Agilent Technologies 6051A, 6050A manual Safety Summary

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SAFETY SUMMARY

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

BEFORE APPLYING POWER.

Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage and the correct fuse is installed.

GROUND THE INSTRUMENT.

This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The instrument must be connected to the ac power supply mains through a three- conductor power cable, with the third wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. For instruments designed to be hard-wired to the ac power lines (supply mains), connect the protective earth terminal to a protective conductor before any other connection is made. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury. If the instrument is to be energized via an external autotransformer for voltage reduction, be certain that the autotransformer common terminal is connected to the neutral (earthed pole) of the ac power lines (supply mains).

FUSES.

Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use repaired fuses or short circuited fuseholders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard.

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS.

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified service personnel. Do not replace components with power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power, discharge circuits and remove external voltage sources before touching components.

DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE.

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.

DO NOT EXCEED INPUT RATINGS.

This instrument may be equipped with a line filter to reduce electromagnetic interference and must be connected to a properly grounded receptacle to minimize electric shock hazard. Operation at line voltages or frequencies in excess of those stated on the data plate may cause leakage currents in excess of 5.0 mA peak.

SAFETY SYMBOLS.

Instruction manual symbol: the product will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual (refer to Table of Contents) .

Indicates hazardous voltages.

Indicate earth (ground) terminal.

The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT.

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

Instruments which appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel.

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Contents Operating Manual Certification Safety Summary Manufacturer’s Declaration Safety SummarySymbol Description HerstellerbescheinigungPrinting History Page Table of Contents Local Operation InstallationConsiderations for Operating in Constant Resistance Mode Remote OperationCalibration Page What’s In This Manual OptionsGeneral Information Specifications Safety RequirementsDimensions Page Operation Overview IntroductionLocal/Remote Control Front Panel DescriptionRemote Programming Extended Power Operation Programmable FeaturesModes of Operation Constant Current CC Mode Immediate Current LevelTriggered Current Level Slew Rate Constant Resistance CR ModeTransient Current Level Software Current LimitTransient Resistance Level Constant Voltage CV ModeImmediate Resistance Level Triggered 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 transient pulse Triggering a preset levelSelects the external trigger input source Selects toggled operationRisetime Transition Limitation Slew Rate And Minimum Transition TimeTransition Times and Slew Rates Short On/Off Input Current, Voltage, and Power MeasurementSaving and Recalling Settings Reading Remote Programming ErrorsInput On/Off Protection Features Resetting Latched ProtectionStatus Reporting Overpower OvervoltageOvercurrent Remote Sensing Control ConnectorOvertemperature Reverse VoltageExternal Programming Input FaultPage Inspection Installing The ModulesPower Cord Configurations Procedure Channel Number Installing The MainframesTurn-On Checkout CoolingRack Mounting Changing Line Voltage Line Voltage SwitchesDisplay Description Gpib ErrorsChannel Errors Description Turn-On/SelftestController Connection Power TestAWG Rear Panel Connectors and SwitchesWire Size Strip back Gpib AddressSense Switch Input Binding Post Control ConnectorCom pin A3 Pins Al and A2+Sand -S IM and VMTrigger Connector Wiring ConsiderationsApplication Connections Remote Sense Connections Stranded Copper Wire Ampere Capacity Wire SizeAmpacity Local Sense ConnectionsZero-Volt Loading Connections Maximum Wire Lengths to Limit Voltage Drops12. Local Sensing 14. Parallel Operation Page Local Operation Local OperationControls and Indicators Description Chan Keys Function Keys Local Control Overview Using The Chan Keys Turning the Input On/Off Using The Function KeysSelecting the Channel Identifying the Selected ChannelRecommended Programming Sequence Examples Setting the Mode of OperationSetting CC Values Programming RangesSetting CR Values Examples Programming Range Setting CV ValuesTransient Operation Shorting The Input Using The System Keys Setting The Gpib AddressDisplaying Error Codes Recalling the Factory Default Values Changing Wake-up SettingsPage Enter Enter/Output StatementsGpib Address OutputOutput 705 Meascurr Sending a Remote CommandSelecting a Channel Getting Data BackRemote Programming Commands Output 705 Chan 2INPUT OFF Output 705MODEVOLT CC Mode ExampleCV Mode Example Output 705INPUT on Output 705MEASCURR?Remote Programming Flowchart Sheet Remote Programming Flowchart Sheet Output 705CHAN 2INPUT OFF Output 705MODECURR CR Mode ExampleOutput 705INPUT on Output 705MEASPOW? Continuous Transient Operation ExamplePulsed Transient Operation Example Synchronous Toggled Transient Operation ExampleOutput 705CHAN 1INPUT OFF Output 705MODEVOLT Output 705 Trigsour TIM Page Calibration Equipment RequiredRecommended Model Calibration CommandsCharacteristics Equipment Required for CalibrationExample Programs Calibration FlowchartsCalibration 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 Clear Screen Print TABXY10,10CALIBRATION Done Program Listing for B ModulesWait 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

Agilent Technologies has long been a leader in providing high-performance test and measurement solutions, and the 6050A and 6051A models exemplify this commitment to quality and innovation. The 6050A and 6051A are versatile signal generators that cater to a diverse range of applications, including research and development, manufacturing, and education, making them essential tools in laboratories and production environments.

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