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 6962-8120September, 2000
Warranty Information
CERTIFICATION
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Safety Summary
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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
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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
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Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Refer to the table on the following page
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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.
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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.
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Safety Symbol Definitions
SymbolDescription
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)
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Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies makes no
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merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.
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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.
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.
CV Setup14
Voltage Programming and Readback Accuracy14
CV Load Effect14
CV Source Effect15
CV Noise (PARD)15
Transient Recovery Time16
Constant Current (CC) Tests16
CC Setup16
Current Programming and Readback Accuracy16
Current Sink (CC-) Operation17
CC Load and Line Regulation17
CC Load Effect18
CC Source Effect18
CC Noise (PARD)19
Performance Test Equipment Form19
Performance Test Record Form20
TROUBLESHOOTING23
Introduction23
Test Equipment Required24
Overall Troubleshooting24
Flow Charts24
Specific Troubleshooting Procedures34
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Power-on Self-test Failures37
CV/CC Status Annunciators Troubleshooting38
Bias and Reference Supplies38
J307 Voltage Measurements39
Manual Fan Speed Control40
Disabling Protection Features40
List of Required Tools43
Cover, Removal and Replacement44
A2 Interface Board, Removal and Replacement44
Front Panel Assembly, Removal and Replacement44
A3 Front Panel Board, Removal and Replacement45
A1 Main Control Board45
T1 Power Transformer, Removal and Replacement45
Line Voltage Wiring46
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:
1
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.
Related Documents
The following documents are shipped with your dc power supply:
a a User’s Guide, containing installation, operating, and calibration information
a a Programming Guide, containing detailed GPIB programming information.
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1 - Introduction
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:
aWorking 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).
aUsing a conductive wrist strap, such as Agilent P/N 9300-0969 or 9300-0970.
aGrounding all metal equipment at the station to a single common ground.
aConnecting low-impedance test equipment to static-sensitive components only when those
components have power applied to them.
aRemoving power from the dc power supply before removing or installing printed circuit boards.
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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.
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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
TypeSpecificationsRecommended Model
Current Monitor
Resistor
DC Power Supply5 V, 10 AAgilent 6642A, 6653A
Digital VoltmeterResolution: 10 nV @ 1V
Electronic Load20 V, 5 A minimum, with transient capabilityAgilent 6060B or equivalent
GPIB ControllerHP 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)
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.
+S
+ 240 VDC MAX TO
-
+--S
+S
+ 240 VDC MAX TO
-
+--S
DVM, Scope, or
RMS voltmeter
(for CV tests)
DVM or
RMS voltmeter
(for CC tests)
A.
+
-
+
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
+
DC
Ammeter
-
Load
resistor
1 k
B.
+ 240 VDC MAX TO
-
+S
+--S
-
DC
Ammeter
+
-
+
C.
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:
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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Verification and Performance Tests - 2
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
v
t
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
t
v
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.
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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).
Model Agilent 6633BReport No _______________Date __________________
Test DescriptionMinimum
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
0 mV__________ + 50 mV8 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
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
Iout + 22.5 µA
Measurement
Uncertainty
1.7 µV
1.7 µV
717.5 µV
717.5 µV
35 µV
35 µV
872 µV
50 µV
15.1 µA
15.1 µA
252.5 µA
252.5 µA
252.5 µA
0.1 µA
1.7 µA
1.7 µA
250 µA
1.6 µA
1.6 µA
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2 - Verification and Performance Tests
Model Agilent 6634BReport No _______________Date __________________
Test DescriptionMinimum
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
0 mV__________+ 100 mV15 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
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
Iout + 22.5 µA
Measurement
Uncertainty
2.1 µV
2.1 µV
1.4 mV
1.4 mV
60 µV
60 µV
872 µV
50 µV
15.1 µA
15.1 µA
128.8 µA
128.8 µA
128.8 µA
0.1 µA
1.7 µA
1.7 µA
250 µA
1 µA
1 µA
22
3
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.
23
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
TypePurposeRecommended Model
GPIB ControllerTo communicate with the supply via the
GPIB interface
Digital VoltmeterTo check various voltage levelsAgilent 3458A
OscilloscopeTo check waveforms and signal levelsAgilent 54504A/54111A
Electronic LoadTo test operation of current circuitAgilent 6060B
IC Test ClipsTo access IC pinsAP Products No. LTC
Ammeter/Current
Shunt
To measure output currentGuildline 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.
24
Turn on unit and observe the
play
g
play
r
g
A
r
A
@
play
g
(
)
p
(
)
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
No
Panel/Dis
board
Yes
Error Message?
No
Protect
nnunciato
On?
No
Troubleshoot A1
+5V Interface Bias
circuit, W6 or W7.
See Error Message
Yes
Table 3-2
OV?
OC?
No
No
RI?
No
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
o
Yes
Go to
eration
No
Go to "FS indicated
Go to sheet 2
FS?
No
For OT check fan
circuit, thermal
sensor RT301
Yes
Replace internal
Fuse blown?
Yes
fuse F300
No
but fuse is OK"
sheet 6
Figure 3-1 Sheet 1. Main Flowchart
25
3 - Troubleshooting
p
g
p
p
(
)
g
A
g
r
Amp
g
p
p
r
prog
g
(
)
A
g
r
Amp
r
r
play
A
g
p
g
(
)
Continued from
sheet 1
Program Voltage
and Current full
scale, enable out
with no load.
Measure Volta
out
ut terminals.
Display and
measured
volta
e OK?
Yes
Load output to put
unit into CC and
measure out
current with extrenal
am
mete
Display and
measured
current OK?
Yes
Program OV below
output voltage
e at
ut
ut
If output is OK but
No
Voltage close
to programmed
value?
No
Output Voltage
near zero?
