Page 3 - SAFETY SUMMARY; Indicates hazardous voltages.
3 SAFETY SUMMARY The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of thisinstrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safetystandards of design, manufacture, and intended ...
Page 4 - SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS; Herstellerbescheinigung
4 SAFETY SUMMARY (continued) GENERAL Any LEDs used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 825-l. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS All instruments are intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2 environment. They are designedto operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95%...
Page 5 - PRINTING HISTORY; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
5 PRINTING HISTORY The edition and current revision of this manual are indicated below. Reprints of this manual containing minor correctionsand updates may have the same printing date. Revised editions are identified by a new printing date. A revised editionincorporates all new or corrected material...
Page 6 - Table Of Contents; General Information
6 Table Of Contents 1 General Information What’s In This Guide? .................................................................................................................................. 13Safety Considerations ....................................................................................
Page 8 - Language Dictionary
8 Types of SCPI Messages .............................................................................................................................. 51 The Message Unit....................................................................................................................................
Page 13 - General Information 13; What’s In This Guide?; Option; Input power 100 Vac, nominal; Service manual with extra User’s guides; Slide mount kit
General Information 13 1 General Information What’s In This Guide? This guide describes the Agilent Model E4350B/E4351B Solar Array Simulator (SAS). An overview of the unit is given inthis chapter. Installation and user connections are discussed in chapters 2 and 4. Programming from the front panel ...
Page 14 - 4 General Information; Operator Replaceable Parts; Table 1-3 Operator Replaceable Parts; Description
14 General Information Operator Replaceable Parts Table 1-3 Operator Replaceable Parts Description Agilent Part No. Description Agilent Part No. Cover, dc output 0360-2191 Plug, analog connector 1252-3698 Foot, cabinet 5041-8801 Plug, digital connector 1252-1488 Fuse, power 100 Vac line voltage, 15 ...
Page 15 - General Information 15; Output Characteristic; Restrictions; Simulator Mode
General Information 15 Output Characteristic The Agilent E4350B/E4351B Solar Array Simulator can be operated in three modes: fixed mode, simulator mode, and tablemode. Mode switching on the Agilent SAS is accomplished over the GPIB bus via the SCPI CURRent:MODE command.You cannot switch modes from t...
Page 17 - Table Mode; sc; Points must be above dashed line shown in Figure 1-3.
General Information 17 Front panel operation: You can use the front panel when the unit is operating in Simulator mode. To do this, press the Local key whenever thefront panel RMT annunciator is on. Be aware however, that any voltage and current values that you enter from the frontpanel will have no...
Page 19 - Installation 19; Installation; Inspection; Damage; Location and Temperature; Bench Operation
Installation 19 2 Installation Inspection Damage When you receive your Agilent SAS, inspect it for any obvious damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there isdamage, notify the shipping carrier and the nearest Agilent Sales and Support Office immediately. Warranty information isprinted in...
Page 20 - AC Line Connection; Check the line; Rating; label
20 Installation Rack Mounting The Agilent SAS can be mounted in a standard l9-inch rack panel or cabinet. Rack mounting kits are available as Option908 or 909 (with handles). Installation instructions are included with each rack mounting kit.Support rails are required when rack-mounting the Agilent ...
Page 21 - Installation 21; AC Line Voltage Conversion; Figure 2-2. Agilent SAS Line Select Jumpers; VXI; Supported Applications
Installation 21 AC Line Voltage Conversion SHOCK HAZARD. Hazardous voltage can remain inside the unit even after it has been turned off.This procedure should only be done by qualified electronics service personnel. Line voltage conversion is accomplished by changing wire and jumper positions on the ...
Page 22 - 2 Installation; Downloading and Installing the Driver
22 Installation Downloading and Installing the Driver NOTE: Before installing the VXI plug&play instrument driver, make sure that you have one of the supportedapplications installed and running on your computer. 1. Access Agilent Technologies’ Web site at http://www.agilent.com/find/drivers. 2. ...
Page 23 - Turn-On Checkout 23; Introduction; Preliminary Checkout; a brief star-burst pattern which lights all the LCDs, followed by; A D D R 5; hear the fan operating.; Note
Turn-On Checkout 23 3 Turn-On Checkout Introduction Successful tests in this chapter provide a high degree of confidence that the Agilent SAS is operating properly. Forverification tests, see appendix B under Verification. Do not apply ac power to the Agilent SAS until told to do so. Note This chapt...
