RS-232 Connections, Initial | Agilent Technologies E4371A, E4370A

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+ 16.5 V maximum
Coil current	7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0.25A maximum	7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

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connect to pins

2, 4, 6, 8

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

connect to pins

1, 3, 5, 7

connect to pins

0 through 7

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connect to pins

0 through 7

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TTL, AS, CMOS, HC

A) Relay Driver Example Circuit

B) Digital Interface Example Circuit

Figure 2-4. Typical Hardware Connections

RS-232 Connections

The Agilent MCCD has two RS-232 ports for connection to local peripherals. Under normal operation both ports are available for general purpose communications and are configurable over the LAN. For initial configuration and calibration, the RS-232 ports are used as follows:

Initial	RS-232 port B is connected to a terminal and used to access the Agilent
Configuration	MCCD Configuration Screens. This sets up the initial configuration.
Calibration	RS-232 port B is connected to a terminal and used to access the Agilent
	MCCD Configuration Screens through which the calibration process is
	executed. RS-232 port A is used to connect a dedicated voltmeter for
	calibration.

Both ports should be configured with the same baud rate as the computer. Both ports support full hardware flow and software flow control with XON and XOFF support, and with RTS / CTS available for hardware control.

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Agilent Technologies E4371A, E4370A, E4374A manual RS-232 Connections, Initial, Configuration, Calibration

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USER’S Guide Multi-Cell Charger/Discharger Warranty Information Certification Safety Summary General Safety Symbols Document Scope Table of Contents Configuration Page Program Examples General Information Agilent Mccd System Capabilities Basic Functions Additional FeaturesHardware Description Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Line System Agilent E4371A Powerbus Load Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Rear Panel Connections External Power Source Agilent E4371A Powerbus Load Front Panel Multiple Agilent Mccd Configuration Maximum System Block Diagram Voltage Measurements Measurement CapabilityCurrent Measurements Capacity Measurements Cell Resistance Data Logging Probe Resistance Protection Features Internal Protection Functions Remote Programming Interface If AC Power FailsExternal Digital I/O Protection Functions Example of a Cell Forming Process Web Accessible Agilent Mccd User InterfaceApplication Programming Interface API General Information Page Accessories InstallationParts and Accessories Inspection Manufacturer’s Part Description Number Manufacturer’s Addresses Channel Connections LocationAgilent E4370A Mccd Mainframe Channel Configuration Card Number Voltage Drops and Wire ResistanceConnector Number Remote Sense Connections Resistance of Stranded Copper Conductors Discrete terminated wires Power Bus ConnectionsPower Bus Wiring Information Bus bars Typical Power Bus Configurations Ampacity and Resistance of Stranded Copper Conductors Charging Mode Guidelines Discharging Mode Guidelines Digital Connections General Purpose I/O Wiring Guidelines Special Functions Equivalent Digital I/O Circuits Initial ConfigurationRS-232 Connections Calibration RS-232 a and B Connectors Auxiliary Output Connection Installing the API Library and Measurement Log Utility Visual C++ Configuration Configuring the LAN ConfigurationConfigure the HyperTerminal program Fill Out the Agilent Mccd Configuration Screens Connect the Agilent E4370A Mccd to the COM port on the PC Network Configuration Identification Configuration Configuring the Digital I/O Miscellaneous Configuration Digital I/O Configuration Pin Function General Purpose I/O Pin Digital I/O Configuration Change to External Fault Input Accessing Calibration Mixed Configuration Example Description Browser SettingsAgilent Mccd User Interface PC Requirements Access Using the InterfaceLocalization Using the Agilent Mccd Measurement Log Utility Through Programming Overview Cell Forming Overview Test Outcome Flowchart Cell Forming Example Step Simple Cell Forming Example Function Call Overview Cell Grouping Grouping Functions Step/Test Functions Sequence Control Instrument Run State Output Configuration Instrument Protection Instrument Protect States Power Fail Operation Instrument State Storage Power-on and cfReset instrument settings are Status Measurement Log Time Stamp Function Output Measurements Direct output control General Server functions Selftest Calibration Serial port Digital port Probe check Page Language Dictionary API Usage Guidelines Password Protection API Function Summary CfMeasDCResistance CfCal API Function DefinitionsCfAbort CfCalStandard CfClose CfCalTransferCfDeleteGroup CfGetCellStatusString CfGetCellStatusCfGetCurrent CfGetDigitalPort CfGetDigitalConfigCfGetGroups CfGetInstIdentify CfGetInstStatus CfGetOutputConfig CfGetMeasLogIntervalCfGetOutputProbeTest CfGetRunState CfGetOutputStateCfGetSense CfGetSeqStep CfGetSenseProbeTestCfGetSeqTest CfGetSeqTime CfGetSerialConfigCfGetSeqTestAnd CfGetSerialStatus CfGetStepNumber CfGetShutdownDelayCfGetShutdownMode CfGetTrigSource CfMeasACResistance CfGetVoltageCfInitiate CfMeasCapacityAS CfMeasDCResistance CfMeasCapacityWSCfMeasCurrent CfMeasOutputProbeResistance CfMeasProbeContinuity CfMeasSenseProbeResistance CfOpen CfMeasVoltageCfOpenGroup CfProtectClear CfProtectCfReadMeasLog Step number CfReadSerial Status CfResetSeq CfResetCfReadTestLog CfRestart CfSaveOutputConfigCfSelftest CfSetAutoConnect CfSetCurrent CfSetDigitalConfig Cfgrounded Operation Cfisolated Operation CfSetErrorFunction CfSetDigitalPort CfSetOutputConfig CfSetMeasLogIntervalCfSetGroup CfSetOutputProbeTest CfSetOutputState CfSetSenseProbeTest CfSetSenseCfSetSeqStep CfReset, cfSetSeqTest, cfGetSeqStep CfSetSeqTest Meastesttype is one Timetesttype is one CfSetServerTimeout CfSetSerialConfigCfSetSeqTestAnd CfSetShutdownMode CfSetShutdownDelayCfSetTimeout CfSetTrigSource CfStateDelete CfSetVoltageCfShutdown 101 CfStateSave CfStateListCfStateRecall CfTrigger CfWriteSerial 103Page Example Program Examples105 Program Examples 106 107 Digtestlight 108 109 Cffail 110 111 112 Threadinfo 113 114 Table A-1. Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Specifications SpecificationsHardware Specifications 115 Table A-2. Agilent E4370A/E4374A Mccd Characteristics 116 Table A-4. Requirements for External Power Bus Source Table A-3. Agilent E4371A Powerbus Load Characteristics117 Page Full Calibration CalibrationCalibration Types Calibration Interval Calibration Connections Transfer CalibrationMainframe Reference Calibration Table B-1. Calibration Equipment Required Figure B-1. Calibration Connections 121 Agilent Mccd Configuration Screens 122 API Calls over the LAN Calibration Error MessagesRear panel transfer calibration switch Web-based Graphical User InterfacePage Dimension Drawings 125 Dimension Drawings 126 Card Number Sense and Power Connector Pinouts127 Sense and Power Connector Pinouts Sense and Power Connector Pinouts D Table D-1. Card 1 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 130 Table D-2. Card 2 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 131 Table D-3. Card 3 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 132 Table D-4. Card 4 Sense and Power Pinout Assignments 133Page Introduction Table E-1. Fault IndicatorsCase of Trouble 135 Selftest Error Messages 136 Index 137 Index 138 139 140 Agilent Sales and Support Office 141