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GW Instek GDM-8200A Series Digital Multimeters

1. Background Hold measurement retains the current measurement data and updates it only when the reading fluctuates more than the threshold setting as the percentage of the retained data 1 Activate Hold measurement Press the HOLD key 2 Hold measurement display appears DC AUTO SHOLD d IIE A O WIC Aa HOLD Indicates Hold measurement 2nd display Shows the Hold threshold lst display The measurement data which is updated only when it fluctuates more than the threshold compared to the retained value 3 Select hold threshold Select the hold threshold using the a x Up Down key The 2 display changes accordingly Range 0 99 1 resolution Deactivate Hold measurement To cancel the Hold measurement press the Hold key for 2 seconds or simply activate another measurement 48 GW INSTEK ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Compare Measurement Applicable to 2 a Background Compare measurement checks and updates if the measurement data stays between the upper high and lower low limit specified 1 Activate Press the Shift key then the HOLD COMP Compare Comp key 0 measurement 2 High limit DC AUTO S lilt told setting Tainini Pll OII LULI lst display Shows the high limit value 2nd display Indicates high limit setting 1 Use the Left Right key to move the cursor flashing point between high low setting digit
2. e e Compare e e e e e _ Math e e e Dual Measurement e e e a Common attribute refresh rate Background Refresh rate defines how frequently the GDM 8200A series captures and updates the measurement data Faster refresh rate yields lower accuracy and resolution Slower refresh rate yields higher accuracy and resolution Consider these trade offs when selecting the refresh rate Range S 5 1 2 digits M 4 1 2 digits F 3 Ve digits Selection step 1 Press the Shift key followed by RATE the AUTO RATE key The 7 refresh rate switches to the next 41 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual 2 The refresh rate indicator shows Ss M F S the current status Common attribute reading indicator Background The reading indicator next to the 1st display flashes according to the refresh rate when the captured data is updated on the display 1 ILII tt Lot TL ia When no data is captured When there is no captured data the reading indicator flashes once per two seconds slower than the normal refresh rate showing the GDM 8200A series is in the waiting mode rfl LIL x Common attribute manual automatic triggering Automatic The GDM 8200A series triggers according to the refresh triggering rate See the previous page for refresh rate setting details default Manual Press the TRIG key to trigger triggering measurement manually
3. m m LILII Pett 2 Select the beep setting To change the setting press the a x Up Down key Beeper type Pass beep when pass Fail beep when fail default Off beep off 3 Go back to the default display Press the Enter key to confirm auro Press the Exit key to go back to the default display ENTER 35 GW INSTEK be GDM 8200A Series User Manual Frequency Period Measurement 1 Activate To measure Frequency press the Hz P frequency period Hz P key once measurement To measure Period press the Hz P ar rar key twice S 2 Frequency Period mode display appears e ma TAN fs Ten ms a l Hz S Indicates Frequency period measurement FREQ 2nd display shows the title PERIOD 3 Connect the test lead and measure Connect the test lead between the V V and the COM port The display updates the reading COM Frequency range 10Hz 800kHz Sensitivity 10Hz 100kHz gt 0 1V 100kHz 600kHz gt 1 0V 600kHz 800kHz gt 2 5V Period Range 1 25us 0 1s 1 25us 1 666us gt 2 5V Sensitivity 1 666us 10us gt 1 0V 10us 0 18 gt 0 1V AC Current Frequency Input level Sensitivity level Sensitivity 10Hz 10kHz 10mA 100mA gt 7mA rms 45Hz 10kHz 1A 10A gt 3mArms 36 GW INSTEK BASIC MEASUREMENT Temperature Measurement Background The GDM 8200A series accepts thermocouple
4. Digital I O pin assignment HIGH Limit FAIL Out i LOW Limit FAIL Out FAIL Out 6 7 8 9 EOM Out 0000 o00o000 VCC Out 1 2 3 4 5 PASS Out Nc External Trigger In Digital Chassis Ground Pin4 External Trigger Input pin Activate external trigger Press the Shift key followed by the INT EXT TRIG key The EXT indicator Fr appears on the display Start trigger Press the TRIG key to start triggering manually The reading indicator turns On Reading indicator The reading indicator stays On before triggering After triggering the indicator flashes according to the external signal trigger timing Exit external trigger Press the Shift key followed by the INT EXT TRIG key The EXT indicator gt disappears and the trigger goes back to the internal mode 85 GW INSTEK Run Scan Overview Scan operation type Run Scan Step Activate Scan Step GDM 8200A Series User Manual Scan Measures all specified channel range at each trigger event Timer setting page80 applies between each scan Step Measures a single channel in the specified range at each trigger event Timer setting page80 applies between each channel Monitor Continuously measure one channel 1 Press the Shift key followed by SCAN the ACV key SCAN or DCV O o key Step STEP Te 2 The STO indicator turns On The Scan Step starts running and the d
5. I hf LINI L Press the ENTER key to confirm editing The Filter indicator appears on the display ENTER DC AUTO ee ae I IUT E LA O Ii FLT FILT Indicates manual Filter setting 63 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Display Setting Display light setting Background Display light setting adjusts the brightness of the display reading Use level 3 or more brighter when working indoor use level 2 or 1 darker when working outdoor under the sun Level 5 brightest 1 darkest default Level 3 Panel operation 1 Press the Shift key followed by MEMU the 2ND Menu key The Om ee system menu appears liv i CvcCToMm LEVEL ot El 2 Press the Down key then the Right key twice The light menu appears mid gt TRIG gt 3 Press the Down key The light x level setting appears I EIEI rrimuTr 3 F EE ELJ iOm 3 lst display Shows the current display light level 4 Select the level using the a v Up Down key 5 Press the Enter key to confirm AUTO your selection Press the Exit key to go back to the default ENTER display 64 GW INSTEK SYSTEM DISPLAY CONFIGURATION Display on off setting key lock Background The display can be turned off when not used for a long time Note that when this function is used the panel keys ate also locked except for the Output On Off key The display is turned on by default Pane
6. Returns upper limit value in Compare measurement Parameter NR2 min max calc math mmf Sets factor M in Math measurement Parameter NR2 Example calc math mmf_1 03 Math factor set to 1 03 calc math mmf Returns factor M in Math measurement Parameter NR2 calc math mbf Sets offset B in Math measurement Parameter NR2 Example calc math mbf_10 Math offset set to 10 calc math mbf Returns offset B in Math measurement Parameter NR2 102 GW INSTEK calc math perc REMOTE CONTROL Sets target value in Math measurement Parameter NR2 Example calc math perc_50 target set to 50 calc hold ref Set percentage of Hold function Parameter 0 to 99 min max calc hold ref Return percentage of Hold function Parameter 0 to 99 TRIGger command read Returns 1 and 2 display value vall Returns 1 display value val2 Returns 2 display value trig sour Selects trigger source Parameter int internal ext external Example trig sour_ext External trigger selected trig sour Returns current trigger source Parameter INT internal EXT external trig del Sets trigger delay in milli seconds Parameter 0 9999 min max Example trig del_50 trigger delay set at 50ms Example trig del_min trigger delay set at minimum 1ms trig del gt Returns trigger delay in milli seconds Parameter 0 9999 min max trig auto Turns trigger auto m
7. As a fuse protects the instrument from Q sense LO ovet current Rating T2A 250V terminal For fuse replacement procedure see FUSE page112 Bea As a sense terminal accepts 4W Q measurement LO connection Also accepts current input less than 2A For details see page30 4W Q Sense HI A Accepts HI sense line in 4W resistance Terminal measurement For details see page30 12 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED COM Terminal Accepts ground COM line in all measurements except the sense line in MAX 4W Resistance page30 500V INPUT Voltage 2WQ voy Accepts input in all measurements P Diode A N except for DC AC Current and 4W Terminal Resistance sense line MAX DC1000V TY AC 750V Current Terminal Hae Accepts DC AC Current input For DCI ACI details see page28 Output On Off pur Turns the display on or off When the key ES display is turned off all panel keys O Cc except the Output On Off key become disabled The Output On Off key is On by default Measurement keys Upper row SHIFT EXIT SPT EXIT As the Shift key selects the second functionality assigned to each front panel key When pressed the SHIFT indicator appears in the display As the Exit key gets out of the parameter configuration mode and goes back to the measurement result display mode ACV ACV Measures AC Voltage page24 SHIFT ACV SCAN Starts the optional scan measurement SCAN O o p
8. Digital I O PASS Out Pin 5 is activated Digital I O The Compare measurement result comes out from the reat panel Digital I O terminal For the terminal details see page89 Deactivate To cancel the Compare COMP Compare measurement press the Shift lt 100 measurement key followed by the HOLD Comp key or simply activate another measurement 51 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Math Measurement Applicableto a Background Math measurement runs three types of mathematical operation MX B 1 X and percentage based on the other measurement results Math type MX B Multiplies the reading X by the factor M and adds subtracts offset B 1 X Divides the reading X by 1 which provides the inverse number Percentage Runs the following equation ReadingX Reference x 100 Reference Measure MX B 1 Activate MX B Press the Shift key followed by the MATH 2 4W Math key The MX B Om setting appears 2 Set the factor ML TI M imnnnn peewee LLILI LI LIL lst display Shows the factor M 2nd display Indicates MX B The letter M flashes 1 Use the Left Right key to move the cursor flashing point between the factor digits and decimal point m lv H Pil _ A we 52 GW INSTEK ADVANCED MEASUREMENT 2 Change the parameter using the a x Up Down key 3 Press the ENTER key to confirm e
9. scanner Configuration ccccccceeees 73 United Kingdom power cord 6000 8 setting PAPE R TT 30 USB configuration cc ccseccssssseeseseseeeeeeee 95 SPeECILICAtIONS ccccccceeeeeseeees 116 117 RS 232C configuration ccccceceeeees 96 V S voltage i l front panel key ccccecsssseceesseeeeeees 13 safety instruction scanner configuration sssssseeesss 73 PUSE aa e e EEN EEN eaters 7 Settini e er EE 24 power Supply cececcccccceceessrseceeeeeeeeees 6 specifications ccccseceseceeceesenseeeees 114 E EEEE EE E 5 Save instrument settings ccceees 69 w Save MeasureMents cccccceesseeeeentees 67 waveforms voltage comparison 26 scan operation 121
10. Current ACI DCI measurement uses 2 extra channels All channels are fully isolated Hi and Lo Scan Step Refer to the below table for measurement and test line connection connection Item No of wire No of channels DCV ACV 2 wires H L 16 CH1 16 DCI ACI 2 wires H L 2 CH17 18 2W Resistance 2 wires H L 16 CH1 16 4W Resistance 4 wires Input H 8 pairs CH1 L Sense H L _ input amp 9 sense 2 amp 10 8816 Diode Continuity 2 wires H L 16 CH1 16 Period Frequency 2 wires H L 16 CH1 16 Temperature 2 wires H L 16 CH1 16 73 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Select Channel group and enable scanner Background 2 groups 16 channels each are available for the scanner Group CH101 118 Group2 CH201 218 Select group Set the jumper J8 in the center of the board accordingly Jumper J8 Move the jumper to the right pins 2 3 for selecting CH1xx 101 118 and move to the left pins 1 2 for selecting CH2xx 201 218 Enable scanner Set the jumper J9 on the rear side of the board Jumper J9 accordingly Move the jumper up pins 3 2 to disable the scanner and down pins 2 1 to enable the scanner San as as as ani z Sap ap ap Py 74 GW INSTEK Connect wire Wire selection SCANNER OPTIONAL Make sure the
