Agilent Technologies 6051A, 6050A manual Inspection, Installing The Modules

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Installation

Introduction

This chapter discusses how to install the modules and make connections to the rear panel of your Agilent 6050A or Agilent 6051A Electronic Loads. A turn-on checkout procedure as well as application considerations for specific operating modes are also discussed.

Inspection

When you receive your Electronic Load, inspect it for any obvious damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there is damage, immediately notify the carrier and the nearest Agilent Sales Office. Warranty information is printed on the inside front cover of this manual.

Save the shipping cartons and packing materials in case a module or the mainframe must be returned to Agilent Technologies in the future. If you return a unit for service, attach a tag identifying the owner and model number. Also include a brief description of the problem.

In addition to this manual, check that the following items have been received with your mainframe and module:

Power Cord

Your Electronic Load was shipped with a power cord for the type of outlet used at your location.

 

If the appropriate cord was not included, contact your nearest Agilent Sales and Service Office

 

to obtain the correct cord (see Figure 3-1 for the part number and order option).

Trigger Connector

A 4-pin trigger connector is shipped with your mainframe. This connector is discussed later in

 

this chapter.

Control Connector

A 10-pin control connector is shipped with each module. This connector is discussed later in

 

this chapter.

Programming

This guide enables you to use HPSL commands to remotely control your Electronic Load from a

Reference Guide

controller using the HPSL programming language.

Module Specific Pages

Module-specific pages are included with each module. These pages supplement the information

 

in this operating manual.

Change Sheet

Change sheets may be included for any of the previously mentioned documentation. If change

 

sheets are included, make the corrections to the appropriate manual.

Installing The Modules

Modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (static electricity). Use standard anti-static work practices such as using wrist straps when handling and installing modules. Avoid touching the circuit boards.

Other than observing standard anti-static work practices, no special tools are required to install modules inside a mainframe. The Agilent 6050A mainframe has enough room for six single-width modules (e.g. Agilent 60501A), or three doublewidth modules (e.g. Agilent 60504A). Modules can be combined in the mainframe in any order. The Agilent 6051A mainframe

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Contents Operating Manual Certification Safety Summary Symbol Description Safety SummaryHerstellerbescheinigung Manufacturer’s DeclarationPrinting 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 Transient Current Level Constant Resistance CR ModeSoftware Current Limit Slew RateImmediate Resistance Level Constant Voltage CV ModeTriggered 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 Selects the external trigger input source Triggering a preset levelSelects toggled operation Triggering a transient pulseRisetime 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 Overtemperature Control ConnectorReverse Voltage Remote SensingExternal Programming Input FaultPage Inspection Installing The ModulesPower Cord Configurations Procedure Channel Number Installing The MainframesTurn-On Checkout CoolingRack Mounting Changing Line Voltage Line Voltage SwitchesChannel Errors Description Gpib ErrorsTurn-On/Selftest Display DescriptionController Connection Power TestWire Size Strip back Rear Panel Connectors and SwitchesGpib Address AWGSense Switch Input Binding Post Control Connector+Sand -S Pins Al and A2IM and VM Com pin A3Trigger Connector Wiring ConsiderationsApplication Connections Ampacity Stranded Copper Wire Ampere Capacity Wire SizeLocal Sense Connections Remote 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 Selecting the Channel Using The Function KeysIdentifying the Selected Channel Turning the Input On/OffRecommended Programming Sequence Setting CC Values Setting the Mode of OperationProgramming Ranges ExamplesSetting 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 Gpib Address Enter/Output StatementsOutput EnterSelecting a Channel Sending a Remote CommandGetting Data Back Output 705 MeascurrRemote Programming Commands CV Mode Example CC Mode ExampleOutput 705INPUT on Output 705MEASCURR? Output 705 Chan 2INPUT OFF Output 705MODEVOLTRemote Programming Flowchart Sheet Remote Programming Flowchart Sheet Output 705INPUT on Output 705MEASPOW? CR Mode ExampleContinuous 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 Calibration Equipment RequiredCharacteristics Calibration CommandsEquipment Required for Calibration Recommended ModelExample 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

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