Page 27 - Turn-On Checkout 27; Checking The Save And Recall Functions; Line Fuse
Turn-On Checkout 27 Checking The Save And Recall Functions The Save and Recall functions are applicable to the Agilent SAS in Fixed mode only. Note that in Simulator or in Tablemodes, the Save function is ignored, the recall will return the unit to the Fixed mode and reset the parameters to the *RST...
Page 29 - User Connections 29; User Connections; Rear Panel Connections; Wire Selection
User Connections 29 4 User Connections Rear Panel Connections Make application load connections to the output terminals or bus bars, analog connector, and digital connector as shown onthe rear-panel drawing for your model Agilent SAS. Make controller connections (GPIB and serial link) as shown in Fi...
Page 30 - Load Connections; Figure 4-3. SAS Rear Panel Output Connections
30 User Connections Digital Connector This connector, which is on the rear panel, is for connecting fault/inhibit, digital I/O, or relay link signals. The connectoraccepts wires sizes from AWG 22 to AWG 12. Pin No. 1234 Fault/Inhibit 1 FLT OUTPUTFLT OUTPUT INH INPUT INH COMMON Digital I/O OUT 0OUT 1...
Page 31 - User Connections 31; capacitance, the total resistance may be derated linearly.; Inductive Loads; H. For twisted pair wires or zipcord, figure; Connecting to an External Voltage Source; Remote Voltage Sensing
User Connections 31 Because of its high output voltage, the Agilent E4351B generates high currents when discharging theload capacitor under overvoltage conditions. Excessive currents can damage the unit. The peakdischarge current is limited by the sum of the external capacitor’s ESR (equivalent seri...
Page 32 - Regulation in millivolts =
32 User Connections of at the load, but with a 3% to 5% increase in voltage at the output terminals. Bundle or tie wrap the load leads to minimizeinductance and reduce noise pickup. CV Regulation The Fixed mode voltage load regulation specification in appendix A applies at the output terminals of th...
Page 34 - 4 User Connections; Connecting Supplies in Parallel
34 User Connections +S -S + - 2 1 + - +240 VDC MAX - - I - IM IP IP + S - S + - - s I SAS P A B 3 SENSE Local Remote Load Connection ô Load í Analog Connector Set switch for local or optional remote sensing Connect for remote sensing (optional) Figure 4-5. Multiple Load Connection (Remote Sensing ...
Page 36 - 6 User Connections; Auto-Parallel Programming Cautions
36 User Connections + - - + - IM IM SAS P IM S S +240 VDC MAX - - I s 1 + - +240 VDC MAX - - I + - +S -S +IP 2 B A 3 C 5 -IP + - - I I -IM - + - + - - I 6 + - - + - + - - I +240 VDC MAX - - I +IP 2 B -IP IM IM SAS P IM S S s IM IM SAS P IM S S s P s Slave Slave Master 68 200 200 0.1uF . . 2.2uF 4 ...
Page 38 - Analog connector; Controller Connections
38 User Connections Analog Current Control (applies in Fixed mode only) The setup shown in Figure 4-11 allows an external dc voltage to program the Agilent SAS output current in Fixed mode. Avoltage applied to the differential current programming input programs the output current. Note that dependin...
Page 39 - User Connections 39
User Connections 39 Note The Agilent SAS is shipped from the factory with its GPIB address set to 5. The Agilent SAS primaryand secondary addresses can be changed from the front panel as described under Changing the GPIBAddress in chapter 5. For Agilent SAS GPIB interface capabilities, see appendix ...
Page 41 - Front Panel Operation 41; Front Panel Operation; key is now functioning as
Front Panel Operation 41 5 Front Panel Operation Introduction Note Only in Fixed mode are front panel operations fully functional. The Agilent SAS can be operated as astandard dc source in Fixed mode. SAS functions are available when the unit is set to Simulator or Tablemode. You cannot switch modes...
Page 44 - 4 Front Panel Operation; Programming the Output; Establishing Initial Conditions
44 Front Panel Operation Programming the Output Important These instructions show how to program a single Agilent SAS from the front panel. These instructionsapply primarily when the unit is set to operate in Fixed mode. For example, any voltage and current valuesthat you enter from the front panel ...
