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Table Of Contents
1. General Information
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................9
Description......................................................................................................................................................9
Safety Considerations .....................................................................................................................................9
Options............................................................................................................................................................9
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................10
Instrument & Manual Identification..............................................................................................................11
Ordering Additional Manuals........................................................................................................................11
Related Documents....................................................................................................................................... 11
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................11
2. Installation
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................17
Initial Inspection............................................................................................................................................17
Mechanical Check.......................................................................................................................................17
Electrical Check.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Preparation for Use....................................................................................................................................... 17
Location & Cooling.....................................................................................................................................17
Outline Diagram..........................................................................................................................................18
Bench Operation..........................................................................................................................................18
Rack Mounting............................................................................................................................................18
Input Power Requirements..........................................................................................................................18
Power Connection.........................................................................................................................................19
Agilent Models 6010A, 6011A, 6012B, and 6015A...................................................................................19
Agilent Models 6023A, 6028A...................................................................................................................19
Line Voltage Option Conversion...................................................................................................................20
Agilent Models 6010A, 6011A, 6012B, and 6015A...................................................................................20
Agilent Models 6023A, 6028A...................................................................................................................21
AC Line Impedance Check........................................................................................................................... 23
Repackaging for Shipment............................................................................................................................23
Rear Panel Screw Sizes and Part Numbers................................................................................................... 24
3. Operating Instructions
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................25
Turn-On Checkout Procedure....................................................................................................................... 26
Initial Setup & Interconnections....................................................................................................................28
Connecting the Load................................................................................................................................... 28
Overvoltage Protection................................................................................................................................30
Protective Shutdown................................................................................................................................... 30
Operating Modes...........................................................................................................................................31
Normal Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 31
Constant Voltage Operation........................................................................................................................33
Constant Current Operation.........................................................................................................................34
Remote Voltage Sensing...............................................................................................................................34
Analog Programing.......................................................................................................................................36
Constant Voltage Output, Resistance Control.............................................................................................36
Constant Voltage Output, Voltage Control.................................................................................................37
Constant Current Output, Resistance Control..............................................................................................38
Constant Current Output, Voltage Control..................................................................................................39