Document Outline

• Table of Contents
  • 1 Before You Start 1
    • 1.1 Symbols Used 1
    • 1.2 Safety Information 2
      • 1.2.1 Warnings 2
      • 1.2.2 Cautions 3
    • 1.3 Authorized Service Centers 4
  • 2 Introduction 7
  • 3 Specifications and Environmental Conditions 9
    • 3.1 Specifications 9
    • 3.2 Environmental Conditions 10
    • 3.3 Warranty 11
  • 4 Quick Start 13
    • 4.1 Unpacking 13
    • 4.2 Use Proper Care 13
    • 4.3 Learn About the Features and Components 13
    • 4.4 Connect the Probe 13
      • 4.4.1 Using the Clamp-on Ferrites 14
    • 4.5 Connect the Power Source 14
    • 4.6 Switch the Power On 14
    • 4.7 Measure Temperature 15
  • 5 Parts and Controls 17
    • 5.1 Front Panel Buttons 17
    • 5.2 Back Panel 19
    • 5.3 Accessories 19
  • 6 General Operation 21
    • 6.1 Display 21
    • 6.2 Changing Units 21
    • 6.3 Battery 21
    • 6.4 Probe Input Modules 22
      • 6.4.1 Connecting a PRT or Thermistor Probe 23
      • 6.4.2 Connecting a Thermocouple 23
    • 6.5 DC Power Source 25
    • 6.6 Power On Self-Test 25
    • 6.7 Display Backlight and Contrast 25
    • 6.8 Taking Measurements 25
      • 6.8.1 Connecting the Sensor 25
      • 6.8.2 Enabling the Channel 26
      • 6.8.3 Selecting Conversion Type and Probe Characterization 26
    • 6.9 Fast Measurement Mode 26
    • 6.10 Data Logging 27
  • 7 Menu Functions 29
    • 7.1 Channel Menu 29
      • 7.1.1 Measure Period and Fast Measurement Mode 30
      • 7.1.2 Enable Channel 32
      • 7.1.3 Channel Mode 33
      • 7.1.4 Moving Average 33
      • 7.1.5 Display Options/Auto-Cal 34
    • 7.2 Probe Menu 35
      • 7.2.1 Edit Probe 36
        • 7.2.1.1 ITS-90 Conversion 38
        • 7.2.1.2 ITS-SR5 39
        • 7.2.1.3 PT-100 Conversion 40
        • 7.2.1.4 Callendar-Van Dusen (CVD) conversion 40
        • 7.2.1.5 RES Conversion 41
        • 7.2.1.6 Thermistor T(R) Conversion [THERM-T] 41
        • 7.2.1.7 Thermistor R(T) Conversion [THERM-R] 42
        • 7.2.1.8 YSI-400 Conversion 42
        • 7.2.1.9 Thermocouple Volts [Vin[mV]] 42
        • 7.2.1.10 Standard Thermocouple Conversions 43
        • 7.2.1.11 Thermocouple Polynomial Conversion 43
      • 7.2.2 Copy Probe 44
      • 7.2.3 Test Probe 44
      • 7.2.4 Print Probe 45
      • 7.2.5 Default Probe 46
    • 7.3 Fields Menu 47
      • 7.3.1 Clear Stats 48
      • 7.3.2 Select Fields 49
      • 7.3.3 Edit Fields 51
      • 7.3.4 Default Fields 51
      • 7.3.5 Display Options 52
    • 7.4 Logging Menu 53
      • 7.4.1 Demand Log 54
        • 7.4.1.1 Store Reading 55
        • 7.4.1.2 Log History 56
        • 7.4.1.3 View Data 57
        • 7.4.1.4 Print Data 58
        • 7.4.1.5 Delete Data 59
      • 7.4.2 Auto Log 60
        • 7.4.2.1 Logging Options 61
        • 7.4.2.2 Start Stop 62
        • 7.4.2.3 View Data 64
        • 7.4.2.4 Print Data 65
        • 7.4.2.5 Delete Data 65
      • 7.4.3 Log Stats 66
      • 7.4.4 Data Labels 67
      • 7.4.5 Default Labels 68
    • 7.5 System Menu 69
      • 7.5.1 Comm Setup 70
        • 7.5.1.1 Serial 71
        • 7.5.1.2 IR 72
        • 7.5.1.3 GPIB (Optional) 72
      • 7.5.2 Date Time 73
      • 7.5.3 Password 74
      • 7.5.4 Calibration 75
      • 7.5.5 System Reset 77
  • 8 Digital Communications Interface 79
    • 8.1 Overview 79
    • 8.2 Communications 79
      • 8.2.1 Serial Wiring 79
      • 8.2.2 GPIB Communications 80
        • 8.2.2.1 Capability 80
        • 8.2.2.2 Connection 80
        • 8.2.2.3 Device Setup 80
    • 8.3 Interface Commands 80
      • 8.3.1 Command Summary 80
      • 8.3.2 Command Syntax 85
    • 8.4 Commands 86
      • 8.4.1 Measurement Commands 88
        • 8.4.1.1 CALCulate:AVERage:CLEar 88
        • 8.4.1.2 CALCulate<chn>:AVERage<n>:DATA? 88
        • 8.4.1.3 CALCulate:AVERage<n>:TYPE? 89
        • 8.4.1.4 FETCh? [<chn>] 89