Page 45 - Programming Overvoltage Protection; Setting the OVP Level
Front Panel Operation 45 Programming Current You may program the Agilent SAS current without a load, but must have a load in order to draw output current. These testsassume you have the load connected in accordance with the information in chapter 4 - User Connections andConsiderations. If you do not...
Page 46 - Programming Overcurrent Protection; Setting The OCP Protection
46 Front Panel Operation Clearing The OVP Condition With the OVP tripped, return to the meter mode and try to clear the condition by pressing . Nothing will appear to happen because the OV trip voltage is still below the programmed output voltage. Thus, as soon as the circuit is cleared,it trips aga...
Page 47 - Front Panel Operation 47; Unregulated Operation
Front Panel Operation 47 CV Mode VS. CC Mode Once you program a voltage (V SET ) and a current (I SET ), the Agilent SAS will maintain itself in either CV or CC mode, depending on the resistance of the load (R L ). If the load demands less current than I SET , operation will be in CV mode with the v...
Page 48 - 8 Front Panel Operation; Setting The GPIB Address; Types of GPIB Addresses
48 Front Panel Operation 3. Turn off the Agilent SAS.4. Hold in the key and turn the Agilent SAS back on. The display indicates RCL 0 PWR-ON to verify that the Agilent SAS has configured its turn-on state to that stored in location 0. 5. From now on the unit will always turn on to the state defined ...
Page 49 - Remote Programming 49; Remote Programming; GPIB Capabilities of the Agilent SAS; Conventions; Computer
Remote Programming 49 6 Remote Programming GPIB Capabilities of the Agilent SAS All Agilent SAS functions except for setting the GPIB address are programmable over the IEEE 488 bus (also known as theGeneral Purpose Interface Bus or "GPIB"). The IEEE 488.1 capabilities of the Agilent SAS are ...
Page 50 - 0 Remote Programming; Types of SCPI Commands; SCPI has two types of commands, common and subsystem.
50 Remote Programming Types of SCPI Commands SCPI has two types of commands, common and subsystem. ■ Common commands (see table 7-1) generally are not related to specific operation but to controlling overall AgilentSAS functions, such as reset, status, and synchronization. All common commands consis...
Page 51 - Remote Programming 51; Note the use of the optional header; LEVEL; use of the root specifier to move between subsystems.; Types of SCPI Messages; There are two types of SCPI messages, program and response.
Remote Programming 51 Moving Among Subsystems In order to combine commands from different subsystems, you need to be able to restore the active path to the root. You dothis with the root specifier (:). For example, you could clear the output protection and check the status of the OperationCondition ...
Page 52 - 2 Remote Programming; The following figure illustrates the SCPI message structure:; Long Form; The header is completely spelled out, such as VOLTAGE STATUS DELAY.; Short Form
52 Remote Programming The following figure illustrates the SCPI message structure: Figure 6-2. Command Message Structure The Message Unit The simplest SCPI command is a single message unit consisting of a command header (or keyword) followed by a messageterminator. The message unit may include a par...
Page 53 - Remote Programming 53; SCPI Data Formats
Remote Programming 53 SCPI Data Formats All data programmed to or returned from the unit is ASCII. The data may be numerical or character string. Numerical Data Table 2-1. Numerical Data Formats Symbol Data Form Talking Formats <NR1> Digits with an implied decimal point assumed at the right of...
Page 54 - 4 Remote Programming; Examples; Programming Voltage and Current; OUTP OFF
54 Remote Programming Examples Most examples given here are generic, without regard to the programming language or type of GPIB interface. BecauseSCPI commands are sent as ASCII output strings within the programming language statements, the SCPI syntax isindependent of both programming language and ...
Page 56 - Enable only the CV and CC events and read their status.; Agilent controller with Agilent BASIC Language System.
56 Remote Programming Writing to the Display You can include messages to the front panel LCD in your programs. The description of DISP:TEXT in chapter 7 shows thenumber and types of permitted display characters. In order to write to the display, you must first change it to text mode asshown in the f...
