Teledyne T3MIL50 User manual

T3MIL50 & T3MIL50X
D.C. Milli-Ohm Meters
User Manual

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................5
Safety Symbols...................................................................................... 5
Safety Guidelines.................................................................................. 6
GETTING STARTED..............................................................9
T3MIL50/50X Characteristics ............................................................ 10
Key Features........................................................................................ 12
Model Lineup...................................................................................... 13
Front Panel Overview ......................................................................... 14
TFT-LCD Overview.............................................................................. 18
Rear Panel Overview........................................................................... 20
Set Up.................................................................................................. 22
MEASUREMENT................................................................27
Resistance Measurement................................................................... 28
Compare Function.............................................................................. 38
Binning Function ................................................................................ 43
Temperature Measurement................................................................ 47
Temperature Compensation .............................................................. 49
Temperature Conversion.................................................................... 52
Measurement Settings ....................................................................... 56
System Settings .................................................................................. 63
HANDLER/SCAN INTERFACE.............................................72
Handler Overview............................................................................... 73
Pin Definitions for the Handler Interface.......................................... 75
Scan Overview .................................................................................... 77
Configure Interface............................................................................. 84
SAVE/RECALL ....................................................................89
COMMAND OVERVIEW .....................................................92
Command Syntax................................................................................ 92
Command List .................................................................................... 95

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General Commands............................................................................98
Compare Commands .......................................................................102
Binning Commands..........................................................................107
Temperature Compensate Commands............................................112
Temperature Conversion Commands..............................................113
Temperature Commands..................................................................115
Scan Commands...............................................................................116
Source Commands ...........................................................................121
Meas. Setup Commands..................................................................122
System Commands...........................................................................127
Memory Commands.........................................................................132
Status Commands ............................................................................134
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands ....................................................135
Status system....................................................................................138
FAQ.................................................................................139
APPENDIX.......................................................................140
Function Selection Combinations....................................................141
Temperature Measurement..............................................................142
Specifications....................................................................................145
Dimensions.......................................................................................148
CERTIFICATIONS ...........................................................149
EMC Compliance ..............................................................................149
Safety Compliance ............................................................................151
Environmental Compliance..............................................................151
RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (RoHS)..............152

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow
when operating the T3MIL50/50X or when keeping it in storage. Read the
following before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the
T3MIL50/50X in the best possible condition.
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the T3MIL50/50X.
WARNING
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that could
result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that could
result in damage to the instrument or to other properties.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention Refer to the Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
Earth (ground) Terminal
Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection facility
or contact the supplier from which this instrument was
purchased.

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Safety Guidelines
General Guideline
CAUTION
Do not place any heavy objects on the instrument.
Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to
damaging the instrument.
Do not discharge static electricity to the instrument.
Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for the
terminals.
Do not disassemble the instrument unless you are
qualified as service personnel.
(Note) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the measurement categories and
their requirements as follows. The T3MIL50/50X doesn’t fall
under category II, III or IV.
Measurement category IV is for measurements performed at the
source of low-voltage installation.
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the
building installation.
Measurement category II is for measurements performed on the
circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.
Power Supply
WARNING
AC Input voltage: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60Hz, 25VA
The power supply voltage should not fluctuate more
than 10%.
Connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC
power cord to an earth ground, to avoid electrical
shock.
Cleaning the
T3MIL50/50X
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild
detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid into the
instrument.
Do not use chemicals or cleaners containing harsh
material such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.
Operation
Environment
Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free, almost
non-conductive pollution (Note below)
Temperature Range: 0~35°C, Relative Humidity:
<80%RH; >35°C, Relative Humidity: <70%RH
Altitude: < 2000m
Operating Environment: 0°C to 40°C (operation)
Pollution Degree 2

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(Note) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees and their
requirements as follows. The T3MIL50/50X falls under degree 2.
Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or
gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric
strength or surface resistivity”.
Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution
occurs. The pollution has no influence.
Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by
condensation must be expected.
Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry,
non-conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to
condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment is
normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation,
and full wind pressure, but neither temperature nor humidity is
controlled.
Storage
Environment
Location: Indoor
Storage Conditions: −10°C to 70°C
Temperature Range: 0~35°C, Relative Humidity:
<90%RH; >35°C, Relative Humidity: < 80%RH
Disposal
Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal
waste. Please use a separate collection facility or contact
the supplier from which this instrument was purchased.
Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly
recycled to reduce environmental impact.

