Keysight E3632A - Constant Current (CC) Verifications; Constant Current Test Setup; Current Programming and Readback Accuracy

1 Calibration Procedures
32 Keysight E3632A Service Guide
Constant Current (CC) Verifications
Constant current test setup
Follow the general setup instructions in the Measurement Techniques and the
specific instructions given in the following paragraphs.
Current programming and readback accuracy
This test verifies that the current programming and the GPIB or RS-232 readback
functions are within specifications. Note that the readback values over the remote
interface should be identical to those displayed on the front panel. The accuracy
of the current monitoring resistor must be 0.01% or better.
1 Turn off the power supply and connect a 0.01 Ω current monitoring resistor (R
M
)
across the output to be tested and a digital voltmeter (DVM) across the current
monitoring resistor (R
M
).
2 Turn on the power supply. Select the 15 V/7 A range and enable the output by
sending the commands:
VOLT:RANG P15V
OUTP ON
3 Program the output voltage to full rated voltage (15.0 V) and output current to
zero amp by sending the commands:
VOLT 15
CURR 0
4 Divide the voltage drop (DVM reading) across the current monitoring resistor
(R
M
) by its resistance to convert to amps and record this value (I
O
). This value
should be within the limits of 0 A ±10 mA. Also, note that the CC, Adrs, Limit,
and Rmt annunciators are on.
5 Readback the output current over the remote interface by sending the
command:
NOTE
You should program the power supply over the remote interface for this test to
avoid round-off errors.