Agilent Technologies n3306a, n3305a, n3304a, n3301a manual Document Orientation, Getting Started Map

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General Information

Document Orientation

This manual describes the operation of the Agilent Model N3300A, N3301A, N3302A, N3303A N3304A, N3305A and N3306A DC Electronic Loads. Unless otherwise noted, all units will be referred to by the description "electronic load" throughout this manual. The following documents and software are shipped with your electronic load:

♦A User's Guide (this document), contains installation, checkout and front panel information.

♦A Programming Guide, contains detailed GPIB programming information.

The following Getting Started Map will help you find the information you need to complete the specific task that you want to accomplish. Refer to the table of contents or index of each guide for a complete list of the information contained within.

Getting Started Map
Task	Where to find information
Installing the unit	User's Guide
Line voltage connections
Installing modules
Load connections
Checking out the unit	User's Guide
Verifying proper operation
Using the front panel
Calibrating the unit
Using the front panel	User's Guide
Front panel keys
Front panel examples
Using the programming interface	User's Guide
GPIB interface	Programming Guide
RS-232 interface
Programming the unit using SCPI commands	Programming Guide
SCPI commands
SCPI programming examples
Programming the unit using VXIplug&play	VXIplug&play on-line help
instrument driver	NOTE:
Installing the instrument driver	The driver must be installed on your computer to
Instrument driver functions	access the on-line information.
C/C++ example programs	Drivers for Agilent instruments are available on the
Visual BASIC example programs	web at www.agilent.com/find/drivers
Lab VIEW example programs
Agilent VEE example programs

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Contents USER’S Guide Warranty Information CertificationSafety Summary GeneralSafety Symbols Declaration Declaration of ConformityAcoustic Noise Information Printing HistoryTable of Contents TURN-ON Checkout 101 Quick Reference Front Panel -At a GlanceInstrument Configuration Rear Panel At a GlanceQuick Reference Front Panel Number Entry Use the Function keys and Entry keys to enter a new valueFront Panel Annunciators Immediate Action KeysFront Panel Menus At a Glance Quick Reference Front Panel Menus VoltageScpi Programming Commands At a Glance Complete description of all programming commandsQuick Reference Scpi Commands Task Where to find information Document OrientationGetting Started Map Safety Considerations Options and AccessoriesDescription Features and Capabilities Front Panel ControlsRemote Programming Constant Current CC Mode Operating ModesImmediate Current Level Transient Current Level Constant Resistance CR ModeGeneral Information Triggered Current Level Software Current LimitConstant Voltage CV Mode Triggered Resistance LevelTransient Resistance Level Triggered Voltage Level Transient Voltage LevelPulsed Transient Operation Transient OperationContinuous Transient Operation Toggled Transient OperationTriggered Operation Triggering a preset levelList Operation Triggering a transient pulseSlew Rate and Minimum Transition Time Risetime Transition LimitationTransition Time Slew Rate Examples Input Control Protection FeaturesResetting Latched Protection Short On/OffGeneral Information Overvoltage OverpowerOvertemperature OvercurrentReading Remote Programming Errors Reverse VoltageStatus Reporting Remote Sensing Saving and Recalling SettingsExternal Control Signals Monitor OutputsFault Input MeasurementsPort On/Off RMS Measurements Power MeasurementsDC Measurements Minimum and Maximum MeasurementsDamage Packaging Material CleaningInspection Items SuppliedInstalling the Modules ProcedureInstallation Location Channel Number3A. N3300A Outline Diagram Bench Operation Rack MountingDo not block the fan exhaust at the rear of the unit Power Cord Manually-Tightened ConnectorsInput Connections 8mm Screw Terminal Connector option UJ1 6a. Manual ConnectorWire Considerations Stranded Copper Wire Ampere Capacity Wire Size AmpacityMaximum Wire Lengths to Limit Voltage Drops A11 and A10 Control ConnectorA1-A3 +S and -SSense Switch Trigger and Digital ConnectionsComputer Connections Gpib InterfaceRS-232 Interface Remote Sense Connections Application ConnectionsLocal Sense Connections Parallel Connections11. Remote Sensing Low Voltage Operation 13. Zero Volt LoadingCheckout Procedure IntroductionCheckout Programming Values Selftest Error Codes Error MessagesSelftest Errors Case of TroubleFront Panel Description Front Panel, Overall ViewFront Panel Operation Display Command Function System KeysFunction keys Immediate Action KeysScrolling Keys Metering KeysDisplay Measurement Input Control Keys InpshorTransient Control Keys Trigger Control KeysList Control Keys Entry Keys Entry KeysExamples of Front Panel Programming Using the Front Panel DisplaySet the constant current mode input Programming Constant Current, Voltage and Resistance ModesSet the constant resistance mode input Set the constant voltage mode inputSet transient operation for Continuous mode Programming Transient OperationSet transient operation for Pulse mode Set transient operation for Toggled modeProgramming Lists Tmode ToggList Sequence Making Basic Front Panel Measurements Querying and Clearing Output Protection and ErrorsQuery and Clear Errors as follows Use the Meter menu for making front panel measurementsSet the Gpib address as follows Setting the Gpib AddressStoring and Recalling Instrument States Save an instrument state in location 0 as followsSpecifications Specifications Specifications a Table A-2. Supplemental CharacteristicsSpecifications N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306APerformance Test and Calibration Procedures Equipment RequiredImon Zero Verification CC Mode TestsPerformance Tests Performance Test and CalibrationPerformance Test and Calibration B CV Mode TestsCC Mode Regulation Test Voltage Programming and Measurement Accuracy TestCV Mode Regulation Test CR Mode Tests Resistance Range 1 Programming AccuracyResistance Range 2 Programming Accuracy Resistance Range 3 Programming Accuracy Resistance Range 4 Programming AccuracyTransient Generator Mode Tests Frequency and Duty Cycle AccuracyPerformance Test and Calibration Pulse Width Accuracy Output 705TRAN on Output 705TRIGIMMAgilent 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 Table B-2 Variables and Power Source Settings CalibrationParameters Calibrated IMON, Iprog and Current Calibration Program Performance Test and Calibration Wait Performance Test and Calibration Voltage Calibration Program Print TABXY9,15CALIBRATING High Voltage RangePerformance Test and Calibration Resistance Calibration Program Calibrating Range Performance Test and Calibration B 100 Index 101Index 102103 Europe Asia Pacific United States Latin AmericaCanada Australia/New Zealand JapanManual Updates