Agilent N3301A User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

Agilent Technologies

DC Electronic Loads

Models N3300A, N3301A, N3302A,

N3303A, N3304A, N3305A and N3306A

Part No. 5964-8196 Printed in U.S.A. Microfiche No. 5964-8197 November, 2000

Warranty Information

CERTIFICATION

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WARRANTY

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LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

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Safety Summary

ply

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to com

with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design,

acture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to

manu comply with these requirements.

GENERAL

This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). The protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation instructions.

Any LEDs used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 825-1.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2 environment. It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters. Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range.

BEFORE APPLYING POWER

Verify that all safety precautions are taken. Note the instrument's external markings described under "Safety Symbols".

GROUND THE INSTRUMENT

This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal). To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be connected to an electrical ground. The instrument must be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.

ATTENTION: Un circuit de terre continu est essentiel en vue du fonctionnement sécuritaire de l'appareil. Ne jamais mettre l'appareil en marche lorsque le conducteur de mise … la terre est d‚branch‚.

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXP LOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers except as instructed in this Guide for installing or removing electronic load modules. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel. Do not replace components with power cable connected. Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries always disconnect power, discharge circuits, and remove external voltage sources before touching components.

DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid resuscitation is present.

DO NOT EXCEED INPUT RATINGS

This instrument may be equipped with a line filter to reduce electromagnetic interference and must be connected to a properly grounded receptacle to minimize shock hazard. Operation at line voltages or frequencies in excess of those stated on the data plate may cause leakages in excess of 5.0mA peak.

Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Direct current

Alternating current

Both direct and alternating current

Three-phase alternating current

Earth (ground) terminal

Protective earth (ground) terminal

Frame or chassis terminal

Terminal is at earth potential. Used for measurement and control circuits designed to be operated with one terminal at earth potential.

Terminal for Neutral conductor on permanently installed equipment

WARNING

Caution

Terminal for Line conductor on permanently installed equipment

On (supply)

Off (supply)

Standby (supply). Units with this symbol are not completely disconnected from ac mains when this switch is off. To completely disconnect the unit from ac mains, either disconnect the power cord or have a qualified electrician install an external switch.

In position of a bi-stable push control

Out position of a bi-stable push control

Caution, risk of electric shock

Caution, hot surface

Caution (refer to accompanying documents)

The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014

Manufacturer’s Name Manufacturer’s Address

declares that the Products

Product Names

Model Numbers

Product Options

EMC information:

Conforms with the protection requirements of European Council EMC Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility:

As detailed in: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Certificate of Conformance Number

Assessed by: Celestica Ltd, Appointed Competent Body

Agilent Technologies, Inc. 140 Green Pond Road Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 U.S.A.

a) dc Electronic Load Mainframes b) dc Electronic Load Modules for Mainframe

a) N3300A, N3301A b) N3302A, N3303A, N3304A, N3305A and N3306A

This declaration covers all options and customized products based on the above as stated in TCF Certificate of Conformance CC/TCF/00/084

CC/TCF/00/084 based on Technical Construction File (TCF) ANJ10, dated Sept. 26, 2000

Westfields House, West Avenue Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent Straffordshire, ST7 1TL United Kingdom

Safety information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and carries the CE-marking accordin gly.

Supplementary Information:

The product conforms to the following safety standards:

IEC 1010-1:1990+A1+A2 / EN 61010-1:1993 +A2 UL 3111-1:1994 CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1:1993

September 28, 2000 _____________________________________ Date Bruce Krueger / Quality Manager at PPPGU

European contact for regulatory topics only Your local Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office or

Agilent Technologies GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: +49-7031-14-3143)

Acoustic Noise Information

Herstellerbescheinigung

Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlä minformationsverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.

* Schalldruckpegel Lp <70 dB(A) * Am Arbeitsplatz * Normaler Betrieb * Nach EN 27779 (Typprüfung).

Manufacturer's Declaration

This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound Emission Directive, from 18 January 1991.

* Sound Pressure Lp <70 dB(A) * At Operator Position * Normal Operation * According to EN 27779 (Type Test).

Printing History

The edition and current revision of this manual are indicated below. Reprints of this manual containing minor corrections and updates may have the same printing date. Revised editions are identified by a new printing date. A revised edition incorporates all new or corrected material since the previous printing date.

Changes to the manual occurring between revisions are covered by change sheets shipped with the manual. In some cases, the manual change applies only to specific instruments. Instructions provided on the change sheet will indicate if a particular change applies only to certain instruments.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior consent of Agilent Technologies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Update 1 ________ November 2000

Warranty Information...........................................................................................................................................................2

Safety Summary......................................................................................................................................................................3

Declaration..............................................................................................................................................................................5

Acoustic Noise Information....................................................................................................................................................6

Printing History......................................................................................................................................................................6

Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................................................7

1 - QUICK REFERENCE....................................................................................................... 11

The Front Panel -At a Glance..............................................................................................................................................11

The Rear Panel At a Glance.................................................................................................................................................12

Instrument Configuration....................................................................................................... .............................................12

Front Panel Number Entry..................................................................................................................................................13

Front Panel Annunciators....................................................................................................................................................14

Immediate Action Keys.......................................................................................................... ..............................................14

Front Panel Menus - At a Glance........................................................................................................................................15

SCPI Programming Commands - At a Glance ..................................................................................................................17

2 - GENERAL INFORMATION..............................................................................................19

Document Orientation..........................................................................................................................................................19

Safety Considerations...........................................................................................................................................................20

Options and Accessories.......................................................................................................................................................20

Description ............................................................................................................................................................................20

Features and Capabilities....................................................................................................................................................21

Front Panel Controls...........................................................................................................................................................21

Remote Programming.........................................................................................................................................................21

Operating Modes ..................................................................................................................................................................22

Constant Current CC (Mode) ............................................................................................................................................. 22

Constant Resistance (CR) Mode ........................................................................................................................................23

Constant Voltage (CV) Mode.............................................................................................................................................24

Transient Operation.............................................................................................................................................................26

List Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................27

Triggered Operation.............................................................................................................................................................27

Input Control ........................................................................................................................................................................30

Protection Features...............................................................................................................................................................30

Saving and Recalling Settings..............................................................................................................................................33

External Control Signals......................................................................................................................................................33

Remote Sensing.................................................................................................................................................................. 33

Monitor Outputs ................................................................................................................................................................. 33

External Programming Input..............................................................................................................................................33

Fault....................................................................................................................................................................................34

Port On/Off......................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Input Measurements.............................................................................................................................................................34

DC Measurements .............................................................................................................................................................. 35

RMS Measurements ...........................................................................................................................................................35

Minimum and Maximum Measurements ...........................................................................................................................35

Power Measurements .........................................................................................................................................................35

Measurement Ranges .........................................................................................................................................................35

3 - INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................37

Inspection ..............................................................................................................................................................................37

Damage ..............................................................................................................................................................................37

Packaging Material............................................................................................................................................................. 37

Items Supplied.................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................................37

Installing the Modules..........................................................................................................................................................38

Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................38

Channel Number ................................................................................................................................................................39

Location.................................................................................................................................................................................40

Bench Operation................................................................................................................................................................. 41

Rack Mounting...................................................................................................................................................................41

Input Connections.................................................................................................................................................................42

Connect the Power Cord.....................................................................................................................................................42

Input Binding Posts ............................................................................................................................................................ 42

Wire Considerations...........................................................................................................................................................43

Control Connector.............................................................................................................................................................. 45

Sense Switch ......................................................................................................................................................................46

Trigger and Digital Connections ........................................................................................................................................ 46

Computer Connections.........................................................................................................................................................47

GPIB Interface....................................................................................................................................................................47

RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................................................................................47

Application Connections ......................................................................................................................................................48

Local Sense Connections....................................................................................................................................................48

Remote Sense Connections ................................................................................................................................................48

Parallel Connections........................................................................................................................................................... 48

Zero-Volt Loading Connections......................................................................................................................................... 50

4 - TURN-ON CHECKOUT....................................................................................................51

Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................................51

Checkout Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................51

In Case of Trouble................................................................................................................................................................52

Error Messages................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Selftest Errors.....................................................................................................................................................................52

5 - FRONT PANEL OPERATION..........................................................................................53

Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................................53

Front Panel Description.......................................................................................................................................................53

System Keys...........................................................................................................................................................................55

Function keys ........................................................................................................................................................................56

Immediate Action Keys...................................................................................................................................................... 56

Scrolling Keys.................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Metering Keys.................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Input Control Keys............................................................................................................................................................. 58

Transient Control Keys ......................................................................................................................................................59

Trigger Control Keys..........................................................................................................................................................59

List Control Keys ...............................................................................................................................................................59

Entry Keys.............................................................................................................................................................................60

Examples of Front Panel Programming.............................................................................................................................61

1 - Using the Front Panel Display ......................................................................................................................................61

2 - Programming Constant Current, Voltage and Resistance Modes .................................................................................61

3 - Programming Transient Operation................................................................................................................................63

4 - Programming Lists........................................................................................................................................................ 65

5 - Querying and Clearing Output Protection and Errors ................................................................................................... 66

6 - Making Basic Front Panel Measurements.....................................................................................................................67

7 - Setting the GPIB Address .............................................................................................................................................68

8 - Storing and Recalling Instrument States....................................................................................................................... 68

A - SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................69

B - PERFORMANCE TEST AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURES...................................... 71

Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................................71

Equipment Required............................................................................................................................................................71

Performance Tests................................................................................................................................................................72

CC Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................ 72

IMON Zero Accuracy Test.................................................................................................................................................72

Current Programming and Measurement Accuracy Test ...................................................................................................72

CC Mode Regulation Test.................................................................................................................................................. 73

CV Mode............................................................................................................................................................................73

Voltage Programming and Measurement Accuracy Test................................................................................................... 73

CV Mode Regulation Test.................................................................................................................................................. 74

CR Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................ 75

Transient Generator Mode Tests ........................................................................................................................................ 77

Agilent N3302A Verification Test Record.........................................................................................................................78

Agilent N3303A Verification Test Record.........................................................................................................................79

Agilent N3304A Verification Test Record.........................................................................................................................80

Agilent N3305A Verification Test Record.........................................................................................................................81

Agilent N3306A Verification Test Record.........................................................................................................................82

Calibration ............................................................................................................................................................................85

Parameters Calibrated.........................................................................................................................................................85

IMON, IPROG and CURRENT Calibration Program .......................................................................................................86

VOLTAGE Calibration Program .......................................................................................................................................90

RESISTANCE Calibration Program .................................................................................................................................. 92

INDEX....................................................................................................................................97

Quick Reference

The Front Panel -At a Glance

j15-character display shows

channel, voltage and current measurements.

N3300A

SYSTEM DC ELECTRONIC LOAD

CHANNEL VOLTS AMPS

CV CC CR Unr Dis Tran Prot Cal Shift Rmt Addr Err SQR

LINE

OFF

k Annunciators indicate

operating modes and status conditions.

SYSTEM FUNCTION ENTRY

Ident

Sense

Local

Meter

Func

Channel

Error Address

Save Recall

Channel

Prot Clear Protect

Input on/off

Current

Res

Voltage

Step

List Tran

Trigger

Trigger Control

l System keys:

♦ Return to Local mode. ♦ Set the GPIB address. ♦ Set the RS-232 interface. ♦ Display SCPI error codes. ♦ Save and recall instrument

states.

E -

Clear Entry

Input

Enter

m Function keys:

♦ Select metering functions. ♦ Enable/disable input. ♦ Program current, resistance and

voltage modes.

♦ Set and clear protection

functions.

♦ Scroll through front panel

menu commands.

n Entry keys:

♦ Enter values. ♦ Increment or decrement values.

o Turns the electronic load on

and off.

The Rear Panel At a Glance

Q Control connector R Input binding post S GPIB connector T RS-232 interface

connector

1 2 3

U Power cord

connector

V Trigger/Digital

connector

W Sense switch

Instrument Configuration

Use the front panel Address menu to

♦ Select GPIB or RS-232 interface (see Chapter 5 in User's Guide). ♦ Select the GPIB bus address (see Chapter 5 in User's Guide). ♦ Configure the RS-232 interface (see Chapter 5 in User's Guide).

Front Panel Number Entry

Enter numbers from the front panel as follows:

Use the Entry Scroll keys to adjust the input setting in Meter mode.

Meter

AND



Input



Input

If CC is lit, the input current changes. If CV is lit, the input voltage changes. If CR is lit, the input resistance changes.

NOTE The input must be on for input values to change.

Use the Function keys and Entry keys to enter a new value

NOTE If you make a mistake use the Backspace key to delete the number, or press the Meter key to

return to the Meter mode.

Current

Res

AND AND

Voltage

789

E -

Clear Entry

Input

Enter

Front Panel Annunciators

φφφφ1

A list is initiated or running.

Prot

Indicates that a channel protection feature is active

on any channel. Press the Prot Clear key to clear the protection condition.

The selected input channel is in the

constant voltage (CV) mode.

The selected input channel is in the

Cal

Shift

Calibration mode is ON. Calibration can only be

done through the computer interface.

Indicates that the shift key has been pressed.

constant current (CC) mode.

The selected input channel is in the

constant resistance (CR) mode.

Rmt

Indicates that the electronic load is in remote state

(either GPIB or RS-232). In the remote state, only the active key is the Local key.

Unr Dis

The selected input channel is unregulated.

The input is OFF. Press the Input on/off

Addr Err

The electronic load is addressed to talk or listen.

A remote programming error(s) have occurred.

key to turn the input on.

Tran

The selected input channel is enabled for

SQR

The electronic load is requesting a service.

transient operation.

Immediate Action Keys

Input

On/Off

Local

A toggle switch that turns the input of the electronic load on or off.

Activates front panel control when the unit is in remote mode

(unless a Lockout command is in effect).

QQQQ

Input



Input

QQQQ

Channel

Shift

Trigger

Increases the input current (CC), voltage (CV), or resistance (CR) in Meter mode.

Decreases the input current (CC), voltage (CV), or resistance (CR) in Meter mode.

Selects another channel.

Causes an initiate and trigger to occur. Used with transient subsystem or list.

Displays any protection functions that are tripped.

Protect

Shift

Prot

Clear

Ident

IdentShift

Resets the protection circuit and allows the unit to return to its last programmed state.

Identifies the module installed in the selected channel location. (not available)

Meter

Returns the front panel to metering mode from any other mode.

Front Panel Menus - At a Glance

Address

Recall

Shift Shift

Func

Protect

Meter

Current

Res

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

SaveShift Erro Channel SenseShift

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

ADDRESS 5 INTF GPIB BAUDRATE 300 PARITY NONE FLOW NONE *RCL 0 *RST

*SAV 0 ERROR 0 CHANNEL 1 S:PNT S:TIN S:WIN S:OFF S:C:RNG S:V:RNG FUNC FNC:MODE INP:SHOR

OC -- -- -RRV --- --

XXXX XXXX XXXX V MAX XXXX V MIN XXXX V RMS XXXX A MAX XXXX A MIN XXXX A RMS XXXX WATTS XXXX W MAX XXXX W MIN CURR C:MODE C:RANG C:SLEW C:SLW:N C:SLW:P C:TLEV C:TRIG RES R:MODE R:RANG R:SLEW R:SLW:N R:SLW:P R:TLEV R:TRIG

Sets the GPIB Address Selects an interface (GPIB or RS232) Selects baud rate (300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600) * Selects message parity (NONE, EVEN, ODD, MARK, SPACE) * Selects flow control (XON-XOFF, RTS-CTS, DTR-DSR, NONE) * Recalls the instrument state Resets the instrument to its power-on state

Saves the present instrument state Displays the number of errors in the SCPI error queue Allows selection of channel to be controlled by the front panel Defines the number of data points in the measurement Sets the digitizer sample spacing Sets the measurement window function (RECT, HANN) Defines the data offset in the measurement Selects the current measurement range Selects the voltage measurement range Sets the regulation mode (CURR, RES, VOLT) Selects what controls regulating mode (FIX, LIST) Enable/disables the input short (OFF/ON)

General protection status (overcurrent fault shown) Voltage protection status (remote reverse voltage fault shown)

Displays the input voltage and current Displays the maximum voltage Displays the minimum voltage Displays the rms voltage Displays the maximum current Displays the minimum current Displays the rms current Displays the wattage Displays the maximum wattage Displays the minimum wattage Sets the input current Sets the current mode (FIXED, LIST) Sets the input current range Sets current slew rate Sets current slew rate for negative transitions Sets current slew rate for positive transitions Sets the transient input current Sets the triggered input current Sets the input resistance Sets the resistance mode (FIXED, LIST) Sets the input resistance range Sets resistance slew rate Sets resistance slew rate for negative transitions Sets resistance slew rate for positive transitions Sets the transient input resistance Sets the triggered input resistance

*Only applicable for use with RS-232

Front Panel Menus - continued

Voltage

Tran

Trigge

List

VOLT

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

V:MODE V:RANG V:SLEW V:SLW:N V:SLW:P V:TLEV V:TRIG TRAN

RRRR

RRRR RRRR RRRR

T:DCYC T:FREQ T:MODE T:TWID

INIT:IMMED

RRRR

ABORT LST:STEP

RRRR RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR

RRRR RRRR

RRRR RRRR RRRR

LST:CNT DWEL:0 EOL CURR:0 EOL C:RANG:0 EOL C:SLEW:0 EOL C:SLW:N:0 EOL C:SLW:P:0 EOL C:TLEV:0 EOL FUNC:0 EOL RES:0 EOL R:RANG:0 EOL R:SLEW:0 EOL R:SLW:N:0 EOL R:SLW:P:0 EOL R:TLEV:0 EOL TRAN:0 EOL T:DCYC:0 EOL T:FREQ:0 EOL T:MODE:0 EOL T:TWID:0 EOL VOLT:0 EOL V:RANG:0 EOL V:SLEW:0 EOL V:SLW:N:0 EOL V:SLW:P:0 EOL V:TLEV:0 EOL

Sets the input voltage Sets the voltage mode (FIXED, LIST) Sets the input voltage range Sets voltage slew rate Sets voltage slew rate for negative transitions Sets voltage slew rate for positive transitions Sets the transient input voltage Sets the triggered input voltage Enables/disables the transient generator (OFF/ON) Sets the transient duty cycle in continuous mode Sets the transient frequency in continuous mode Sets the transient mode (CONT, PULSE, TOGGLE) Sets the transient pulse width in pulse mode

Initiates the trigger system Aborts the initiated trigger Sets the method of incrementing steps (ONCE, AUTO)

Specifies the number of times the list is cycled Specifies the time period of each step Specifies the current setting for each step Specifies the current range for each step Sets the current slew rate for each step Sets the negative current slew rate for each step Sets the positive current slew rate for each step Sets the transient input current for each step Sets the list regulation mode (CURR, RES, VOLT) Specifies the resistance setting for each step Specifies the resistance range for each step Sets the resistance slew rate for each step Sets the negative resistance slew rate for each step Sets the positive resistance slew rate for each step Sets the transient input resistance for each step Enables/disables the transient level for each step Sets the transient duty cycle for each step Sets the transient frequency for each step Sets the mode of the transient generator (CONT, PULSE) Sets the transient pulse width for each step Specifies the voltage setting for each step Specifies the voltage range for each step Sets the voltage slew rate for each step Sets the negative voltage slew rate for each step Sets the positive voltage slew rate for each step Sets the transient input voltage for each step

SCPI Programming Commands - At a Glance

NOTE Most [optional] commands have been omitted for clarity. Refer to the Programming Guide for

a complete description of all programming commands.

ABORt CALibrate :DATA <n> [,<n>] :IMON:LEVel <points> :IPRog:LEVel <points> :LEVel <points> :PASSword <n> :SAVE :STATE <bool> [,<n>] CHANnel | INSTrument [:LOAD] <n> INITiate [:IMMediate] :SEQuence[1] | :SEQuence2 :NAMe LIST | ACQuire CONTinuous :SEQuence1 <bool> :NAMe LIST <bool> INPut | OUTput [:STATe] <bool> :PROTection :CLEar :SHORt [:STATe] <bool> MEASure | FETCh :ARRay :CURRent? :POWer? :VOLTage? [:SCALar] :CURRent? :ACDC? :MAX? :MIN? :POWer? :MAX? :MIN? :VOLTage? :ACDC? :MAX? :MIN? PORT0[:STATe] <bool> PORT1[:LEVel] <n> SENSe :CURRent :RANGe <n> :SWEep :OFFSet :POINts <n> :TINTerval <n> :WINDow <type> :VOLTage :RANGe <n>

[SOURce:]CURRent [:LEVel] <n> :TRIG <n> :MODE <mode> :PROTection [:LEVel] <n> :DELay <n> :STATe <bool> :RANGe <n> :SLEW [:BOTH] <n> :NEGative <n> :POSitive <n> :TLEVel <n> FUNCtion | MODE :MODE <mode> LIST :COUNt <n> :CURRent [:LEVel] <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :RANGe <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :SLEW [:BOTH] <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :NEGative <n> {,<n>} : POSitive <n> {,<n>} :TLEVel <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :DWELI <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :FUNCtion | MODE <mode> :RESistance [:LEVel] <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :RANGe <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :SLEW [:BOTH] <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :NEGative <n> {,<n>} : POSitive <n> {,<n>} :TLEVel <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :STEP <step> :TRANsient [:STATe] <bool> {,<bool>} :POINts? :DCYCle <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :FREQuency <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :MODE <mode> {<mode>} :POINts? :TWIDth <n> {,<n>} :POINts?

