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SIGLENT SSG6082A-V Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 SIGLENT SDL1000X Series Programmable DC Electronic Load User Manual E02A SDL1000X User Manual I...

  • Page 3: Trademark Information

    SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Trademark Information SIGLENT is registered trademark of SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Statement ● SIGLENT products are protected by patent laws in and outside of the P.R. China. ● SIGLENT reserves the right to change the specifications and price. ●...

  • Page 4: General Safety Summary

    SIGLENT General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully to avoid personal injury or damage to this product or any product connected to it. To prevent potential danger, please use the instrument as specified. Use the proper power cord Only use the power cord designed for use with the instrument and authorized for use with in the local country of interest.
  • Page 5 SIGLENT Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, minimal interference and pollution Relative humidity: < 80% Altitude: < 2000 m TemperatuCre: 0 °C to 40 °C Electrostatic Prevention Operate in an area that minimizes the potential for electrostatic discharge . Always ground both the internal and external conductors of cables to release static before connecting.

  • Page 6: Safety Terms And Symbols

    SIGLENT Safety Terms and Symbols Important terms that may appear on the product and in this manual: DANGER: Indicates direct injury or hazard that may happen. WARNING: Indicates potential injury or hazard that may happen. CAUTION: Indicates potential damage to the instrument or other property that may happen.

  • Page 7: Sdl1000X Brief Introduction

    SIGLENT SDL1000X Brief Introduction The SDL1000X series Programmable DC Electronic Load has a 3.5 inch TFT-LCD display ， a user-friendly interface and superb performance specifications. Two versions are available: The SDL1020X features an input range of 150 V/30 A with a total power of 200 W. The SDL1030X has an input measurement range of with a total power of 300 W.
  • Page 8 SIGLENT  100 step list function  Over-current protection, over-power protection , battery, short circuit and CR-LED test functions  4-wire SENSE compensation mode  External voltage and current control function  Voltage and current monitoring via 0-10 V analog output ...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    SIGLENT Content Copyright and Statement General Safety Summary II Safety Terms and Symbols IV SDL1000X Brief Introduction Chapter 1 Start Guide 1 General Inspection 2 The Front Panel The Rear Panel Connect power 8 User interface 10 Fuse Replacement 13...
  • Page 10 Turn ON/OFF the Sense Function 80 Turn ON/OFF SOF Function 80 Break-Over Volatge Turn ON/OFF Von-Latch Function 80 Set Trigger Set Aver 81 Set EXTC(External Interface) 82 SLMT 87 Limit I_Protect 88 P_Protect 89 Troubleshooting Contact SIGLENT 92 SDL1000X User Manual VIII...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Start Guide

    Chapter 1 Start Guide SIGLENT Chapter 1 Start Guide In this chapter, we introduce the front panel and display interface of the SDL1000X, and also tips for how to check and operate the digital load for the first time. The main content of Chapter 1 includes: ...

  • Page 12: General Inspection

    The consigner or carrier will be responsible for damage to the instrument resulting from shipment. SIGLENT will not provide free maintenance or replacement. 2. Inspect the instrument.

  • Page 13: The Front Panel

    Chapter 1 Start Guide SIGLENT The Front Panel Figure1: The front panel of the SDL1000X 1. LCD The load has a 3.5 inch TFT-LCD display which can display system parameter settings, system output state, wave forms, menu options, prompt messages, etc.
  • Page 14 SIGLENT Chapter 1 Start Guide 3. Function button and power key Press down the button to enter the constant current mode. Enter one of the dynamic modes (DYN mode) by pressing the shift button at the same time. Press down the button to enter constant voltage (CV) mode.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Start Guide SIGLENT The right, left, up, and down arrow buttons move the on- screen cursor to select the setting parameter. Input the number zero to nine using the keypad. Dot/Period Enter Softkey functions are define by the adjacent on-screen label 4.

  • Page 16: The Rear Panel

    SIGLENT Chapter 1 Start Guide The Rear Panel Figure 2: The rear panel of the SDL1000X 1. Warning message Warnings about grounding the instrument and other important information. 2. AC input voltage description The frequency and voltage of the AC power supply must match the specification of the fuse.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Start Guide SIGLENT 4. Fuse The specified fuse must be rated for the input voltage (Please refer to the “ AC input voltage description”) 5. AC line power selection switch AC Input Voltage: 110/220 V 6. LAN interface Connect to the local network (LAN) using a standard RJ45 interface.