Page 59 - Remote Programming 59
Remote Programming 59 570 ! delete table T1580 Display_msg("DELETING T1")590 Output_off600 OUTPUT 705;"CURR:MODE FIX" ! exit Table mode610 OUTPUT 705;"CURR:TABL:NAME " ! de-activate active table (T1)620 ! space required after :NAME630 OUTPUT 705;"MEM:TABL:SEL " ! de-s...
Page 61 - Language Dictionary 61; Parameters; The dictionary is organized as follows:
Language Dictionary 61 7 Language Dictionary Introduction This section gives the syntax and parameters for all the IEEE 488.2 SCPI commands and the Common commands used bythe Agilent SAS. It is assumed that you are familiar with the material in chapter 6 - Remote Programming. That chapterexplains th...
Page 62 - Description Of Common Commands; Clear Status Device Status; Bit Configuration of Standard Event Status Enable Register
62 Language Dictionary Description Of Common Commands Table 7-1 shows the common commands and queries. These commands are listed alphabetically in the dictionary. If acommand has a corresponding query that simply returns the data or status specified by the command, then both commandand query are inc...
Page 63 - Language Dictionary 63; Event Status Register Device Status
Language Dictionary 63 If PSC is programmed to 0, the *ESE register bits are stored in nonvolatile memory. The nonvolatilememory has a finite maximum number of write cycles (see Supplemental Characteristics in appendixA). Programs that repeatedly write to nonvolatile memory can eventually exceed the...
Page 64 - 4 Language Dictionary; Operation Complete Device Status
64 Language Dictionary *OPC Meaning and Type Operation Complete Device Status Description This command causes the interface to set the OPC bit (bit 0) of the Standard Event Status register when the Agilent SAS hascompleted all pending operations. (See *ESE for the bit configuration of the Standard E...
Page 65 - Language Dictionary 65; Power-on Status Clear Device Initialization
Language Dictionary 65 *PSC Meaning and Type Power-on Status Clear Device Initialization Description This command controls the automatic clearing at power turn-on of the Service Request Enable register and the StandardEvent Status Enable register. The setting of the *PSC command is stored in non-vol...
Page 66 - 6 Language Dictionary; Reset Device State
66 Language Dictionary Command Syntax *RCL <NRf> Parameters 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 Example *RCL 3 Query Syntax (None) Related Commands *PSC *RST *SAV *RST Meaning and Type Reset Device State Description This command resets the Agilent SAS to a factory-defined state as defined below. *RST also forces an...
Page 67 - Language Dictionary 67; Service Request Enable Device Interface
Language Dictionary 67 The Agilent SAS uses nonvolatile memory for recording register states. Programs that repeatedly use*SAV for recalling states cause frequent write cycles to the memory and can eventually exceed themaximum number of write cycles and may cause the memory to fail (see Supplemental...
Page 68 - Trigger Device Trigger
68 Language Dictionary Bit Configuration of Status Byte Register Bit Position 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Condition OPER MSS 1 ESB MAV QUES 2 2 2 (RQS) Bit Weight 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 ESB = Event status byte summary; MAV = Message available; MSS = Master status summary;OPER = Operation status summary; QUES = Qu...
Page 69 - Language Dictionary 69; Description Of Subsystem Commands
Language Dictionary 69 Description Of Subsystem Commands Table 7-2 is a tree diagram of the subsystem commands. Commands followed by a question mark (?) take only the queryform. Except as noted in the syntax descriptions, all other commands take both the command and query form. Thecommands are liste...
Page 70 - 0 Language Dictionary
70 Language Dictionary Table 7-2. Subsystem Commands Syntax (continued) [SOURce:] CURRent [:LEVel] [:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]< NRf+ > Sets the output current level :TRIGgered [:AMPLitude] < NRf+ > Sets the triggered output current level :MODE <mode> Sets the operating mode (FIX | SAS...
Page 71 - MAX for both models; Calibration Commands; DISP ON DISPLAY:STATE ON
Language Dictionary 71 Table 7-3. Agilent SAS Programming Parameters (in Fixed Mode) Parameter Agilent E4350B Agilent E4351B CURR[:LEV] MAX and 8.16 A 4.08 A CURR[:LEV]:TRIG MAX 8.16 A 4.08 A CURR:PROT[:LEV]: MAX 10 A 5 A (Programming range is 0 to MAX)*RST Current Value 0.096 A 0.048 A *RST Current...
