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In Case of Trouble

Introduction

The Agilent E4370A MCCD has a built-in self test capability which is performed at power-on. Additionally a more complete self test can be done by executing the cfSelftest; function or running self test from the Agilent MCCD User Interface. This selftest capability provides an effective diagnostic tools to isolate problems for rapid repair. Refer to chapter 5 under Selftest for more information.

CAUTION: Make sure that no cells are connected when running a user-initiated self test to avoid potentially hazardous voltages from appearing across any cells during the testing process.

Fault LEDs (see Figure 1-2)

If any of the Fault LEDs on the front of an Agilent E4370A/E4374A MCCD System are on, it indicates that there is a fault associated either with the mainframe or a charge/discharger card. Before replacing the card or mainframe, follow the procedures outlined in the following table.

Table E-1. Fault Indicators

Agilent E4370A FAULT

External

Indicates an external fault such as

External digital fault signal,

External power fail shutdown signal,

High power bus voltage after power on,

Low power bus voltage after power-on.

Overtemperature.

To clear the light, first remove the condition that caused the fault. Then either cycle power to the unit, send a Protect Clear API programming command, or press Protect Clear on the Agilent MCCD User Interface to clear the fault register.

Internal

Indicates an internal hardware fault such as

Selftest failure.

Calibration error.

Hardware error.

If the Internal LED is lit without any fault LEDs on the Agilent E4374A Charger/Discharger cards being lit, it indicates that the Agilent E4370A MCCD mainframe is defective. Return the unit for service.

If a fault LED is lit on a charger/discharger card, turn the mainframe off and replace the defective card by loosening its thumbscrews and pulling the card out of its slot.

If you replace a defective card and the Internal LED is still lit on the mainframe, the mainframe is probably defective. Return the unit for service.

