Contents | Agilent Technologies Switch/Measure specification

Contents

1 Introduction to the 34980A

Front Panel at a Glance	2
Rear Panel at a Glance	3
Rear Panel Connector Pinouts		4
External Trigger Input Connector (Male D-Sub)4
Analog Bus Connector (Female D-Sub)4
Annunciator Display Indicators		5
Front Panel Menu Reference		6
Instrument Rack Mounting 7

2 Features and Functions

SCPI Language Conventions		10
Rules for Using a Channel List			10
General Measurement Configuration				12
Overview of Measurement Modes				12
Analog Buses	15
Measurement Functions		16
Measurement Range 17
Measurement Resolution		18
Custom A/D Integration Time			19
Autozero 21
Trigger Delay	22
Automatic Trigger Delays		23
Safety Interlock	24
User-Defined Channel Labels			25
2-Wire Versus 1-Wire Mode			27
Analog Bus and Internal DMM Considerations 28
Environmental Operating Conditions				28
Electrical Operating Conditions			29

34980A User’s Guide

v

Image 7

Agilent Technologies Switch/Measure manual Contents

Contents

Agilent 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit Page Manual Part Number General Additional Safety Notices Declaration of Conformity Page Contents Measurement Units Gpib Interface USB Interface LAN Interface Firmware RevisionSelf-Test Relay Cycle Count Scpi Language Version Low Frequency Multiplexer Switch Modules General Purpose Switch Modules Matrix Switch Modules34938A 20-Channel High-Current GP Switch 34951T Terminal Block Simplified Schematics Introduction to the 34980A Front Panel at a Glance Rear Panel at a Glance External Trigger Input Connector Male D-Sub Rear Panel Connector PinoutsAnalog Bus Connector Female D-Sub HOT Annunciator Display Indicators DMM Front Panel Menu Reference View Instrument Rack Mounting Introduction to the 34980A Is located inside the rear cover of this manual Mx+B Scaling Scanning Monitor Mode Scpi Language Conventions Rules for Using a Channel List Routclos @10302005,1911 Stand-Alone DMM Mode General Measurement ConfigurationOverview of Measurement Modes Remote Interface Operation Scanning Mode Specified channels independent of the present scan list Which measurement mode you wish to useIf you specify a chlist, the MEASure? command performs a Scan list Analog Buses Analog Bus connector as viewed from rear of instrument Function Measurement Functions Measurement Range Front Panel Operation DMM or Channel Configure Range Measurement Resolution Custom A/D Integration Time PLC Autozero Front Panel Operation DMM or Channel Configure Auto Zero Trigger delay Trigger Delay Resistance, RTD, Thermistor 2- and 4-wire Automatic Trigger Delays U T I O N Safety Interlock User-Defined Channel Labels Module Configure Clear LABELS? YES Front Panel Operation Channel Configure Channel Label Front Panel Operation Module Configure Mode Next POWER-ON Wire Versus 1-Wire Mode 2nd Edition Analog Bus and Internal DMM ConsiderationsEnvironmental Operating Conditions Occurs. The pollution has no influence on insulation IEC Module inputs Electrical Operating ConditionsTransients High Energy Sources Temperature transducers supported Temperature Measurement ConfigurationMeasurement Units Type thermocouple Thermocouple Measurements Thermocouple Type Bejknrst RO 100 OHM DMM or Channel Configure Temperature Probe Type RTD4W RTDRTD Measurements RTD Type Thermistor Measurements DMM or Channel Configure Temperature Probe Type Thermistor DC Input Resistance Voltage Measurement ConfigurationDC input resistance AC Low Frequency Filter Front Panel Operation DMM or Channel Configure AC FilterAC low frequency filter Front Panel Operation DMM or Channel Configure Offset Comp Resistance Measurement ConfigurationOffset Compensation Current Measurement Configuration Low Frequency Timeout Frequency Measurement ConfigurationLow frequency timeout Scaled Reading = Gain x Measurement + Offset Mx+B Scaling DMM or Channel Configure Scaling Gainoffsetunits Rules for Scanning Scanning 34980A User’s Guide Adding Channels to the Scan List Scan Configure Clear Scan LIST? YESTo Build a Scan List From the Front Panel To Build a Scan List From the Remote Interface Interval