  • Page 18: Connect Power

    SIGLENT Chapter 1 Start Guide Connect power The SDL1000X supports a variety of AC line power input values. For each line voltage, the rear panel voltage selector settings are different, as shown in table 1 below. Table 1: AC input line power specifications...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Start Guide SIGLENT provided in the accessories. Then press the button to turn on the electronic load. WARNING Before turning the instrument on, please disconnect the power supply and set the voltage selector to the appropriate value. WARNING To avoid electric shock, make sure that the instrument is correctly grounded.

  • Page 20: User Interface

    SIGLENT Chapter 1 Start Guide User interface Figure 3: The user interface of the SDL1000X 1. Channel output mode 2. Channel output state 3. Short state 4. Remote sense mode 5. LAN connection icon 6. USB connection icon 7. Remote mode 8.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Start Guide SIGLENT 9. Setting value 10. Measured output values 11. Voltage rise and fall time SDL1000X User Manual 11...

  • Page 22: To Power On The Instrument

    If the instrument fails, the self- test failure information will be displayed. If you encounter any problems or failures, please contact your nearst SIGLENT support office. CAUTION Ensure that the AC selector setting on the rear panel of the instrument matches the actual AC input voltage, otherwise, the electronic load could be damaged.

  • Page 23: Fuse Replacement

    Chapter 1 Start Guide SIGLENT Fuse Replacement The specifications of the fuse are relative to the actual input line voltage shown in the table below. You also can refer to the rear panel “input power requirement”. Input voltage Fuse specification...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Function And Features

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Chapter 2 Function and Features Contents in this chapter:  Local/Remote Operation Mode  Static Operation Mode  Transient Test Function  OCPT Test Function  OPPT Test Function  Auto Test Function  LED Test Function ...

  • Page 25: Local/Remote Operation Mode

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Local/Remote Operation Mode The load provides two operation modes: Local and remote. Local Operation Mode After you power on the instrument, it enters the local operation mode by default. In the local operation mode, all the keys on the front panel are available for you to use.

  • Page 26: Static Operation Mode

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Static Operation Mode The static operation modes include the following 4 modes:  Constant Current (CC) Mode  Constant Voltage (CV) Mode  Constant Resistance (CR) Mode  Constant Power (CP) Mode Constant Current (CC) Mode In CC mode, the electronic load will sink a current in accordance with the programmed value regardless of the input voltage, as shown in Figure 2-1.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT CAUTION While making a connection, the positive polarity of the load should be connected to the (+) terminal of the channel output, and the negative polarity of the load to the (-) terminal of the channel output.

  • Page 28: Constant Voltage (Cv) Mode

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Warning To avoid electric shock, ensure that the DUT is connected to the input terminals of the load properly before you turn on the channel input. 8. Press the Display key to enter the waveform display interface, as shown in Figure 2-4.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Constant voltage mode Figure 2-5 Voltage-Current Relationship Schema under CV Mode Operating Steps 1. Turn off the instrument, as shown in Figure 2-2, connect the DUT and the channel input terminals on the front panel of the load.
  • Page 30 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features or 150 V) Note: The low range provides better resolution and accuracy at low voltage settings. 4. Set voltage 5. Press On/Off to turn on the channel input. At this time, the actual input voltage, current, resistance and power will be displayed on the main interface.

  • Page 31: Constant Resistance (Cr) Mode

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Constant Resistance (CR) Mode In CR mode, the electronic load is regard as a constant resistance and will give linear change of current with respect to input voltage changes, as shown in Figure 2-8.
  • Page 32 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-9 Main Interface of CR Mode 3. Set CR mode current range (5 A or 30 A), voltage range (36 V or 150 V) and resistance range (Low/Middle/High/Upper). Note: The low range provides better resolution and accuracy at low resistance settings.

  • Page 33: Constant Power (Cp) Mode

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-10 Waveform display interface of CR Mode Constant Power (CP) Mode In CP mode, the electronic load will sink a constant power. If the input voltage rises, the input current draw will be decreased to maintain a constant power sink following the equation (P= V*I), as shown in Figure 2-11.
  • Page 34 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features While making a connection, the positive polarity of the load should be connected to the (+) terminal of the channel output, and the negative polarity of the load to the (-) terminal of the channel output.

