Agilent Technologies n3303a, n3305a, n3304a Front Panel Description, Front Panel, Overall View

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Front Panel Operation

Introduction

Here is what you will find in this chapter:

•A complete description of the front panel controls

•Front panel programming examples.

NOTE: The electronic load must be set in Local Mode to use the front panel controls. Press the Local key on the front panel to put the unit in Local Mode.

Front Panel Description

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N3300A

SYSTEM DC ELECTRONIC LOAD

SYSTEM

FUNCTION

ENTRY

CHANNEL

VOLTS

AMPS

Ident

Sense

Step

Local

Meter

Func

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Input

CV CC

CR

Unr

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Tran

Prot

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Shift

Rmt Addr

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SQR

Error

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Trigger

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Figure 5-1 Front Panel, Overall View

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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 GlanceRear Panel At a Glance Instrument ConfigurationQuick 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 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 Constant Resistance CR Mode General Information Triggered Current LevelTransient Current Level Software Current LimitTriggered Resistance Level Constant Voltage CV ModeTransient Resistance Level Triggered Voltage Level Transient Voltage LevelTransient Operation Continuous Transient OperationPulsed Transient Operation Toggled Transient OperationTriggering a preset level List OperationTriggered Operation Triggering a transient pulseSlew Rate and Minimum Transition Time Risetime Transition LimitationTransition Time Slew Rate Examples Protection Features Resetting Latched ProtectionInput Control Short On/OffOverpower OvertemperatureGeneral Information Overvoltage OvercurrentReverse Voltage Reading Remote Programming ErrorsStatus Reporting Saving and Recalling Settings External Control SignalsRemote Sensing Monitor OutputsInput Measurements FaultPort On/Off Power Measurements DC MeasurementsRMS Measurements Minimum and Maximum MeasurementsCleaning InspectionDamage Packaging Material Items SuppliedProcedure Installing the ModulesInstallation Location Channel Number3A. N3300A Outline Diagram Rack Mounting Bench OperationDo not block the fan exhaust at the rear of the unit Manually-Tightened Connectors Power CordInput Connections 8mm Screw Terminal Connector option UJ1 6a. Manual ConnectorWire Considerations Wire Size Ampacity Stranded Copper Wire Ampere CapacityMaximum Wire Lengths to Limit Voltage Drops Control Connector A1-A3A11 and A10 +S and -SSense Switch Trigger and Digital ConnectionsGpib Interface Computer ConnectionsRS-232 Interface Application Connections Local Sense ConnectionsRemote Sense Connections Parallel Connections11. Remote Sensing Low Voltage Operation 13. Zero Volt LoadingIntroduction Checkout ProcedureCheckout Programming Values Error Messages Selftest ErrorsSelftest Error Codes Case of TroubleFront Panel Description Front Panel, Overall ViewFront Panel Operation Display Command Function System KeysFunction keys Immediate Action KeysMetering Keys Scrolling KeysDisplay Measurement Input Control Keys InpshorTrigger Control Keys Transient Control KeysList Control Keys Entry Keys Entry KeysUsing the Front Panel Display Set the constant current mode inputExamples of Front Panel Programming 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 Querying and Clearing Output Protection and Errors Query and Clear Errors as followsMaking Basic Front Panel Measurements Use the Meter menu for making front panel measurementsSetting the Gpib Address Storing and Recalling Instrument StatesSet the Gpib address as follows 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 RequiredCC Mode Tests Performance TestsImon Zero Verification Performance Test and CalibrationCV Mode Tests CC Mode Regulation TestPerformance 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 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 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 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 United States Latin America Canada Australia/New ZealandEurope Asia Pacific JapanManual Updates