SCPI Commands - continued

[SOURce:]LIST (continued)

:VOLTage [:LEVel] <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :RANGe <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :SLEW [:BOTH] <n> {,<n>} :POINts? :NEGative <n> {,<n>} : POSitive <n> {,<n>} :TLEVel <n> {,<n>} :POINts? RESistance [:LEVel] <n> :TRIG <n> :MODE <mode> :RANGe <n> :SLEW [:BOTH] <n> :NEGative <n> :POSitive <n> :TLEVel <n> TRANsient [:STATe] <bool> :DCYCle <n> :FREQuency <n> :MODE <mode> :TWIDth <n> VOLTage [:LEVel] <n> :TRIG <n> :MODE <mode> :RANGe <n> :SLEW [:BOTH] <n> :NEGative <n> : POSitive <n> :TLEVel <n>

STATus

:CHANnel [:EVENt]? :CONDition? :ENABle <n> :CSUMmary [:EVENt]? :ENABle <n> :OPERation [:EVENt]? :CONDition? :ENABle <n> :NTRansition <n> :PTRansition <n> :QUEStionable [:EVENt]? :CONDition? :ENABle <n> SYSTem :ERRor? :VERSion? :LOCal :REMote :RWLock TRIGger [:IMMediate] :DELay :SOURce <source> :TIMer :SEQuence2 | ACQuire :COUNt

General Information

Document Orientation

This manual describes the operation of the Agilent Model N3300A, N3301A, N3302A, N3303A N3304A, N3305A and N3306A DC Electronic Loads. Unless otherwise noted, all units will be referred to by the description "electronic load" throughout this manual. The following documents and software are shipped with your electronic load:

♦ A User's Guide (this document), contains installation, checkout and front panel information. ♦ A Programming Guide, contains detailed GPIB programming information.

The following Getting Started Map will help you find the information you need to complete the specific task that you want to accomplish. Refer to the table of contents or index of each guide for a complete list of the information contained within.

Getting Started Map

Task Where to find information

Installing the unit

Line voltage connections Installing modules Load connections

Checking out the unit

Verifying proper operation Using the front panel Calibrating the unit

Using the front panel

Front panel keys Front panel examples

Using the programming interface

GPIB interface RS-232 interface

Programming the unit using SCPI commands

SCPI commands SCPI programming examples

Programming the unit using VXIplug&play instrument driver

Installing the instrument driver Instrument driver functions C/C++ example programs Visual BASIC example programs Lab VIEW example programs Agilent VEE example programs

User's Guide

User's Guide Programming Guide

Programming Guide

VXIplug&play on-line help NOTE: The driver must be installed on your computer to access the on-line information. Drivers for Agilent instruments are available on the web at www.agilent.com/find/drivers

Safety Considerations

This electronic load is a Safety Class 1 instrument, which means it has a protective earth terminal. That terminal must be connected to earth ground through power source equipped with a ground receptacle. Refer to the Safety Summary page at the beginning of this guide for general safety information. Before installation or operation, check the electronic load and review this guide for safety warnings and instructions. Safety warnings for specific procedures are located at appropriate places in the Guide.

Options and Accessories

Table 2-1 Options

Option Description

800 One rack mount kit for two N3301A half-rack units side by side*.

Consists of: Lock-link kit (p/n 5061-9694) and Flange kit (p/n 5062-9215)

908 One rack mount kit*.

Consists of: Flange kit for N3300A (p/n 5062-9215) or

Flange kit for N3301A (p/n 5062-3960)

909 One rack mount kit with handles for N3300A* (p/n 5062-3984). *Support rails are required.

Table 2-2 Accessories

GPIB cables

1.0 meter (3.3 ft)

2.0 meters (6.6 ft)

4.0 meters (13.2 ft)

0.5 meters (1.6 ft)

RS-232 cable

(9-pin F to 9-pin F, 2.5 meter, null modem/printer cable with one 9-pin M to 25 pin F adapter)

RS-232 adapter kit (contains 4 adapters)

9-pin M to 25-pin M for pc or printer 9-pin M to 25-pin M for pc or printer 9-pin M to 25-pin M for modem 9-pin M to 9-pin M for modem

Agilent Part Number

10833A 10833B 10833C 10833D 34398A

34399A

Description

The N3300A is a DC Electronic Load Mainframe used for design, manufacturing, and evaluation of dc power supplies, batteries, and power components. Other applications include use as a power circuit breaker or crowbar, high current function or pulse generator, fuel-cell and photovoltaic cell test, and de-energizing superconducting magnets.

The mainframe contains six slots for load modules. Load modules occupy either 1 or 2 slots depending on the power rating of the module. The mainframe can dissipate up to 300 watts per slot, to a total of 1800 watts for a fully loaded mainframe. Each individual module has its own channel number and contains its own input connector. The mainframe contains a processor, GPIB connector, RS-232 connector and interface circuits, trigger circuits, front-panel keypad and display, and other circuits common to all the load modules.

The N3301A is a DC Electronic Load Mainframe that is functionally identical to the N3300A, but is a half-rack width with only two slots for load modules. The mainframe can dissipate up to 300 watts per slot, to a total of 600 watts for a fully loaded mainframe.

The N3302A, N3303A N3304A, N3305A and N3306A are electronic load modules that can be installed in the N3300A and N3301A mainframes. The module specific pages in Appendix A include specifications and other information pertinent to a particular model. Each module can operate independently in constant current (CC) mode, constant voltage (CV) mode, or constant resistance (CR) mode. In addition, each input can be turned on or off (open-circuited), or short-circuited.

Features and Capabilities

♦ Constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), or constant resistance (CR) mode operation. ♦ Built-in GPIB and RS-232 interface programming with SCPI command language. ♦ Triggered input and measurement functions. ♦ Front panel control with keypad. ♦ Independent channel operation. ♦ Built-in pulse generator for continuous, pulsed, and toggled transient operation. ♦ Overvoltage, overcurrent, overpower, and overtemperature protection. ♦ Extensive selftest, status reporting and software calibration. ♦ Fan speed control for reduced acoustic noise under light load conditions.

Front Panel Controls

The front panel has keyboard controls for setting the input voltage, current and resistance. The panel display provides digital readouts of a number of functions including the inputs. Annunciators display the operating status of the electronic load. System keys let you perform system functions such as setting the GPIB address and recalling operating states. Front panel function keys access the electronic load function menus. Front panel Entry keys let you select and enter parameter values. Refer to chapter 5 for a complete description of the front panel controls.

Remote Programming

The electronic load may be remotely programmed via the GPIB bus and/or an RS-232 serial port. GPIB programming is done with SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands, which make the electronic load programs compatible with those of other GPIB instruments that are also SCPI compatible.

Local (front panel) control is in effect immediately after power is applied. The front panel keypad and display allow manual control of each individual module when the electronic load is used in bench test applications. Remote (computer) control goes into effect (front panel Rmt annunciator is on) as soon as the mainframe receives a command via the GPIB. A built-in GPIB interface and SCPI commands allow control and readback of all functions when the electronic load is used in computer controlled applications.

With remote control in effect, only the computer can control the electronic load; the front panel keypad has no effect. You can still use the front panel display to view the input voltage and current readings. To return the

electronic load to local control, press the Local key. This will return the electronic load to local control, unless

the local-lockout command has been received from the GPIB controller.

Most functions that can be performed remotely over the GPIB or RS-232 can also be performed from the front panel. Whenever possible the function menu commands reflect their corresponding SCPI commands. Thus, learning to operate the electronic load from the front panel will aid you when writing computer programs.

Operating Modes

The three modes of operation are:

♦ Constant current (CC). ♦ Constant voltage (CV). ♦ Constant resistance (CR).

When programmed to a mode, a module remains in that mode until the mode is changed or until a fault condition, such as an overpower or overtemperature, occurs.

The current, resistance, and voltage mode parameters described in subsequent paragraphs can be programmed whether or not the mode is presently selected. When a mode is selected via the front panel or via the GPIB or RS-232, most of the associated parameters will take effect at the input (exceptions are noted in the mode descriptions).

Constant Current CC (Mode)

In this mode, the module will sink a current in accordance with the programmed value regardless of the input voltage (see Figure 2-1). The CC mode can be set with front panel keys or via the GPIB or RS-232. The CC mode parameters are discussed in the following paragraphs.

Figure 2-1. Constant Current Mode

Ranges

Current may be programmed in either of two overlapping ranges, a Low range and a High range. The low range provides better resolution at low current settings. The range can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB

(CURR:RANG command). When you program a current value, the electronic load automatically selects the

range that corresponds to the value that you program. If the value falls in a region where ranges overlap, the electronic load selects the Low range. If the present input setting is outside the Low range, the electronic load will automatically adjust the input setting to the highest value available in the Low range. If you subsequently program an input value that is outside the Low range, an OUT OF RANGE message will appear on the front panel display.

Immediate Current Level

The current level can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB (CURR command). If the CC mode is the active

mode, the new setting immediately changes the input at a rate determined by the slew setting (described below). If the module is not in the CC mode, the new setting is saved for use when the mode is changed to CC.

Triggered Current Level

A current level can be preset (stored in the electronic load) allowing the input to be updated when a trigger is received instead of immediately as described above.

If the CC mode is the active mode, the preset current level will become the actual value and the input will be updated when a trigger occurs. If the CC mode is not the active mode, the preset current level will become the actual value when a trigger occurs but there will be no effect on the input until the CC mode becomes active.

Once a level is triggered, subsequent triggers will have no effect on the input unless another CURR:TRIG

command is sent. The trigger sources available to the electronic load are described later in this chapter. The electronic load has a status reporting capability to keep track of pending triggers and other operating conditions.

The status reporting capability is described in detail in the Programming Guide.

Transient Current Level

The transient current level can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB. The transient current level can be higher or lower than the main current level. The module input will switch between the main level and the transient level when transient operation is turned on.

Software Current Limit

The electronic load allows the user to set a current limit (0 to 102% of full scale) for each module via the GPIB

(CURR:PROT command) which will shut down the input if the current limit is exceeded beyond a

programmable time delay. Note that the software current limit is in effect for any mode of operation (not just

the CC mode). The software current limit feature is described later in this chapter under Protection Features.

Slew Rate

The current slew rate determines the rate at which the input current to a module changes to a new programmed value. Current slew rates are programmed in amperes per second. Slew rates can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB (CURR:SLEW command). The programmed slew rate remains in effect for the immediate, triggered, and transient level changes previously described.

Any slew rate can be programmed provided that it falls between the fastest and the slowest slew rates shown in Figure 2-8A. If a value is programmed that is outside these limits, the module will automatically adjust the programmed value to either the fastest or the slowest slew rates shown in the figure.

Constant Resistance (CR) Mode

In this mode, the module will sink a current linearly proportional to the input voltage in accordance with the programmed resistance (see Figure 2-2). The CR mode can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB

(MODE:RES command). The CR mode parameters are described in the following paragraphs.

Ranges

Resistance may be programmed in any of four overlapping ranges. The range can be set at the front panel or via

the GPIB (RES:RANG command). When you program a resistance value, the electronic load automatically

selects the range that corresponds to the value that you program. If the value falls in a region where ranges overlap, the electronic load selects the range with the highest resolution. If the present input setting is outside the range that you select, the electronic load will automatically adjust the input setting to the closest available value within the newly selected range. If you subsequently program an input value that is outside the newly selected range, an OUT OF RANGE message will appear on the front panel display.

Figure 2-2. Constant Resistance Mode

Immediate Resistance Level

The resistance level can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB (RES command). If the CR mode is active, the

new setting immediately changes the input at a rate determined by the voltage or current slew setting (see description below). If the module is not in the CR mode, the new setting is saved for use when the mode is changed to CR.

Triggered Resistance Level

A resistance level can be preset (stored in the electronic load) allowing the input to be updated when a trigger is received instead of immediately as described above.

If the CR mode is active, the preset resistance level will become the actual value and the input will be updated when a trigger occurs. If the CR mode is not the active mode, the preset resistance level will become the actual value when a trigger occurs but there will be no effect on the input until the CR mode becomes active. Once a

level is triggered, subsequent triggers will have no effect on the input unless another RES:TRIG command is

sent.

Transient Resistance Level

The transient resistance level can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB (RES:TLEV command). The

transient level and the main level are used in transient operation, which is described later in this chapter.

Slew Rate

The resistance slew rate determines the rate at which the input resistance to a module changes to a new programmed value. Resistance slew rates are programmed in ohms per second. Slew rates can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB (RES:SLEW command). The programmed slew rate remains in effect for the immediate, triggered, and transient level changes previously described.

Constant Voltage (CV) Mode

In this mode, the module will attempt to sink enough current to control the source voltage to the programmed value (see Figure 2-3). The module acts as a shunt voltage regulator when operating in the CV mode. The CV

mode can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB (MODE:VOLT command). The CV mode parameters are

described in the following paragraphs.

Ranges

Voltage may be programmed in either of two overlapping ranges, a low range and a high range. The low range provides better resolution at low voltage settings. The range can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB

(VOLT:RANG command). When you program a voltage value, the electronic load automatically selects the

Figure 2-3. Constant Voltage Mode

Immediate Voltage Level

The voltage level can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB (VOLT command). If the CV mode is active, the

new setting immediately changes the input at a rate determined by the voltage slew setting. If the module is not in the CV mode, the new setting is saved for use when the mode is changed to CV.

Triggered Voltage Level

The voltage level can be preset (stored in the electronic load) allowing the input to be updated when a trigger is received instead of immediately as described above.

If the CV mode is the active mode, the preset current level will become the actual value and the input will be updated when a trigger occurs. If the CV mode is not the active mode, the preset current level will become the actual value when a trigger occurs, but there will be no effect on the input until the CV mode becomes active.

Once a level is triggered, subsequent triggers will have no effect on the input unless another VOLT:TRIG

command is sent.

Transient Voltage Level

The transient voltage level can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB (VOLT:TLEV command). The module

input will switch between the main level and the transient level when transient operation is turned on. The transient voltage level determines the higher voltage level.

Slew Rate

The voltage slew rate determines the rate at which the input voltage to a module changes to a new programmed value. Voltage slew rates are programmed in volts per second. Slew rates can be set at the front panel or via the GPIB (VOLT:SLEW command). The programmed slew rate remains in effect for the immediate, triggered, and transient level changes previously described.

Any slew rate can be programmed provided that it falls between the fastest and the slowest slew rates shown in Figure 2-8B. If a value is programmed that is outside these limits, the module will automatically adjust the programmed value to either the fastest or the slowest slew rates shown in the figure.

Transient Operation

Transient operation enables the module to periodically switch between two load levels, as might be required for testing power supplies. A power supply's regulation and transient characteristics can be evaluated by monitoring the supply's output voltage under varying combinations of load levels, frequency, duty cycle, and slew rate.

Transient operation can be turned on and off at the front panel or via the GPIB (TRAN ON and TRAN OFF

commands). Before you turn on transient operation, you should set the desired mode of operation as well as all of the parameters associated with transient operation. Transient operation may be used in the CC, CR, or CV modes and can be continuous, pulsed, or toggled.

Continuous Pulse Toggled

Continuous Transient Operation

In continuous operation, a repetitive pulse train switches between two load levels. In the front panel, the

transient commands are located under the TRAN key. Continuous transient operation is selected via the GPIB using the TRAN:MODE CONT command.

The two load levels in the transient operation are the previously described main level (immediate or triggered) and transient level for current, resistance, or voltage. The rate at which the level changes is determined by the slew rate (see slew rate descriptions for CV, CR, or CV mode as applicable). In addition, the frequency and duty cycle of the continuous pulse train are programmable. The frequency can be set from 0.25 to 10000 Hz at

the front panel or via the GPIB (TRAN:FREQ command). The duty cycle can be set from 3% to 97% (0.25 Hz to 1 kHz) or from 6% to 94% (above 1 kHz) at the front panel or via the GPIB (TRAN:DCYC command).

Pulsed Transient Operation

Pulsed transient operation is similar to continuous operation with the following exceptions:

Generates a repetitive pulse stream the toggles between two load levels.

Generates a load change that returns to its original state after some time period.

Generates a repetitive pulse stream that toggles between two load levels. Similar to Continuous mode except that the transient points are controlled by explicit triggers instead of an internal transient generator.

a. In order to get a pulse, an explicit trigger is required. The trigger can be an external trigger signal

received via the TRIGGER input on the rear panel, the TRIG:SOUR function, the *TRG or TRIG commands, the ac line, the internal timer signal, or the front panel Trigger key.

b. One pulse results from each trigger. Therefore, frequency cannot be programmed. The main level,

transient level, and slew rate are programmed as described for continuous operation. The pulse width is

programmable from 0.00005 to 4 seconds via the GPIB (TRAN:TWID command).

Toggled Transient Operation

Toggled transient operation causes the module input to alternate between two pre-defined levels as in continuous operation except that the transient points are controlled by explicit triggers instead of the internal transient generator. As in pulsed transient operation, the trigger signal can be an external trigger signal, the

GPIB GET function, the *TRG command, the TRIG command, or the ac line or internal timer signals.

List Operation

List mode lets you generate complex sequences of input changes with rapid, precise timing, which may be synchronized with internal or external signals. This is useful when running test sequences with a minimum amount of programming overhead.

You can program up to 50 settings (or steps) in the list, the time interval (dwell) that each setting is maintained, the number of times that the list will be executed, and how the settings change in response to triggers. All listed data is stored in a non-volatile memory when the *SAV command is executed. This means that the programmed data for any list will be retained when the electronic load is turned off. Note that lists data can only be saved in nonvolatile memory locations 0, 7, 8, or 9. List data will not be saved in other memory locations. Use the *RCL command to recall the saved state.

List steps can be either individually triggered, or paced by a separate list of dwell times which define the duration of each step. Therefore, each of the up to 50 steps has an associated dwell time, which specifies the time (in seconds) that the input remains at that step before moving on to the next step. See chapter 5 for detailed information about programming lists from the front panel.

Triggered Operation

The electronic load has various triggering modes to allow synchronization with other test equipment or events. The triggering circuits are located in the mainframe, and all modules receive the trigger simultaneously (although each module is programmed individually as to what operation, if any, will be triggered. As described previously, triggering can be used for the following applications:

Triggering a preset level

Triggering a transient pulse

Toggling

Triggers can be sent from the front panel by pressing the Trigger key. However you must first initiate the

trigger function by executing the TRIG:IMMED command located in the Trigger Control menu.

Three triggering methods are available over the GPIB: the GET function, the *TRG common SCPI command, and the TRIG subsystem SCPI command (refer to Programming Guide). The SCPI TRIG subsystem allows you to select either the ac line frequency, internal timer, or TRIG command as the trigger source. There is also a TRIGGER connector on the rear panel for external trigger inputs.

*TRG and the TRIG command are both synchronous with other commands; that is, the modules are not triggered until pending operations are completed. GET, external triggers, ac-line triggers, and internal-timer

triggers are all asynchronous; that is, the modules are triggered as soon as the trigger signal is received.

Transfers all pending preset levels to the actual level. For the presently active mode, the new level appears at the input. For the modes which are not presently active, the preset levels will not take effect at the input until the applicable mode becomes active.

Generates a transient pulse of programmable width when pulsed transient operation is in effect.

Changes the input between the main level and the transient level when toggled transient operation is in effect.

If the ac line is selected via the GPIB as the trigger source, triggers will be generated once for each cycle of ac input power. An ac line frequency of 60 Hz produces a trigger period of 16.67 ms; 50 Hz line frequency produces a trigger period of 20 ms.

The rear-panel TRIGGER connector also provides a trigger output signal. This signal is generated

synchronously with the trigger signal sent by the mainframe to the modules. The trigger output signal can be used to trigger an external device such as an oscilloscope, DVM, or another electronic load mainframe.

The electronic load has a status reporting capability to keep track of trigger operations. Refer to 'Status

Reporting' in the Programming Guide.

Slew R ate and Minimum Trans i tion Time

Slew rate is defined as the change in current, resistance, or voltage over time. A programmable slew rate allows a controlled transition from one load setting to another to minimize induced voltage drops on inductive power wiring, or to control induced transients on a test device (such as would occur during power supply transient response testing).

In cases where the transition from one setting to another is large, the actual transition time can be calculated by dividing the voltage or current transition by the slew rate. The actual transition time is defined as the time required for the input to change from 10% to 90% or from 90% to 10% of the programmed excursion. In cases where the transition from one setting to another is small, the small signal bandwidth of the load limits the minimum transition time for all programmable slew rates. Because of this limitation, the actual transition time is longer than the expected time based on the slew rate, as shown in Figure 2-7.

Voltage, Current, or Resistance

Change

100%

90%

10%

Slew Rate

Time

Expected Time

Actual Time

Figure 2-7. Risetime Transition Limitation

Therefore, both minimum transition time and slew rate must be considered when determining the actual transition time. This is shown in Figure 2-8, which shows the minimum transition time for a given slew rate as a horizontal line, and at about a 13.3% or greater load change, the slew rate increases from the minimum transition time to the Maximum transition time at a 100% load change. The actual transition time will be either the minimum transition time, or the total slew time (transition divided by slew rate), whichever is longer.

Use the following formula to calculate the minimum transition time (MinTT) for a given slew rate:

MinTT (in seconds) =

__________8__________

slew rate (in amps/second)

Use the following formula to calculate the maximum transition time (MaxTT) for a given slew rate:

MaxTT (in seconds) =

__________60__________

slew rate (in amps/second)

NOTE: In voltage mode, all minimum transition times are based on a low-capacitance current source.