11. Selection ENTER Press the Shift key to return to the measurement screen The current instrument settings have been saved To enable the settings at power up follow the instructions in the next section 69 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Recall Instrument Settings Background The Recall function to enables saved settings to be recalled power up Set Instrument Press the Shift key then the 2ND MENU Setting Menu key Down and Left once r The Recall menu appears COMP LEVELE DITTI T MELLIILL Press the Down key to enter the x Recall menu Confirm Press Enter to confirm the memory ayto Selection slot Memory Slot Choose the memory slot to recall a v Selection from by using the Up Down Left and Right keys ENTER Press the Shift key to return to the measurement screen When the instrument is reset or upon the next power up the recalled settings will be enabled 70 GW INSTEK SCANNER OPTIONAL CANNER OPTIONAL The optional scanner GDM SC1 lets you effectively measure multiple channels connected to a single the GDM 8200A series SCAN STEP ACV DCV Installation GDM SC1 Scanner Specifications c eeeeees 72 Configure scanner se antenoeuknatans nietcnatarantentantiaunneoass 72 Select Channel group and enable scanner 74 Connect WING ssreisirsrininarisiasiarieite riirii 75 Insert Scanner esreeee
12. defines the averaging method The following diagrams show the filter difference as an example of averaging 4 samples per reading Moving Moving filter takes in one new sample and default discards the oldest sample per reading This is the default behavior when the digital filter is not specified and is recommended for most applications except for the optional scanner operation page71 3rd reading Sample 3 6 2nd reading Sample 2 5 lst reading Sample 1 4 Sample 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Repeating Repeating filter renews the whole samples per reading This method is recommended when using the optional scanner page71 1st reading 2nd reading 3rd reading Sample 1 4 Sample 5 8 Sample 9 12 Sample 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Filter count Filter count defines the number of samples to be averaged per reading More samples offer low noise but long delay Less samples offer high noise but short delay Range 2 100 62 GW INSTEK Filter setting Step SYSTEM DISPLAY CONFIGURATION Press the Shift key followed by FILTER the MX MN Filter key O AC AUTO S I l p aoe aa a PLES Ther FATA aii INi LI ILI lst display Shows the filter count 2nd display Shows the filter type flashing Select the filter type using the a Up Down key MATII TI MAT IIUI REC IU Move the cursor to filter count using the Left Right key Change the value using the a x Up Down key
13. e Measurement category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to Mains Power Supply e AC Input voltage 100 240 V AC 50 60Hz The power supply voltage should not fluctuate more WARNING than 10 Connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC power cord to an earth ground to avoid electrical shock GW INSTEK Fuse AN WARNING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuse type T3 15A 250V e Make sure the correct type of fuse is installed before power up To ensure fire protection replace the fuse only with the specified type and rating e Disconnect the power cord before fuse replacement e Make sure the cause of fuse blowout is fixed before fuse replacement Cleaning the GDM 8200A series e Disconnect the power cord before cleaning e Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water Do not spray any liquid into the GDM 8200A series e Do not use chemical or cleaner containing harsh material such as benzene toluene xylene and acetone Operation Environment e Location Indoor no direct sunlight dust free almost non conductive pollution Note below e Relative Humidity lt 75 e Altitude lt 2000m Temperature 0 C to 40 C operation 18 C to 28 C full accuracy Note EN 61010 1 2001 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows the GDM 8200A series falls under degree 2 Pollution refers to addition of for
14. 000A 10 00mA 0 5 5 2 10 F 100 0mA 0 5 2 2 5 1 00A 10 00A 2W Resistance A Max Input 500V DC or 500V rms AC Note e Relative mode Full Scale Full Scale Accuracy Rate 116 Range GDM 8251A GDM 8255A reading digits GW INSTEK APPENDIX 100 0002 120 0000 199 9990 0 1 8 1 00000kQ 1 20000kQ 1 99999kQ 0 08 5 10 0000kQ 12 0000kQ 19 9999kQ 0 06 5 S 100 000kQ 120 000kQ 199 999kQ 0 06 5 1 00000MQ 1 20000MQ 1 99999MQ 0 06 5 10 0000MQ 12 0000MQ 19 9999MQ 0 3 5 100 000MQ 120 000MQ 199 999MQ 3 0 8 100 000 120 000 199 990 0 1 5 1 0000kQ 1 2000kQ 1 9999kQ 0 08 3 10 000kQ 12 000kQ 19 999kQ 0 06 3 M 100 00kQ2 120 00kQ 199 99kQ 0 06 3 1 0000MQ 1 2000MQ 1 9999MQ 0 06 3 10 000MQ 12 000MQ 19 999MQ 1 5 3 100 00MQ 120 00MQ 199 99MQ 5 0 5 100 0Q 120 0Q 199 982 0 1 2 1 000kQ 1 200kQ 1 999kQ 0 08 2 10 00kQ 12 00kQ 19 99kQ 0 06 2 F 100 0kQ 120 0kQ 199 9kQ 0 06 2 1 000MQ 1 200MQ 1 999MQ 0 06 2 10 00MQ 12 00MQ 19 99MQ 1 5 2 100 0MQ 120 0MQ 199 9MQ 5 0 2 4W Resistance e Max Input 500V DC or 500V rms AC Note Pere Range Full Scale Full Scale Accuracy GDM 8251A GDM 8255A reading digits 100 0002 120 0000 199 9990 0 05 8 1 00000kQ 1 20000kQ 1 99999kQ 0 05 5 10 0000kQ 12 0000kQ 19 9999kQ 0 05 5 S 100 000kQ 120 000kQ 199 999kQ 0 05 5 1 00000MQ 1 20000MQ 1 99999MQ 0 05 5 10 0000MQ 12 0000MQ 19 9
15. 100 000mA pA 120 000mA 199 999mA 0 05 5 1 0000A 100pA 1 2000A 1 9999A 0 2 5 10 0000A 100pA 10 0000A 10 0000A 0 2 5 10 000mA pA 12 000mA 19 999mA 0 1 6 M 100 00mA 10pA 120 00mA 199 99mA 0 1 3 1 000A ImA 1 200A 1 999A 0 2 3 10 000A lmA 10 000A 10 000A 0 2 3 10 00mA 10pA 12 00mA 19 99mA 0 1 2 100 0mA 100pA 120 0mA 199 9mA 0 1 2 1 00A 10mA_ 1 20A 1 99A 0 2 2 10 00A 10mA_ 10 00A 10 00A 0 2 2 115 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual AC Current The following ac current specifications are for sinusoidal signals with amplitudes greater than 5 of its range AN vote mA range protected with a 2A fuse 10A range protected with a 12A 600V fuse 10A range specifications are verified for lt 5kHz Rate Range Resolution paca Bacal GDM 8251A GDM 8255A 10 0000mA_ 0 1pA 12 0000mA 19 9999mA s 100 000mA 1pA 120 000mA 199 999mA 1 0000A 100pA 1 2000A 1 9999A 10 0000A 100pA 10 0000A 10 0000A 10 000mA 1pA 12 000mA 19 999mA M 100 00mA 10pA 120 00mA 199 99mA 1 000A 1mA 1 200A 1 999A 10 000A 1mA 10 000A 10 000A 10 00mA 10pA 12 00mA 19 99mA F 100 0mA 100pA 120 0mA 199 9mA 1 00A 10mA 1 20A 1 99A 10 00A 10mA 10 00A 10 00A Accuracy reading digits Rate Range 20 50Hz 50 10kHz 10k 20kHz 10 0000mA 1 5 100 0 5 100 2 200 s 100 000mA 1 5 100 0 5 100 2 200 1 0000A 1 100 10 0000A 1 100 10 000mA 0 5 40 2 80 M 100 00mA 0 5 12 2 30 1 000A 10
16. C lt 75 35 C 50 C lt 50 AC 100 240V 10 50 60Hz Dimension 265 W x 107 H x 350 D mm Weight Approx 2 6kg without option Reading rates readings sec Function Rate S M F DCV 10 30 60 DCI 30 60 ACV 5 20 ACI 5 20 r Ale 1 5 2 10M 100M Q 2 4WQ others 3 5 8 ACV DCV 0 5 3 ACI DCl 0 5 3 Diode 30 30 60 113 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual DC Voltage e Max Input 1000V DC or Peak on all range A e Total accuracy of AC DC voltage does not exceed the sum of AC voltage accuracy and DC voltage accuracy Rate Range Resolution Full Scale Full Scale Accuracy 8251A 8255A 100 000mV 1pV 120 000mV 199 999mV 0 012 8 1 00000V 10yV 1 20000V 1 99999V 0 012 5 S 10 0000V 100V 12 0000V 19 9999V 0 012 5 100 000V ImV 120 000V 199 999V 0 012 5 1000 00V 10mV 1000 00V 1000 00V 0 012 5 100 00mV 10pV 120 00mV 199 99mV 0 012 5 1 0000V 100V 1 2000V 1 9999V 0 012 5 M 10 000V ImV 12 000V 19 999V 0 012 5 100 00V 10mV 120 00V 199 99V 0 012 5 1000 0V 100mV 1000 0V 1000 0V 0 012 5 100 0mV 100p V 120 0mV 199 9mV 0 012 2 1 000V ImV 1 200V 1 999V 0 012 2 F 10 00V 10mV 12 00V 19 99V 0 012 2 100 0V 100mV 120 0V 199 9V 0 012 2 1000V 1V 1000V 1000V 0 012 2 AC Voltage e Specifications are for sine wave input gt 5 of range AN Input gt 450V only for 30sec lt 200V for 20 45Hz Note Total accuracy of AC DC voltage does not exceed the sum of AC voltage accuracy
17. ENTER key The loop step Count setting appears ENTER Erp rR LI IL 10 Move the cursor to the channel using the Left Right key and change the value using the a x Up Down key Range 1 999 11 Press the ENTER key followed auro by the EXIT key The setting is stored and the display goes back ENTER Q to the normal mode 81 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Setup Advanced Scan Panel operation 82 1 Press the Shift key the 2P key MENU MENU the Left key The Scan gt 2ND menu appears LEVEL LI LL rer TIN ALTUN 2 Press the Down key followed by 2 the Right key The Advanced Scan menu appears LEVELe TI TII Cant gt PU Lh TUN 3 Press the Down key The x Starting Minimum channel setting appears MIN CH M LITIA ITT ft T LIIN ILI 4 Move the cursor to the channel using the Left Right key and change the value using the a x Up Down key Range 101 118 201 218 5 When finished press the ENTER key The End Maximum channel setting ENTER appears MA LH MITIA te LIUN t I GW INSTEK SCANNER OPTIONAL 6 Move the cursor to the channel using the Left Right key and change the value using the a x Up Down key Range 101 118 201 218 must be the same or bigger than the Start Min channel 7 When finished press the ENTER key The Timer setting appears ENTER MET mmmn T a LIL
18. Example SRE 7 SRER 00000111 stb Returns SBR Status Byte Register contents Example 81 means SBR 01010001 trg Manually triggers the GDM 8200A series ROUTe command rout clos Close specified scanner channel Parameter NR1 min max Example rout clos_102 close channel102 rout open all Opens all scanner channels rout mult open Enable all channels in specified range Parameter beginning channel end channel Example rout mult open 105 110 105 to 110 enabled others disabled rout mult clos Disable all channels in specified range Parameter beginning channel end channel Example rout mult clos 105 110 105 to 110 disabled others enabled rout mult stat Returns scanner box all channel status Parameter 101 ON 102 OFF 201 ON 202 OFF 105 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual rout chan Configure channel in advanced mode Parameter Channel Function Range Auto Range Example rout chan 101 1 2 0 Channel 101 Function 1 DCV Range 2 DCV 1V Disable Auto Range rout chan Return channel configurations in advanced mode Parameter Channel Function Range Auto Range Example 101 1 2 0 Channel 101 Function 1 DCV Range 2 DCV 1V Disable Auto Range rout del Set delay timer for scan Parameter 0 to 9999 ms rout del Return delay timer setting for scan Parameter 0 to 9999 ms rout coun Set number of count for scan Parameter 1 to 9
19. Press the Down key followed by an the Right key The firmware version menu appears LEVELE j VED ka PL 3 Press the Down key The x firmware version appears 200 POLIT brah V Ley tt Le 4 Press the Exit key to go back to C the default display 110 GW INSTEK APPENDIX Fuse Replacement Replace AC source fuse Step 1 Take off the power cord and remove the fuse socket using a minus driver 2 Replace the fuse in the holder Rating T3 15A 250V 111 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Replace input current fuse Step 1 Press the Fuse holder 2 The fuse holder comes out Replace the fuse inserted at the end of the holder input q AW vV am A 5 E ANN S J q Rating T2A 250V 112 GW INSTEK APPENDIX Specifications General All specifications are ensured only under a single display AN At least 30 minutes of warm up time is required before Note applying these specifications e Make sure the power ground is connected Type Digit Slow S 5 Digit Resginiion eat M 4y Disit Fast F 3 Digit Operation Ambient Temperature 0 C 40 C Relative Humidity lt 75 Environment For full accuracy 18 C 28 C Temperature lt 0 2 x applicable accuracy per degree C Coefficient for 0 C 18 C and 28 C 40 C Storage Ambient Temperature 10 C 70 C Environment Power Source Relative Humidity 0 C 35
20. The reading indicator stays On before triggering After triggering the indicator flashes according to the external signal trigger timing Exit external Press the Shift key followed by the INT EXT trigger TRIG key The EXT indicator a disappears and the trigger goes back to internal mode Set trigger delay Background Trigger delay defines the time rag between triggering and measurement start The default is set at 10ms Panel operation 1 Press the Shift key the 2ND MENU Menu key the Right key the oe anp wie Down key The delay menu rivet od 2 Press the Down key The delay setting appears 60 GW INSTEK SYSTEM DISPLAY CONFIGURATION Tet Ci oon aan LILI ILEI 3 Move the flashing point cursor using the Left Right key Change the value using the a x Up Down key 4 Press the ENTER key to auro confirm editing and press the EXIT key The display goes ENTER back to previous mode Range 1 1000ms 1ms resolution 61 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Digital Filter Setting Overview Filter basic The GDM 8200A series internal digital filter converts the analog input signal into digital format before passing it to internal circuits for processing The filter affects the amount of noise included in the measurement result Filter type The digital filter averages a specific number of input signal samples to generate one reading The filter type
