Agilent Part No. 5962-0891 Printed in USA
Microfiche Part No. 5962-0892 October, 2000
CERTIFICATION
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL. This is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with terminal for connection to protective earth ground).
OPERATION. 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".
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.
•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). Grounding one conductor of a two-conductor outlet is
not sufficient protection.
•If this instrument is to be energized via an auto-transformer (for voltage change), make sure the common terminal is
connected to the earth terminal of the power source.
•Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor (inside or outside the instrument), or disconnecting of the
protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
•Whenever it is likely that the protective earth connection has been impaired, this instrument must be made inoperative
and be secured against any unintended operation.
•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.
• Do not operate this instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to this instrument.
• 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.
•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.
•Capacitors inside this instrument may hold a hazardous electrical charge even if the instrument has been disconnected
from its power source.
SAFETY SYMBOLS.
Instruction manual symbol. The instrument will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for you to refer to the
instruction manual in order to protect against damage to the instrument.
This sign indicates hazardous voltages.
This sign indicates an earth terminal (sometimes used in the manual to indicate circuit common connected to a ground
chassis).
The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
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Printing History
The current edition of this manual is 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.
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may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior consent of Agilent Technologies. The
information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Instrument Identification
The power supply is identified by a unique, two-part serial number, such as, 3601A-00101. The items in this serial number
are explained as follows:
ItemDescriptionUSThe letter suffix indicates the country of manufacture, where US = USA.
3601This is a code that identifies either the date of manufacture, or the date of a significant design change.
0101The last five digits of the serial number (0101) is a unique number assigned to each AC Power Source.
Localizing the Problem...............................................................................................................................19
Test Equipment Required...........................................................................................................................19
List of Equipment .......................................................................................................................................19
General Description....................................................................................................................................31
2-1. Verification Test Setup.................................................................................................................................... 17
2-2. Verification Test Setup.....................................................................................................................................18
3-1. Bias Voltage to Switching Amplifier Assemblies.............................................................................................28
3-2. AC Programming Signal Path ..........................................................................................................................29
4-1. Agilent Series 665xA/667xA Power Supply, Block Diagram ..........................................................................34
6-13. A4 Mother Board Parts Location.....................................................................................................................50
6-14. A8 DSP Board Parts Location.........................................................................................................................51
6-15. A6 Servo Board Test Point Locations.............................................................................................................52
Tables
2-1. Test Equipment Required .....................................................................................................................................9
2-3. Performance Test Record Form...........................................................................................................................13
2-4. Performance Test Record Agilent 6814B............................................................................................................14
2-4. Performance Test Record Agilent 6834B............................................................................................................15
2-4. Performance Test Record Agilent 6843A............................................................................................................16
3-1. Test Equipment Requirements for Troubleshooting............................................................................................19
3-2. Specific Troubleshooting Procedures..................................................................................................................21
3-3. AC Power Source Troubleshooting Procedure ....................................................................................................23
3-4. A9 208/208 Input Power Supply Troubleshooting..............................................................................................25
3-5. A9 Option 400 (400V) AC Input Power Supply Troubleshooting ......................................................................25
3-6. A10 Auxiliary Power Supply Troubleshooting....................................................................................................26
3-7. Al4 Option 400 Bias Power Supply Troubleshooting .........................................................................................26
6-1. General Schematic Notes.....................................................................................................................................37
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Introduction
Scope
Organization
This manual contains information for troubleshooting and repairing to the component level Agilent Model 6814B, 6834B
AC Power Source/Analyzers and Agilent Model 6843A Regulatory Test Solution, hereafter referred to as an AC Power
Source. The manual applies to both standard units and units that have Option 400. This manual is organized as follows:
ChapterDescriptionChapter 2 Performance testsChapter 3 Troubleshooting proceduresChapter 4 Principles of operation on a block-diagram levelChapter 5 Replaceable partsChapter 6 Diagrams
Safety Considerations
This AC Power Source 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 4-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 AC
Power Source and review this manual for safety warnings and instructions. Safety warnings for specific procedures are
located at appropriate places in the manual.
Hazardous voltages exist within the AC Power Source chassis, at the output terminals, and at the analog
Related Documents
The following documents are shipped with your ac source:
• Quick Start Guide, to help you quickly get started using the ac source.
• User's Guide, containing detailed installation, checkout, and front panel information.
• Quick Reference Card, designed as a memory jogger for the experienced user.
programming terminals.
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Revisions
Manual Revisions
This manual was written for AC Power Sources; that have the same serial prefixes (first part) as those listed on the title page
and whose serial numbers (second part) are equal to or higher than those listed in the title page.
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Note1) If the serial prefix of your unit is higher than that shown in the title page then the unit was made after
the publication of this manual and may have hardware and/or firmware differences not covered in this
manual. If they are significant to the operation and/or servicing of the AC Power Source, those differences
are documented in one or more Manual Change sheets included with this manual.
