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Keysight Technologies E364 A Series User's And Service Manual

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  • Page 2 Keysight E364xA Dual Output DC Power Supplies User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 3 Federal Acqui- DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” sition Regulation (“FAR”) 2.101. Pursu- AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING © Keysight Technologies 2016-2019 ant to FAR 12.212 and 27.405-3 and CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN No part of this manual may be repro- Department of Defense FAR Supple- FUTURE EDITIONS.

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument. Caution, risk of danger (refer to this manual for specific Warning or Caution In position of a bi-stable push control information) Terminal is at earth potential.

  • Page 5: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Read the information below before using this instrument. The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards for design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument.
  • Page 6 – Do not use MAINS supply cords by inadequately RATED cord. Always WARNING use the MAINS supply cord provided by the manufacturer. – Do not use the device if it appears damaged or defective. REMOVE POWER and do not use the device until safe operation is verified by service-trained personnel.

  • Page 7: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental Conditions The E364xA 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 (full rated output) Temperature Storage condition –...

  • Page 8: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information The E364xA complies with the following safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliances: Safety compliance – IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001 – Canada: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 – USA: ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004 EMC compliance – IEC61326-1:2005/EN61326-1:2006 – Canada: ICES/NMB-001: Issue 4, June 2006 –...

  • Page 9: Regulatory Markings

    Regulatory Markings The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. This CE The RCM mark is a registered mark shows that the product complies trademark of the Australian with all the relevant European Legal Communications and Media Authority. Directives.

  • Page 10: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this electrical or electronic product in domestic household waste. Product category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument”...
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  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Symbols ..........3 Safety Considerations .
  • Page 13 Output Connections ......... 45 Current ratings .
  • Page 14 Storing and Recalling Operating States ......68 Front panel operation ........68 Remote interface operation .
  • Page 15 Remote Interface Reference SCPI Command Summary ........94 Output setting and measurement commands .
  • Page 16 Interface Configuration Commands ......130 SCPI Status Registers ........131 What is an event register? .
  • Page 17 Application Programs Overview ..........168 Example Program for C and C++ .
  • Page 18 Replacing the Power-Line Fuse ......201 Troubleshooting Hints ........202 Unit reports errors 740 to 755 .
  • Page 19 Common Mode Current Noise ....... 228 Performance Test Record ........229 Calibration Reference .
  • Page 20 List of Figures Figure 1-1 Rear output terminals ......27 Figure 1-2 Line voltage selector (set for 115 Vac) .
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  • Page 22 List of Tables Table 1-1 E364xA options .......28 Table 1-2 E364xA accessories .
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  • Page 24: Getting Started

    E364xA Dual Output DC Power Supplies User’s and Service Guide Getting Started Introduction Standard Shipped Items Preparing the Power Supply Product at a Glance Output Connections Operating the Power Supply This chapter guides you to set up your power supply for the first time. An introduction to all the features of the power supply is also given.

  • Page 25: Introduction

    Getting Started Introduction The Keysight E3646A/E3647A (30 W) and E3648A/E3649A (50 W) are high performance dual output dual range programmable DC power supplies with GPIB and RS-232 interfaces. The combination of bench-top and system features in these power supplies provides versatile solutions for your design and test requirements.
  • Page 26 Getting Started The E364xA power supplies have two ranges, allowing more voltage at a lower current or more current at a lower voltage. The output range is selected from the front panel or over the remote interfaces. Operational features – Dual output dual range –...
  • Page 27 Getting Started When operated over the remote interface, the E364xA power supplies can be both a listener and a talker. Using an external controller, you can instruct the power supply to set the output and to send the status data back over the GPIB or RS-232 interface.

  • Page 28: Figure 1-1 Rear Output Terminals

    Getting Started Floating the power supply output at more than ±60 Vdc from the chassis WARNING presents an electric shock hazard to the user. Do not float the outputs at more than ±60 Vdc when uninsulated sense wires are used to connect the (+) output to the (+) sense and the (–) output to the (–) sense terminals on the back of the unit.

  • Page 29: Standard Shipped Items

    Getting Started Standard Shipped Items Verify that you have received the following items in the shipment of your power supply. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your nearest Keysight Sales Office. – Power cord – Certificate of Calibration – E364xA User’s and Service Guide (this manual) –...

  • Page 30: Accessories

    Getting Started Accessories The accessories listed below may be ordered from your local Keysight Sales Office either with the power supply or separately. Table 1-2 E364xA accessories Part Number Description 10833A GPIB cable, 1 m (3.3 ft.) 10833B GPIB cable, 2 m (6.6 ft.) –...

  • Page 31: Preparing The Power Supply

    Getting Started Preparing the Power Supply Checking the power supply 1 Check the shipped items. Verify that you have received the items listed in “Standard Shipped Items” page 28. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your nearest Keysight Sales Office. 2 Connect the power cord and turn on the power supply.

  • Page 32: Connecting Power To The Power Supply

    Getting Started Connecting power to the power supply If the power supply does not turn on Use the following steps to help solve problems you might encounter when turning on the instrument. If you need more help, refer to Chapter 8, “Service and Maintenance”...

  • Page 33: Checking The Output

    Getting Started Checking the output The following procedures ensure that the power supply develops its rated outputs and properly responds to operation from the front panel. For complete performance and verification tests, refer to Chapter 8, "Service and Maintenance"”. If an error is detected during the output checkout procedures, the ERROR NOTE annunciator will turn on.
  • Page 34 Getting Started Current output check The following steps check the basic current functions with a short across the power supply’s output. 1 Turn on the power supply. Make sure that the output is disabled. The OFF annunciator is turned on. 2 Connect a short across the (+) and (–) output terminals with an insulated test lead.

  • Page 35: Converting Line Voltage

    Getting Started Converting line voltage Shock Hazard Operating personnel must not remove the power supply WARNING covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel. Line voltage conversion is accomplished by adjusting two components: the line voltage selection switch and the power- line fuse on the rear panel.
  • Page 36 Getting Started Replace the power-line fuse 1 Remove the power cord, and remove the fuse-holder assembly from the rear panel with a flat-blade screwdriver. 2 Remove the fuse-holder from the assembly E364xA User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 37 Getting Started 3 Replace with the correct fuse. 4 Replace the fuse- holder assembly in the rear panel Verify that the correct line voltage is selected and the power-line fuse is good. NOTE E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 38: Rack-Mounting The Power Supply

    Getting Started Rack-mounting the power supply You can mount the power supply in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet using one of three optional kits available. Instructions and mounting hardware are included with each rack-mounting kit. Any Keysight System II instrument of the same size can be rack-mounted beside the Keysight E3646A, E3647A, E3648A, or E3649A.
  • Page 39 Getting Started 4 To rack-mount two instruments side- by- side, order the lock- link kit (5061-9694) and the rack-mount kit (5063- 9214). Be sure to use the support rails inside the rack cabinet. 5 To install one or two instruments in a sliding support shelf, order the support shelf (5063-9256) and the slide kit (1494-0015).

  • Page 40: Product At A Glance

    Getting Started Product at a Glance Front panel Figure 1-3 Front panel Table 1-4 Front panel overview No Item Description Output 1 selection key Select the output 1 voltage and current to be controlled and monitored on the display. Output 2 selection key Select the output 2 voltage and current to be controlled and monitored on the display.
  • Page 41 Getting Started Table 1-4 Front panel overview Low voltage range selection key Select the low voltage range and allow its full rated output to the output terminals. High voltage range selection key Select the high voltage range and allow its full rated output to the output terminals.

  • Page 42: Figure 1-4 Voltage And Current Limit Settings

    Getting Started Voltage and current limit settings You can set the voltage and current limit values from the front panel using the following method. Figure 1-4 Voltage and current limit settings 1 Select the desired output and voltage range using the output selection keys and the voltage range selection keys after turning on the power supply.

  • Page 43: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear panel Figure 1-5 Rear panel Table 1-5 Rear panel overview Description AC inlet Power-line fuse-holder assembly Power-line module Output 1 rear output terminals Output 2 rear output terminals GPIB (IEEE-488) interface connector RS-232 interface connector E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 44: Display Annunciators

    Getting Started Display annunciators Figure 1-6 Display annunciators Table 1-6 Display annunciators overview Item Description Adrs The power supply is addressed to listen or talk over a remote interface. The power supply is in the remote interface mode. Indicate that the low voltage range is selected. /35V Indicate that the high voltage range is selected.
  • Page 45 Getting Started Table 1-6 Display annunciators overview The power supply is in the constant current mode. Track The output1 and output2 are in the track mode. [a] For E3646A and E3648A power supplies. [b] For E3647A and E3649A power supplies. To review the display annunciators, hold down as you turn on the power NOTE...

  • Page 46: Output Connections

    Getting Started Output Connections Before attempting to connect wires to the rear output terminals, make sure CAUTION to turn off the power supply first to avoid damage to the circuits being connected. Front panel binding posts are available to connect load wires for bench operation and are paralleled with the rear panel (+) and (–) connections.

