Agilent Technologies Programming Guide for Agilent 66332A Dynamic Measurement DC Source

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Programming Guide

Dynamic Measurement DC Source

Agilent Models 66312A, 66332A

System DC Power Supply

Agilent Models 6631B, 6632B, 6633B, 6634B

6611C, 6612C, 6613C, 6614C

Agilent Part No. 5962-8198	Printed in U.S.A.
Microfiche No 5962-8199	January, 2000

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Contents Programming Guide Printing History Safety GuidelinesTable of Contents Internally Triggered Measurements Language DictionaryOutput Commands Scpi Conformance Information Error MessagesCompatibility Language Example ProgramsDocumentation Summary About this GuideGpib References External ReferencesScpi References Downloading and Installing the Driver VXIplug&play Power Products Instrument DriversSupported Applications System RequirementsGpib Capabilities of the DC Source Accessing Online HelpRS-232 Capabilities of the DC Source Gpib AddressRS-232 Programming Example RS-232 Flow ControlBaud Rate Introduction to Scpi RS-232 TroubleshootingConventions Used in This Guide Boldface fontMultiple Commands in a Message Types of Scpi CommandsUsing Queries Including Common CommandsTypes of Scpi Messages Moving Among SubsystemsMessage Unit Query IndicatorHeaders Message Unit SeparatorNumerical Data Formats Scpi Data FormatsSuffixes and Multipliers Response Data TypesUsing Device Clear Scpi Command CompletionPage Introduction Power-on InitializationProgramming the Output Enabling the OutputOutput Current Output VoltageMaximum Voltage Maximum CurrentTriggering Output Changes Setting the Voltage or Current Trigger LevelsScpi Triggering Nomenclature Output Trigger System ModelGenerating Triggers Initiating the Output Trigger SystemVoltage and Current Measurements Making MeasurementsDC Measurements Current Ranges RMS Measurements Agilent 66312A, 66332A OnlyMeasurement Trigger System Model Internally Triggered MeasurementsSequence Form Alias SEQuence2 ACQuire BUS Generating Measurement Triggers Agilent 66312A, 66332A OnlyTrigger Commands Used to Measure Output Pulses Current Detector Measuring Output Pulses Agilent 66312A, 66332A OnlyPulse Measurement Queries Varying the Voltage or Current Sampling Rate Controlling Measurement SamplesMultiple Measurements Agilent 66312A, 66332A Only Pre-event and Post-event Triggering Pulse Measurement Example Agilent 66312A, 66332A onlyOption Base Programming the Status Registers Power-On ConditionsOperation Status Group Standard Event Status Group Questionable Status GroupStatus Byte Register Servicing Operation Status and Questionable Status Events Determining the Cause of a Service InterruptMSS Bit RQS BitMonitoring Both Phases of a Status Transition Inhibit/Fault IndicatorDiscrete Fault Indicator DFI Remote Inhibit RIBit Weight Using the Inhibit/Fault Port as a Digital I/ODFI Programming Example PinPage Language Dictionary Subsystem CommandsSubsystem Commands Syntax ALC DFISubsystem Commands Syntax Common Commands Syntax Common CommandsProgramming Parameters Output Programming ParametersCALibrateCURRent Calibration CommandsCALibrateCURRentNEGative CALibrateCURRentMEASureLOWRangeCommand Syntax CALibrateSAVE Parameters None Examples CALibratePASSwordCALibrateDATA CALibrateLEVelCALibrateVOLTage CALibrateSTATeCALibrateVOLTagePROTection Query Syntax CALibrateSTATe?MEASureARRayCURRent? FETChARRayCURRent? Measurement CommandsMEASureARRayVOLTage? FETChARRayVOLTage? Query SyntaxMEASureCURRentACDC? FETChCURRentACDC? MEASureCURRent? FETChCURRent?MEASureCURRentHIGH? FETChCURRentHIGH? FETChCURRent? applies to Agilent 66312A, 66332A OnlyMEASureCURRentMAXimum? FETChCURRent MAXimum? MEASureCURRentLOW? FETChCURRentLOW?MEASureCURRentMINimum? FETChCURRentMINimum? MEASureVOLTageACDC? FETChVOLTageACDC? MEASureVOLTage? FETChVOLTage?MEASureVOLTageHIGH? FETChVOLTageHIGH? FETChVOLTage? applies to Agilent 66312A, 66332A OnlyMEASureVOLTageMAXimum? FETChVOLTageMAXimum? MEASureVOLTageLOW? FETChVOLTageLOW?MEASureVOLTageMINimum? FETChVOLTageMINimum? SENSeCURRentDETector SENSeCURRentRANGeUnit a amperes *RST Value MAX high range Returned Parameters NR3SENSeSWEepOFFSetPOINts SENSeFUNCtionSENSeSWEepPOINts SENSeSWEepTINTervalHANNing SENSeWINDowRECTangular Returned Parameters CRDOUTPut Output CommandsOUTPutDFI OUTPutDFISOURceOUTPutPONSTATe OUTPutPROTectionDELayOUTPutPROTectionCLEar OUTPutRELayPOLarity OUTPutRELayOUTPutRIMODE Query Syntax OUTPputRELayPOLarity?SOURceCURRent Default SuffixSOURceCURRentTRIGger SOURceCURRentPROTectionSTATeSOURceDIGitalFUNCtion SOURceDIGitalDATASOURceVOLTage Query Syntax