2) If the serial prefix on the unit; is lower than that shown on the title page, then the unit was made before
the publication of this manual and can be different from that described here. Such differences are covered
in “Appendix A - Manual Backdating Changes” in the User’s Manual.
Firmware Revisions
You can obtain the firmware revision number by either reading the integrated circuit label, or query the AC Power Source;
using the GPIB *IDN query command (see "Chapter 3 -Troubleshooting" ).
Electrostatic Discharge
The 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 AC Power Source; observe all standard, antistatic work practices. These include, but are not limited
to:
•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).
• using a conductive wrist strap, such as Agilent P/N 9300-0969 or 9300-0970.
• grounding all metal equipment at the station to a single common ground.
• connecting low-impedance test equipment to static-sensitive components only when those components have power
applied to them.
•removing power from the AC Power Source before removing or installing printed circuit boards .
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Introduction
Performance Tests
Introduction
This chapter provides test procedures for checking the operation of an Agilent Model 6814B/6834B AC Power
Source/Analyzer or Agilent Model 6843A RTS. The required test equipment is specified and sample performance test
record sheets are included. Instructions are given for performing the tests using the front panel keypad.
Test Equipment Required
Table 2-1 lists the equipment required to perform the verification tests given in this chapter.
Table 2-1. Test Equipment Required
EquipmentCharacteristicsRecommended Model
Digital Voltmeter*Resolution: 10nV @ 1V
Readout: 81/2 digits
Accuracy: <20ppm
Current Monitor0.01 ohms +/-200ppm 10WGuildline 7320/0.01
Agilent 3458A
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Audio AnalyzerInput Voltage Range: 50mV to 300 V
Distortion Accuracy: +/-1 db 20Hz to 20KHz
Residual Distortion / Noise: -80db (0.0 1 %) 20Hz to 20KHz
Frequency CounterAccuracy @ 1 KHz < 0.001%Agilent5316B
Ratio Transformer*30:1 ratio < 50ppm
Variable –Voltage
Transformer
Load Resistors6814B use 4 ea. 7.5 ohms > 1000W
GPIB ControllerFull GPIB capabilitiesHP Series 200/300
* The 30:1 ratio transformer is not required for a valid MIL-STD 45662A test. The 30:1 ratio transformer is only required when a 4:1
test equipment to specification ratio is desired using a 3458A voltmeter in the 1000 volt range.
6834B use 4 ea. 15 ohm > 1000W
6843A use 4 ea. 5 ohm > 1500W
Agilent8903A
Superior Powerstat
1156DT-3Y
0-280 50A 24.2KVA
or equivalent
General Measurement Techniques
The following chapters provide the test procedures for verifying the Agilent 6814B, 6834B or 6843A's compliance with the
specifications listed in Appendix A of the Users Guide. Please refer to CALIBRATION PROCEDURE or
TROUBLESHOOTING if you observe out-of specification performance. The performance test specifications are listed in
the Performance Test Record Card at the end of this chapter. You can record the actual measured values in the columns
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provided. Select an adequate gauge wire for load tests using the procedures given in the operating manual for connecting
the load.
Current-Monitoring Resistor
To eliminate output current measurement error caused by voltage drops in the leads and connections, connect the
current-monitoring resistor as a four terminal device.
Performance Tests
Performance tests check all the specifications of the ac source. The various tests are grouped under Table 2-2. If more than
one meter or a meter and an oscilloscope are used, connect each to the sense terminals by separate leads to avoid mutual
coupling effects.
Performance Test Record Sheets
When performing the tests in this chapter, refer to the Performance Test Record sheets ( Table 2-3 and Table 2-4 ) at the
end of this chapter. Table 2-3 is for recording common information, such as test equipment used and environmental
conditions. Table 2-4 is for recording the actual measurements.
Table 2-2. Voltage / Frequency Programming and Readback Accuracy
StepActionNormal Result
This procedure verifies that the voltage programming and GPIB readback and front panel display functions are within
specifications.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Turn off ac source. Connect DVM and Ratio Transformer if
used across output terminals as shown in Test Setup Figure 2-1.
Turn on ac source with no load. Press [Shift] [Output], display
reads *RST, press [Enter].
Program VOLT:ALC EXT, VOLT 300, FREQ 45, CURR 10
Enable output press [Output on/off].
Record output voltage / frequency measurements from DVM /
front panel and frequency meter.
Program FREQ 400.
Record output voltage / frequency measurements from DVM /
front panel and frequency meter.
Program FREQ 1000.
*RST resets ac source to known factory
state.
CV annunciator on.
Output voltage at 300 volts.
Output voltage / frequency measurements
within specified limits on test card.
Output voltage / frequency measurements
within specified limits on test card.
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10
11
12
13
14
10
Performance Tests
Record output voltage / frequency measurements from DVM /
front panel and frequency meter.
Program VOLT:RANGE 150, VOLT 150, FREQ 45.
Record output voltage / frequency measurements from DVM /
front panel and frequency meter.
Program FREQ 400.
Record output voltage / frequency measurements from DVM /
front panel and frequency meter.
