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E36150 Series
This manual provides operating instructions for the Keysight E36150 Series Autoranging DC Power Supplies.
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  • Page 1 Ihr Ansprechpartner / Your Partner: dataTec AG E-Mail: info@datatec.eu >>> www.datatec.eu Premium Plus Distribution Partner This manual provides operating instructions for the Keysight E36150 Series Autoranging DC Power Supplies. Always refer to the English version for latest edition. USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the outputs 4-wire sense connection Interface connections Installing the optional GPIB interface Rack mounting the instrument Remote Interface Configuration Keysight IO Libraries Suite GPIB configuration LAN configuration Using sockets More about IP addresses and dot notation Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 3 Pulse Arb (Option E36150ADVU) Trapezoid Arb (Option E36150ADVU) Exponential Arb (Option E36150ADVU) Arb Sequence (Option E36150ADVU) Using the Digital Control Port Bi-directional digital IO Digital input Fault output Inhibit input Fault/inhibit system protection Trigger input Trigger output Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 4 LAN Settings Digital IO GPIB (optional) Utilities Menu - Test / Setup Calibration Self-Test User Settings Help Utilities Menu - Error Utilities Menu - Manage Files Action Browse File Name Characteristics and Specifications Service and Maintenance Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 5: Notices

    THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT SHALL CONTROL. Technology Licenses The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 6: U.s. Government Rights

    Declarations of Conformity Declarations of Conformity for this product and for other Keysight products may be downloaded from the Web. Go to https://regulations.about.keysight.com/DoC/default.htm. You can then search by product number to find the latest Declaration of Conformity. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly per- formed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated con- ditions are fully understood and met. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 8: Safety And Regulatory Information

    OBSERVE ALL DEVICE MARKINGS BEFORE CONNECTING TO DEVICE Observe all markings on the device before connecting any wiring to the device. TURN DEVICE OFF BEFORE CONNECTING TO OUTPUT TERMINALS Turn off the device power before connecting to the output terminals. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 9 - Incorrect battery type and battery polarity used during the battery replacement can cause damage to the instrument. - Refer to E36150 Service Guide for coin battery replacement procedures. Battery replacement must be made only by qualified service personnel. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 10 CLEAN WITH DRY CLOTH Clean the outside of the instrument with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Do not use detergent, volatile liquids, or chemical solvents. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 11: Safety Symbols

    Do not proceed beyond CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. The NOTE sign denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like, which is essential to highlight. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 12: Regulatory Markings

    – 사용자 안내문은 “ 업무용 방송통신기자재” 에만 적용한다. Safety and EMC Requirements This power supply is designed to comply with the following safety and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) require- ments: - Low Voltage Directive - EMC Directive Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 13: Environmental Conditions

    Storage condition: Up to 90% RH at 65 °C (non-condensing) Altitude Up to 2000 m Pollution degree Installation category II (for AC input) Mains voltage (rms) 100, 115, or 230 V input (±10%) Mains frequency 50/60 Hz Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Programming Ranges Installation Remote Interface Configuration Remote Control Using the Built-in Help System Firmware Update License for Optional Features Front Panel Menu Reference This chapter gets you started with the E36150 Series autoranging DC power supplies. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Product Introduction

    Setup the instrument Features at a Glance The Keysight E36150 Series Autoranging DC Bench Power Supply consists of the following models: – E36154A Autoranging DC Power Supply 30 V, 80 A, 800 W – E36155A Autoranging DC Power Supply 60 V, 40 A, 800 W...

  • Page 16: Options

    NISPOM and file security Commercial calibration with test results data ISO 17025 calibration certificate with uncertainty Upgradable options (available post-purchase) Options Description E363GPBU GPIB user installable interface module. E36150ADVU Advance features of scope view and AWG capabilities Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 17: Front Panel At A Glance

    Earth ground reference Softkeys Accesses the soft front panel menu. USB port Allows an external USB drive to be connected to the instrument. NOTE: The USB cable is not recommended to be longer than 3 meters. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel At A Glance

    GPIB port (Option E363GPBU only) Fan ventilation hole Sense terminals Kensington security slot Earth ground reference Output terminals NOTE: When you received the unit, the rear output terminal is covered with safety cover as illustrated below. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 19: Meter View

    Ratings and protection Displays the present over-voltage protection (OVP) setting. Output delay Displays the OCP, Output On, and Output Off delay status/values. Voltage slew Displays the rising slew and falling voltage slew rate. Soft front panel menu Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 20 Displays the present output voltage and current settings. Use the numeric keypad or turn the front panel voltage or current knob to adjust these settings. Output meters Displays the actual output voltage and current. Displays power in single output view. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Data Logger View

