EEPROM Troubleshooting and Initialization

Troubleshooting

The power module can detect an EEPROM checksum error. This error is not identified by number, but causes the following symptoms:

þThe power module starts up with both the VOLTS and AMPS full-scale programming and metering ranges accepting values up to 1000.

þSelftest error code 330 is stored in the SCPI error queue where it can be read by the controller (see Chapter 5 in the Power Module Programming Guide).

þThe *IDN? query returns 0A in the model field.

þThe calibration password is set to 0.

An EEPROM checksum error can occur if there has been an excessive number of write cycles to an EEPROM. This condition is not recoverable and requires a new EEPROM.

An EEPROM checksum error can also occur due to loss of ac power during a checksum calculation. This condition is very unlikely, but may be recoverable by performing the following steps from the controller:

þEnable calibration mode (CAL:STAT ON,0)

þSave an operating state to EEPROM. (for example, *SAV 2)

Initialization

EEPROM U22 on the power board stores the module’s GPIB address, model number, and other operating and calibration constants. The EEPROM was initialized with the proper constants at the factory. If you need to re-initialize the module with the proper operating constants, run the following program.

After you have initialized the module by running the initialization program, you must calibrate the module as described in Appendix A of the Power Module User’s Guide.

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