These transition times are affected by capacitive loading of the inputs. For example, a capacitance of 2.2 microfarads increases the 85 microsecond minimum transition time (shown in the table) to 110 microseconds.

Minimum

Transition

Time

8000µs

Maximum

60000

lew Rate

est

6000

e A

Rat

lew

Minimum

Transition

Time

8000µs

lew Rate

est

e A

Rat

lew

Maximum

60000

6000

∆

∆ ∆

Time

800µs

∆

Time

600

Slew Rate B

e C

Rat

lew

13.3% 16.7%

∆

Current (% of full scale)

∆ ∆

50% 100%

∆ ∆

800µs

600

Slew Rate B

120µs

astest

13.3% 16.7%

∆

Voltage (% of full scale)

∆ ∆

50% 100%

Figure 2-8. Transition Time Slew Rate Examples

Input Control

Short On/Off

A module can simulate a short circuit at its input by turning the load on with full-scale current. The short circuit

can be toggled on/off at the front panel or via the GPIB (INPUT:SHORT ON |O FF command). The short

on/off change uses the slew rate setting of the active mode and range.

The actual value of the electronic short is dependent on the mode and range that are active when the short is turned on. In CV mode it is equivalent to programming zero volts. In CC mode it is equivalent to programming full-scale current for the present current range. In CR mode it is equivalent to programming the minimum resistance for the present resistance range.

Note that turning the short on in CV mode may cause the load to draw so much current that the software current limit operates, which may turn the input off.

Turning the short circuit on does not affect the programmed settings, and the load input will return to the previously programmed values when the short is turned off.

Input On/Off

A module's input can be toggled on/off at the front panel or via the GPIB (INPUT ON|OFF command). The

input on/off change does not use the slew rate setting so the input will change at the maximum slew rate.

Turning the input off (zero current) does not affect the programmed settings. The input will return to the previously programmed values when the input is turned on again. Note that the Input On/Off command supersedes the mode commands and Short On/Off command.

Protection Features

Each load module includes the following protection features:

• Overvoltage.

• Overcurrent (hardware and software).

• Overpower.

• Overtemperature.

• Reverse Voltage.

The appropriate bit(s) in the mainframe's status registers are set when any of the above protection features are

active. Also, the Prot annunciator comes on and the front-panel alphanumeric display indicates which

condition(s) have been detected. For example, if an overtemperature (OT) condition has been detected causing a

module's input to be turned off (protection shutdown, PS), the display will indicate "PS OT".

Resetting Latched Protection

All of the protection features latch (remain set) when they are tripped, except for the hardware overcurrent and

reverse voltage. The latched protection features can be reset via the GPIB (*RST or INP:PROT:CLE

commands) or at the front panel. Of course, the condition that caused the protection feature to trip must be removed or it will trip again as soon as it is reset.

Caution To protect the electronic load from possible damage, the input voltage must not exceed the

maximum input voltage rating specified in the module-specific pages supplied with each module. Never apply the ac line voltage to a module's input binding posts.

Overvoltage

The overvoltage protection circuit is set at a predetermined voltage level, which cannot be changed. If the overvoltage circuit has tripped, the module will attempt to limit the voltage level by drawing current from the dc source. The module limits the value of current drawn such that the resulting power is within the power rating. The overvoltage (OV) and voltage fault (VF) status register bits are set when the OV condition occurs, and will remain set until they are reset as previously described.

An overvoltage condition does not cause the module's input to be turned off . However, a Fault signal (pin A6)

output at the module's rear-panel control connector will indicate when either an overvoltage condition or a

reverse voltage condition has occurred. The Fault signal is latched true (high TTL level) when the VF bit in the

status register goes true. The Fault output signal can be used to trip an external circuit breaker or control a relay in order to disconnect the electronic load input from the source it is testing when an overvoltage or a reverse voltage condition occurs.

Overcurrent

The electronic load includes both hardware and software overcurrent protection features.

Hardware. When operating in the CR or CV mode, it is possible for a module to attempt to sink more current

than it is rated for. Under this condition, the load current will be limited by a current limit circuit, which is set at a value slightly above the current rating of the module. It protects both the electronic load and the device under test from operating too far beyond specified limits. The hardware current limit circuit does not turn the module's input off. The overcurrent (OC) bit in the status register is set when an OC condition occurs, and is reset when the OC condition is removed.

Software. In addition to the hardware overcurrent protection circuit, the electronic load allows the user to

define a current protection limit in software which will shut down a module's input if the limit is exceeded. This

feature can only be programmed via the GPIB. It is turned on/off using the CURR:PROT:STATE ON|OFF command. The software current limit level (in amps) is set using the CURR:PROT command. A programmable delay (in seconds) before trip is also provided with the CURR:PROT:DEL command. If the

software overcurrent limit is exceeded and persists beyond the specified delay time, the module is turned off. Also, for these conditions, the OC and PS (protection shutdown) status register bits are set and will remain set until the OC condition is removed and the bits are reset as previously described.

Overpower

The power-limit boundary is set by software that monitors the input current and voltage. If the input power exceeds the power limit, the load module sets the overpower status bit, which will reset if the overpower condition ceases. If the overpower condition persists for 3 seconds, the load module's input circuit turns off, and the OP and PS status bits are both latched on. The input circuit remains off, and the OP and PS status bits remain set, until protection clear occurs. Of course, if the overpower condition is not corrected, the load will turn off again.

Overtemperature

Each module has an overtemperature (OT) protection circuit, which will turn off the input if the internal temperature exceeds safe limits. If the OT circuit activates, the OT and PS status register bits are set and will

remain set until they are reset. If the OT condition still exists when the reset is executed, the module's input will remain off. You must wait until the module cools down before you can reset the OT circuit. The fan(s) will continue to operate to cool the unit as quickly as possible.

Reverse Voltage

Caution This feature protects the load module in case the input dc voltage lines are connected with the

wrong polarity. If a reverse voltage (LRV or RRV) condition is detected, turn off power to the dc source and the electronic load and make the correct connections.

The electronic load conducts reverse current when the polarity of the dc source connection is incorrect. The reverse voltage (LRV for local reverse voltage; RRV for remote reverse voltage) and voltage fault (VF) bits in the status register are set when reverse voltage is applied. When the reverse voltage is removed the LRV and

RRV bits are cleared. However, the VF bit remains set until it is reset. As previously described, the Fault output signal at the control connector tracks the state of the VF bit. The Fault signal can be used to control an

external relay in order to disconnect the module from the dc source if an RV condition occurs. This feature also detects reverse voltage at the Sense terminals.

Reading Remote Programming Errors

Remote programming errors can be read via the GPIB (SYST:ERR? query) or at the front panel. The Err

annunciator indicates when remote programming errors have occurred. The errors are negative numbers grouped into blocks of 100 as follows:

-lxx Command errors

-2xx Execution errors

-3xx Device-specific errors

-4xx Query errors

The SYST:ERR? query reads back the errors in the order in which they occurred (the error queue can hold up to 30 entries). Once the error is read back it is removed from the list. A value 0 indicates there is no error; and 0 will be returned when all errors in the list have been read. Pressing the

Error key displays just the error

number. The SYST:ERR? query returns the error number and a short description of the error to the computer. Refer to Appendix B in the Programming Guide.

Local programming errors generated by front panel operations are not put into the error list, but are immediately put on the electronic load's front panel display; e.g., 'OUT OF RANGE'.

Status Reporting

The electronic load incorporates a status reporting capability. Various status conditions within the electronic load can be reported using this capability. The user determines which condition(s) will be reported. Chapter 5

of the Programming Guide describes each of the status registers in the electronic load. (These registers,

including the channel status registers, are all maintained in the mainframe.) Notice that the same information is available in both the channel status and questionable status registers, but the channel registers are organized by channel, and the questionable registers are organized by fault. Therefore, depending on which channels and/or faults are most critical in your application, you can use one branch to localize selected faults quickly, and use the other branch for broader fault reporting. By knowing that only a particular fault (questionable branch) or a particular channel (channel branch) is enabled to initiate a service request, you can eliminate the need to read one or more registers to locate a fault.

Saving and Recalling Settings

The electronic load has internal registers in which settings (mode, current, voltage, resistance, slew, transient level, etc.) for each module can be saved. By saving settings and recalling them later you can save programming time.

The present settings for all channels are saved in the specified register (0 to 9) at the front panel or via the GPIB

(*SAV command). All of the settings are saved in the specified location in the mainframe's memory. Settings saved in locations 1 through 6 will be lost when ac line power is cycled. However, the *SAV 0 command will

cause the settings to be stored in a non-volatile memory; and, the next time the electronic load is turned on, these settings will become the power-on settings. In addition, locations 7 through 9 are also saved in non-volatile memory. These locations are used to store lists.

You can recall the saved settings from the specified register (0 to 9) at the front panel or via the GPIB (*RCL command). All of the parameters for each module which were saved by the *SAV command are set to the saved values. At power-on, the electronic load automatically executes a *RCL 0, which recalls the values saved

in location 0 of non-volatile memory.

You can recall the factory default settings at the front panel or via the GPIB (*RST command).

Remember that Save and Recall operate on all channels, not just the presently addressed or selected channel.

External Control Signals

Each module has a 14-pin connector mounted on its rear panel. These signals are described in the following paragraphs. See Chapter 3 for connection details.

Remote Sensing

The remote sensing inputs, + S and - S, can be used in CV or CR modes. By eliminating the effect of the

inevitable voltage drop in the load leads, remote sensing provides greater accuracy by allowing the load to regulate directly at the source's output terminals, as well as measure the voltage there.

Monitor Outputs

The current monitor (pin A1) and voltage monitor (pin A2) output signals indicate the input current and voltage. A 0-to-+10V signal at the appropriate output indicates the zero-to-full scale input current or voltage. An external DVM or oscilloscope can be connected to monitor the input voltage and current.

External Programming Input

CC and CV modes can be programmed with a signal (ac or dc) connected to the external programming (pin A4) input. A 0-to-10V external signal corresponds to the 0-to-full scale input range in CV mode or in CC mode. The external programming signal is combined with the value programmed via the GPIB or the front panel, so that, for example, a programmed value of one-half full scale and a 5-volt external programming input would produce a full-scale value at the input.

Figure 2-9 shows the input waveform that would result from the following setup:

CC Mode 60A Range

20A Input (programmed via GPIB or front panel) ± 1V (2 V peak-peak) 1 kHz external programming signal

The external programming signal (+ 1 and - 1 volt) corresponds to + 6 and - 6 amps at the input (1 volt external

programming input = 1/10 full scale). Therefore, the input varies ± 6A at the 20A level.

Fault

The Fault signal becomes active if an overvoltage or reverse voltage occurs at the input, as described in the Protection Features paragraphs.

Figure 2-9. External Programming Example

Port On/Off

Port is a general purpose output port that can be used to control an external device such as a relay for power

supply test purposes. The output is toggled on and off via the GPIB (PORT0 ON | OFF command). It cannot

be controlled from the front panel.

The Port output signal is a TTL compatible signal that becomes active (high level) when the PORT command is programmed ON and becomes inactive (low level) when the PORT command is programmed OFF.

Input Measurements

Each module's input current, voltage, and power are continuously measured at the front panel.

With remote control in effect, a module may be instructed to measure its dc input voltage, current, or power by

sending the appropriate query command (e.g. MEAS:CURR). The results will be read back when the

electronic load is addressed to talk. Voltage and current measurements are performed with approximately 16-bit resolution of full-scale ratings. Power is computed from this information. Voltage and current are measured simultaneously, so that power data is correct.

All measurements are performed by digitizing the instantaneous input voltage or current for a defined number of

samples and sample interval, storing the results in a buffer, and then calculating the measured result. Many parameters of the measurement are programmable. These include the number of samples, the time interval between samples, and the method of triggering. Note that there is a tradeoff between these parameters and the speed, accuracy, and stability of the measurement in the presence of noise. This is described in the

Programming Guide.

As shipped from the factory, front panel measurements for input voltage and current are calculated from a total of 1000 readings taken at a 10 microsecond sampling rate. There are no trigger controls for front panel measurements. However, you can program both the sampling rate and the number of data points in each front panel measurement using commands in the Sense menu. With this flexibility, measurement accuracy can be improved for waveforms with frequencies as low as several Hertz. The sample buffer size may be varied from 1 to 4096 data points. The sampling rate may be varied from 0.000001 seconds to 0.032 seconds. Values are rounded to the nearest 10-microsecond interval.

DC Measurements

DC voltage and current is measured by acquiring a number of readings at the selected time interval, applying a windowing function to the readings, and averaging the readings. Windowing is a signal conditioning process that reduces the error in dc measurements made in the presence of periodic signals such as line ripple. At power-on and after a *RST command, the interval and number of sample points used for the measurement acquisition is set. Ripple rejection is a function of the number of cycles of the ripple frequency contained in the acquisition window. More cycles in the acquisition window results in better ripple rejection. In addition, the speed of the measurement can be increased by reducing the number of sample points.

To measure the dc input voltage or current using the front panel, press the Meter key. The display indicates the

present voltage and current reading. Scroll to the appropriate measurement. To measure the voltage or current

over the GPIB, use the MEAS:VOLT? or MEAS:CURR? command.

RMS Measurements

To measure the rms of the input voltage or current, press the Meter key and scroll to the V RMS or A RMS menu commands. To measure the rms voltage or current over the GPIB, use MEAS:VOLT:ACDC? or

MEAS:CURR:ACDC?

This returns the total rms measurement, including the dc portion.

Minimum and Maximum Measurements

To measure the maximum or minimum voltage or current, press the Meter key and scroll to the

V MAX, V MIN, A MAX, or A MIN menu commands. Minimum returns the lowest value in the array; maximum returns the highest value in the array. To measure the maximum/minimum voltage or current over the

GPIB, use MEAS:VOLT:MAX?/MEAS:VOLT:MIN? or MEAS:CURR:MAX?/MEAS:CURR:MIN?

Power Measurements

To measure the average, maximum, or minimum power, press the Meter key and scroll to the

WATTS, W MAX, or W MIN menu commands. Power is calculated from the latest voltage and current measurements. Use MEASure:POWer? to measure power over the GPIB.

Measurement Ranges

The electronic load has two measurement ranges. The commands that control the measurement ranges are

located in the front panel Sense menu. To change measurement ranges, scroll to the S:C:RNG or the S:V:RNG

commands and enter a value that falls within the range that you wish to set. The electronic load will pick the range with the best resolution for that value. The corresponding SCPI range commands are:

SENS:CURR:RANG and SENS:VOLT:RANG.

Installation

Inspection

Damage

When you receive your electronic load, inspect it for any obvious damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there is damage, notify the shipping carrier and nearest Agilent Sales and Support Office immediately. The list of Agilent Sales and Support Offices is at the back of this guide. Warranty information is printed in the front of this guide.

Packaging Material

Until you have checked out the electronic load, save the shipping carton and packing materials in case the unit has to be returned. If you return the electronic load for service, attach a tag identifying the model number and the owner. Also include a brief description of the problem.

Items Supplied

The following user replaceable items are included with your electronic load. Some of these items are installed in the unit.

Table 3-1. Items Supplied

Item Part Number Description

Power Cord Contact nearest Agilent

Sales and Support Office

Trigger/Digital Connector 0360-2693 A 6-pin connector is provided for input and

Output Connector 0360-2870 A 14-pin control connector is provided for

Feet 5041-8801 Feet for bench mounting.

User's Guide 5964-8196 Contains installation, checkout, and front panel

Programming Guide 5964-8198 Contains detailed GPIB programming

A power cord appropriate for your location.

output trigger and digital signals.

connecting remote sense leads.

information.

Cleaning

Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.

WARNING: To prevent electric shock, unplug unit before cleaning.

Installing the Modules

Procedure

1. With the mainframe off, disconnect the power cord and remove the top cover by loosening the screws with a

flat-bladed screwdriver.

2. Remove any packing material from inside the mainframe.

3. Grasp the module using the quarter-turn locking fastener and the input binding posts. This reduces the

possibility of damage to static sensitive components on the pc board.

4. Start installing the modules in the slot next to the GPIB board (see figure 3-1).

Figure 3-1. Module Installation Diagram

5. Lock the module in place using the quarter-turn locking fastener and the rear panel thumbscrew. Hand-

tighten only.

6. Connect the ribbon cable to the adjacent connector pins in the GPIB board (or adjacent module). Make sure

the connectors are properly seated.

7. If applicable, install each module in the slot next to the previous module in the same manner (step 3 through

6).

8. Replace the top cover after all modules are installed.

9. Reconnect the power cord.

Channel Number

The channel number of a specific module is determined by the location of that module in relation to the GPIB board. For example, the module next to the GPIB board is always channel number one. Numbering continues sequentially so that the module furthest from the GPIB board is the highest numbered channel in your system.

Figure 3-2 shows the channel assignments for an Agilent N3300A electronic load mainframe containing a N3304A single-width module and a N3305A double-width module. One channel number is automatically assigned to each module according to the order in which it was installed in the mainframe. The maximum number of channels is six for N3300A mainframes, and two for N3301A mainframes.

CHAN 2

DOUBLE

WIDTH

CHAN 1 SINGLE

WIDTH

GP-IB

BOARD

Figure 3-2. Channel Number Example

Location

The outline diagram in figure 3-3A and figure 3-3B gives the dimensions of your electronic load. The electronic load must be installed in a location that allows sufficient space at the sides and back of the unit for adequate air circulation (see Bench Operation).

Figure 3-3A. N3300A Outline Diagram

Figure 3-3B. N3301A Outline Diagram

Bench Operation

A fan cools the electronic load by drawing air through the top and sides and exhausting it out the back. Minimum clearances for bench operation are 1 inch (25 mm) along the sides.

Do not block the fan exhaust at the rear of the unit.

Rack Mounting

The N3300A electronic load can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack panel or cabinet. Rack mount kits are available as Option 908 and 909 (with handles). Support rails are also required for rack mounting. These are

normally supplied with the cabinet and are not included with the rack mount options.

The N3301A electronic load can also be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack panel or enclosure using an Option 908 rack mount kit (see Figure 3-4). A rack mount kit for joining two half-rack units is available as Option 800. Option 800 must also be used if you are mounting other instruments next to a N3301A electronic load. Support rails are also required for rack mounting. These are normally supplied with the cabinet and are not included with the rack mounting options.

If you are installing equipment on top of your electronic load in the cabinet, use a filler panel above the unit to ensure adequate space for air circulation. A 1U panel (EIA Standard RS-310-C) as shown in Figure 3-4 is sufficient. If your cabinet has a circulation fan, avoid installing the Electronic Load too close to the cabinet fan. The cabinet fan may restrict the airflow required through the Electronic Load.

Figure 3-4. Rack Installation

Input Connections

Connect the Power Cord

1. Connect the power cord to the IEC 320 connector on the rear of the unit. If the wrong power cord was

shipped with your unit, contact your nearest Agilent Sales and Support Office (refer to the list at the back of this guide) to obtain the correct cord. See Figure 3-5 for the part number and ordering options.

Figure 3-5. Power Cord Configurations

Input Binding Posts

The input binding posts, control connectors and trigger connector are located on the rear panel and are used for application connections.

Two screw-down binding posts (+ and -) are provided on each module for connecting the input wires to the electronic load (see figure 3-6). Connections are made as follows:

Figure 3-6 Input Binding Post

1. Strip the back wire insulation as indicated

Wire Size Strip back

AWG 4 6 mm (0.65 in)

AWG 6 or 8 13 mm (0.5 in)

AWG 10 or smaller 10 mm (0.4 in)

2. AWG 4 is the maximum wire size. Stranded copper wire size, AWG 6 or 8 is the recommended wire. If

you are connecting more than one wire on each post, twist the wires to ensure a good contact when the adjustment knob is tightened.

3. Insert the wire into the binding post.

WARNING To prevent accidental contact with hazardous voltages, do not extend the wire beyond the

contact area inside the binding post.

4. Hand-tighten the adjustment knob to secure the wire in the binding post. If you are using a slotted

screwdriver, tighten the knob to 8 in-lbs for a secure connection.

Caution Do not use lubricants or contact cleaners on the binding posts. Certain chemical agents can

damage the LEXAN material of the binding post, causing the part to fail.

Wire Considerations

WARNING To satisfy safety requirements, load wires must be heavy enough not to overheat while carrying

the short-circuit output current of the device connected to the electronic load. Refer to Table 32 for the ampere capacity of various stranded wire sizes.

Input connections are made to the + and - binding posts on the back of each module. A major consideration in making input connections is the wire size. The minimum wire size required to prevent overheating may not be large enough to maintain good regulation. It is recommended that stranded, copper wires be used. The wires should be large enough to limit the voltage drop to no more than 0.5 V per lead. Table 3-3 gives the maximum load lead length to limit the voltage drop to the specified limit.

Table 3-2. Stranded Copper Wire Ampere Capacity

Wire Size Ampacity Notes:

AWG Cross Section

Area in mm

22 5.0

1. Ratings for AWG-sized wires derived from MIL-W-

5088B. Ratings for metric-sized wires derived from IEC Publication 335-1.

20 8.33

0.75 10

18 15.4

2. Ampacity of aluminum wire is approximately84% of

that listed for copper wire.