Program FREQ 1000.
Record output voltage / frequency measurements from DVM /
front panel and frequency meter.
Output voltage / frequency measurements
within specified limits on test card.
CV annunciator on.
Output voltage at 150 volts.
Output voltage / frequency measurements
within specified limits on test card.
Output voltage / frequency measurements
within specified limits on test card.
Output voltage / frequency measurements
within specified limits on test card.
Table 2-2. ( Continued ) CV Load Effect
StepActionNormal Result
This test measures the change in output voltage resulting from a change in output current from full-load to no-load or
no-load to full-load.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Turn off ac source. Connect DVM across output terminals ( or
ratio transformer if used ) and 7.5 ohm for Agilent 6814B, 15
ohm for 6834B or 5 ohms for 6843A load resistors as shown in
Test Setup Figure 2-1.
Turn on ac source. Press [Shift] [Output] display reads *RST
press [Enter].
Program VOLT:ACL EXT, VOLT:RANGE 150 VOLT 150
CURR 20 for Agilent 6814B, CURR 10 for Agilent 6834B or
CURR 32 for Agilent6843A. Enable output press [Output
on/off].
Record output voltage measurement from DVM.
Open S1 ( S2 or S3 if Agilent 6834B ).Output current near zero.
Record output voltage measurement from DVM.
Check test result.
*RST resets ac source to known factory
default state.
CV annunciator on or reduce voltage until
CV annunciator come on.
Output current near 20A for
Agilent6814B, 10A for Agilent 6834B or
30A for Agilent6843A.
The difference between the DVM
readings in step 4 & 6 are within the
specified load effect limits.
Table 2-2. ( Continued ) CV Source Effect
StepActionNormal Result
This test measures the change in output voltage resulting from a change in ac mains input voltage from the minimum to
maximum value within the line voltage specification.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Turn off ac source. Connect DVM across output terminals ( or
ratio transformer if used ) and 30 ohm for Agilent 6814B, 60
ohm for 6834B or 20 ohm for Agilent6843A load resistors as
shown in Test Setup Figure 2-1.
Turn on ac source. Press [Shift] [Output] display reads *RST
press [Enter].
Program VOLT:ALC EXT, VOLT 300, CURR 10 for Agilent
6814B, CURR 5 for Agilent 6834B or CURR 16 for
Agilent6843A.
Enable output press [Output on/off].
Adjust the variable transformer to low line condition. ( 180 or
360 Vac ).
Record voltage reading of DMM.
Adjust the variable transformer to high line condition. ( 254 or
440 Vac ).
Record voltage reading of DMM.
Check test result.
*RST resets ac source to known factory
default state.
CV annunciator on or reduce voltage until
CV annunciator comes on.
Output current near 10A for
Agilent6814B;
5A for Agilent 6834B or 15A for
Agilent6843A.
The difference between the DVM
readings in step 3 & 5 are within the
specified load effect limits.
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Table 2-2. ( Continued ) rms Current Accuracy Test
StepActionNormal Result
This test verifies the measurement accuracy of the rms current readback.
1
2
3
4
StepActionNormal Result
1
2
3
4
Turn off ac source. Connect Current Shunt, 7.5 ohm for Agilent
6814B, 15 ohm for Agilent 6834B or 5 ohm for Agilent6843A
load resistors and DVM as shown in Test Setup Figure 2- 2.
Turn on ac source. Press [Shift] [Output] display reads *RST
press [Enter].
Program VOLT 100, CURR 10 for Agilent 6814B, CURR 5
for Agilent6834B or CURR 15 for Agilent6843A.
Enable output press [Output on/off].
Record DMM reading and calculate rms current.
Record front panel reading.
Table 2-2. ( Continued ) Harmonic Distortion Test
This test measures the total harmonic distortion of the output sinewave at full power.
Turn off ac source. Connect Audio Analyzer across output
terminals (or ratio transformer if used) and 7.5 ohm for Agilent
6814B, 15 ohm for Agilent 6834B or 5 ohms for Agilent6843A
load resistors as shown in Test Setup Figure 2-1 .
Turn on ac source. Press [Shift] [Output] display reads *RST
press [Enter].
Program output voltage to VOLT:RANGE 150, VOLT 150,
CURR 20 for Agilent6814B, CURR 10 for Agilent 6834B or
CURR 32 for Agilent6843A.
Record the total harmonic distortion reading from the audio
analyzer and front panel display.
*RST resets ac source to known factory
default state.
CC annunciator on or increase voltage till
CC annuniciator comes on.
Output current near 10A for Agilent6814B;
5A for Agilent 6834B or 15A for
Agilent6843A.
Difference between measured output
current and front panel current reading is
within specified limits.
*RST resets ac source to known factory
default state.
CV annunciator on or reduce voltage until
CV annunciator comes on. Output
current near 20A for Agilent6814B, 10A
for Agilent6834B or 30A for
Agilent6843A
Readings are less than maximum
specified limits.