ADCMT 4601 I-V Meter User manual

MANUAL NUMBER

Printed in Japan

ADC CORPORATION

4601

I-V Meter

Operation Manual

FOE-00000066A00

First printing Sep 22, 2011

2011

Cover

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Safety Summary

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To ensure thorough understanding of all functions and to ensure efficient use of this instrument, please read the

manual carefully before using. Note that ADC Corporation (hereafter referred to as ADC) bears absolutely no re-

sponsibility for the result of operations caused due to incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by ADC, the protection provided by the equipment may be im-

paired.

• Warning Labels

Warning labels are applied to ADC products in locations where specific dangers exist. Pay care-

ful attention to these labels during handling. Do not remove or tear these labels. If you have any

questions regarding warning labels, please ask your nearest ADC dealer. Our address and phone

number are listed at the end of this manual.

Symbols of those warning labels are shown below together with their meaning.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result in death or serious

personal injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which will result in death or serious

personal injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which will result in personal injury or

a damage to property including the product.

• Basic Precautions

Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, burn, electric shock, and personal inju-

ry.

• Use a power cable rated for the voltage in question. Be sure however to use a power cable

conforming to safety standards of your nation when using a product overseas.

• When inserting the plug into the electrical outlet, first turn the power switch OFF and then

insert the plug as far as it will go.

• When removing the plug from the electrical outlet, first turn the power switch OFF and then

pull it out by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the power cable itself. Make sure your hands

are dry at this time.

• Before turning on the power, be sure to check that the supply voltage matches the voltage

requirements of the instrument.

• Connect the power cable to a power outlet that is connected to a protected ground terminal.

Grounding will be defeated if you use an extension cord which does not include a protective

conductor terminal.

• Be sure to use fuses rated for the voltage in question.

• Do not use this instrument with the case open.

• Do not place anything on the product and do not apply excessive pressure to the product. Al-

so, do not place flower pots or other containers containing liquid such as chemicals near this

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product.

• When the product has ventilation outlets, do not stick or drop metal or easily flammable ob-

jects into the ventilation outlets.

• When using the product on a cart, fix it with belts to avoid its drop.

• When connecting the product to peripheral equipment, turn the power off.

• Caution Symbols Used Within this Manual

Symbols indicating items requiring caution which are used in this manual are shown below to-

gether with their meaning.

DANGER: Indicates an item where there is a danger of serious personal injury (death or seri-

ous injury).

WARNING: Indicates an item relating to personal safety or health.

CAUTION: Indicates an item relating to possible damage to the product or instrument or relat-

ing to a restriction on operation.

• Safety Marks on the Product

The following safety marks can be found on ADC products.

: ATTENTION - Refer to manual.

: Protective ground (earth) terminal.

: DANGER - High voltage.

: CAUTION - Risk of electric shock.

• Replacing Parts with Limited Life

The following parts used in the instrument are main parts with limited life.

Replace the parts listed below before their expected lifespan has expired to maintain the perfor-

mance and function of the instrument.

Note that the estimated lifespan for the parts listed below may be shortened by factors such as

the environment where the instrument is stored or used, and how often the instrument is used.

The parts inside are not user-replaceable. For a part replacement, please contact the ADC sales

office for servicing.

Each product may use parts with limited life.

For more information, refer to the section in this document where the parts with limited life are

described.

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Main Parts with Limited Life

• Hard Disk Mounted Products

The operational warnings are listed below.

• Do not move, shock and vibrate the product while the power is turned on.

Reading or writing data in the hard disk unit is performed with the memory disk turning at a

high speed. It is a very delicate process.

• Store and operate the products under the following environmental conditions.

An area with no sudden temperature changes.

An area away from shock or vibrations.

An area free from moisture, dirt, or dust.

An area away from magnets or an instrument which generates a magnetic field.

• Make back-ups of important data.

The data stored in the disk may become damaged if the product is mishandled. The hard disc

has a limited life span which depends on the operational conditions. Note that there is no

guarantee for any loss of data.

• Precautions when Disposing of this Instrument

When disposing of harmful substances, be sure dispose of them properly with abiding by the

state-provided law.

Harmful substances: (1) PCB (polycarbon biphenyl)

(2) Mercury

(3) Ni-Cd (nickel cadmium)

(4) Other

Items possessing cyan, organic phosphorous and hexadic chromium

and items which may leak cadmium or arsenic (excluding lead in sol-

der).