1 13.5

16 19.4

1.5 16

14 31.2

2.5 25

12 40

432

10 55

3. When two or more wires are bundled together, ampacity

for each wire must be reduced to the following percentages:

2 conductors 94% 3 conductors 89% 4 conductors 83% 5 conductors 76%

640

875

10 63

6 100

4. Maximum temperatures:

Ambient = 50° C Conductor = 105° C

4 135

Table 3-3. Maximum Wire Lengths to Limit Voltage Drops

Wire Size Resistivity Maximum Length in Meters (Feet) to Limit

Voltage Drop to 0.5 V or Less

Cross

Section

AWG Area in

ΩΩΩΩ/kft ΩΩΩΩ/km

5 A 10 A 20 A 30 A 40 A 50 A 60 A

mm2

22 16.15 (6) (3) (1.5) (1) (0.77) (0.62) (0.52)

0.5 40.1 2.5 1.2 0.6 0.4 0.31 0.25 0.21

20 10.16 (9.5) (4.5) (2) (1.5) (1.23) (0.98) (0.82)

0.75 26.7 3.7 1.9 0.9 0.6 0.47 0.37 0.31

18 6.388 (15.5) (7.5) (3.5) (2.5) (2.0) (1.57) (1.30)

1 20.0 5.0 2.5 1.3 0.8 0.63 0.50 0.42

16 4.018 (24.5) (12) (6) (4) (3.1) (2.49) (2.07)

1.5 13.7 7.3 3.6 1.8 1.2 0.91 0.73 0.61

14 2.526 (39.5) (19.5) (9.5) (6.5) (4.9) (3.46) (3.30)

2.5 8.21 12.2 6.1 3.0 2.0 1.52 1.22 1.01

12 1.589 (62.5) (31) (15.5) (10.5) (7.9) (6.29) (5.24)

4 5.09 19.6 9.8 4.9 3.3 2.46 1.96 1.64

10 0.9994 (100) (50) (25) (17) (12.5) (10.00) (8.34)

6 3.39 29 14.7 7.4 4.9 3.69 2.95 2.96

8 0.6285 (159) (79) (39.5) (27) (19.9) (15.91) (13.25)

10 1.95 51 25 12.8 8.5 6.41 5.13 4.27

6 0.3953 (252) (126) (63) (40) (31.6) (25.30) (21.07)

16 1.24 80 40 20 13.4 10.08 8.06 6.72

4 0.2486 (402) (201) (100) (68) (50.37) (40.23) (33.51)

Control Connector

A 14-pin connector and a quick-disconnect mating plug are provided on each module for connecting remote sense leads, external V/I monitors, an external programming input, and external control lines (see figure 3-7). The mating plug is packaged in an envelope that is included with the module.

Consistent with good engineering practice, all leads connected to the control connector should be twisted and shielded to maintain the instrument's specified performance. Make all wire connections to the mating plug as required before installing the connector in the module.

+S and -S

A11 and A10

A7 A6

Used to connect the remote sense leads to the power source. Pin +S connects the +S signal and pin -S connects the -S signal. Remote sensing can only be used in CV and CR modes.

Used to monitor the modules input current and voltage. A 0V-to-+10V signal at the appropriate pin indicates the zero-to-full scale current or voltage. Pin A11 monitors current and pin A10 monitors voltage.

Provides the common connection for the current and voltage monitor signals (pins A10 and A11).

Connects an external programming input. The CC and CV mode can be programmed with a 0V-to-+10V signal (ac or dc). This signal can act alone or can be combined with values programmed over the GPIB or RS-232. Thus, it is possible to superimpose an ac signal upon a dc level.

Provides the common connection for the external programming input (pin A8).

A TTL-compatible output (fault) signal that becomes active (high level) when an overvoltage, reverse voltage condition or fault occurs. This signal powers up in the inactive (low-level) state.

A TTL-compatible output signal that becomes active (high level) when the PORT0 command is programmed ON. This signal can be used to control an external device such as a relay for shorting or disconnecting the module's input terminals or as a general purpose digital output port. This signal powers up in the inactive (low-level) state.

Provides the common connection for the A5 and A6 pins.

A1-A3

Not available

Figure 3-7. Control Connector

Sense Switch

A local/remote sense switch is provided on each module. Unless you are using remote sensing, make sure that the sense switch is set to LCL (depressed). Remote sensing is used in certain applications to achieve greater accuracy (refer to Remote Sense Connections for more information).

NOTE If the sense switch is set to remote operation without having sense leads connected to the sense

inputs, the module will continue to work in the CC mode, but the input will turn off in CV and CR modes. Voltage readback will not work in any mode.

Trigger and Digital Connections

A connector is provided on each mainframe for a ground reference of input and output trigger signals (see Figure 3-8). The remote voltage sense, current and voltage monitor signals, analog programming input, fault output pin and a programmable digital output pin are referenced to the trigger input.

Figure 3-8. Control Connector

TRIG IN

TRIG OUT

TRIG GND

DIG 1 DIG 2 DIG GND

Consistent with good engineering practice, all leads connected to the connector should be twisted and shielded to maintain the instrument's specified performance.

A TTL-compatible input that responds to low-level external trigger signals. A trigger applied to this input can be used to change settings (voltage, current, resistance, etc.), toggle between settings in transient-toggle mode, or generate a pulse in transient-pulse mode. An external trigger affects any module that has its external trigger input enabled by the TRIG:SOUR:EXT command.

A TTL-compatible output signal that becomes active (low-level) whenever the electronic load is triggered by a GPIB command or TRIG IN signal. This signal can be used to trigger external equipment such as oscilloscopes, digitizers, or another electronic load.

Provides the common connection for the trigger signals. This common is directly connected to the chassis.

A programmable digital output line.

A second programmable digital output line.

Provides the common connection for the digital signals. This common is directly connected to the chassis.

Computer Connections

The electronic load can be controlled through a GPIB interface or through an RS-232 interface.

GPIB Interface

Each electronic load has its own GPIB bus address, which can be set using the front panel Address key as

described in Chapter 5. GPIB address data is stored in a non-volatile memory. The electronic load is shipped with its GPIB address set to 5.

Electronic loads may be connected to the GPIB interface in series configuration, star configuration, or a combination of the two, provided the following rules are observed:

♦ The total number of devices including the GPIB interface card is no more than 15. ♦ The total length of all cables used is no more than 2 meters times the number of devices connected together,

up to a maximum of 20 meters. (Refer to Table 2-2 for a list of GPIB cables available from Agilent Technologies.)

♦ Do not stack more than three connector blocks together on any GPIB connector. ♦ Make sure all connectors are fully seated and the lock screws are firmly finger-tightened.

RS-232 Interface

The electronic loads have an RS-232 programming interface, which is activated by commands located in the

front panel Address menu. All applicable SCPI commands are available through RS-232 programming. When

the RS-232 interface is selected, the GPIB interface is disabled.

The RS-232 connector is a DB-9, male connector as shown in figure 3-9. Adapters are available to connect the electronic load to any computer or terminal with a properly configured DB-25 connector (see Table 2-2).

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

Figure 3-9. RS-232 Connector

Pin Input/Output Description

1 - no connection 2 Input Receive Data (RxD) 3 Output Transmit Data (TxD) 4 - not applicable 5 Common Signal ground 6 - not applicable 7 Output Request to Send (RTS) 8 Input Clear to Send (CTS) 9 - No connection

Application Connections

Local Sense Connections

Figure 3-10 illustrates a typical setup with module number 1 connected for constant current or constant resistance operation. Local sensing is used in applications where lead lengths are relatively short, or where load

regulation is not critical. The sense switch must be set to LCL. Load leads should be bundled or tie-wrapped

together to minimize inductance.

Figure 3-10. Local Sensing

Remote Sense Connections

Figure 3-11 illustrates a typical setup with module number 1 connected for remote sense operation. The remote sense terminals of module 1 are connected to the output of the power supply. Remote sensing compensates for the voltage drop in applications that require long lead lengths. It is only useful when module 1 is operating in

CV or CR mode, or when using voltage readback. The sense switch must be set to RMT. Load leads should be

bundled or tie wrapped together to minimize inductance.

Parallel Connections

Figure 3-12 illustrates how modules can be paralleled for increased power dissipation. Up to six modules can be

directly paralleled in CC mode. Modules cannot be paralleled in CV or CR mode. Each module will dissipate

the power it has been programmed for. For example, if two modules are connected in parallel, with module number 1 programmed for 10 A and module number 2 programmed for 20A, the total current drawn from the source is 30 A.

Figure 3-11. Remote Sensing

Figure 3-12. Parallel Operation

In Figure 3-12, all lead connections are terminated at the source. Each module is connected to the source using separate wires. Using the source as the current distribution point allows larger wires to be used for each module connection and also reduces the common impedance inherent in daisy-chained configurations.

If because of lead length or other considerations, lead connections cannot be made at the source, a remote distribution terminal may be required. Lead connections can also be daisy-chained across the module binding posts as long as the total current draw is less than the ampere-rating of AWG 8 wire (see Table 3-2). This is because two wires larger than AWG 8 cannot both fit inside the electronic load, binding post.

Zero-Volt Loading Connections

As shown in Figure 3-13, the electronic load can be connected in series with a voltage source or an auxiliary power supply greater than 3 volts. This allows the electronic load to test devices at its full current capacity down to a zero-volt level. Remote sensing is recommended for improved load regulation and when turning the short on.

Figure 3-13. Zero Volt Loading

Turn-On Checkout

Introduction

Successful tests in this chapter provide a high degree of confidence that the electronic load is operating properly. For verification tests, see, Appendix B.

NOTE: This chapter provides a preliminary introduction to the electronic load front panel. See Chapter

5 for more detail.

Checkout Procedure

The tests in this section checks for proper operation of the electronic load. If you have not already done so, connect the power cord to the unit and plug it in.

The following procedure assumes that the unit turns in the factory-default state. If you need more information about the factory default state, refer to the *RST command in Chapter 4 of the Programming Guide. Note that the values shown in the Display column may not exactly match the values that appear on the front panel of your unit.

Table 4-1. Checkout Programming Values

Model Voltage Current Note

All 10V 10A The settings of the power supply and the values used in the procedure were

selected so that they can be used with any module. You can use different settings, but the results of the test will differ from the results shown below.

Procedure Display Explanation

Turn the unit on. The electronic

load undergoes a self-test when you first turn it on.

Check that the electronic load fan is

on.

Connect a 10V, 10A power supply

to the binding posts of the first channel of the electronic load. Use heavy wires to minimize the voltage drop in the wires.

**************

1 0.00 0.00

During selftest, all display segments are briefly lit, followed by the channel number displayed and the CC annunciator on.

You should be able to hear the fan and feel the air coming from the back of the unit.

Set the power supply voltage to

10V and current limit to 10A.

1 10.00 0.00 Observe the front panel. It should display

the voltage that the power supply was set to.

Depress the following front panel

keys in the indicated order:

Current , 5, Enter.

1 10.00 4.99 The electronic load is drawing 5A and is

operating in the CC mode. The CC annunciator is on. The power supply should be operating in the CV mode.

Depress the Meter key followed by

the scroll key.

Repeat steps 3 through 6 for any

other modules in the mainframe.

Turn off electronic load, disconnect

power supply and continue with rear panel connections.

NOTE: If the Err annunciator on the display is on, press the Shift key followed by the Error key to see

the error number. See Table 4-2 for a list of errors.

1 50 W The display shows the computed input

power for the selected channel.

In Case of Trouble

Error Messages

Electronic load failure may occur during power-on Selftest or during operation. In either case, the display may show an error message that indicates the reason for the failure.

Selftest Errors

Pressing the Shift, Error keys will show the error number. Selftest error messages appear as; ERROR <n> where "n" is a number listed in the following table. If this occurs, turn the power off and then back on to see if the error persists. If the error message persists, the electronic load requires service. Refer to the list of Agilent Sales and Support Offices at the back of this manual.

Table 4-2 Error Codes

Error Failed Test

0 No error 1 Module Initialization Lost 2 Mainframe Initialization Lost 3 Module Calibration Lost 4 Non-volatile RAM STATE section checksum failed

5 Non-volatile RAM RST section checksum failed 10 RAM selftest 11 CVDAC selftest 1 12 CVDAC selftest 2 13 CCDAC selftest 1 14 CCDAC selftest 2 15 CRDAC selftest 1 16 CRDAC selftest 2 20 Input Down 40 Flash write failed 41 Flash erase failed 80 Digital I/O selftest error

Front Panel Operation

Introduction

Here is what you will find in this chapter:

• A complete description of the front panel controls

• Front panel programming examples.

NOTE: The electronic load must be set in Local Mode to use the front panel controls. Press the Local

key on the front panel to put the unit in Local Mode.

Front Panel Description

N3300A

SYSTEM DC ELECTRONIC LOAD

LINE

OFF

CHANNEL VOLTS AMPS

CV CC CR Unr Dis Tran Prot Cal Shift Rmt Addr Err SQR

Figure 5-1 Front Panel, Overall View

Func

Current

Res

Voltage

Step

List Tran

Trigger

Trigger Control

E -

Clear Entry

SYSTEM FUNCTION ENTRY

Ident

Sense

Local

Meter

Error

Channel

Address

Channel

Save

Prot Clear

Recall

Protect

Input on/off

Input

Enter

jjjjDisplay

15-character fluorescent display for showing measurements and programmed values.

kkkkAnnunciators

llllSystem Keys

Annunciators light to indicate operating modes and status conditions:

φ1 A list is in progress

CV The electronic load channel is in constant-voltage mode. CC The electronic load channel is in constant-current mode. CR The electronic load channel is in constant-resistance mode. Unr The electronic load channel is in an unregulated state. Dis The electronic load channel measurement is disabled (off). Tran The electronic load channel is in transient operation. Prot One of the electronic load's channel protection feature is activated. Cal The electronic load is in calibration mode. Shift The Shift key is pressed to access an alternate key function. Rmt The selected interface (GPIB or RS-232) is in a remote state. Addr The interface is addressed to talk or to listen. Err There is a message in the SCPI error queue. SQR The interface is requesting service from the controller.

The system keys let you: Return to Local mode (front panel control). Set the electronic load GPIB address. Set the RS-232 interface communication baud rate and parity bit. Display SCPI error codes and clear the error queue. Save and recall up to 10 instrument operating configurations.

mmmm Function Keys

nnnn Entry Keys

ooooLine

Function access command menus that let you: Select CC, CR and CV modes. Select channel. Select Current, Resistance and Voltage levels. Set Trigger and Transient levels. Set up front panel measurements.

Entry keys let you: Enter programming values. Increment or decrement programming values.

▲ Enter and ▼ Enter select the front panel menu parameters.

This turns the electronic load on or off.

System Keys

Refer to the examples later in this chapter for more details on the use of these keys.

SYSTEM Ident Local

Error Address

Save Recall

Figure 5-2. System Keys

This is the blue, unlabeled key, which is also shown as shift in this guide. Pressing this key accesses the alternate or shifted function key (such as ERROR). Release the key after you press it. The Shift annunciator is lit, indicating that the shifted keys are active.

Local

Address

Recall

Shift

Ident

Press to change the electronic load's selected interface from the remote operation to local (front panel) operation. Pressing the key will have no effect if the interface state is already Local, Local-with-Lockout, or Remote-with-Lockout.

Press to access the system address menu. This menu lets you configure the electronic load's interface. Address Menu entries are stored in non-volatile memory.

Display Command Function

ADDRESS <value> Sets the GPIB address INTF <char> Selects an interface (GPIB or RS-232) BAUDRATE <value> Selects baud rate (300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600) PARITY <char> Message parity (NONE, EVEN, ODD, MARK, SPACE) FLOW <char> Flow control ( RTS-CTS, NONE) value = numeric value char = a character string parameter

~ 

Use and to scroll through the command list

~Input Input

Use and to scroll through the parameter list

Press to place the electronic load into a previously stored state. You can recall up to 10 (0 through 9) previously stored states.

Displays full scale voltage and current for the present channel. It can be used to identify which modules are installed in the selected channel locations.

Shift Error

Shift Save

Press to display the system error codes stored in the SCPI error queue. This action also clears the queue. If there is no error in the queue, 0 is displayed.

Press to store an existing electronic load state in non-volatile memory. The parameters saved are listed under *SAV in the electronic load Programming Guide. You can save up to 10 states (0 through 9).

Function keys

Refer to the examples later in this chapter for more details on the use of these keys.

Sense Meter

Channel

Prot Clear Protect

Input on/off

FUNCTION

Func

Current

Res

Voltage

Step

List Tran

Trigger

Trigger Control

Figure 5-3. Function Keys

Immediate Action Keys

Immediate action keys immediately execute their corresponding function when pressed. Other function keys

have commands underneath them that are accessed when the key is pressed.

On/Off

QQQQ

Channel

Input

This key toggles the input of the electronic load between the on and off states. It immediately executes its function as soon as you press it. When off, the electronic

load input is disabled and the Dis annunciator is on.

Selects another channel.

Shift

Protect

Shift

Meter

Trigger

Prot

Clear

Causes a trigger to occur. The trigger system must first be initiated by pressing

Trigger Control and Enter. Triggers are used to generate transients or lists.

Displays any protection functions that are tripped.

Press this key to reset the protection circuit and allow the unit to return to its last programmed state. The condition that caused the protection circuit to become active must be removed prior to pressing this key, or the unit will shut down again and

display the Prot annunciator again.

Takes the front panel back to the Metering mode from any other mode.

Scrolling Keys

QQQQ RRRR

Scrolling keys let you move through the commands in the presently selected function menu. Press ▼ to bring up the next command in the list. Press ▲ to go back to the previous command in the list. Function menus are circular; you can return to the starting position by continuously pressing either key

QQQQ

Step

QQQQ

Channel

RRRR

Step

These keys let you scroll through points in a list function. When the display indicates EOL, the end of the list has been reached.

Press this key to scroll through all channels in the mainframe

Metering Keys

Metering keys control the metering functions of the electronic load. As set from the factory, all front panel measurements are calculated from a total of 1000 readings taken at a 10 microsecond sampling rate. Therefore, the factory default acquisition time for a single front panel measurement is about 10 milliseconds. Refer to “Making Front Panel Measurements” for more information about changing the front panel sampling rate and the number of measurement points.

Takes the front panel back to the Metering mode from any other mode.

Meter

Also accesses the meter menu. This menu lets you measure various parameters of the selected input.

Notes:

Display Measurement

<chan> <voltage> <current> Displays the voltage and current of the selected channel <chan> <value> V MAX Displays the maximum voltage <chan> <value> V MIN Displays the minimum voltage <chan> <value> V RMS Displays the rms voltage <chan> <value> A MAX Displays the maximum current <chan> <value> A MIN Displays the minimum current <chan> <value> A RMS Displays the rms voltage <chan> <value> WATTS Displays the input power <chan> <value> W MAX Displays the maximum power <chan> <value> W MIN Displays the minimum power

SenseShift

Specifies the measurement functions and ranges.

Display Command Function

S:PNT Defines the number of data points in the measurement S:TIN Sets the digitizer sample spacing S:WIN Sets the measurement window function S:OFF Defines the data offset in the measurement S:C:RNG Selects the current measurement range S:V:RNG Selects the voltage measurement range

Use and to scroll through the menu commands Use and to scroll through the command parameters

QQQQRRRR

Q InputRRRR Input

Input Control Keys

Input control keys control the input functions of the electronic load.

Current

Res

ChannelShift

Press this key to select another channel. Enter the channel number using the Entry Keys. (This key performs the same function as

▼ Channel.)

Press this key to access the current menu.

Display Command Function

CURR <value> Sets the current of input C:MODE Sets the current mode to FIX or LIST C:RANG Sets the current range C:SLEW Sets the current slew rate for both positive and negative transitions C:SLW:N Sets the current slew rate for the negative transitions C:SLW:P Sets the current slew rate for the positive transitions C:TLEV Sets the current transient input level C:TRIG Sets the current trigger input level

Press this key to access the resistance menu.

Display Command Function

RES <value> Sets the resistance of input R:MODE Sets the resistance mode to FIX or LIST R:RANG Sets the resistance range R:SLEW Sets the resistance slew rate for both positive and negative transitions R:SLW:N Sets the resistance slew rate for the negative transitions R:SLW:P Sets the resistance slew rate for the positive transitions R:TLEV Sets the resistance transient input level R:TRIG Sets the resistance trigger input level

Voltage

Func

Notes

Press this key to access the voltage menu.

Display Command Function

VOLT <value> Sets the voltage of input V:MODE Sets the voltage mode to FIX or LIST V:RANG Sets the voltage range V:SLEW Sets the voltage slew rate for both positive and negative transitions V:SLW:N Sets the voltage slew rate for the negative transitions V:SLW:P Sets the voltage slew rate for the positive transitions V:TLEV Sets the voltage transient input level V:TRIG Sets the voltage trigger input level

Press this key to access the function menu.

Display Command Function

FUNC <char> Selects the input regulation mode (CURR, RES, VOLT) FNC:MODE Selects what controls the regulation mode (FIX or LIST) INP:SHOR Enables or disables the input short (ON, OFF)

RRRR QQQQ

Use and to scroll through the menu commands

R Input QQQQ Input

Use and to scroll through the command parameters

Transient Control Keys

Transient control keys control the transient functions of the electronic load.

Tran

Press this key to access the function menu.

Display Command Function

TRAN <value> Sets the current of input T:DCYC Sets the current mode to FIX or LIST T:FREQ Sets the current slew rate for both positive and negative transitions T:MODE Sets the current slew rate for the negative transitions T:TWID Sets the current slew rate for the positive transitions

Trigger Control Keys

Trigger control keys control the trigger functions of the electronic load.

Trigger Control

Press this key to access the function menu.