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Power cord for the United Kingdom
When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the power
cord meets the following safety instructions.
NOTE: This lead / appliance must only be wired by competent persons
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/ Yellow:
Earth
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live (Phase)
As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the
coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the Earth
terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol or coloured
Green/Green & Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked
with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.
If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact
the supplier.
This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved
HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the equipment and/or
user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable of 0.75mm2should be
protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger conductors would normally require 13A
types, depending on the connection method used.
Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is engaged in a live
socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous, turn
off the mains power and remove the cable, any fuses and fuse assemblies. All
hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance
to the above standard.

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GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the T3MIL50/50X, including its main features as well
as its front and rear panels. After going through the panel overview, follow the
Power-up sequence before attempting to use the instrument.
Please note the information in this manual was correct at the time of printing.
However as Teledyne LeCroy continues to improve its products, changes can
occur at any time without notice. Please see the Teledyne LeCroy website for
the latest information and content.
T3MIL50/50X Characteristics ............................................................ 10
Key Features........................................................................................ 12
Model Lineup...................................................................................... 13
Front Panel Overview ......................................................................... 14
TFT-LCD Overview.............................................................................. 18
Rear Panel Overview........................................................................... 20
Set Up.................................................................................................. 22
Tilt Stand ................................................................................................................ 22
Power Up................................................................................................................ 23
4 Wire Kelvin Connection ...................................................................................... 24
Zeroing (Relative Function)................................................................................... 25

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T3MIL50/50X Characteristics
T3MIL50 and T3MIL50X are modern high precision programmable DC
Milli-ohm meters suitable for low resistance measurements of switches, relays,
connectors, PCB tracks and a variety of other devices. The meters feature a
color TFT-LCD screen with easy-to-read measurement results. With the
easy-to-use features, superior performance and automatic test interfaces, these
meters are dependable instruments for resistance measurements.
Easy to Use
Features
Each test function on the T3MIL50/50X can be easily
activated by pressing a single front panel key. All the
settings and measurement results are displayed and set on
the TFT-LCD panel at the same time making each
function naturally intuitive to use.
Each primary and secondary measurement result is
displayed prominently on the display along with any
corresponding settings. Sequential measurement results,
such as those from the scan or binning function, are
tabulated in an intuitive and easy-to-read format.
In addition, the meters can recall previously used settings
upon startup, allowing the meter to be ready the next
time it is used in a matter of moments. The meters can
also save or recall up to 20 sets of function settings.
Performance
The T3MIL50/50X has nine selectable measurement
ranges from 5mΩ to 5MΩ, a constant current source of
1uA to 1A, an accuracy of up to 0.05%, a 0.1uΩ
resolution and performs measurements using four wire
Kelvin connections for accurate, consistent
measurements.
The ability to choose between high accuracy
measurements at 10 samples/sec (full scale at 50000
counts) or high speed measurements at 60 samples/sec
(full scale at 50000 counts), allows the T3MIL50/50X the
flexibility to fulfill a number of different measurement
roles.

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Advanced
Temperature
Measurements
The T3MIL50/50X has a number of advanced
temperature functions that can be used with the optional
temperature probe, PT-100.
The temperature compensation function can extrapolate
what the resistance of a DUT will be at a desired
temperature, if the temperature coefficient of the DUT
and the resistance of the DUT at ambient temperature
are known.
The temperature conversion function can be used to
extrapolate what the temperature rise of a DUT will be at
specified resistance if the initial resistance, initial
temperature and the constant for the DUT are known.
Drive Signals
The T3MIL50X can select a number of different drive
signals to suit a number of different measurement
scenarios, for example the Pulse setting can be used to
cancel the effects of thermoelectric EMF on the
measurement results.
Dry Circuit Testing
Dry circuit testing allows the T3MIL50X to measure the
contact resistance of switches and connectors according
to the DIN IEC 512 and ASTM B539 standards. The
open circuit voltage will not exceed 20mV in this mode
to prevent the oxidization layer on metal switches and
connector points from breakdown.
Automatic Testing
The T3MIL50/50X has a handler interface designed for
automatic testing. The handler interface outputs the
status of PASS, FAIL, HI, LO, READY and EOT signals
and inputs a trigger control signal. Automatic testing is
used with the binning, compare and scan functions.
Applications
Production testing for contact resistance of switches,
relays, connectors, cables and printed circuit boards
and other low resistance devices.
Component testing of resistors, motors, fuses and
heating elements.
Incoming inspection and quality assurance testing.
Conductivity evaluation for product design.

