SIGLENT SDM3055 User Manual

User Manual SDM3055 Digital Multimeter UM06035-E02A 2014 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter IX Auto Trigger ... 57 Sin

SIGLENT 90 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Example 7: To Use Hold Measurement Function Reading Hold can help user to obtain a stable reading

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 91 Diagram 3- 18 Result 2

SIGLENT 92 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Example 8: To Use Application Software EasySDM Remote Control function based on EasySDM enables

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 93 Chapter 4 Measurement Tutorial True RMS AC Measurement The AC measurement of the Multimeter has tr

SIGLENT 94 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Crest Factor Errors (non-sinusoidal inputs) A common misconception is that "since an ac Multimeter is

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 95 Loading Errors (AC Voltage) In the AC Voltage function, the input of SDM3055 appears as a 1MΩ

SIGLENT 96 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Application of the Analog Filter The analog filter of the Multimeter can be used to reduce the influence of

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 97 Chapter 5 General Troubleshooting The following is a list of the troubles that you may me

SIGLENT 98 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Chapter 6 Appendix Appendix A: Accessories Standard Accessories:  A Power Cord that fits the standa

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 99 Appendix B: Warranty summary SIGLENT warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells w

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 1 Chapter 1 Quick Start  General Inspection  Handle Adjustment  The Front Panel  The Back Pane

SIGLENT 100 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Appendix C: Daily Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance When storing or placing the instrument, please avoi

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 101 Appendix D: Contact SIGLENT SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Address: 3F, NO.4 building, Antongda Industr

SIGLENT 2 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter General Inspection 1. Inspect the shipping container. Please keep the damaged container or cushioning mater

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3 To adjust the Handle Adjust the handle position of SDM3055 properly to place the instrument stably so that

SIGLENT 4 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Front Panel SDM3055 Digital Multimeter provides users with brief and clear front panel. These control butt

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 5 Back Panel SDM3055 Digital Multimeter’s Back Panel provides users with abundant interfaces, inclu

SIGLENT 6 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Power On Please power on the instrument as the following steps: 1. Adjust AC Voltage Selector to 110 (100~

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 7 User Interface Single Display： Diagram 1- 6 Single Display Interface Dual-Display： Diagram 1

SIGLENT 8 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Chapter 2 Function and Operation  To Measure DC Voltage / Current  To Measure AC Voltage / Curren

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 9 To Select Measurement Range The Multimeter has two kinds of modes of selecting measurement range

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SIGLENT 10 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Diagram 2- 2 Range selection menus Explanations: 1. When the input signal is beyond the current sco

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 11 To Select Measurement Speed The instrument provides three types of measurement rate: 5 reading/s

SIGLENT 12 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Basic Measurement Functions SDM3055 Digital Multimeters have following basic functions:  To Measure DC

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 13 To Measure DC Voltage The Multimeter enables to measure DC Voltage up to 1000V. The method to connect an

SIGLENT 14 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Choose a proper voltage range according to the measured circuit. Table 2- 1 Measurement Characteris

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 15 To Measure DC Current The Multimeter enables to measure DC Current up to 10A. The method to

SIGLENT 16 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Choose a proper current range according to the measured circuit. Table 2- 2 Measurement Characteris

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 17 To Measure AC Voltage The Multimeter enables to measure AC Voltage up to 750V. The method to co

SIGLENT 18 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Choose a proper voltage range according to the measured circuit. Table 2- 3 Measurement Characteris

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 19 To Measure AC Current The Multimeter enables to measure AC Current up to 10A. The method to

SIGLENT II SDM3055 Digital Multimeter General Safety Summary Read the following safety precautions carefully to avoid any personal injuries or d

SIGLENT 20 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Choose a proper current range according to the measured circuit. Table 2- 4 Measurement Characteris

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 21 To Measure 2-Wire/4-Wire Resistance The Multimeter enables to measure 2-Wire Resistance and 4-Wire Resis

