Agilent Technologies E3640A

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Manufacturer’s List

Mfr. code Manufacturer’s name Manufacturer’s Address

01542 Agilent DIV 01 SAN JOSE COMPONENTS SAN JOSE, CA, USA

02805 COOPER INDUSTRIES INC HOUSTON, TX, USA

02362 Agilent DIV 09 LID COMPONENTS LOVELAND, CA, USA

22631 I SHENG ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CO KUEI-SHAN, TW

Main Page

Features2
The Front Panel3
Front-Panel Menu/Key Reference4
Front-Panel Voltage and Current Limit Settings5
Display Annunciators6
The Rear Panel7
Manual Contents8
In this Book8
Table of Contents10
How to Use17
Quick Start17
Preliminary Checkout18
Output Checkout19
Voltage Output Checkout19
Current Output Checkout20
If the Power Supply Does Not Turn on21
Line Voltage Conversion22
To Adjust the Carrying Handle24
To Rack Mount the Instrument25
General Information29
Safety Considerations30
Safety and EMC Requirements30
Options and Accessories31
Description32
Installation34
Cooling and Location34
Beach Operation34
Output Connections35
Current Ratings35
Wire Rating35
Voltage Drops36
Load Consideration36
Capacitive Loading36
Inductive Loading/Pulse Loading36
Reverse Current Loading37
Remote Voltage Sensing Connections37
Stability38
CV Regulation38
Output Rating38
Output Noise38
Multiple Loads39
Front-Panel Operation and Features41
Front-Panel Operation Overview42
Constant Voltage Operation43
Constant Current Operation45
Configuring the Remote Interface47
GPIB Configuration47
RS-232 Configuration48
Storing and Recalling Operating States49
Programming Overvoltage Protection51
Setting the OVP Level and Enable the OVP Circuit51
Checking OVP Operation52
Clearing the Overvoltage Condition52
By Adjusting OVP Trip Level53
Recommended Protection Circuit for Battery Charging54
Disabling the Output55
Disconnecting the Output Using an External Relay55
System-Related Operations56
State Storage56
Self-Test57
Error Conditions57
Remote Interface Operation57
Firmware Revision Query58
SCPI Language Version58
GPIB Interface Reference59
RS-232 Interface Reference60
RS-232 Configuration Overview60
RS-232 Data Frame Format60
Connection to a Computer or Terminal61
DB-25 Serial Connection62
RS-232 Troubleshooting62
Calibration Overview63
Calibration Security63
Factory Setting Security Codes63
To Unsecure for Calibration64
To Secure against Calibration65
Calibration Count66
To Change the Security Code66
Calibration Message67
Remote Interface Reference69
SCPI Command Summary70
Output Setting and Measurement Commands71
Triggering Commands72
System-Related Commands72
Calibration Commands73
Status Reporting Commands73
Interface Configuration Commands74
State Storage Commands74
IEEE-4888.2 Common Commands74
Simplified Programming Overview75
Using the Apply Command75
Using the Low-Level Commands75
Reading a Query Response76
Selecting a Trigger Source76
Power Supply Programming Ranges77
Output Setting and Operation Commands79
Triggering83
Trigger Source Choices83
Immediate Triggering84
System-Related Commands86
Calibration Example92
Interface Configuration Commands93
The SCPI Status Registers94
SCPI Status System95
The Questionable Status Register96
The Standard Event Register97
The Status Byte Register98
Using Service Request (SRQ) and Serial POLL99
The Status Byte Summary Register Is Cleared When99
The Status Byte Enable Register (Request Service) Is Cleared When99
Using STB? to Read the Status Byte100
Using the Message Available Bit (MAV)100
To Interrupt Your Bus Controller Using SRQ100
To Determine When a Command Sequence Is Completed101
Using OPC to Signal When Data Is in the Output Buffer101
Status Reporting Commands102
An Introduction to the SCPI Language104
Command Format Used in this Manual105
Command Separators106
Using the MIN and MAX Parameters106
Querying Parameter Settings107
SCPI Command Terminators107
IEEE-488.2 Common Commands107
SCPI Parameter Types108
Halting an Output in Progress109
SCPI Conformance Information110
SCPI Confirmed Commands110
Device Specific Commands112
Non-SCPI Commands112
IEEE-488 Conformance Information113
Error Messages115
Execution Errors116
Self-Test Errors121
Calibration Errors122
Application Programs125
Example Program for C and C++126
Example Program for Excel 97130
Diode Macro132
End of Program133
Tutorial137
Overview of this Power Supply Operation138
Block Diagram of the Power Supply Showing the Optical Isolation139
Output Characteristics140
Unregulated State142
Unwanted Signals142
Diagram of Common Mode and Normal Mode Sources of Noise143
Extending the Voltage and Current Range144
Series Connections144
Parallel Connections144
Remote Programming145
Speed of Response - Programming down146
Specifications149
Performance Specifications150
Supplemental Characteristics152
Dimensions154
Dimensions for Rack Mounting155
Service Information157
Operating Checklist158
Types of Service Available159
Repacking for Shipment160
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions161
Surface Mount Repair161
To Replace the Power-Line Fuse161
Troubleshooting Hints162
Unit Reports Errors 740 to 750162
Unit Fails Self-Test162
Bias Supplies Problems162
Self-Test Procedures163
General Disassembly165
Recommended Test Equipment166
Test Considerations167
Operation Verification Tests167
Performance Tests167
Measurement Techniques168
Setup for Motor Tests168
Current-Monitoring Resistor168
Electronic Load169
Programming169
Constant Voltage (CV) Verifications170
Constant Voltage Test Setup170
Voltage Programming and Readback Accuracy170
CV Load Effect (Load Regulation)171
CV Source Effect (Line Regulation)172
CV PARD (Ripple and Noise)172
Load Transient Response Time174
Constant Current (CC) Verifications175
Constand Current Test Setup175
Current Programming and Readback Accuracy175
CC Source Effect (Line Regulation)177
CC PARD (Ripple and Noise)178
Common Mode Current Noise179
Performance Test Record for Your Power Supply180
CV Performance Test Record180
Calibration Reference182
Agilet Technologies Calibration Services182
Calibration Interval182
To Unsecure the Power Supply Without the Security Code182
General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure183
Parameters for Calibration183
Front Panel Voltage and Current Calibration184
Current Calibration186
Calibration Record for Your Power Supply188
Calibration Error Messages189
Replaceable Parts190
Schematics and Diagrams190
Index194
Declaration of Conformity207

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