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Keysight E36200 Series Autoranging DC Power Supplies Service Guide...
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FAR 27.401 or DFAR could result in personal injury or death. 227.7103-5 (c), as applicable in any Do not proceed beyond a WARNING technical data. notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
Earth (ground) terminal Frame or chassis (ground) terminal Standby supply, the instrument is not completely disconnected from AC mains when the switch is off Direct current (DC) Alternating current (AC) Plus, positive polarity Minus, negative polarity Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
– BEFORE APPLYING POWER WARNING Verify that the correct fuse is installed. See “Fuse Information” in the E36200 Series User’s Guide for additional details. Ensure the mains supply voltage fluctuation do not exceed ±10% of the nominal supply voltage. – GROUND THE INSTRUMENT This product is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal).
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Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to a Keysight Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
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Do not use detergent, volatile liquids, or chemical solvents. CONNECT USB CABLE WITH FERRITE CORE NOTE Connect a USB cable with a ferrite core to the rear panel USB port of the instrument for better performance. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
Environmental Conditions The E36200 Series is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The table below shows the general environmental requirements for this instrument. Environmental cond ition Requirement Operating condition – 0 °C to 40 °C...
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this electrical or electronic product in domestic household waste. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following Keysight websites: – www.keysight.com/find/e36200 (product-specific information and support, software and documentation updates) – www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service) Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Disassembly This chapter provides the specifications and service information on cleaning, troubleshooting, repair, and replaceable parts of the E36200 Series autoranging DC power supplies. This chapter also explains how to assemble and disassemble the E36200 Series autoranging DC power supplies.
Service and Maintenance Specifications and Characteristics For the specifications and characteristics of the E36200 Series autoranging DC NOTE power supplies, refer to its datasheet at http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/ litweb/pdf/5992-3747EN.pdf. General Information Types of service available If your instrument fails during the warranty period, Keysight Technologies will repair or replace it under the terms of your warranty.
– Do not use detergent or solvents. – Do not attempt to clean internally. If required, contact a Keysight Technologies Sales and Service office to arrange for proper cleaning to ensure that safety features and performance are maintained.
A power-on self-test occurs automatically when you turn on the power supply. This limited test assures you that the power supply is operational. Refer to the E36200 Series User’s Guide for more information on how to run a complete self-test of the power supply (Chapter 2, “General Operating Information”...
Under normal use at room temperature, the lithium battery has a life expectancy between seven and ten years. Note that battery life will be reduced if the instrument is stored for a prolonged period at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. The battery type is CR 2032 (3V). Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
(see red arrow below). The top of the small spring clips should be visible after the battery is seated (see red circle below). 5 Replace the top cover when finished. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance 6 Reset the date and time. Refer to the E36200 Series User’s Guide for more information on how to reset the date and time. (Chapter 2, “General Operating Information” > Utilities Menu - Test/Setup > User Settings > Date/Time)
GPIB interface or the cover plate securely covering the rear-panel opening. Refer to the E36200 Series User’s Guide for more information on how to remove or install the optional GPIB interface (Chapter 1, “Prod uct Information” >...
The GPIB interface must be removed before you proceed to remove and replace NOTE the front panel binding post. Disassembly procedures are model-specific. Refer to the procedures listed below for your respective E36200 Series model. – “For E36231A and E36232A models only” on page 22 –...
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Service and Maintenance For E36231A and E36232A models only Step Instructions Visuals Remove the side trims from the front panel. Remove four screws from the front panel using a T10 driver (two screws on each side). Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Remove the top panel. Slide the top panel towards the rear and lift it up. Remove the IO board thermal pad. Remove four Pozi screws from the front panel using a PZ1 driver (two screws on each side). Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Gently pull out the front frame from the chassis. Detach the mainboard connector from the IO board. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Detach the power PSU connector from the IO board. Remove four screws from the IO board using a T10 driver. Remove the IO board from the chassis. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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GPIB interface” on page 20 for more details). Remove one screw from the GPIB module plate using a T10 driver. Detach the GPIB module connector from the IO board. Remove the GPIB module from the chassis. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Detach the AC inlet connector from the PSU module. Detach the power PSU connector from the mainboard. Remove one screw from the rear chassis using a T10 bit. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove two screws from the bracket using a T10 bit. Remove the bracket from the chassis. Remove seven screws from the PCA mainboard using a T10 bit. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Lift and remove the PCA mainboard from the chassis. Take caution not to bend any of the connector pins on the IO board. Ensure that the two thermal pad are present on the PCA mainboard before proceeding with the next step. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove two screws from the IO board using a T10 bit. Remove three screws from the IO board using a T10 bit. Remove the IO board from the chassis. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Instructions Visuals Unsolder the binding post assembly from the IO board. Replace the existing binding post assembly with a new binding post assembly. Perform the steps above in reverse order to reassamble back the instrument. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Remove the side trims from the front panel. Remove four screws from the front panel using a T10 driver (two screws on each side). Remove the top panel. Slide the top panel towards the rear and lift it up. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove the IO board thermal pad. Remove four Pozi screws from the front panel using a PZ1 driver (two screws on each side). Detach the mainboard connectors from the IO board. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Gently pull out the front frame from the chassis. Detach the power PSU connector from the IO board. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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12 only if you have installed the optional GPIB interface (see “Removing/Installing the optional GPIB interface” on page 20 for more details). Remove one screw from the GPIB module plate using a T10 driver. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Detach the GPIB module connector from the IO board. Remove the GPIB module from the chassis. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove two screws from the insulator using a T10 bit. Remove the insulator. Detach the AC inlet connector from the PSU module. Detach the power PSU connectors from the mainboard. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove one screw from the rear chassis using a T10 bit. Remove two screws from the bracket using a T10 bit. Remove the bracket from the chassis. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove 14 screws from the PCA mainboard using a T10 bit. Lift and remove the the two PCA mainboards from the chassis. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Take caution not to bend any of the connector pins on the IO board. Ensure that the two thermal pad are present on each of the PCA mainboards before proceeding with the next step. Remove two screws from the IO board using a T10 bit. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Unsolder the binding post assembly from the IO board. Remove the four screws with a T-10 bit. Replace the existing binding post assembly with a new binding post assembly. Perform the steps above in reverse order to reassamble back the instrument. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Remove the side trims from the front panel. Remove four screws from the front panel using a T10 driver (two screws on each side). Remove the top panel. Slide the top panel towards the rear and lift it up. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove the IO board thermal pad. Remove four Pozi screws from the front panel using a PZ1 driver (two screws on each side). Detach the mainboard connectors from the IO board. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Gently pull out the front frame from the chassis. Detach the power PSU connector from the IO board. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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12 only if you have installed the optional GPIB interface (see “Removing/Installing the optional GPIB interface” on page 20 for more details). Remove one screw from the GPIB module plate using a T10 driver. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Detach the GPIB module connector from the IO board. Remove the GPIB module from the chassis. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove two screws from the insulator using a T10 bit. Remove the insulator. Detach the AC inlet connector from the PSU module. Detach the power PSU connectors from the mainboard. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove one screw from the rear chassis using a T10 bit. Remove two screws from the bracket using a T10 bit. Remove the bracket from the chassis. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Step Instructions Visuals Remove 14 screws from the PCA mainboard using a T10 bit. Lift and remove the the two PCA mainboards from the chassis. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Take caution not to bend any of the connector pins on the IO board. Ensure that the two thermal pad are present on each of the PCA mainboards before proceeding with the next step. Remove two screws from the IO board using a T10 bit. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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T10 bit. Remove the IO board from the chassis. Unsolder the binding post assembly from the IO board. Replace the existing binding post assembly with a new binding post assembly. Perform the steps above in reverse order to reassamble back the instrument. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Calibration Adjustment Procedures This chapter contains the performance verification procedures, which verifies that the E36200 Series is operating within its published specifications. This chapter also provides information on the adjustments performed after the instrument fails any of the performance verification tests.
CAUTION verification tests, hazardous voltages may be present at the outputs of the power supply. Refer to the E36200 Series Programming Guide for more information on the SCPI NOTE commands used in this chapter. For E36233A and E36234A models, perform the verification test described below NOTE for Output 1 and then repeat the test again for Output 2.
(compared to computers and system voltmeters) settling times and slew rates of the power system may have to be taken into account. “Wait” statements can be used in the test program if the test system is faster than the power system. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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A LAN or USB cable is needed for readback data. The DMM measures the power supply output, and the electronic load draws current from the power supply. The accuracy of the current monitoring resistor must be 0.01% or better, which should include any self-heating effects. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
“Test Record Forms” page 74 and verify whether it is within the limits calculated. Voltage read back accuracy Step Front panel SCPI MEAS:VOLT?, (@<channel>) This is an example for the E36231A, 30 V, 20 A output. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
3 If you are using a PC to control the power supply, connect a LAN, GPIB, or USB cable from the power supply to the PC. 4 Turn on the power supply using the AC line switch. 5 Set the power supply settings as described in Table 2-2. 6 Enable the output. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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3 Connect a variable AC Source or Variac to the AC input, and set to an appropriate line voltage for the power supply configuration. 4 If you are using a PC to control the power supply, connect a LAN, GPIB, or USB cable from the power supply to the PC. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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100 VAC - 90 VAC 132 VAC 120 VAC Current –4 mV 4 mV E36232A / E36234A Current 3.333 –8 mV 8 mV 200 VAC - 180 VAC 264 VAC 240 VAC Current –4 mV 4 mV Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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3 If you are using a PC to control the power supply, connect a LAN, GPIB, or USB cable from the power supply to the PC. 4 Turn on the power supply using the AC line switch. 5 Set the instrument settings as described in Table 2-4. 6 Enable the output. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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– The oscilloscope green trace and yellow trace represent output current and output voltage trace. Record the measured value in the “Test Record Forms” on page 74. The transient response specification is met when the voltage recovers within 50 µs. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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1 Turn off the power supply using the AC line switch. 2 Connect a fixed load, differential amplifier, and an oscilloscope (AC coupled) to the output as shown below. 3 Turn on the power supply using the AC line switch. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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50 Ω termination. Divide the reading of the rms voltmeter by 10. The result should not exceed the rms limits in the test record form for the appropriate model under “CV ripple and noise, rms”. See the “Test Record Forms” on page 74 for details. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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CV ripple and noise, rms instrument settings DUT settings Fixed load Peak-to-peak noise Model Vol tage (V) Current (A) Value (W) Lower limit Upper limit 0.35 mV E36231A / E36233A 0.35 mV 0.35 mV E36232A / E36234A 0.35 mV Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
4 If you are using a PC to control the power supply, connect a LAN, GPIB, or USB cable from the power supply to the PC. 5 Turn on the power supply using the AC line switch. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Table 2-7 Low range current readback accuracy instrument settings DUT settings Readback accuracy Model Vol tage (V) Current (A) Lower limit Upper limit E36231A/E36233A –410 μA 410 μA E36232A/E36234A 0.05 –205 μA –205 μA Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
