I have blown the 3.5A internal fuse
and can't find a suitable replacement locally.
Does anyone know who sources these and ships internationally? Can't seem to find them anywhere
Would you mind to tell me how to get the DMM6500 calibration data report ?
I got mine through the seller. Just wrote him an email and ask me to send it. They sent PDF very quickly.
Would you mind to tell me how to get the DMM6500 calibration data report ?
I got mine through the seller. Just wrote him an email and ask me to send it. They sent PDF very quickly.
Thanks this is very helpful.
I have blown the 3.5A internal fuse and can't find a suitable replacement locally.
Does anyone know who sources these and ships internationally? Can't seem to find them anywhere
You mean this one?
Shouldn't be that hard to find a similar one.
https://xdevs.com/doc/Keithley/DMM6500/lukier/dciove.jpg(This reminds you of 56k dialup modems
)
Shouldn't the other one in front have blown first, or did both go?
Is a bit pointless to have a weaker fuse inside than the one that you can easy replace in front.
Shouldn't the other one in front have blown first, or did both go?
Is a bit pointless to have a weaker fuse inside than the one that you can easy replace in front.
That is what I expected, too. But the front fuse was fine. It seems the internal one is a bit faster.
I have blown the 3.5A internal fuse and can't find a suitable replacement locally.
Does anyone know who sources these and ships internationally? Can't seem to find them anywhere
I had blown mine, too. It was hard to find the 3.5A, but a Ebay seller from GB has them:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/SIBA-Fuse-Multimeter-5019906-3-5A-DMM-1000V-AC-DC-Ultra-Rapid-50-199-06-JPSF068/281684545646?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I found that link too. Unfortunately they don't ship to Lebanon so I'm screwed
I just ordered 2 from the ebay link above. I would not mind posting one of them to you using normal mail ?
(just checked, mail to Lebanon from Denmark is Euro 4,-)
Let me know....
That would be great thanks!
I would need at least 3 pieces just in case this happens again.
Would you be willing to order more? How would I pay you for them+shipping?
No problem. I just ordered 3 pieces more, GBP 29.70 total
If I convert that to Euro and add the postage, that totals to 37 euro.
You can send me that on paypal if ok ?
KickStart 2.1.1 released
https://download.tek.com/software/supporting_files/Kickstart_2_1_1_RN_26_Sep_19_KICKSTART-2.1.1.pdf
I see "Added statistics between cursors on the KickStart graph."
I hope they did it better than in the DMM6500 because they use the resolution of the screen to calculate the average
I assume they added this later not realizing their mistake, I know it's not required for delta X or delta Y (due to cursor resolution)
average value of same region: (same problem for min. max. limits)
zoomed out: 197µA
zoomed in: 101µA
I reported a bug 3 versions ago, still not resolved
Can you describe the problem? or make a movie.
Then we can test the same.
Windows 10, 64 bit.
Most software recognises the device (e.g.: LabVIEW, the device's own web interface.)
Kickstart recognises it when I link it to the network, but throws the above error whenever it tries to talk to the device.
Windows 10, 64 bit.
Most software recognises the device (e.g.: LabVIEW, the device's own web interface.)
Kickstart recognises it when I link it to the network, but throws the above error whenever it tries to talk to the device.
maybe the network security settings in your DMM6500 are too strict?
I will try but I think what you describe works for most people.
Network restrictions aren' too strict. It also fails for USB.
It works for most of the people.
It fails for some. Documented.
Does someone know how to change the range (and step size) of the graphs with a script?
I would like to fix this not human like axis values.
A button that runs a script would have been handy in this case or a graph change event in an app to run/fix it.
(Yes Tektronix should fix that but seems like they don't put a lot of resources into firmware updates or found major problems that require rewriting big parts of their code.)
Is there a way to get the DMM6500 to log also the secondary reading ?
When enabled, the csv file still only contains the primary value, is there a way to enable the secondary in the log ?
(I only sample with 3 samples pr second, so no fast logging needed)
Is there a way to get the DMM6500 to log also the secondary reading ?
When enabled, the csv file still only contains the primary value, is there a way to enable the secondary in the log ?
(I only sample with 3 samples pr second, so no fast logging needed)
Did you download "defbuffer2" ? The primary and secondary measurements are on different reading buffers.
Is there a way to get the DMM6500 to log also the secondary reading ?
When enabled, the csv file still only contains the primary value, is there a way to enable the secondary in the log ?
(I only sample with 3 samples pr second, so no fast logging needed)
Did you download "defbuffer2" ? The primary and secondary measurements are on different reading buffers.
Ahhh stupid me, didn't even think about that!
Will do, thanks a lot !
Based on the marketing copy here:
https://www.tek.com/tektronix-and-keithley-digital-multimeter/dmm6500KickStart Instrument Control Software - Quickly capture data from your DMM6500 and move faster to the next stage of development. (Request your FREE license when you purchase a DMM6500.)
I thought the DMM6500 KickStart license promo was still active, but when I sent emails requesting the license to textronix they pointed me at the 60 day KickStart trial and then stopped answering my emails.
I thought the DMM6500 KickStart license promo was still active, but when I sent emails requesting the license to textronix they pointed me at the 60 day KickStart trial and then stopped answering my emails.
Did you make an account and register your meter (and serial number) on Tek.com? For me atleast, when I view my Keithley products under my account there is a link to get my license for Kickstart.
https://www.tek.com/productregistration
Yeah, based on this post I was reluctant to settle for that, but I might just do it.
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/new-keithley-dmm6500/msg2315400/?topicseen#msg2315400That is true, [the license received by registering on tek.com] is a "locked" license so it is tied to the computer you first register the software to. That's a separate promotion running right now I think for all of our touch screen instruments. If you'd still like the floating license [from the DMM6500 promotion], you can reach out to the Tek office for your geographic location (www.tek.com/contact_us).
Here's the email I got from Tek support:
Hey John,
It looks like the trials have been moved to our website here is the link https://www.tek.com/keithley-kickstart
Once you go to the site it should guide you through on acquiring a 60 day trial!
Enjoy!
I found a problem on my DMM6500: The terminal switch (Front/Back) had a contact problem. With the inputs shorted ohms measurement was between -0.5 and 2-3 ohms, depending on how quickly I released the switch. Put some Contact Cleaner in the switch and now it always reads -0.5 ohms. This offset goes over the whole range, even at continuity measurement (as expected). I never used the switch before, and all readings were good until I used it the first time. Seems they calibrated it in the factory with the unwanted contact resistance. The unit is eight months old, so I suspect Keithley won't recalibrate it for free? Or is Keithley customer friendly?
Magnus