21. Voltage range srsscntrnnscnvardsinsevennnainedineaneetvavanns 25 Voltage conversion table a 26 Crest factor table c2 cissccaustssasath ruaentanuencerenaonenaides 27 Current AC DC AC DC Current Measurement ecce 28 Select Current range ssssssereeerererertrsrerrrerrerreee 29 Resistance 2W 4W Resistance Measurement cesses ee eees 31 Diode Diode eStore naron eae 33 Continuity Continuity TeSt sieneen isesnniasiineieninai i inre ii 33 Set continuity threshold sq cnsociwawen ycnsiaeiesttnaaneaneeatwegts 34 Select beeper setting s ssssrererrrrrrrrrerererrerreresee 35 Frequency Frequency Period Measurement cceeeeeeeeneees 36 Period Temperature Temperature Measurement sasiiisssssiasicraiieiion csedsonees 37 Select thermocouple type cececsrersrersrereneees 38 Set reference junction temperature cccee 39 21 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Basic Measurement Overview Background Basic measurement refers to the eight types of measurements assigned to the upper row keys on the front panel Measurement type ACV AC Voltage DCV DC Voltage ACV DCV AC DC Voltage ACI AC Current DCI DC Current ACI DCI AC DC Current 2 4W 2 wire and 4 wire Resistance gt H Diode Continuity Hz P Frequency Period C F Celsius Fahrenheit Temperature Advanced Advanced measurement page40 mainly refers to the measurement operation using the result o
22. and DC voltage accuracy Rate Range Resolution Fall ocale Rubee GDM 8251A GDM 8255A 100 000mV TpV 120 000mV 199 999mV 1 00000V 10pV 1 20000V 1 99999V S 10 0000V 100pV 12 0000V 19 9999V 100 000V ImV 120 000V 199 999V 750 00V 10mV 750 00V 750 00V 100 00mV 10pV 120 00mV 199 99mV 1 0000V 100pV 1 2000V 1 9999V M 10 000V ImV 12 000V 19 999V 100 00V 10mV 120 00V 199 99V 750 0V 100mV 750 0V 750 0V F 100 0mV 100pV 120 0mV 199 9mV 1 000V ImV 1 200V 1 999V 114 GW INSTEK APPENDIX 10 00V 10mV 12 00V 19 99V 100 0V 100mV 120 0V 199 9V 750V 1V 750V 750V Rate Range Accuracy reading digits 20 45Hz 45 10kHz 10k 30kHz 30k 100kHz 100 000mV 1 100 0 2 100 1 5 300 5 300 1 00000V 1 100 0 2 100 1 100 3 200 S 10 0000V 1 100 0 2 100 1 100 3 200 100 000V 1 100 0 2 100 1 100 3 200 750 00V 1 100 0 2 100 1 100 3 200 100 00mV 0 2 40 1 5 80 5 120 1 0000V 0 2 40 1 40 3 80 M 10 000V 0 2 40 1 40 3 80 100 00V 0 2 40 1 40 3 80 750 0V 0 2 40 1 40 3 80 100 0mV 0 2 5 1 5 10 5 15 1 000V 0 2 5 1 5 3 10 F 10 00V 0 2 5 1 5 3 10 100 0V 0 2 5 1 5 3 10 750V 0 2 5 1 5 3 10 DC Current mA range protected with a 2A fuse Mc 10A range protected with a 12A 600V fuse e 10A only for 30 seconds Rate Ranee Resolu Full Scale Full Scale ea tion GDM 8251A SEE rats 10 0000mA 0 1pA 12 0000mA 19 9999mA 0 05 15 s
23. input and calculates the temperature from the voltage fluctuation Thermocouple type and reference junction temperature are also being considered 1 Activate For Celsius unit press the C F key temperature once measurement s O o o o o For Fahrenheit unit press the C F key twice 2 Temperature mode display appears S TYI IIIC U x C F Indicates Temperature measurement TYPEJ 2 display shows the thermocouple type 3 Connect the Connect the thermocouple lead V test lead and measure between the V and the COM port The display updates the reading COM Range 0 300 C 37 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Select thermocouple type Background The GDM 8200A series assumes that a certain type of thermocouple which reads voltage fluctuation induced by temperature changes is used to measure the temperature Parameter Type Range Resolution K 0 300 C 0 01 C T 0 300 C 0 01 C J 0 300 C 0 01 C 1 Open sensor Press the Shift key then the C F ee selection menu Sensor key The sensor selection O menu appears on the display T ALINIAT IIJ E LU 2 Select sensor type Press the Right key to highlight the iy thermocouple type Press the Up Down key The thermocouple a v type switches to the next one I T Lel Neo I 3 Confirm and go back to the default display Press the Enter k
24. is necessary to stabilize the unit to match the specifications If there is still a problem please contact your local dealer or GWInstek at marketing goodwill com tw 108 GW INSTEK APPENDIX A ppEN DIX System Info Firmware VERSION wax inccaceseobcneucsdsedsabonenterendedaabetes 109 Fuse Replace AC source fuse iissususcrinanmexanioverrasoneoncxetns 111 Replacement Replace input current TUS Cis sciivescecnerensiarvernmenenenrs 112 Specifications Generalis iissa ioen DEE TRETE E 113 Reading rates readings SE C 0 sseseeeees 113 DC Voltage oressrenatinancennieiearanpiennaraeeians 113 AC Voltage css5s Gereseineeniaiaseass ee ma a eeeanieies 114 DE CUREN anenai ioa ea E 115 AC Cuie Minin auisaiserrieniatamiaiiasmaoauleneadinsnnsieins 116 2 NW RESIST AN CS series ty ovascteuwnbiadeeernnemturenndarvanseruvenins 116 AW RESISTANCE si vacakanuucnnsaiwontiviaee sedan nee a a n 117 Diode Continuity cuvievieineDvitonecrnincnddaradtnne ON edneiedGansne 118 FreqUenCy canonar nirna iian aa a aa 118 Temperature somiadiineii oiie i E E 118 109 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Firmware Version Background Firmware version is available for viewing system information Firmware Shows the GDM 8200A series version firmware version number View firmware 1 Press the Shift key followed by MENU version the 2ND Menu key The 2 system menu appears evel LEVEL aed 2
25. moving digital filter sens aver tcon Returns digital filter type Parameter MOV moving REP repeating sens aver coun Sets digital filter count Parameter 2 100 Example sens aver coun_100 filter count 100 sens aver coun Returns current digital filter count Parameter 2 100 sens aver stat Turns digital filter On Off Parameter Boolean Example sens aver stat_1 digital filter On sens aver stat Returns digital filter status On or Off Parameter Boolean UNIT command unit temp Selects temperature unit celsius or fahrenheit Parameter c celsius f fahrenheit Example unit temp_c temperature unit celsius unit temp Returns temperature unit celsius or fahrenheit Parameter C celsius F fahrenheit CALCulate command calc func Activates advanced measurement functions Parameter rel relative max Max hold Hold dbm dBm db switches between dB dB dBV and dB dBm math Math comp Compare Example calc func_math activate math function Example calc func_db activate dB calc func_db second issue activate dB dBV dBm calc func_db third issue activate dB dBm dBV calc func Returns current advanced measurement functions Parameter rel relative max Max hold Hold dbm dBm DB V dB dBV DB M dB dBm math Math comp Compare calc stat Turns math function On Off Parameter Boolean Example calc stat_ math fun
26. wires have at least the same Voltage and Current capacity as the maximum ratings in the measurement Connection 1 Turn the screw left loose using the screw driver and insert the wire Turn the screw right tight and secure the connection 1 Vas Loosen PA D Insert dan O D L S PES Cla 3 3 en Tighten a 2 Route the wires as follows using the two openings left and right at the front cover NI A 3 Bundle the wires at the front cover using the holes at the bottom 75 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual bottom Configuration Print out the configuration record list on page78 fill in Record the details and keep it with the GDM 8200A series Insert scanner Power Off Turn the Power Off and take off the power cord 76 GW INSTEK SCANNER OPTIONAL Open the Take off the two screws on the slot corners to remove the GDM 8200A optional slot cover Keep the screws for later reuse series rear panel slot 5 a S O7 Vn D Insert the Insert the scanner already configured according to the scanner procedures on page72 to either of the two slots upper or lower Close the cover by
27. 42 GW INSTEK ADVANCED MEASUREMENT dBm dB Measurement Applicable to NOT applicable to ACV DCV Background Using the ACV or DCV measurement result the GDM 8200A series calculates the dB or dBm value based on a reference resistance value in the following way dBm 10 x logio 1000 x Vreading Rref dB dBm dBmref Parameters Vreading Input Voltage ACV or DCV Vref Reference voltage obtained by Rref 1 mW Rref Reference impedance simulating an output load dBmref Reference dBm value Measure dBm Activate dBm Press the Shift key followed by the een 9 1 key The 1st display shows dBm gt en and the 2nd display shows the reference impedance dBm result AC S appears m WOU w AL dBm Indicates dBm measurement 6009 2nd display indicates the reference impedance Select To change the reference impedance a reference press the Up Down key The new impedance impedance appears in the 2nd display The following is the impedance list 2 4 8 16 50 75 93 110 124 125 135 150 250 300 500 600 800 900 1000 1200 8000 43 GW INSTEK Deactivate dBm GDM 8200A Series User Manual To cancel the dBm measurement dBm press the Shift key followed by the O o gt key or simply activate another measurement measurement Measure dB Background dB is defined as dBm dBmref When the dB
28. 99 rout coun Return number of count for scan Parameter 1 to 999 rout func Enable scan related functions Parameter 0 scan off 1 monitor 2 step 3 scan 4 advance rout func Return scan related function status Parameter 0 scan off 1 monitor 2 step 3 scan Secondary display CONFigure2 command conf2 volt dc Configure 2 display to DC Voltage Parameter NR2 min max Example conf2 volt dc_1 DC Voltage 1V range conf2 volt ac Configure 2 display to AC Voltage Parameter NR2 min max Example conf2 volt ac_ AC Voltage 1V range conf2 curr dc Configure 2 display to DC Current Parameter NR2 min max Example conf2 curr dc_10e 3 DC Current 10mA range conf2 curr ac Configure 2 display to AC Current Parameter NR2 min max Example conf2 curr ac_10e 3 AC Current 10mA range conf2 res Configure 2 display to 2W Resistance Parameter NR2 min max Example conf2 res_10e2 2W Resistance 1kQ range conf2 fres Configure 2 display to 4W Resistance Parameter NR2 min max Example conf2 fres_10e2 Resistance 1kQ range 106 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL conf2 freq Configure 2 display to Frequency conf2 per Configure 2 display to Period conf2 temp Configure 2 display to Temperature conf2 off Turn off the dual display mode 2 display is off conf2 stat func Returns function of 2 9 display Parameter 1 DCV 2 ACV 3 DC
29. 99999k Q 10kQ 12 0000kQ 19 9999k Q 100kQ 120 000kQ 199 999k Q 1MQ 1 20000M2 1 99999 M2 10MQ 12 0000M2 19 9999MQ 100MQ 120 000MQ2 199 999MQ Note For more detailed range see the specifications at page116 31 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Diode Test Background Diode test checks the forward bias characteristics of a diode by running a constant forward bias current approx 1 Activate diode test Press the gt key once 0 5mA through the DUT 2 Diode mode display appears S gt Ti LI I come ameo rT LI L so gt V Indicates Diode test DIODE 2nd display shows the title 3 Connect the test lead and measure Connect the test lead between the gt gt F and COM port Anode V Cathode COM The display updates the reading COM 32 GW INSTEK BASIC MEASUREMENT Continuity Test Background Continuity test checks that the resistance in the DUT is low enough to be considered continuous of conductive nature 1 Activate continuity test Press the gt e key twice 2 Continuity mode display appears Ll a Indicates Continuity test CONT 2nd display shows the title 3 Connect the test lead and measure Connect the test lead between the Q Q and the COM port The display updates the reading COM 33 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manua
30. 999MQ 0 3 5 100 000MQ 120 000MQ 199 999MQ 3 0 8 100 002 120 002 199 990 0 05 5 1 0000kQ 1 2000kQ 1 9999kQ 0 05 3 10 000kQ 12 000kQ 19 999kQ 0 05 3 M 100 00k2 120 00kQ 199 99kQ 0 05 3 1 0000MQ 1 2000MQ 1 9999MQ 0 05 3 10 000MQ 12 000MQ 19 999MQ 1 5 3 100 00OMQ 120 00MQ 199 99MQ 5 0 5 F 100 0 120 0Q 199 90 0 05 2 1 000kQ 1 200kQ 1 999kQ 0 05 2 117 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual 10 00kQ 12 00kQ 19 99kQ 0 05 2 100 0kQ 120 0kQ 199 9kQ 0 05 2 1 000MQ 1 200MQ2 1 999MQ 0 05 2 10 00MQ 12 00MQ2 19 99MQ 1 5 2 100 0MQ 120 0MQ 199 9MQ 5 0 2 Diode Continuity AN ior Max Input 500V DC or 500V rms AC Item Range Accuracy reading digits Diode Approx 2V 0 5mA 0 025 5 Continuity 1 10002 0 08 5 Frequency AN vote e Max Input 750V rms or 1000V peak Frequency Sensitivity Accuracy reading digits 10Hz 100kHz 0 1V 0 05 15 100kHz 600kHz 1V 0 05 3 600kHz 800kHz 2 5V 0 05 3 Temperature nore e Sensor errors excluded from Temperature specifications Type Measurement Range K 0 300 C Thermo Couple T 0 300 C 0 300 C Resolution 0 1 C 0 300 C Optional Scanner Channel 2 wire 16 pairs 4 wire 8 pairs single wire N A Maximum voltage 250V Maximum current 2A ch17 ch18 Resistance 2 4 wire Cold junction N A internal Connection Screw terminal 118 GW INSTEK APPENDIX EC Declaration of Conformity We GOOD WILL INS
