Are your instruments FCC compliant?
December 14, 2018
Test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC emissions limits per CFR 47, Part 15, para 15.103(c): https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2002-title47-vol1/pdf/CFR-2002-title47-vol1-sec15-103.pdf Specifically: “(c) A digital device used exclusively as industrial, commercial, or medical test equipment.”
SDM ranging in current measurement modes
December 12, 2018
The SDM series of multimeters have autorange capabilities that allow the meter to automatically select the range appropriate for a given input signal level. To prevent damage to the meter, current (ACI and DCI measurement modes) ranges will be automatically up-ranged if the input signal exceeds the maximum value for the selected manual range. In … Continued
Dual measurement connections for voltage, period/frequency and current measurements for SDM3000 series DMMs
November 6, 2018
The SDM3000 series of Digital Multimeters feature dual measurement capability. This means that the instrument can alternate between two measurements and simultaneously display both values. Here are the functions that qualify for dual measurements: Here is an example of the display of an SDM measuring DCV and DCI using the dual measurement technique: … Continued
How to configure a DMM scan using EasyDMM
September 19, 2018
The SIGLENT SDM3055-SC and SDM3065-SC instruments are digital multimeters with switch cards that allow for up to 12 voltage-function measurements (and an additional separate 4 current measurement channels). SIGLENTs EasyDMM software provides easy instrument control and data collection. In this note, we will show how to configure EasyDMM to perform a scan Download and install … Continued
USB Connectivity Checklist
April 24, 2018
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is very popular and has added a tremendous level of convenience and flexibility to computer and peripheral controls, including test and measurement instrumentation. As with all technology, it isn’t always sunshine and blue skies. Here are some common troubleshooting steps for USB connection issues: – Is the instrument plugged in … Continued
Potential Solutions to Easy software window rendering/font issues
March 8, 2018
The installation of SIGLENT EasySpectrum and other “Easy” software is typically uneventful. But, there may be an occasional issue. Here are some steps that may help clear up any issues that you may encounter: Here is an example of a mis-rendered window view of EasySpectrum: Here are some steps that may help fix the issue: … Continued
Simple data sample and store to USB with the SDM3000 series of DMMs
March 7, 2018
In some applications, it can be helpful to collect data for a period of time and then analyze the data using a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel©. In this operating tip, we are going to show you step-by-step instructions on setting up a SIGLENT SDM3000 series DMM (SDM3045X, SDM3055, or SDM3065X) to save a set … Continued
What instruments accept SCPI commands for remote control?
October 25, 2017
All SIGLENT instruments (except for the SHS1000 and SHS800 hand-held oscilloscopes) support SCPI remote control commands. For more information, download the specific instrument programming guide located on the product page.
How do I find the serial number and firmware revision of my SDM?
October 24, 2017
Press the Shift button and the 2nd button to go to the setting interface, then select the System Setup and then select the System Info to view the serial number and version number.
How to install the USBTMC driver
October 24, 2017
SIGLENT Technologies uses a broad range of products that utilize the USBTMC unified protocol to communicate with the host computer and control. Users can use SIGLENT provided PC software to send commands to remotely control the instrument. In addition, you can use NI-MAX (National Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer) for instrument control. Here is an … Continued