Scanning Scan Trigger SourceTrigger-to-trigger interval Front Panel Operation Scan Configure Interval Manual Front Panel Operation Scan Configure Interval Scan IntervalManual Scanning External Scanning Ext Trig Input connector as viewed from rear of instrument Trigger Count Front Panel Operation Scan Configure Interval External Sweep Count Front Panel Operation Scan Configure Sweep CountSweep count Sample count for Scanning Mode Sample count for Stand-Alone DMM ModeSample Count Front Panel Operation Scan Configure Sample Count Channel delay Channel Delay Front Panel Operation Channel Configure Channel Delay Time Automatic Channel Delays Front Panel Operation Channel Configure Channel Delay Auto Reading Format Relative Format Default Non-Sequential Scanning Viewing Readings Stored in Memory Front Panel Operation View Readings Monitor Mode Front Panel Operation DMM or Channel Measure Firmware Revision System-Related OperationsFront Panel Operation Utility Firmware Revisions Product Firmware Updates Instrument State Storage Error Conditions Front Panel Operation View Error Queue Front-Panel Display Control Self-Test Front-Panel Number Format This feature is available from the front panel only Relay Cycle Count Real-Time System Clock Scpi Language Version Front Panel Operation Utility Calibrate Unsecure Calibration OverviewCalibration Security To Unsecure the Instrument for Calibration Front Panel Operation Utility Calibrate SET CAL Code To Secure the Instrument for CalibrationTo Change the Security Code Front Panel Operation Utility Calibrate Secure Front Panel Operation Utility Calibrate Count Calibration Count Front Panel Operation Utility Calibrate CAL Message Calibration Message Which is shipped with your 34980A Remote Interface Configuration Front Panel Operation Utility Remote I/O Gpib Gpib Address Gpib InterfaceUSB Interface LAN Interface Agilent 34980A Web Interface 34980A Web Browser Interface IP Address Utility Remote I/O LAN LAN Settings Modify Dhcp Auto-IP Utility Remote I/O LAN LAN Settings Modify Dhcp OFF Subnet Mask Utility Remote I/O LAN LAN Settings Modify Dhcp OFF Auto IP Default Gateway Host Name Utility Remote I/O LAN LAN Settings Modify . . . Host Name DNS Server Domain Name Factory Reset State Factory Reset State Module Hardware Factory Reset State Preset State Instrument Preset State Module Hardware Preset State Features and Functions Introduction to the Plug-In Modules for the 34980A Means This Slot and Channel Addressing Scheme Interconnection Solutions Overview General Considerations Module ConsiderationsAdjacent channels WA RN I N G Before they reach the module or the Analog Buses 40/80-Channel Optically-Isolated FET Multiplexer Low Frequency Multiplexer Switch Modules Modules Low Frequency Multiplexer Switch ModulesOn the module of interest MUX modules with Analog Bus connections have Analog Bus Measurement Functions for the MUX Modules Opening and Closing Channels Scpi Programming Examples for the MUX Modules Making Measurements Mode or 34923A-1W single-ended mode Configuring a ModuleQuerying and Clearing Cycle Count, and Resetting Modules When using a command to configure the system, the new Resets a module in slot 4 to its power- on state Simultaneously 34980A User’s Guide 103 COM 34921A Simplified Schematic Bank 34921A D-Sub Connectors All modules that connect to the internal DMM are interlock 34921T Terminal BlockFurther information 34922A 70-Channel Armature Multiplexer 34922A Simplified Schematic 34922A D-Sub Connectors Shorted to enable the Bank 2 Analog Bus relays to close. 