Agilent Technologies 6633B, 66332A, 6632B User Manual

Service Manual

Agilent Model 66332A

Dynamic Measurement DC Source

and Agilent Model 6632B, 6633B, 6634B

System DC Power Supply

For instruments with Serial Numbers:

Agilent 66332A: US37470791 and up Agilent 6632B: US37471966 and up Agilent 6633B: US37470746 and up Agilent 6634B: US37470655 and up

For instruments with higher serial numbers, a change page may be included.

Agilent Part No. 5962-8119 Printed in U.S.A. Microfiche No 6962-8120 September, 2000

Warranty Information

CERTIFICATION

Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Bureau of Standards, to the extent allowed by the Bureau's calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.

WARRANTY

This Agilent Technologies hardware product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from date of delivery. Agilent Technologies software and firmware products, which are designated by Agilent Technologies for use with a hardware product and when properly installed on that hardware product, are warranted not to fail to execute their programming instructions due to defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of delivery. During the warranty period Agilent Technologies will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the operation for the software firmware, or hardware shall be uninterrupted or error free.

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Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to compl with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use o requirements.

WARNING

Servicing instructions are for use by service-trained personnel. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Some procedures described in this manual are performed with power supplied to the instrument while its protective covers are removed. If contacted, the energy available at many points may result in personal injury.

BEFORE APPLYING POWER.

Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage, the correct line fuse is installed, and all safety precautions (see following warnings) are taken. In addition, note the instrument's external markings described under "Safety Symbols"

GROUND THE INSTRUMENT.

Before switching on the instrument, the protective earth terminal of the instrument must be connected to the protective conductor of the (mains) power cord. The mains plug shall be inserted only in an outlet socket that is provided with a protective earth contact. This protective action must not be negated by the use of an extension cord (power cable) that is without a protective conductor (grounding). 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.

FUSES

Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard.

the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS.

Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made 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 and resuscitation, is present. Any adjustment, maintenance, and repair of this instrument while it is opened and under voltage should be avoided as much as possible. When this is unavoidable, such adjustment, maintenance, and repair should be carried out only by a skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT.

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Refer to the table on the following page

WARNING 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.

Caution 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.

Safety Symbol Definitions

Symbol Description

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

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)

Notice

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.

Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

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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.

Edition 1...............................................................June, 1997

Edition 2...............................................................September, 2000

Instrument Identification

The power supply is identified by a unique serial number such as US36310101. The items in this serial number are explained as follows:

US36310101

The first two letters indicate the country of manufacture. US = United States.

The next four digits are the year and week of manufacture or last significant design change. Add 1960 to the first two digits to determine the year. For example, 36=1996. The third and fourth digits specify the week of the year (31 = the thirty-first week).

The last four digits (0101) are a unique number assigned to each unit.

Warranty Information 2 Safety Summary 3 Notice 4 Printing History 5 Instrument Identification 5 Table of Contents 6

INTRODUCTION 9

Organization 9 Safety Considerations 9 Related Documents 9 Revisions 10

Manual Revisions 10 Firmware Revisions 10

Electrostatic Discharge 10

VERIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE TESTS 11

Introduction 11 Test Equipment Required 11 Measurement Techniques 12

Setup for Most Tests 12 Electronic Load 13 Current-Monitoring Resistor 13

Operation Verification Tests 13 Performance Tests 13

Programming 13

Constant Voltage (CV) Tests 14

CV Setup 14 Voltage Programming and Readback Accuracy 14 CV Load Effect 14 CV Source Effect 15 CV Noise (PARD) 15 Transient Recovery Time 16

Constant Current (CC) Tests 16

CC Setup 16 Current Programming and Readback Accuracy 16 Current Sink (CC-) Operation 17 CC Load and Line Regulation 17 CC Load Effect 18 CC Source Effect 18 CC Noise (PARD) 19

Performance Test Equipment Form 19 Performance Test Record Form 20

TROUBLESHOOTING 23

Introduction 23 Test Equipment Required 24 Overall Troubleshooting 24

Flow Charts 24

Specific Troubleshooting Procedures 34

Power-on Self-test Failures 37 CV/CC Status Annunciators Troubleshooting 38 Bias and Reference Supplies 38 J307 Voltage Measurements 39 Manual Fan Speed Control 40 Disabling Protection Features 40

Post-repair Calibration 41

Inhibit Calibration Switch 41 Calibration Password 41

Initialization 42 ROM Upgrade 42

Identifying the Firmware 42 Upgrade Procedure 42

Disassembly Procedures 43

List of Required Tools 43 Cover, Removal and Replacement 44 A2 Interface Board, Removal and Replacement 44 Front Panel Assembly, Removal and Replacement 44 A3 Front Panel Board, Removal and Replacement 45 A1 Main Control Board 45 T1 Power Transformer, Removal and Replacement 45 Line Voltage Wiring 46