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Contents

Multi-Cell Charger/Discharger USER’S Guide Certification Warranty Information General Safety Summary Document Scope Safety Symbols Table of Contents Configuration Page Program Examples Agilent Mccd System Capabilities General Information Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Additional FeaturesHardware Description Basic Functions Line System Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Rear Panel Connections Agilent E4371A Powerbus Load Agilent E4371A Powerbus Load Front Panel External Power Source Maximum System Block Diagram Multiple Agilent Mccd Configuration Measurement Capability Voltage MeasurementsCurrent Measurements Cell Resistance Capacity Measurements Probe Resistance Data Logging Internal Protection Functions Protection Features If AC Power Fails Remote Programming InterfaceExternal Digital I/O Protection Functions Web Accessible Agilent Mccd User Interface Example of a Cell Forming ProcessApplication Programming Interface API General Information Page Inspection InstallationParts and Accessories Accessories Manufacturer’s Addresses Manufacturer’s Part Description Number Location Channel ConnectionsAgilent E4370A Mccd Mainframe Voltage Drops and Wire Resistance Channel Configuration Card NumberConnector Number Resistance of Stranded Copper Conductors Remote Sense Connections Bus bars Power Bus ConnectionsPower Bus Wiring Information Discrete terminated wires Ampacity and Resistance of Stranded Copper Conductors Typical Power Bus Configurations Discharging Mode Guidelines Charging Mode Guidelines General Purpose I/O Digital Connections Special Functions Wiring Guidelines Equivalent Digital I/O Circuits Calibration ConfigurationRS-232 Connections Initial Auxiliary Output Connection RS-232 a and B Connectors Visual C++ Configuration Installing the API Library and Measurement Log Utility Configuration Configuring the LANConfigure the HyperTerminal program Connect the Agilent E4370A Mccd to the COM port on the PC Fill Out the Agilent Mccd Configuration Screens Network Configuration Identification Configuration Miscellaneous Configuration Configuring the Digital I/O Digital I/O Configuration Pin Function General Purpose I/O Pin Digital I/O Configuration Change to External Fault Input Mixed Configuration Example Accessing Calibration PC Requirements Browser SettingsAgilent Mccd User Interface Description Using the Interface AccessLocalization Using the Agilent Mccd Measurement Log Utility Through Cell Forming Overview Programming Overview Cell Forming Example Test Outcome Flowchart Step Simple Cell Forming Example Cell Grouping Function Call Overview Step/Test Functions Grouping Functions Instrument Run State Sequence Control Output Configuration Instrument Protect States Instrument Protection Instrument State Storage Power Fail Operation Status Power-on and cfReset instrument settings are Measurement Log Output Measurements Time Stamp Function General Server functions Direct output control Calibration Selftest Digital port Serial port Probe check Page API Usage Guidelines Language Dictionary API Function Summary Password Protection CfMeasDCResistance CfCalStandard API Function DefinitionsCfAbort CfCal CfCalTransfer CfCloseCfDeleteGroup CfGetCellStatus CfGetCellStatusStringCfGetCurrent CfGetDigitalConfig CfGetDigitalPortCfGetGroups CfGetInstStatus CfGetInstIdentify CfGetMeasLogInterval CfGetOutputConfigCfGetOutputProbeTest CfGetOutputState CfGetRunStateCfGetSense CfGetSenseProbeTest CfGetSeqStepCfGetSeqTest CfGetSerialStatus CfGetSerialConfigCfGetSeqTestAnd CfGetSeqTime CfGetTrigSource CfGetShutdownDelayCfGetShutdownMode CfGetStepNumber CfMeasCapacityAS CfGetVoltageCfInitiate CfMeasACResistance CfMeasOutputProbeResistance CfMeasCapacityWSCfMeasCurrent CfMeasDCResistance CfMeasSenseProbeResistance CfMeasProbeContinuity CfMeasVoltage CfOpenCfOpenGroup CfProtect CfProtectClearCfReadMeasLog Step number Status CfReadSerial CfReset CfResetSeqCfReadTestLog CfSaveOutputConfig CfRestartCfSelftest CfSetCurrent CfSetAutoConnect Cfgrounded Operation CfSetDigitalConfig Cfisolated Operation CfSetDigitalPort CfSetErrorFunction CfSetMeasLogInterval CfSetOutputConfigCfSetGroup CfSetOutputState CfSetOutputProbeTest CfSetSense CfSetSenseProbeTestCfSetSeqStep CfReset, cfSetSeqTest, cfGetSeqStep Meastesttype is one CfSetSeqTest Timetesttype is one CfSetSerialConfig CfSetServerTimeoutCfSetSeqTestAnd CfSetTrigSource CfSetShutdownDelayCfSetTimeout CfSetShutdownMode 101 CfSetVoltageCfShutdown CfStateDelete CfTrigger CfStateListCfStateRecall CfStateSave 103 CfWriteSerialPage Program Examples Example105 106 Program Examples Digtestlight 107 108 Cffail 109 110 111 Threadinfo 112 113 114 115 SpecificationsHardware Specifications Table A-1. Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Specifications 116 Table A-2. Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Characteristics Table A-3. Agilent E4371A Powerbus Load Characteristics Table A-4. Requirements for External Power Bus Source117 Page Calibration Interval CalibrationCalibration Types Full Calibration Table B-1. Calibration Equipment Required Transfer CalibrationMainframe Reference Calibration Calibration Connections Figure B-1. Calibration Connections 121 122 Agilent Mccd Configuration Screens Web-based Graphical User Interface Calibration Error MessagesRear panel transfer calibration switch API Calls over the LANPage 125 Dimension Drawings 126 Dimension Drawings Sense and Power Connector Pinouts Card Number127 Sense and Power Connector Pinouts Sense and Power Connector Pinouts D 130 Table D-1. Card 1 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 131 Table D-2. Card 2 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 132 Table D-3. Card 3 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 133 Table D-4. Card 4 Sense and Power Pinout AssignmentsPage 135 Table E-1. Fault IndicatorsCase of Trouble Introduction 136 Selftest Error Messages 137 Index 138 Index 139 140 141 Agilent Sales and Support Office