Example: fluorescent tubes, batteries

Part name Life

Unit power supply 5 years

Fan motor 5 years

Electrolytic capacitor 5 years

LCD display 6 years

LCD backlight 2.5 years

Floppy disk drive 5 years

Memory backup battery 5 years

Environmental Conditions

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This instrument should be only be used in an area which satisfies the following conditions:

• An area free from corrosive gas

• An area away from direct sunlight

• A dust-free area

• An area free from vibrations

• Altitude of up to 2000 m

Figure-1 Environmental Conditions

• Operating position

Figure-2 Operating Position

• Storage position

Figure-3 Storage Position

• The classification of the transient over-voltage, which exists typically in the main power supply, and

the pollution degree is defined by IEC61010-1 and described below.

Impulse withstand voltage (over-voltage) category II defined by IEC60364-4-443

Pollution Degree 2

Vibration

Direct sunlight

Corrosive

gas

Dust

Front

The instrument must be used in a hor-

izontal position.

To prevent the internal temperature

from rising, cooling fans are installed

in some instruments.

The air vents on the case must be un-

blocked.

A clear space of 10 centimeters or more

must be kept around the air vents.

Front

This instrument should be stored in a horizontal

position.

When placed in a vertical (upright) position for

storage or transportation, ensure the instrument is

stable and secure.

-Ensure the instrument is stable.

-Pay special attention not to fall.

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Types of Power Cable

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Replace any references to the power cable type, according to the following table, with the appropriate power cable

type for your country.

Plug configuration Standards Rating, color

and length

Model number

(Option number)

PSE: Japan

Electrical Appliance and

Material Safety Law

125 V at 7 A

Black

2 m (6 ft)

Straight: A01402

Angled: A01412

UL: United States of America

CSA: Canada

125 V at 7 A

Black

2 m (6 ft)

Straight: A01403

(Option 95)

Angled: A01413

CEE: Europe

DEMKO: Denmark

NEMKO: Norway

VDE: Germany

KEMA: The Netherlands

CEBEC: Belgium

OVE: Austria

FIMKO: Finland

SEMKO: Sweden

250 V at 6 A

Gray

2 m (6 ft)

Straight: A01404

(Option 96)

Angled: A01414

SEV: Switzerland 250 V at 6 A

Gray

2 m (6 ft)

Straight: A01405

(Option 97)

Angled: A01415

SAA: Australia, New Zealand 250 V at 6 A

Gray

2 m (6 ft)

Straight: A01406

(Option 98)

Angled: ---------

BS: United Kingdom 250 V at 6 A

Black

2 m (6 ft)

Straight: A01407

(Option 99)

Angled: A01417

CCC:China 250 V at 10 A

Black

2 m (6 ft)

Straight: A114009

(Option 94)

Angled: A114109

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE ...................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Product Overview .............................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................ 1-8

1.3 Output Unit ........................................................................................................ 1-8

1.3.1 Removing Panel .......................................................................................... 1-9

1.3.2 Mounting Output Unit ................................................................................ 1-9

1.4 Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... 1-10

1.5 Options .............................................................................................................. 1-10

1.6 Operating Environment ..................................................................................... 1-11

1.6.1 Environmental Conditions .......................................................................... 1-11

1.6.2 Power Specification .................................................................................... 1-13

1.6.3 Changing Power Voltage, and Checking and Replacing Power Fuse ........ 1-14

1.6.4 Power Cable ................................................................................................ 1-15

1.7 Operating Check ................................................................................................ 1-17

1.8 Cleaning, Storage, and Transport Methods ....................................................... 1-18

1.8.1 Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 1-18

1.8.2 Storage ........................................................................................................ 1-18

1.8.3 Transport ..................................................................................................... 1-19

1.9 Warm-up Time .................................................................................................. 1-19

1.10 Calibration ......................................................................................................... 1-19

1.11 Life Limited Parts ............................................................................................. 1-20

1.12 Product Disposal and Recycling ....................................................................... 1-21

2. PANEL DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.1 Display Section ........................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.2 SOURCE LIMIT Section ........................................................................... 2-2

