2635A
 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability
 Table of Contents
 Front Panel Operations
2635A
 Memory Card Operations
 Printer Operations
 Index
 2635A
 List of Tables
 Viii
 List of Figures
 Overall PC-to-Instrument Modem Connection
 Interference Information
 Symbols Marked on Equipment
Safety Terms in this Manual
 Use the Proper Fuse
AC Power Source
DC Power Source
Use the Proper Power Cord
 Introduction
Ten Minute Tour
 Ten Minute Tour
Power Func
SET Func
OFF VAC
 Selecting a Measurement Scale. Select
 Scan MON
Scan
 Review
SET
 SLO
Alrm
Mx+B SET Mx+B
 YEAR TotAL
 OFF
 ALL
LISt
DESt
Mode
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 Xxiv
 Preparation for Use
 2635A
 Preparation for Use 1 Introduction
 Hydra
 Operating Modes
Introduction
 Data Bucket Features
 Memory Card Operation
Ground Terminal AC Power Connector Universal Input Module
Alarm Outputs Connector Digital I/O Connector RS-232C
Front Panel Operation
 Modem Operation
Computer Operation
Printer Operation
 Applications Software
Measurement Capabilities
 Hydra Logger
Options and Accessories
Connector Set, 2620A-100
Hydra Starter Package
 Model
Setting Up the Instrument
Options and Accessories
Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
 Connecting the Instrument to a Power Source
Adjusting the Handle
 Input Channels
AC Operation
DC Operation
 Universal Input Module Connections
Using Shielded Wiring
Measurement Connections
Crosstalk
 Measurement Connections
 Resistance
Wire 2T Connection Source
Wire 4T Connection Source
Sense
 External Trigger Input
Alarm Outputs Connections
DC Power
Alarm Outputs
 Digital I/O
Digital I/O Connections
Digital I/O
Totalizer Input
 Auto MON
Controls and Indicators
Front Panel Indicators
Front Panel Controls
 12. Annunciator Display
11. Secondary Display
 Front Panel Keys Description
Rate K J Clock K I Mode K P
Key
 MON Scan SET
Func Alarm
Clear Local K Comm K L Zero Single K Q
Annunciator Descriptions
 OFF Auto Limit HI, LO Review MIN, MAX Last PRN EXT REM CAL
Annunciator Annunciator Descriptions
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 Front Panel Operations
 Using the Monitor Mode Using the Review Mode
 Front Panel Operations
 Hydra Data Bucket
 Summary of Front Panel Operations
How to use the Control/Annunciator Diagrams
 Turning the Power on
Configuring the Instrument for Operation
 Code
Configuration Reset Default Settings Parameter
Default Setting
Selftest Error Codes Description
 Restrictions
Configuring a Measurement Channel
Selecting a Channel
 Func SET Func
Configuring a Channel to Measure DC Volts
 Configuring a Channel to Measure AC Volts
Configuring a Channel to Measure AC Volts
 Configuring a Channel to Measure Resistance
Configuring a Channel to Measure Resistance
 Configuring a Channel to Measure Frequency
Configuring a Channel to Measure Frequency
 Thermocouples
Configuring a Channel to Measure Temperature
Resistance-Temperature Detectors
Resistance Temperature Detectors Restrictions
 Negative Lead Material
Thermocouple Ranges Type Material
Positive Lead Color
ANSI* IEC
 Configuring a Channel to Measure Temperature RTDs
 Configuring a Channel Off
Setting Operating Conditions
 11. Setting the Scan Interval
Setting the Scan Interval
 RAtE
Setting the Measurement Rate
Setting the Alarms
Alarm Indications While Scanning
 Clearing Alarm Parameters from a Channel
Alarm Indications While Monitoring
Alarm Indications While Reviewing
 TLL Alarm Outputs Channels 0 to Decimal
Alarms and Autoprinting
Alarms and Monitor-Alarm Triggering
Alarms and Mx+B Scaling
 Channels
TTL Alarm Outputs Channels 4 to
 Alrm Limit
13. Setting the Alarms
 Clearing Mx+B Scaling from a Channel
Setting the Mx+B Scaling
Examples
 14. Setting the Mx+B Scaling
 Required From the previous
 Using the Scan Mode
 Path to OPEn DAtxx Menu
Memory Card Data Extraction
 16. Memory Card Error Messages
Memory Card Error Messages
 17. Using the Monitor Mode
Using the Monitor Mode
 18. Using the Review Mode
Using the Review Mode
 External Trigger
Additional Features
Monitor-Alarm Trigger
Scan Triggering Options
 19. Scan Triggering Options
Totalizer Operation
 Xxxxx
