Agilent Technologies 6050A, 6051A manual Safety Requirements, Specifications

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-13% to +6% nominal line voltage 48 to 63 Hz

Safety Requirements

This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument, which means that it is provided with a protective earth ground terminal. This terminal must be connected to an ac source that has a 3-wire ground receptacle. Review the instrument rear panel and this manual for safety markings and instructions before operating the instrument. Refer to the Safety Summary page at the beginning of this manual for a summary of general safety information. Specific safety information is located at appropriate places in this manual.

The Electronic Load is designed to comply with the following safety and environmental requirements:

∙IEC 348-Safety requirements for electronic measuring apparatus.

∙CSA 22.2 No. 231-Electronic instruments and scientific apparatus for special use and applications.

∙UL 1244-Electrical and electronic measuring and testing equipment.

Specifications

Table 1-1 lists the specifications and supplemental characteristics for the Agilent 6050A/6051A Electronic Load mainframe. All specifications apply over an operating range of 0 to +55°C for the mainframe. Specifications are guaranteed through the warranty of the product. Supplemental characteristics are type-tested or typical values based on a product sample and, while representative, are not guaranteed for all instruments.

Table 1-1. Agilent 6050A/6051A Specifications and Supplemental Characteristics

Specifications:

AC Input:

Three internal switches permit operation from 100, 120, 220, or 240 Vac lines.

Amplitude:

Frequency:

Supplemental Characteristics:

AC Input:

Fuse: The ac input is protected by internal fuses.

Maximum VA: 635

GPIB Programming Command Processing Time (Time required for a GPIB command processed by the Electronic Load): 70 milliseconds (typical)

GPIB Interface Capabilities:

SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RLI, DT1, DC1

Trigger Input:

Vlo = 0.9 V maximum at Ilo = -1 mA

Vhi = 3.15 V minimum (pull-up resistor on input)

Trigger Input:

Vlo = 0.72 V maximum at Ilo = 1 mA

Vhi = 4.4 V minimum at Ilo = -20 μA

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Contents Operating Manual Certification Safety Summary Safety Summary Symbol DescriptionHerstellerbescheinigung Manufacturer’s DeclarationPrinting History Page Table of Contents Installation Local OperationConsiderations for Operating in Constant Resistance Mode Remote OperationCalibration Page What’s In This Manual OptionsGeneral Information Safety Requirements SpecificationsDimensions Page Introduction Operation OverviewLocal/Remote Control Front Panel DescriptionRemote Programming Extended Power Operation Programmable FeaturesModes of Operation Constant Current CC Mode Immediate Current LevelTriggered Current Level Constant Resistance CR Mode Transient Current LevelSoftware Current Limit Slew RateConstant Voltage CV Mode Immediate Resistance LevelTriggered Resistance Level Transient Resistance LevelTriggered Voltage Level Transient Voltage LevelTransient Operation Hpsl Command Description Continuous Transient OperationPulsed Transient Operation Selects the external trigger input Selects pulsed transient operationSets pulse width to 1 millisecond Triggering a preset level Selects the external trigger input sourceSelects toggled operation Triggering a transient pulseSlew Rate And Minimum Transition Time Risetime Transition LimitationInput Current, Voltage, and Power Measurement Transition Times and Slew Rates Short On/OffSaving and Recalling Settings Reading Remote Programming ErrorsInput On/Off Protection Features Resetting Latched ProtectionStatus Reporting Overpower OvervoltageOvercurrent Control Connector OvertemperatureReverse Voltage Remote SensingFault External Programming InputPage Installing The Modules InspectionPower Cord Configurations Procedure Installing The Mainframes Channel NumberTurn-On Checkout CoolingRack Mounting Line Voltage Switches Changing Line VoltageGpib Errors Channel Errors DescriptionTurn-On/Selftest Display DescriptionPower Test Controller ConnectionRear Panel Connectors and Switches Wire Size Strip backGpib Address AWGInput Binding Post Control Connector Sense SwitchPins Al and A2 +Sand -SIM and VM Com pin A3Trigger Connector Wiring ConsiderationsApplication Connections Stranded Copper Wire Ampere Capacity Wire Size AmpacityLocal Sense Connections Remote Sense ConnectionsMaximum Wire Lengths to Limit Voltage Drops Zero-Volt Loading Connections12. Local Sensing 14. Parallel Operation Page Local Operation Local OperationControls and Indicators Description Chan Keys Function Keys Local Control Overview Using The Chan Keys Using The Function Keys Selecting the ChannelIdentifying the Selected Channel Turning the Input On/OffRecommended Programming Sequence Setting the Mode of Operation Setting CC ValuesProgramming Ranges ExamplesSetting CR Values Examples Setting CV Values Programming RangeTransient Operation Shorting The Input Using The System Keys Setting The Gpib AddressDisplaying Error Codes Changing Wake-up Settings Recalling the Factory Default ValuesPage Enter/Output Statements Gpib AddressOutput EnterSending a Remote Command Selecting a ChannelGetting Data Back Output 705 MeascurrRemote Programming Commands CC Mode Example CV Mode ExampleOutput 705INPUT on Output 705MEASCURR? Output 705 Chan 2INPUT OFF Output 705MODEVOLTRemote Programming Flowchart Sheet Remote Programming Flowchart Sheet CR Mode Example Output 705INPUT on Output 705MEASPOW?Continuous Transient Operation Example Output 705CHAN 2INPUT OFF Output 705MODECURRPulsed Transient Operation Example Synchronous Toggled Transient Operation ExampleOutput 705CHAN 1INPUT OFF Output 705MODEVOLT Output 705 Trigsour TIM Page Equipment Required CalibrationCalibration Commands CharacteristicsEquipment Required for Calibration Recommended ModelCalibration Flowcharts Example ProgramsCalibration Flowchart for a Modules Calibration Flowchart for a Modules Calibration Flowchart for a Modules Program Listing for a Modules PausePause Subend Print Voltage Calibration Else END ifLine 610 Set low calibration point Calibration Flowchart for B Modules Calibration Flowchart for B Modules Calibration Flowchart for B Modules Program Listing for B Modules Clear Screen Print TABXY10,10CALIBRATION DoneWait 1260 If Flag then 1270 Output @LdRESReshipt 1280 Considerations For Operating In Constant Resistance Mode Considerations For Operating In Constant Resistance ModeConsiderations For Operating In Constant Resistance Mode Index IndexIndex Index 19, 20, 21 Agilent Sales and Support Offices Agilent Sales and Support OfficesManual Updates

6051A, 6050A specifications

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