Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures
Automating Calibration Procedures
Automating Calibration Procedures
You can automate the complete verification procedures outlined in this chapter if you have access to programmable test equipment. You can program the instrument configurations specified for each test over the remote interface. You can then enter readback verification data into a test program and compare the results to the appropriate test limit values.
You can also enter calibration constants from the remote interface. Remote operation is similar to the local
For further details on programming the power supply, see chapters 3 and 4 in the Agilent E3632A User's Guide.
Recommended Test Equipment
The test equipment recommended for the performance verification and adjustment procedures is listed below. If the exact instrument is not available, use the accuracy requirements shown to select substitute calibration standards.
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GPIB Controller | Full GPIB capabilities | Agilent 82341C | Programming and | |
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Oscilloscope | Agilent 54602B | and ripple & noise | ||
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RMS Voltmeter | 20 MHz |
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Digital Voltmeter | Resolution: 0.1 mV | Agilent 34401A | Measure dc voltages | |
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| Voltage Range: 50 Vdc |
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| Current Range: 10 Adc |
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Electronic Load | Agilent 6063B | regulations and transient | ||
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Resistive Loads (RL) | 2.19, 200 W |
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7.59, 200 W |
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Current monitoring | 0.019, 0.01% |
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Resistor (Shunt) |
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