2620A/2625A
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Table of Contents
2620A/2625A
Operating the Instrument from the Front Panel
Additional Considerations
Index
List of Tables
Performance Tests Voltage, Resistance, and Frequency
List of Figures
Interference Information
Safety Terms in this Manual
Symbols Marked on Equipment
Use the Proper Power Cord
2620A/2625A AC Power Source
DC Power Source
Use the Proper Fuse
Introduction
Setting Up a Channel
Getting Started
Basics
Selecting the Scan Data Destination
Taking Measurements
Viewing Minimum, Maximum, and Last Data Values
Last MIN MAX
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Introduction
2620A, 2625A
Hydra Series II Data Logger
Options and Accessories
Hydra Series II Data Acquisition Unit
Hydra Features
Accessories Description
Where to go From Here
Accessories
Model
Getting Started
Using the Computer Interface
Maintenance
Introduction
Overview
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Introduction
Setting Up the Instrument
Adjusting the Handle
Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
Line Power
Front/Rear Panel Features
Instrument Configuration Buttons
Active Mode Buttons
Power Button PRINT/COMMUNICATIONS Buttons
Channel Configuration Buttons
Auto MON
REM Scan SET
Display Annunciators
Func Alarm OFF Auto Limit
MON Scan SET
HI, LO Review MIN, MAX Last PRN
EXT REM CAL
Input Channels
Operating Modes
Turning the Instrument On
Left Display
Front Panel Display
Reading the Display
Right Display
Selecting a Channel
Using the Buttons
Front Panel Buttons
Front Panel Pushbuttons
Setting up a Channel
Setting up a Channel
Setting Alarm Limits and Mx+B Scaling Values
Alarm Limits
Setting the Scan Interval
Mx+B Scaling
Reviewing Channel Data
Using the Monitor Function
Using the Scan Function
Activate
Using External DC Power
Viewing the Totalizer Count
Review Array Review Points
Using the Rack Mount Kit
Operating the Instrument from the Front Panel
Entering and Changing Numeric Values
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Configuration Mode
Other Displayed Data
What is the Present Configuration?
Channel Configuration
Digital I/O Line Assigned to Channels
Configuration Reset Settings
Power on
Select
DC Voltage, AC Voltage Function Range
Press These Buttons OFF
From
Resistance
Frequency
Press Buttons OFF Select
RTD Temperature Type Terminals
Setting Alarms
Alarm Limits
Alarm Indications
Alarm Selection ChannelAlarm
Resetting Alarm Conditions
Using the Digital I/O Lines
Initial Alarm Assignments, Digital I/O Lines 4 Through
To define the scaling values
Page
Press These Buttons To Select
Instrument Configuration
Entering and Changing Numeric Values
Sign, M Decimal Multiplier Value Point Position
Hour
Selecting Scan Interval
Selecting the Measurement Rate
10. Scan Interval Minute
External Triggering
Changing the Temperature Unit
Triggering
11. Measurement Rate Selection
Date/Time Selection Year Month.Day Hour.Minut
Setting Date and Time of Day
Measurement Connections
Mn.dY Hr.nn
DC Volts, AC Volts, Frequency, and Thermocouples
Strain Relief
Input Module Connections
Positive Lead Color
Resistance and RTD
14. Thermocouple Ranges Positive Lead Type Material
Negative Lead Material
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
General
Totalizing
Review Array
Connections
List Button Functions
Activate Note 15. Review Array Review Points
16. List Button Operation
Autoprint
Memory Storage
Front Panel Monitor Only Function
Front Panel Lock out Conditions
Front Panel Review Only Function
Computer Interface-Initiated Lockouts
REM Annunciator
Calibration
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Using the Computer Interface
Computer Interface Command Set
Types of Computer Interface
Using the RS-232 Computer Interface
Front Panel and Computer Interface Operations
Parity = No
Setting Communication Parameters RS-232
Parity = E or Odd
Autoprint Output Format
Autoprint and Memory Storage RS-232
Autoprint Computer Interface Control
Memory Storage Computer Interface Control
Memory Retrieval
Cabling the Instrument to a Host or Printer RS-232
Memory Full Operation
Clearing Memory
RS-232 Information
Installation Test
Device Clear Using Ctrl C
Character Echoing
Installing the IEEE-488 Interface
Using the IEEE-488 Interface
Sample Program Using the RS-232 Computer Interface
RS-232 Prompts
Sample Program
Gosub
Capability
IEEE-488 Setup BaudAddress
Enabling the IEEE-488 Interface
IEEE-488.1 Capabilities Description
General Information RS-232 and IEEE-488
How the Instrument Processes Input
Typical Input Strings
Input Strings
Input Terminators
Intvl 0, 10, 0 Scan 1 LAST?
Func 1, OHMS, 3
Func 1, TEMP, PT, 2 RTDR0 12
Sending Input Strings to the Instrument
How the Instrument Processes Output
Service Requests IEEE-488 only and Status Registers
ESB
Bit Name
Event Status and Event Status Enable Registers
Status Byte Register
Status Byte Register Description
Reading the Status Byte Register
Event Status Register Description
Service Request Enable Register
Instrument Event Register
Computer Interface Command Set
Instrument Event Register IER
Command and Query Summary
Rate
Lock
LOCK?
RATE?
Reviewclr
Tempconfig TEMPCONFIG?
Format FORMAT?
Intvl INTVL? Scan SCAN? SCANTIME?
Field Description
Command and Query Reference
ESE? ESR? IDN? OPC OPC? RST
Computer Interface Command Set
SRE? STB? TRG TST?
ALARMS?
