ZM2371/ZM2372/ZM2375/ZM2376
Application Software

Instruction Manual

NF Corporation

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ZM2371/ZM2372/ZM2375/ZM2376
Application Software

Instruction Manual

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──── Preface ────Thank you very much for purchasing our “ZM2371/ZM2372/ZM2375/ZM2376 LCR METER”.
To ensure safe use of this product, please read first “Safety Precautions” on the following
pages.

 Before Reading This ManualThis manual is intended for users with knowledge for basic operation of the operating
system (OS) (Microsoft Windows) to be used. For basic operation of the Windows OS ordefinitions of terms such as “click’’ and “drag’’, see the user’s guide of the Windows OS.

 Caution Symbols Used in This Manual
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symbols and their contens.

CAUTION
This mark indicates cautions on handling of this program.

 This manual has the following chapter organization.
If you use the product for the first time, read this manual, starting from “1. OVERVIEW”(page.1-0).

1. OVERVIEW
Describes the general of product functions.

2. INSTALLATION
Describes the environment necessary for the operations and how to install/uninstall
the application software.

3. DISPLAY AND SETTING
Describes the screen display and how to make various settings.

4. OPERATION
Describes how to perform various measurement operations.

5. LIST OF SETTING TABLES
Gives various information tables.

6. USER MESSAGES
Describes error specifications.

7. MAINTENANCE
Describes how to cheack versioni

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──── Safety Precautions ────To ensure safe use, be sure to observe the following warnings and cautions.
NF Corporation shall not be held liable for damages that arise from a failure to observe thesewarnings and cautions.

 Be sure to observe the contents of instruction manual.
This instruction manual contains information for the safe operation and use of this product.
Be sure to read this information first before using this product.
All the warnings in the instruction manual must be heeded to prevent hazards that may
cause major accidents.

 In case of suspected anomaly
If the product controlled by this editor emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or abnormal noise,
immediately power it off and stop using it.
If such an abnormal occurs, prevent anyone from using this product until it has been
repaired, and immediately report the problem to NF Corpporation or one of ourrepresentatives.

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──── Disclaimer ────The “ZM2371/ZM2372/ZM2375/ZM2376 Application Software’’ (hereinafter, “ZM237x
Application Software or this software’’) was shipped after having undergone full testing andinspection by the NF Corporation.
Should this product fail due to a manufacturing flaw or due to a mishap during shipping,
contact NF Corporation or one of our representatives.
NF Corporation takes no responsibility for any damage caused by use of this software.
In addition, we assume no obligation to modify the software or provide support if thissoftware contains flaws. Please use this software under your responsibility.

──── COPYRIGHT ────
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law of Japan and related international conventions.
You may either make one copy of this software for backup or storage purposes only, or install
it onto a hard disk while keeping the original of this software for backup or storage purposes
only.
Reproduction of this instruction manual without permission, either in part or in whole, isprohibited.

──── ABOUT CONTACT ────
If a problem occurs or if you have questions, contact NF Corporation or one of ourrepresentatives where you purchased this product.
When contacting NF Corporation or one of our representatives, provide the model name (orproduct name), version number, and information as detailed as possible about the nature of
the problem, conditions of use, etc.

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Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................... i
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... ii
Disclaimer ...................................................................................................... iii
1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................ 1-0
1.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Software Configuration ............................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Measurement Status ................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Log Output to Microsoft Excel File.............................................................................. 1-4
1.5 Conventions ............................................................................................................... 1-5

2. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 2-0
2.1 System Requirements ................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1

Personal computer ............................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.2

Software component ........................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Installation Procedure................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1

Installing USB driver software ............................................................................ 2-2

2.2.2

ZM237x application software .............................................................................. 2-5

2.2.3

Uninstalling ZM237x application software ........................................................... 2-5

3. DISPLAY AND SETTING ............................................................................ 3-0
3.1 Start and Exit of Program ........................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1

Start .................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.2

Exit ..................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Main Screen Structure ................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3 Menu Bar .................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Measurement Result Display Section ......................................................................... 3-4
3.4.1

Measurement result display ................................................................................ 3-4

3.4.2

Measurement status display ............................................................................... 3-5

3.5 Measurement Setting Section .................................................................................... 3-6
3.5.1

Display ............................................................................................................... 3-6

3.5.2

Measurement ...................................................................................................... 3-7

3.5.3

Spot .................................................................................................................... 3-9

3.5.4

Sweep .............................................................................................................. 3-10

3.5.5

Parameter input limitation ................................................................................. 3-11

3.6 Operation Button Section ......................................................................................... 3-12
3.6.1

Measurement operations .................................................................................. 3-12

3.6.2

Measurement setting operations....................................................................... 3-12

3.6.3

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3.7 Status Bar................................................................................................................. 3-13
3.8 Functional Limitations According to Measurement Status ......................................... 3-14

4. OPERATION .............................................................................................. 4-0
4.1 Spot Measurement ..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1

Start operation .................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2

Stop operation .................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.3

Log output .......................................................................................................... 4-2

4.1.4

Log file format .................................................................................................... 4-3

4.2 Sweep Measurement .................................................................................................. 4-4
4.2.1

Start operation .................................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.2

Stop operation .................................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.3

Pause operation ................................................................................................. 4-4

4.2.4

Log output .......................................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.5

Log file format .................................................................................................... 4-5

4.3 Initialization ................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.4 Upload ........................................................................................................................ 4-7
4.5 Download ................................................................................................................... 4-8
4.6 Sending Macro ........................................................................................................... 4-9
4.6.1

Operation ............................................................................................................ 4-9

4.6.2

File format ........................................................................................................ 4-10

4.7 Operation Stop Due to Drive Error or Communication Error ..................................... 4-11
4.7.1

Error due to unmeasurable status of device ..................................................... 4-11

4.7.2

Error due to faulty communication with device ................................................. 4-11

4.8 Parameter Setting File.............................................................................................. 4-12
4.8.1

Reading a file ................................................................................................... 4-12

4.8.2

Saving a file ...................................................................................................... 4-12

4.9 Configuration ............................................................................................................ 4-13
4.9.1

Communication setting ..................................................................................... 4-13

4.9.2

Log output ........................................................................................................ 4-14

5. LIST OF SETTING TABLES ....................................................................... 5-0
5.1 Initial Setting Value List .............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 List of Input Limited Values ........................................................................................ 5-2
5.3 SI Prefix List ............................................................................................................... 5-2

6. USER MESSAGES..................................................................................... 6-0
6.1 Guidance Messages ................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Error Messages .......................................................................................................... 6-2

7. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 7-0
7.1 Version Check ............................................................................................................ 7-1