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 47

Introduction 47 I/O Interface Signals 47 A3 Front Panel Circuits 48 A2 Interface Circuits 48

Primary Interface 48 Secondary Interface 48

A1 Main Board Circuits 50

Power Circuits 50 Control Circuits 52

REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST 55

Introduction 55

DIAGRAMS 71

Introduction 71

General Schematic Notes 71 Backdating 71

INDEX 81

Introduction

Organization

This manual contains information for troubleshooting and repairing to the component level the Agilent Model 66332A Dynamic Measurement DC Source and the Agilent Model 6632B, 6633B, 6634B System DC Power Supplies. Hereafter all models will be referred to as the dc power supply.

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Organization

Performance tests

Troubleshooting procedures

Principles of operation on a block-diagram level

Replaceable parts

Diagrams

Safety Considerations

WARNING: Hazardous voltages exist within the dc power supply chassis.

This dc power supply; is a Safety Class I instrument, which means it has a protective earth terminal. This terminal must be connected to earth ground through a power source equipped with a 3-wire, ground receptacle. Refer to the "Safety Summary" page at the beginning of this manual for general safety information. Before operation or repair, check the dc power supply and review this manual for safety warnings and instructions. Safety warnings for specific procedures are located at appropriate places in the manual.

Revisions

Manual Revisions

This manual was written for dc power supplies that have the same manufacturing dates (the first four digits) as those listed on the title page and whose unique identification number (the last four digits) are equal to or higher than those listed in the title page.

NOTE: If the first four digits of the serial number of your unit are higher than those shown in the title

page, your unit was made after the publication of this manual and may have hardware or firmware differences not covered in this manual. If they are significant to the operation and/or servicing of the dc power supply, those differences are documented in one or more Manual Change sheets included with this manual.

Firmware Revisions

You can obtain the firmware revision number by either reading the integrated circuit label, or query the dc power supply using the GPIB *IDN?' query command (See Chapter 3, ROM Upgrade).

Electrostatic Discharge

CAUTION: The dc power supply has components that can be damaged by ESD (electrostatic discharge).

Failure to observe standard antistatic practices can result in serious degradation of performance, even when an actual failure does not occur.

When working on the dc power supply, observe all standard, antistatic work practices. These include, but are not limited to:

a Working at a static-free station such as a table covered with static-dissipative laminate or with a conductive

table mat (Agilent P/N 9300-0797, or equivalent).

a Using a conductive wrist strap, such as Agilent P/N 9300-0969 or 9300-0970.

a Grounding all metal equipment at the station to a single common ground.

a Connecting low-impedance test equipment to static-sensitive components only when those

components have power applied to them.

a Removing power from the dc power supply before removing or installing printed circuit boards.

Verification and Performance Tests

Introduction

This document contains test procedures to verify that the dc power supply is operating normally and is within published specifications. There are three types of tests as follows:

Built-in Self Tests

Operation Verification

Performance Tests

NOTE: The dc power supply must pass the built-in self-tests before calibration or any of the verification

or performance tests can be performed. If the supply fails any of the tests or if abnormal test results are obtained, refer to the troubleshooting procedures in Chapter 3. The troubleshooting procedures will determine if repair and/or calibration is required.

These tests, run automatically when the power supply is turned on, check most of the digital circuits and the programming and readback DACs.

These tests verify that the power supply is probably operating normally but do not check all of the specified operating parameters.

These tests check that the supply meets all of the operating specifications as listed in the Operating Manual.

Test Equipment Required

Table 2-1 lists the equipment required to perform the verification and performance tests. A test record sheet with specification limits and measurement uncertainties (when test using the recommended test equipment) may be found at the back of this section.

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. These tests should only be performed by qualified personnel. During the

performance of these tests, hazardous voltages may be present at the output of the supply.

