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Both direct and alternating
current
current
equipment
equipment.
is off
push switch
push switch
CAUTION
Safety Notices
The following general safety precautions
must be observed during all phases of
operation of this instrument. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings or instructions elsewhere
in this manual violates safety standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use of
the instrument. Keysight Technologies
assumes no liability for the customer's
failure to comply with these requirements.
General
Do not use this product in any manner not
specified by the manufacturer. The
protective features of this product may be
impaired if it is used in a manner not
specified in the operation instructions.
Before Applying Power
Verify that all safety precautions are taken.
Make all connections to the unit before
applying power. Note the instrument's
external markings described under "Safety
Symbols"
Ground the Instrument
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument
(provided with a protective earth terminal).
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument
chassis and cover must be connected to an
electrical ground. The instrument must be
connected to the AC power mains through
a grounded power cable, with the ground
wire firmly connected to an electrical
ground (safety ground) at the power outlet.
Any interruption of the protective
(grounding) conductor or disconnection of
the protective earth terminal will cause a
potential shock hazard that could result in
personal injury.
Fuses
The instrument contains an internal fuse,
which is not customer accessible.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive
Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the
presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do Not Remove the Instrument
Cover
Only qualified, service-trained personnel
who are aware of the hazards involved
should remove instrument covers. Always
disconnect the power cable and any
external circuits before removing the
instrument cover.
Do Not Modify the Instrument
Do not install substitute parts or perform
any unauthorized modification to the
product. Return the product to a Keysight
Sales and Service Office for service and
repair to ensure that safety features are
maintained.
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defective should be made inoperative and
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not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in damage to the product
or loss of important data. Do not
proceed beyond a CAUTION notice
until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
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A WARNING notice denotes a hazard.
It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like that, if
not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in personal injury or
death. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and
met.
Safety Symbols
Direct current
Alternating current
Three phase alternating
Earth (ground) terminal
Protective earth ground
terminal.
Frame or chassis terminal
Terminal is at earth
potential.
Neutral conductor on
permanently installed
Line conductor on
permanently installed
On supply
Off supply
Standby supply. Unit is not
completely disconnected
from AC mains when switch
In position of a bi-stable
Out position of a bi-stable
Caution, risk of electric
shock
Caution, hot surface
Caution, refer to
accompanying description
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In this Book
NOTE
Technologies at one of the following telephone
Specific chapters in this manual contain the following information:
Quick Reference – Chapter 1 is a quick reference section that helps
you quickly become familiar with your Keysight N6700 Modular
Power System. It describes the differences between the various
modules in the power system.
Installation – Chapter 2 describes how to install your power system.
It describes how to connect various loads to the output. It discusses
remote sensing as well as parallel and series operation.
Getting Started – Chapter 3 describes how to set the voltage,
current, over-voltage protection, and turn on the output. It also
describes how to configure the remote interface.
Operating the Power System – Chapter 4 describes how to use the
advanced features of the power system using the front panel menus
and the corresponding SCPI commands.
Specifications – Appendix A describes the mainframe characteristics.
Using the Digital Port – Appendix B describes how to configure and
use the digital port on the back of the instrument.
Power Allocation – Appendix C describes the power allocation
function, which applies to power system in which the combined
ratings of the power modules exceed the power rating of the
mainframe.
Output On/Off Synchronization – Appendix D discusses output
on/off synchronization, which lets you accurately synchronize output
turn-on sequences across multiple mainframes.
Source Operating Modes – Appendix E discusses operating mode
information for all power modules.
For complete details on the SCPI (Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments) commands, refer to the N6700
Programmer’s Reference Help file included on the Keysight N6700
Product Reference CD. This CD-ROM is shipped along with your
instrument.
You can contact Keysight
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Or contact your Keysight Technologies Representative.
This chapter concisely describes the operation of the Keysight N6700
Modular Power System (MPS).
This chapter does not describe every operating feature in detail. It is
simply a quick reference guide to quickly become familiar with the
essential operating features of the power system.
For complete details on the SCPI (Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments) commands, refer to the Programmer’s
Reference Help file included on the Keysight N6700 Product Reference
CD. This CD-ROM is shipped along with your instrument.
Unless otherwise noted, the Keysight N6700 Modular Power System will
also be referred to as “MPS” and “power system” throughout this
manual.
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The Keysight N6700 Modular Power System – At a Glance
Output Features
Programmable voltage
and current
Full programming capability is provided for the entire range of output
voltage and current. Outputs can operate as either constant voltage (CV) or
constant current (CC) sources.
Low output noise
Available on
<4.5 mV peak-to-peak, which is comparable to linear supplies.
Fast up/down
programming
Available on
≤1.5 millisecond response time from 10% to 90% of the output rating.
Fast transient response
Available on
Transient response is less than 100 μs.