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Figures and Tables
Page

Figure 3-1 Exit confirmation screen ............................................................... 3-1
Figure 3-2 Screen structure .......................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-3 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3-4 Measurement result display ......................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-5 Measurement status display......................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-6 Display ......................................................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-7 Measurement ............................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3-8 Spot ............................................................................................. 3-9
Figure 3-9 Sweep........................................................................................ 3-10
Figure 3-10 Parameter input range warning display .................................... 3-11
Figure 3-11 Operation button section .......................................................... 3-12
Figure 3-12 Status bar ................................................................................. 3-13
Figure 4-1 Sending Macro screen ................................................................. 4-9
Figure 4-2 Macro file description example ................................................... 4-10
Figure 4-3 Warning display due to unmeasurable status of device .............. 4-11
Figure 4-4 Warning display due to faulty communication with device .......... 4-11
Figure 4-5 Warning display when file reading failed .................................... 4-12
Figure 4-6 Warning display when file saving failed ...................................... 4-12
Figure 4-7 Configuration screen (Communication setting tab) ..................... 4-13
Figure 4-8 Configuration screen (Log output tab) ........................................ 4-14
Figure 7-1 Version Dialog Box ...................................................................... 7-1

Table 3-1
Table 3-2
Table 4-1
Table 4-2
Table 5-1
Table 5-2
Table 5-3
Table 6-1
Table 6-2

Description of measurement status ................................................ 3-5
Functional limitations according to measurement status ............... 3-14
Spot measurement log file format ................................................... 4-3
Sweep measurement log file format ............................................... 4-5
Initial Setting Value List .................................................................. 5-1
List of Input Limited Values ............................................................ 5-2
SI Prefix List ................................................................................... 5-3
Guidance Messages ....................................................................... 6-1
Error Messages .............................................................................. 6-2

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

General .......................................................................... 1-1
Software Configuration .................................................. 1-2
Measurement Status ...................................................... 1-3
Log Output to Microsoft Excel File ................................. 1-4
Conventions ................................................................... 1-5

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1.1 General

1.1 General
The “ZM237x Application Software” supports the remote control of the LCR Meter ZM2371/ ZM2372 / ZM2375 / ZM2376.
It runs on the Windows OS of personal computer (PC), and it sets and acquires various
parameters and controls measurement with respect to the LCR Meter ZM2371 / ZM2372 /ZM2375 / ZM2376 via USB.
Its main functions are as listed below:
 Sets and acquires measurement parameters Controls measurement and acquires measurement result Sends macro Outputs the acquired measurement result to a file

CAUTIONThe Operation mode 1 is not supported in the ZM2375 / ZM2376.
Please, select the operation mode 0.

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1.2 Software Configuration
The “ZM237x Application Software” runs as a single application software, and it can startfrom the start program menu or desktop icon created after installation.
The environmental setting information set by the application is managed with the systemsetting information file in the application data folder.

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1.3 Measurement Status

1.3 Measurement Status
For the “ZM237x Application Software”, the measurement status varies when various
operations are executed.
 Stand-by

Communication with device is not executed.

 SpotMeasuring

Spot measurement is being executed.

 SweepMeasuring

Sweep measurement is being executed.

 MacroProc

User-described macro command is being sent.

 Uploading

Various settings are being made to the device.

 Downloading

Various settings are being received from the device.

 Pausing

Measurement is paused.

Fundamentally, when the operation that communicates with ZM237x device is under way,other operations are limited.
For operational limitations in the measurement status, see “3.8 Functional Limitations
According to Measurement Status” (p3-14).

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1.4 Log Output to Microsoft Excel File

1.4 Log Output to Microsoft Excel File
The “ZM237x Application Software” cannot create a new file to which log data are output.
To use this function, prepare the file in advance, or use the “Sample Template.xls” suppliedalong with this software.
To use the log output function in the “xls” format, the Microsoft Excel 2007 or later versions
must be installed in your PC.

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1.5 Conventions

1.5 Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions: Menu names displayed on the screen, user input strings, and other elements: block
letters enclosed by square brackts ([ , ]).
Examples: [File (F)], [12.3456]
 Button names displayed on the screen user’s key operations, and other elements: block
letters enclosed by a box ().

Examples: Cancel , OK , Alt.
 Strings and other elements expressing each function or item of this software : block
letters enclosed by double quotation mark (“ ”).
Example: “Display”, “Send Macro”, “Setting File”
 Press one key while holding down another key → Two keys are connected by a plus (+)
symbol.
Example: Ctrl + O.
 Press one key, release it and after press another key → Two keys are divided a comma ( , ).
Example: Alt , F.

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 System Requirements .................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Personal computer .................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 Software component ................................................ 2-1
2.2 Installation Procedure ..................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Installing the USB driver software ........................... 2-2
2.2.2 ZM237x application software ................................... 2-5
2.2.3 Uninstalling ZM237x application software ............... 2-5

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2.1 System Requirements

2.1 System Requirements
Before installing this software, check that the system satisfies all the requirements below.

2.1.1 Personal computer Free hard disk space

64 MB or more

 Display:

800 × 600 pixels or higher and High Color(16bit) or more

 OS：

Windows 7(32bit/64bit)/ Windows 8.1 (32bit/64bit)/Windows 10 (32bit/64bit)

 Disk drive:

CD-ROM drive Communication interface:USB

The company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective owners.

CAUTION
The CD-ROM drive is required only when the software is installed.

2.1.2 Software component
 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
The company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective owners.

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2.2 Installation Procedure

2.2 Installation Procedure
For installing or uninstalling the software, log on to the Windows as a user having
administrative privilege.

2.2.1 Installing the USB driver software
For users who do not have VISA environment (Windows 7 only).
For communication with the ZM2371/ZM2372/ZM2375/ZM2376, the USB driver must be

installed. The USB driver can be used in Windows 7 only. The USB driver is not tested in
Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Thanks in advance.

[Setup procedure](a) Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
(b) Execute [English\Application\Driver\x86\Setup.EXE] on the CD-ROM.
If using Windows 7(64bit), execute [English\Application\Driver\x64\Setup.EXE].
(c) Click the Next button, following the screen guidance to start installation.
A waning message by Windows security will be displayed, but select [Install thisdriver software] to continue installation.
(d) Upon completion of setup program, connect the device to the personal computer, andpower on the device.
The Windows will recognize device automatically and the driver will be set up.

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2.2 Installation Procedure[Note]The installed USB driver runs with the ZM2371/ZM2372/ZM2375/ZM2376 only.
It is not compatible with the VISA environment. If you communicate with other devices inthe VISA environment, use the software in the VISA environment.
VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) is the standard recommended by VXI plug
& play System Alliance that promotes the standardization of instrument softwarearchitecture.

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2.2 Installation Procedure

For users who have already been using VISA environment.
This software can be used in the VISA environment if the VISA environment has been
established in the user’s personal computer.
Select [VISA] for the setting in “4.9 Configuration, 4.9.1 Communication setting, b) Drivertype”.
The operation of this software in VISA environment has been checked with the NI-VISA of
National Instruments Corporation.
Operation check version: NI-VISA version 16.0
Please note that operation troubles in other vendors’ VISA environment may be attributable
to user’s own problem.
To use this software in the NI-VISA environment, the user has to acquire the license from
National Instruments Corporation.
For the NI-VISA, make an inquiry to National Instruments Corporation.
The information on National Instruments Corporation and NI-VISA can be got at the Web
site of http://www.ni.com/.

