Agilent Technologies E3633A User Manual

Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference
Status Reporting Commands
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*PSC?
This command queries the power-on status clear setting. The returned parameter is
‘‘0’’ (*PSC 0) or ‘‘1’’ (*PSC 1).
*SRE <enable value>
This command enables bits in the Status Byte enable register.
*SRE?
This command queries the Status Byte Enable register. The power supply returns a
decimal value which corresponds to the binary-weighted sum of all bits set in the
enable register.
*STB?
This command queries the Status Byte summary register. The *STB? command is
similar to a serial poll but it is processed like any other instrument command. The
*STB? command returns the same result as a serial poll but the ‘‘Request Service’’
bit (bit 6) is not cleared if a serial poll has occurred.
*WAI
This command instructs the power supply to wait for all pending operations to
complete before executing any additional commands over the interface. Used only in
the triggered mode.

Agilent Technologies E3633A Specifications

General

Output Current Range	0 to 3 A
Operating Temperature Range	0 to 50 °C
Storage Temperature Range	-40 to 70 °C
Ripple and Noise (Vp-p)	Voltage: <2 mV
Current Ripple and Noise (20 Hz to 20 MHz)	<500 μA
Voltage Programming Accuracy	0.05% + 10 mV
Current Programming Accuracy	0.1% + 5 mA
Ripple and Noise (rms)	≤ 350 µV

Summary

General Information

Safety Considerations

Essential safety guidelines and compliance requirements for instrument operation.

Installation

Input Power Requirements

Initial Operation

Preliminary Checkout

Steps to verify supplied items, voltage setting, and fuse installation.

Power-On Checkout

Verifies instrument self-test, display, and basic annunciator status upon power-up.

Output Checkout

Procedures to check voltage and current output functions with no load.

Front-Panel Operation

Constant Voltage Operation

Step-by-step guide to setting up and operating the power supply in CV mode.

Constant Current Operation

Step-by-step guide to setting up and operating the power supply in CC mode.

Programming Overvoltage Protection

Instructions for setting OVP trip levels, checking operation, and clearing conditions.

Programming Overcurrent Protection

Instructions for setting OCP trip levels, checking operation, and clearing conditions.

Remote Interface Configuration

Calibration Overview

Remote Interface Reference

SCPI Command Summary

A comprehensive list of SCPI commands for programming the power supply remotely.

Simplified Programming Overview

Output Setting and Operation Commands

Error Messages

Execution Errors

Self-Test Errors

Calibration Errors

Application Programs

Example Program for C and C++

Example Program for Excel 97

Specifications

Performance Specifications