The Keysight N6700 Modular Power System is a configurable, one rackunit (1U) platform that lets you mix and match power modules to create
a power system optimized for your test system requirements.
Keysight N6700–N6702 MPS mainframes are available in power levels of
400 W, 600 W, and 1,200 W. Up to four power modules can be installed
in each mainframe. Power modules come in power levels of 20 W
through 500 W, have various voltage and current combinations, and
provide the following performance features:
The N673xB, N674xB, and N677xA DC Power Modules provide
programmable voltage and current, measurement, and protection
features, making these economical models suitable for powering the
device-under-test or system resources such as fixture controls.
The N675xA High-Performance, Autoranging DC Power Modules
provide low noise, high accuracy, fast programming times, and
advanced programming and measurement capabilities to speed test
throughput.
The N676xA Precision DC Power Modules provide precise control
and measurements in the milli- and micro-ampere region with the
ability to simultaneously digitize voltage and current and capture
those measurements into an oscilloscope-like data buffer.
The N678xA Source/Measure Units (SMU) have a multiple-quadrant
The N6783A Application-Specific DC Power Modules are two-
The output and system features are described in the following sections.
Not all output features are available on every power module. The “Model
Differences” section describes the features that apply only to specific
power modules.
power mesh with separate voltage and current priority source
modes. These models are optimized for applications such as battery
drain analysis and functional testing.
quadrant low-wattage models specifically designed for battery
charging/discharging and mobile communications applications.
Keysight N676xA and N675xA power modules. Output noise is
Keysight N675xA, N676xA, and N678xA SMU power modules.
Keysight N675xA, N676xA, and N678xA SMU power modules.
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Output autoranging
capability
Availa
Autoranging supplies the maximum rated power over a continuous range of
voltage and current settings.
Output On/Off
sequencing
A turn
sequen
Remote voltage sensing
Two remote sensing terminals are provided for each output. When shipped,
the remote sense jumpers are included in a separate bag. See Chapter 2.
Output protection
Each output has over
protection. Over-voltage and over-current protection are programmable.
Multiple-Quadrant
operation
Available on Keysight N678xA SMU and N6783A power modules.
2
model N6784A offers 4- quadrant output operation.
Measurement Features
Multiple-output/Singleoutput meter display
Switch between a 4
power supply information. All power modules display real
voltage and current measurements as well as status information.
Seamless measurement
autoranging
Available on
modules.
however, the 10 μA current range must be selected manually.
Microampere current
measurements
Available on
Current measurement can be made as low as 1
Fast digitizing
Available on
5.12 μs/sample for one parameter; 10.24 μs/sample for two parameters.
System Features
Choice of three
interfaces
GPIB (IEEE-488), LAN, and USB remote programming interfaces are built in.
Built-in Web server
A
internet browser on your computer.
SCPI language
The instrument is compatible with the Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments (SCPI).
Front panel I/O setup
Menus let you set up
Real-time status
information
The front panel indicates the status of each output. It also indicates when a
protection shut
Module identification
Each module has identifying data stored in
Information includes model number, serial number, and options.
Universal AC input
Mainframes have
correction.
ble on Keysight N676xA and N675xA power modules.
-on/turn-off delay capability for each output allows output on/off
cing.
- quadrant operation provides source and sink output capability. Keysight
-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature
-output summary view and a 1-output detailed view of
-time output
Keysight N6781A, N6782A, N6785A, and N6786A SMU power
Output measurements seamlessly autorange between ranges –
Keysight N6761A, N6762A, and N678xA SMU power modules.
μA in the 10 μA range.
Keysight N678xA SMU power modules.
built-in Web server lets you control the instrument directly from an
GPIB and LAN parameters from the front panel.
-down has occurred.
non-volatile memory.
universal input voltage capability with active power factor
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Model Differences
Feature
DC Power
High-Performance
Precision
N673xB, N674xB, N677xA
N675xA
N676xA
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Feature
Source/Measure Units (SMU)
Application-Specific
N6781A
N6782A
N6784A
N6785A
N6786A
N6783A
BAT
N6783A
MFG
●
● ● ● ●
●
●
● ● ● ● ●
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
● ● ● ● ●
●
●
3 3 4 4
3 4 4 4
3 3
4 4 3 3 2
● ● ● ● ●
●
● ●
●
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
●
●
(● = available)
50 W output rating
100 W output rating
300 W output rating
500 W output rating
Output disconnect relays
Output disconnect/polarity reversal relays
Autoranging output capability
Voltage or current turn-on priority
Precision voltage and current measurements
Low voltage and low current output range
Low voltage and low current measurement range
200 microampere measurement range
Simultaneous voltage and current measurements
SCPI command output list capability
SCPI command array readback
Output current is limited to 10A max. on Models N6742B and N6773A with Option 760.