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2.2 Installation Procedure

2.2.2 ZM237x application software(a) Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
(b) Execute [English\Application\Setup.EXE] on the CD-ROM or[D:\English\Application\Setup.EXE] from [Run] on the start menu.
[D:] indicates the CD-ROM drive. If another drive letter is assigned to the CD-ROM
driver, assign it appropriately, according to your system.
(c) Click the Next button, following the screen guidance to start installation.
(d) When installation has been completed this software can be executed.
Click [ZM237x Application] from Start – [All Programs] – [NF] – [ZM] – [ZM237x] to
execute the software.

2.2.3 Uninstalling ZM237x application software
Start [Add or Remove Programs] on the control panel, and select “NF ZM237x Application
Software” and then click Change/Remove button to delete this software.
Not that the folder in which the this software was installed may not be removed in some case.
All the files created in the folder remains as they are. If the holder is unnecessary, delete it
after uninstsllation.

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3. DISPLAY AND SETTING
3.1 Start and Exit of Program ............................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Start ......................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Exit .......................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Main Screen Structure .................................................... 3-2
3.3 Menu Bar ........................................................................ 3-3
3.4 Measurement Result Display Section ............................. 3-4
3.4.1 Measurement result display ..................................... 3-4
3.4.2 Measurement status display .................................... 3-5
3.5 Measurement Setting Section ......................................... 3-6
3.5.1 Display ..................................................................... 3-6
3.5.2 Measurement ........................................................... 3-7
3.5.3 Spot ......................................................................... 3-9
3.5.4 Sweep .................................................................... 3-10
3.5.5 Parameter input limitation ....................................... 3-11
3.6 Operation Button Section .............................................. 3-12
3.6.1 Measurement operations ....................................... 3-12
3.6.2 Measurement setting operations ........................... 3-12
3.6.3 Option .................................................................... 3-12
3.7 Status Bar ..................................................................... 3-13
3.8 Functional Limitations According to
Measurement Status ..................................................... 3-14

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3.1 Start and Exit of Program

3.1 Start and Exit of Program
3.1.1 Start

To start this software, double-click the shortcut icon for ZM237x application software
created automatically on the desktop, or select Start →All Programs → NF → ZM →ZM237x → ZM237x Application .

3.1.2 Exit

To exit this software, click the

button at the upper right of this software screen, or press

the Alt + F4 keys. Or, execute the menu [File (F)] – [Exit (X)] ( Ctrl + X or Alt , F , X ).
If executed, the following screen (Figure 3-1 Exit confirmation screen) will appear, and thenselect Yes to exit, or No to cancel.

Figure 3-1 Exit confirmation screen

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3.2 Main Screen Structure

3.2 Main Screen StructureThis section describes the outline of main screen structure of this software.
The software name and the file name in or from which this software was saved or read are
displayed on the title bar. “Untitled” is displayed in the file name display field when file
operation is not performed immediately after start.

Figure 3-2 Screen structurea) Menu bar
See “3.3 Menu Bar” (p.3-3)b) Measurement result display section
See “3.4 Measurement Result Display Section” (p.3-4)c) Measurement setting section
See “3.5 Measurement Setting Section” (p.3-6)d) Operation button section
See “3.6 Operation Button Section” (p.3-12)e) Status bar
See “3.7 Status Bar” (p.3-13)

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3.3 Menu Bar

3.3 Menu Bar
File

Open

Ctrl+OOpens
the setting file
設定ファイルを開きます

Save

Ctrl+S

Saves
data, overwriting the setting file
設定ファイル上書き保存します

Save As

Saves
data in the setting file with a name
設定ファイルに名前を付けて保存します

Exit

Operation

Ctrl+X

Exits
this software
本ソフトウェアを終了します

Start

Startsthe measurement
測定を開始します

Stop

測定を停止しますStops
the measurement

Pause

Pausesthe measurement
測定を一時停止します

Send Macro

Sends
a macroマクロ送信を行います

Initialization

Initializes
the device
機器の初期化を行います

UploadUploads
various settings to the device
機器に各種設定をアップロードしますDownload

Downloads
various settings from the device
機器から各種設定をダウンロードしますDisplay setting

Displaysthe “Display” tab
表示条件タブを表示します

Measurement setting

Displaysthe “Measurement” tab
測定条件タブを表示します

Spot measurement

Displaysthe “Spot” tab
スポット測定タブを表示します

Sweep measurement

Displaysthe “Sweep” tab
スイープ測定タブを表示します

Setting

Configuration

Displays
the Configuration screen
環境設定画面を表示します

Help

Version Information

バージョン情報画面を表示します
Displays
the Version Information screen

View

Figure 3-3 Menu bar
Each item of menu bar is switched between enable and disable according to the[Measurement status] of this software.
For details, see “3.8 Functional Limitations According to Measurement Status” (p.3-14).

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3.4 Measurement Result Display Section

3.4 Measurement Result Display Section
3.4.1 Measurement result display
In the measurement result display field, the latest measurement result information during
the measurement is displayed.

Figure 3-4 Measurement result displaya) Frequency
The frequency used for the latest measurement is displayed.
In the sweep measurement, the measurement is executed while the frequency is varied,
and therefore the frequency value varies every measurement.

b) Primary parameter
The primary parameter being measured is displayed.
In the upper area, the item name of primary parameter being measured is displayed.
In this text area, the user can enter arbitrary character string. Also, if the type ofprimary parameter is changed in “3.5.1 Display” (p.3-6), appropriate parameter item
name is entered automatically.
In the lower area, the latest measurement result of primary parameter is displayed.

c) Secondary parameter
The secondary parameter being measured is displayed.
In the upper area, the item name of secondary parameter being measured is displayed.
In this text area, the user can enter arbitrary character string. Also, if the type of
secondary parameter is changed in “3.5.1 Display” (p.3-6), appropriate parameter item
name is entered automatically.
In the lower area, the latest measurement result of secondary parameter is displayed.
These parameters are updated only during measurement, and after the measurement
finished, the latest measurement result is kept displayed. For various measurements, see “4.
Operation” (p.4-0).

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3.4 Measurement Result Display Section

3.4.2 Measurement status display
In the measurement status display field, various statuses during measurement or instand-by state are displayed.

Figure 3-5 Measurement status displaya) Elapsed time
The elapsed time since the measurement started and the measurement count are
displayed.
The elapsed time is displayed in the format of hour:minute:second (hh:mm:ss.sss), andthe measurement count is displayed in the format of measurement count/total
measurement count.

b) Measurement status
Current measurement status is displayed. The measurement status varies as listed
below.

Table 3-1 Description of measurement status
Measurement status

Description

Stand-by

Device stands by for various operations.

Pausing

Various operations are paused.