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Key Features
50,000 counts
Measurement Range: 5mΩ~5MΩ
Accuracy of up to 0.05%
Compare function
Binning function
Manual or Auto-ranging
Continuous or Triggered measurement modes
Temperature measurement, temperature
compensation and temperature conversion
Four-wire Kelvin measurement method
Selectable power-on settings
Diode test
Alarm settings for function-specific PASS/FAIL test
results
Sampling rate: 10 or 60 sampling/sec
Standard interfaces: USB/RS232/Scan/Handler
Save/Recall settings: 20 memory sets
External I/O logic function

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Model Lineup
Feature / Model
T3MIL50
T3MIL50X
Ohm Measurement
✔
✔
Compare Function
✔
✔
Diode Measurement
✔
✔
Temp. Compensation
✔
✔
Temp. Conversion
✔
✔
Temp Measurement
✔
✔
Scan Function
✔
✔
Dry Circuit
✘
✔
Drive Selection
✘
✔
Binning Function
✘
✔
Interface
RS-232 Interface
✔
✔
USB Device Interface
✔
✔
Handler/EXT IO/Scan Interface
✔
✔
Temperature Sensor Interface
✔
✔

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Front Panel Overview
SOURCE SENSE POWER SENSE SOURCE
Rx
Ohm Compare Binning
TEMP
TCONVTC
Speed REL RT
Trigger
DryScan
Display Diode Drive
ESC
GND
GUARD
Enter
Local Range
ESC key
GND
terminal
Function keyLCD display
Power key
Arrow keys,
Enter keys
GUARD
terminal
Sense+, Source+Sense-, Source-
Power Switch
SOURCE SENSE POWER SENSE SOURCE
Rx
DC Milliohm Meter
GOM-805
Ohm Compare Binning
TEMP
TCONVTC
Speed REL RT
Trigger
DryScan
Display Diode Drive
ESC
GND
GUARD
Enter
Local Range
Turns On or Off the main
power. For details about the power up
sequence, see page 23.
Measurement Terminals
Source, Sense
Terminals
Rx
SOURCE SENSE SENSE SOURCE
Sense +and Sense -terminals.
Current source terminals: Source +
and Source -.
CAUTION
When measuring components with
polarity, connect Source+ to the
positive potential and connect Source-
to the negative potential of the
component.
WARNING
Discharge any DUT before
measurement to avoid damaging the
T3MIL50/50X.

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GND Terminal
GND
Connect the GND (ground) terminal to
the earth ground.
GUARD Terminal
GUARD
The GUARD terminal has the same
potential as earth, but cannot be
substituted for it. Connect the GUARD
terminal to the cable shield layer of the
test leads to help reduce noise.
Function Keys
Ohm
The Ohm key activates the resistance
measurement function.
Compare
The Compare key activates the
comparator function.
Binning
The Binning key activates the binning
function to grade the DUTs into eight
bins according to the tolerance settings.
T3MIL50X only.
TC
The TC key activates the TC
(temperature compensation) function
which calculates the resistance of a
DUT at a specified temperature given
the resistance of the DUT at the
ambient temperature and the
temperature coefficient of the DUT is
known.
TCONV
The TCONV (Temperature
Conversion) function calculates the
temperature of a DUT given an initial
temperature, initial resistance, measured
resistance and a constant (inferred zero
resistance temperature) for the DUT.
TEMP
The TEMP key activates the
temperature measurement function.