        • 8.4.1.5 FORMat:STAMp? 90
        • 8.4.1.6 FORMat:STAMp <bool> 90
        • 8.4.1.7 MEASure? [<chn>] 90
        • 8.4.1.8 READ? [<chn>] 90
        • 8.4.1.9 SENSe<chn>:DATA? 90
      • 8.4.2 Measurement Control Commands 91
        • 8.4.2.1 INITiate 91
        • 8.4.2.2 INITiate:CONTinuous? 91
        • 8.4.2.3 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 91
        • 8.4.2.4 SENSe:AVERage:COUNt <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 91
        • 8.4.2.5 SENSe<chn>:RESistance:RANGe? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 91
        • 8.4.2.6 SENSe<chn>:RESistance:RANGe <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 92
        • 8.4.2.7 SENSe<chn>:RESistance:WIRE? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 92
        • 8.4.2.8 SENSe<chn>:RESistance:WIRE <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 93
        • 8.4.2.9 TRIGger:TIMer? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 93
        • 8.4.2.10 TRIGger:TIMer <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 93
      • 8.4.3 Channel Commands 94
        • 8.4.3.1 ROUTe:CLOSe? <chn> 94
        • 8.4.3.2 ROUTe:CLOSe <chn> 94
        • 8.4.3.3 ROUTe:OPEN? <chn> 94
        • 8.4.3.4 ROUTe:OPEN <chn> 94
        • 8.4.3.5 ROUTe:PRIMary? 94
        • 8.4.3.6 ROUTe:SCAN? 95
        • 8.4.3.7 ROUTe:SCAN <chn list> 95
        • 8.4.3.8 ROUTe:SCAN:MODE? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 95
        • 8.4.3.9 ROUTe:SCAN:MODE <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 95
      • 8.4.4 Probe Commands 95
        • 8.4.4.1 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:CATalog? 95
        • 8.4.4.2 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:COPY <dest chn>|ALL 96
        • 8.4.4.3 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:NAMe? 96
        • 8.4.4.4 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:NAMe <conv> 96
        • 8.4.4.5 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:PARameter:CATalog? 97
        • 8.4.4.6 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:PARameter:VALue? [<param>|ALL] 97
        • 8.4.4.7 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:PARameter:VALue <param>,<num>[,< param>,<num>...] 97
        • 8.4.4.8 CALCulate:CONVert:PRINt [<chn>|ALL [,<port>]] 98
        • 8.4.4.9 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:SNUMber? 98
        • 8.4.4.10 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:SNUMber <serl> 98
        • 8.4.4.11 CALCulate<chn>:CONVert:TEST? <res>|<volt> 99
      • 8.4.5 Calibration Coefficient Commands 99
        • 8.4.5.1 CALibrate:AUTo 99
        • 8.4.5.2 CALibrate<chn>:DATE:CALibrate? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 99
        • 8.4.5.3 CALibrate<chn>:DATE:CALibrate (<year>,<month>,<day>)|MIN|MAX|DEF 100
        • 8.4.5.4 CALibrate<chn>:DATE:DUE? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 100
        • 8.4.5.5 CALibrate<chn>:DATE:DUE (<year>,<month>,<day>)|MIN|MAX|DEF 100
        • 8.4.5.6 CALibrate<chn>:PARameter:OFFSet<n>? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 101
        • 8.4.5.7 CALibrate<chn>:PARameter:OFFSet<n> <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 101
        • 8.4.5.8 CALibrate<chn>:PARameter:SCALe<n>? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 101
        • 8.4.5.9 CALibrate<chn>:PARameter:SCALe<n> <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 102
        • 8.4.5.10 CALibrate<chn>:PARameter:LINearity<n>? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 102
        • 8.4.5.11 CALibrate<chn>: PARameter:LINearity<n> <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 103
        • 8.4.5.12 CALibrate<chn>:PARameter:RJC? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 103