SIGLENT 22 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Choose a proper resistance range according to the scope. Table 2- 5 Measurement Characteristics of

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 23 4-Wire Resistance Operating Steps: 1. Press and on the front panel to enter the

SIGLENT 24 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Choose a proper resistance range according to the scope. Table 2- 6 Measurement Characteristics of

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 25 To Measure Capacitance The Multimeter enables to measure Capacitance up to 1000μF. The method to connect

SIGLENT 26 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Choose a proper capacitance range according to the measured circuit. Table 2- 7 Measurement Charact

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 27 To Measure Frequency or Period The Frequency or Period of a signal could be obtained by Dual-

SIGLENT 28 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Choose a proper voltage range according to the measured circuit. Table 2- 8 Measurement Characteri

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 29 To Measure Period Operating Steps: 1. Press and on the front panel and select

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter III Antistatic protection. Static electricity will cause damages to the instrument, so test in a

SIGLENT 30 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 4. Set relative value (Optional operation). Press 【Rel】to open or close Relative math function. When it

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 31 To Test Continuity Continuity test uses double leads method to measure the resistance of the

SIGLENT 32 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Set the Short-circuit resistance. The default value is set as 50Ω before leaving factory. The value

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 33 To Test Diode If input voltage is under +0.7V (about 1.4kΩ), the Beeper will beep one time. If input vol

SIGLENT 34 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Set the Beeper function. Press 【Beeper】to turn on or off the Beeper. If the circuit is continuous, the

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 35 To Measure Temperature The Multimeter supports for two types of temperature sensor: TC and RTD

SIGLENT 36 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Diagram 2- 29 Load a Configuration File 4. Press 【Define】to view the configuration, as shown in the

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 37 Press 【All】, the measured value will be shown on the Vice display and the corresponding value will be s

SIGLENT 38 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Measurement Parameters The parameters have been configured before the Multimeter leaving factory. Users

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 39 DC Input Impedance DC input impedance is only applicable for DC voltage measurement. When DC Voltage func

SIGLENT IV SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 3. Current input (I) terminal I and LO terminals are used for current measurement. The maximum c

SIGLENT 40 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Short-circuit Resistance Set up the short-circuit resistance value in the short-circuit test menu. When

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 41 Dual-display Function Dual-display function is used to improve test and measurement functions.

SIGLENT 42 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 2. If different measurement functions are used in both Main and Vice Display.  The readings in both of

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 43 Utility Function The Utility function enables users to set up system parameters, interface par

SIGLENT 44 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Store and Recall The Store/Recall function enables users to store and recall the instrument para

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 45 Table 2- 14 Storage Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings Description Browse Choose th

SIGLENT 46 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Manage File The Manage File function enables users to create a new folder and save, copy, rename or delete

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 47 The method of inputting file name:  Press direction keys to select a desired char in the input area. 

SIGLENT 48 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter I/O Configuration Press【I/O Config】to enter the following interface and set up the parameters. Diagram 2-

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 49 Table 2- 16 LAN Settings Function Menu Description IP Address Set up IP address and the default settin

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter V Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in this manual. Terms may appear in this manual. Terms u

SIGLENT 50 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Board Test SDM3055 provides self-test functions, including Key Test, LCD Test, Beeper Test and Chip Test.

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 51 Diagram 2- 47 Key Test Interface 3. Test the LCD screen. Select【LCD】to enter the screen tes

SIGLENT 52 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 4. Test the beeper. Press 【Beeper】to test the beeper. Under regular circumstance, press【Beeper】 o

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 53 Firmware Update The software of the Multimeter can be updated directly via USB flash drive, updating curr

SIGLENT 54 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter System Setup Press and , then select【System Setup】to enter the following interface.

