Agilent Technologies Comprehensive Guide for Agilent N6700 Series Programming and User Manuals

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2 Installation

General Information

Models

Agilent Model	Description
N6700B / N6701A / N6702A	400 W / 600 W / 1200W MPS Mainframe - without DC Power Modules
N6751A / N6752A	50 W / 100 W High-Performance Autoranging DC Power Module
N6753A / N6754A	300 W 20V / 60V High-Performance Autoranging DC Power Module
N6761A / N6762A	50 W / 100 W Precision DC Power Module
N6731B / N6741B	50 W / 100 W 5 V DC Power Module
N6732B / N6742B	50 W / 100 W 8 V DC Power Module
N6733B / N6743B / N6773A	50 W / 100 W / 300 W 20 V DC Power Module
N6734B / N6744B / N6774A	50 W / 100 W / 300 W 35 V DC Power Module
N6735B / N6745B / N6775A	50 W / 100 W / 300 W 60 V DC Power Module
N6736B / N6746B / N6776A	50 W / 100 W / 300 W 100 V DC Power Module

Items Supplied

Item	Description	Part Number
Power Cord	A power cord suitable for your location. Shipped w/mainframe.	Call Agilent Sales & Support Office
Ferrite Core	Installs on power cord to reduce common mode currents.	Agilent 9170-2131
Digital Connector	One 8-pin connector for connecting signal lines to the digital	Agilent 1253-6408
	port. Shipped with mainframe.	Phoenix Contact MC 1,5/8-ST-3,5
Product Reference CD-ROM	Includes drivers and documentation. Shipped with mainframe.	Agilent 5969-2914
Automation-Ready CD-ROM	Contains Agilent IO Libraries Suite. Shipped with mainframe.	Agilent E2094N
12 A Output Connector	One 12A, 4-pin connector plug for connecting power and sense	Agilent 1253-5826
	leads. Used in all except N6731B, N6741B, N6754A, N6773A.	Phoenix Contact MSTB 2,5/4-STF
20 A Output Connector	One 20A, 4-pin connector plug for connecting power and sense	Agilent 1253-6211
	leads. Only used in N6731B, N6741B, N6754A, N6773A.	Phoenix Contact PC 4/4-ST-7,62
50 A Output Connector	One 50A, 2-pin connector plug for connecting power leads.	Agilent 1253-7187
	Only used in N6753A.	Molex 39422-0002
Small Sense Jumpers	Two small jumpers for local sensing at the output connector.	Agilent 8120-8821
	Used in all except N6731B, N6741B, N6754A, N6773A.	Phoenix Contact EPB 2-5(1733169)
Large Sense Jumpers	Two large jumpers for local sensing at the output connector.	Agilent 0360-2935
	Only used in N6731B, N6741B, N6754A, N6773A.	Phoenix Contact 3118151
Sense Connector	A 4-pin connector for connecting sense leads. Wires (p/n	Agilent 1253-5830
	5185-8847) are used for local sensing. Only used in N6753A.	Phoenix Contact MC 1,5/4-ST-3,5
Module Cal. Certificate	A certificate of calibration referenced to the serial number.	N/A

	Options

Option	Description
0L1	Manual Set. Contains User’s Guide and Service Guide. Also available as part number 5969-2939.
054	High-speed Test Extensions. Includes digitized output measurements and output list capability.
	Available for Agilent Models N675xA. Included with Agilent Models N676xA.
760	Output disconnect/polarity reversal. Disconnects the + and – output and sense terminals. Switches
	the + and – output and sense polarities. Not available on Models N6741B, N675xA, or N676xA.
761	Output disconnect. Disconnects + and – output and sense terminals. Available for all Agilent Models.
908	Rack Mount Kit. For mounting in a 19-inch EIA rack cabinet. Also available as Model N6709A.
FLR	Filler module. For mainframes with less than four power modules. Also available as Model N6708A.
2UA	200 μA measurement range with output disconnect relays. Only available on Agilent Models N676xA.

