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Agilent Technologies E4356A Operating & Programming Manual (129 pages)

Telecommunications DC Power Supply

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Power Supply | Size: 0.66 MB

DC Power Supply
1
Exclusive Remedies
2
Limitation of Warranty
2
Safety Summary

3
Safety Symbol - Definitions

4
Acoustic Noise Information

4
- Declaration of Conformity
  5
Declaration Page

5
Printing History

5
Table of Contents

6
1 General Information

13
- Introduction
  
  13
- Safety Considerations
  
  13
- Options
  
  14
- Accessories
  
  14
- Operator Replaceable Parts List
  
  14
- Description
  
  15
  - Front Panel Programming
    15
  - Remote Programming
    15
  - Analog Programming
    15
- Output Characteristic
  
  16
  - Output Ranges
    16
  - Downprogramming
    16
2 Installation

17
- Inspection
  
  17
  - Damage
    17
  - Packaging Material
    17
  - Items Supplied
    17
- Location and Temperature
  
  18
  - Bench Operation
    18
  - Rack Mounting
    18
  - Temperature Performance
    18
- Input Power Source
  
  18
  - Installing the Power Cord
    18
- VXI Plug&Play Power Products Instrument Drivers
  
  20
  - Downloading and Installing the Driver
    20
  - Accessing Online Help
    20
3 Turn-On Checkout

21
- Introduction
  
  21
- Preliminary Checkout
  
  21
- Power-On Checkout
  
  21
- Using the Keypad
  
  22
  - Shifted Keys
    22
  - Backspace Key
    22
- Output Checkout
  
  22
  - Checking the Voltage Function
    22
  - Checking the Current Function
    23
- Checking the Save and Recall Functions
  
  24
- Determining the GPIB Address
  
  24
- In Case of Trouble
  
  24
  - Line Fuse
    24
  - Error Messages
    25
  - Selftest Errors
    25
  - Power-On Error Messages
    25
  - Checksum Errors
    26
  - Runtime Error Messages
    26
4 User Connections

27
- Rear Panel Connections
  
  27
- Load Wire Selection
  
  27
- Analog Connector
  
  27
- Connecting the Power Supply to the Load
  
  28
  - Output Isolation
    28
  - Capacitive Loads
    28
  - Inductive Loads
    29
  - Battery Charging
    29
  - Local Voltage Sensing
    30
  - Remote Voltage Sensing
    30
- Setting up Remote Sense Operation
  
  30
  - Connecting the Sense Leads
    30
  - CV Regulation
    30
  - Output Rating
    30
  - Output Noise
    30
  - OVP Considerations
    31
  - Stability
    31
- Operating Configurations
  
  31
- Controller Connections
  
  35
  - Stand-Alone Connections
    35
  - Linked Connections
    35
5 Front Panel Operation

37
- Introduction
  
  37
- Getting Acquainted
  
  37
- Programming the Output
  
  40
- CV Mode Vs. CC Mode
  
  42
- Unregulated Operation
  
  42
- Saving and Recalling Operating States
  
  43
- Turn-On Conditions
  
  43
- Setting the GPIB Address
  
  43
  - Types of Power Supply GPIB Addresses
    43
  - Changing the Power Supply GPIB Address
    44
6 Remote Programming

45
- Prerequisites for Remote Programming
  
  45
- External Documents
  
  45
  - SCPI References
    45
  - GPIB References
    45
- Introduction to SCPI
  
  46
  - Conventions
    46
- Types of SCPI Commands
  
  46
  - Traversing the Command Tree
    47
  - Active Header Path
    47
  - The Effect of Optional Headers
    47
  - Moving Among Subsystems
    48
  - Including Common Commands
    48
  - SCPI Queries
    48
  - Value Coupling
    48
- GPIB Capabilities of the Power Supply
  
  46
- Types of SCPI Messages
  
  49
  - Structure of a SCPI Message
    49
- SCPI Data Formats
  
  51
  - Numerical Data
    51
  - Boolean Data
    51
  - Character Data
    51
- SCPI Command Completion
  
  52
- Programming Examples
  
  52
  - Programming Voltage and Current
    53
  - Programming Protection Circuits
    53
  - Changing Outputs by Trigger
    53
  - Saving and Recalling States
    53
  - Writing to the Display
    54
  - Programming Status
    54
  - Detecting Events Via SRO
    54
  - Reading Specific Registers
    54
  - Programming the Digital I/O Port
    55
- System Considerations
  
  55
- DOS Drivers
  
  57
  - Types of Drivers
    57
  - Error Handling
    57
  - Agilent BASIC Controllers
    57
  - Sample Program Code
    57
- SCPI Confirmed Commands
  
  62
- NON-SCPI Commands
  
  62
7 Language Dictionary

63
- Introduction
  
  63
  - Parameters
    63
  - Related Commands
    63
  - Order of Presentation
    63
  - Common Commands
    63
  - Subsystem Commands
    63
- Description of Common Commands
  
  64
  - Cls
    64
  - Ese
    65
  - Esr
    65
  - Idn
    66
  - Opc
    66
  - Opc
    67
  - Opt
    67
  - Rcl
    68
  - Rst
    69
  - Sav
    69
  - Sre
    70
  - Stb
    70
  - Trg
    71
  - Tst
    71
  - Wai
    71
- Description of Subsystem Commands
  
  72
  - Abor
    72
- Calibration Commands
  
  72
- Current Subsystem
  
  73
  - Curr Curr:trig
    73
  - Curr:prot:stat
    73
- Digital Subsystem
  
  74
  - Dig:data
    74
- Display Subsystem
  
  74
  - Disp
    74
  - Disp:mode
    75
  - Disp:text
    75
- Initiate Subsystem
  
