Figure 3-10. Control Connector and Cover

+Sand -S

Used to connect the remote sense leads to the power source. Pin + S connects the + S signal and pin - S

 

connects the - S signal. Remote sensing can only be used in CV and CR modes.

IM and VM

Used to monitor the module’s input current and voltage. A 0 V-to-10 V signal at the appropriate pin

(pins Al and A2)

indicates the zero-to-full scale current or voltage. Pin Al monitors current (IM); pin A2 monitors

 

voltage (VM).

A Com (pin A3)

Provides the common connection for the IM, VM, and external programming (Ext Prg) signals.

Ext Prg (pin A4)

Connects an external programming input. The CC and CV mode can be programmed with a 0 V-to-10

 

V signal (ac or dc). This signal can act alone or can be combined with values programmed over the

 

GPIB. Thus, it is possible to superimpose an ac signal upon a dc level.

Pin A5

Not used

Flt (pin A6)

A TTL-compatible output signal that becomes active (high level) when an overvoltage or a reverse

 

voltage condition or fault occurs. This signal powers up in the inactive (low-level) state.

Port (pin A7)

A TTL-compatible output signal that becomes active (high level) when the PORT0 command is

 

programmed ON. This signal can be used to control an external device such as a relay for shorting or

 

disconnecting the module’s input terminals or as a general purpose digital output port. This signal

 

powers up in the inactive (low-level) state.

D Com (pin A8)

Provides the common connection for the Flt and Port signals.

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Agilent Technologies 6050A +Sand -S, IM and VM, Pins Al and A2, Com pin A3, Ext Prg pin A4, Pin A5, Flt pin A6, Com pin A8

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