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7451A/61A/61P

Digital Multimeter

Operation Manual

MANUAL NUMBER FOE-00000061B01

Applicable Models
7451A
7461A
7461P

C 2011 ADC CORPORATION First printing January 20, 2011

All rights reserved. Printed in Japan
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Safety Summary
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
responsibility 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
impaired.

• Warning Labels

Warning labels are applied to ADC products in locations where specific dangers exist. Pay
careful 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
injury.

• 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.

• If there is any abnormality such as abnormal heart, smoke, smell or noise, immediately stop
using the instrument, turn off the power and disconnect the plug from the outlet.

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Safety Summary

• Do not place anything on the product and do not apply excessive pressure to the product.
Also, do not place flower pots or other containers containing liquid such as chemicals near
this product.

• When the product has ventilation outlets, do not stick or drop metal or easily flammable
objects 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
together with their meaning.

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

relating 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
performance 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

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
Memory backup battery 5 years

• 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
solder).

Example: fluorescent tubes, batterie

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 Environmental Conditions
This instrument should be only be used in an indoor 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
Direct sunlight

Dust

Corrosive
gas

Vibration
Figure-1 Environmental Conditions
• Operating position
A clear space of 10 centimeters or more The instrument must be used in a
must be kept around the air vents. horizontal position.
To prevent the internal temperature
Front from rising, cooling fans are installed
in some instruments.
The air vents on the case must be
unblocked.

Figure-2 Operating Position

• Storage position
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
AAA-Sink stable and secure.

-Ensure the instrument is stable.

-Pay special attention not to fall.

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

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 Types of Power Cable
Replace any references to the power cable type, according to the following table, with the appropriate power cable
type for your country.

Rating, color Model number

Plug configuration Standards
and length (Option number)
PSE: Japan 125 V at 7 A Straight: A01402
Black
Electrical Appliance and 2 m (6 ft) Angled: A01412
Material Safety Law

UL: United States of America 125 V at 7 A Straight: A01403

Black (Option 95)
CSA: Canada 2 m (6 ft) Angled: A01413

CEE: Europe 250 V at 6 A Straight: A01404

DEMKO: Denmark Gray (Option 96)
NEMKO: Norway 2 m (6 ft) Angled: A01414
VDE: Germany
KEMA: The Netherlands
CEBEC: Belgium
OVE: Austria
FIMKO: Finland
SEMKO: Sweden
SEV: Switzerland 250 V at 6 A Straight: A01405
Gray (Option 97)
2 m (6 ft) Angled: A01415

SAA: Australia, New Zealand 250 V at 6 A Straight: A01406

Gray (Option 98)
2 m (6 ft) Angled: ---------

BS: United Kingdom 250 V at 6 A Straight: A01407

Black (Option 99)
2 m (6 ft) Angled: A01417

CCC: China 250 V at 10 A Straight: A114009

Black (Option 94)
2 m (6 ft) Angled: A114109

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 Certificate of Conformity

This is to certify, that

Digital Multimeter

7461A, 7451A, 7461P, 7451T

complies with the provisions of the EMC Directive, 2014/30/EC in accordance with EN61326-1,
Low Voltage Directive, 2014/35/EC in accordance with EN61010-1/A1, and RoHS Directive,
2011/65/EC in accordance with EN IEC 63000.

Directive: Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC):2014/30/EC

Using the following Harmonized Standards
EN 61326-1:2013

Directive: Low Voltage Directive (LVD):2014/35/EC

Using the following Harmonized Standards
EN 61010-1:2010/A1:2019

Directive: RoHS Directive:2011/65/EC

Using the following Harmonized Standards
EN IEC 63000:2018

ADC Corporation
77-1, Miyako Namegawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 355-0812, JAPAN

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7451A/7461A/7461P Digital Multimeter Operation Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Contents of this Manual .................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Product Overview .............................................................................................. 1-2

2. PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 If a Fault Occurs ................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Removing the Case ........................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Power Fuse ........................................................................................................ 2-1
2.4 Electromagnetic Interference ............................................................................ 2-1
2.5 Note When Turning on the Power .................................................................... 2-2

3. SETUP ............................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 Inspection on Delivery ...................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Installation Environment ................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.1 Operating Environment .............................................................................. 3-3
3.2.2 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ................................................ 3-4
3.3 Accessories ........................................................................................................ 3-5
3.3.1 Input Cable ................................................................................................. 3-5
3.3.2 Caution when Connecting Peripherals ....................................................... 3-7
3.4 Power Requirements ......................................................................................... 3-8
3.4.1 Checking the Power Supply Voltage .......................................................... 3-8
3.4.2 Changing the Power Supply Voltage ......................................................... 3-9
3.4.3 Connecting the Power Cable ...................................................................... 3-11

4. QUICK START ............................................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Panel Description .............................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1 Front Panel Description .............................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1.1 Display Section ........................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.1.2 Power Switch .............................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.1.3 Measurement Function Keys ...................................................................... 4-2
4.1.1.4 Measurement Range Selection Keys .......................................................... 4-3
4.1.1.5 Sampling Selection Keys ............................................................................ 4-3
4.1.1.6 Calculation Selection Keys ......................................................................... 4-3
4.1.1.7 MENU/ENTER Key ................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.1.8 SHIFT/EXIT/LOCAL Key ......................................................................... 4-4
4.1.1.9 Front Input Section for Measurement ......................................................... 4-4
4.1.1.10 CAT II (Marking) ....................................................................................... 4-4
4.1.2 Rear Panel Description ............................................................................... 4-5
4.2 Basic Operation ................................................................................................. 4-6
4.2.1 Measurement Functions .............................................................................. 4-6
4.2.2 Setting the Measurement Range ................................................................. 4-19
4.2.3 Setting the Sampling Rate .......................................................................... 4-19

5. MENU OPERATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTION .............. 5-1

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5.1 Menu ................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.1.1 How to Navigate the Menus ....................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 Menu List .................................................................................................... 5-4
5.2 Measurement Functions and Parameters ........................................................... 5-9
5.2.1 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV) .............................................................. 5-9
5.2.2 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV-Bch) ...................................................... 5-9
5.2.3 Continuity Measurement ............................................................................ 5-10
5.2.4 Temperature Measurement ......................................................................... 5-10
5.3 Measurement Range and Auto-Range .............................................................. 5-11
5.3.1 Measurement Function and Range Structure ............................................. 5-11
5.3.2 Auto-range .................................................................................................. 5-12
5.4 Auto-Zero Operation ......................................................................................... 5-13
5.5 Display Mode Setting ........................................................................................ 5-14
5.6 Display Digit Setting ......................................................................................... 5-14
5.7 Sampling Operation .......................................................................................... 5-15
5.7.1 Sampling Interval (SI) and Integration Time (IT) Settings ........................ 5-16
5.7.2 Sampling Count Setting .............................................................................. 5-18
5.8 Trigger Function ................................................................................................ 5-19
5.8.1 Trigger System Operation .......................................................................... 5-20
5.8.2 Trigger Source Selection ............................................................................ 5-21
5.8.3 Trigger Delay (Td) ..................................................................................... 5-23
5.8.4 Trigger Count Setting ................................................................................. 5-24
5.8.5 Level Trigger and Delta Trigger ................................................................. 5-24
5.8.5.1 Level Trigger .............................................................................................. 5-25
5.8.5.2 Delta Trigger .............................................................................................. 5-26
5.8.5.3 Pre-Trigger Operation ................................................................................ 5-28
5.9 Calculation Functions ........................................................................................ 5-29
5.9.1 NULL Calculation ...................................................................................... 5-31
5.9.2 Smoothing Calculation ............................................................................... 5-32
5.9.3 Scaling Calculation ..................................................................................... 5-35
5.9.4 dB and dBm calculation ............................................................................. 5-37
5.9.5 Comparator Calculation .............................................................................. 5-39
5.9.6 MAX/MIN Calculation .............................................................................. 5-42
5.9.7 Statistical Calculation ................................................................................. 5-44
5.10 Saving and Loading the Measurement Condition Settings ............................... 5-46
5.10.1 Auto-Loading when Turning on the Power ................................................ 5-46
5.10.2 Saving the Setting Parameters .................................................................... 5-46
5.10.3 Loading the Setting Parameters .................................................................. 5-46
5.11 Storing and Recalling the Measurement Data ................................................... 5-47
5.11.1 Memory Store ............................................................................................. 5-47
5.11.2 Memory Recall ........................................................................................... 5-47
5.11.3 Memory Clear ............................................................................................. 5-47
5.12 System Settings ................................................................................................. 5-48
5.12.1 Buzzer Setting ............................................................................................ 5-48
5.12.2 Selecting the Input Terminal ...................................................................... 5-48
5.12.3 Disabling Functions .................................................................................... 5-48
5.12.4 Front Panel Disabling Function .................................................................. 5-50
5.12.5 Error Queue ................................................................................................ 5-52

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6. HOW TO USE THE INTERFACE ......................................................... 6-1

6.1 Interface Selection ............................................................................................. 6-1
6.1.1 Response to the *IDN? Command (7451A/61A Only) .............................. 6-1
6.2 GPIB .................................................................................................................. 6-3
6.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.2 Precautions in Use of GPIB ........................................................................ 6-4
6.2.3 GPIB Setting ............................................................................................... 6-5
6.3 USB ................................................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.2 USB Specifications ..................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.3 Setting Up the USB Port ............................................................................. 6-7
6.3.3.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer ........................................................... 6-7
6.3.3.2 USBid Setting ............................................................................................. 6-8
6.4 Control Signal ................................................................................................... 6-8
6.4.1 External Trigger Terminal (TRIGGER IN) ................................................ 6-8
6.4.2 Measurement Complete Signal Terminal (COMPLETE OUT) ................. 6-9
6.5 Comparator Output ............................................................................................ 6-11
6.6 Digital Output (7461P Only) ............................................................................. 6-13
6.7 Command Reference ......................................................................................... 6-15
6.7.1 Selecting the Command Language ............................................................. 6-15
6.7.1.1 Compatibility .............................................................................................. 6-15
6.7.2 Output Data Format .................................................................................... 6-16
6.7.3 ADC Command Reference ......................................................................... 6-22
6.7.4 SCPI Command Reference ......................................................................... 6-35
6.7.4.1 SCPI Command Reference Syntax ............................................................. 6-35
6.7.4.2 Remote Command ...................................................................................... 6-37
6.7.5 Status Register Structure ............................................................................ 6-45
6.8 Sample Programs (Command used in ADC CORPORATION) ....................... 6-55
6.9 Sample Programs (SCPI command) .................................................................. 6-59

7. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Specifications .................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV) .............................................................. 7-1
7.1.2 AC Voltage Measurement (ACV, ACV(AC+DC)) .................................... 7-3
7.1.3 Resistance Measurement (2W, LP-2W, 4W, LP-4W) ................... 7-7
7.1.4 DC Current Measurement (DCI) ................................................................ 7-10
7.1.5 AC Current Measurement (ACI, ACI(AC+DC)) ....................................... 7-11
7.1.6 Frequency Measurement (FREQ) ............................................................... 7-14
7.1.7 Diode Measurement .................................................................................... 7-15
7.1.8 Continuity Measurement ............................................................................ 7-16
7.1.9 Temperature Measurement (TEMP-2W, TEMP-3W, TEMP-4W) ............ 7-16
7.1.10 Measurement Time and Display Digits ...................................................... 7-17
7.1.11 Calculation Functions ................................................................................. 7-19
7.2 Interface Specifications ..................................................................................... 7-20
7.3 General Specifications ...................................................................................... 7-21
7.4 Options .............................................................................................................. 7-22

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8. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 8-1

8.1 Replacing Fuses ................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1.1 Replacing a Power Fuse ............................................................................. 8-2
8.1.2 Replacing a Protection Fuse ....................................................................... 8-2
8.2 Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 8-3
8.2.1 Cleaning the Outside .................................................................................. 8-3
8.2.2 Cleaning Others .......................................................................................... 8-3
8.3 Calibration ......................................................................................................... 8-4
8.3.1 Preparing for Calibration ............................................................................ 8-4
8.3.2 Calibration Standards ................................................................................. 8-4
8.3.3 Calibration Point ......................................................................................... 8-5
8.3.4 Calibration Procedure ................................................................................. 8-8
8.4 Replacing Parts with Limited Life .................................................................... 8-11
8.5 Product Disposal and Recycle ........................................................................... 8-12
8.6 Storage ............................................................................................................... 8-14
8.7 Transportation ................................................................................................... 8-14
8.8 Notes Regarding Repair, Replacement, and Periodic Calibration .................... 8-14
8.8.1 Contacting ADC CORPORATION for Repair or Calibration ................... 8-14
8.8.2 Address and Phone Number ....................................................................... 8-14
8.9 System Recovery Procedure ............................................................................. 8-15
8.10 Self-Test ............................................................................................................ 8-19
8.10.1 Self-Test ..................................................................................................... 8-19
8.10.2 Display and Key Tests ................................................................................ 8-19
8.11 Error Message List ............................................................................................ 8-21

DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE DRAWING ........................................................... EXT-1

ALPHABETICAL INDEX ..................................................................................... I-1

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

No. Title Page

3-1 Operating Environment ..................................................................................................... 3-3

3-2 Electrostatic Countermeasures for the Work Floor and Human Body ............................. 3-4
3-3 Electrostatic Countermeasures for the Workbench .......................................................... 3-4
3-4 Indication of the Set Power Supply Voltage ..................................................................... 3-8
3-5 Connecting the Power Cable ............................................................................................. 3-11

4-1 Front Panel Description .................................................................................................... 4-1

4-2 Display Section Description ............................................................................................. 4-2
4-3 Rear Panel Description ..................................................................................................... 4-5
4-4 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV) .................................................................................... 4-6
4-5 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV-Bch) ............................................................................. 4-7
4-6 AC Voltage Measurement (ACV and ACV(AC+DC)) .................................................... 4-9
4-7 Resistance Measurement (2W, 4W, LP-2W, and LP-4W) ................................... 4-10
4-8 DC Current Measurement (DCI) ...................................................................................... 4-11
4-9 AC Current Measurement (ACI and ACI(AC+DC)) ........................................................ 4-13
4-10 Continuity Measurement ................................................................................................... 4-14
4-11 Diode Measurement .......................................................................................................... 4-15
4-12 Frequency Measurement (FREQ) ..................................................................................... 4-16
4-13 Temperature Measurement ............................................................................................... 4-18

5-1 Menu Operation ................................................................................................................ 5-1

5-2 Measurement Sequence .................................................................................................... 5-15
5-3 Trigger Model ................................................................................................................... 5-19
5-4 Level Trigger .................................................................................................................... 5-25
5-5 Delta Trigger ..................................................................................................................... 5-26
5-6 Delta Trigger ..................................................................................................................... 5-27
5-7 Calculation System Diagram ............................................................................................ 5-30

6-1 Simple Equivalent Circuit of Trigger Input Terminal ...................................................... 6-8

6-2 Simple Equivalent Circuit of Complete Signal Output Terminal ..................................... 6-9
6-3 Signal Output Pin .............................................................................................................. 6-11
6-4 Status Register Structure (1/2) .......................................................................................... 6-46
6-5 Status Register Structure (2/2) .......................................................................................... 6-47
6-6 Status Byte Register Structure .......................................................................................... 6-48

8-1 Input Terminal Protection Fuse ........................................................................................ 8-2

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LIST OF TABLES

No. Title Page

3-1 Standard Accessories ........................................................................................................ 3-2

3-2 ESD Countermeasures ...................................................................................................... 3-4
3-3 Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 3-5
3-4 Relation Table between AC Power Supply Voltage and Indication of Set Power Supply Voltage 3-8

4-1 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (DCV) ................................................................ 4-6

4-2 Range and Input impedance (DCV) .................................................................................. 4-6
4-3 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (DCV-Bch) ......................................................... 4-7
4-4 Range and Input impedance .............................................................................................. 4-7
4-5 Selecting the AC Filter ..................................................................................................... 4-8
4-6 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (ACV and ACV(AC+DC)) ................................ 4-8
4-7 Measurement range ........................................................................................................... 4-9
4-8 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (2W, 4W, LP-2W, LP-4W) .................... 4-10
4-9 Selecting the AC Filter ..................................................................................................... 4-12
4-10 Measurement Range ......................................................................................................... 4-13
4-11 Continuity Measurement ................................................................................................... 4-14
4-12 Diode Measurement .......................................................................................................... 4-15
4-13 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (FREQ) ............................................................... 4-16
4-14 Temperature Measurement ............................................................................................... 4-17
4-15 Display Resolution ............................................................................................................ 4-17
4-16 Sampling Rate, Measurement Speed, and Auto-Zero ....................................................... 4-19
4-17 Sampling Rate and Display Digits .................................................................................... 4-20

5-1 Menu Operation Key and Function .................................................................................. 5-3

5-2 Measurement Function and Range Structure .................................................................... 5-11
5-3 Performing Auto-Zero ...................................................................................................... 5-13
5-4 Setting Range and Resolution of the Integration Time (IT) ............................................. 5-16
5-5 Setting Range of Sampling Interval (SI) ........................................................................... 5-17
5-6 Integration Time and Minimum Measurement Time ....................................................... 5-17
5-7 Trigger Delay Time, Setting Resolution, and Accuracy ................................................... 5-23
5-8 Delta Trigger Detection Pattern ........................................................................................ 5-27
5-9 Relationship according to Disabling the Function ............................................................ 5-49

6-1 Interface Functions ........................................................................................................... 6-3

6-2 Standard Bus Cable ........................................................................................................... 6-4
6-3 Optical Semiconductor Relay Contact and TTL Logical Output (a) ................................ 6-12
6-4 Optical Semiconductor Relay Contact and TTL Logical Output (b) ................................ 6-12
6-5 ADC Commands ............................................................................................................... 6-13
6-6 SCPI Commands ............................................................................................................... 6-14
6-7 Status Byte Register (STB) ............................................................................................... 6-49
6-8 Standard Event Status Register (SESR) ............................................................................ 6-51
6-9 Measurement Event Register (MER) ................................................................................ 6-52
6-10 Questionable Event Register (QER) ................................................................................. 6-53
6-11 Operation Event Register (OER) ...................................................................................... 6-54

7-1 Options .............................................................................................................................. 7-22

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No. Title Page

8-1 Fuse Rating and Compliant Standard ............................................................................... 8-1

8-2 Calibration Point (7461A/61P) ......................................................................................... 8-5
8-3 Calibration Point (7451A) ................................................................................................ 8-6
8-4 Parts with Limited Life ..................................................................................................... 8-11
8-5 Disposal ............................................................................................................................ 8-12
8-6 Initial Values of Setting Parameters ................................................................................. 8-16
8-7 Self-Test Items .................................................................................................................. 8-19

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1. INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the contents of this manual and the product overview of the 7451A/7461A/7461P Dig-
ital Multimeter.

1.1 Contents of this Manual

This manual can be used by novices or experienced users of this instrument. This manual can be read from
Chapter 1 to learn more about this instrument or it can be used as a reference. Refer to the table of contents,
which is found at the beginning of each chapter, and directly jump to the required section.
The contents of each chapter are as follows.
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the contents of this manual
and the product overview.
Chapter 2. PRECAUTIONS This chapter describes precautions when using this
instrument. Read this chapter before using this
instrument.
Chapter 3. SETUP This chapter describes how to setup this instru-
ment. After setting up this instrument in an appro-
priate location, turn on the power and check that
this instrument starts correctly.
Chapter 4. QUICK START This chapter describes the function of each section
on the panels of this instrument and how to operate
this instrument.
Chapter 5. MENU OPERATION AND This chapter describes the menu structure and
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION functions of this instrument.
Chapter 6. HOW TO USE THE INTERFACE This chapter describes how to use the interface of
this instrument.
Chapter 7. SPECIFICATIONS This chapter describes the specifications of this
instrument.
Chapter 8. MAINTENANCE This chapter describes how to care for this instru-
ment such as cleaning, calibration, and storage to
maintain the high performance and smooth func-
tioning of this instrument. This chapter also
describes how to identify problems and the rele-
vant procedures to follow.

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1.2 Product Overview

1.2 Product Overview

This digital multimeter includes the AD converter of the integration type.

This multimeter is ideal for use as a stand-alone product or in a system.

The main features of this instrument are as follows:

• Simple and easy panel operations, and flexible and various system functions by using menus
• Large and visible fluorescent display
• Wide dynamic range: Maximum display of 1199999 (7461A/7461P) and 319999 (7451A)
• High sensitivity: 0.1 V (7461A/7461P) and 1 V (7451A) in the DC voltage measurement
• Wide dynamic range: 1 nA to 3 A (7461A/7461P) and 10 nA to 3 A (7451A) in the DC current mea-
surement
• Low power resistance measurement function that reduces the self-heating effect of the device
• High throughput measurement due to including the DCV-Bch input
• Temperature measurement function with a resolution of 0.001C using a platinum resistance bulb
(Pt100 or JPt100) (7461P only)
• Digital output function that is capable of controlling TTL signals and contact signals by remote com-
mands. (7461P only)
• Wide range of the sampling control: long-interval to high-speed
Sampling interval: 50 sec to 1 hour, Integration time: 10 sec to 10 sec (7461A/7461P)
Sampling interval: 200 sec to 1 hour, Integration time: 100 sec to 10 sec (7451A)
• Level trigger, delta trigger, and pre-trigger functions are included.
• Digitize function and logging function by using the large-capacity memory (7451A/7461A: 10,000
data, 7461P: 20,000 data)
• PC and automatic control devices can be connected easily to this instrument, because the USB, GPIB,
trigger input, measurement complete signal output, and comparator calculation output connecters are
included as standard with this instrument.
• A large variety of calculation functions that can be combined.
• Four files of setting parameters can be saved.
• Conventional and SCPI command systems are included as standard with this instrument.

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2. PRECAUTIONS

2. PRECAUTIONS
This chapter describes precautions when using this instrument. Read this chapter before using this instru-
ment.

CAUTION: Using this instrument while it is stood on end or stacked with other products is unstable and danger-
ous.
Do not push or place heavy loads on this instrument.

2.1 If a Fault Occurs

If any smoke, smell, or noise emanates from this instrument, disconnect this instrument from the power sup-
ply by removing the power cable. Contact an ADC CORPORATION sales representative immediately.

2.2 Removing the Case

The case of this instrument should only be opened by ADC CORPORATION service engineers.

WARNING: This instrument contains high-voltage and high temperature parts which may cause electrical shocks
or burns.

2.3 Power Fuse

This instrument is protected from overcurrent by a power fuse.

The power fuse, which is located on the rear panel, cuts the power supply if an overcurrent flows. If the power
fuse was blown, remove the power cable and separate between the power supply and this instrument. There
may be some problems in this instrument and request an ADC CORPORATION sales representative to repair
it.

2.4 Electromagnetic Interference

This instrument may cause electromagnetic interference and affect television and radio. If this instrument’s
power is turned off and any electromagnetic interference that may be present is reduced, then this instrument
has caused the interference.
Electromagnetic interference from this instrument may be prevented by the following precautions.
• Changing the direction of the antenna of the television or radio.
• Placing this instrument on the opposite side of the television or radio.
• Placing this instrument away from the television or radio.
• Using a different power source for the television or radio, and this instrument.

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2.5 Note When Turning on the Power

2.5 Note When Turning on the Power

When turning on the power, do not connect any DUTs.

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3. SETUP

3. SETUP
This chapter describes how to set up this instrument on delivery. The following topics are covered in this
chapter.
3.1 Inspection on Delivery
3.2 Installation Environment
3.3 Accessories
3.4 Power Requirements

3.1 Inspection on Delivery

After receiving the product, inspect the outside and the accessories according to the following procedure.
1. Check that the shipping container and the cushioning material are not damaged.

IMPORTANT: If the shipping container or the cushioning material is damaged, keep them until the following
inspections are complete.

2. Check that the outside of the product is not damaged.

WARNING: If any outside components of the product such as the cover, panel (front or rear), power switch,
or connector are damaged, do not turn on the power. Doing so may cause an electrical shock.

3. Check that the standard accessories listed in Table 3-1 are complete and not damaged.

If any of the following occur, contact an ADC CORPORATION sales representative.

• The shipping container or the cushioning material is damaged, or signs of stress are found.
• The outside of the product is damaged.
• The standard accessories are incomplete or are damaged.
• Defects are found in the operation check.

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Table 3-1 Standard Accessories

Name Model Quantity Remarks

Power cable A01402 1 *1
Input cable (Red, Black) CC010001 Each 1
Alligator clip adapter (Red, Black) CC015001 Each 1
Power Fuse (For 100V/120V) DFT-AAR25A-1 1 *2 T250mA/250V
Power Fuse (For 220V/240V) DFT-AAR16A-1 T160mA/250V
Overcurrent protection fuse DFS-AN3R15A-1 1 F3.15A250V
Operation manual E7451A/61A/61P 1 This manual
*1: The power cable included in this instrument depends on the option that was specified when this instru-
ment was purchased (see “Safety Summary”).
Quote the model name or option number when ordering the power cable.
*2: Either one is included according to the specified option.

NOTE: Quote the model name of the accessory when ordering.

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3.2 Installation Environment

3.2 Installation Environment

This section describes the environment into which this instrument should be installed.

3.2.1 Operating Environment

Install this instrument in an environment in which the following conditions are satisfied.
• Ambient temperature: 0 C to +50 C (operating temperature)
-25 C to +70 C (storage temperature)
• Relative humidity: 80 percent or less with no condensation
• An area free from corrosive gas
• An area away from direct sunlight
• A dust-free area
• An area free from vibrations
• A low noise area
Although this instrument has been designed to withstand a certain amount of noise from the AC pow-
er line, it should be used in a low noise area. Use a noise cut filter if ambient noise is unavoidable.

Direct sunlight

Dust

Corrosive
gas
Line filter
Vibration
• Avoid operating in these areas. • Use a noise cut filter when noise is unavoidable
on the AC power line.

Figure 3-1 Operating Environment

NOTE: Warm-up
After this instrument reaches room temperature, turn on the power and warm up for 60 minutes or more
to perform the high accuracy measurement.

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3.2.2 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

3.2.2 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

To prevent semiconductors from being damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD), the precautions shown
below should be taken. We recommend combining two or more countermeasures to prevent damage from
ESD.
(Static electricity can be generated easily by the movement of a person or the friction against insulation.)

Table 3-2 ESD Countermeasures

Human Body Use a wrist strap (See Figure 3-2).
Work floor Install a conductive mat, use conductive shoes, and connect to earth. (See Figure 3-2)
Workbench Install a conductive mat and connect to earth. (See Figure 3-3)

Workbench

Wrist strap
Equivalent resistance
Equivalent resistance
106to109
Approx.1M
1M

Floor

Ground

Conductive shoes Conductive mat Ground

Figure 3-2 Electrostatic Countermeasures for the Work Floor and Human Body

Conductive mat Conductive mat Conductive mat

Copper foil tape Workbench Copper wire Workbench
Workbench

1M 1M

1M
1M

Ground Ground
(Method 1) Ground (Method 2) (Method 3)

Figure 3-3 Electrostatic Countermeasures for the Workbench

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3.3 Accessories

3.3 Accessories

The accessories of this instrument are shown in Table 3-3.

This section describes the accessories necessary to use this instrument.

Table 3-3 Accessories

Name Model Remarks

Input cable CC010001 Standard Accessory
A01001 Shielded cable
33 VAC and 70 VDC or less
A01006 For 4W measurement
Alligator clip adapter CC015001 Standard Accessory
33 VAC and 70 VDC or less
Terminal adapter TR1111
JIS rack-mount set A02263
A02264 Twins
EIA rack-mount set A02463
A02464 Twins
Panel-mount set A02039
A02040 Twins
Internal temperature detecting sensor 1104-010 JPt100, probe-type
Sheath-type platinum resistance bulb 1104-001 JPt100
Sheath outer diameter: 3.2 mm
1104-002 JPt100
Sheath outer diameter: 1.0 mm

3.3.1 Input Cable

1. The standard input cable (CC010001) consists of red and black and it can be used easily.

CAUTION: Handle the input cable with caution because it has a sharp tip. The rating of the alligator clip
adapter is 33 VAC and 70 VDC or less.

WARNING: Must not touch the metal part of the input cable to prevent any damage of electrical shock.

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3.3.1 Input Cable

Barrier
Protect tip Probe

Alligator clip adapter

2. To reduce the effects of short-term stability in high resistance (in the order of M) or high sensitivity
(in the order of V) measurements, use the optional input cable A01001 in which the HI side is
shielded.

A01001 (sold separately) Barrier

Red

Black
Joint
(Internal structure)

Red clip

Black clip
Do not cut here.

The red wire of A01001 is shielded. Do not cut the joint.

The rating of the probe decreases to 33 VAC and 70 VDC when the alligator clip adapter is attached.
3. Use the dedicated input cable A01006 in the 4W measurement.
A01006 (sold separately)
Red
Red
Red

Black
Black
Black

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3.3.2 Caution when Connecting Peripherals

3.3.2 Caution when Connecting Peripherals

When making up a system, which consists of two or more devices, be careful of the following:
1. Before connecting this instrument to a controller and peripherals, check that each device operates cor-
rectly according to each manual.
2. Do not use too long a cable to connect the instrument or controller.
3. Use shielded cables which are connected between peripherals.

Setting up the USB port

To use the USB interface of this instrument, the USB driver of our ADC instrument must be installed in a
personal computer.
The USB driver of the ADC instrument can be downloaded from the following our home page.
URL http://www.adcmt-e.com
For more information on how to install the driver, refer to the operation manual that is included in the
driver file.
Compatible Operating Systems: English-language version of Windows XP Professional
Compatible languages MS Excel2000 VBA
MS Visual Basic 6.0
MS Visual C++6.0

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3.4 Power Requirements

3.4 Power Requirements

This section describes power requirements and how to connect the power cable.

3.4.1 Checking the Power Supply Voltage

Check that the power supply voltage setting on the rear panel of this instrument accords with the AC power
supply voltage to be used.

Table 3-4 Relation Table between AC Power Supply Voltage and Indication of Set Power Supply Voltage

AC power Indication of the set power Specification of the applicable Power

Frequency
supply voltage supply voltage fuse consumption
90 V - 110 V 100 V
T250 mA/250 V
103 V - 132 V 120 V
48 Hz-66 Hz 20 VA or less
198 V - 242 V 220 V
T160 mA/250 V
207 V - 250 V 240 V

Indication of the set power supply voltage of this instrument (on the rear panel)
Figure 3-4 Indication of the Set Power Supply Voltage

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3.4.2 Changing the Power Supply Voltage

3.4.2 Changing the Power Supply Voltage

1. Remove the fuse holder assembly from the rear panel.

Push both side of the fuse holder assembly by using flathead screwdrivers ( 1 )
and then pull it out ( 2 ).

2. Remove the power supply voltage selector from the fuse holder assembly.

100 VAC or 120 VAC: T250-mA fuse

220 VAC or 240 VAC: T160-mA fuse

3. Rotate the power supply selector to be looked the correct voltage from the win-
dow.

100 VAC, 120 VAC, 220 VAC

or 240 VAC

4. Replace a fuse that is compliant with the specification (see Table 3-1).

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3.4.2 Changing the Power Supply Voltage

5. Replace the fuse holder assembly into the rear panel.

6. Check that the correct power supply voltage is indicated in the window.

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3.4.3 Connecting the Power Cable

3.4.3 Connecting the Power Cable

This instrument includes a three-core power cable with a grounding conductor. To prevent accidents
caused by electric shocks, only use the included power cable and securely connect to the ground through
a three-pin power outlet.

1. Check that the included power cable is not damaged.

WARNING: Never use a damaged power cable. Doing so may cause an electrical
shock.

2. Connect the AC power connector on the rear panel of this instrument to a three-
pin power outlet that has a ground terminal by using the included power cable
(See Figure 3-5).

AC power connector

Figure 3-5 Connecting the Power Cable

WARNING:

1. Use a suitable power cable for the power supply voltage. Use a power cable that complies with the safety stan-
dards in the country where the instrument is used (Refer to “Safety Summary”).
2. To prevent any danger of electrical shock, connect the power cable to a three-pin power outlet that is con-
nected to a ground terminal. The instrument will not be grounded if an extension cord, which does not include
a ground terminal, is used.

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4. QUICK START

4. QUICK START
The high speed measurement and high accuracy measurement can be performed in this digital multimeter.
To make the performing operations easier, this instrument includes the following functions on the front panel.
Setting the measurement function
Setting the measurement range
Sampling conditions
Setting the NULL and smoothing calculations to ON or OFF.
Chapter 4 describes the front and rear panels and panel operations which do not use MENU. Other settings
are set in the layered menus. For more information on function descriptions and how to navigate the menus,
refer to Chapter 5.

4.1 Panel Description

4.1.1 Front Panel Description

The front panel consists of the display section, operation keys, and measurement input terminal section.
(This is described in the 7461A)

4.1.1.1 Display Section

4.1.1.9 Front Input Section for Measurement
4.1.1.3 Measurement Function Keys
4.1.1.6 Calculation Selection Keys

4.1.1.4 Measurement 4.1.1.10 CAT II (Marking)

Range Selection Keys 4.1.1.7 MENU/
ENTER Key
4.1.1.2 Power Switch 4.1.1.8 SHIFT/EXIT/LOCAL Key

4.1.1.5 Sampling Selection Keys

Figure 4-1 Front Panel Description

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4.1.1 Front Panel Description

4.1.1.1 Display Section

GPIB address (My Address)

Remote control
Sampling indicator
Sampling hold Calibration Numerical value display section Unit display section
mode

Sampling rate setting

F: Fast
M: Medium
S: Slow

RCL:Recall setting
from internal
memory Auto-range Calculation settings Function settings
ST: Store setting into Selecting the rear input
internal memory Auto-zero
setting
Error queue Buzzer indicator

Figure 4-2 Display Section Description

4.1.1.2 Power Switch

1. POWER switch Pressing the power switch turns on the power and the power is
supplied to this instrument.
Re-pressing the power switch turns off the power and the power
is shut down.

4.1.1.3 Measurement Function Keys

1. DCV Selects the DC voltage measurement (DCV).

2. ACV Selects the AC voltage measurement (ACV). The AC filter can be

selected from FAST, MED, and SLOW.

3. 2W/4W Selects the resistance measurement. Either 2W or 4W can be

selected alternately.

4. DCI Selects the DC current measurement (DCI).

5. ACI Selects the AC current measurement (ACI). The AC filter can be
selected from FAST, MED, and SLOW.
6. FREQ Selects the frequency measurement (FREQ)

7. Bch (SHIFT+DCV) Selects the DC voltage measurement (DCV-Bch).

8. AC + DC (SHIFT + ACV) Selects the AC+DC coupling or AC coupling in the AC voltage

measurement.

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4.1.1 Front Panel Description

9. LP-2W/LP-4W (SHIFT + 2W/4W

Selects the low power resistance measurement. Either 2W or
4W can be selected.

10. (SHIFT + DCI) Selects the diode measurement ( ).

11. AC + DC (SHIFT + ACI) Selects the AC+DC coupling or AC coupling in the AC current
measurement.

12. (SHIFT+FREQ) Selects the continuity measurement ( ).