  • Page 35: Dynamic Test Function

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT display interface and return to the main interface of CP mode. Figure 2-13 Waveform display interface of CP Mode Dynamic test function In dynamic test operation, the electronic load can be switched between two parameters based on the set values.

  • Page 36: Continuous Mode

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Continuous mode In continuous operation, when you enable the dynamic test operation, the load will continuously switch between Level A and Level B, as shown in Figure 2-14. Figure 2-14 Transient CC Continuous Mode (Cont)
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-16 CC Cont mode page 2 Figure 2-17 CC Cont mode page 3 The parameters for the continuous operation mode include Function, Mode, range, A _Level, B_Level, rising slew rate, falling slew rate, A_width, B_width and trigger selection.
  • Page 38 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Set B_level The sink current toggles between a high value and a low value in continuous mode. The B_Level indicates a high value. The default unit for B_Level is Ampere (A). Set width A_width/B_width: The time during which the sink current stays at Level A.

  • Page 39: Pulse Mode

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-18 Waveform display interface of Cont mode Pulse mode Dynamic test operations using pulse mode configures the load to source the low value (Level A) until a valid trigger is received. At this time, the load settings will change to the B values.
  • Page 40 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features the only one mode that requires a set slew rate. Switch to pulse mode by pressing the “Mode” key, as shown in 2-20, 2-21, 2-22. Figure 2-20 CC pulse mode page 1 Figure 2-21 CC pulse mode page 2...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-22 CC pulse mode page 3 The parameters for the pulse operation mode include Function, Mode, range, A_ Level, B_ Level, rising slew rate, falling slew rate, width and trigger selection. The interface menu can be divided into three pages.

  • Page 42: Toggle Mode

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Press Shift + CP key to enter the Utility interface. After pressing the “Config” key, the trigger source can be set on page 2 of the menu. There are three trigger options available: Manual/Ext/Bus . Manual displays a trigger softkey on page 3 of the Dynamic test.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT 2. Set running parameters Press the Shift + CC key on the front panel to enter tansient test operation. CC continuous mode is not only the default mode but also the only one mode that requires setting the slew rate. Switch to Tog mode by press the “Mode”...
  • Page 44 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-26 CC Tog mode page 3 The parameters for the pulse operation mode include Function, Mode, range, A_ Level, B_ Level, rising slew rate, falling slew rate and trigger selection. The interface menu can be divided into three pages.

  • Page 45: Ocpt Test Function

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT page 3 of the Dynamic test. Pressing this key will trigger the step. Ext sets the trigger type to external, which looks for a valid trigger on the rear panel Ext Trig input. Bus is a trigger sent over the remote control bus.
  • Page 46 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-27 OCPT Test Function Operating Steps 1. Connect device Power on instruments and connect the DUT and the channel input terminals of the electronic load, as shown in Figure 2-2. 2. Set running parameters Press the Shift + CV key on the front panel , select “OCPT”...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-28 OCPT Test Function Page 1 Figure 2-29 OCPT Test Function Page 2 SDL1000X User Manual 37...
  • Page 48 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-30 OCPT Test Function Page 3 The parameters for the OCPT test mode include range, OCP_V, I_Step, I_Start, I_End, I_MIN, I_MAX, Delay. The interface menu can be divided into three pages. Set range...

  • Page 49: Oppt Test Function

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT output. If an OCPT test fails, the interface of the load will pop-up a messagebox such as “Below limit ,test fail”, “Over limit , Test fail”, etc. Then the input channel of the load will be closed automatically.
  • Page 50 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-32 OPPT Test Function Operating Steps 1. Connect device Power on instruments and connect the DUT and the channel input terminals of the electronic load, as shown in Figure 2-2. 2. Set running parameters Press the Shift + CV key on the front panel , select “OPPT”...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-33 OPPT Test Function Page 1 Figure 2-34 OPPT Test Function Page 2 SDL1000X User Manual 41...
  • Page 52 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-35 OPPT Test Function Page 3 The parameters for the OPPT test mode include range, OPP_V,P_Step, P_Start, P_End, P_MIN, P_MAX, Delay. The interface menu can be divided into three pages. Set range Current range: 5 A or 30 A...

