Transmille 4610M User manual

TRANSMILLE 4610M
ADVANCED MULTIPRODUCT
CALIBRATOR
OPERATION MANUAL
V3.01

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1.Introduction .................................................. 5
1.1 : Main Features............................................................................................................5
1.2 : Accuracy and Functionality..................................................................................5
1.3 : True Multiproduct Calibration ............................................................................5
1.4 : Retro Fit Options......................................................................................................5
1.5 : USB Interface.............................................................................................................6
1.6 : GPIB (IEEE488) Interface ........................................................................................6
1.7 : Output Connections...............................................................................................6
2.Preparing the Calibrator for Use ................. 7
2.1 : Initial inspection.......................................................................................................7
2.2 : Lifting and Carrying the Calibrator....................................................................7
2.3 : Positioning the Calibrator.....................................................................................7
2.4 : Rear Panel Connections and Controls..............................................................8
2.5 : Setting and checking the Line Voltage............................................................8
2.6 : Power Line Inlet Fuse and rating .................................................................... 10
2.7 : Powering up the calibrator ............................................................................... 11
2.8 : Output Connections............................................................................................ 12
2.9 : Warning and output Overload indications. ................................................ 14
2.9.1 : High Voltage Timeout .......................................................................15
2.9.2 : 30 Amp Temperature Cut-out .........................................................15
3.Operation ....................................................16
3.1 : Safety Warnings .................................................................................................... 16
3.2 : Introduction to Operation................................................................................. 16
3.3 : Front Panel Controls............................................................................................ 17
3.4 : Digital Control........................................................................................................ 19
3.5 : Error Message Indicator...................................................................................... 21
3.6 : Wait Indicator......................................................................................................... 21
3.7 : Touchscreen Interface Functionality............................................................. 22
3.8 : Connection Help Prompts................................................................................. 23
3.9 : Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 25
3.10 : View Configuration............................................................................................ 26

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3.11 : Function Menu.................................................................................................... 26
3.11.1 : Function Menu – Voltage...............................................................27
3.11.2 : Function Menu – Current ...............................................................28
3.11.3 : Function Menu – Resistance..........................................................28
3.11.4 : Function Menu – Capacitance......................................................30
3.11.5 : Function Menu – Pulse Width Modulation / Duty Cycle.........31
3.11.6 : Function Menu – PRT / RTD ...........................................................32
3.11.7 : Function Menu – Thermocouple ..................................................33
3.12 : General Settings ................................................................................................. 33
3.12.1 : General Settings – Configure Beeper...........................................34
3.12.2 : General Settings – Specification Display Mode ........................34
3.12.3 : General Settings – Set GPIB Address............................................35
3.12.4 : General Settings – Command Mode ...........................................35
3.12.5 : General Settings – Specifications Display During Warmup...35
3.12.6 : General Settings – Default Negative to Ground State.............36
3.12.7 : General Settings – High Voltage Timeout..................................36
3.12.8 : General Settings - Default Frequency..........................................36
3.12.9 : General Settings - View Error Log.................................................37
3.13 : System Settings .................................................................................................. 37
3.13.1 : System Settings - Set time & Date.................................................38
3.13.2 : System Settings – Change Passcode ...........................................39
3.13.3 : System Settings - Update via USB Service Port..........................40
3.13.4 : System Settings - Hardware error detection..............................40
3.13.5 : System Settings – Restart Calibrator ...........................................41
3.14 : Calibration Menu................................................................................................ 42
3.14.1 : Calibration / Adjustment Mode....................................................44
3.14.2 : Backup Calibration Data................................................................44
3.14.3 : Restore Calibration Data................................................................44
3.15 : Calibrate Touchscreen...................................................................................... 45
3.15.1 : Export Calibration to USB ..............................................................47
3.16 : Special Functions Available Using the ‘Soft’ Keys .................................. 47
3.16.1 : Connecting Output Negative to Line Earth (Ground) .............48
3.16.2 : Selecting front panel control when in Remote Mode..............48
3.17 : Terminal Status LED’s ....................................................................................... 49
4.Connection Diagrams.................................52
4.1 : Voltage - AC/DC .................................................................................................... 53
4.2 : Current Up To 2A - AC/DC ................................................................................. 53
4.3 : Current Above 2A - AC/DC ................................................................................ 54
4.4 : Resistance - 2 Wire Passive / 2 Wire Simulated Variable / 2 Wire Simulat-
ed Variable PRT ................................................................................................ 54

