Input Current, Voltage, and Power Measurement

 

 

Each module’s input current, voltage, and power can be measured at the front panel (

key) or via the GPIB (MEAS

command). With local (front panel) control in effect, pressing

will continually step the display through voltage and

current input values, the computed power value, and various status conditions for the selected channel.

With remote control in effect, a module may be instructed to measure its dc input voltage, current, or power by sending the appropriate query command (e.g. MEAS:CURR). The results will be read back when the Electronic Load is addressed to talk. Voltage and current measurements are performed with approximately 12-bit resolution of full scale ratings. Power is computed from this information.

Figure 2-9. Transition Times and Slew Rates

Short On/Off

A module can simulate a short circuit at its input by turning the load on with full-scale current.

toggled on/off at the front panel key) or via the GPIB (INPUT:SHORT ONOFF on/off change uses the slew rate setting of the active mode and range.

The short circuit can be command). The short

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Agilent Technologies 6050A Input Current, Voltage, and Power Measurement, Transition Times and Slew Rates Short On/Off

6051A, 6050A specifications

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