13. TEMP Selects the temperature measurement (TEMP).

4.1.1.4 Measurement Range Selection Keys

1. AUTO Switches the measurement range between auto-range and fixed

range.

2. DOWN Decreases the measurement range by one level and fixes the
range.

3. UP Increases the measurement range by one level and fixes the

range.

4.1.1.5 Sampling Selection Keys

1. HOLD Holds or releases the sampling mode.

2. TRIG Starts the measurement when the sampling mode is set to HOLD.

3. RATE Set the sampling rate to the high (FAST1 or FAST2), medium
(MED), or low speed (SLOW1 or SLOW2).

4.1.1.6 Calculation Selection Keys

1. NULL Sets or cancels the NULL calculation.

2. SM Sets or cancels the smoothing calculation.

4.1.1.7 MENU/ENTER Key

1. MENU This key is used to enter into MENU.

2. ENTER Saves the settings when MENU is used.

3. Selects the menu and its layer.

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4.1.1.8 SHIFT/EXIT/LOCAL Key

1. SHIFT Sets or cancels the SHIFT mode.

• In the setting mode

2. EXIT Exits from MENU and returns to the measurement state display.
(The data in process of changing the setting is not saved.)
• In the remote operation

3. LOCAL Changes to the LOCAL operation when the instrument is in the

remote state.

NOTE: The LOCAL operation cannot be set if the LLO(LOCAL

LOCKOUT) command is set from the GPIB interface.

4.1.1.9 Front Input Section for Measurement

1. INPUT V  Hz HI terminal HI terminal used for the DC voltage, AC voltage, resistance,

diode, and frequency measurements
(Source HI terminal used for the 4W or temperature measure-
ment)

2. COM terminal LO terminal used for the DC voltage, AC voltage, DC current, AC

current, resistance, diode, and frequency measurements
(Source LO terminal used for the 4W or temperature measure-
ment)

3. Bch, 4W SENSE HI terminal HI terminal used for the DC voltage (DCV-Bch) measurement
and SENSE HI terminal used for 4W or temperature measure-
ment
4. Bch, 4W SENSE LO terminal LO terminal used for the DC voltage (DCV-Bch) measurement
and SENSE LO terminal used for 4W or temperature measure-
ment

5. mA terminal HI terminal used for the DC current and AC current measure-

ments

4.1.1.10 CAT II (Marking)

This display shows that the safety of this instrument satisfies the measurement category II which is com-
pliant with IEC 61010-1 Ed.2. Measurement category II is for measurements performed on circuits direc-
tory connected to the low voltage installation.

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4.1.2 Rear Panel Description

4.1.2 Rear Panel Description

5
2
1

9 6 8 4 3
7

Figure 4-3 Rear Panel Description

1. Power connector Used to supply the AC power by connecting the included power
cable (A01402).

2. Fuse holder assembly The power supply voltage can be selected from 100 V, 120 V, 220
V, and 240 V.
A slow-blow fuse is put.
3. USB connector Connector for USB
Used to output data and control remotely.
4. GPIB connector Connector for GPIB
Used to output data and control remotely.

5. Rear input section Used to connect the input cable. (The current measurement termi-
nal is located on the front panel only.)
6. TRIGGER IN Used to input the external trigger.

7. COMPLETE OUT Outputs the complete signal of the measurement.

8. COMPARATOR Outputs the comparator calculation signal. (The 7461P also out-
puts the digital signal.)

9. Overcurrent protection fuse Protects the overcurrent into the current input terminal.

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4.2 Basic Operation

4.2 Basic Operation

When the power is turned on, this instrument automatically performs the self-test and then proceeds to the
measurement sequence.
For more information on the detail of the self-test, refer to Chapter 8, “MAINTENANCE.”
When the self-test is complete correctly, this instrument enters into the measurement state. If any abnormal
error occurs, the instrument enters into the error display state. Check the error number by operating MENU
and exit from here.
For more information on navigating the menus, refer to Section 5.1, “Menu.”
This instrument saves the set conditions when the power is turned off. The factory defaults are used in the
descriptions in Chapter 4. For more information on how to initialize this instrument, refer to Chapter 8.

4.2.1 Measurement Functions

1. DC voltage measurement (DCV)

Press DCV .

Table 4-1 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (DCV)

Between V and COM terminals 1000 Vpeak

Between COM terminal and chassis 500 V

Table 4-2 Range and Input impedance (DCV)

Range
Input impedance
7461A/61P 7451A
100 mV10 V 300 mV, 3000 mV Selecting Hi-Z or 10 M
100 V, 1000 V 30 V1000 V 10 M

1000 V or less

500 V or less

Figure 4-4 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV)

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2. DC voltage measurement (DCV-Bch)

1. Press SHIFT and DCV .

‘BDC’ is displayed.
The measurement is performed between Bch HI and COM terminals in the fixed
range of 10 V.

Table 4-3 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (DCV-Bch)

Input terminal Measurement voltage range Maximum allowable applied voltage

Between Bch Hi and COM 12 V 200 Vpeak
Between Bch Lo and COM 12 V 200 Vpeak
Between Bch Hi and Lo 12 V 200 Vpeak

Table 4-4 Range and Input impedance

Input terminal Range Input impedance

Between Bch HI and LO 10V Hi-Z
Between Bch HI/LO and COM 10V Hi-Z

 12 V or less  12 V or less

 500 V or less

Figure 4-5 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV-Bch)

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3. AC voltage measurement (ACV and ACV(AC+DC))

ACV measurement

1. Press ACV .
AC voltage with AC coupling is measured.

2. Pressing continuously ACV switches the AC filter in turn.

ACV(AC+DC) measurement

3. Press SHIFT and ACV .

ACV and DCV are measured and the root mean square value ( ACV2+DCV2 )
is displayed.
The AC and DC indicators are turned on to show the AC+DC coupling.

4. Pressing continuously ACV switches the AC filter in turn.

5. Press SHIFT and ACV to return to the ACV measurement.

Selecting the AC filter

In this instrument, the AC filter can be selected from three for the accuracy optimization in low fre-
quency and the high speed response.
Select the AC filter in consideration of the measurement signal frequency, necessary measurement
accuracy, and response time.

Table 4-5 Selecting the AC Filter

AC filter Measurement signal frequency Response time *1 Display

FAST 300 Hz to 300 kHz 100 msec ACF
MED 20 Hz to 300 kHz 500 msec ACM
SLOW 20 Hz to 300 kHz 3 sec ACS
*1: Time until the measurement value reaches within 0.1% of the final value

Table 4-6 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (ACV and ACV(AC+DC))

Between V and COM 1000 Vpeak, 700 Vrms, 2.2  107 VHz
Between COM and chassis 500 V

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Table 4-7 Measurement range

7461A/61P 7451A
Measurement method TrueRMS
Measurement range 5% or more of the range
Crest factor 5 3

 1000Vpeak
AC700Vrms or less
2.2  107 VHz

 500V or less

Figure 4-6 AC Voltage Measurement (ACV and ACV(AC+DC))

4. Resistance measurement (2W, 4W, LP-2W, and LP-4W)

1. Press  .
The resistance is measured by using the 2W or 4W which is set before this
measurement.

2. Press SHIFT and  .

The resistance is measured in low-power in which the measurement current is
reduced.

3. Press SHIFT and  to return to the 2W and 4W measurement.

4. Press  .
The 2W and 4W are switched alternately.

NOTE: In the following measurement ranges, the LO terminal of 4W SENSE does
not recognize the voltage and operates as in 2W measurement.
7461A: 1000 k range or more in 4W, 100 k range or more in
LP-4W
7451A: 3000 k range or more in 4W, 300 k range or more in
LP-4W

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Table 4-8 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (2W, 4W, LP-2W, LP-4W)

Between  and COM 1000 Vpeak *1

Between 4WHI and LO 200 Vpeak
Between 4WHI/LO and COM 200 Vpeak
Between COM and chassis 500 V
*1: If an over-voltage is applied, the internal circuits may be separated from the input ter-
minals by the protection function.

Current

Figure 4-7 Resistance Measurement (2W, 4W, LP-2W, and LP-4W)

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5. DC current measurement (DCI)

Press DCI .
Maximum allowable applied current 3A

WARNING: Must not measure the current source whose potential is more than 250 V.
This instrument may be damaged and injury accidents may be caused.

The mA terminal is protected from the applied overcurrent by using the fast-blow fuse.
For more information on how to replace the overcurrent protection fuse, refer to Chapter 8, “MAIN-
TENANCE.”

DC 3A or less
AC3Arms or less

 250V or less

Figure 4-8 DC Current Measurement (DCI)

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6. AC current measurement (ACI and ACI(AC+DC))

ACI measurement

1. Press ACI .
AC current with AC coupling is measured.

2. Pressing ACI continuously switches the AC filter in turn.

ACI(AC+DC) measurement

3. Press SHIFT and ACI .

ACI and DCI are measured and the root mean square value ( ACI2+DCI2 ) is
displayed.
The AC and DC indicators are turned on to show the AC+DC coupling.

4. Pressing ACI continuously switches the AC filter in turn.

5. Press SHIFT and ACI to return to the ACI measurement.

Selecting the AC Filter

In this instrument, the AC filter can be selected from three for the accuracy optimization in low fre-
quency and the high speed response.
Select the AC filter in consideration of the measurement signal frequency, necessary measurement
accuracy, and response time.

Table 4-9 Selecting the AC Filter

AC filter Measurement signal frequency Response time *1 Display

FAST 300 Hz to 5 kHz 100 msec ACF
MED 20 Hz to 5 kHz 500 msec ACM
SLOW 20 Hz to 5 kHz 3 sec ACS
*1: Time until the measurement value reaches to within 0.1% of the final value

Maximum allowable applied current 3A

WARNING: Must not measure a current source whose voltage is more than 250 V.
This instrument may be damaged and injury or an accident may occur.

The mA terminal is protected from the applied overcurrent by using the fast-blow fuse.
For more information on how to replace the overcurrent protection fuse, refer to Chapter 8, “MAIN-
TENANCE.”

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Table 4-10 Measurement Range

7461A/61P 7451A
Measurement method TrueRMS
Measurement range 5% or more of the range
Crest factor *1 5 3
*1: Except for the 3 A range

DC 3A or less
AC3Arms or less

 250V or less

Figure 4-9 AC Current Measurement (ACI and ACI(AC+DC))

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7. Continuity measurement ( )
Press SHIFT and FREQ .
The resistance is measured in 2W. If the measured resistance is lower than the continuity threshold
constant, the buzzer sounds.

Table 4-11 Continuity Measurement

7461A/61P 7451A
Measurement range 1000  3000 
Measurement current 1 mA 1 mA
Continuity threshold constant 1  to 1000 
Maximum allowable Between  and COM terminals 1000 Vpeak *1
applied voltage Between COM terminal and chassis 500 V
*1: If an over-voltage is applied, the internal circuits may be separated from the input terminals
by the protection function.

Current

Figure 4-10 Continuity Measurement

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8. Diode measurement ( )
Press SHIFT and DCI .
The voltage between the terminals is measured while the current of about 1 mA is applied to the diode.

Table 4-12 Diode Measurement

7461A/61P 7451A
Measurement range 1000 mV 3000 mV
Measurement current 1 mA 1 mA
Maximum allowable Between  and COM terminals 1000 Vpeak *1
applied voltage Between COM terminal and chassis 500 V
*1: If an over-voltage is applied, the internal circuits may be separated from the input terminals by the pro-
tection function.

Current

Figure 4-11 Diode Measurement

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9. Frequency measurement (FREQ)

Press FREQ .
The frequency in the ACV measurement function is displayed.
The DC component of the input signal is cut by using the AC coupling and the frequency is measured
at the zero-cross point.
Measurement method: Reciprocal
Input voltage range: 100 mVrms to 700 Vrms and 5% or more of the range (Sinusoidal
wave)
The range does not mean the frequency range but the input voltage
range.
In the 100 mV range, the input voltage from 120 mV to about 1.2 V can
be measured without the “over” display.
Gate time

Maximum Maximum display

Measurement
Sampling rate Gate time measurement
frequency range 7461A/61P 7451A
period
SLOW 1000 ms 1 Hz to 300 kHz 2.2 s 9999999 999999
MED 100 ms 10 Hz to 300 kHz 220 ms 999999 99999
FAST 10 ms 100 Hz to 300 kHz 22 ms 99999 9999
If the input signal cannot be detected because the period of the input signal is longer than the gate
time, 0 Hz is displayed.

Table 4-13 Maximum Allowable Applied Voltage (FREQ)

Between V and COM terminals 1000 Vpeak, 700 Vrms, 2.2  107 VHz
Between COM terminal and chassis 500 V

 1000Vpeak
AC700Vrms or less
2.2  107 VHz

 500V or less

Figure 4-12 Frequency Measurement (FREQ)

Use a suitable measurement range for the input voltage.

If the input voltage exceeds the measurement range, the measurement is performed but the accuracy
of the measured value may fail of the specifications.

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10. Temperature measurement (TEMP-2W, TEMP-3W, TEMP-4W)

Press TEMP .
The temperature is measured by using the 2W, 3W or 4W (formerly set method).

Table 4-14 Temperature Measurement

Resistance bulb Pt100 JPt100

Measurement range -200 C to +850 C -200 C to +649 C
Measurement current 1 mA

The measurement resolution varies depending on the sampling rate.

Pressing RATE switches the sampling rate in turn.
Select the sampling rate according to the necessary resolution.

Table 4-15 Display Resolution

Sampling rate Integration time Measurement resolution

FAST1 0.02PLC 0.1 C
FAST2 0.1PLC 0.1 C
MED 1PLC 0.01 C
SLOW1 5PLC 0.001 C
SLOW2 10PLC 0.001 C

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4.2.1 Measurement Functions

Is

Current

(a) 2W measurement

Is

Current

(b) 3W measurement

Is

Current

(c) 4W measurement

Figure 4-13 Temperature Measurement

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4.2.2 Setting the Measurement Range

4.2.2 Setting the Measurement Range

UP Increases the measurement range by one level and fixes the range.

DOWN Decreases the measurement range by one level and fixes the range.
AUTO Switches the measurement range between auto-range and fixed range.

4.2.3 Setting the Sampling Rate

Press RATE .
The measurement speed and display digit are changed as shown in Table 4-16 and Table 4-17.
In the frequency measurement, the sampling rate is used to set the gate time. For more information on the
frequency measurement, refer to Section 4.2.1, “Measurement Functions.”

Table 4-16 Sampling Rate, Measurement Speed, and Auto-Zero

Measurement speed (In Auto-range OFF)

DCV
ACV Integration
Sampling rate FMS indicator Bch-DCV Auto-zero
4W ACI ACV(AC+DC) time
DCI
LP-4W Continuity ACI(AC+DC)
2W
Diode
LP-2W

FAST1 F (Bright) 1000 times/s *1 110 times/s 400 times/s 4 times/s 0.02 PLC OFF
FAST2 F (Dark) 300 times/s *1 80 times/s 250 times/s 4 times/s 0.1 PLC OFF
MED M 20 times/s 20 times/s 20 times/s 3 times/s 1 PLC ON
SLOW1 S (Bright) 4.5 times/s 4.5 times/s 4.5 times/s 2 times/s 5 PLC ON
SLOW2 S (Dark) 2 times/s 2 times/s 2 times/s 1 time/s 10 PLC ON
*1 The speed of a measurement which starts by one trigger under the following conditions.
Trigger source: BUS, EXT, MAN
Sampling count:2 or more
Complete signal output mode:SINGLE
Display: OFF, Calculation: OFF, Measurement data memory: ON

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4.2.3 Setting the Sampling Rate

Table 4-17 Sampling Rate and Display Digits

Function DCV/DCI
DCV-Bch
2W/4W ACV(AC+DC)
LP-2W/4W ACI(AC+DC)
ACV/ACI
Diode/Continuity
Sampling rate 7461A/61P 7451A 7461A/61P 7451A
FAST1, FAST2 4 1/2-digit display 4 1/2-digit display 3 1/2-digit display
MED, SLOW1, SLOW2 6 1/2-digit display 5 1/2-digit display 4 1/2-digit display

Also refer to Section 5.7, “Sampling Operation.”

Setting HOLD
HOLD Sets the sampling mode to HOLD or cancels.

TRIG Starts the measurement when the sampling mode is set to HOLD.

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5. MENU OPERATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5. MENU OPERATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5.1 Menu

The functions and conditions in this instrument are set by using layered menus.

5.1.1 How to Navigate the Menus

Menus have a three-layer structure. (Some menus have a four-layer structure.)

First layer Category layer Selects the menu category.
Second layer Selection layer Selects the setting parameters in the category.
Third layer Entry/Execution layer Used to enter the values or select the setting.

Measured value display

Note
Italic: Entry item
Under line: Cursor blinks

Category layer

Selecting the category

Present category number Category

Selection layer

Category
Selecting the parameter

Present setting values Parameter

Determine the entered value and move to the upper layer.

Entry/Execution layer

When selecting a setting and executing the selection Parameter

When entering the numerical value Parameter

Cancel the settings and

return to the measured
value display. Select and change the digit, decimal point, and unit by using
and .

Figure 5-1 Menu Operation

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5.1.1 How to Navigate the Menus

1. Press MENU .
The Category layer in which 1 MEAS to 9 SYS be selected is displayed.

2. Select the category by using and .

3. Press .
The Selection layer is displayed.

4. Select the parameters by using and .

5. Press .
The Entry/Execution layer is displayed.

6. Set the parameters by using , , , , and the TRIG key.

7. Pressing ENTER determines the entered parameter settings and moves to the
Selection layer.
If pressing EXIT/LOCAL before ENTER, the entered settings are canceled
and MENU is quitted.
“DONE” after “BUSY” is displayed during the process.

Setting the selectable parameters

For the selectable parameter that is set by selecting the item, select the parameter
by using and , and determine it by pressing ENTER .

Setting the numerical parameters

For the numerical parameter that is set by entering the numerical value, select
either numerical digit, decimal point position, or unit prefix by using and .
The operation of and varies depending on the target items.
If there is no target item that blinks, the layer is moved to the Selection layer by
using .
If a number blinks, the numerical value can be increased or decreased.
If a decimal point blinks, the decimal point can be moved.
If the unit display section blinks, the unit prefix can be changed in the following
order: p, n, , m, none, k, M, G, and T
Pressing the TRIG key performs the measurement and can set the result as the
value of the parameter.
Although any numerical value can be entered into the numerical parameter, it is
rounded off to the resolution digit of each parameter.

Table 5-1 shows the key function in each layer.

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5.1.1 How to Navigate the Menus

Table 5-1 Menu Operation Key and Function

Entry/Execution layer

Numerical value parameter

Category layer Selection layer Selectable parameter/
Parameter: Dark display, Target items: Numerical execution item
No blinking value/decimal point/unit

- Moves to the Category Moves to the Selection Increases the value. Moves to the Selection
layer. layer. layer.
Moves to the Selection Moves to the Entry/Exe- - Decreases the value. -
layer. cution layer.
Moves the target item Moves the target item to Moves the target item to Moves the target item to Displays the previous
to the left category. the left parameter. the numerical value. the left. selection.
Moves the target item Moves the target item to Moves the target item to Moves the target item to Displays the next
to the right category. the right parameter. the unit. the right. selection.
TRIG - - Performs the measurement and reflects the result to -
the parameter. *1
ENTER Moves to the Selection Moves to the Entry/Exe- Determines the entered value and moves to the Determines the selec-
layer. cution layer. Selection layer. tion and moves to the
Selection layer. *2
EXIT Leaving the MENU Leaving the MENU sys-
Leaving the MENU system
system tem
*1: Only the constant that is used to calculate the HIGH, LOW, and NULL values
*2: For the execution item, quits MENU.
Example: Parameter SAVE/LOAD

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5.1.2 Menu List

5.1.2 Menu List

Category layer Selection layer Entry/Execution layer

MENU

1 MEAS A.ZERO Auto-zero

OFF/ON/ONCE
IT SEC Integration time (sec)
10 sec to 10 sec (For 7461A/61P)
100 sec to 10 sec (For 7451A)
IT PLC Integration time (PLC)
0.02 PLC to 100 PLC
When the integration time is outside this range, it is set in seconds.
Although the setting range is the same in IT SEC, the value is con-
verted into the unit of PLC.
BchDC DC voltage measurement selection (DCV-Bch)
H-COM/HI-LO/RATIO
M.DISP Display mode
OFF/ON
DIGIT Number of display digits.
6 1/2 to 3 1/2 (For 7461A/61P)
5 1/2 to 3 1/2 (For 7451A)
Zin DCV input impedance selection
HiZ/10 M
.BEEP The threshold in the continuity measurement function
1  to 1000 

(a)

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5.1.2 Menu List

Category layer Selection layer Entry/Execution layer

(a)
2 TRIG DELAY Trigger delay
0 s to 3600 s
N.Smpl Number of samples
1 to 16000
SI Sampling interval
50 s to 3600 s (For 7461A/61P)
200 s to 3600 s (For 7451A)
SRC Trigger source Selection
IMMED/MAN/EXT/BUS/LEVEL/DELTA
LEVEL Level count value (For the trigger source is set to only LEVEL)
-1199999 to 1199999 (For 7461A/61P)
-319999 to 319999 (For 7451A)
SLOPE Slope (For the trigger source is set to only LEVEL)
POSI/NEGA
DELTA Delta count value (For the trigger source is set to only DELTA)
0 to 1199999 (For 7461A/61P)
0 to 319999 (For 7451A)
SLOPE Slope (For the trigger source is set to only DELTA)
POSI/BOTH/NEGA
PATRN Pattern (For the trigger source is set to only DELTA)
EMISS/CONV
P.Trig Pre-trigger (For the trigger source is set to LEVEL or DELTA)
OFF/25%/50%/75%

3 CALC COMP Comparative calculation

OFF/ON
MATH Other calculations
OFF/dB/dBm/SCL
MX/MN MAX/MIN calculation and selecting the display
OFF/ON/MAX/MIN
RSLT Display of the MAX/MIN calculation result
SAMPL/MAX/MIN/AVG
PASS PASS condition settings
LGH/__H/_G_/L__/L_H/LG_/_GH/___
BEEP Calculation Result and buzzer
OFF/PASS/FAIL
SM.CNT Number of times smoothing is performed
2 to 100 times
D.OUT Digital output enabled/disabled
*7461P only OFF/ON
(b)

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5.1.2 Menu List

Category layer Selection layer Entry/Execution layer

(b)
HIGH HIGH constant
4 CONST -9999.999E+9 to 9999.999E+9 (For 7461A/61P)
-999.999E+9 to 999.999E+9 (For 7451A)
LOW LOW constant
-9999.999E+9 to 9999.999E+9 (For 7461A/61P)
-999.999E+9 to 999.999E+9 (For 7451A)

NULL NULL constant (For only NULL ON)

-9999.999E+9 to 9999.999E+9 (For 7461A/61P)
-999.999E+9 to 999.999E+9 (For 7451A)
Val_A Constant A (SCL)
-9999.999E+9 to 9999.999E+9 (For 7461A/61P)
-999.999E+9 to 999.999E+9 (For 7451A)
Val_B Constant B (SCL)
-9999.999E+9 to 9999.999E+9 (For 7461A/61P)
-999.999E+9 to 999.999E+9 (For 7451A)
Val_C Constant C (SCL)
-9999.999E+9 to 9999.999E+9 (For 7461A/61P)
-999.999E+9 to 999.999E+9 (For 7451A)
ValDB Constant D (dB/dBm)
0.000001E-9 to 9999.999E+9 (For 7461A/61P)
0.000001E-9 to 999.999E+9 (For 7451A)

5 PARAM PON.LD Selection of parameters which are loaded when the power is turned on
P.OFF/USER0
SAVE Parameter save-file selection
USER0/USER1/USER2/USER3
LOAD Parameter load-file selection
USER0/USER1/USER2/USER3/DFLT

6 INIT PARAM Initialization

DFLT

7 MEM STORE Measurement memory

OFF/ON
RCL Measurement memory recall
Recall setting for the data number
(c) STAT Statistical calculations and measurement result readings

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5.1.2 Menu List

Category layer Selection layer Entry/Execution layer

(c)
BUS Interface selection
8 I/F GPIB/USB
GP.Adr GPIB address (Only when GPIB is selected for the interface)
0 to 30
USBid USB ID (Only when USB is selected for the interface)
1 to 127
HEADR Header
OFF/ON
T.Only Addressable/Talk only (Only when GPIB is selected for the interface)
OFF/ON
LANG Command language selection
ADC/SCPI/.... (Different depending on the model)
CONT *1 Initial value selection of the Continue setting
OFF/ON (Only when SCPI is selected as the command language.)
*1: Applied to software revision B00 and later.

9 SYS BEEP Buzzer setting

OFF/ON
TEST Self-Test
P/KEY Display and key tests
TERM Input terminal selection
FRONT/REAR
C.Widt Complete signal pulse width
5 s/100 s
C.Sig Complete signal output mode
SGL/MULTI
F.Inhi Disable function
Each function can be set to ENA (Enabling) or DIS (Disabling).
P.Lock Panel lock
OFF/ON
PWD Password (For panel lock)
4 digits password
R.CAL Zero calibration in the rear input terminal (For only CAL mode ON)
CAL CAL mode
OFF/ON
QUEUE Error queue
No.01 to No.20
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5.1.2 Menu List

Category layer Selection layer Entry/Execution layer

(d)
WIRE Measurement wire connection
10 TEMP 2W/3W/4W

* 7461P only TYPE Platinum resistance bulb selection

PT/JPT
UNIT Temperature unit
C/F/K

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5.2 Measurement Functions and Parameters

5.2 Measurement Functions and Parameters

For more information on the measurement function description, refer to Chapter 4.

This chapter describes the parameters set in MENU that is used in the measurement function.

5.2.1 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV)

Selecting the input impedance

The input impedance in the following range can be selected from HiZ and 10
M.
100 mV, 1000 mV, and 10 V ranges (7461A/61P)
300 mV and 3000 mV ranges (7451A)
Select HiZ or 10 M from ‘ZIn’ in 1 MEAS category in MENU .
Press ENTER to determine the setting.
Select HiZ when the signal source impedance is high.

5.2.2 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV-Bch)

Selecting the measurement terminal

The measurement terminal can be selected as shown in below from 'BchDC' in

1 MEAS category in MENU .
HI - COM Displays the voltage between Bch HI and COM terminals.
HI - LO Measures the voltage between Bch HI and COM terminals,
measures the voltage between Bch Lo and COM terminals,
and displays the difference between both voltages.
RATIO Display the voltage ratio between the following voltages:
The voltage between Bch HI and LOW terminals, and the
voltage between V and COM terminals
Press ENTER to determine the setting.

The measurement voltage of each between terminals is as follows. For more information on, refer to Sec-
tion 4.2.1, “Measurement Functions.”

Measurement terminal Measurement voltage range

Bch HI - COM 12 V
Bch LO - COM 12 V
Bch HI - Bch LO 12 V

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5.2.3 Continuity Measurement

5.2.3 Continuity Measurement

Setting the continuity threshold constant

The continuity threshold constant can be selected in the range between 1  and
1000  from ‘BEEP’ in 1 MEAS category in MENU .
Press ENTER to determine the setting.

5.2.4 Temperature Measurement

Selecting the measurement wire connection

The measurement wire connection can be selected from 'WIRE' in 10 TEMP

category in MENU .
2W 2-wire connection
3W 3-wire connection
4W 4-wire connection
Press ENTER to determine the setting.

Selecting the platinum resistance bulb

The platinum resistance bulb can be selected from 'TYPE' in 10 TEMP cate-
gory in MENU .
PT Pt100
JPT JPt100
Press ENTER to determine the setting.

Selecting the measurement unit

The measurement unit can be selected from 'UNIT' in 10 TEMP category in

MENU .
C Celsius
F Fahrenheit
K Kelvin
Press ENTER to determine the setting.

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5.3 Measurement Range and Auto-Range

5.3 Measurement Range and Auto-Range

5.3.1 Measurement Function and Range Structure

Table 5-2 shows the range structure corresponding to the measurement function.

Table 5-2 Measurement Function and Range Structure

ACV ACI
2W/ LP-2W/
DCV DCV Bch ACV DCI ACI FREQ Continuity Diode
4W 4W
(AC+DC) (AC+DC)

7461A/61P 100 mV 100 mV 100  100  1000 A 1000 A 100 mV

1000 mV 1000 mV 1000  1000  10 mA 10 mA 1000 mV 1000  1000 mV
10 V 10 V 10 V 10 k 10 k 100 mA 100 mA 10 V
100 V 100 V 100 k 100 k 1000 mA 1000 mA 100 V
1000 V 700 V 1000 k 1000 k 3A 3A 700 V
10 M 10 M
100 M
7451A 300 mV 300 mV 30  3000 A 3000 A 300 mV
3000 mV 3000 mV 300  300  30 mA 30 mA 3000 mV 3000 mV
30 V 10V 30 V 3000  3000  300 mA 300 mA 30 V 3000 
300 V 300 V 30 k 30 k 3000 mA 3000 mA 300 V
1000 V 700 V 300 k 300 k 700 V
3000 k 3000 k
30 M 30 M
300 M

NOTE: The range settings for each function are saved.

For the frequency function, the range is not switched in the frequency range but switched in the voltage
range.

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5.3.2 Auto-range

5.3.2 Auto-range

When Auto-range is set to ON, the measurement range of this instrument automatically changes to the
optimum range depending on the input voltage.

The judgment value used when the range is changed

Range DOWN When the displayed value is less than 10% of the displayed range (less than 300 V if
the DCV 1000 V range and ACV (AD+DC) 700 V range are both selected)
Range UP When the displayed value exceeds the maximum display

Auto-range is set to OFF under the following conditions.

• The sampling interval is set to 1 msec or less.
• The trigger source is set to the level trigger or delta trigger.

NOTE: Before using Auto-range

If this instrument is used while Auto-range is set to ON, some measurements cannot be performed.
For example, in the following measurements, set the range before performing any measurements.

• When measuring the average value of a pulse:

Set the measurement range so that the maximum value of the pulse can be measured.
• When acquiring the measurement data at a constant interval:
The measurement interval varies if the measurement range is changed.
• When setting the sampling count to two or more for one trigger
The measurement interval varies if the measurement range is changed.
• When performing the high-speed measurement:
It takes time to set the measurement range to the optimum range.

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5.4 Auto-Zero Operation

5.4 Auto-Zero Operation

Auto-zero function eliminates the offset error in the measurement system of this instrument.
Set Auto-zero in ‘A.Zero’ in 1 MEAS in MENU .
If Auto-zero is set to ON, the internal offset is measured and the offset error is eliminated because the offset
is subtracted from the input measurement value. However, the measurement time is doubled.
Auto-zero is performed at the current measurement range in the measurement function and range shown in
the following table.

Table 5-3 Performing Auto-Zero

Function Range Auto-zero Indicator

DCV All Performed ON
ACV All Not performed OFF
ACV(AC+DC)
2W 1 M to100 M Not performed *1 ON
LP-2W 300 k to300 M
2W 100  to100 k Performed ON
LP-2W 300  to30 k
4W All Not performed OFF
LP-4W
DCI All Performed ON
ACI All Not performed OFF
ACI(AC+DC)
FREQ All Not performed OFF
Diode 1000 mV Performed ON
3000 mV
Continuity 1000  Performed ON
3000 
TEMP-2W - Performed ON
TEMP-3W - Not performed OFF
TEMP-4W
*1 Auto zero is not performed in the high resistance ranges in 2W and LP-2W mea-
surement even if Auto zero is set to ON.

While no measurement is performed, Auto-zero is performed under the following conditions.

• The power is turned on.
• The setting is changed to a function in which Auto-zero is performed.

If the high-speed or high-throughput measurement is required, Auto zero can be performed only once accord-
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5.5 Display Mode Setting

If ONCE is set and Auto-zero is performed, the offset error is eliminated and then Auto-zero is turned off.

If the resolution and measurement speed are changed by using the RATE key, Auto-zero is switched ON
or OFF.
For more information, refer to Table 4-16 in Section 4.2.3, “Setting the Sampling Rate.”

5.5 Display Mode Setting

Setting the display mode

Select either ON or OFF in ‘M.DISP’ in 1 MEAS in MENU .

Press ENTER to apply the setting.
A time of approximately 1 ms is required for the output to be displayed. (The time may
vary depending on conditions.)
Select OFF if sampling at high speed.
An error is displayed even if the display is set to OFF.

5.6 Display Digit Setting

Setting the number of display digits

Set the number of display digits in ‘DIGIT’ in the 1 MEAS category in MENU .
Press ENTER to apply the setting.
This setting is disabled in remote output but display.

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5.7 Sampling Operation

5.7 Sampling Operation

Figure 5-2 shows the measurement sequence of this instrument.

Measurements are performed when the trigger event is received.
When each measurement is complete, the COMPLETE signal is output and the data output starts.
The measurement data is output to the display or interface.
If a sampling speed is faster than the transfer speed of an interface, the data cannot be output.
In this case, output the measurement data after acquiring all the measurement data in the data memory.

• When performing the data output in each measurement. (COMPLETE signal output: MULTI)
Trigger

Td SI

Sampling Measurement 1 Measurement 2 Measurement n

Measurement complete signal

COMPLETE

Data output Data 1 Data 2 Data n

Data memory

• When using a data memory. (COMPLETE signal output: MULTI)

Trigger

Td SI

Sampling Measurement 1 Measurement 2 Measurement n

Measurement complete signal

COMPLETE

Data memory Data 1 Data 2 Data n

Reading Memory
Data output Data 1, 2, ...n

Figure 5-2 Measurement Sequence

When sampling over a precise interval or sampling at high speeds below 1 ms, use this instrument under the
following conditions.
Function: DCV, DCI, 2W, LP2W, DCV-Bch (Bch HI-COM)
Sampling count: 2 or more
Trigger source: BUS, EXT, MAN
Complete signal output: SINGLE
Auto-range: OFF
Auto-zero: OFF

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5.7.1 Sampling Interval (SI) and Integration Time (IT) Settings

5.7.1 Sampling Interval (SI) and Integration Time (IT) Settings

The integration time and sampling interval can be set by using MENU as well as the RATE key on the
front panel.
If the integration time or sampling interval is set by using MENU, the FMS indicator in the display section
is off. The display digit varies depending on the integration time, generating an additional error in the mea-
surement accuracy. For more information, refer to Section 7.1, “Specifications.”
The integration time can be set in units of PLC, which comes from the power supply frequency, and also
seconds.
If the integration time is set in units of PLC, the sampling interval is rounded to the nearest integer.
Table 5-4 shows the setting range and resolution of the integration time.

Table 5-4 Setting Range and Resolution of the Integration Time (IT)

7461A/61P 7451A
Setting range Resolution Setting range Resolution
10 s to 199 s 1 s 100 s to 199 s 1 s
200 s to 9.99 ms 10 s 200 s to 9.99 ms 10 s
10 ms to 5999.9 ms 100 s 10 ms to 5999.9 ms 100 s
6 s to 10 s 200 s 6 s to 10 s 200 s
0.02 PLC to 100 PLC 0.01 PLC 0.02 PLC to 100 PLC 0.01 PLC

When setting the integration time in PLC unit, the integration time outside the range shown in the table
can be set. However, the setting is converted to the units of second.
In this case, the setting range in seconds is applied and the value that is converted into the unit of PLC is
displayed.