  • Page 47: Voltage Drops

    Getting Started To satisfy safety requirements, load wires must be heavy enough not to overheat NOTE when carrying the maximum short-circuit output current of the power supply. If there is more than one load, then any pair of load wires must be capable of safely carrying the full-rated current of the power supply.

  • Page 48: Remote Voltage Sensing Connections

    Getting Started Pulse loading In some applications, the load current varies periodically from a minimum to a maximum value. The constant current circuit limits the output current. Some peak loading exceeding the current limit can be obtained due to the output capacitor. To stay within the specifications for the output, the current limit should be set greater than the peak current expected or the supply may go into the CC mode or unregulated mode for brief periods.

  • Page 49: Figure 1-7 Remote Voltage Sensing Connections

    Getting Started Connect one end of the sensing lead shield to the chassis ground ( ) only. Opening a sensing lead causes the power supply’s output voltage to decrease at the load leads. Observe the polarity when connecting the sensing leads to the load.
  • Page 50 Getting Started CV regulation The voltage load regulation specification in Chapter 7 applies at the output terminals of the power supply. When remote sensing, add 5 mV to this specification for each 1 V drop between the positive sensing point and (+) output terminal due to the change in load current.

  • Page 51: Multiple Loads

    Getting Started Multiple loads When connecting multiple loads to the power supply, each load should be connected to the output terminals using separate connecting wires. This minimizes mutual coupling effects between loads and takes full advantage of the low output impedance of the power supply. Each pair of wires should be as short as possible and twisted or bundled to reduce lead inductance and noise pick- up.

  • Page 52: Operating The Power Supply

    Getting Started Operating the Power Supply Cooling The power supply can operate at the rated specifications within the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C. A fan cools the power supply by drawing air through the sides and exhausting it out the back. Using a Keysight rack-mount will not impede the flow of air.
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  • Page 54: Operation And Features

    E364xA Dual Output DC Power Supplies User’s and Service Guide Operation and Features Overview Constant Voltage Operation Constant Current Operation Track Mode Operation View Mode Operation Configuring the Remote Interface Storing and Recalling Operating States Programming the Overvoltage Protection Disabling the Output System-Related Operations GPIB Interface Reference RS-232 Interface Reference...

  • Page 55: Overview

    Operation and Features Overview The following section provides an overview of the front panel keys before operating your power supply. – The power supply is shipped from the factory configured in the front panel operation mode. When in this mode, the front panel keys can be used. At power-on, the power supply is automatically set to operate in the front panel operation mode and the output1 is selected for front panel operation.

  • Page 56: Constant Voltage Operation

    Operation and Features Constant Voltage Operation To set up the power supply for constant voltage (CV) operation, proceed as follows. Front panel operation 1 Connect a load to the output terminals With power-off, connect a load to the (+) and (-) output terminals. 2 Turn on the power supply.
  • Page 57 Operation and Features 4 Ad just the knob for the desired current limit. Check that the Limit annunciator still flashes. Set the knob for current control. The flashing digit can be changed using the resolution selection keys and the flashing digit can be adjusted by turning the knob. Adjust the knob to the desired current limit.

  • Page 58: Remote Interface Operation

    Operation and Features Remote interface operation Set the current. CURRent {<current>|MIN|MAX} Set the voltage. VOLTage {<voltage>|MIN|MAX} Enable the output. OUTPut ON E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 59: Constant Current Operation

    Operation and Features Constant Current Operation To set up the power supply for constant current (CC) operation, proceed as follows. Front panel operation 1 Connect a load to the output terminals. With power-off, connect a load to the (+) and (–) output terminals. 2 Turn on the power supply.
  • Page 60 Operation and Features 4 Ad just the knob for the desired voltage limit. Check that the Limit annunciator still flashes and the knob is selected for voltage control. The flashing digit can be changed using the resolution keys and the flashing digit can be adjusted by turning the knob. Adjust the knob for the desired voltage limit.

  • Page 61: Remote Interface Operation

    Operation and Features Remote interface operation Set the voltage. VOLTage {<voltage>|MIN|MAX} Set the current. CURRent {<current>|MIN|MAX} Enable the output. OUTPut ON E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 62: Track Mode Operation

    Operation and Features Track Mode Operation This power supply provides tracking outputs. In the track mode, two voltages of the output1 and the output2 supplies track each other within the voltage programming accuracy as described on “Supplemental Characteristics” page 194 for convenience in varying the symmetrical voltages needed by operational amplifiers and other circuits using two balanced outputs.

  • Page 63: Remote Interface Operation

    Operation and Features Remote interface operation Disable/enable the track mode. OUTPut:TRACk[:STATe] {OFF|ON} Queries the track mode status. OUTPut:TRACk[:STATe]? E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 64: View Mode Operation

    Operation and Features View Mode Operation From the View menu, you can read the errors, firmware revision, and calibration string. In addition, you can change the front panel display mode to V-V display, I-I display, or V-I display as desired. With this V-V or I-I display mode setting, you can see voltages or currents on the output1 and the output2, simultaneously.

  • Page 65: Viewing The Errors

    Operation and Features Viewing the errors 1 Press twice to view the errors 1:ERR -103 The total number of the errors detected will be displayed shortly before the above message is displayed. The above number 1 stands for the first error in queue and the -103 is the error code.

  • Page 66: Viewing The Calibration String

    Operation and Features Viewing the calibration string 1 Enter the View menu and select CAL STRING. CAL STRING 2 Scroll through the text of the message. FACTORY CAL 26/11/12 NO STRING is displayed if no calibration message is stored. Press increase the scrolling speed.

  • Page 67: Configuring The Remote Interface

    Operation and Features Configuring the Remote Interface This power supply is shipped with both a GPIB (IEEE- 488) interface and an RS-232 interface. The GPIB interface is selected when the power supply is shipped from the factory. Only one interface can be enabled at a time. To exit the I/O configuration mode without any changes, press until the NO CHANGE message is displayed.

  • Page 68: Rs-232 Configuration

    Operation and Features RS-232 configuration 1 Turn on the remote configuration mode. GPIB / 488 Notice that if you changed the remote interface selection to RS-232 before, the RS-232 message is displayed. 2 Choose the RS-232 interface. RS-232 You can choose the RS-232 interface by turning the knob. 3 Select the baud rate.

  • Page 69: Storing And Recalling Operating States

    Operation and Features Storing and Recalling Operating States You can store up to five different operating states in non- volatile storage locations. When shipped from the factory, storage locations 1 through 5 are empty. You can name a location from the front panel or over the remote interface but you can only recall a named state from the front panel.
  • Page 70 Operation and Features 4 Save the operating state. DONE Recalling a stored state Before proceeding with the steps listed below, ensure that the outputs are NOTE disabled throughout the recall procedure (the CV or CC annunciator turns off and the OFF annunciator turns on). 1 Turn on the recall mode.

  • Page 71: Remote Interface Operation

    Operation and Features Remote interface operation Use the following commands to store and recall the power supply state. Store an operating state to a specified location. *SAV {1|2|3|4|5} Recall a previously stored state from a specified *RCL {1|2|3|4|5} location. Name the storage location 1as “P15V_TEST”. MEM:STAT:NAME 1, ‘P15V_TEST’...

  • Page 72: Programming The Overvoltage Protection

    Operation and Features Programming the Overvoltage Protection Overvoltage protection guards the load against output voltages reaching values greater than the programmed protection level. It is accomplished by shorting the output via an internal SCR when the trip level is set to equal or greater than 3 V, or by programming the output to 1 V when the trip level is set to less than 3 V.
  • Page 73 Operation and Features Checking the OVP operation To check the OVP operation, raise the output voltage to near the trip point. Then very gradually increase the output by turning the knob until the OVP circuit trips. This will cause the power supply output to drop to near zero, the OVP1 and OVP2 annunciator to flash, and the CC annunciator to turn on.

  • Page 74: Remote Interface Operation

    Operation and Features 4 Clear the overvoltage cond ition and exit this menu. DONE The annunciator for the OVP operation will not flash any more. The output will return to the meter mode. – By adjusting the OVP trip level 1 Raise the OVP trip level higher than the level tripped 2 Select the OVP Clear mode by turning the knob.

  • Page 75: Figure 2-1 Recommended Protection Circuit For Battery Charging

    Operation and Features The power supply’s OVP circuit contains a crowbar SCR, which effectively shorts NOTE the output of the power supply whenever the overvoltage condition occurs. If an external voltage source such as a battery is connected across the output, and the overvoltage condition inad vertently occurs, the SCR will continuously sink a large current from the source and possibly damaging the power supply.

  • Page 76: Disabling The Output

    Operation and Features Disabling the Output The output of the power supply can be disabled or enabled from the front panel. – When the power supply is in the Off state, the OFF annunciator turns on and the output is disabled. The OFF annunciator turns off when the power supply returns to the On state.