No
meter wron
2. If both are off,
check
Voltage Monito
, replace
ain of
lifier A1U315B
Yes
Calibrate Voltage
"Troubleshooting No
Out
Yes
Go to
ut Voltage"
sheet 7
If output is OK but
meter wrong, replace
2. If in CC but both
are off, check
ain of
Current Monito
lifiers and
Monitor Resisto
R403/473 values. If
the current is lowe
No
Current close
to
rammed
value?
No
Current > pro
and unit not in
CC?
No
than programmed
Yes
Calibrate Current
Yes
Go to
"Troubleshooting No
and UNReg is
dis
ed, check
1Q307 and Output
Sta
e
Current limit"
sheet 10
Go to
"Troubleshootin
OV Trips?
No
Unit Does not OV”
sheet 11
Yes
Program OV to
maximum and reset
rotection
Go to sheet 3
Figure 3-1 Sheet 2. Main Flowchart (continued)
26
Troubleshooting - 3
Figure 3-1 Sheet 3. Main Flowchart (continued)
27
3 - Troubleshooting
p
p
pply
p
y
p
pply
g
y
p
g
A
(
(
g
(
)
Connect a DC coupled
sco
e set to 1mS/20V/
div across the out
and turn on the su
while observing the
sco
e for a momentar
ulse greater than the
su
ut
ratin
Does the suppl
overshoot?
No
Disable the OV circuit
as described in
aragragh "Disablin
Protection Features"
Output @ zero
volts?
Yes
4V @ A1R350-2?
Yes
Go to “Troubleshootin
Yes
High Output Voltage”
No
No
2 or W7 Defective
sheet 7
Check C336, R356,
+.3V @ U306B-7?
No
R351, R349
1-2) and
U306B
Yes
Check C335, R354,
+4V @ U306-8?
Yes
No
R350
1-2) and U306B
Go to sheet 5
Figure 3-1 Sheet 4. OV at Turn-On
28
Continued from
A
A
A
sheet 4
Connect a DC coupled
scope across the
output and press
Protect Clear several
times while observing
the scope
Pulses high?
No
Go to "Troubleshooting
Yes
High Output Voltage"
(sheet 12)
Troubleshooting - 3
1U306B-2,
OV_Detect*, High?
Yes
1R438,
OV_SCR*, +0.6V?
Yes
Check A1CR342,
Q318A, B & D and
associated
components
No
U306B-8 3.8V?
Check OV_Prog,
Imon_Comp, C335,
R350, R354
Check R441, Q318B,
No
2, Interface Board
Yes
U306B-7 < pin 8?
No
No
Yes
Check U306B, A2
Check R349, R351,
R356
Note: OV_SCR* is
normally a pulse that
goes low for 5us to trip
the OV SCR, CR342.
Figure 3-1 Sheet 5. OV at Turn-On (continued)
29
3 - Troubleshooting
g
p
r
)
y
y
p
y
y
p
y
p
r
p
(app
put)
g
(
_
g
prog
g
(
)
Program output on,
volta
e and current full
scale then check
out
ut voltage
FS Prot off and
Out
ut OK?
No
Disable the protection
feature b
simultaneousl
ressing the 0 and 9
ke
s, press the ^ ke
until the display reads
"No Protect Off", press
the U
Arrow to displa
"No Protect On" then
ress ente
Output V >
rammed
value?
No
Check FUSE signal
U305B-7
rox.
+2.8V with 20V out
Yes
Calibrate unit
Go to "Troubleshootin
Yes
High Output Voltage"
sheet 12
Troubleshoot Fuse
divider and amplifie
FUSE signal OK?
No
circuit (R393/394,
U305
Yes
Problem may be
defective A2 or one of
the volta
es to A2
Vmon, Imon_H,
Imon
L, Imon_P) > its'
bias volta
e +5Vs
Figure 3-1 Sheet 6. FS Indicated but Fuse OK
30
Program full scale
A
A
voltage and current
and enable output.
Measure output
voltage with an
external voltmeter.
Troubleshooting - 3
Display zero V but
output OK?
No
CV or CC
nnunciator on?
No
Q305A base
-11.4V
?
Yes
Check W7 (Vmon) and
Yes
2, Interface board
CC?Yes
Go To sheet 9
PM_Inhibit, R335
No
Low
Yes
Troubleshoot Turn-On
Control Circuit, Q305B,
C, D and U305A
No
Yes
Displays current
equal to prog
value?
No
CC_Prog, R360
-4.7V
Check for short across
Yes
output such as output
cap C382, CR342, etc.
No
Check W7, A2
Interface Board
?
Yes
?
No
IMon_H,
U309A-6,~0V
?
No
Check Positive Current
Yes
Control Circuit, U310B
Check High Range
Current Monitor Amp,
U309A
Check W7, A2
Interface Board
Go to sheet 8
Figure 3-1 Sheet 7. No Output Voltage
31
3 - Troubleshooting
r
Continued from
sheet 7
Q302 base
-5V
?
Yes
Q303 base >1.2V
(meas. from +Out)
?
No
>1V across R323
?
Yes
Q307 collector to
emitte
4V?
Check C330, R333,
No
Yes
No
No
R346, and Q302
Check +Rail and
Output Stage
Check Q301, Q305
Check Q302, Q307,
R324 and R326
circuits
Yes
Check C331, C333,
C339 and Q306
circuits
Figure 3-1 Sheet 8. No Output Voltage (continued)
32
Continued from
r
Amp
A
sheet 7
Troubleshooting - 3
CV_Prog @ R401
-4.7V
?
Yes
VMon,
U315B-7
~0V
?
Yes
Check Voltage Control,
Circuit U315
No
No
Check W7, A2
Interface Board
Check Voltage Monito
lifier, U315B,
circuit
Figure 3-1 Sheet 9 No Output Voltage (continued)
33
3 - Troubleshooting
r
Amp
r
Continued from
sheet 2
CC_Prog, R360,
-4.8V
?
Yes
Check A2 Interface
No
Board
Imon_H, U309A-6
~+3.5V
?