31. A 10A 4 ACA 10A 5 DCA mA 6 ACA mA 7 2WR 8 Freq 9 TempC 10 AC DCA 10A 11 AC DCV 12 AC DCA mA 13 Diode 14 Period 15 TempF 16 4WR 17 Cont conf2 stat rang Returns range of 2 display Parameter DCV 1 100mV 2 1V 3 10V 4 100V 5 1000V ACV 1 100mV 2 1V 3 10V 4 100V 5 750V AC DCV 1 100mV 2 1V 3 10V 4 100V 5 1000V DCA ACA AC DCA 1 10mA 2 100mA 3 1A 2WR 4WR 1 100 2 1kQ 3 10kQ 4 100kQ 5 1MQ 6 10MQ 7 100MQ DCA ACA AC DCA 10A range 1 one range Freq TempC TempF Diode Period Cont 1 one range conf2 auto Set 2 display to Auto range Parameter 0 disable auto range 1 enable auto range conf2 auto Return 2 display Auto range status Parameter 0 disable auto range 1 enable auto range 107 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual AQ What is the Output key used for I pressed the EXIT key but cannot get out of Scanner mode e The GDM 8200A series performance does not match the specifications What is the Output key used for The Output key is used for turning the display output on ot off pressed the EXIT key but cannot get out of Scanner mode Press the EXIT key followed by the ACV Scan or DCV Step key The GDM 8200A series performance does not match the specifications Make sure the device is powered On for at least 30 minutes within 18 C 28 C This
32. ACV DCV Press the ACI AC Current key or the DCI DC Current key or For AC DC Current press the ACI A key and the DCI key together 2 ACI DCI mode display appears ACDC AUTO S l lI 5 ae IT Pee f C JLI Ltt tut t AC DC A Indicates AC DC AC DC Current Note AC true RMS AUTO Indicates Automatic XAG D C AC E LI A 10A 2nd display shows the Current range 3 Connect the Connect the test lead sewn MAX a test lead and between the A and COM 2A measure port or LO to COM port depending on the current LO For current lt 2A use the LO port For current up to SEN 10A use the A port The display updates the reading A 28 GW INSTEK BASIC MEASUREMENT Select Current range Auto range To turn the automatic range selection On Off press the AUTO key Manual range Press the Up or the Down key to select a x the range AUTO indicator turns Off automatically If the appropriate range is unknown select the highest range Selection list Range Resolution Full scale slow rate Resolution Full scale Full scale GDM 8251A GDM 8255A 10mA 0 1uA 12 0000mA 19 9999mA 100mA 1pA 120 000mA 199 999mA 1A 100nA 1 2000A 1 99994 10A 100nA 10 0000A 10 0000A Note 10A range is not available for AC DC Current For more detailed range see the specifications at page115 29 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual 2W 4W Resistance Measurem
33. C DC and AC DC reading in various waveforms Waveform Peak to Peak AC DC AC DC True RMS True RMS Sine 2 828 1 000 0 000 1 000 GF Peor Rectified Sine 1 414 0 435 0 900 1 000 full wave S N PK PK Rectified Sine 2 000 0 771 0 636 1 000 half wave N PK PK Square 2 000 1 000 0 000 1 000 cm Rectified 1 414 0 707 0 707 1 000 Square PK PK Rectangular 2 000 2K 2D 2 D Pulse D X Y x Pkk K D D D x Y es D X Y Triangle 3 464 1 000 0 000 1 000 Sawtooth NE 26 GW INSTEK Crest factor table BASIC MEASUREMENT Background Crest factor is the ratio of the peak signal amplitude to the RMS value of the signal It determines the accuracy of AC measurement If the crest factor is less than 3 0 voltage measurement will not result in error due to dynamic range limitations at full scale If the crest factor is more than 3 0 it usually indicates abnormal waveform as seen from the below table Waveform Shape Crest factor Square wave 1 0 Sine wave 1 414 Triangle 1 732 sawtooth Mixed 1 414 2 0 frequencies NN SCR output 1 414 3 0 100 10 White noise KAN 3 0 4 0 AC Coupled 3 0 pulse train Spike gt 9 0 T 27 GW INSTEK be GDM 8200A Series User Manual AC DC AC DC Current Measurement Current type AC 0 10A DC Oo 10A AC DC 0 10A N AC true RMS 1 Activate
34. Digital Multimeter GDM 8200A Series USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO 82DM 8255A3A1 a ISO 9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER GW INSTEK This manual contains proprietary information which is protected by copyrights All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the right to change specifications equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice Good Will Instrument Co Ltd No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng City Taipei County 236 Taiwan GW INSTEK Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS wisciesceavescnstatesccauansvicaecnnwemaamenuees 5 Safety Symb lSsssserierieisereieei di aiei iian 5 Safety Guidelines cicaicooteverdrcscetiarcadianencenecesseisan ss 6 Ree TING STARTED o sercacrractitecentaasetinerteonacenyeermcrce 9 GDM 8200A Series Lineup viicanesseneiacicrencextensiness 10 GDM 8200A Series Characteristics ce 1 Front Panel Overview ccccccccccccessseseeeseeeeeees 12 Rear Panel Overview ccccccccccceensseseseeeeeeeeess 17 SETU Pree tiga ai E otaga aioe E A 19 BASIC MEASUREMENT ccrrerisot tanine ara 21 Basic Measurement Overview esssecscseessere 22 AC DC AC DC Voltage Measurement 24 AC DC AC DC Current Measur
35. I tLe ot 8 Move the cursor to the channel using the Left Right key and change the value using the a x Up Down key Range lms 9999ms 9 When finished press the ENTER key The Count setting appears ENTER EEEN m r ERN LI tL Range 1 999 10 Move the cursor to the channel using the Left Right key and change the value using the a x Up Down key 11 When finished press the ENTER key The channel setting appears ENTER 12 The Minimum first scanned channel as set in the Simple Scan setting appears The default setting is CH101 83 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual pc AUTO S il Im 4 l ru CCT L I uan E aa vV LII JL I 13 Set the measurement condition To select measurement item rr press the target key e To select Auto range press PTE the AUTO key To manually select the range a x press the Up Down key 14 When finished press the Right key to confirm edit and to move to the next channel 15 When all channel configurations are completed press the EXIT key The display goes back to the default mode 84 GW INSTEK SCANNER OPTIONAL Use external trigger Background The GDM 8200A series uses the internal trigger by default Using an external trigger allows customized triggering Signal connection Connect the external trigger signal to the Digital I O port located on the rear panel DB 9 female DIGITAL I O IEW
36. T 258 Menu Enters the configuration mode Configures or displays the following items Display page57 Beep page35 Continuity threshold page34 Scanner page79 Digital I O page89 and System information page109 16 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Rear Panel Overview Optional Item Power Cord Slot x2 Socket A7 TEST LEA pn FEPUONG FUSE es ha MAX ai 16 CHANNEL 250V 2A SCANNER y N i vz G i A SER NO LABEL Digital I O CALKey USB Device RS 232C Fuse Port Port Port Port T3 15A 250V Power Cord Socket Accepts the power cord AC 100 240V 50 60Hz For power on sequence see page20 Fuse Socket Holds the main fuse T3 15A 250V 20VA For fuse replacement details see pagel11 RS 232C port neers Accepts an RS 232C cable for remote O oo0o000 O control DB 9 male connector For remote control details see page96 USB device port Accepts a USB device cable for remote a 5 control Type A female connector For remote control details see page95 CAL key port CAL KEY Reserved for internal uses as in firmware update and calibration l 17 GW INSTEK Digital I O port GDM 8200A Series User Manual DIGITAL I O Accepts a digital I O cable for the Hi Lo limit test DB 9 pin female connector For digital I O details see page90 Optional slot x2 Accepts up to two optional scanner modules 16 18 channels are available per sc
37. TRUMENT CO LTD 1 No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng City Taipei County Taiwan 2 No 69 Lu San Road Suzhou City Xin Qu Jiangsu Sheng China declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product Digital Multimeter Model Number GDM 8255A GDM 8251A are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive the following standards were applied EN 61326 1 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements 2006 Conducted amp Radiated Emission Electrostatic Discharge EN 55011 1998 A1 1999 A2 EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2002 Class B 2001 Current Harmonics Radiated Immunity EN 61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 EN 61000 4 3 2002 A1 2002 Voltage Fluctuations Electrical Fast Transients EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 61000 4 4 2004 Surge Immunity EN 61000 4 5 1995 A1 2001 Conducted Susceptibility EN 61000 4 6 1996 A1 2001 Power Frequency Magnetic Field EN 61000 4 8 1993 A1 2001 Voltage Dip Interruption EN 61000 4 11 2004 Safety Low Voltage Equipment Directive 2006 95 EC Safety Requirements IEC EN 61010 1 2001 119 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Ser
38. actices that could result in damage to the GDM 8200A series or to other CAUTION properties DANGER High Voltage Attention Refer to the Manual Protective Conductor Terminal Earth ground Terminal IK Gb gt amp GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Safety Guidelines General Guideline Make sure that the voltage input level does not exceed DC1000V AC750V A CAUTION Make sure the current input level does not exceed 10A e Do not place any heavy object on the GDM 8200A series Avoid severe impacts or rough handling that leads to damaging the GDM 8200A series Do not discharge static electricity to the GDM 8200A series Use only mating connectors not bare wires for the terminals Do not block or obstruct the cooling fan vent opening Do not perform measurement at the source of low voltage installation or at building installations Note below Do not disassemble the GDM 8200A series unless you are qualified as service personnel Note EN 61010 1 2001 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows The GDM 8200A series fall under category I or II e Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low voltage installation e Measurement category HI is for measurement performed in the building installation e Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation
39. age79 DCV Measures DC Voltage page24 DCV 13 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual SHIFT DCV STEP Starts the step measurement page79 STEP v using the optional scanner ACV DCV When the ACV key and the DCV key are pressed together they measure AC DC Voltage page24 ACI ACI Measures AC Current page28 SHIFT ACI RECALL Recalls a normal measurement result RECALL page68 or a scan measurement result page87 DCI DCI Measures DC Current page28 SHIFT DCI STORE Stores a measurement result STORE page67 ACI DCI ACI When the ACI key and the DCI key are pressed together they measure AC DC Current page28 2 4W 24W Measures 2 wire or 4 wire Resistance Resistance page30 SHIFT 2 4W MATH Enters the Math measurement mode MATH O n page52 gt Diode Tests Diode page32 or Continuity Continuity page33 SHIFT gt dBm Measures dBm page43 O Hz P Frequency Measures Frequency or Period Period page36 SHIFT Hz P dB Measures dB page44 O E 14 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED C F C F Measures Temperature page37 Temperature SENSOR SHIFT C F SENSOR a Selects the type of thermocouple used in the Temperature measurement page38 Measurement keys Lower row AUTO ENTER As the AUTO key selects the measurement range auto
40. anner When two modules are used maximum 32 channels are available For scanner details see page71 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Set Up Tilt Stand Pull out the _ handle sideways and rotate it Tilt stand steps lt Place the unit horizontally Or in the tilt stand position Place the handle vertically for hand carry 19 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Power Up Power up steps 1 Connect the power cord to the AC Voltage input N Make sure the ground connector of the power cord Note is connected to a safety ground This will affect the measurement accuracy 2 Push and turn On the main power switch on the front panel 3 The display shows the model name and the version for a few seconds Example GDM 8255A V2 00 ee l E JICA faa LIL AIl 4 Then the default setting appears Example DCV Auto 1V range DC AUTO I ods TWO I bA i l emam a lt oa Jy Vom paman 20 GW INSTEK BASIC MEASUREMENT Basic MEASUREMENT Overview Basic Measurement Overview cceececeeeceeeeeeuees 22 Common attribute refresh rate ceceeeeceeeeeeeeees 22 Common attribute reading indicator eee 23 Common attribute manual automatic triggering 23 Voltage AC DC AC DC Voltage Measurement 24 Select
41. ata is recorded After running the predefined count the Scan Step stops running DC AUTO S ii l a Tot tt GIL I0 II Ltt tt la m Abort Scan Step To abort Scan Step or to go back to SCAN the normal display press the Shift O o key followed by the ACV key Scan or DCV key Step again STEP oO Reactivate Scan Step To run the Scan Step again press the TRIG key The previous data is overwritten by the new Scan 86 GW INSTEK SCANNER OPTIONAL Recall Scan Step result Panel operation 1 After the Scan Step is PEMA completed the data is stored o ACI internally Press the Shift key followed by the ACI Recall key 2 The first channel appears example channel 101 i O EOD IIc ia LIL Lt IL 3 To view the Max Min Average data press the Left key PAP tao Elie Mt I V_ Mt J HUU ON OAA IN 4 To move to the next channel a v press the Up Down key Ds Press the EXIT key to get out from recall mode Setup and run monitoring Panel operation 1 Press the Shift key the 2 key MENU MENU the Left key The Scan O a menu appears HOLD rei Ft ALTUN Qn Press the Down key followed by the Left key The Monitor Scan setting menu appears gt lt HOLD I EII i LEV CLE MATT LII i Trt exw _ 87 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Press the Down key The x channel sel
