 measure and switching capabilities the basic measurement capabilities of series 3700 systems are summarized in the following figure. Figure 1-1: dmm measurement capab...

  • Page 14: Warranty Information

    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 1: introduction document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 1-3 reference manual content refer to the series 3700 reference manual for specific listing of advanced operation including: range digits rate bandwidth filter relative m...

  • Page 15: Safety Symbols And Terms

    Section 1: introduction series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 1-4 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 displaying the unit's serial number to display the serial number on the front panel: note if the series 3700 is in remote mode, press the exit keyonce to place the un...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Introduction

    In this section: front panel introduction ................................................................................... 2-1 display ........................................................................................................... 2-3 front panel keys ....................................

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    Section 2: using the front panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 2-2 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 figure 2-2: model 3706-s system switch (no dmm) note if your model does not have a front panel, please refer to the reference manual for information on how t...

  • Page 18: Display

    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 2: using the front panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 2-3 figure 2-4: model 3706-snfp system switch (no dmm) display the series 3700 display provides visual information on the present active channel. The display, wi...

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    Section 2: using the front panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 2-4 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 the top line of the display (1) contains the following annunciators: annunciator description * (asterisk) front panel readings are being stored in the select...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 2: using the front panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 2-5 front pnel dmm atribute symbol values thermocouple sensor e e_t/c n/a thermocouple sensor r r_t/c n/a thermocouple sensor s s_t/c n/a thermocouple sensor b b...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Keys

    Section 2: using the front panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 2-6 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 figure 2-6: main menu display front panel keys special keys and power switch power switch: press this switch to turn the series 3700 on (i); press it again t...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 2: using the front panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 2-7 operation keys chan key: pressing this key opens the channel action menu that contains the following menu items: open, close exclose, exslotclose, and reset....

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    Section 2: using the front panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 2-8 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 range, multifunction keys, and wheel range keys: ▲▼ selects the next higher/lower measurement range for the selected function when on measurement display. To...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 2: using the front panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 2-9 rate key: sets measurement speed (fast, medium, or slow) for the active or selected function. Function key: this key select the active function by cycling th...

  • Page 26: Rear Panel Summary

    In this section: rear panel summary ....................................................................................... 3-1 rear panel connections ................................................................................... 3-2 switching module installation and connections ..................

  • Page 27: Rear Panel Connections

    Section 3: rear panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 3-2 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 rear panel connections analog backplane amps fuse for continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuse with same type and rating (3a / 250v). See fuse replacement...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 3: rear panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 3-3 digital i/o port the series 3700 has a digital input/output port that can be used to control external digital circuitry. For example, a handler that is used to perform ...

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    Section 3: rear panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 3-4 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 connecting cables use a cable equipped with a standard male db-25 connector (keithley instruments part number ca-126-1). Digital i/o lines (pins 1 through 14) the port ...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 3: rear panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 3-5 use the rear connector to communicate with the instrument over usb by sending the desired commands. Use the front panel connector to insert a usb flash drive for saving...

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    Section 3: rear panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 3-6 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 the table below contains pin numbers and descriptions for the analog backplane connector. Description pin description pin analog backplane 3-hi 5 dmm-slo 4 analog backp...

  • Page 32: Module Installation

    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 3: rear panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 3-7 module installation warning slot covers must be installed on unused slots to prevent personal contact with high voltage circuits. Perform the following steps to install...

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    Section 3: rear panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 3-8 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 7. Press the slot key to see the model numbers, description, and the firmware revision of the installed switching module(s), along with the mainframe firmware and dmm (...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 3: rear panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 3-9 connections warning connection information for switching modules is intended for qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to connect dut or external circuitry to a s...

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    Section 3: rear panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 3-10 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 pseudocards you can perform open/close/scan operations and configure your system without having an actual switching module installed in your series 3700. Using remote ...

  • Page 36: Bus Operation

    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 3: rear panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 3-11 bus operation the series 3700 supports bus operation over usb, ethernet and gpib. The gpib settings may be set from the front panel, or once controlled by the bus, ove...

  • Page 37: Power-Up

    Section 3: rear panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 3-12 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 the following list contains the four lan default port numbers (along with corresponding icls to query for these values): 1. Telnet is 23 (icl: lan.Status.Port.Telnet) ...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 3: rear panel document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 3-13 1. Before plugging in the power cord, make sure that the front panel power switch is in the off (o) position. See rear panel summary (on page 3-1) for connector locati...

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    Section 3: rear panel series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 3-14 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 5. The display shows: keithley series 3700 6. Main display appears. System identification serial number, firmware revision, and calibration dates can be displayed by s...

  • Page 40: General Questions

    In this section: general questions ........................................................................................... 4-1 questions about web page operation ............................................................... 4-12 questions about remote operation ...................................