YesYes
Check Positive Current
Control Circuit
No
Drop across R473
Check High Range
Current Monito
~0.25V
?
lifie
No
Check R473
Figure 3-1 Sheet 10. No Current Limit
34
Program the output
@
A
r
_
A
_
g
g
p
)
g
voltage and current to
the full scale value and
the OV to 1/2.
Troubleshooting - 3
OV_prog ~+2V
R350
?
Yes
U306B-8
~+2V
?
Yes
U306B-7
~+4V
?
Yes
U306B-2,
OV
DETECT*,
Low?
Yes
See note
OV_SCR* pulse @
R438 low 5us
?
No
No
No
No
No
2 Interface Board o
cable W7 defective
Check R350, C335 and
U306B
Check R349, R351,
R356, C336 and U306
Check U306B
Check Q318B, R441,
2 Interface Board
Reset the OV (Shift,
Prot Clr) and observe
the OV
SCR* signal.
Each time OV is reset
the unit will
another OV si
OV
ulse (OV_SCR*
enerate
nal. The
is approximately 5us
lon
.
Yes
Q318D Collector
pulses high 5us
Check Q318A, B and D
No
and associated circuits
?
Yes
Check A1CR342
Figure 3-1 Sheet 11. Unit Does Not OV
35
3 - Troubleshooting
y
p
r
Amp
A
r
g
y
Disable the OV capability b
shorting R351. After the
rotection is disabled, program
the output voltage to zero,
current to full scale and Output
ON. If the unit is in "Protect"
mode, Press Protect Clear. The
output should now go high and
not trip the OV.
* V_mon should be approximatel
6632B or 66332A Vout/4.25
6633B Vout/10.52
6634B Vout/21
Is the CV
annunciator on
?
Yes
Measure voltage at the
base of Q303 with
respect to its' emitte
Voltage <0.6V
?
Vmon,
No
U315B-7,
OK ?*
Yes
CV_Prog,
R401
~0V
Yes
Check Voltage Control
U315A, circuit
Troubleshoot Voltage
No
Gain Stage
Check Voltage Monito
No
lifier, U315B
circuit
No
2 Interface Board
?
Yes
Troubleshoot Output
Sta
e
Figure 3-1 Sheet 12. High Output Voltage
36
Troubleshooting - 3
Specific Troubleshooting Procedures
Power-on Self-test Failures
The power-on self-test sequence tests most of the digital and DAC circuits. If the supply fails self-test, the display
"ERR" annunciator will come on. You can then query the unit to find out what the error(s) are. When an error is
detected, the output is not disabled so you can still attempt to program the supply to help troubleshoot the unit.
Table 3-2 lists the self test errors and gives the probable cause for each error.
NOTE:A partial self test is performed when the *TST? query is executed. Those tests that interfere with
normal interface operation or cause the output to change are not performed by *TST?. The return
value of *TST? will be zero if all tests pass, or the error code of the first test that failed. The power
supply will continue normal operation if *TST? returns a non-zero value.
Table 3-2. Self-Test Error Codes/Messages
Error CodeDescriptionProbable Cause
E1Checksum in Read-only Non-volatile ROMA2 Interface Bd
E2Checksum in Config Non-volatile ROMA2 Interface Bd
E3Checksum in Cal Non-volatile ROMA2 Interface Bd
E4Checksum in State Non-volatile ROMA2 Interface Bd
E5Checksum in RST Non-volatile ROMA2 Interface Bd
E10RAM test failedA2 Interface Bd
E1112 bit DAC test failed, 0 is written to DAC U241A and B,
ADC U242 is checked for 133 +/- 7 counts
E1212 bit DAC test failed, 4095 is written to DAC U241A
and 0 to B, ADC U242 is checked for 71 +/- 7 counts
E1312 bit DAC test failed, 0 is written to DAC U241A and
4095 to B, ADC U242 is checked for 71 +/- 7 counts
E1412 bit DAC test failed, 4095 is written to DAC U241A
and B, ADC U242 is checked for 10 +/- 7 counts
E158 bit DAC test failed, 10 and 240 are written to DAC
U244, ADC U242 is checked for 10 and 240 +/- 7 counts
E80Dig I/O test failed, SEC_PCLR written low and high,
read back through Xilinx
E213RS-232 input buffer overrunA2 Interface Bd
E216RS-232 framing errorA2 Interface Bd
E217RS-232 parity errorA2 Interface Bd
E218RS-232 UART input overrunA2 Interface Bd
E220Front Panel comm UART input overrunA3 Front Panel/Display Bd
E221Front Panel comm UART framing errorA3 Front Panel/Display Bd
E222Front Panel comm UART parity errorA3 Front Panel/Display Bd
E223Front Panel firmware input buffer overrunA3 Front Panel/Display Bd
A2 Interface Bd
A2 Interface Bd
A2 Interface Bd
A2 Interface Bd
A2 Interface Bd
A2 Interface Bd
37
3 - Troubleshooting
CV/CC Status Annunciators Troubleshooting
The CV/CC annunciators are particularly helpful when troubleshooting a unit with no output. If the unit has no
output voltage or current and one of the annunciators is on then the problem is in the control circuit associated with
that annunciator. An example of how this might be useful would be in a case where the voltage and current are
programmed to some positive value, there is no output voltage and the CV annunciator is on. This indicates that the
problem is probably in the Voltage Amplifier circuit. If the CC annunciator were on then the problem would likely
be in the Current Amplifier. If UNR is indicated then neither the voltage nor the current circuits are in control and
the problem would be in circuits after the gating diodes such as the driver or output regulator stages.
When troubleshooting the CV/CC status annunciators or the status readback circuits, first measure the voltage drop
across the gating diodes; A1 D328 (CV) and D325 (CC). A conducting diode indicates an active (ON) control
circuit. This forward drop is applied to the input of the associated status comparator (U306A and D respectively) and
drives the output (CV_DETECT* or CC_DETECT*) low. The low signal indicates an active status which is sent to
the A2 board microprocessor. The front panel CV annunciator indicates when the CV mode is active
(CV_DETECT* is low). The front panel CC annunciator indicates when the CC mode is active (CC_DETECT* is
low). The UNREGULATED (UNR) annunciator comes on when neither the CV nor CC is active.