42. btained from one or more of the basic measurement Common attribute refresh rate Background Refresh rate defines how frequently the GDM 8200A series captures and updates the measurement data Faster refresh rate yields lower accuracy and resolution Slower refresh rate yields higher accuracy and resolution Consider these trade offs when selecting the refresh rate Range S 5 1 2 digits M 4 1 2 digits F 3 1 2 digits Selection step 1 Press the Shift key followed by PAIE the AUTO RATE key The 7 refresh rate switches to the next 22 GW INSTEK BASIC MEASUREMENT 2 The refresh rate indicator shows Ss M F S the current status Common attribute reading indicator Background The reading indicator next to the 1st display flashes according to the refresh rate setting TLIO IC L170 Wo Common attribute manual automatic triggering Automatic The GDM 8200A series triggers according to the refresh triggering rate See the previous page for refresh rate setting details default Manual Press the TRIG key to trigger triggering measurement manually 23 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual AC DC AC DC Voltage Measurement Voltage type AC 0 750V DC 0 1000V AC DC 0 1000V N AC true RMS 1 Activate ACV DCV Press the ACV AC Voltage key ot DCV DC Voltage key or 2 ACV DCV mode display appears For AC DC Voltag
43. cimal number stat ques even Returns Questionable Data event register contents in decimal number stat pres Clear Questionable Data enable register RS 232C interface command syst loc Enables front panel control and disables remote control syst rem Enables remote control and disables front panel control IEEE 488 2 common command cls Clears event status register Output Queue Operation Event Status Questionable Event Status Standard Event Status ese Returns ESER Event Status Enable Register contents Example 130 means ESER 10000010 104 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Sets ESER contents ese lt 0 255 gt Example ese 65 sets ESER to 01000001 esr Returns and clears SESR Standard Event Status Register Example 198 means SESR 11000110 idn Returns company name model No and system version Example GW GDM8255A 1 0 ope 1 is placed in the output queue when all the pending operations are completed opc Sets operation complete bit bit0 in SERS Standard Event Status Register when all pending operations are completed pse Returns power On clear status Parameter 0 cleared 1 not cleared DSC Clears power On status Parameter 0 clear 1 don t clear rst Recalls default panel setup reset the device sre Returns SRER Service Request Enable Register contents Example 3 means SRER 00000011 sre lt 0 255 gt Sets SRER contents
44. claration of conformity 119 EN 61010 declaration of conformity 119 measurement CAtCQOLy cscceccceceseerees 6 pollution degree ceeessceceesseeeeeenees 7 environment operatios easing enrera 7 specifications c ccccccceeseesssssceeeeeees 113 SCOV AGC naa E AE 7 F FAG bessticcsssssscsscassiestatevacesinn vanes a NEn 108 firmware VEYSION cccceesceeeesteeeeeeeees 110 COMMANA Set eecsscceccesstteeeessteeeeeees 104 frequency command Set ceesscccccessseeeeessteeeeeees 104 front panel Key ccccccssscccceesseeeeesees 14 scanner configuration cccceceeees 73 SLET P T b a TAA REE EEA EET 36 specifications ssssssssesssessssssesrseese 118 fuse AC fuse replacement 00008 111 current fuse replacement 112 safety instruction ccceceesseceeeseneeees 7 G getting started chapter eeesereees 9 I WAGICALON nnram ea aaie 23 K key lock isc ciiccaiiicsantiinninciicnaiies 65 M main feature list ccccccccccceeeesersereeees 11 math GW INSTEK INDEX command set ccccccccceccessesssteceeeeeeees 102 front panel key ccccccecccceeeeeesseeeees 13 front panel Key cceescecesseseeeeeeneees 14 step operation cccccceessceceesteeeeeeeees 86 E a aT e R E E 0x6 52 scanner monitor channel cc ccccccceesesssseeeeees 87 COMMANA ETS 105 get out of scanner mode 065 108 O OP series lineu
45. ction On calc stat Returns math function status On or Off Parameter Boolean 101 GW INSTEK calc aver min GDM 8200A Series User Manual Returns minimum value stored calc aver max Returns maximum value stored calc aver aver Returns average value stored calc aver coun Returns number of data count calc rel ref calc rel ref Sets reference value in Relative value measurement Parameter NR2 min max Example calc rel ref_1 0 reference value set to 1 0 Returns reference value in Relative value measurement Parameter NR2 min max calc db ref Sets reference value in dB measurement Parameter NR2 min max Example calc db ref_1 0 reference value set to 1 0 calc db ref Returns reference value in dB measurement Parameter NR2 min max calc dbm ref Sets reference value in dBm measurement Parameter NR2 min max Example calc db ref_1 0 reference value set to 1 0 calc dbm ref Returns reference value in dBm measurement Parameter NR2 min max calc lim low Sets lower limit value in Compare measurement Parameter NR2 min max Example calc lim low_1 0 lower limit set to 1 0 calc lim low Returns lower limit value in Compare measurement Parameter NR2 min max calc lim upp Sets upper limit value in Compare measurement Parameter NR2 min max Example calc lim low_1 0 upper limit set to 1 0 calc lim upp
46. display Shows the low limit value 2nd display Indicates low limit setting GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Set the low limit in the same way as in the high limit Press the ENTER key to confirm editing The compare ENTER measurement starts right away 4 Compare DC AUTO S E l l measurement a ad l appears Il d d y Ll _ e COMP COMP Indicates Compare mode 2 display Shows the compare measurement result Pass High or Low 5 Result High If the 2 display shows I 1 C High the result is above Plt III the High limit Digital I O FAIL Out Pin 6 and HIGH Limit FAIL Out Pin 7 are activated Low If the 2 display shows lI Low the result is below _ JM the Low limit Digital I O FAIL Out Pin 6 and LOW Limit FAIL Out Pin 8 are activated Pass If the 2 display shows IIC E Pass the result is staying l _ _ between the High and the Low limit Digital I O PASS Out Pin 5 is activated Deactivate To cancel the Compare COMP Compare measurement press the Shift key 00 measurement followed by the HOLD Comp key ot simply activate another measurement 92 GW INSTEK DIGITAL I O Application External trigger Background The GDM 8200A series uses the internal trigger by default for example to count the frequency and the period Using an external trigger allows customized triggering condition Signa
47. diting and move to offset setting ENTER 3 Set the offset B NA t7 L aanlal IIn tD HOOL lst display Shows the offset B 2nd display Indicates MX B The letter B flashes 1 Use the Left Right key to move the cursor flashing point between the offset digits and decimal point 2 Change the parameter using the a Up Down key 3 Press the ENTER key to confirm the editing The MX B measurement result appears ENTER 4 View MX B DC AUTO S Mv to IAJE S ILI tit ths lst display Shows the calculated result 2nd display Indicates MX B MATH Indicates Math operation GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Measure 1 X 1 Activate 1 X Press the Shift key the 2 4W Math MATH key the Down key twice The 1 X o setting appears ZR ZW e gi ees dee li iN I hele CCIE I PNP LOY te Press the ENTER key to view the 1 X measurement result ENTER AC AUTO S 7v TAU Oo _ LIL IU ial Toms a as aS aes Fe lst display Shows the 1 X value 2nd display Indicates 1 X MATH Indicates Math operation Measure Percentage 1 Activate Press the Shift key the 2 4W Math MATR Percentage key the Up key The Reference 2aw setting appears The Percentage is calculated as a Reading Reference Reference x 100 2 Set the TENIS reference inky m M T T m IL i Ll LILI LILI Ld lst display Shows the reference nu
48. e press the ACV key and the DCV key together ACDC AUTO S gig E ILICITE OU WLI a AC DC V Indicates AC DC AC DC Voltage AUTO Indicates ene RE sel 2 100mV 2nd display shows A GEDC AC _ 1E B L1 ga L 3 Connect the test lead and measure Connect the test lead between the V V and the COM port The display updates thereading Y i COM AN Note When measuring inl000V maximum range immediately followed by 100mV minimum range an error might occur due to extreme range switching In such case take at least one minute in between as an interval 24 GW INSTEK BASIC MEASUREMENT Select Voltage range Auto range To turn the automatic range selection On Off press the AUTO key Manual range Press the Up or the Down key to select a x the range AUTO indicator turns Off automatically If the appropriate range is unknown select the highest range Selection list Range Resolution Full scale slow rate Resolution Full scale Full scale GDM 8251A GDM 8255A 100mV 1pV 120 000mV 199 999mV 1V 10nV 1 20000V 1 99999V 10V 100uV 12 0000V 19 9999V 100V 1mV 120 000V 199 999V 750V AC 10mV 750 00V 750 00V 1000V 10mV 1000 0V 1000 0V DC AC DC Note For more detailed parameters see the specifications at page113 25 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Voltage conversion table This table shows the relationship between A
49. ection appears ATIRI T IM i TLIN Pg M ILI I Ih TI 7 i 7 L1 I 1 P Move the cursor to the channel using the Left Right key and change the value using the a x Up Down key When finished press the ENTER key The Monitoring starts ENTER DC AUTO S Pigtail iS Pa ey oe O 88 GW INSTEK DIGITAL I O Dictat IJO The rear panel Digital I O terminal outputs the result of Compare measurement to external devices Ke N orne A p COMP C Terminal Digital I O Terminal Configuration 0 0 eee 90 configuration Application Application Compare measurement ccceeeeee 91 93 Application External trigger 89 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Digital I O Terminal Configuration Background The digital I O terminal outputs the result of Compare measurement to control external devices By providing separate VCC for the terminal the outputs can also be used as power source for TTL and CMOS logics Pin assignment DIGITAL I O HIGH Limit FAIL Out m LOW Limit FAIL Out FAIL Out 6 7 8 9 EOM Out ooo0oo0oo0o VCC Out 1 2 3 4 5 PASS Out nc L External Trigger In Digital Chassis Ground Connector type DB 9 female Pin VCC output 5V Serves as the power source for the external device logic Pin2 NC No Connection Pin3 COM ground Pin4 External Trigger Inp
50. eign matter solid liquid or gaseous ionized gases that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity e Pollution degree 1 No pollution or only dry non conductive pollution occurs The pollution has no influence e Pollution degree 2 Normally only non conductive pollution occurs Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected e 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 e Relative Humidity lt 75 0 35 C lt 50 35 50 C e Temperature 10 C to 70 C GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the GDM 8200A series 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 A ce THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral On Brown Live Phase Ss O As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the colours marking identified in your plug ap
51. ement 28 2W 4W Resistance Measurement 006 30 Diode TSS satiscedelnicescce hiwciatesntataonebeseieiaccaneuaianness 32 Continuity TeSt cuca crtcrsthees cacniccand s ensinei ias 33 Frequency Period Measurement a e 36 Temperature Measurement eneee 37 ADVANCED MEASUREMENT eee ceeecseeceeeee seen teen eens 40 Advanced Measurement Overview seses 4 dBm dB Measurement ssssseceeecceneeeeeeees 43 Max Min MeasureMe ntacscciscccidccccsadicoeiatecessiancs 45 Relative Value Measurement 0 c cceeeeeeeeees 46 Hold Measurement ccccccccecceeeseseseceeeceeees 48 Compare Meas UTSMENL cccccunenecsdicalenssmsannanicicen 49 Math Measurement ccccccccceensseeseseeeeceeens 52 Dual Display Measurement 55 SYSTEM DISPLAY CONFIGURATION oseese 57 Refresh Rate SEUNG cscccocd press secescapeshewareetaceateaes 58 Trigger SCUUING pinctesictsaee ents 59 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Digital Filter Setting eseese 62 Display Setting esskan 64 STORE RECALL oscine neire ere ee ee 66 Store Measurement RecOrd cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 67 Recall Measurement Record cccccccceeeeeeees 68 Save Instrument Settings ssscvecinicscunesswnsvesericcsisetes 69 Recall Instrument Settings eseeserererererererere 70 SCANNER OPTIONAL arisia 71 GDM SC1 Scanner Specifications 00 72 Scanner Installation ii wicercscesasnnteiandascosarvernanccaess 72 Setu
