Keithley 1920 User manual

INSTKUCTIW MANUAL
IlUUEL 1YZU
TKWS UPTIUII
Copyright 1981 Keithley Instruments, Inc.
First Printing, July, 1981, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
Document No. 32000, Kev. A

Table of Contents
Section
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ClENEKAL INFORMATION .............................
l-l. Introduction. .............................
l-3. Warranty Information. .........................
1-5. Manual Addendums. ...........................
l-7. Safety Symbols and Terms. .......................
l-9. Specifications. ............................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ...........................
2-l. Operation in Model 191. ........................
2-4. Operation in Model 192. ........................
MAINTENANCE .................................
3-2. Installation in Model 191 .......................
3-3. Installation in Model 192 .......................
3-4. Performance Verification. .......................
3-6. Kecommended Test Equipment. ......................
3-7. Environmental Conditions. .......................
3-9. Performance Verification Procedure. ..................
3-11. Initial Conditions. ..........................
3-13. Calibration ..............................
3-15. Kecommended Test Equipment. ......................
3-17. Environmental Conditions. .......................
X-19. Calibration Procedure .........................
3-22. Troubleshooting ............................
3-24. Troubleshootiny Procedure .......................
TtiEURY OF UPEKATIUN .............................
REPLACEABLE PAKTS ..............................
5-l.
General ................................
5-3. Ordering Information. .........................
5-5. Factory Service ............................
5-7. Schematic and Component Layout. ....................
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Model 1920 General Information
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
l-l. INTRODUCTION
l-2.
The Keithley Model 1920 is a True Root Mean Square (TKMS) AC plug-in option for the
Models 192 and 191.
The 1920 enables the 191 or 192 to measure the TKMS value of an AC
siynal. When the 1920 is installed in the Model
192 an ACtUC function is available. The
Model 1920 has four ranges on which an AC siynal can be measured.
It is field
installable.
1-3. Warranty Information
l-4. The warranty is yiven on the inside front cover of this manual. If there is a need
to exercise the Warranty, contact the Keithley Representative in your area to determine
the proper action to be taken. Keithley maintains complete repair and calibration
facilities in the United States, West tiermany, tireat Britain, France, the Netherlands,
Switzerland and Austria. Information concerning the application, operation or service of
your instrument may be directed to the applications engineer at any of the above
locations. Check the inside front cover of this manual for addresses.
l-5. Manual Addendums
1-G.
Improvements or changes to the instrument that occur after printing of the [manual
will be explained on an addendum which will be attached to the inside back cover.
1-7. Safety Symbols and Terms
l-8. The symbol A on the instrument denotes that the user should refer to the operating
instructions.
t
The symbol on the instrument denotes that up to 5UllV may be present on the terminals.
The WARNING used in this manual explains dangers that could result in personal injury
or death.
The CAUTION used in this manual explains hazards that could damage the instrument.
l-9. Specifications
l-10. Uetailed specifications for the Model 1920 are given in Table
l-l.
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General Information Model 1920
TABLE 1-l
1920 Specifications
5-l/2 Digit Accuracy, +(% Rdg + Counts), 1 yr 18-28'C
5-l/2 Digit 20-50Hz" DC, 50Hz-lOkHz* lOK-20kHz" 20kHz-lOOkHz**
Range RESOLUTION
2v 1OPV 1% t 100 0.25% t 100 0.35% + 300 1% t 500
2ov lOOld 1% t 100 0.25% t 100 0.35% + 300 1% t 500
2oov 1mV 1% t 100 0.25% + 100 0.35% + 300 1% t 500
7oov 1OmV 1% t 100 0.354: t 100 0.5% + 300 1% t 500
RESPONSE:
CREST FACTOR
AC + DC MODE:
riAxIriuri INPUT:
SETTLING TIME:
INPUT IMPEDANCE:
TEMP. COEFFICIENT:
3dB BANTMIDTH:
CFIRR:
TRUE RFlS
Add 60 counts to specified accuracy (not wailable in We1 191)
1OOOV Peak AC + DC, 2 x lo7 V* Hz
0.5 set to within 0.1% of change in reading
211 ohm shunted by less than 5OpF.