  • Page 53: Battery Test Function

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT will pop-up a messagebox that states “Test complete”. Then the load will disable the output. If the OPPT test fails, the interface of the load will pop-up a messagebox such as “Below limit ,test fail”, “Over limit , Test fail”, etc.Then the input channel of the load will closed...
  • Page 54 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-37 OPPT Test Function The Battery test function reflects the reliability of the battery and the remaining battery life. Take CC mode as example (other modes are similar) Operating Steps 1. Connect device Power on the instrument and connect the DUT and the channel input terminals of the electronic load, as shown in Figure 2-2.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-38 Battery Test Function Page 1 Figure 2-39 Battery Test Function Page 2 The parameters for the Battery test mode include Function, Range, Current, V_Stop, C_Stop, T_Stop . The interface menu can be divided into two pages.
  • Page 56 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features stops discharging automatically. The default unit for C_Stop is milliamp-hour (mAh). Set T_Stop The discharge time in the Battery test function. When the accumulated time is greater than the cut-off time, the load stops discharging automatically.

  • Page 57: List Test Function

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT DCR Mode DCR function, which can test the internal resistance of the battery. Operating Steps In the "Battery" testing interface, press the mode function key to select "DCR" and enter the DCR testing interface.
  • Page 58 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-41 List Test Function Users can edit list files through the front panel or use a previously created list. Here, we will use the CC mode as an example (other modes are similar) Operating steps 1.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-43 List Test Function Page 2 The parameters for the List test mode include Function, Range, Step, Count, Storage, and Trig . The interface menu can be divided into two pages. To edit the values of the list, use the front panel arrows and keypad to...
  • Page 60 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Set Step Here, you set the number of steps that are required for the list. Set Count The Count is the number of times the list will be executed before the end of the test. The Count has a range from 0~255. When Count is 0, the SDL will display “infinite”...

  • Page 61: Auto Test Function

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-44 Waveform display interface of List mode 5. Storage In the List function interface, you can press “Save” to save the parameters for List mode to the internal or external memory, and you can read and recall it if necessary by pressing “Recall”.
  • Page 62 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-45 Program Test Function The parameters for the program test mode include Step, Storage, Trig, Result. Set Step Set the number of steps you wish to run in this specific program. Set parameter of list...
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT (4) Set short Status User can enter a short circuit step if needed. Similar to pause, use the keypad arrows to select the Short cell and rotate the knob to enable it. Then the load will short the circuit at this step when running an auto test.
  • Page 64 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Set the operating voltage value in LED mode. The default unit is V (13) Set LED operating current (Io) Set the operating current value in LED mode. The default unit is A (14) Set LED Coeff (Rco) Users can change the operating voltage and resistance by changing “Rco”...

  • Page 65: Led Test Function

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-44 Waveform display interface of Program mode 5. Result The auto test complete interface, as shown in Figure 2-45.  Result list: Steps, Results and Remarks.  Readback parameters: Including readback current, etc.
  • Page 66 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-45 V - I characteristic curve of LEDs According to the V-I curve, we can get Rd and Vd: �� − �� Rd = �� − �� �� = �� − (�� ∗ ����) ��...
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-46 LED Test Function The parameters for the LED test mode include Range, Io, Vo, Rco. Set Range Current range: 5 A or 30 A Voltage range: 36 V or 150 V Set Vo The working voltage at the operating point.

  • Page 68: Waveform Display Function

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features To avoid electric shock, ensure that the DUT is connected to the input terminals of the load properly before you turn on the channel input. 4. View waveform Press Display key to enter waveform display interface, as shown in figure 2-47.
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-48 The waveform display in CC mode Operating Steps 1. Set Time The time set range is 4 s ~ 80 h in all modes. When the time that you set is greater than 120 s, it will be automatically displayed in minutes.

