Agilent Technologies 66001A Basic Power Module Commands, Synopsis Of Commands, Gpib Controller

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Basic Power Module Commands

Introduction

"Chapter 3 - Language Dictionary" of the Programming Guide describes all the power module commands. This chapter introduces you to the commands that control the following basic functions:

∙	output state	∙	triggers
∙	protection circuits	∙	the RFI function
∙	fixed-mode output	∙	the DFI function

∙list-mode output

The power module can be programmed from a controller over the GPIB or from an optional Agilent 66001A MPS Keyboard plugged into the mainframe. In order to apply the information in this chapter, you must have a working knowledge of either method. Information concerning programming is presented as follows:

Method of Control	Consult
GPIB Controller	Programming Guide for Agilent Series 66lxxA MPS Power

Modules

MPS Keyboard Appendix B of this guide

GPIB Controller

The power module is programmed by SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands sent as strings within your language statements. "Chapter 2 Introduction to Programming" of the Programming Guide explains how to do this. The syntax of each command in given in Chapter 3 of that guide.

MPS Keyboard

If you have installed the optional MPS keyboard, you can execute the commands given here. You do not have to understand the details of SCPI programming, because the keyboard menu allows you to step through all commands. If you have a keyboard, it is highly recommended that you use it until you are familiar with the general concepts of power module operation.

Note	The keyboard menu omits optional SCPI headers. That is why some commands displayed on the
	keyboard will not look exactly like the syntax given in Chapter 3 of the Programming Guide.

Synopsis Of Commands

The following tables summarize the SCPI commands by function. The short form without optional headers is used in this chapter. For example, the full command for turning on the output as given in the Programming Guide is OUTPut

[: STATe] ON. Here the optional [STATe] (in brackets) is omitted and only the short form (in capital letters) OUTP ON is used.

The query form of a command (OUTP?) is omitted unless the command is only of the query form (such as

MEAS:VOLT?).

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Contents Agilent Part No Microfiche Part No September USER’S GuideCertification Safety Summary Manufacturers Declaration Symbol DescriptionPrinting History HerstellerbescheinigungUSA Manufacturer’s Name and AddressModel Numbers a 66000A Page Table of Contents Using the Agilent 66001A MPS Keyboard Basic Power Module CommandsOption Description Item DescriptionGeneral Information Accessories Readback Accuracy Specifications and Supplemental CharacteristicsProgramming Accuracy @ calibration temperature ± 5 C Output RatingsSupplemental Characteristics Parameter Performance Specifications ParameterAgilent Model 66101A 66102A 66103A 66104A 66105A 66106A Remote Sensing Capability 66101A 66102A Agilent Model 66103A 66104A 66105A 66106ADownprogramming Monotonicity Gpib Interface Capabilities Recommended Calibration Interval Safety ComplianceDimensions WeightParameter Agilent Model Number and Parameter Value Supplemental CharacteristicsOutput Characteristic Curve Replaceable Parts List Description Agilent Part NoPage Switches InstallationInspection Power Module Line Fuse and Switches Calibration Function Switches Remote Inhibit RI Function SwitchesSwitch Setting RI Action Display Function SwitchConnecting The Load Installing The Module In The MainframeOutput Connector AWG No. *Ampacity Selecting the Proper Wire SizeOutput Connections Resistance Ω/ftVoltage Readback Remote Voltage SensingOutput Noise Output RatingParallel Operation Voltprot Currlev MAX Outp on Outp OFFVoltlev Voltprot Currlev VoltlevCapacitive Loads Multiple LoadsOVP Considerations Connecting The ControllerBattery Charging Inductive LoadsModule Panel Display Power Module Front Panel DisplayTurn-On Checkout IntroductionChecking Basic Module Functions Power Module Turn-On StateAddr Dis Prot Mainframe Failure Module Output ConnectorError Messages Case Of TroubleDisplay Selftest Error MessagesRuntime Error Messages MessagesMPS Keyboard Basic Power Module CommandsSynopsis Of Commands Gpib ControllerPower Module Fixed-Mode Output Commands CommandPower Module Output Commands Function Power Module Protection Commands FunctionControlling Triggers Power Module List-Mode Output CommandsPower Module Trigger Commands Function Controlling List-Mode OutputDFI Output Commands Function Changing The Power On StateUsing the RI/DFI Functions RI Remote Inhibit Input DFI Discrete Fault Indicator Output CommandPerforming a Calibration Changing The Calibration PasswordCalibration Enabling Or Disabling The Calibration FunctionKeyboard Entry Controller Entry † Function Table A-2. Voltage Calibration ProcedureEquipment Required Calibrating VoltageCalcurrlev MAX Table A-3. Current Calibration ProcedureDisable the output Calcurrlev MINAgilent Basic Calibration Program Recovering The Factory Calibration ConstantsRecovering From a Lost Calibration Password Calibration Error Messages10 ! Voltage Calibration Program Assign Power Supply Gpib AddressInitialize Power Supply Password is Optional onlyPrint Current Calibration Complete END ifPrint Current Calibration not Saved ElseConnecting The Keyboard Using The Agilent 66001A MPS KeyboardAgilent 66001A MPS Keyboard Agilent 60001A MPS Keyboard Keyboard DescriptionMeter Area Annunciators System Keys  Letter Keys Changing or Entering Values Using The DisplayDisplaying Status Command Example Sending Scpi CommandsQuery Example Error Example Scpi Command Tree Agilent 60001A MPS Keyboard Amps IndexAddr Prot UnrShift SRQ Tlk Lsn ProtInit ScpiMeas VOLT?, 32 Outp Agilent Sales and Support Office Agilent Sales and Support OfficesManual Updates