(O"-18OC and 28"-5O'C): Less than 0.1 x applicable accuracy
specification per "C below 50kHz; 0.2 x for 50kHz to 1OOkHz
500kHz Typical
Greater than 60dB at 50 and 60Hz (lk ohm unbalanced)
* Above 2000 counts
** Above 20000 counts; 3% + 500 typical below 20000
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Model 1920
SECTION 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions
Z-l. Operating Instructions for the rlcdel 1920 installed in the ilodel 191 are as
follows:
2-2. Ilith the ilodel 1920 option, the ilcdel 191 reads AC voltages froln 10 r;licrovolts/digit
to 1000v. The instrument displays the True Koot llean Square (TKilS) value of an AC
voltage. It has a frequency response of 20Hz to 100ktlz.
2-3. The rnaximm reading is 199YYY. Werrange is irdicatcd by (-) l-----, except on
the 1000 volt range. The 700 volt range is selected idith the 1000 volt button. On the
700 volt range, the display can read beyond the rnaxiinuln allobiable input voltage. ilaximun
allobcable input: 1OOOV Peak AC + DC; 2 x lo7 V'Hz. Use the ilodel 191 to lneasure AC
voltage as follobis:
CAUTION
Do not exceed maximum allohcable input voltage. Instrument damage may
occur.
A. Turn the pokier on IJith the UN/OFF pushbutton, ati depress the ACV pushbutton.
8. Select the desired range from the 4 ranges available. The decimal point is positioned
by the range pushbutton.
C. Ensure that the I0JLL pushbutton is out (light off) unless measurements are to be made
as deviations from a preset value.
NOTE
Do not use NULL to zero the range. A small residual zero readirq is
normal. If NULL is used to zero this offset, readings in specified
accuracy range will be low by the offset amount. This is because rms
measurement signals add in a root mean square fashion arrl not
linearly. The NULL function is a linear offset axl not usable in TKllS
measurements.
0. Connect the signal to be measured between the INPUT HI ati LO binjiny posts. The
birding posts accept wires, spade lugs or banana plugs for ease of connectiq the
circuit to be measured. Observe the displayed digits ard decimal point.
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Operating Instructions Model 1920
E. For specified accuracy (pulse widths ,lOns, peak voltage (1.5 x full scale) Figure 2-1
shows the allowable input signal vs. crest factor. The figure illustrates that for a
crest factor of three the displayed reading must be less than 100,000 counts (1V on
the 2V range). So long as the maximum input is not exceeded no damage will result in
crest factors exceeding that shown in Figure2-I, but accuracy will slowly degrade (For
CF >3 but<10 typical accuracy is degraded by (CF-3) x 0.36% arti peak signal must be
less than 5 x full scale for that range).
CF
I I
0
100000
200000
Displayed Counts
Figure 2-l. Crest Factor VS. Displayed Counts
2-4. Operating Instructions for the Model lY20 installed in the Model 192 are as
follows:
2-5. With the Model 1920 option, the Model 192 reads AC voltages from 1 microvolt/digit
to 1ooov. The instrument displays the True Koot Mean Square (TKMS) value of an AC voltage
signal.
2-G.
The maximum reading is 199999. Overrange is indicated by OFLO. Maximum allowable
input is 1OOOV Peak AC f DC; 2 x 107V.Hz. Use the Model 192 to measure AC or AC + DC
voltages as follows:
CAUTION
Do not exceed maximum allowable input voltage. Instrument darnage may
occur.
A. TURN POWER UN with UN/OFF pushbutton.
B. Press the ACV button once to select the ACV (TKMS) function. Press the ACV button
ayain and the 192 will measure the T'KMS value of an AC + UC signal (AC signal
superimposed with a DC level). The ACV and DCV LEDs will light simultaneously when
the AC + UC function is enabled. Pressing the ACV button again will return the 192 to
the ACV function. Pressiny the DC button while in AC t DC returns the 192 the DCV
function.
2-2

UPEKATINti INSTKUCTIUNS
NOTE
IWDEL 1YZU
The 14odel 192 will display "NO AC" if ACV is selected without the 1920
or 1910 ACV option. The AC + UC function is available only with C-4
and dbove software and Kev U and above Analoy Board.
C. SELECT KANtiE from the four ranyes available. The decimal point is positioned by the
ranye pushbutton. The 1UOUV ranye is selected with the 2000 button. If the ZUIQ
button is inadvertently pressed when in ACV function, the 192 will set the ranye to
1uuo.
Il. ZEKU OFF unless [measurements are to be made as deviations frown a preset value.
NOTE
Uo not use ZEKU to zero the ranye. A small residual zero readiny is
normal. If LEKU is used, the residual voltaye readiny in specified
accuracy ranye will be low by the amplitude of the zeroed residual
voltaye. This is because rms measurement signals add in a root mean
square fashion and NUT linearly. THe LEKU function is a linear offset
and not usable in TKMS measurelnents.
