Keithley 168-20 User manual

SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 168-20
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Limit: * range not to exceed 1999 mA.3
Maximum current: (mAs ran%a) 3000 ma nor. to axcaed .66 saeanh duratio
Tracking sate: Gr~aCer than 3000 ma per miciosecand for rated accuracy
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MODEL 168-20 GENERAL INFORMATION
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SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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‘INITIAL PREPARATION
SECTION 2. INITIAL PREPARATION
Same as 168, however check zero end adjust if necessery.
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The 168-20 m.Ae mere= should be used for making tie meeeuremen~e on
x-ray machines only by people who ere fully familiar~with the mechiae
involved and the hazards rssocieted vich tie meenuremente. *n error
in meas”I‘ement technique could result in lethal shock hezards. --
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MODEL 168-20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
.Aea mm: Place mAs-NOSN switch to NORM Qosftion. than refer to Wade1
168 manual for OMM operation.
Ae e mA8 Meter: Refer to Model 168 manual for power selecrion details.
Place nuts-NORM switch to m&s. For the o-1999 mAe range.
depress (DC) and (A). Depress the erase button to redec
the unit to 0 mAs and use the erase button whenever a
resee is desired.
Connection LO X-Ray Machines: l”ne 168-20 rr& meter is specifically
designed for use with x-ray machines in the O-1999 WAS range. me m~8
meter muse be connected in series with the x-ray machine’s high voltage
secondary, between the secondary winding and ground. as ehovn In Figure
1. -Hose x-my machines have labeled ma or mAs fese poinrs for this
purpaee.
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PIGlmE 1. Connection to X-Ray High Voltage Secondary,
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OP!DATINC INSTRUCTIONS HODEL 168-20
WARNING
Consult r-ray machine service manual for proper hook up. since
improper connections can result in lethal voltages present on the
168-20 and damage to the meter. NEVER connect 168-20 co “high”
side of the secondary. This will result in destruction of the
meter and a dangerous shock hazard. Never touch any part of the
wment circuit with Lhe high voltage on.
& over voltage protection device should be securely fasrened across rbe
ma or ntAs test points exrernally or internally LO protect both machines
and,che qperator in the event of an open circuit LO the m~8 meter (i.e..
teat lead falling off, blown fuge. etc.). Suitable procecrion devicea
include power resistors, epark gaps, etc. Specific information concernidg
protection devices should be obtained from the manufacturer of the x-ray
machine in quearion.
Figure 2 s@~s an alternate measurement technique for meesuring r&s. A
shunt resistor is securely installed across rhe ma or tie test points and
the 168-20 is used in the inre$raring voltege mode. Integrating voltage
mode is selected by pldcing the m&-NORM witch in the mAe position and
depressing (DC).
The shunt resistor should be wire wound, with a parer raring adequate for
the machine’s l~aximum current.
m Shunt Reeiecor
0 * 199.9 * 10 n
0 + 1999 rk4.a 1n
0 * 19990 * .1 n
This technique provides greater safety. multiple ranges. and greater in-
put overload prorectioo or& the 168-20.
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MODEL 168-20 OPERATING lNSTR"CTIO:iS
L- Other Uses: The 168-20 has 3 usable integrating ranges. ae fallows:
Function Setting (mAs/NOSN in mAa) FCa*g*
* (DC) (A) 0 - 1999 a.9
* 0 - 1.999 *
"e 0 - 1.999 ve
NOTE
Tie law mAs range bes 1000 ohm series re8is~ance, and should not be
used far x-ray tia measurements. The volt-second range can be
transformed into an mAa range by use of a sbunr resistor.
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F1aw.E 2. Int~graring Voltage Mae
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MAqmNANCE MODEL 168-20
SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE
For All OEM Punctions: Refer CO Model 168 manual.
PAR Xetcr Leakage Tese: Perform DC voltage zero check and zero adjust-
menc if nece8sary as outlined in Model 168 manual. Place meter in mAs
mode rich input open. reset vith erase buecon. Release button and time
drift WiLh a SLOp YBLCh. Drift should t,e less than 1 dig,t per ten
seconds. If drift is greater than this, repeat zero ad,usLnent.
Pas Meter Accuracy Test: Connecr mAs meter in mAs mode to a Keirhley 227
or other current source adjusted for a 10.11 ma output. ~.eset the m~s
meter and. With a stop uacch. measure the time interval for the mAe
rehding co infrease from 100 mAa LO 1100 U.S. ‘nmelapsed time should be
100 sec. fl eec.
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