Bias and Rail Voltages
Before troubleshooting any circuit check the bias and/or rail voltages to make sure that they are not the cause. Table
3-3 lists the bias and rail voltage test points for the A1 Main Control , A2 Interface, and the A3 Front Panel/Display
boards. Unless otherwise noted, all voltages are measured with respect to secondary common (R473-3) with no load
on the supply.
Measured with respect to - Output at nominal ac input line voltage
2
Measured with reference to Interface Ground (E306 black wire)
2
E306 (red wire)E 306 (black wire)+5V 3%
38
Troubleshooting - 3
J307 Voltage Measurements
J307 connects the A1 Main Board Assembly to the A2 Interface Assembly. Table 3-4 provides a quick method of
determining if the voltages between these assemblies are within the normal range. If any of these voltages is outside
the normal range, refer to the flowcharts to further troubleshoot the circuit associated with the abnormal voltage.
Table 3-4. Voltage Measurements at J307 (A2 Interface to A1 Main board)
A1J307
Pin #
1PM_INHIBIT (Enabled)00
2OV_SCR*+5+5
3OV_PROG+3.9+3.9
4FAN_PROG+2.8+3.8
5OV_DETECT*+5+5
6SW_POS (Norm)+5+5
7RANGE_SELECT (High)00
8OS_TRIM_NEG (COMP)+1.7+1.7
OS_TRIM_NEG (SCPI)+4.0+4.0
9+5Vs+5+5
10COMMON00
11COMMON00
12+15Vs+15+15
13-15Vs-15-15
14HS_THERM (@25C)+2.5+2.5
15FUSE+2.4+2.6
16IMON_H0+3.5
17IMON_L
IMON_L (@20mA Out)
18IMON_P00
19VMON+4.8+4.8
20COMMON00
21COMMON00
22COMMON00
23COMMON00
24CV_PROG-4.8-4.8
25CC_PROG-4.8-4.8
26CC_DETECT*+50
27CCN_DETECT*+5+5
28CV_DETECT*0+5
Signal NameCV Mode
Full Scale Voltage
No Load
0
+4.8
CC Mode
Full Scale Voltage
Full Load
+14.7
+4.8
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Manual Fan Speed Control
Under some circumstances such as testing acoustical devices where the fan noise would interfere with the test, it
would be advantageous to reduce the fan speed. If the test requires a very light load, the ambient temperature is low
and the duration of the test is short, the fan speed may be temporarily reduced. The turn-on default is "Automatic" so
this procedure must be performed, as needed, every time the line voltage is turned on. To manually control the fan
speed:
a.Simultaneously depress the "0" and "9” keys. EEINIT <model> will be displayed.
b.Using the Up/Down annunciator keys select FAN:MODE<AUTO.>.
c.Using the Up/Down arrows select FAN:MODE <MAN>
d.Press "Enter"
e.Simultaneously depress the "0" and "9" keys. EEINIT <model> will be displayed.
f.Using the Up/Down annunciator keys select FAN:SPEED <data>
g.Press "Enter Number".
h.Enter the desired speed (numeric entry range is 0 to 100%)
i.Press "Enter"
Disabling Protection Features
Except for overvoltage protection, the power supply's protection features may be disabled. This is not recommended
as a normal operating condition but is helpful under some circumstances such as troubleshooting. The turn-on default
is "NO-PROTECT OFF" (protection enabled) so this procedure must be performed, as needed, every time the line
voltage is turned on. To disable the protection:
a.Simultaneously depress the "0" and "9" keys. EEINIT <model> will be displayed.
b.Using the Up/Down annunciator keys select NO-PROTECT <OFF>.
c.Using the Up/Down arrows select NO-PROTECT <ON>.
d.Press "Enter"
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Post-repair Calibration
Calibration is required annually and whenever certain components are replaced. If components in any of the circuits
listed below are replaced, the supply must be re-calibrated as described in Appendix B of the User's Guide.
a.A1 Control Board: Voltage or Current Monitor Amplifier circuits, High Bandwidth Current Amplifier, or
Current Monitor resistors R403/R473
b.A2 Interface Board
If the Interface board A2 is replaced, the supply must be initialized first (see "Initialization" later in this chapter) and
then be calibrated.
Inhibit Calibration Switch
If "CAL DENIED" appears on the display when calibration is attempted, or if error code 401 occurs when
calibrating over the GPIB, the internal INHIBIT CAL switch has been set. This switch setting prevents unauthorized
or inadvertent power supply calibration. You must reset this switch in order to calibrate the supply.
This four-section switch, S201, is located on the A2 Interface board near the GPIB connector. The switch has 2
functions related to calibration. One is Inhibit Calibration. With this switch set the supply will not respond to
calibration commands, thus providing security against unauthorized calibration. The other switch allows you to
bypass the password in case it is forgotten.
Switch 3Switch 4
OffOff
OffOn
OnOff
ON
4 3 2 1
S201
Normal
Clear
Password
Inhibit
Calibration
Calibration Password
In order to enter the calibration mode, you must use the correct password as described in Appendix B of the
Operating Manual. As shipped from the factory, the number 0 (zero) is the password. If you use an incorrect
password, "OUT OF RANGE" will appear on the display for front panel calibration (or error code 402 occurs for
GPIB calibration) and the calibration mode will not be enabled.
If you have changed the password and have forgotten it, you can set the configuration switch on A2 Interface board
to bypass the password. See "Calibration Switch" paragraph above.