E. CONNECT IllPUT to be measured between the HI HCV and LO bindiny posts.
F. TAKE KEAUING.
ti. For specified accuracy (pulse widths LlUus, peak voltage (1.5 x full scale) Figure Z-l
shows the allowable input siynal vs. crest factor. The figure illustrates that for d
crest factor of three the displayed readiny (must be less than lUU,UUU counts (1V on
the ZV ranye). So long as the maximum input is not exceeded no damage will result in
crest factors exceediny that shown in Fiyure 2-1, but accuracy will slowly degrade
(For CF >3 but 510 typical accuracy is degraded by (CF-3) x U.3GX and peak signal must
be less than 5 x full scale for that range).

Model 1920
SECTION 3. MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
3-l. The Model 1920 is a plug-in option that can be installed in your Model 191 or 192
Instdllation of the 1920 into your instrument is as follows.
WARNING
All service information is intended for qualified electronic maintenance
personnel only.
3-2. INSTALLATION: (For use with Model 191)
A. Disconnect the line power cord of the Model 191 and remove all test leads from its
input terminals for safety.
B. Turn the DMM bottom side up and loosen the four screws in the bottom cover.
C. Hold the top and bottom cover together to prevent their separation and turn the DMM
over to the normal position. Remove the top cover.
D. Remove the RF shield by grasping it and FIRMLY lifting it away from the motherboard.
E. Carefully insert the connector of the 1920 into its mating receptacle on the 191
motherboard. Take note of the orientation of the 1920 into the 191 motherboard as
shown in the figure below. Connect the brown wire of the 1920 to Pin 7 of the DCV
switch, and connect the blue wire to Pin 9 of the ACV switch.
F. Replace the RF shield being careful not to pinch any wires.
G. Calibrate the 1920 per the procedure located on Table 3-5.
H. Replace the top cover.
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Maintenance Model 1920
NOTE
Pin locations for the switches are shown on the decal on top of the RF
shield.
WARNING
All service information is intended for qualified electronic
maintenance personnel only.
3-3. INSTALLATION: (For use with Model 192)
A. Uisconnect the line power cord of the Model 192 and remove all test leads from its
input terminals for safety.
B. Remove two screws that hold the top cover to the rear panel and remove the cover.
C. Remove the top shield from the Analog Board by grasping it and FIRMLY lifting it off,
with a prying motion of the four retaining clips.
u. Carefully insert the connector of the 1920 into its mating receptacle on the Analog
Uoard. Take note of the orientation of the 1920 onto the 192 Analog Hoard as shown in
the figure below.
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Model 1920 Maintenance
E. Connect the brown wire of the 1920 to P1014 on the Analog Board as shown in the figure
below. Connect the blue wire to PlOlG which is located on the ACV HI input terminal.
This is also shown in the figure below.
F. Replace the shield to the Analoy Board beiny careful not to pinch any wires when
engaying the shield into the retaining clips.
ti. Calibrate the lY20 per the procedure located on Table 3-4.
3-3

Maintenance Model
1920
3-4. PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
3-5. Performance verification may be performed upon receipt of the instrument to ensure
that no damaye or misadjustment has occurred duriny transit.
NOTE
For instruments that are still under warranty (less than 12 months
since date of shipment), if the instrument's performance falls outside
specifications at any point, contact your Keithley representative or
the factory immediately.
3-6. RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT
3-7. Kecommended test equipment for performance verification is listed in Table 3-l.
Alternate test equipment may be used. However, if the accuracy of the alternate test
equipment is not at least 4 times better than the instrument specifications, additional
allowance must be made in the readinys obtained.
ITEM
TABLE 3-l
Recommended Test Equipment For Performance Verification
UESCKIPTIUN
SPECIFICATION
MFK,
I O.lV, lV,
lOV, 1oov H-P
+O.WzX
1OOOV H-P
+0.04%
AC Calibrator
High Voltage Amplifier
(Used with Model 745A)
UC Calibrator I
1v +0.002x
Flukl
746A
343A
3-7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
3-8. All measurements should be made at an ambient temperature within the range of 18" to
28'C (GS" to 82'F), and a relative humidity of less than 8o'k.
3-9. PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION PROCEDURE
3-10.
Use the following procedure to verify the basic accuracy for AC voltage in the
Model 191 or the Model 192.