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4.5 : Resistance - 2 Wire Compensated Simulated............................................. 55
4.6 : Resistance - 4 Wire Passive / 4 Wire Simulated.......................................... 55
4.7 : Capacitance – Passive & Variable.................................................................... 56
4.8 : Frequency................................................................................................................ 56
4.9 : Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) / Duty Cycle............................................. 57
4.10 : Thermocouple Source...................................................................................... 57
4.11 : Thermocouple Measurement........................................................................ 58
4.12 : Current Simulation Up To 1500A Using EA002 Coil Adapter............. 58
5.Setting Outputs ..........................................60
5.1 : Setting the Output ............................................................................................... 60
5.2 : Adjusting the Set Output Using the Digital Control................................ 60
5.3 : Automatic Display of % or PPM Error and Reference Key...................... 61
5.4 : Range Hold.............................................................................................................. 62
5.5 : Wait Indicator......................................................................................................... 62
5.6 : Low Impedance Loads........................................................................................ 63
5.7 : Setting a DC Voltage Output............................................................................ 64
5.8 : Setting a DC Current Output ............................................................................ 65
5.9 : Setting an AC Voltage Output ......................................................................... 66
5.10 : Setting an AC Current Output ....................................................................... 67
5.11 : Setting 2-Wire Simulated Resistance Output........................................... 68
5.12 : Setting 4-Wire Simulated Resistance Output........................................... 70
5.13 : Setting 2-Wire Simulated Compensated Resistance............................. 71
5.14 : Setting 2-Wire Passive Resistance Output. ............................................... 72
5.15 : Setting 4-Wire Passive Resistance Output ................................................ 74
5.16 : Setting Simulated Capacitance Output ..................................................... 76
5.17 : Setting Passive Capacitance Output........................................................... 78
5.18 : Thermocouple Simulation (Source) Mode................................................ 80
5.19 : Thermocouple Measurement Mode ........................................................... 83
5.20 : Setting Frequency Output.............................................................................. 86
5.21 : Setting Pulse Width Modulation (P.W.M., Mark Space Ratio) Output..
86
5.22 : Setting Simulated PRT (RTD) Output .......................................................... 88
5.23 : Setting DC Current Output using EA002 Coil .......................................... 90
5.24 : Setting AC Current Output using EA002 Coil........................................... 92
6.Guarantee and Service...............................95

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1 Introduction
The 4610M calibrator offers the most advanced and up to date means of calibration of a wide
variety of electrical measuring instruments. The 4610M advanced multi product calibrator
provides a fully functional, precision programmable calibration source.
1.1 Main Features
• AC/DC Volts to 1020 V
• AC/DC Current to 30 Amps
• AC/DC Current to 1500 Amps with EA002 50 turn clamp coil adapter (option)
• 2 and 4 wire passive resistance to 1 GΩ
• 2 wire, 2 wire compensated, and 4 wire simulated resistance
• Capacitance to 100 mF (passive and simulated modes)
• Frequency to 1 MHz
• Pulse width modulation / duty cycle
• RTD (PRT) simulation
• Thermocouple source simulation and measurement (°C & °F)
• USB Interface
• GPIB (IEEE488) Interface
1.2 Accuracy and Functionality
The 4610M integrates powerful calibration capabilities using built-in software.
1.3 True Multiproduct Calibration
From one instrument
Designed to provide an accurate cost-effective instrument for the calibration of multimeters,
clamp meters, frequency meters, temperature meters, and capacitance meters.
Designed for use in the laboratory or portable on site calibration, the 4610M calibrator is suitable
for use in a standards laboratory. The 4610M boasts a fast-warm up time combined with
connection to a PC/laptop (via a USB / GPIB interface) allowing for a fast return on investment
and premium accuracy.
1.4 Retro Fit Options
Allows additional functions to be added.