  • Page 70: Restore

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features save the data file in ".CSV" format to the USB storage device. This will prompt you to name the file. The load will begin to graph the data as well as write it to the USB memory stick.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Note: The load only supports FAT32 USB flash drives. 1. Local (C:) User can save the currently set state files to the local storage area and recall them when necessary. Eight list files and ten program files can be saved to the local drive.
  • Page 72 SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Figure 2-50 filename edit interface 3. The filename edit box can be input uppercase and lowercase English letters、0~9 natural numbers and special characters “-” or “_” or ”.”, etc. Input character: The character can only be edit in the place where the cursor is located in the filename edit box.
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Read Operating Steps 1. Press Restore to enter the storage interface, then enter the files catalogue list in List/Program. 2. You can select an arbitrary file in the files catalogue in List/Program, then click “Read” to enter List/Program mode.

  • Page 74: Function Of Terminals On The Rear Panel

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Function of Terminals on the Rear Panel Sense mode When the DUT outputs large currents, the voltage drop due to the lead and contact resistance of the load leads cannot be ignored. To ensure an accurate measurement for the output voltage of the DUT, the load provides Sense (remote sense) working mode.

  • Page 75: External Trigger Function

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT Figure 2-52 Sense connection Operating steps 1. As shown in the above figure, connect the load to the DUT. Ensure that the polarity of the connections is correct. 2. Press Shift and CP key to enter the system utility function interface.

  • Page 76: Voltage Fault Function

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features Operating Steps 1. Press Shift and CP key to enter the system utility function menu. Select “Config” and set trigger mode of the trigger source be “Ext”, then press Enter to confirm. 2. When using the external trigger mode, the falling edge of the trigger signal output from the negative and positive trigger terminal can enable trigger function.

  • Page 77: Short-Circuit Monitor

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT an external voltmeter or oscilloscope to observe the trend of the input current or voltage. Operating Steps To set up VMON Press Shift utility, press config. go to page 2, press EXTC, press V_M_OFF and again to change to on state, SDL comes back “Please confirm that the BNC is connected”...

  • Page 78: Overcurrent Protection (Ocp)

    SIGLENT Chapter 2 Function and Features the LCD screen will pop-up an overvoltage message if overvoltage protection is triggered. The VF pin on the rear board will output a TTL high level signal if overvoltage occurs. This signal can be used to monitor the output status of the DUT.

  • Page 79: Over-Temperature Protection (Otp)

    Chapter 2 Function and Features SIGLENT enter system utility interface. Then press “Limit” and “I_Protect” to set relevant parameters, such as power value and delay time. If the sink power of the load is greater than the protection power value, the the load input will be disabled and a pop-up overpower message will appear..

  • Page 80: Chapter 3 System Utility Function

    SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function Chapter 3 System Utility Function System Press Shift and the CP key to enter the system utility function interface. Then press ”system” to enter the system info interface, as shown in figure 3-1 and 3-2.

  • Page 81: System Info

    Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT System info tab. System info View startup times,software version,hardware version,serial number, and product ID. Communication interface setting tab. Interface Configures parameters for remote communication interfaces (USB/RS232/GPIB/LAN). Sound tab. Sound Enabled/disable sounds. Language tab. Language Chinese/English Factory tab.

  • Page 82: Interface

    SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function 2. Interface Press Shift and the CP key to enter the system utility function interface. Then press the “Interface” key to enter the interface tab of the load which default selection tab is USB, as shown in figure 3-4.
  • Page 83 Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT Use the 9-pin RS232 cable (female-to-female, cross-over) to connect the RS232 interface to the PC, and set the interface parameters (such as baud rate, parity, etc.) that match the PC. Then, user can remotely control the instrument.
  • Page 84 SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function Figue 3-6 RS232 Interface In “RS232” interface, user can set and view relevant interface parameters about RS232. 1. Baud Rate The available baud rates include 4800 9600, 19200, 38400 , 57600 , and 115200 bps.
  • Page 85 Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT Figure 3-7 GPIB Interface The GPIB Load address range is from 0~30. The default address of GPIB is 1 which is stored in the non-volatile memory and is not influenced by restoration of factory settings.

  • Page 86: Sound

    SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function In this interface, you can view the network connection status and configure the network parameters such as IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DHCP status. The setting is store in the non-volatile memory and do not influenced by restore factory setting.

  • Page 87: Language

    Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT Figure 3-9 Sound tab In the “Sound” menu, you can enable or disable the key sound and tips sound. The load buzzer will sound when you press the key on the front panel or rotate the knob after the key sound is enabled. It will not sound if the key sound is disabled.

