Agilent Technologies 66311B, 66309B, 66111A DVM Connections, Checkout Procedure Case of Trouble

DVM Connections	39
Measuring Circuits that are Not Powered by the Main Output	40
Measuring Circuits that are Floating with Respect to the Main Output	41
External Protection Connections	42
Digital I/O Connections	43
Computer Connections	43
GPIB Interface	43
RS-232 Interface	44

4 - TURN-ON CHECKOUT	45
Checkout Procedure	45
In Case of Trouble	47
Selftest Error Messages	47
Runtime Error Messages	48
Line Fuse	48

5 - FRONT PANEL OPERATION		49
Introduction		49
Front Panel Description		49
System Keys		51
Function Keys		52
Immediate Action Keys		52
Scrolling Keys		52
Metering Keys		53
Output Control Keys		54
Entry Keys		55
Examples of Front Panel Programming		56
1	- Using the Front Panel Display	56
2	- Setting the Output Voltage, Current, Compensation, and Relay Mode	57
3	- Setting the Output 2 Voltage and Current (Agilent 66309B/D only)	58
4	- Querying and Clearing Output Protection and Errors	59
5	– Making Basic Front Panel Measurements	60
6	– Making Enhanced Front Panel Measurements	61
7	– Making DVM Measurements (Agilent 66311D/66309D only)	62
8	- Programming External Protection and the Digital Port Functions	63
9	- Setting the GPIB Address and Programming Language	63
10 - Storing and Recalling Instrument States		64

6 - INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING	65
External References	65
GPIB References	65
SCPI References	65
VXIplug&play Power Products Instrument Drivers	66
Supported Applications	66
System Requirements	66
Downloading and Installing the Driver	66
Accessing Online Help	67
GPIB Capabilities of the DC Source	67
GPIB Address	67
RS-232 Capabilities of the DC Source	67
RS-232 Data Format	67
RS-232 Flow Control	68
Introduction to SCPI	68
Conventions Used in This Guide	69
Types of SCPI Commands	69
Multiple Commands in a Message	70
Moving Among Subsystems	70

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