Agilent Technologies E3640-90001 - page 196

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Index

Index

programming language 152

programming ranges (voltage/current)

76

programming resolution 149

Q

query data 97

query response reading 75

questionable status register 95

R

rack mounting 24

reference dimension 154

rack-mounting kit 24

readback accuracy 149

readback resolution 149

rear panel

GPIB (IEEE-488) interface connec-

tor 6

layout 6

output terminals 6

RS-232 interface connector 6

recalling operating states 48

register

enable register 93

event register 93

event status enable command 96

questionable status 95

questionable status enable 95

questionable status event 95

standard event 96

status byte 97

status byte summary 97

remote programming 144

remote sensing capability 151

remote voltage sensing

connections 36

reverse current 36

reverse polarity diode 143

ripple and noise 149

RS-232

Configuration 59

Data Frame Format 59

troubleshooting 61

S

safety information 29

SCPI

command terminators 106

confirmed commands 109, 110

conformance information 109

device-specific 111

language introduction 103

non-SCPI commands 111

status registers 93

version 57, 109

version query 57

SCPI parameters

Boolean 107

Discrete 107

Numeric 107

String 107

scrolling speed, error text 114

self-test

complete 17, 56

power-on 56

to perform 56

semicolon 105

series element 137

series operation, connection 143

series regulated supply 137

series resistance 137

service request (SRQ) interrupt 98

settling time 150

speed of response

down programming 145

up-programming 144

square brackets 69

stability 35, 151

standard event register 96

start bits (RS-232) 59

State Storage Memory 152

status byte query (*STB) 99

status byte summary register 97

status reporting commands 101

stop bits (RS-232) 59

storage temperature 153

storing operating states 48

storing power supply states 55

storing state

assing a name 55

locations 55

recall a stored state 55

subsystems 103

supplemental characteristics 151

system firmware revision 57

system-related commands 85

T

temperature coefficient 151

transient response time 150

tree system 103

triangle brackets 69

trigger source

bus (software) 75

immediate internal trigger 75

Trigger Source Choices

Bus (Software) Triggering 82

Immediate Triggering 83

U

unregulated state (condition) 141

up-programming response 144

V

variable resistor 137

vertical bar 69

VFD 32

VISA 124

VISA functionality 125

visa.dll 124

visa32.dll 124

Visual Basic 129

Voltage Drops 35

voltage limit 42

voltage spikes 142

W

weight of power supply 153

wire rating 34

Contents

Main Agilent Technologies E364xA Single Output DC Power Supplies The Front Panel at a Glance Front-Panel Menu/Key Reference Front-Panel Voltage and Current Limit Settings + Display Annunciators The Rear Panel at a Glance In This Book Page Page Page Page Appendix Service Information Page Page Page Quick Start Preliminary Checkout Output Checkout Voltage Output Checkout Current Output Checkout If the Power Supply Does Not Turn On Line Voltage Conversion Page Page To Rack Mount the Instrument Page Page Page General Information Safety Considerations Safety and EMC Requirements Options and Accessories Options Accessories Description Page Installation Initial Inspection Cooling and Location Output Connections Current Ratings Voltage Drops Load Consideration Remote Voltage Sensing Connections Page Multiple Loads Page Front-Panel Operation and Features Front-Panel Operation Overview Constant Voltage Operation Page Constant Current Operation Page Configuring the Remote Interface GPIB Configuration SAVED GPIB / 488 ADDR 05 RS-232 Configuration GPIB / 488 RS-232 9600 BAUD NONE 8 BITS SAVED Storing and Recalling Operating States STORE STATE Name STATE 1:p15v_test 2: STatE2 Page Programming Overvoltage Protection Setting the OVP Level and Enable the OVP Circuit LEVEL 22 22 2.0V (E3640A) OVP ON CHANGED Checking OVP Operation Clearing the Overvoltage Condition Page Page Disabling the Output Disconnecting the Output Using an External Relay System-Related Operations State Storage Self-Test Error Conditions Firmware Revision Query SCPI Language Version GPIB Interface Reference RS-232 Interface Reference RS-232 Configuration Overview RS-232 Data Frame Format Connection to a Computer or Terminal RS-232 Troubleshooting Calibration Overview Calibration Security e3640A To Unsecure for Calibration SECURED 000000 UNSECURED To Secure Against Calibration UNSECURED secured 000000 Calibration Count