F6300 Power System Simulator User Guide
72A-2337-01 Rev. B 11/05 i
Contents
1. Introducing the F6300 ...............................................................................1-1
Hardware Architecture............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Control Panel Version 2 ............................................................................................................................. 1-3
What is ProTesTTM.................................................................................................................................... 1-4
2. F6300 Front Panel .....................................................................................2-1
Source Outputs .......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Instrument Display ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Current Sources.......................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Auxiliary Functions .................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Communications ................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Connecting the F6300 and F6150 .............................................................................................................. 2-3
Ethernet 10Base 2 Communications with a âTâ Connector .................................................................. 2-3
Ethernet 10Base 2 Communication using Terminators ......................................................................... 2-5
Ethernet Communication to F6000 Instruments ................................................................................... 2-5
Serial Communication to F6000 Instruments ..................................................................................... 2-10
Low Level Source Connections ................................................................................................................ 2-13
Power ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-14
3. Setup and Configuration ............................................................................3-1
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Using the Setup Preferences ....................................................................................................................... 3-3
Using the F6300 Configuration Window .................................................................................................... 3-3
4. Troubleshooting the F6300 ........................................................................4-1
Troubleshooting Flow Charts...................................................................................................................... 4-1
General Troubleshooting Techniques......................................................................................................... 4-4
LED Status Indicators.................................................................................................................................. 4-4
Current Amplifier Circuit Boards.......................................................................................................... 4-5
CPU1 and CPU2 Circuit Boards .......................................................................................................... 4-6
Analog Multiplexer Circuit Board ........................................................................................................ 4-8
High Voltage Power Supply Circuit Board ........................................................................................... 4-9
Component Checkout Procedures ............................................................................................................ 4-10
Checking the Power Supply ............................................................................................................... 4-10