3-4

Model 1920 Maintenance
WARNING
Performance verification should be performed by qualified personnel
using accurate and reliable test equipment.
3-11. INITIAL CONDITIONS
3-12. Before beginning the verification procedure, the instrument must meet the following
conditions:
A. If the instrument has been subject to extremes of temperature, allow sufficient time
for internal temperatures to reach environmental conditions specified (1X0-28'C).
Typically, it takes one hour to stabilize a unit that is 10°C (1U'F) out of the
specified temperature range.
B. Turn on the instrument and allow it to warm up for two hours before using it with the
Model 192 and one hour before using it with the Model 1Yl.
WARNING
Some procedures require the use of high voltage. Take care to
prevent contact with live circuits which could cause electrical shock
resulting in injury or death.
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Maintenance Model 1920
Performance Verification
2V
2UV
zoov
7oov
2V
ZUV
zoov
2V
NV
2UUV
7oov
ZUV
zov
ZV
2V
APPLIED INPUT
AT 1kHz
l.UUUOUV
1o.ouoov
lUO.UUUV
7oo.oov
AT ZUkHz
l.UUUUOV
lU.UUUUV
lUU.UUUV
AT 1UUkHz
l.UUUUUV
lU.UUUUV
lUU.UOUV
AT 3UkHz
700. oov
AT ZOHz
1o.uuuuv
AT 50Hz
10. ououv
AC + UC Mode
+1.uuouov UC
-1.uuuuuv UC
T
ALLUWAfJLf
For 191
.9965UV to 1.0035UV
9.965OV to 10.035UV
99.65UV to 100.35UV
696.55V to 703.45V
.9935UV to l.UU65OV
9.Y35UV to lU.UG5UV
99.35UV to 100.65UV
.985UUV to 1.01500v
9.x5uuv to 10.1500v
Y8.5UOV to 101.5uuv
688.UOV to 712.oov
9.89UUV to 10.1100v
9.89UUV to 10.1100v
L
:EAUIIVGS For
192
.Y9G5UV to 1.0035OV
9.965OV to 10.035UV
99.GWV to lOU.35OV
696.55V to 703.45V
.9935OV to l.UU65UV
9.935011 to lU.UG5OV
99.35UV to lUU.65OV
.985UUV to 1.015uuv
9.85OUV to lU.15OOV
9x.5uuv to lU1.5OOV
688.OOV to 712.OOV
Y.89OUV to 10.1100v
9.89UOV to 10.1100v
.995YUV to 1.ou41uv
-.9959uv to -1.uu410
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Model 1920 Maintenance
3-13. CALIBRATION
3-14. This section contains information necessary to calibrate the Model 1920 in your
instrument (191 or lY2). Calibration should be performed when any of the followiny
conditions occur:
A. Annually
B. Installation of the 1920
C. Performance Verification indicates 1920 as out of specification
3-15. RECOMMENDED TEST EQUIPMENT
3-16. Recommended test equipment for calibration is listed in the following table.
Alternate equipment may be used. However, the accuracy of the alternate equipment must be
at least 4 times better than the Model 1920 specifications, or equal to the specifications
listed in the Table below. TABLE 3-3
Recommended Test Equipment For Calibration
ITEM UESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION MFK. MOUEL
-
A DC Calibrator +1v Fluke 343A
r.uw'/
B AC Calibrator
U.lV, lV, lOV, 1uuv H-P 745A
Hl.U22%
C High Voltage Amplifier IUOUV H-P 746A
(Used with Model 74SA) +0.04x
II Calibration Cover -- Keithley 1913 (191)
3-17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
3-18. Calibration should be performed under laboratory conditions having an ambient
temperature of 23 _+l”C, and a relative humidity of less than 70%. If the instrument has
been subjected to temperatures outside of this range, or the higher humidity, allow two
hours minimum for the instrument to stabilize at the specified environmental conditions
before beginning the calibration procedure.
3-19. CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
3-20. Remove the top cover of your instrument and replace it with the appropriate
calibration cover. With the calibration cover in place allow the internal temperature of
the instrument to stabilize for two hours before performing the calibration.
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Maintenance
WARNING
Model 1920
3-8
STEP
1
2
*AUJU
3
4
5
6
Some procedures require the use of high voltage. Take care to prevent
contact with live circuits which could cause electrical shock
resulting in injury or death.