52. ence and Functionality check section to properly setup the GDM 8200A series Please note the information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However as GWInstek continues to improve its products changes can occur at any time without notice Please see the GWInstek website for the latest information and content Characteristics GDM 8200A Series Lineup cccceececeeeeeeeeees 10 GDM 8200A Series Characteristics cccceeeee 11 Panel Overview Front Panel Overview cccccccecceteseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Measurement keys Upper row cccccceceeeeneeeees 13 Measurement keys Lower row ccccccceeeeeseeeeees 15 Rear Panel Overview ivccsnmagancansewunin asia wcncroaaens 17 Setup Tile Standen a EEES 19 Pow r U Dernerosiiioiisireisi s uninin e EEEE nie 20 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual GDM 8200A Series Lineup The GDM 8200A series consists of two models GDM 8251A and GDM 8255A Appearance Both two models are identical except for the model name and the meter count of the 1 display Model Name 1st Display s o elalalalala yaya BQOQV8Q88 Models GDM 8251A 1 display meter 120 000 counts GDM 8251A POR LL LILI GDM 8255A 1 display meter 199 999 counts GDM 82 55A LICICITS L 10 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED GDM 8200A Series Characteristics Performance The GDM 8200A series are portable dual display digital mult
53. ent Measurement type 2 wire Uses the standard V COM ports Recommended for measuring resistances larger than 1kQ 4 wire Compensates the test lead effect using the 4W compensation ports in addition to the standard V COM ports Recommended for measuring sensitive resistances smaller than 1kQ 1 Activate resistance measurement For 2 wire resistance measurement 2 4W press the 2W 4W key once For 4 wire resistance measurement N press the 2W 4W key twice 2 2W resistance mode display appears 2W AUTO S Im M I ITI dt e l IOL l 2W 4W Q Indicates 2W 4W Resistance AUTO Indicates Automatic range selection 10M 2nd display shows the Resistance range 3 Connect the test lead and measure Connect the test lead For 2 wire resistance use the V and the COM port For 4 wire resistance use the V and the COM port plus the 4W sense and LO port for sensing The display updates the reading 2W connection 4W connection Q COM 30 GW INSTEK BASIC MEASUREMENT Select Resistance range Auto range To turn the automatic range selection On Off press the AUTO key AUTO Manual range Press the Up or the Down key to select a x the range AUTO indicator turns Off automatically If the range is unknown select the highest range Selection list Range Full scale slow rate GDM 8251A GDM 8255A 1009 120 000 199 9990 1kQ 1 20000kQ 1
54. es User Manual Recall Measurement Record Background The GDM 8200A series can recall the stored measurement history for observation and analysis as in Maximum Minimum and Average value Not applicable to Store recall measurement history is not applicable to Diode Continuity test gt Recall stored Press the Shift key then the ACI REALE record Recall key The stored o measurement record appears ae ITITI te Br ee Tp oe ee ee RL lst display Shows the stored measurement result 2nd display Shows the reading count RCL Indicates the data has been recalled View each Change the reading count using the a x reading Up Down key View Max Min Switch to the Average Maximum Average Minimum value of the recorded data using the Right key NOAA i LOC wove PELE PT EO OO 68 GW INSTEK STORE RECALL Save Instrument Settings Background The GDM 8200A series can save up to ten instrument settings The settings can save the state function I O and range Upon powering up the current instrument setting is displayed Set Instrument Setting Press the Shift key the 2ND key Down and then Left twice The Save menu appears lt HOLD gt 4 HOLD LEVEL L TI t o MWL Press the Down key to enter the x Save menu Memory Slot Choose the memory slot to save to a v Selection by using the Up Down Left and Confir m Press Enter to confirm the save slot
55. eter into the closest available value selection Example 1 conf volt dc_1 Sets the measurement item to DC Voltage and the range to 1V the GDM 8200A series selects the 1V range Example 2 conf volt dc_2 Sets the measurement item to DC Voltage and the range to 2V There is no 2V range so the GDM 8200A series selects the closest range 10V Message Marks the end of a command line The following Terminator messages are in accordance with IREE488 2 standard LF Line feed code Message Separator semicolon Command separator 98 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Command Set e Commands are non case sensitive Underline means a single space dc_1 DC 1V When the parameter does not match the real value the closest possible option is automatically selected de_2 DC 2V range DC 10V CONFigure command conf volt dc Sets measurement to DC Voltage and specifies range Parameter NR2 min max Example conf volt dc_1 DCV 1V range Example conf volt dc_min DCV minimum range conf volt ac Sets measurement to AC Voltage and specifies range Parameter NR2 min max Example conf volt ac_1 ACV 1V range Example conf volt ac_min ACV minimum range conf volt dcac Sets measurement to DC AC Voltage and specifies range Parameter NR2 min max Example conf volt dcac_ DC ACYV 1V range Example conf volt dcac_min DC ACV minimum range conf curr dc Sets measurement to DC Current and specif
56. ey to confirm Press the Exit key to go back to the default display ENTER 38 GW INSTEK BASIC MEASUREMENT Set reference junction temperature Background When a thermocouple is connected to the GDM 8200A series the temperature difference between the thermocouple lead and the the GDM 8200A series input terminal should be taken into account and be cancelled otherwise an erroneous temperature might be added Type Range Resolution SIM 0 50 C 0 01 C simulated The terminal temperature is manually defined by the user Default value 23 00 1 Open reference junction menu Press the Shift key the C F SENSOR Sensor key then the Down key u The reference junction selection menu appears on the display gt v TEMP Shri 2 Edit reference temperature Use the Left Right key to move the cursor and use the Up Down key to change the value a Default 23 00 W ammam OL ALLI Press the Enter key to confirm the value or the Exit key to cancel The display goes back to the default ENTER confirm state O cancel 39 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Avancep MEASUREMENT dBm dB COMP INT EXT MATH lt HOLD TRIG gt Overview Advanced Measurement Overview cesceeeeceeee 4 Common attribute refresh rate ccceeeeceeeeeeeeees 41 Common attribute reading indicator 0 42 Common attrib
57. he display updates the measurement result example ACI ACV AC AUTO S l minnan e Lill IG ly a S 1 Display Shows the primary measurement result 2 d Display Shows the secondary measurement result 2ND Indicates that dual measurement is active To turn Off the 2 measurement OND press and hold the 2 key for more than 1 second 56 GW INSTEK SYSTEM DISPLAY CONFIGURATION System Dsptay CONFIGURATION RATE FILTER MENU AUTO MX MN Refresh Rate Refresh Rate SELUNG viscssiarcurctiainnassngeiaieduianerniaacens 58 Trigger Manual Automatic triggering ccceseeeseeeeees 59 Use external trigger ssvannicvasenngavyeeradsviavdsisvystendiexaieds 59 Set trigger delay esssessesseseeeserererererererrrrrrrreererereee 60 Digital Filter OVS TE sonseras aein eiie ainei a ia 62 Filter Setting sais ceems eer ane aE anie 63 Display Display Seti Gs scciunndnsimauontarrtacanarainusamemacaetiad 64 Display on off setting key lock wee 65 57 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Refresh Rate Setting Background Refresh rate defines how frequently the GDM 8200A series captures and updates the measurement data Faster refresh rate yields lower accuracy and resolution Slower refresh rate yields higher accuracy and resolution Consider the trade off when selecting the refresh rate Display Range DC AUTO S NOM oo ESSIE E De De S 5 1 2 digit
58. ies User Manual NDEX 2 2nd display front panel key cecceseessteeeeeeneeees 16 measurement OVEFVIEW ccececeeeeeees 55 B beeper command set ceeeececececeeseesetteeeeeeees 104 SOUS 2855 560d cack EE 35 C compare value command set ssssssssesseessssssrsrressssss 102 SOINE oreinaren EA 49 continuity front panel key 00 0 ececccesesseeeeeeeees 14 scanner configuration ccccccee 73 BOUCING ecere ster ssisassceectredsvtuvaasce ceccracteess 33 specifications 0 0 0 0 cceceeeesssseeceeeeeeeeees 118 CLOSE FACCOL ccccccecceesessnsecsceceesessnsenaees 27 current front panel key ccccsscceeeesseeeeeenees 14 scanner configuration cccee 73 SOTA GS decks ccc carkcdeteccaldececescescectacdeeseceedy 28 specifications 0 0 0 cececeeeessesseceeeeeeeeees 115 D dB command set eeeeeeseeesttteceeeeeeeeeees 102 front panel key ceccceeceesseeeeeeneeees 14 TEIA D a Te 43 digital filter command set cccrcererererer 101 103 front panel key cccceessssececeeeeeenees 16 SEE ma Da T eE EEEE SEEE 62 diode test front panel key sssssssssssssessessesesseeee 14 scanner configuration sseesseeesss 73 SOCtING 0 eeceessscccececeseesenteceeeeecesseesenaees 32 SPECIFICATIONS cccsesscceceeeceeeessneees 118 display on off ececeesessececeeeeeeseesensees 65 120 display setting command s t 5 104 E EN 55011 de
59. ies range Parameter NR2 min max Example conf curr dc_10e 3 DCI 10mA range Example conf curr dc_min DCI minimum range conf curr ac Sets measurement to AC Current and specifies range Parameter NR2 min max Example conf curr ac_10e 2 ACI 100mA range Example conf curr ac_min ACI minimum range conf curr dcac Sets measurement to DC AC Current and specifies range Parameter NR2 min max Example conf curr dcac_10 DC ACI 10A range Example conf curr dcac_min DC ACI minimum range conf res Sets measurement to 2W Resistance and specifies range Parameter NR2 min max Example conf res_10e3 2W R 10K range Example conf res_min 2W R minimum range conf fres Sets measurement to 4W Resistance and specifies range Parameter NR2 min max Example conf fres_10e3 4W R 10K range Example conf res_min 4W R minimum range conf freq Sets measurement to Frequency and specifies range 99 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual conf per Sets measurement to Period and specifies range conf cont Sets measurement to Continuity conf diod Sets measurement to Diode conf temp Sets measurement to Temperature conf stat func Returns function of 1 display Parameter 1 DCV 2 ACV 3 DCA 10A 4 ACA 10A 5 DCA mA 6 ACA mA 7 2WR 8 Freq 9 TempC 10 AC DCA 10A 11 AC DCV 12 AC DCA mA 13 Diode 14 Period 15 TempF 16 4WR 17 Cont conf s
60. imeters suitable for wide range of applications such as production testing research and field verification High DCV accuracy 0 012 High current range 10A High Voltage range 1000V High ACV frequency response 100kHz Features 120000 meter count GDM 8251A 199999 meter count GDM 8255A Multi functions ACV DCV ACI DCI 2W 4W R Hz Continuity Diode test MAX MIN REL dBm HOLD AutoHold Compare Manual or Auto ranging AC true RMS or AC DC true RMS Interface Voltage Resistance Diode Temperature input Current input 4W sense input USB device RS232 for remote control 9 pin digital I O 16 channel scanner x2 optional Optional Items 16 channel scanner x 2 11 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Front Panel Overview Main Measurement 4W Ohm Display key ruse Terminal 199999 Counts Dual Disp COM Terminal SHIFT EXIT SCAN STEP POWER RATE RECALL STORE MATH dB SENSOR O RE E ER R DCI ACI Power Switch Power Switch E COMP INT EXT REL FILTER MENU O a ou Terminal a d 410 0 mer im REL wan 2ND CAT 40007 CATII 600V o ENER U RANGE _J cs CHOICES _ LOCAL Output On Off key POWER Turns On m or Off E the main power For power up sequence see page20 al HO Main Display Shows measurement results and parameters For display configuration details see page64 light setting Input fuse 4W
61. l Set continuity threshold Background Continuity threshold defines the maximum resistance allowed in the DUT when testing the continuity Threshold Range 0 1000Q 1Q resolution 10Q default MENU 1 Activate 1 Press the Shift key the 2ND key threshold setting the Right key The measurement o menu appears LEVEL T E S a E ee PIL eto 2 Press the Down key the Right map key the Enter key The continuity threshold setting appears 2 Edit threshold 1 Move the cursor the flashing digit using the Left Right key 2 Change the value using the a x Up Down key Range 1 10000 1Q resolution default 10Q 3 Go back to the Press the Enter key to confirm the default display edited threshold Press the Exit key to go back to the default display ENTER 34 GW INSTEK BASIC MEASUREMENT Select beeper setting Background Beeper setting defines how the GDM 8200A series notifies the continuity test result to the user Beeper Pass Beeps when the test result is pass paneer Fail Beeps when the test result is fail Off Beep function is turned Off 1 Activate 1 Press the Shift key followed by MEN beeper setting the 2nd Menu key The system 2ND menu menu appears LEVEL a ICL Lo L TLM AI JILII 2 Press the Down key The beep menu appeats LEVELe Se ee ew es IELE TEDE DE 3 Press the Down key The beep setting appears LEVELS