Set the integration time according to the following procedure.

Enter the integration time in ‘IT SEC’ or ‘IT PLC’ in 1 MEAS in MENU .
Select the digit, decimal point, or unit prefix by using and , and change it by
using and .
Press ENTER to apply the setting.
If a value that is less than the resolution is entered, the setting value is rounded to the
resolution.

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5.7.1 Sampling Interval (SI) and Integration Time (IT) Settings

Table 5-5 shows the setting range of the sampling interval.

Table 5-5 Setting Range of Sampling Interval (SI)

7461A/61P 7451A
Setting range Setting range
50 s to 3600 s 200 s to 3600 s

Although the sampling interval (SI) can be set arbitrarily, use the minimum measurement time or more
shown in Table 5-6 as the sampling interval.
Although the sampling interval (SI) can be set to less than the minimum measurement time, the instrument
operates in the minimum measurement time.

Table 5-6 Integration Time and Minimum Measurement Time

7461A/61P
Integration time (IT) Minimum measurement time
10 s  IT < 200 s IT + IT + 70 s
200 s  IT < 10 ms IT + 80 s
10 ms  IT < 6 s IT + 170 s
6 s  IT  10 s IT + 270 s

7451A
Integration time (IT) Minimum measurement time
100 s  IT < 200 s IT + IT + 70 s
200 s  IT < 10 ms IT + 80 s
10 ms  IT < 6 s IT + 170 s
6 s  IT  10 s IT + 270 s

Set the sampling interval according to the following procedure.

Enter the sampling interval in ‘SI’ in 2 TRIG in MENU .

Select the digit, decimal point, or unit prefix by using and , and change it by
using and .
Press ENTER to apply the setting.
If the value that is less than the resolution is entered, the setting value is rounded to
the resolution.
If the sampling interval is set to less than 1 ms, Auto-range and Auto-zero are automatically set to OFF.

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5.7.2 Sampling Count Setting

5.7.2 Sampling Count Setting

Although sampling is usually performed once when a trigger is detected, sampling can be performed more
than once.
Enter the number of sampling in ‘N.Smpl’ in 2 TRIG in MENU .
Sampling count 1 to 16000 samples/trigger

NOTE: When data is stored in the measurement data memory in conjunction with this setting on the 7461A or
7451A, the number of data to be stored is up to 10,000 even if the number of sampling is set to more than
10,000.
For more information, refer to Section 5.11, “Storing and Recalling the Measurement Data.”

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5.8 Trigger Function

5.8 Trigger Function

The trigger system of this instrument allows trigger detection, the sampling start to be delayed, and multiple
samplings per trigger.
Figure 5-3 shows the trigger model.
IDLE state
:ABORt
*RST
PON
DCL
INIT or
INIT:CONT?==ON
No
*2
Yes

INITiate state No
Yes
INIT:CONT?==ON
*2

TRIGger waiting state Yes

No
TRIGger:COUNt
Terminate?

SOURce Detecting the event start *1

*2
TRIGger:SOURce:IMMediate
TRIGger:SOURce:MANual COMPLETE output
TRIGger:SOURce:EXTernal
TRIGger:SOURce:BUS When TRIGger:COMPlete:SINGle
TRIGger:SOURce:LEVel
TRIGger:SOURce:DELTa
Waiting for
TRIGger:DELay Yes
No
SAMPle:COUNt
Terminate?
*1

COMPLETE output
When TRIGger:COMPlete:MULTi

Device action (Measurement/Calculation/Memory store)

*1: This judgment is disabled when IMMediate is used as the trigger source. (Always “Yes”)
*2: This judgment is disabled in the LOCAL mode. (Always “Yes”)
Figure 5-3 Trigger Model

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5.8.1 Trigger System Operation

5.8.1 Trigger System Operation

1. IDLE state
The trigger system is in the IDLE state before the trigger sequence starts, after the trigger sequence
is terminated, and while the processes of this system are not performed such as a reset state.
2. INITiate state
The INITiate state means that the trigger system operation starts.
The IDLE state is changed to the INITiate state by using either of the following trigger system com-
mands: Starting the trigger system (INITiate), Setting CONTinuous to ON (INITiate:CONTinuous
{ON})
If CONTinuous is set to ON when the measurement is complete, the trigger system enters the INITiate
state without returning to the IDLE state and waits for the next trigger.
3. TRIGger waiting state
When the trigger event is detected from the selected trigger source, the device action starts after the
trigger delay time.
The trigger system performs the sampling twice or more by one trigger, outputs the complete signal,
and returns to the INITiate state.
4. Device action
The measurement and calculations are performed.

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5.8.2 Trigger Source Selection

5.8.2 Trigger Source Selection

The trigger source is selected in 'SRC' in the 2 TRIG category in MENU .

Trigger source
IMMED Performs the continuous measurement at the timing of the sampling interval in
this instrument.
MAN Detects an event when the TRIG key is pressed or the trigger signal is input
from the external trigger connector.
EXT Detects an event when the trigger signal is input from the external trigger con-
nector.
BUS Detects an event when the *TRG command or GET command is received from
the enabled USB or GPIB bus.
LEVEL Detects an event when the measurement value exceeds the set threshold value.
Detects an event at the rising edge (POSI) or the falling edge (NEGA) accord-
ing to the SLOPE setting.
DELTA Detects an event when the difference between delta 1 and delta 2 (refer to Fig-
ure 5-5) exceeds the set threshold value.
Select SLOPE from the positive (POSI), absolute (BOTH), and negative
(NEGA) polarities.
Set PATRN to EMISS or CONV.
The following shows the parameters whose settings automatically change depending on the trigger
source setting.
IMMED HOLD: OFF
MAN HOLD: ON
EXT HOLD: ON
BUS HOLD: ON
LEVEL HOLD: ON, Auto-range: OFF, Measurement data memory store: ON
DELTA HOLD: ON, Auto-range: OFF, Measurement data memory store: ON
Trigger key
If this instrument is in local state and HOLD is set to ON, the trigger event is generated when the
TRIG key on the front panel is pressed. The trigger key can be used regardless of the trigger source
selection.
Trigger event buffer
If triggers are input while this instrument is in the measurement state, one trigger event is buffered.
In this case, the operation is the same as when the measurement is complete at the same time a trigger
is generated.

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5.8.2 Trigger Source Selection

[Measurement timing according to the trigger source]

A: HOLD: OFF
1. TRIGger:Source:IMMediate

SI SI SI SI

Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement

Complete Complete Complete Complete

SI=TRIGger:TIMer<n>
TRIGger:DELay is invalid.

B: HOLD: ON
2. TRIGger:Source:MANual Example of Cs = 4

Td SI SI SI
Key TRIG

Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement

Complete signal output: Multi Complete Complete Complete

Complete
Complete signal output: Single
Complete
Td=TRIGger:DELay <n>
Cs=SAMPle:COUNt <n>

When TRIGger:COMPlete:SINGle The Complete signal is output when the measurements of the set number of
sampling (Cs) are complete.
When TRIGger:COMPlete:MULTi The Complete signal is output each time when the measurement is complete.

3. TRIGger:Source:BUS
The same as TRIGger:Source:MANual However, the measurement starts when *TRG command is
received.

4. TRIGger:Source:EXTernal
The same as TRIGger:Source:MANual However, the measurement starts when the external trigger
signal is input.

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5.8.3 Trigger Delay (Td)

C: Level trigger/Delta trigger

5. TRIGger:Source:LEVel (Memory store: ON, Auto-range: OFF, automatically set)

Count depending on Cs and PT

Key TRIG SI SI SI Trigger SI SI SI

or *TRG detection

Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement

Complete Complete Complete

No data is output. Data is output.

SI=TRIGger:TIMer<n>
Td=TRIGger:DELay <n>
Cs=SAMPle:COUNt <n>
PT=TSYStem:PRETrigger <n>

When TRIGger:COMPlete:SINGle The Complete signal is output when the measurements of the set number of
sampling (Cs) are complete.
When TRIGger:COMPlete:MULTi The Complete signal is output each time when the measurement is complete.

(The figure shows a case of MULTI)

6. TRIGger:Source:DELTa
The same as TRIGger:Source:LEVel

5.8.3 Trigger Delay (Td)

Time from a trigger input to sampling start can be delayed by setting the trigger delay.
The measurement can start after the input becomes stable.
Table 5-7 shows the trigger delay time and setting resolution.
The trigger delay is set in ‘DELAY’ in the 2 TRIG in MENU .

Table 5-7 Trigger Delay Time, Setting Resolution, and Accuracy

Trigger delay Delay time accuracy

Resolution *1
setting Ext trigger Bus trigger
0 to 600 ms 10 s 0.9 ms to 1.6 ms + resolution 3.2 ms to 3.7 ms + resolution
(Software revision A01 and (Software revision A01 and
600.1 m to 6 s 100 s
earlier) earlier)
6001 m to 60 s 1 ms 0.1 ms to 0.5 ms + resolution 2.6 ms to 3.1 ms + resolution
(Software revision B00 and (Software revision B00 and
later) later)
61 s to 3600 s 1s 1s 1s
*1: If a value that is less than the resolution is set by using the panel or a remote command, the
setting value is rounded to the resolution.

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5.8.4 Trigger Count Setting

5.8.4 Trigger Count Setting

Although the trigger system usually returns to the Idle state when receiving a trigger, it can return to the
trigger waiting state to receive triggers.
Trigger count can be set only by using a remote command.
Trigger count: 1 to 50000

5.8.5 Level Trigger and Delta Trigger

Data can be acquired into the measurement memory by detecting the change of an input signal and gener-
ating the trigger event.
The measurement data is always stored in the memory and the data before detecting the trigger is output
according to the pre-trigger setting.

Procedure

1. Set the trigger source to LEVEL or DELTA.

2. Set the sampling count. (7451A/61A: up to 10000, 7461P: up to 16000)

3. Set the parameter for detecting a trigger level.(LEVEL, SLOPE, DELTA,

PATRN)

4. The measurement in the set sampling interval starts when the TRIG key is
pressed or *TRG command is received. The sampling interval can be set from 1
ms.

5. The level judgment is performed in each measurement and the trigger event is
generated when the level exceeds the threshold value.

6. After the trigger event is generated, the number of measurements set in N.Smpl
is performed and then the sampling stops.
The number of measurements performed after a trigger is detected varies depend-
ing on the pre-trigger setting.

NOTE: If the trigger source is set to LEVEL or DELTA, HOLD: ON, Auto-range:
OFF, Measurement data memory: ON, Scaling calculation: OFF, and dB/
dBm calculation: OFF are set automatically.
If the function is set to the continuity measurement, frequency measurement,
diode measurement or temperature measurement, data acquisition starts
without any trigger detection.

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5.8.5 Level Trigger and Delta Trigger

5.8.5.1 Level Trigger

The trigger is detected when the measurement data exceeds the set LEVEL (threshold value).
The trigger can be detected at the rising edge (POSI) or the falling edge (NEGA) according to the SLOPE
setting.
LEVEL and SLOPE can be set in ‘LEVEL’ and ‘SLOPE’ in the 2 TRIG category in MENU .

Figure 5-4 Level Trigger

Setting the level trigger

The LEVEL value is set by entering the display count up to the maximum number of display digits in the
fixed measurement range.
Set the LEVEL value according to the following displayed number even if the displayed number becomes
smaller than the maximum number of display digits because of the measurement function, sampling rate,
or display digit settings.
7461A/61P: 1199999, 319999 (3 A range), 749999 (750 V range)
7451A: 319999, 119999 (DCV-Bch), 74999 (750 V range)
Example: Set LEVEL to 500000 when setting the threshold level to 5.00000 V in DCV 10V range of
the 7461A.

If the setting exceeds the maximum display, the trigger cannot be detected.
Example: When LEVEL is set to 200000 in DCV-Bch of the 7451A.

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5.8.5.2 Delta Trigger

An event is detected when the difference between delta 1 and delta 2 exceeds the set DELTA (threshold
value).

Example: SLOPE:POSI, PATRN:CONV

The trigger is detected when 1 is larger than
DELTA and 2 is smaller than DELTA.

Figure 5-5 Delta Trigger

The SLOPE setting can detect the polarity of a change that is positive (POSI), absolute (BOTH), or nega-
tive (NEGA).
The PATRN setting can detect either divergence (EMISS) or convergence (CONV).
DELTA, SLOPE, and PATRN can be set in ‘DELTA’, ‘SLOPE’, and ‘PATRN’ in the 2 TRIG category
in MENU .

The trigger is detected when the width of the change between the measurement values exceeds the set
threshold value (DELTA).
One of the six detection patterns is selected by setting SLOPE and PATRN and the detection level is set in
DELTA. The direction of the change is selected by setting PATRN.
Select one of the following in ‘PATRN’ in 2 TRIG in MENU .
EMISS The trigger is detected when the width of the change becomes larger than DELTA.
CONV The trigger is detected when the width of the change becomes smaller than DELTA.

The polarity of the change is selected by setting SLOPE.

Select SLOPE from the positive (POSI), absolute (BOTH), and negative (NEGA) polarities in ‘SLOPE’
in 2 TRIG in MENU .
The DELTA value is set by entering the display count up to the maximum number of display digits in the
fixed measurement range.
Set the DELTA value according to the following displayed number even if the displayed number becomes
smaller than the maximum number of display digits because the measurement function, sampling rate, or

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display digit settings.

7461A/61P: 1199999, 319999 (3 A range), 749999 (750 V range)
7451A: 319999, 119999 (DCV-Bch), 74999 (750 V range)
Example: Set DELTA to 1000 when setting the threshold level to 10 mV in DCV 10V range of the
7461A.

If the setting exceeds the maximum display, the trigger cannot be detected.
Example: When DELTA is set to 200000 in DCV-Bch of the 7451A.

The trigger is detected when the polarity of change and direction of change judgment conditions are satis-
fied (refer to Table 5-8).

Figure 5-6 Delta Trigger

Table 5-8 Delta Trigger Detection Pattern

PATRN CONV CONV CONV EMISS EMISS EMISS

SLOPE POSI NEGA BOTH POSI NEGA BOTH
Trigger detec-
tion pattern

Polarity of V2-V1 > 0 V2-V1 < 0 V2-V1  0 V3-V2 > 0 V3-V2 < 0 V3-V2  0
change judg-
ment condition
Direction of absolute value (V2-V1) > DELTA & absolute absolute value (V2-V1) < DELTA & absolute
change judg- value(V3-V2) < DELTA value (V3-V2) > DELTA
ment condition
For CONV: Both plus and minus polarities are allowed in V3-V2.
For EMISS: Both plus and minus polarities are allowed in V2-V1.

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5.8.5 Level Trigger and Delta Trigger

5.8.5.3 Pre-Trigger Operation

The measurement values before the trigger event can be acquired by using the pre-trigger function only
when the trigger source is set to LEVEL or DELTA.
The pre-trigger setting can be selected from 0%, 25%, 50%, and 75%.
Although the data before the trigger event is stored in the measurement data memory by setting the pre-
trigger, the total data amount cannot exceed the capacity of the data memory. The 7451A/61A stores up to
10000 data and the 7461P stores up to 20000 data.
Data memory in the pre-trigger operation
• Memory store
Example: Sampling count = 1000

Level/Delta selection

First trigger
Level/Delta detection

Measurement end

Measurement end

Measurement end

Measurement end Valid data

Invalid data
Empty data

• Because the data memory operates as a ring-memory when the level or delta trigger is used,
the measurement is repeated continuously until detecting the level or delta trigger.
• The number of sampling is up to 10000 when the level or delta trigger is used. Even if the
sampling count is set to more than 10000, only 10000 measurements are performed. (7451A/
61A)
As for the 7461P, the number of sampling is up to 16000.
• If the trigger is detected before the pre-trigger count is reached, the number of valid
measurement results in the memory is less than the set sampling count.
Example: Pre-trigger = 75% The number of valid measurement results:
The trigger is detected at the 100th measurement 100 + 249 = 349
result after the first trigger.

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5.9 Calculation Functions

• Memory recall
Reads out the number of measurement results IRPO? Outputs the number of valid measurement results. Example of reply: IRPO01000
Reads out the data range IRNO? Outputs the range of valid data. Example of pre-trigger = 25%:
IRNO-250, 749
Readout range setting IRD Only current range of valid data can be set. In pre-trigger = 25%:
IRD-250, 749 OK
In pre-trigger = 75%:
IRD-250, 749 NG
Reads out data IRO? Outputs the data in the range set by IRD command.
If this command is executed before the trigger is detected, an error occurs.

5.9 Calculation Functions

This instrument supports the following eight calculation functions.

Item Function
NULL calculation Subtracts a fixed value from a measurement value.
Smoothing calculation Calculates the moving average.
Scaling calculation M-B
Calculates ( )  C.
A
dB calculation M
Calculates 20 log10( ).
D
dBm calculation M2 1
Calculates 10 log10(  ).
D 10-3
Comparator calculation Performs a comparative calculation (HI/GO/LO).
MAX/MIN calculation Calculates the maximum, minimum and average values.
Statistical calculation Calculates the maximum value, minimum value, average value,
standard deviation, and dispersion.

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5.9 Calculation Functions

Measurement NULL Smoothing Scaling Comparator Calculation

data Results

dB
Statistics Number of data
Data memory Maximum value
Minimum value
dBm Average value
Standard deviation
Dispersion

MAX/MIN Number of data

Maximum value
Minimum value
Average value

Figure 5-7 Calculation System Diagram

NOTE:

1. The following results may be obtained from calculating the data. This is because the internal resolutions of mea-
surement values and setting values for the calculation are higher than the resolutions of the displayed data and
remote output data.
• If the buzzer is set to ON in the MAX/MIN calculation, the buzzer sounds when the MAX or MIN value is
renewed. However the buzzer may sound even when the display and remote output data are not changed.
2. If the calculation is set to ON, the display of the calculation result is different from the ordinary measurement
values and the decimal point and unit do not depend on the current measurement range.
<Example> DC voltage measurement, measurement range: 3000 mV, input voltage: 1 V
Measurement value:1000.00 mV
Calculation Result:1.00000 V

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5.9.1 NULL Calculation

5.9.1 NULL Calculation

1. Function
The NULL calculation subtracts the NULL constant from the measurement value and outputs the re-
sult.

Measurement data output = Measurement value - NULL constant

Pressing the NULL key performs the calculation and turns on the NULL lamp in the display sec-
tion. When the NULL key is re-pressed while the NULL calculation is performed, the calculation
is canceled and the NULL lamp turns off.

CAUTION: The actual measurement value is not displayed while the calculation is performed.
Remember that any hazardous voltage present on the input connector or test lead may not be
detected at this time.

2. NULL constant
The measurement value when the NULL key is pressed is determined as the NULL constant. The
NULL calculation cannot be performed when the overload (OL) occurs. The NULL constant can be
checked in MENU during the calculation.

MENU

..4.. CONST

 NULL

The setting ranges are shown below.

Setting range Minimum resolution

7461A/61P -9999999.E +6 to +9999999.E + 6
0.000000E - 9
7451A -999999.E +6 to +999999.E + 6

The exponential part is set by using a unit prefix (p, n, , m, k, M, G, T).

3. Changing the NULL constant

1. Display the NULL constant according to item 2 (previous description).

2. After pressing , the blinking position of the following items, which can be
changed, is moved by using and .
• From the most significant digit to the least significant digit in the numeric
value
• Unit prefix (exponential part setting)

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• Decimal point

3. Change the setting value by using and at the blinking position.

The unit prefix is switched according to the following order.
p  n    m  No unit prefix  k  M  G  T

4. Press ENTER to apply the setting.

4. Canceling the NULL calculation
The NULL calculation is canceled when any of the following conditions occur.
• The NULL key is pressed while the NULL calculation is performed.
• The *RST command is executed.

5.9.2 Smoothing Calculation

1. Function
The smoothing function is used when the noise is superimposed on the measurement signal. Because
the measurement values in the specified number of times (smoothing count) are calculated by using
the moving averaging method, the dispersion of the measurement values becomes small.
The smoothing calculation equation is shown below.

Display = (Measurement value 1 + , , , , , + Measurement value N) / N

When the SM key is pressed, the calculation is performed and the SM lamp in the display section
turns on or blinks.
When the SM key is re-pressed while the smoothing calculation is performed, the calculation is
canceled and the SM lamp turns off.
The SM lamp blinks from the smoothing start to the (N - 1)th measurement and turns on after the Nth
measurement.
The (N + 1)th data is shown below.

Display = (Measurement value 2 + , , , , , + Measurement value (N + 1)) / N

The average of the measurement values, which have been acquired, is displayed from the smoothing
start to the (N - 1)th measurement.

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5.9.2 Smoothing Calculation

When the smoothing count, N, is set to 3, the operation is as follows.

Smoothing start

Measured value D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 Measurement value output

D1
D2
D3
(D3+D4)/2
(D3+D4+D5)/3
(D4+D5+D6)/3
(D5+D6+D7)/3

The SM The SM
lamp blinks. lamp turns on.

The smoothing calculation result, D (sm), at the n-th measurement, which exceeds the smoothing
count, is shown below.

1 n D (sm) : Smoothing calculation result at the n-

Smoothing calculation result D (sm) =  Di th measurement
T i=n-T+1
Di: Measurement value
(before the smoothing calculation)
T: Smoothing count (2 to 100 can be set.)

2. Setting the smoothing count

The smoothing count is set in MENU .

MENU

..3.. CALC

SM. CNT

The smoothing count can be set between 2 and 100.

3. Restarting the smoothing calculation
The smoothing calculation restarts from N=1 when any of the following conditions occur.
• The power is turned on.
• The smoothing count is changed.
• The NULL calculation is performed.

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4. Canceling the smoothing calculation

The smoothing calculation is canceled when any of the following conditions occur.
• The SM key is pressed while the smoothing calculation is performed.
• The measurement function is changed.
• The *RST command is executed.
5. Smoothing calculation and overload (OL)
If the overload occurs during the smoothing process, this measurement value is ignored.
(All measurement data except for OL data can be used in the smoothing calculation.)

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5.9.3 Scaling Calculation

5.9.3 Scaling Calculation

1. Function
The scaling calculation equation is shown below.

Measurement value M - Constant B

Display =  Constant C
Constant A

When SCL is selected from the MATH item in MENU , the MATH lamp in the display section turns
on and the scaling calculation is performed.
If OFF is selected from the MATH item in MENU while the scaling calculation is performed, the
calculation is canceled and the MATH lamp turns off.

MENU

..3.. CALC

MATH OFF/dB/dBm/SCL

CAUTION: The actual measurement value is not displayed while the scaling calculation is performed.
Remember that any hazardous voltage present on the input connector or test lead may not
detected at this time.

2. Setting scaling constants

NOTE: Press the EXIT/LOCAL key if quitting the setting procedure.

1. Set Constants A, B, and C in MENU .

MENU

..4.. CONST

Val_A
Val_B
Val_C

2. After selecting a constant to be set, the constant can be set by pressing .

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3. Setting the numerical value of the constant

The setting ranges of Constants A, B, and C are shown below.

Minimum
Constant Setting range
resolution
A 0.000001E - 9
7461A/61P B -9999999.E +6 to +9999999.E + 6
0.000000E - 9
C
A 0.000001E - 9
7451A B -999999.E +6 to +999999.E + 6
0.000000E - 9
C
The exponential part is set by using a unit prefix (p, n, , m, k, M, G, T).

1. In the constant setting mode, the following items, which blink, can be selected by
using and .
• From the most significant digit to the least significant digit in the numeric
value
• Unit prefix
• Decimal point

2. Change the numeric value and unit prefix by using and .

The unit prefix cycles through the following order.
p  n    m  No unit prefix  k  M  G  T
Press the TRIG key in this mode if setting the measurement value as the scal-
ing constant.

3. Press ENTER to apply the setting.

4. S OL (scaling over)
“S OL” is displayed If the scaling calculation result exceeds the values of 999.9999E + 6
(999.999E + 6 for 7451A)
In this time, the measurement range is not changed to the upper range even if the measurement range
is set to Auto-range.
(Auto-range is determined according to the measurement value acquired before the calculation is per-
formed.)
5. Canceling the scaling calculation
The scaling calculation is canceled when any of the following conditions occur.
• OFF is selected from the MATH item in MENU while the scaling calculation is performed.
• The measurement function is changed.
• The *RST command is executed.
• The dB or dBm calculation is performed.
• The trigger source is set to LEVEL or DELTA.

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5.9.4 dB and dBm calculation

1. Function
The dB calculation, in which the decibel conversion is performed, can be performed only in the volt-
age and current measurements.
The dBm calculation, which is useful to calculate the power gain per 1 mV, can be performed only in
the voltage measurement.
If the zero is measured while the dB and dBm calculations are performed, the calculation error occurs
and error message is displayed.
Only one calculation can be selected from the dB, dBm, and scaling calculations at a time.
The dB and dBm calculation equations are shown below.

| Measurement value |
dB: Display = 20 log10
Constant D

2
dBm: Display = 10 log10 (Measurement value) / Constant D
10-3

When dB or dBm is selected from the MATH item in MENU , the MATH lamp in the display sec-
tion turns on.

MENU

..3.. CALC

MATH OFF/dB/dBm/SCL

CAUTION: The actual measurement value is not displayed while the dB or dBm calculation is performed.
Remember that any hazardous voltage present on the input connector or test lead may not be
detected at this time.

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2. Setting Constant D
The setting range of Constant D is shown below.

Setting range Minimum resolution

7461A/61P 0.000001E -9 to 9999999.E + 6
0.000001E - 9
7451A 0.000001E -9 to 999999.E + 6
The exponential part is set by using a unit prefix (p, n, , m, k, M, G, T).

1. Set Constant D in MENU .

MENU

..4.. CONST

ValDB

2. After the constant setting mode is enabled by pressing , the following items,
which blink, can be selected by pressing and .
• From the most significant digit to the least significant digit in the numeric
value
• Unit prefix
• Decimal point

3. Change the numeric value and unit prefix by using and .

The unit prefix cycles through the following order.
p  n    m  No unit prefix  k  M  G  T
Press the TRIG key in this mode if setting the measurement value as Constant
D.

4. Press ENTER to apply the setting.

3. Canceling the dB and dBm calculations
The dB and dBm calculations are canceled when any of the following conditions occur.
• The scaling calculation is set while the dB or dBm calculation is performed.
• The measurement function is changed.
• The *RST command is executed.
• The trigger source is set to LEVEL or DELTA.

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5.9.5 Comparator Calculation

5.9.5 Comparator Calculation

1. Function
The comparator calculation equation is shown below.

HI = (Measurement value > HI setting value)

LO = (Measurement value < LOW setting value)
GO = (LOW setting value  Measurement value  HI setting value)

(Processing the special data)

• The overload (OL) of plus (+) data is judged as HI.
• The overload (OL) of minus (-) data is judged as LO.
The result whether HI, GO, or LO is displayed by setting COMP in MENU to ON.

MENU

..3.. CALC
COMP OFF/ON

The judgment result can be output to the display, buzzer, and status register.
(The buzzer sounds only when BEEP is set to ON.)
The comparator calculation can be applied to all measurement functions.
However, when MAX/MIN is set to ON, the comparator calculation is applied to the value before the
MAX/MIN calculation.
2. Setting the judgment conditions
The setting examples of the High constant, Low constant, and buzzer are shown below.

MENU

..4.. CONST

High Changing the High constant setting

Low Changing the Low constant setting

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3. Setting the numerical value of the constant

The setting ranges of the High and Low constants are shown below.

Constant Setting range Minimum resolution

High
7461A/61P -9999999.E +6 to +9999999.E + 6 0.0000001E - 9
Low
High
7451A -999999.E +6 to +999999.E + 6 0.000001E - 9
Low
The exponential part is set by using a unit prefix (p, n, , m, k, M, G, T).

1. After the constant setting mode is enabled by pressing , the following items,
which blink, can be selected by pressing and .
• From the most significant digit to the least significant digit in the numeric
value
• Unit prefix
• Decimal point

2. Change the numeric value and unit prefix by using and at the blinking
position.
The unit prefix cycles through the following order.
p  n    m  No unit prefix  k  M  G  T
Press the TRIG key in this mode if setting the measurement value as the High
or Low constant.

3. Press ENTER to apply the setting.

If the constants are set as “High constant < Low constant”, the calculation results may be judged as
“HI and LO”. In this case, HI and LO are displayed at the same time.
4. Buzzer setting
The buzzer output according to the PASS/FAIL judgments can be set.
However, the buzzer output cannot be performed if turns off.
The buzzer setting is performed in BEEP in MENU .

MENU

..3.. CALC

BEEP OFF/PASS/FAIL

1. Press on the current setting display (BEEP) to enable the buzzer setting mode.

2. Select OFF, PASS, or FAIL by using and .

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5. PASS condition setting

In the PASS condition setting, each comparator calculation result (HI, GO, and LO) is specified as
either PASS or not.
For example, if HI is specified as the PASS condition and LO and GO are not specified as the PASS
conditions, the comparator measurement result of HI is judged as PASS.
The comparator calculation results of LO and GO are judged as FAIL.
HI (Specified as the PASS condition)

GO (Not specified as the PASS condition)

LO (Not specified as the PASS condition)

The PASS conditions are set in MENU .

MENU

..3.. CALC

PASS LG H/_ _ H/_ G _/L _ _/

L _ H/LG _/_ GH/_ _ _

1. Press on the current setting display (PASS) to enable the PASS setting mode.

2. Select the PASS condition by using and .

6. Canceling the comparator calculation
The comparator calculation is canceled when any of the following conditions occur.
• The comparator calculation is set to OFF while the comparator calculation is performed.
• The measurement function is changed.
• The *RST command is executed.
7. Changing the measurement range and comparator operation
The comparator function operates continuously even if the measurement range is changed.
The reference values for the judgment are not changed because the values and the unit are set.

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5.9.6 MAX/MIN Calculation

5.9.6 MAX/MIN Calculation

1. Function

1. This function calculates the maximum, minimum, and average values while the
MAX/MIN calculation is performed.

2. The following calculations are performed at the same time in the MAX/MIN cal-
culation.
• Maximum value (MAX)
• Minimum value (MIN)
• Average value (AVE)
• Measurement count

3. All measurement data except for overload (OL) and calculation error data can be
used for the calculation.

4. If BEEP is set to ON, the buzzer sounds when the MAX or MIN value is renewed.
However, although the displayed value is not changed, the buzzer may sound.
This is because the resolution of measurement value is higher than the resolution
of the displayed value.
2. Setting the calculation
The operation is selected as shown in below by selecting MX/MN in MENU .

MENU

..3.. CALC

MX/MN OFF/ON/MAX/MIN

OFF: Canceling the calculation [The MAX and MIN lamps turn off.]
ON: Performing the calculation (Measurement value display) [The MAX and MIN lamps turn on.]
MAX: Performing the calculation (Maximum value display) [The MAX lamp blinks.]
MIN: Performing the calculation (Minimum value display) [The MIN lamp blinks.]

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3. How to call the MAX/MIN calculation result

1. Select RSLT in MENU to see the calculation results display.

MENU

..3.. CALC

RSLT Measurement count

Maximum value
Minimum value
Average value

2. Select a display item by pressing and .

The measurement count, maximum value, minimum value, and average value are
displayed in this order.
4. MAX/MIN calculation value display function during the measurement

1. The value while the MAX/MIN calculation is performed can be selected and dis-
played from the following three items.
• Measurement value display (MAX and MIN lamps turn on.)
• Maximum value display (MAX lamp blinks.)
• Minimum value display (MIN lamp blinks.)

2. How to set
Select a display item according to “2. Setting the calculation” in this section.
The selected value is displayed by pressing ENTER .
5. Canceling the MAX/MIN calculation
The MAX/MIN calculation is canceled when any of the following conditions occur.
• The MAX/MIN calculation is set to OFF while the MAX/MIN calculation is performed.
• The measurement function is changed.
• The *RST command is executed.
6. Restarting the MAX/MIN calculation
The MAX/MIN calculation values are cleared and the MAX/MIN calculation restarts when any of
the following conditions occur.
• The power is turned on.
• The MAX/MIN calculation is set to ON after it is set to OFF.
• Any calculation except for the comparator calculation is changed to ON or OFF.
• The NULL constant or the smoothing count is changed.

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5.9.7 Statistical Calculation

5.9.7 Statistical Calculation

1. Function

1. This function calculates the maximum value, minimum value, average value,
standard deviation, and range of the measurement data that is stored in the mea-
surement memory.

2. The following calculations are performed at the same time in the statistical cal-
culation.
• Number of samples SCNT =(Number of data) - (Number of overload),
in the specified range
• Maximum value SMAX =Maximum value of the data to be calculated
• Minimum value SMIN =Minimum value of the data to be calculated
SCNT
1
• Average value SAVE =
SCNT
 Dk
k=1

• Dispersion SPTP = | SMAX-SMIN |

SCNT
1
• Standard deviation S =
SCNT-1
 (Dk-SAVE)2
k=1

3. All measurement data except for overload (OL) and calculation error data can be
used for the calculation.
2. Performing the calculation

1. Select STAT in MENU .

MENU

..7.. MEM

STAT

2. Press ENTER to perform the calculation.

‘LAST’ is displayed if no data is stored in the measurement data memory.

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3. How to call the calculation result

1. The display item of the calculation results can be selected in STAT in MENU .

MENU

..7.. MEM

STAT SAMPL (Number of samples)

MAX (Maximum value)

MIN (Minimum value)

AVG (Average value)

SIGMA (Standard deviation)

P-P (Dispersion)

2. Select a display item by pressing and after the statistical calculation is per-
formed.

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5.10 Saving and Loading the Measurement Condition Settings

5.10 Saving and Loading the Measurement Condition Settings

In this instrument, four files of measurement condition setting parameters can be saved in non-volatile mem-
ory USER0 to USER3.
For information on setting parameters, refer to Section 8.9, “System Recovery Procedure” and “Table 8-6
Initial Values of Setting Parameters.”

5.10.1 Auto-Loading when Turning on the Power

This instrument starts under the stored conditions when the power is turned off.
If the same startup conditions are always used, the measurement conditions stored in USER0 can be loaded
when the power is turned on.

Select from the followings in ‘PON.LD’ in the 5 PARAM category in MENU .

P.OFF Starts this instrument under the measurement conditions stored

when the power is turned off.

USER0 Loads the measurement conditions in USER0.

Press ENTER to apply the setting.

5.10.2 Saving the Setting Parameters

Select a memory from USER0 to USER3 in ‘SAVE’ in the 5 PARAM category in

MENU .

Press ENTER to save the setting parameters into the selected memory.

5.10.3 Loading the Setting Parameters

Select a memory from USER0 to USER3 and DFLT in ‘LOAD’ in the 5 PARAM
category in MENU .

Press ENTER to load the setting parameters from the selected memory.

If DFLT is selected, the initial values are loaded.