Calibration Message Page Remote Interface Reference SCPI SCPI Command Summary SCPI SCPI Command Summary (see page 78 for more information) 70 Output Setting and Measurement Commands (see page 82 for more information) (see page 85 for more information) (see page 101 for more information) (see page 89 for more information) (see page 92 for more information) (see page 88 for more information) (see page 112 for more information) Simplified Programming Overview Using the APPLy Command Using the Low-Level Commands Reading a Query Response Selecting a Trigger Source Simplified Programming Overview 76 Power Supply Programming Ranges Table 4-2. Agilent E3641A/43A/45A Programming Ranges Using the APPLy Command Output Setting and Operation Commands Page Page Page Triggering Trigger Source Choices Page Triggering Commands System-Related Commands Page Page State Storage Commands Calibration Commands Page Page Interface Configuration Commands The SCPI Status Registers What is an Event Register? What is an Enable Register? The SCPI Status Registers 94 SCPI Status System The Questionable Status Register The Standard Event Register The Status Byte Register Using Service Request (SRQ) and Serial POLL Using *STB? to Read the Status Byte Using the Message Available Bit (MAV) To Interrupt Your Bus Controller Using SRQ To Determine When a Command Sequence is Completed Using *OPC to Signal When Data is in the Output Buffer Status Reporting Commands Page An Introduction to the SCPI Language Command Format Used in This Manual Command Separators Using the MIN and MAX Parameters Querying Parameter Settings SCPI Command Terminators IEEE-488.2 Common Commands SCPI Parameter Types Halting an Output in Progress SCPI Conformance Information SCPI Conformance Information 110 SCPI Confirmed Commands (continued) Page IEEE-488 Conformance Information Page Error Messages Execution Errors Page Page Page Page Self-Test Errors Calibration Errors Page Page Application Programs Example Program for C and C++ Example Program for C and C++ 126 Example Program for C and C++ 127 Page Example Program for Excel 97 Page 131 Diode Macro 132 End of Program 133 Declaration for Windows 3.1 Declaration for Windows 95/NT 4.0 Page Page Tutorial Overview of this Power Supply Operation Page Output Characteristics Page Unregulated State Unwanted Signals Page Extending the Voltage and Current Range Series Connections Parallel Connections Remote Programming Page Page Page Page Chapter 8 Specifications Performance Specifications 149 8 Performance Specifications calibration at 25 C. Table 8-1 Performance Specifications Page Supplemental Characteristics Page Page Page Page Service Information 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 Reports Errors 740 to 750 Unit Fails Self-Test Bias Supplies Problems Self-Test Procedures Power-On Self-Test Complete Self-Test Page Page Recommended Test Equipment Test Considerations Operation Verification and Performance Tests Measurement Techniques Setup for Most Tests Current-Monitoring Resistor General Measurement Techniques Electronic Load Programming Constant Voltage (CV) Verifications Constant Voltage Test Setup Voltage Programming and Readback Accuracy CV Load Effect (Load Regulation) CV Source effect (Line Regulation) CV PARD (Ripple and Noise) Page Load Transient Response Time Constant Current (CC) Verifications Constant Current Test Setup Current Programming and Readback Accuracy CC Load Effect (Load Regulation) CC Source Effect (Line Regulation) CC PARD (Ripple and Noise) Common Mode Current Noise Performance Test Record for Your Power Supply 179 Performance Test Record for Your Power Supply CV Performance Test Record Performance Test Record for Your Power Supply 180 CC Performance Test Record Calibration Reference Agilent Technologies Calibration Services Calibration Interval To Unsecure the Power Supply Without the Security Code General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure Front Panel Voltage and Current Calibration CAL MODE voltage cal V LO 0.2 22 2000 V LO 0.4500 Page Page Page Calibration Record for Your Power Supply 187 Calibration Record for Your Power Supply Calibration Error Messages Replaceable Parts To Order Replaceable Parts Schematics and Diagrams Replaceable Parts 190 E3640A/41A/42A/43A/44A/45A Power Supply Assembly code Reference Designator Agilent Part Number Qty Part Description Mfr. Mfr. Part Number Manufacturers List Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Front Inside for E3640A (2 of 2) Warranty Statement (English Manual) ! DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014