    Measurement Marker 1 enabled. This can be adjusted using the Vertical knob after pressing Knob Mrk. m2 marker Measurement Marker 2 enabled. This can be adjusted using the Horizontal knob after pressing Knob Mrk. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 22 Item Description Intersect point Shows where the measurement markers intersect the waveform. Measurements Shows the calculations of the waveform data between Marker 1 and Marker 2. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Scope View (Option E36150Advu)

    Measurement Marker 1 enabled. This can be adjusted using the Vertical knob after pressing Knob Mrk. m2 marker Measurement Marker 2 enabled. This can be adjusted using the Horizontal knob after pressing Knob Mrk. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 24 Item Description Intersect point Shows where the measurement markers intersect the waveform. Measurements Shows the calculations of the waveform data between Marker 1 and Marker 2. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 25: Dimension Diagram

    Before disconnecting cables and cords from the instrument, turn the instrument off using the front-panel [On/Standby] key and disconnect from the supply source by unplugging the detachable power cord. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 26: Prepare Instrument For Use

    – One 80 A detachable binding post assembly (P/N: E36154-60003) Documentation and firmware revisions The Keysight E36150 Series documentation listed below can be downloaded for free through our website at www.keysight.com/find/e36150manuals. – Keysight E36150 Series Autoranging DC Power Supplies User's Guide. This manual.

  • Page 27: Fuse Information

    Remove the blown fuse and Re-insert the fuse holder into the holder as shown in the image insert the proper replacement power supply. above, and pull the fuse holder fuse into the fuse holder. out of the power supply. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 28: Programming Ranges

    The allowable settings for both current and voltage are from minimum to maximum value. Output E36154A E36155A Current MAXimum 82.4 A 41.2 A MINimum 8 mA 4 mA DEFault (*RST) Voltage MAXimum 30.9 V 61.8 V MINimum DEFault (*RST) Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Installation

    Connect the power cord to the AC inlet connector on the rear of the unit. If the wrong power cord was shipped with your unit, contact your nearest Keysight Sales and Support Office. Removing the power cord will disconnect AC input power to the unit. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Outputs

    If you are using a slotted screwdriver, tighten the binding post to 8 in-lb (90 N-cm) for a secure connection. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 31 Once you have connect the wire, simply push and attach the binding post to the front panel, as shown below. Front view Side view Fasten the two screws at both side of the binding post (see below) to secure binding post to the front panel. Recommended torque 9 lb-in (1 N-m). Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 32 + and - output leads from the power supply to the load. 4. Attach the safety cover to the rear panel. Note that heavy wiring cables must have some form of strain relief to prevent bending the safety cover or bus bars. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 33 21 - 25 1.08 26 - 30 1.00 31 - 35 0.91 36 - 40 0.82 41 - 45 0.71 46- 50 0.58 51 - 55 0.41 2. Resistance is nominal at 75 °C wire temperature. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 34 If you exceed the float voltage rating of the power supply, you are potentially exceeding the voltage rating of internal parts that could cause the internal parts to fail or break down and present a shock hazard, so do not violate the float voltage rating! Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 35 For multiple load application, all loads should either be connected to the front panel binding post or rear panel output. Turn off AC power before connecting loads to prevent currents from damaging the loads. Front panel Rear panel Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 36: 4-Wire Sense Connection

    Remote sensing has no effect during CC operation. The following figures illustrate load connections using 2-wire sensing and 4-wire sensing. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 37 The power supply includes protection resistors that reduce the effect of open sense leads during 4-wire-sensing. If the sense leads open during operation, the power supply returns to the local sensing mode, with the voltage at the output terminals approximately 5% higher than the programmed value. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 38 Twist the sense leads or use a ribbon cable to minimize the pickup of external noise. In extremely noisy environments it may be necessary to shield the sense leads. Ground the shield at the power supply end only; do not use the shield as one of the sensing conductors. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 39: Interface Connections

    4. The power supply is shipped with its GPIB address set to 5. Use the front panel menu if you need to change the GPIB address. 5. You can now use Interactive IO within the Connection Expert to communicate with your instrument, or you can program your instrument using the various programming environments. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 40 IP address. If this does not work, refer to “Troubleshooting Guidelines” in the Keysight Technologies USB/LAN/GPIB Inter- faces Connectivity Guide included with the Keysight IO Libraries Suite. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 41 4. You can now use Interactive IO within the Connection Expert to communicate with your instrument, or you can program your instrument using the various programming environments. You can also use the Web browser on your computer to communicate with the instrument as described under Remote Control. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 42 Positive polarity is selected, a logical true signal is a voltage high at the pin. When Negative polarity is selected, a logical true signal is a voltage low at the pin. For more information on configuring the digital port functions, refer to Using the Digital Control Port. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 43: Installing The Optional Gpib Interface