Page 72 - Measurement commands measure the output voltage and current.
72 Language Dictionary DISP:TEXT Sends character strings to the display when the display mode is TEXT. The LCD display has the following character set: LCD Character Set uppercase letters A through Z (Case-sensitive entry) digits 0 through 9 punctuation _ | “ $ < > + - / = ? . : , blank space ...
Page 73 - Language Dictionary 73; Memory Subsystem
Language Dictionary 73 Memory Subsystem This subsystem manages the instrument’s data table memory. MEM:COPY:TABL This command copies the table that was selected with MEM:TABL:SEL to non-volatile memory. You can use the samename or a different name. Names cannot be longer than 12 alphanumeric charact...
Page 74 - 4 Language Dictionary; This command returns the names of all user-defined table.; Output Subsystem; OUTP 1 OUTPUT:STATE ON
74 Language Dictionary MEM:TABL:CURR:POIN?MEM:TABL:VOLT:POIN? These commands return the number of current or voltage points in the active table. Query Syntax MEMory:TABLe:CURRent[:MAGnitude]:POINts? MEMory:TABLe:VOLTage[:MAGnitude]:POINts? Returned Parameters <NRI> (number of points) Examples ...
Page 75 - Language Dictionary 75; seconds; For CURR:TRIG ABOR CURR *RST
Language Dictionary 75 OUTP:PROT:DEL This command only applies in Fixed mode. It sets the time in seconds between the programming of an output change thatproduces a CV, CC, or UNREG condition and the recording of that condition by the Status Operation Condition register.The delay prevents the moment...
Page 76 - 6 Language Dictionary; 0 volatile and 30 nonvolatile
76 Language Dictionary [SOUR:]CURRent:MODE This command selects the operating mode of the Agilent SAS. The choices are: FIXed In Fixed mode, the output is a fixed rectangular I-V characteristic. The output capacitance is <100 nF onthe Agilent E4350B and <50 nF on the Agilent E4351B, which opti...
Page 77 - Language Dictionary 77; a valid table name or a space
Language Dictionary 77 [SOUR:]CURR:SAS:ISC This command sets the short-circuit current for the Simulator mode. If you are programming a slave unit that is paralleledto a master unit, you must set Isc and Imp to zero (0). This configures the unit to act as a slave. Command Syntax [SOURce]:CURRent:SAS...
Page 79 - Language Dictionary 79; to
Language Dictionary 79 [SOUR:]VOLT:PROT This command sets the overvoltage protection (OVP) level of the Agilent SAS. If the output voltage exceeds the OVPlevel, then the Agilent SAS output is disabled and the Questionable Condition status register OV bit is set (see chapter 8 formore information). A...
Page 80 - 0 Language Dictionary; Status Subsystem; Bit Configuration of Operation Registers
80 Language Dictionary [SOUR:]VOLT:TABL:OFFS This command adds a voltage offset when operating in table mode. Command Syntax [SOURce]:VOLTage:TABLe:OFFSet <NRf> Parameter 0 to VMAX *RST Value 0 Examples VOLT:TABL:OFFSet 4 Query Syntax VOLT:TABL:OFFS? Returned Parameters <NRI> Status Subs...
Page 81 - Language Dictionary 81
Language Dictionary 81 STAT:OPER:ENAB This command and its query set and read the value of the Operational Enable register. This register is a mask for enablingspecific bits from the Operation Event register to set the operation summary bit (OPER) of the Status Byte register. This bit(bit 7) is the ...
Page 83 - Language Dictionary 83; NO ERROR; . If more errors are accumulated
Language Dictionary 83 STAT:QUES NTR/PTR Commands These commands allow you to set or read the value of the Questionable NTR (Negative-Transition) and PTR (Positive-Transition) registers. These registers serve as polarity filters between the Questionable Enable and Questionable Eventregisters to caus...
Page 84 - 4 Language Dictionary; Trigger Subsystem; ABOR
84 Language Dictionary SYST:VERS? This query returns the SCPI version number to which the Agilent SAS complies. The returned value is of the formYYYY.V, where YYYY represents the year and V is the revision number for that year. Query Syntax SYSTem:VERSion? Parameters (none) Returned Parameters <N...
