General Information, Introduction | Agilent Technologies E4356A

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General Information

Introduction

The following Getting Started Map will help you find the information you need to complete the specific task that you want to accomplish. Refer to the table of contents or index of each guide for a complete list of the information contained within.

Table 1-1. Getting Started Map

Task

General information

Capabilities and characteristics

Installing the unit

Location

Line connections

Where to find information

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Checking out the unit Verifying proper operation Using the front panel

Chapter 3

Making Connections

Load connections

Computer connections

Application Information

Chapter 4

Using the front panel

Front panel keys

Front panel examples

Using the programming interface

GPIB interface

Programming the unit using SCPI (and COMPatibility) commands SCPI commands

SCPI programming examples

SCPI language dictionary

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapters 7 and 8 for SCPI commands. Appendix G for COMPatibility commands

Installing the Agilent VXI plug&play instrument driver

NOTE: The driver must be installed on your pc to access the on-line information. Drivers are available on the web at www.ag.com/go/drivers.

Chapter 2

Safety Considerations

This power supply is a Safety Class 1 instrument, which means it has a protective earth terminal. That terminal must be connected to earth ground through a power source equipped with a 3-wire ground receptacle. Refer to the Safety Summary page at the beginning of this guide for general safety information. Before installation or operation, check the power supply and review this guide for safety warnings and instructions. Safety warnings for specific procedures are located at appropriate places in the guide.

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Agilent Technologies E4356A manual General Information, Introduction, Safety Considerations, Getting Started Map