    The instrument should never be connected to AC mains or output terminal when the rear-panel open- ing is not securely covered with either GPIB module or the cover plate. The following tools are required. – Phillips head screwdriver Make sure you turn the power supply upside down before proceeding. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 44 Use the screw that was removed earlier to secure the GPIB plate in place. This concludes the GPIB installation procedure. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 45: Rack Mounting The Instrument

    To rack mount two instruments side-by-side, order lock-link kit (5061-8769). Be sure to use the support rails in the rack cabinet. Rackmount kit without handles (1CM104A) Front handle kit (1CN107A) Rackmount kit with handles (1CP108A) Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 46: Remote Interface Configuration

    – Your computer’s GPIB interface card address must not conflict with any instrument on the interface bus. 1. Press Utilities> I/O Config > GPIB to access the GPIB window. 2. From this window, you can set the GPIB address using the numeric keys and press [Enter]. 3. Press Back to exit. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 47: Lan Configuration

    All default LAN settings are listed under Non-volatile Settings in Programming Guide. Press Utilities > I/O Config > LAN Status > LAN Reset resets the LAN using its current settings and enables DHCP and DNS. The LAN Reset softkey also clears any user-defined Web Interface password. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 48 3. Press Yes to save the setting. 4. Press No to cancel all the changes and exit without saving. To manually set an IP address, Subnet Mask, or Default Gateway, press DHCP Off. Then, change the IP setup as described below. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 49 2. Select Gateway field using the navigation keys. Set the appropriate gateway address and press Back. 3. Press Yes to save the setting. 4. Press No to cancel all the changes and exit without saving. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 50 2. Select DNS Hostname field using the navigation keys. Press and enter the hostname with the keyboard provided. Press Back. 3. Press Yes to save the setting. 4. Press No to cancel all the changes and exit without saving. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 51: Using Sockets

    When the SRQ value is true, the instrument will send the string "SRQ +nn" to the client. The "nn" is the status byte value, which the client can use to determine the source of the service request. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 52: More About Ip Addresses And Dot Notation

    "192.168.020.011" is equivalent to decimal "192.168.16.9" because ".020" is 16 expressed in octal, and ".011" (octal) is "9" (base 10). To avoid confusion, use only decimal values from 0 to 255, with no leading zeros. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 53: Remote Control

    Check the checkbox below the picture of the instrument to enable an indicator on the instrument's front panel. This is helpful if you have several E36150 Series instruments and you wish to identify the one to which you are connected. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 54 "rotate" the knob. You can press the arrow keys to rotate the knob clockwise and counter- clockwise, just as you would press any of the other keys on the front panel. READ WARNING Be sure to read and understand the warning at the top of the Control Instrument page. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 55: Technical Connection Details

    Port number 80, URL http://<IP address>/ USB0::0x2A8D::<Prod ID>::<Serial Number>::0::INSTR Example: USB0::0x2A8D::0x5802::MY55160003::0::INSTR The vendor ID: 0x2A8D, the product ID is 0x5802, and the instrument serial number is MY55160003. The product ID varies by model: 0x5802 (E36154A) and 0x5902 (E36155A) Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 56: Use The Built-In Help System

    View the list of help topics Press Utilities > Test / Setup > Help to view the list of help topics. Press the arrow softkeys or use the front panel arrow keys to highlight the desired topic. Then press Select. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 57 Chinese. To select the local language, press Utilities > Test / Setup > User Settings > Display Options > Help Lang.. Then select the desired language. The menu softkey labels and status line messages are not translated. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 58: Firmware Update

    Otherwise, download the firm- ware update utility and a ZIP file of the firmware. Detailed firmware update instructions are located on the down- load page. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 59: License For Optional Features

    2. Press Utilities > Test/Setup > User Settings > License. 3. Press Browse to browse and specify the location where the license file is placed. Then, press Select. 4. Press Load to install the license . License verification will take place in the background. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 60 Ensure the latest firmware is installed on the E36150 Series power supply in order to receive the latest updates and enhancements for the E36150ADVU features and functionalities. Go to www.keysight.com/find/e36150firmware to get the latest firmware revision and instructions on how to update the firmware. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 61: Front Panel Menu Reference

    Creates, copies, deletes, and renames files and folders on the USB drive attached to the front panel. Also allows you to capture the current screen to either a bitmap (*.bmp) or portable network graphics (*.png) file. Lock | Unlock Locks and unlocks the display. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 62: General Operating Information

    Capturing a Screen Utilities Menu This chapter describes the general operating information of the E36150 Series. For the characteristics and specifications of the E36150 Series autor- anging DC power supplies, refer to the datasheet at https://www.key- sight.com/us/en/assets/3122-1798/data-sheets/E36150-Series.pdf. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 63: Turning The Unit On

    A power-on self-test occurs automatically when you turn the unit on. This assures you that the instrument is operational. If self-test fails, or if other operating problems occur with your instrument, the front panel error indicator (!Err) appears at the upper top of the display. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 64: Using The Front Panel Knobs

    – For more information on the knob usage in scope view, see Using knob in scope view. – In Source Settings page, adjusting the Voltage and Current knobs will toggle between the voltage and current parameter. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 65: View The Error Log

    – Except for self-test errors, errors are cleared when exiting the Error Log menu or when cycling power. If you suspect that there is a problem with the power supply, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section in the Service Guide. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 66: Controlling The Outputs

    Voltage or Current fields. Then enter the voltage and current values with the numeric keys. You can use the Voltage and Current knobs to adjust the values in the Voltage and Current fields. Press [Enter] to enter the value. Press Back to return to the meter-view display. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 67: Step 2 - Enable The Output

    (CC) mode. The voltage will equal the current multiplied by the load resistance. From the remote interface: To set output to 5 V and 8 A: APPL 5, 8 To enable output: OUTP ON To measure the output voltage and current: MEAS:VOLT? MEAS:CURR? Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 68: Using The Protection Function

    – OT: Over-temperature protection monitors the temperature of each output and shuts down the output if any temperature exceeds the maximum factory-defined limits. Configuring protection Protection functions are configured on the Source Settings window. Press Source Settings to access the Source Settings window. Next, press Protection to access the protection functions. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 69 Specifying an OCP delay will ignore the CC status bit during the specified delay period. To set the over-current protection delay, enter the delay value in the OC Protection Delay field. The delay can be programmed from 0 to 3600 seconds. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 70: Clears And Ovp And Ocp Event

    To enable the over-current protection: CURR:PROT:STAT ON To set the over-current protection delay time at 3 seconds: CURR:PROT:DEL 3 To set the over-current protection delay timer start to CC transition: CURR:PROT:DEL:STAR CCTR To clear protection: OUTP:PROT:CLE Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Specifying 2-Wire Or 4-Wire Sense

    4-wire sense is disabled. The 4w mode opens the relay in order to separate the output and 4-wire sense inputs. By default, 2w is selected. From the remote interface: To set the remote sense relay to 4-wire sense: VOLT:SENS EXT Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 72: Specifying The Current Measurement Range

    2. Press Out Pref Volt or Out Pref Curr to select Voltage or Current. 3. Press Back to exit and return to the meter-view display. From the remote interface: To set the preferred mode to Voltage: OUTP:PMOD VOLT To set the preferred mode to Current: OUTP:PMOD CURR Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 73: Specifying The Voltage Slew Rate

    5. Press Back to exit and return to the meter-view display. From the remote interface: To set the rising voltage slew rate to 5 volts per second: VOLT:SLEW:RIS 5 To set the falling voltage slew rate to the maximum value: VOLT:SLEW:FALL MAX Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 74: Configuring The Output Turn On Turn Off Sequence

    – Press Coup CH 1 to toggle between Off and On in order to turn off or on the coupling for Output 1. Step 4 – Use the On key: Once output delays have been set, press [On] to start the On delay and Off delay sequence. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 75 From the remote interface: To program turn-on and turn-off delays: OUTP:DEL:RISE 0.01 OUTP:DEL:FALL 0.04 To include output 1 in a sequence: OUTP:COUP:CHAN CH1 To turn on output 1 in a sequence: OUTP ON Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 76: Generating Arbitrary Waveforms (Option E36150Advu)

    There are nine types of Arb waveform shapes available: List, Step, Ramp, Staircase, Sine, Pulse, Trapezoid, Exponential, and Sequence. List Arb is available as standard. The remaining Arb waveforms are available with Option E36150ADVU. Press Arb to select the arbitrary waveform shape. Press Back to return to Arb main menu. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 77: List Arb

    Continue to add steps until your sequence is complete. Use the navigation keys to move through the list. Press Delete if you want to delete the selected step. Press and hold Delete if you want to remove all steps from the list. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 78 Enables check box to set which step will generate a trigger-out signal at the end of the step (EOST). For additional settings, press Properties to open the Arb (List) Properties window. Configure the List Arb accordingly. Refer to the below table for details. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 79 Fix (Fixed) Keeps the output at its immediate value. Stp (Step) Steps the output to the triggered level when a trigger occurs. Arb (Arb) Causes the output to follow the Arb values when a trigger occurs. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 80 – Press Run to start the Arb operation. To abort the operation, press Stop. Alternatively, press [List Run/Stop]. – Press Back to exit and return to the previous menu. – Press [Scope/Datalog] to enter Scope view and display the Arb. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 81 To set the voltage mode to Arb: VOLT:MODE ARB To set the current mode to Arb: CURR:MODE ARB To set the trigger source to Key/Immediate: TRIG:SOUR IMM To enable the output: OUTP ON To initiate and run the list: INIT:TRAN Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 82: Sine Arb (Option E36150Advu)

    Amplitude (I0 or minimum to maximum Sets the amplitude or peak value. Offset (I1 or V1) minimum to maximum Sets the offset value. Frequency (f) 2.7778 μHz - 100 Hz Sets the frequency of the sine wave. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 83 Step 3 – Run the Arb When the arbitrary waveform runs, front panel voltage and current controls as well as any remote voltage and current commands are ignored until after the Arb completes. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 84 Specify the repeat count of the Arb, or specify continuous repetition (INF): ARB:COUN 10 ARB:COUN INF To set the voltage mode to Arb: VOLT:MODE ARB Set the trigger source to Key/Immediate: TRIG:SOUR IMM To enable the output: OUTP ON To initiate the transient trigger system: INIT:TRAN Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 85: Step Arb (Option E36150Advu)

    Sets the delay time after the trigger is received but before the step occurs. End time (t1) 0 – 3600 s Sets the time the output remains at the end setting after the step occurs. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 86 ARB:FUNC:SHAP STEP Enter the values for the level before and after a voltage step: ARB:VOLT:STEP:STAR 0,(@1) ARB:VOLT:STEP:END 5,(@1) Enter the delay time before the step: ARB:VOLT:STEP:STAR:TIM 0.01,(@1) To set the voltage mode to Arb: VOLT:MODE ARB Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 87: Ramp Arb (Option E36150Advu)

    Sets the setting before the ramp. End Setting (I1 or minimum to maximum Sets the setting after the ramp. Delay (t0) 0 – 3600 s Sets the delay time after the trigger is received but before the ramp starts. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 88 Step 3 – Run the Arb When the arbitrary waveform runs, front panel voltage and current controls as well as any remote voltage and current commands are ignored until after the Arb completes. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 89 Specify the repeat count of the Arb, or specify continuous repetition (INF): ARB:COUN 10 ARB:COUN INF To set the voltage mode to Arb: VOLT:MODE ARB Set the trigger source to Key/Immediate: TRIG:SOUR IMM To enable the output: OUTP ON To initiate the transient trigger system: INIT:TRAN Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 90: Staircase Arb (Option E36150Advu)

    Step time (t1) 0 – 3600 s Sets the time to complete all staircase steps. End time (t2) 0 – 3600 s Sets the time the output remains at the end setting after the staircase completes. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 91 Step 3 – Run the Arb When the arbitrary waveform runs, front panel voltage and current controls as well as any remote voltage and current commands are ignored until after the Arb completes. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 92 Specify the repeat count of the Arb, or specify continuous repetition (INF): ARB:COUN 10 ARB:COUN INF To set the voltage mode to Arb: VOLT:MODE ARB Set the trigger source to Key/Immediate: TRIG:SOUR IMM To enable the output: OUTP ON To initiate the transient trigger system: INIT:TRAN Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 93: Pulse Arb (Option E36150Advu)

    Sets the delay time after the trigger is received but before the pulse starts. Pulse Width (t1) 0 – 3600 s Sets the width of the pulse. End time (t2) 0 – 3600 s Sets the time the output remains at the end setting after the pulse completes. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 94 Step 3 – Run the Arb When the arbitrary waveform runs, front panel voltage and current controls as well as any remote voltage and current commands are ignored until after the Arb completes. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 95 Specify the repeat count of the Arb, or specify continuous repetition (INF): ARB:COUN 10 ARB:COUN INF To set the voltage mode to Arb: VOLT:MODE ARB Set the trigger source to Key/Immediate: TRIG:SOUR IMM To enable the output: OUTP ON To initiate the transient trigger system: INIT:TRAN Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 96: Trapezoid Arb (Option E36150Advu)

    Fall Time (t3) 0 – 3600 s Sets the time that the trapezoid ramps down. End Time (t4) 0 – 3600 s Sets the time the output remains at the end setting after the trapezoid completes. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 97 Step 3 – Run the Arb When the arbitrary waveform runs, front panel voltage and current controls as well as any remote voltage and current commands are ignored until after the Arb completes. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 98 Specify the repeat count of the Arb, or specify continuous repetition (INF): ARB:COUN 10 ARB:COUN INF To set the voltage mode to Arb: VOLT:MODE ARB Set the trigger source to Key/Immediate: TRIG:SOUR IMM To enable the output: OUTP ON To initiate the transient trigger system: INIT:TRAN Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 99: Exponential Arb (Option E36150Advu)

    Time (t1) 0 – 3600 s Sets the time for the amplitude to go from the start setting to the end setting. Time Constant (tc) 0 – 3600 s Sets the time constant of the curve. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 100 Step 3 – Run the Arb When the arbitrary waveform runs, front panel voltage and current controls as well as any remote voltage and current commands are ignored until after the Arb completes. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 101 Specify the repeat count of the Arb, or specify continuous repetition (INF): ARB:COUN 10 ARB:COUN INF To set the voltage mode to Arb: VOLT:MODE ARB Set the trigger source to Key/Immediate: TRIG:SOUR IMM To enable the output: OUTP ON To initiate the transient trigger system: INIT:TRAN Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 102: Arb Sequence (Option E36150Advu)

    The total number of steps determines the length. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the steps. Out Type Displays the Arb of the step. Time Displays the total time that is allocated to the step in the Edit Table function. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 103 Selects current as output Arb type. Edit Table > Inserts a step below the selected step. Continue to Add steps until your sequence is com- plete. Delete Deletes the presently selected step. Clear Clears all steps from sequence table. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 104 Press After Arb to toggle between DC and LAST. DC (Return to DC The parameter setting returns to the DC value that was in effect prior Value) to the Arb. LAST (Last List The parameter setting remains at the last Arb value. Value) Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 105 The following commands program a voltage sequence comprised of a pulse, a ramp, and a sine Arb with the pulse Arb repeated twice. To set up output 1 to program a sequence of voltage waveforms: ARB:FUNC:TYPE VOLT ARB:FUNC:SHAP SEQ ARB:SEQ:RESet Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 106 To set the voltage mode to Arb: VOLT:MODE ARB To set the current mode to Arb: CURR:MODE ARB To set the trigger source to Key/Immediate: TRIG:SOUR IMM To enable the output: OUTP ON To initiate and run the list: INIT:TRAN Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 107: Using The Digital Control Port

    The digital I/O pin can be used to control both relay circuits as well as digital interface circuits. The figure above illustrates typical relay circuits as well as digital interface circuit connections using the digital I/O functions. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 108 To configure the pin polarity to positive for pins 1 through 3: DIG:PIN 1:POL POS DIG:PIN 2:POL POS DIG:PIN 3:POL POS To send a binary weighted value to configure pins 1 through 3 as “111”: DIG:OUTP:DATA 7 Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 109: Digital Input

    The polarity of pin 1 can also be configured. Note that the fault output signal remains latched until the fault condition is removed and the protection circuit is cleared. Pin 2's selected function is ignored. Pin 2 should be connected to the ground of the external circuit. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 110: Inhibit Input

    4. Configure the polarity for Pin 3. Press Polarity Pos to select Positive and Polarity Neg to select Negative. Alternatively, you can configure Pin 3 as a remote inhibit input by pressing Output Settings > Output Inhibit > DIO Pin 3 INH. In this setting, the polarity is set to Positive by default. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 111: Fault/Inhibit System Protection

    Note that when using the Fault/Inhibit signals in this manner, both signals must be set to the same polarity. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 112: Trigger Input

    4. Configure the polarity for each of the pin. Press Polarity Pos to select Positive and Polarity Neg to select Neg- ative. Select and program the remaining pins in the same manner. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 113: Trigger Output

    4. Configure the polarity for each of the pin. Press Polarity Pos to select Positive and Polarity Neg to select Neg- ative. Select and program the remaining pins in the same manner. From the remote interface: To select the trigger output function: DIG:PIN1:FUNC TOUT To select the pin polarity: DIG:PIN1:POL POS DIG:PIN1:POL NEG Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 114: Output Couple Controls

    Output couple controls This function lets you connect multiple Keysight E36150 Series power supplies together and synchronize the output on/off sequence across units. Each power supply that will be synchronized must have at least one coupled output. 1. Configure the outputs on each power supply as described under Configuring the Output Turn-On/Turn-Off Sequence.
  • Page 115 On and Off keys, the Web server, and to SCPI commands. Turning the outputs on or off using the front panel [All On/Off] key will cause all coupled outputs as well as non- coupled outputs on that power supply to turn on or off. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 116: Using The Data Logger Function

    Step 3: 3 V; 8 A; 1 s Step 4: 4 V; 8 A; 1 s Current After List: Return to DC Value Pace: Dwell Voltage Mode: Arb Current Mode: Arb Trigger Source: Arb Run/Stop Key Continuous checkbox: Enabled Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 117: Step 2 - Configure The Data Logger Traces

    Press Properties to display the Data Logger properties field. – Leave the default Duration and Sample Period at 30 s and 200 ms respectively. – Set the Trigger Source to Run/Stop Key. Press Trigger Settings > Trigger Source > Run Key. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 118: Step 4 - Turn On Output, Start The Sequencing And Log The Data