For more information on initial values, refer to Section 8.9, “System Recovery Proce-
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5.11 Storing and Recalling the Measurement Data

5.11 Storing and Recalling the Measurement Data

This instrument includes the measurement data memory, in which the following number of measurement
results can be stored.
• 7451A/61A: 10000 data
• 7461P: 20000 data

5.11.1 Memory Store

Select ON or OFF in ‘Store’ in 7 MEM in MENU .

Pressing ENTER determines the setting and turns on the ‘ST’ indicator.

The measurement data is stored into the measurement data memory by closing MENU
and starting the measurement.

When the number of measurement results reaches 10000 (20000 for 7461P), the
buzzer sounds and the ‘ST’ indicator blinks.

5.11.2 Memory Recall

Enter the data number to be recalled in ‘RCL’ in 7 MEM in MENU .

Pressing ENTER determines the setting and turns on the ‘RCL’ indicator.

The data number can be increased and decreased by using and before recalling
the data number.

5.11.3 Memory Clear

The measurement data memory is cleared when any of the following conditions occur.
• The power is turned on.
• The device clear command is executed from the GPIB interface.
• The *RST or ICL command is executed.
• The parameter initialization is performed in 6 INIT in MENU .
• The memory store setting of the measurement data is switched from OFF to
ON.

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5.12 System Settings

5.12 System Settings

5.12.1 Buzzer Setting

Select ON or OFF in ‘BEEP’ in 9 SYS in MENU .

ON The buzzer sounds.

OFF The buzzer does not sound.

The buzzer does not sound regardless of the result of comparator
calculation.

Press ENTER to apply the setting.

In the continuity measurement or if an error occurs, the buzzer sounds even when
BEEP is set to OFF.

5.12.2 Selecting the Input Terminal

The following input terminals are on the front and rear panels respectively.
Front panel DC voltage measurement, AC voltage measurement, Resistance measurement, Diode mea-
surement, Continuity measurement, Frequency measurement, DC current measurement,
and AC current measurement
Rear panel DC voltage measurement, AC voltage measurement, Resistance measurement, Diode mea-
surement, Continuity measurement, and Frequency measurement
Select the front or rear input terminals from ‘TERM’ in 9 SYS in MENU .
As for the 7461P, the input terminals can be also selected by using and while pressing SHIFT .
While the rear input terminal is selected, the rear indicator in the display section turns on.

CAUTION: Do not switch between the input terminals on the front and rear panels while a voltage of 200
Vpeak or a current is applied at the input terminal.
Do not apply a voltage of 200 V or more between the COM terminals on the front and rear panels.

5.12.3 Disabling Functions

To prevent incorrect functions from being selected because of malfunctions and to use this instrument
safely, some functions can be disabled.

Select each function to be set to ENA or DIS in ‘FInhI’ in 9 SYS in MENU .

Press to enter in the entry layer and select ENA (Enabling) or DIS (Disabling) by

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using and .

Press ENTER to apply the setting.

• The relationship according to disabling the function setting
Although the ENA or DIS can be set for each function, some functions are automatically disabled
depending on the settings of other functions.
If a higher function setting in the dependency relation is disabled, no lower function setting can be
changed.

Table 5-9 Relationship according to Disabling the Function

Function depending on the higher function setting

Higher function ACV ACI
DCV-Bch Diode Continuity ACI FREQ TEMP
(AC+DC) (AC+DC)
DCV
ACV
DCI
ACI
2W/LP-2W
4W/LP-4W
FREQ
: Automatically set to ENA or DIS according to a higher function.
: Disabled if any higher functions are set to DIS, and enabled if all higher functions are set to
ENA.
: Disabled if any of higher functions is set to DIS, and not enabled even if all higher functions
are set to ENA.

• Canceling the setting

To cancel the disabling setting and enable all functions, initialize in 6 INIT in MENU or re-set
all functions in ‘F.Inhi’ in 9 SYS in MENU .

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5.12.4 Front Panel Disabling Function

5.12.4 Front Panel Disabling Function

This function disables all panel keys on the front panel in this instrument.
The following shows how to set the front panel disabling function.

Password setting

The password is required to enable or disable the front panel keys.

A four-digit number from 0000 to 9999 can be used for the password.

Set the password according to the following procedure.

Character
Operation display
section
1. Press MENU and select 9 SYS by using and . MENU
SYS
2. Press . SYS
BEEP
3. Select ‘PWD’ by using and . SYS
PWD
4. Press . PWD
NEW
5. Select the digit in the numerical value entry section by using PWD
and . NEW
Change the numerical value by using and to enter the
password.
6. Press ENTER . PWD
OLD
7. Enter the current password according to the above procedure. PWD
OLD
8. Press ENTER .
If the correct password is entered, PASS is displayed and the PWD
password is set.
PASS
If an incorrect password is entered, FAIL is displayed and the PWD
procedure returns to step 3.
FAIL
Re-set by using the correct password.

9. Press EXIT to exit from MENU.

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5.12.4 Front Panel Disabling Function

Panel lock setting

Set the panel lock according to the following procedure.

Character
Operation display
section
1. Press MENU and select 9 SYS by using and . MENU
SYS
2. Press . SYS
BEEP
3. Select ‘P.Lock’ by using and . SYS
P.Lock
4. Press . P.Lock
OFF
5. Select ON by using and . and press ENTER . P.Lock
ON
6. Select the digit in the numerical value entry section by using PWD
and .
Change the numerical value by using and to enter the
password.
7. Press ENTER .
If a correct password is entered, LOCK is displayed and exit PWD
from MENU.
LOCK
If an incorrect password is entered, the procedure returns to step
3.
Re-set by using the correct password.

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5.12.5 Error Queue

Canceling the panel lock

Cancel the panel lock according to the following procedure.

Character
Operation display
section
1. If pressing any key while the panel lock is set, the entry layer of PWD
P.Lock is set. LOCK
2. Select the digit in the numerical value entry section by using PWD
and . LOCK
Change the numerical value by using and to enter the
password.
3. Press ENTER .
If a correct password is entered, PASS is displayed and the pass- PWD
word is set.
PASS
If an incorrect password is entered, FAIL is displayed and the PWD
procedure returns to step 3.
FAIL

NOTE: The panel lock cannot be released if the password is forgotten. Do not forget
the password. Copying the password onto paper is recommended.

5.12.5 Error Queue

If any error occurs in this instrument, the error number is recorded and the 'ERR' indicator turns on.
Only the error number can be read from the front panel menu.
The error number and error message can be read from the GPIB or USB by using the query command.
Up to 20 errors can be recorded.
For more information on error numbers and solutions, refer to Section 8.11, “Error Message List.”

Reading the error queue

Errors are displayed in order by pressing in ‘QUEUE’ in 9 SYS in

MENU .

Clearing the error queue

The error queue is cleared by reading the errors.

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6. HOW TO USE THE INTERFACE

6. HOW TO USE THE INTERFACE

The GPIB (IEEE-488) and USB interfaces are included as standard with this instrument.
However both interfaces cannot be used at the same time. Select either one.

6.1 Interface Selection

The interface can be selected and set only from MENU on the front panel.
1. Because the setting of the interface selection is saved in the nonvolatile memory, the setting does not
change even if the power is turned off or the interface is reset.
2. The address specific to the instrument is set in the interface. To identify each DMM on the USB inter-
face, the address of the USB interface (USB.ID) is set.
The address is displayed by turning off the power or using the address setting in MENU.
The interface setting item and the initial setting when shipping are shown below.
Setting item Initial setting when shipping
Header ON/OFF ON
GPIB address/USB.ID 1
GPIB talker function Addressable
Select the interface from GPIB and USB in ‘BUS’ in 8 I/F in MENU .
Press ENTER to apply the setting.

Header ON/OFF
Select ON or OFF in ‘HEADR’ in 8 I/F in MENU .
Press ENTER to apply the setting.

6.1.1 Response to the *IDN? Command (7451A/61A Only)

This instrument has changed its model name from “AD7451A/AD7461A” to “7451A/7461A.” Accord-
ingly, the response to the *IDN? command has also been changed. Note that an old model name response
can also be set to maintain the compatibility with the application software.
The new model name is set when the instrument is shipped.
A new or old model name response setting does not change by the initialization command or the factory
shipment initialization operation.
The new model name response to the *IDN? command is applied to software revision C00 or later.

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6.1.1 Response to the *IDN? Command (7451A/61A Only)

Specification of response to *IDN?

New model name ADC Corp.,xxxxx,nnnnnnnnn,mmm

response xxxxx: 7451A or 7461A (Product model name)
nnnnnnnnn: Serial No.
mmm: Revision No.
Old model name ADC,xxxxxxx,nnnnnnnnn,mmm
response xxxxxxx: AD7451A or AD7461A (Product model name)
nnnnnnnnn: Serial No.
mmm: Revision No.

Changing the response to *IDN? by key operation

1. To change to the old model name response, turn on the power while pressing the
SHIFT key.

2. After all displays are lit, “OLD *IDN?” is displayed and the response is changed
to the old model name.

3. When the response is set to the old model name, the ‘ ’ indicator is activated at
the lower right of the display section.

4. To change to the new model name response, turn on the power while pressing the
SHIFT key again.

5. After all displays are lit, “NEW *IDN?” is displayed and the response is changed
to the new model name.

6. When the response is set to the new model name, the ‘ ’ indicator at the lower
right of the display section is turned off.

Changing the response to *IDN? by remote command

Command Description Initial value

ADC OID0 The new model name is the response to *IDN?.
command
OID1 The old model name is the response to *IDN?.
OID? Response: OID0 or OID1
SCPI :OIDentity {ON,1|OFF,0} OFF,0: The new model name is the response to *IDN?.
command
ON,1: The old model name is the response to *IDN?.
:OIDentity? Response: 1 or 0

When the response is set to the old model name, the ‘ ’ indicator is activated at the
lower right of the display section.

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6.2 GPIB

6.2 GPIB

6.2.1 Overview

The automatic measurement system can be set up easily by using GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus)
because measurement functions and parameters can be set and measurement data can be read by using the
external control.
The measurement values are not affected by any external devices connected to this instrument, because the
GPIB signals from this instrument are electrically isolated from the measurement signal system.
The remote commands are common to the USB commands.
• General Specifications
Standard: IEEE-488
Code: ASCII code
Logical level: Logic 0 “High” state +2.4 V or more
Logic 1 “Low” state +0.4 V or less

Table 6-1 Interface Functions

Code Function
SH1 Source handshake function
AH1 Acceptor handshake function
T5 Basic talker function, Listener-specified talker cancel function, Talk-
Only mode function, Serial polling function
L4 Basic listener function, Talker-specified listener cancel function
SR1 Service request function
RL1 Remote/Local switching function
PP0 No parallel polling function
DC1 Device clear function (The SDC and DCL commands can be used.)
DT1 Device trigger function (The GET command can be used.)
C0 No controller function
E2 Using the tri-state bus driver

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6.2.2 Precautions in Use of GPIB

6.2.2 Precautions in Use of GPIB

1. Do not use too long a bus cable to connect any instrument or controller. Ensure that the total cable
length does not exceed 20 m. ADC CORPORATION uses the following cables as the standard bus
cable.

Table 6-2 Standard Bus Cable

Length Name
0.5 m 408JE-1P5
1m 408JE-101
2m 408JE-102
4m 408JE-104

2. Bus cables have piggyback connectors. A piggyback connector has both a male connector and a
female connector by itself. The male and female connectors can be stacked on top of each other.
When connecting bus cables, do not stack three or more connectors. Secure the connectors with the
clamping screws.
3. Check the power requirements, grounding conditions, and setting conditions of each device before
turning on the power of each device.
Ensure that all devices on the bus are turned on. If any device on the bus is not turned on, the system
may not operate correctly.
4. Connecting or disconnecting cables
Turn off all devices on the bus before connecting or disconnecting GPIB cables. Check that the chas-
sis of the devices on the bus are connected to each other and to the ground before connecting or dis-
connecting any GPIB cables.
5. ATN interruption while transmitting a message
If an ATN interruption request is received on the bus while the messages are transmitted among de-
vices, the request is allowed and previous status is cleared.
6. Do not connect the controller when using the Talk-Only mode.
7. Up to 255 characters in one transmission can be recognized as a program command. If the program
command exceeds 255 characters, an error occurs.
8. Retain LOW on the REN line for 5 ms or more after the program command has been sent.
9. The next command can be received before the execution of the INI(ADC),INITiate(SCPI), or *TRG
command is complete.
To delay the execution of the next command until the current command is complete, use the *OPC,
*OPC?, or *WAI command. Describe the *OPC, *OPC?, or *WAI command at the end of a line in
the program.
Example “:INIT;*OPC”
“:INIT;*OPC?”
“:INIT;*WAI”

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6.2.3 GPIB Setting

6.2.3 GPIB Setting

The following setting menu can be used when the GPIB is selected as the interface.

Address setting

Operations Display
1. Press MENU and select 8 I/F by using and . MENU
I/F
2. Press ENTER to move to the I/F category layer. I/F
BUS
3. Select BUS by using the and keys.
4. Press ENTER to move to the BUS selection layer. BUS
GPIB
5. Select GPIB by using the and keys.

6. Press ENTER to set BUS to GPIB and move to the I/F cat- I/F
egory layer. BUS
7. Select GP.Adr by using the and keys. 01 I/F
(Current address) GP.Adr
8. Press ENTER to move to the address setting layer. 01 GP.Adr
(Current address)
9. Select a digit to be changed by using the and keys.
To set an address, increase and decrease a numeric value by
using the and keys. 02 I/F
10. Press ENTER to set the GPIB address. (New address) GP.Adr
11. Press EXIT to exit from MENU.

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6.2.3 GPIB Setting

Talk-Only setting

Operations Display
1. Press MENU and select 8 I/F by using the and MENU
keys. I/F
2. Press ENTER to move to the I/F category layer. I/F
BUS
3. Select BUS by using the and keys.
4. Press ENTER to move to the BUS selection layer. BUS
GPIB
5. Select GPIB by using the and keys.

6. Press ENTER to set BUS to GPIB and move to the I/F cat- I/F
egory layer. BUS
7. Select T.ONLY by using the and keys. I/F
T.ONLY
8. Press ENTER to move to the Talk-Only setting layer. T.ONLY
ON
9. Select ON or OFF by using the and keys.
10. Press ENTER to set Talk-Only to ON or OFF. I/F
T.ONLY
11. Press EXIT to exit from MENU.

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6.3 USB

6.3 USB

6.3.1 Overview

A USB (Universal Serial Bus), which is compliant with the USB2.0 Full Speed, is included in this instru-
ment as standard.
By connecting multiple instruments to the USB ports on a personal computer, the functions of the instru-
ments can be set, measurement data can be read from the personal computer, and the automatic measure-
ment system can be set up easily.

NOTE: This instrument may not operate with all personal computers, hubs, etc.

6.3.2 USB Specifications

• Command language: ADC commands only

• Standard: Compliance with USB2.0 Full Speed
• Connector: USB B type (female)
• ID: Any number from 1 to 127 can be set as USBid.
• Remote/Local: Function is available.
• Input command: ASCII strings command which sets functions and the query command
• Output format ASCII strings which describe measurement data and query reply output
• Driver: The USB driver for ADC instruments is used.

6.3.3 Setting Up the USB Port

6.3.3.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer

Connect the connection cable to the USB connector (B type) on the rear panel of this instrument and the
USB connector on the personal computer.
Insert the connector completely when connecting.
Use the USB hub when connecting several instruments to a personal computer.
When the 7461P is connected to a personal computer, the ADC Instruments USB Driver recognizes it as
the 7461A. It does not affect the operation.

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6.4 Control Signal

6.3.3.2 USBid Setting

The USBid setting menu can be used when USB is selected for the interface.

1. Enter any address from 1 to 127 in ‘USBid’ in 8 I/F in MENU .

2. Press ENTER to apply the setting.

6.4 Control Signal

6.4.1 External Trigger Terminal (TRIGGER IN)

This instrument can be triggered by inputting a negative logic pulse from the external trigger terminal
(TRIGGER IN) on the rear panel.
Select EXTernal as the trigger source when using this terminal.
The instrument starts measurement at the falling edge of TTL or the closed contact.

Trigger signal
TTL level or contact signal

Figure 6-1 Simple Equivalent Circuit of Trigger Input Terminal

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6.4.2 Measurement Complete Signal Terminal (COMPLETE OUT)

6.4.2 Measurement Complete Signal Terminal (COMPLETE OUT)

A negative logic pulse is output from the measurement complete signal terminal (COMPLETE OUT) on
the rear panel when the measurement is complete.
The complete signal can be selected from the multi output and single output according to the output timing.
Multi output The signal is output for each sampling.
Single output The signal is output when the measurements set in sampling count are complete.
For more information, refer to “Measurement Timing according to the Trigger Source” in Section 5.8.2,
“Trigger Source Selection.”
Select Single (SGL) or Multi (MULTI) in ‘C.Sig’ in 9 SYS in MENU .
Press ENTER to apply the setting.

The pulse width can be selected according to the connected device.

Select from the following in ‘C.Widt’ in 9 SYS in MENU .
100 s Pulse width: 100 sec
5 s Pulse width: 5 sec
Press ENTER to apply the setting.

The measurement complete signal can be used as the TTL level and input signals that can be directly con-
nected to the programmable controller.

Figure 6-2 Simple Equivalent Circuit of Complete Signal Output Terminal

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6.4.2 Measurement Complete Signal Terminal (COMPLETE OUT)

Complete signal output timing

The typical value of the complete signal output timing under the following setting conditions is shown.
Function: DCV, Auto-zero: OFF, Auto-range: OFF
1. Single output
Time from the trigger signal input at the external trigger terminal to the complete signal output: Tc
Tc=Tin  Sampling count + 2.5 msec
Tin: The longest time in the followings.
Sampling interval (SI)
Integration time (IT) + 30 sec
310 sec: Display OFF, Measurement data memory ON
850 sec: Display OFF, Measurement data memory OFF
1.29 msec: Display ON
2. Multi output
Period of the complete signal output: Tcp
Tcp=Tin+1.4 msec
Tin: The longest time in the followings.
Sampling interval (SI)
Integration time (IT) + 30 sec
310 sec: Display OFF, Measurement data memory ON
850 sec: Display OFF, Measurement data memory OFF
1.29 msec: Display ON

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6.5 Comparator Output

6.5 Comparator Output

The comparator calculation result is output from the comparator output terminal (COMPARATOR) on the
rear panel as the TTL signal and the optical semiconductor relay contact signal.
Specifications
Connector D-Sub9 pin
a. Optical semiconductor relay contact
Allowable contact voltage (for break) DC30 V
Allowable contact current DC120 mA
Withstand voltage between contact and GND 30 V
Contact operating time 1 ms or less
Contact output LO: 4 pin and 8 pin
HI: 3 pin and 7 pin
PASS: 2 pin and 6 pin
b. TTL output
Output level TTL
Maximum allowable applied voltage 12 V peak
Overload characteristics Short-circuit (continuous)

Pin name Pin number Pin number Pin name

Signal GND 5 5 9 TTL FAIL
9
RELAY LO 4 4 8 RELAY LO
8
RELAY HI 3 3 7 RELAY HI
7
RELAY PASS 2 2 6 RELAY PASS
6
TTL PASS 1 1

Figure 6-3 Signal Output Pin

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6.5 Comparator Output

The calculation result signals of Hi, Go, and Lo are output to the signal output pins of HI, PASS, and LO.
The output to the PASS pin depends on the PASS conditions as shown in Table 6-3 and Table 6-4.

Table 6-3 Optical Semiconductor Relay Contact and TTL Logical Output (a)

Contact/TTL output pin

Judgment result RELAY PASS/TTL
RELAY HI RELAY LO TTL FAIL
PASS
Hi make break
Go break See Table 6-4 break See Table 6-4
Lo break make

Table 6-4 Optical Semiconductor Relay Contact and TTL Logical Output (b)

RELAY PASS
TTL FAIL
PASS conditions TTL PASS
Judgment result Judgment result
Remote Command
Panel setting Lo Go Hi Lo Go Hi
(ADC command)
LGH LOP1 MIP1 HIP1 L L L H H H
--H LOP0 MIP0 HIP1 H H L L L H
-G- LOP0 MIP1 HIP0 H L H L H L
L-- LOP1 MIP0 HIP0 L H H H L L
L-H LOP1 MIP0 HIP1 L H L H L H
LG- LOP1 MIP1 HIP0 L L H H H L
-GH LOP0 MIP1 HIP1 H L L L H H
--- LOP0 MIP0 HIP0 H H H L L L
H: break or Hi, L: make or Low

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6.6 Digital Output (7461P Only)

6.6 Digital Output (7461P Only)

The TTL signal or the optical semiconductor relay contact signal can be output arbitrarily from the compar-
ator output terminal (COMPARATOR) on the rear panel by using the remote commands.

Only digital output enabled or disabled can be set by the panel keys. (Refer to Section 5.1.2, “Menu List.”)
Other output settings are only possible by using the remote commands.

When the digital output is enabled, the comparator calculation results are not output from the output terminal.
The comparator output is disabled.

Table 6-5 ADC Commands

Command Description
DO0 Digital output disabled (Comparator output enabled)
DO1 Digital output enabled (Comparator output disabled)
DO? Query of digital output
Reply: DO0 or DO1
DOSn Controls arbitrarily the TTL signal or relay contact signal corresponding to 5 bits.
n (0 to 31) indicates a number that is converted from 5-bit binary to decimal.

RELAY RELAY RELAY

Pin name TTL FAIL TTL PASS
PASS HI LO
Output Relay Relay Relay
TTL output TTL output
signal contact contact contact
Pin number 9 1 2-6 3-7 4-8
Bit 4 3 2 1 0
0: H 0: H 0: H 0: H 0: H
Setting
1: L 1: L 1: L 1: L 1: L
H: break or Hi, L: make or Low

Example: DOS0

RELAY RELAY RELAY

Pin name TTL FAIL TTL PASS
PASS HI LO
Output Hi Hi break break break

DOS? Query of digital output setting

Replay: DOS0 to 31

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6.6 Digital Output (7461P Only)

Table 6-6 SCPI Commands

Command Description
:DOUTput:STATe {OFF|ON} Digital output disabled/enabled
:DOUTput:STATe? Query of digital output
:DOUTput:BITS {0-31} Digital output setting
Controls arbitrarily the TTL signal or relay contact signal corresponding to 5 bits.
n (0 to 31) indicates a number that is converted from 5-bit binary to decimal.

RELAY RELAY RELAY

Pin name TTL FAIL TTL PASS
PASS HI LO
Output Relay Relay Relay
TTL output TTL output
signal contact contact contact
Pin number 9 1 2-6 3-7 4-8
Bit 4 3 2 1 0
0: H 0: H 0: H 0: H 0: H
Setting
1: L 1: L 1: L 1: L 1: L
H: break or Hi, L: make or Low

Example: DOUTput:BITS 0

RELAY RELAY RELAY

Pin name TTL FAIL TTL PASS
PASS HI LO
Output Hi Hi break break break

:DOUTput:BITS? Query reply: 0 to 31

Electrical specifications: The same as those described in Section 6.5, “Comparator Output”
Signal output pin: See Figure 6-3.

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6.7 Command Reference

6.7 Command Reference

This section describes the command reference of this instrument.

6.7.1 Selecting the Command Language

This instrument can be operated remotely by using the following commands.

The command selection procedure is shown below.

1. Select the 8 I/F category from the MENU mode and press to enter the
selection layer.

2. Select the LANG parameter by pressing and , and press to enter in the
entry layer.

3. Select from SCPI, ADC, and R6552 by pressing and , and press ENTER
to apply the setting.
SCPI: SCPI Command (GPIB only)
ADC: Command used in ADC CORPORATION (GPIB/USB only)
R6552: Command used in ADC CORPORATION's R6552 (only 7451A,
GPIB only) For more information on operations, refer to “R6552
Series Digital Multimeter Operation Manual”.

6.7.1.1 Compatibility

If the R6552 command is selected, this instrument receives the R6552 command and executes it.

Command enabled when Command disabled when

R6552 is selected R6552 is selected
E TRSn
M0 or M1 PTLn
M? MSR?
LIT str MSEn
LIT? MSE?
DSR? QSR?
DSE str QSEn
DSE? QSE?
SL n *PSCn
SL?

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6.7.2 Output Data Format

Command enabled when Command disabled when

R6552 is selected R6552 is selected
Z
STP n
RCLP n
BZ n
BZ?

Note that the descriptions of the sampling rate setting commands vary depending on the selected language
as follows:

Description
Command ADC language selected R6552 language selected
(Integration time) (Integration time)
PR1 FAST1 FAST2
(0.02 PLC) (0.1 PLC)
PR2 FAST2 MED
(0.1 PLC) (1 PLC)
PR3 MED SLOW2
(1 PLC) (10 PLC)
PR4 SLOW1 Unacceptable
(5 PLC)
PR5 SLOW2 Unacceptable
(10 PLC)

6.7.2 Output Data Format

1. Measurement data output Format (1 measurement result)

With header
S DD...DD EDD

1 2 3 4 5

Without header
DD...DD EDD
3 4 5

2. Output format of the measurement data memory

When two or more measurement results are output from the measurement data memory, the comma
“,” is output as a data delimiter.

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6.7.2 Output Data Format

With header
S DD...DD EDD , S DD...DD EDD , ...

1 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 6 5

Without header
In the above case, header (1) and space (2) are not output.
1 Main header of 3 characters ( ) + Sub header of 1 character ( )
2 S Space
3 Mantissa Polarity + Decimal point + 6 or 7 digits numerical value
4 Exponent E + Polarity + 2 digits numerical value
5 Block delimiter

Main header Description

DCV Measurement function DC voltage measurement (DCV)
ACV AC voltage measurement (ACV)
R2W Resistance measurement (2W)
R4W Resistance measurement (4W)
DCI DC current measurement (DCI)
ACI AC current measurement (ACI)
ADV AC voltage (AC+DC coupling) measurement (ACV(AC+DC))
ADI AC current (AC+DC coupling) measurement (ACI(AC+DC))
DOD Diode measurement (Diode)
R2L Low power resistance measurement (2W
R4L Low power resistance measurement (4W
RCT Continuity test (Cont)
FRQ Frequency measurement (Freq)
BDV DCV-Bch
TC2 Temperature measurement (TEMP-2W)C
TC3 Temperature measurement (TEMP-3W)C
TC4 Temperature measurement (TEMP-4W)C
TF2 Temperature measurement (TEMP-2W)F
TF3 Temperature measurement (TEMP-3W)F
TF4 Temperature measurement (TEMP-4W)F
TK2 Temperature measurement (TEMP-2W)K
TK3 Temperature measurement (TEMP-3W)K
TK4 Temperature measurement (TEMP-4W)K

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6.7.2 Output Data Format

Sub header Description Priority

O Error information Range over 1
O Calculation Scaling error 1
E Err D (dB/dBm calculation error) 2
H Calculation result infor- Comparator result HIGH 3
mation
P GO 3
L LOW 3
M MAX data 4
I MIN data 4
B dB data 5
W dBm data 5
S Scaling calculation data 6
N NULL calculation data 7
_ None of the above 8

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6.7.2 Output Data Format

3. Measurement data
• 7461A/61P
 E (6 1/2-digit display)

Overload (OL) 9.999999E+37

OVER of the scaling calculation result 9.999999E+36
dB/dBm calculation error 9.999999E+35

• 7451A
 E (5 1/2-digit display)

Overload (OL) 9.99999E+37

OVER of the scaling calculation result 9.99999E+36
dB/dBm calculation error 9.99999E+35

7461A/61P 7451A
DCV 100 mV ddd.ddddE-03 DCV 300 mV ddd.dddE-03
1000 mV dddd.dddE-03 3000 mV dddd.ddE-03
10 V dd.dddddE+00 30 V dd.ddddE+00
100 V ddd.ddddE+00 300 V ddd.dddE+00
1000 V dddd.dddE+00 1000 V dddd.ddE+00
ACV 100 mV ddd.ddddE-03 ACV 300 mV ddd.dddE-03
1000 mV dddd.dddE-03 3000 mV dddd.ddE-03
10 V dd.dddddE+00 30 V dd.ddddE+00
100 V ddd.ddddE+00 300 V ddd.dddE+00
700 V dddd.dddE+00 700 V dddd.ddE+00
ACV(AC+DC) 100 mV ddd.ddddE-03 ACV(AC+DC) 300 mV ddd.dddE-03
1000 mV dddd.dddE-03 3000 mV dddd.ddE-03
10 V dd.dddddE+00 30 V dd.ddddE+00
100 V ddd.ddddE+00 300 V ddd.dddE+00
700 V 0ddd.dddE+00 700 V 0ddd.ddE+00

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7461A/61P 7451A
2W 2W 30  dd.ddddE+00
100  ddd.ddddE+00 300  ddd.dddE+00
1000  dddd.dddE+00 3000  dddd.ddE+00
10 k dd.dddddE+03 30 k dd.ddddE+03
100 k ddd.ddddE+03 300 k ddd.dddE+03
1000 k dddd.dddE+03 3000 k dddd.ddE+03
10 M dd.dddddE+06 30 M dd.ddddE+06
100 M ddd.ddddE+06 300 M ddd.dddE+06
4W 4W 30  dd.ddddE+00
100  ddd.ddddE+00 300  ddd.dddE+00
1000  dddd.dddE+00 3000  dddd.ddE+00
10 k dd.dddddE+03 30 k dd.ddddE+03
100 k ddd.ddddE+03 300 k ddd.dddE+03
1000 k dddd.dddE+03 3000 k dddd.ddE+03
10 M dd.dddddE+06 30 M dd.ddddE+06
100 M ddd.ddddE+06 300 M ddd.dddE+06
DCI 1000 A dddd.dddE-06 DCI 3000 A dddd.ddE-06
10 mA dd.dddddE-03 30 mA dd.ddddE-03
100 mA ddd.ddddE-03 300 mA ddd.dddE-03
1000 mA dddd.dddE-03 3000 mA dddd.ddE-03
3A 0d.dddddE+00
ACI 1000 A dddd.dddE-06 ACI 3000 A dddd.ddE-06
10 mA dd.dddddE-03 30 mA dd.ddddE-03
100 mA ddd.ddddE-03 300 mA ddd.dddE-03
1000 mA dddd.dddE-03 3000 mA dddd.ddE-03
3A 0d.dddddE+00
ACI(AC+DC) 1000 A dddd.dddE-06 ACI(AC+DC) 3000 A dddd.ddE-06
10 mA dd.dddddE-03 30 mA dd.ddddE-03
100 mA ddd.ddddE-03 300 mA ddd.dddE-03
1000 mA dddd.dddE-03 3000 mA dddd.ddE-03
3A ±0d.dddddE+00

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6.7.2 Output Data Format

7461A/61P 7451A
FREQ (<10 Hz) (d.dddddE+00) FREQ (<10 Hz) (d.dddddE+00)
(<100 Hz) (dd.ddddE+00) (<100 Hz) (dd.ddddE+00)
(<1000 Hz) (ddd.dddE+00) (<1000 Hz) (ddd.dddE+00)
(<10 kHz) (d.dddddE+03) (<10 kHz) (d.dddddE+03)
(<100 kHz) (dd.ddddE+03) (<100 kHz) (dd.ddddE+03)
(<1000 kHz) (ddd.dddE+03) (<1000 kHz) (ddd.dddE+03)
LP-2W 100  ddd.ddddE+00 LP-2W 300  ddd.dddE+00
1000  dddd.dddE+00 3000  dddd.ddE+00
10 k dd.dddddE+03 30 k dd.ddddE+03
100 k ddd.ddddE+03 300 k ddd.dddE+03
1000 k dddd.dddE+03 3000 k dddd.ddE+03
10 M dd.dddddE+06 30 M dd.ddddE+06
LP-4W 100  ddd.ddddE+00 LP-4W 300  ddd.dddE+00
1000  dddd.dddE+00 3000  dddd.ddE+00
10 k dd.dddddE+03 30 k dd.ddddE+03
100 k ddd.ddddE+03 300 k ddd.dddE+03
1000 k dddd.dddE+03 3000 k dddd.ddE+03
10 M dd.dddddE+06 30 M dd.ddddE+06
DIODE 1 range dddd.dddE-03 DIODE 1 range dddd.ddE-03
CONT 1 range dddd.dddE+00
TEMP 1 range dddd.dddE+00 CONT 1 range dddd.ddE+00
DCV-Bch HI-COM measurement dd.dddddE+00 DCV-Bch HI-COM measurement dd.ddddE+00
DCV-Bch HI-LO measurement dd.dddddE+00 DCV-Bch HI-LO measurement dd.ddddE+00
DCV-Bch RATIO measurement d.ddddddEdd DCV-Bch RATIO measurement d.dddddEdd
dd.dddddEdd dd.ddddEdd
ddd.ddddEdd ddd.dddEdd
( ): The Talker format in the frequency measurement function depends on the measurement range.
The Talker format of TEMP is only for the 7461P.

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6.7.3 ADC Command Reference

6.7.3 ADC Command Reference

This section describes the ADC command reference of this instrument.

“Initial value” shows the status when the *RST command is executed.

CAUTION: Ensure the following when using the USB interface.

The device setting conditions are output by reading the data after executing the query command.
When executing the query command, set a wait time of 20 ms after the last command.