  • Page 77: Disconnecting The Output Using An External Relay

    Operation and Features Disconnecting the output using an external relay To disconnect the output, an external relay must be connected between the output and the load. A TTL signal of either low true or high true is provided to control an external relay. This signal can only be controlled with the remote command OUTPut:RELay {OFF|ON}.

  • Page 78: System-Related Operations

    Operation and Features System-Related Operations This section gives information on system- related topics such as storing power supply states, reading errors, running a self-test, displaying messages on the front panel, and reading firmware revisions. State storage The power supply has five storage locations in non- volatile memory to store power supply states.

  • Page 79: Self-Test

    Operation and Features Front panel operation STORE STATE, NAME STATE, EXIT To reset the power supply to the power-on reset state without using the *RST command or turning power off/on, select RESET from the following. 5 states, RESET, EXIT Remote interface operation Use the following commands to store and recall power supply states.

  • Page 80: Error Conditions

    Operation and Features Front panel operation To perform the complete front panel self-test, hold down as you turn on the power supply and hold down the key until you hear a long beep. The self-test will begin when you release the key following the beep. Remote interface operation *TST? Returns 0 if the complete self-test passes or 1 if it fails.

  • Page 81: Scpi Language Version

    Remote interface operation *IDN? The above command returns a string in the form of: Keysight Technologies,E3640A,0,X.X-Y.Y-Z.Z (E3646A) Be sure to dimension a string variable with at least 40 characters. SCPI language version This power supply complies with the rules and regulations of the present version of Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI).

  • Page 82: Gpib Interface Reference

    Operation and Features GPIB Interface Reference The GPIB connector on the rear panel connects your power supply to the computer and other GPIB devices. Chapter 1, "Accessories" lists the cables that are available from Keysight. A GPIB system can be connected together in any configuration (star, linear, or both) as long as the following rules are observed: Each device on the GPIB (IEEE-488) interface must have a unique address.

  • Page 83: Rs-232 Interface Reference

    Operation and Features RS-232 Interface Reference The power supply can be connected to the RS-232 interface using the 9- pin (DB-9) serial connector on the rear panel. The power supply is configured as a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device. For all communications over the RS-232 interface, the power supply uses two handshake lines: Data Terminal Ready (DTR, on pin 4) and Data Set Ready (DSR, on pin 6).

  • Page 84: Connection To A Computer Or Terminal

    Operation and Features Connection to a computer or terminal To connect the power supply to a computer or terminal, you must have the proper interface cable. Most computers and terminals are Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) devices. Since the power supply is also a DTE device, you must use a DTE-to-DTE interface cable.

  • Page 85: Rs-232 Trouble Shooting

    Operation and Features DB-25 serial connection If your computer or terminal has a 25-pin serial port with a male connector, use the null-modem cable and 25-pin adapter included with the Keysight 34398A Cable Kit. The cable and adapter pin diagrams are as shown in Figure 2-3.

  • Page 86: Calibration

    Operation and Features Calibration This section gives an overview of the calibration features of the power supply. For more detailed discussion of the calibration procedures, refer to Chapter 8, "Service and Maintenance". Calibration security This feature allows you to enter a security code to prevent accidental or unauthorized calibrations of the power supply.

  • Page 87: To Unsecure For Calibration

    Operation and Features Table 2-1 Factory-setting security codes Model Security code E3646A 003646 E3647A 003647 E3648A 003648 E3649A 003649 To unsecure for calibration You can unsecure the power supply either from the front panel or over the remote interface. The power supply is secured when shipped from the factory. Refer to Table 2-1 for the factory-setting secure code for your power supply.

  • Page 88: To Secure Against Calibration

    Operation and Features 3 Save the change and exit the menu. UNSECURED You will see the above message if the security code is correct, and the CAL MODE message is displayed. To exit the calibration mode, turn the power off and on.
  • Page 89 Operation and Features Front panel operation 1 Select the calibration mode. UNSECURED If the power supply is unsecured, the above message is displayed as you turn on the power supply by holding down the (Calibrate) key. Hold down the key until you hear a long beep and the CAL MODE message is displayed. 2 Enter the security code.

  • Page 90: To Change The Security Code

    Operation and Features To change the security code To change the security code, you must first unsecure the power supply, and then enter a new code. Read the security code rules at “Calibration security” page 85 before attempting to secure the power supply. Front panel operation To change the security code, first make sure that the power supply is unsecured.

  • Page 91: Calibration Count

    Operation and Features Calibration count You can determine the number of times that your power supply has been calibrated. Your power supply was calibrated before it left the factory. When you receive your power supply, read the count to determine its initial value. The calibration count feature can be performed from the remote interface only.
  • Page 92 Operation and Features Front panel operation To read the calibration message from the front panel, press and turn the knob until CAL STRING is displayed. Press to scroll through the text of the message. Press to increase the scrolling speed. CAL STRING Remote interface operation To store the calibration message, send the following command.
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  • Page 94 E364xA Dual Output DC Power Supplies User’s and Service Guide Remote Interface Reference SCPI Command Summary Introduction to the SCPI Language Simplified Programming Overview Using the APPLy Command Output Setting and Operation Commands Triggering Commands System-Related Commands State Storage Commands Calibration Commands Interface Configuration Commands SCPI Status Registers...

  • Page 95: Scpi Command Summary

    Remote Interface Reference SCPI Command Summary If you are a first-time user of the SCPI language, refer to Introduction to the SCPI NOTE Language Simplified Programming Overview to familiarize with the SCPI language before attempting to program the power supply. This section summarizes the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) available to program the power supply over the remote interface.

  • Page 96: Output Setting And Measurement Commands

    Remote Interface Reference Output setting and measurement commands APPLy {<voltage>|DEF|MIN|MAX}[,{<current>|DEF|MIN|MAX}] APPLy? [SOURce:] CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] {<current>|MIN|MAX|UP|DOWN} CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] {<numeric value> |DEFault} CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement]? {DEFault} CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] {<current>|MIN|MAX} CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] {<voltage>|MIN|MAX|UP|DOWN} VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] {<numeric value>|DEFault} VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement]? {DEFault} VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] {<voltage>|MIN|MAX} VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] VOLTage:PROTection[:LEVel] {<voltage>|MIN|MAX} VOLTage:PROTection[:LEVel]? {MIN|MAX} VOLTage:PROTection:STATe {0|1|OFF|ON} VOLTage:PROTection:STATe?

  • Page 97: Triggering Commands

    Remote Interface Reference OUTPut :TRACk[:STATe] {ON|OFF} :TRACk[:STATe]? Triggering commands INITiate[:IMMediate] TRIGger[:SEQuence] :DELay {<seconds>|MIN|MAX} :DELay? :SOURce {BUS|IMM} :SOURce? *TRG System-related commands DISPlay[:WINDow] [:STATe] {OFF|ON} [:STATe]? :TEXT[:DATA] <quoted string> :TEXT[:DATA]? :TEXT:CLEar SYSTem :BEEPer[:IMMediate] :ERRor? :VERSion? :COMMunicate:GPIB:RDEVice:ADDRess <numeric value> :COMMunicate:GPIB:RDEVice:ADDRess? OUTPut :RELay[:STATe] {OFF|ON} :RELay[:STATe]? [:STATe] {OFF|ON} [:STATe]?

  • Page 98: State Storage Commands

    Remote Interface Reference State storage commands *SAV {1|2|3|4|5} *RCL {1|2|3|4|5} MEMory:STATe :NAME {1|2|3|4|5}, <quoted name> :NAME? {1|2|3|4|5} Calibration commands CALibration :COUNt? :CURRent[:DATA] <numeric value> :CURRent:LEVel {MIN|MID|MAX} :SECure:CODE <new code> :SECure:STATe {OFF|ON},<code> :SECure:STATe? :STRing <quoted string> :STRing? :VOLTage[:DATA] <numeric value> :VOLTage:LEVel {MIN|MID|MAX} :VOLTage:PROTection Interface configuration commands SYSTem...

  • Page 99: Status Reporting Commands

    Remote Interface Reference Status reporting commands STATus:QUEStionable [:EVENt]? :ENABle <enable value> :ENABle? :INSTrument [:EVENt]? :ENABle <enable value> :ENABle? :ISUMmary<n> [:EVENt]? :CONDition? :ENABle <enable value> :ENABle? SYSTem:ERRor? *CLS *ESE <enable value> *ESE? *ESR? *OPC *OPC? *PSC {0|1} *PSC? *SRE <enable value> *SRE? *STB? *WAI...

