Table of Contents (continued)

 

 

Examples

56

 

Setting CR Values

57

 

Programming Ranges

57

 

Examples

58

 

Setting CV Values

59

 

Programming Range

59

 

Examples

59

 

Transient Operation

60

 

Shorting the Input

61

 

Resetting Latched Protection

61

 

Using The System Keys

62

 

Setting the GPIB Address

62

 

Displaying Error Codes

62

 

Saving and Recalling Settings

62

 

Changing "Wake-up" Settings

63

 

Recalling the Factory Default Values

63

5.

Remote Operation

 

 

Introduction

65

 

Enter/Output Statements

65

 

GPIB Address

65

 

Sending A Remote Command

66

 

Selecting A Channel

66

 

Getting Data Back

66

 

Remote Programming Commands

67

 

CC Mode Example

68

 

CV Mode Example

68

 

CR Mode Example

71

 

Continuous Transient Operation Example

71

 

Pulsed Transient Operation Example

72

 

Synchronous Toggled Transient Operation Example

72

6.Calibration

 

Introduction

75

 

Equipment Required

75

 

Calibration Commands

76

 

Calibration Flowcharts

77

 

Example Programs

77

A.

Considerations for Operating in Constant Resistance Mode

91

 

Index

93

 

Agilent Sales and Support Offices

97

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Agilent Technologies 6051A, 6050A Remote Operation, Calibration, Considerations for Operating in Constant Resistance Mode

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