        • 8.4.5.13 CALibrate<chn>:PARameter:RJC <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 103
      • 8.4.6 Display Commands 104
        • 8.4.6.1 DISPlay:RESolution? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 104
        • 8.4.6.2 DISPlay:RESolution <num>|AUT|MIN|MAX|DEF 104
        • 8.4.6.3 DISPlay:LAMP? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 104
        • 8.4.6.4 DISPlay:LAMP <bool>|<num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 104
        • 8.4.6.5 DISPlay:DECimal:FORMat? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 105
        • 8.4.6.6 DISPlay:DECimal:FORMat <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 105
        • 8.4.6.7 DISPlay:WINDow? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 105
        • 8.4.6.8 DISPlay:WINDow <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 105
        • 8.4.6.9 DISPlay:WINDow<n>:FIELd<n>:FEED? 105
        • 8.4.6.10 DISPlay:WINDow<n>:FIELd<n>:FEED <chn>[,<num>] 106
      • 8.4.7 Logging Commands 106
        • 8.4.7.1 LOGging:AUTomatic:DELete [<num>|ALL] 106
        • 8.4.7.2 LOGging:AUTomatic:COUNt? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 106
        • 8.4.7.3 LOGging:AUTomatic:COUNt <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 106
        • 8.4.7.4 LOGging:AUTomatic:FREE? 107
        • 8.4.7.5 LOGging:AUTomatic:LABel? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 107
        • 8.4.7.6 LOGging:AUTomatic:LABel <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 107
        • 8.4.7.7 LOGging:AUTomatic:POINt? [MAX] 107
        • 8.4.7.8 LOGging:AUTomatic:PRINt [<num>|ALL [,<port>]] 108
        • 8.4.7.9 LOGging:AUTomatic:STATus? 108
        • 8.4.7.10 LOGging:AUTomatic:STATus <bool> 108
        • 8.4.7.11 LOGging:AUTomatic:TIMe? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 108
        • 8.4.7.12 LOGging:AUTomatic:TIMe <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 109
        • 8.4.7.13 LOGging:AUTomatic:VALue? <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 109
        • 8.4.7.14 LOGging:DEMand:DELete [<num>|ALL] 109
        • 8.4.7.15 LOGging:DEMand:FREE? 109
        • 8.4.7.16 LOGging:DEMand:LABel? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 110
        • 8.4.7.17 LOGging:DEMand:LABel <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 110
        • 8.4.7.18 LOGging:DEMand:POINt? 110
        • 8.4.7.19 LOGging:DEMand:PRINt [<num>|ALL [,<port>]] 110
        • 8.4.7.20 LOGging:DEMand:STORe 111
        • 8.4.7.21 LOGging:DEMand:VALue? <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 111
        • 8.4.7.22 LOGging:LABel<n>:NAME? 111
        • 8.4.7.23 LOGging:LABel<n>:NAME <label> 111
      • 8.4.8 System Commands 111
        • 8.4.8.1 *IDN? 111
        • 8.4.8.2 *OPT? 112
        • 8.4.8.3 *RST 112
        • 8.4.8.4 SYSTem:BOOT:VERSion? 112
        • 8.4.8.5 SYSTem:CODE:VERSion? 112
        • 8.4.8.6 SYSTem:ERRor? 113
        • 8.4.8.7 SYSTem:SNUMber? 113
        • 8.4.8.8 SYSTem:VERSion? 113
        • 8.4.8.9 UNIT:TEMPerature? 113
        • 8.4.8.10 UNIT:TEMPerature <unit> 113
      • 8.4.9 Communication Interface Commands 114
        • 8.4.9.1 SYSTem:COMMunicate:IR:FEED? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 114
        • 8.4.9.2 SYSTem:COMMunicate:IR:FEED <bool>|MIN|MAX|DEF 114
        • 8.4.9.3 SYSTem:COMMunicate:IR:MODE? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 114
        • 8.4.9.4 SYSTem:COMMunicate:IR:MODE <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 114
        • 8.4.9.5 SYSTem:COMMunicate:IR:TIMe? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 115
        • 8.4.9.6 SYSTem:COMMunicate:IR:TIMe <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 115
        • 8.4.9.7 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:BAUD? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 115
