6146/6156 DC Voltage/Current Generators Operation Manual
Table of Contents
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3.2.19 V/I Key (Changing Source Function) ......................................................... 3-13
4. TECHNICAL REFERENCES .................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Load Connection ............................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Note for Output Terminals ......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Remote Sensing (2-Wire or 4-Wire Connection) ....................................... 4-1
4.1.3 Preventing Oscillation Due to Inductive Load ........................................... 4-3
4.1.4 Source and Sink Operations ....................................................................... 4-3
4.2 Functions in Detail ............................................................................................ 4-4
4.2.1 Operations in DC Source Mode ................................................................. 4-4
4.2.2 Operations Using Continuous Function ..................................................... 4-5
4.2.3 Operations in Memory Recall Mode .......................................................... 4-6
4.2.4 Operations in Sweep Source Mode ............................................................ 4-9
4.2.4.1 RTB (Return to Bias) Function .................................................................. 4-10
4.2.5 Source Function .......................................................................................... 4-11
4.2.5.1 Source Mode, Source Function and Setting Parameters ............................ 4-11
4.2.5.2 Restrictions on Switching Source Function ............................................... 4-12
4.2.5.3 Source Range .............................................................................................. 4-12
4.2.5.4 Polarity Change and Zero ........................................................................... 4-12
4.2.5.5 Operate/Standby/Suspend ........................................................................... 4-12
4.2.5.6 Standby Mode ............................................................................................. 4-15
4.2.6 Limiter ........................................................................................................ 4-17
4.2.6.1 Limiter Setting Ranges ............................................................................... 4-17
4.2.6.2 Setting Limiters .......................................................................................... 4-17
4.2.6.3 Displaying and Outputting of Limiter Detection ........................................ 4-18
4.2.7 Alarm Detection ......................................................................................... 4-18
4.2.8 Settling Time .............................................................................................. 4-19
4.2.9 External Control Signals ............................................................................. 4-21
4.2.9.1 TRIGGER IN .............................................................................................. 4-22
4.2.9.1.1 Restrictions on Using External Trigger ...................................................... 4-23
4.2.9.2 READY OUT/SYNC OUT ........................................................................ 4-23
4.2.9.3 INTERLOCK/OPERATE IN/OUT ............................................................ 4-25
4.2.10 Operating Multiple 6146/6156 ................................................................... 4-27
4.2.10.1 Synchronous Operation .............................................................................. 4-27
4.2.10.2 Serial Connection ....................................................................................... 4-29
4.2.10.3 Parallel Connection .................................................................................... 4-30
4.2.11 Error Log .................................................................................................... 4-31
4.2.12 Self Test ...................................................................................................... 4-32
4.3 Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 4-35
4.4 Operational Principles ....................................................................................... 4-36
4.4.1 Block Diagram ............................................................................................ 4-36
4.4.2 Operational Principles ................................................................................ 4-36
5. REMOTE PROGRAMMING ................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Using Interface .................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 Selecting Interface ...................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 Compatibility .............................................................................................. 5-2
5.1.2.1 Display and Functional Differences in 6144-compatible Mode ................. 5-3
5.2 Remote Command Index ................................................................................... 5-5