Item Command Description Initial value

Measurement Function F1 DC voltage measurement (DCV)
F2 AC voltage measurement (ACV)
F3 Resistance measurement (2W)
F4 Resistance measurement (4W)
F5 DC current measurement (DCI)
F6 AC current measurement (ACI)
F7 AC voltage (AC+DC coupling) measurement
(ACV(AC+DC))
F8 AC current (AC+DC coupling) measurement
(ACI(AC+DC))
F12 DC voltage Measurement DCV-Bch
F13 Diode measurement (Diode)
F20 Low power resistance measurement 2W
F21 Low power resistance measurement 4W
F22 Continuity test (Cont)
F42 Temperature measurement (TEMP, 2W) *7461P only
F43 Temperature measurement (TEMP, 3W) *7461P only
F44 Temperature measurement (TEMP, 4W) *7461P only
F50 Frequency measurement (Freq)
F? Reply: One of F01 toF08, F12 to F13, F20 to F22,
F42 to F44 or F50
Temperature unit TPU0 Temperature unit C
*7461P only
TPU1 Temperature unit F
TPU2 Temperature unit K
TPU? Reply: TPU0 to TPU2
Temperature sensor PT0 Platinum resistance bulb Pt100
*7461P only
PT1 Platinum resistance bulb JPt100
PT? Reply: PT0 or PT1

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6.7.3 ADC Command Reference

Item Command Description Initial value

Measurement DCV-Bch SDV0 HI-COM measurement
measurement mode
SDV1 HI-LO measurement
* Valid only in the
DCV-Bch func- SDV2 RATIO measurement
tion (F12)
SDV? Reply: One of SDV0 to SDV2
Invalid function INH?n Reads the invalid state of the function.
n: 1 (DC voltage measurement) to 50 (Frequency
measurement)
Reply 0: Valid state of the function selection
1: Invalid state of the function selection
Trigger *TRG Trigger command
Measurement data ST0 Store: OFF
memory
ST1 Store: ON
ST? Reply: ST0 or ST1
IRDn, m Readout range setting (0, 0)
n, m: 0 to 9999 (7451A/61A)
0 to 19999 (7461P)
• Parameters cannot be omitted.
IRO? Data reading
Reply: See Section 6.7.2, “Output Data Format.”
IRPO? Number of measurement results readings
Reply: IRPOdddd (7451A/61A)
IRPOddddd (7461P)
IRNO? Data range reading
Reply: IRNOdddd, dddd (7451A/61A)
IRNOddddd, ddddd (7461P)
No data: IRNO0000, -001 (7451A/61A)
IRNO+00000, -00001 (7461P)
ICL Measurement data memory initialization
Trigger system Start INI Leaves the IDLE state.
Continue INIC0 CONTINUOUS OFF
INIC1 CONTINUOUS ON
INIC? Reply: INIC0 or INIC1
Trigger abort ABO Moves to the IDLE state.
Trigger source TRS0 IMMEDIATE
selection
TRS1 MANUAL
TRS2 EXTERNAL
TRS3 BUS
TRS4 LEVEL
TRS5 DELTA
TRS? Reply: One of TRS0 to TRS5

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Item Command Description Initial value

Trigger system LEVEL trigger TLVn Level count value setting (0)
n:-1199999 to +1199999 (7461A/61P)
n:-319999 to +319999 (7451A)
Setting resolution: 1
TLV? Reply: TLVddddddd (7461A/61P)
Reply: TLVdddddd (7451A)
TLS0 NEGATIVE (Falling slope)
TLS1 POSITIVE (Rising slope)
TLS? Reply: TLS0 or TLS1
DELTA trigger TDLn Delta count value setting (1)
n: +1 to +600000 (7461A/61P)
n: +1 to +160000 (7451A)
Setting resolution:1
TDL? Reply: TDLddddddd (7461A/61P)
Reply: TDLdddddd (7451A)
TDS0 NEGATIVE (Negative slope)
TDS1 POSITIVE (Positive slope)
TDS2 BOTH (absolute value)
TDS? Reply: One of TDS0 to TDS2
TDC0 CONVERGE (Convergence)
TDC1 EMISSION (Divergence)
TDC? Reply: TDC0 or TDC1
Sampling interval TRTn n:50 s to 3600 s (7461A/61P) (500 ms)
n:200 s to 3600 s (7451A)
TRT? Reply: TRT+d.ddddddEdd
(The position of the decimal point depends on the set-
ting.)
Trigger delay TRDn n: 0 to 3600 (seconds) (0)
TRD? Reply: TRD+d.ddddEdd
(The position of the decimal point depends on the set-
ting.)
Trigger count TRNn n:1 to 50000 (counts) (1)
TRN? Reply: TRNddddd
Sampling count SPNn n:1 to 16000 (counts) (1)
(by one trigger)
SPN? Reply: SPNddddd

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Item Command Description Initial value

Trigger system Pre-trigger value PTL0 0% (OFF)
(LEVEL/DELTA
PTL1 25%
trigger)
PTL2 50%
PTL3 75%
PTL? Reply: PTLd
Complete signal TRCM0 SINGLE
output mode
TRCM1 MULTI
TRCM? Reply: TRCM0 or TRCM1
Complete signal CW0 Specifying the output signal width of the complete
width signal: 5 s
CW1 Specifying the output signal width of the complete
signal: 100 s
CW? Reply: CW0 or CW1

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Initial
Item Command Description
value
Measurement Measurement range 7461A/61P
condition DCV ACV ACV 2W 4W DCI ACI ACI LP- LP- Freq
(AC+DC) (AC+DC) 2W 4W

R0 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO

R3 100 mV 100 mV 100 mV 100  100  - - - 100  100  (100 mV)

R4 1000 mV 1000 mV 1000 mV 1000  1000  1000 A 1000 A 1000 A 1000  1000  (1000 mV)

R5 10 V 10 V 10 V 10 k 10 k 10 mA 10 mA 10 mA 10 k 10 k (10 V)

R6 100 V 100 V 100 V 100 k 100 k 100 mA 100 mA 100 mA 100 k 100 k (100 V)

R7 1000V 700 V 700 V 1000 k 1000 k 1000 mA 1000 mA 1000 mA 1000 k 1000 k (700 V)

R8 - - - 10 M 10 M 3A 3A 3A 10 M 10 M -

R9 - - - 100 M 100 M - - - - - -

R? Reply: One of R0, R3 to R9

7451A
DCV ACV ACV 2W 4W DCI ACI ACI LP- LP- Freq
(AC+DC) (AC+DC) 2W 4W

R0 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO

R2 - - - 30  30  - - - - - -

R3 300 mV 300 mV 300 mV 300  300  - - - 300  300  (300 mV)

R4 3000 mV 3000 mV 3000 mV 3000  3000  3000 A 3000 A 3000 A 3000  3000  (3000 mV)

R5 30 V 30 V 30 V 30 k 30 k 30 mA 30 mA 30 mA 30 k 30 k (30 V)

R6 300 V 300 V 300 V 300 k 300 k 300 mA 300 mA 300 mA 300 k 300 k (300 V)

R7 1000 V 700 V 700 V 3000 k 3000 k 3000 mA 3000 mA 3000 mA 3000 k 3000 k (700 V)

R8 - - - 30 M 30 M - - - 30 M 30 M -

R9 - - - 300 M 300 M - - - - - -

R? Reply: One of R0, R2 to R9

Range Fix RX Range switching from AUTO to MANUAL
Sampling rate PR0 FREE (PR0 is returned when the sampling interval or integration time is
changed.)
PR1 FAST1
PR2 FAST2 (The same as PR1 in the frequency measurement)
PR3 MED
PR4 SLOW1
PR5 SLOW2 (The same as PR4 in the frequency measurement)

PR? Reply: One of PR0 to PR5

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Initial
Item Command Description
value
Measurement Integration time *3 ITPn Sets the integration time in units of PLC. (10)
condition 0.02 PLC to 100 PLC *1
ITP? Reply: ITP+d.ddddddEdd
(The position of the decimal point depends on the setting.)
ITSn Sets the integration time in unit of second. (0.2)
• 7461A/61P
n:0.00001 to 10
• 7451A
n:0.0001 to 10
ITS? Reply: ITS+d.ddddddEdd (The position of the decimal point depends on the set-
ting.)
Number of display RE3 3 1/2-digit display
digits
RE4 4 1/2-digit display

RE5 5 1/2-digit display

RE6 6 1/2-digit display (7461A/61P only)

RE? Reply : One of RE3 to RE6 (7461A/61P)

: One of RE3 to RE5 (7451A)
AC filter*2 FL1 FAST

FL2 MED

FL3 SLOW

FL? Reply: One of FL1 to FL3

Auto-zero AZ0 OFF

AZ1 ON

AZ2 ONCE (Auto-zero is set to OFF after executing once.)

AZ? Reply: AZ0 or AZ1

Continuity threshold KOMn n:1 to 1000 () setting resolution: 1  (10)

constant
KOM? Reply: KOMdddd

DCV IMP0 HiZ

input impedance
IMP1 10 M

IMP? Reply: IMP0 or IMP1

*1: When the integration time is outside this range, it is set in seconds. Refer to Section 5.7.1, “Sampling Interval (SI) and Integration Time
(IT) Settings.”
*2: The AC filter is enabled in the current set function that is ACV, ACV(AC+DC), ACI, or ACI(AC+DC).
*3: The integration time is enabled in all functions except for the frequency measurement.

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Initial
Item Command Description
value
Calculation NULL calculation NL0 OFF
NL1 ON
NL? Reply: NL0 or NL1
KNLn NULL constant setting (0)
n:-9999999.E+6 to +9999999.E+6 (7461A/61P)
n:-999999.E+6 to +999999.E+6 (7451A)
Setting resolution: 0.000001E-9
Note:
The setting is disabled when the NULL calculation is set
to OFF.
KNL? Reply: KNLd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P)*3
Reply: KNLd.dddddEdd (7451A)
Smoothing calcula- SM0 OFF
tion
SM1 ON
SM? Reply: SM0 or SM1
TIn Smoothing count (10)
n: 2 to 100 (counts)
TI? Reply: TIddd
Scaling calculation SC0 OFF
SC1 ON
SC? Reply: SC0 or SC1
KAn Constant A (Zero cannot be set). (1)
n:-9999999.E+6 to +9999999.E+6 (7461A/61P)
n:-999999.E+6 to +999999.E+6 (7451A)
Setting resolution: 0.000001E-9
KBn Constant B (0)
n:-9999999.E+6 to +9999999.E+6 (7461A/61P)
n:-999999.E+6 to +999999.E+6 (7451A)
Setting resolution: 0.000001E-9
KCn Constant C (1)
n:-9999999.E+6 to +9999999.E+6 (7461A/61P)
n:-999999.E+6 to +999999.E+6 (7451A)
Setting resolution: 0.000001E-9
KAM Sets Constant A to the measurement value.
KBM Sets Constant B to the measurement value.
KCM Sets Constant C to the measurement value.
KA? Reply: KAd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P)*3
Reply: KAd.dddddEdd (7451A)
KB? Reply: KBd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P)
Reply: KBd.dddddEdd (7451A)
*3: The position of the decimal point in the reply is fixed.

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Initial
Item Command Description
value
Calculation Scaling calculation KC? Reply: KCd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P)
Reply: KCd.dddddEdd (7451A)
dB/dBm calculation DB0 dB calculation OFF
DB1 dB calculation ON
DB2 dBm calculation ON
DB? Reply: One of DB0 to DB2
KDn Constant D (1)
n:0.000001E-9 to 9999999.E+6 (7461A/61P)
n:0.00001E-9 to 999999.E+6 (7451A)
KDM Sets Constant D to the measurement value.
KD? Reply: KDd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P)*3
Reply: KDd.dddddEdd (7451A)
MAX•MIN MN0 MAX•MIN calculation OFF
calculation
MN1 MAX•MIN calculation ON
: MN? Reply: One of MN0 to MN1
Header (Refer to MAX? MAX value reading*3
Section 6.7.2,
Reply: M d.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P)
“Output Data
Reply: M d.dddddEdd (7451A)
Format.”)
MIN? MIN value reading*3
Reply: I d.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P)
Reply: I d.dddddEdd (7451A)
AVE? AVE value reading*3
Reply: A d.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P)
Reply: A d.dddddEdd (7451A)
AVN? Measurement count reading*3
Reply: AVNd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P)
Reply: AVNd.dddddEdd (7451A)
Comparator CO0 OFF
calculation
CO1 ON
CO? Reply: CO0 or CO1
HIn HIGH constant (0)
n:-9999999.E+6 to +9999999.E+6 (7461A/61P)
n:-999999.E+6 to +999999.E+6 (7451A)
Setting resolution: 0.000001E-9
*3: The position of the decimal point in the reply is fixed.

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Initial
Item Command Description
value
Calculation Comparator LOn LOW constant (0)
calculation n:-9999999.E+6 to +9999999.E+6 (7461A/61P)
n:-999999.E+6 to +999999.E+6 (7451A)
Setting resolution:0.000001E-9
HIM Sets the HIGH constant to the measurement value.
LOM Sets the LOW constant to the measurement value.
HI? Reply: HId.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P) *3
Reply: HId.dddddEdd (7451A)
LO? Reply: LOd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P) *3
Reply: LOd.dddddEdd (7451A)
PASS condition LOP0 Calculation result LO is not specified as the PASS condition.
range setting
LOP1 Calculation result LO is specified as the PASS condition.
LOP? Reply: LOP0 or LOP1
MIP0 Calculation result GO is not specified as the PASS condition.
MIP1 Calculation result GO is specified as the PASS condition.
MIP? Reply: MIP0 or MIP1
HIP0 Calculation result HI is not specified as the PASS condition.
HIP1 Calculation result HI is specified as the PASS condition.
HIP? Reply: HIP0 or HIP1
Statistical SIRDn, m Statistical calculation range setting and performing the calculation (0, -1)
calculation n, m: 0 to 9999 (7451A/61A)
n, m: 0 to 19999 (7461P)
Note:
1. An error occurs if no data exists in the range set by the
measurement data memory.
2. No parameters can be omitted. (0, -1)
SIRD? Statistical calculation range reading
Reply: SIRDdddd,dddd (7451A/61A)
Reply: SIRDddddd, ddddd (7461P)
Initial state: SIRD+0000, -0001 (7451A/61A)
Initial state: SIRD+00000, -00001 (7461P)
Statistical calculation result reading
SCNT? Number of samples reading
Reply: SCNT+d.ddddddE+dd (7461A/61P) *3
Reply: SCNT+d.dddddE+dd (7451A)
SMAX? Maximum value reading
Reply: SMAXd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P) *3
Reply: SMAXd.dddddEdd (7451A)
SMIN? Minimum value reading
Reply: SMINd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P) *3
Reply: SMINd.dddddEdd (7451A)
*3: The position of the decimal point in the reply is fixed.

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Initial
Item Command Description
value
Calculation Statistical SAVE? Average value reading
calculation Reply: SAVEd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P) *3
Reply: SAVEd.dddddEdd (7451A)
SSIG? Standard deviation value reading
Reply: SSIGd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P) *3
Reply: SSIGd.dddddEdd (7451A)
However, if the number of samples is 1 or less:
Outputs SSIG+9.999999E+30 (7461A/61P)
Outputs SSIG+9.99999E+30 (7451A)
SPTP? MAX-MIN reading
Reply: SPTPd.ddddddEdd (7461A/61P) *3
Reply: SPTPd.dddddEdd (7451A)
Digital output DO0 Digital output disabled (comparator output enabled)
*7461P only
DO1 Digital output enabled (comparator output disabled)
DO? Query of digital output
Reply: DO0 or DO1
DOSn Controls arbitrarily the TTL signal or relay contact signal corre- 0
sponding to 5 bits.
n (0 to 31) indicates a number that is converted from 5-bit binary to
decimal.

TTL TTL RELAY RELAY RELAY

Pin name
FAIL PASS PASS HI LO
Output TTL TTL Relay Relay Relay
signal output output contact contact contact
Pin
9 1 2-6 3-7 4-8
number
Bit 4 3 2 1 0
0: H 0: H 0: H 0: H 0: H
Setting
1: L 1: L 1: L 1: L 1: L
H: break or Hi, L: make or Low

Example: DOS0

TTL TTL RELAY RELAY RELAY

Pin name
FAIL PASS PASS HI LO
Output Hi Hi break break break

DOS? Query of digital output setting

Replay: DOS0 to 31
*3: The position of the decimal point in the reply is fixed.

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Item Command Description Initial value

System Buzzer BP0 OFF
BP1 The buzzer sounds when the comparator calculation result is
FAIL.
BP2 The buzzer sounds when the comparator calculation result is
PASS.
BP? Reply: One of BP0 to BP2
Measurement DS0 OFF
data display
DS1 ON
DS? Reply: DS0 or DS1
Power supply LF? Reply LF0: 50 Hz
frequency LF1: 60 Hz
Initialization *RST Parameter initialization
C Device clear
Changing the OID0 The new model name is the response to *IDN?.
response to *IDN?
OID1 The old model name is the response to *IDN?.
*5
OID? Response: OID0 or OID1
Instrument *IDN? New model name response
information ADC Corp.,xxxxx,nnnnnnnnn,mmm
*For 7461P, new xxxxx: 7451A, 7461A or 7461P (Product model name)
model name nnnnnnnnn: Serial No.
response only mmm: Revision No.
The new model name response is applied to software revi-
sion C00 or later.
Old model name response
ADC,xxxxxxx,nnnnnnnnn,mmm
xxxxxxx: AD7451A or AD7461A (Product model name)
nnnnnnnnn: Serial No.
mmm: Revision No.
Header H0 Header OFF
H1 Header ON
H? Reply: H0 or H1
Block delimiter *4 DL0 CR/LF+EOI
DL1 LF
DL2 EOI
DL? Reply: One of DL0 to DL2
SRQ S1 Prohibition of SRQ transmitting
S0 Permission of SRQ transmitting
S? Reply: S0 or S1
*4: EOI is a GPIB function. EOI is not output in USB.
*5: This command is applied to software revision C00 or later, and is not available on the 7461P.

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Item Command Description Initial value

System Status *CLS Clears each status byte.
*STB? Reads the status byte register
Reply: ddd
*SREn Sets the service request enable register (SRER).
n: 0 to 255 (However, bit6 cannot be set.)
*SRE? Reply: ddd
*ESR? Reads the standard event status register (SESR).
Reply: ddd
*ESEn Sets the standard event status enable register (SESER).
n:0 to 255
*ESE? Reply: ddd
MSR? Reads the measurement event register (MER).
Reply: ddddd
MSEn Sets the measurement event enable register (MEER).
n:0 to 65535
MSE? Reply: ddddd
QSR? Reads the questionable event register (QER).
Reply: ddddd
QSEn Sets the questionable event enable register (QEER).
n:0 to 65535
QSE? Reply: ddddd
OSR? Reads the operation event register (OER).
Reply: ddddd
OSEn Sets the operation event enable register (OEER).
n:0 to 65535
OSE? Reply: ddddd
*PSCn n:-32767 to +32767
If "n" is set to any value except for zero, SRER and SESER are
cleared when the power is turned on.
If "n" is set to zero, SRER and SESER are not cleared when the
power is turned on.
*PSC? Reply: 0 or 1 (When any value except for zero is set.)
Operation complete *OPC Sets the operation complete bit (bit0) of the Standard Event
Status Register after all operations are complete.
*OPC? Reply: 1 (After all operations are complete.)
*WAI Waits for the completion of all operations. (GPIB only)
Self-Test *TST? Performs the self- test and reads the result.
(It takes time to perform the self-test. Read the result after the
self-test is complete.)
Reply 0 : Pass
1 : Fail

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Item Command Description Initial value

System Calibration CAL0 Sets the calibration mode to OFF.
(Writes the calibration factor when leaving the calibration
mode.)
CAL1 Sets the calibration mode to ON.
CAL? Reply: CAL0 or CAL1
XOUT Cancels (sets to OFF) the calibration mode.
(Does not write the calibration factor.)
PCn Enters the STD value. (Displayed count value)
n:0 to 999999
XDTn Enters the STD value. (Displayed value)
n: Displayed value on STD
XTERM? Performs the zero calibration at the rear input terminal.
Reply: 0 (Normal) or 1 (Abnormal)
CMNT Sets the calibration information.
"str" Enclose the character strings by using (") or (').
Up to 50 characters (one byte alphanumeric characters) can be
stored.
CMNT? Reply: CMNT"xxxx xxx"
Up to 50 characters

Setting parameter *SAVn n:0 to 3

Saves the setting parameters in area [n] of the non-volatile
memory.
SINI Sets the values when shipping to all area from [0] to [3].
*RCLn n:0 to 3
Loads the setting parameters from area [n] of the non-volatile
memory.
RINI Loads the values when shipping as the setting parameters.
Error log reading ERR? Reads the error details.
Reply: ddd,"xxxxxxxxxx"
Error character strings
(Up to 80 characters)
Error code
• Up to 20 error queues can be stored. The error is output
according to the FIFO system.
• If more than 20 errors occur, the last error is replaced with -
350, "Queue overflow". Any errors after this are not saved.
• If no error occurs, +000, "No error" is returned.
Input terminal IN0 Front
IN1 Rear
IN? Reply: IN0 or IN1

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6.7.4 SCPI Command Reference

6.7.4.1 SCPI Command Reference Syntax

This section describes the syntax to explain each SCPI command.

Descriptions of each command include the following items:
Function description
SCPI command
Parameter
Query reply

• [Function description]
How to use commands and the operation of this instrument when commands are executed are de-
scribed.
• [SCPI command]
The syntax, which is used when the command is sent from the external controller to this instrument,
is described. The syntax consists of a command section and a parameter section. The command and
parameter sections are delimited by a space.
Commas (,) are used to delimit two or more parameters. The ellipsis (...) displayed between commas
shows that the parameters are omitted at that position.
For example, the description "<numeric value 1>",...,"<numeric value 4>" shows "<numeric value
1>, <numeric value 2>, <numeric value 3>, <numeric value 4>".
The part, which is written by lowercase alphabetical characters in the syntax, shows that it can be
omitted.
For example, “:CALibration:CABLe” can be abbreviated to “:CAL:CABL”.
The symbols used in the syntax are defined as follows:
<> Shows a parameter required for sending a command
[] Shows that the command is optional.
It can be omitted.
{} Shows that only one item need be selected from multiple items.
| Written in curly brackets {..} and used as a delimiter for multiple items.

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• [Parameter]
Describes a parameter required for sending a command.
When the parameter is a numeric type or a character (string) type, it is enclosed in angle brackets (<
>).
If the parameter is optional, it is enclosed in braces { }.
Optional items are delimited by (|) and the multiple descriptions in one optional item are delimited
by (,).
Example: {ON,1|OFF,0}
This example shows that “ON” has the same meaning of “1”, “OFF” has the same meaning of “0”,
and the following four options: ON, 1, OFF, and 0 can be selected.
If the range of the value to be entered is restricted, the range is shown as [Minimum value| Default
value| Maximum value] or [Minimum value| Maximum value].
In this manual, parameter types are described in the following formats:
<int_d> Shows a numeric value that can be entered in each format of NR1, NR2, and NR3 and
is rounded to an integer in this instrument. “d” shows the number of digits.
<real_d> Shows a numeric value that can be entered in each format of NR1, NR2, and NR3 and
is rounded to a real number in this instrument. “d” shows the number of decimals.
<str> Shows a character string or alphanumeric symbols enclosed in quotation (') or double
quotation (") marks.
<func> Shows the same character string as the query reply to the [:SENSe]:FUNCtion com-
mand.
• [Query reply]
Describes the data format used when a query, which relates to the command, is read.
Each parameter that is read is enclosed in braces { }. If multiple items in braces { } are delimited by
a vertical bar (|), only one item is read. If multiple parameters are read, they are delimited by commas
(,) and displayed. An ellipsis (...) displayed between commas indicates that data is omitted at that po-
sition. For example, the description "{numeric value 1},..., {numeric value 4}" shows that the four
parameters, {numeric value 1}, {numeric value 2}, {numeric value 3}, and {numeric value 4} are
read.

MEMO: The initial value of Continuous is set to OFF in software revision B00 and later. The initial value
of Continuous can be set to ON in the MENU setting (I/F-CONT).

NOTE: When using the SCPI commands via USB, note the following point.
After sending a setting command, send a query command and receive its response.
Sending more than one setting command in succession may cause unintended behavior or an error
to occur.
As query command for setting commands, error check by ":SYSTem:ERRor?" and completion
check by "*OPC?" are generally used.

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6.7.4 SCPI Command Reference

6.7.4.2 Remote Command

1. Measurement command

Function description SCPI command Parameter Query reply

Setting the DCV measurement :MEASure? Refer to Section 6.7.2,

function and sending the read out “Output Data Format.”
request at the same time
1Performing the measurement :MEASure:<Function>? Refer to Section 6.7.2,
once and reading the measure- “Output Data Format.”
<Function> can be selected from the followings:
ment value
DCV VOLTage:DC
ACV VOLTage:AC
2W RESistance
4W FRESistance
DCI CURRent:DC
ACI CURRent:AC
ACV(AC+DC) VOLTage:ACDC
ACI(AC+DC) CURRent:ACDC
Diode DIODe
LP-2W RESistance:LPOWer
LP-4W FRESistance:LPOWer
Continuity CONTinuity
Freq FREQuency
TEMP *7461P only TEMPerature
DCV-Bch HI-COM VOLTage:BDC:BCOM
DCV-Bch HI-LO VOLTage:BDC:B
DCV-Bch RATIO VOLTage:BDC:RATio
Presetting the specified function :CONFigure:<Function>
Reading the measurement function :CONFigure? "<func>,<real>"
setting (String, Range)
Changing the measurement func-
tion
DCV [:SENSe]:FUNCtion "VOLTage:DC" "VOLT:DC"
ACV "VOLTage:AC" "VOLT:AC"
2W "RESistance" "RES"

4W "FRESistance" "FRES"

DCI "CURRent:DC" "CURR:DC"

ACI "CURRent:AC" "CURR:AC"
ACV(AC+DC) "VOLTage:ACDC" "VOLT:ACDC"
ACI(AC+DC) "CURRent:ACDC" "CURR:ACDC"
Diode "DIODe" "DIOD"

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Function description SCPI command Parameter Query reply

LP-2W "RESistance:LPOWer" "RES:LPOW"

LP-4W "FRESistance: "FRES:LPOW"
LPOWer"
Continuity "CONTinuity" "CONT"
Freq "FREQuency" "FREQ"
TEMP *7461P only "TEMPerature" "TEMP"
DCV-Bch HI-COM "VOLTage:BDC: "VOLT:BDC:BCOM"
BCOM"
DCV-Bch HI-LO "VOLTage:BDC:B" "VOLT:BDC:B"
DCV-Bch RATIO "VOLTage:BDC: "VOLT:BDC:RAT"
RATio"
Auto-range setting [:SENSe]:<Function>:RANGe:AUTO {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
The setting to Continuity, Diode,
and DCV-Bch is disabled.
Temperature unit setting :UNIT:TEMPerature {C|F|K} {C|F|K}
*7461P only
Temperature measurement method [:SENSe]:TEMPerature:TRANsducer:TYPE {RTD|TRTD|FRTD} {RTD|TRTD|FRTD}
setting RTD:2W
*7461P only TRTD:3W
FRTD:4W
Temperature sensor standard set- [:SENSe]:TEMPerature:TRANsducer:STANdard {PT100|JPT100} {PT100|JPT100}
ting
*7461P only
Measurement range setting
DCV [:SENSe]:<Function>:RANGe 0  Setting value  <real_6> (7461A/61P)
Maximum value in the <real_5> (7451A)
ACV, ACV(AC+DC), Freq
measurement range
2W, 4W (750 V in the fre-
quency measurement)
DCI, ACI, ACI(AC+DC)
LP-2W, LP-4W
The setting to Continuity,
Diode, and DCV-Bch is dis-
abled.
Sampling rate setting [:SENSe]:<Function>:SRATe {FREE|SFASt|FAST| {FREE|SFAS|FAST|
MED|SLOW|SSLow} MED|SLOW|SSL} *1
Display digit setting [:SENSe]:<Function>:DIGits *3 [3|6|6] (7461A/61P) <int_1>
[3|5|5] (7451A)
Integration time setting (PLC) [:SENSe]:<Function>:NPLCycles [0.02|10|100] *2 <real_6>
The setting is disabled in the fre-
quency measurement.
Integration time setting (second) [:SENSe]:<Function>:APERture [0.00001|10] <real_6>
The setting is disabled in the fre- (7461A/61P)
quency measurement. [0.0001|10]
(7451A)
*1: ‘FREE’ is returned when the sampling interval or integration time is set.
*2: When the integration time is outside this range, it is set in seconds. (Refer to Section 5.7.1, “Sampling Interval (SI) and Integration Time
(IT) Settings”.)
*3: The setting is applied to all functions.

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Function description SCPI command Parameter Query reply

AC filter setting [:SENSe]:<Function>:FILTer {FAST|MED|SLOW} {FAST|MED|SLOW}

The setting is enabled in the ACV,
ACV(AC+DC), ACI, and
ACI(AC+DC) functions.
Auto-zero setting [:SENSe]:ZERO:AUTO {ON,1|OFF,0|ONCE} {1|0}
Continuity threshold constant [:SENSe]:CONTinuity:THReshold [1|10|1000] <int_4>
Switching the DCV input imped- :INPut:IMPedance:AUTO {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
ance (1:HiZ, 0:10 M)

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2. Calculation function command

Function description SCPI Command Parameter Query reply

NULL
Calculation setting [:SENSe]:<Function>:REFerence:STATe {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
NULL constant setting [:SENSe]:<Function>:REFerence [-9999999.E+6|0| <real_6> (7461A/61P)
The setting is enabled when 9999999.E+6] <real_5> (7451A)
the NULL calculation is set to (7461A/61P)
ON. [-999999.E+6|0|
999999.E+6]
(7451A)
Smoothing

Calculation setting :CALCulate:SMOothing {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}

Smoothing count setting :CALCulate:SMOothing:POINts [2|10|100] <int_3>
Scaling

Calculation setting :CALCulate:SCALing {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}

Constant A setting*4 :CALCulate:SCALing:A { [-9999999.E+6|0| <real_6> (7461A/61P)
9999999.E+6]| <real_5> (7451A)
Constant B setting*4 :CALCulate:SCALing:B
MEASurement}
Constant C setting*4 :CALCulate:SCALing:C (7461A/61P)
{ [-999999.E+6|0|
999999.E+6]|
MEASurement}
(7451A)
MAX/MIN

MAX/MIN calculation setting :CALCulate:AVERage {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}

MAX value reading :CALCulate:AVERage:MAXimum? Refer to Section 6.7.2,
“Output Data Format.”
MIN value reading :CALCulate:AVERage:MINimum?
AVE value reading :CALCulate:AVERage:AVERage?
Measurement count reading :CALCulate:AVERage:COUNt? <real_6> (7461A/61P)
<real_5> (7451A)
Comparator calculation
Calculation setting :CALCulate:LIMit {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
High constant setting*4 :CALCulate:LIMit:UPPer { [-9999999.E+6|0| <real_6> (7461A/61P)
9999999.E+6]| <real_5> (7451A)
LOW constant setting*4 :CALCulate:LIMit:LOWer
MEASurement}
(7461A/61P)
{ [-999999.E+6|0|
999999.E+6]|
MEASurement}
(7451A)
Whether to set the calculation :CALCulate:LIMit:PASS:LOWer {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
result LOW to PASS.
Whether to set the calculation :CALCulate:LIMit:PASS:MED {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
result GO to PASS.
*4: How to set the parameter can be selected from entering the value directly and substituting the measurement value.

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Function description SCPI Command Parameter Query reply

Whether to set the calculation :CALCulate:LIMit:PASS:UPPer {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}

result HI to PASS.
Buzzer setting :CALCulate:LIMit:BEEPer {OFF|FAIL|PASS} {OFF|FAIL|PASS}
Statistical calculation
Calculation range specifying :CALCulate:STATistics [0|0|9999], [0|-1|9999] <int_4>,<int_4>
and performing
Number of samples reading :CALCulate:STATistics:COUNt? <real_6> (7461A/61P)
<real_5> (7451A)
Maximum value reading :CALCulate:STATistics:MAXimum?
Minimum value reading :CALCulate:STATistics:MINimum?
Average value reading :CALCulate:STATistics:AVERage?
Standard deviation value read- CALCulate:STATistics:DEViation?
ing
MAX-MIN reading CALCulate:STATistics:MAXMin?
dB/dBm
Calculation setting :CALCulate:DB {DB|DBM|OFF} {DB|DBM|OFF}
Constant D setting :CALCulate:DB:D {[0.000001E-9|1| <real_6> (7461A/61P)
9999999.E+6]| <real_5> (7451A)
MEASurement}
(7461A/61P)
{[0.000001E-9|1|
999999.E+6]|
MEASurement}
(7451A)
Digital output *7461P only
Enable/Disable setting :DOUTput:STATe {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
Output setting :DOUTput:BITS {0-31} {0-31}
Refer to Section 6.6,
"Digital Output
(7461P Only)."

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3. Trigger system command

Function description SCPI Command Parameter Query reply

Trigger system starting :INITiate

Continuous setting :INITiate:CONTinuous {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
Trigger system initialization and :READ? Refer to Section 6.7.2,
measurement data reading “Output Data Format.”
Only measurement data reading :FETCh? Refer to Section 6.7.2,
“Output Data Format.”
Trigger system abort :ABORt
Sampling count (1 trigger) :SAMPle:COUNt [1|1|16000] <int_4>
Trigger
Trigger source selection :TRIGger:SOURce IMMediate IMM
MANual MAN
EXTernal EXT
BUS BUS
LEVel LEV
DELTa DELT
Trigger count :TRIGger:COUNt [1|1|50000] <int_5>
Trigger delay :TRIGger:DELay [0|0|3600] <real_4>
Sampling interval :TRIGger:TIMer [0.00005|0.5|3600] <real_6>
(7461A/61P)
[0.0002|0.5|3600]
(7451A)
LEVEL trigger
Level count value setting :TSYStem:LEVel [-1199999|0|1199999] <int_7> (7461A/61P)
(7461A/61P) <int_6> (7451A)
[-319999|0|319999]
(7451A)
Slope setting :TSYStem:LEVel:SLOPe {POSitive|NEGative} {POS|NEG}
DELTA trigger
Delta count value setting :TSYStem:DELTa [1|1|600000] <int_7> (7461A/61P)
(7461A/61P) <int_6> (7451A)
[1|1|160000]
(7451A)
Slope setting :TSYStem:DELTa:SLOPe {POSitive|NEGative| {POS|NEG|BOTH}
BOTH}
Convergence/Divergence set- :TSYStem:DELTa:DIRection {CONVergence| CONV|EMIS
ting EMISsion}
Pre-trigger value setting in the :TSYStem:PRETrigger {0|25|50|75} {0|25|50|75}
LEVEL or DELTA trigger
modes

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4. System relevant command

Function description SCPI Command Parameter Query reply

Buzzer Setting :SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}

Error queue reading :SYSTem:ERRor? <int_3>,<str>
SCPI version reading :SYSTem:VERSion? <str>
Block delimiter :SYSTem:GPIB:DELimiter:BLOCk {CRLF|LF|EOI} {CRLF|LF|EOI}
Power supply frequency [:SENSe]:LFRQency? 50|60
Invalid state of the function read- :INHibit:FUNCtion:<Function>? {0|1}
ing (0: Selectable, 1: Non-
selectable)
Input terminal setting :ROUTe:TERMinals {FRONt|REAR} {FRON|REAR}
(Front/Rear)
Measurement data display setting :DISPlay {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
Measurement data memory :TRACe:STATe
Store setting {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
Initialization :TRACe:CLEar
Readout range setting :TRACe:NUMBer [0|0|9999], [0|0|9999]
(7451A/61A)
[0|0|19999], [0|0|19999]
(7461P)
Data reading :TRACe:DATA? Refer to Section 6.7.2,
“Output Data Format.”
Data range reading :TRACe:DATA:NUMBer? <int_4>,<int_4>
(7451A/61A)
<int_5>,<int_5>
(7461P)
Number of measurement :TRACe:DATA:POINts? <int_5>
results reading
Complete signal output mode :TRIGger:COMPlete SINGle|MULTi SING|MULT
Complete signal pulse width selec- :TRIGger:COMPlete:WIDTh [0.000005|0.0001| <real_6>
tion 0.0001]
Selection of the old model name :OIDentity {ON,1|OFF,0} {1|0}
for the response to *IDN? This command is applied to software revision C00 or (Initial value is OFF)
later, and is not available on the 7461P.