Option 760 is not available on Models N6741B, N6751A, N6752A, N6761A, and N6762A.
2
Option 2UA.is only available on Models N6761A and N6762A. It includes Option 761.
3
Only available when using the remote interfaces; not from the front panel.
4
List capability is not available on the negative current output on Model N6783A
20 W 80 W
●
80 W
24 W
18 W
Option 761 Option 761
2
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The Front Panel – At a Glance
Display
inactivity. Press any key to
Navigation keys
Output keys
20.007V 4.004A
CV Set:
20.
000V 5.500A
o -
Menu
3
E
+/-
Back
.
2
0
1
4 5 6
987
Sel
Meter
Channel
Help
On/Off
Voltage
Current
1
Error
Enter
Low-Profile MPS
Mainframe
600 Watt
N6700B
On/Off switch and LED
System keys
channel and
Numeric entry keys
The Rear Panel – At a Glance
GPIB connector
Chassis ground
binding post
3-pin IEC 320 AC
input connector
+s + -s
+s + -s
+s + -s +s + -s
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Output connector.
8-pin digital control
connector
USB connector
LAN connector
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD The power cord provides a chassis ground through a
third conductor. Be certain that your power outlet is of the threeconductor type with the correct pin connected to earth ground.
Turns off after 1 hour of
restore the display.
LED indicates power is on.
Green = normal operation.
Amber = display is screen saver mode.
Move the cursor to a menu item.
Select the highlighted menu item.
Toggle between singlemultiple-channel view.
Access front panel command menu.
Select an output channel to control.
Turn the outputs on or off.
Enter voltage or current.
Enter values.
Arrow keys increment
or decrement voltage
and current settings.
Power cord requires
ground conductor.
Includes +/−output and
+/− sense terminals.
Connector function is
user-configurable.
10/100 Base-T
Left LED indicates
activity. Right LED
indicates link integrity.
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Front Panel Display – At a Glance
Single-channel view
Bar indicates output
polarity is reversed
Current
measurement
Press the
to toggle between
views
Operating status
Voltage and
current settings
Interface status
(IO = activity on interface)
Multiple-channel
view
Press the
to toggle between
views
Grouped-channel
view
Refer to Chapter 4,
under “System
Related Operations”
for more information
Grouped channels are addressed using the channel number of the
lowest
Double-wide view
Interface status
indicators
Err = an error has occurred (press Error key to display error message)
Lan = the LAN is connected and has been configured
IO = there is activity on one of the remote interfaces
Meter key
Meter key
Voltage
measurement
(CV = constant voltage)
Voltage and Current measurements
The highlighted channel is the active channel
Channels 2 through 4 are connected in parallel and have been
configured or grouped to act as a single, higher-power channel
-
channel in the group
Channel 2 is a double-wide power module that occupies two channel
locations in the mainframe
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Operating status
indicators
OFF = the output is off
CV = the output is in constant voltage mode
CC = the output is in constant current mode
CP+ = the output is
CP
V
C
OV =
OV
OC = the output is disabled by the over
OT = the over
PF = the output is disabl
OSC = the output is disabled by the oscillation protection
INH = the output is disabled by an external inhibit signal
UNR = the output is unregulated
PROT = the output is disabled by a condition from a coupled channel
Front Panel Keys – At a Glance
System keys
Menu
Back
Meter
Channel
HelpError
Meter
Menu
Channel
Back
Help
Error
Navigation keys
Sel
The Arrow keys let you move around in the command menus.
The Select k
It also lets you enter edit mode for numeric parameters.
Output keys
On/Off
Voltage
Current
On/Off
All
Voltage
Current
Number keys
Enter
3
E
+/-
.
2
0
1
45
6
987
The 0 through 9 keys enter numbers. The (.) key is the decima
The +/
The E key enters an exponent. Add the value to the right of the E.
The
The
set
The Enter key enters a value. If you exit a field without pressing the Enter
key, the value is ignored.
– = the output is limited (or disabled) by the negative power limit
L+/– = the output is in positive or negative voltage limit mode
L+/– = the output is in positive or negative current limit mode
– = the output is disabled by the negative over-voltage protection
limited (or disabled) by the positive power limit
the output is disabled by the over-voltage protection
-current protection
-temperature protection has tripped
ed by a power-fail condition
returns the display to metering mode.
accesses the command menu.
selects or highlights a channel to control.
backs out of a menu without activating any changes.
accesses information about the displayed menu control.
displays any error messages in the error queue.
This key is only active in Single- channel or Multiple-channel view.
backspace key deletes digits as it backspaces over them.
arrow keys increment or decrement the voltage or current
tings. They are also used to select letters in alphabetic entry fields.
ey lets you make a selection in the command menus.
controls the selected output (or all outputs when
is lit).
lets you change the voltage setting of the selected channel.
lets you change the current setting of the selected channel.
l point.