34922T Terminal Block 34923A 40/80-Channel Reed Multiplexer Two-Wire ModeTo take effect Schematics on page 114 Four-Wire ModeOne-Wire Mode Wire resistance measurements in 1-wire mode 34923A Simplified Schematic for Two- or Four-Wire Mode 34980A User’s Guide 115 34923A D-Sub Connectors for Two- or Four-Wire Mode Match the present module configuration 34923T-001 Terminal Block for Two- or Four-Wire Mode Analog Buses 34923A Simplified Schematic for One-Wire Mode 34923A D-Sub Connectors for One-Wire Mode Present module configuration 34923T-002 Terminal Block for One-Wire Mode 34924A 70-Channel Reed Multiplexer 122 34924A Simplified Schematic 34924A D-Connectors 34980A User’s Guide 125 34924T Terminal Block 34925A 40/80-Channel Optically-Isolated FET Multiplexer Two-WireReverse, you must cycle power on the 34980A for Configuration to take effect Overvoltage Protection Four-WireOne-Wire Interlock Protection 34980A User’s Guide 129 COM 34925A Simplified Schematic for Two- or Four-Wire Mode 34925A D-Sub Connectors for Two- or Four-Wire Mode 34925T-001 Terminal Block for Two- or Four-Wire Mode 34925A Simplified Schematic for One-Wire Mode 34925A D-Sub Connectors for One-Wired Mode 34925T-002 Terminal Block for One-Wire Mode 136 Matrix Switch Modules Have interlock pins on only their Bank 2 connectors Matrix Switch Modules 2437 Scpi Programming Examples for the Matrix Modules Derivation Although the previous two examples show the same channelMatrix 4 connect to the Analog Buses For the 34933A will be either 34933A differential mode or Reading Cycle Count and Resetting Modules to Power-On State34933A-1W single-ended mode Wiring Multiple 34933A Modules Wiring Multiple 34931A or 34932A ModulesLinking Multiple Matrix Modules 34980A User’s Guide 143 34931A Dual 4x8 Armature Matrix Are connecting matrices Matrix 34931A Simplified Schematic Matrix 34931A D-Sub Connectors See page 138 for further information 34931T Terminal Block For use with the 34931A module. See the following drawing 34932A Dual 4x16 Armature Matrix Matrix 34932A Simplified Schematic Module is facing you 34932A D-Sub Connectors 34932T Terminal Block 34933A Dual/Quad 4x8 Reed Matrix 154 34933A Simplified Schematic for Two-Wire Mode 34933A D-Sub Connectors for Two-Wire Mode Doesnt match the present module configuration 34933T-001 Terminal Block for Two-Wire Mode Connects to 34933A Simplified Schematic for One-Wire Mode Matrices 3 Matrices 1 Buses. See page 138 for further information 34933T-002 Terminal Block for One-Wire Mode 162 General Purpose Switch Modules Relays General Purpose Switch Modules 34980A User’s Guide 165 Reading Jumper State and System Identity 34937A and 34938A Scpi Programming Examples Command resets a module in slot 4 to its power- on state 34937A Simplified Schematic 34937A 32-Channel GP SwitchThreshold of 70 oC Channel 34937A D-Sub Connectors Microsoft Excel or Adobe Acrobat format 34937T Terminal Block 34938A Simplified Schematic 34938A 20-Channel High-Current GP Switch Channel Pin Pins 34938A D-Sub Connectors 34938T Terminal Block 174 Simplified Schematic RF Multiplexer Switch Modules 34941A and 34942A RF Multiplexer Switch Modules Isolating Connector Banks Installing SMA ConnectorsImmediately prior to installing a cable on that connector 34941A and 34942A Scpi Programming Examples DIAGnosticRELayCYCLes? @6101,6202 34941A and 34942A Simplified Schematic 180 Dual/Triple Microwave Switch Modules 34946A and 34947A Scpi Programming Examples 34946A and 34947A Dual/Triple Microwave Switch Modules DIAGnosticRELayCYCLes? @6201 34946A and 34947A Simplified Schematics Module 34951A Scpi Programming Examples Channel Isolated D/A Converter with Waveform Memory Module Remote-sensing terminals H Sense and L Sense Recommended that you use remote-sensing. However, if Module’s Clock Out cannot drive the line at the same time Signal. However, both a user-supplied external clock Signal is detected on ABus1 Waveform Mode Level Mode34951A Scpi Programming Examples External Clock External Trigger Default security code is AT34980Auto Calibration Using this command will erase any downloaded waveforms Configuring a DAC Module Internal to the 34951A Module User-Supplied Connections 34951A Simplified Schematics Internal to the 34951A Module 34951A D-Sub Connector Pinout 34951T Terminal Block 196 Multifunction Module Multifunction Module with DIO, D/A, and Totalizer Totalizer Input Enabled state, effectively creating a gate always condition34952A Multifunction Module Digital Input/Output Digital Input/Output 34952A Scpi Programming ExamplesTotalizer DAC Output Configuring a Multifunction Module DIO 34952A Simplified Schematic Pin Sub Connector 34952T Terminal Block