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User’s Guide
Keysight Technologies
Series E4360 Modular
Solar Array Simulator

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Keysight Technologies E4360 Series Specifications

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BrandKeysight Technologies
ModelE4360 Series
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LanguageEnglish

Summary

Users Guide

Safety Information

WARNING

Notices a hazard, calls attention to procedures that could result in injury or death.

CAUTION

Notices a hazard, calls attention to procedures that could result in product damage or data loss.

Safety Notices

General Safety Precautions

General safety precautions to be observed during all phases of operation.

Before Applying Power

Verify all safety precautions are taken before applying power.

Ground the Instrument

Connect instrument chassis and cover to electrical ground to minimize shock hazard.

Fuses

Use only specified fuses; do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover

Only qualified personnel should remove instrument covers; disconnect power first.

Do Not Modify the Instrument

Do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications.

In Case of Damage

Make damaged or defective instruments inoperative until repaired.

Safety Symbols

Reference guide to various safety symbols used in the manual.

In this Book

Quick Reference

A quick reference section to become familiar with the instrument.

Installation

Describes how to install your SAS, including connections and rack mounting.

Getting Started

Describes how to get started using the instrument and configure interfaces.

Using the SAS

Describes how to use advanced features via front panel and SCPI commands.

Specifications

Describes SAS mainframe characteristics and application information.

Using the Digital Port

Describes how to configure and use the digital port.

SCPI Commands

Lists SCPI programming commands with descriptions.

GroupingCompatibility

Describes output grouping and compares SAS instruments.

1 Quick Reference Information

The Keysight E4360 SAS - At a Glance

Overview of the Keysight E4360 Modular Solar Array Simulator (SAS).

The Front Panel - At a Glance

Description of the front panel controls and display.

The Rear Panel - At a Glance

Description of the rear panel connectors.

Front Panel Display - At a Glance

Explanation of the front panel display indicators and views.

Front Panel Keys - At a Glance

Overview of the functions of the front panel keys.

Front Panel Menu Reference

Reference for navigating the front panel command menu structure.

2 Installation

General Information

Information regarding models, items supplied, and options.

Inspecting the Unit

Instructions for inspecting the instrument for damage upon receipt.

Installing the Unit

Safety considerations, environment, and cleaning instructions for unit installation.

AC Line Connection

Instructions for connecting the instrument to the AC power mains.

Rear Panel Connections

Description of rear panel connectors including output and analog.

Load Connections

Guidance on making load connections, including wire selection.

Remote Voltage Sensing

Explains how remote sensing improves voltage regulation at the load.

Connecting Outputs in Parallel

Methods for paralleling outputs to obtain increased output current.

Connecting Outputs in Series

Instructions for connecting outputs in series for higher voltage output.

Analog Current Control

Using an external DC voltage to program the output channel's current.

3 Getting Started

Using the Front Panel Controls

Guidance on turning the unit on and entering voltage/current settings.

Using the Front Panel Menu

How to access and navigate the front panel command menu.

In Case of Trouble

Troubleshooting tips and how to handle errors.

Connecting to the Interfaces

Steps to connect the instrument via GPIB, USB, and LAN interfaces.

USB Interface

Instructions for connecting and communicating via the USB interface.

LAN Interface

Instructions for connecting and configuring the instrument on a LAN.

Connecting to a Site LAN

Steps to connect the instrument to a local area network.

Connecting to a Private LAN

Steps for connecting the instrument to a private LAN.

LAN Parameters

Viewing and configuring LAN settings like IP address and hostname.

Using the Web Server

Control the instrument directly from an internet browser.

Using Telnet

Connect to the SAS using Telnet to send SCPI commands.

Using Sockets

Communicate with the SAS using SCPI socket services.

4 Using the Solar Array Simulator

Operating in Fixed Mode

Describes the Fixed mode operation and how to enable it.

Making Measurements

How to measure output voltage and current using front panel or SCPI.

Using the Protection Functions

Explains over-voltage, over-current, and other protection functions.

Configuring Paralleled Outputs

How to configure outputs for direct-parallel or auto-parallel operation.

Operating in SAS Mode

Describes the SAS mode operation and curve resolution.

Programming Curve Lists

How to generate and program I-V curve lists.

Operating in Table Mode

Describes Table mode operation and how to select/output tables.

Data Logging Measurements

Using data logging for higher data rate applications.

System-Related Operations

Operations related to grouped channels, state storage, and identification.

Front Panel Keys

Functions for front panel lockout and key click settings.

Front Panel Display

Settings for screen saver, contrast, and display view.

Administration Functions

Accessing and changing passwords, and managing admin functions.

Securing the LAN, Web Server, and USB

Enabling or disabling access to LAN and USB interfaces.

Restoring the Non-volatile Factory Settings

Restoring all non-volatile settings to their factory defaults.

Sanitizing Table Memory

Operation to sanitize the instrument's table memory.

Instrument Calibration

Accessing calibration functions, which are password-protected.

Appendix A Specifications and Application Information

Keysight E4360 A SAS Mainframe

Supplemental characteristics for the E4360A SAS Mainframe.

Outline Diagram

Provides dimensional and airflow information for the unit.

Peak Power Tracker Application

Describes using the SAS in a peak power tracker application.

Exponential Model Equations*

Equations describing the solar array simulator exponential model.

Series Switching Regulation

Application note on series switching regulation.

Shunt Switching Regulation

Application note on shunt switching regulation.

Appendix B Digital Port Functions

Digital Control Port

Description of the 8-pin digital control port and its functions.

Bi-directional Digital IO

Configuring pins for general-purpose bi-directional digital I/O.

Digital Input

Configuring pins for digital input only.

External Trigger

Configuring pins as trigger inputs or outputs.

Fault Output

Configuring pins 1 and 2 as a fault-output pair.

Inhibit Input

Configuring pin 3 as a remote inhibit input.

FaultInhibit System Protection

Coordinating Fault/Inhibit protection across multiple mainframes.

Output OnOff Couple

Connecting multiple mainframes for coupled output On/Off state.

Appendix C SCPI Commands

SCPI Command Summary

A summary of SCPI commands used to program the SAS.

Appendix D GroupingCompatibility

Output Grouping

Describes how to group channels for instrument functionality.

Compatibility

Compares the E4360 SAS with earlier models and discusses differences.

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