2.1.3 MODE Section ........................................................................................... 2-3

2.1.4 MEASURE Section .................................................................................... 2-3

2.1.5 SAMPLING Section ................................................................................... 2-4

2.1.6 CURSOR Section ....................................................................................... 2-5

2.1.7 DATA ENTRY Section .............................................................................. 2-6

2.1.8 OPERATE Section ..................................................................................... 2-7

2.1.9 Front Output Unit Section .......................................................................... 2-8

2.1.10 POWER Switch .......................................................................................... 2-9

2.2 Screen Display (Annotations) ........................................................................... 2-9

2.3 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 2-11

3. BASIC OPERATIONS ............................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Power ON .......................................................................................................... 3-2

3.2 DC Source Mode ............................................................................................... 3-3

3.2.1 Setting and Outputting Voltage Source Value ........................................... 3-3

3.2.2 Setting Current Limits ................................................................................ 3-6

3.2.3 Changing Measurement Function and Range ............................................. 3-9

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3.3 Sweep Source Mode .......................................................................................... 3-12

3.3.1 Sweep Source and Measurement Method .................................................. 3-12

3.3.2 Checking Measured Values ........................................................................ 3-13

3.3.3 Setting Current Limits ................................................................................ 3-14

3.3.4 Changing Reference Cell Current Range ................................................... 3-14

3.3.5 Setting Memory Sweep Data ...................................................................... 3-14

3.4 Menu Operation ................................................................................................ 3-17

3.4.1 Menu Structure ........................................................................................... 3-17

3.4.2 How to Operate Menu ................................................................................ 3-19

3.5 Initializing Setting Conditions .......................................................................... 3-21

3.5.1 Initializing Parameters from Menu ............................................................. 3-21

3.5.2 Restoring to Factory Default Settings ........................................................ 3-22

3.6 Saving and Loading Parameters ........................................................................ 3-23

3.6.1 Loading Parameters .................................................................................... 3-23

3.6.2 Saving Parameters ...................................................................................... 3-24

3.6.3 Auto Parameter Loading at Power ON ....................................................... 3-26

4. FUNCTIONAL REFERENCE ................................................................. 4-1

4.1 Menu Index ....................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Panel Key Descriptions ..................................................................................... 4-3

4.2.1 CURSOR Key (Cursor Moving) ................................................................ 4-3

4.2.2 DATA ENTRY Keys (Source Value Setting) ............................................ 4-3

4.2.3 DOWN Key (Voltage Source or Current Limit Range Down) .................. 4-3

4.2.4 DOWN Key (Measurement Range Down) ................................................. 4-3

4.2.5 EXIT Key (Menu Setting Cancellation) ..................................................... 4-4

4.2.6 FIT Key (Optimal Voltage Source or Current Limit Range) ..................... 4-4

4.2.7 FUNCTION Key (ADC3 Measurement Function Selection) .................... 4-4

4.2.8 HOLD Key (Sampling Selection) .............................................................. 4-4

4.2.9 LIMIT Key (Current Limit Setting) ........................................................... 4-4

4.2.10 MENU Key (Parameter Setting) ................................................................ 4-5

4.2.11 MODE Key (Source Mode Selection) ........................................................ 4-10

4.2.12 OPERATE Key (Output ON/OFF) ............................................................ 4-10

4.2.13 SELECT Key (Numeric Item Selection) .................................................... 4-10

4.2.14 STANDBY Key (Output OFF) .................................................................. 4-11

4.2.15 SUSPEND Key (Output OFF) .................................................................... 4-11

4.2.16 SWEEP STOP Key (Sweep Stop) .............................................................. 4-11

4.2.17 TRIGGER Key (Measurement Trigger and Sweep Start) .......................... 4-11

4.2.18 UP Key (Voltage Source Range Up or Current Limit Range Up) ............. 4-11

4.2.19 UP Key (Measurement Range Up) ............................................................. 4-11

5. OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................ 5-1

5.1 Connection of Sample ....................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.1 Connection with Output Unit ..................................................................... 5-1

5.1.2 Reference Cell Measurement Terminal ...................................................... 5-2

5.1.3 External Voltage Measurement Terminal .................................................. 5-3

5.1.4 Temperature Measurement Terminal ......................................................... 5-3

5.2 Source Mode ..................................................................................................... 5-4

5.2.1 DC Source Mode ........................................................................................ 5-5

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