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 55 2. Set up the time of screen protection. Press【Screen】to set screen protection as 1 Min, 5 Mins, 15 Mins

SIGLENT 56 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Acquire Sampling is a process of acquiring and digitizing signal. The optional Trigger methods of the M

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 57 Auto Trigger Auto Trigger parameters that need to be set up include delay, samples/ trigger a

SIGLENT 58 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Single Trigger Single Trigger parameters that need to be set up include delay, samples /trigger

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 59 External Trigger The external trigger signal will be input via EXT TRIG interface on the rear panel. E

SIGLENT VI SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Introduction of SDM3055 SDM3055 is a 5½ dual-display instrument designed with 5½ digits readings r

SIGLENT 60 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Help System SDM3055 provides powerful built-in help system. You can recall help information at

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 61 3. Measuring Capacitance. Get the method to measure temperature. 4. Math Function. Introduce how to u

SIGLENT 62 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Math Function The Multimeter provides five math functions: Statistics, Limits, dBm, dB and Relativ

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 63 Table 2- 21 Math Function Menu Description Function Menu Settings Description Statistics Reading

SIGLENT 64 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Statistics There are many kinds of reading statistic functions, including: Max, Min, Average, Sta

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 65 Statistics Function:  In statistic function, the first re

SIGLENT 66 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Limits Limits function is available to prompt signals beyond ranges according to the upper and lower par

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 67 1. How to Set Limits Select 【High】,【Low】,【Center】or【Span】 and then switch to the needed digit by Lef

SIGLENT 68 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter dBm The dBm function is logarithmic and based on a calculation of power delivered to a reference resist

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 69 dB Each dB measurement is different between the input signal and a stored relative value, with

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter VII Abstract The manual mainly introduces corresponding information of operating the SDM3055 Digita

SIGLENT 70 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Relative Value Relative value is used for relative measurement. Actual measurement reading is the depressio

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 71 Display Mode The Multimeter supports four types of way to view measured data: “Number”, “Bar Meter” ”Tre

SIGLENT 72 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Bar Meter Operating Steps: 1. Press【Bar Meter】to enter Bar Meter display mode. Diagram 2- 64 Bar Met

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 73 Trend Chart Operating Steps: 1. Press【Trend Chart】to enter Trend Chart display mode. The default vertic

SIGLENT 74 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Press【Manual】and you can set the vertical scale manually, as the following diagram shows. Diagram 2- 67

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 75 Histogram Operating Steps: 1. Press【Histogram】to enter Histogram display mode. Diagram 2- 68 Histog

SIGLENT 76 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Table 2- 30 Bin Set Function Menu Settings Description Num.Bins Set the number of Bins, 10, 20, 40,

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 77 Trigger The Multimeter supports Trigger function. Press or on the front panel

SIGLENT 78 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Hold Measurement Function Hold Measurement function provides users with a stable reading on the

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 79 Chapter 3 Application Examples This chapter mainly introduces few application examples to h

SIGLENT VIII SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Content Copyright and Statement ...

SIGLENT 80 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Example 1: Reading Statistic Functions Introduce how to realize the statistic function during measu

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 81 Example 2: To Eliminate Leads Impedance Relative Operation could eliminate impedance errors from l

SIGLENT 82 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 6. Besides, pressing【Rel】on the softkey menu could also open Relative operation. The Relative Operat

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 83 Example 3: dBm Measurement dBm is commonly used in audio signal measurement. The following will

SIGLENT 84 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Example 4: dB Measurement As a common measuring unit, dB has been widely used in electrical engi

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 85 5. Press【Done】to return to the higher level menu. At this time, the reading  shown on the screen is th

SIGLENT 86 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Example 5: Limits Test Limits Operation hints you the signal is overstep its range according to

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 87 4. Turn on the beeper and start Limits Test. As shown in Diagram 3-11. The measured result is between

SIGLENT 88 SDM3055 Digital Multimeter Example 6: Thermocouple setting and measurement Thermocouple is a common temperature sensor. Type, volt

SIGLENT SDM3055 Digital Multimeter 89 Diagram 3- 14 Select the Type of Thermocouple 3. Use direction keys to select corresponding file an