        • 8.4.9.8 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:BAUD <baud>|MIN|MAX|DEF 115
        • 8.4.9.9 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:FDUPlex? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 115
        • 8.4.9.10 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:FDUPlex <bool>|MIN|MAX|DEF 116
        • 8.4.9.11 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:FEED? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 116
        • 8.4.9.12 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:FEED <bool>|MIN|MAX|DEF 116
        • 8.4.9.13 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:LINefeed? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 116
        • 8.4.9.14 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:LINefeed <bool>|MIN|MAX|DEF 117
        • 8.4.9.15 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:TIMe? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 117
        • 8.4.9.16 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:TIMe <num>MIN|MAX|DEF 117
        • 8.4.9.17 SYSTem:KLOCkout? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 117
        • 8.4.9.18 SYSTem:KLOCkout <bool>|MIN|MAX|DEF 117
        • 8.4.9.19 SYSTem:POWer:BATTery? 118
        • 8.4.9.20 SYSTem:POWer:SOURce? 118
      • 8.4.10 Date and Time Commands 118
        • 8.4.10.1 DISPlay:DATE:FORMat? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 118
        • 8.4.10.2 DISPlay:DATE:FORMat <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 118
        • 8.4.10.3 DISPlay:TIME:FORMat? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 119
        • 8.4.10.4 DISPlay:TIME:FORMat <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 119
        • 8.4.10.5 SYSTem:DATE? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 119
        • 8.4.10.6 SYSTem:DATE <year>,<month>,<day> 119
        • 8.4.10.7 SYSTem:TIME? 120
        • 8.4.10.8 SYSTem:TIME <hour>,<minute>,<second> 120
      • 8.4.11 Password Commands 120
        • 8.4.11.1 SYSTem:PASSword:CDISable 120
        • 8.4.11.2 SYSTem:PASSword:CENable <pass> 120
        • 8.4.11.3 SYSTem:PASSword:CENable:STATe? 120
        • 8.4.11.4 SYSTem:PASSword:CONVersion? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 121
        • 8.4.11.5 SYSTem:PASSword:CONVersion <bool>|MIN|MAX|DEF 121
        • 8.4.11.6 SYSTem:PASSword:NEW <pass> 121
      • 8.4.12 Status Commands 122
        • 8.4.12.1 *CLS 122
        • 8.4.12.2 *ESE? 122
        • 8.4.12.3 *ESE <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 122
        • 8.4.12.4 *ESR? 122
        • 8.4.12.5 *SRE? 122
        • 8.4.12.6 *SRE <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 122
        • 8.4.12.7 *STB? 122
        • 8.4.12.8 *TST? 123
        • 8.4.12.9 STATus:MEASure? 123
        • 8.4.12.10 STATus:MEASure:CONDition? 123
        • 8.4.12.11 STATus:MEASure:ENABle? 123
        • 8.4.12.12 STATus:MEASure:ENABle <num> 123
        • 8.4.12.13 STATus:OPERation? 124
        • 8.4.12.14 STATus:OPERation:CONDition? 124
        • 8.4.12.15 STATus:OPERation:ENABle?[MIN|MAX|DEF] 124
        • 8.4.12.16 STATus:OPERation:ENABle <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 124
        • 8.4.12.17 STATus:QUEStionable? 124
        • 8.4.12.18 STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? 125
        • 8.4.12.19 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? [MIN|MAX|DEF] 125
        • 8.4.12.20 STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <num>|MIN|MAX|DEF 125
      • 8.4.13 Statistical Calculation Types 126
      • 8.4.14 Field Types 126
      • 8.4.15 Conversion Types and Parameters 128
      • 8.4.16 Port Numbers 129
      • 8.4.17 Date and Time Formats 130
  • 9 Calibration 131
    • 9.1 PRT and Thermistor Calibration 131
