Operating Tips

Digital Multimeters

How do I directly control an instrument using LAN?

February 16, 2021

For convenience, we recommend connecting your instrument to your LAN using a router that can configure DHCP directly and use an internet switch to connect the LAN to the instruments you wish to control. In some cases, you may wish to directly connect your computer to an instrument LAN port without a LAN available. This … Continued

SDM Dual Measurement Display Updated Text Size

February 1, 2021

The SIGLENT SDM3000 series of multimeters feature a dual measurement display that can show two measured values at the same time.   The dual-display size was optimized in the following firmware revisions: Model | Version | Date SDM3045X 5.01.01.05 04/23/2019 SDM3055 1.01.01.20R1  05/31/2019 SDM3065X 3.01.01.0701/18/2020

SDM measurement categories

January 13, 2021

The voltage categories of SDM3045X, SDM3055, and SDM3065X DMMs is CATI 1000V and CATII 300V. The indication is located on the front panel label:

SDM3055 firmware update from an older, unposted version

April 16, 2020

If the current revision of your SDM3055 DMM is 1.01.01.15R2 or earlier, you can upgrade to the latest using a stepped update method. There is an intermediate version (Vp15R2-to-p16-transition.ads) and a specific process. Please download Revision 1.01.01.16R2 zip file. This version includes all the intermediate versions and instructions to update to 16R2. From there, you … Continued

Can EasyDMM support multiple instrument connections?

September 10, 2019

Yes. EasyDMM can support multiple instruments, but it can only actively measure on one instrument at-a-time. Simply add instruments using the Add Instruments interface. Here, we show 3 active SDMs connected via LAN:   NOTE: Mode must be switched to Measure or Scan before data can be collected on the selected instrument.

EasyDMM First Use

August 27, 2019

SIGLENTs EasyDMM software provides easy instrument control and data collection. In this note, we will show how to configure EasyDMM for the first time. Download and install EasyDMM. You can find the download instructions and files here: DMM Software 2. Connect the SDM to the controlling computer or network. The SDMs have USB and LAN connections. … Continued

SDM Power On Last Settings

August 8, 2019

The SIGLENT SDM series of multimeters has a Power On Last function that recalls the last instrument configuration settings used previous to a power cycle. For example, if you have the meter in ACV mode with fixed range, and power cycle the instrument, it will power on in ACV mode with fixed range. The instrument … Continued

Currently supported instruments for use with the SIGLENT USB-GPIB adapter

August 8, 2019

The SIGLENT USB-GPIB adaptor currently works with the following SIGLENT instruments: Multimeters – SDM3065X/SDM3065X-SC SDM3055/SDM3055-SC SDM3045X   Function/Arbitrary waveform generators – SDG6000X Series SDG5000 Series SDG2000X Series SDG1000X Series SDG1000 Series   RF Generators – SSG3000X/-IQE Series SSG5000X/-V Series   Spectrum & vector network analyzers – SSA3000X Series SSA3000X Plus Series SVA1000X Series   Oscilloscopes … Continued

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