Page 85 - Clear the WTG bit in the Status Operation Condition register.; TRIG TRIGGER:IMMEDIATE; BUS
Language Dictionary 85 TRIG When the trigger subsystem is enabled, TRIG generates a trigger signal. The trigger will then:1. Initiate a pending level change as specified by CURR[:LEV]:TRIG or VOLT[:LEV]:TRIG. 2. Clear the WTG bit in the Status Operation Condition register. 3. If INIT:CONT has been g...
Page 87 - Status Reporting 87; Status Reporting; Agilent SAS Status Structure; Register Functions
Status Reporting 87 8 Status Reporting Agilent SAS Status Structure Figure 8-1 shows the status register structure of the Agilent SAS. The Standard Event, Status Byte, and Service RequestEnable registers and the Output Queue perform standard GPIB functions as defined in the IEEE 488.2 Standard Digit...
Page 89 - Status Reporting 89; Questionable Status Group; Register; Standard Event Status Group; Cleared by
Status Reporting 89 Questionable Status Group Register Functions The Questionable Status registers record signals that indicate abnormal operation of the Agilent SAS. As shown in Figure8-1, the group consists of the same type of registers as the Status Operation group. The outputs of the Questionabl...
Page 90 - 0 Status Reporting; You can determine the reason for an SRQ by the following actions:; Service Request Enable Register; Status Registers
90 Status Reporting The RQS Bit Whenever the Agilent SAS requests service, it sets the SRQ interrupt line true and latches RQS into bit 6 of the Status Byteregister. When the controller services the interrupt, RQS is cleared inside the register and returned in bit position 6 of theresponse. The rema...
Page 91 - Status Reporting 91; Servicing an Operation Status Mode Event; Operation PTR; Adding More Operation Events
Status Reporting 91 The PON (Power-On) Bit The PON bit in the Standard Event register is set whenever the Agilent SAS is turned on. The most common use for PON isto generate an SRQ at power on following an unexpected loss of power. To do this, bit 7 of the Standard Event Enableregister must be set s...
Page 92 - OPER summary bit to again set RQS.; SCPI Command Completion
92 Status Reporting Now when there is a service request, read back both the operational and the questionable event registers. STAT:OPER:EVEN?;QUES:EVEN? Monitoring Both Phases of a Status Transition You can monitor a status signal for both its positive and negative transitions. For example, to gener...
Page 93 - Status Reporting 93; Using Device Clear; The input and output buffers of the dc source are cleared.
Status Reporting 93 RI (Remote Inhibit) Whenever a remote inhibit signal is received at the digital port (see appendix C - Digital Port Functions), the Agilent SASwill receive an RI event at the Questionable Status register. By programming the status subsystem, you may use RI togenerate a service re...
Page 95 - Specifications and Application Information 95; Specifications and Application Information; Specifications and Supplemental Characteristics; C unless specified otherwise. Unless; Parameter; Simulator/Table Mode Output Ratings
Specifications and Application Information 95 A Specifications and Application Information Specifications and Supplemental Characteristics Performance specifications are warranted over a temperature range of 0 to 40 ° C unless specified otherwise. Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply to Fixe...
Page 96 - Simulator/Table Voltage
96 Specifications and Application Information Table A-2. Supplemental Characteristics for Agilent E4350B/E4351B SAS Parameter Agilent E4350B Agilent E4351B Output Programming Range (maximum programmable values) Simulator/Table Voltage 0 - 65 V 0 - 130 V Fixed mode Voltage: 0 - 61.5 V 0 - 123 V Curre...
Page 97 - (selectable via internal switching; Unit wiring for 230 Vac
Specifications and Application Information 97 Table A-2. Supplemental Characteristics for Agilent E4350B/E4351B SAS (continued) Parameter Both Models AC Line Voltage Ratings (selectable via internal switching 100, 120, 220, 240 Vac: -13%, +6 % - see Appendix B) 230 Vac 1 : -10%, +10% Frequency Range...
Page 99 - Specifications and Application Information 99; Output Impedance Graphs; Reference Curve
Specifications and Application Information 99 Output Impedance Graphs Simulator Mode The following six output impedance graphs were generated at three points on both Agilent SAS models while operating insimulator mode with the reference settings indicated below. The reference curve shows the locatio...
