Agilent Technologies E3631A Error Messages

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures

Error Messages

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Error Messages

The following tables are abbreviated lists of error messages for the E3631A.

The errors listed are the most likely errors to be encountered during calibration

and adjustment. A more complete list of error messages and descriptions is

contained in chapter 5 of the E3631A User's Guide.

System Error Messages

Self-Test Error Messages

Error Error Message

-330 Self-test failed

-350 Too many errors

501 Isolator UART framing error

502 Isolator UART overrun error

511 RS-232 framing error

512 RS-232 overrun error

513 RS-232 parity error

514 Command allowed only with RS-232

521 Input buffer overflow

522 Output buffer overflow

550 Command not allowed in local

800 P25V and N25V coupled by track system

801 P25V and N25V coupled by trigger subsystem

Error Error Message

601 Front panel does not respond

602 RAM read/write failed

603 A/D sync stuck

604 A/D slope convergence failed

605 Cannot calibrate rundown gain

606 Rundown gain out of range

607 Rundown too noisy

608 Serial configuration readback failed

624 Unable to sense line frequency

625 I/O processor does not respond

626 I/O processor failed self-test

630 Fan test failed

631 System DAC test failed

632 P6V hardware test failed

633 P25V hardware test failed

634 N25V hardware test failed

Contents

Main Page The Front Panel at a Glance 3 Front-Panel Voltage and Current Settings 5 Display Annunciators To review the display annunciators, hold down key as you turn on the power supply. The Rear Panel at a Glance In This Book Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Performance Specifications Page Supplemental Characteristics Chapter 1 Specifications Supplemental Characteristics 18 Page Page Page Quick Start To prepare the power supply for use Page To check the rated voltages of the power supply Page To check the rated currents of the power supply Page To use the power supply in constant voltage mode Page To use the power supply in constant current mode Page To use the power supply in track mode To store and recall the instrument state Store 1 Store 3 done recall 1 done recall 3 To rack mount the power supply Page Page Page Calibration Procedures Agilent Technologies Calibration Services Calibration Interval Automating Calibration Procedures Recommended Test Equipment Test Considerations Performance Verification Tests Self-Test Performance Verification Tests Measurement Techniques Setup for Most Tests Electronic Load General Measurement Techniques Current-Monitoring Resistor Programming Voltage and Current Values Constant Voltage (CV) Verifications Constant Voltage Test Setup Voltage Programming and Readback Accuracy Page CV Load Regulation CV Line Regulation Normal Mode Voltage Noise (CV Ripple and Noise) Common Mode Current Noise Load Transient Response Time Constant Current (CC) Verifications Constant Current Test Setup Current Programming and Readback Accuracy Page CC Load Regulation CC Line Regulation Normal Mode Current Noise (CC Ripple and Noise) Performance Test Record for Agilent E3631A 59 Performance Test Record for Agilent E3631A CV Performance Test Record Test Description Actual Result Specifications Upper Limit Lower Limit Performance Test Record for Agilent E3631A CC Performance Test Record Test Description Actual Result Specifications Upper Limit Lower Limit Calibration Security Code To Unsecure the Power Supply for Calibration secured 000000 code 003631 code unsecured To Unsecure the Power Supply Without the Security Code Calibration Count Calibration Message General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure cal mode cal setup 1 v lo +0.1 11 1000 v v lo +0.0860 v v hi +5.7000v v hi +5.9990v cal setup 2 i lo +0.100 a i lo +0.099 a i hi +4.750 a i hi +4.999 a cal setup 3 Aborting a Calibration in Progress Calibration Record for Agilent E3631A 72 Calibration Record for Agilent E3631A Step Calibration Description Measurement Mode (DVM) Supply being Adjusted Error Messages Page 75 Calibration Program 76 ...continued 77 ...continued Page Page Theory of Operation Block Diagram Overview Page AC Input and Bias Supplies Floating Logic Page D-to-A Converter A-to-D Converter Power Mesh and Control Page Earth-Referenced Logic Front Panel Page Service Operating Checklist Is the Power Supply Inoperative? Does the Power Supply Fail Self-Test? Types of Service Available Standard Repair Service (worldwide) Express Exchange (U.S.A. only) Repacking for Shipment Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Surface Mount Repair To Replace the Power-Line Fuse Troubleshooting Hints Unit is Inoperative Unit Reports Errors 740 to 748 Unit Fails Self-Test Bias Supplies Problems Self-Test Procedures Power-On Self-Test Complete Self-Test Page Page Page Page 104 Replaceable Parts To Order Replaceable Parts 1 2 3 Backdating and Part Changes E3631-60002 Top PCB Assembly Page Page Page Page Page E3631-60003 VFD Assembly 111 E3631-60003 VFD Assembly E3631-60004 Bottom PCB Assembly Page Page Page E3631-60005 Front Frame Assembly 116 E3631-60005 Front Frame Assembly E3631-60005 Power SupplyAssembly Manufacturers List 117 Manufacturers List Page Page Page Page Schematics Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page !