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Tektronix Keithley 2182A Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Model 2182A Nanovoltmeter Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    require protection for high transient overvoltages often associated with local AC mains Safety precautions connections. Certain Keithley measuring instruments may be connected to mains. The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and These instruments will be marked as category II or higher. any associated instrumentation.
  • Page 3 in personal injury or death. Always read the associated information very carefully Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the before performing the indicated procedure. circuit under test or power line (earth) ground. Always make measurements with dry The CAUTION heading in the user documentation explains hazards that could hands while standing on a dry, insulated surface capable of withstanding the voltage damage the instrument.
  • Page 4 Power and environmental ratings For indoor use only. 100 V ac /120 V ac / 220 V ac / 240 V ac Power supply 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and 400 Hz, automatically sensed at power-up 22 VA Power consumption Specified for 0 °C to 50 °C; specified to 80% Operating environment relative humidity at 35 °C...

  • Page 5: Measurement Capabilities

    Introduction The two-channel Model 2182A Nanovoltmeter is optimized • Service Manual: Provides performance for making stable, low noise voltage measurements and for verification, calibration, routine maintenance, and characterizing low resistance materials and devices reliably troubleshooting information. and repeatably. It provides higher measurement speed and •...

  • Page 6: Unpack And Inspect The Instrument

    Unpack and inspect the instrument You receive the 2182A with these accessories and documents: To unpack and inspect the instrument: • Power line cord 1. Inspect the box for damage. • DeoxIT ® Contact Cleaner 2. Open the top of the box. •...

  • Page 7: Connect The Instrument

    Connect the instrument • Cover the device under test (DUT) to protect the operator from flying debris in the event of a system or DUT failure. Important test system safety information • Make sure any test fixture connected to the system protects the operator from contact with hazardous This product is sold as a stand-alone instrument that may voltages, hot surfaces, and sharp objects.

  • Page 8: Install The Instrument

    Connect line power NOTE The 2182A operates from a line voltage of 100 V ac, To keep users safe, always read and follow all safety warnings 120 V ac, 220 V ac, or 240 V ac at line frequencies of 45 Hz provided with each of the instruments in your system.

  • Page 9: Turn On The Instrument

    Turn on the instrument CAUTION 1. Disconnect any devices under test (DUTs) from Operating the instrument on an incorrect line voltage the 2182A. may cause damage to the instrument, possibly voiding 2. Turn on the instrument by pressing the front-panel the warranty.

  • Page 10: Connections For Testing

    Connections for testing CAUTION WARNING Exceeding the following limits may cause instrument damage that will void the warranty. To prevent electric shock, test connections must be Channel 1 HI and LO inputs have a maximum configured such that the user cannot come in contact measurement capability of 120 V .
  • Page 11 Model 2107 low‑thermal input cable The 2107, shown in the following figure, is terminated with a CHANNEL connector on one end and copper lugs on the other end. The cable is shielded to chassis ground when connected to the 2182A. You can use this cable to make voltage measurements and temperature measurements that use an external simulated reference junction.
  • Page 12 Voltage measurement connections You can perform single or dual channel voltage The following figure shows typical connections to make measurements. The dual channel feature of the 2182A comparison measurements of two devices in a test circuit. allows you to make comparison measurements in a For this measurement configuration, there is no voltage test circuit.
  • Page 13 Temperature measurement connections The following figure shows temperature-only connections You can use Channel 1 of the 2182A to make temperature using an ice bath as a simulated reference junction. The measurements. The following figure shows connections connection points for the input cable and the thermocouple using the internal reference junction.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Make a voltage measurement Most front panel keys have a two functions. The name on the The following test verifies basic operation of the 2182A. In key indicates its primary function. The name in blue above a this test, you use the front-panel controls to make a voltage key indicates its function when the SHIFT key is pressed.
  • Page 15 Make a temperature measurement 6. Select JUNC and select the type of reference measurement: In this test, you use the front-panel controls to make a • To reference measurements to the internal reference temperature measurement. junction: Select INTRNL. • To reference measurements to an external simulated To measure voltage: reference: Select SIM.

  • Page 16: Measurement Considerations

    Measurement considerations FAQs For sensitive measurements, follow these guidelines to Where can I find updated drivers or firmware? maximize measurement accuracy: For the latest drivers and additional support information, see the Keithley Instruments support website. • Use only clean, copper-to-copper connections to minimize thermal EMFs.

  • Page 17: Next Steps

    Next steps For more information, refer to the Keithley Instruments website, tek.com/en/products/keithley. You can find support and additional information about the instrument in the Model 2182A Nanovoltmeter User’s Manual. FAQs and next steps...
  • Page 18 Contact information: 1-800-833-9200 For additional contacts, see https://www.tek.com/en/contact-tek Find more valuable resources at TEK.COM. Copyright © 2022, Tektronix. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.

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