Operation Verification Tests

Verification and Performance Tests - 2

Electronic Load

Many of the test procedures require the use of a variable load capable of dissipating the required power. If a variable resistor is used, switches should be used to either; connect, disconnect, or short the load resistor. For most tests, an electronic load can be used. The electronic load is considerably easier to use than load resistors, but it may not be fast enough to test transient recovery time and may be too noisy for the noise (PARD) tests.

Fixed load resistors may be used in place of a variable load, with minor changes to the test procedures. Also, if computer controlled test setups are used, the relatively slow (compared to computers and system voltmeters) settling times and slew rates of the power supply may have to be taken into account. "Wait" statements can be used in the test program if the test system is faster than the supply.

Current-Monitoring Resistor

To eliminate output-current measurement error caused by voltage drops in the leads and connections, connect the current monitoring resistor between the -OUT and the load as a four-terminal device. Connect the current-monitoring leads inside the load-lead connections directly at the monitoring points on the resistor element.

To assure that the supply is operating properly, without testing all specified parameters, perform the following test procedures:

a.Perform the turn-on and checkout procedures given in the Operating Manual.

b.Perform the Voltage Programming and Readback Accuracy test, and the Current Programming and Readback Accuracy tests from this procedure.

Performance Tests

NOTE: A full Performance Test consists of only those items listed as “Specifications” in Table A-1 of the Operating Manual, and that have a procedure in this document.

The following paragraphs provide test procedures for verifying the supply's compliance with the specifications listed in Table A-1 of the Operating Manual. All of the performance test specifications and calculated measurement uncertainties are entered in the appropriate Performance Test Record Card for your specific model. You can record the actual measured values in the column provided in this card.

If you use equipment other than that recommended in Table 2-1, you must recalculate the measurement uncertainties for the actual equipment used.

Programming

You can program the supply from the front panel keyboard or from a GPIB controller when performing the tests. The test procedures are written assuming that you know how to program the supply either; remotely from a GPIB controller or locally using the control keys and indicators on the supply's front panel. Complete instructions on remote and local programming are given in the User’s Guide and in the Programming Guide. Programming ratings are as follows:

6632B, 6633B, 66332A, 6634B specifications

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