Contents

Operating Programming Guide Certification General Safety Summary Symbol Description Safety Symbol DefinitionsAcoustic Noise Information Herstellerbescheinigung Printing History Declaration General Information Table of Contents Operating Configurations Setting Up Remote Sense OperationController Connections Scpi Command Completion Programming Examples Types of Scpi CommandsScpi Confirmed Commands NON-SCPI Commands Description Of Common Commands Calibration Commands Current Subsystem Description Of Subsystem CommandsSystem Commands Command Summary Programming Parameters 105 111 109113 119Page General Information Safety ConsiderationsIntroduction Getting Started Map Operator Replaceable Parts List AccessoriesOptions Front Panel Programming DescriptionRemote Programming Analog Programming Output Ranges Output CharacteristicDownprogramming Inspection InstallationDamage Packaging Material Items Supplied Input Power Source Location and Temperature Connecting Power Cord Downloading and Installing the Driver VXI plug&play Power Products Instrument DriversAccessing Online Help Supported Applications System Requirements Turn-On Checkout Power-On CheckoutPreliminary Checkout Turn-On Checkout Output Checkout Using the KeypadShifted Keys Backspace Key Press Prot Clear Checking the Current Function Determining The Gpib Address Checking The Save And Recall FunctionsCase Of Trouble Line Fuse Selftest Errors Error MessagesPower-On Error Messages Runtime Error Messages Checksum ErrorsError Display Power-On Selftest Errors Failed Test Runtime Errors Meaning Display Analog Connector Load Wire SelectionUser Connections Rear Panel Connections Connecting the Power supply to the Load Digital ConnectorOutput Isolation Capacitive Loads Inductive Loads Battery Charging Setting Up Remote Sense Operation Connecting One Power supply to a Single Load Operating ConfigurationsOVP Considerations Stability Connecting Units in Auto-Parallel Connecting One Power supply To Multiple Loads Auto-Parallel Connection Remote Sensing Optional Connecting Units in Series Series Connection Remote Sensing Optional External Voltage Control Stand-Alone Connections Controller ConnectionsLinked Connections 10. Controller Connections Getting Acquainted Front Panel OperationFront Panel Operation Volts Amps Control or IndicatorOCP SRQ  System Keys Front Panel Controls and Indicators Function Keys  Entry Keys Establishing Initial Conditions Programming The OutputProgramming Voltage Programming Overvoltage Protection Programming Current Unregulated Operation CV Mode vs. CC ModeProgramming Overcurrent Protection Types of Power supply Gpib Addresses Setting The Gpib AddressSaving and Recalling Operating States Turn-On Conditions Action Display Shows Changing the Power supply Gpib Address Prerequisites for Remote Programming Remote ProgrammingExternal Documents Scpi References Types of Scpi Commands Gpib Capabilities of the Power supplyIntroduction To Scpi Conventions Active Header Path Traversing the Command TreeEffect of Optional Headers Moving Among Subsystems Including Common CommandsScpi Queries Value Coupling Structure of a Scpi Message Types of Scpi MessagesAbor VOLT? Volt Volt MAX Outpprotdel Voltage, Volt, volt Numerical Data Scpi Data FormatsBoolean Data Character Data Programming Examples Scpi Command CompletionWAI OPC? Programming Protection Circuits Programming Voltage and CurrentChanging Outputs by Trigger Saving and Recalling States Programming Status Writing to the DisplayDetecting Events via SRO Reading Specific Registers System Considerations Setting the Gpib AddressProgramming the Digital I/O Port Digdata Assign @PS to Assigning the Gpib Address In Programs DOS Drivers Error HandlingTypes of Drivers Agilent Basic Controllers Iout = OUTPUTS2 Programming Some Power supply Functions CODES$ = Output OFF*SAV CODES$ = STATOPEREVEN? Gosub While C O NON-SCPI Commands Scpi Confirmed Commands1 Language Dictionary Command Syntax Description Of Common CommandsCLS Meaning and Type ESR? ESEESE ESR? PSC *STB? IDN? Parameters None Related CommandsOPC OPC? *WAI OPT? OPC?OPC *TRIG WAI OPT? ESE *SRE RCLPSC *RST *SAV SAV RSTPSC SAV SAV Bit Configuration of Status Byte Register Bit Position Condition Bit WeightSRE STB? TST? TRGWAI Calibration Commands Description Of Subsystem CommandsAbor Abor Curr Currtrig Current SubsystemCurrprotstat Display Subsystem Digital SubsystemDigdata Disp Disptext Dispmode Measure Subsystem Initiate SubsystemInit Initcont MEASCURR? MEASVOLT? Outp Output SubsystemOutpprotcle Outpprotdel Outprel Status SubsystemOutprelpol Statpres STATOPER? Status Operation RegistersSTATOPERCOND? Statoperenab Status Questionable Registers Statoperntr StatoperptrSTATOUES? STATQUES? Statquesenab STATQUESCOND?Statquesntr Statquesptr Statusquestionableptr SYSTERR? System CommandsSystlang SYSTVERS? Voltage Subsystem Trigger SubsystemTrig Trigsour Voltagelevel 200 MA VoltprotVoltagelevelimmediateamplitude Voltageleveltriggered Command Summary Command SummaryCommand Parameters Subsystem Commands Common Commands Command Parameters Command ParametersPower supply Programming Parameters see note Programming Parameters Register Commands Power supply Status StructureStatus Reporting Operation Status Group Status Byte and Service Request Enable Registers Bit Signal Bit Configurations of Status Registers MeaningOperation Status Group Standard Event Status Group CAL WTG UNR Questionable Status Group Status Questionable Commands Register Query Cleared ByStandard Event Status Group STATQUESNTR? Status Byte Register Inhibit/Fault Indicator PON Power-On Bit Initial Conditions At Power OnDetermining the Cause of a Service Interrupt Status Register Programming Examples Monitoring Both Phases of a Status Transition Servicing an Operation Status Mode EventAdding More Operation Events Servicing Questionable Status Events Value Specifications Typical Common Mode Noise Current Temperature CoefficientsMaximum Input VA and Power AC Input Ranges Output Terminal Isolation Command Processing Time Table A-2. Supplemental Characteristics Parameter ValueOutput Voltage Rise Time/Fall Time Full-load Programming Speed Up Time/Down Time Table A-2. Supplemental Characteristics Test Setup General ProcedureCalibration Equipment Required Changing the Calibration Password Disabling the Calibration ModeFront Panel Calibration Entering the Calibration Values Display Response Table B-2. Typical Front Panel Calibration Procedure Action Error Meaning Table B-3. Gpib Calibration Error Messages MeaningFront Panel Command Corresponding Scpi Calibration Over The Gpib Calcurr Calibration Language DictionaryCalcurrlev Calpass Calvolt CalstatCalvoltlev Calvoltprot Pause Clear Screen Basic Calibration Program Figure B-2. Basic Calibration Program Test Equipment Required VerificationList of Equipment Current Monitoring Resistor Performing The Tests Remove the short from across the load Current Programming and Readback AccuracyVoltage Programming and Readback Current Programming and ReadbackPage Power supply Hardware Error Messages Error MessagesCalibration Error Messages System Error Messages Error Number Line Voltage Conversion Line Voltage ConversionPage Digital Port Functions Fault/Inhibit Operation Figure F-2. Example of Inhibit Input Figure F-4. Digital Port Configuration Jumper Changing The Port Configuration Relay Link Operation Digital I/O OperationIN/OUT 2 pin Common pin Figure F-6. Relay Link Connections Page Parallel Polling Compatibility LanguageCompatibility Language Table G-1. Arps Commands Description Arps Command1Similar Scpi Command Outpprotcle Volttrig Currtrig HOLD? TRG RST Hold OFF Hold onVOLTTRIG? CURRTRIG? Init Ontrig Init ON*TRG STO RCL STS? ASTS? TEST? ID? Systlang UNMASK? FAULT?TST? IDN? Systlang Index Index Index Scpi Curr Prot Stat CURR, Curr TRIG, 73 DIG Data Index Agilent Sales and Support Offices Manual Updates