− key is only used to enter a minus sign.
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Front Panel Menu Reference
NOTE
Menu Command
Control Description
Menu commands that appear grayed-out on the front panel are either not
available for the power module, or are password protected.
Output Voltage Programs voltage setting, limits, and ranges.
Current Programs current setting, limits, and ranges.
Mode Programs output priority mode on Models N678xA SMU.
Sequence Delay Programs Turn-on /Turn off delay.
Couple Couples output channels for output on/off synchronization.
Advanced Slew Voltage Programs voltage slew rate.
Current Programs current slew rate on Models N678xA SMU.
Power Programs the power allocation function.
Pol Lets you reverse the polarity of the output and sense terminals.
Resistance Programs output resistance on Models N6781A, N6785A.
Bandwidth Programs output voltage bandwidth on Models N678xA SMU.
Tmode Programs turn-on/turn-off impedance on Models N678xA SMU.
Measure Range Selects voltage and current measurement range.
Sweep Specifies measurement points, time interval, and trigger offset.
Window Selects measurement window: Rectangular, Hanning.
Input Selects Auxiliary voltage measurements on Models N6781A, N6785A.
Control Lets you abort a measurement in progress.
Transient Mode Selects voltage or current transient mode: Fixed, Step, List.
Step Programs voltage and current step value. Enables step triggers.
List Pace Specifies Dwell or Trigger paced list.
Repeat Specifies number of list repetitions, or specifies continuous list.
Terminate Specifies list settings when the list terminates.
Config Configures list step voltage, current, dwell, and trigger signals.
Reset Aborts the list and resets all list parameters.
Control Initiates, Triggers, or Aborts output triggers. Displays trigger state.
Protect OVP Configures over-voltage protection function.
OCP Configures over-current protection function.
Inhibit Configures the external inhibit signal: Off, Latching, Live
Coupling Disables ALL output channels when a protection fault occurs.
Wdog Configures the output watchdog timer.
Osc Enables/disables oscillation protection on Models N678xA SMU.
Clear Clears output protection. Displays output state.
States Reset Resets the instrument to its reset (*RST) state.
SaveRecall Saves or recalls an instrument state.
PowerOn Selects the power-on state: *RST, RCL0.
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Menu Command
Control Description
System IO LAN ActiveSettings Displays the LAN interface settings that are presently active.
Config IP Configures the IP addressing of the instrument.
Name Configures the Dynamic DNS and NetBIOS naming service.
Domain Configures the Domain Name.
DNS Configures the DNS server.TCP Configures the TCP keepalive function. Reset Resets the LAN interface settings to the factory-shipped state.
USB Status Displays status, speed, packets received, and packets sent.
Identification USB connect string - the instrument’s unique USB identifier.
GPIB Selects the GPIB address.
DigPort Pins<1>Function Specifies the pin function: DigIn, DigIO, TrigIn, TrigOut, FaultOut. Pins<2>Function Specifies the pin function: DigIn, DigIO, TrigIn, TrigOut. Pins<3>Function Specifies the pin function: DigIn, DigIO, TrigIn, TrigOut, InhibitIn.
Pins<4-7> Function Specifies the pin function: DigIn, DigIO, TrigIn, TrigOut, OnC, OffC.
Pins<1-7> Polarity Specifies the pin polarity: Positive, Negative
Data Sends/reads data from the digital I/O port
Groups Defines groups of output channels that are connected in parallel.
Preferences Display Contrast Configures the display contrast.
Saver Configures the screen saver and wake-on I/O timer.
View Selects 1-channel or 4-channel view at turn-on
Keys Enables/disables key clicks and configures the On/Off key.
Lock Locks front panel keys. Enter a password to unlock the front panel.
Admin Login/Logout Enter a password to access the admin functions.
Cal Volt Vprog Calibrates High and Low voltage ranges. Vlim Calibrates voltage limit High and Low ranges
Vmeas Calibrates High, Low, and Aux voltage measurement ranges.
Curr Iprog Calibrates High and Low current ranges.
Ilim Calibrates current limit.
Imeas Calibrates High and Low current measurement ranges. Misc CMRR Calibrates common mode rejection ratio.
Dprog Calibrates the downprogrammer.
Ipeak Calibrates I peak.
Resistance Calibrates output resistance High and Low ranges.
Date Saves the calibration date for each channel.
Save Saves the calibration data.
LAN Enables/disables the LAN interface and the built-in Web server.
USB Enables/disables the USB interface.
Nvram Resets all non-volatile RAM settings to their factory defaults.
Password Changes the password for the admin functions.
About Frame Displays model, serial number, and firmware revisions.
Module Displays model, serial number, options, voltage, current, power.
