Agilent Technologies 6814B, 6834B, 6843A manual User’s Guide

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User’s Guide

AC Power Solutions

Agilent Models 6814B, 6834B, and 6843A

For instruments with Serial Numbers:

Agilent 6814B: 3601A-00101 through 00270

US36010101-up

Agilent 6834B: 3601A-00101 through 00140

US36010101-up

Agilent 6843A: 3540A-00101 through 00140

US35400101-up

Agilent Part No. 5962-0887	Printed in U.S.A.
Microfiche No 5962-0888	December, 1998
	Update April 2000

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Contents User’s Guide AC Power Solutions Agilent Models 6814B, 6834B, and 6843ACertification Warranty InformationGeneral Safety SummarySafety Symbols EMC DeclarationPrinting History Acoustic Noise InformationTable of Contents Performing the Calibration Procedure Specifications Supplemental CharacteristicsError Number List Entry Keys Examples of Front Panel ProgrammingTopic Document OrientationLocation Options, Accessories, and User Replaceable Parts Safety ConsiderationsOption Description Agilent Part NumberCapabilities DescriptionModel Description Front Panel/Remote Operation Output CharacteristicRanges Output VA Capability AC Source Output Characteristic in real-time modePage Inspection CleaningDamage Packaging Material Items SuppliedBench Operation LocationRack Mounting Not block the fan exhaust at the rear of the unitInput Connections Installing the Power CordInput Source and Line Fuse Output Connections Output ConnectionsVoltage Drops Wire ConsiderationsCurrent Ratings Ampacity and Resistance of Stranded Copper ConductorsRemote Sense Connections Remote Sense ConnectionsDigital Connections Trigger ConnectionsOVP Considerations Output RatingController Connections Gpib ConnectorRS-232 Connector Interface CommandsRS-232 Interface RS-232 Data FormatNull Modem Interface Lines Response Data Terminator Hardware HandshakePreliminary Checkout IntroductionCheckout Procedure Using the KeypadVolt Procedure Display ExplanationProtclear Currlev VoltprotCurrprot Currprot OFFCase of Trouble Error MessagesLine Fuse Page Front Panel, Overall View Front Panel DescriptionAC+DC System Keys Display Command FunctionFunction Keys Annunciator On Phase SelectedImmediate Action Keys Meter Display Keys Scrolling KeysDisplay Measurement KBESSEL, RectDisplay Output Control KeysRST CLS Protection and Status Control KeysInitimmed Trigger and List Control KeysIMM AbortThrough Are used for entering numeric values Is the decimal Entry KeysProcedure for Single-Phase AC Sources Setting the Output Voltage AmplitudeExamples of Front Panel Programming Set the output to 120 V rms as followsPhase 3 to 235 Vrms Procedure for Three-Phase AC SourcesAction Display To verify the output, you can measure it as followsSetting a Protection Feature Setting the Output FrequencyOvercurrent protection feature as follows Step Transient Using Transient Voltage ModesVoltt Voltm StepVoltm Pulse Pulse TransientWidth DcycleAction List TransientVoltm Fixed Voltm List Count Volt EOL Step Auto Trigger Delays and Phase SynchronizationExample Display Syncsour PhaseSyncphas Initimmed Example Voltm Step Syncsour Phase Syncphas InitimmedProgramming Slew Rates Using Slew Rates to Generate WaveformsSlew Voltm FixedStep Slewm SlewtMeasuring Peak Inrush Current Syncsour Phase SyncphasRange CurrpeakTo configure the RS-232 interface, proceed as follows Setting the Gpib Address and RS-232 ParametersSaving and Recalling Operating States Action Display To set the Gpib address, proceed as followsAddress Noutputs Table A-1. Performance Specifications1 SpecificationsAgilent 6814B Agilent 6834B Agilent 6843A Table A-2. Supplemental Characteristics Supplemental CharacteristicsSpecifications a Page Equipment Required CharacteristicsRecommended Model Turn-On Checkout Procedure Test SetupPerforming the Verification Tests RMS Current Readback Accuracy Voltage Programming and Measurement AccuracyAction Normal Result Agilent 6814B Current Measurement Accuracy Performing the Calibration ProcedureAgilent 6834B Current Measurement Accuracy Agilent 6843A Current Measurement AccuracyFront Panel Calibration Enable Calibration ModeFront Panel Calibration Menu Calibrating the OVP trip point Calibrating and Entering Voltage Calibration ValuesCalibrating and Entering Current Calibration Values Calibrating the Output Impedance Agilent 6843A only Changing the Calibration PasswordSaving the Calibration Constants CalpassTable B-3. Gpib Calibration Error Messages Calibration Error MessagesCalibration Over the Gpib Agilent Calibration Program ListingFigure B-2. Calibration Program Listing Sheet 1 Figure B-2. Calibration Program Listing Sheet 2 Page Table C-1. Error Numbers Error Number ListError Messages Error Messages C Page Index Index Index Canada Australia/New Zealand United States Latin AmericaEurope Asia Pacific JapanManual Updates

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6834B, 6843A, 6814B specifications

Agilent Technologies, a leader in electronic test and measurement equipment, offers a range of powerful signal sources including the 6843A, 6834B, 6814B, 6813B, and 6811B models. These instruments are designed to support various applications in research, development, and manufacturing, providing precise signal generation capabilities.

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