Page 100 - 00 Specifications and Application Information
100 Specifications and Application Information Agilent E4350BTest Point #3 Voltage: 40.75 VCurrent: 7.9 Adc Resistance: 200 Ω Impedance in ohms 0 -45 -90 -135 -180 160 80 40 20 20 320 Frequency in Hertz Phase indegrees Agilent E4351BTest Point #1 Voltage: 128.8 VCurrent: 0.5 Adc Resistance: 2.48 Ω I...
Page 102 - 02 Specifications and Application Information; Peak Power Tracker Application
102 Specifications and Application Information Agilent E4350BConstant VoltageOperation Voltage: 50 VCurrent: 1.0 A Impedance in ohms 90 45 0 8 4 2 1 .5 .25 .125 32 16 Frequency in Hertz Phase indegrees Agilent E4351BConstant VoltageOperation Voltage: 100 VCurrent: 0.95 A Impedance in ohms 90 45 0 32...
Page 103 - Specifications and Application Information 103; Figure A- 1. Percent Power Error in Simulator Mode; Pmp; Figure A-2. Range of Pmp Error Due to Modeling Equation
Specifications and Application Information 103 VocVmpImpIscPmp AgilentE4350B 65V60V7.5A8A450W AgilentE4351B 130V120V3.75A4A450W 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 -5 -3 -1 0 -2 -4 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 V-I Sweep Frequency in Hertz Power Erroras a Percentof 450W Pmp At -15% of Peak Power At -10% of...
Page 104 - 04 Specifications and Application Information; Series Switching Regulation; Circuit Diagram; Reference Settings
104 Specifications and Application Information Series Switching Regulation In this application, regulation across the load can be achieved by controlling the duty cycle of a series FET, which can beoperated at frequencies as high as 50kHz. A proprietary non-dissipative clamp circuit minimizes output...
Page 105 - Verification and Calibration; The following equipment is required to perform the tests:; Digital Voltmeter
Verification and Calibration 105 B Verification and Calibration Introduction This appendix includes verification and calibration procedures for the Agilent E4350B and E4351B SAS. Instructions aregiven for performing the procedures either from the front panel or from a controller over the GPIB. The v...
Page 106 - CV annunciator on. Output current near 0.
106 Verification and Calibration Verification General Measurement Techniques Figure B-1 shows the setup for the tests. Be certain to use load leads of sufficient wire gauge to carry the output current (seeTable 4-1). To avoid noise pickup, use coaxial cable or shielded pairs for the test leads. Prog...
Page 108 - Calibration
108 Verification and Calibration Table B-4. Operation Verification Test Parameters (continued) Test Description Minimum Spec Results * Maximum Spec Measurement Uncertainty MODEL Agilent E4351B Voltage Programming and Readback Low Voltage (0 V) -20 mV V DVM = ______ mV +20 mV 2.0 µ V Front Panel Disp...
Page 109 - Front Panel Calibration; Follow the steps in Table B-5 for entering calibration values.
Verification and Calibration 109 Front Panel Calibration Eight shifted keys and the Entry keypad are used for calibration functions (see chapter 5 - Front Panel Operation forexplanations of shifted keys and the Entry keypad). The following procedures assume you understand how to operate frontpanel k...
Page 110 - Select the second calibration point by pressing; CAL ERROR; If the Agilent SAS is not in CC mode, an error occurs.; NOTES; Program the output current to 10% of its rated output*
110 Verification and Calibration Table B-5. Typical Front Panel Calibration Procedure (continued) Action Display Response 4. Select the second calibration point by pressing again. 5. Read the DVM and use the Entry keypad to enter the second voltage value. Note: If one of the entered values is not wi...
Page 111 - Calibration Over The GPIB
Verification and Calibration 111 Recovering From Calibration Problems You can encounter serious calibration problems if you cannot determine a calibration password that has been changed or theAgilent SAS is severely out of calibration. There are jumpers inside the Agilent SAS that permit the calibra...
Page 112 - 12 Verification and Calibration; Calibration Language Dictionary; (See applicable Output Ratings specification in appendix A)
112 Verification and Calibration Calibration Language Dictionary The calibration commands are listed in alphabetical order. The format for each command follows that shown in chapter 7 -Language Dictionary. Calibration error messages that can occur during GPIB calibration are shown in Table B-6. CAL:...