62. l connection Connect the external trigger signal to the Digital I O port located on the rear panel HIGH Limit FAIL Out i LOW Limit FAIL Out FAIL Out 6 7 8 9 EOM Out 0000 ooo0oo0oo0o VCC Out 1 2 3 4 5 PASS Out Nc L External Trigger In Digital Chassis Ground Pin4 External Trigger Input pin 1 Activate external trigger Press the Shift key followed by the INNEAN TRIG key The EXT indicator C me appears on the display LITI iT I CIVIU EXT 2 Start trigger Press the TRIG key to start triggering manually The indicator turns On AUTO S Irinn LILILILILI Ig Reading indicator The reading indicator stays On before triggering After triggering the indicator flashes according to the external signal trigger timing Exit external trigger Press the Shift key followed by the INT EXT TRIG key The EXT indicator ro disappears and the trigger goes back to internal mode 93 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual REMOTE CONTROL Interface Command Syntax Command Set OVEIVIEW pioreo sa OEO REO O 95 Configure USB interface 95 Configure RS 232C interface 0 96 Command Syntax sasnissesnien iniiis iieii 98 CONFigure command seese serrer 99 SENSe command sesen serere 100 UNIT command srcemiisienenren aei 101 TRIGger command sssssssesssssssesssesssesesessseseseseses 103 SYStem related command 104 STAtus reporti
63. l operation 1 Press the Output On Off key OUTPUT once The display will be turned off and the panel keys become ONOFF locked 2 To enable the display and panel keys press the Output On Off key again 65 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Store RECALL For storing and recalling measurement results using the Scanner see page71 STORE RECALL Store Measurement Record ccccccceeesesceceeeeeeees 67 Recall Measurement Record ccesesceceeeseeeeeees 68 Save Instrument SCLIN GS iscicrnionmcivnscabanntundebvnuts 69 Recall Instrument Settings 70 66 GW INSTEK STORE RECALL Store Measurement Record Background The GDM 8200A series can store the measurement history which can be recalled later for observation and analysis as in Maximum Minimum and Average value Data count 1 9999 Not applicable to Store recall measurement history is not applicable to Diode Continuity test gt Store step 1 Press the Shift key followed by STORE the DCI Store key The store o DCI menu appears UT pa l IL Ss coo _ pE Js m 7 2 Move the cursor using the aron tae Left Right key Change the data count using the Up Down key a 3 Press the Enter key to confirm editing and to go back to the previous display ENTER DC AUTO S mJangr 3 Wom a STO Indicates the measurement history is stored 67 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Seri
64. lection display appears foil I AL IL 3 Press Enter or Down to confirm airo Cw RS232 selection ENTER 4 Press the Down or UP keys a x repeatedly to select the baud rate 11520057600 38400 192009600 5 Press the ENTER key to confirm RS 232C and baud rate selection 6 Connect the RS 232C cable to the rear panel terminal 96 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL RS 232C pin Pin 2 RxD 9876 assignment Pin 3 TxD oooo0o Pin 5 GND lade Pin 1 4 6 9 No Connection 54321 PC GDM Null modem connection in which transmit TxD and RS 232C receive RxD lines are cross linked is required Connection GDM Pin2 RxD Pin3 TxD Pin5 GND eaae PC TxD Pin2 RxD Pin3 GND Pin5 Lee 97 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Command Syntax The commands are partially compatible with IEEE488 2 1992 and SCPI 1994 standard Commands are NON case sensitive Example command conf volt dc 1 1 Command Header 2 Single space 1 23 3 Parameter Parameter example Boolean Boolean logic 0 or 1 Used for On 1 or Off 0 command NRI Integer 0 1 2 3 NR2 Decimal number 0 0 0 1 0 2 NR3 Floating point number 4 5e 1 8 5e 1 min max The GDM 8200A series automatically translates to Minimum min or Maximum max value available Automatic The GDM 8200A series automatically translates the parameter range command param
65. matically ENTER As the ENTER key confirms the entered value SHIFT AUTO RATE Selects the measurement update rate RATE Slow Medium or Fast page22 ENTER Up Down a Selects the parameter in various occasions higher da or lower W Ls RANGE __J HOLD Activates the Hold function page48 COMP SHIFT gt HOLD COM Pare o lt HOLD Activates the Compare measurement page49 TRIG Trigger TRIG gt Triggers sample acquisition manually page59 INT EXT o TRIG gt SHIFT TRIG Int Ext Trigger Selects the Internal or the External trigger source page59 Left Right Selects the parameter in various occasions left or right ___ cHoices __J REL Measures the Relative value page46 REL SHIFT REL REL RELative base O Manually sets the reference value for the Relative value measurement page46 15 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual MX MN Measures the Maximum or the MAX MIN Minimum value page45 SHIFT gt FILTER Selects the digital filter type for the MX MN FILTER o signal sampling page62 2ND Display LOCAL 2ND LOCAL As the 2 key selects the measurement item on the 2 display page55 Pressing and holding for more than 1 second turns off the 2 display As the Local key releases the remote control and goes back to the local panel operation page95 MENU 0 SHIF
66. mber 2nd display Indicates Percentage setting 54 GW INSTEK ADVANCED MEASUREMENT 1 Use the Left Right key to move the cursor flashing point between high low setting digits and decimal point oe _ ry 2 Change the parameter using the a Up Down key 3 Press the ENTER key to confirm editing and move to offset setting ENTER 4 View Percentage ac AUTO S Li _nNoozco i MIMI dds lst display Shows the calculated result 2nd display Indicates the Percentage measurement MATH Indicates Math operation Dual Display Measurement Background You can use the 2nd display to show another item thus viewing two different measurement results at once The following table shows the available options 15t Display 2 4 Display ACV DCV ACI DCI Hz P ACV e e e e DCV e e e e e ACV DCV ACI e e o e DCI e e e e e ACI DCl 55 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual 2W see Note e e e Hz P bs E C F _ _ os gt r Note In the dual display mode the resistance needs to be larger than 1M Q e Some combination of dual display mode is possible but may not be useful and their accuracies are not guaranteed 2 d Measurement item setting Turn Off 2 4 Measurement Press the 2nd key then the target ano item example ACV T
67. measurement is activated the GDM 8200A series calculates the dBm using the reading at the first moment and stores it as dBmref Activate dB Press the Shift key followed by the GB Hz P key The 1st display shows dB and the 2nd display shows the current Voltage reading Po AC AUTO S an J q AL Lire iia i UJG l E a dB Indicates dB measurement 113 729mV Indicates the present Voltage reading dBmref Press the 2 key to see the dBmref value Deactivate dB measurement To cancel the dBm measurement dB press the Shift key followed by the Hz P key or simply activate another measurement 44 GW INSTEK ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Max Min Measurement mink 2 Background Maximum and Minimum measurement stores the highest maximum or lowest minimum reading and shows it on the 2nd display 1 Activate For Max measurement press the MX MN Max Min key once For Min measurement press the MX MN key twice 2 Max Min pe AUTO S MIN ca m e result L ae 7 LO es it hii LE tt Fia MIN MAX Indicates Min Max measurement 0 11516 2nd display shows the Min Max measurement result Deactivate Max Min To cancel the Max Min measurement press the MX MN key for 2 seconds or measurement simply activate another measurement 45 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Relative Value Measurement Applicableto 2 2 a Background Relative measurement st
68. ng command s es 104 RS 232C interface command sxccstsscidenssneanderteseens 104 IEEE 488 2 common command ss sssseesrererere 104 ROU Te command eeerereeremrcn acer ere tree reer a aana 105 CONFigure2 command s 106 94 GW INSTEK REMOTE CONTROL Configure Interface Overview Interface type USB Device USB 1 1 or 2 0 TypeA female connectot RS 232C D sub 9 pin male connector Baud rate 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 Return to Local In order to switch back to the 2ND control mode Configure USB USB device port configuration Local control mode front panel operation press the LOCAL key LOCAL interface Press the Shift key the 2ND Menu key the Right key twice The I O configuration menu appears Press the Down key The USB selection display appears I IiI i LL ee ae a Cees car a IIL ED Press the Down key The USB ON OFF selection appears ee oe i la Nf LI Press the Up Down key to a x select ON or OFE 95 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual 5 Press the ENTER key to confirm USB selection ENTER 6 Connect the USB cable to the rear panel terminal upper 7 CAL port BA Configure RS 232C interface Configuration step 1 Press the Shift key the 2ND Menu key the Right key twice The I O configuration menu appears 2 Press the Down key then the w trp Right key The RS 232C se
69. ode On or Off Parameter 1 on 0 off Example trig auto_1 trigger auto mode On trig auto Returns current trigger auto mode Parameter 1 on 0 off samp coun Sets number of sampling Parameter NRI 1 to 127 Example samp coun_10 sampling set at 10 samp coun Returns number of sampling Parameter NRI 1 to 127 trig coun Sets number of trigger counting Parameter NR1 1 to 127 Example trig coun_100 trigger count set at 100 trig coun Returns number of trigger count Parameter NRI 1 to 127 trac data Returns buffer contents 103 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual trac cle Clears buffer contents SYStem related command syst disp Turns display On or Off Parameter Boolean Example disp_1 display On syst disp Returns display status On of Off Parameter Boolean syst beep stat Select beep mode Parameter 0 Off 1 Pass 2 Fail Example syst beep stat_ Beep when pass syst beep stat Returns beep mode status Parameter No beep Beep on Pass Beep on Fail syst err Returns current system error if there is any syst vers Returns system version Parameter 1 00 rst Reset system idn Returns company name model No and system version Example GW GDM8255A 1 0 STAtus reporting command stat ques enab Enable bits in the Questionable Data register stat ques enab Returns Questionable Data register contents in de
70. ores a value typically the data at the moment as the reference The following measurement is shown as the delta between the reference 1 Activate Press the REL key The REL Relative measurement reading at the moment measurement becomes the reference value 2 Relative AC S REL 1 fe i measurement 12 MIPE RN PARN bes i pee m V display appears batt it Foy j REL Indicates Relative value measurement 2nd display Shows the reference value lst display Shows the delta between the current measurement data and the reference value Manually set the 1 To set the reference value reference value 46 REL manually press the Shift key followed by the REL key The setting appears AC S REL E Tit i ae eere REL Indicates Relative measurement lst display Shows the reference value 2nd display Indicates Relative value modification 2 Use the Left Right key to move the flashing point cursor and use the Up Down key to change a x the value GW INSTEK ADVANCED MEASUREMENT 3 Press the Enter key to confirm AUTO the value or the Exit key to cancel The display switches to ENTER confirm measurement O cancel Deactivate Relative measurement To cancel the Relative measurement REL press the Shift key followed by the REL key or simply activate another measurement 47 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Hold Measurement Applicable to BDO 2
71. p ssssssssssersrsssssssrrrsrsssssss 10 output key faq ccccceceesscessssceeeeesseeees 108 service contact oo ceeeeecceceeesessetteceeeeeeeeeees 108 P specification conditions cceeerees 108 period front panel key ea madep taieee piina kegaknniung 14 table of contents ccccceesceesteeeesseceeseeees 3 scanner configuratiONn c ccccceeeeees 73 SOU AEA E E 36 temperature power supply safety instruction 6 front panel key siseeseeeanecensseneeeanecsnseseass 15 scanner configuration c0000cee 73 R SOLOING a5 cccb E sasssicedvesvcsees 37 specifications ccccccececceeeesenteeees 118 Recall instrument settings 70 thermocouple Recall measurements cccccccceesecees 68 command SEb esesseeseesseeeeseesneeseees 100 front panel key ccccecssseeceesseeeeeees 15 refresh LATCH cccepieieievyercsevertesecivetvegseteasese 22 setting u i 38 command set csessececcececeseesetteeeeees 100 specifications eececcecessseeeeeeesteeeeeees 118 front panel Key 15 tilt Stand seeecescccssssecscesssseesseessssneeseesen 19 relative value trigger command set csesseccceceeeesesetteeeeees 102 delay anaana 60 front panel key cccccessessseeeeeees 15 Pen 46 OXEELTIAL i siscssesisacsveidigussadisgsavedVaasasessoess 59 D EE E ERATAN FOr T A 15 resistance command set uo eee ee eee eee eee eee 100 U front panel key ceesseesecseeeeeees 14
