Page 2 - Copyright 1999 Agilent Technologies
2 CERTIFICATION Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Bureau of Standards, to the extent allowed by t...
Page 3 - Safety Summary
3 Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure tocomply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design,manufacture, and intended use of the instrument...
Page 5 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; Manufacturer’s Name and Address; Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH, Herrenberger Stra
5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Revision: B.00.00 Issue Date: Created on 11/24/2003 3:35 PM Document No. 60xyA.11.24.doc Manufacturer’s Name and Address Responsible Party Alternate Manufacturing Site Agilent Technologies, Inc. Agilent Technologies (...
Page 6 - Acoustic Noise Statement; Herstellerbescheinigung
6 Acoustic Noise Statement Herstellerbescheinigung Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen derMaschinenlärminformationsverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991. * Schalldruckpegel Lp < 70 dB(A) * Am Arbeitsplatz * Normaler Betrieb * Nach DIN 45635T. 19 (Typprüfung) Manufacturer’s Decla...
Page 7 - Table Of Contents; General Information
Table Of Contents 1. General Information Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 9Description .......................................................................................
Page 8 - Index
Multiple-Supply Operation............................................................................................................................ 39 Auto-Parallel Operation ..............................................................................................................................
Page 9 - General Information 9; Introduction; These power supplies are autoranging supplies; Safety Considerations
General Information 9 1 General Information Introduction This manual contains specifications, installation instructions, and operating instructions for DC Power Supply Models:Agilent6010A, 6011A, 6012B, 6015A, 6023A and 6028A. Refer to "Related Documents" for other information concerningthes...
Page 10 - Accessories
10 General Information Option Description 100 Input power: 100 Vac + 6%, -10%; 48-63 Hz single phase. 120 Input power: 120 Vac +6%, -13%. 48-63 Hz single phase. 220 Input Power: 220 Vac +6%, -13%; 48-63 Hz, single phase. 240 Input power: 240 Vac +6%, -13%; 48-63 Hz, single phase. 800908 Rack mountin...
Page 11 - General Information 11; Relay Accessory; Instrument and Manual Identification
General Information 11 PSI boards to lie on table outside unit, and control board test connector. 5060-0138 GP-IB connector non-metric to metric conversion kit. 5060-2860 FET service kit, includes FETs and all components that should be replaced with FETs. 59510A Relay Accessory 59511A Relay Accessor...
Page 12 - Agilent Technologies Model
12 General Information Table 1-1 Performance Specifications Agilent Technologies Model 6010A 6011A DC Output: Voltage, current and power spans indicate range Volts 0-200 V 0-20 V over which output may be varied using front panel controls. Amps 0-17 A 0-120 A Maximum Power 1000-1200 W 840-1072 W Load...
Page 13 - General Information 13
General Information 13 6012B 6015A 6023A 6028A NOTES. 0-60 V 0-500 V 0-20 V 0-60 V 0-50 A 0-5 A 0-30 A 0-10 A 1000-1200 W 1000-1050 W 200-242 W 200-242 W 0.01% + 5 mV 0.01% + 40 mV 0.01% + 2 mV 0.01% + 3 mV 0.01% + 10 mA 0.03% + 34 mA 0.01% + 9 mA 0 01% + 5 mA 0.01% + 3 mV 0.01% + 13 mV 0.01% + 1 mV...
Page 14 - Operation with up to 2 volts per load lead is possible; Temperature Rating (; IEC 348-Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus.
14 General Information Table 1-2 Supplemental Characteristics (continued) DC Floating Voltage: Either output terminal may be floated up to the following voltage (including the output voltage) fromearth ground: ± 240 Vdc on Models 6011A, 6012B, 6023A, and 6028A ± 550 Vdc on Models 6010A and 6015A Exc...
Page 15 - General Information 15
General Information 15 Model Agilent 6010A Agilent 6011A Agilent 6012B Agilent 6015A Agilent 6023A Agilent 6028A Vp1 200 V 20 V 60 V 500 V 20 V 60 V Ip1 5 A 50 A 17.5 A 2 A 10 A 3.3 A Vp2 120 V 14 V 40 V 350 V 14 V 40 V Ip2 10 A 76 A 30 A 3 A 17.2 A 6 A Vp3 60 V 7 V 20 V 200 V 6.7 V 20 V Ip3 17 A 12...
