Troubleshooting

Introduction

Introduction

This chapter enables qualified service personnel to diagnose suspected faults with the power meter Rmt I/O (Remote Input/Output) signal lines and RS232/422 serial port.

If there is a problem when attempting to use the RS232/422 serial interface or the remote I/O functions, consult the User’s Guide and confirm that all the user setups are correct before proceeding with the following fault finding flow charts.

Suggested Diagnostic Equipment

1.Digital multi-meter capable of measuring voltage and resistance, for example, Agilent E4975.

2.Signal source capable of producing 300 ms TTL single shot pulses, for example, Agilent 33120A.

3.+5 V TTL logic level source.

4.RS232 self test connector - 9 way ‘D’ type female connector with the following pins wired together:

Pin 2

(Rx)

to Pin 3

(Tx)

Pin 4

(DTR)

to Pin 6

(DSR)

Pin 7

(RTS)

to Pin 8

(CTS)

5.RS422 self test connector - 9 way ‘D’ type female connector with the following pins wired together:

Pin 1 (CTS-) to Pin 9 (RTS-)

Pin2 (Rx-)

to Pin 4

(Tx-)

Pin 3 (Tx+)

to Pin6 (Rx+)

Pin7 (RTS+)

to Pin 8

(CTS+)

6.8 way RJ45 plug with flying leads wired to pins 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to apply and monitor signals on the remote TTL I/O connector.

7.HP-IB controller and cable - required to apply “*RST” command through the rear panel GP-IB connector.

Note

In the following flowcharts a bold font indicates the label of a

 

soft/hard key the user must select.

 

 

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