Digital Input/output Lines
 Mn.dY
Setting Date and Time
Year
 Returning to the Local Mode. Press
Returning to the Local Mode
Reading Instrument Software Versions
 Memory Card Interface
REM Monitor Mode Review
Instrument Interfaces
Front Panel Key Lockout Options
 RS-232 Computer Interface
Using the RS-232 Computer Interface With a Printer
Using the RS-232 Computer Interface With a Modem
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 Recording Measurement Results During Scanning
Memory Card Operations
 256KB
 Summary of Memory Card Operations
Insertion Direction PIN Connector
WRITE-PROTECT Switch
Lithium Battery 3 Volts
 Memory Card Capacity
Setup Files
Data Files
 Inserting and Removing the Memory Card
Installing or Replacing the Memory Card Battery
 Memory Card Error Codes Probable Cause
Error
 SUrE
Initializing a Memory Card
Files
Init
 MOdE
Recording Measurement Results During Scanning
 StorE
Setup File Procedures
Using Setup Store
SEtUP
 Using Setup Load to Load Configuration Files
Using Setup Load
 ErASE
Using Setup Erase
 DAtA
Data File Procedures
Using Data Open
 Using Data Erase to Delete a Measurement Data File
Using Data Erase
 NnnnK
Setup and Data Files Directory
 USEd
Setup and Data File Current Status
 Memory Card File Operations to and from a PC
 Computer Operations
 Op82f.eps
 Summary of Computer Operations
Connecting the Instrument to a PC
 PC Connection With DB-25
Connector
PC Connection With DB-9
 PAR
Configuring the Instrument for Computer Operations
 Testing the Instrument/PC RS-232 Interface
Configuring the PC for Computer Operations
 Rstfunc 0,VDC,4PRINTTYPE 0,0PRINT 1*TRG
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 Open COM1,9600,N,8,1,CS,CD for Random AS #1
Testing the RS-232 Interface Using Gwbasic
 Print #1, Printtype 0,0PRINT INPUT$20, #1
Testing the RS-232 Interface Using Qbasic
 IDN?
 Input Terminators
Computer Interface Commands and Operation
How the Instrument Processes Input
 How the Instrument Processes Output
Input String Examples
Sending Numeric Values to the Instrument
 Instrument Event Register IER
Status Registers
 Overview of Status and Event Data Registers
 Instrument Event Register IER Description
Standard Event Status Register ESR
Bit Name
 Bit Event Status Register ESR Name Description
Status Byte Register STB
 MAV ESB
Computer Interface Command Set
Xmodem File Transfers
IEB
 Func FUNC? RTDR0 RTDR0? RANGE?
Command and Query Summary
Echo
DIOLEVELS? Dolevel
 Scalemb SCALEMB?
Rate RATE?
MAX? MIN? NEXT?
MON MONCHAN? MONVAL?
 Reviewclr
Tempconfig TEMPCONFIG?
Lock LOCK? Locs Lwls Rems Rwls
Format FORMAT?
 Trigger TRIGGER?
IDN? TST?
Date Time TIMEDATE?
Total TOTAL? Totaldbnc TOTALDBNC?
 Cntlc CLS ESE ESE? ESR?
Command and Query Reference
 OPC OPC? RST SRE SRE?
IDN?
Field Description
 TST? WAI
TRG
 ALARMS?
 Alarmassoc
 Alarmassocclr
ALARMASSOC?
 ALARMDOLEVELS?
Alarmdolevel
 LO OFF
Alarmlimit
ALARMLIMIT? CLS Date
 DIR
DIOLEVELS? Digital I/O State Query
 Echo ESE ESE? ESR? FILEERROR? Fileload
 FILEOPEN? Fileremove
 FILESPACE? Filestore
 Configuration File Tag
 VDC
Format
Measurement Units String
MX+B
 Range Voltage Ohms Frequency
Func
 IEE? IER?
FUNC? IDN? IEE
 Intvl INTVL? LAST?
 Lock
 LOCK? Locs LOG? LOGGED?
 Logmode LOGMODE? Lwls
LOGBIN? Logclr LOGCLR1 LOGCOUNT?
 MAX?
BIT Memory Card Battery Status
MAX? MCARD?
 MCARDSIZE?
Mcardformat
 Disables monitoring
 OPC OPC? Print
 PRINT? Printtype
 PRINTTYPE?
 Rate RATE? Rems Reviewclr RST RTDR0
 RTDR0? Rwls
 Scalemb
 SCALEMB? Scan
 SCAN? SCANTIME? SRE SRE? STB? Tempconfig
 Total
TEMPCONFIG?
 TOTAL? Totaldbnc TOTALDBNC? TRG Trigger
 Returns an integer representing the present trigger type
 Sample Program Gwbasic 1
 Sample Program Gwbasic 2
 Sample Program Qbasic 1
 Sample Program QBASIC2
 Sample Program Qbasic 3
 Sample Program QuickC 1of
 Sample Program QuickC 2
 Sample Program QuickC 3
 Sample Program QuickC4
 Sample Program QuickC5
 Printer Operations
 Op83f.eps
 Summary of Printer Operations
Connecting the Instrument to a Printer
 PARALLEL-INPUT
SERIAL-INPUT
Printer
 Configuring the RS-232 Ports for Print Operations
Configuring for Printer Operations
 Printing Measurement Results During Scanning
Problems?