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Contents Agilent Technologies Low-Profile Modular Power System Legal Notices Agilent Technologies, IncSafety Notices GeneralThis Book Contents Agilent Models N6751A/N6752A, N6753A/N6754A, N6761A/N6762A 100103 104Referred to as MPS and power system throughout this manual Modular Power System MPSEssential operating features of the power system Agilent N6700 Modular Power System At a Glance Output FeaturesSystem Features Model DifferencesFront Panel At a Glance Rear Panel At a GlanceIndicators Front Panel Display At a GlanceSingle-channel view Interface statusNumber keys Front Panel Keys At a GlanceOperating status Front Panel Menu Reference OCPUSB Scpi Command Description Scpi Command SummarySubsystem Commands Scpi Command FUNCtion VOLTage CURRent, @chanlist SWEepALL Common Commands RST SettingsCommand Description These settings are set by the *RST Reset commandInstallation General Information ModelsItems Supplied OptionsInstalling the Unit Safety ConsiderationsRack Installation Inspecting the UnitInstallation Bench Installation CleaningChannel Number Hz OperationConnecting the Line Cord InstallationPower cord, resulting in fire Snap-On Ferrite CoreConnecting the Outputs Screws securely tightenedTerminals. Sense jumpers are provided for local sensing Terminals in any other wayWire Size AWGPositive and Negative Voltages Multiple LoadsResponse Time with an External Capacitor N6700 Modular Power System Scope Remote Sense Connections Drop in the sense leads can degrade the voltage regulationParallel Connections Open Sense LeadsOver-voltage Protection Considerations Output Noise ConsiderationsWhen programming via the front panel or using Scpi commands Grouping the OutputsFirmware revision B.00.00 and up Discussed in under System-Related OperationsEffect on Specifications Recovery TimeSeries Connections Terminal may be more than 240 VDC from chassis groundSetting the Outputs Desired operating voltageEffect on Specifications Getting Started Menu structure is found in ChapterEntering an Output Voltage Setting Turning the Unit OnSelecting an Output Channel Method 1 Use the Navigation and Arrow KeysEntering a Current Limit Setting Use the On/Off key to enable the outputEnabling the Output Method 2 Use the Current key to enter a valueUsing the Front Panel Menu Press the Menu key to access the front panel command menuSet the Over-Voltage Protection MenuExiting the Command Menu Meter Back There are two ways to exit the command menuCase of Trouble Enter ChannelConnecting to the Interfaces Cause the unit to reset and require operator interventionGpib Interface Automation-Ready CD that is shipped with your productUSB-enabled instrument to the Universal Serial Bus USB. USB InterfaceLAN Interface Following figure illustrates a typical USB interface systemConnecting to a Site LAN Connecting to a Private LANRelease the previous settings Factory-shipped instrument LAN settings are configured toDhcp server. You can leave these settings as they are. Most Will come on when the LAN port has been configuredViewing the Currently Active LAN Settings Configuring the LAN ParametersLAN Parameters Take effectName DomainReset LAN CommunicationUsing the Web Server ReducedTelnet connections to be made Using TelnetUsing Sockets Securing the Interfaces Enable/Disable the USB, LAN, and Web ServerRestoring the Non-volatile Factory Settings Factory-shipped non-volatile LAN settings Other factory-shipped non-volatile settingsOperating the Power System Programming the Output Select an Output ChannelSet the Output Voltage Set the Voltage Slew RateEnable the Output Set the Output CurrentSequence Multiple Outputs Outpdelrise .1,@2Front Panel Scpi Command Select Output\Polarity Program the Output RelaysOutp Outprelpol REV,@1Enable the Output to Respond to Trigger Commands Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\ModeFront Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\Step Synchronizing Output StepsSelect the Transient Trigger Source Initiate the Transient Trigger SystemGenerate Trigger Out Signals Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\ControlTrigger the Output Scroll to and select AbortMeasurement Ranges Making MeasurementsSimultaneous Voltage and Current Measurements Using the Protection Functions Front Panel Scpi Command Select Protect\OVPSet the Over-Current Protection Enter a value in the OVP level box To 10 Press SelectCouple Output Protection Clear Output Protection FunctionsSystem-Related Operations Self-TestInstrument Identification Instrument State StorageFront Panel Scpi Command Select System\Groups Output GroupsSystgrodelall SystrebFront Panel Scpi Command Select System\Preferences\Lock Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\Preferences\KeysFront Panel Keys LockoutFront Panel Display Screen SaverContrast ViewWhen the power system is turned off Programming High-Speed Test ExtensionsList Function All models Refer to , Model DifferencesFront Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Config Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\PaceProgram an Output Pulse or Pulse Train Voltmode LIST, @1Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Repeat Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\TrigSourceTrigtransour BUS, @1 Inittran @1Program an Arbitrary List Select the List Step numberFront Panel Scpi Command Select the Transient\List\Repeat Liststep AUTO, @1Adjust the Measurement Sample Rate Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\SweepDigitizer Function Programming the DigitizerTo offset the measurement on Specify a Window FunctionAcquisition trigger, use Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\Window Front Panel Scpi Command Not AvailableSynchronizing Digitizer Measurements Retrieve Measurement Array DataSelect the Measurement Trigger Source Sensfunc VOLT,@14Sensfunc CURR,@14 TransientnFront Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\Control Initiate the Measurement Trigger SystemTrigger the Measurement Trigacq @1Appendix a Specifications Performance Specifications Agilent Models N6751A/N6752A, N6753A/N6754A, N6761A/N6762ASupplemental Characteristics Up-programming Time with full resistive load Up-programming Settling Time with full resistive loadDown-programming Settling Time with no load Down-programming Time with Capacitive loadAutoranging Characteristic Output Impedance GraphsModel N6753A, CV Mode, @20V, 15A 0125 Magnitude Load Transient Recovery Time Agilent Models N6731B N6736B and N6741B N6746BFrom 20 Hz 20 MHz from either output to chassis Temperature Coefficient per CCommon Mode Noise Agilent Models N6773A N6776A 20 mA Agilent N6700B, N6701A, N6702A MPS Mainframes Dimensions Net WeightEnvironmental Conditions AC InputOutline Diagram 432.5 mm 17.03 482.6 mm 19.00 425.45 mmAppendix B Using the Digital Port Digital Control Port Configuring the Digital Control Port Bi-directional Digital I/OPin Bit Select System\IO\DigPort\PinnExternal Trigger Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\PinnDigital Input Fault Output Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pin1Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pin3 Inhibit InputMainframes Fault/Inhibit System ProtectionClearing a System Protection Fault This chapter discusses the power allocation function For the majority of Agilent N6700 Modular Power SystemPower rating of Agilent N6700 mainframes is as follows Rating of the mainframePower Limit Operation Mainframe Power LimitModule Power Limit Must reset the power limit to its maximum rated valuePower limit function will not activate Module Power AllocationTo set a power limit on output Page Appendix D Output On/Off Synchronization Tutorial Synchronizing Output Turn-on DelaysPower Modules Options and Mode Minimum Procedure Enable the Synchronization FunctionOutpcoup on Outpcoup OFFSpecify which Output Channels will be Synchronized Specify the Turn-On Delays for each Output ChannelSpecify the Common Delay Offset Digital Connections and Configuration Synchronizing Multiple MainframesOperation System\IO\DigPort\Pin6DIGPIN6FUNC ONC DIGPIN7FUNC OffcIndex Inhibit input Instrument11, 42 ListSystem protection SpecificationsRemote interface Declaration of Conformity Manual Updates