      • 9.1.1 PRT Calibration Parameters 131
      • 9.1.2 PRT Calibration Procedure 132
      • 9.1.3 Thermistor Calibration Parameters 133
      • 9.1.4 Thermistor Calibration Procedure 133
    • 9.2 Thermocouple Calibration 134
      • 9.2.1 Calibration Parameters 134
      • 9.2.2 Calibration Procedure 135
  • 10 Maintenance 137
  • 11 Troubleshooting 139
    • 11.1 Troubleshooting 139
      • 11.1.1 Self-Test Error Messages 140
      • 11.1.2 Start-up Error Messages 141
    • 11.2 Downloading Auto Logged Data 141
    • 11.3 Placement of IR Dongle for Transfer of Data 142
    • 11.4 CE Comments 142
      • 11.4.1 EMC Directive 142
        • 11.4.1.1 Immunity Testing 143
        • 11.4.1.2 Emission Testing 143
      • 11.4.2 Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 143
    • 11.5 Frequently Asked Questions 143
      • 11.5.1 Battery 143
      • 11.5.2 Input 144
      • 11.5.3 Logging 145
      • 11.5.4 Output 146
      • 11.5.5 Other 146
• Figures
  • Figure 1 Using the Clamp-on Ferrites 14
  • Figure 2 Front Panel 17
  • Figure 3 Back Panel 18
  • Figure 4 Thermocouple Connections 23
  • Figure 5 Probe Connection Wiring Diagram 24
  • Figure 6 Main Menu 29
  • Figure 7 Measure Period 30
  • Figure 8 Channel Menu 30
  • Figure 9 Enable Channel 32
  • Figure 10 Channel Mode 33
  • Figure 11 Moving Average 34
  • Figure 12 Display Options 35
  • Figure 13 Probe Menu 36
  • Figure 14 Edit Probe 37
  • Figure 15 Copy Probe 44
  • Figure 16 Test Probe 45
  • Figure 17 Print Probe 46
  • Figure 18 Default Probe 47
  • Figure 19 Clear Stats 48
  • Figure 20 Fields Menu 48
  • Figure 21 Select Fields 49
  • Figure 22 Edit Fields 51
  • Figure 23 Default Fields 52
  • Figure 24 Display Options 53
  • Figure 25 Logging Menu 54
  • Figure 26 Demand Log Submenu 55
  • Figure 27 Store Readings 56
  • Figure 28 Log History 57
  • Figure 29 Demand Log View Data 58
  • Figure 30 Print Data 59
  • Figure 31 Delete Data 60
  • Figure 32 Logging Options 61
  • Figure 33 Auto Log Submenu 61
  • Figure 34 Log Statistics (Auto Log Started) 63
  • Figure 35 Start Stop 63
  • Figure 36 Auto Log View Data 64
  • Figure 37 Print Data 65
  • Figure 38 Delete Data 66
  • Figure 39 Log Stats 67
  • Figure 40 Data Labels 68
  • Figure 41 Default Labels 69
  • Figure 42 System Menu 70
  • Figure 43 Comm Setup 71
  • Figure 44 Date Time 73
  • Figure 45 Password 74
  • Figure 46 Password for Calibration Access 75
  • Figure 47 Select Calibration Channel 76
  • Figure 48 Pass Cal Reset 77
  • Figure 49 Serial Cable Wiring 79
  • Figure 50 Using a Shorting Wire 132
• Tables
  • Table1 International Electrical Symbols 1
  • Table 2 Conversion Types 38
  • Table 3 Alphabetical List of Commands 81
  • Table 4 Statistical Calculation Types 126
  • Table 5 Field Types 126
  • Table 6 Reference (REF) Keywords 127
  • Table 7 Conversion Types, Mnemonics, and Serial Port Responses 128
  • Table 8 Conversion Types and Parameters 128
  • Table 9 RJC Settings 129
  • Table 10 Port Numbers 129
  • Table 11 Date Formats 130
  • Table 12 Time Formats 130
  • Table 13 PRT and Thermistor Calibration Parameter Description 131
  • Table 14 Calibration Parameters 135
• Index
  • !
    • 2-wire probe 39 - 40
    • 3-wire probe 39 - 40
    • 4-wire probe 39 - 40
  • A
    • AC adapter 21, 25
    • accessories 19
    • ASTM E1137 40
    • AUTO LOG 60
    • AUTO-CAL 35
    • average 33
  • B
    • backlight 25, 35, 53
    • battery 21, 25
      • charging 21
    • baud rate 71
    • buttons 17, 141
  • C
    • calibration 131, 141
    • CALIBRATION 75
    • CALIBRATION EXPIRED 141
    • Callendar-Van Dusen 40
    • selection 32
  • CHANNEL menu 29
  • CHANNEL MODE 33
  • CLEAR STATS 48
  • probe 38, 41, 139
• COMM SETUP 70
• commands 80
• communication 70, 79
• conformity 142
• contrast 17, 25, 140
• COPY PROBE 44
• CVD 40