R42G
R406 C412
Model 1920 Calibration Adjustments
TABLE 3-4
Model 1920 Installed in the 192
Calibration Procedure
KANtiE FWCTIUN APPLIEU INPUT AUJIJSTMENT KEAUINti
2 ACV + KY
1.lllllloov UC
*Calibrator I.UOOOO ?lO counts
2 ACV + UCV -1.UOUUUV UC *K411 l.UOOUU QO counts
I I
KNT: Adjust the UC calibrlator until the display reads 1.00000 +I0 digits.
leads and take note of the reading. Keverse th
Adjust K411 to l/Z the difference (Example:
Keadiny is l.U04lJU, adjust K411 to read 1.00200).
?peat Steps and 2 until there is < 10 digits change in reading from + to -.
ACV l.UlxlUUV AC
at SUUtir
ACV .llJlJUlJV AC
INepeat Steps 4 and 5 until they
K407
1.00000 ?lO counts
K4Z6
.lOOOlJ i-10 collnts
are within tolerance.

Wodel 1920
Maintenance
c
I;iP
7 20
c, mu
Y I 2lJlJu
( 700V AC Max)
10 2UU
11 2
12 20
ACV
ACV 5UU.UUV AC
IUU.UUUV AC
at 1Wktiz
/\cv
ACV
l.UUUUUV AC
at 1UUkHr
lU.UUUUV AC
I I I at 1UUktir
13 Kepeat Steps lU-12 until no chanye.
14 Kepeat Steps l-l:! to verify the readings.
NOTE
T
TABLE 3-4
Model 1920 Installed in the 192
Calibration Procedure (cont.)
FUNCTION APPLIED INPUl AUJUSTMENl
ACV
ACV
1o.oLwLlv HC
at SUUtir
lUU.UUUV AC
at 5UUtlr
K4U0
K405
K404
C413
Caution: Use
an insulated
aliynlnent tool
c4u2
C4U7
KEAUINti
5LlO.UU r10 counts
lOO.llU +25u counts
l.OUOU *50 counts
lU.ULlUU~100 counts
tliyh frequency (100kHr) measurements are sensitive to component location.
Uo nut move or bend the components in the input area (C401, iKWJ, etc.)
Kecalibration is necessary if these components are moved. If the 1uuv
1UUkHr cannot be brouytit into specification, refer to the troubleshootiny
section.
WARNING
Some procedures require the use of high voltage. Use an insulated alignment
tool. Take care to prevent contact with live circuits which could cause
electrical shock resulting in injury or death.
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Maintenance Model 1920
TABLE 3-5
Model 1920 Installed in the 191
Calibration Procedure
STEP KANtiE FWCTIUI~ I\PPLIEU INPUT AUJUSTMENT KEAUING
1 2 ACV 1UUmVAC K411 Minimum Reading
at 50011r
2 2 ACV 1UmVAC K411 Minimum Reading
at SUUHr
3 2 ACV l.UUUUUV AC K4U7 l.UUOUU *lo counts
at SUUHZ
4 2 ACV .lUUUUV AC 11426 .lUUUU *lo counts
at 5UUHr
:, IRepeat Steps 3 dnd 4 until they are within specification.
ti 20 ACV
11).uouuv AC
K4UG 10.0000 *lo counts
at 5UUHz
7 2uu ACV IUU.UUUV AC I<405 100.000 ?lO counts
at SUUHZ
8 zuuu ACV suu.ouv AC 11404 5u0.00 +10 counts
( 7UOb AC Max)
9, LOU ACV lUU.UUUV AC c413 100.00 i25ll counts
at 1lJUkHr Caution: Use an
insulated align-
ment tool.
10 ii ACV l.UUUUUV AC c4uil 1.0000 +50 counts
at 1UUkHz
11 20 ACV lU.UUUUV AC c4u7 10.0000 *loo counts
at 1OUkHr
12 Hepeat Steps 9 thru 11 until no change.
13 Kepeat Steps 1 thru 11 to verify the readings.
NOTE
Hiyh frequency (100kHz) measurements are sensitive to component location.
Do not move or bend the components in the input area (C401, K403, etc.)
Recalibration is necessary if these components are inoved. If the 1OUV
1UUkHz cannot be bt-ouyht into specification, refer to the troubleshooting
section.
3-22. Troubleshooting
3-23. The troubleshootiny instructions contained in this section are intended for
qualified personnel having a basic understanding of analog and digital electronic
principles and components used in precision electronic test equipment. Instructions have
been written to assist in isolating the defective circuit or subcircuit. Isolation of the
specific defective component has been left to the technician.
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