Table 2-1. Test Equipment Required for Verification and Performance Tests

Type Specifications Recommended Model

Current Monitor Resistor

DC Power Supply 5 V, 10 A Agilent 6642A, 6653A

Digital Voltmeter Resolution: 10 nV @ 1V

Electronic Load 20 V, 5 A minimum, with transient capability Agilent 6060B or equivalent

GPIB Controller HP Series 300 or other controller with full

15 A (0.1 ohm) 0.04%, for power supplies up to 15 A output

Readout: 8 1/2 digits Accuracy: 20 ppm

GPIB capabilities

Guildline 9230/15

Agilent 3458A or equivalent

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Resistor (substitute for electronic load if load is too noisy for CC PARD test)

1 ohm, 50 W 3 ohm, 100 W (Agilent 66332A/6632B) 24 ohm, 100 W (Agilent 6633B) 99 ohm, 100 W (Agilent 6634B) 1k ohm, 5%, 3W (all models)

Oscilloscope Sensitivity: 1 mV

Ohmite L50J1R0 Ohmite RLS5R0 (adjustable) Ohmite RLS25R (adjustable) Ohmite RLS100 (adjustable) Agilent 0813-0001

Agilent 54504A or equivalent Bandwidth Limit: 20 MHz Probe: 1:1 with RF tip

RMS Voltmeter True RMS

Agilent 3400B or equivalent Bandwidth: 20 MHz Sensitivity: 100 µV

Variable-Voltage Transformer

Adjustable to highest rated input voltage range. Power: 500 VA

Measurement Techniques

Test Setup

Most tests are performed at the rear terminals of the supply as shown in Figure 2-1a. Measure the dc voltage directly at the +S and -S terminals.

+ 240 VDC MAX TO

+--S

+ 240 VDC MAX TO

+--S

DVM, Scope, or

RMS voltmeter

(for CV tests)

DVM or

RMS voltmeter

(for CC tests)

Current

monitor

Electronic

Load

(see note)

Note: Use dc supply with same polarity

connections for - CC tests.

Replace load with appropriate

resistor for CC noise test.

Figure 2-1. Test Setup

Ammeter

Load

resistor

1 k

+ 240 VDC MAX TO

+--S

Ammeter

External

DC supply

Load

resistor

1 k

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Electronic Load

Many of the test procedures require the use of a variable load capable of dissipating the required power. If a variable resistor is used, switches should be used to either; connect, disconnect, or short the load resistor. For most tests, an electronic load can be used. The electronic load is considerably easier to use than load resistors, but it may not be fast enough to test transient recovery time and may be too noisy for the noise (PARD) tests.

Fixed load resistors may be used in place of a variable load, with minor changes to the test procedures. Also, if computer controlled test setups are used, the relatively slow (compared to computers and system voltmeters) settling times and slew rates of the power supply may have to be taken into account. "Wait" statements can be used in the test program if the test system is faster than the supply.

Current-Monitoring Resistor

To eliminate output-current measurement error caused by voltage drops in the leads and connections, connect the current monitoring resistor between the -OUT and the load as a four-terminal device. Connect the current-monitoring leads inside the load-lead connections directly at the monitoring points on the resistor element.

Operation Verification Tests

To assure that the supply is operating properly, without testing all specified parameters, perform the following test procedures:

a. Perform the turn-on and checkout procedures given in the Operating Manual.

b. Perform the Voltage Programming and Readback Accuracy test, and the Current Programming and Readback

Accuracy tests from this procedure.

Performance Tests

NOTE: A full Performance Test consists of only those items listed as “Specifications” in Table A-1 of the

Operating Manual, and that have a procedure in this document.

The following paragraphs provide test procedures for verifying the supply's compliance with the specifications listed in Table A-1 of the Operating Manual. All of the performance test specifications and calculated measurement uncertainties are entered in the appropriate Performance Test Record Card for your specific model. You can record the actual measured values in the column provided in this card.

If you use equipment other than that recommended in Table 2-1, you must recalculate the measurement uncertainties for the actual equipment used.

Programming

You can program the supply from the front panel keyboard or from a GPIB controller when performing the tests. The test procedures are written assuming that you know how to program the supply either; remotely from a GPIB controller or locally using the control keys and indicators on the supply's front panel. Complete instructions on remote and local programming are given in the User’s Guide and in the Programming Guide. Programming ratings are as follows:

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Table 2-2. Programming Ratings

Model Voltage Rating Full Scale Rating Current Rating Full Scale Rating

Agilent 66332A/6632B

Agilent 6633B

Agilent 6634B

20 V

50 V

100 V

20.020 V

50.045 V

100.1 V

5 A

2 A

1 A

5.0045 A

2.002 A

1.001 A

Constant Voltage (CV) Tests

CV Setup

If more than one meter or if a meter and an oscilloscope are used, connect each to the terminals by a separate pair of leads to avoid mutual coupling effects. For constant voltage dc tests, connect only to +S and -S, since the unit regulates the output voltage that appears between +S and -S, and not between the (+) and (-) output terminals. Use coaxial cable or shielded two-wire cable to avoid noise pickup on the test leads.