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5. Status command

Function description SCPI Command Parameter Query reply

Operation Event Enable :STATus:OPERation:ENABle [0|0|65535] <int_5>
Register setting
Operation Event Register reading :STATus:OPERation:EVENt? <int_5>
Questionable Event Enable :STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle [0|0|65535] <int_5>
Register setting
Questionable Event Register :STATus:QUEStionable:EVENt? <int_5>
reading
Measurement Event Enable :STATus:MEASurement:ENABle n [0|0|65535] <int_5>
Register setting
Measurement Event Register :STATus:MEASurement:EVENt? <int_5>
reading

6. Common command to IEEE-488.2 (Can be used in USB.)

Function description SCPI Command Parameter Query reply

Each status byte clear *CLS

Standard Event Status Enable Reg- *ESE {0|0|127] <int_3>
ister setting
Standard Event Status Register *ESR? <int_3>
reading
Instrument information reading *IDN? For more information
on a query response,
refer to page 6-32.
Setting the operation complete bit *OPC
(bit0) of the Standard Event Status
Register after all operations are
complete
Processing state of the operarion is *OPC? {0|1}
returned (0: completed,
1: uncompleted)
Instrument initialization *RST
Service Request Enable Register *SRE [64|64|127] <int_3>
setting (bit6 is always 1)
Status Byte Register reading *STB? <int_3>
Trigger command *TRG
Self-test performing and the result *TST? {0|1}
reading (0: Normal, 1: Abnor-
mal)
All operation completion waiting *WAI (GPIB only)

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6.7.5 Status Register Structure

This instrument has a layered status register structure that is compliant with IEEE standard 488.2-1987 and
can send various statuses of this instrument to the controller. This section describes the operation model
of status structure and allocation of events.
1. Status register
This instrument adopts the model of the status register defined in IEEE standard 488.2-1987. The sta-
tus register consists of the event register and enable register.

Event Enable
register register

0 & 0

1 & 1

: :
: :
: :

n-1 & n-1

n & n

OR Summary

• Event register
The event register latches and retains statuses correspondent to each event. (Sometimes the changes
are retained.)
Once this register is set, the setting value is kept until it is read by a query or cleared by *CLS.
Data cannot be written into the event register.
• Enable register
The enable register specifies which bit in the event register is set as an effective status to generate a
summary. The enable register is ANDed with the event register and the OR of the result is generated
as a summary. The summary is written into the status byte register.
Data can be written into the enable register.
This instrument uses the following five types of status registers:
• Status Byte Register (STB)
• Standard Event Status Register (SESR)
• Measurement Event Register (MER)
• Questionable Event Register (QER)
• Operation Event Register (OER)

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The status register structure in this instrument is shown in Figure 6-4 and Figure 6-5.

SRQ transmitting

Figure 6-4 Status Register Structure (1/2)

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Figure 6-5 Status Register Structure (2/2)

2. Event enable register

Each event register has an enable register that determines which bit is to be enabled. The enable reg-
ister sets the corresponding bit in decimal.
• Service Request Enable Register (SRER) setting: *SRE
• Standard Event Status Enable Register (SESER) setting: *ESE
• Measurement Event Enable Register (MEER): MSE

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• Questionable Event Enable Register (QEER): QSE

• Operation Event Enable Register (OEER) OSE
3. Status byte register
The status byte register summarizes the information from the status register. A summary of this status
byte register is sent to the controller as a service request. Therefore, the status byte register operates
slightly differently than the status register structure. This section describes the status byte register.
The status byte register structure is shown in Figure 6-6.

MSS
Status byte register OSB ESB MAV QSB EVA 1 MSB
RQS

Service request enable register 7 X 5 4 3 2 1 0  MSS

Figure 6-6 Status Byte Register Structure

This status byte register follows the status register except for the following three points:
• The summary of the status byte register is written to bit6 of the status byte register.
• Bit6 of the enable register is always enabled and cannot be changed.
• Bit6 (MSS) of the status byte register writes the RQS of the service request.

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This register responds to the serial polling from the controller. When the register responds to the serial
polling, bit0 to bit5, bit7, and the RQS of the status byte register are read, and then the RQS is reset
to 0. No other bits are cleared until each factor is set to 0.
The status byte register, RQS, and MSS can be cleared by executing “*CLS”. Consequently, the SRQ
line is set to FALSE.
A description of each bit in the status byte register is shown in Table 6-7.
Table 6-7 Status Byte Register (STB)

bit Name Description

0 MSB ON: When any event of Measurement Event Register occurs and Measurement
Measurement Sum- Event Register is set to 1, this bit is set to 1 if the corresponding bit of the
mary Bit Measurement Event Enable Register is set to 1.
OFF: This bit is set to 0 when Measurement Event Register is cleared by being
read.
1 Not used Always 0
2 EAV ON: This bit is set to 1 when the error information is stored in Error Queue.
Error Available
OFF: This bit is set to 0 when the error information is read from Error Queue and
no data has existed in Error Queue.
3 QSB ON: When any event of Questionable Event Register occurs and Questionable
Questionable Sum- Event Register is set to 1, this bit is set to 1 if the corresponding bit of the
mary Bit Questionable Event Enable Register is set to 1.
OFF: This bit is set to 0 when Questionable Event Register is cleared by being
read.
4 MAV ON: This bit is set to 1 when the output data is entered in the output buffer.
Message Available
OFF: This bit is set to 0 when the data is read from the output buffer.
5 ESB ON: When any event of SESR occurs and SESR is set to 1, this bit is set to 1 if
Standard Event Status the corresponding bit of the SESER is set to 1.
OFF: This bit is set to 0 when SESR is cleared by being read (*ESR?).
6 MSS ON: When any event of STB occurs, this bit is set to 1 if the corresponding bit of
Master Summary the SRER is set to 1.
RQS ON: If MSS is set to 1, SRQ is generated and RQS is set to 1.
Request Service
OFF: When STB is read in the serial polling, RQS is set to 0.
7 OSB ON: When any event of Operation Event Register occurs and Operation Event
Operation Summary Register is set to 1, this bit is set to 1 if the corresponding bit of the Opera-
Bit tion Event Enable Register is set to 1.
OFF: This bit is set to 0 when Operation Event Register is cleared by being read.

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Conditions which clear the status byte register

• When the power is turned on.
• When the *CLS command is executed. However, the MAV bit is not cleared if data exists in the
output buffer.
• The status byte register is not cleared by executing *STB? command.

Conditions which clear the service request enable register

• When the power is turned on. (When the PSC flag is set to 1)
• When the *SRE0 command is executed.

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4. Standard event status register

Allocation in the standard event register is shown in Table 6-8.

Table 6-8 Standard Event Status Register (SESR)

bit Name Description

0 OPC ON: This bit is set to 1 when all operations are complete after receiving the *OPC
Operation Complete command.
1 Not used Always 0
2 QYE ON: This bit is set to 1 under any of the following conditions.
Query Error • When the data is read, but no data exists in the output buffer and no data to be
output exists.
• When data in the output buffer is lost.
3 DDE ON: This bit is set to 1 when the error, which depends on the device, occurs.
Device Dependent
Error
4 EXE ON: This bit is set to 1 when the received command cannot be executed.
Execution Error This bit is set to 1 when the command parameter contains an error.
5 CME ON: This bit is set to 1 when the received command spelling is incorrect.
Command Error
6 Not used Always 0
7 PON ON: This bit is set to 1 when the power is turned on.
Power On

Conditions which clear the standard event status register

• When the power is turned on.
• When the *CLS command is executed.
• When the *ESR? command is executed..

Conditions which clear the standard event status enable register

• When the power is turned on. (When the PSC flag is set to 1)
• When the *ESE0 command is executed.

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5. Measurement event register

Allocation in the measurement event register is shown in Table 6-9.
Table 6-9 Measurement Event Register (MER)

bit Name Description

0 FL ON: This bit is set to 1 when the comparator calculation result satisfies the FAIL
FAIL conditions.
1 PS ON: This bit is set to 1 when the comparator calculation result satisfies the PASS
PASS conditions.
2 Not used Always 0
3 Not used Always 0
4 Not used Always 0
5 Not used Always 0
6 Not used Always 0
7 Not used Always 0
8 EOM ON: This bit is set to 1 when the measurement is complete.
End of measure
9 EOS ON: This bit is set to 1 when no more measurement data can be stored in the mea-
End of store surement memory.
10 SM ON: This bit is set to 1 when the smoothing count reaches the specified number.
Smoothing complete
11 STAT ON: This bit is set to 1 when the statistical processing is complete.
Statistics complete
12 Not used Always 0
13 ELD ON: This bit is set to 1 when all measurements are complete after the LEVEL
End of Level/Delta trigger or DELTA trigger is detected.
14 LDD ON: This bit is set to 1 when the LEVEL trigger or DELTA trigger is detected.
Level/Delta Detected
15 Not used Always 0

Conditions which clear the measurement event register

• When the power is turned on.
• When the *CLS command is executed.
• When the :STATus:MEASurement[:EVENt]?" command is executed.
• When the MSR? command is executed.

Conditions which clear the measurement event enable register

• When the power is turned on.
• When the :STATus:MEASurement:ENABle 0 command is executed.
• When the MSE0 command is executed.

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6. Questionable event register

Allocation in the questionable event register is shown in Table 6-10.
Table 6-10 Questionable Event Register (QER)

bit Name Description

0 Voltage Overload ON: This bit is set to 1 when OL occurs in the voltage or diode measurement.
1 Current Overload ON: This bit is set to 1 when OL occurs in the current measurement.
2 Not used Always 0
3 Not used Always 0
4 Not used Always 0
5 Frequency Overload ON: This bit is set to 1 when OL occurs in the frequency measurement.
6 Not used Always 0
7 Not used Always 0
8 Summary of Calibra- ON: This bit is set 1 when the default calibration values or the calibration values
tion acquired in previous power ON is used due to the calibration data SUM fail-
ure in the power ON check.
9 Ohms Overload ON: This bit is set to 1 when OL occurs in the resistance measurement.
10 Not used Always 0
11 Not used Always 0
12 Alarm ON: This bit is set to 1 when an alarm occurs in the measurement.
13 Not used Always 0
14 Not used Always 0
15 Not used Always 0

Conditions which clear the questionable event register

• When the power is turned on.
• When the *CLS command is executed.
• When the :STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? command is executed.
• When the QSR? command is executed.

Conditions which clear the measurement event enable register

• When the power is turned on.
• When the :STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle 0 command is executed.
• When the QSE0 command is executed.

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7. Operation event register

Allocation in the operation event register is shown in Table 6-11.

Table 6-11 Operation Event Register (OER)

bit Name Description

0 Not used Always 0
1 Not used Always 0
2 Not used Always 0
3 Not used Always 0
4 Not used Always 0
5 Waiting for TRIG ON: This bit is set to 1 when this instrument is in Trigger Layer.
6 Not used Always 0
7 Not used Always 0
8 Not used Always 0
9 Idle ON: This bit is sets to 1 when this instrument is in the Idle state.
10 Not used Always 0
11 Not used Always 0
12 Not used Always 0
13 Not used Always 0
14 Not used Always 0
15 Not used Always 0

Conditions which clear the operation event register

• When the power is turned on.
• When the *CLS command is executed.
• When the :STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? command is executed.
• When the OSR? command is executed.

Conditions which clear the operation event enable register

• When the power is turned on.
• When the :STATus:OPERation:ENABle 0 command is executed.
• When the OSE0 command is executed.

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6.8 Sample Programs (Command used in ADC CORPORATION)

6.8 Sample Programs (Command used in ADC CORPORATION)

This section describes examples of a program in which a computer controls this instrument through GPIB.
The USB driver includes examples of a program in which this instrument is controlled through USB.
For more information on the USB driver, refer to 3.3.2, “Caution when Connecting Peripherals”.
Computer: FMV-5350ML3 (OS:Windows98) made by Fujitsu Limited
GPIB hardware: PCI-GPIB made by NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Module: Niglobal.bas, Vbib-32.bas (Included software in PCI-GPIB)
Compatible language: Microsoft Excel Visual Basic for Application

NOTE: These samples are programmed assuming that the 7461A is used. If the 7451A is used, change the settings
such as a range configuration which depends on the multimeter.

Example 1 Measures a voltage in the DCV 10 V range and reads the measurement data from the 7461A.
The GPIB address of the 7461A is set to 1.
Dim DMM_ADR As Integer ' Declares the variable of the 7461A
' GPIB address.
Dim dmm As Integer ' Declares the variable of the device descriptor.
Dim dt As String * 100 ' Declares the variable of the buffer used for receiving the GPIB data.

DMM_ADR = 1 ' The GPIB number of the 7461A

Call ibdev(0, DMM_ADR, 0, T10s, 1, 0, dmm)

' Initializes the GPIB I/F.
Call ibconfig(dmm, IbcUnAddr, 1)
' Sets the transmitting and receiving addresses individually.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*RST" & Chr(10))
' Initializes the 7461A.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "H1" & Chr(10))
' Sets the header of the output data to ON.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "F1" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement function to DCV.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "R5" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement range to 10 V.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "PR5" & Chr(10))
' Sets the sampling rate to SLOW2.

Call ibrd(dmm, dt) ' Reads the measurement value data.

Cells(1, 1) = "'" & Left(dt, 18)

' Substitutes the measurement value for a cell.

Call ibonl(dmm, 0) ' Terminates.

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Example 2 Sets the measurement function to the 2W measurement, detects the measurement end by
using the status byte, and reads the measurement data from the 7461A. The GPIB address of
the 7461A is set to 1.
Dim DMM_ADR As Integer ' Declares the variable of the 7461A GPIB address.
Dim dmm As Integer ' Declares the variable of the device descriptor.
Dim dt As String * 100 ' Declares the variable of the buffer used for receiving the GPIB data.

DMM_ADR = 1 ' The GPIB number of the 7461A

Call ibdev(0, DMM_ADR, 0, T10s, 1, 0, dmm)

' Initializes the GPIB I/F.
Call ibconfig(dmm, IbcUnAddr, 1)
' Sets the transmitting and receiving addresses individually.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*RST" & Chr(10))
' Initializes the 7461A.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "H1" & Chr(10))
' Sets the header of the output data to ON.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "F3" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement function to 2W.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "R4" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement range to 1k.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "ITP1" & Chr(10))
' Sets the integration time to 1 PLC.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "TRS3" & Chr(10))
' Specifies "BUS" as the trigger.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*CLS" & Chr(10))
' Clears the status byte.

Call ibwrt(dmm, "*TRG" & Chr(10))

' Triggers.

Do ' Reads the status byte of the measurement end.

Call ibwrt(dmm, "*STB?" &Chr(10))
' Requests the contents of the status byte.
Call ibrd(dmm, dt) ' Writes the contents of the status byte into the variable dt.
dt = dt And 16 ' Performs the AND operation in bit4(MAV).
Loop While (dt <> 16)

Call ibrd(dmm, dt) ' Reads the measurement data.

Cells(1, 1) = "'" & Left(dt, 18)

' Substitutes the measurement value for a cell.

Call ibonl(dmm, 0) ' Terminates.

Example 3 Sets the measurement function to the DCV 10 V range and performs the high-speed measure-
ment (Sampling interval: 500 s). In the high-speed measurement, the data is read after the
measurements of the specified count are complete. The GPIB address of the 7461A is set to 1.
Dim DMM_ADR As Integer ' Declares the variable of the 7461A GPIB address.
Dim dmm As Integer ' Declares the variable of the device descriptor.
Dim dt As String * 20000 ' Declares the variable of the buffer used for receiving the GPIB data.
Dim s As Integer ' The variable for storing the result of serial polling

DMM_ADR = 1 ' The GPIB number of the 7461A

Call ibdev(0, DMM_ADR, 0, T10s, 1, 0, dmm)

' Initializes the GPIB I/F.
Call ibconfig(dmm, IbcUnAddr, 1)
' Sets the transmitting and receiving addresses individually.

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Call ibconfig(0, IbcAUTOPOLL, 0)

' Disables the automatic serial polling. (Note)
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*RST" & Chr(10))
' Initializes the 7461A.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "H0" & Chr(10))
' Sets the header of the output data to OFF.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "S0" & Chr(10))
' Permits the SRQ transmitting.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "F1" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement function to DCV.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "R5" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement range to 10 V.

Call ibwrt(dmm, "TRS3" & Chr(10))

' Specifies "BUS" as the trigger.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "AZ0" & Chr(10))
' Disables the auto-zero.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "ITS0.0001" & Chr(10))
' Sets integration time to 100 ms.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "TRT0.0005" & Chr(10))
' Sets the sampling interval to 500 s.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "DS0" & Chr(10))
' Sets the display to OFF.

Call ibwrt(dmm, "ST1" & Chr(10))

' Enables the measurement memory.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "ICL" & Chr(10))
' Clears the measurement memory.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "SPN1000" & Chr(10))
' Sets the sampling counts per one trigger. (1000 counts)
Call ibwrt(dmm, "IRD0,999" & Chr(10))
' Sets the range of the measurement memory recall. (0 to 999)
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*CLS" & Chr(10))
' Clears the status byte.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "MSE256" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement end flag of MSR.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*SRE1" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement end flag of SRE.

Call ibwrt(dmm, "*TRG" & Chr(10))

' Triggers.

Call ibwait(dmm, RQS Or TIMO) ' Waits for the SRQ transmitting.

If (ibsta And TIMO) Then ' Judges whether a time-out occurs.

Call MsgBox("SRQ Time Out", vbOKOnly, "Error")
' Sends a message if the time-out occurs.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "DS1" & Chr(10))
' Sets the display to ON.
Call ibonl(dmm, 0) ' Terminates.
Exit Sub
Else
Call ibrsp(dmm, s) ' Reads the status.
End If

Call ibwrt(dmm, "IRO?" & Chr(10))

' Requests the measurement value data.
Call ibrd(dmm, dt) ' Substitutes the measurement value for a variable.

Cells(1, 1) = "'" & dt ' Substitutes the measurement value for a cell.

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Call ibwrt(dmm, "DS1" & Chr(10))

' Sets the display to ON.

Call ibonl(dmm, 0) ' Terminates.

(Note): The GPIB hardware setting is changed. Return to the original setting if other programs
may case a failure.

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6.9 Sample Programs (SCPI command)

6.9 Sample Programs (SCPI command)

This section describes examples of a program in which a computer controls this instrument through GPIB.
Computer: FMV-5350ML3 (OS:Windows98) made by Fujitsu Limited
GPIB hardware: PCI-GPIB made by NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Module: Niglobal.bas, Vbib-32.bas (Included software in PCI-GPIB)
Compatible language: Microsoft Excel Visual Basic for Application

NOTE: These samples are programmed assuming that the 7461A is used. If the 7451A is used, change the settings
such as a range configuration which depends on the multimeter.

Example 1 Measures the D.U.T in the DCV 10 V range and reads the measurement data from the 7461A.
The GPIB address of the 7461A is set to 1.
Dim DMM_ADR As Integer ' Declares the variable of the 7461A
' GPIB address.
Dim dmm As Integer ' Declares the variable of the device descriptor.
Dim dt As String * 100 ' Declares the variable of the buffer used for receiving the GPIB data.

DMM_ADR = 1 ' The GPIB address of the 7461A

Call ibdev(0, DMM_ADR, 0, T10s, 1, 0, dmm)

' Initializes the GPIB I/F.
Call ibconfig(dmm, IbcUnAddr, 1)
' Sets the transmitting and receiving addresses individually.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*RST" & Chr(10))
' Initializes the 7461A.

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:FUNCTION 'VOLTAGE:DC'" & Chr(10))

' Sets the measurement function to DCV.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:VOLTAGE:DC:RANGE 10" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement range to 10 V.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:VOLTAGE:DC:SRATE SSLOW" & Chr(10))
' Sets the sampling rate to SLOW2.

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":FETCH?" & Chr(10))

' Requests the measurement value data.
' (Software revision A01 and earlier) *1
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":READ?" & Chr(10))
' Requests the measurement value data.
' (Software revision B00 and later) *1
Call ibrd(dmm, dt) ' Substitutes the measurement value for a variable.

Cells(1, 1) = "'" & Left(dt, 13)

' Substitutes the measurement value for a cell.

Call ibonl(dmm, 0) ' Terminates.

NOTE:
*1: Select either one according to the software revision.

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Example 2 Sets the measurement function to the 2W measurement, detects the measurement end by
using the status byte, and reads the measurement data from the 7461A. The GPIB address of
the 7461A is set to 1.
Dim DMM_ADR As Integer ' Declares the variable of the 7461A GPIB address.
Dim dmm As Integer ' Declares the variable of the device descriptor.
Dim dt As String * 100 ' Declares the variable of the buffer used for receiving the GPIB data.

DMM_ADR = 1 ' The GPIB address of the 7461A

Call ibdev(0, DMM_ADR, 0, T10s, 1, 0, dmm)

' Initializes the GPIB I/F.
Call ibconfig(dmm, IbcUnAddr, 1)
' Sets the transmitting and receiving addresses individually.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*RST" & Chr(10))
' Initializes the 7461A.

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:FUNCTION 'RESISTANCE'" & Chr(10))

' Sets the measurement function to 2W.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:RESISTANCE:RANGE 1000" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement range to 1k.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:RESISTANCE:NPLCYCLES 1" & Chr(10))
' Sets integration time to 1 PLC.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":TRIGGER:SOURCE BUS" & Chr(10))
' Specifies "BUS" as the trigger.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":INITIATE:CONTINUOUS ON" & Chr(10))
' Sets Continuous to ON.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*CLS" & Chr(10))
' Clears the status byte.

Call ibwrt(dmm, "*TRG" & Chr(10))

' Triggers.

Do ' Reads the status byte of the measurement end.

Call ibwrt(dmm, "*STB?" & Chr(10))
' Requests the contents of the status byte.
Call ibrd(dmm, dt) ' Writes the contents of the status byte into the variable dt.
dt = dt And 16 ' Performs the AND operation in bit4(MAV).
Loop While (dt <> 16)

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":FETCH?" & Chr(10))

' Requests the measurement data.
Call ibrd(dmm, dt) ' Reads the measurement data.

Cells(1, 1) = "'" & Left(dt, 13)

' Substitutes the measurement value for a cell.

Call ibonl(dmm, 0) ' Terminates.

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Example 3 Sets the measurement function to the DCV 10 V range and performs the high-speed measure-
ment (Sampling interval: 500 s). In the high-speed measurement, the data is read after the
measurements of the specified count are complete. The GPIB address of the 7461A is set to 1.
Dim DMM_ADR As Integer ' Declares the variable of the 7461A GPIB address.
Dim dmm As Integer ' Declares the variable of the device descriptor.
Dim dt As String * 20000 ' Declares the variable of the buffer used for receiving the GPIB data.
Dim s As Integer ' The variable in which the serial polling result is stored

DMM_ADR = 1 ' The GPIB address of the 7461A

Call ibdev(0, DMM_ADR, 0, T10s, 1, 0, dmm)

' Initializes the GPIB I/F.
Call ibconfig(dmm, IbcUnAddr, 1)
' Sets the transmitting and receiving addresses individually.
Call ibconfig(0, IbcAUTOPOLL, 0)
' Disables the automatic serial polling.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*RST" & Chr(10))
' Initializes the 7461A.

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:FUNCTION 'VOLTAGE:DC'" & Chr(10))

' Sets the measurement function to DCV.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:VOLTAGE:DC:RANGE 10" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement range to 10 V.

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":TRIGGER:SOURCE BUS" & Chr(10))

' Specifies "BUS" as the trigger.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":INITIATE:CONTINUOUS ON" & Chr(10))
' Sets Continuous to ON.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:ZERO:AUTO OFF" & Chr(10))
' Disables the auto-zero.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SENSE:VOLTAGE:DC:APERTURE 100E-6" & Chr(10))
' Sets the integration time to 100 s.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":TRIGGER:TIMER 500E-6" & Chr(10))
' Sets the sampling interval to 500 s.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":DIPLAY OFF" & Chr(10))
' Sets the display to OFF.

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":TRACE:STATE ON" & Chr(10))

' Enables the measurement memory.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":TRACE:CLEAR" & Chr(10))
' Clears the measurement memory.
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":SAMPLE:COUNT 1000" & Chr(10))
' Sets the sampling counts per one trigger. (1000 counts)
Call ibwrt(dmm, ":TRACE:NUMBER 0,999" & Chr(10))
' Sets the range of the recall. (0 to 999)
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*CLS" & Chr(10))
' Clears the status byte.

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":STATUS:MEASUREMENT:ENABLE 256" & Chr(10))

' Sets the measurement end flag of MSR.
Call ibwrt(dmm, "*SRE 1" & Chr(10))
' Sets the measurement end flag of SRE.

Call ibwrt(dmm, "*TRG" & Chr(10))

' Triggers.

Call ibwait(dmm, RQS Or TIMO) ' Waits for the SRQ transmitting.
If (ibsta And TIMO) Then ' Judges whether a time-out occurs.
Call MsgBox("SRQ Time Out", vbOKOnly, "Error")
' Sends a message if the time-out occurs.

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Call ibwrt(dmm, ":DIPLAY ON" & Chr(10))

' Sets the display to ON.
Call ibonl(dmm, 0) ' Terminates.
Exit Sub
Else
Call ibrsp(dmm, s) ' Reads the status byte.
End If

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":TRACE:DATA?" & Chr(10))

' Requests the measurement value data.
Call ibrd(dmm, dt) ' Substitutes the measurement value for a variable.

Cells(1, 1) = "'" & dt ' Substitutes the measurement value for a cell.

Call ibwrt(dmm, ":DISPLAY ON" & Chr(10))

' Sets the display to ON.

Call ibonl(dmm, 0) ' Terminates.

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7. SPECIFICATIONS

7. SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 Specifications

Unless otherwise specified, the measurement accuracy of this instrument is guaranteed for one year under
the following conditions: Temperature; 23 5C, relative humidity; 85% or less (75% or less in a resistance
measurement of larger than 10 M and low power resistance measurement of larger than 1 M)

7.1.1 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV)

• 7461A/61P
Measurement accuracy *1 Temperature coefficient
Input Maximum Input impedance (% of reading + digits) (ppm of reading + digits)/C
Range Resolution
terminal display *3 24 hours 90 days 1 year Auto-zero Auto-zero
23C 1C *2 23C 5C 23C 5C ON OFF

V-COM 100 mV 119.9999 100 nV More than 1 G/ 0.0030+30.0 0.0040+35.0 0.0040+35.0 5.0+5.0 5.0+7.0
10 M1%
1000 mV 1199.999 1 V More than 1 G/ 0.0020+4.0 0.0030+5.0 0.0040+5.0 5.0+1.0 5.0+5.0
10 M1%
10 V 11.99999 10 V More than 1 G/ 0.002+3.0 0.0030+3.0 0.0035+3.0 5.0+1.0 5.0+5.0
10 M1%
100 V 119.9999 100 V 10 M1% 0.0020+5.0 0.0035+5.0 0.0045+5.0 5.0+1.0 5.0+5.0
1000 V 1099.999 1 mV 10 M1% 0.0020+5.0 0.0035+5.0 0.0040+5.0 5.0+1.0 5.0+5.0
BchHi- 10 V 11.99999 10 V More than 1 G 0.002+3.0 0.0030+3.0 0.0035+3.0 5.0+1.0 5.0+5.0
COM
*1 Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 6 1/2, Auto-zero: ON
*2 Relative value with respect to the calibration standard
*3 In the 100 mV, 1000 mV, and 10 V ranges, the input impedance can be selected from either 10 M or more than 1 G.

Additional error depending on the integration time

Integration time Additional error (digits + V)

10 s IT 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2+20
200 s < IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 2+20
2 ms <IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 2+20
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 6 1/2-digit display 1+0
10 PLC < IT  10 s Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 6 1/2-digit display 2+0

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7.1.1 DC Voltage Measurement (DCV)

Maximum allowable applied voltage

Between V and COM 1000 Vpeak
Between BchHi and BchLo 200 Vpeak
Between BchHi, BchLo and COM 200 Vpeak
Between COM and the chassis 500 V

Noise rejection ratio

Effective CMRR *4 NMRR
Integration time
DC 50/60 Hz 0.08% 50/60 Hz 0.08%
Integral multiple of 1 PLC 130 dB 120 dB 60 dB
Others 130 dB 60 dB 0 dB
*4 Unbalanced impedance of 1 k

• 7451A
Measurement accuracy *1 Temperature coefficient
Input Maximum Input impedance (% of reading + digits) (ppm of reading + digits)/C
Range Resolution
terminal display *3 24 hours 90 days 1 year Auto-zero Auto-zero
23C 1C *2 23C 5C 23C 5C ON OFF

V-COM 300 mV 319.999 1 V More than 1 G/ 0.0020+5.0 0.0060+7.0 0.0140+7.0 8.0+1.0 8.0+5.0
10 M1%
3000 mV 3199.99 10 V More than 1 G/ 0.0020+2.0 0.0060+3.0 0.0100+3.0 7.0+0.1 7.0+3.0
10 M1%
30 V 31.9999 100 V 10 M1% 0.0020+3.0 0.0070+6.0 0.0150+6.0 8.0+1.0 8.0+3.0
300 V 319.999 1 mV 10 M1% 0.0020+2.0 0.0060+3.0 0.0140+3.0 8.0+0.1 8.0+3.0
1000 V 1099.99 10 mV 10 M1% 0.0020+2.0 0.0060+3.0 0.0140+3.0 8.0+0.1 8.0+1.2
BchHi- 10 V 11.9999 100 V More than 1 G 0.0020+2.0 0.0100+3.0 0.0100+3.0 8.0+0.1 8.0+1.0
COM
*1 Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 5 1/2, Auto-zero: ON
*2 Relative value with respect to the calibration standard
*3 In the 300 mV and 3000 mV ranges, the input impedance can be selected from either 10 M or more than 1 G.

Additional error depending on the integration time

Integration time Additional error (digits + V)

100 s IT 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2+20
200 s < IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 10+20
2.01 ms < IT < 9.99 ms - In a 5 1/2-digit display 20+20
10 ms <IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 2+20
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 5 1/2-digit display 1+0
10 PLC < IT  10 s Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 5 1/2-digit display 2+0

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7.1.2 AC Voltage Measurement (ACV, ACV(AC+DC))

Maximum allowable applied voltage

Between V and COM 1000 Vpeak
Between BchHi and BchLo 200 Vpeak
Between BchHi, BchLo and COM 200 Vpeak
Between COM and the chassis 500 V

Noise rejection ratio

Effective CMRR *4 NMRR
Integration time
DC 50/60 Hz 0.08% 50/60 Hz 0.08%
Integral multiple of 1 PLC 130 dB 120 dB 60 dB
Others 130 dB 60 dB 0 dB
*4 Unbalanced impedance of 1 k

7.1.2 AC Voltage Measurement (ACV, ACV(AC+DC))

• 7461A/61P
Measurement method True RMS measurement, RMS display
Input range 5% or more of a full scale
Crest factor 5:1 at a full scale
Temperature coefficient (1/10 of measurement accuracy that includes the additional error)/C in each
range and frequency range
ACV
Measurement accuracy *1 (% of reading + digits) 23C5C
Input Maximum Input
Range Resolution 20 Hz - 45 Hz - 100 Hz - 20 kHz - 50 kHz - 100 kHz -
terminal display impedance
45 Hz 100 Hz 20 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz 300 kHz *2

V-COM 100 mV 119.9999 100 nV 1 M2%, 0.28+600 0.1+600 0.06+600 0.12+1800 0.6+2100 5+6000
140 pF or less
1000 mV 1199.999 1V 1 M2%, 0.28+500 0.1+500 0.06+500 0.12+500 0.6+800 4+5000
140 pF or less
10 V 11.99999 10 V 1 M2%, 0.28+400 0.1+400 0.06+400 0.12+500 0.6+800 4+5000
140 pF or less
100 V 119.9999 100 V 1 M2%, 0.28+400 0.1+400 0.06+400 0.12+500 0.6+800 4+5000
140 pF or less
700 V 749.999 1 mV 1 M2%, 0.28+280 0.1+280 0.06+280 0.12+350 0.6+580 4+3500
140 pF or less
*1 AC filter: SLOW, Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 6 1/2, Sinusoidal input voltage
The input voltage is restricted to 2.2  107 V•Hz in the 100 V and 700 V ranges.
If the input voltage is 10% or less of the full scale, 30 V is added to the measurement accuracy as the additional error.
*2 100 kHz-200 kHz in the 100 mV and 1000 mV ranges

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7.1.2 AC Voltage Measurement (ACV, ACV(AC+DC))

ACV(AC+DC)
Measurement accuracy *1 (% of reading + digits) 23C5C
Input Maximum Input
Range Resolution 20 Hz - 45 Hz - 100 Hz - 20 kHz - 50 kHz - 100 kHz -
terminal display impedance
45 Hz 100 Hz 20 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz 300 kHz *2

V-COM 100 mV 119.99 10 V 1 M2%, 0.28+6 0.1+6 0.06+6 0.12+18 0.6+21 5+60
140 pF or less
1000 mV 1199.9 100V 1 M2%, 0.28+5 0.1+5 0.06+5 0.12+5 0.6+8 4+50
140 pF or less
10 V 11.999 1 mV 1 M2%, 0.28+4 0.1+4 0.06+4 0.12+5 0.6+8 4+50
140 pF or less
100 V 119.99 10 mV 1 M2%, 0.28+4 0.1+4 0.06+4 0.12+5 0.6+8 4+50
140 pF or less
700 V 749.9 100 mV 1 M2%, 0.28+3 0.1+3 0.06+3 0.12+4 0.6+6 4+35
140 pF or less
*1 AC filter: SLOW, Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 4 1/2, Sinusoidal input voltage
The input voltage is restricted to 2.2  107 V•Hz in the 100 V and 700 V ranges.
If the input voltage is 10% or less of the full scale, 30 V is added to the measurement accuracy as the additional error.
*2 100 kHz-200 kHz in the 100 mV and 1000 mV ranges

Additional error depending on the crest factor (For a non-sinusoidal input voltage)
1-2 0.05% of range
2-3 0.15% of range
3-5 0.4% of range

Additional error depending on the AC filter Integration time: 10 PLC

Additional error (% of reading)
Frequency bandwidth Response time *1
20 Hz - 45 Hz 45 Hz - 100Hz 100 Hz - 1 kHz More than 1 kHz

SLOW 20 Hz - 300kHz 0 0 0 0 3s
MED 20 Hz - 300kHz 0.7 0.23 0.04 0 500 ms
FAST 300 Hz - 300kHz - - 0.1 0 100 ms
*1 Time until the measurement value reaches within 0.1% of the final value in the same range

Maximum allowable applied voltage

Between V and COM terminals 700 Vrms, 1000 Vpeak, 2.2  107 V Hz
Between COM terminal and chassis 500 V

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7.1.2 AC Voltage Measurement (ACV, ACV(AC+DC))

Additional error depending on the integration time AC filter: SLOW

Integration time Additional error (digit)

10 s  IT < 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2
200 s  IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 4
2 ms < IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 20
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC - In a 6 1/2-digit display 120
10 PLC < IT  10 s - In a 6 1/2-digit display 2

