3 TURN-ON CHECKOUT

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Introduction

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Preliminary Checkout

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Using the Keypad

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Checkout Procedure

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In Case of Trouble

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Error Messages

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Line Fuse

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4 FRONT PANEL OPERATION

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Introduction

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Front Panel Description

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System Keys

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Function Keys

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Immediate Action Keys

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Scrolling Keys

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Meter Display Keys

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Output Control Keys

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Protection and Status Control Keys

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Trigger and List Control Keys

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Entry Keys

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Examples of Front Panel Programming

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1

- Setting the Output Voltage Amplitude

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2

- Setting the Output Frequency

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3

- Setting the DC Offset

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4

- Setting a Protection Feature

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5

- Clearing Protection Conditions

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6

- Using Transient Voltage Modes

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7

- Trigger Delays and Phase Synchronization

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8

- Using Slew Rates to Generate Waveforms

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9

- Measuring Peak Inrush Current

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10 - Setting the GPIB Address and RS-232 Parameters

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11 - Saving and Recalling Operating States

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A SPECIFICATIONS

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Specifications

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Supplemental Characteristics

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Operation Below 45 Hz

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B VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION

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Introduction

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Equipment Required

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Test Setup

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Performing the Verification Tests

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Turn-On Checkout Procedure

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AC Voltage Programming and Measurement Accuracy

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DC Voltage Programming and Measurement Accuracy

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RMS Current Accuracy Test

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Performing the Calibration Procedure

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Front Panel Calibration Menu

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Front Panel Calibration

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Agilent Technologies 6812B Entry Keys Examples of Front Panel Programming, Introduction, Performing the Verification Tests

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