Voltage Programming and Readback Accuracy

This test verifies that the voltage programming, GPIB readback and front panel display functions are within specifications. Note that the values read back over the GPIB should be identical to those displayed on the front panel.

a. Turn off the supply and connect a digital voltmeter between the +S and the -S terminals as shown in

Figure 2-1a.

b. Turn on the supply and program the supply to zero volts and the maximum programmable current with the load

off.

c. Record the output voltage readings on the digital voltmeter (DVM) and the front panel display. The readings

should be within the limits specified in the performance test record chart for the appropriate model under CV PROGRAMMING @ 0 VOLTS. Also, note that the CV annunciator is on. The output current reading should be approximately zero.

d. Program the output voltage to full-scale.

e. Record the output voltage readings on the DVM and the front panel display. The readings should be within the

limits specified in the performance test record chart for the appropriate model under CV PROGRAMMING @ FULL SCALE.

CV Load Effect

This test measures the change in output voltage resulting from a change in output current from full load to no load.

a. Turn off the supply and connect the output as shown in Figure 2-1a with the DVM connected between the +S

and -S terminals.

b. Turn on the supply and program the current to the maximum programmable value and the voltage to the full-

scale value.

c. Adjust the load for the full-scale current as indicated on the front panel display. The CV annunciator on the front

panel must be on. If it is not, adjust the load so that the output current drops slightly.

d. Record the output voltage reading on the DVM connected to +S and -S.

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e. Open the load and again record the DVM voltage reading. The difference between the DVM readings in steps

(d) and (e) is the load effect voltage, and should not exceed the value listed in the performance test record chart for the appropriate model under CV LOAD EFFECT.

CV Source Effect

This test measures the change in output voltage that results from a change in ac line voltage from the minimum to maximum value within the line voltage specifications.

a. Turn off the supply and connect the ac power line through a variable voltage transformer.

b. Connect the output as shown in Figure 2-1a with the DVM connected between the +S and the -S terminals. Set

the transformer to nominal line voltage.

c. Turn on the supply and program the current to the maximum programmable value and the output voltage to the

full-scale value .

d. Adjust the load for the full-scale current value as indicated on the front panel display. The CV annunciator on

the front panel must be on. If it is not, adjust the load so that the output current drops slightly.

e. Adjust the transformer to the lowest rated line voltage (e.g., 104 Vac for a 115 Vac nominal line voltage input).

f. Record the output voltage reading on the DVM.

g. Adjust the transformer to the highest rated line voltage (e.g., 127 Vac for 115 Vac nominal line voltage input).

h. Record the output voltage reading on the DVM. The difference between the DVM reading is steps (f) and (h) is

the source effect voltage and should not exceed the value listed in the performance test record chart for the appropriate model under CV SOURCE EFFECT.

CV Noise (PARD)

Periodic and random deviations (PARD) in the output (ripple and noise) combine to produce a residual ac voltage superimposed on the dc output voltage. CV PARD is specified as the rms or peak-to-peak output voltage in the frequency range specified in the User’s Guide.

a. Turn off the supply and connect the output as shown in Figure 2-1a to an oscilloscope (ac coupled) between the

(+) and the (-) terminals. Set the oscilloscope's bandwidth limit to 20 MHz and use an RF tip on the oscilloscope probe.

b. Turn on the supply and program the current to the maximum programmable value and the output voltage to the

full-scale value.

c. Adjust the load for the full-scale current value as indicated on the front panel display.

d. Note that the waveform on the oscilloscope should not exceed the peak-to-peak limits in the performance test

record chart for the appropriate model under CV NOISE (PARD).

e. Disconnect the oscilloscope and connect an ac rms voltmeter in its place. The rms voltage reading should not

exceed the RMS limits in the performance test record chart for the appropriate model under CV NOISE (PARD).

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Transient Recovery Time

This test measures the time for the output voltage to recover to within the specified value following a 50% change in the load current.

tttt

Unloading

Transient

Figure 2-2. Transient Waveform

a. Turn off the supply and connect the output as in Figure 2-1a with the oscilloscope across the +S and the -S

terminals.

b. Turn on the supply and program the output voltage to the full-scale value and the current to the maximum

programmable value.

c. Set the load to the Constant Current mode and program the load current to 1/2 the power supply full-scale rated

current.

d. Set the electronic load's transient generator frequency to 100 Hz and its duty cycle to 50%.

Loading Transient

e. Program the load's transient current level to the supply's full-scale current value and turn the transient generator

on.

f. Adjust the oscilloscope for a waveform similar to that in Figure 2-2.

g. The output voltage should return to within the specified voltage (v) in less than the specified time (t). Check

both loading and unloading transients by triggering on the positive and negative slope.