  • Page 88: Upgrade

    Finally, select the proper firmware upgrade version in the interface of the USB file catalogue. NOTE: Firmware updates can be found on the product page located on the website (www.siglent.com, www.siglentamerica.com, www.siglenteu.com) 6. BoardTest Users can check the current status of the load by using the BoardTest function.
  • Page 89 Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT the front panel is normal or not.  Buzzer: Test whether the buzzer can sound or not.  Chip Test: Including the self-test result of the load, EEPROM and ADC. SDL1000X User Manual 79...

  • Page 90: Config

    SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function Config Turn ON/OFF the Sense Function When the DUT outputs large currents, the Sense terminal can be used to accurately test the voltage across the output terminals to compensate for the voltage drop on the load. Set Vrmt to ON to enable the remote sense test function.

  • Page 91: Set Trigger

    Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT Figure 3-11 V - I characteristic curve of Von Latch Set Trigger Trigger operation is mainly applied to the Dynamic, List and Program test functions. The load supports three modes: Manual, Ext and Bus.

  • Page 92: Set Extc(External Interface)

    SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function of the average point number, the slower of the read-back current and voltage in the load. Set EXTC (External Interface) The “EXTC” tab includes: (Int, ExtI, ExtV), ExtSwitch, I_M_ON, V_M_ON four tabs. It mainly supply the way user control the external terminals on the rear panel, current and voltage monitor, external control ON/OFF.
  • Page 93 Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT Figure 3-12 The main interface of the ExtI mode The parameters for the ExtI mode include RangI and RangV. Set Range Current range: 5 A or 3 0A Voltage range: 36 V or 150 V...
  • Page 94 SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function Note: Once the channel input is turned on, the load will not start to sink the current until the input voltage is greater than the break-over voltage. 4. View waveform Press Display key to enter waveform display interface, as shown in figure 3-13.
  • Page 95 Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT device terminals . 2. Set running parameters Press the Shift + CP key on the front panel to enter the system utility function interface. Select “Config” option and Switch to page 2, then choose “EXTC”. User can enter ExtI interface after press “INT” and choose “ExtV”...
  • Page 96 SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function 3. Turn on the input channel Press On/Off to turn on the channel input. At this time, the actual sink voltage, current, power, resistance will be displayed on the main interface. Note: Once the channel input is turned on, the load will not start to sink the current until the input voltage is greater than the break-over voltage.

  • Page 97: Slmt

    Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT Figure 3-15 Waveform display interface of ExtV mode ExtSwitch The load input switches can be controlled by the external TTL electrical level. During external input control, the [On/Off] key will become invalid and the load input switches can only be controlled by the external TTL electrical level.

  • Page 98: Limit

    SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function Figure 3-16 SLTM tab 3. Input the low voltage and high voltage, then turn on the TMon 4. Connect the load to the DC power under test. Set the power output higher than the V_High. At this time, the power is OFF.

  • Page 99: P_Protect

    Chapter 3 System Utility Function SIGLENT 2. Turn on the “TMon” tab to enable the I_Protect. Then set the protection current and delay time, as shown in Figure 3-17. Figure 3-17 I_Protect tab 3. Connect the load to the DC power under test when the power is OFF.
  • Page 100 SIGLENT Chapter 3 System Utility Function Figure 3-17 P_Protect tab 3. Connect the load to the DC power under test when the power is OFF. 4. Set a sink current in CC mode of the load. 5. Turn on the power output and the load input. Delay a period of time, the overpower protection of the load will occur.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    SIGLENT Troubleshooting Here are some common failures and their solutions. If the problem persists after following the listed steps, please contact SIGLENT. 1. The instrument cannot start up. (1) Check whether the power is correctly connected. (2) Check whether the power switch at the front panel is really...

  • Page 102: Contact Siglent

    SIGLENT Contact SIGLENT America SIGLENT Technologies America, Inc 6557 Cochran Rd Solon, Ohio 44139 Tel: 440-398-5800 Toll Free:877-515-5551 Fax: 440-399-1211 info@siglent.com www.siglentamerica.com Headquarters SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Blog No.4 & No.5, Antongda Industrial Zone, 3rd Liuxian Road, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, 518101, China.

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