Page 16 - 6 General Information
16 General Information Figure 1-2. Output Impedance
Page 17 - Installation 17; Installation; Mechanical Check; Preparation for Use; Location and Cooling
Installation 17 2 Installation Introduction This section contains instructions for checking and repackaging the supply; bench or rack mounting, connecting the supplyto ac input power, and converting the supply from one line voltage to another if required.. Note: All power supplies generate magnetic ...
Page 19 - Installation 19; Power Connection; To connect input power, to the instrument proceed as follows:; Note
Installation 19 Power Connection Caution: Connection of this supply to an ac power source should only be performed by an electrician or otherqualified person. Before connecting the supply to the ac power source, check the label on the rear panel toensure that the supply is set for the correct ac vol...
Page 20 - 0 Installation; Line Voltage Option Conversion
20 Installation The offset pin on the standard power cable three-prong connector is the ground connection. If a two-contact receptacle isencountered, it must be replaced with a properly grounded three-contact receptacle in accordance with the NationalElectrical Code and any local codes and ordinance...
Page 21 - Installation 21
Installation 21 Figure 2-2. Power-Cord Plug Configurations Agilent Models 6023A and 6028A . Line voltage conversion is accomplished via three components; a two-section line select switch, line voltage jumper, and arear panel fuse. To convert the supply from one voltage to another, proceed as follows...
Page 23 - Installation 23; AC Line Impedance Check; Model; Repackaging for Shipment
Installation 23 AC Line Impedance Check The power supply is designed for proper operation with line impedances typically found in ac power lines. However, if thesupply is connected to an ac power line having a high impedance combined with line voltage near the minimum specifiedvalue, (e.g., 104 Vac ...
Page 24 - 4 Installation; Rear Panel Screw Sizes and Part Numbers
24 Installation Rear Panel Screw Sizes and Part Numbers Refer to the following list if you need to replace any of the rear panel connection hardware: Agilent Models 6010A, 6011A, 6012B and 6015A Item Description Agilent Part number ac input cover 5060-3237 ac input cover screws M4 X 0.7 X 60 mm (qty...
Page 25 - Operating Instructions 25; Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions 25 3 Operating Instructions Introduction This section describes the operating controls and indicators, turn-on checkout procedures, and operating procedures andconsiderations for the power supply. Front-panel operation and remote resistance/voltage programming is described in ...
Page 26 - Turn-On Checkout Procedure
26 Operating Instructions Table 3-1. Controls and Indicators Number Controls/Indicators Description Page 1 LINE Switch Pressing at the top of the switch applies ac mains voltage to the unitsbias and power circuits. Unit is operational approximately 3 secondsafter power on. 27 2 VOLTAGE CONTROL Clock...
Page 27 - Operating Instructions 27
Operating Instructions 27 a. Check that the rear-panel mode switches are set as shown in Figure 3-3. b. Check that + lead is connected to +S and the – lead is connected to –S and tightened securely. The + Sense lead is connected to + Output and the − sense lead is connected to − Output lead at the f...
Page 28 - 8 Operating Instructions; Initial Setup and Interconnections; Connecting the Load; normally used only for sense leads.; resistance
28 Operating Instructions Initial Setup and Interconnections WARNING: Turn off input ac power before changing any rear-panel connection and make certain all wiresand straps are properly connected and terminal block screws are securely tightened beforereapplying power. Be certain to replace both term...
Page 29 - * Wire not rated for power supply maximum current rating.; Wire Size
Operating Instructions 29 Table 3-2. Maximum Wire Lengths To Limit Voltage Drops Wire Size Resistivity Maximum Length In Meters (Feet)To Limit Voltage Drop To 0.5V Or Less AWG Cross-section (mm 2 ) Ω /kft Ω /km 5 A 10A 17 A 30A 50A 120A 22 16.15 (6.19) * * * * * 0,5 40.1 2.5 * * * * * 20 10.16 (9.8)...
Page 30 - Turn on supply and hold DISPLAY OVP pushbutton in.; Protective Shutdown
30 Operating Instructions Either positive or negative voltages can be obtained from the supply by grounding one of the output terminals. It is best toavoid grounding the output at any point other than the power supply output terminals to avoid noise problems caused bycommon-mode current flowing thro...
Page 31 - Operating Instructions 31; Operating Modes; Normal Mode; Handle
Operating Instructions 31 circuits within the supply the power supply output drops to zero and the UNREGULATED indicator turns on. The powersupply can be disabled by overvoltage, overtemperature, or by low or high ac line (mains) voltage. Overvoltage. If the voltage across the power supply output te...