SpotMeasuring

Spot measurement is under way.

SweepMeasuring

Sweep measurement is under way.

Uploading

Setting to the device is under way.

Downloading

Acquisition of settings from device is under way.

MacroProc

Macro send is under way.

During communication with various devices, the operation that includes a change inmeasurement setting is disabled.
For the operational limitations, see “3.8 Functional Limitations According to
Measurement Status” (p.3-14).

c) Connected device
The model name and its serial number connected for measurement or setting aredisplayed.
After checking that the device used for measurement is displayed, perform various
operations.

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3.5 Measurement Setting Section

3.5 Measurement Setting Section
3.5.1 Display
With the display, set the primary and secondary parameters displayed in “3.4 Measurement
Result Display Section” (p.3-4).

For details of parameters, see the instruction manual of the device.

Figure 3-6 Displaya) Type

Select the type of primary/secondary parameter. If the type is changed, the parameter
item name in “3.4.1 Measurement result display” (p.3-4) is changed to the selectedparameter item name.

b) Deviation display

Select the deviation display format when measurement is executed with theprimary/secondary parameter.
ABS

Measured value is displayed as it is. (Default)

PCNT

Deviation is displayed in percent to the reference value.

DEV

Deviation from reference value is displayed.

Deviation = Measured value – Referenced value

Deviation % = ((Measured value – Referenced value) / Referenced value) × 100c) Deviation reference value

Set reference value when the deviation is displayed in primary/secondary parameter.
The unit of reference value is interpreted according to the parameter (ex. Z → Ω).

d) Remarks

Up to 100 characters can be described as a user’s own memo in remarks field. Note thata comma “,” and line feed (CRLF) can be used in a character string, but they are output
as they are in the log output file in the CSV format.

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3.5.2 Measurement
With the measurement, set various parameters used for actual measurement.
For details of parameters, see the instruction manual of the device.

Figure 3-7 Measurementa) Frequency
Set the frequency used for measurement.
Enter a numeric value in the text area and from the combo box on the right side, selectthe desired SI prefix, so that you can set a multiplier for the entered numeric value.
For the input of frequency, “3.5.5 Parameter input limitation” (p.3-11) is applied.

b) Voltage levelSet the measurement voltage level. The measurement voltage level can be set with theresolution 10mV (voltage level ≧1V) or 1mV (voltage level ＜1V).
For the out-of-range input, warning is displayed as described in “3.5.5 Parameter input
limitation” (p.3-11).

c) ALC
Set the automatic level control and a drive system.
When the DUT is driven with constant voltage or current, set the ALC function to ON(constant voltage (CV) or constant current (CC)). When specifying the constant voltage(CV) or constant current (CC), set or check the voltage or current value in advance.

d) Constant current levelSet the measurement current level when the DUT is driven with constant current.
For the out-of-range input, warning is displayed as described in “3.5.5 Parameter input
limitation” (p.3-11).

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By checking or unchecking the “Auto ranging” checkbox, set auto ranging (check) or
hold (uncheck) of the measurement range.

f)Masurement range
When “Range Auto ranging” is held (uncheck), the measurement range can be set
manually. When the measurement range is held, select a range so as to measure the
DUT within the recommended range as closely as possible, considering the variationsof DUT.

g) Trigger source
Set the trigger source by selecting one of sources given in the combo box. Select eitherof the following trigger sources used for the measurement:Internal

Internal trigger. Trigger is applied automatically at the completion of
measurement to execute measurement continuously. Other trigger
signals are ignored.

ManualManual trigger. Trigger can be applied by pressing the TRIG key on thefront panel.
External

External trigger. Trigger is applied by TRIG signal of handler interface.

Bus

Trigger is applied by remote control. See description of ∗TRG and GET.

h) Trigger delay time
The trigger delay time is the time from trigger up to signal acquisition start. The signal
settling time varies depending on the nature of DUT or required accuracy. Set long
trigger delay time to the extent that the measured value does not change even if thetrigger delay time is varied a little.
For the out-of-range input, warning is displayed as described in “3.5.5 Parameter input
limitation” (p.3-11).

i)

Measurement speed
Set the measurement speed by selecting one of speeds given in the combo box.

j)DC biasSet the DC bias output ON (DC-biased voltage is effective) or output OFF (0V).
To disable the DC bias setting, uncheck the checkbox.
When the DC bias setting is enabled, set the DC bias voltage with the resolution 0.01V.
For the out-of-range input, warning is displayed as described in “3.5.5 Parameter input
limitation” (p.3-11).

k) Averaging countTo enable the averaging, check the checkbox, or to disable the averaging, uncheck thecheckbox. When the measured value varies due to noise, the averaging function can
reduce the variations.
Setting a large value to the averaging count causes a long time to be taken for one
measurement. For the out-of-range input, warning is displayed as described in “3.5.5
Parameter input limitation” (p.3-11).

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3.5.3 Spot
With the spot, set the parameters necessary for the spot measurement.
See “4.1 Spot Measurement” (p.4-1)

Figure 3-8 Spota) Repeat countSet how many times the measurement is repeated.

For the out-of-range input, warning is displayed as described in “3.5.5 Parameter input
limitation” (p.3-11).

b) Interval
Set the interval (wait interval) between measurements when the measurement is
executed by the amount of specified repeat count.

For the out-of-range input, warning is displayed as described in “3.5.5 Parameter input
limitation” (p.3-11).

c) Log setting
To output the measurement result to a log file, check the “Log output” checkbox and set
the log output format.

If the “Log output” checkbox is unchecked (disabled), the log output function of
measurement result is disabled.

For the log output function of measurement result, see “4.1.3 Log output” (p.4-2).

d) Remarks
Up to 100 characters can be described as a user’s own memo in remarks field. Note thata comma “,” and line feed (CRLF) can be used in a character string, but they are output
as they are in the log output file in the CSV format.

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3.5.4 Sweep
With the sweep, set the parameters necessary for the sweep measurement.
See “4.2 Sweep measurement” (p.4-4)

Figure 3-9 Sweepa) Type
Select “Linear” or “Log” as the type of sweep measurement.

b) Start/Stop frequency
Set the start/stop frequency of the sweep measurement with the resolution 5 digits(however, resolution mHz (three explicit decimal point) if less than 1Hz).

For the out-of-range input, warning is displayed as described in “3.5.5 Parameter input
limitation” (p.3-11).

c) Measurement points
Set the measurement points in the sweep measurement.

For the out-of-range input, warning is displayed as described in “3.5.5 Parameter input
limitation” (p.3-11).

d) Log setting
To output the measurement result to a log file, check the “Log output” checkbox and set
the log output format.

If the “Log output” checkbox is unchecked (disabled), the log output function of
measurement result is disabled.

For the log output function of measurement result, see “4.1.3 Log output” (p.4-2).

e) Remarks
Up to 100 characters can be described as a user’s own memo in remarks field. Note thata comma “,” and line feed (CRLF) can be used in a character string, but they are output
as they are in the log output file in the CSV format.