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-2 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 how do i control switches? Note this paragraph provides information for controlling switches using channel operation (for channel pattern operation, ref...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-3 warning careless channel pattern operation could create an electric shock hazard that could result in severe injury or death. Improper operation can als...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-4 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 close/open key operation the front panel close and open keys operate in the same manner as one of the following: channel.Close and channel.Open commands...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-5 mux (multiplexer) channel notation to control channels using mux channel notation, use sccc where: s: slot number ccc: channel number (always use 3 digi...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-6 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 reference slot row column 3112 3 1 12 6101 6 1 01 figure 4-2: matrix card display channel list parameter the channel list parameter , used when controll...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-7 queries for queries that return a channel list parameter, a channel configured for 4-pole operations will indicate the paired channel in parenthesis. Fo...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-8 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 select the 2-wire resistance measurement function by pressing the func key until twowireohms is displayed. Select the measurement range with the range k...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-9 how do i create a scan (with reading buffer)? Note a reading buffer has to be created and selected before it can be used to store data. To create a scan...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-10 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 how do i save data to a usb flash drive? Note a reading buffer has to be created, selected, and must contain data before it can be saved to a usb flash...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-11 recall a setup (bus operation) setups are recalled over the bus from either internal memory or from a connected usb flash drive. Recalling a setup also...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-12 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 figure 4-5: setup menu questions about web page operation how do i connect to the internal web page? To connect to the series 3700 web page, open the s...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-13 how do i change the series 3700 lan parameters? To change the series 3700 lan parameters: 1. Press the menu key. 2. Select lan and press the enter key....

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-14 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 note for proper operation of the web interface after each firmware update, you must change the browser refresh policy. The following procedure is for i...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-15 lxi web interface setup to access the instrument and control the operation over the lxi web interface, you must install a sun java runtime environment ...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-16 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 gpib interface connection use a shielded ieee-488 cable such as the keithley instruments model 7007 to connect the series 3700 ieee-488 connector to th...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-17 note for your series 3700 to be recognized by your computer over the usb interface, the proper driver must be installed. Installing the test script bui...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-18 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 usb: with tsb installed, the usb driver aspects will installed when usb cable from unit is plugged into pc. Once connected, usb0 option for device will...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-19 tsb main sections the main sections of the screen are briefly described below. Tsb menu bar main menu items include the following: file: allows you to ...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-20 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 language help: provides online help to the tsl programming language. Control icons control icons include: 1. Open/close instrument: opens instrument re...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-21 the next example will configure the dmm the same as the above, except it will create a reading buffer and store the 10 readings in that buffer: command...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-22 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 examples below is an example of how to send a reset command via gpib in visual basic to a model 3706 at gpib address 16, using the keithley/cec gpib ca...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-23 below is an example of sending scripts to the series 3700 at gpib address in visual basic using the keithley instrument gpib card: call send (16, "load...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-24 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 there is one note of caution about printing results to the output queue. The output queue is limited to 32kb. If the amount of data to be sent to the o...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-25 procedure to run scripts from front panel 1. Press the load key to display the load test menu. 2. Position the blinking cursor on the user or scripts m...

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    Section 4: frequently asked questions series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide 4-26 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 telnet session example: the following is an example from a telnet session that creates a script called slotquery that will print out the identification...

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    Series 3700 system switch/multimeter quick start guide section 4: frequently asked questions document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 4-27 front panel operation 1. Press the exit key if not in local operation. 2. Press the load key. 3. Select the scripts option. 4. Scroll through the list ...

  • Page 68: Index

    Document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 index - 1 + +5v output (pi ns 22, 23, and 25) • 3-4 queries • 4-7 a analog backplane amps fuse • 3-1, 3-2 analog backplane connector • 3-1, 3-5 b backplane relay notation • 3-10, 4-4 beeper • 3-14 bus operation • 3-11 c channel and backplane notatio...

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    Index - 2 document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 h home page • 4-14 how can i save/recall setups from the internal memory or usb drive? • 4-10 how can i use tsb to make measurements? • 4-20 how do i change the series 3700 lan parameters? • 4-12, 4-13 how do i communicate via usb using an...

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    Document number: 3700s-903-01 rev. A / august 2007 index - 3 rear panel summary • 3-1, 3-13, 4-16 recall a setup (bus operation) • 4-11 reference manual content • 1-3 remote programming • 4-25 returning data from the series 3700 • 4-23 running a user script • 4-25 s safety symbols and terms • 1-4 sa...

  • Page 71: Service Form

    12/06 service form model no. Serial no. Date name and telephone no. Company list all control settings, describe problem and check boxes that apply to problem. ❏ intermittent ❏ analog output follows display ❏ particular range or function bad; specify ❏ ieee failure ❏ obvious problem on power-up ❏ bat...

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    12/06 specifications are subject to change without notice. All keithley trademarks and trade names are the property of keithley instruments, inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies. A g r e a t e r m e a s u r e o f c o n f i d e n c e keithley instru...