Select a waveshape

Set the rms current limit (and peak current on Agilent 6811B/6812B/6813B units)

	Shift			When this command is sent, the rms current limit is set to 10 A. If more
	Current			current than the programmed limit is drawn, the output voltage amplitude is
				reduced to keep the rms current within the specified limit. Press Shift
	1
				Current and θ to access CURR:PEAK, which lets you set the peak
	0
	0			current limit on Agilent 6811B/6812B/6813B units. Note that the peak

	CURR:LEV 10
	CURR:LEV 10			current limit circuit on these units acts instantly and clips the output
	Enter
				voltage to maintain the programmed peak limit.
				voltage to maintain the programmed peak limit.

120 V rms

current limit active

NOTE: The rms current limit circuit is slower than the peak current limit circuit and, depending on the setting of the peak current limit and the load on the output, your unit may generate momentary peak currents that can well exceed the rms current limit.

Shape

SHAPE SQUARE

Enter

When this command is sent, the output generates a squarewave. Note that the peak-to-peak amplitude of the squarewave is less that that of a sinewave when it is programmed to the same rms voltage amplitude.

120 V rms

Program a protection function

Protect

CURR:LEV 10

Enter

Protect

These commands clear all previously set protection functions and then set the current protection, which disables the output when an overcurrent condition is detected. The OCP annunciator will light when this command is programmed.

CURR:PROT ON

0 V

Enter

overcurrent detected

6811B, 6834B, 6843A, 6814B specifications

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Agilent Technologies 6843A, 6834B, 6814B, 6811B Select a waveshape, Program a protection function

Models: 6811B 6834B 6843A 6814B