Constant Current (CC) Tests

CC Setup

Follow the general setup instructions in the Measurement Techniques paragraph and the specific instructions given in the following paragraphs.

Current Programming and Readback Accuracy

This test verifies that the current programming and readback are within specification.

a. Turn off the supply and connect the current monitoring resistor across the power supply output and the DVM

across the resistor. See "Current Monitoring Resistor" for connection information.

b. Turn on the supply and program the output voltage to 5 V and the current to zero.

c. Divide the voltage drop (DVM reading) across the current monitoring resistor by its resistance to convert to

amps and record this value (Iout). Also, record the current reading on the front panel display. The readings should be within the limits specified in the performance test record card for the appropriate model under CC PROGRAMMING @ 0 AMPS.

d. Program the output current to full-scale .

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e. Divide the voltage drop (DVM reading) across the current monitoring resistor by its resistance to convert to

amps and record this value (Iout). Also, record the current reading that appears on the front panel display. The readings should be within the limits specified in the performance test record card for the appropriate model under CC PROGRAMMING @ FULL-SCALE.

Current Sink (-CC) Operation

This test verifies current sink operation and readback.

a. Turn off the supply and connect the output as shown in Figure 2-1a, except connect a dc power supply in place

of the electronic load as indicated. Connect the DMM across the current shunt.

b. Set the external power supply to 5 V and the current limit approximately 20% above the full scale current rating

of the supply under test.

c. Turn on the supply under test and program the output voltage to zero and full scale output current. The current

on the UUT display should be approximately full scale current negative.

d. Divide the voltage drop across the current monitoring resistor by its resistance to obtain the current sink value in

amps and subtract this from the current reading on the display. The difference between the readings should be within the limits specified in the performance test record chart under CURRENT SINK READBACK.

Low Range Current Readback Accuracy

This test verifies the readback accuracy of the 20 milliampere current range.

a. Turn off the supply and connect the output as shown in Figure 2-1b. Set the DMM to operate in current mode.

b. Turn on the supply under test and program the output voltage to zero and full scale output current. The current

on the UUT display should be approximately 0 mA.

c. Record the current reading on the DMM and the reading on the front panel display. The difference between the

two readings should be within the limits specified in the performance test record chart under 20mA RANGE CURRENT READBACK ACCURACY @ 0A.

d. Program the output voltage to 20V and record the current reading on the DMM and the reading on the front

panel display. The difference between the readings should be within the limits specified in the performance test record chart for the appropriate model under 20mA RANGE CURRENT READBACK ACCURACY @ 20mA

e. Turn off the supply and connect the output and an external supply as shown in Figure 2-1c. Set the DMM to

operate in current mode.

f. Turn on the external supply and program it to 20 V and 1 amp. Then program the supply under test to zero volts

and 1 amp. The UUT display should read approximately −20 mA.

c. Record the current reading on the DMM and the reading on the front panel display. The difference between the

two readings should be within the limits specified in the performance test record chart under 20mA RANGE CURRENT READBACK ACCURACY @ −20 mA.

CC Load and Line Regulation

These tests (CC Load Effect and CC Source Effect given below) are tests of the dc regulation of the power supply's output current. To insure that the values read are not the instantaneous measurement of the ac peaks of the output current ripple, several dc measurements should be made and the average of these readings calculated. An example of how to do this is given below using an Agilent 3458A System Voltmeter programmed from the front panel. Set up the voltmeter and execute the "Average Reading" program follows:

a. Program 10 power line cycles per sample by pressing NPLC 1 0 ENTER .

b. Program 100 samples per trigger by pressing (N Rdgs/Trig) 1 0 0 ENTER .

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c. Set up voltmeter to take measurements in the statistical mode as follows:

Press Shift key, f0, Shift key, N Press ^ (up arrow) until MATH function is selected, then press >. Press ^ (up arrow until STAT function is selected then press (ENTER).

d. Set up voltmeter to read the average of the measurements as follows:

Press Shift key, f1, Shift key, N. Press down arrow until RMATH function is selected, then press >. Press ^ (up arrow) until MEAN function is selected, then press ENTER.

e. Execute the program by pressing f0, ENTER, TRIG, ENTER

f. Wait for 100 readings and then read the average measurement by pressing f1, ENTER.

To repeat the measurement, perform steps (e) and (f).