Display Command Function

INIT:IMMED Sets the current of input ABORT Sets the current mode to FIX or LIST

List Control Keys

List control keys control the list functions of the electronic load.

List

Press this key to access the function menu.

Display Command Function

LIST:STEP Sets the method of incrementing steps (ONCE, AUTO) LST:CNT Specifies the number of times the list is cycled

DWEL:0 EOL Specifies the time period of each step CURR:0 EOL Specifies the current setting for each step C:RANG:0 EOL Specifies the current range for each step C:SLEW:0 EOL Sets the current slew rate for each step C:SLW:N:0 EOL Sets the negative current slew rate for each step C:SLW:P:0 EOL Sets the positive current slew rate for each step C:TLEV:0 EOL Sets the transient input current for each step FUNC:0 EOL Sets the list regulation mode (CURR, RES, VOLT) RES:0 EOL Specifies the resistance setting for each step R:RANG:0 EOL Specifies the resistance range for each step R:SLEW:0 EOL Sets the resistance slew rate for each step R:SLW:N:0 EOL Sets the negative resistance slew rate for each step R:SLW:P:0 EOL Sets the positive resistance slew rate for each step R:TLEV:0 EOL Sets the transient input resistance for each step TRAN:0 EOL Enables/disables the transient level for each step T:DCYC:0 EOL Sets the transient duty cycle for each step T:FREQ:0 EOL Sets the transient frequency for each step T:MODE:0 EOL Sets the mode of the transient generator (CONT, PULSE) T:TWID:0 EOL Sets the transient pulse width for each step VOLT:0 EOL Specifies the voltage setting for each step V:RANG:0 EOL Specifies the voltage range for each step V:SLEW:0 EOL Sets the voltage slew rate for each step V:SLW:N:0 EOL Sets the negative voltage slew rate for each step V:SLW:P:0 EOL Sets the positive voltage slew rate for each step V:TLEV:0 EOL Sets the transient input voltage for each step

Entry Keys

QQQQ

Input

0 9 .

- ,

RRRR

Input

SSSS

789

E -

Clear Entry

Input

Enter

Figure 5-4 Entry Keys

These keys perform two functions. In Meter mode, these keys can be used to adjust the present input current, voltage, or resistance - depending on which function is presently active (indicated by the CC, CR, or CV annunciator).

In menu mode, these keys let you scroll through choices in a parameter list that

apply to a specific command. Parameter lists are circular; you can return to the starting position by continuously pressing either key. If the command has a numeric range, these keys increment or decrement the existing numeric value.

The backspace key deletes the last digit entered from the keypad. This key lets you correct one or more wrong digits before they are entered.

0 through 9 are used for entering numeric values. . is the decimal point. For example,

to enter 33.6 press:

3, 3, . , 6, Enter.

Enter

Shift

Clear Entry

This key executes the entered value or parameter of the presently accessed command. Until you press this key, the parameters you enter with the other Entry keys are displayed but not entered into the electronic load. Before pressing change or abort anything previously entered into the display. After

Enter, you can

Enter is pressed,

the electronic load returns to Meter mode.

EShift

This is used to enter an exponent value in the numeric field. Pressing these keys displays an E in the field. Enter the value of the exponent following the E, then press

Enter.

-Shift

This is used to enter either a negative number or a negative exponent value in the numeric field. Pressing these keys displays an - in the field. Enter the numeric value

then press Enter. This is used to clear the numeric field of an entered value before the Enter key has

been pressed. After clearing the field, a new number can be entered.

Examples of Front Panel Programming

You will find these examples on the following pages:

1. Using the front panel display.

2. Programming constant current, voltage, and resistance modes.

3. Programming transient operation.

4. Programming lists.

5. Querying and Clearing Output Protection and Errors

6. Making basic front panel measurements

7. Setting GPIB address or RS-232 parameters.

8. Saving and recalling operating states.

Similar examples are given in the electronic load Programming Guide using SCPI commands.

1 - Using the Front Panel Display

Action Display

1. Press Meter to return the display to Meter mode. Press QQQQChannel to scroll

through the channels. The left-most digit of the front panel display identifies the input channel that is presently being controlled by the front panel.

You can only select an input when the unit is in metering mode. Once an input has been selected, only the menu commands that apply to that input will appear on the display. The CV, CC, and UNR annunciators apply to the selected channel.

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2 - Programming Constant Current, Voltage and Resistance Modes

This example shows you how to set the input voltage, current and resistance modes.

Set the constant current mode input

Action Display

1. On the Function keypad, press Q Channel to scroll through the channels until

channel 1 appears on the display.

On the Function keypad, press Input On/Off to turn input off. Dis annunciator on

On the Function keypad, press Func. On the Entry keypad, press Q Input or R Input key until the current function is displayed, then press Enter.

4. On the Function keypad, press Current. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

current is displayed.

5. On the Entry keypad press 1.25 Enter.

6. On the Function keypad, press Current. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

current slew is displayed.

On the Entry keypad press 30000 Enter.

8. On the Function keypad, press Current. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

current transient is displayed.

9. On the Entry keypad press 2 Enter.

FUNC CURR

CURR

CURR 1.25

C:SLW

C:SLW 30000

C:TLEV

C:TLEV 2

10. On the Function keypad, press Input On/Off to turn input on. Dis annunciator off

11. To make minor changes to an existing value: On the Function keypad, press

Current. On the Entry keypad, press QQQQInput or RRRR Input to scroll from 1.25 to

2.25. Then press Enter.

CURR 2.25

Set the constant resistance mode input

Action Display

1. On the Function keypad, press Q Channel to scroll through the channels until

channel 1 appears on the display.

2. On the Function keypad, press Input On/Off to turn input off.

On the Function keypad, press Func. On the Entry keypad, press Q Input or R Input key until the resistance function is displayed, then press Enter.

4. On the Function keypad, press Res. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

resistance is displayed.

5. On the Entry keypad press 50 Enter.

6. On the Function keypad, press Res. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

resistance transient is displayed.

On the Entry keypad press 40 Enter.

8. On the Function keypad, press Input On/Off to turn input on.

9. To make minor changes to an existing value: On the Function keypad, press Res.

On the Entry keypad, press Q

Enter.

QInput or RRRR Input to scroll from 50 to 60. Then press

Dis annunciator on

FUNC:RES

RES

RES 50

R:TLEV

R:TLEV 40

Dis annunciator off

RES 60

Set the constant voltage mode input

Action Display

On the Function keypad, press Q Channel to scroll through the channels until

channel 1 appears on the display.

2. On the Function keypad, press Input On/Off to turn input off.

3. On the Function keypad, press Func. On the Entry keypad, press Q Input or R Input key until the voltage function is displayed, then press Enter.

4. On the Function keypad, press Voltage. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

voltage is displayed.

On the Entry keypad press 6 Enter.

On the Function keypad, press Voltage. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

voltage slew is displayed.

7. On the Entry keypad press 30000 Enter.

8. On the Function keypad, press Voltage. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

voltage transient is displayed.

On the Entry keypad press 4 Enter.

10.

On the Function keypad, press Input On/Off to turn input on.

11. To make minor changes to an existing value: On the Function keypad, press

Voltage. On the Entry keypad, press QQQQInput or RRRR Input to scroll from 6.000 to

7.000. Then press Enter.

Dis annunciator on

FUNC VOLT

VOLT

VOLT 6

V:SLW

V:SLW 30000

V:TLEV

V:TLEV 4

Dis annunciator off

VOLT 7.000

3 - Programming Transient Operation

Transient operation can be used in the CC, CR or CV mode. It causes the selected channel to switch between two load levels.

Set transient operation for Continuous mode

In the following example, assume that the CC mode is active, the slew rate is at the default setting (maximum rate), and the applicable transient operation parameters have been set as follows: continuous mode, main current level = 5A, transient current level = 10 A, transient frequency = 1kHz, transient duty cycle = 40.

The load module starts conduction at the main level (in this case 5 amps). When transient operation is turned on

the module input current will slew to and remain at 10 A for 40% of the period (400 µs), then slew to and remain at 5 A for the remaining 60% (600 µs) of that cycle. This cycle is repeated on a continuous basis. Figure

5-5 shows the waveform that would result in this example.

Figure 5-5. Continuous Transient Operation

Action Display

1. On the Function keypad, press Current. On the Entry keypad, press 5 Enter .CURR 5

On the Function keypad, press Current. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

transient current is displayed.

3. On the Entry keypad press 10 Enter. C:TLEV 10

4. On the Function keypad, press Tran. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

transient duty cycle is displayed.

5. On the Entry keypad press 40 Enter. T:DCYC 40

6. On the Function keypad, press Tran. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

transient frequency is displayed.

On the Entry keypad press 1000 Enter.

8. On the Function keypad, press Tran. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

transient mode is displayed.

9. To select the continuous mode, press the Q

Continuous mode is displayed. Then press Enter.

10. On the Function keypad, press the Tran key and select ON to activate the transient

mode.

QInput or RRRR Input key until the

C:TLEV

T:DCYC

T:FREQ

1000

T:MODE

T:MODE CONT

TRAN ON

Set transient operation for Pulse mode

In this example, assume that the CC mode is active, the slew rate is at the factory default setting (maximum rate), and the applicable transient operation parameters have been set as follows: pulse mode, main current level = 5 A, transient current level = 10 A, pulse width = 1 millisecond.

In this example, the electronic load starts conduction at the main current level setting (5 amps). When the transient mode is turned on and an external trigger signal is received, module input current will slew to and remain at 10 A for the remainder of the 10 millisecond time period, then slew to and remain at 5 A until another trigger is received. Any triggers that occur during the time the transient level is in effect will extend the pulse by another 10 milliseconds. Figure 5-6 shows the waveform that would result in this pulsed transient example.

Figure 5-6. Pulsed Transient Operation

Action Display

1. On the Function keypad, press Current. On the Entry keypad, press 5 Enter .CURR 5

2. On the Function keypad, press Current. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

transient current is displayed.

3. On the Entry keypad press 10 Enter. C:TLEV 10

4. On the Function keypad, press Tran. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

transient pulse width is displayed.

On the Entry keypad press 0.01 Enter.

6. On the Function keypad, press Tran. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

transient mode is displayed.

7. To select the pulse mode, press the Q

is displayed. Then press Enter.

8. On the Function keypad, press the Tran key and select ON to activate the transient

mode.

On the Function keypad, press Trigger Control, then press Enter. This initiates

the trigger system.

Press Shift and Trigger. This starts the pulse. Repeat this step for additional pulses.

QInput or RRRR Input key until the Pulse mode

C:TLEV

T:TWID

T:TWID 0.01

T:MODE

T:MODE PULS

TRAN ON

INIT:IMMED

Set transient operation for Toggled mode

In this example, assume that the CC mode is active, the slew rate is at the factory default setting (maximum rate), and the applicable transient operation parameters have been set as follows: toggle mode, main current level = 5 A, transient current level = 10 A.

The operation of toggled mode is similar to that described for continuous and pulse operation, except that each time a trigger is received the input alternates between the main and transient current levels. Figure 5-7 shows the waveform that would result for this toggled transient operation example

Figure 5-7. Toggled Transient Operation

Action Display

On the Function keypad, press Current. On the Entry keypad, press 5 Enter .

2. On the Function keypad, press Current. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

transient current is displayed.

3. On the Entry keypad press 10 Enter. C:TLEV 10

6. On the Function keypad, press Tran. On the Function keypad, press Q key until

transient mode is displayed.

To select the pulse mode, press the Q

is displayed. Then press Enter.

On the Function keypad, press the Tran key and select ON to activate the transient

mode.

9. On the Function keypad, press Trigger Control, then press Enter. This initiates

the trigger system.

10 Press Shift and Trigger. This switches to the toggled level. Each time a trigger is

sent, the input switches to the alternate level.

QInput or RRRR Input key until the Toggle mode

CURR 5

C:TLEV

T:MODE

T:MODE TOGG

TRAN ON

INIT:IMMED

NOTE: The difference between programming a toggled level (C:TLEV) and a triggered level (C:TRIG),

is that a toggled level allows you to switch back and forth between the main (or immediate) level and the toggled level. A triggered level, on the other hand, becomes the main level once it is triggered. Subsequent triggers have no effect on the input level.

4 - Programming Lists

Lists are the most flexible means of generating complex input sequences. The following figure shows a current input sequence generated from a list. The input current shown represents three different current pulses (8 amperes 2 seconds, 6 amperes for 5 seconds, and 4 amperes for 7 seconds) separated by 3-second, 0-ampere intervals.

The list specifies the pulses as three current points (point 0, 2, and 4), each with its corresponding dwell point. The intervals are three zero-current points (point 1, 3, and 5) of equal intervals. The count parameter causes the list to execute twice when started by a single trigger.

NOTE: From the Recall Menu, execute the *RST command to reset the load module. This is necessary

because any previously programmed functions remain in effect until cleared.

Trigger

12 3 4 5

List Count = 1 List Count = 2

Figure 5-8. List Sequence

Action Display

Press Current to access the Current Menu. Then press R to access the current mode

command.

On the Entry keypad, press Q

to obtain LIST and press Enter.

Access the List Menu by pressing Shift List. Press R to scroll to the count command. From the Entry keypad, change the list count from the default (1) to 2. Press Enter.

4. Access the List menu again and press R until you access the dwell time. This specifies

the time for each current point, which is effectively its width. The first dwell point (0)

appears in the display. On the Entry keypad, press 2 and Enter.

5. Pressing the Enter key automatically advances to the step in the list. Enter the following

values for dwell list points 1 through 5: 3, 5, 3, 7, 3. Press Enter to enter each value.

When you finish, you will be at point 6, which is the end of the list.

Note: Press Shift QQQQList or Shift RList to access and edit any list point.

6. Press R until you access the current list. This specifies the value of each current point

during its corresponding dwell period. The first current list point (0) appears in the

display. On the Entry keypad, press 8 and Enter.

QInput or RInput to scroll through the mode parameters

C:MODE FIXED

C:MODE LIST

LST:CNT 2

DWEL:0 2

DWEL:1 3 DWEL:2 5 DWEL:3 3 DWEL:4 7 DWEL:5 3

DWEL:6 EOL

CURR:0 8

5 - Querying and Clearing Output Protection and Errors

When overvoltage, overcurrent, or overtemperature condition occurs, the Prot annunciator on the front panel

will be on and the electronic load will disable its output.

Error messages can occur at any time during the operation of the unit. When the Err annunciator on the front

panel is on, it means that either an error has occurred on the GPIB bus, or a selftest error has occurred. Appendix C lists error numbers and descriptions.

Query and clear the electronic load overcurrent protection as follows:

Action Display

1. On the Function keypad, press Protect. In this example, an overcurrent condition

has occurred.

2. To restore normal operation after the cause of the overcurrent condition has been removed, press Shift, Prot Clr. The Prot annunciator then will go off.

Query and Clear Errors as follows:

On the Function keypad, press Shift, Error. This displays and clears the error in

the error queue. Repeatedly press these keys to clear all errors in the queue. If errors persist, your unit may require service.

ERROR 0

6 - Making Basic Front Panel Measurements

As shipped from the factory, front panel measurements for the input are calculated from a total of 1000 readings taken at a 10 microsecond sampling rate. The unit alternates between voltage and current measurements. Therefore, the data acquisition time for a single front panel voltage or current measurement is about 100 milliseconds.

There are no trigger controls for front panel measurements. However, you can program both the sampling rate and the number of data points in each front panel measurement using commands in the Sense menu. With this flexibility, measurement accuracy can be improved for waveforms with frequencies as low as several Hertz. The sample buffer size may be varied from 1 to 4096 data points. The sampling rate may be varied from 10 microseconds to 32 milliseconds. Values are rounded to the nearest 10 microsecond interval.

To have the unit turn on with the reconfigured buffer size and sampling rate, save this state in location 0.

NOTE: If the front panel display indicates OVLD, the output has exceeded the measurement capability

of the instrument. This can occur when the measurement has been set to the Low range. If the front panel display indicates -- -- -- -- -- -- , a GPIB measurement is in progress.

Use the Meter menu for making front panel measurements:

Action Display

1. On the Function keypad press Meter to access the following measurement

parameters:

Displays the voltage and current of the selected channel Displays the maximum voltage Displays the minimum voltage Displays the rms voltage Displays the maximum current Displays the minimum current Displays the rms voltage Displays the input power Displays the maximum power Displays the minimum power

Use and to scroll through the measurement selections

QQQQRRRR

<chan> <voltage> <current> <chan> <value> V MAX <chan> <value> V MIN <chan> <value> V RMS <chan> <value> A MAX <chan> <value> A MIN <chan> <value> A RMS <chan> <value> WATTS <chan> <value> W MAX <chan> <value> W MIN

7 - Setting the GPIB Address

Your electronic load is shipped with the GPIB address set to 5. This address can only be changed from the front panel using the Address menu located under the

Set the GPIB address as follows:

Action Display

Address key

On the System keypad, press Address.

2. Enter the new address. For example, Press 7, Enter.ADDRESS 7

ADDRESS 5

8 - Storing and Recalling Instrument States

You can save up to 10 states (from location 0 to location 9) in non-volatile memory and recall them from the front panel. All programmable settings are saved.

NOTE: The SAV0 state is the power up state.

Save an instrument state in location 0 as follows:

Action Display

1. Set the instrument to the state that you want to save.

2. Save this state to location 0. Press Shift, Save, 0, Enter.*SAV 0

Recall a saved state as follows:

Action Display

Recall the state saved in location 0 by pressing Recall, 0, Enter.

Clear the non-volatile memory of the electronic load as follows:

*RCL 0

Action Display

1. On the System keypad, press the Recall key and scroll to the reset command. Then

press Enter.

. This returns the unit to the factory-default settings.

Save these settings to location 0. Press Shift, Save, 0, Enter.

3. Repeat step #2 for memory locations 7 through 9. *SAV 7

*RST

*SAV 0

*SAV 8 *SAV 9

Specifications

Table A-1 lists the specifications for the different dc load models. Specifications indicate warranted

performance in the 25°C ± 5°C region of the total operating temperature range from 0°C to 55°C.

Table A-1. Specifications

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Amperes Volts Maximum Power (@ 40°C) Constant Current Mode

Low Range/High Range 3A / 30A 1A / 10A 6A / 60A 6A / 60A 12A / 120A Regulation 10mA 8mA 10mA 10mA 10mA Low Range Accuracy 0.1% + 5mA 0.1% + 4mA 0.1% + 7.5mA 0.1% + 7.5mA 0.1% + 15mA High Range Accuracy 0.1% + 10mA 0.1% + 7.5mA 0.1% + 15mA 0.1% + 15mA 0.1% + 37.5mA

Constant Voltage Mode

Low Range/High Range 6V / 60V 24V / 240V 6V / 60V 15V / 150V 6V / 60V Regulation 5mV 10mV 10mV 10mV 20mV Low Range Accuracy 0.1% + 3 mV 0.1% + 10mV 0.1% + 3 mV 0.1% + 10mV 0.1% + 3mV High Range Accuracy 0.1% + 8 mV 0.1% + 40mV 0.1% + 8mV 0.1% + 20mV 0.1% + 8mV

Constant Resistance Mode

Range 1 (I >10% of current rating) Accuracy up to 25% of range Accuracy >25% to 50% of range Accuracy >50% to 100% of range

Range 2 (I >1% of current rating) Accuracy up to 25% of range Accuracy >25% to 50% of range Accuracy >50% to 100% of range

Range 3 (I >0.1% of current rating) Accuracy up to 25% of range Accuracy >25% to 50% of range Accuracy >50% to 100% of range

Range 4 (I >0.01% of current rating) Accuracy up to 25% of range Accuracy >25% to 50% of range Accuracy >50% to 80% of range Accuracy >80% to 100% of range

Transient Generator

Frequency Range 0.25Hz - 10kHz 0.25Hz - 10kHz 0.25Hz - 10kHz 0.25Hz - 10kHz 0.25Hz -10kHz Accuracy 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%

Duty Cycle Range

0.25Hz - 1kHz 1kHz - 10kHz Accuracy

Current Measurement

Low Range / High Range 3A / 30A 1A / 10A 6A / 60A 6A / 60A 12A / 120A Low Range Accuracy High Range Accuracy

Voltage Measurement

Low Range / High Range 6V / 60V 24V / 240V 6V / 60V 15V / 150V 6V / 60V Low Range Accuracy 0.05% + 3mV 0.05% + 10mV 0.05% + 3 mV 0.05% + 8mV 0.05% + 3mV High Range Accuracy 0.05% + 8mV 0.05% + 20mV 0.05% + 8 mV 0.05% + 16mV 0.05% + 8mV

Power Measurement

Accuracy 0.1% + 0.5W 0.1% + 1.2W 0.1% + 0.5W 0.1% + 1.5W 0.1% + 1.2W

Maximum continuous power available is derated linearly from 40°C to 75% of maximum at 55°C.

Specification may degrade when the unit is subject to an RF field of 3V/meter, the unit is subject to line spikes of 500V, or an 8kV electrostatic discharge.

For example, if the duty cycle setting is 20%, the actual duty cycle would be in the range of 19% to 21%.

DC current accuracy specifications apply 30 seconds after input is applied.

