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Agilent Technologies 6050A User Manual

Agilent Technologies 6050A
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Operating Manual
Agilent Technologies
Electronic Load Mainframes
Models 6050A and 6051A
For instruments with Serial Numbers:
Agilent 6050A-2908A-00101 and Above
Agilent 6051A-2927A-00101 and Above
Agilent Part No. 5959-3368 Printed in USA: October, 1997
Microfiche Part No. 5959-3369 Reprinted April, 2000

Table of Contents

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Agilent Technologies 6050A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAgilent Technologies
Model6050A
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Options

Details on optional accessories and configurations for the electronic load.

Specifications

Lists electrical and physical characteristics of the Agilent 6050A/6051A.

Safety Summary

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating and servicing the instrument.

Safety Symbols

Explains the meaning of various safety icons used in the manual.

Operation Overview

Front Panel Description

Overview of controls, indicators, and display on the instrument's front panel.

Modes of Operation

Explains constant current (CC), constant voltage (CV), and constant resistance (CR) modes.

Transient Operation

Details on switching between load levels for dynamic testing.

Protection Features

Outlines built-in safety mechanisms like overvoltage and overcurrent protection.

Installation

Inspection and Contents

Steps for checking shipment damage and included items.

Installing The Modules

Instructions for inserting load modules into the mainframe chassis.

Rack Mounting

Guidance on installing the unit in a standard 19-inch rack.

Turn-On Checkout

Procedure to verify basic functionality after installation.

Controller Connection

Information on connecting the instrument to a GPIB controller.

Wiring Considerations

Best practices for connecting input and output wires safely and effectively.

Local Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Detailed description of the instrument's user interface elements.

Setting the Mode of Operation

How to select and configure CC, CR, or CV operational modes.

Saving and Recalling Settings

Procedures for storing and retrieving instrument configurations.

Remote Operation

GPIB Address

How to identify and set the instrument's address for GPIB communication.

Sending A Remote Command

Steps to send commands from a computer to the load.

CC Mode Example

Practical example of programming current control via GPIB.

Calibration

Equipment Required

List of necessary instruments and accessories for calibration.

Calibration Commands

Details on HPSL commands used for the calibration process.

Example Programs

Sample BASIC programs for calibrating the electronic load.

Considerations For Operating In Constant Resistance Mode

Example 1: 1 Ω range

Analysis of worst-case offset errors for the 1 ohm resistance range.

Example 2: 1 kΩ range

Analysis of worst-case offset errors for the 1 kilohm resistance range.

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Manual Updates

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