• 7451A
Measurement method True RMS measurement, RMS display
Input range 5% or more of a full scale
Crest factor 3:1 at a full scale
Temperature coefficient (1/10 of measurement accuracy that includes the additional error)/C in each
range and frequency range
ACV
Measurement accuracy *1 ( of reading digits)
Input Maximum
Range Resolution Input impedance 20 Hz - 45 Hz - 100 Hz - 20 kHz - 50 kHz - 100 kHz -
terminal display
45 Hz 100 Hz 20 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz 300 kHz *2

V-COM 300 mV 319.999 1V 1 M2%, 0.28+120 0.1+120 0.06+120 0.2+150 0.6+240 5+1500
140 pF or less
3000 mV 3199.99 10 V 1 M2%, 0.28+120 0.1+120 0.06+120 0.2+150 0.6+240 4+1500
140 pF or less
30 V 31.9999 100 V 1 M2%, 0.28+120 0.1+120 0.06+120 0.2+150 0.6+240 4+1500
140 pF or less
300 V 319.999 1 mV 1 M2%, 0.28+120 0.1+120 0.06+120 0.2+150 0.6+240 4+1500
140 pF or less
700 V 749.99 10 mV 1 M2%, 0.28+28 0.1+28 0.06+28 - - -
140 pF or less
*1 AC filter: SLOW, Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 5 1/2, Sinusoidal input voltage
The input voltage is restricted to 2.2  107 V•Hz in the 300 V and 700 V ranges.
*2 100 kHz-200 kHz in the 300 mV and 3000 mV ranges

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ACV(AC+DC)
Measurement accuracy *1 ( of reading digits)
Input Maximum
Range Resolution Input impedance 20 Hz - 45 Hz - 100 Hz - 20 kHz - 50 kHz - 100 kHz -
terminal display
45 Hz 100 Hz 20 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz 300 kHz *2

V-COM 300 mV 319.99 10V 1 M2%, 0.28+12 0.1+12 0.06+12 0.2+15 0.6+24 4+150
140 pF or less
3000 mV 3199.9 100 V 1 M2%, 0.28+12 0.1+12 0.06+12 0.2+15 0.6+24 4+150
140 pF or less
30 V 31.999 1 mV 1 M2%, 0.28+12 0.1+12 0.06+12 0.2+15 0.6+24 4+150
140 pF or less
300 V 319.99 10 mV 1 M2%, 0.28+12 0.1+12 0.06+12 0.2+15 0.6+24 4+150
140 pF or less
700 V 749.9 100 mV 1 M2%, 0.28+3 0.1+3 0.06+3 - - -
140 pF or less
*1 AC filter: SLOW, Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 4 1/2, Sinusoidal input voltage
The input voltage is restricted to 2.2  107 V•Hz in the 300 V and 700 V ranges.
*2 100 kHz-200 kHz in the 300 mV and 3000 mV ranges

Additional error depending on the crest factor (For a non-sinusoidal input voltage)
1-2 0.05% of range
2-3 0.15% of range

Additional error depending on the AC filter Integration time: 10 PLC

Additional error (% of reading)
Frequency bandwidth Response time *1
20 Hz - 45 Hz 45 Hz - 100Hz 100 Hz - 1 kHz More than 1 kHz

SLOW 20 Hz - 300 kHz 0 0 0 0 3s

MED 20 Hz - 300 kHz 0.7 0.23 0.04 0 500 ms
FAST 300 Hz - 300 kHz - - 0.1 0 100 ms
*1 Time until the measurement value reaches within 0.1% of the final value in the same range

Maximum allowable applied voltage

Between V and COM terminals 700 Vrms, 1000 Vpeak, 2.2  107 V Hz
Between COM terminal and chassis 500 V

Additional error depending on the integration time AC filter: SLOW

Integration time Additional error (digit)

100 s  IT < 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2
200 s  IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 10
2.01 ms < IT < 9.99 ms - In a 5 1/2-digit display 20
10 ms < IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 12
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 10
10 PLC < IT  10 s - In a 5 1/2-digit display 2

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7.1.3 Resistance Measurement (2W, LP-2W, 4W, LP-4W)

7.1.3 Resistance Measurement (2W, LP-2W, 4W, LP-4W)

• 7461A/61P
2W and 4W measurements
Measurement accuracy *1 Temperature coefficient *4
Maximum Measurement (% of reading + digits) (ppm of reading + digits)/C
Range Resolution
display current 24 hours 90 days 1 year Auto-zero Auto-zero
23C 1C *2 23C 5C 23C 5C ON OFF

100  119.9999 100  10 mA 0.0030+30.0 0.0060+35.0 0.0080+35.0 6.0+5.0 6.0+5.0

1000  1199.999 1 m 1 mA 0.0020+5.0 0.0060+5.0 0.0080+8.0 6.0+1.0 6.0+5.0
10 k 11.99999 10 m 100 A 0.0020+5.0 0.0060+5.0 0.0080+8.0 6.0+1.0 6.0+5.0
100 k 119.9999 100 m 10 A 0.0020+5.0 0.0060+5.0 0.0080+8.0 6.0+1.0 6.0+5.0
1000 k 1199.999 1 5 A 0.0020+10.0 0.0060+30.0 0.0080+30.0 10.0+5.0 10.0+7.0
10 M 11.99999 10  500 nA 0.0150+10.0 0.0200+30.0 0.0300+30.0 30.0+5.0 *3 30.0+7.0 *3
100 M 119.9999 100  50 nA 0.3000+100.0 0.5000+100.0 0.6000+100.0 700.0+5.0 700.0+7.0
*1 Integration time: 10 PLC, Auto-zero: ON for 2W, Display digit: 6 1/2
The measurement cable resistance and 0.2  (internal circuit resistance error) are added to the digit error in 2W measurement.
*2 Relative value with respect to the calibration standard
*3 15 ppm/C is added to the temperature coefficient in the temperature range of 30C to 50C.
*4 The temperature coefficient in Auto-zero ON is used in the 4W measurement.

Low Power 2W and 4W measurements (LP-2W/LP-4W)

Measurement accuracy *1 Temperature coefficient *4
Maximum Measurement (% of reading + digits) (ppm of reading + digits)/C
Range Resolution
display current 24 hours 90 days 1 year Auto-zero Auto-zero
23C 1C *2 23C 5C 23C 5C ON OFF

100  119.9999 100  1 mA 0.0030+30.0 0.0070+50.0 0.0100+60.0 6.0+5.0 6.0+8.0

1000  1199.999 1 m 100 A 0.0020+30.0 0.0070+50.0 0.0100+60.0 6.0+5.0 6.0+8.0
10 k 11.99999 10 m 10 A 0.0020+30.0 0.0070+50.0 0.0100+60.0 7.0+5.0 7.0+8.0
100 k 119.9999 100 m 5 A 0.0020+15.0 0.0070+50.0 0.0100+60.0 10.0+5.0 10.0+25.0
1000 k 1199.999 1 500 nA 0.0150+15.0 0.0450+50.0 0.0500+60.0 65.0+5.0 *3 65.0+8.0 *3
10 M 11.99999 10  50 nA 0.3000+100.0 0.6000+100.0 0.8000+100.0 700.0+5.0 700.0+8.0 
*1 Integration time: 10 PLC, Auto zero: ON for 2W, Display digit: 6 1/2
The measurement cable resistance and 0.2  (internal circuit resistance error) are added to the digit error in 2W measurement.
*2 Relative value with respect to the calibration standard
*3 15 ppm/C is added to the temperature coefficient in the temperature range of 30C to 50C.
*4 The temperature coefficient in Auto-zero ON is used in the LP-4W measurement.

Response time: 100 M = 5 s

(Time until the measurement value reaches within 0.1% of the final value)
1 M/10 M = 0.5 s
(Time until the measurement value reaches within 0.1% of the final value)

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7.1.3 Resistance Measurement (2W, LP-2W, 4W, LP-4W)

Additional error depending on the integration time

Integration time Additional error (digit + m)

10 s IT 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2+20
200 s < IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 2+20
2 ms <IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 2+20
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 6 1/2-digit display 1+0
10 PLC < IT  10 s Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 6 1/2-digit display 2+0

Voltage between input terminals without connections.9.5 V or less

Maximum allowable applied voltage
Between  and COM 1000 Vpeak
Between COM and the chassis 500 V
Between 4WHi-4WLo 200 Vpeak
Between 4WHi, 4WLo and the chassis 500 V

• 7451A
2W and 4W measurements
Measurement accuracy *1 Temperature coefficient *5
Maximum Measurement (% of reading + digits) (ppm of reading + digits)/C
Range Resolution
display current 24 hours 90 days 1 year Auto-zero Auto-zero
23C 1C *2 23C 5C 23C 5C ON OFF

30  31.9999 100  10 mA 0.0030+30.0 0.0100+40.0 0.0150+40.0 10.0+5.0 10.0+50.0

300  319.999 1 m 1 mA 0.0020+5.0 0.0080+11.0 0.0150+11.0 10.0+1.0 10.0+6.0
3000  3199.99 10 m 1 mA 0.0020+3.0 0.0070+3.0 0.0120+3.0 10.0+0.2 10.0+3.0
30 k 31.9999 100 m 100 A 0.0020+3.0 0.0070+3.0 0.0130+3.0 10.0+0.2 10.0+3.0
300 k 319.999 1 10 A 0.0020+3.0 0.0090+3.0 0.0140+3.0 8.0+0.2 8.0+3.0
3000 k 3199.99 10  1 A 0.0070+14.0 0.0300+19.0 0.0300+19.0 35.0+5.0 35.0+5.0
30 M 31.9999 100  100 nA 0.0600+14.0 0.1800+19.0 0.2000+19.0 100.0+5.0 *3 100.0+5.0 *3
300 M 319.999 1 k 10 nA 0.6000+14.0 1.7000+19.0 2.0000+19.0 1000.0+5.0 *4 1000.0+5.0 *4
*1 Integration time: 10 PLC, Auto-zero: ON for 2W, Display digit: 5 1/2
The measurement cable resistance and 0.2  (internal circuit resistance error) are added to the digit error in 2W measurement.
*2 Relative value with respect to the calibration standard
*3 115 ppm/C is added to the temperature coefficient in the temperature range of 30C to 50C.
*4 1150 ppm/C is added to the temperature coefficient in the temperature range of 30C to 50C.
*5 The temperature coefficient in Auto-zero ON is used in the 4W measurement.

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7.1.3 Resistance Measurement (2W, LP-2W, 4W, LP-4W)

Low Power 2W and 4W measurements (LP-2W/LP-4W)

Measurement accuracy *1 Temperature coefficient *5
Maximum Measurement (% of reading + digits) (ppm of reading + digits)/C
Range Resolution
display current 24 hours 90 days 1 year Auto-zero Auto-zero
23C 1C *2 23C 5C 23C 5C ON OFF

300  319.999 1 m 100 A 0.0030+30.0 0.0080+40.0 0.0150+40.0 10.0+5.0 10.0+50.0

3000  3199.99 10 m 100 A 0.0020+5.0 0.0080+11.0 0.0150+11.0 10.0+1.0 10.0+5.0
30 k 31.9999 100 m 10 A 0.0020+5.0 0.0080+11.0 0.0150+11.0 10.0+1.0 10.0+5.0
300 k 319.999 1 1 A 0.0070+5.0 0.0300+11.0 0.0300+11.0 30.0+1.0 30.0+5.0
3000 k 3199.99 10  100 nA 0.0600+20.0 0.1800+33.0 0.2000+33.0 100.0+5.0 *3 100.0+5.0 *3
30 M 31.9999 100  10 nA 0.6000+20.0 1.7000+33.0 2.0000+33.0 1000.0+5.0 *4 1000.0+5.0 *4
*1 Integration time: 10 PLC, Auto zero: ON for 2W, Display digit: 5 1/2
The measurement cable resistance and 0.2  (internal circuit resistance error) are added to the digit error in 2W measurement.
*2 Relative value with respect to the calibration standard
*3 115 ppm/C is added to the temperature coefficient in the temperature range of 30C to 50C.
*4 1150 ppm/C is added to the temperature coefficient in the temperature range of 30C to 50C.
*5 The temperature coefficient in Auto-zero ON is used in the 4W measurement.

Response time: 300 M = 5 s

(Time until the measurement value reaches within 0.1% of the final value)
3 M/30 M = 0.5 s
(Time until the measurement value reaches within 0.1% of the final value)
Additional error depending on the integration time

Integration time Additional error (digit + m)

100 s IT 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2+20
200 s < IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 10+20
2.01 ms < IT < 9.99 ms - In a 5 1/2-digit display 20+20
10 ms <IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 2+20
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 5 1/2-digit display 1+0
10 PLC < IT  10 s Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 5 1/2-digit display 2+0

Voltage between input terminals without connections. 9.5 V or less

Maximum allowable applied voltage
Between  and COM 1000 Vpeak
Between COM and the chassis 500 V
Between 4WHi-4WLo 200 Vpeak
Between 4WHi, 4WLo and the chassis 500 V

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7.1.4 DC Current Measurement (DCI)

7.1.4 DC Current Measurement (DCI)

• 7461A/61P

Resistance Measurement accuracy *1 Temperature coefficient

Input Maximum between (% of reading + digits) (ppm of reading + digits)/C
Range Resolution
terminal display input 24 hours 90 days 1 year Auto-zero Auto-zero
terminals 23C 1C *2 23C 5C 23C 5C ON OFF

mA-COM 1000 A 1199.999 1 nA 103  0.005+15 0.0180+20.0 0.0200+20.0 30.0+5.0 30.0+6.0

10 mA 11.99999 10 nA 10.5  0.005+15 0.0250+20.0 0.0250+30.0 30.0+5.0 30.0+6.0
100 mA 119.9999 100 nA 1.5  0.008+15 0.0250+20.0 0.0250+30.0 35.0+5.0 35.0+6.0
1000 mA 1199.999 1 A 0.5  0.03+15 0.0300+20.0 0.0500+30.0 50.0+10.0 50.0+10.0
3A 3.19999 10 A 0.5  0.1+15 0.1000+20.0 0.1000+30.0 50.0+20.0 50.0+30.0
*1 Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 6 1/2, Auto-zero: ON
*2 Relative value with respect to the calibration standard

Additional error depending on the integration time

Integration time Additional error (digit)

10 s  IT < 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2
200 s  IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 2
2 ms < IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 2
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 6 1/2-digit display 1
10 PLC < IT  10 s Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 6 1/2-digit display 2

Maximum allowable applied current

Between mA and COM terminals
3A (DC or ACrms)
Input protection By using the 3.15 A/250 V fast blow fuse which is compliant with
IEC60127-2 sheet1
The fuse can be changed on the rear panel.
• 7451A/61P

Resistance Measurement accuracy *1 Temperature coefficient

Input Maximum between (% of reading + digits) (ppm of reading + digits)/C
Range Resolution
terminal display input 24 hours 90 days 1 year Auto-zero Auto-zero
terminals 23C 1C *2 23C 5C 23C 5C ON OFF

mA-COM 3000 A 3199.99 10 nA 10.5  0.01+30 0.0300+40.0 0.0500+40.0 45.0+4.0 45.0+10.0

30 mA 31.9999 100 nA 10.5  0.01+4.5 0.0300+6.0 0.0500+6.0 45.0+0.6 45.0+7.0
300 mA 319.999 1 A 1.5  0.03+4.5 0.0600+6.0 0.1000+6.0 50.0+0.6 50.0+7.0
3000 mA 3199.99 10 A 0.5  0.12+4.5 0.1200+6.0 0.1200+6.0 50.0+0.6 50.0+7.0
*1 Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 5 1/2, Auto-zero: ON
*2 Relative value with respect to the calibration standard

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7.1.5 AC Current Measurement (ACI, ACI(AC+DC))

Additional error depending on the integration time

Integration time Additional error (digit)

100 s  IT < 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2
200 s  IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 10
2.01 ms < IT < 9.99 ms - In a 5 1/2-digit display 20
10 ms < IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 2
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 5 1/2-digit display 1
10 PLC < IT  10 s Integral multiple of 1 PLC In a 5 1/2-digit display 2

Maximum allowable applied current

Between mA and COM terminals
3A (DC or ACrms)
Input protection By using the 3.15 A/250 V fast blow fuse which is compliant with
IEC60127-2 sheet1
The fuse can be changed on the rear panel.

7.1.5 AC Current Measurement (ACI, ACI(AC+DC))

• 7461A/61P
Measurement method True RMS measurement, RMS display
Input range 5% or more of a full scale
Crest factor 5:1 at a full scale (Except for the 3 A range)
Temperature coefficient (1/10 of measurement accuracy that includes the additional error)/C in each
range and frequency range
ACI

Resistance Measurement accuracy *1

Input Maximum between (% of reading + digits) 23C5C
Range Resolution
terminal display input 20 Hz - 45 Hz - 100 Hz -
terminals 45 Hz 100 Hz 5 kHz

mA-COM 1000 A 1199.999 1 nA 103  0.45+400 0.25+400 0.11+400

10 mA 11.99999 10 nA 10.5  0.45+400 0.25+400 0.11+400

100 mA 119.9999 100 nA 1.5  0.45+400 0.25+400 0.11+400
1000 mA 1199.999 1 A 0.5  0.45+400 0.25+400 0.11+400
3A 3.19999 10 A 0.5  0.45+120 0.25+120 0.15+120
*1: AC filter: SLOW, Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 6 1/2, Sinusoidal input current

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ACI(AC+DC)

Resistance Measurement accuracy *1

Input Maximum between (% of reading + digits) 23C5C
Range Resolution
terminal display input 20 Hz - 45 Hz - 100 Hz -
terminals 45 Hz 100 Hz 5 kHz

mA-COM 1000 A 1199.9 100 nA 103  0.45+4 0.25+4 0.11+4

10 mA 11.999 1 A 10.5  0.45+4 0.25+4 0.11+4

100 mA 119.99 10 A 1.5  0.45+4 0.25+4 0.11+4
1000 mA 1199.9 100 A 0.5  0.45+4 0.25+4 0.11+4
3A 3.199 1 mA 0.5  0.45+1.2 0.25+1.2 0.15+1.2
*1: AC filter: SLOW, Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 4 1/2, Sinusoidal input current

Additional error depending on the crest factor (For a non-sinusoidal input current)
1-2 0.05% of range
2-3 0.15% of range
3-5 0.4% of range

Additional error depending on the AC filter Integration time: 10 PLC

Additional error (% of reading)
Frequency bandwidth Response time *2
20 Hz - 45 Hz 45 Hz - 100Hz 100 Hz - 1 kHz More than 1 kHz

SLOW 20 Hz - 300kHz 0 0 0 0 3s
MED 20 Hz - 300kHz 0.7 0.23 0.04 0 500 ms
FAST 300 Hz - 300kHz - - 0.1 0 100 ms
*2 Time until the measurement value reaches within 0.1% of the final value in the same range

Additional error depending on the integration time AC filter: SLOW

Integration time Additional error(digit)

10 s  IT < 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2
200 s  IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 4
2 ms < IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 20
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC - In a 6 1/2-digit display 120
10 PLC < IT  10 s - In a 6 1/2-digit display 2

Maximum allowable applied current

Between mA and COM terminals
3A (DC or ACrms)
Input protection By using the 3.15 A/250 V fast blow fuse which is compliant with
IEC60127-2 sheet1
The fuse can be changed on the rear panel.

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7.1.5 AC Current Measurement (ACI, ACI(AC+DC))

• 7451A
Measurement method True RMS measurement, RMS display
Input range 5% or more of full scale
Crest factor 3:1 at a full scale (Except for the 3 A range)
Temperature coefficient (1/10 of measurement accuracy that includes the additional error)/C in each
range and frequency range
ACI

Resistance Measurement accuracy *1

Input Maximum between (% of reading + digits) 23C5C
Range Resolution
terminal display input 20 Hz - 45 Hz - 100 Hz -
terminals 45 Hz 100 Hz 5 kHz

mA-COM 3000 A 3199.99 10 nA 10.5  0.45+200 0.25+200 0.2+200

30 mA 31.9999 100 nA 10.5  0.45+200 0.25+200 0.2+200
300 mA 319.999 1 A 1.5  0.45+200 0.25+200 0.2+200
3000 mA 3199.99 10 A 0.5  0.45+200 0.25+200 0.2+200
*1: AC filter: SLOW, Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 5 1/2, Sinusoidal input current

ACI(AC+DC)

Resistance Measurement accuracy *1

Input Maximum between (% of reading + digits) 23C5C
Range Resolution
terminal display input 20 Hz - 45 Hz - 100 Hz -
terminals 45 Hz 100 Hz 5 kHz

mA-COM 3000 A 3199.9 100 nA 10.5  0.45+20 0.25+20 0.2+20

30 mA 31.999 1 A 10.5  0.45+20 0.25+20 0.2+20
300 mA 319.99 10 A 1.5  0.45+20 0.25+20 0.2+20
3000 mA 3199.9 100 A 0.5  0.45+20 0.25+20 0.2+20
*1: AC filter: SLOW, Integration time: 10 PLC, Display digit: 4 1/2, Sinusoidal input current

Additional error depending on the crest factor (For a non-sinusoidal input current)

Crest factor
Range (% of reading + % of range)
1 to 2 2 to 3
3000  0+0.05 0+0.15
30 mA 0.01+0.05 3+0.15
300 mA 0+0.05 0.3+0.15
3000 mA 0+0.05 0.03+0.15

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7.1.6 Frequency Measurement (FREQ)

Additional error depending on the AC filter Integration time: 10 PLC

Additional error (% of reading)
Frequency bandwidth Response time *1
20 Hz - 45 Hz 45 Hz - 100Hz 100 Hz - 1 kHz More than 1 kHz

SLOW 20 Hz - 5 kHz 0 0 0 0 3s
MED 20 Hz - 5 kHz 0.7 0.23 0.04 0 500 ms
FAST 300 Hz - 5 kHz - - 0.1 0 100 ms
*1 Time until the measurement value reaches within 0.1% of the final value in the same range

Additional error depending on the integration time AC filter: SLOW

Integration time Additional error(digit)

100 s  IT < 200 s - In a 3 1/2-digit display 2
200 s  IT  2 ms Includes FAST1 and FAST2. In a 4 1/2-digit display 10
2.01 ms < IT < 9.99 ms - In a 5 1/2-digit display 20
10 ms < IT < 1 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 20
1 PLC  IT < 10 PLC - In a 5 1/2-digit display 20
10 PLC < IT  10 s - In a 5 1/2-digit display 2

Maximum allowable applied current

Between mA and COM terminals
3A (DC or ACrms)
Input protection By using the 3.15 A/250 V fast blow fuse which is compliant with
IEC60127-2 sheet1
The fuse can be changed on the rear panel.

7.1.6 Frequency Measurement (FREQ)

• 7451A, 7461A, 7461P

Measurement method Reciprocal
Measurement accuracy
Measurement frequency range
(Sinusoidal wave)
1 Hz - 10 Hz 0.05% of reading
10 Hz - 300 kHz 0.02% of reading

Input signal voltage range 100 mVrms to 700 Vrms (However, the input signal is restricted to the
maximum allowable applied voltage.)

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7.1.7 Diode Measurement

Gate time

Maximum Maximum display

Measurement
Sampling rate Gate time measurement 7461A/
frequency range 7451A
period 61P
SLOW 1000 ms 1 Hz to 300 kHz 2.2 s 9999999 999999
MED 100 ms 10 Hz to 300 kHz 220 ms 999999 99999
FAST 10 ms 100 Hz to 300 kHz 22 ms 99999 9999

Maximum allowable applied voltage

Between V and COM terminals 700 Vrms, 1000 Vpeak, 2.2  107 V•Hz
Between COM terminal and chassis 500 V

7.1.7 Diode Measurement

• 7461A/61P

Maximum Measurement
Range Resolution
display current

1000 mV 1199.999 1 V 1 mA
The specifications other than the above are the same as those of 1000  range in 2W measurement.
However, the offset error, which is calculated by the following formula; (the measurement cable resistance + internal circuit
resistance error of 0.2 )  1 mA, is added to the measurement accuracy in 2W measurement.

• 7451A

Maximum Measurement
Range Resolution
display current

3000 mV 3199.99 10 V 1 mA
The specifications other than the above are the same as those of 3000  range in 2W measurement.
However, the offset error, which is calculated by the following formula; (the measurement cable resistance + internal circuit
resistance error of 0.2 )  1 mA, is added to the measurement accuracy in 2W measurement.

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7.1.8 Continuity Measurement

7.1.8 Continuity Measurement

• 7461A/61P
Range Maximum display Resolution Measurement current

1000  1199.999 1 m 1 mA

Specifications not described above are the same as those in the 1000  range in the 2W measurement.
Continuity judgment setting range: 1  to 1000 

• 7451A
Range Maximum display Resolution Measurement current

3000  3199.99 10 m 1 mA

Specifications not described above are the same as those in the 3000  range in the 2W measurement.
Continuity judgment setting range: 1  to 1000 

7.1.9 Temperature Measurement (TEMP-2W, TEMP-3W, TEMP-4W)

7461P
Platinum resistance bulb Pt100 (compliant with JIS C1604-1997) or
JPt100 (compliant with JIS C1604-1981)
Measurement range PT100 -200 C to +850 C
JPt100 -200 C to +649 C
Linearization Digital calculation
Wire connection 2W, 3W or 4W
Allowable wire resistance 10  or lower (except 2W)
Measurement unit C, F or K

Measurement accuracy
Measurement  (% of reading + C)*1 Temperature coefficient
Resolution
current  (ppm of reading + C)/C *1
90 days, 235 C 1 year, 235 C
0.001 C 1 mA 0.006 + 0.06 0.008 + 0.06 6 + 0.003
*1 4W, RATE: SLOW2, not including the measurement probe accuracy

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7.1.10 Measurement Time and Display Digits

7.1.10 Measurement Time and Display Digits

Measurement speed (In Auto-range OFF)

DCV
ACV Integration
Sampling rate Bch-DCV Auto-zero
4W ACI ACV(AC+DC) time
DCI
LP-4W Continuity ACI(AC+DC)
2W
Diode
LP-2W

FAST1 1000 times/s *1 110 times/s 400 times/s 4 times/s 0.02 PLC OFF
FAST2 300 times/s *1 80 times/s 250 times/s 4 times/s 0.1 PLC OFF
MED 20 times/s 20 times/s 20 times/s 3 times/s 1 PLC ON
SLOW1 4.5 times/s 4.5 times/s 4.5 times/s 2 times/s 5 PLC ON
SLOW2 2 times/s 2 times/s 2 times/s 1 time/s 10 PLC ON
*1 Under the following conditions
Trigger source: BUS, EXT, MAN
Sampling count: 2 or more
Complete signal output mode: SINGLE
Display: OFF, Calculation: OFF, Measurement data memory: ON

Maximum measurement speed and its conditions

7461A/61P 7451A
Measurement speed 20,000 times/s 5,000 times/s
Target function DCV, DCV-Bch, DCI, 2W, LP-2W
Integration time 10 s 100 s
Sampling interval 50 s 200 s
Other *1
*1 Under the following conditions
Auto-range: OFF
Trigger source: BUS, EXT, MAN
Sampling count: 2 to 16,000
Complete signal output mode:
SINGLE
Display: OFF
Measurement data memory:
ON
7451A/61A: Up to 10,000 data
7461P: Up to 16,000 data

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7.1.10 Measurement Time and Display Digits

Integration Time (IT) and Sampling Interval (SI)

7461A/61P 7451A
Integration time (IT) Integration time (IT)
Setting range Resolution Setting range Resolution
10 s to 199 s 1 s 100 s to 199 s 1 s
200 s to 9.99 ms 10 s 200 s to 9.99 ms 10 s
10 ms to 5999.9 ms 100 s 10 ms to 5999.9 ms 100 s
6 s to 10 s 200 s 6 s to 10 s 200 s
0.02 PLC to 100 PLC 0.01 PLC 0.02 PLC to 100 PLC 0.01 PLC
Sampling interval (SI) Sampling interval (SI)
Setting range Setting range
50 s to 3600 s 200 s to 3600 s

Integration Time and Display Digits

Function DCV/DCI
DCV-Bch
2W/4W ACV(AC+DC)
LP-2W/4W ACI(AC+DC)
ACV/ACI
Diode and Continuity
Integration time (IT) 7461A/61P 7451A 7461A/61P 7451A
10 s  (IT)  200 s 3 1/2-digit display 3 1/2-digit display 3 1/2-digit display
200 s < (IT)  2 ms 4 1/2-digit display 4 1/2-digit display 3 1/2-digit display
2 ms < (IT)  15 ms 5 1/2-digit display 5 1/2-digit display 4 1/2-digit display
15 ms < (IT)  10 s 6 1/2-digit display 5 1/2-digit display 4 1/2-digit display

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7.1.11 Calculation Functions

7.1.11 Calculation Functions

• NULL calculation
Display value (NULL) = Measurement value - NULL constant
• Smoothing calculation
Display value (SM) = Moving average over a specified number of measurements
• Comparator calculation
Display (HIGH)  HIGH setting value < Measurement value
Display (LOW)  Measurement value < LOW setting value
Display (GO)  LOW setting value  Measurement value  HIGH setting value
• Scaling calculation
Display (SCL) = (Measurement value - B)/A  C
A, B, and C are constants. (Setting values)
• MAX and MIN calculation
Display value (MAX) = Maximum measurement value after the calculation starts
Display value (MIN) = Minimum measurement value after the calculation starts
Display value (AVE) = Arithmetic mean after the calculation starts (Remote output only)
• dB and dBm calculation
dB display = 20 log (Measurement value/D)
dBm display value = 10 log ((Measurement value)2/D)/10-3
D is a constant. (Set by the user)
• Statistical calculation
Number of samples Display value (SAMPLE) = Number of measurement values in the specified
range of the measurement memory
Maximum value Display value (MAX) = Maximum measurement value in the specified range
of the measurement memory
Minimum value Display value (MIN) = Minimum measurement value in the specified range of
the measurement memory
Average value Display value (AVE) = Average value in the specified range of the measure-
ment memory
Standard deviation Display value (SIGMA) = Standard deviation in the specified range of the
measurement memory
Dispersion Display value (P-P) = ((Maximum measurement value) - (Minimum measure-
ment value)) in the specified range of the measurement memory

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7.2 Interface Specifications

7.2 Interface Specifications

Item Specifications
Remote control
Remote command Compliance with SCPI and the command format for the ADC CORPO-
RATION's R6552 and R64 series
Interface Either GPIB or USB can be selected.
USB
Standard Compliance with USB2.0 Full Speed
Connector Type B
GPIB
Standard Compliance with IEEE488.2
Connector 24-pin Anphenol
Interface functions SH1, AH1, T5, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2
Output format ASCII
Addressing 31 kinds of talker/listener addresses can be specified from the front
panel.
Comparator output
Output signal TTL Output: PASS/FAIL
Comparator output TTL output: PASS/FAIL, Relay output: PASS/Hi/Lo
(PASS/FAIL output can be set individually)
Digital output TTL output: 2 outputs, Relay contact: 3 contacts
Connector D-Sub9 pin
a.Optical semiconductor relay contact
Allowable contact voltage (for break) DC30 V
Allowable contact current DC120 mA
Withstand voltage between contact 30 V
and GND
Contact operating time Approximately 1ms or less
b. TTL Output
Output level TTL Selecting the positive or negative logic
Maximum allowable applied voltage 12 Vpeak
External trigger signal
Connector BNC
Signal level TTL Detecting the falling edge
Pulse width 1 s or more
Complete signal output
Connector BNC
Signal level TTL Negative pulse
Sink Current 20 mA or below
Pulse width Approx. 5 s or 100 s can be selected.

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7.3 General Specifications

7.3 General Specifications

Item Specifications
Operation environment Ambient temperature:0C to +50C
Relative humidity: 85%RH or less no condensation
75% or less in resistance measurement of larger than
10 M and low power resistance measurement of
larger than 1 M
Storage environment Ambient temperature:-25C to +70C
Relative humidity: 85%RH or less no condensation
Warm-up time 60 minutes or more
Display 7-digit fluorescent display A digit is displayed by seven segments.
Range switching Automatic and manual
Input method Floating
Measurement method Integration
Overload display OL
Input switching Front and rear (Can be switched manually and remotely)
Front: V, HI(4W/Bch), LO (4W/Bch), mA, and COM
terminals
Rear: V, HI(4W/Bch), LO (4W/Bch), and COM ter-
minals
Memory Data memory: Up to 10,000 data (7451A/61A)
Up to 20,000 data (7461P)
Condition setting memory: 4 (USER0 to USER3)
Trigger function External trigger: External trigger signal
Panel key
BUS (GPIB, USB)
Internal trigger: Level trigger
Delta trigger
Power supply AC power supply: 100 V/120 V/220 V/240 V
(Can be switched by user)

Option number Standard OPT.32 OPT.42 OPT.44

Power supply voltage 100V 120V 220V 240V

Specify the option when ordering.

Use a power cable and fuse that are compliant with the safety standard when
changing the power supply voltage.
Power supply frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption 20 VA or below
Dimensions Approx. 212 (width)  88 (height)  340 (depth) mm
Mass 3.4 kg or less
Safety IEC61010-1
EN61010-1
Measurement Category II
EMC EN61326 class B

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7.4 Options

7.4 Options

Table 7-1 Options

Option Description
OPT32 Changing the power supply voltage: For 120 V
OPT42 Changing the power supply voltage: For 220 V
OPT44 Changing the power supply voltage: For 240 V
OPT64 Option for ATE (7461A only)

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8. MAINTENANCE

8. MAINTENANCE
This chapter describes the following information which relates to the maintenance of this instrument.
8.1 Replacing Fuses
8.2 Cleaning
8.3 Calibration
8.4 Replacing Parts with Limited Life
8.5 Product Disposal and Recycle
8.6 Storage
8.7 Transportation
8.8 Notes Regarding Repair, Replacement, and Periodic Calibration
8.9 System Recovery Procedure
8.10 Self-Test
8.11 Error Message List

8.1 Replacing Fuses

This instrument includes a power fuse and protection fuse. Replace them according to the following proce-
dure.

CAUTION:

1. To prevent fire and electrical shock, replace with a fuse listed in Table 8-1. Never use an incompatible fuse and
short-circuit the fuse holder.
2. Whether a fuse has blown cannot be checked by observation. Measure the resistance of the fuse and judge
whether the fuse has blown. (If the resistance is 15  or less, the fuse has not blown.)
3. Do not cut any of the internal ground wiring in this instrument or disconnect this instrument from ground. This
instrument may become unsafe to operate.

Table 8-1 Fuse Rating and Compliant Standard

Power supply Manufacturer's Rated current/

Manufacturer Compliant standard Application
voltage product code voltage
100 V/120 V Littelfuse, Inc. 0218.250XP IEC60127-2 sheet3 0.25 A/250 V Power fuse
220 V/240 V Littelfuse, Inc. 0218.160XP IEC60127-2 sheet3 0.16 A/250 V Power fuse
- Littelfuse, Inc. 02163.15XP IEC60127-2 sheet1 3.15 A/250 V Current terminal
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8.1.1 Replacing a Power Fuse

8.1.1 Replacing a Power Fuse

The power fuse is placed in the AC power supply connector on the rear panel.
For more information on how to check and replace the power fuse, refer to Section 3.4.2, “Changing the
Power Supply Voltage.”