0 to 30A 0 to 10A 0 to 60A 0 to 60A 0 to 120A

3 to 60V 3 to 240V 3 to 60V 3 to 150V 3 to 60V

150W 250W 300W 500W 600W

0.067-4 Ω

0.4% ± 24mΩ

0.8% ± 24mΩ

3.6-40 Ω

1.5% ±80mΩ 2% ±80mΩ 3% ±80mΩ 36-400 Ω 8% ±240mΩ 16% ±240mΩ 32% ±240mΩ 360-2000 Ω

-25/+100%

-40/+400%

3 to 97% 6 to 94%

0.2-48 Ω 1% ± 100mΩ 2% ± 100mΩ 3% ± 100mΩ 44-480 Ω 5% ± 500mΩ 10% ± 500mΩ 20% ± 500mΩ 440-2400 Ω

-30/+50%

-40/+133%

-50/+600%

4400-12000 Ω

-66/+800%

3 to 97% 6 to 94%

0.033-2 Ω

0.4% ±12mΩ

1.8-20 Ω

1.5% ±40mΩ 2% ±40mΩ 3% ±40mΩ 18-200 Ω 6% ±120mΩ 10% ±120mΩ 20% ±120mΩ 180-2000 Ω

-20/+66%

-33/+200%

-45/+600%

-50/+2000%

3 to 97% 6 to 94%

0.033-5 Ω

0.4% ± 24mΩ

0.8% ± 24mΩ

4.5-50 Ω

1.5% ±80mΩ 2% ±80mΩ 3% ±80mΩ 45-500 Ω

-10/+25%

-20/+50%

-30/+150%

450-2500 Ω

-35/+200%

-45/+500%

-50/+1200%

-50/+2000%

3 to 97% 6 to 94%

0.017-1 Ω

0.4% ± 6mΩ

0.9-10 Ω

1.5% ±20mΩ 2% ±20mΩ 3% ±20mΩ 9-100 Ω 6% ±60mΩ 10% ±60mΩ 20% ±60mΩ 90-1000 Ω

-20/+66%

-33/+200%

-45/+600%

-50/+2000%

3 to 97% 6 to 94%

1% 1% 1% 1% 1%

0.05% + 3mA 0.05% + 2.5mA 0.05% + 5mA 0.05% + 5mA 0.05% + 10mA

0.05% + 6mA 0.05% + 5mA 0.05% + 10mA 0.05% + 10mA 0.05% + 20mA

Table A-2 lists the supplemental characteristics, which are not warranted but are descriptions of typical performance determined either by design or type testing

Table A-2. Supplemental Characteristics

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A

Input Characteristics

Voltage

Max

Input Power

Current

Max

Voltage

5 4 3 2 1 0

Max

Current

Operating Characteristic

Derated Current Detail

Programming Resolution

Constant Current Mode 0.05mA/0.5mA 0.02mA/0.2mA 0.1 mA/1mA 0.1mA/1mA 0.2 mA / 2 mA Constant Voltage Mode 0.1mV/1mV 0.4 mV/4mV 0.1mV/1mV 0.25mV/2.5mV 0.1mV / 1mV Constant Resistance Mode

0.07/0.7/7/70mΩ 0.82/8.2/82mΩ

0.035/0.35/3.5/

35mΩ

0.085/0.85/8.5/

85mΩ

0.0175/0.175/

1.75/17.5mΩ

Readback Resolution

Current 0.05mA/0.5mA 0.02mA/0.2mA 0.1 mA / 1mA 0.1mA / 1 mA 0.2 mA / 2 mA Voltage 0.1mV / 1mV 0.4 mV / 4mV 0.1 mV / 1mV 0.25mV/2.5mV 0.1mV / 1mV

Programmable Slew Rate

Current Low Range

Current High Range

Voltage Low Range

Voltage High Range

Resistance Range 1

Resistance Range 2

Resistance Range 3

Resistance Range 4

Programmable Short

Programmable Open Ripple and Noise

(20Hz-10MHz) Current

50A/s - 2.5kA/s 5kA/s - 250kA/s 500A/s - 25kA/s 50kA/s - 2.5MA/s 100V/s - 5kV/s 10kV/s - 50kV/s 1kV/s - 50kV/s 100kV/s - 500kV/s

44Ω/s - 1125Ω/s 2250Ω/s - 34kΩ/s 440Ω/s - 11.25kΩ/s

22.5kΩ/s - 340kΩ/s

4.4kΩ/s - 112.5kΩ/s 225kΩ/s - 3.4MΩ/s 44kΩ/s - 1.125MΩ/s

2.25MΩ/s - 34MΩ/s

66mΩ max 40mΩ typical

16.7A/s - 833A/s 1670A/s -83.3kA/s 167A/s - 8330A/s

16.7kA/s -833kA/s 400V/s - 20kV/s 40kV/s - 200kV/s 4kV/s - 200kV/s 400kV/s - 2MV/s

540Ω/s - 13.5kΩ/s 27kΩ/s - 408kΩ/s

5.4kΩ/s - 135kΩ/s 270kΩ/s-4.08MΩ/s 54kΩ/s -1.35MΩ/s

2.7MΩ/s-40.8MΩ/s 540kΩ/s-13.5MΩ/s 27MΩ/s-408MΩ/s

200mΩ max 100mΩ typical

100A/s - 5kA/s 10kA/s - 500kA/s 1kA/s - 50kA/s 100kA/s - 5MA/s 100V/s - 5kV/s 10kV/s - 50kV/s 1kV/s - 50kV/s 100kV/s - 500kV/s

22Ω/s - 560Ω/s 1120Ω/s - 17kΩ/s 220Ω/s - 5600Ω/s

11.2kΩ/s-170kΩ/s

2.2kΩ/s - 56kΩ/s 112kΩ/s-1.7M Ω/s 22kΩ/s - 560kΩ/s

1.12MΩ/s-17MΩ/s

33mΩ max 20mΩ typical

100A/s - 5kA/s 10kA/s - 500kA/s 1kA/s - 50kA/s 100kA/s - 5MA/s 250V/s - 12.5kV/s 25kV/s - 125kV/s

2.5kV/s - 125kV/s 250kV/s -1.25MV/s

55Ω/s - 1400Ω/s 2800Ω/s - 42.5kΩ/s 550Ω/s - 14kΩ/s 28kΩ/s - 425kΩ/s

5.5kΩ/s - 140kΩ/s 280kΩ/s -4.25MΩ/s 55kΩ/s - 1.4MΩ/s

2.8MΩ/s-42.5MΩ/s

33mΩ max 25mΩ typical

200A/s - 10kA/s 20kA/s - 1MA/s 2kA/s - 100kA/s 200kA/s - 10MA/s 100V/s - 5kV/s 10kV/s - 50kV/s 1kV/s - 50kV/s 100kV/s - 500kV/s

11Ω/s - 280Ω/s 560Ω/s - 8.5kΩ/s 110Ω/s - 2800Ω/s 5600Ω/s - 85kΩ/s

1.1kΩ/s - 28kΩ/s 56kΩ/s - 850kΩ/s 11kΩ/s - 280kΩ/s 560kΩ/s - 8.5MΩ/s

17mΩ max 12mΩ typical

≥20kΩ≥80kΩ≥20kΩ≥20kΩ≥20kΩ

2mA rms 20mA p-p

1mA rms 10mA p-p

4mA rms 40mA p-p

6mA rms 60mA p-p

Voltage 5mV rms 12mV rms 6mV rms 10mV rms 8mV rms

Analog Programming

10 kHz (-3db frequency)

Bandwidth: Analog Programming Voltage: Voltage: 0-10V Current: 0-10V Analog Monitor Ports

Voltage: 0-10V Current: 0-10V

Remote Sensing: 5Vdc between sense and load input Measurement Bandwidth Digital Inputs

RMS=10kHz Vil=0.9V max at Iil=-1mA Vih-3.15V min (pull-up resistor on input)

Digital Outputs

Net Weight: Shipping We i g ht:

Programable slew rates are within 35% of the values shown in this table. Slew rate values outside the indicated ranges are adjusted to fit

within the closest indicated range.

N3300A: 11.8kg (26lb); N3301A: 7.8kg (17lb)

N3300A: 15.9kg (35lb); N3301A:9.8kg (22lb)

Vol=0.72V max at Iol=1mA Voh=4.4V min at Ioh=-20uA

3.2kg (7lb); 3.2kg (7lb) 3.2kg (7lb); 5.4kg (13lb) 5.4kg (13lb)

4.5kg (10lb) 4.5kg (10lb) 4.5kg (10lb) 7.3kg (16lb) 7.3kg (16lb)

Performance Test and Calibration Procedures

Introduction

This appendix contains test procedures for checking the operation and calibration of the Agilent N330xA Series Electronic Load Modules. The tests are performed using the front panel keypad of the N3300A or N3301A Mainframes. The required test equipment is listed in Table B-1 and sample performance test record cards are included at the end of the performance test section. The performance tests confirm the Agilent N330xA Series Electronic Load Modules meet all their published specifications.

The calibration ( adjustment ) procedures create new calibration constants to bring the current, voltage and resistance values within specifications. Calibration cannot be performed using the front panel keypad, an IEEE488 ( GPIB ) controller is required.

Important Perform the verification procedures before calibrating your Electronic Load Module. If the

Electronic Load Module passes the verification procedures, the unit is operating within its calibration limits and does not need to be re-calibrated.

If the electronic load requires service, refer to the list of Agilent Sales and Support Offices at the back of this manual.

Equipment Required

The equipment listed in the following table, or the equivalent to this equipment, is required for verification and calibration. An IEEE-488.2 controller is not required for verification.

Table B-1. Equipment Required

Equipment

Current Shunts

Voltmeter DC accuracy 0.01% 5 digit Agilent 34401A Current Probe DC to 100Arms - DC to 100kHz Agilent 1146A Oscilloscope Agilent 54520A Power Source 61Vdc / 61A minimum ( N3302A, N3304A, N3306A )

Controller GPIB ( IEEE 488.2 ) HP Series 200/300 or

0.1 Ohms @ 15 Amps, 0.04% @ 25 watts

0.01 Ohms @ 100 Amps, 0.04% @ 100 watts

0.001 Ohms @ 300 Amps, 0.04% @ 100 watts

20Vdc / 140A minimum ( N3305A, N3306A ) 241Vdc / 10A minimum ( N3303A, N3305A )

Characteristics Recommended Models

Guildline 9230/15 Guildline 9230/100 Guildline 9230/300

6032A modified 6031A modified 6035A

PC with HP 82341 IEEE

488.2 Interface card and HP Basic for Windows or Equiv.

A 4-terminal resistor ( current shunt ) is required to eliminate output current measurement errors caused by voltage drops in the load

leads and connections.

Performance Tests

CC Mode

These tests verify that the module operates in the CC mode and that IMON, current programming and readback to the front panel display are within specification. Values read back over the GPIB are the same as those displayed on the mainframe front panel. To readback the current value via the GPIB use the command. “MEAS:CURR:ACDC?”

IMON Zero Accuracy Test

This test verifies that IMON Zero is within specification. If the IMON value is not within specification then go to the calibration section of this appendix and calibrate IMON zero, IPROG, current programming and readback and resistance programming and readback. See figure B-1 for IMON Zero test setup.

Action Normal Result

1. Turn off Load Module and connect DVM to IMON as per figure B-1. Input terminals must be open ( no power source connected )

2. Turn on Load – press [ Recall } – scroll to *RST – press [Enter ]

3. Read IMON voltage from DVM. Voltage reading less than 0.166mV

for models N3302A, N3303A, N3304A and N3305A Voltage reading less than 0.320mV for model N3306A

4. If IMON in step 3 in not within specification then calibrate IMON zero, IPROG, Current mode and Resistance mode.

Current Programming and Measurement Accuracy Test

This test verifies that the current programming and measurement accuracy are within specification. If the test readings are out of tolerance the module may require calibration. If the test readings significantly disagree with the specified values or no readings can be obtained go to the Turn-On Checkout procedure to verify module operation.

Make a copy of the module test card for the model to be tested to record test values.

1. Connect the Electronic Load, power source, DVM and current shunt as shown in figure B-2.

2. Turn on the Electronic Load and press [ Recall ], scroll till display reads *RST and press [ Enter ].

3. Turn on the power source. Set the power source voltage and current to the values listed in the following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 5V 20V 5V 8V 5V Power Source Current Setting 33A 12A 61A 61A 130A

4. Checking high current range, Low input current. Press [ CURR ] [ 1 ] then [ Enter ]. Wait 10 seconds then record the

actual input current ( DVM reading / current shunt resistance ) and front panel current reading on the test card under high current range low current.

5. Checking high current range, maximum input current. Press [ CURR ] [ select current from following table] [Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A 30 10 60 60 120

Wait 30 seconds, then record the actual input current ( DVM reading / current shunt resistance ) and front panel current reading on the test card under high current range high current.

6. Press [ CURR ] [ 1 ] ( except N3303A press [ CURR ] [ 0.1 ] ). Press [ CURR ] scroll till display reads C:RANG,

press [ 1 ] [ Enter ]. Press shift key, [ Sense ] scroll till display reads S:C:RNG press [ 1 ] [ Enter ].

7. Checking low current range, low input current Wait 10 seconds then record the actual input current ( DVM reading /

current shunt resistance ) and front panel current reading on the test card under low current range low current.

8. Checking low current range, maximum input current. Press [ CURR ] [ select current from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A 3166 12

Wait 30 seconds then record the actual input current ( DVM reading / current shunt resistance ) and front panel current reading on the test card under high current range high current.

CC Mode Regulation Test

This test verifies the Input Current remains within specification when the input voltage is changed from a low voltage to rated voltage.

1. Connect the Electronic Load, power source, DVM and current shunt as shown in figure B-2.

2. Turn on the Electronic Load and press [ Recall ], scroll till display reads *RST and press [ Enter ]

3. Press [ CURR ] [ select current from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A

2.5 1 5 3.3 10

4. Turn on the power source. Set the power source voltage and current to the values listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 4V 4V 4V 4V 4V Power Source Current Setting 5A 5A 10A 10A 20A

5. Wait 10 seconds, then record input current reading ( DVM reading / current shunt ).

6. Reset the power source voltage level to value listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 60V 240V 60V 150V 60V

7. Wait 10 seconds, then record input current reading ( DVM reading / shunt resistance ).

8. Subtract reading in step ‘g’ from step ‘f’. Absolute value of difference should be less then specification.

CV Mode

These tests verify that the module operates in the CV mode and that voltage programming and readback to the front panel display are within specification. Values read back over the GPIB are the same as those displayed on the mainframe front panel. To readback the voltage value via the GPIB use the command. “MEAS:VOLT:ACDC?”

Voltage Programming and Measurement Accuracy Test

This test verifies that voltage programming and voltage measurement accuracy are within specification. Make a copy of the module test card for the model being tested to record test values.

1. Connect the Electronic Load, Power source and DVM as shown in figure B-3. Be sure + sense and – sense are

connected to the +/- input terminals and the remote/local button is in the remote position.

2. Turn on the Electronic Load and press [ Recall ], scroll till display reads *RST and press [ Enter ].

3. Press [ Func ], scroll untill display reads FUNC VOLT then press [ Enter ].

4. Turn on the power source. Set the power source voltage and current to the values listed in the following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 61V 246V 61V 152V 61V Power Source Current Setting 2A 0.6A 3A 2A 3A

5. Checking high voltage range, high voltage point. Wait 10 seconds then record actual input voltage and front panel

voltage reading on test record card under high voltage range, high voltage.

6. Checking high voltage range, low voltage point. Press [ VOLT ] [ 3 ] [ Enter ]. Wait 10 seconds, then record actual

input voltage and front panel readings on test record card under high voltage range, low voltage.

7. Checking low voltage range, low voltage point. Press [ VOLT ], scroll till display reads V:RANG Press [ 1 ] [

Enter ]. Press shift key then [ Sense ] scroll till display reads S:V:RNG, press [ 3 ]. Wait 10 seconds then record actual input voltage and front panel readings on test record card under low voltage range, low voltage.

8. Checking low voltage range, high voltage point. Press [ VOLT ] [ select voltage from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A 6V 24V 6V 15V 6V

9. Wait 10 seconds then record actual input voltage and front panel readings on test record card under low voltage range,

low voltage.

CV Mode Regulation Test

This test verifies the Input Voltage remains within specification when the input current is changed from a low current to rated current.

1. Connect Electronic Load, power source and DVM as shown in figure B-3. Be sure + sense and – sense are connected

to the +/- input terminals and the remote/local button is in the remote position.

2. Turn on the Electronic Load and press [ Recall ] scroll till display reads *RST and press [ Enter ].

3. Press [ Func ] scroll till display reads FUNC VOLT, then press [ Enter ].

4. Press [ Volt ] [ select voltage from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A 5V 25V 5V 8.3V 5V

5. Turn on power source. Set power source voltage and current to values listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 6V 30V 6.5V 10V 6.6V Power Source Current Setting 1A 0.4A 1A 1A 1A

6. Wait 10 seconds and record input voltage reading.

7. Reset power source current level to value listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Current Setting 30A 10A 60A 60A 120A

8. Wait 10 seconds and record input voltage reading.

9. Subtract reading in step ‘g’ from reading in step ‘f’. Absolute value of difference should be less then specification.

CR Mode

These tests verify that the module operates in CR mode and the resistance programming is within specification. The programmed resistance values are checked by recording the voltage across the current monitor resistor and the input voltage (voltage at the modules + and – sense terminals ), then calculating the resistance as follows;

Load Resistance = Input Voltage / ( voltage across current monitor / monitor resistor value )

Resistance Range 1 Programming Accuracy

1. Connect Electronic Load, Power source and DVM’s as shown in figure B-4. Be sure + sense and – sense are connected to the +/- input terminals and the remote/local button is in the remote position.

2. Turn on the Electronic Load and press [ Recall ], scroll till display reads *RST and press [ Enter ].

3. Press [ Func ], scroll till display reads FUNC RES then press [ Enter ].

4. Press [ RES ], scroll till display reads RES:RANG, press [ 1 ] then [ Enter ].

5. Turn on the power source. See power source voltage and current values as listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 24V 48V 12V 30V 15V Power Source Current Setting 7A 7A 10A 10A 20A

6. Wait 30 seconds. Checking resistance range 1, high resistance point. Calculate and record resistance on test card.

Input resistance = Input Voltage / ( DVM voltage reading from current shunt/ current shunt resistance).

7. Checking resistance range 1, low resistance point. Reset power source voltage to following values.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 4V 6V 10V 5V 6V Power Source Current Setting 25A 10A 30A 50A 70A

8. Press [ RES ] [ select resistance from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A

0.2Ω 1.2 Ω 0.5 Ω 0.125 Ω 0.100 Ω

9. Wait 30 seconds. Calculate and record resistance range 1, low resistance point.

Resistance Range 2 Programming Accuracy

1. Press [ RES ], scroll till display reads RES:RANG, For models N3302A, N3304A, N3305A and N3306A press

[ 9 ] then [ Enter ]. For model N3303A Press [ 5 ] [ 0 ] then [ Enter ].

2. Checking resistance range 2, low resistance point. Press [ RES ] [select resistance from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A

3.6 Ω 44 Ω 1.8 Ω 4.5 Ω 0.9 Ω

3. Set power source voltage and current values as listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 20V 96V 6V 30V 6V Power Source Current Setting 7A 3A 7A 15A 8A

4. Wait 15 seconds. Calculate and record resistance range 2 low resistance point.

5. Checking resistance range 2, high resistance point. Press [ RES ] [select resistance from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A 40 Ω 480 Ω 20 Ω 50 Ω 10 Ω

6. Set power source voltage and current values as listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 24V 96V 12V 30V 12V Power Source Current Setting 7A 3A 7A 15A 8A

7. Wait 15 seconds. Calculate and record resistance range 2 high resistance point

Resistance Range 3 Programming Accuracy

1. Press [ RES ], scroll untill display reads RES:RANG, for models N3302A, N3304A, N3305A and N3306A press

[ 1 ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] then [ Enter ]. For model N3302A press [ 5 ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] then [ Enter ].

2. Checking resistance range 3, low resistance point. Press [ RES ] [select resistance from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A 36 Ω 440 Ω 18 Ω 45 Ω 9 Ω

3. Set power source voltage and current values as listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 40V 96V 20V 50V 20V Power Source Current Setting 3.5A 1A 3A 3.5A 3.5A

4. Wait 7 seconds. Calculate and record resistance range 3 low resistance point.

5. Checking resistance range 3, high resistance point. Press [ RES ] [select resistance from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A 400 Ω 4800 Ω 200 Ω 500 Ω 100 Ω

6. Set power source voltage and current values as listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 40V 96V 20V 50V 20V Power Source Current Setting 3.5A 1A 3A 3.5A 3.5A

7. Wait 7 seconds. Calculate and record resistance range 3 high resistance point.

Resistance Range 4 Programming Accuracy

1. Press [ RES ], scroll till display reads RES:RANG, For models N3302A, N3304A, N3305A and N3306A press

[ 1 ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] then [ Enter ]. For model N3303A press [ 5 ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] then [ Enter ].

2. Checking resistance range 4 low resistance point. Press [ RES ] [select resistance from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A 360 Ω 4400 Ω 180 Ω 450 Ω 90 Ω

3. Set power source voltage and current values as listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 50V 96V 20V 50V 20V Power Source Current Setting 3.5A 1A 3A 3.5A 3.5A

4. Wait 3 seconds. Calculate and record resistance range 3 low resistance point.

5. Checking resistance range 4, high resistance point. Press [ RES ] [select resistance from following table ] [ Enter ].

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A 2000 Ω 12,000 Ω 2000 Ω 2500 Ω 1000 Ω

6. Set power source voltage and current values as listed in following table.

N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A Power Source Voltage Setting 50V 96V 20V 50V 20V Power Source Current Setting 3.5A 1A 3A 3.5A 3.5A

7. Wait 3 seconds. Calculate and record resistance range 4 high resistance point

Transient Generator Mode Tests

This test verifies that the transient generator frequency and duty cycle circuits are within specification.