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Initialization
The dc power supply's GPIB address and model number as well as other constants which are required to program
and calibrate the supply are stored in a EEPROM on the A2 Interface board. The Interface board also contains
references and other components that will affect the alignment of the supply. If the Interface board is replaced, the
supply must be reinitialized and calibrated. To initialize the power supply:
a.Enable the Calibration mode
b.Simultaneously depress the "0" and "9” keys.
c.Using the Up/Down arrows select the appropriate model number
d.Press "Enter"
The dc power supply will go through the turn-on self test sequence. It is now re-initialized and must be calibrated.
See Appendix A of the User’s Guide for the calibration procedure.
ROM Upgrade
Identifying the Firmware
You can use the *IDN? query to identify the revision of the supply's firmware. The query will readback the
revisions of the Primary Interface ROM located on the A2 Interface board. The manufacturer and model number of
the supply are also returned. The following is a sample program:
The computer will display the manufacturer's name, the model number, a "0," and then the firmware revision.
Example: "AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES,66332A,0,A.00.01". The revision level of the ROM can also be found on
the label affixed to the physical IC chip itself.
Upgrade Procedure
If the Interface board ROM is upgraded you can re-initialize the supply without affecting the calibration.
a.Enable the Calibration mode.
b.Simultaneously depress the "0" and "9" keys. EEINIT <model> will be displayed.
c.Using the Up/Down annunciator keys select ROMUPD <model>.
d.Using the Up/Down arrows select the appropriate model number.
e.Press "Enter".
The supply will go through the turn-on self test sequence and return to the power supply metering mode.
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Disassembly Procedures
The following paragraphs provide instructions on how to disassemble various components of the dc power supply.
Once disassembled, the components can be reassembled by performing the disassembly instructions in reverse
order. Figure 3-2 shows the location of the major components of the unit.
Figure 3-2. Component Location
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. To avoid the possibility of personal injury, turn off AC power and
disconnect the line cord before removing the top cover. Disconnect the GPIB cable and any loads,
and remote sense leads before attempting disassembly.
CAUTION:Most of the attaching hardware is metric. Use of other types of fasteners will damage threaded
inserts. Refer to the list of required tools when performing disassembly and replacement.
List of Required Tools
a.2PT Pozidriv screwdrivers.
b.T10 and T15 Torx screwdrivers.
c.Hex drivers: 7 mm for GPIB connector,
3/16" for RS-232 connector,
1/4" for front panel binding posts
d.Long nose pliers.
e.Antistatic wrist discharge strap.
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Cover, Removal and Replacement
a.Using a 2TP Pozi screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that hold the carrying straps to the power supply, and
then remove the two screws from the opposite side of the case.
b.To remove the cover, first spread the bottom rear of the cover slightly and push from the front panel
c.Slide the cover backward until it clears the rear of the power supply.
A2 Interface Board, Removal and Replacement
To remove the Interface Board, proceed as follows:
a.Remove the cover of the power supply as described under, "Cover Removal and Replacement."
b.Remove the two 7 mm and 3/16 inch hex screws that hold the GPIB and RS-232 connectors in place.
c.Unplug the cable from J206. Depress the release button located at the end of the connector where the wires enter
the housing.
d.Unplug the flat cables. Note the position of the conductive side for reinstallation. Connectors release the cable
by pulling out end tabs as shown by the arrows in the following figure.
e.Lift the board off of the snap-in standoffs.
f.To reinstall the Interface board, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Front Panel Assembly, Removal and Replacement
This procedure removes the front panel assembly from the dc power supply.
a.Remove the Power Supply Cover as described earlier in, "Top Cover Removal and Replacement."
b.Disconnect the cable between the Front Panel board and the Interface board at the Interface board.
c.Carefully peel off the vinyl trim strips on each side of the front panel that cover the front panel screws.
d.Using a Torx T10 driver remove the two screws (one on each side) that hold the front panel assembly to the
chassis.
e.Slide the Front Panel assembly forward and away from the chassis to access the S1 power switch.
f.Disconnect the wires going to the S1 switch assembly. For reassembly, make a note of the color coding of the
wires and the pins to which they are connected.
g . If the supply has front panel binding posts, unplug the cable from the binding post connector and use a Torx T15
driver to remove the screw connecting the ground wire to the chassis.
f.You can now remove the front panel assembly from the supply.
g.To reinstall the Front Panel Assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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S1 Line Switch, Removal and Replacement
a.First remove the front panel assembly as described under “Front Panel Assembly, Removal and Replacement.”
b.Release the switch from the front panel by pressing the locking tabs inward against the body of the switch and
pushing the switch out of its opening.
NOTE:When reinstalling the switch, make sure that the letter “O” is facing up when the switch is installed
in its opening.
A3 Front Panel Board, Removal and Replacement
First remove the front panel assembly as described under, "Front Panel Assembly, Removal and Replacement."
Once you have access to the front panel board perform these steps:
a.Remove the RPG knob by pulling it away from the front panel.
b.Use a Torx T10 driver to remove the screw that secures the board to the front panel assembly.
c.Slide the board to the left to disengage the holding clips, then lift it out.
d.To reinstall the Front Panel board, perform the above steps in reverse order.
A1 Main Control Board
a.Remove the top cover and the A2 Interface board as previously described.
b.Disconnect all cables going to connectors on the main control board.
NOTE:Be sure to note the position and orientation of all cables prior to removal so that no mistake is
made later when reinstalling these cables.
c.If your power supply is equipped with a relay option board, remove the Torx T10 screw that holds the relay
board bracket.
d.Remove four Torx T15 screws that secure the main control board to the chassis.
e.Slide the main board towards the front panel to release it from chassis mounted standoffs and then lift the board
out of the chassis.
T1 Power Transformer, Removal and Replacement
To remove the power transformer, the front panel assembly must first be removed to gain access to the bracket
screws that hold the transformer in place.
a.Remove the three Torx T10 screws securing the rear of the transformer bracket to the bottom of the chassis and
the two Torx T10 screws securing the front of the transformer to the chassis.
b.Use long nose pliers to disconnect all wires going to the transformer terminals.
c.Lift the transformer out of the chassis.