  • Page 100: Ieee-488.2 Common Commands

    Remote Interface Reference IEEE-488.2 common commands *CLS *ESR? *ESE <enable value> *ESE? *IDN? *OPC *OPC? *PSC {0|1} *PSC? *RST *SAV {1|2|3|4|5} *RCL {1|2|3|4|5} *STB? *SRE <enable value> *SRE? *TRG *TST? *WAI E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 101: Introduction To The Scpi Language

    Remote Interface Reference Introduction to the SCPI Language SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) is an ASCII-based instrument command language designed for test and measurement instruments. Refer to Simplified Programming Overview for an introduction to the basic techniques used to program the power supply over the remote interface. SCPI commands are based on a hierarchical structure, also known as a tree system.

  • Page 102: Command Format Used In This Manual

    Remote Interface Reference Command format used in this manual The format used to show commands in this manual is shown below: CURRent {<current>|MINimum|MAXimum|UP|DOWN} The command syntax shows most commands (and some parameters) as a mixture of upper- and lower-case letters. The upper-case letters indicate the abbreviated spelling for the command.

  • Page 103: Command Separators

    Remote Interface Reference Command separators A colon ( : ) is used to separate a command keyword from a lower-level keyword as shown below: “SOURce:CURRent:TRIGgered” A semicolon ( ; ) is used to separate two commands within the same subsystem, and can also minimize typing.

  • Page 104: Querying Parameter Settings

    Remote Interface Reference Querying parameter settings You can query the value of most parameters by adding a question mark (?) to the command. For example, the following command sets the output current to 5 A: “CURR 5” You can query the value by executing: “CURR?”...

  • Page 105: Ieee-488.2 Common Commands

    Remote Interface Reference IEEE-488.2 common commands The IEEE-488.2 standard defines a set of common commands that perform functions like reset, self-test, and status operations. Common commands always begin with an asterisk ( * ), are four to five characters in length, and may include one or more parameters.
  • Page 106 Remote Interface Reference Boolean parameters Boolean parameters represent a single binary condition that is either true or false. For a false condition, the power supply will accept OFF or 0. For a true condition, the power supply will accept ON or 1. When you query a boolean setting, the power supply will always return 0 or 1.

  • Page 107: Simplified Programming Overview

    Remote Interface Reference Simplified Programming Overview This section gives an overview of the basic techniques used to program the power supply over the remote interface. This section is only an overview and does not give all of the details you will need to write your own application programs. Refer to the remainder of this chapter and also Chapter 5, "Application Programs", for...

  • Page 108: Reading A Query Response

    Remote Interface Reference Reading a query response Only the query commands (commands that end with “?”) will instruct the power supply to send a response message. Queries return either output values or internal instrument settings. For example, the following statements executed from your computer will read the power supply’s error queue and print the most recent error: Dimension string array (80 elements)

  • Page 109: Power Supply Programming Ranges

    Remote Interface Reference Power supply programming ranges The SOURce subsystem requires parameters for programming values. The available programming value for a parameter varies according to the desired output range of the power supply. Table 3-1 lists the programming values available and MINimum, MAXimum, DEFault and reset values of your power supplies.

  • Page 110: Using The Apply Command

    Remote Interface Reference Using the APPLy Command The APPLy command provides the most straightforward method to program the power supply over the remote interface. You can select the output voltage and current in one command. APPLy {<voltage>| DEF|MIN|MAX}[,{<current>| DEF|MIN|MAX}] This command is combination of VOLTage and CURRent commands. The APPLy command changes the power supply’s output to the newly programmed values only if the programmed values are valid within the presently selected range.

  • Page 111: Output Setting And Operation Commands

    Remote Interface Reference Output Setting and Operation Commands This section describes low-level commands used to program the power supply. Although the APPLy command provides the most straightforward method to program the power supply, the low-level output setting commands give you more flexibility to change the individual parameters.
  • Page 112 Remote Interface Reference The CURR:STEP? DEF returns the minimum resolution of your instrument. The immediate current level increases or decreases by the value of the step size. For example, the output current will increase or decrease 10 mA if the step size is 0.01.
  • Page 113 Remote Interface Reference INSTrument[:SELect] {OUTPut1|OUTPut2|OUT1|OUT2} This command selects the output to be programmed by the output identifier. The outputs of the power supply are considered as two logical instruments. The INSTrument command provides a mechanism to identify and select an output.
  • Page 114 Remote Interface Reference Example The following program segment shows how to use the INSTrument:COUPle command to couple two outputs with voltage and current triggered levels. The power supply is set to the newly programmed values as set by the VOLTage:TRIGgered and CURRent:TRIGgered commands. Select the output1.
  • Page 115 Remote Interface Reference OUTPut:TRACk[:STATe]? Query the tracking mode state of the power supply. The returned value is 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON). VOLTage {<voltage>| MINimum|MAXimum|UP|DOWN} Program the immediate voltage level of the power supply. The immediate level is the voltage value of the output terminals. The VOLTage command changes the output of the power supply to the newly programmed value regardless of the output range presently selected.
  • Page 116 Remote Interface Reference Example The following program segments show how to use the VOLT UP or VOLT DOWN command to increase or decrease the output voltage with the VOLT:STEP command. Set the step size to 0.01 V VOLT:STEP 0.01 Increase the output voltage VOLT UP Set the step size to 0.02 V VOLT:STEP 0.02...
  • Page 117 Remote Interface Reference VOLTage:PROTection:STATe? Query the state of the overvoltage protection function. The returned parameter is 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON). VOLTage:PROTection:TRIPped? Return a 1 if the overvoltage protection circuit is tripped and not cleared or a 0 if not tripped. VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar Cause the overvoltage protection circuit to be cleared.

  • Page 118: Triggering Commands

    – You can also trigger the power supply from the GPIB interface by sending the IEEE-488 Group Execute Trigger (GET) message. The following statement shows how to send a GET from a Keysight Technologies controller. (group execute trigger) TRIGGER 705...
  • Page 119 Remote Interface Reference – To ensure synchronization when the bus source is selected, send the *WAI (wait) command. When the *WAI command is executed, the power supply waits for all pending operations to complete before executing any additional commands. For example, the following command string guarantees that the first trigger is accepted and is executed before the second trigger is recognized.

  • Page 120: Triggering Commands

    Remote Interface Reference Triggering commands INITiate This command causes the trigger system to initiate. This command completes one full trigger cycle when the trigger source is an immediate and initiates the trigger subsystem when the trigger source is bus. TRIGger:DELay {<seconds>| MINimum|MAXimum} This command sets the time delay between the detection of an event on the specified trigger source and the start of any corresponding trigger action on the power supply output.

  • Page 121: System-Related Commands

    Remote Interface Reference System-Related Commands DISPlay {OFF|ON} Turn the front-panel display off or on. When the display is turned off, outputs are not sent to the display and all annunciators are disabled except the ERROR annunciator. The display state is automatically turned on when you return to the local mode.
  • Page 122 Remote Interface Reference OUTPut {OFF|ON} Enable or disable the outputs of the power supply. When the output is disabled, the voltage value is 0 V and the current value is 0.02 mA. At *RST, the output state is OFF. OUTPut? Query the output state of the power supply.
  • Page 123 The command returns a string with the following format (be sure to dimension a string variable with at least 40 characters): (E3646A model) Keysight Technologies,E3646A,0,X.X-Y.Y-Z.Z *TST? Performs a complete self-test of the power supply. Returns 0 if the self-test passes or 1 or any non-zero value if it fails. If the self-test fails, an error message is also generated with additional information on why the test failed.

  • Page 124: Table 3-2 Power Supply State

    Remote Interface Reference Table 3-2 Power supply state Command E3646A E3647A E3648A E3649A state state state state CURR 0.8 A 1.4 A CURR:STEP 0.052 mA 0.015 mA 0.095 mA 0.026 mA CURR:TRIG 0.8 A 1.4 A DISP OUTP OUTP:REL TRIG:DEL TRIG:SOUR VOLT VOLT:STEP...

  • Page 125: State Storage Commands

    Remote Interface Reference State Storage Commands The power supply has five storage locations in non- volatile memory to store power supply states. The locations are numbered 1 through 5. You can also assign a name to each of the locations (1 through 5) for use from the front panel. *SAV {1|2|3|4|5} Store (Save) the present state of the power supply to the specified location.
  • Page 126 Remote Interface Reference MEMory:STATe:NAME {1|2|3|4|5}, <quoted name> MEMory:STATe:NAME? {1|2|3|4|5} Assign a name to the specified storage location. From the remote interface, you can only recall a stored state using a number (1 through 5). The :NAME? query returns a quoted string containing the name currently assigned to the specified storage location.

  • Page 127: Calibration Commands

    Remote Interface Reference Calibration Commands Refer to “Calibration” on page 85 for an overview of the calibration features of the power supply. An example program for calibration is listed in “Calibration example” on page 128. For more detailed information on the calibration procedures, refer to the “Service and Maintenance”...
  • Page 128 Remote Interface Reference calibration code may contain up to 11 characters over the remote interface. Refer to “Calibration” on page 85 for more information. CALibration:SECure:STATe {OFF|ON},<quoted code> Unsecure or secure the power supply with a security for calibration. CALibration:SECure:STATe? This command queries the secured state for calibration of the power supply. The returned parameter is 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON).

