Transmille 8000 Series User Manual

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 9 Preparing the Multimeter For Use Initial Inspection After shipment the multimeter should be in

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 10 Positioning the Multimeter. The multimeter can be used free standing on a bench or mounted in

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 11 Rear Panel Connections and controls Connections on the rear panel are for Line Power via a 3

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 12 Setting and checking the Line Voltage. WARNING THE LINE POWER CORD MUST HAVE AN EARTH CONDUC

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 13 Connecting to a computer RS232 Interface Connection Configuration BAUD RATE : 9600

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 14 Ethernet (LAN) Interface Connection Configuration 8000 Series Menu Setup : Press MENU

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 15 Powering up the multimeter After connecting line power, the multimeter can be switched on with

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 16 Output Connections WARNING THE LINE POWER CORD MUST HAVE AN EARTH CONDUCTOR TO AVOID RISK O

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 17 It is recommended that the voltage and low current leads be high quality screened cable with g

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 18 Operation Safety Warnings WARNING : THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS INTENDED ONLY FOR QU

Version 4.20 : April 2010 All product names are trademarks of their respective companies 8000 Series Precision Digital Multimeter O

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 19 Controls & Functions To familiarise yourself with the 8000 Series multimeters, it is advis

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 20 Preparing the Multimeter For Use The multimeter front panel displays and function buttons will

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 21 Connections for Voltage Measurement to 1kV Connections for Low Current Measurement to 1A

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 22 Connections for 2 Wire Resistance Measurement Connections for 4 Wire Resistance Measurement

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 23 Electrometer Input : High Resistance Measurement Electrometer Input : Low Current Measure

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 24 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Sections Input Terminals & Indi

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 25 Function Keys DCV DC Voltage ACV ACDCV AC Voltage ACDC Voltage (Coupled) Ω 2WIRE 2 Wire Resist

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 26 Menu Dial Multi Purpose Use – Context Specific : Range Up / Down Menu Navigation Menu Item

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 27 Dual Display The 8000 Series multimeters incorporate clear, bright dual vacuum fluorescent

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 28 Operating the multimeter Selecting a Range Range selection can be set to automatic AUTORANGE m

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS PRODUCT WILL REQUIRE AN UNLOCK CODE AFTER THE EVALUATION PERIOD HAS EXP

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 29 Settings Menu Map

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 30 Settings Menu Descriptions Menu Item Description of Use Set reading and key beep modes on or

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 31 Configuration Menu Map

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 32 Configuration Menu Descriptions Menu Item Description of Use Displays function, range and te

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 33 User Menu Map (Part 1)

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 34 User Menu Map(Part 2)

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 35 User Menu Descriptions Menu Item Description of Use Configure probe inputs for PRT measuremen

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 36 Using the 8081 – Best measurement practice. The 8000 series DMM offers several easy to use fea

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 37 Understanding thermal EMF voltages. Thermal EMF voltages are generated wherever there is a met

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 38 Zeroing Current Ranges Current ranges are easily zeroed by simply open circuiting the terminal

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: Transmille Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address:

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 39 8000 Series Functions DC Voltage Press DCV to enter the DCV measurement mode – the status d

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 40 AC Voltage Press ACV to enter the ACV measurement mode – the status display will indicate th

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 41 DC Current Press DCI to enter the DCI measurement mode – the status display will indicate th

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 42 DC Current (Electrometer Mode) (Option) Press DCI to enter the DCI measurement mode – the st

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 43 AC Current Press ACI to enter the ACI measurement mode – the status display will indicate th

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 44 2-Wire Resistance Press Ω 2WIRE to enter the Ω 2WIRE measurement mode – the status display w

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 45 2-Wire Resistance (Electrometer Mode) (Option) Press Ω 2WIRE to enter the Ω 2WIRE measureme

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 46 4-Wire Resistance Press Ω 4WIRE to enter the Ω 4WIRE measurement mode – the status display w

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 47 Frequency Press FREQ to enter the FREQUENCY measurement mode (.1Hz resolution) : ACV and FREQ

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 48 Thermocouple Measurement : Connection Diagrams (Option) Configuration A Process control cali

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8000 SERIES MULTIMETER INTRODUCTION...

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 49 Thermocouple Measurement : Multimeter Setup (Option) Press SHIFT then DCV to select thermocoup

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 50 PRT Measurement : Connection Diagrams (Option) Configuration A Single probe measurement

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 51 PRT Measurement : Multimeter Setup (Option) Press SHIFT then Ω 4WIRE to select PRT measurement

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 52 Guide to setting up a PRT probe 1. Use digital control dial to choose Probe Configuration

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 53 Pressure Measurement : Connection Diagram (Option) Pressure module connection

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 54 Pressure Measurement : Multimeter Setup (Option) Press SHIFT then USER to select PRESSURE meas

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 55 Shunt Measurement : Connection Diagram (Option) Example shunt measurement configuration usin

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 56 Shunt Measurement : Multimeter Setup (Option) The precision shunt measurement function allows

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 57 DC Power / Dual Input V/30A (Option) The DC Power / Dual Input V/30A function allows the 800

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 58 Using the Math Functions Status Display Section Description CLEAR NULL Clear stored null (

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 5 USING THE 8081 – BEST MEASUREMENT PRACTICE. ...

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 59 Remote Programming WARNING THE 8000 SERIES MULTIMETERS CAN MEASURE HIGH VOLTAGES UP TO 1025

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 60 Programming Commands Overview The 8000 series is controlled by a set of simple high level com

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 61 SCPI Command words are separated by a colon. A space is required between the command words an

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 62 General Command Format Parameters Transmit Next Reading T Transmit Currently Displayed Rea

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 63 Setup Command Format Parameters Display Brightness B<Display><Brightness> Displa

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 64 Calibration Command Format Parameters Enter Password k<Password> Password = 1 to 10 d

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 65 Calibration Calibration Overview To adjust the 8000 Series multimeter the multimeter can eit

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 66 The calibration menus will change depending on the selected function : Function Menus Availab

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 67 Example 1 : DC Voltage 10V Range Calibration Point Actions DC Voltage ZERO Apply low therma

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 68 General Maintenance WARNING The information in this section is intended only for qualified p

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 6 8000 Series Multimeter Introduction The 8000 series range of multimeters offer maximised cap

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 69 Guarantee and service Transmille Ltd. guarantees this instrument to be free from defects unde

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 70 8000 Series Fax Back Form Your 8000 Series Precision Multimeter is fitted with a security sys

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 7 Accuracy And Functionality The 8000 Series multimeters are available in 2 accuracy grades - th

8000 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMILLE LTD. Page 8 Multi Interface Support All functions and ranges of the series 8000 multimeter are fully progr