SOURceDIGitalDATA?SOURceVOLTageTRIGger SOURceVOLTageALCBANDwidth? SOURceVOLTageALCBWIDth?SOURceVOLTagePROTection Agilent 66332A, 6631B, 6632B, 6633B and 6634B OnlySTATusPRESet Status CommandsSTATusOPERation? STATusOPERationCONDition?Query Syntax STATusOPERationENABle? STATusOPERationENABleParameters Preset Value STATusOPERationNTR STATusOPERationPTRSTATusQUEStionable? STATusQUEStionableENABleSTATusQUEStionableCONDition? STATusQUEStionableNTR STATusQUEStionablePTR Command Syntax *CLS Parameters NoneCLS STATQUESNTR?STATQUESPTR?ESE Bit Configuration of Standard Event Status Enable RegisterESR? OPCSRE PSCPSC on ExampleSTB? Bit Configuration of Status Byte RegisterWAI NR1 register binary valueDISPlay System CommandsDISPlayMODE DISPlayTEXTSYSTemLANGuage SYSTemERRor?SYSTemVERSion? Parameters none Returned Parameters NR2SYSTemREMote SYSTemLOCalSYSTemRWLock IDN?OPT? Command Syntax RCL NRf Parameters ExampleRCL RSTCommand Syntax SAV NRf Parameters Example RST SettingsSAV TST?ABORt Trigger CommandsINITiateSEQuence INITiateNAME INITiateCONTinuousSEQuence1 INITiateCONTinuousNAMETRIGgerSOURce TRIGgerTRIGgerSEQuence2 TRIGgerACQuire Abor Currtrig Init *TRG VolttrigTRIGgerSEQuence2COUNtVOLTage TRIGgerACQuireCOUNtVOLTage TRIGgerSEQuence2COUNtCURRent TRIGgerACQuireCOUNtCURRentParameters RST Value Examples TRIGSEQ2COUNCURR 5 TrigacqcouncurrTRIGSEQ2HYSTCURR TRIGSEQ2LEVVOLT TRIGSEQ2HYSTVOLT TRIGSEQ2LEVCURRTRIGgerSEQuence2LEVelVOLTage TRIGgerACQuireLEVelVOLTage TRIGgerSEQuence2LEVelCURRent TRIGgerACQuireLEVelCURRentTRIGSEQ2LEVVOLT TRIGSEQ2HYSTCURR TRIGSEQ2LEVCURR TRIGSEQ2HYSTVOLTTRIGgerSEQuence2SLOPeVOLTage TRIGgerACQuireSLOPeVOLTage TRIGgerSEQuence2SLOPeCURRent TRIGgerACQuireSLOPeCURRentTRIGSEQ2SLOPVOLT TRIGgerSEQuence2SOURce TRIGgerACQuireSOURce Parameters None Related CommandsTRIGgerSEQuence1DEFine TRIGgerSEQuence2DEFine TRGPage Non-SCPI Commands Scpi Confirmed CommandsScpi Version Page Command Setting Table B-1. COMPatibility Power-on Settings CommandERR? FAULT? ID? IOUT? Table B-2. COMPatibility Commands CompatibilitySimilar Scpi Command ASTS? CLRTable B-2. COMPatibility Commands Description Similar Scpi Compatibility CommandCompatibility Description Command Table B-2. COMPatibility CommandsThese commands determine the conditions that will set bits ErrorRQS ERR RDY Norm Fast INH ERR UNR +CCFAU Page Bit Set Error Number Error Code Error Type Error Number ListTable C-1. Error Numbers Error Number Page Types of DOS Drivers Assigning the Gpib Address in ProgramsAgilent 82335A Driver National Instruments Gpib DriverBasic Controllers Error HandlingExample Programs D Call IBCLRPS% Example 2. IBM Controller Using National InterfaceCODES$=*CLS Option Base Example 3. Controller Using BasicIndex 100 IndexScpi 101102 Manual Updates

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6613C, 66312A, 6631B, 6611C, 6614C specifications

Agilent Technologies, a leader in electronic test and measurement solutions, offers a range of power supplies designed to meet various application needs. Notable models include the 6632B, 6634B, 66332A, 6633B, and 6612C. Each of these units provides unique features and technologies that cater to researchers, engineers, and technicians in the industry.

The Agilent 6632B is a single-output DC power supply that delivers up to 30V and 3A. It is known for its excellent load regulation and low noise, making it ideal for sensitive electronic testing. The model includes built-in voltage and current measurement capabilities, allowing users to monitor output conditions in real time. The 6632B is commonly used in laboratory environments, educational institutions, and manufacturing lines.

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The Agilent 66332A stands out with its precision and high performance. This power supply provides three outputs—two programmable and one fixed—yielding flexible power configurations. Its intuitive user interface allows easy adjustment of voltage and current settings. The device is equipped with extensive protection features to safeguard both the power supply and the connected load against faults. It is an excellent choice for complex testing setups that require reliable power.

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Lastly, the Agilent 6612C is a compact and lightweight power supply providing single-output up to 60V and 2A. This model is designed for simplicity and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for portable applications. The 6612C’s unique characteristics include a compact design and user-friendly controls, which facilitate operation in field settings.

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