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3.5.5 Parameter input limitation
For the input of numeric value in the measurement parameters, a settable range is limited.
If other than numeric value is entered, or if the out-of-range value is entered, the warning
screen as shown below is displayed and the setting is returned to the value set previously.

Figure 3-10 Parameter input range warning display
For the input limited values of respective parameters, see “5.2 List of Input Limited Values”(p.5-2).

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3.6 Operation Button Section
Each operation button in the operation button block corresponds to the item having same

name in the [Operation] menu.

Each button in the operation button section is switched between active and inactive

according to the [measurement status] of this software.

For details, see “3.8 Functional Limitations According to Measurement Status” (p.3-14).

Figure 3-11 Operation button section

3.6.1 Measurement operations
Select the measurement operation buttons to start or stop the spot measurement or sweep
measurement.

For details of each measurement, see the following:
See “4.1 Spot Measurement” (p.4-1)
See “4.2 Sweep measurement” (p.4-4)a) Start

Starts the spot measurement or sweep measurement. The [measurement status]

becomes “SpotMeasuring” or “SweepMeasuring”. The measurement restarts when[measurement status] is “Pausing”.

b) Stop

Stops current operation and causes [measurement status] to be “Stand-by”.

c) Pause

Pauses current sweep measurement and causes [measurement status] to be “Pausing”.

3.6.2 Measurement setting operationsa) Initialization
See “4.3 Initialization” (p.4-6)b) Upload
See “4.4 Upload” (p.4-7)c) Download
See “4.5 Download” (p.4-8)

3.6.3 Optiona) Send Macro

Opens the command text file that the user described arbitrarily, and sends it to thedevice.

See “4.6 Send Macro” (p.4-9)

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3.7 Status Bar
On the status bar, the log output file name is displayed when [measurement status] is“Measuring”, or “Pausing” and also the log output of measurement result is enabled. If thelog output of measurement result is disabled, nothing is displayed in the position where thefile name is displayed.
Also, when the measurement processing completed and [measurement status] becomes“Stand-by”, the display of log output file name is cleared.
See “4.1.3 Log output” (p.4-2)

Figure 3-12 Status bar

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3.8 Functional Limitations According to Measurement
StatusTable 3-2 Functional limitations according to measurement status
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4.1 Spot Measurement ......................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Start operation ......................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Stop operation ......................................................... 4-1
4.1.3 Log output................................................................ 4-2
4.1.4 Log file format .......................................................... 4-3
4.2 Sweep Measurement ...................................................... 4-4
4.2.1 Start operation ......................................................... 4-4
4.2.2 Stop operation ......................................................... 4-4
4.2.3 Pause operation ...................................................... 4-4
4.2.4 Log output................................................................ 4-4
4.2.5 Log file format .......................................................... 4-5
4.3 Initialization ..................................................................... 4-6
4.4 Upload ............................................................................ 4-7
4.5 Download ........................................................................ 4-8
4.6 Sending Macro ................................................................ 4-9
4.6.1 Operation ................................................................. 4-9
4.6.2 File format ............................................................. 4-10
4.7 Operation Stop Due to Drive Error orCommunication Error ..................................................... 4-11
4.7.1 Error due to unmeasurable status of device ........... 4-11
4.7.2 Error due to faulty communication with device ....... 4-11
4.8 Parameter Setting File .................................................. 4-12
4.8.1 Reading a file ........................................................ 4-12
4.8.2 Saving a file ........................................................... 4-12
4.9 Configuration ................................................................ 4-13
4.9.1 Communication setting .......................................... 4-13
4.9.2 Log output.............................................................. 4-14

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4.1 Spot Measurement
4.1.1 Start operation
When [measurement status] of this software is “Stand-by”, if the Spot is displayed,[Operation (O)] – [Start (S)] menu and the Start button in the operation button section
become active, and you can select either way to start the spot measurement.
See “3.8 Functional Limitations According to Measurement Status” (p.3-14)
After you selected the start, the software establishes communication with the device andacquires the parameter information set to the device. In such a case, if an event that thedevice does not accept the communication (warning status on the device side) or an error
that, for instance, the communication with device is interrupted occurs, the warning screen
is displayed and the measurement cannot be continued.
See “4.7 Operation Stop Due to Drive Error or Communication Error” (p.4-11)
If [Log output] is checked (enabled) before the measurement starts, the measurement
settings are output to the log file by specifying the log output file. After that, themeasurement results acquired from the device are output to the specified file as needed.
For details, see”4.1.3 Log output” (p.4-2).

4.1.2 Stop operation
To stop the ongoing spot measurement, click the Stop button ([Operation (O)] – [Stop (E)]or Alt , O , T ).

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4.1.3 Log output
To execute the log output, check the [Log output] (enabled) in “3.5.3 Spot” (p.3-9) and selectfrom [Format] the file format to be output.
By specifying the log output target file at the start of measurement, the measurement
settings and measurement results can be output to the log file. The specified log output file
path is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of main screen.
If the log output of measurement settings or measurement results failed by any reason, thewarning screen appears and the measurement processing stops.

Depending on the setting of [Format], the file specified at the start of measurement and thelog output operation are different.

a) CSV format
The measurement settings and measurement results are saved in a file in the CSV
format (file extension: ∗.CSV).
At the start of measurement, display the [Save As] dialog, and specify the log output
target file and click the OK button, so that the log data are output to the specified file(created).

b) XLS format
Start the file in the Microsoft Excel format (file extension: ∗.xls), so that themeasurement settings and measurement results are output according to the cellsetting of the specified file.
Also, if [∗.XLS] is selected as the format, before starting the measurement, specify[Sheet name], [Starting Cell row], and [Starting Cell column] by referring to “4.9Configuration” (p.4-13).
At the start of measurement, display the [File Open] dialog, and select the log output fileand click the OK button, so that the Microsoft Excel starts and the log data are output tothe specified cell.

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4.1.4 Log file format
The log file format of the spot measurement is as listed below.
At the output to the XLS file, the log data are output in the following format with the basepoint located in the cell described to [Starting Cell row] and [Starting Cell column] in “4.9Configuration” (p.4-13).