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SCPI Command Summary
Subsystem Commands
NOTE
SCPI Command
Description
ABORt
:ACQuire (@chanlist)
Resets the measurement trigger system to the Idle state
:ELOG (@chanlist)
Stops the external data log
:TRANsient (@chanlist)
Resets the transient trigger system to the Idle state
CALibrate
:CURRent
[:LEVel] <NRf>, (@channel)
Calibrates the output current programming
:LIMit
:NEGative <NRf>, (@channel)
Calibrates the negative current limit (only on N6783A)
:POSitive <NRf>, (@channel)
Calibrates the positive current limit (only on N678xA SMU)
:MEASure <NRf>, (@channel)
Calibrates the current measurement
:PEAK (@channel)
Calibrates the peak current limit (only on N675xA, N676xA)
:DATA <NRf>
Enters the calibration value
:DATE <”date”>, (@channel)
Sets the calibration date
:DPRog (@channel)
Calibrates the current downprogrammer
:LEVel P1 | P2 | P3
Advances to the next calibration step
:PASSword <NRf>
Sets the numeric calibration password
:RESistance 20| 6, (@channel)
Calibrates the output resistance (only on N6781A, N6785A)
:SAVE
Saves the new cal constants in non-volatile memory
:STATE <Bool> [,<NRf>]
Enables/disables calibration mode
:VOLTage
[:LEVel] <NRf>, (@channel)
Calibrates the output voltage programming
:CMRR (@channel)
Calibrates common mode rejection ratio (only N675xA, N676xA)
:LIMit
:POSitive <NRf>, (@channel)
Calibrates the positive voltage limit (only on N678xA SMU)
:MEASure <NRf>, (@channel)
Calibrates the voltage measurement
:AUXiliary (@channel)
Calibrates the auxiliary voltage measurement (only on N6781A, N6785A)
DISPlay
[:WINDow]
:CHANnel <channel>
Selects the channel in 1-channel meter view
:VIEW METER1 | METER4
Selects 1-channel or 4-channel meter view
FETCh
(Fetch commands only on N676xA, N678xA SMU and Option 054)
[:SCALar]
:CURRent
[:DC]? (@chanlist)
Returns the average current
:ACDC? (@chanlist)
Returns the total rms current (AC + DC)
:HIGH? (@chanlist)
Returns the high level of a current pulse
:LOW? (@chanlist)
Returns the low level of a current pulse
:MAXimum? (@chanlist)
Returns the maximum current
:MINimum? (@chanlist)
Returns the minimum current
:POWer
[:DC]? (@chanlist)
Returns the average output power
:VOLTage
[:DC]? (@chanlist)
Returns the average voltage
:ACDC? (@chanlist)
Returns the total rms voltage (AC + DC)
:HIGH? (@chanlist)
Returns the high level of a voltage pulse
:LOW? (@chanlist)
Returns the low level of a voltage pulse
:MAXimum? (@chanlist)
Returns the maximum voltage
:MINimum? (@chanlist)
Returns the minimum voltage
Some [optional] commands have been included for clarity. All settings commands
have a corresponding query. Not all commands apply to all models
.
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SCPI Command
Description
FETCh (continued)
:ARRay
:CURRent [:DC]? (@chanlist)
Returns the instantaneous output current
:POWer [:DC]? (@chanlist)
Returns the instantaneous output power
:VOLTage [:DC]? (@chanlist)
Returns the instantaneous output voltage
:ELOG <NR1>, (@chanlist)
Returns the most recent external data log records
FORMat
[:DATA] ASCII | REAL
Returns data as ASCII or binary
:BORDer NORMal | SWAPped
Sets the byte order of the external data log data
INITiate
[:IMMediate]
(Acquire command only on N676xA, N678xA SMU and Option 054)
:ACQuire (@chanlist)
Enables the measurement system to receive triggers
:ELOG (@chanlist)
Enables external data log measurements
:TRANsient (@chanlist)
Enables the output transient system to receive triggers
:CONTinuous
:TRANsient <Bool>, (@chanlist)
Enables/disables continuous transient triggers
MEASure
[:SCALar]
:CURRent
[:DC]? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the average current
:ACDC? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the total rms current (AC + DC)
:HIGH? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the high level of a current pulse
:LOW? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the low level of a current pulse
:MAXimum? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement, returns the maximum current
:MINimum? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement, returns the minimum current
:POWer
[:DC]? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement, returns the average output power
:VOLTage
[:DC]? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the average voltage
:ACDC? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the total rms voltage (AC + DC)
:HIGH? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the high level of a voltage pulse
:LOW? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the low level of a voltage pulse
:MAXimum? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement, returns the maximum voltage
:MINimum? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement, returns the minimum voltage
:ARRay
(Array commands only on N676xA, N678xA SMU and Option 054)
:CURRent [:DC]? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the instantaneous output current
:POWer [:DC]? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the instantaneous output power
:VOLTage [:DC]? (@chanlist)
Takes a measurement; returns the instantaneous output voltage
OUTPut
[:STATe] <Bool> [,NORelay], (@chanlist)
Enables/disables the specified output channel(s)
:COUPle
[:STATe] <Bool>
Enables/disables channel coupling for output synchronization
:CHANNel [<NR1> {,<NR1>}]
Selects which channels are coupled
:DOFFset <NRf>
Specifies a maximum delay offset to synchronize output changes
:MAX
:DOFFset?