Limit ALARMASSOC? channel,limitnum Channel
LO OFF
Date
Dolevel Echo Format
VAC
FORMAT? Func Measurement Units String
VDC
Ohms
FUNC? IEE
TEMP, VAC, VDC, OHMS, FREQ, OFF
IEE? IER? Intvl INTVL? LAST?
Lock LOCK? Locs LOG?
LOGGED? LOGBIN? Logclr LOGCOUNT?
Logmode LOGMODE? Lwls MAX?
MON MONCHAN? MONVAL?
Print PRINT? Printtype
Store Scans
Rate RATE?
RTDR0 RTDR0?
Code Display MAX Offset Value
Scan SCAN? SCANTIME? Tempconfig
TEMPCONFIG? Time TIMEDATE?
Total TOTAL? Totaldbnc TOTALDBNC? Trigger
Returns an integer representing the present trigger type
Additional Considerations
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Front Panel Trigger Control
Measurement Rate
Advanced Trigger Mechanisms
Computer Interface Trigger Control
Both External and Monitor Alarms Disabled Type
External Trigger Enabled Type
High Valid External Triggers Scan Time
LOW Ignored Scan Falling Progress Edge
Thermal Voltages
When Measuring Resistance or Temperature RTD
Monitor Alarm Enabled Type
When Measuring Resistance or Temperature Rtd
Waveform Comparison True RMS vs Average Responding
True RMS Measurements
Effects of Internal Noise in AC Measurements
Ohms Test Voltage Range
Making Mixed Measurements
Comparison of Common Waveforms
Isolated and Shielded Sensor Configuration
Using Shielded Wiring
Non-Isolated Sensor Configuration
General Rule
More Detail
Maintenance
Thermocouple Measurement Range Accuracy Test
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Line Fuse
Introduction Cleaning
Self-Test Diagnostics and Error Codes
Performance Tests
Replacing the Line Fuse
Error Power-Up Error Codes Description
Performance Tests
Recommended Model
Recommended Test Equipment Minimum Specification
Instrument Type
Instrument Type Recommended Model
Accuracy Verification Test
Channel Integrity Test
MIN MAX
Thermocouple Measurement Range Accuracy Test
Performance Tests Voltage, Resistance, and Frequency
Func 0,VDC,I100MV CR MON 1,0 CR MONVAL? CR
Terminal Resistance Test
Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy Test
OFF Comp
Wire
5700A
Sense Source
Open Thermocouple Response Test
Decade Resistance BOX Hydra Input Module
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test
Year @ 18-28C
Year @ 18-28 Degrees C
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test Using DIN/IEC
Digital Input/Output Verification Tests
Digital Output Test
Digital Input Test
Totalizer Test
Digital Input Values
Dolevel 0,0 CR Dolevel 0,1 CR
Totalizer Sensitivity Test
Dedicated Alarm Output Test
Dedicated Alarms Output Test
2 3 4 5 6 7 Σ + 0 1 2 3 TR
External Trigger Input Test
2 3 4 5 6 7 Σ
Service
Variations in the Display
Appendices
Appendix Title
Page
Response Times
Specifications
Accuracies at Ambient Temperatures Other Than Specified
DC Voltage Inputs
Thermocouple Inputs
Year Slow Year Fast
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Open Thermocouple Detect
Common Mode and Normal Mode Rejection
RTD Inputs
Type
AC Voltage Inputs
Wire Accuracy
Range Resolution Slow Fast
IEC 751, Amendment 2, 100 e Platinum ITS-90
Range Frequency Year Accuracy ±% ± 18C to 28C 0C to 60C
Slow Fast
Maximum Crest Factor
Crest Factor Error
DC Component Error
Maximum AC Input
Maximum Current Through Unknown
Ohms Inputs
Input Protection
Frequency Range
Range Resolution Accuracy + % ± Hz Slow Fast
Frequency Inputs
Sensitivity
Auto PT RTD
VDC Temperature VAC Ohms Frequency
Typical Scanning Rate
Auto
Digital Inputs
Maximum Autoranging Time
Totalizing Input
Minimum Pulse Width Maximum Frequency Specified Conditions
Trigger Input
Input Voltages
Maximum Latency
Environmental
Digital and Alarm Outputs
Real-Time Clock and Calendar
General
2625A Data Storage
2620A Options
Ascii & IEEE-488 Bus Codes
KEY
IEEE-488.2 Devise Documentation Requirements
Implementation of Ieee Standard
Program Message Program Message Terminator
ALARMLIMIT?
*RDT and *RDT? commands are not implemented
Operation complete is generated when the command is parsed
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Signal Cross Talk in a DC Voltage Channel
Making Mixed Measurements
AC Signal Cross Talk Into a Frequency Channel
AC Signal Cross Talk Into an AC Voltage Channel
AC Signal Cross Talk Into an Ohms Channel
AC Signal Crosstalk Into a Temperature Channel
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Binary Upload of Logged Data LOGBIN? 2625A only
Decoding the Ascii String
Figure E-1. Ascii String Decoding
Floating Point Conversion
Example
Figure E-2. Floating Point Conversion
Figure E-3. Example
Cables
RS-232 Cabling
Connections
Figure F-1. Summary of RS-232 Connections
Figure F-2. Hydra DB-9 to PC DB-9 RS-232 Connection Generic
Figure F-3. Hydra DB-9 to PC DB-25 RS-232 Connection
Figure F-4. Hydra DB-9 to Modem DB-25 RS-232 Connection
Figure F-5. Hydra DB-9 to Printer DB-25 RS-232 Connection
Side
Connector
Side Male Female
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Communication I/F
Temperature Units
Scan Rate
Output
Index
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