Table 4-1 Spot measurement log file format
Row

1
2
3
4
5

Major
category(column 1)

Minor
category(column 2)[MeasureSetting]
Display
Primary
parameter

6
7Secondaryparameter

8
9
10
11
12

Measurement

Frequency
Signal level

13
14
15

Range

16
17

Trigger

18

Measurement
speed
DC bias

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

Averaging
Remarks

Remarks

Set value (column 4)

Label

Up to 16-character text

Type

"Z|Y|R|Rp|Rs|G|C|Cp|Cs|L|Lp|Ls|REAL|MLIN"

Deviation display
Deviationreference value
Label
Type

"ABS|DEV|PCNT"
0, ±(1.00000E-16 to 9.99999E+11)

Deviation display
Deviationreference value
Frequency
ALC
Constant voltage
level
Constant current
level
Auto ranging
Measurement
range
Trigger source
Trigger delaytime
Measurement
speed
EnableUp to 16-character text
"Q|D|Phase|X|B|Rs|Rp|G|Lp|Rdc|IMAG|
REAL""ABS|DEV|PCNT"
0, ±(1.00000E-16 to 9.99999E+11)*"OFF|CV|CC"
0.010 to 5.00
0.001 to 200.000"ON|OFF""100mOhm|1Ohm|10Ohm|100Ohm|1kOhm|10kOhm|100k
Ohm|1MOhm""Internal|Manual|External|BUS"*"Rapid|FAST|MED|SLOW|VerySLOW""ON|OFF"

Setting*

Enable"ON|OFF"

Averaging count1 to 256

Remarks

Up to 100-character text

― (Blank row)

Item (column 1)

Set value (column 2)[SpotSetting]Repeat count1 to 10000

Interval

0.5 to 100.0

Remarks

Up to 100-character text

― (Blank row)
Index (column 1)

30
31
32
…
n

Item
(column 3)

Elapsed time (column 2)

Measurement result (column 3 and later)No.

Elapsed time

Result1

YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss.xxx

Measurement result (first time))

YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss.xxx

Measurement result (nth time)[Spot Result]・・・n* Depends on the model
Frequency
Trigger delay time
DC bias setting

ZM2371/ZM2372
0.001 ～ 100.000E+3
0.000 ～ 999.999
0.00 ～ 2.50

ZM23750.020 ～ 5.50000E+6
0.0000 ～ 999.9999
0.000 ～ 5.000

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ZM23760.001 ～ 5.50000E+6
0.0000 ～ 999.9999
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4.2 Sweep Measurement
4.2.1 Start operation
When [measurement status] of this software is “Stand-by”, if the Sweep is displayed,[Operation (O)] – [Start (S)] menu and the Start button in the operation button section
become active, and you can select either way to start the sweep measurement.
See “3.8 Functional Limitations According to Measurement Status” (p.3-14)
After you selected the start, the software establishes communication with the device andacquires the parameter information set to the device. In such a case, if an event that thedevice does not accept the communication (warning status on the device side) or an error
that, for instance, the communication with device is interrupted occurs, the warning screen
is displayed and the measurement cannot be continued.
See “4.7 Operation Stop Due to Drive Error or Communication Error” (p.4-11)
If [Log output] is checked (enabled) before the measurement starts, the measurement
settings are output to the log file by specifying the log output file. After that, themeasurement results acquired from the device are output to the specified file as needed. For
details, see”4.1.3 Log output” (p.4-2).

4.2.2 Stop operation
To stop the sweep measurement which is under way or in pause status, click the
Stop button ([Operation (O)] – [Stop (E)] or Alt , O , T ). ([Measurement status] becomes“Stand-by”)
After the measurement stopped, the measurement cannot restart from the stop point, To
restart the measurement, execute the measurement stop processing from the [Pause]
processing.

4.2.3 Pause operation
To pause the ongoing sweep measurement, click the Pause button ([Operation (O)] –[Pause (P)] or Alt , O , P ). ([Measurement status] becomes “Pausing”)
To restart the measurement from the pause status, select [Start] operation. To stop themeasurement, perform [Stop] operation.

4.2.4 Log output
In the sweep measurement, the log output can be executed same as spot measurement.
See “4.1.3 Log output” (p.4-2)

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4.2.5 Log file format
The “CSV format” log output file format of the sweep measurement is as listed below.
In the case of “XLS format”, the log data are output with the base point located in the cell
described to [Sheet name], [Starting Cell row] and [Starting Cell column] in “4.9Configuration” (p.4-13), similarly to CSV format.

Table 4-2 Sweep measurement log file format
Major
category(column 1)

Minor
category(column 2)

Display

Primary
parameterItem(column 3)

Set value (column 4)

Label

Up to 16-character text

Type

"Z|Y|R|Rp|Rs|G|C|Cp|Cs|L|Lp|Ls|REAL|MLIN"

Deviation display"ABS|DEV|PCNT"

Deviationreference valueLabel

0, ±(1.00000E-16 to 9.99999E+11)

Type"Q|D|Phase|X|B|Rs|Rp|G|Lp|Rdc|IMAG|REAL"

Deviation display"ABS|DEV|PCNT"
0, ±(1.00000E-16 to 9.99999E+11)

Frequency

Deviationreference value
Frequency

Signal level

ALC"OFF|CV|CC"
0.010 to 5.00

14
15

Range

Constant voltage
level
Constant current
level
Auto ranging

16
17
18

Trigger

Measurement
range
Trigger source"100mOhm|1Ohm|10Ohm|100Ohm|1kOhm|10kOhm|100kOhm|1M
Ohm""Internal|Manual|External|BUS"

Trigger delay time*

Measurement
speed
Enable"Rapid|FAST|MED|SLOW|VerySLOW"

Setting*

Enable"ON|OFF"

Averaging count1 to 256

Remarks

Up to 100-character text

Row

1
2
3
4
5

[MeasureSetting]

6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Secondaryparameter

Measurement

13

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

Measurement
speed
DC biasAveraging
Remarks

Remarks

Up to 16-character text*

0.001 to 200.000"ON|OFF""ON|OFF"― (Blank row)

Item (column 1)

Set value (column 2)[SweepSetting]Type"Linear|Log"

Start frequency

0.001 to 100.000E+3

Stop frequency

0.001 to 100.000E+3

Measurement points

1 to 10000

Remarks

Up to 100-character text

― (Blank row)
Index (column 1)

32
33
34

[Sweep Result]

…

・・・

n

n

Elapsed time (column 2)No.

Elapsed time

1

YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss.xxx

YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm:ss.xxx

Measurement
frequency (column 3)
Frequency
Measurement
frequency (first time)
Measurement
frequency (nth time)

Measurement result (column 4)
ResultMeasurement result (first time)

Measurement result (nth time)* Depends on the model
Frequency
Trigger delay time
DC bias setting

ZM2371/ZM2372
0.001 ～ 100.000E+3
0.000 ～ 999.999
0.00 ～ 2.50

ZM23750.020 ～ 5.50000E+6
0.0000 ～ 999.9999
0.000 ～ 5.000

4-5ZM23760.001 ～ 5.50000E+6
0.0000 ～ 999.9999
0.000 ～ 5.000

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4.3 Initialization
The device is initialized (reset). Current settings and correction values are reset to initialvalues.
Also, the warning status of device is cleared.
For details of errors during initialization, see “4.7 Operation Stop Due to Device Error orCommunication Error” (p.4-11).

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4.4 Upload
Various parameters currently set on the software are set to the device.
For details of errors during upload, see “4.7 Operation Stop Due to Device Error orCommunication Error” (p.4-11).