  • Page 129: Calibration Example

    Remote Interface Reference CALibration:VOLTage:PROTection Calibrate the overvoltage protection circuit of the power supply. It takes about 10 seconds to execute the command. The calibration must be unsecured and the output be opened before calibrating the overvoltage protection circuit. The power supply automatically performs the calibration and stores the new overvoltage constant in nonvolatile memory.
  • Page 130 Remote Interface Reference 8 Enter the reading you obtained from the DVM. CAL:VOLT:DATA 11.058 9 Set the power supply to the high (MAX) calibration point. CAL:VOLT:LEV MAX 10 Enter the reading you obtained from the DVM. CAL:VOLT:DATA 21.566 11 Set the power supply to the overvoltage protection calibration point. CAL:VOLT:PROT 12 For current calibration, connect an appropriate current monitoring resistor (shunt) across the output terminals and connect the DVM across the shunt...

  • Page 131: Interface Configuration Commands

    Remote Interface Reference Interface Configuration Commands Refer to also “Configuring the Remote Interface” on page 66 for more information. SYSTem:INTerface {GPIB|RS232} Select the remote interface. Only one interface can be enabled at a time. The GPIB interface is selected when the power supply is shipped from the factory. SYSTem:LOCal This command places the power supply in the local mode during RS-232 operation.

  • Page 132: Scpi Status Registers

    Remote Interface Reference SCPI Status Registers All SCPI instruments implement status registers in the same way. The status system records various instrument conditions in three register groups: the Status Byte register, the Standard Event register, and the Questionable Status register groups.

  • Page 133: What Is A Multiple Logical Output

    Remote Interface Reference What is a multiple logical output? The two-logical outputs of the power supply include an INSTrument summary status register and an individual instrument ISUMmary register for each logical output. The ISUMmary registers report to the INSTrument register, which in turn reports to bit 13 of the Questionable Status register.

  • Page 134: Scpi Status System

    Remote Interface Reference SCPI status system Figure 3-2 SCPI status system E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 135: Questionable Status Register

    Remote Interface Reference Questionable status register The Questionable Status register provides information about unexpected operations of the power supply. Bit 4 reports a fault with the fan, and bit 13 summarizes questionable outputs for any of the two supplies. For example, if one of the two supplies is in constant voltage mode and due to an overload looses regulation, bit 13 is set (latched).
  • Page 136 Remote Interface Reference Questionable instrument summary register There are two questionable instrument summary registers, one for each supply output. These registers provide information about voltage and current regulation. Bit 0 is set when the voltage becomes unregulated, and bit 1 is set if the current becomes unregulated.

  • Page 137: Standard Event Register

    Remote Interface Reference Standard event register The Standard Event register reports the following types of instrument events: power on detected, command syntax errors, command execution errors, self-test or calibration errors, query errors, or when an *OPC command is executed. Any or all of these conditions can be reported in the standard event summary bit (ESB, bit 5) of Status Byte register through the enable register.

  • Page 138: Status Byte Register

    Remote Interface Reference The standard event register is cleared when: – You execute the *CLS (clear status) command. – You query the event register using the *ESR? (Event Status register) command. For example, 28 (4 + 8 + 16) is returned when you have queried the status of the Standard Event register, QYE, DDE, and EXE conditions have occurred.

  • Page 139: Using Service Request (Srq) And Serial Poll

    Remote Interface Reference Table 3-5 Bit-Definitions - Status Byte Summary Register The power supply is requesting service (serial poll). Not Used Always set to 0. The status byte summary register is cleared when: – you execute the *CLS (clear status) command. –...

  • Page 140: Using *Stb? To Read The Status Byte

    Remote Interface Reference To read the Status Byte summary register, send the IEEE-488 serial poll message. Querying the summary register will return a decimal value which corresponds to the binary-weighted sum of the bits set in the register. Serial poll will automatically clear the request service bit in the Status Byte summary register.

  • Page 141: To Interrupt Your Bus Controller Using Srq

    Remote Interface Reference To interrupt your bus controller using SRQ 1 Send a device clear message to clear the power supply’s output buffer (for example, CLEAR 705). 2 Clear the event registers with the *CLS (clear status) command. 3 Set up the enable register masks. Execute the *ESE command to set up the Standard Event register and the *SRE command for the Status Byte.

  • Page 142: Using *Opc To Signal When Data Is In The Output Buffer

    Remote Interface Reference Using *OPC to signal when data is in the output buffer Generally, it is best to use the “operation complete” bit (bit 0) in the Standard Event register to signal when a command sequence is completed. This bit is set in the register after an *OPC command has been executed.

  • Page 143: Status Reporting Commands

    Remote Interface Reference Status Reporting Commands Refer to “SCPI status system” on page 133 for detailed information of the status NOTE register structure of the power supply. SYSTem:ERRor? Query the power supply’s error queue. A record of up to 20 errors is stored in the power supply’s error queue.
  • Page 144 Remote Interface Reference STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ENABle <enable value> Set the value of the questionable instrument enable register. This register is a mask for enabling specific bits from the questionable instrument event register to set the instrument summary bit (ISUM, bit 13) of the Questionable Status register.
  • Page 145 Remote Interface Reference STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<n>:ENABle? Query the value of the questionable instrument Isummary enable register. n is 1 or 2. *CLS Clear all event registers and Status Byte register. *ESE<enable value> Enable bits in the Standard Event enable register. The selected bits are then reported to the Status Byte.
  • Page 146 Remote Interface Reference *SRE <enable value> This command enables bits in the Status Byte enable register. *SRE? Query the Status Byte Enable register. The power supply returns a decimal value which corresponds to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the enable register.

  • Page 147: Halting An Output In Progress

    Remote Interface Reference Halting an Output in Progress You can send a device clear at any time to stop an output in progress over the GPIB interface. The status registers, the error queue, and all configuration states are left unchanged when a device clear message is received. Device clear performs the following actions.

  • Page 148: Scpi Conformance Information

    Remote Interface Reference SCPI Conformance Information The power supply conforms to the 1996.0 version of the SCPI standard. Many of the commands required by the standard are accepted by the power supply but are not described in this manual for simplicity or clarity. Most of these non- documented commands duplicate the functionality of a command already described in this manual.
  • Page 149 Remote Interface Reference :CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] {<current>|MIN|MAX} :CURRent[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] :VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] {<voltage>|MIN|MAX|UP|DOWN} :VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] :VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] {<numeric value>|DEFault} :VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement]? {DEFault} :VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude] {<voltage>|MIN|MAX} :VOLTage[:LEVel]:TRIGgered[:AMPLitude]? [MIN|MAX] :VOLTage:PROTection[:LEVel] {<voltage>|MIN|MAX} :VOLTage:PROTection[:LEVel]? {MIN|MAX} :VOLTage:PROTection:STATe {0|1|OFF|ON} :VOLTage:PROTection:STATe? :VOLTage:PROTection:TRIPped? :VOLTage:PROTection:CLEar :VOLTage:RANGe {P8V|P20V|LOW|HIGH} (E3646A/48A models) :VOLTage:RANGe {P35V|P60V|LOW|HIGH} (E3647A/49A models) :VOLTage:RANGe? STATus :QUEStionable[:EVENt]? :QUEStionable:ENABle <enable value>...

  • Page 150: Device Specific Commands

    Remote Interface Reference Device specific commands The following commands are device- specific to your power supply. They are not included in the 1997.0 version of the SCPI standard. However, these commands are designed with the SCPI standard in mind, and they follow all of the command syntax rules defined by the standard.

  • Page 151: Ieee-488 Conformance Information

    Remote Interface Reference IEEE-488 Conformance Information Ded icated Hard ware Lines IEEE488 Common Commands Attention *CLS Interface Clear *ESE <enable value> Remote Enable *ESE? Service Request Enable *ESR? *IDN? Addressed Commands *OPC *OPC? Device Clear *PSC {0|1} End or Identify *PSC? Group Execute Trigger *RST...

  • Page 152: Error Messages

    E364xA Dual Output DC Power Supplies User’s and Service Guide Error Messages Overview Execution Error Messages Self-Test Error Messages Calibration Error Messages This chapter lists the error messages that may appear as you are working with the power supply.

  • Page 153: Overview

    Error Messages Overview Errors are retrieved in first-in-first-out (FIFO) order. The first error returned is the first error that was stored. Errors are cleared as you read them over the remote interface. When you have read all errors from the queue, the ERROR annunciator turns off and the errors are cleared.

