Manual Updates

The following updates have been made to this manual since its publication date.

01/22/08

Information about the new 1-microampere measurement range (Option 1UA) for Agilent N6761A/N6762A power modules has been added to pages 20, 58, 76, and 77.

Additional information about programming the over-current protection delay has been added to pages 59 and 60.

The above changes apply to mainframes with firmware revision

C.02.13 and higher.

11/25/08

Information about the new 2-microampere measurement range

(Option 2UA) for Agilent N6761A/N6762A power modules has been added to pages 20, 58, 76, and 77. Option 2UA replaces Option 1UA.

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Contents

Agilent Technologies Low-Profile Modular Power System Agilent Technologies, Inc Legal Notices General Safety Notices This Book Contents 100 Agilent Models N6751A/N6752A, N6753A/N6754A, N6761A/N6762A103 104 Essential operating features of the power system Modular Power System MPSReferred to as MPS and power system throughout this manual Output Features Agilent N6700 Modular Power System At a Glance Model Differences System Features Rear Panel At a Glance Front Panel At a Glance Front Panel Display At a Glance IndicatorsSingle-channel view Interface status Operating status Front Panel Keys At a GlanceNumber keys OCP Front Panel Menu Reference USB Subsystem Commands Scpi Command SummaryScpi Command Description FUNCtion VOLTage CURRent, @chanlist SWEep Scpi Command ALL RST Settings Common CommandsCommand Description These settings are set by the *RST Reset command Installation Models General InformationItems Supplied Options Safety Considerations Installing the UnitRack Installation Inspecting the Unit Installation Cleaning Bench InstallationChannel Number Hz Operation Installation Connecting the Line CordPower cord, resulting in fire Snap-On Ferrite Core Screws securely tightened Connecting the OutputsTerminals. Sense jumpers are provided for local sensing Terminals in any other way AWG Wire Size Response Time with an External Capacitor Multiple LoadsPositive and Negative Voltages N6700 Modular Power System Scope Drop in the sense leads can degrade the voltage regulation Remote Sense Connections Open Sense Leads Parallel ConnectionsOver-voltage Protection Considerations Output Noise Considerations Grouping the Outputs When programming via the front panel or using Scpi commandsFirmware revision B.00.00 and up Discussed in under System-Related Operations Recovery Time Effect on SpecificationsSeries Connections Terminal may be more than 240 VDC from chassis ground Desired operating voltage Setting the Outputs Effect on Specifications Menu structure is found in Chapter Getting Started Turning the Unit On Entering an Output Voltage SettingSelecting an Output Channel Method 1 Use the Navigation and Arrow Keys Use the On/Off key to enable the output Entering a Current Limit SettingEnabling the Output Method 2 Use the Current key to enter a value Press the Menu key to access the front panel command menu Using the Front Panel MenuSet the Over-Voltage Protection Menu Meter Back There are two ways to exit the command menu Exiting the Command MenuCase of Trouble Enter Channel Cause the unit to reset and require operator intervention Connecting to the InterfacesGpib Interface Automation-Ready CD that is shipped with your product USB Interface USB-enabled instrument to the Universal Serial Bus USB.LAN Interface Following figure illustrates a typical USB interface system Connecting to a Private LAN Connecting to a Site LAN Factory-shipped instrument LAN settings are configured to Release the previous settingsDhcp server. You can leave these settings as they are. Most Will come on when the LAN port has been configured Configuring the LAN Parameters Viewing the Currently Active LAN SettingsLAN Parameters Take effect Domain Name LAN Communication Reset Reduced Using the Web Server Using Sockets Using TelnetTelnet connections to be made Restoring the Non-volatile Factory Settings Enable/Disable the USB, LAN, and Web ServerSecuring the Interfaces Other factory-shipped non-volatile settings Factory-shipped non-volatile LAN settings Operating the Power System Select an Output Channel Programming the OutputSet the Output Voltage Set the Voltage Slew Rate Set the Output Current Enable the OutputSequence Multiple Outputs Outpdelrise .1,@2 Program the Output Relays Front Panel Scpi Command Select Output\PolarityOutp Outprelpol REV,@1 Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\Mode Enable the Output to Respond to Trigger CommandsFront Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\Step Synchronizing Output Steps Initiate the Transient Trigger System Select the Transient Trigger Source Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\Control Generate Trigger Out SignalsTrigger the Output Scroll to and select Abort Simultaneous Voltage and Current Measurements Making MeasurementsMeasurement Ranges Front Panel Scpi Command Select Protect\OVP Using the Protection FunctionsSet the Over-Current Protection Enter a value in the OVP level box To 10 Press Select Clear Output Protection Functions Couple Output Protection Self-Test System-Related OperationsInstrument Identification Instrument State Storage Output Groups Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\GroupsSystgrodelall Systreb Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\Preferences\Keys Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\Preferences\LockFront Panel Keys Lockout Screen Saver Front Panel DisplayContrast View Programming High-Speed Test Extensions When the power system is turned offList Function All models Refer to , Model Differences Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Pace Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\ConfigProgram an Output Pulse or Pulse Train Voltmode LIST, @1 Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\TrigSource Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\RepeatTrigtransour BUS, @1 Inittran @1 Select the List Step number Program an Arbitrary List Liststep AUTO, @1 Front Panel Scpi Command Select the Transient\List\Repeat Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\Sweep Adjust the Measurement Sample RateDigitizer Function Programming the Digitizer Acquisition trigger, use Specify a Window FunctionTo offset the measurement on Front Panel Scpi Command Not Available Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\WindowSynchronizing Digitizer Measurements Retrieve Measurement Array Data Sensfunc VOLT,@14 Select the Measurement Trigger SourceSensfunc CURR,@14 Transientn Initiate the Measurement Trigger System Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\ControlTrigger the Measurement Trigacq @1 Appendix a Specifications Agilent Models N6751A/N6752A, N6753A/N6754A, N6761A/N6762A Performance Specifications Supplemental Characteristics Up-programming Settling Time with full resistive load Up-programming Time with full resistive loadDown-programming Settling Time with no load Down-programming Time with Capacitive load Output Impedance Graphs Autoranging Characteristic Model N6753A, CV Mode, @20V, 15A 0125 Magnitude Agilent Models N6731B N6736B and N6741B N6746B Load Transient Recovery Time Common Mode Noise Temperature Coefficient per CFrom 20 Hz 20 MHz from either output to chassis Agilent Models N6773A N6776A 20 mA Agilent N6700B, N6701A, N6702A MPS Mainframes Net Weight DimensionsEnvironmental Conditions AC Input 432.5 mm 17.03 482.6 mm 19.00 425.45 mm Outline Diagram Appendix B Using the Digital Port Digital Control Port Bi-directional Digital I/O Configuring the Digital Control PortPin Bit Select System\IO\DigPort\Pinn Digital Input Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\PinnExternal Trigger Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pin1 Fault OutputFront Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pin3 Inhibit Input Clearing a System Protection Fault Fault/Inhibit System ProtectionMainframes For the majority of Agilent N6700 Modular Power System This chapter discusses the power allocation functionPower rating of Agilent N6700 mainframes is as follows Rating of the mainframe Mainframe Power Limit Power Limit OperationModule Power Limit Must reset the power limit to its maximum rated value To set a power limit on output Module Power AllocationPower limit function will not activate Page Appendix D Output On/Off Synchronization Power Modules Options and Mode Minimum Synchronizing Output Turn-on DelaysTutorial Enable the Synchronization Function ProcedureOutpcoup on Outpcoup OFF Specify the Common Delay Offset Specify the Turn-On Delays for each Output ChannelSpecify which Output Channels will be Synchronized Synchronizing Multiple Mainframes Digital Connections and Configuration System\IO\DigPort\Pin6 OperationDIGPIN6FUNC ONC DIGPIN7FUNC Offc Index Instrument Inhibit input11, 42 List Remote interface SpecificationsSystem protection Declaration of Conformity Manual Updates