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4.5 Download
Various parameters currently set to the device are acquired, and the display is updated withthe acquired parameters.
For details of errors during download, see “4.7 Operation Stop Due to Device Error orCommunication Error” (p.4-11).

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4.6 Sending Macro
By using the macro sending function, this software can send the command that the user
described arbitrarily to the device.
Select Send Macro button ( Alt , O , M ) to display the [File Open] dialog. Select the text
file in which the macro command is described, and select OK , and the Sending Macroscreen as shown below will appear.
When the macro screen is displayed, the operation of main screen is disabled.

Figure 4-1 Sending Macro screen
On the Sending Macro screen, the information read from the macro sending file is displayedin the [Macro sending commands] list, and the macro commands are sent to the device
sequentially, starting from the first line. Currently sent macro command is highlighted.
In case of a warning on the device side or a communication error during the macro sending,the warning screen is displayed and the macro sending processing is interrupted. Check thewarning on the device side and also check the macro command.

4.6.1 Operationa) Retry
Macro sending starts automatically, and it stops automatically when the command on
the final line was sent. To send the macro commands again from the fist line, click the
Retry button.
During the macro sending, theRetry button becomes inactive and it cannot be

selected.

b) Stop
To interrupt the ongoing macro sending, click the Stop button. If the macro sending
has already been finished, the Stop button becomes inactive and it cannot be selected.

c) Close
To exit the Sending Macro screen, click the Close button. The Sending Macro screen
is closed, and the main screen can be operated.

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4.6.2 File format
When describing macro commands in the macro file, take care of the following points:
 The first line of the file is a header, and it must be the following definite character string.
“[ZM237x Application Software Macro Data File, Ver.1.00]”
 The macro command must begin with a colon ( : ). The line which does not begin with acolon ( : ) is all recognized as a comment and it is ignored.
 The command that contains a query character ( ? ) is not sent as a command.
 The file extension must be “zmm”.

[ZM237x Application Software Macro Data File,Ver.1.00]:CAL:CABL 1:DISP:TEXT3 MON

Figure 4-2 Macro file description example

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4.7 Operation Stop Due to Drive Error or Communication
Error
When the software communicates with the device using the communicating function, anerror message may be displayed.

4.7.1 Error due to unmeasurable status of device
The software checks the status of device when it established the communication with thedevice. In such a case, if the device is executing the command processing (standard event
register: OPC bit = OFF) or it is executing the measurement (operation condition register:
Measuring bit = ON), an error message is displayed and the processing is interrupted.

Figure 4-3 Warning display due to unmeasurable status of device

4.7.2 Error due to faulty communication with device
If an error is detected in the communication between this software and device, further
operation is judged impossible, and an error message is displayed and the processing isinterrupted.

Figure 4-4 Warning display due to faulty communication with device

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4.8 Parameter Setting File
The software can save/read various parameters that the user entered arbitrarily as aparameter setting file. Please note that the data set in “4.9 Configuration” (p.4-13) is not
saved. The extension of parameter setting file is “.xml”.
The file name used to save/read the parameters is displayed on the title bar.

4.8.1 Reading a file
Operate [File (F)] – [Open (O)] ( Alt , F , O or Ctrl + O ) to display the [File Open] dialog.
Specify the file name and click the OK button, and the set values will be read from thespecified parameter setting file.
If the file reading failed, an error message is displayed and the reading processing is
stopped.

Figure 4-5 Warning display when file reading failed

4.8.2 Saving a file
Operate [File (F)] – [Save As (A)] ( Alt , F , A ) to display the [Save As] dialog. Specify thefile name and click OK button, and the set values will be saved in the specified file name.
With the parameter setting file already saved or read, if you operate [File (F)] – [Save (S)]( Alt , F , S or Ctrl + S ), the existing parameter setting file is overwritten.
Or, with the parameter setting file not saved or read yet, if you operate [Save (S)], the sameprocessing as [Save As] operation is executed.

Figure 4-6 Warning display when file saving failed

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4.9 Configuration
To display the [Configuration] screen, from the menu bar, select [Setting (S)] –[Configuration (C)] ( Alt , S , C ).

4.9.1 Communication setting
Make a setting for the communication with the device.

Figure 4-7 Configuration screen (Communication setting tab)a) Product name
Select the product name to be connected to this software.

b) Driver type
Set the driver type for the communication between this software and device.
[USBTMC]

uses NF USBTMC specialized driver.

[VISA]

uses USB driver in the VISA environment.

c) Connected device
Select the connected device.
Here, set a serial number of the connected device. For the serial number, check it on
the model seal on the rear panel of the device, or refer to Instruction Manual.
Also, by clicking the Find button, a list of devices connected to currently used PC is
updated. From the updated pull-down list, the device can be selected and set.

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4.9.2 Log output
Set the output sheet when the log output is executed in the XLS format.

Figure 4-8 Configuration screen (Log output tab)a) Measurement setting/Measurement result
When executing the log output in the XLS format, the measurement setting and themeasurement result can be output to different sheets and cells individually. For each of
the measurement setting and result, make a setting for log output individually.

b) Sheet nameSpecify the sheet name in the XLS file to which the log data are output. If the sheet
name is blank or the specified sheet name is not found in the selected file at the log

output, the log output cannot be executed, resulting in an error. Beware of the entry.

c) Starting Cell row
Enter a numeric value to specify the row from which the log output starts on the sheetof the specified [sheet name]. The Microsoft Excel specifies that the maximum numberof rows is 65536, and therefore 65537 or larger value cannot be entered as the starting
cell row. Set the row with sufficient margin for the log output.

d) Starting Cell column
Enter a numeric value to specify the column from which the log output starts on the

sheet of the specified [sheet name]. The Microsoft Excel specifies that the maximum
number of columns is 256 (0 to 255), and therefore 255 or larger value cannot beentered as the starting cell column. Set the column with sufficient margin for the log

output.

CAUTION
The Microsoft Excel 2007 or later version uses the file extension .xlsx and it can handle therows exceeding 65537 and columns exceeding 257, but this software uses the xls file andlimits the rows to 65536 and columns to 256 to maintain the downward compatibility.