8.1.2 Replacing a Protection Fuse

To prevent fire and burns when an overcurrent is supplied in the current input terminal, a fast-blow fuse is
included on the rear panel of this instrument.

1. Rotate the fuse cap in the counter-clockwise direction by using a flathead screw-
driver and remove the fuse.

2. Replace with a fuse, which is compliant with the standard and listed in Table 3-
1, and secure the fuse cap.

Figure 8-1 Input Terminal Protection Fuse

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8.2 Cleaning

8.2 Cleaning

This section describes the cleaning procedure of this instrument and warning messages.

WARNING: To prevent accidents caused by electric shocks, remove all cables from this instrument.
Never attempt to remove the cover to clean the inside of this instrument.

8.2.1 Cleaning the Outside

Use a soft or damp cloth to clean this instrument.

NOTE:

1. Do not allow water inside this instrument or lint on this instrument.

2. Do not use an organic solvent such as benzene or acetone for cleaning because it degrades the plastic.

8.2.2 Cleaning Others

Take appropriate precautions to protect this instrument from dust.

WARNING: Periodically remove any dust which builds up on the AC power connector and plug. The tracking
phenomenon, which can be caused by wet dust, may cause a fire.

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8.3 Calibration

8.3 Calibration

To maintain the measurement accuracy of this instrument, perform calibration at least once a year; warranty
period.

8.3.1 Preparing for Calibration

1. Power supply
Use an AC power supply in a voltage range listed in Table 3-4 and frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
2. Environment
Perform calibration in following conditions.
Temperature: +23 1C
Humidity: 70% or less
An area free from dust, vibration, wind, and noise
3. Warm-up time
Perform calibration after allowing a warm up time of 60 minutes or more.
Sufficient warm-up time is also required for the instrument used for calibration.

8.3.2 Calibration Standards

Operation range
Calibration standard Accuracy
7461A/61P 7451A
DC voltage 100 mV - 1000 V 300 mV - 1000 V 7 ppm
AC voltage 1 mVrms - 700 Vrms 3 mVrms - 700 Vrms 150 ppm
1 kHz sinusoidal wave 1 kHz sinusoidal wave
DC current 1 mA - 1 A 3 mA - 300 mA 30 ppm
1A-3A 300 mA - 3 A 100 ppm
AC current 10 Arms - 100 mArms 30 Arms - 30 mArms 200 ppm
1 kHz sinusoidal wave 1 kHz sinusoidal wave
1 Arms - 3 Arms 300 mArms - 3 Arms 600 ppm
1 kHz sinusoidal wave 1 kHz sinusoidal wave
Resistance 10 -1 M 30 -3 M 9 ppm
10 M 30 M 30 ppm
100 M - 100 ppm
- 300 M 1000 ppm

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8.3.3 Calibration Point

8.3.3 Calibration Point

1. Perform calibration for each range of each measurement function. For more information on relation-
ships between functions and ranges, refer to Table 5-2.
2. First, calibrate the zero point in each range calibration.
3. In the DC voltage measurement (includes DCV-Bch) and DC current measurement, calibrate the zero
point and full-scale point.
4. In the resistance measurement, calibrate the zero point and full-scale point for 4W measurement
and calibrate only zero point for 2W measurement.
5. In the low-power resistance measurement, calibrate the zero point and full-scale point for 4W mea-
surement and calibrate only zero point for 2W measurement.
6. In the AC voltage measurement and AC current measurement, calibrate the zero, 1/100 full-scale, 1/
10 full-scale, and full-scale points.
7. In the ACV(AC+DC) and ACI(AC+DC) measurements, no calibration is required because the instru-
ment is calibrated when the calibration is performed in the DC voltage and AC voltage measurements.
8. In the continuity, diode and temperature measurement, no calibration is required because the instru-
ment is calibrated when the calibration is performed in the DC voltage and AC voltage measurements.
9. In the frequency measurement, no calibration is required.

Table 8-2 Calibration Point (7461A/61P) (1 of 2)

Measurement
Range Zero Calibration point1 Calibration point2 Calibration point3
function
DCV 100 mV Short +100 mV - -
1000 mV Short +1000 mV - -
10 V Short +10 V - -
100 V Short +100 V - -
1000 V Short +1000 V - -
ACV 100 mV Short 1 mV, 1 kHz 10 mV, 1 kHz 100 mV, 1 kHz
ACV(AC+DC)
1000 mV Short 10 mV, 1 kHz 100 mV, 1 kHz 1000 mV, 1 kHz
10 V Short 100 mV, 1 kHz 1000 mV, 1 kHz 10 V, 1 kHz
100 V Short 1000 mV, 1 kHz 10 V, 1 kHz 100 V, 1 kHz
700 V Short 7 V, 1 kHz 70 V, 1 kHz 700 V, 1 kHz
DCI 1000 A Open +1000 A - -
10 mA Open +10 mA - -
100 mA Open +100 mA - -
1000 mA Open +1000 mA - -
3A Open +3 A - -

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8.3.3 Calibration Point

Table 8-2 Calibration Point (7461A/61P) (2 of 2)

Measurement
Range Zero Calibration point1 Calibration point2 Calibration point3
function
ACI 1000 A Open 10 A, 1 kHz 100 A, 1 kHz 1000 A, 1 kHz
ACI(AC+DC)
10 mA Open 100 A, 1 kHz 1000 A, 1 kHz 10 mA, 1 kHz
100 mA Open 1000 A, 1 kHz 10 mA, 1 kHz 100 mA, 1 kHz
1000 mA Open 10 mA, 1 kHz 100 mA, 1 kHz 1000 mA, 1 kHz
3A Open 30 mA, 1 kHz 300 mA, 1 kHz 3 A, 1 kHz
LP-4W 100  Short 100  - -
LP-2W (zero)
1000  Short 1000  - -
10 k Short 10 k - -
100 k Short 100 k - -
1000 k Short 1000 k - -
10 M Short 10 M - -
4W 100  Short 100  - -
2W (zero) 1000  Short 1000  - -
10 k Short 10 k - -
100 k Short 100 k - -
1000 k Short 1000 k - -
10 M Short 10 M - -
100 M Short 100 M - -

Table 8-3 Calibration Point (7451A) (1 of 2)

Measurement
Range Zero Calibration point1 Calibration point2 Calibration point3
function
DCV 300 mV Short +300 mV - -
3000 mV Short +3000 mV - -
30 V Short +30 V - -
300 V Short +300 V - -
1000 V Short +1000 V - -
ACV 300 mV Short 3 mV, 1 kHz 30 mV, 1 kHz 300 mV, 1 kHz
ACV(AC+DC) 3000 mV Short 30 mV, 1 kHz 300 mV, 1 kHz 3000 mV, 1 kHz
30 V Short 300 mV, 1 kHz 3000 mV, 1 kHz 30 V, 1 kHz
300 V Short 3000 mV, 1 kHz 30 V, 1 kHz 300 V, 1 kHz
700 V Short 7 V, 1 kHz 70 V, 1 kHz 700 V, 1 kHz

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8.3.3 Calibration Point

Table 8-3 Calibration Point (7451A) (2 of 2)

Measurement
Range Zero Calibration point1 Calibration point2 Calibration point3
function
DCI 3000 A Open +3000 A - -
30 mA Open +30 mA - -
300 mA Open +300 mA - -
3000 mA Open +3000 mA - -
ACI 3000 A Open 30 A, 1 kHz 300 A, 1 kHz 3000 A, 1 kHz
ACI(AC+DC) 30 mA Open 300 A, 1 kHz 3000 A, 1 kHz 30 mA, 1 kHz
300 mA Open 3000 A, 1 kHz 30 mA, 1 kHz 300 mA, 1 kHz
3000 mA Open 30 mA, 1 kHz 300 mA, 1 kHz 3000 mA, 1 kHz
LP-4W 300  Short 300  - -
LP-2W (zero)
3000  Short 3000  - -
30 k Short 30 k - -
300 k Short 300 k - -
3000 k Short 3000 k - -
30 M Short 30 M - -
4W 30  Short 30  - -
2W (zero) 300  Short 300  - -
3000  Short 3000  - -
30 k Short 30 k - -
300 k Short 300 k - -
3000 k Short 3000 k - -
30 M Short 30 M - -
300 M Short 300 M - -

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8.3.4 Calibration Procedure

8.3.4 Calibration Procedure

Perform calibration in following procedure.

1. Set the calibration mode.

2. Short-circuit all input terminals on the rear panel.

3. Select the input terminal on the front panel.

4. Short-circuit the V, COM, HI, and LO terminals and then open the mA termi-
nal.

5. Calibrate the zero point in a function and range to be calibrated.

6. Connect the calibration standard to the input terminal on the front panel.

7. Calibrate the full-scale point in a function and range to be calibrated.

8. Calibrate the zero point for the input terminal on the rear panel. (The input termi-
nal on the front panel is still selected.)

9. Cancel the calibration mode.

Setting the calibration mode

1. Select ON from ‘CAL’ in 9 SYS in MENU .

2. Press ENTER to determine the setting.

The CAL indicator is turned on and indicates that the calibration mode is set.

3. Press EXIT to exit from MENU.

4. Short-circuit between all input terminals on the rear panel.

5. Select FRONT from ‘TERM’ in 9 SYS in MENU .

6. Set a function to be calibrated.

Calibrating the zero point

7. Short-circuit between the V, COM, HI, and LO terminals and open the mA ter-
minal.

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8.3.4 Calibration Procedure

8. Set a range to be calibrated.

9. Pressing the HOLD key displays the measurement value as a setting value.

10. Adjust the setting value to the calibration value by using the , , ,
keys.

NOTE: Press the EXIT key if calibration must be cancelled due to a mistake
such as entering an incorrect number.

11. Press the ENTER key to execute the calibration.

12. Repeat steps 8 to 11 when calibrating other ranges.

Calibrating the full-scale point

13. Connect the calibration standard to the input terminal on the front panel.

14. Set a range to be calibrated.

15. Input a voltage equivalent to the calibration point.

16. Pressing the HOLD key displays the measurement value as a setting value.

17. Adjust the setting value to the calibration value by using the , , ,
keys.

NOTE: Press the EXIT key if the calibration must be cancelled due to a mistake
such as entering an incorrect number.

18. Press the ENTER key to execute the calibration.

19. Repeat steps 14 to 18 when calibrating other ranges.

20. Repeat steps 6 to 19 when calibrating other functions.

Calibrating the zero point for the input terminal on the rear panel

21. Select ‘R.CAL’ from 9 SYS in MENU .

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8.3.4 Calibration Procedure

22. Press the ENTER key to start the calibration.

23. Return to step 21 after displaying “PASS” or “FAIL”

If “PASS” is displayed, press the EXIT key to exit.
If “FAIL” is displayed, restart the calibration after checking that all input termi-
nals on the rear panel are short-circuited.
If FAIL occurs, the error is registered in the record and the ERR indicator lights.

Canceling the calibration mode

24. Select OFF from ‘CAL’ in 9 SYS in MENU .

25. Press ENTER to determine the setting.

The CAL indicator is turned off and indicates that the calibration mode is can-
celed.

26. Press EXIT to exit from MENU.

NOTE:

1. The AUTO , RATE , TRIG , NULL , and SM keys are disabled

in the calibration mode.
Only 8 I/F and 9 SYS can be selected in MENU .
2. Before turning off the power, cancel the calibration mode.
Calibration data is stored in internal nonvolatile memory and written in it at once
when the calibration mode is canceled.

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8.4 Replacing Parts with Limited Life

8.4 Replacing Parts with Limited Life

Parts with limited life used in this instrument are listed in the following table.
Contact an ADC CORPORATION sales representative to replace any parts, referring to the limited lives
listed in the following table.
Note that the life span may be shorter than that described depending on the operating environment, frequency
of use, and storage environment.

MEMO: The table shows the life spans of parts and the number of times parts can be used before requiring replace-
ment, but they are not guaranteed.

Table 8-4 Parts with Limited Life

Name Expected lifespan

Relays for switching functions and ranges 1,000,000 operations
Relays for switching input terminals between 1,000,000 operations
front and rear panels
Panel keys 500,000 operations
Fluorescent display tube 20,000 hours

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8.5 Product Disposal and Recycle

8.5 Product Disposal and Recycle

This product should be disposed of according to the regulations and laws that are established by your country
and municipality.
When treating this product, separately collect components according to this section to prevent the spread of
substances, which may be harmful to humans, and to protect the global environment.
Components, which must be separately collected, are shown in the following table.
The treatment of this product should comply with the relevant laws of your country and waste-disposal reg-
ulations of your company.

Table 8-5 Disposal (1 of 2)

Quantity in
Used/
Substance/Component Location Unit Component maximum
Not used configuration

Polychlorinated biphenyls Not used - - - -

(PCB) containing capacitors
Mercury containing compo- Not used - - - -
nents
Batteries Not used - - - -
Printed circuit boards Used Main frame MAIN Printed circuit board 1
PANEL Printed circuit board 1
TERMINAL Printed circuit board 1
TERMINAL Printed circuit board 1
Toner cartridges Not used - - - -
Plastic containing bromi- Used Main frame BLL-031484X05/04/ Connector, zener 15
nated flame retardants 03 diode, photo coupler,
BLC-031485 FET, comparator,
logic IC, FLASH, and
transistor
Asbestos waste and compo- Not used - - - -
nents which contain asbes-
tos
Cathode ray tubes Not used - - - -
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), Not used - - - -
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
(HCFC), Hydrofluorocar-
bons (HFC) or Hydrocar-
bons (HC)
Gas discharge lamps Not used - - - -
Liquid crystal displays of a Not used - - - -
surface greater than 100
square centimeters

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8.5 Product Disposal and Recycle

Table 8-5 Disposal (2 of 2)

Quantity in
Used/
Substance/Component Location Unit Component maximum
Not used configuration

External electric cables Used Main frame Accessories Power cable 1

Input cable 2
Components containing Not used - - - -
refractory ceramic fibers
Components containing Not used - - - -
radioactive substances
Electrolyte capacitors con- Not used - - - -
taining substances of con-
cern (height > 25 mm,
diameter > 25 mm or pro-
portionately similar volume)
Arsenic and Arsenic com- Used Main frame BLL-031484X05/04/ Photo coupler and 2
pounds 03 logic IC
Nickel and Nickel com- Used Main frame Electronic components Nickel-
pounds and mechanical parts plated
parts
Lead and Lead compounds Used Main frame BLL-031484X05/04/ Lead solder used for 41
03 assembling electronic
components on
BLC-031485
printed circuit boards
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Used Main frame Main frame electron- PVC resin compo- 2
ics nents
BLL-031484X05/04/
03
Antimony and Antimony Used Main frame BLL-031484X05/04/ Electronic compo- 26
compounds 03 nents
BLC-031485

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8.6 Storage

8.6 Storage

If not using this instrument for a long time, put it in a carton case and store it in an area away from dust and
direct sunlight.
Storage temperature: -25C to +70C

8.7 Transportation

When transporting this instrument, use the packing materials used for the shipping of this instrument or
equivalent materials (thickness of carton case is 5 mm or more).

Packing procedure

1. Place the cushioning materials inside the carton case and cover all sides of this
instrument with cushioning materials.

2. Place accessories in the carton case and then place the cushioning materials.

3. Close the carton case and bind it with packing strings.

8.8 Notes Regarding Repair, Replacement, and Periodic Calibration

8.8.1 Contacting ADC CORPORATION for Repair or Calibration

When sending this instrument to ADC CORPORATION sales representative, attach a tag that indicates the
following information.
• Your company name and address
• Name of the person in charge
• Serial number (on the rear panel)
• What work to request (Repair or periodic calibration)

8.8.2 Address and Phone Number

Contact an ADC CORPORATION sales representative.

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8.9 System Recovery Procedure

8.9 System Recovery Procedure

Initialization

The following shows how to initialize the setting parameters.

1. Select 6 INIT from the MENU mode and press to enter the selection
layer.

2. The ‘Param’ parameter is displayed. Press to enter the entry layer.

3. Press ENTER while ‘Dflt’ is displayed.

The parameters can be initialized by selecting and executing ‘DFLT’ when loading the
parameter setting.

For more information on how to initialize the parameters, refer to Section 5.10, “Sav-
ing and Loading the Measurement Condition Settings.”

Initial value when shipping

The following shows how to set all parameters except for the calibration value and cal-
ibration memo to the values when shipping.

1. Turn on the power while pressing the NULL and UP keys.

Quitting MENU

Press EXIT to quit the operation in MENU.

MENU is closed even if any layer in MENU is operated.

NOTE: Changing parameters, which are not determined by pressing ENTER , is

canceled.

Initial value

The list of conditions, under which the setting parameters are initialized, and initial
values are shown in Table 8-6.

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8.9 System Recovery Procedure

Table 8-6 Initial Values of Setting Parameters (1 of 3)

Selecting ‘LOAD’ in 5PARAM
Selecting
When DFLT from
Parameter P.OFF from *RST *CLS DCL
shipping 6INIT in DFLT USER setting
‘PON.LD’
MENU

Function DCV DCV Saved value DCV Selecting USER0-3 DCV

Selecting Bch HI-COM HI-COM Saved value HI-COM Selecting USER0-3 HI-COM
Range Highest Highest Saved value Highest Selecting USER0-3 Highest
Auto-range ON ON Saved value ON Selecting USER0-3 ON
Number of display digits. Maximum Maximum Saved value Maximum Selecting USER0-3 Maximum
Auto-zero ON ON Saved value ON Selecting USER0-3 ON
AC filter MED MED Saved value MED Selecting USER0-3 MED
Integration time 10 PLC 10 PLC Saved value 10 PLC Selecting USER0-3
NULL calculation OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
NULL constant 0 0 Saved value 0 Selecting USER0-3 0
COMP calculation OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
HIGH value 0 0 Saved value 0 Selecting USER0-3 0
LOW value 0 0 Saved value 0 Selecting USER0-3 0
MAX/MIN calculation OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
Selecting the MAXIMUM and NORMAL NORMAL Saved value NORMAL Selecting USER0-3 NORMAL
MINIMUM display
Smoothing calculation OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
Smoothing count 10 10 Saved value 10 Selecting USER0-3 10
Scaling calculation OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
Constant A 1 1 Saved value 1 Selecting USER0-3 1
Constant B 0 0 Saved value 0 Selecting USER0-3 0
Constant C 1 1 Saved value 1 Selecting USER0-3 1
dB calculation OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
Constant D 1 1 Saved value 1 Selecting USER0-3 1
Sampling HOLD OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
Sampling rate SLOW2 SLOW2 Saved value SLOW2 Selecting USER0-3 SLOW2
Sampling interval 500 ms 500 ms Saved value 500ms Selecting USER0-3 500 ms
Trigger delay 0 0 Saved value 0 Selecting USER0-3 0
Sampling count 1 1 Saved value 1 Selecting USER0-3 1
Level trigger 0 0 Saved value 0 Selecting USER0-3 0
LEVEL
Blank: No Action
Saved value: Last setting value when the power is turned off.

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8.9 System Recovery Procedure

Table 8-6 Initial Values of Setting Parameters (2 of 3)

Selecting ‘LOAD’ in 5PARAM
Selecting
When DFLT from
Parameter P.OFF from *RST *CLS DCL
shipping 6INIT in DFLT USER setting
‘PON.LD’
MENU
Level trigger POSITIVE POSITIVE Saved value POSITIVE Selecting USER0-3 POSITIVE
SLOPE
Delta trigger 1 1 Saved value 1 Selecting USER0-3 1
DELTA
Delta trigger POSITIVE POSITIVE Saved value POSITIVE Selecting USER0-3 POSITIVE
SLOPE
Delta trigger EMISSION EMISSION Saved value EMISSION Selecting USER0-3 EMISSION
PATRN
Memory store OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
Continuity threshold constant 10  10  Saved value 10  Selecting USER0-3 10 
DCV input resistance HiZ HiZ Saved value HiZ Selecting USER0-3 HiZ
Trigger count 1 1 Saved value 1 Selecting USER0-3 1
Trigger source IMMediate IMMediate Saved value IMMediate Selecting USER0-3 IMMediate
Complete signal pulse width 100 s 100 s Saved value 100 s Selecting USER0-3 100 s
Complete signal output mode SINGLE SINGLE Saved value SINGLE Selecting USER0-3 SINGLE
Input terminal Front Front Saved value Front Selecting USER0-3 Front
PASS/FAIL buzzer OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
Buzzer OFF OFF Saved value OFF Selecting USER0-3 OFF
Interface GPIB GPIB Saved value
GPIB address 1 1 Saved value
USB ID 1 1 Saved value
Talk only OFF OFF Saved value
Header output ON ON Saved value
Panel lock OFF Saved value
Disabling function ENA ENA Saved value
PSC flag 1 1 Saved value
Programming language ADC ADC Saved value
Continue setting OFF OFF Saved value *1
Password 0000 Saved value
Measurement memory: Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty
GPIB input output buffer Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty
Blank: No Action
Saved value: Last setting value when the power is turned off.
*1: By selecting the initial value for continue setting
(The initial value selection of the Continuous setting is applied to software revision B00 and later.)

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8.9 System Recovery Procedure

Table 8-6 Initial Values of Setting Parameters (3 of 3)

Selecting ‘LOAD’ in 5PARAM
Selecting
When DFLT from
Parameter P.OFF from *RST *CLS DCL
shipping 6INIT in DFLT USER setting
‘PON.LD’
MENU
Block delimiter CR/LF+EOI CR/LF+EOI CR/LF+EOI CR/LF+EOI CR/LF+EOI CR/LF+EOI
Memory readout range 0,0 0,0 0,0 OFF 0,0 0,0
SRQ ON ON ON ON ON
Display ON/OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON
Calibration mode OFF OFF OFF OFF
Status register QEER 0 0 0
Status register 0 0 0
OEER
Status register 0 0 0
SESER
Status register 0 0 0
MEER
Status register 0 0 0
SRER
Status register 0 0 0 0
QER
Status register 0 0 0 0
SESR
Status register 0 0 0 0
STB
Status register 0 0 0 0
OER
Status register 0 0 0 0
MER
Error queue Empty Empty Empty Empty
Calibration memo ""
Blank: No Action
Saved value: Last setting value when the power is turned off.

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8.10 Self-Test

8.10 Self-Test

8.10.1 Self-Test

The self-test can be performed from the panel operations or by executing the remote command.
The self-test is performed by selecting ‘TEST’ from 9 SYS in MENU or executing the *TST?
remote command.
The test items are shown in Table 8-7.

Table 8-7 Self-Test Items

Can be performed from Can be performed when

Item
the Panel or by Remote the power is turned on
ROM check sum -
RAM read/write check -
Panel display check -
Alarm status check -
Calibration data check
Parameter check
Analog to logic communication check
AD operation check in analog
Range operation check in analog
Reference voltage check in analog
Reference current check in analog (except 7451A) (except 7451A)

8.10.2 Display and Key Tests

Turn on all segments of the display and check whether they light.
Pressing panel keys display their names.
Test according to the following procedure.

Operations Display
1. Press MENU and select 9 SYS by using and . MENU
SYS
2. Press . SYS
BEEP

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8.10.2 Display and Key Tests

Operations Display
3. Select ‘P/KEY’ by using . SYS
P/KEY
4. Press . P/KEY
ENTER
5. Press ENTER . All segments
of the display
are turned on.
The display changes after a few seconds. KEY
Push
6. Press a key to be checked. KEY
Key name to
be pressed
7. To quit the key test, press SHIFT . KEY
SHIFT
The display changes from “SHIFT” to “Done”. KEY
DONE
8. Press EXIT to exit from MENU. Measurement
state

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8.11 Error Message List

8.11 Error Message List

This section describes the error number and how to deal with error displayed on this instrument.

Error description
No. Error display Solution
[ ]: Response to the ERR? command
1 Err1 RAM read/write error No solution
[RAM read/write failed]
2 Err2 Display RAM test error or Communication error No solution
[Front panel does not respond]
3 Err3 Calibration data check SUM error No solution
[Calibration memory lost]
4 Err4 ROM check SUM error No solution
[ROM Chk SUM]
5 Err5 Alarm check error when the power is turned on No solution
[PON Alarm Check]
6 Err6 Parameter check SUM error No solution
[Save/recall memory lost]
7 Err16 FLASH memory writing error No solution
[FLASH memory error]
8 Err101 The function cannot be set. Solution1
[Inhibited function]
9 Err150 USB communication error Solution2
[Illegal packet received]
10 Err161 HI ALARM occurs. Solution3
[+Overload ALARM for OHM circuit]
11 Err162 LO ALARM occurs. Solution3
[-Overload ALARM for OHM circuit]
12 Err200 Ratio test error of IR1 to IR2 in AD No solution
[AD Ratio 1-2]
13 Err201 Ratio test error of IR2 to IR3 in AD No solution
[AD Ratio 2-3]
14 Err202 Ratio test error of IR3 to IR4 in AD No solution
[AD Ratio 3-4]
15 Err203 Ratio test error of IR4 to IR5 in AD No solution
[AD Ratio 4-5]
16 Err205 HV1 zero measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[HV 1 Zero Check]
17 Err206 DC filter zero measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[LV 1 Zero Check]
18 Err207 LV10 zero measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[LV 10 Zero Check]

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8.11 Error Message List

Error description
No. Error display Solution
[ ]: Response to the ERR? command
19 Err208 LV100 zero measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[LV 100 Zero Check]
20 Err210 Communication error in Analog No solution
[Communication error (Analog)]
21 Err215 Ref5 V measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[Ref 5V Check]
22 Err216 HV1 ATT measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[Ref 5V(ATT) HV1 Check]
23 Err217 LV10 ATT measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[Ref 5V(ATT) LV10 Check]
24 Err218 LV100 ATT measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[Ref 5V(ATT) LV100 Check]
25 Err220 Is10 mA measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[OhmIs 10mA Check]
26 Err221 Is5 mA measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[OhmIs 5mA Check]
27 Err222 Is1 mA(1) measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[OhmIs 1mA_1 Check]
28 Err223 Is1 mA(2) measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[OhmIs 1mA_2 Check]
29 Err224 Is100 A measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[OhmIs 100A Check]
30 Err225 Is10 A measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[OhmIs 10A Check]
31 Err229 Leak measurement test error in analog operation No solution
[Leak Check]
32 Err500 Calibration data error Solution4
[CAL data]
33 Err501 ZERO calibration is not performed. Solution5
[before ZERO]
34 Err-102 Command syntax error Solution6
[Cmd Syntax]
35 Err-113 The command cannot be used. Solution6
[Undefined header]
36 Err-121 Unrecognized character as the numerical value Solution6
[Invalid character in number]
37 Err-141 Invalid character string parameter is entered. Solution6
[Invalid character data]
38 Err-151 Error as the character string data (Quotation mark error) Solution6
[Invalid string data]

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8.11 Error Message List

Error description
No. Error display Solution
[ ]: Response to the ERR? command
39 Err-200 Execution error (Command which cannot be executed now) Solution7
[Execution error]
40 Err-213 The INITiate command is ignored because the measurement Solution7
is performing.
[Init ignored]
41 Err-214 The READ? or MEAS? command is received when any trig- Solution7
ger source except for IMM is set.
[Trigger deadlock]
42 Err-221 The command cannot be executed in the current setting con- Solution7
dition.
[Settings conflict]
43 Err-222 Entered value is outside the setting range or lacking for nec- Solution7
essary parameters
[Data out of range]
44 Err-313 Calibration data is lost. Solution8
[Calibration memory lost]
45 Err-314 Parameters saved by “*SAV” command are lost. Solution9
[Save/recall memory lost]
46 Err-315 Saved parameters are lost. Solution7
[Configuration memory lost]
47 Err-330 Self-test error No solution
[Self-test failed]
48 Err-350 Error queue overflows. Solution10
[Queue overflow]

Solution1 Set the correct function.

Solution2 Check the USB cable connection
Solution3 Check the entered value.
Solution4 Calibrate according to the correct procedure.
Solution5 Perform the ZERO cancellation.
Solution6 Send the correct command
Solution7 Check the settings.
Solution8 Re-calibrate.
Solution9 Re-set.
Solution10 Read out the error queue.

If the error cannot be fixed by the described solution, contact an ADC CORPORATION sales representative
this instrument.

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Unit : mm

NOTE
This drawing shows external dimensions of
this instrument.
The difference in products and options
used can cause a change in the appearance
of the instrument.
DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE DRAWING

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
[A] Display Digit Setting .............................. 5-14
AC Current Measurement Display Mode Setting ............................. 5-14
(ACI, ACI(AC+DC)) .............................. 7-11 Display Section ....................................... 4-2
AC Voltage Measurement
(ACV, ACV(AC+DC)) ........................... 7-3 [E]
Accessories ............................................. 3-5 Electromagnetic Interference .................. 2-1
ADC Command Reference ..................... 6-22 Error Message List .................................. 8-21
Address and Phone Number ................... 8-14 Error Queue ............................................. 5-52
Auto-Loading when Turning on External Trigger Terminal
the Power ................................................ 5-46 (TRIGGER IN) ....................................... 6-8
Auto-range .............................................. 5-12
Auto-Zero Operation ............................... 5-13
[F]
Frequency Measurement (FREQ) ........... 7-14
[B] Front Input Section for Measurement ..... 4-4
Basic Operation ....................................... 4-6 Front Panel Description .......................... 4-1
Buzzer Setting ......................................... 5-48 Front Panel Disabling Function .............. 5-50

[C] [G]
Calculation Functions ............................. 5-29, 7-19 General Specifications ............................ 7-21
Calculation Selection Keys ..................... 4-3 GPIB ....................................................... 6-3
Calibration .............................................. 8-4 GPIB Setting ........................................... 6-5
Calibration Point ..................................... 8-5
Calibration Procedure ............................. 8-8
Calibration Standards .............................. 8-4 [H]
CAT II (Marking) ................................... 4-4 How to Navigate the Menus ................... 5-1
Caution when Connecting Peripherals .... 3-7 HOW TO USE THE INTERFACE ........ 6-1
Changing the Power Supply Voltage ...... 3-9
Checking the Power Supply Voltage ...... 3-8 [I]
Cleaning .................................................. 8-3 If a Fault Occurs ..................................... 2-1
Cleaning Others ...................................... 8-3 Input Cable .............................................. 3-5
Cleaning the Outside ............................... 8-3 Inspection on Delivery ............................ 3-1
Command Reference ............................... 6-15 Installation Environment ......................... 3-3
Comparator Calculation .......................... 5-39 Interface Selection .................................. 6-1
Comparator Output ................................. 6-11 Interface Specifications ........................... 7-20
Connecting the Power Cable ................... 3-11 INTRODUCTION .................................. 1-1
Contacting ADC CORPORATION for
Repair or Calibration .............................. 8-14
Contents of this Manual .......................... 1-1 [L]
Continuity Measurement ......................... 5-10, 7-16 Level Trigger and Delta Trigger ............. 5-24
Control Signal ......................................... 6-8 Loading the Setting Parameters .............. 5-46

[D] [M]
dB and dBm calculation .......................... 5-37 MAINTENANCE ................................... 8-1
DC Current Measurement (DCI) ............ 7-10 MAX/MIN Calculation ........................... 5-42
DC Voltage Measurement (DCV) .......... 5-9, 7-1 Measurement Complete Signal Terminal
DC Voltage Measurement (DCV-Bch) ... 5-9 (COMPLETE OUT) ............................... 6-9
Digital Output (7461P Only) .................. 6-13 Measurement Function and
Diode Measurement ................................ 7-15 Range Structure ....................................... 5-11
Disabling Functions ................................ 5-48 Measurement Function Keys .................. 4-2
Display and Key Tests ............................ 8-19 Measurement Functions .......................... 4-6

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Alphabetical Index

Measurement Functions and Parameters 5-9 Response to the *IDN? Command

Measurement Range and Auto-Range .... 5-11 (7451A/61A Only) .................................. 6-1
Measurement Range Selection Keys ...... 4-3
Measurement Time and Display Digits .. 7-17 [S]
Memory Clear ......................................... 5-47
Sample Programs (Command used in
Memory Recall ....................................... 5-47
ADC CORPORATION) ......................... 6-55
Memory Store ......................................... 5-47
Sample Programs (SCPI command) ....... 6-59
Menu ....................................................... 5-1
Sampling Count Setting .......................... 5-18
Menu List ................................................ 5-4
Sampling Interval (SI) and
MENU OPERATION AND
Integration Time (IT) Settings ................ 5-16
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ................. 5-1
Sampling Operation ................................ 5-15
MENU/ENTER Key ............................... 4-3
Sampling Selection Keys ........................ 4-3
Saving and Loading the
[N] Measurement Condition Settings ............ 5-46
Note when Turning on the Power ........... 2-2 Saving the Setting Parameters ................ 5-46
Notes Regarding Repair, Replacement, and Scaling Calculation ................................. 5-35
Periodic Calibration ................................ 8-14 SCPI Command Reference ..................... 6-35
NULL Calculation .................................. 5-31 Selecting the Command Language ......... 6-15
Selecting the Input Terminal ................... 5-48
[O] Self-Test .................................................. 8-19
Setting the Measurement Range ............. 4-19
Operating Environment ........................... 3-3
Setting the Sampling Rate ....................... 4-19
Options .................................................... 7-22
Setting Up the USB Port ......................... 6-7
Output Data Format ................................ 6-16
SETUP .................................................... 3-1
Overview ................................................. 6-3, 6-7
SHIFT/EXIT/LOCAL Key ..................... 4-4
Smoothing Calculation ........................... 5-32
[P] SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 7-1
Panel Description .................................... 4-1 Specifications .......................................... 7-1
Power Fuse .............................................. 2-1 Statistical Calculation ............................. 5-44
Power Requirements ............................... 3-8 Status Register Structure ......................... 6-45
Power Switch .......................................... 4-2 Storage .................................................... 8-14
PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 2-1 Storing and Recalling the
Precautions in Use of GPIB .................... 6-4 Measurement Data .................................. 5-47
Preparing for Calibration ........................ 8-4 System Recovery Procedure ................... 8-15
Product Disposal and Recycle ................ 8-12 System Settings ....................................... 5-48
Product Overview ................................... 1-2
Protecting Against Electrostatic [T]
Discharge ................................................ 3-4
Temperature Measurement ..................... 5-10
Temperature Measurement
[Q] (TEMP-2W, TEMP-3W, TEMP-4W) .... 7-16
QUICK START ...................................... 4-1 Transportation ......................................... 8-14
Trigger Count Setting ............................. 5-24
Trigger Delay (Td) .................................. 5-23
[R]
Trigger Function ..................................... 5-19
Rear Panel Description ........................... 4-5
Trigger Source Selection ........................ 5-21
Removing the Case ................................. 2-1
Trigger System Operation ....................... 5-20
Replacing a Power Fuse .......................... 8-2
Replacing a Protection Fuse ................... 8-2
Replacing Fuses ...................................... 8-1 [U]
Replacing Parts with Limited Life .......... 8-11 USB ......................................................... 6-7
Resistance Measurement USB Specifications ................................. 6-7
(2W, LP-2W, 4W, LP-4W) ........ 7-7

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