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Safety Summary
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NOTEAgilent B2200 complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II for mains input and
INSTALLATION CATEGORY I for measurement input terminals, and POLLUTION
DEGREE 2 defined in IEC 61010-1.
Agilent B2200 is INDOOR USE products.
•GROUND THE INSTRUMENT
This is Safety Class I instrument. To minimize shock hazard, the instrument
chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The power
terminal and the power cable must meet International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) safety standards.
•DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard.
•KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
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not replace components with power cable connected. Under certain conditions,
dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid
injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.
•DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
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•DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT
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•DANGEROUS PROCEDURE WARNINGS
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WARNINGDangerous Voltage, capable of causing death, are present in this instrument. Use
extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting.
Safety Symbols
The general definitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed
below.
Instruction manual symbol: the product will be marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against
damage to the instrument.
Indicates dangerous voltage and potential for electrical shock. Do not touch terminals
that have this symbol when insrument is on.
Affixed to product containing static sensitive devices--use anti-static handling
procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to component.
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fault. Used with field wiring terminals to indicate the terminal which must be
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In This Manual
This manual is a user’s guide for Agilent B2200A/B2201A Switch Mainframe, and
consists of the following chapters:
•Introduction
Describes an overview and specifications of the Agilent B2200 series.
•Installation
Describes how to install the Agilent B2200 and how to setup the input/output.
•Front Panel Operation
Explains the front panel operation and the switch control functions of the Agilent
B2200, also provides the reference information of the front panel keys and display.
•Programming
Explains the programming examples that control the Agilent B2200.
•SCPI Command Reference
Describes the all commands of the Agilent B2200 SCPI commands.
•VXIplug&play Driver
Describes the all functions of the Agilent B2200 VXIplug&play driver.
•Error Messages
Lists and describes the error messages for the Agilent B2200.
Text Conventions
The following text conventions are used in this manual:
Screen TextRepresents text that appears on screen of the controller.
ItalicRefers to a related document, or is used for emphasis.
This chapter describes the basic functions and features of the Agilent
B2200A/B2201A (Agilent B2200 series), and consists of the following sections:
•“Agilent B2200 Series”
•“Front Panel”
•“Rear Panel”
•“Switch Modules”
•“Specifications”
•“Accessories and Options”
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Agilent B2200 Series
Agilent B2200 series is a switching matrix designed for semiconductor dc
characteristics measurement applications. The Agilent B2200 series has 14 input
ports and four card slots for the switch modules (plug-in cards), and can configure a
12, 24, 36, or 48 outputs switching matrix. The Agilent B2200A/B2201A supports
the following dedicated switch module.
•Agilent B2210A fA Leakage Switch Module
Dedicated for the Agilent B2200A mainframe.
•Agilent B2211A 14ch Low Leakage Switch Module
Dedicated for the Agilent B2201A mainframe.
NOTEMixed configuration of the switch modules is not supported.
Basic functions of the Agilent B2200 series are listed below.
Introduction
Agilent B2200 Series
•SMU inputs (for source monitor units): 8 ports
•AUX inputs (multipurpose inputs): 6 ports
•Outputs: 12, 24, 36, or 48 ports
•Connection setup and status monitor on the front panel
•Status display on the LED matrix display
•Connection setup by the Light pen
•Automatic control through GPIB interface
•Auto ground function
•Self-test, relay function test
•Relay cleaning
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Introduction
Front Panel
Front Panel
The Agilent B2200 series provides the front panel keys, the LCD, and the LED
matrix display for the status monitor and connection setup.
•Line switch
Used to turn the Agilent B2200 on or off.
•LCD
Used to monitor the status and set the connection. See Chapter 3 for the details.
•Front panel keys
Used to set the Agilent B2200. See Chapter 3 for the details.
•LED matrix display
Displays the status of the matrix switches. Also used to set the matrix connection
with the light pen.
•SMU Input
Inputs for the source monitor unit (SMU). Eight input ports. Up to four kelvin
inputs are available. Triaxial BNC connector.
•AUX Input
Multipurpose inputs. Six input ports. Coaxial BNC connector. CMH and CML
terminals are the input ports for the capacitance measurement.