  • Page 154: Remote Interface Operation

    Error Messages Remote interface operation Read and clear one error from the error queue SYSTem:ERRor? Errors have the following format (the error string may contain up to 80 characters). -102, “Syntax error” E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 155: Execution Error Messages

    Error Messages Execution Error Messages Table 4-1 Execution error messages Invalid character -101 An invalid character was found in the command string. You may have inserted a character such as #, $, or % in the command keyword or within a parameter. Example: OUTP:STAT #ON Syntax error -102...
  • Page 156 Error Messages Table 4-1 Execution error messages Missing parameter -109 Fewer parameters were received than expected for the command. You omitted one or more parameters that are required for this command. Example: APPL Program mnemonic too long -112 A command header was received which contained more than the maximum 12 characters allowed.
  • Page 157 Error Messages Table 4-1 Execution error messages Numeric data not allowed -128 A numeric parameter was received but a character string was expected. Example: DISP:TEXT 123 Suffix error -130 A suffix was incorrectly specified for a numeric parameter. You may have misspelled the suffix or the numeric parameter does not accept a suffix.
  • Page 158 Error Messages Table 4-1 Execution error messages Invalid string data -151 An invalid character string was received. Check to see if you have enclosed the character string in single or double quotes. Example: DISP:TEXT ’ON String data not allowed -158 A character string was received but is not allowed for the command.
  • Page 159 Error Messages Table 4-1 Execution error messages Too much data -223 A character string was received but could not be executed because the string length was more than 40 characters. This error can be generated by the CALibration:STRing command. Illegal parameter value -224 A discrete parameter was received which was not a valid choice for the command.
  • Page 160 Error Messages Table 4-1 Execution error messages Query DEADLOCKED -430 A command was received which generates too much data to fit in the output buffer and the input buffer is also full. Command execution continues but all data is lost. Query UNTERMINATED after indefinite response -440 IDN? command must be the last query command within a command string.
  • Page 161 Error Messages Table 4-1 Execution error messages Outputs coupled by track system This error occurs when coupling the outputs if the track mode is already enabled. Tracking mode should be disabled first when coupling the outputs. Outputs coupled by trigger subsystem This error occurs when enabling the track mode if the outputs are already coupled.

  • Page 162: Self-Test Error Messages

    Error Messages Self-Test Error Messages Table 4-2 Self-test error messages Front panel does not respond The main controller U17 (U10 for serial MY53xx6xxx) attempts to establish serial communications with the front panel controller U1 (U602 for serial MY53xx6xxx) on the front panel board. During this test, the U1 (U602 for serial MY53xx6xxx) turns on all display segments.
  • Page 163 Error Messages Table 4-2 Self-test error messages Rundown too noisy This test checks the gain repeatability between the integrating ADC and the U17 on-chip ADC. The gain test (606) is performed eight times. Gain noise must be less than ±64 LSB of the U17 on-chip ADC. Serial configuration readback failed This test re-sends the last 3 bytes of serial configuration data to all serial paths (SERDAT, SERBCK, and SERCLK).
  • Page 164 Error Messages Table 4-2 Self-test error messages Fan test failed This test checks if the fan current is flowing. If the current is not detected at the power-on self-test, the power supply will beep and the error annunciator will be turned on.

  • Page 165: Calibration Error Messages

    Error Messages Calibration Error Messages Table 4-3 Calibration error messages Cal security disabled by jumper The calibration security feature has been disabled with a jumper inside the power supply. When applicable, this error will occur at power-on to warn you that the power supply is unsecured.
  • Page 166 Error Messages Table 4-3 Calibration error messages Bad readback cal data The specified readback calibration values (CAL:VOLT or CAL:CURR) are out of range. Note that the new calibration constants are not stored in the non-volatile memory. Bad OVP cal data The overvoltage protection calibration constant is out of range.
  • Page 167 Error Messages THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 168: Application Programs

    E364xA Dual Output DC Power Supplies User’s and Service Guide Application Programs Overview Example Program for C and C++ Example Program for Excel 97 This chapter contains two application programs that utilize the remote interface.

  • Page 169: Overview

    Application Programs Overview The application program examples in this chapter help you to develop programs for your own application. Chapter 3, "Remote Interface Reference" lists the syntax for the SCPI commands available to program the power supply. The examples in this chapter have been tested on a PC running Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 170: Example Program For C And C

    Application Programs Example Program for C and C++ The following C programming example shows you how to send and receive formatted I/O. This example programming shows you how to use the SCPI commands for the instrument with the VISA functionality and does include error trapping.
  • Page 171 Application Programs void main() double voltage; /* Value of voltage sent to power supply char Buffer[256]; /* String returned from power supply double current; /* Value of current output of power supply OpenPort(); /* Query the power supply id, read response and print it */ sprintf(Buffer,"*IDN?");...
  • Page 172 Application Programs void OpenPort() char GPIB_Address[3]; char COM_Address[2]; char VISA_address[40]; /* Complete VISA address sent to card */ if(bGPIB) strcpy(GPIB_Address,"5"); /* Select GPIB address between 0 to 30*/ else strcpy(COM_Address,"1"); /* Set the number to 2 for COM2 port */ if(bGPIB) /* For use with GPIB 7 address, use "GPIB::7::INSTR"...
  • Page 173 Application Programs void ClosePort() /* Close the communication port */ viClose(power_supply); viClose(defaultRM); void CheckError(char* pMessage) if (ErrorStatus VI_SUCCESS) printf("\n %s",pMessage); ClosePort(); exit(0); void delay(clock_t wait) clock_t goal; goal = wait + clock(); while( goal > clock() ) ; End of program E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 174: Example Program For Excel 97

    Application Programs Example Program for Excel 97 This section contains the example program written using Excel Macros (Visual Basic® for Applications) to control your power supply. With Excel you can take the value of a cell in a spread sheet, send it to the power supply, and then record the response on the worksheet.
  • Page 175 Application Programs To write an Excel macro: 1 You must first open a module in Excel. 2 Go to the View menu, choose Toolbars, and then select Control Toolbox. The Control Toolbox dialog box appears. 3 Select the Command button in the dialog box. 4 Select cell A1 and drag across cell B3.
  • Page 176 Application Programs To use the example with Windows 3.1, you will need to modify the declarations NOTE at the top of the module. Change visa32.dll to visa.dll in all declarations. E364xA User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 177 Application Programs Diode Macro '"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" ' This is the subroutine first executed. Modify this routine to suit ' your needs. To change the GPIB address, go to the module OpenPort, and ' change the variable GPIB_Address = "5” to the required GPIB address. ' To change the RS-232 port, go to the moudle OpenPort, and change the ' variable COM_Address = "1”...
  • Page 178 Application Programs '****************************************************************************** ' This routine send a SCPI command string to the GPIB port or RS-232 port. ' If the command contains a question mark, the response is read, and returned '****************************************************************************** Private Function SendSCPI(command As String) As string Dim commandString As String ' Command passed to power supply Dim ReturnString As String...

  • Page 179: Declaration For Windows 3.1

    Application Programs Declaration for Windows 3.1 '****************************************************************************** ' This routine requires the file VISA.dll. It typically resides in the ' c:\windows\system directory. Additional declations for VISA.DLL are usally in ' file visa.bas under c:\vxipnp\win31\include directory on your PC. This routine ' uses the VTL Library to send commands to an instrument.

  • Page 180: Tutorial

    E364xA Single Output DC Power Supplies User’s and Service Guide Tutorial Overview of the Power Supply Operation Output Characteristics Extending the Voltage and Current Range Remote Programming This chapter describes the basic operation of a linear power supply and the operation of this power supply.

  • Page 181: Overview Of The Power Supply Operation

    Tutorial Overview of the Power Supply Operation The basic design technique, consists of placing a control element in series with the rectifier and load device. Figure 6-1 shows a simplified schematic of a series regulated supply with the phase-controlled pre-regulator described as a power switch and the series element depicted as a variable resistor.

  • Page 182: Figure 6-2 Block Diagram Of The Power Supply Showing The Remote Interface Isolation

    Tutorial In terms of performance, a linear regulated supply has a very precise regulating properties and responds quickly to variations of the line and load. Hence, its line and load regulation and transient recovery time are superior to supplies using other regulation techniques.

  • Page 183: Output Characteristics

    Tutorial Output Characteristics An ideal constant-voltage power supply would have a zero output impedance at all frequencies. Thus, as shown in Figure 6-3, the voltage would remain perfectly constant in spite of any changes in output current demanded by the load. Figure 6-3 Ideal constant voltage Figure 6-4...

  • Page 184: Figure 6-5 Output Characteristics

    Tutorial Figure 6-5 shows the operating modes of the output of the power supply. The operating point of one supply will be either above or below the line R . This line represents a load where the output voltage and the output current are equal to the voltage and current setting.

  • Page 185: Unregulated State

    Tutorial Unregulated state If the power supply should go into a mode of operation that is neither CV or CC, the power supply is unregulated. In this mode the output is not predictable. The unregulated condition may be the result of the ac line voltage below the specifications.