CC Load Effect

This test measures the change in output current for a change in load from full scale output voltage to short circuit.

a. Turn off the supply and connect the output as shown in Figure 2-1a with the DVM connected across the current

monitoring resistor.

b. Turn on the supply and program the current to the full scale current value and the output voltage to the

maximum programmable voltage value.

c. Adjust the load in the CV mode for full scale voltage as indicated on the front panel display. Check that the CC

annunciator of the UUT is on. If it is not, adjust the load so that the output voltage drops slightly.

d. Record the output current reading (DVM reading/current monitor resistance value in ohms). You may want to

use the average reading program described under “CC Load and Line Regulation”.

e. Short the load switch and record the output current reading. The difference in the current readings in steps (d)

and (e) is the load effect and should not exceed the limit specified in the performance test record chart for the appropriate model under CC LOAD EFFECT.

CC Source Effect

This test measures the change in output current that results when the AC line voltage changes from the minimum to the maximum value within the specifications.

a. Turn off the supply and connect the ac power line through a variable voltage transformer.

b. Connect the output terminals as shown in Figure 2-1a with the DVM connected across the current monitoring

resistor. Set the transformer to the nominal line voltage.

c. Turn on the supply and program the current to the full scale value and the output voltage to the maximum

programmable value.

d. Adjust the load in the CV mode for full scale voltage as indicated on the front panel display. Check that the CC

annunciator of the UUT is on. If it is not, adjust the load so that the output voltage drops slightly.

e. Adjust the transformer to the lowest rated line voltage.

f. Record the output current reading (DVM reading/current monitoring resistor in ohms). You may want to use the

average reading program described under “CC Load and Line Regulation”.

g. Adjust the transformer to the highest rated line voltage.

h. Record the output current reading again. The difference in the current readings in steps (f) and (h) is the CC

source effect and should not exceed the values listed in the performance test record card under CC SOURCE EFFECT.

Verification and Performance Tests - 2

CC Noise (PARD)

Periodic and random deviations (PARD) in the output combine to produce a residual ac current, as well, as an ac voltage superimposed on the dc output. Constant current (CC) PARD is specified as the rms output current in a frequency range 20 Hz to 20 Mhz with the supply in CC operation.

a. Turn off the supply and connect the load, monitoring resistor, and rms voltmeter across the monitoring resistor

as shown in Figure 2-1a. The Current Monitoring resistor may have to be substituted by one with a higher resistance and power rating, such as a 1 ohm 50 W current shunt in series with the appropriate 3, 24, or 99 ohm resistor, to get the RMS voltage drop high enough to measure with the RMS voltmeter. Leads should be as short as possible to reduce noise pick-up. An electronic load may contribute ripple to the measurement so if the RMS noise is above the specification a resistive load may have to be substituted for this test.

b. Check the test setup for noise with the supply turned off. Other equipment (e.g. computers, DVMs, etc.) may

affect the reading.

c. Turn on the supply and program the current to full scale and the output voltage to the maximum programmable

value.

d. The output current should be at the full scale rating with the CC annunciator on.

e. Divide the reading on the rms voltmeter by the monitor resistor to obtain rms current. It should not exceed the

values listed in the performance test record card under CC NOISE (RMS).

Performance Test Equipment Form

Test Facility:_________________________

____________________________________ Date _________________________________

____________________________________ Customer _____________________________

____________________________________ Tested By ____________________________

Model ______________________________ Ambient Temperature (C) ________________

Serial No. ____________________________ Relative Humidity (%) ___________________

Options _____________________________ Nominal Line Frequency __________________

Firmware Revision ____________________

Special Notes:

Test Equipment Used:

Description Model No. Trace No. Cal. Due Date

AC Source

DC Voltmeter

RMS Voltmeter

Oscilloscope

Electronic Load

Current Shunt

_________________ _________________ _________________

Report Number ________________________

2 - Verification and Performance Tests

Performance Test Record Forms

Model Agilent 66332A OR Agilent6632B

Test Description Minimum

Constant Voltage Tests

Voltage Programming and Readback

Low Voltage (0V) Vout

Front Panel Display Readback

High Voltage (Full Scale) Vout

Front Panel Display Readback

Load Effect

Source Effect

PARD (Ripple and Noise)

Peak-to-Peak

RMS

Transient Response

Voltage in 100 µs

Constant Current Tests

Current Programming and Readback

Low current (0A) Iout

Readback Accuracy @ Iout

High Current (Full Scale) Iout

Readback Accuracy @ Iout

Current Sink Readback

20 mA Range Current Readback

Readback Accuracy @ 0 A

Readback Accuracy @ + 20 mA

Readback Accuracy @ − 20 mA

PARD (Current Ripple and Noise)

RMS

Load Effect

Source Effect

* Enter your test results in this column

Report No _______________ Date __________________

Specs.