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5. LIST OF SETTING TABLES
5.1
5.2
5.3

Initial Setting Value List ................................................. 5-1
List of Input Limited Values ............................................ 5-2
SI Prefix List .................................................................. 5-3

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5.1 Initial Setting Value List
Table 5-1 Initial Setting Value List
Display

Measurement

Spot

Sweep

Item names

Primary parameter TypePrimary parameter Deviation
display
Primary parameter Deviationreference value
Secondary parameter Type
Secondary parameter Deviation
display
Secondary parameter Deviationreference value
Remarks
Frequency [Hz]ALC
Voltage level [Vrms]
Constant current level [Arms]
Auto ranging
Measurement range
Trigger source
Trigger delay time [s]Measurement speed
DC bias Enable
DC bias Setting [V]Averaging Enable
Averaging countRepeat countInterval [s]Log output
FormatRemarks
Type
Start frequency [Hz]Stop frequency [Hz]Measurement points
Log output
FormatRemarks

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CABS
0.00000
DABS
0.00000
Blank
1.0000k
OFF
1.00
1.00m
ON
100 Ohm
Internal
0.008
MED
OFF
0.00
OFF
1
100
1.0
OFF
CSV
Blank
Linear1.0000k
10.000k
100
OFF
CSV
Blank

Initial value5.2 List of Input Limited Values

5.2 List of Input Limited Values
Table 5-2 List of Input Limited Values
Display

Item names

Primary parameter TypePrimary parameter
Deviation display
Primary parameter
Deviation reference value
Secondary parameter
Type
Secondary parameter
Deviation display
Secondary parameter
Deviation reference value

Measurement

Remarks
Frequency [Hz]ALC
Voltage level [Vrms]
Constant current level[Arms]

Auto ranging
Measurement range

Spot

Sweep

Trigger source
Trigger delay time [s]Measurement speed
DC bias Enable
DC bias Setting [V]Averaging Enable
Averaging countRepeat countInterval [s]Log output
FormatRemarks
Type
Start frequency [Hz]Stop frequency [Hz]Measurement points
Log output
FormatRemarksRange

Z|Y|R|Rp|Rs|G|C|Cp|Cs|L|Lp|Ls|REAL|MLIN
ABS|DEV|PCNT
0, ±1E-16 to 9.99999E+11
Resolution: 6 digits
Engineering unit: [f] to [T]
Q|D|Phase|X|B|Rs|Rp|G|Lp|Rdc|IMAG|REAL
ABS|DEV|PCNT
0, ±1E-16 to 9.99999E+11
Resolution: 6 digits
Engineering unit: [f] to [T]Maximum 100 characters*

OFF|CV|CC
0.01 to 5.00
If exceeding 1V, resolution 10mV
If less than 1V, resolution 1mV
1.0u to 200mA
Resolution: 3 digits
However, resolution 0.1uArms if less than 100uArms[-] 0.01 to 0.20[m] 0.01 to 200[u] 1.0 to 999
Enabled/Disabled
100mOhm|1Ohm|10Ohm|100Ohm|1kOhm|10kOhm|1
00kOhm|1MOhm
Internal|Manual|External|BUS*

RAPid|FAST|MED|SLOW|VerySLOW
Enabled/Disabled*

Enabled/Disabled
1 to 256
1 to 10000
0.5 to 100.0
Enabled/Disabled∗.CSV / ∗.XLS
Maximum 100 characters
Linear | Log
0.001 to 100E+3
0.001 to 100E+3
1 to 10000
Enabled/Disabled∗.CSV / ∗.XLS
Maximum 100 characters* Depends on the model
Frequency
Trigger delay time
DC bias setting

ZM2371/ZM2372
0.001 ～ 100.000E+3
Resolution 5 digits
0.000 ～ 999.999
Resolution 0.001
0.00 ～ 2.50
Resolution 0.01

ZM23750.020 ～ 5.50000E+6
Resolution 6 digits
0.0000 ～ 999.9999
Resolution 0.0001
0.000 ～ 5.000
Resolution 0.001

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ZM23760.001 ～ 5.50000E+6
Resolution 6 digits
0.0000 ～ 999.9999
Resolution 0.0001
0.000 ～ 5.000
Resolution 0.001

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5.3 SI Prefix List

5.3 SI Prefix List
Table 5-3 SI Prefix List
SI Prefix
T
G
M
k
-m
u
n
p
f

How to read
tera
giga
mega
kilo
-milli
micro
nano
pico
femto

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Ten involution
+12
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-15

6. USER MESSAGES
6.1
6.2

Guidance Messages ...................................................... 6-1
Error Messages .............................................................. 6-2

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6.1 Guidance Messages

6.1 Guidance Messages
Message

Exit application. OK?

Table 6-1 Guidance Messages
Description
Icon Button

If product name is changed,
other settings will be within therange of the absolute value.
Other settings will be within
the range of the absolute value.

[!]

[Yes]
[No]
[OK]

Confirmation when the application is
terminated.
If the setting range varies dependingon the target model.

[!]

[OK]

If you open the file has been selectedmodels and model is different from thecurrent.

[？]

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6.2 Error Messages

6.2 Error Messages
Message

Please set the numerical value.

Table 6-2 Error Messages
Description
Icon Button
[！]

[OK]

Please set it within the range of{0} - {1}.

[！]

[OK]

Please set it within the range ofthe absolute value of
0 or {0} - {1}.
Device connection failure.
Please confirm communication
setting.
The device can not measure. not
to measure it. (Preparing)

[！]

[OK]

[！]

[OK]

[！]

[OK]

The device can not measure. not
to measure it. (Measuring)

[！]

[OK]

Processing was discontinued
because of log-output error.

[！]

[OK]

Processing was discontinued
because of data fetch error.

[！]

[OK]

Processing was discontinued
because of communication error.

[！]

[OK]

File read error.

[！]

[OK]

File save error.

[！]

[OK]

The specified file doesn't exist.

[！]

[OK]

The file format is illegal.
Please confirm the file format.

[！]

[OK]

Other than numerical value wasentered as a numerical value
parameter (text box).
Out-of-range value (numerical value
range) was entered as a numericalvalue parameter (text box).
Out-of-range value (±range) wasentered as a numerical value
parameter (text box).
In the device communication
processing*1, a connection to thedevice failed.
In the device communication
processing*2, the device is not enabled
to measure.
In the device communication
processing*3, the device is not enabled
to communicate.
In the spot/sweep measurement
processing, the log output error
occurred when the log output isenabled.
In the spot/sweep measurement
processing, the status bit check after a
trigger was requested is not completed
within the specified time.
In the device communication
processing*1, a communication error
occurred.
In the file*4 reading processing, anerror (file open/access error) occurred.
In the file*4 saving processing, anerror (file open/access error) occurred.
In the file*4 reading processing, thespecified file does not exist.
In the file*4 reading processing, theread file information is illegal or fileformat is illegal.

*1 Initialization, upload, download, send macro, spot measurement, sweep measurement*2 In the processing of *1 except initialization, the command processing is under way (OPC
bit OFF)*3 In the processing of *1 except initialization, the device is in measurement status.
*4 Measurement parameter setting file, macro sending file, configuration file maintenance

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7. MAINTENANCE
7.1

Version Check ................................................................ 7-1

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7.1 Version Check

7.1 Version Check
The “ZM237xApplication Software’’ version number is displayed on the CD-ROM.
The version can be displayed by selecting [Help]-[Version Information].

Figure 7-1 Version Dialog Box

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1.

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2.

The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice.

3.

Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of theinformation contained in this user’s manual, please notify NF Corporation or an NF
Corporation sales representative in case any unclear points, errors, or omissions arefound.

4.

NF Corporation shall not be held responsible for any errors, defects, lost profits, orother consequential damages arising from the use of this products, regardless ofitem 3.

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