Page 32 - 2 Operating Instructions
32 Operating Instructions crosses the operating locus at point 1. Point 1 is on the part of the operating locus defined by the voltage setting, so thepower supply operates in CV mode. Similarly, the line representing load resistance C, the lowest load resistance shown on the graph, crosses the opera...
Page 33 - To set up the power supply for constant voltage operation:
Operating Instructions 33 Figure 3-5. Overrange Operation Constant Voltage Operation By pressing the DISPLAY SETTINGS pushbutton switch you can observe the setting (limits) of both the output voltage andthe output current, rather than the actual output values. This you set the current limit when the...
Page 34 - To set up the power supply for constant current operation:; Remote Voltage Sensing; regardless of how the power supply is programmed
34 Operating Instructions Constant Current Operation To set up the power supply for constant current operation: a. With power supply turned off, connect the load to the output terminals. b. Turn on the power supply. Hold in DISPLAY OVP pushbutton switch and set OVP ADJUST potentiometer for thedesire...
Page 36 - 6 Operating Instructions; Analog Programming; The common terminal (; Constant Voltage Output, Resistance Control.
36 Operating Instructions Analog Programming These instruments can obtain their output voltage and current programming information from three distinct sources: 1)locally from the front panel, 2) remotely from an external isolated, voltage source or, 3) remotely from an external isolated,resistance. ...
Page 37 - Operating Instructions 37; If the programming terminals (VP to; Figure 3-7. Resistance Programming of Output Voltage; A. A source resistance of less than 10k is necessary to avoid; Figure 3-8. Voltage Programming of Output Voltage
Operating Instructions 37 Note: If the programming terminals (VP to P) become open circuited during resistance programming, the output voltage will rise above the power supply rating. The supply will not be damaged if this occurs, butthe overvoltage trip point should be properly adjusted to protect ...
Page 38 - If the programming terminals (IP to; Figure 3-10. Resistance Programming of Output Current
38 Operating Instructions Figure 3-9. Optional Voltage Divider for Program Source Constant Current Output, Resistance Control. The setup shown in Figure 3-10 allows the output current to be varied by using an external resistor to program the supply. Aprogramming resistor variable from 0 to 4000 ohms...
Page 39 - offset and drift specifications.; Figure 3-11. Voltage Programming of Output Current; Multiple-Supply Operation; Auto-Parallel Operation
Operating Instructions 39 Constant Current Output, Voltage Control. The setup shown in Figure 3-11 allows the output current to be varied by using an external voltage to program the supply. Avoltage source variable from 0 to + 5 volts produces a proportional output current from zero to full scale. T...
Page 40 - 0 Operating Instructions; programmer operates; Series Operation
40 Operating Instructions Figure 3-12. Auto-Parallel Operation Setting Voltage and Current. Program the slave unit's output voltage above the master's to avoid interference with master-unit CV control. The slave unit's mode switches disable the slave unit's digital current setting from having any ef...
Page 41 - Operating Instructions 41; Monitor Signals
Operating Instructions 41 Caution: When two supplies are operated in series, they should be programmed to the same voltage to preventpossible damage to the lower voltage supply during short circuit conditions. Contact the factory if this isnot possible. Figure 3-13. Series Operation Monitor Signals ...
Page 43 - Appendix A 43; Description; Section 1 Manual Changes
Appendix A 43 A 100 VAC Input Power Option 100 General Information Description Option 100 is a modification of the power supply that involves changing the values of resistors located in the OvervoltageProtection and Power Limit Circuits. It also entails recalibrating the unit and changing the Front ...
Page 44 - 4 Appendix A; Section 3 Manual Changes
44 Appendix A Section 3 Manual Changes On page 30 under “Overvoltage Protection”, change 107% to 90%. On page 36 under “Analog Programming”, in the 3rd paragraph, change the second sentence to read: “A resistance of 0 to3.33 K ohms programs the output voltage from 0 to full scale and a resistance of...
Page 47 - Agilent Sales and Support Office 47; Agilent Sales and Support Office
Agilent Sales and Support Office 47 Agilent Sales and Support Office For more information about Agilent Technologies test and measurement products, applications, services, and for a currentsales office listing, visit our web site: http://www.tm.agilent.com/ You can also contact one of the following ...
Page 48 - Manual Updates
48 Manual Updates The following updates have been made to this manual since the print revision indicated on the title page. 2/01/00 All references to HP have been changed to Agilent. All references to HP-IB have been changed to GPIB. 9/20/04 The Declaration of Conformity has been updated.