− 10 mV

Vout − 3 mV

19.980 V

Vout − 9 mV

− 2 mV

− 0.5 mV

0 mV

0 mV __________ + 20 mV 3 mV

− 2.0 mA

Iout − 0.5 mA

4.9955 A

Iout − 10.5 mA

Isink − 11.1mA

− 2.5 µA

Iout − 22.5 µA

0 mA __________ + 2.0 mA

− 1.0 mA

− 0.5 mA

Results* Maximum

Specs.

__________

__________ + 2 mV

__________ + 0.5 mV

__________

__________ + 1.0 mA

__________

+ 10 mV

Vout + 3 mV

20.020 V

Vout + 9 mV

+ 3 mV

+ 0.3 mV

+ 2.0 mA

Iout + 0.5 mA

5.0045 A

Iout + 10.5 mA

Isink + 11.1mA

+ 2.5 µA

Iout + 22.5 µA

+ 0.5 mA

Measurement

Uncertainty

1.6 µV

335 µV

20 µV

872 µV

50 µV

15.2 µA

818.7 µA

0.1 µA

1.7 µA

250 µA

2.5 µA

Verification and Performance Tests - 2

Model Agilent 6633B Report No _______________ Date __________________

Test Description Minimum

Specs.

Constant Voltage Tests

Voltage Programming and Readback

Low Voltage (0V) Vout

Front Panel Display Readback

High Voltage (Full Scale) Vout

Front Panel Display Readback

Load Effect

Source Effect

PARD (Ripple and Noise)

Peak-to-Peak

RMS

Transient Response

Voltage in 100 µs

Constant Current Tests

Current Programming and Readback

Low current (0A) Iout

Readback Accuracy @ Iout

High Current (Full Scale) Iout

Readback Accuracy @ Iout

Current Sink Readback

20 mA Range Current Readback

Readback Accuracy @ 0 A

Readback Accuracy @ + 20 mA

Readback Accuracy @ − 20 mA

PARD (Current Ripple and Noise)

RMS

Load Effect

Source Effect

* Enter your test results in this column

− 20 mV

Vout − 6 mV

49.955 V

Vout − 21 mV

− 4 mV

− 1.0 mV

0 mV

0 mV __________ + 50 mV 8 mV

− 1.0 mA

Iout − 0.25 mA

1.998 A

Iout − 4.3 mA

Isink − 4.9 mA

− 2.5 µA

Iout − 22.5 µA

0 mA __________ + 2.0 mA

− 1.0 mA

− 0.25 mA

Results* Maximum

Specs.

__________

__________ + 4 mV

__________ + 1.0 mV

__________

__________ + 1.0 mA

__________ + 0.25 mA

+ 20 mV

Vout + 6 mV

50.045 V

Vout + 21 mV

+ 3 mV

+ 0.5 mV

+ 1.0 mA

Iout + 0.25 mA

2.002 A

Iout + 4.3 mA

Isink + 4.9 mA

+ 2.5 µA

Iout + 22.5 µA

Measurement

Uncertainty

1.7 µV

717.5 µV

35 µV

872 µV

50 µV

15.1 µA

252.5 µA

0.1 µA

1.7 µA

250 µA

1.6 µA

2 - Verification and Performance Tests

Model Agilent 6634B Report No _______________ Date __________________

Test Description Minimum

Specs.

Constant Voltage Tests

Voltage Programming and Readback

Low Voltage (0V) Vout

Front Panel Display Readback

High Voltage (Full Scale) Vout

Front Panel Display Readback

Load Effect

Source Effect

PARD (Ripple and Noise)

Peak-to-Peak

RMS

Transient Response

Time in 100 µs

Constant Current Tests

Current Programming and Readback

Low current (0A) Iout

Readback Accuracy @ Iout

High Current (Full Scale) Iout

Readback Accuracy @ Iout

Current Sink Readback

20 mA Range Current Readback

Readback Accuracy @ 0 A

Readback Accuracy @ + 20 mA

Readback Accuracy @ − 20 mA

PARD (Current Ripple and Noise)

RMS

Load Effect

Source Effect

* Enter your test results in this column

− 50 mV

Vout − 12 mV

99.9 V

Vout − 42 mV

− 5 mV

− 1 mV

0 mV

0 mV __________ + 100 mV 15 mV

− 0.5 mA

Iout − 0.25 mA

0.999 A

Iout − 2.3 mA

Isink − 2.9 mA

− 2.5 µA

Iout − 22.5 µA

0 mA __________ + 2.0 mA

− 1.0 mA

− 0.25 mA

Results* Maximum

Specs.