72. p 5S C Nersen iriri e eE E eE a 79 RUN SCAN ecoin neria a oaa EE A 86 DIGITALI 7O srsnsimoniciinne n 89 Digital I O Terminal Configuration 50000000000 90 REMOTE CON TRO Mess ccrccutcietcartissvauitietarsancrcuenaiess 94 Configure IMSITAC Cu scatsamsiceoraunniocnsiepiiawanenstice 95 Command Syntax ccpcndecesaccssinscanenechecntindaeteeteestats 98 Command SCV sicesssunassnocsesrmasvsenennnsenines 99 PO EIEE E cxep dae E E ENE A A ee eeneeeeiayp 108 AFPENDIA dersien EE 109 Firmware Version ciscucscncspsezacednne sein secdnontsredeondes 110 Fuse Replacement ccccecccmnocciepedebuiceentencces 111 SpecificationS esssesseeseeeeeessssssestereresrsssssesereee 113 EC Declaration of Conformity eee 119 INDEX ssanscacretsaeesnarbeanenscasvecacesare louis E RRE EE Ee REES 120 GW INSTEK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating the GDM 8200A series and when keeping them in storage Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the best condition for the GDM 8200A seties RS232 INPUT V Q gt 0000 A N A WARNING TO AVOID SHOCK REMOVE INPUTS BEFORE OPENING MAX DC1000V om AC 750V Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the GDM 8200A series f Warning Identifies conditions or practices that could WARNING result in injury or loss of life Caution Identifies conditions or pr
73. pliance proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green amp Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green ot Green amp 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 cable of 0 75mm2 should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse Larger conductors would normally require 13A types depending on the connection method used Any moulded mains connector that requires removal replacement must be destroyed by removal of any fuse amp fuse carrier and disposed of immediately as a plug with bared wires is hazardous if a engaged in live socket Any re witing must be carried out in accordance with the information detailed on this label GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED G ETTING STARTED This chapter describes the GDM 8200A series in a nutshell including its main features package contents and front rear display panel introduction After going through the overview follow the Power up sequ
74. s and decimal point 2 Change the parameter using the a Up Down key 3 Press the ENTER key to confirm editing and move to the low limit setting ENTER GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual 3 Low limit setting om Pera erry LLILILILILt a 1st display Shows the low limit value 2nd display Indicates low limit setting 1 Use the Left Right key to move the cursor flashing point between high low setting digits and decimal point J in l l l a 2 Change the parameter using the a x Up Down key 3 Press the ENTER key to confirm editing The compare measurement starts right away ENTER 4 Compare measurement appears DC AUTO S lI d E B maT l F a OOL II lx w COMP Indicates Compare mode 2 display Shows the compare measurement result Pass High or Low 50 GW INSTEK ADVANCED MEASUREMENT 5 Result High If the 2 display ll di feu shows High the result LI is above the High limit Digital I O FAIL Out Pin 6 and HIGH Limit FAIL Out Pin 7 are activated Low If the 2 display 1 Td shows Low the result _ _ JM is below the Low limit Digital I O FAIL Out Pin 6 and LOW Limit FAIL Out Pin 8 are activated Pass If the 2 display lI lI l B shows Pass the result I F _ _ is staying between the High and the Low limit
75. s M 4 2 digits F 3 1 2 digits Refresh rate Press the Shift key followed by the RATE selection AUTO key The refresh rate auro indicator switches to the next S M F S 58 GW INSTEK SYSTEM DISPLAY CONFIGURATION Trigger Setting Manual Automatic triggering Automatic triggering default The GDM 8200A series triggers according to the refresh rate See the previous page for refresh rate setting details Manual triggering Press the TRIG key to trigger measurement manually Use external trigger Background The GDM 8200A series uses the internal trigger by default for example to count the frequency and the period Using an external trigger allows customized triggering condition Signal Connect the external trigger signal to the Digital I O connection port located on the rear panel DB 9 female DIGITAL I O Digital I O pin assignment HIGH Limit FAIL Out 7 LOW Limit FAIL Out FAIL Out 6 7 8 9 EOM Out 90000 00000 VCC Out 1 2 3 4 5 PASS Out Nc L External Trigger In Digital Chassis Ground 59 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual 1 Activate Press the Shift key followed by the nee external trigger TRIG key The EXT indicator n gt appears on the display It tt Ted PEM Lu EXT 2 Start trigger Press the TRIG key to start triggering manually The Je indicator turns On AUTO S TIITII ULILILILI ig Reading indicator
76. scan the whole channel range Step Measures a single channel in the specified range at each trigger event Timer setting page80 applies between each channel Monitor Selects just one channel and continuously measure it 79 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Setup Simple Scan Panel operation 80 1 Press the Shift key the 2 key MENU MENU the Left key The Scan C gt onp menu appears LEVEL o gt i I G Lt LINI ALIUN 2 Press the Down key The Simple x Scan menu appears LEVCEE l oa MA E JIII LE 3 Press the Down key again The x Starting Minimum channel setting appears MIN LH MT N k LJUN IL 4 Move the cursor to the channel using the Left Right key and change the value using the a x Up Down key Range 101 118 201 218 5 When finished press the ENTER key The End Maximum channel setting ENTER appears HAK LH MTN fe s LIUN t ILI GW INSTEK SCANNER OPTIONAL 6 Move the cursor to the channel using the Left Right key and change the value using the a x Up Down key Range 101 118 201 218 must be the same or bigger than the Start Min channel 7 When finished press the ENTER key The Timer setting appears ENTER TIME Uo ims OOO 8 Move the cursor to the channel using the Left Right key and change the value using the a x Up Down key Range 1ms 9999ms 9 Press the
77. sscierenn trenean 76 Scanner Configuration Record ssssssssesesereeeeeeeeee 78 Setup OY ETON ote E E 79 Setup Simple Scan vier ccasnainmasarrirannanstancmeanesanceions 80 Setup Advanced Scan veces caidiviyasewxiantinnavaee 82 Use external trigger ncimnsscraceanisvavrasetiasnadearnnsssaneeys 84 Run OLEA E E E E 86 R n SCAM SLC pase deepeteworvennnteeinenirenitabatwenniis 86 Recall Scans Step result siswsseemnarrnanenareresaasy 87 Setup and run Monitoring wscercsncerrprameesrrsneenienns 87 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual GDM SC1 Scanner Specifications 2 wire channel 16 pairs Maximum current 2A ch17 ch18 4 wire channel 8 pairs Resistance 2 4 wire Single wire channel N A Cold junction N A internal Maximum voltage 250V Connection Screw terminal Scanner Installation Configure scanner Open Scanner 1 Take off four screws from the bottom panel of the cover scanner 72 GW INSTEK SCANNER OPTIONAL 3 The connection terminals appear CARD INPUT LO CARD INPUT HI CARD SENSE LO CARD SENSE HI CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 SS SSS Sees SoS Se SS Gp GD GD GD Gb Gd GDI Gp Gp Gd Gd Gp Gp Gp Gp e545 Gp Gp Gp ap fae sta pa PH CHL HLHL HLHLHLHAL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 AMPS LO CH17 CH18 cba Overview 16 general purpose channels are available 8 on the left row 8 on the right row
78. tat rang Returns range of 1 display Parameter DCV 1 100mV 2 1V 3 10V 4 100V 5 1000V ACV 1 100mV 2 1V 3 10V 4 100V 5 750V AC DCV 1 100mV 2 1V 3 10V 4 100V 5 1000V DCmA ACmA ACmA DCmA 1 10mA 2 100mA 3 1A 2WR 4WR 1 100 9 2 1kQ 3 10kQ 4 100kQ 5 IMQ 6 10M Q 7 100M Q DCA ACA AC DCA 10A range 1 one range Freq TempC TempF Diode Period Cont 1 one range conf auto Set 1 display to Auto range Parameter 0 disable auto range 1 enable auto range conf auto Return 1 display Auto range status Parameter 0 disable auto range 1 enable auto range SENSe command sens det rate Sets detection rate Parameter s slow m medium f fast Example sens det rate_s set detection rate to Slow sens det rate Returns detection rate Parameter Slow Mid Fast sens temp tco type Sets thermocouple type Parameter j type J k type K t type T Example sens temp tco type_j set thermocouple type to J sens temp tco type Returns thermocouple type Parameter type J K type K T type T sens temp rjun sim Set temperature simulation value Parameter NR2 Example sens temp rjun sim_23 sens temp rjun sim Returns temperature simulation value 100 GW INSTEK sens aver tcon REMOTE CONTROL Selects digital filter type Parameter mov moving rep repeating Example sens aver tcon_mov
79. tightening the screws Power On 77 GW INSTEK GDM 8200A Series User Manual Scanner Configuration Record Channel Wire color Measure type Note CH1 H L CH2 H L CH3 H L CH4 H L CH5 H L CH6 H L CH7 H L CH8 H L CH9 H L CH10 H L CH11 H L CH12 H L CH13 H L CH14 H L CH15 H L CH16 H L CH17 H L CH18 H L CARD INPUT H L CARD SENSE H L AMPS H L 78 GW INSTEK SCANNER OPTIONAL Setup Scan Overview Scan type Simple Sets the scanned channel range loop count and timer length All channels have a common measurement item Advanced In addition to the above Simple Scan setting allows custom setting for each channel such as measurement item range and rate Timer setting Sets the duration between each scan loop Scan Operation or between each scanned channel Step operation Count setting Sets the number of scan operation loop Trigger setting Internal The GDM 8200A series keeps triggering Continuous continuously until the scan reach the end of loop count Then it goes into the idle mode External The GDM 8200A series stays in the idle Manual mode by default The trigger timing is manually controlled by the user from the front panel TRIG key Scan operation Scan Measures all specified channel range at each trigger event Timer setting page80 applies between each
80. ut Accepts external trigger signal For using external signals see page85 Scanner or page59 Configuration Pin5 PASS signal Output Activates when the compare result is PASS Pin6 FAIL signal Output Activates when the compare result is FAIL Pin7 HIGH Limit FAIL signal Output Activates when the compare result is FAIL due to violating the HIGH Limit Ping LOW Limit FAIL signal Output Activates when the compare result is FAIL due to violating the LOW Limit Pin9 KOM End Of Measurement signal Output Activates when compare measurement is over 90 GW INSTEK DIGITAL I O Application Compare measurement Applicableto 2 2 amp a Background Compare measurement checks and updates if the measurement data stays between the upper high and lower low limit specified 1 Activate Press the Shift key then the HOLD COMP Compare Comp key lt 100 measurement 2 High limit M ae setting a Lar Pore arr IUO lst display Shows the high limit value 2nd display Indicates high limit setting 1 Use the Left Right key to move the cursor flashing point between high low setting digits and decimal point Ld esinin 2 Change the parameter using the a Up Down key 3 Press the ENTER key to confirm editing and move to the low limit setting ENTER 3 Low limit setting fat n ee Tt er a L LW _ frinnnn LUI LLILILILILI 1st
81. ute manual automatic triggering 42 dBm dB dBm dB Measurement weuiecavaniannceraminrametencas 43 Measure ABI ccccshanntenasusatacmusnniiaciacumechannteneadesas 43 Measure OB isc cosa rsrsr niaii rar kri 44 Max Min Max Min Measurement silence thineesieeseed a eueseetniaas 45 Relative Relative Value Measurement c c ssseeeeeeeeeenees 46 Hold Hold Measurement ccccccccccceecenesseeeeeeeeeeesens 48 Compare Compare Measurement w assassssraaiessadarannaanasenen 49 Math Math Measurement cccccecececeeeeneseeeeeeeeeeeeeens 52 Measure MXB sccccsencansiiaasensiveieaaideants dadsarestdaaandad 52 Me as re IK sccrcdcubanntandanchedinaniuannatesiaahebedandudutute 54 Meas re Percentage si iiseuiicnscacssisnctiareneeiiamdatvioneas 54 Dual Display Dual Display Measurement sseseeeeeeeeeeeees 55 40 GW INSTEK ADVANCED MEASUREMENT Advanced Measurement Overview Background Advanced measurement mainly refers to the type of measurement which uses the result obtained by one of the basic measurements ACV DCV ACI DCI 2 4W Diode Continuity Frequency Period and Temperature MATH dB COMP INT EXT REL Cee 2 4W Da har aron 4 010 TRIG gt rare REL wmn MX MN LOCAL Advanced Basic Measurement Measurement AC DCV AC DCI 2 4W Hz P_ cpF EM dB e a dBm e _ Max Min e e o e e Relative e Hold

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