Agilent Technologies Comprehensive User Guide for N3300A Series Electronic Loads

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USER’S GUIDE

Agilent Technologies

DC Electronic Loads

Models N3300A, N3301A, N3302A,

N3303A, N3304A, N3305A and N3306A

Part No. 5964-8196	Printed in Malaysia
Microfiche No. 5964-8197	October, 2001

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Contents USER’S Guide Certification Warranty InformationGeneral Safety SummarySafety Symbols Declaration of Conformity DeclarationPrinting History Acoustic Noise InformationTable of Contents TURN-ON Checkout 101 Front Panel -At a Glance Quick ReferenceRear Panel At a Glance Instrument ConfigurationQuick Reference Use the Function keys and Entry keys to enter a new value Front Panel Number EntryImmediate Action Keys Front Panel AnnunciatorsFront Panel Menus At a Glance Voltage Quick Reference Front Panel MenusComplete description of all programming commands Scpi Programming Commands At a GlanceQuick Reference Scpi Commands Document Orientation Task Where to find informationGetting Started Map Options and Accessories Safety ConsiderationsDescription Front Panel Controls Features and CapabilitiesRemote Programming Operating Modes Constant Current CC ModeImmediate Current Level General Information Triggered Current Level Constant Resistance CR ModeTransient Current Level Software Current LimitTriggered Resistance Level Constant Voltage CV ModeTransient Resistance Level Transient Voltage Level Triggered Voltage LevelContinuous Transient Operation Transient OperationPulsed Transient Operation Toggled Transient OperationList Operation Triggering a preset levelTriggered Operation Triggering a transient pulseRisetime Transition Limitation Slew Rate and Minimum Transition TimeTransition Time Slew Rate Examples Resetting Latched Protection Protection FeaturesInput Control Short On/OffOvertemperature OverpowerGeneral Information Overvoltage OvercurrentReverse Voltage Reading Remote Programming ErrorsStatus Reporting External Control Signals Saving and Recalling SettingsRemote Sensing Monitor OutputsInput Measurements FaultPort On/Off DC Measurements Power MeasurementsRMS Measurements Minimum and Maximum MeasurementsInspection CleaningDamage Packaging Material Items SuppliedProcedure Installing the ModulesInstallation Channel Number Location3A. N3300A Outline Diagram Rack Mounting Bench OperationDo not block the fan exhaust at the rear of the unit Manually-Tightened Connectors Power CordInput Connections 6a. Manual Connector 8mm Screw Terminal Connector option UJ1Wire Considerations Wire Size Ampacity Stranded Copper Wire Ampere CapacityMaximum Wire Lengths to Limit Voltage Drops A1-A3 Control ConnectorA11 and A10 +S and -STrigger and Digital Connections Sense SwitchGpib Interface Computer ConnectionsRS-232 Interface Local Sense Connections Application ConnectionsRemote Sense Connections Parallel Connections11. Remote Sensing 13. Zero Volt Loading Low Voltage OperationIntroduction Checkout ProcedureCheckout Programming Values Selftest Errors Error MessagesSelftest Error Codes Case of TroubleFront Panel, Overall View Front Panel DescriptionFront Panel Operation System Keys Display Command FunctionImmediate Action Keys Function keysMetering Keys Scrolling KeysDisplay Measurement Inpshor Input Control KeysTrigger Control Keys Transient Control KeysList Control Keys Entry Keys Entry KeysSet the constant current mode input Using the Front Panel DisplayExamples of Front Panel Programming Programming Constant Current, Voltage and Resistance ModesSet the constant voltage mode input Set the constant resistance mode inputProgramming Transient Operation Set transient operation for Continuous modeSet transient operation for Toggled mode Set transient operation for Pulse modeTmode Togg Programming ListsList Sequence Query and Clear Errors as follows Querying and Clearing Output Protection and ErrorsMaking Basic Front Panel Measurements Use the Meter menu for making front panel measurementsStoring and Recalling Instrument States Setting the Gpib AddressSet the Gpib address as follows Save an instrument state in location 0 as followsSpecifications Specifications Table A-2. Supplemental Characteristics Specifications aN3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A SpecificationsEquipment Required Performance Test and Calibration ProceduresPerformance Tests CC Mode TestsImon Zero Verification Performance Test and CalibrationCC Mode Regulation Test CV Mode TestsPerformance Test and Calibration B Voltage Programming and Measurement Accuracy TestCV Mode Regulation Test Resistance Range 1 Programming Accuracy CR Mode TestsResistance Range 2 Programming Accuracy Resistance Range 4 Programming Accuracy Resistance Range 3 Programming AccuracyFrequency and Duty Cycle Accuracy Transient Generator Mode TestsOutput 705TRAN on Output 705TRIGIMM Performance Test and Calibration Pulse Width AccuracyAgilent N3302A Verification Test Record Agilent N3303A Verification Test Record Agilent N3304A Verification Test Record Agilent N3305A Verification Test Record Agilent N3306A Verification Test Record Calibration Figure B-3. Voltage Calibration Calibration Table B-2 Variables and Power Source SettingsParameters Calibrated IMON, Iprog and Current Calibration Program Performance Test and Calibration Wait Performance Test and Calibration Print TABXY9,15CALIBRATING High Voltage Range Voltage Calibration ProgramPerformance Test and Calibration Resistance Calibration Program Calibrating Range Performance Test and Calibration B 100 101 Index102 Index103 Canada Australia/New Zealand United States Latin AmericaEurope Asia Pacific JapanManual Updates