Printing Measurement Data and Memory Card Directory
 Printing Measurement Data and Memory Card Directory
 Printing the Review Array
Printing the Review Array
 Printing the Memory Card Directory
Printing the Directory of the Memory Card
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 Modem Operations
Configuring the Instrument for Modem Operations
 Op84f.eps
 Overall PC-to-Instrument Modem Connection
Summary of Modem Operations
 Configuring the Instrument Modem for Modem Operations
Connecting the Modem to a PC for Modem Configuration
 Modem Connection With PC DB-25 Connector
Modem Connection With PC DB-9 Connector
 Connecting the Modem to an Instrument
Connecting the Modem to an Instrument
 Enter
Configuring the Instrument for Modem Operations
 Testing the RS-232/Modem Interface
 Dedicated Alarm Output Test
Maintenance
 Calibrator
 Line Fuse
Introduction Cleaning
 Performance Tests
Selftest Diagnostics and Error Codes
Error Power-Up Error Codes Description
 Performance Tests
 Instrument Type Recommended Model
Recommended Test Equipment Minimum Specification
Instrument Type
Recommended Model
 Input Level Frequency
Accuracy Verification Test
Function
Range
 Channel Integrity Test
 Thermocouple Measurement Range Accuracy Test
 Four-Terminal Resistance Test
Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy Test
 Open Thermocouple Response Test
 UUT
Hydra Input Module
5700A
 RTD Temperature Accuracy Test Using Decade Resistance Source
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test
 Decade Resistance Source
RTD Temperature Accuracy Test Using DIN/IEC 751 RTD
Temperature Simulated
Temperature Accuracy
 Digital Output Test
Digital Input/Output Verification Tests
 Digital Input Test
Dolevel 0,0 CR
 State of Digital Inputs
Totalizer Test
Terminal Grounded
Digital Input Values
 Totalizer Sensitivity Test
Dedicated Alarm Output Test
 Maintenance
 Hydra
Alarm Output
GND Source Input
Module Sense
 External Trigger Input Test
Calibration
 Variations in the Display
Service
 Appendix Title
Appendices
Page
 DC Voltage Measurements
Specifications
Accuracies at Ambient Temperatures Other than Specified
Resolution
 Input Impedance
Normal Mode Rejection
Common Mode Rejection
Accuracy
 Cross-Talk Rejection
Appendices
Maximum Input
 Accuracy
Resolution
 Type Temperature Days Year Slow Fast 0C to 60C
Temperature Measurements Thermocouples
 2635A
 RTD
Temperature Measurements RTDs
Common Mode and Normal Mode Rejection
Open Thermocouple Detect
 RTD Type
Wire Accuracy
Temperature Slow Fast
AC Voltage Measurements
 Minimum Input for Rated Accuracy
Table A-10. AC Voltage Measurements Resolution Range
Resolution Slow Fast
 Maximum Crest Factor
Crest Factor Error
DC Component Error
2635A Maximum Voltage Input VS. Frequency Input
 Resistance Measurements
 Input Sensitivity
2635A Wire Accuracy
Resolution and Accuracy
Frequency Measurements
 Table A-17. Typical Scanning Rate
Typical Scanning Rate
 Digital Inputs
Maximum Autoranging Time
Totalizing Input
 Maximum Latency
Trigger Inputs
Input Voltages
Minimum Pulse Width Maximum Frequency Specified Conditions
 Real-Time Clock and Calendar
Digital and Alarm Outputs
Environmental Specifications
 General
 Size
Weight
Power
2635A Voltage Ratings
 Crosstalk Considerations
AC Signal Cross Talk in a DC Voltage Channel
 AC Signal Cross Talk into an Ohms Channel
AC Signal Cross Talk into an AC Voltage Channel
 AC Signal Crosstalk into a Temperature Channel
AC Signal Cross Talk into a Frequency Channel
 2635A
 Decoding the Ascii String
Binary Upload of Logged Data
 +--------+--------+--------+--------+
 Figure C-1. Ascii String Decoding
 Floating Point Conversion
 Mlsb Lmsb
Sign Bit
Mmsb
 Figure C-2. FloatingPoint Conversion
 Example
 Figure C-3. Example
 Cables
RS-232 Cabling
 Figure D-1. Summary of RS-232 Connections
 RS-232 Cabling D
 Figure D-3. Hydra DB-9 to PC DB-25 RS-232 Connection
 RS41 Cable or Equal
 Printer
 Side
Connector
Side Male Female
 2635A
 Bit Binary-Coded-Decimal Table
 Binary
Table E-1 -Bit Binary-Coded-Decimal
 Data File Format
Setup File Format
Memory Card File Formats
 Trigger
 Memory Card File Formats
 Unsigned char mdr unsigned char bdr float rtdr0
 Appendices
 2635A
 Appendices
 2635A
 Waveform Comparison True RMS VS Average Responding
True RMS Measurements
Effect of Internal Noise in AC Measurements
 PK-PK
Component
Waveform RMS CAL Hydra Only
Sine
 Output
Temperature Units
Scan Rate
RS-232-C Communication
 Hydra Memory Card Record
 Index
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