•Light Pen
Connector for the Agilent 16443A Light pen. Used to set the matrix connection
with the LED matrix display.
CAUTIONFor the SMU Input terminals, the maximum measurement voltage/current/voltage
between terminals are ±200 V/1 A/300 V, respectively. And for the AUX Input
terminals, they are ±100 V/0.5 A/100 V.
Do not apply an input signal over these limits to the input terminals. If you do, the
Agilent B2200 will be damaged. If you use a bias source that has current limit
capability, set the bias source current limit.
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Figure 1-1Front Panel View
Introduction
Front Panel
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Introduction
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
The Agilent B2200 series has four card slots for the switch modules, the GPIB
interface and so on.
•Card slots
For the Agilent B2200A mainframe, the Agilent B2210A cards are installed.
For the Agilent B2201A mainframe, the Agilent B2211A cards are installed.
Mixed configuration of the switch modules is not supported.
•GPIB interface
Use an Agilent 82357A USB/GPIB interface or Agilent 10833A/B/C/D GPIB
cable to connect to an external computer or equipment.
•Serial number
You need this serial number when using the Agilent Technologies telephone
assistance program.
•LINE input receptacle
AC power cable is connected to this receptacle.
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Figure 1-2Rear Panel View
Introduction
Rear Panel
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Introduction
Switch Modules
Switch Modules
The Agilent B2200A and B2201A support the dedicated switch module, Agilent
B2210A and B2211A, respectively.
By installing the modules, the module inputs will be connected internally to the
front panel input connectors. And 12 output connectors will face the rear panel. The
type of the output connectors is the triaxial BNC. Up to six kelvin outputs are
available.
Image of the output terminals and the block diagram of the switch module are
shown in Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-3Switch Module Output Terminals
WARNINGDo not touch the force and guard terminals of the output connectors while the
Agilent B2200 is turned on. Dangerous voltages up to the maximum input
voltage may be present at the output connectors.
NOTEMixed configuration of the switch modules is not supported.
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Figure 1-4Switch Module Block Diagram
Output
Input
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 CMH
14 CML
1
2345
678
9
101112
Introduction
Switch Modules
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Introduction
Specifications
Specifications
This section lists specifications and supplemental information for the Agilent B2200
series.
•“General Specifications”
•“Switch Modules”
•“Supplemental Characteristics for B2200A/B2210A”
•“Supplemental Characteristics for B2201A/B2211A”
The specifications are the performance standards or limits against which these units
have been tested. The supplemental characteristics is not warranted, but provides
useful information about the functions and performances of the instruments.
Specifications and supplemental characteristics are defined at the following
conditions.
Temperature: 23 °C ± 5 °C
Humidity: 5 % to 60 % relative humidity (R.H.)
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General Specifications
Temperature range Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Storage: -20 °C to 70 °C
Humidity rangeOperating: 5 % to 70 % R.H., non-condensing
Storage:
For B2200A with B2210A: < 80 % at 35 °C, < 60 % at 65 °C, non-condensing
For B2201A with B2211A: < 80 % at 65 °C, non-condensing
AltitudeOperating: 0 to 2,000 m (6,500 ft)
Storage: 0 to 15,240 m (50,000 ft)
Introduction
Specifications
Regulatory
compliance
Power
requirement
Number of slots4 slots for 48 mm height switch module
DimensionsMainframe: 430 mm W × 320 mm H × 600 mm D
WeightMainframe: 14.0 kg
Number of portsI-V port: 8 triaxial ports (with guard)
EMC IEC 61326-1 / EN 61326-1
AS/NZS CISPR 11
Safety IEC 61010-1 / EN 61010-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04, NRTL/C
90 to 264 V (continuous), 47 to 63 Hz, 2 A/200 VA maximum
Module: 395 mm W × 48 mm H × 500 mm D
B2210A: 4.5 kg
B2211A: 3.5 kg
AUX port: 6 BNC ports (2 of CV port)
Output channel: 12 triaxial ports (with guard), maximum 48 ports
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Introduction
Specifications
Switch Modules
Table 1-1 lists the specifications when the switch module is installed in the
mainframe. In the table, the conditions are as follows: