Agilent Technologies N3280A External Trigger Connections, Computer Connections, Gpib Interface

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Maintaining Stability

In voltage priority mode, the constant voltage loop has the following three compensation bandwidths:

♦30 kHz, 20 kHz; and 10 kHz

In current limit operation, only two compensation bandwidths are available:

♦30 kHz and 10 kHz

If the output of your unit is being shut down by the oscillation protection circuit because of long load wires or a high Q load impedance, you can reprogram the output compensation bandwidth to try and eliminate the oscillation. As shipped from the factory, the compensation bandwidth is set to 30 kHz.

OVP Considerations

CAUTION: Disabling the OVP protection circuit may cause excessive output voltages, such as can occur if remote sense leads are shorted, to damage the equipment under test.

The dc source is shipped from the factory with its overvoltage protection circuit enabled. You can disable the OVP circuit using the VOLTage:PROTection:STATe command as explained in chapter 6. The overvoltage circuit automatically turns the output off and opens the output relays if the output voltage exceeds +11.5V (±0.3V) or −11.5V (±0.3V)

External Trigger Connections

This rear panel connector has an external trigger input.

The trigger input pin is normally at a TTL high level. To generate a trigger, you can provide a negative- going TTL signal to the trigger input, or momentarily connect a short (contact closure) from the trigger input pin to the chassis ground pin on the trigger connector. In any case, the device that you use to implement the trigger must be able to sink approximately 1mA.

The external trigger input can trigger both output voltage/current changes and output measurements.

Computer Connections

The dc source can be controlled through a GPIB interface.

GPIB Interface

Follow the GPIB card manufacturer's directions for card installation and software driver setup. Dc sources may be connected to the GPIB interface in series configuration, star configuration, or a combination of the two, provided the following rules are observed:

♦The total number of devices including the GPIB interface card is no more than 15.

♦The total length of all cables used is no more than 2 meters times the number of devices connected together, up to a maximum of 20 meters. (Refer to table 1-2 for a list of available GPIB cables.)

♦Do not stack more than three connector blocks together on any GPIB connector.

♦Make sure all connectors are fully seated and the lock screws are firmly finger-tightened.

