Agilent Technologies Low-Profile Modular Power System
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Contents
Agilent Models N6751A/N6752A, N6753A/N6754A, N6761A/N6762A
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Essential operating features of the power system
Modular Power System MPS
Referred to as MPS and power system throughout this manual
Agilent N6700 Modular Power System At a Glance
Output Features
System Features
Model Differences
Front Panel At a Glance
Rear Panel At a Glance
Indicators
Front Panel Display At a Glance
Single-channel view
Interface status
Operating status
Front Panel Keys At a Glance
Number keys
Front Panel Menu Reference
OCP
USB
Subsystem Commands
Scpi Command Summary
Scpi Command Description
Scpi Command
FUNCtion VOLTage CURRent, @chanlist SWEep
ALL
Common Commands
RST Settings
Command Description
These settings are set by the *RST Reset command
Installation
General Information
Models
Items Supplied
Options
Installing the Unit
Safety Considerations
Rack Installation
Inspecting the Unit
Installation
Bench Installation
Cleaning
Channel Number
Hz Operation
Connecting the Line Cord
Installation
Power cord, resulting in fire
Snap-On Ferrite Core
Connecting the Outputs
Screws securely tightened
Terminals. Sense jumpers are provided for local sensing
Terminals in any other way
Wire Size
AWG
Response Time with an External Capacitor
Multiple Loads
Positive and Negative Voltages
N6700 Modular Power System Scope
Remote Sense Connections
Drop in the sense leads can degrade the voltage regulation
Parallel Connections
Open Sense Leads
Over-voltage Protection Considerations
Output Noise Considerations
When programming via the front panel or using Scpi commands
Grouping the Outputs
Firmware revision B.00.00 and up
Discussed in under System-Related Operations
Effect on Specifications
Recovery Time
Series Connections
Terminal may be more than 240 VDC from chassis ground
Setting the Outputs
Desired operating voltage
Effect on Specifications
Getting Started
Menu structure is found in Chapter
Entering an Output Voltage Setting
Turning the Unit On
Selecting an Output Channel
Method 1 Use the Navigation and Arrow Keys
Entering a Current Limit Setting
Use the On/Off key to enable the output
Enabling the Output
Method 2 Use the Current key to enter a value
Using the Front Panel Menu
Press the Menu key to access the front panel command menu
Set the Over-Voltage Protection
Menu
Exiting the Command Menu
Meter Back There are two ways to exit the command menu
Case of Trouble
Enter Channel
Connecting to the Interfaces
Cause the unit to reset and require operator intervention
Gpib Interface
Automation-Ready CD that is shipped with your product
USB-enabled instrument to the Universal Serial Bus USB.
USB Interface
LAN Interface
Following figure illustrates a typical USB interface system
Connecting to a Site LAN
Connecting to a Private LAN
Release the previous settings
Factory-shipped instrument LAN settings are configured to
Dhcp server. You can leave these settings as they are. Most
Will come on when the LAN port has been configured
Viewing the Currently Active LAN Settings
Configuring the LAN Parameters
LAN Parameters
Take effect
Name
Domain
Reset
LAN Communication
Using the Web Server
Reduced
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
Factory-shipped non-volatile LAN settings
Other factory-shipped non-volatile settings
Operating the Power System
Programming the Output
Select an Output Channel
Set the Output Voltage
Set the Voltage Slew Rate
Enable the Output
Set the Output Current
Sequence Multiple Outputs
Outpdelrise .1,@2
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Output\Polarity
Program the Output Relays
Outp
Outprelpol REV,@1
Enable the Output to Respond to Trigger Commands
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\Mode
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\Step
Synchronizing Output Steps
Select the Transient Trigger Source
Initiate the Transient Trigger System
Generate Trigger Out Signals
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\Control
Trigger the Output
Scroll to and select Abort
Simultaneous Voltage and Current Measurements
Making Measurements
Measurement Ranges
Using the Protection Functions
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Protect\OVP
Set the Over-Current Protection
Enter a value in the OVP level box To 10 Press Select
Couple Output Protection
Clear Output Protection Functions
System-Related Operations
Self-Test
Instrument Identification
Instrument State Storage
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\Groups
Output Groups
Systgrodelall
Systreb
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\Preferences\Lock
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\Preferences\Keys
Front Panel Keys
Lockout
Front Panel Display
Screen Saver
Contrast
View
When the power system is turned off
Programming High-Speed Test Extensions
List Function
All models Refer to , Model Differences
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Config
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Pace
Program an Output Pulse or Pulse Train
Voltmode LIST, @1
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\List\Repeat
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Transient\TrigSource
Trigtransour BUS, @1
Inittran @1
Program an Arbitrary List
Select the List Step number
Front Panel Scpi Command Select the Transient\List\Repeat
Liststep AUTO, @1
Adjust the Measurement Sample Rate
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\Sweep
Digitizer Function
Programming the Digitizer
Acquisition trigger, use
Specify a Window Function
To offset the measurement on
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\Window
Front Panel Scpi Command Not Available
Synchronizing Digitizer Measurements
Retrieve Measurement Array Data
Select the Measurement Trigger Source
Sensfunc VOLT,@14
Sensfunc CURR,@14
Transientn
Front Panel Scpi Command Select Measure\Control
Initiate the Measurement Trigger System
Trigger the Measurement
Trigacq @1
Appendix a Specifications
Performance Specifications
Agilent Models N6751A/N6752A, N6753A/N6754A, N6761A/N6762A
Supplemental Characteristics
Up-programming Time with full resistive load
Up-programming Settling Time with full resistive load
Down-programming Settling Time with no load
Down-programming Time with Capacitive load
Autoranging Characteristic
Output Impedance Graphs
Model N6753A, CV Mode, @20V, 15A
0125 Magnitude
Load Transient Recovery Time
Agilent Models N6731B N6736B and N6741B N6746B
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
Dimensions
Net Weight
Environmental Conditions
AC Input
Outline Diagram
432.5 mm 17.03 482.6 mm 19.00 425.45 mm
Appendix B Using the Digital Port
Digital Control Port
Configuring the Digital Control Port
Bi-directional Digital I/O
Pin Bit
Select System\IO\DigPort\Pinn
Digital Input
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pinn
External Trigger
Fault Output
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pin1
Front Panel Scpi Command Select System\IO\DigPort\Pin3
Inhibit Input
Clearing a System Protection Fault
Fault/Inhibit System Protection
Mainframes
This chapter discusses the power allocation function
For the majority of Agilent N6700 Modular Power System
Power rating of Agilent N6700 mainframes is as follows
Rating of the mainframe
Power Limit Operation
Mainframe Power Limit
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
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Appendix D Output On/Off Synchronization
Power Modules Options and Mode Minimum
Synchronizing Output Turn-on Delays
Tutorial
Procedure
Enable the Synchronization Function
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
Digital Connections and Configuration
Synchronizing Multiple Mainframes
Operation
System\IO\DigPort\Pin6
DIGPIN6FUNC ONC
DIGPIN7FUNC Offc
Index
Inhibit input
Instrument
11, 42
List
Remote interface
Specifications
System protection
Declaration of Conformity
Manual Updates