3 - Troubleshooting
Test Equipment Required
Table
Table 3-1. Test Equipment Required for Troubleshooting
Type | Purpose | Recommended Model | |
GPIB Controller | To communicate with the supply via the | HP Series 200/300 | |
| GPIB interface |
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Digital Voltmeter | To check various voltage levels | Agilent | 3458A |
Oscilloscope | To check waveforms and signal levels | Agilent | 54504A/54111A |
Electronic Load | To test operation of current circuit | Agilent | 6060B (60V) or 6063B |
|
| (240V) |
|
Ammeter/Current | To measure output current | Guildline 9230/15 | |
Shunt |
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Overall Troubleshooting
Overall troubleshooting procedures for the power supply are given in the Figure
If the supply passes the self test and there are no obvious faults, you should perform the verification procedures in Chapter 2 from the front panel to determine if any functions are not calibrated or are not operating properly. Then program and read back a voltage via the GPIB to see if the supply responds properly to bus commands. If the supply fails any of the tests, you will be directed to the applicable flow chart or troubleshooting procedure.
Flow Charts
Troubleshooting flow charts are given in Figure
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