Returns the maximum delay offset required for a mainframe
:DELay
:FALL <NRf+>, (@chanlist)
Sets the output turn-off sequence delay
:RISE <NRf+>, (@chanlist)
Sets the output turn-on sequence delay
:PMODe VOLTage | CURRent, (@chanlist)
Sets the mode for turn on/off transitions (N6761A, N6762A)
:TMODe HIGHZ | LOWZ, (@chanlist)
Specifies the turn-on/turn-off impedance (only on N678xA SMU)
:INHibit
:MODE LATChing | LIVE | OFF
Sets the remote inhibit input
:PON
:STATe RST | RCL0
Programs the power-on state
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SCPI Command
Description
:PROTection
:CLEar (@chanlist)
Resets latched protection
:COUPle <Bool>
Enables/disables channel coupling for protection faults
Connecting the Auxiliary Voltage Measurement Input ................. 44
This chapter describes how to install your power system. It discusses
rack mounting and line cord connections.
This chapter also discusses how to connect your load to the output
terminals. It discusses what you need to know about wire sizes and how
to compensate for voltage drops in the load leads. It describes various
loads configurations and how to connect the output terminals in series
and parallel.
Before installing the instrument, check the list under “Items Supplied”
and verify that you have received these items with your instrument. If
anything is missing, please contact your nearest Keysight Sales and
Support Office.
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General Information
Models
Keysight Model
Description
Options
Mainframe
Options
Description
Power Module Options
N6700B / N6701A / N6702A 400 W / 600 W / 1200W MPS Mainframe - without power modules
N6710B / N6711A / N6712A Build-to-order Modular Power System – mainframe with installed power modules
N6731B / N6741B 50 W / 100 W 5 V DC Power Module
N6732B / N6742B 50 W / 100 W 8 V DC Power Module
N6733B / N6743B / N6773A 50 W / 100 W / 300 W 20 V DC Power Module
N6734B / N6744B / N6774A 50 W / 100 W / 300 W 35 V DC Power Module
N6735B / N6745B / N6775A 50 W / 100 W / 300 W 60 V DC Power Module
N6736B / N6746B / N6776A, N6777A 50 W / 100 W / 300 W 100 V DC Power Module
N6751A / N6752A 50 W / 100 W High-Performance Autoranging DC Power Module
N6753A, N6754A / N6755A , N6756A 300 W / 500 W High-Performance Autoranging DC Power Module
N6761A / N6762A 50 W / 100 W Precision DC Power Module
N6763A, N6764A / N6765A, N6766A 300 W / 500 W Precision DC Power Module
N6781A, N6782A, N6784A 20 W Source/Measure Unit (SMU)
N6785A, N6786A 80 W Source/Measure Unit (SMU)
N6783A-MFG / N6783A-BAT 18 W / 24 W Application-Specific DC Power Module
0L1 English Manual Set. Contains User’s Guide and Service Guide. Also available as part number 5969-2939.
908 Rack Mount Kit. For mounting in a 19-inch EIA rack cabinet. Also available as Model N6709A.
FLR Filler module. For mainframes with less than four power modules. Also available as Model N6708A.
054 High-Speed Test Extensions. Includes digitized output measurements and output list capability.
Available for Models N673xB,- 4xB,-5xA, -7xA. Included with Models N676xA, N678xA SMU, and N6783A.
NOTE 1
760
761
UK6 Commercial calibration with test results data
1A7 ISO 17025 calibration certificate
2UA 200 microampere measurement range with output disconnect relays. Only on Models N6761A, N6762A.
J01 Tracking overvoltage protection function. Only available on Models N6752A, N6754A, and N6762A when
Output disconnect/polarity reversal. Disconnects the + and – output and sense terminals. Switches the
+ and – output and sense polarities. Not available on N6741B, N6751A, N6752A, N676xA, or N678xA.SMU.
NOTE 1
Output disconnect. Disconnects + and – output and sense terminals. Available for all power modules.
installed in an N6700B, N6701A, or N6702A mainframe.
1
A small AC network is always present across the output terminals.