8 Divide the voltage drop (DMM reading) across the current shunt by the shunt resistance to convert to amps. 9 Record the current measured by the DMM and verify whether it is within the limits calculated. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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0.006 A –0.006 A 0.006 A E36231A / E36233A 19.974 A 20.026 A –0.026 A 0.026 A –0.003 A 0.003 A –0.003 A 0.003 A E36232A / E36234A 9.987 A 10.013 A –0.013 A 0.013 A Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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CV or UNREG, adjust the load so that the output current drops slightly until the CC annunciator lights up. Record the current reading (I ), by load dividing the voltage reading on the DMM by the resistance of the current monitoring resistor. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Check that the front panel CC annunciator of the power supply remains lit. If it turns to CV or UNREG, adjust the load so that the output current drops slightly until the CC annunciator lights up. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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100 VAC - 90 VAC 132 VAC 120 VAC Voltage –1.250 mA 1.250 mA E36232A / E36234A 3.333 Voltage –0.5833 mA 0.5833 mA 200 VAC - 180 VAC 264 VAC 240 VAC Voltage –1.250 mA 1.250 mA Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
10 V, Max A ____________ 4.5 mV 30 V, Max A ____________ 0.35 mV 10 V, Max A ____________ 0.35 mV 30 V, Max A ____________ 50 μs Transient response 10 V, Max A ____________ 50 μs Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Max V, 20 A –2.250 mA ____________ 2.250 mA Low range current measurement – 410 μA + 410 μA Maximum low range current measured over interface 30 V, 0.1 A ____________ low max low max Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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20 V, Max A ____________ 3.5 mV 60 V, Max A ____________ 0.35 mV 20 V, Max A ____________ 0.35 mV 60 V, Max A ____________ 50 μs Transient response 20 V, Max A ____________ 50 μs Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Max V, 10 A –1.250 mA ____________ 1.250 mA Low range current measurement – 205 μA + 205 μA Maximum low range current measured over interface 60 V, 0.05 A ____________ low max low max Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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4.5 mV 30 V, Max A ____________ ____________ 0.35 mV 10 V, Max A ____________ ____________ 0.35 mV 30 V, Max A ____________ ____________ 50 μs Transient response 10 V, Max A ____________ ____________ 50 μs Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Max V, 20 A –2.250 mA ____________ ____________ 2.250 mA Low range current measurement Maximum low range current measured – 410 μA ____________ ____________ I + 410 μA 30 V, 0.1 A low max low max over interface Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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3.5 mV 60 V, Max A ____________ ____________ 0.35 mV 20 V, Max A ____________ ____________ 0.35 mV 60 V, Max A ____________ ____________ 50 μs Transient response 20 V, Max A ____________ ____________ 50 μs Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Max V, 10 A –1.250 mA ____________ ____________ 1.250 mA Low range current measurement Maximum low range current measured – 205 μA ____________ ____________ I + 205 μA 60 V, 0.05 A low max low max over interface Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
Verification and Adjustments Calibration Adjustment Procedures This chapter includes calibration adjustment procedures for the E36200 Series autoranging DC power supplies. Instructions are applicable for performing the procedures from either the front panel or a controller over the LAN, USB, or GPIB.
From the front panel: 1 Press Utilities > Test / Setup > Calibration > Change Passcode. 2 Enter your desired passcode and press Done. From the remote interface: To change a new passcode to “12345”: CALibration:SECurity:CODE 12345 Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
CALibration:COUNt? query, and the calibration count is not change by a power cycle or *RST. If Auto Save is enabled, the count increments when you exit the calibration state. To avoid double counting, do not manually save the count with Auto Save enabled. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
To enable or disable the calibration auto save feature, send CALibration:ASAVe ON or CALibration:ASAVe OFF. To query the calibration auto save state, send CALibration:ASAV?. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
CAL:VOLT:LEV MAX, (@<channel>) Measure the output voltage (high point) with the DMM. Enter the measured value, and press Next. CAL:VOLT <reading>, (@<channel>) Read DONE or FAIL on the display. (wait 30 seconds) SYST:ERR? Press Cal Save. CAL:SAVE Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
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Wait until a stable reading is obtained before you measure the output low range current (low point) with the DMM. Enter the measured value, and press Next. CAL:CURR:LOW <reading>, (@<channel>) CAL:CURR:LEV:LOW MAX, (@<channel>) Wait until a stable reading is obtained before you measure the output current (high point) with the DMM. Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...
Auto Save is turned On. – To save the CAL data: CAL:SAVE – To enable the CAL Auto Save: CAL:ASAVE ON – To exit the CAL State: CAL:STAT 1 <code> Keysight E36200 Series Service Guide...