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Speed
The Speed key toggles between 10
samples per second and 60 samples per
second (Slow rate and Fast rate).
REL
The REL key is used to perform a zero
adjustment to the test leads or a DUT.
RT
The RT key is used to display the
real-time (not averaged) measured
resistance value.
Scan
The Scan key is used to turn on the
Scan function.
Dry
The Dry key is used to turn on the dry
circuit measurement mode which allows
the T3MIL50X to measure the contact
resistance of switches and connectors
according to DIN IEC 512 and ASTM
B539 standards. T3MIL50X only.
Trigger
When in the internal trigger mode,
pressing the Trigger key will turn on the
external trigger mode. When in the
external trigger mode, pressing the
Trigger key will perform a manual
trigger.
A long press of the Trigger key when in
external trigger mode will reset the
trigger mode back to the internal trigger
mode.
Display
The Display key toggles between the
standard display mode and the
simplified display mode (sans menus
and display icons).
Local
The Local key will switch the milliohm
meter between local and remote mode.
Diode
The Diode key is used to turn on the
Diode measurement function.

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Drive
+
Enter
The Drive key in conjunction with the
up/down arrow keys is used to select
the measuring signal: DC+, DC-, Pulse,
PWM, Zero and Standby. In particular,
the Zero setting can be used as a
+/-10mV DC voltmeter to measure the
EMF of passive components. The
Standby, on the other hand, is used to
break off Relay of Force+/- without
outputting test current, and none of
measurements will be executed.
See page 32 for details. T3MIL50X
only. The drive signal is fixed to DC+
and Standby on the T3MIL50.
Range
Long pressing the Range key will
activate the auto ranging mode.
Range
+
Enter
The Range key in conjunction with the
up/down arrow keys is used to select
the resistance measurement range.
When in auto ranging mode, pressing
the Range key will activate the manual
ranging mode.
ESC
The ESC key cancels the current setting
and returns the cursor to its default
location or returns to the previous
menu, depending on the circumstances.
Arrow Keys, Enter
Key
Enter
The arrow keys and Enter key are
used to edit parameters, to navigate
the menu system and to select
parameter ranges.

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TFT-LCD Overview
Drive signal
RangeFunction mode
Function
mode
settings
Trigger mode
Main
measurement
display
Secondary menus
REL value Memory
number
Function control
indicators
Average value Dry circuit
Rate Remote mode
Remote error
Function Control
Indicators
The function control indicators show all the currently
active settings for the selected function mode:
Func
Currently selected function
mode
Range
The measurement range. Auto
indicates that auto ranging is
active
Trigger mode
Int/Ext
Rate
Slow/Fast
Drive:
DC+, DC-, Pulse, PWM, Zero,
Standby
Rel
Shows the relative (nominal)
reference value
Avg
Number of samples used for the
Average function.
Dry
Indicates that the dry circuit
function is active

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Err
Indicates a remote command
error
RMT
Indicates that the unit is in
remote control mode
Mem No.
Indicates which memory setting
has been recalled
Main Measurement
Display
Shows all measurement results for the selected function
mode.
Function Mode
Settings
Shows any function mode-specific settings.
Secondary
Menus
The secondary menus show global menus (Meas. Setup,
System, Memory) as well as function-specific secondary
menus.
Meas. Setup
Goes to the global Measurement Setup
menu.
System
Goes to the global System menu
Memory
Allows you to save, recall and clear
memory settings.
View
Shows the results for all the channels
when a scan has finished.
Clear
Clears the measurement results in the
Binning function when the display
mode is set to Count.

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Rear Panel Overview
REMOVE INPUTS BEFORE OPENING.
TO AVOID SHOCK,
WARNING
RS232
SER.NO. LABEL
100 240V , 50 60Hz
25VA MAX
AC
HANDLER / SCAN / EXT I/O
TC SENSOR
GPIB
RS232 port Handler/Scan/Ext I/O
USB B
port
Temperature sensor portAC power input
AC Input
100 240V , 50 60Hz
25VA MAX
AC
Accepts the power cord. AC 100 -
240Vac; 50 - 60Hz.
For the power up sequence, see page
23.
RS-232 Port
RS232
Accepts an RS-232C cable for remote
control; DB-9 male connector.
For remote control details, see page 85.
USB Device Port
USB device port for remote control.
See page 84 for details.
Handler / Scan /
EXT I/O Port
HANDLER / SCAN / EXT I/O
The Handler / Scan / EXT I/O
port is used to output
pass/fail/high/low comparison
results. This port is also used for
the user-programmable EXT I/O
pins.
Temperature Sensor
Port
TC SENSOR
The temperature sensor input is for a
PT-100 temperature probe.