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Contents Agilent Technologies Model N3280A Component Test DC Source USER’S GuideCertification Warranty InformationGeneral Safety SummarySafety Symbols Declaration Printing History Acoustic Noise InformationTable of Contents Scpi Command Completion Using Device Clear Types of Scpi CommandsExternal References Gpib Capabilities of the DC Source Introduction to ScpiMeasurement Commands Scpi Programming Commands At a Glance Calibration CommandsOutput Commands Status CommandsTrigger Commands System CommandsCommon Commands Voltage Priority TestsRipple and Noise Tests Error Number List 103Transient Response Tests Page Document Orientation Safety ConsiderationsDescription Options and AccessoriesRemote Programming Option DescriptionVoltage Priority Operation Output CharacteristicsCurrent Priority Operation Output Characteristic Current PriorityMeasurement Characteristics Start of a Measurement Inspection CleaningDamage Packaging Material Additional ItemsBench Operation LocationRack Mounting Do not block the fan exhaust at the rear of the unitConnect the Power Cord Power ConnectionsOutput Connections Turn the unit off before connecting any wiresOutputs 1 Voltage Drops and Lead Resistance Current RatingsAmpacity and Resistance of Stranded Copper Conductors AWG No Maximum Ampacity Resistance at 20 deg. C Free airGuard Connections for Test Fixtures Coaxial Guard ConnectionsComputer Connections External Trigger ConnectionsMaintaining Stability OVP ConsiderationsSwitch Setting Settings for Power Module Configuration SwitchSwitch Setting Address Gpib AddressFront Panel Description Procedure Checkout ProcedureExplanation Runtime Error Messages Selftest Error MessagesPower-On Selftest Errors Case of TroublePage Gpib Capabilities of the DC Source External ReferencesGpib References Scpi ReferencesIntroduction to Scpi Types of Scpi CommandsConventions Used in This Guide Including Common Commands Multiple Commands in a MessageUsing Queries Moving Among SubsystemsMessage Unit Types of Scpi MessagesChannel List Parameter Scpi Data Formats Suffixes and Multipliers Scpi Command CompletionResponse Data Types Class Suffix Unit Unit with MultiplierOutputstate Example Using Device ClearPage Introduction Power-on InitializationProgramming the Output Enabling the OutputOvervoltage Protection Output ModeOutput Current Oscillation Protection Triggering Output ChangesOutput Trigger Model Enabling the Output Trigger System Setting the Voltage and Current Trigger LevelsSelecting the Output Trigger Source Generating Output Triggers Making MeasurementsAverage Measurements Measurement Samples and Time Interval Power Line CyclesCurrent Ranges Triggered MeasurementsWindow Functions Returning All Measurement Data From the Data BufferEnabling the Measurement Trigger System Measurement Trigger ModelSelecting the Measurement Trigger Source Selecting the Sensing Function Output Settling DelayGenerating Measurement Triggers Pre-trigger and Post-trigger Acquisition Pre-trigger and Post-trigger Data AcquisitionDC Source Status Model Programming the Status RegistersOperation Status Group Bit Configurations of Status RegistersStandard Event Status Group Questionable Status GroupStatus Byte Register MSS and RQS BitsServicing Operation Status and Questionable Status Events Determining the Cause of a Service InterruptCommon Commands Subsystem CommandsProgramming Parameters Subsystem Commands Syntax Scpi Programming Commands At a GlanceSave new cal constants in non-volatile memory FUNCtion Mode mode, @list VOLTage Mode mode, @list DELaySets the output voltage in voltage priority mode Sets the triggered output voltage in voltage priority modeESE n Common Commands SyntaxSRE n Output Programming ParametersCALibrateCURRent Calibration CommandsCALibrateCURRentLIMitPOSitive CALibrateCURRentLIMitNEGative CALibrateCURRentMEASureCALibrateDATA CALibratePASSwordCALibrateDATE CALibrateLEVelCALibrateSTATe CALibrateSAVECALibrateVOLTage FETChARRayCURRent? FETChARRayVOLTage? Measurement CommandsFETChCURRent? FETChVOLTage? Query SyntaxMEASureCURRent? MEASureVOLTage? MEASureARRayCURRent? MEASureARRayVOLTage?SENSeCURRentRANGe Enter values greater than 0.015ASENSeSWEepNPLCycles SENSeFUNCtionSENSeSWEepOFFSetPOINts Query Syntax SENSeFUNCtion? @channel listSENSeSWEepTINTerval SENSeSWEepPOINtsSENSeWINDow OUTPut Output CommandsOUTPutOSCProtect OUTPutPROTectionCLEarSOURceCURRentIMMediate SOURceCURRentTRIGgered Default SuffixSOURceCURRentLIMitIMMediate SOURceCURRentLIMitTRIGgered SOURceCURRentLIMitBWIDthSOURceDELayMODE SOURceDELaySOURceCURRentMODE SOURceCURRentLIMitMODE SOURceVOLTageALCBWIDth SOURceFUNCtionMODESOURceVOLTageIMMediate SOURceVOLTageTRIGgered Query Syntax SOURceFUNCMODE? @channel listSOURceVOLTagePROTectionSTATe SOURceVOLTageMODEQuery Syntax SOURceVOLTagePROTectionSTATe? @channel list NR10 orSTATusOPERationENABle Status CommandsBit Configuration of Operation Status Registers STATusOPERationEVENt?Parameters Preset Value STATusPRESetCommand Syntax STATusPRESet Parameters None Examples STATusOPERationNTR STATusOPERationPTRQuery Syntax STATusQUEStionableENABle? @channel list STATusQUEStionableENABleSTATusQUEStionableCONDition? STATusQUEStionableNTR STATusQUEStionablePTRSYSTemERRor? System CommandsSYSTemVERSion? ABORt Trigger CommandsINITiateNAME TRIGgerACQuireTRIGgerTRANsientSOURce TRIGgerACQuireSOURceTRIGgerTRANsient RST ValueCommand Syntax *CLS Parameters None Common CommandsParameters Power-On Value Examples Bit Configuration of Standard Event Status Enable RegisterExample Field InformationQuery Syntax *OPT? Returned Parameters Aard RST Settings Power-on ValueQuery Syntax TST? Returned Parameters NR1 Bit Configuration of Status Byte RegisterTable A-1. Specifications Table A-2 Supplemental Characteristics Safety Output Common ModeDimensions WeightFigure A-1. Output Impedance Graphs all outputs Equipment Required Measurement Techniques Performance & Verification TestsElectronic Load Test SetupProgramming Voltage Priority Tests Program CommandsVoltage Programming and Readback Accuracy Positive Current Limit +CLNegative Current Limit -CL Action Program CommandsCurrent Programming and Readback Accuracy Current Priority TestsVoltage Priority, Constant Voltage Load Effect Load Effect TestsVoltage Priority, -Current Limit Load Effect Test Voltage Priority, +Current Limit Load EffectCurrent Priority Constant Current Test Source Effect TestsVoltage Priority, Constant Voltage Source Effect Voltage Priority, -Current Limit Source Effect Voltage Priority, +Current Limit Source EffectCurrent Priority, Constant Current Source Effect Voltage Priority Ripple and Noise Ripple and Noise TestsTransient Response Tests Voltage Priority, Transient Recovery TimeCurrent Priority Ripple and Noise Figure B-2. Transient Waveform Voltage Priority Current Priority Transient Recovery TimeFigure B-3. Transient Waveform Current Priority Performance Test Equipment FormPerformance Test Record Form Enable Calibration Mode Performing the Calibration ProcedurePositive Current Limit Calibration Negative Current Limit Calibration5A Range Current Measurement Calibration 100Saving the Calibration Constants 15mA Range Current Measurement Calibration101 Calibration Error Messages Changing the Calibration PasswordTable B-3. Gpib Calibration Error Messages Error MeaningTable C-1. Error Numbers Error Number List103 104 Error Messages105 Error Messages CPage 107 Line Voltage SelectionPage Mating Connector Part Numbers Earlier Version Output ConnectorsRear Panel Pinout Assignments CHG-2010-J01010-KEPPage 111 Index112 IndexScpi 113114 Canada Australia/New Zealand United States Latin AmericaEurope Asia Pacific JapanManual Updates
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