  • Page 186: Figure 6-6 Simplified Diagram Of Common Mode And Normal Mode Sources Of Noise

    Tutorial The output will also change due to changes in the load. As the load increases the output current will cause a small drop in the output voltage of the power supply due to the output impedance R. Any resistance in the connecting wire will add to this resistance and increase the voltage drop.

  • Page 187: Extending The Voltage And Current Range

    Tutorial Extending the Voltage and Current Range The power supply may be able to provide voltages and currents greater than its rated maximum outputs if the power-line voltage is at or above its nominal value. Operation can be extended up to 3% over the rated output without damage to the power supply, but performance cannot be guaranteed to meet specifications in this region.

  • Page 188: Remote Programming

    Tutorial Remote Programming During remote programming a constant-voltage regulated power supply is called upon to change its output voltage rapidly. The most important factor limiting the speed of output voltage change is the output capacitor and load resistor. Figure 6-7 Speed of response - programming up (full load) The equivalent circuit and the nature of the output voltage waveform when the supply is being programmed upward are shown in...

  • Page 189: Figure 6-8 Speed Of Response - Programming Down

    Tutorial If no load resistor is attached to the power supply output terminal, then the output voltage will rise linearly at a rate of C when programmed upward, and TR = , the shortest possible up-programming time. Figure 6-8 Speed of response - programming down Figure 6-8 shows that when the power supply is programmed down, the regulator senses that the output voltage is higher than desired and turns off the series...
  • Page 190 E364xA Dual Output DC Power Supplies User’s and Service Guide Characteristic and Specifications Physical Characteristics Environmental Characteristics Electrical Specifications Supplemental Characteristics This chapter lists the characteristics and specifications of the E364xA dual output DC power supplies. Specifications are warranted in the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C with a NOTE resistive load.

  • Page 191: Characteristic And Specifications

    Characteristic and Specifications Physical Characteristics Table 7-1 Physical characteristics Parameters E3646A E3647A E3648A E3649A Dimensions (W x H x D) 212.8 mm × 133 mm × 348.3 mm Weight 8.2 kg 8.0 kg 9.2 kg 9.1 kg Shipping 10.1 kg 9.9 kg 11.1 kg 11.0 kg...

  • Page 192: Environmental Characteristics

    Characteristic and Specifications Figure 7-2 E364xA dimensions for rack mounting Environmental Characteristics Refer to “Environmental Conditions” on page 6. E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 193: Electrical Specifications

    Characteristic and Specifications Electrical Specifications Table 7-2 Electrical specifications Parameters E3646A E3647A E3648A E3649A Vol tage output (V) Low range 0 V to +8 V 0 V to +35 V 0 V to +8 V 0 V to +35 V (at 0 to 40 °C) High range 0 V to +20 V...
  • Page 194 Characteristic and Specifications Table 7-2 Electrical specifications Programming resolution Voltage <5 mV Current <1 mA Read back resolution Voltage <2 mV Current <1 mA Front panel resolution Voltage 10 mV Current 1 mV Transient response time <50 µs for the output to recover to within 15 mV following a change in the output current from full load to half load or vice versa.

  • Page 195: Supplemental Characteristics

    Characteristic and Specifications Supplemental Characteristics Table 7-3 Supplemental characteristics Parameters E3646A E3647A E3648A E3649A Output programming range Low range 0 to +8.24 V 0 to +36.05 V 0 to +8.24 V 0 to +36.05 V (maximum programmable 0 to 3.09 A 0 to 0.824 A 0 to 5.15 A 0 to 1.442 A...
  • Page 196 Characteristic and Specifications Table 7-3 Supplemental characteristics Overvol tage protection <0.5% + 0.5 V accuracy ±(% of output + offset) Overvol tage protection <1.5 ms when the trip voltage is .3 V response time <10 ms when the trip voltage is <3 V Input power option –...
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  • Page 198 E364xA Dual Output DC Power Supplies User’s and Service Guide Service and Maintenance Overview Operating Checklist Types of Services Available Repacking for Shipment Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Surface Mount Repair Replacing the Power-Line Fuse Troubleshooting Hints Self-Test Procedures General Disassembly Recommended Test Equipment Test Considerations Operation Verification and Performance Tests...

  • Page 199: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Overview The power supply must pass the complete self-test before calibration or any of the verification or performance tests can be performed. If the power supply fails any of the tests or if abnormal test results are obtained, refer to “Troubleshooting Hints”...

  • Page 200: Operating Checklist

    Service and Maintenance – Calibration Error Messages Component drawings – Component Locator Diagram Operating Checklist Before returning your power supply to Keysight for service or repair, check the following items: Is the power supply inoperative? – Verify that the AC power cord is connected to the power supply. –...

  • Page 201: Types Of Services Available

    Service and Maintenance Types of Services Available If your power supply fails within three years of the original purchased date, Keysight will repair or replace it free of charge. If your unit fails after your three years warranty expires, Keysight will repair or replace it at a very competitive price.

  • Page 202: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Precautions

    Service and Maintenance Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Almost all electrical components can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD) during handling. Component damage can occur at electrostatic discharge voltages as low as 50 V. The following guidelines will help prevent ESD damage when servicing the power supply or any electronic device.

  • Page 203: Troubleshooting Hints

    Service and Maintenance Troubleshooting Hints This section provides a brief checklist of common failures. Before troubleshooting or repairing the power supply, make sure that the failure is in the power supply rather than any external connections. Also make sure that the power supply is accurately calibrated.

  • Page 204: Table 8-1 Bias Supplies Voltages

    Service and Maintenance Table 8-1 Bias supplies voltages Bias supply Minimum Maximum Check at +5 V floating +4.75 V +5.25 V U14 pin 2 –5.1 V floating –4.75 V -5.25 V Anode of CR15 +15 V floating +14.25 V +15.75 V Anode of CR139 –15 V floating -14.25 V...

  • Page 205: Self-Test Procedures

    Service and Maintenance Self-Test Procedures Power-on self test Each time the power supply is powered on, a set of self-tests are performed. These tests check that the minimum set of logic and measurement hardware are functioning properly. Failures during the power-on self-test utilize error codes 601 through 604 and 624 through 633.

  • Page 206: Table 8-3 Self-Test Error Messages

    Service and Maintenance Table 8-3 Self-test error messages Fan test failed System DAC test failed Output1 hardware test failed Output2 hardware test failed [a] This error message is only applicable for serial MY53xx6xxx. E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 207: General Disassembly

    Service and Maintenance General Disassembly Figure 8-1 General disassembly E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 208: Recommended Test Equipment

    Service and Maintenance Recommended Test Equipment Table 8-4 describes the test equipment recommended for the performance verification and adjustment procedures. If the exact equipment is not available, use the accuracy requirements shown to select substitute calibration standards. If you use equipment other than the recommended equipment shown in Table 8-4, you must recalculate the measurement uncertainties for the actual equipment...
  • Page 209 Service and Maintenance Table 8-4 Recommended test equipment Current monitoring ISOTEK Co. model A-H Constant current test setup 0.01 Ω, 0.1% or equivalent resistor (shunt) – R Current monitoring Vishay Co. Model: LVR-5-43 Measure current rms ripple 0.2 Ω/250 Ω, 0.1% and noise resistor (shunt) –...

  • Page 210: Test Considerations

    Service and Maintenance Test Considerations To ensure proper operation of the power supply, verify that you have selected the correct power-line voltage prior to attempting any test procedure in this chapter. Refer to “Converting line voltage” on page 34. Ensure that all terminal connections (both front panel and rear panel) are removed while the internal self-test is being performed.

  • Page 211: Operation Verification And Performance Tests

    Service and Maintenance Operation Verification and Performance Tests Operation verification tests To ensure that the power supply is operating properly, without testing all specified parameters, perform the following verification tests: – Perform the power-on self-test and follow the procedures for “Checking the output”...

  • Page 212: Measurement Techniques

    Service and Maintenance Measurement Techniques Common test setup Most tests are performed at the front terminals as shown in Figure 8-2. Measure the DC voltage directly at the (+) and (-) terminals on the front panel. Figure 8-2 Performance verification test setup E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 213: Current-Monitoring Resistor

    Service and Maintenance Current-monitoring resistor To eliminate the output current measurement error caused by the voltage drops in the leads and connections, connect the current-monitoring resistor between the (–) output terminal and the load as a four-terminal device. Connect the current-monitoring leads inside the load-lead connections directly at the monitoring points on the resistor element (refer to R Figure...

  • Page 214: Electronic Load

    Service and Maintenance Electronic load Many of the test procedures require the use of a variable load resistor capable of dissipating the required power. Using a variable load resistor requires that switches should be used to connect, disconnect, and short the load resistor. An electronic load, if available, can be used in place of a variable load resistor and switches.

