Agilent Technologies 6060B User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
300 WATT SINGLE INPUT
ELECTRONIC LOADS
Agilent Technologies
Model 6060B and 6063B
For instruments with serial numbers
Agilent 6060B US37350101 and up
Agilent 6063B US37350101 and up
For instruments with higher serial numbers,
a change page may be included.
Agilent Part No. 5951-2828 Printed in USA
Microfiche Part No. 5951-2829 Edition 2: February, 2000

Agilent Technologies 6060B Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	6060B
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

CERTIFICATION

WARRANTY

Details warranty terms, repair options, and customer responsibilities for Agilent products.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

Specifies exclusions and disclaimers for the product warranty.

EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES

Outlines the sole and exclusive remedies available to the customer.

ASSISTANCE

Provides information on obtaining further support and product assistance.

SAFETY SUMMARY

Pre-Power and Grounding Checks

Essential pre-operational checks for voltage, fuse, and instrument grounding.

Operational Safety Precautions

Key safety directives for operating the instrument safely.

Safety Symbols and Warnings

Explains the meaning of safety symbols and warning/caution labels.

Part Substitution and Modification

Advises against using non-specified parts or making unauthorized modifications.

Introduction

Scope

Outlines the manual's content for troubleshooting and repair of the electronic loads.

Related Documents

Lists other Agilent documents referenced within this manual.

Firmware Revisions

Discusses the importance of firmware versions for signature analysis.

Manual Revisions

Explains Agilent serial numbers and how manual revisions are handled.

Safety Considerations

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Details precautions to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Verification

Introduction

Introduces chapter tests for operation and calibration of electronic loads.

Test Equipment Required

Lists the necessary test equipment for performing verification procedures.

CC Mode Test

CV Mode Test

CR Mode Test

Transient Operation and Slew Circuit Test

CC Mode PARD Test

CC Mode Power Limit

Agilent 6060B Performance Test Record

Test Equipment Used

Lists the specific models and traceability of test equipment used for verification.

Agilent 6063B Performance Test Record

Test Equipment Used

Lists the specific models and traceability of test equipment used for verification.

Troubleshooting

Introduction

Provides troubleshooting and repair information for Agilent electronic loads.

Test Equipment Required

Lists the necessary test equipment for troubleshooting procedures.

Overall Troubleshooting Procedures

Outlines the general flowchart and methods for isolating load problems.

Selftest Sequence and Error Messages

Primary Interface

Details the primary microprocessor selftest and failure indications.

Secondary Interface

Selftest Error Code Table

Test Points

Describes test points used for troubleshooting and their measurement conditions.

Signature Analysis

Firmware Revisions

Relates firmware revisions to the validity of signature analysis tables.

Test Header Jumper Positions

Test Setup for Signature Analysis

Primary Interface S.A. Test No. 1

Primary Interface S.A. Test No. 2

Primary Interface S.A. Test No. 3

Primary Interface S.A. Test No. 4

Secondary Interface S.A. Test No. 1

Secondary Interface S.A. Test No. 2

Secondary Interface S.A. Test No. 3

Secondary Interface S.A. Test No. 4

Secondary Interface S.A. Test No. 5

DAC Circuits Troubleshooting (Figure 3-3)

Slew Circuit Troubleshooting (Figure 3-4)

CC/CV Control Circuit Troubleshooting (Figure 3-5)

Input Power Stages Troubleshooting (Figure 3-6)

Transient Generator Troubleshooting (Figure 3-7)

General Troubleshooting

General steps for troubleshooting the transient circuit, checking data bus and clock.

Transient Generator Frequency

Steps to troubleshoot issues with changing transient generator frequencies.

Toggle or Pulse Modes

Procedures to check transient generator operation in toggle and pulse modes.

Trigger Circuit Troubleshooting (Figure 3-8)

Overcurrent Circuit Troubleshooting (Figure 3-9)

Overpower Circuit Troubleshooting (Figure 3-10)

Post Repair Calibration

EEPROM Initialization

Disassembly Procedures

AC Receptacle

Step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing the AC receptacle.

Fan

Instructions for removing and replacing the instrument's fan.

Front Panel

Keypad

Instructions for removing the keypad and its associated PC board.

LCD Display and Window

Steps for removing the LCD display and its window.

Line Switch

Instructions for removing the line switch for access.

Heat Sinks

PC Board

FETs Q1 and Q2

Principles Of Operation

Bias Supplies

Describes the primary and secondary bias supplies and their functions.

Primary Interface

Explains the function of the primary interface for user control and data processing.

Front Panel

Describes the components and functions of the instrument's front panel.

Isolators

Secondary Interface

DACs and Slew Rate Control

CC/CV Control

Protection Circuits

Turn-On/Clear Circuit

Input Power Stages

Replaceable Parts

How To Order Parts

Provides instructions and required information for ordering replacement parts.

Diagrams

Schematic Diagram

Refers to foldout schematic sheets and their organization by circuit function.

Inter-Sheet Connections

Explains how to locate signals common across multiple schematic sheets.

Intra-Sheet Connections

Describes how to find signals appearing multiple times on a single schematic sheet.

Test Point Locations

Component Location Diagram

Manual Backdating

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