Keithley 6517B/E Digital-Multimeter, DMM, 6517B/E Data Sheet
Product codes
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6517b
Electrometer/High Resistance Meter
IEEE-488 bus IMPlEMENTaTIoN
IMPLEMENTATION: SCPI (IEEE-488 .2, SCPI-1999 .0) .
TRIGGER TO READING DONE: 150ms typical, with external trigger .
RS-232 IMPLEMENTATION: Supports: SCPI 1991 .0 . Baud Rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
TRIGGER TO READING DONE: 150ms typical, with external trigger .
RS-232 IMPLEMENTATION: Supports: SCPI 1991 .0 . Baud Rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19 .2k, 38 .4k, 57 .6k, and 115 .2k .
FLOW CONTROL: None, Xon/Xoff .
CONNECTOR: DB-9 TXD/RXD/GND .
CONNECTOR: DB-9 TXD/RXD/GND .
GENEral
OVERRANGE INDICATION: Display reads “OVERFLOW” for readings >105% of range . The
display reads “OUT OF LIMIT” for excesive overrange conditions .
RANGING: Automatic or manual .
CONVERSION TIME: Selectable 0 .01PLC to 10PLC .
MAXIMUM INPUT: 250V peak, DC to 60Hz sine wave; 10sec per minute maximum on
CONVERSION TIME: Selectable 0 .01PLC to 10PLC .
MAXIMUM INPUT: 250V peak, DC to 60Hz sine wave; 10sec per minute maximum on
mA ranges .
MAXIMUM COMMON MODE VOLTAGE (DC to 60Hz sine wave): Electrometer, 500V peak;
V Source, 750V peak .
ISOLATION (Meter COMMON to chassis): >10
10
W, <500pF .
INPUT CONNECTOR: Three lug triaxial on rear panel .
2V ANALOG OUTPUT: 2V for full range input . Non-inverting in Volts mode, inverting when
2V ANALOG OUTPUT: 2V for full range input . Non-inverting in Volts mode, inverting when
measuring Amps, Ohms, or Coulombs . Output impedance 10k
W .
PREAMP OUTPUT: Provides a guard output for Volts measurements . Can be used as an
inverting output or with external feedback in Amps and Coulombs modes .
EXTERNAL TRIGGER: TTL compatible External Trigger and Electro meter Complete .
GUARD: Switchable voltage guard available .
DIGITAL I/O AND TRIGGER LINE: Available, see manual for usage .
EMC: Conforms to European Union Directive 89/336/EEC, EN 61326-1 .
SAFETy: Conforms to European Union Directive 73/23/EEC, EN 61010-1 .
READING STORAGE: 50,000 .
READING RATES:
GUARD: Switchable voltage guard available .
DIGITAL I/O AND TRIGGER LINE: Available, see manual for usage .
EMC: Conforms to European Union Directive 89/336/EEC, EN 61326-1 .
SAFETy: Conforms to European Union Directive 73/23/EEC, EN 61010-1 .
READING STORAGE: 50,000 .
READING RATES:
To Internal Buffer: 425 readings/second
1
.
To IEEE-488 Bus: 400 readings/second
1, 2
.
Bus Transfer: 3300 readings/second
2
.
1 . 0 .01PLC, digital filters off, front panel off, temperature + RH off, Line Sync off .
2 . Binary transfer mode .
2 . Binary transfer mode .
DIGITAL FILTER: Median and averaging .
ENVIRONMENT: Operating: 0°–50°C; relative humidity 70% non-condensing, up to 35°C .
ENVIRONMENT: Operating: 0°–50°C; relative humidity 70% non-condensing, up to 35°C .
Storage: –25° to +65°C .
ALTITUDE: Maximum 2000 meters above sea level per EN 61010-1 .
WARM-UP: 1 hour to rated accuracy (see manual for recommended procedure) .
POWER: User selectable 100, 120, 220, 240VAC ±10%; 50/60Hz, 100VA max .
PHySICAL: Case Dimensions: 90mm high
WARM-UP: 1 hour to rated accuracy (see manual for recommended procedure) .
POWER: User selectable 100, 120, 220, 240VAC ±10%; 50/60Hz, 100VA max .
PHySICAL: Case Dimensions: 90mm high
× 214mm wide × 369mm deep (3½ in . × 8½ in .
× 14½ in .) .
Working Dimensions: From front of case to rear including power cord and IEEE-488 con-
Working Dimensions: From front of case to rear including power cord and IEEE-488 con-
nector: 15 .5 inches .
Net Weight: 5 .4kg (11 .8 lbs .) .
Shipping Weight: 6 .9kg (15 .11 lbs .) .
Shipping Weight: 6 .9kg (15 .11 lbs .) .
CouloMbs
aCCuraCY TEMPEraTurE
(1 Year)
1, 2
CoEffICIENT
5½-DIGIT
18°–28°C
0°–18°C & 28°–50°C
raNGE rEsoluTIoN ±(%rdg+counts) ±(%rdg+counts)/°C
2 nC
10 fC
0 .4 + 5
0 .04 + 3
20 nC
100 fC
0 .4 + 5
0 .04 + 1
200 nC
1 pC
0 .4 + 5
0 .04 + 1
2 µC
10 pC
0 .4 + 5
0 .04 + 1
NoTEs
1 . Specifications apply immediately after charge acquisition . Add
|Q
AV
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(4fA + _____ ) T
A
RC
where T
where T
A
= period of time in seconds between the coulombs zero and meas urement and
Q
AV
= average charge measured over T
A
, and RC = 300,000 typical .
2 . When properly zeroed, 5½-digit, 1PLC (power line cycle), median filter on, digital filter = 10 readings .
INPUT BIAS CURRENT: <4fA at T
CAL
. Temperature coefficient = 0 .5fA/°C, 2nC range .
TEMPEraTurE (Thermocouple)
aCCuraCY (1 Year)
1
THErMoCouPlE
18°–28°C
TYPE
raNGE
±(% rdg + °C)
K
–25°C to 150°C
±(0 .3% + 1 .5°C)
NoTEs
1 . Excluding probe errors, T
cal
± 5°C, 1 PLC integration time .
HuMIDITY
aCCuraCY (1 Year)
1
raNGE
18°–28°C, ±(% rdg + % rH)
0–100%
±(0 .3% +0 .5)
NoTEs
1 . Humidity probe accuracy must be added . This is ±3% RH for Model 6517-RH, up to 65°C probe environment,
not to exceed 85°C .
sErVICEs aVaIlablE
6517B-3Y-EW
1-year factory warranty extended to 3 years from date of shipment
C/6517B-3Y-ISO 3 (ISO-17025 accredited) calibrations within 3 years of purchase*
*Not available in all countries
*Not available in all countries
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