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Keysight N6700 User’s Guide 25
Items Supplied
Mainframe Items
Description
Part Number
Power Module Items
Inspecting the Unit
Power Cord A power cord suitable for your location. Call Keysight Sales & Support Office
Ferrite Core for N6700B Installs on power cord to reduce common mode currents. Keysight 9170-2131
Digital Connector plug 8-pin connector for connecting signal lines to the digital port. Keysight 1253-6408
Phoenix Contact MC 1,5/8-ST-3,5
Product Reference CD-ROM Includes drivers and documentation. Keysight 5969-2914
Automation-Ready CD-ROM Contains Keysight IO Libraries Suite. Keysight E2094N
Quick Reference Guide Contains quick reference information. Keysight 5969-2950
T-10 Torx tool Torx tool for installing or removing power modules. Keysight 8710-2416
8 A Output Connector plug One 8 A, 8-pin connector plug for connecting power and sense
leads. Only used in N678xA SMU.
12 A Output Connector plug One 12 A, 4-pin connector plug for connecting power and sense
leads. Used in all except N6731B, N6741B, N6753A-N6756A,
N6763A-N6766A, N6773A, N678xA SMU.
20 A Output Connector plug One 20 A, 4-pin connector plug for connecting power and sense
leads. Only used in N6731B, N6741B, N6754A, N6756A,
N6764A, N6766A, N6773A.
50 A Output Connector plug One 50 A, 2-pin connector plug for connecting power leads. Only
used in N6753A, N6755A, N6763A, N6765A.
AUX Measurement connector
plug
Small Sense Jumpers Two small jumpers for local sensing at the output connector.
Large Sense Jumpers Two large jumpers for local sensing at the output connector. Only
Sense Connector A 4-pin connector for connecting sense leads. Wires (p/n 5185-
Module Cal. Certificate A certificate of calibration referenced to the serial number. N/A
A 2-pin connector plug for connecting the auxiliary measurement
inputs. Only used in N6781A and N6785A.
Used in all except N6731B, N6741B, N6753A-N6756A, N6763AN6766A, N6773A, N678xA SMU.
used in N6731B, N6741B, N6754A, N6756A, N6764A, N6766A,
N6773A.
8847) are used for local sensing. Only used in N6753A, N6755A,
N6763A, N6765A.
Keysight 1253-6408
Phoenix Contact MC 1,5/8-ST-3,5
Keysight 1253-5826
Phoenix Contact MSTB 2,5/4-STF
Keysight 1253-6211
Phoenix Contact PC 4/4-ST-7,62
Keysight 1253-7187
Molex 39422-0002
Keysight 1253-8485
Phoenix Contact FMC 1,5/2-ST-3,5
Keysight 8120-8821
Phoenix Contact EPB 2-5(1733169)
Keysight 0360-2935
Phoenix Contact 3118151
Keysight 1253-5830
Phoenix Contact MC 1,5/4-ST-3,5
When you receive your power system, inspect it for any obvious damage
that may have occurred during shipment. If there is damage, notify the
shipping carrier and nearest Keysight Sales and Support Office
immediately. Refer to www.keysight.com/find/assist
.
Until you have checked out the power system, save the shipping carton
and packing materials in case the unit has to be returned. Check the list
under “Items Supplied” and verify that you have received these items
with your instrument. If anything is missing, please contact your nearest
Keysight Sales and Support Office.
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Installing the Unit
Safety Considerations
Environment
WARNING
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or
fumes
Cleaning
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD To prevent electric shock, unplug the unit before
cleaning.
Power Module Channel Assignment
lowest
lowest
This power system is a Safety Class 1 instrument, which means it has a
protective earth terminal. That terminal must be connected to earth
ground through a power source equipped with a ground receptacle.
Refer to the Safety Summary page at the beginning of this guide for
general safety information. Before installation or operation, check the
power system and review this guide for safety warnings and instructions.
Safety warnings for specific procedures are located at appropriate places
throughout this Guide.
The environmental conditions of the instrument are documented in
Appendix A. Basically, the instrument should only be operated indoors in
a controlled environment.
The dimensions of your instrument as well as an outline diagram are
given in Appendix A. A fan cools the power system by drawing air
through the sides and exhausting it out the side and back. The
instrument must be installed in a location that allows sufficient space at
the sides and back of the unit for adequate air circulation.
Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the
external case parts. Do not use detergent or chemical solvents. Do not
attempt to clean internally.
The slot location of a power module in the mainframe determines the
channel assignment of the module. When viewed from the rear, the
module next to the GPIB connector is always output channel one.
Numbering continues sequentially to the left, from 1 up to 4.
Double-wide power modules are assigned the number of the
numbered slot in which is installed. For example, if a double-wide module
is installed in slots 3 and 4, it is assigned channel number 3.
Grouped power modules, those that are connected in parallel and have
been configured or grouped to act as a single higher-power channel, are
assigned the channel number of the
numbered slot of the group.