Page 113 - Verification and Calibration 113; OFF
Verification and Calibration 113 CAL:STAT This command enables and disables the calibration mode. The calibration mode must be enabled before the Agilent SASwill accept any other calibration commands. The first parameter specifies the enabled or disabled state. The secondparameter is the password. I...
Page 114 - 14 Verification and Calibration; Agilent BASIC Calibration Program; Figure A-2. Agilent BASIC Calibration Program
114 Verification and Calibration Agilent BASIC Calibration Program The following program can be run on any controller operating under Agilent BASIC. The assumed Agilent SAS address is 5and calibration password is 4350. If required, change these parameters in the appropriate statements. 10 ! Agilent ...
Page 115 - Verification and Calibration 115; Password is optional - only required if set to non-zero value
Verification and Calibration 115 540 Password is optional - only required if set to non-zero value 550 Default password is four-digit model number 560 ! 570 OUTPUT @Ps;"CAL:STATE ON, 4350" 580 OUTPUT @Ps;"VOLT:LEV 2" 590 ! Refer to Table A-1 for correct shunt value for model being ca...
Page 117 - Digital Port Functions 117; Digital Port Functions; Digital Connector; Provides the common connection for the INH input.
Digital Port Functions 117 C Digital Port Functions Digital Connector A 4-pin connector and a quick-disconnect mating plug are provided for digital input and output signals (see Figure C-l forwiring connections and appendix A for electrical characteristics). This digital port can be configured to pr...
Page 118 - 18 Digital Port Functions
118 Digital Port Functions GPIB Figure C-2. Example of Inhibit Input In Figure C-3A, the FLT output is connected to a relay driver circuit that energizes a relay whenever a fault condition occursin the power supply. The relay can be used to physically disconnect the output of the power supply from t...
Page 119 - Changing The Port Configuration
Digital Port Functions 119 Figure C-4. Digital Port Configuration Jumper Changing The Port Configuration As shipped from the factory, the digital port is configured for FLT/INH operation. You can change the configuration of theport to operate as a general-purpose digital input/output port to control...
Page 120 - 20 Digital Port Functions; This pin is the common connection for the Digital I/O ports.
120 Digital Port Functions OUT 0 (pin 1) This port can only be used as an open-collector output. It is assigned a bit weight of 1. OUT 1 (pin 2) This port can only be used as an open-collector output. It is assigned a bit weight of 2. IN/OUT 2 (pin 3) This port can be programmed to be either a high ...
Page 121 - Error Messages 121; Error Messages; Hardware Error Messages; Standard Event Status Register Error Bits
Error Messages 121 D Error Messages Hardware Error Messages Front panel error messages resulting from selftest errors or runtime failures are described in chapter 3 - Turn-On Checkout. Calibration Error Messages Front panel error messages resulting from calibration errors are described in appendix B...
Page 123 - Index
Index 123 Index A <AARD>, 53, 63, 64air clearance, 20air fan, 23analog port characteristics, 29 connector configuration, 29 signals, 29 programming, 29annunciators, 42 Addr, 23, 42 CC, 32, 42 CV, 24, 42 Cal, 42, 109 Dis, 23, 27, 42 Err, 18, 42 OCP, 26, 42, 47 Prot, 25, 27, 42, 46 Rmt, 42 Shift...
Page 127 - table
Index 127 standard event, 56, 62, 80, 87, 89status bit CAL, 76, 88 CC, 76, 88 CME, 63, 88 CV, 76, 88 DDE, 63, 88 ESB, 63, 68, 88, 91 EXE, 63, 88 MAV, 63, 68, 88, 90 MSS, 67, 88, 90 OC, 71, 74, 77, 88, 92 OPC, 63, 88, 93 OPER, 68, 88, 92 OT, 74, 77, 88, 9 OV, 77, 83, 88 PON, 63, 88, 91, 108 PSC, 64, ...
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Manual Updates The following updates have been made to this manual since the print revision indicated on the title page. 3/01/00 All references to HP have been changed to Agilent.All references to HP-IB have been changed to GPIB. Information about installing VXIplug&play instrument drivers has b...