  • Page 215: Constant Voltage (Cv) Verifications

    Service and Maintenance Constant Voltage (CV) Verifications Constant voltage test setup If more than one meter or if a meter and an oscilloscope are used, connect each to the (+) and (–) terminals by a separate pair of leads to avoid mutual coupling effects.
  • Page 216 Service and Maintenance 2 Turn on the power supply. Select the high voltage range (20 V/1.5 A) enable the output by sending the following commands: INST:SEL {OUT1|OUT2} (E3640A model) VOLT:RANG P20V OUTP ON 3 Program the output voltage to 0 V and current to the full-scale rated value (1.5 by sending the following commands: VOLT 0 (E3646A model)

  • Page 217: Cv Load Effect (Load Regulation)

    Service and Maintenance 10 Record the value displayed on the controller. This value should be within the limit of (DVM ±15 mV) or (DVM ±35 mV) for output1, or (DVM ±45 mV) or (DVM ± 85 mV) for output2. 11 Repeat step 1 through step 10...

  • Page 218: Cv Source Effect (Line Regulation)

    Service and Maintenance CV source effect (line regulation) This test measures the immediate change in the output voltage that results from a change in the AC line voltage from the minimum value (10% below the nominal input voltage) to the maximum value (10% above the nominal input voltage). 1 Turn off the power supply and connect a digital voltmeter between the (+) and (–) terminals of the output to be tested as shown in Figure...

  • Page 219: Cv Pard (Ripple And Noise)

    Service and Maintenance CV PARD (ripple and noise) Periodic and random deviations (PARD) in the output (ripple and noise) combine to produce a residual AC voltage superimposed on the DC output voltage. CV PARD is specified as the rms or peak-to-peak output voltage in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 MHz.
  • Page 220 Service and Maintenance 1 Turn off the power supply and connect the output to be tested as shown in Figure 8-2 to an oscilloscope (AC coupled) between the (+) and (–) terminals. Set the oscilloscope to the AC mode and bandwidth limit of 20 MHz. Connect a resistive load (13.5 Ω) to the terminal at B as shown in Figure...

  • Page 221: Load Transient Response Time

    Service and Maintenance Load transient response time This test measures the time for the output voltage to recover to within 15 mV of the nominal output voltage following a load change from full load to half load, or half load to full load. 1 Turn off the power supply and connect the output to be tested as shown in Figure 8-2 with an oscilloscope.

  • Page 222: Figure 8-5 Transient Response Time

    Service and Maintenance Figure 8-5 Transient response time E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 223: Constant Current (Cc) Verification

    Service and Maintenance Constant Current (CC) Verification Constant current test setup Follow the general setup instructions in the “General measurement techniques” on page 212, and the specific instructions will be given in the following paragraphs. Current programming and readback accuracy This test verifies that the current programming and GPIB or RS-232 readback functions are within specifications.
  • Page 224 Service and Maintenance 4 Divide the voltage drop (DVM reading) across the current monitoring resistor ) by its resistance to convert to amperes and record this value (I ). This value should be within the limit of (0 A ± 10 mA). Also, note that the CC, Adrs, Limit, 8V, OVP1, OVP2, OUT1, and Rmt annunciators are turned on.

  • Page 225: Cc Load Effect (Load Regulation)

    Service and Maintenance CC load effect (load regulation) This test measures the immediate change in output current resulting from a change in the load from the maximum programmable value voltage to short circuit. 1 Turn off the power supply and connect the output to be tested as shown in Figure 8-2 with the digital voltmeter connected across the 0.01 current...

  • Page 226: Cc Source Effect (Line Regulation)

    Service and Maintenance CC source effect (line regulation) This test measures the immediate change in output current that results from a change in AC line voltage from the minimum value (10% below the nominal input voltage) to the maximum value (10% above the nominal voltage). 1 Turn off the power supply and connect the output to be tested as shown in Figure 8-2 with the digital voltmeter connected across the current monitoring...

  • Page 227: Cc Pard (Ripple And Noise)

    Service and Maintenance CC PARD (ripple and noise) Periodic and random deviations (PARD) in the output (ripple and noise) combine to produce a residual AC current, as well as an AC voltage superimposed on the DC output. CC PARD is specified as the rms output current in a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 MHz with the power supply in the constant current operation.
  • Page 228 Service and Maintenance 1 Turn off the power supply and connect the output to be tested as shown in Figure 8-6 with the current monitoring resistor 0.2 ) across output Ω terminals. Connect an rms voltmeter across the current monitoring resistor as shown in Figure 8-6.

  • Page 229: Common Mode Current Noise

    Service and Maintenance Common Mode Current Noise The common mode current is the AC current component which exists between the output or output lines and chassis ground. Common mode noise can be a problem for very sensitive circuitry that is referenced to earth ground. When a circuit is referenced to earth ground, a low level line-related AC current will flow from the output terminals to earth ground.

  • Page 230: Performance Test Record

    Service and Maintenance Performance Test Record Table 8-6 CV performance test record Test description Model Output Actual resul t Specification Upper limit Lower limit CV programming accuracy Output1 +0.0100 V -0.0100 V at 0 V (DVM reading) Output2 +0.0250 V +0.0250 V CV readback accuracy at 0 V Output1...

  • Page 231: Table 8-7 Cc Performance Test Record

    Service and Maintenance Table 8-7 CC performance test record Test description Model Output Actual resul t Specification Upper limit Lower limit CC programming accuracy at 0 A (I +0.0100 A -0.0100 A CC readback accuracy as 0 A Output1 +0.0050 A –0.0050 A Output2 +0.0010 A...

  • Page 232: Calibration Reference

    Service and Maintenance Calibration Reference Before you calibrate the power supply, you must unsecure it by entering the correct security code. Refer to “Calibration” on page 85 for more detailed procedures to unsecure or secure the power supply. Keysight calibration services When your power supply is due for calibration, contact your local Keysight Service Center for a low-cost calibration.
  • Page 233 Service and Maintenance 5 While maintaining the short, move to the security code and enter any unsecure code in the calibration mode. The power supply is now unsecured. 6 Remove the short at JP3 . (An error occurs if not removed.) 7 Turn off and reassemble the power supply.

  • Page 234: General Calibration Or Adjustment Procedure

    Service and Maintenance General Calibration or Adjustment Procedure The power supply should be calibrated after a 1-hour warm-up with no load NOTE connected. Perform the voltage calibration prior to the OVP calibration. The front panel calibration procedures are described in this section. –...

  • Page 235: Table 8-8 Parameters For Calibration

    Service and Maintenance Table 8-8 Parameters for calibration Output 2 VOLT2 CAL Voltage V LO V MI V HI OVP2 CAL None CURR2 CAL Current I LO I MI I HI E364xA User’s and Service Guide...

  • Page 236: Front Panel Voltage And Current Calibration

    Service and Maintenance Front panel voltage and current calibration Before attempting to calibrate the power supply, you must unsecure the power NOTE supply, and disconnect all loads from the power supply and connect a DVM across the output terminals. Refer to “Calibration”...
  • Page 237 Service and Maintenance 5 Save the changes and select the middle voltage calibration point. V MI 10.000 If the entered number is within an acceptable range, an ENTERED message appears for a second. If the entered number is not correct, an error message will be displayed for a second and you will hear a beep, and then return to the low, middle, or high voltage calibration point again.
  • Page 238 Service and Maintenance 10 Run the OVP calibration. CALIBRATING The above message is displayed to indicate that the calibration is in progress. It takes approximately 10 seconds to complete the calibration. If the calibration fails, an error message will be displayed for a second and you will hear a beep, and then return to the OVP calibration mode again.
  • Page 239 Service and Maintenance 14 Enter the computed value (DVM read ing d ivided by the shunt resistance) by using the knob and resolution selection keys. I MI 1.540,0 15 Save the change and select the high current calibration point. I HI 2.800,0 16 Enter the computed value (DVM read ing d ivided by the shunt resistance) by using the knob and resolution selection keys.

  • Page 240: Calibration Record

    Service and Maintenance Calibration Record Table 8-9 Calibration record Step Calibration description Measurement Supply being mode (DVM) ad justed Turn on the calibration mode by holding down the Calibrate key as you turn on the power supply until you hear a long beep. Unsecure the power supply if secured.
  • Page 241 Service and Maintenance Table 8-9 Calibration record A high current calibration point is displayed. Enter the computed value High current (DVM reading divided by the shunt resistance) by using the knob and calibration resolution keys. Press the Calibrate key to save the changes. Repeat step 3 through...

  • Page 242: Calibration Error Messages

    Service and Maintenance Calibration Error Messages Table 8-10 shows the abbreviated list of error messages for the E364xA. These errors are most likely to occur during calibration and adjustment. Refer to “Calibration error messages” on page 164 for more details. Table 8-10 Calibration error messages Cal security disabled by jumper...
  • Page 243 Service and Maintenance E364xA User’s and Service Guide...
  • Page 254 This information is subject to change without notice. Always refer to the English version at the Keysight website for the latest revision. © Keysight Technologies 2016-2019 Edition 12, March 25, 2019 Printed in Malaysia *E3646-90001* E3646-90001 www.keysight.com...

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