Agilent Technologies 6843A, 6834B, 6814B, 6811B Select a waveshape, Program a protection function

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Set the rms current limit (and peak current on Agilent 6811B/6812B/6813B units)

Shift

 

 

When this command is sent, the rms current limit is set to 10 A. If more

Current

 

current than the programmed limit is drawn, the output voltage amplitude is

 

 

 

reduced to keep the rms current within the specified limit. Press Shift

1

 

 

 

 

 

Current and θ to access CURR:PEAK, which lets you set the peak

0

 

 

 

 

current limit on Agilent 6811B/6812B/6813B units. Note that the peak

 

 

 

CURR:LEV 10

current limit circuit on these units acts instantly and clips the output

Enter

 

 

 

 

voltage to maintain the programmed peak limit.

 

 

 

120 V rms

current limit active

NOTE: The rms current limit circuit is slower than the peak current limit circuit and, depending on the setting of the peak current limit and the load on the output, your unit may generate momentary peak currents that can well exceed the rms current limit.

Select a waveshape

Shape

￿

SHAPE SQUARE

Enter

When this command is sent, the output generates a squarewave. Note that the peak-to-peak amplitude of the squarewave is less that that of a sinewave when it is programmed to the same rms voltage amplitude.

120 V rms

Program a protection function

Protect

CURR:LEV 10

Enter

Protect

These commands clear all previously set protection functions and then set the current protection, which disables the output when an overcurrent condition is detected. The OCP annunciator will light when this command is programmed.

q

￿

CURR:PROT ON

0 V

Enter

overcurrent detected

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Contents Quick Start Guide Contents Front panel at a glance Rear panel at a glance Rear Panel Connections see in the User’s Guide for detailsProgram the output What the ac source can doGenerate waveform shapes Make the following measurementsImplement protection features Operate under local or remote controlOperate in four transient modes From the System key group How to use the front panelFrom the Function key group Display Command Function From the Entry key groupSome basic operations Enable the outputSelect the output phase Agilent 6834B only Set the voltageSelect a waveshape Program a protection functionMeasuring the output Measurement functionsHarmonic measurements Output voltage and current waveformsProgram an output pulse Programming output transientsProgram an output step Program an output listFreqm Pulse Freq 60 Freqt Phasem Pulse Phase 0 PhasetMore transient examples Shapem Pulse Shape Sine Shapet SquareNo delay 90 degrees phase synchronization Programming trigger synchronization and delaysNo delay no phase synchronization Trigger delay no phase synchronizationDelay .0167 Syncsour Phas Syncphas 90 Initimmed Trigger delay 90 degree phase synchronizationMore about the trigger system Front panel menus at a glance System Keys Function KeysTrigger Control Trigger Function Entry Keys Agilent Sales and Support Offices
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6811B, 6834B, 6843A, 6814B specifications

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