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Power Module Installation
NOTE
CAUTION
Tools required:
Firmware Note:
Step 1.
Step 2.
The information in this section applies if you have purchased an N6700
mainframe without the power modules installed, or if you are adding a power
module to the mainframe.
Turn the mainframe off and disconnect the power cord before installing or
removing power modules. Observe all standard electrostatic discharge
precautions before handling electronic components.
Modules must be installed next to one another, starting with slot 1. Do not leave
any empty slots between modules, otherwise the power system will not operate.
Any remaining unused slots must have a filler module installed to ensure proper
cooling. Do not install filler modules between power modules.
T10 Torx driver;
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Newer power modules can only be installed in N6700
mainframes with the latest firmware. Refer to the “Updates” section in
the front of this manual for more information. If your mainframe has the
latest firmware version, install the power module. If not, download and
install the latest version firmware from the web.
Remove the blower cover. Remove the screws from the top and sides of
the blower cover. Tilt the cover up and slide it out.
To install a power module, align the module over the pins and push it
down onto the mainframe connector.
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Step 3.
Step 4.
Rack Installation
CAUTION
You cannot use support rails for rack mounting your instrument.
Tools required:
Step 1.
2a
3
4
5
6
1
2b
2c
2d
1
Use a T10 Torx driver and install the screws at each end of the power
module. Because the RFI strips apply upward pressure, continue pushing
down on the module until the screws are tight.
Replace the blower cover when finished. Carefully fit the spring clips
under the lip of the power modules.
Support rails would block the airflow needed for cooling.
Use Rack Mount kit (Option 908) to rack mount your instrument.
The Rack Mount Kit is also available by ordering part number N6709A.
Keysight N6700 MPS mainframes can be mounted in a 19-inch EIA rack
cabinet. They are designed to fit in one rack-unit (1U) of space. Do not
block the air intake and exhaust at the sides of the unit, or the exhaust at
the rear of the unit.
Phillips driver, T22 Torx driver, T10 Torx driver
Install eight clip-nuts on the rack frame (2 in each corner) where your
instrument will be located.
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Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.
Bench Installation
CAUTION
Do not block the air intake and exhaust at the sides, or the exhaust at
the rear of the unit. Refer to the outline diagram in Appendix A.
400 Hz Operation
Redundant Ground Requirement
Power Factor
Install the two front ears and the two rear extender supports on the
instrument as shown in the figure. Use six M3 x 8mm screws (a) for the
front ears and four M3 x 6mm screws (b) for the extender supports. If the
standard extender supports are either too short or too long, use the
longer supports (c). Cut the supports if required (d).
Install the two rear ears on the back of the instrument rack as shown in
the figure. Use four plain 10-32 screws to install the rear ears.
Slide the instrument into the rack, making sure that the rear extender
supports are aligned inside the rear ears.
Attach the front ears to the front of the instrument rack using the four
dress 10-32 screws provided.
This is optional. Insert a plain 10-32 screw through the slot of the rear
ear and extender support. Attach it with a clip-nut. Note that this will
prevent the unit from being slid out of the front of the rack.
Minimum clearances for bench operation are 2 inches (51 mm) along the
sides and back.
At 400 Hz AC input operation, the leakage current of the unit exceeds
3.5 mA. This requires the installation of a permanent, redundant ground
from the instrument chassis to earth ground. This ensures that ground
will always be connected and that any leakage current will be diverted to
ground. Refer to the Service Guide for installation instructions.
Refer to Appendix A for power factor statistics at 400 Hz operation.
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Connecting the Line Cord
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD Use only the power cord that was supplied with your
instrument. Using other types of power cords may cause overheating of
the power cord, resulting in fire.
SHOCK HAZARD The power cord provides a chassis ground through a
third conductor. Be certain that your power outlet is of the threeconductor type with the correct pin connected to earth ground.
Keysight N6702A Mainframe Note:
NOTE
Connect the power cord to the IEC 320 connector on the rear of the unit.
If the wrong power cord was shipped with your unit, contact your
nearest Keysight Sales and Support Office.
The AC input on the back of your unit is a universal AC input. It accepts
nominal line voltages in the range of 100 VAC to 240 VAC. The frequency
can be 50 Hz, 60 Hz, or 400 Hz.
nominal 100-120 VAC cannot supply enough current to power the
N6702A mainframe when it is operated at its full rated power.
Nevertheless, the N6702A can be connected to an AC mains circuit
rated at nominal 100-120 VAC. In this case, internal circuits will limit the
power available to modules to 600 W. As a result of this power limiting,
the current drawn from the AC mains will be < 15 A, so that standard
100-120 VAC mains circuits will not be overloaded.
The detachable power cord may be used as an emergency disconnecting
device. Removing the power cord will disconnect AC input power to the
unit.
Standard AC mains circuits rated at
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