Frequency and Duty Cycle Accuracy

1. Connect Electronic Load, Power Source, Current Probe and Oscilloscope as shown in figure B-5.

2. Turn on the Electronic Load and press [ Recall ], scroll till display reads *RST and press [ Enter ].

3. On the Electronic Load front panel keypad:

a. Press [ Curr ] scroll until display reads C:TLEV. Press 10 then [ Enter ].

b. Press [ Tran ] scroll until display reads T:FREQ. Press 1000 then [ Enter ].

c. Press [ Tran ], press [ Input ] key until display reads TRAN ON then press [ Enter ].

4. Turn on power source and set for 10 volts and15 amperes.

5. Turn on and set oscilloscope:

a. Adjust Vertical for 1:1 probe.

b. Adjust Vertical for 20 mV/div.

c. Adjust horizontal for 500 uS/div

d. On measurement keypads Press shift key and select frequency and duty cycle for channel 1.

6. Connect current probe to channel 1 on oscilloscope, turn on current probe and set to 10mV/div.

7. Read measurements from oscilloscope screen and enter on test card. The oscilloscope may require 2 or 3 complete

waveforms to make measurements.

Agilent N3302A Verification Test Record

Test Description Minimum

Specification

Constant Current Mode Tests 30 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 1 A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 30 A ) Front Panel Display 3 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 1 A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 3 A ) Front panel Display

Constant Current Regulation Test

2.5 Amp Regulation at input voltage delta 4V to 60V ______ mA Less then 10mA

Voltage Mode Tests 60 Volt Range Programming and Readback Low Voltage ( 3 V ) Front Panel Display High Voltage ( 60 V ) Front Panel Display 6 Volt Range Programming and Readback Low Voltage ( 3 V ) Front Panel Display High Voltage ( 6 V ) Front Panel Display

0.989 A

Aout – 6.5mA

29.960 A

Aout – 21mA

0.994 A

Aout – 3.5mA

2.992 A

Aout – 4.5mA

2.989 V

Vout – 9.5mV

59.932 V

Vout – 3.8mV

2.994 V

Vout – 4.5mV

5.991 V

Vout – 6.0mV

Results Maximum

Specification

_______A _______A _______A _______A

_______V _______V _______V _______V

1.011 A

Aout + 6.5mA

30.040 A

Aout + 21mA

1.006 A

Aout + 3.5mA

3.008 A

Aout + 4.5mA

3.011 V

Vout + 9.5mV

60.068 V

Vout + 3.8mV

3.006 V

Vout + 4.5mV

6.009 V

Vout + 6.0mV

Voltage Mode Regulation Test

5V regulation with input current delta 1A to 30A ______mV Less then 5mV

Resistance Mode Tests Resistance Range 1 High Resistance Point 4 Ω Low Resistance Point 0.1 Ω

Resistance Range 2 Low Resistance Point 3.6 Ω High Resistance Point 40 Ω

Resistance Range 3 Low Resistance Point 36 Ω High Resistance Point 400 Ω

Resistance Range 4 Low Resistance Point 360 Ω High Resistance Point 2000 Ω

Frequency Range Tests 1000 Hertz Test

Duty Cycle Tests 50 % Duty Cycle Test @ 100 Hert

3.944 Ω

0.0756 Ω

3.466 Ω

38.520 Ω

32.880 Ω

271.76 Ω

270 Ω

1200 Ω

Transient Generator Tests

970 Hz

49%

______ Ω ______ Ω

______Ω ______Ω

______Ω

______ Ω

______Ω ______Ω

______ Hz

______ %

4.056 Ω

0.1244 Ω

3.734 Ω

41.480 Ω

39.120 Ω

528.24 Ω

720 Ω

10,000 Ω

1030 Hz

51%

Agilent N3303A Verification Test Record

Test Description Minimum

Specification

Constant Current Mode Tests 10 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 1 A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 10 A ) Front Panel Display 1 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 0.1 A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 1 A ) Front panel Display

Current Regulation test

1.0 Amp Regulation at input voltage delta 4V to 240V ______mA Less then 8mA

Voltage Mode Tests 240 Volt Range Programming and Readback Low Voltage ( 3 V ) Front Panel Display High Voltage ( 240 V ) Front Panel Display 24 Volt Range Programming and Readback Low Voltage ( 3 V ) Front Panel Display High Voltage ( 24 V ) Front Panel Display

0.9915 A

Aout – 5.5mA

9.9825 A

Aout – 10mA

0.0959 A

Aout – 2.55 mA

0.995 A

Aout – 3mA

2.957 V

Vout – 21mV

239.720 V

Vout – 140mV

2.987 V

Vout – 11mV

23.966 V

Vout – 22mV

Results Maximum

Specification

_______A _______A _______A _______A

_______V _______V _______V _______V

1.041 A

Aout + 5.5mA

10.0175 A

Aout + 10mA

0.1041 A

Aout + 2.55mA

1.005 A

Aout + 3mA

3.043 V

Vout + 21mV

240.280 V

Vout + 140mV

3.013 V

Vout + 11mV

24.034 V

Vout + 22mV

Voltage Mode Regulation Test

25V regulation with input current delta 0.4A to 10A ______mV Less then 10mV

Resistance Mode Tests Resistance Range 1 High Resistance Point 48 Ω Low Resistance Point 1.2 Ω

Resistance Range 2 Low Resistance Point 44 Ω High Resistance Point 480 Ω

Resistance Range 3 Low Resistance Point 440 Ω High Resistance Point 4800 Ω

Resistance Range 4 Low Resistance Point 4400 Ω High Resistance Point 12,000 Ω

Frequency Range Tests 1000 Hertz Test

Duty Cycle Tests 50 % Duty Cycle Test @ 100 Hertz

46.46 Ω

1.088 Ω

41.30 Ω

383.50 Ω

325 Ω

2640 Ω

1496 Ω 4080 Ω

Transient Generator Tests

970 Hz

49%

______ Ω ______ Ω

______Ω ______Ω

______ Hz

______ %

49.54 Ω

1.312 Ω

46.70 Ω

576.5 Ω

598.4 Ω

38,400 Ω

39,600 Ω

108,000 Ω

1070 Hz

51%

Agilent N3304A Verification Test Record

Test Description Minimum

Specification

Constant Current Mode Tests 60 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 1 A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 60 A ) Front Panel Display 6 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 1 A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 6 A ) Front panel Display

Current Regulation Test

5 Amp Regulation at input voltage delta 4V to 60V ______mA Less then 10 mA

0984 A

Aout –10.5mA

59.925 A

Aout – 40mA

0.9915

Aout – 5.5mA

5.9865 A

Aout – 8mA

2.957 V

Vout – 21mV

59.932 V

Vout – 140mV

2.994 V

Vout – 4.5mV

5.991 V

Vout – 6mV

Results Maximum

Specification

_______A _______A _______A _______A

_______V _______V _______V _______V

1.016 A

Aout + 10.5mA

60.075 A

Aout +40mA

1.0085

Aout + 5.5mA

6.0135 A

Aout + 8mA

3.043 V

Vout + 21mV

60.068 V

Vout + 140mV

3.006 V

Vout + 4.5mV

6.009 V

Vout + 6mV

Voltage Mode Regulation Test

5V regulation with input current delta 1A to 60A ______mV Less then 10mV

Resistance Mode Tests Resistance Range 1 High Resistance Point 2 Ω Low Resistance Point 0.50 Ω

Resistance Range 2 Low Resistance Point 1.8 Ω High Resistance Point 20 Ω

Resistance Range 3 Low Resistance Point 18 Ω High Resistance Point 200 Ω

Resistance Range 4 Low Resistance Point 180 Ω High Resistance Point 2000 Ω

Frequency Range Tests 1000 Hertz Test

Duty Cycle Tests 50 % Duty Cycle Test @ 100 Hertz

1.980 Ω

0.486 Ω

1.733 Ω

19.360 Ω

16.800 Ω

159.88 Ω

144 Ω

1000 Ω

Transient Generator Tests

970 Hz

49%

______ Ω ______ Ω

______Ω

______ Ω

______Ω ______Ω

______ Hz

______ %

2.020 Ω

0.514 Ω

1.867 Ω

20.640 Ω

19.20 Ω

240.12 Ω

298.8 Ω

42,000 Ω

1030 Hz

51%

Agilent N3305A Verification Test Record

Test Description Minimum

Specification

Constant Current Mode Tests 60 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 1A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 60 A ) Front Panel Display 6 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 1A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 6 A ) Front panel Display

Current Regulation Test

3.3 Amp Regulation at input voltage delta 4V to 60V ______mA Less then 10mA

Voltage Mode Tests 150 Volt Range Programming and Readback Low Voltage ( 3 V ) Front Panel Display High Voltage ( 150 V ) Front Panel Display 15 Volt Range Programming and Readback Low Voltage ( 3 V ) Front Panel Display High Voltage ( 15 V ) Front Panel Display

0.984 A

Aout – 10.5mA

59.925 A

Aout – 40mA

0.9915 A

Aout – 5.5mA

5.9865 A

Aout – 8mA

2.977 V

Vout – 17.5mV

149.830 V

Vout – 9.1mV

2.987 V

Vout – 9.5mV

14.975 V

Vout – 15.5mV

Results Maximum

Specification

_______A _______A _______A _______A

_______V _______V _______V _______V

1.016 A

Aout + 10.5mA

60.075 A

Aout + 40mA

1.0085 A

Aout + 5.5mA

6.0135 A

Aout + 8mA

3.023 V

Vout + 17.5mV

150.170 V

Vout + 9.1mV

3.013 V

Vout + 9.5mV

15.025 V

Vout + 15.5mV

Voltage Regulation Test

8.3V regulation with input current delta 1A to 60A ______mV Less then 10mV

Resistance Mode Tests Resistance Range 1 High Resistance Point 5 Ω Low Resistance Point 0.125 Ω

Resistance Range 2 Low Resistance Point 4.5 Ω High Resistance Point 50 Ω

Resistance Range 3 Low Resistance Point 45 Ω High Resistance Point 500 Ω

Resistance Range 4 Low Resistance Point 450 Ω High Resistance Point 2500 Ω

Frequency Range Tests 1000 Hertz Test

Duty Cycle Tests 50 % Duty Cycle Test @ 100 Hertz

4.936 Ω

0.1005 Ω

4.352 Ω

48.42 Ω

40.50 Ω 350 Ω

292 Ω

1000 Ω

Transient Generator Tests

970 Hz

49%

______ Ω ______ Ω

______Ω ______Ω

______ Hz

______ %

5.064 Ω

0.1495 Ω

4.647 Ω

51.58 Ω

56.25 Ω 1250 Ω

1575 Ω

252 k Ω

1030 Hz

51%

Agilent N3306A Verification Test Record

Test Description Minimum

Specification

Constant Current Mode Tests 120 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 1A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 120 A ) Front Panel Display 12 Ampere Range Programming and Readback Low Current ( 1A ) Front Panel Display High Current ( 12 A ) Front panel Display

Current Regulation Test

10 Amp Regulation at input voltage delta 4V to 60V ______mA Less then 10mA

0.9615 A

Aout – 20.5mA

119.8425 A

Aout – 80mA

0.9840A

Aout – 10.5mA

11.973 A

Aout – 16mA

2.989 V

Vout – 21mV

59.932 V

Vout – 38mV

2.994 V

Vout – 4.5m

5.991 V

Vout – 6mV

Results Maximum

Specification

_______A _______A _______A _______A

_______V _______V _______V _______V

1.0385 A

Aout + 20.5mA

120.1575 A

Aout + 80mA

1.0160 A

Aout + 10.5mA

12.027 A

Aout + 16mA

3.011 V

Vout + 21mV

60.068 V

Vout + 38mV

3.006 V

Vout + 4.5m

6.009 V

Vout + 6mV

Voltage Regulation Test

5V regulation with input current delta 1A to 120A ______mV Less then 20mV

Resistance Mode Tests Resistance Range 1 High Resistance Point 1 Ω Low Resistance Point 0.100 Ω

Resistance Range 2 Low Resistance Point 0.9 Ω High Resistance Point 10 Ω

Resistance Range 3 Low Resistance Point 9 Ω High Resistance Point 100 Ω

Resistance Range 4 Low Resistance Point 90 Ω High Resistance Point 1000 Ω

Frequency Range Tests 1000 Hertz Test

Duty Cycle Tests 50 % Duty Cycle Test @ 1000Hertz

0.990 Ω

0.0936 Ω

0.8665 Ω

9.680 Ω

8.400 Ω

79.940 Ω

72 Ω

500 Ω

Transient Generator Tests

970 Hz.

49%

______ Ω ______ Ω

______Ω ______Ω

______Ω

______ Ω

_____ Hz

______ %

1.010 Ω

0.1064 Ω

0.9335 Ω

10.32 Ω

9.60 Ω

120.06 Ω

149.4 Ω

21,000 Ω

1030 Hz

51%

N330xA Module (top view)

IMON_INV GND_AQS

Location of IMON zero pins

on single-slot modules

Agilent 3458 or

34401 DVM

Agilent 3458 or

34401 DVM

Iprog Power Source + & DVM -

Mon_Com

IMON

Figure B-1. IMON ZERO CALIBRATION

N330xA Module (rear view)

IMON

Mon_Com

Ext_PROG

Ep_Gnd

Agilent 3458 or

IMON_INV GND_AQS

Ribbon

Cable

INPUT TERMINALS

MUST BE OPEN

SHUNT

34401 DVM

Power

Source

If 3 DVM's are not available - move DVM

between IMON, IPROG and current shunt as

required by program

Figure B-2. IMON / IPROG and CURRENT CALIBRATION

Agilent 3458 or

34401 DVM

Agilent 3458 or

34401 DVM

N330xA Module

-S

Be sure sense switch is in RMT position

Figure B-3. VOLTAGE CALIBRATION

N330xA Module

SHUNT

-S

Agilent 3458 or

34401 DVM

Power

Source

Power

Source

If 2 DVM's are not available - move DVM between

+/- sense and shunt as required by program

Be sure sense switch is in RMT position

Figure B-4. RESISTANCE CALIBRATION

Current

Probe

Oscilloscope

Figure B-5. FREQUENCY / DUTY CYCLE TEST

Power

Source

Calibration

Parameters Calibrated

The following parameters may be calibrated.

• External Current Monitor ( Imon )

• External Current Programming ( Iprog )

• Input Current

• Input Voltage

• Input Resistance

You do not have to do a complete calibration each time. If appropriate, you may calibrate only the current, voltage or resistance and proceed to “Saving Calibration Constants”. However, Imon and Iprog must be calibrated before Input Current is calibrated and both Imon and Input Current must be calibrated before Input Resistance can be calibrated.

The following section lists calibration programs to re-calibrate ( adjust ) those specifications which are not within specification. The programs listed are for use with either an HP Series 200/300 computer using HP Basic ( RMB ) or a PC equipped with an IEEE-488.2 interface card an HP Basic for Windows.

The variables to be used in the programs are listed in Table B-2 Variables. The connections for the test

equipment, current shunts and DVMs are shown in Figures B-1 for IMON ZERO calibration, B-2 for IMON, IPROG and CURRENT calibration, B-3 for VOLTAGE calibration and B-4 for RESISTANCE calibration. A listing of all programming commands and their explanations can be found in the Programming Guide, part number 5964-8198.

Table B-2 Variables and Power Source Settings

VARIABLE N3302A N3303A N3304A N3305A N3306A CURRENT MODE VOLTAGE / CURREN T SETTINGS

Power source voltage setting 5 V 20 V 5 V 8 V 5 V Power source current setting 33 A 12 A 61 A 61 A 130 A

VOLTAGE MODE VOLTAGE / CURRENTSETTINGS

Power source voltage setting 61V 246 V 61V 152V 61V Power source current setting 2 A 0.6 A 3 A 2 A 3 A

RESISTANCE MODE VARIABLE and VOLTAGE / CURRENT SETTINGS Resistance Range 1

Power source voltage setting for P1 24V 80V 12V 28V 12V Power source voltage setting for P2 6V 15V 6V 4.5V 6V Power source current setting 20A 7A 40A 15A 80A

Resistance Range 2

< resistance range 2 variable > 40 Ω 480 Ω 20 Ω 50 Ω 10 Ω Power source voltage setting for P1 22V 50V 20V 45V 20V Power source voltage setting for P2 6V 30V 12V 9V 12V Power source current setting 3.5A 3.5A 15A 3.5A 15A

Resistance Range 3

< resistance range 3 variable > 400 Ω 2400 Ω 200 Ω 500 Ω 100 Ω Power source voltage setting for P1 30V 150V 60V 45V 60V Power source voltage setting for P2 15V 75V 60V 15V 60V Power source current setting 3.5A 3.5A 3.5A 3.5 7A

Resistance Range 4

< resistance range 4 variable > 2000 Ω 12000 Ω 2000 Ω 2500 Ω 1000 Ω Power source voltage setting for P1 60V 150V 60V 150V 18V Power source voltage setting for P2 30V 150V 60V 115V 18V Power source current setting 3.5A 3.5A 3.5A 3.5A 13.5A

IMON, IPROG and CURRENT Calibration Program

10 ! This program will calibrate Imon, Iprog and Current 20 ! for load modules N3302A, N3303A, N3304A, N3305A and N3306A. 30 ! 40 ! last update 9/6/00 50 ! 60 ! Edit the interface address on line 100 if different then 705 70 ! 80 ASSIGN @Ld TO 705 90 ! 100 OUTPUT @Ld;"*RST" 110 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:STAT ON" 120 OUTPUT @Ld;"FUNC CURR" 130 OUTPUT @Ld;"CURR:RANG MAX" 140 OUTPUT @Ld;"SENS:CURR:RANG MAX" 150 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT ON" 160 ! 170 ! ******* Calibrating Imon Zero ******* 180 ! 190 PRINT TABXY(10,8),"See figure B-1 for Imon calibration" 200 PRINT TABXY(10,10),"Module Input Terminals must be open - disconnect power

source" 210 PRINT TABXY(10,12),"Connect DVM to IMON terminals" 220 DISP "Press CONT when ready to calibrate Imon" 230 PAUSE 240 CLEAR SCREEN 250 ! 260 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:IMON:LEV P1" 270 PRINT TABXY(20,20);"Calibrating IMON P1 - 5 SECOND WAIT" 280 WAIT 5 290 CLEAR SCREEN 300 INPUT "Measure IMON and enter value in volts - OBSERVE VOLTAGE

POLARITY",Vimonp1 310 ! 320 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Vimonp1 330 ! 340 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:IMON:LEV P2" 350 PRINT TABXY(20,20);"Calibrating IMON P2 - 5 SECOND WAIT" 360 WAIT 5 370 CLEAR SCREEN 380 INPUT "Measure IMON and enter value in volts - OBSERVE VOLTAGE

POLARITY",Vimonp2 390 ! 400 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Vimonp2 410 ! 420 ! ******* Calibrating Imon and Iprog gain ******* 430 ! 440 PRINT TABXY(10,8),"See figure B-2 for Imon and Iprog calibration" 450 PRINT TABXY(10,10),"Connect module input terminals to power source" 460 PRINT TABXY(10,12),"See Table B-2 Current Mode Voltage /Current Settings" 470 PRINT TABXY(10,14),"Set power source voltage and current for model to be

calibrated" 480 PRINT TABXY(10,16),"Set IPROG power source to 1 volt" 490 ! 500 DISP "Press CONT when ready to calibrate Imon and Iprog" 510 PAUSE 520 CLEAR SCREEN 530 !

