Chroma 63600-2 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Programmable DC Electronic Load 63600 Series Operation & Programming Manual
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Table of Contents
1. General Information .................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Description .......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Key Features Overview ....................................................................................... 1-5
1.3.1 Mainframe ................................................................................................... 1-5
1.3.2 Load ............................................................................................................ 1-5
1.4 Specifications ...................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5 Dimension Outline of 63600 Series ................................................................... 1-15
2. Installation ................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Inspection ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Explanation of Taking Apart ................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 Installing the Modules ......................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.1 Channel Number ......................................................................................... 2-5
2.5 Installing the Mainframe ...................................................................................... 2-5
2.5.1 Line Voltage ................................................................................................ 2-5
2.5.2 Turn-On Self-Test ....................................................................................... 2-6
2.6 Application Connection ....................................................................................... 2-7
2.6.1 Load Connections ....................................................................................... 2-7
2.6.2 Remote Sensing Connections ..................................................................... 2-9
2.6.3 Parallel Connections ................................................................................. 2-10
2.6.4 Multi-Mainframe Connections .................................................................... 2-10
2.7 Remote Control Connection .............................................................................. 2-11
2.8 GPIB Card Setup .............................................................................................. 2-11
2.9 Ethernet Card Setup ......................................................................................... 2-12
3. Operation Overview .................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Front Panel Description ....................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Rear Panel Description ....................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Local/Remote Control ......................................................................................... 3-5
3.5 Modes of Operation ............................................................................................ 3-6
3.5.1 Constant Current Mode ............................................................................... 3-6
3.5.2 Constant Resistance Mode ....................................................................... 3-10
3.5.3 Constant Voltage Mode ............................................................................. 3-11
3.5.4 Constant Power Mode ............................................................................... 3-12
3.5.5 Constant Impedance Mode ....................................................................... 3-13
3.6 Load ALL RUN .................................................................................................. 3-13
3.7 Measurements .................................................................................................. 3-13
3.8 Slew Rate & Minimum Transient Time .............................................................. 3-14
3.9 Start/Stop Sink Current ..................................................................................... 3-14
3.10 Short On/Off ...................................................................................................... 3-16
3.11 Digitizing Function ............................................................................................. 3-16
3.12 Timing Measurement Function .......................................................................... 3-17
3.13 Sine Wave Dynamic .......................................................................................... 3-18
3.14 OCP Test Function ........................................................................................... 3-19
3.15 Program Sequences Function ........................................................................... 3-19
3.16 Load On/Off ...................................................................................................... 3-19
3.17 Protection Features ........................................................................................... 3-19
3.18 Save/Recall Setting ........................................................................................... 3-23
3.19 External Waveform Control ............................................................................... 3-24