  76
  - Init Init:cont
    76
- Measure Subsystem
  
  76
  - Meas:curr? Meas:volt
    76
- Output Subsystem
  
  77
  - Outp
    77
  - Outp:prot:cle Outp:prot:del
    77
  - Outp:rel
    78
  - Outp:rel:pol
    78
- Status Subsystem
  
  78
  - Stat:pres
    78
  - Status Operation Registers
    79
  - Stat:oper
    79
  - Stat:oper:cond
    79
  - Stat:oper:enab
    79
  - Stat:oper:ntr Stat:oper:ptr
    79
  - Status Questionable Registers
    80
  - Stat:oues
    80
  - Stat:ques:cond
    81
  - Stat:ques:enab
    81
  - Stat:ques:ntr Stat:ques:ptr
    81
  - Stat:ques3Tr Stat:ques:ptr
    81
- System Commands
  
  82
  - Syst:err
    82
  - Syst:lang
    82
  - Syst:vers
    82
- Trigger Subsystem
  
  83
  - Trig
    83
  - Trig:sour
    83
- Voltage Subsystem
  
  83
  - Volt Volt:trig
    83
  - Volt:prot
    84
- Command Summary
  
  85
- Programming Parameters
  
  86
8 Status Reporting

87
- Power Supply Status Structure
  
  87
- Operation Status Group
  
  87
  - Register Functions
    87
  - Register Commands
    87
- Questionable Status Group
  
  89
  - Register Functions
    89
  - Register Commands
    89
- Standard Event Status Group
  
  89
- Status Byte Register
  
  90
  - The MSS Bit
    90
  - The RQS Bit
    90
  - Output Queue
    90
  - Service Request Enable Register
    90
- Inhibit/Fault Indicator
  
  90
  - RI (Remote Inhibit)
    90
  - DFI (Discrete Fault Indicator)
    90
- Initial Conditions at Power on
  
  91
  - Status Registers
    91
  - The PON (Power-On) Bit
    91
- Status Register Programming Examples
  
  91
Specifications

93
B - Calibration

97
- Introduction
  
  97
- Equipment Required
  
  97
- General Procedure
  
  97
  - Parameters Calibrated
    97
  - Test Setup
    97
- Front Panel Calibration
  
  98
- Calibration over the GPIB
  
  100
  - Calibration Example
    100
- Calibration Language Dictionary
  
  101
  - Cal:curr
    101
  - Cal:curr:lev
    101
  - Cal:pass
    101
  - Cal:save
    101
  - Cal:stat
    102
  - Cal:volt
    102
  - Cal:volt:lev
    102
  - Cal:volt:prot
    102
- BASIC Calibration Program
  
  103
- Test Equipment Required
  
  105
  - List of Equipment
    105
  - Current Monitoring Resistor
    105
C - Verification

105
- Introduction
  
  105
- Performing the Tests
  
  106
  - General Measurement Techniques
    106
  - Programming the Power Supply
    106
  - Order of Tests
    106
  - Turn-On Checkout
    106
  - Voltage Programming and Readback Accuracy
    106
  - Current Programming and Readback Accuracy
    107
Error Messages

109
- Power Supply Hardware Error Messages
  
  109
- Calibration Error Messages
  
  109
- System Error Messages
  
  109
Line Voltage Conversion

111
F - Digital Port Functions

113
- Digital Connector
  
  113
- Fault/Inhibit Operation
  
  113
- Changing the Port Configuration
  
  115
- Digital I/O Operation
  
  116
- Relay Link Operation
  
  116
Compatibility Language

119
- Introduction
  
  119
- Parallel Polling
  
  119
Index

123
Agilent Sales and Support Offices

128

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Agilent Technologies E4356A Operating & Programming Manual (129 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety Summary

Safety Symbol - Definitions

Acoustic Noise Information

Declaration Page

Printing History

Table of Contents

1 General Information

Introduction

Safety Considerations

Options

Accessories

Operator Replaceable Parts List

Description

Output Characteristic

2 Installation

Inspection

Location and Temperature

Input Power Source

VXI Plug&Play Power Products Instrument Drivers

3 Turn-On Checkout

Introduction

Preliminary Checkout

Power-On Checkout

Using the Keypad

Output Checkout

Checking the Save and Recall Functions

Determining the GPIB Address

In Case of Trouble

4 User Connections

Rear Panel Connections

Load Wire Selection

Analog Connector

Connecting the Power Supply to the Load

Setting up Remote Sense Operation

Operating Configurations

Controller Connections

5 Front Panel Operation

Introduction

Getting Acquainted

Programming the Output

CV Mode Vs. CC Mode

Unregulated Operation

Saving and Recalling Operating States

Turn-On Conditions

Setting the GPIB Address

6 Remote Programming

Prerequisites for Remote Programming

External Documents

Introduction to SCPI

Types of SCPI Commands

GPIB Capabilities of the Power Supply

Types of SCPI Messages

SCPI Data Formats

SCPI Command Completion

Programming Examples

System Considerations

DOS Drivers

SCPI Confirmed Commands

NON-SCPI Commands

7 Language Dictionary

Introduction

Description of Common Commands

Description of Subsystem Commands

Calibration Commands

Current Subsystem

Digital Subsystem

Display Subsystem

Initiate Subsystem

Measure Subsystem

Output Subsystem

Status Subsystem

System Commands

Trigger Subsystem

Voltage Subsystem

Command Summary

Programming Parameters

8 Status Reporting