540 INPUT "Enter value of high range current shunt in ohms",Rshunt 550 DISP "You have entered ";Rshunt;" ohms" 560 INPUT "If correct enter 'Y' or press CONT, if wrong enter 'N' or 'n'",Y$ 570 IF UPC$(Y$)="Y" OR Y$="" THEN 590 580 IF UPC$(Y$)="N" OR Y$="n" THEN 520 590 CLEAR SCREEN 600 ! 610 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:IPR:LEV P1" 620 PRINT TABXY(20,20),"Calibrating IMON & IPROG P1 - 30 SECOND WAIT" 630 WAIT 30 640 CLEAR SCREEN 650 ! 660 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt and enter in volts",Ip1 670 ! 680 INPUT "Measure Imon voltage and enter in volts",Vimonp1 690 ! 700 INPUT "Measure Iprog voltage and enter in volts",Viprogp1 710 ! 720 Ip1=Ip1/Rshunt 730 ! 740 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Ip1,Vimonp1,Viprogp1 750 ! 760 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:IPR:LEV P2" 770 ! 780 PRINT TABXY(20,20),"Calibrating IMON & IPROG P2 - 30 SECOND WAIT" 790 WAIT 30 800 CLEAR SCREEN 810 ! 820 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt and enter in volts",Ip2 830 ! 840 INPUT "Measure Imon voltage and enter in volts",Vimonp2 850 ! 860 INPUT "Measure Iprog voltage and enter in volts",Viprogp2 870 ! 880 Ip2=Ip2/Rshunt 890 ! 900 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Ip2,Vimonp2,Viprogp2 910 ! 920 PRINT "Set IPROG power source to 8.5 volts" 930 DISP "Press CONT when ready" 940 PAUSE 950 CLEAR SCREEN 960 ! 970 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:IPR:LEV P3" 980 PRINT TABXY(20,20),"Calibrating IMON & IPROG P3 - 30 SECOND WAIT" 990 WAIT 30 1000 CLEAR SCREEN 1010 ! 1020 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt and enter in volts",Ip3 1030 ! 1040 INPUT "Measure Imon voltage and enter in volts",Vimonp3 1050 ! 1060 INPUT "Measure Iprog voltage and enter in volts",Viprogp3 1070 ! 1080 Ip3=Ip3/Rshunt 1090 ! 1100 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Ip3,Vimonp3,Viprogp3

1110 ! 1120 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:IPR:LEV P4" 1130 ! 1140 PRINT TABXY(20,20),"Calibrating IMON & IPROG P4 - 30 SECOND WAIT" 1150 WAIT 30 1160 CLEAR SCREEN 1170 ! 1180 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt and enter in volts",Ip4 1190 ! 1200 INPUT "Measure Imon voltage and enter in volts",Vimonp4 1210 ! 1220 INPUT "Measure Iprog voltage and enter in volts",Viprogp4 1230 ! 1240 Ip4=Ip4/Rshunt 1250 ! 1260 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Ip4,Vimonp4,Viprogp4 1270 ! 1280 ! ******* Calibrating Main Current DAC ******** 1290 ! 1300 PRINT TABXY(10,10),"Disconnect instruments from IMON and IPROG terminals" 1310 DISP "Press CONT when ready to calibrate main current ADC" 1320 PAUSE 1330 ! 1340 CLEAR SCREEN 1350 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P1" 1360 PRINT TABXY(10,20),"Calibrating high current range P1 - 30 SECOND WAIT" 1370 WAIT 30 1380 CLEAR SCREEN 1390 ! 1400 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt and enter in volts",Ip1 1410 ! 1420 Ip1=Ip1/Rshunt 1430 ! 1440 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Ip11450 !1460 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P2" 1470 ! 1480 PRINT TABXY(10,10),"Calibrating high current range P2 - 30 SECOND WAIT" 1490 WAIT 30 1500 CLEAR SCREEN 1510 ! 1520 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt and enter in volts",Ip2 1530 ! 1540 Ip2=Ip2/Rshunt 1550 ! 1560 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Ip2 1570 ! 1580 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT OFF" 1590 OUTPUT @Ld;"CURR:RANG MIN" 1600 OUTPUT @Ld;"SENS:CURR:RANG MIN" 1610 ! 1620 CLEAR SCREEN 1630 ! 1640 INPUT "Enter value of low range current shunt in ohms",Rshuntl 1650 DISP "You have entered ";Rshuntl;" ohms" 1660 INPUT "If correct enter 'Y' or press CONT, if wrong enter 'N' or 'n'",Y$ 1670 IF UPC$(Y$)="Y" OR Y$="" THEN 1690 1680 IF UPC$(Y$)="N" OR Y$="n" THEN 1620

1690 CLEAR SCREEN 1700 ! 1710 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT ON" 1720 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P1" 1730 ! 1740 PRINT TABXY(10,10),"Calibrating low current range P1 - 30 SECOND WAIT" 1750 WAIT 30 1760 CLEAR SCREEN 1770 ! 1780 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt and enter in volts",Ip1 1790 ! 1800 Ip1=Ip1/Rshunt 1810 ! 1820 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Ip1 1830 ! 1840 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P2" 1850 ! 1860 PRINT TABXY(10,10),"calibrating low current range P2 - 30 SECOND WAIT" 1870 WAIT 30 1880 CLEAR SCREEN 1890 ! 1900 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt and enter in volts",Ip2 1910 ! 1920 Ip2=Ip2/Rshunt 1930 ! 1940 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA ";Ip2 1950 ! 1960 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:SAVE" 1970 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:STAT OFF" 1980 ! 1990 PRINT "IMON, IPROG and Current calibration adjustments complete" 2000 PRINT "Verify Current Adjustments" 2010 ! 2020 END

VOLTAGE Calibration Program

10 ! This program calibrates the voltage mode for load modules 20 ! N3302A, N3303A, N3304A, N3305A and N3306A. 30 ! 40 ! last update 9/6/00 50 ! 60 ! Edit the interface address on line 100 if different then 705 70 ! 80 ASSIGN @Ld TO 705 90 ! 100 OUTPUT @Ld;"*RST" 110 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:STAT ON" 120 OUTPUT @Ld;"FUNC VOLT" 130 OUTPUT @Ld;"VOLT:RANG MAX" 140 OUTPUT @Ld;"SENS:VOLT:RANG MAX" 150 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT ON" 160 ! 170 ! ******* Calibrating high volt range ******* 180 ! 190 PRINT TABXY(10,8),"See figure B-3 for voltage calibration" 200 PRINT TABXY(10,10),"Connect power leads to input terminals" 210 PRINT TABXY(10,12),"Connect + sense to + input terminal" 220 PRINT TABXY(10,14),"Connect - sense to - input terminal" 230 PRINT TABXY(10,16),"Connect DVM to +/- sense terminals" 240 PRINT TABXY(10,18),"See Table B-2 Voltage Mode Voltage / Current Settings" 250 PRINT TABXY(10,20),"Set power source to voltage and current for model to be

calibrated" 260 PRINT TABXY(10,24),"BE SURE REMOTE BUTTON ON REAR PANEL IS IN REMOTE

POSITION" 270 DISP "Press CONT when ready to calibrate voltage " 280 PAUSE 290 CLEAR SCREEN 300 ! 310 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING HIGH VOLTAGE RANGE" 320 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P1" 330 WAIT 1 340 INPUT "Measure voltage at +/- sense terminals and enter value in volts",Vp1 350 ! 360 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Vp1 370 ! 380 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P2" 390 WAIT 1 400 INPUT "Measure voltage at +/- sense terminals and enter value in volts",Vp2 410 ! 420 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Vp2 430 ! 440 ! ******* Calibrating low voltage range ******* 450 ! 460 OUTPUT @Ld;"VOLT:RANG MIN" 470 OUTPUT @Ld;"SENS:VOLT:RANG MIN" 480 ! 490 CLEAR SCREEN 500 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING LOW VOLTAGE RANGE" 510 ! 520 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P1" 530 WAIT 1

540 ! 550 INPUT "Measure voltage at +/- sense terminals and enter value in volts",Vp1 560 ! 570 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Vp1 580 ! 590 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P2" 600 WAIT 1 610 ! 620 INPUT "Measure voltage at +/- sense terminals and enter value in volts",Vp2 630 ! 640 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Vp2 650 ! 660 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:SAVE" 670 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:STAT OFF" 680 ! 690 CLEAR SCREEN 700 PRINT "Voltage calibration adjustments complete" 710 PRINT "Verify Voltage Adjustments" 720 ! 730 END

RESISTANCE Calibration Program

10 ! This program calibrates the resistance mode 20 ! for load modules N3302A, N3303A, N3304A, N3305A and N3306A. 30 ! 40 ! last update 9/27/00 50 ! 60 ! The variables for the module to be calibrated must be inserted 70 ! in the program where a < variable > is encountered. See Table B-1 80 ! for variables for the module you are calibrating. 90 ! 100 ! NOTE: Delete lines 1540 to 1940 for module Model N3303 110 ! 120 ! Edit the interface address on line 100 if different then 705 130 ! 140 ASSIGN @Ld TO 705 150 ! 160 OUTPUT @Ld;"*RST" 170 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:STAT ON" 180 OUTPUT @Ld;"FUNC RES" 190 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT ON" 200 ! 210 PRINT TABXY(10,8);"See figure B-4 for resistance calibration set-up" 220 PRINT TABXY(10,10);"Connect power leads to input terminals" 230 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Connect +/- sense to +/- input terminal" 240 PRINT TABXY(10,14);"Connect one DVM to +/- sense terminals" 250 PRINT TABXY(10,16);"Connect second DVM across current shunt" 260 DISP "Press CONT when ready to continue" 270 PAUSE 280 ! 290 ! ******** CALIBRATING RANGE 1 **************** 300 ! 310 CLEAR SCREEN 320 INPUT "Enter value of current shunt for range 1 in OHMS",Rshunt1 330 PRINT TABXY(10,10);"You have entered ";Rshunt1;" ohms" 340 INPUT "If correct enter 'Y' or press CONT, if wrong enter 'N' or 'n'",Y$ 350 IF UPC$(Y$)="Y" OR Y$="" THEN 370 360 IF UPC$(Y$)="N" OR Y$="n" THEN 310 370 CLEAR SCREEN 380 ! 390 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Turn on and set power source to voltage and current

settings from" 400 PRINT TABXY(10,13);"Table B-1 for resistance range 1 - Point P1" 410 DISP "Press CONT when ready to calibrate resistance range 1" 420 PAUSE 430 CLEAR SCREEN 440 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING RESISTANCE RANGE1-P1-30SECOND WAIT" 450 OUTPUT @Ld;"RES:RANG 1" 460 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P1" 470 WAIT 30 480 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt - enter value in volts",Vp1 490 Ip1=Vp1/Rshunt1 500 INPUT "Measure voltage across +/- sense terminals and enter value in

volts",Vt1 510 Rp1=Vt1/Ip1 520 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Rp1 530 ! 540 CLEAR SCREEN

550 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Set power source to voltage and current settings from

Table B-2" 560 PRINT TABXY(10,13);"for resistance range 1 - Point P2" 570 DISP "Press Cont to continue resistance range 1 calibration" 580 PAUSE 590 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P2" 600 CLEAR SCREEN 610 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING RESISTANCE RANGE1-P2-30SECOND WAIT” 620 WAIT 30 630 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt - enter value in volts",Vp2 640 Ip2=Vp2/Rshunt1 650 INPUT "Measure voltage across +/- sense terminals and enter value in

volts",Vt2 660 Rp2=Vt2/Ip2 670 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Rp2 680 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT OFF" 690 ! 700 ! ********** CALIBRATING RANGE 2 ****************** 710 ! 720 CLEAR SCREEN 730 INPUT "Enter value of current shunt for range 2 in OHMS",Rshunt2 740 PRINT TABXY(10,10);"You have entered ";Rshunt2;" ohms" 750 INPUT "If correct enter 'Y' or press CONT, if wrong enter 'N' or 'n'",Y$ 760 IF UPC$(Y$)="Y" OR Y$="" THEN 780 770 IF UPC$(Y$)="N" OR Y$="n" THEN 720 780 CLEAR SCREEN 790 ! 800 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Set power source to voltage and current settings from" 810 PRINT TABXY(10,13);"Table B-1 for resistance range 2 - Point P1" 820 DISP "Press CONT when ready to calibrate resistance range 2" 830 PAUSE 840 CLEAR SCREEN 850 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING RESISTANCE RANGE2-P1-15SECOND WAIT" 860 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT ON" 870 OUTPUT @Ld;"RES:RANG 20" !< resistance range 2 variable from table B-1 880 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P1" 890 WAIT 15 900 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt - enter value in volts",Vp1 910 Ip1=Vp1/Rshunt2 920 INPUT "Measure voltage across +/- sense terminals and enter value in

volts",Vt1 930 Rp1=Vt1/Ip1 940 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Rp1 950 ! 960 CLEAR SCREEN 970 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Set power source to voltage and current settings from

Table B-2" 980 PRINT TABXY(10,13);"for resistance range 2 - Point P2" 990 DISP "Press Cont to continue resistance range 2 calibration"

1000 PAUSE 1010 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P2" 1020 CLEAR SCREEN 1030 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING RESISTANCE RANGE2-P2-15SECOND WAIT" 1040 WAIT 15 1050 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt - enter value in volts",Vp2 1060 Ip2=Vp2/Rshunt2 1070 INPUT "Measure voltage across +/- sense terminals and enter value in

volts",Vt2

1080 Rp2=Vt2/Ip2 1090 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Rp2 1100 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT OFF" 1110 ! 1120 ! ************ CALIBRATING RANGE 3 ****************** 1130 ! 1140 CLEAR SCREEN 1150 INPUT "Enter value of current shunt for range 3 in OHMS",Rshunt3 1160 PRINT TABXY(10,10);"You have entered ";Rshunt3;" ohms" 1170 INPUT "If correct enter 'Y' or press CONT, if wrong enter 'N' or 'n'",Y$ 1180 IF UPC$(Y$)="Y" OR Y$="" THEN 1200 1190 IF UPC$(Y$)="N" OR Y$="n" THEN 1140 1200 CLEAR SCREEN 1210 ! 1220 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Set power source to voltage and current settings from" 1230 PRINT TABXY(10,13);"Table B-1 for resistance range 3 - Point P1" 1240 DISP "Press CONT when ready to calibrate resistance range 3" 1250 PAUSE 1260 CLEAR SCREEN 1270 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING RESISTANCE RANGE3-P1-7SECOND WAIT" 1280 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT ON" 1290 OUTPUT @Ld;"RES:RANG 200" !< resistance range 3 variable from table B-1 1300 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P1" 1310 WAIT 7 1320 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt - enter value in volts",Vp1 1330 Ip1=Vp1/Rshunt3 1340 INPUT "Measure voltage across +/- sense terminals and enter value in

volts",Vt1 1350 Rp1=Vt1/Ip1 1360 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Rp1 1370 ! 1380 CLEAR SCREEN 1390 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Set power source to voltage and current settings from

Table B-2" 1400 PRINT TABXY(10,13);"for resistance range 3 - Point P2" 1410 DISP "Press Cont to continue resistance range 3 calibration" 1420 PAUSE 1430 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P2" 1440 CLEAR SCREEN 1450 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING RESISTANCE RANGE3-P2-7SECOND WAIT" 1460 WAIT 7 1470 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt - enter value in volts",Vp2 1480 Ip2=Vp2/Rshunt3 1490 INPUT "Measure voltage across +/- sense terminals and enter value in

volts",Vt2 1500 Rp2=Vt2/Ip2 1510 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Rp2 1520 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT OFF" 1530 ! 1540 ! ************ CALIBRATING RANGE 4 ********************* 1550 ! 1560 CLEAR SCREENF1570 INPUT "Enter value of current shunt for range 4 in

OHMS",Rshunt4 1580 PRINT TABXY(10,10);"You have entered ";Rshunt4;" ohms" 1590 INPUT "If correct enter 'Y' or press CONT, if wrong enter 'N' or 'n'",Y$ 1600 IF UPC$(Y$)="Y" OR Y$="" THEN 1620 1610 IF UPC$(Y$)="N" OR Y$="n" THEN 1560

1620 CLEAR SCREEN 1630 ! 1640 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Set power source to voltage and current settings from" 1650 PRINT TABXY(10,13);"Table B-1 for resistance range 4 - Point P1" 1660 DISP "Press CONT when ready to calibrate resistance range 4" 1670 PAUSE 1680 CLEAR SCREEN 1690 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING RESISTANCE RANGE4-P1-3SECOND WAIT" 1700 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT ON" 1710 OUTPUT @Ld;"RES:RANG 2000"!< resistance range 4 variable from table B-1 1720 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P1" 1730 WAIT 3 1740 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt - enter value in volts",Vp1 1750 Ip1=Vp1/Rshunt4 1760 INPUT "Measure voltage across +/- sense terminals and enter value in

volts",Vt1 1770 Rp1=Vt1/Ip1 1780 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Rp1 1790 ! 1800 CLEAR SCREEN 1810 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Set power source to voltage and current settings from

Table B-2" 1820 PRINT TABXY(10,13);"for resistance range 4 - Point P2" 1830 DISP "Press Cont to continue resistance range 4 calibration"

1840 PAUSE 1850 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:LEV P2" 1860 CLEAR SCREEN 1870 PRINT TABXY(9,15);"CALIBRATING RESISTANCE RANGE4-P2-3SECOND WAIT" 1880 WAIT 3 1890 INPUT "Measure voltage across current shunt - enter value in volts",Vp2 1900 Ip2=Vp2/Rshunt4 1910 INPUT "Measure voltage across +/- sense terminals and enter value in

volts",Vt2 1920 Rp2=Vt2/Ip2 1930 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:DATA";Rp2 1940 OUTPUT @Ld;"INP:STAT OFF" 1950 ! 1960 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:SAVE" 1970 OUTPUT @Ld;"CAL:STAT OFF" 1980 ! 1990 CLEAR SCREEN 2000 PRINT TABXY(10,10);"Resistance calibration adjustments complete" 2010 PRINT TABXY(10,12);"Verify Resistance Adjustments" 2020 END

Index

-- -- -- -- --, 67

0 ... 9, 60

CR mode, 61

current

range, 22 triggered, 23

current measurement range, 67

current monitor, 33 CV, 24

CV mode, 61

accessories, 20 airflow, 41 annunciators

Addr, 54 Cal, 54 CC, 54 CR, 54 CV, 54 Dis, 54 Err, 54 Prot, 54 Rmt, 54 Shift, 54 SRQ, 54 Tran, 54 Unr, 54

binding posts, 42

cables, 20 calibration

equipment, 71

capabilities, 21 CC, 22 CC mode, 61 channel

location, 39

characteristics, 70

checkout procedure, 51 cleaning, 37 clearing errors, 66 clearing protection, 66 connections

local sense, 48 parallel, 48 remote sense, 48 zero volt, 50

constant current, 22 constant resistance, 23 constant voltage, 24

control connector, 45 controller connections, 47

CR, 23

damage, 37 dc measurements, 35

description, 20 digital connector, 37, 46 dimensions, 40

entry keys, 60

▲ input, 60 ▼ input, 60

0 ... 9, 60 Backspace, 60 Clear Entry, 60

Enter, 60 error messages, 52 errors, 66

external programming, 33

fault, 34 front panel, 53

annunciators, 14

annuncuiators, 54

at a glance, 11

controls and indicators, 53

immediate action, 14

keys, 54

measurements, 67

menus, 15

using, 13

function keys, 56

current, 58

function, 58

immediate action, 56

input control, 58

Input On/Off, 56

list control, 59

metering, 56

resistance, 58

scrolling, 56

transient control, 59

trigger control, 59

voltage, 58

GPIB, 68

address, 68

connections, 47 ground, earth, 20 guide, user’s, 19

power cord, 37, 42 power measurements, 35 power receptacle, 20 print date, 6 programming errors, 32

programming lists, 65 programming transinets, 63 protection

OV, 66

history, 6

input

current setting, 61

resistance setting, 61

voltage setting, 61

input measurements, 34 input on/off, 30

inspection, 37 installing

modules, 38

List, 65

list mode, 27 location, 40 LRV, 32

making measurements, 34, 67 manuals, 37 maximum measurements, 35 measurement ranges, 35, 67 measurements, 34 minimum measurements, 35 minimum transtion time, 28

non-volatile, 33

non-volatile memory

clearing, 68

storing, 55

operating modes, 22 options, 20 output

connector, 37

overcurrent, 31 overpower, 31 overtemperature, 31 overvoltage, 31 OVLD, 67

port, 34

query protection, 66

rack mount kit, 20 rack mounting, 41

rear panel

at a glance, 12

recall state, 33 recalling operating states, 68 remote programming, 21 remote sense, 33 repacking, 37 reset protection, 30 resistance

range, 23

triggered, 24 reverse voltage, 32 risetime limitation, 28 rms measurements, 35 RRV, 32

RS 232

connections, 47 RS-232, 68

safety, 3

safety class, 20 safety warning, 20

save state, 33 saving operating states, 68 SCPI commands

at a glance, 17

selftest errors, 52 sense switch, 46

short on/off, 30 signals

current monitor, 33

external, 33

external programming, 33

fault, 34

port, 34

remote sense, 33 slew rate, 28 specifications, 69 status reporting, 32

support rails, 41 system keys, 55

Address, 55

Error, 55

Interface, 55

Local, 55 RCL, 55 Save, 55 Shift, 55

transient, 26

continuous, 26 pulse, 26 toggled, 26

transients

continuous mode, 63 pulse mode, 64 toggled mode, 64

trigger connector, 46

trigger mode, 27

verification

equipment, 71

voltage

range, 24

triggered, 25 VXIplug&play, 19

warranty, 2 wire

current ratings, 43

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Agilent N3301A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warranty Information

Safety Summary

Acoustic Noise Information

Printing History

Table of Contents

Quick Reference

The Front Panel -At a Glance

The Rear Panel At a Glance

Instrument Configuration

Front Panel Number Entry

Front Panel Annunciators

Immediate Action Keys

Front Panel Menus - At a Glance

SCPI Programming Commands - At a Glance

General Information

Document Orientation

Safety Considerations

Options and Accessories

Description

Features and Capabilities

Front Panel Controls

Remote Programming

Operating Modes

Constant Current CC (Mode)

Constant Resistance (CR) Mode

Constant Voltage (CV) Mode

Transient Operation

List Operation

Triggered Operation

Input Control

Protection Features

Saving and Recalling Settings

External Control Signals

Remote Sensing

Monitor Outputs

External Programming Input

Fault

Port On/Off

Input Measurements

DC Measurements

RMS Measurements

Minimum and Maximum Measurements

Power Measurements

Measurement Ranges

Installation

Inspection

Damage

Packaging Material

Items Supplied

Cleaning

Installing the Modules

Procedure

Channel Number

Location

Bench Operation

Rack Mounting

Input Connections

Connect the Power Cord

Input Binding Posts

Wire Considerations

Control Connector

Sense Switch

Trigger and Digital Connections

Computer Connections

GPIB Interface

RS-232 Interface

Application Connections

Local Sense Connections

Remote Sense Connections

Parallel Connections

Zero-Volt Loading Connections

Turn-On Checkout

Introduction

Checkout Procedure

In Case of Trouble

Error Messages