NOTE:The AC power connections at the transformer primary are line voltage dependent. Refer to Figure
3-3 subsequent reconnection.
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Line Voltage Wiring
Figure 3-3 illustrates the primary wiring configuration of the power transformer for various ac line voltages. Use
long nose pliers to disconnect the wires going to the transformer terminals.
NOTE:Install the correct fuse when changing the ac line voltage from a previous setting:
for 110/120 Vac: 4 AM, Agilent p/n 2110-0055;
for 220/230 Vac: 2 AM, Agilent p/n 2110-0002
white/red/grey
spare
jumper
white/red/grey
jumper
grey
grey
grey
white/red/grey
jumper
grey
white/red/grey
jumper
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white/blue
yellow
blue
white
white/grey
grey
white/red
white/red
orange
white/green
Figure 3-3. Transformer Wiring
4
Principles of Operation
Introduction
This section describes the different functional circuits used in the dc power supply models covered in this manual.
First, the I/O external signals that connect to the Agilent power supply are described. Next, the overall block
diagrams for the dc power supply are described in detail.
The simplified block diagrams in this section show the major circuits on the dc power supply as well as the signals
between circuits. They also show the reference designations of some of the components in the functional circuit.
These same reference designators are shown in the schematic diagrams in Section 6.
I/O Interface Signals
Table 4-1 describes the interface signals between the power supply and the end user (or other external circuits and
devices).
Table 4-1. Power Supply Interface signals
ConnectorSignalDescription
Front panel outputs+OUT
-OUT
Rear panel
output/sense screw
terminals
INH/FLT connector
RS-232 connectorXON-XOFF
GPIB connectorGPIB/IEEE 488Provides the interface to an external GPIB controller
Ac input connectorac mainsCan be 100 Vac, 120 Vac, 220 Vac or 240 Vac Input
+OUT
-OUT
+ sense
- sense
common
pin 1
pin 2
pin 3
pin 4
RTS-CTS
DTR-DSR
NONE
Positive DC output voltage
Negative DC voltage (or return)
Positive DC output voltage
Negative DC voltage (or return)
+OUT sensing terminal
-OUT sensing terminal
connected to ground conductor
uses ASCII control codes DC# and DC1
uses Request-To-Send and Clear-To-Send lines
uses Data-Terminal-Ready and Data-Set-Ready lines
there is no flow control
1
Digital I/O mode
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A3 Front Panel Circuits
As shown in Figure 4-1, the supply's front panel assembly contains a circuit board, a keypad, a liquid crystal display
(LCD), and a rotary control (RPG) for the output voltage and current. With the exception of the RPG (A3G1), the
A3 Front Panel board is an assembly-level replaceable part. A separate front panel binding post board is also
included on the unit. It is also available as an assembly-level replaceable part.
The A3 front panel board contains microprocessor circuits, which decode and execute all keypad and RPG
commands that are transferred to the power supply output via the serial I/O port to the primary interface circuits on
the A2 interface board. The front panel microprocessor circuits also process power supply measurement and status
data received on the serial I/O port. This data is displayed on the LCD.
A2 Interface Circuits
The circuits on the A2 interface board provide the interface between the GPIB interface, RS-232 interface, and front
panel interface and the dc power supply. Communication between the power supply and a GPIB controller is
processed by the GPIB interface and the primary microprocessor circuits on the A2 board. The A2 Interface board is
assembly-level replaceable; it contains no user-replaceable parts.
With the exception of the front panel microprocessor, all digital circuits, analog-to-digital converters (ADC) and
digital-to-analog converters (DAC) in the dc power supply are located on the A2 Interface board. All control signals
between the A2 interface board and the A1 main board are either analog or level signals.
Primary Interface
The primary microprocessor circuits (DSP, ROM, and RAM chips) decode and execute all instructions and control
all data transfers between the controller and the secondary interface. The primary microprocessor circuits also
processes measurement and status data received from the secondary interface.
A Dual Asynchronous Control chip on the A2 board converts the RS-232, RI/DFI, and front panel data into the
primary microprocessor's 8-bit data format. The serial data is transferred between the primary interface and the
secondary interface via a serial bus and optical isolator chips. These chips isolate the primary interface circuits
(referenced to earth ground) from the secondary interface circuits.
Secondary Interface
The secondary interface circuits include a programmed logic array, EEPROM, boot-ROM, 8 and 12-bit DAC
circuits, and 8 and 16-bit ADC circuits. The programmed logic array translates the serial data received from the
primary interface into a corresponding digital signal for the appropriate DAC/ADC circuits. The logic array is also
connected directly to four DAC/ADC circuits. Under control of the logic array, the selected DAC converts the data
on the bus into an analog signal. Conversely, the selected ADC converts the analog signals from the A1 board into a
digital signal.
The logic array also directly receives status information from the A1 main board via three level-sensitive signal lines,
which inform the array of the following operating conditions: constant voltage mode (CV_Detect*), constant current
mode (CC_Detect*), negative current mode (CCN_Detect*), and overvoltage (OV_Detect*). The PM_Inhibit
control signal is used to shut down the bias voltage to the output stages and keep the power supply output off. The
OV_SCR* control signal is used to fire the SCR and keep the power supply output off when an overvoltage
condition has occurred.
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Figure 4-1. A2/A3 Block Diagram
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The EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory) chip on the A2 interface board stores a
variety of data and configuration information. This information includes calibration constants, GPIB address,
present programming language, and model-dependent data, such as the minimum and maximum values of voltage
and current. One of the EEPROM storage locations holds a checksum value which is used to verify the integrity of
the EEPROM data. Access to the calibration data in the EEPROM is controlled by the combination of a password
and switch settings on A2S201, located on A2 interface board (See Chapter 3 "Inhibit Calibration Switch").
The Dual 12-bit DAC converts the programmed value of voltage and current on the bus into the CV_Prog and
CC_Prog signals, which are sent to the CV control circuits in order to control the magnitude of the output voltage in
the CV mode and output current in CC mode. The CV_Prog and CC_Prog signals are in the 0 to -5 V range, which
corresponds to the zero to full-scale output ratings of the dc power supply.
