Rear Panel at a Glance
The following table lists the main parts of the rear panel, generally from left to right:
GPIB
The GPIB interfaceconnector
Digital IO The digital IO pins
USB The USB interface connector
LAN The LAN interface connector
Chassis ground The chassis ground terminal. Provides an earth ground
Current sharing The current sharing connector
Remote sense The remote sense terminals
DC output The positive and negative output terminals
P1 Dissipator output Power connections to the N7909A. 1 kW power supplies require
one power dissipator. 2 kW power supplies require two power dis-
sipators to sink the rated output power.
P2 Dissipator interface Power dissipator interface. One interface required per dissipator.
Only connect the supplied CAT6A cable to the P2 interface.
AC input The AC lint input
For protection from electrical shock, the power cord ground must not be defeated. If
only a two-contact electrical outlet is available, connect the instrument’s chassis
ground screw (see above) to a good earth ground.
1 Quick Reference
20 Keysight N6900/N7900 Series Operating and Service Guide