    Press File Name located at the data logger Properties menu to specify a filename. Step 5 – Export the data After you have completed the data logging, you can use the Export File key to export the logged data to a .csv (comma separated values) file. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 119 SENS:DLOG:TIME 30 SENS:DLOG:PER 0.2 To initiate that data logger and specify the filename in which to save the data: TRIG:DLOG:SOUR BUS INIT:DLOG “External:\log1.csv” To turn on the output and run the data logger: OUTP ON *TRG Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 120: Data Logger View

    Indicate that the trace, I1 in the figure, is out of view. Press Knob Scale or Knob Ofs and use the Vertical knob to bring the trace into view. Press Auto Scale to autoscale the data traces. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 121: Data Logger Marker View

    If a marker is out of view, an arrow indic- ates the direction of the marker Delta Indicates the delta or absolute difference between the markers in units (volts, amps, or watts) and in time (seconds). Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 122: Using The Knob In Data Logger View

    Use the navigation keys to select the trigger level located on the left pane of data logger view, as shown below. Adjusting the Vertical or Horizontal knob will adjust the trigger level for Voltage level, or Current level accordingly. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 123: Data Logger Properties And Waveform Settings

    If the file size exceeds the available space on the drive to which it will be written, an error is generated and the Data Logger will not run. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 124 Returns the Data Logger View to the power-on display settings. Navigate Ver, Hor or Log Selects the Vertical Settings, Horizontal Settings or Logging Set- tings field. Action required: Press Navigate to toggle between Ver, Hor and Log. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 125 50%, the Data Logger will log 15 minutes of pre-trigger data to the file before the trigger occurs. Sub- sequently, 15 minutes of post-trigger data will then be logged to the data file. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 126 To select the immediate trigger source (triggers the Data Logger immediately when initiated): TRIG:DLOG:SOUR IMM To select the rear panel trigger input (all connector pins that have been configured as trigger sources): TRIG:DLOG:SOUR EXT To select a BUS trigger source: TRIG:DLOG:SOUR BUS Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 127: Save The Data Log

    Press Save Path to browse and specify the location where the data log will be saved. Use the front-panel navigation keys to navigate through the list. The left and right arrows contract or expand a folder to hide or show its files. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 128 Press Export File to export the data that is currently in the instrument's data log viewer to file. The exported data is in .csv format. For details on how to specify the save location and filename, refer to Save the Data Log. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 129 Press Browse to browse and select file from the directory. You can select from the internal memory or external memory (USB drive). Press Select to select the file or Cancel to abort. Press Load to load the file. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 130: Using The Scope Function (Option E36150Advu)

    Configure the output turn-on sequence as described under Configuring the Output Turn-On/Turn-Off Sequence. Note that you will only need to configure the Turn-on delays, not the turn-off delays. The turn-on delays for the output channels are as follows: Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 131: Step 3 - Configure The Scope View Traces

    – Set the Time Reference to Left in Horizontal Settings (Hr) window: Press Settings > Time Ref Lf. Step 5 – Turn on the outputs and measure the voltage: Press the [Scope/Datalog] key to return the display the to scope view: Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 132: From The Remote Interface

    – Press [On] key to start the output sequence and trigger the scope. You should see the output waveform displayed as follows: From the remote interface: You cannot program the scope from the remote interface. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 133: Scope View

    2 ms/division, the scope will sample at its fastest rate, 10 µs. Range Range indicates the measurement range setting of the selected trace. Scope status Indicates whether the scope is Running, Stopped, or Waiting for a trigger. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 134 Using knob in scope view. Marker On or Off Enables or disables the Marker view. Properties Sets the scope and waveform displays properties. See Scope properties and waveform settings. Auto Scale Auto scales the traces on the display. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 135: Scope Marker View

    Time indicates the time between markers over which the average value is calculated. RMS (if selected) Calculates the rms value between the marker locations. Vp-p (if selected) Calculates the difference between the maximum and minimum values. Time information is not valid for calculated p-p values. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 136: Using The Knob In Scope View

    Use the navigation keys to select the trigger level located on the left pane of scope view, as shown below. Adjusting the Vertical or Horizontal knob will adjust the trigger level for Voltage level, or Current level accordingly. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 137: Scope Properties And Waveform Settings

    Specifies a trigger source. This trigger source will trigger the scope measurements (Trg) on all output channels. Level Specifies a trigger level if you select a Voltage level or Current level as the trigger source. Mode Specifies a trigger mode. Slope Specifies a trigger slope. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 138 The offset is referenced to the horizontal center line of the grid. Navigate Ver, Hor or Trg Selects the Vertical Settings, Horizontal Settings or Trigger Settings field. Action required: Press Navigate to toggle between Ver, Hor and Trg. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 139 Selects the Output On/Off keys as a trigger source. On/Off Key) IO (DIO Trigger In) Selects any configured digital IO (with Trigger Input function) as a trigger source. Remote (Remote Selects a remote interface command as a trigger source. Command) Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 140: Scope Marker Properties

