Output Characteristic, Output Ranges | Agilent Technologies E4356A

Output Characteristic

The power supply can operate in either CV (constant voltage) or CC (constant current) over its output voltage and current ratings (see Figure 1-l). Although the power supply can operate in either mode, it is designed as a constant voltage source. This means that the unit turns on in constant voltage mode with the output voltage rising to its Vset value. There is no command for constant current operation. The only way to turn the unit on in constant current mode is by placing a short across the output and then enabling or turning the output on.

Note that the power supply cannot be programmed to operate in a specific mode. After initial turn-on, the operating mode of the unit will be determined by the voltage setting (Vs), the current setting (Is), and the load impedance (RL). In Figure 1-1, operating point 1 is defined by the load line cutting the operating locus in the constant-voltage region. This region defines the CV mode. Operating point 2 is defined by the load line cutting the operating locus in the constant-current region. This region defines the CC mode.

Appendix A lists the specifications and supplemental characteristics.

Vout	RL1
80V
70V
	Vs
		RL2
	Is
	26A	Iout
	26A	30A

Figure 1-1. Output Characteristic Curve

Output Ranges

Figure 1-1 shows two output ranges: 80V, 26A and 70V, 30A. The step in the output characteristic indicates that the power supply cannot simultaneously output 80V and 30A. No separate command is required to select a range, the power supply automatically selects one of the operating ranges based on the last parameter (either voltage or current) that is programmed. For example, if you program 80V and 30A, the power supply will select the 70V, 30A range based on the last parameter that was programmed: 30A.

Downprogramming

The power supply can sink current for more rapid down programming in the CV mode. This is an uncharacterized current- sinking area that provides a limited downprogramming capability.

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Volt Volt MAX Voltage, Volt, volt Outpprotdel Scpi Data Formats Numerical DataBoolean Data Character Data Scpi Command Completion Programming ExamplesWAI OPC? Programming Voltage and Current Programming Protection CircuitsChanging Outputs by Trigger Saving and Recalling States Writing to the Display Programming StatusDetecting Events via SRO Reading Specific Registers Setting the Gpib Address System ConsiderationsProgramming the Digital I/O Port Digdata Assigning the Gpib Address In Programs Assign @PS to Error Handling DOS DriversTypes of Drivers Agilent Basic Controllers Programming Some Power supply Functions Iout = OUTPUTS2 CODES$ = Output OFF*SAV CODES$ = STATOPEREVEN? Gosub While C O Scpi Confirmed Commands1 NON-SCPI Commands Language Dictionary Description Of Common Commands Command SyntaxCLS Meaning and Type ESE ESR?ESE ESR? PSC *STB? Parameters None Related Commands IDN?OPC OPC? *WAI OPC? OPT?OPC *TRIG WAI OPT? ESE *SRE RCLPSC *RST *SAV RST SAVPSC SAV SAV Bit Position Condition Bit Weight Bit Configuration of Status Byte RegisterSRE STB? TST? TRGWAI Description Of Subsystem Commands Calibration CommandsAbor Abor Curr Currtrig Current SubsystemCurrprotstat Digital Subsystem Display SubsystemDigdata Disp Dispmode Disptext Initiate Subsystem Measure SubsystemInit Initcont MEASCURR? MEASVOLT? Outp Output SubsystemOutpprotcle Outpprotdel Status Subsystem OutprelOutprelpol Statpres Status Operation Registers STATOPER?STATOPERCOND? Statoperenab Statoperntr Statoperptr Status Questionable RegistersSTATOUES? STATQUES? STATQUESCOND? StatquesenabStatquesntr Statquesptr Statusquestionableptr System Commands SYSTERR?Systlang SYSTVERS? 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Inhibit/Fault Indicator Status Byte Register Initial Conditions At Power On PON Power-On BitDetermining the Cause of a Service Interrupt Status Register Programming Examples Servicing an Operation Status Mode Event Monitoring Both Phases of a Status TransitionAdding More Operation Events Servicing Questionable Status Events Specifications Value Temperature Coefficients Typical Common Mode Noise CurrentMaximum Input VA and Power AC Input Ranges Output Terminal Isolation Table A-2. Supplemental Characteristics Parameter Value Command Processing TimeOutput Voltage Rise Time/Fall Time Full-load Programming Speed Up Time/Down Time Table A-2. Supplemental Characteristics General Procedure Test SetupCalibration Equipment Required Disabling the Calibration Mode Changing the Calibration PasswordFront Panel Calibration Entering the Calibration Values Table B-2. Typical Front Panel Calibration Procedure Action Display Response Table B-3. 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