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/N6762A
103
104
Essential operating features of the power system
Modular Power System MPS
Referred 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
Indicators
Single-channel view
Interface status
Operating status
Front Panel Keys At a Glance
Number keys
OCP
Front Panel Menu Reference
USB
Subsystem Commands
Scpi Command Summary
Scpi Command Description
FUNCtion VOLTage CURRent, @chanlist SWEep
Scpi Command
ALL
RST Settings
Common Commands
Command Description
These settings are set by the *RST Reset command
Installation
Models
General Information
Items Supplied
Options
Safety Considerations
Installing the Unit
Rack Installation
Inspecting the Unit
Installation
Cleaning
Bench Installation
Channel Number
Hz Operation
Installation
Connecting the Line Cord
Power cord, resulting in fire
Snap-On Ferrite Core
Screws securely tightened
Connecting the Outputs
Terminals. Sense jumpers are provided for local sensing
Terminals in any other way
AWG
Wire Size
Response Time with an External Capacitor
Multiple Loads
Positive 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 Connections
Over-voltage Protection Considerations
Output Noise Considerations
Grouping the Outputs
When programming via the front panel or using Scpi commands
Firmware revision B.00.00 and up
Discussed in under System-Related Operations
Recovery Time
Effect on Specifications
Series 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 Setting
Selecting an Output Channel
Method 1 Use the Navigation and Arrow Keys
Use the On/Off key to enable the output
Entering a Current Limit Setting
Enabling 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 Menu
Set the Over-Voltage Protection
Menu
Meter Back There are two ways to exit the command menu
Exiting the Command Menu
Case of Trouble
Enter Channel
Cause the unit to reset and require operator intervention
Connecting to the Interfaces
Gpib 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 settings
Dhcp 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 Settings
LAN Parameters
Take effect
Domain
Name
LAN Communication
Reset
Reduced
Using the Web Server
Using Sockets
Using Telnet
Telnet connections to be made
Restoring the Non-volatile Factory Settings
Enable/Disable the USB, LAN, and Web Server
Securing the Interfaces
Other factory-shipped non-volatile settings
Factory-shipped non-volatile LAN settings
Operating the Power System
Select an Output Channel
Programming the Output
Set the Output Voltage
Set the Voltage Slew Rate
Set the Output Current
Enable the Output
Sequence Multiple Outputs
Outpdelrise .1,@2
Program the Output Relays
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Output\Polarity
Outp
Outprelpol REV,@1
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\Mode
Enable the Output to Respond to Trigger Commands
Front 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 Signals
Trigger the Output
Scroll to and select Abort
Simultaneous Voltage and Current Measurements
Making Measurements
Measurement Ranges
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Protect\OVP
Using the Protection Functions
Set 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 Operations
Instrument Identification
Instrument State Storage
Output Groups
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\Groups
Systgrodelall
Systreb
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\Preferences\Keys
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\Preferences\Lock
Front Panel Keys
Lockout
Screen Saver
Front Panel Display
Contrast
View
Programming High-Speed Test Extensions
When the power system is turned off
List Function
All models Refer to , Model Differences
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Pace
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Config
Program an Output Pulse or Pulse Train
Voltmode LIST, @1
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\TrigSource
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Repeat
Trigtransour 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 Rate
Digitizer Function
Programming the Digitizer
Acquisition trigger, use
Specify a Window Function
To offset the measurement on
Front Panel Scpi Command Not Available
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\Window
Synchronizing Digitizer Measurements
Retrieve Measurement Array Data
Sensfunc VOLT,@14
Select the Measurement Trigger Source
Sensfunc CURR,@14
Transientn
Initiate the Measurement Trigger System
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\Control
Trigger 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 load
Down-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 C
From 20 Hz 20 MHz from either output to chassis
Agilent Models N6773A N6776A
20 mA
Agilent N6700B, N6701A, N6702A MPS Mainframes
Net Weight
Dimensions
Environmental 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 Port
Pin Bit
Select System\IO\DigPort\Pinn
Digital Input
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pinn
External Trigger
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pin1
Fault Output
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pin3
Inhibit Input
Clearing a System Protection Fault
Fault/Inhibit System Protection
Mainframes
For the majority of Agilent N6700 Modular Power System
This chapter discusses the power allocation function
Power rating of Agilent N6700 mainframes is as follows
Rating of the mainframe
Mainframe Power Limit
Power Limit Operation
Module Power Limit
Must reset the power limit to its maximum rated value
To set a power limit on output
Module Power Allocation
Power limit function will not activate
Page
Appendix D Output On/Off Synchronization
Power Modules Options and Mode Minimum
Synchronizing Output Turn-on Delays
Tutorial
Enable the Synchronization Function
Procedure
Outpcoup on
Outpcoup OFF
Specify the Common Delay Offset
Specify the Turn-On Delays for each Output Channel
Specify which Output Channels will be Synchronized
Synchronizing Multiple Mainframes
Digital Connections and Configuration
System\IO\DigPort\Pin6
Operation
DIGPIN6FUNC ONC
DIGPIN7FUNC Offc
Index
Instrument
Inhibit input
11, 42
List
Remote interface
Specifications
System protection
Declaration of Conformity
Manual Updates