Using the Interface, Localization | Agilent Technologies E4371A

4 - User Interface

Localization

The user interface pages are provided in English and Japanese. You can specify the default language during installation of the Agilent MCCD. (You can also change the language from the System page once the Agilent MCCD User Interface is running.)

Access

The user interface is accessed by starting a web browser on a LAN-connected PC and specifying the following URL:

http://<address>/

where <address> is the IP address or name of the particular Agilent MCCD unit being monitored.

Using the Interface

The Agilent MCCD User Interface provides a basic level of system monitoring and control. It allows the monitoring of individual cell states, measuring cell voltage and currents while the test is running, and the monitoring and control of a complete test sequence.

The Agilent MCCD User Interface lets you control a cell-forming station independently of a computer test program. The cell forming sequence that you program using the Agilent MCCD User Interface is identical to the sequence that you construct using the API functions in a program. You can also download an existing sequence from a PC and then use the Agilent MCCD User Interface to view or modify it.

You can also use the Agilent MCCD User Interface as a learning tool to familiarize yourself with the various features of the Agilent MCCD.

Finally, the Agilent MCCD User Interface contains a Diagnostics Page that lets you directly and immediately program the individual channel outputs. This is only meant for debugging purposes. Agilent Technologies does not recommend using direct output control to run your cell forming sequence.

CAUTION Direct output control should not be used for charging cells. There is no protection against overcharging when using direct output control. Use this mode only for diagnostic and debugging purposes.

More information on using the Agilent MCCD User Interface can be found in the online help that can be accessed from the interface. Click on the Help button.

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Contents

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