    Use the navigation keys to select the measurements that appear on the bottom of the display in Marker view. Measurements apply to the portion of the waveform between the two markers. You can only select a maximum of three measurements to be displayed. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 141: Save The Scope Data

    Save the scope data Refer to Save the data log for information on how to save the scope data. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 142: Locking/Unlocking The Front Panel

    Press [Meter View] for more than three seconds to capture a screen. The screen that was active will be saved to the USB flash storage connected to the front USB port. To configure the screen capture storing path, refer to Utilities Menu - Manage Files for details. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 143: Utilities Menu

    – Voltage slew, output preference and output sense – Output state – Operation mode (Independent) – Output on/off sequencing – Arb settings – Trigger settings – Digital I/O output data and bus setting – Data logger settings – Scope settings Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 144: Store Settings

    – External: The instrument's state is stored in the external USB drive. Store in State 0 to State 9 Selects the state number to store the instrument's state. Set PwrOn Yes, No Select 'Yes' to load the selected stored state upon power-on. Store Stores the state. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 145 Allows you to browse and specify the location where the folder will be placed. Folder Name Specifies the folder name. Use the virtual keyboard to enter your desired folder name. Create Folder Creates a new folder in the specified location. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 146: Recall Settings

    – Internal: The instrument's state is recalled from the instrument's internal memory. – External: The instrument's state is recalled from the external USB drive. Browse Allows you to browse and specify the state file in the external memory to recall from. Recall Recall the state. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 147: Power On Setting

    Power On selects the state that will be loaded at power-up. This can be either the factory default state (Default), or user-defined states (State 0 to State 9). Press Set Power On to save the setting. Set to Defaults Set to Defaults loads the instrument's factory default state. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 148: Utilities Menu - I/O Configuration

    AutoDNS allows assignment of the DNS addresses. AutoDNS On automatically configures the addressing of the instrument in DNS server mDNS allows modification of the mDNS Service Name. Hostname allows modification of the instrument's DNS hostname. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 149: Digital Io

    Out enables (1) or disables (0) the output data for the selected pin. GPIB (optional) GPIB allows you to set the GPIB address to a value from 0 to 30. After changing the address, cycle the instrument's power for the changes to take effect. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 150: Utilities Menu - Test / Setup

    Auto save On will automatically save the calibration data upon logout. When Auto save is Off, press Cal Save to save the calibration data. Reset to Factory allows you to reset the power supply to factory state. (Option SEC) Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 151: Self-Test

    Beeper enables or disables the beeper sound when an error is generated from the front panel or remote interface. Key Click enables or disables the click heard when a front-panel key or softkey is pressed. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 152 Use the front panel navigation keys to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute. License License enables licensed instrument features. For detailed information on how to install the license, see Installing License for Optional Features. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 153: Help

    Help allows you to view the quick reference help topic. Use the arrow softkeys or front panel navigation keys to navigate the desired topic. Press Select to view the help content. About allows you to view the instrument's model number, description, serial number, firmware revision, and options. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 154: Utilities Menu - Error

    – Except for self-test errors, errors will be cleared after you have read them or after an instrument reset. If you suspect that there is a problem with the power supply, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the Service Guide. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 155: Utilities Menu - Manage Files

    Rename - To rename a file or folder, press Rename. Browse to the folder or file to be renamed and press Select. Press New Name, enter a new name and press Done. Press Perform Rename > Back. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 156: Browse

    Previous Char and Next Char to move the cursor in the area where the name is entered. In the image below, there is no Next Char softkey because the cursor is at the end. Press Done to confirm the new filename or Cancel to abort. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 157: Characteristics And Specifications

    Characteristics and Specifications For the characteristics and specifications of the E36150 Series autor- anging DC power supplies, refer to the datasheet at https://www.key- sight.com/us/en/assets/3122-1798/data-sheets/E36150-Series.pdf. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...

  • Page 158: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance For service and maintenance related information, refer to the E36510 Series Service Guide at https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/9922- 01663/service-manuals/E36150-Series-Service-Guide.pdf. The service guide is intended for qualified, service-trained personnel to perform the instrument calibration, verification tests and repairs. Keysight E36150 Series User's Guide...
  • Page 159 Ihr Ansprechpartner / This information is subject to change Your Partner: without notice. dataTec AG © Keysight Technologies 2022 E-Mail: info@datatec.eu Edition 1, September 2022 >>> www.datatec.eu Printed in Malaysia  E36151-90001 www.keysight.com Premium Plus Distribution Partner...

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