The Quad 8-bit DAC converts programmed information for the following circuits into analog format: negative offset
trim (OS_Trim_Neg), overvoltage setting (OV_Prog), current measurement range select (Range_Select), and fan
speed programming (Fan_Prog). The OS_Trim_Neg signal allows the negative current control circuit to be
calibrated at zero. The OV_Prog signal is applied to the OV detect circuit, which compares the programmed
overvoltage setting with the actual output voltage. The Range_Select signal selects either the high or the low (20mA)
measurement range. The Fan_Prog signal is applied to the fan speed control circuit in order to speed up the fan as
temperature increases, and to slow the fan speed down as temperature decreases.
The 16-bit ADC in conjunction with a 4x1 multiplexer returns data from the following measurement signals to the
logic array: monitored output voltage (VMon), monitored high-range current (Imon_H), monitored low-range current
(Imon_L), and monitored peak current (Imon_P). All measurement signals are in the range of 0 to +5V, which
corresponds to the zero to full-scale readback capability of the dc power supply.
The 8-channel, 8-bit ADC returns the following signals to the logic array: high-range output current (Imon_H), high
range negative current (Imon_H-), overvoltage (V_Mon), ambient temperature (Temp_Amb), heatsink temperature
(HS_Therm), and output fuse state (Fuse). Five of these signals are for fan control. The logic array varies the
Fan_Prog signal depending upon the ambient temperature, the heatsink temperature, and the present output voltage
and current. The Fuse signal informs the logic array if the output fuse (F300) is open.
A1 Main Board Circuits
Power Circuits
As shown in Figure 4-2, the power circuits consist of: input power rectifiers and filter, current-monitoring resistors,
an output stage, a voltage gain stage, an overvoltage SCR, and an output filter.
The ac input rectifier and filter converts ac input to a dc level. The output stage regulates this dc level at the output
of the power supply. The output stage has up to four parallel NPN transistors mounted on a heatsink and connected
between the +Rail and the +Output. These transistors are driven to conduct by a positive-going signal from driver
Q303 (located in the voltage gain stage). The output stage also has up to four parallel PNP transistors mounted on a
heatsink and connected between the +Rail and the -Rail. These transistors are driven to conduct by a negative-going
signal from driver Q304 (located in the voltage gain stage).
The voltage gain stage is controlled by a signal from the control circuits. A positive-going signal to the voltage gain
stage makes the output more positive. A negative-going signal to the voltage gain stage makes the output more
negative. The Turn-on control signal to the voltage gain stage simply keeps the output of the unit turned off for about
100 milliseconds at power turn-on while the microprocessor is initializing the unit.
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Figure 4-2. A1 Block Diagram
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Two current shunt resistors monitor the output current. RmHi (R473) monitors the high current range; RmLo (R403)
monitors the low current range. Shunt clamps, connected in parallel across RmLo, turn on at approximately 25 mA to
limit the voltage drop at high currents. The Range_Select signal sets the level at which switching occurs. The output
of the current monitor drives the level.
The SCR, connected across the output, will fire and short the output when an overvoltage condition is detected. The
SCR is controlled by the OV_SCR* signal from the crowbar control circuit (described in the next section).
The output filter capacitor provides additional filtering of the dc output.
Control Circuits
As shown in Figure 4-2, the control circuits consist of the CV/CC controls, output voltage/current monitor, bias
supplies, and SCR control.
The CV/CC control circuits provide a CV control loop, a positive CC control loop, and a negative CC control loop.
For any value of load resistance, the supply must act either as a constant voltage (CV) or as a constant current (CC)
supply. Transfer between these modes is accomplished automatically by the CV/CC control circuit at a value of load
resistance equal to the ratio of the programmed voltage value to the programmed current value. The negative CC
control circuit is activated when a current source such as another power supply is connected across the output
terminals and its voltage is greater than the programmed voltage. A low level CV_Detect*, CC_Detect*, or
CCN_Detect* signal is returned to the secondary interface to indicate that the corresponding mode is in effect.
When the CV loop is in control, diode D328 is conducting current. Voltage regulation is accomplished by comparing
the programmed voltage signal CV_Prog with the output voltage monitor signal Vmon. The Vmon signal is in the 0
to +5 V range, which corresponds to the zero to full-scale output voltage range of the supply. If the output voltage
exceeds the programmed voltage, Vmon goes high and produces a more negative-going CV signal, which reduces
the input to the voltage gain stage and lowers the output voltage. Conversely, if the output voltage is less than the
programmed voltage, Vmon goes low and produces a more positive-going CV signal, which increases the input to
the voltage gain stage and raises the output voltage. Depending upon the position of the sense switch, the output
voltage is either monitored at the supply's output terminals (local), or at the load (remote) using the +S and -S
terminals with remote sense leads connected to the load. If the output voltage goes higher than the programmed
value, the unit starts sinking current to reduce the output voltage.
When the CC loop is in control, diode D325 is conducting current. Current regulation is accomplished by comparing
the programmed current signal CC_Prog with the output current monitor signal Imon_H. The Imon_H signal is
produced by measuring the voltage drop across the current monitoring resistor and is in the 0 to +5 V range, which
corresponds to the zero to full-scale output current range of the supply. If the output current exceeds the
programmed current, Imon_H goes high and produces a more negative going CC signal, which reduces the input to
the voltage gain stage and lowers the output current. Conversely, if the output current is less than the programmed
current, Imon_H goes low and produces a more positive-going CC signal, which increases the input to the voltage
gain stage and raises the output current.