__________

__________ + 5 mV

__________ + 1 mV

__________

__________ + 1.0 mA

__________ + 0.25 mA

+ 50 mV

Vout + 12 mV

100.1 V

Vout + 42 mV

+ 3 mV

+ 0.5 mV

+ 0.5 mA

Iout + 0.25 mA

1.001 A

Iout + 2.3 mA

Isink + 2.9 mA

+ 2.5 µA

Iout + 22.5 µA

Measurement

Uncertainty

2.1 µV

1.4 mV

60 µV

872 µV

50 µV

15.1 µA

128.8 µA

0.1 µA

1.7 µA

250 µA

1 µA

Troubleshooting

Introduction

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. Most of the troubleshooting procedures given in this chapter are performed

with power applied and protective covers removed. Such maintenance should be performed only by service trained personnel who are aware of the hazards (for example, fire and electrical shock).

CAUTION: This instrument uses components which can either be damaged or suffer serious performance

degradation as a result of ESD (electrostatic discharge). Observe the standard antistatic precautions to avoid damage to the components. An ESD summary is given in Chapter 1.

This chapter provides troubleshooting and repair information for the dc power supply. Before attempting to troubleshoot the dc power supply, first check that the problem is with the supply itself and not with an associated circuit. The verification tests in Chapter 2 enable you to isolate a problem to the dc power supply. Troubleshooting procedures are provided to isolate a problem to one of the circuit boards or a particular circuit. Figure 3-2 shows the location of the circuit boards and other major components of the unit. If a problem has been isolated to the A1 Control circuit board, additional troubleshooting procedures are available to isolate the problem to the defective component(s). Disassembly procedures are provided at the end of this chapter and should be referred to, as required, in order to gain access to and/or replace defective components.

If a component is defective, replace it and then conduct the verification test given in Chapter 2.

NOTE: Note that when certain components are replaced, the supply must be calibrated (See "Post Repair

Calibration" later in this chapter). If the A2 Interface Board is replaced, the supply must be initialized before it is calibrated. See "Initialization" later in this chapter.

Chapter 5 lists all of the replaceable parts for the power supplies. Chapter 6 contains schematics, test point measurements, and component location diagrams to aid you in troubleshooting the supply.

3 - Troubleshooting

Test Equipment Required

Table 3-1 lists the test equipment required to troubleshoot the power supply. Recommended models are listed.

Table 3-1. Test Equipment Required for Troubleshooting

Type Purpose Recommended Model

GPIB Controller To communicate with the supply via the

GPIB interface

Digital Voltmeter To check various voltage levels Agilent 3458A

Oscilloscope To check waveforms and signal levels Agilent 54504A/54111A

Electronic Load To test operation of current circuit Agilent 6060B

IC Test Clips To access IC pins AP Products No. LTC

Ammeter/Current Shunt

To measure output current Guildline 9230/15

HP Series 300

Overall Troubleshooting

Overall troubleshooting procedures for the power supply are given in the Figure 3-1. The procedures first check that neither an AC input, nor a bias supply failure is causing the problem and that the supply passes the turn-on self test (error annunciator stays off). The normal turn-on, self-test indications are described in the "Checkout Procedure" in Chapter 3 of the User's Guide.

If the supply passes the self test and there are no obvious faults, you should perform the verification procedures in Chapter 2 from the front panel to determine if any functions are not calibrated or are not operating properly. Then program and read back a voltage via the GPIB to see if the supply responds properly to bus commands. If the supply fails any of the tests, you will be directed to the applicable flow chart or troubleshooting procedure.

Flow Charts

Troubleshooting flow charts are given in Figure 3-1 sheets 1-10. Several flow charts make reference to the test points listed in Chapter 6. The circuit locations of the test points are shown on the schematics and on the component location diagrams in Chapter 6.

Turn on unit and observe the

play

(

)

(

)

dis

. Unit should display all of

the se

ments and annunciators,

the address and then after self

test dis

either an erro

message or go to the meterin

mode.

Display comes

No +5V

on?

A3J2-8?

Yes

3J2-5 held

low?

Troubleshooting - 3

Replace A3 Front

Panel/Dis

board

Yes

Error Message?

Protect

nnunciato

On?

Troubleshoot A1

+5V Interface Bias

circuit, W6 or W7.

See Error Message

Yes

Table 3-2

OV?

OC?

RI?

Replace A2

Interface board

"Troubleshootin

Yes

OV at Turn-on"

sheet 4

Check RI input, A2

Yes

Interface board

Disable OCP and

Yes

check for normal

Yes

Go to

eration

Go to "FS indicated

Go to sheet 2

FS?

For OT check fan

circuit, thermal

sensor RT301

Yes

Replace internal

Fuse blown?

Yes

fuse F300

but fuse is OK"

sheet 6

Figure 3-1 Sheet 1. Main Flowchart

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