Datasheet

LOW LEVEL MEASURE & SOURCE
A Greater Measure of Confidence
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6517B
Electrometer/High Resistance Meter
IEEE-488 BUS IMPLEMENTATION
IMPLEMENTATION: SCPI (IEEE-488.2, SCPI-1999.0).
TRIGGER TO READING DONE: 150ms typical, with external trigger.
RS-232 IMPLEMENTATION: Supports: SCPI 1991.0. Baud Rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19.2k, 38.4k, 57.6k, and 115.2k.
FLOW CONTROL: None, Xon/Xoff.
CONNECTOR: DB-9 TXD/RXD/GND.
GENERAL
OVERRANGE INDICATION: Display reads “OVERFLOW” for readings >105% of range. The
display reads “OUT OF LIMIT” for excesive overrange conditions.
RANGING: Automatic or manual.
CONVERSION TIME: Selectable 0.01PLC to 10PLC.
MAXIMUM INPUT: 250V peak, DC to 60Hz sine wave; 10sec per minute maximum on
mA ranges.
MAXIMUM COMMON MODE VOLTAGE (DC to 60Hz sine wave): Electrometer, 500V peak;
V Source, 750V peak.
ISOLATION (Meter COMMON to chassis): >10
10
W, <500pF.
INPUT CONNECTOR: Three lug triaxial on rear panel.
2V ANALOG OUTPUT: 2V for full range input. Non-inverting in Volts mode, inverting when
measuring Amps, Ohms, or Coulombs. Output impedance 10kW.
PREAMP OUTPUT: Provides a guard output for Volts measurements. Can be used as an
inverting output or with external feedback in Amps and Coulombs modes.
EXTERNAL TRIGGER: TTL compatible External Trigger and Electro meter Complete.
GUARD: Switchable voltage guard available.
DIGITAL I/O AND TRIGGER LINE: Available, see manual for usage.
EMC: Conforms to European Union Directive 89/336/EEC, EN 61326-1.
SAFETY: Conforms to European Union Directive 73/23/EEC, EN 61010-1.
READING STORAGE: 50,000.
READING RATES:
To Internal Buffer: 425 readings/second
1
.
To IEEE-488 Bus: 400 readings/second
1, 2
.
Bus Transfer: 3300 readings/second
2
.
1. 0.01PLC, digital filters off, front panel off, temperature + RH off, Line Sync off.
2. Binary transfer mode.
DIGITAL FILTER: Median and averaging.
ENVIRONMENT: Operating: 0°–50°C; relative humidity 70% non-condensing, up to 35°C.
Storage: –25° to +65°C.
ALTITUDE: Maximum 2000 meters above sea level per EN 61010-1.
WARM-UP: 1 hour to rated accuracy (see manual for recommended procedure).
POWER: User selectable 100, 120, 220, 240VAC ±10%; 50/60Hz, 100VA max.
PHYSICAL: Case Dimensions: 90mm high × 214mm wide × 369mm deep (3½ in. × 8½ in.
× 14½ in.).
Working Dimensions: From front of case to rear including power cord and IEEE-488 con-
nector: 15.5 inches.
Net Weight: 5.4kg (11.8 lbs.).
Shipping Weight: 6.9kg (15.11 lbs.).
COULOMBS
ACCURACY TEMPERATURE
(
1 Year)
1, 2
COEFFICIENT
5 ½ -DIGIT 18°–28°C 0°–18°C & 28°–50°C
R
AN
GE RE
SO
LU
T
IO
N ±
(%rdg+counts) ±(%rdg+counts)/°C
2 nC 10 fC 0.4 + 5 0.04 + 3
2
0
n
C
1
00
f
C
0
.
4 + 5 0
.
0
4
+ 1
2
00
n
C
1 p
C
0
.
4 + 5 0
.
0
4
+ 1
2 µ
C
1
0
p
C
0
.
4 + 5 0
.
0
4
+ 1
NO
T
ES
1. Specifications apply immediately after charge acquisition. Add
|Q
AV
|
(4fA +
_____
) T
A
RC
where T
A
= period of time in seconds between the coulombs zero and meas urement and
Q
AV
= average charge measured over T
A
, and RC = 300,000 typical.
2. W
hen properly zeroed, 5½-digit, 1PLC (power line cycle), median filter on, digital filter = 10 readings
.
INPUT BIAS CURRENT: <4fA at T
CAL
. Temperature coefficient = 0.5fA/°C, 2nC range.
TEMPERATURE (Thermocouple)
AC
C
U
RACY (1 Year)
1
THERMOCOUPLE 18°–28°C
TYPE RANGE ±(% rdg + °C)
K –25°C to 150°C ±(0.3% + 1.5°C)
NO
T
ES
1. Excluding probe errors, T
cal
± 5°C, 1 PLC integration time.
HUMIDITY
AC
C
U
RACY
(
1 Year)
1
RANGE 18°–28°C, ±(% rdg + % RH)
0–100% ±(0.3% +0.5)
NO
T
ES
1. Humidity probe accuracy must be added. This is ±3% RH for Model 6517-RH, up to 65°C probe environment,
not to exceed 85°C
.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
6517B-3Y-EW 1-year factory warranty extended to 3 years from date of shipment
C/6517B-3Y-ISO 3 (ISO-17025 accredited) calibrations within 3 years of purchase*
*Not available in all countries
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