When the supply is sinking current, only the CV control circuit or the CCN control circuit can be active. In this case,
the supply is acting as a load instead of a power source and will attempt to pull the output voltage down by drawing
off current from the externally applied source. The current that will be drawn from the externally supplied source is
determined by the CC_Prog signal. When the current required to reduce the voltage is less than the programmed
current value, the CV control circuit is active and regulates the output voltage. When the current required to reduce
the voltage exceeds the programmed current value, the CCN control circuit is active. It regulates the output current
by comparing the negative Imon_H signal to the inverted CC_Prog signal.
During operation, a PM_Inhibit signal will cause the turn-on control to turn off the bias to the voltage gain stage and
shut down the output if any of the following occur:
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The output is programmed off.
An overvoltage condition is detected (OV_Detect* signal is received).
The line voltage falls below 90 volts (approximately).
Current readback is provided by three separate circuits. The previously discussed high range current signal (Imon_H)
returns the high range current measurement. When the unit is operating in the low current readback mode, a separate
low range current shunt and amplifier provides low-current readback via the Imon_L signal. The Range_Select signal
drives shunt clamps Q304 and Q305, which clamp the voltage across RmLo to approximately 1.8 V. A third current
readback circuit is available on the Agilent 66332A unit. It consists of a high bandwidth current amplifier that
returns dynamic current measurements from the output filter capacitor via the Imon_P signal. Note that the Imon_H
and the Imon_P signal are combined to return the actual output current measurement.
An overvoltage detect circuit compares the output voltage to the programmed overvoltage setting. When the output
exceeds the programmed setting, the OV_Detect* signal goes low, which informs the logic array that an OV
condition has occurred. The crowbar control circuit is enabled when the OV_SCR* signal is received. When an
overvoltage condition occurs, the SCR control circuit generates the OV signal, which causes the following actions to
occur:
1. The SCR fires, shorting the supply's output.
2. The microprocessor circuits are notified of the OV condition (OV_Detect* is low) in order to program the
output off, turn off the gain stage bias, and update the status of the unit.
3. When a output protection clear command is executed, the microprocessor circuits resets the OV circuits,
turns on the gain stage bias, and programs the output to its previous level.
The fan driver control circuit provides the DC voltage to operate the cooling fan. The Fan_Prog signal from the
secondary interface circuit varies this voltage according to the ambient and heatsink temperature as well as the output
voltage and current of the supply.
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5
Replaceable Parts List
Introduction
This section lists the replaceable parts for Agilent Models 66332A, 6632B, 6633B, and 6634B
power supplies. Refer to Figures 5-1 for the location of mechanical parts with the reference
designators MP. Refer to the board location diagrams in Chapter 6 for the location of electrical
parts.
Table 5-1. Chassis, Electrical
DesignatorModelPart_NumberQtyDescription
A166332A/6632B5063-34311Control PCA, Tested
A16633B06633-610231Control PCA, Tested
A16634B06634-610231Control PCA, Tested
A266332A5063-34391Interface PCA, Tested
A26632B/6633B/6634B5063-34291Interface PCA, Tested
A3All5063-34321Front Panel PCA, Tested
A46633B/6634B5063-34061Binding Post PCA
A466332A/6632B06611-600221Binding Post PCA
A5All5063-34331AC Input/RFI PCA
A6All5063-34341Relay PCA, Tested
B1All06632-600021Fan Assembly
T166332A/6632B9100-55011Main Transformer
T16633B9100-55671Main Transformer
T16634B9100-55681Main Transformer
S1All3101-28621Rocker Switch (AC Line)
W1All06612-800011Cable (A5 to S1)
W2All06612-800021Cable (S1 to T1)
W3All06632-800041Cable (T1 to A1J303)
W4All06612-800081Cable (T1 to A1 J304/J305)
W5All06612-800031T1 Jumper
W6All5080-24521Cable (A1 to A2 J206)
W7All5080-24481Cable (A1 to A2 J207)
W10All5080-24571Cable (A2 J210 to A6 J610)
W11All5080-24571Cable (A2 J211 to A3 J111)
W15All06612-800101Cable (A1 J314 to A4 J615)
A2 Interface PCA, Tested for 66332A5063-3439No user replaceable parts
A2 Interface PCA, Tested for 6632B/6633B/6634B5063-3429No user replaceable parts
A3 Front Panel PCA Tested for all models5063-3432No user replaceable parts
Table 5-4. Binding Post Option #020
DesignatorModelPart NumberQtyDescription
A46633B/6634B5063-34061Binding Post PCA
A466332A/6632B 06611-600221Binding Post PCA
C603, 604All0160-81532Cap 4700 pF
J615All1252-005614 Pin Connector
MP5All1510-00912Binding Post, Single, Red
MP26All0590-03052Nut, Hex 6-32 w/Lockwasher
MP25All2950-01442Nut, Hex 3/8-32 Nylon
MP24All06612-000041Binding Post Plate
W15All06612-800101Cable (A1 J314 to A4 J615)
Table 5-5. A5 AC input/RFI Board
DesignatorModelPart NumberQtyDescription
A5All5063-34331AC Input/RFI PCA
C500All0160-42591Cap 0.22 uF 10%
C501, 502All0160-81812Cap 0.0022 uF
F500All2110-00551Fuse 4AM, 250V (100Vac and 120Vac input)
F500All2110-00021Fuse 2AM, 250V (220Vac and 230Vac input)
J508All1252-37711AC Line Module
XF500All2110-09271Fuseholder, with cap
This chapter contains drawings and diagrams for troubleshooting and maintaining the Agilent Model 66332A
Dynamic Measurement DC Source and the Agilent Model 66332A/6632B/6633B/6634B System DC Power
Supplies. Unless otherwise specified in the drawings, a drawing or diagram applies to all models and input voltage
options.
General Schematic Notes
a Components marked with an asterisk are model dependent (See Table 6-1).
a All resistors are in ohms 1%, 1/8 W, unless otherwise specified.
a All resistors are in ohms 1%, 1/8 W, unless otherwise specified.
a All capacitors are in microfarads unless otherwise specified.
a Unless otherwise noted, bias connections to integrated-circuit packages are as follows: