Keysight U3606B Multimeter|DC Power Supply Quick Start Guide
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Safety Symbols The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument. Direct current (DC) Alternating current (AC) Both direct and alternating current Caution, risk of danger (refer to this manual for specific Warning or Caution information) Environmental Conditions This instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation.
NOTE The U3606B Multimeter|DC Power Supply complies with the following safety and EMC requirements: • IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001 (2nd Edition) • Canada: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 • USA: ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004 • IEC 61326-1:2005/EN61326-1:2006 • CISPR11:2003/EN55011:2007, Group 1 Class A • Canada: ICES/NMB-001:Issue 4, June 2006 • Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004 Regulatory Markings The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community.
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1 Standard Shipped Items 105 mm 329 mm 255 mm Keysight U3606B Multimeter|DC Power Supply Power cord U8201A combo test lead kit Certificate of Calibration U3606B Quick Start Guide Keysight U3606B Quick Start Guide (this manual) Keysight Automation-Ready CD-ROM USB Standard-A to Type-B interface cable Keysight U3606B Product Reference CD-ROM 1
2 The Front Panel at a Glance 4 1 5 2 6 3 7 9 1 Output terminals 6 Power ON/OFF switch 2 Input terminals 7 Keys for multimeter operation 3 Current fuse 8 Autorange and manual range 4 Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) 9 Keys for source operation 5 Shift/Local NOTE 2 8 For a complete list of all the keypad functions and descriptions, see Chapter 1, “Getting Started” in the U3606B User’s Guide.
3 The Display at a Glance 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 1 Trigger, hold, statistics, null, diode, audible continuity, and shift annunciator 2 Source functions, Lo Ω annunciator 3 Primary display for source functions (upper secondary display) 4 Calibration and source functions and units, S1 and S2 range annunciators 5 Autoranging, AC, DC, and limit annunciator 6 Log, store, recall, ramp, scan, error, remote, and over-voltage/over-current annunciator 7 Primary display for digital multimeter meas
4 Power-On the U3606B 1 2 3 4 CAUTION: The U3606B is grounded only when the power-line cord is plugged into an appropriate receptacle. Do not operate your instrument without adequate ground connection.
5 Adjust the Carrying Handle 1 2a 3 2b U3606B Quick Start Guide 5
6 Connect the Test Leads to the Terminals Multimeter operations 1 ‘ 2 Connecting test leads for multimeter operations Test lead position for current measurements Source operations 1 6 ‘ Connecting test leads for source operations 2 U3606B Quick Start Guide
Input connections for multimeter functions CAUTION: The low-resistance (Lo Ω) 4-wire measurement uses a higher current. Refer to Chapter 2, “Digital Multimeter Operation” in the U3606B User's Guide for more information. NOTE: For low-resistance (Lo Ω ) measurements, current is sourced from the + FORCE – terminals and measured from the + SENSE – terminals.
Output connections for source functions NOTE: Before you proceed with source operations, ensure that the necessary over protections and limits are set accordingly to guard the load. LOAD CAUTION NOTE 8 To avoid damaging this device, do not exceed the rated input limit. For a detailed breakdown of all input/output terminal connections, see Chapter 1, “Getting Started” in the U3606B User’s Guide.
7 Select a Function Selecting a measurement and math function 1 The following keys correspond to the U3606B multimeter functions. Press these keys to select a measurement function. 2 Press these keys to select a math function. 2 1 3 4 To select Shift functions, (1) press [Shift] first, then (2) press the desired key. In this example, the Lo Ω function is selected.
Selecting a source function 1 The following keys correspond to the U3606B source functions. Press these keys to select a source function. 2 Press [Shift] > [Protect] to set the OV or OC protection value. Press [Shift] > [Limit] to set the OV or OC limit value. 3 NOTE: You must first enable the output protection state from the Utility menu to activate the OC and OV protection features. * OV = Over Voltage OC = Over Current 4 Pressing [OUT|SBY] to enable or disable the U3606B output.
Entering the Utility menu Press [Shift] > [Utility] to enter the Utility menu. The first menu item allows you to read error messages. 1 Menu item Present setting Use the arrow keys to navigate the Utility menu. 2 Press [Shift] > [Save] to save a changed setting. 3 • Press [ ] or [ ] to step through the available menu items. • Press [ ] or [ ] to switch between two values, to select a value from the list, or to decrease or increase a value. Press [Shift] > [Exit] to exit the Utility menu.
Setting the range and resolution For multimeter functions: For source functions: Press to select a higher range and disable autoranging. Press to select a lower range and disable autoranging. Press [Shift] > [Range] to toggle between the available output ranges: Range S1S2 S1 S2 CC CV Autoranging 100 mA 30 V 1A 8V 3A 1000 mV Enable autoranging (for multimeter functions): Press [Shift] > [Auto] to enable autoranging and disable manual ranging.
8 Where to Go Next? User references User’s Guide The Keysight U3606B Multimeter|DC Power Supply User's Guide contains more detailed information on the front panel, measurement functions, math operations, source operations, output functions, and the utility menu (the utility menu allows you to customize the instrument settings). It also contains information requisite to do performance tests, adjustments, troubleshooting, and repairs.
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