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Operating ManualAgilent TechnologiesElectronic Load MainframesModels 6050A and 6051AFor instruments with Serial Numbers:Agilent 6050A-2908A-00101 and

General Information 111General InformationWhat’s In This ManualThis manual applies to both the Agilent 6050A and Agilent 6051A Electronic Load main

12 General InformationSafety RequirementsThis product is a Safety Class 1 instrument, which means that it is provided with a protective earth groun

General Information 13 Table 1-1. Agilent 6050A/6051A Specifications and Supplemental Characteristics (continued) Weight: Net (mainframe only): A

Operation Overview 15 2 Operation Overview Introduction The Agilent 6050A and Agilent 6051A Multiple Input Electronic Load Mainframes are used

16 Operation Overview Front Panel Description The front panel includes a 12-character alphanumeric display, 11 status indicators, and four groups

Operation Overview 17operation, protection features, and other operating features of the Electronic Load. Extended Power Operation Note: Extende

18 Operation OverviewWhen programmed to a mode, a module remains in that mode until the mode is changed or until a fault condition, such as anover

Operation Overview 19Electronic Load are described later in this chapter. The Electronic Load has a status reporting capability to keep track ofp

2CERTIFICATIONAgilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at time of shipment from the factory. AgilentTechnolog

20 Operation OverviewRangesResistance may be programmed in any of three overlapping ranges (low, middle, high). The range can be set at the front

Operation Overview 21Figure 2-4. Constant Voltage ModeImmediate Voltage LevelThe voltage level can be set at the front panel ( and ENTRY keys) or

22 Operation OverviewContinuous Transient OperationIn continuous operation, a repetitive pulse train switches between two load levels. Continuous

Operation Overview 23b. One pulse results from each trigger. Therefore, frequency cannot be programmed. The main level, transient level,and sl

24 Operation OverviewHPSL Command DescriptionTRIG:SOUR EXT Selects the external trigger input source.TRAN:MODE TOGG Selects toggled operation.CURR

Operation Overview 25The rear-panel TRIGGER connector also provides a trigger output signal. This signal is generated synchronously with thetrigge

26 Operation OverviewInput Current, Voltage, and Power MeasurementEach module’s input current, voltage, and power can be measured at the front pan

Operation Overview 27The actual value of the electronic short is dependent on the mode and range that are active when the short is turned on. InCV

28 Operation OverviewThe SYST:ERR? query (or key) reads back the errors in the order in which they occurred (the error queue can holdup to 30 ent

Operation Overview 29 Overvoltage The overvoltage protection circuit is set at a predetermined voltage, which cannot be changed. If the overvolta

3SAFETY SUMMARYThe following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of thisinstrument. Failur

30 Operation Overview If the hardware power-limit circuit becomes active, it attempts to limit power by limiting the current drawn by the load.

Operation Overview 31 External Programming Input CC and CV modes can be programmed with a signal (ac or dc) connected to the Ext Prog input. A 0

Installation 33 3 Installation Introduction This chapter discusses how to install the modules and make connections to the rear panel of your Agi

34 Installationhas only enough room for two single-width modules or one double-width module. The module installation procedure is thesame for bot

Installation 35 5. Lock the module in place using the quarter-turn locking fastener and the rear panel thumbscrew. Hand-tighten only. 6. Connec

36 Installation Cooling The Electronic Loads can operate without loss of performance within the temperature range of 0° to 40°C, and with derated

Installation 37• Check that the unit has been factory set to the correct line voltage. Refer to the factory check mark on the rear panelLINE label

38 Installation Turn-On/Selftest Turn on the Electronic Load using the LINE switch on the front panel and observe the display. Immediately after

Installation 39 Power Test Note The following checkout assumes that the Electronic Load is set to the factory defaults. Refer to Chapter 4 if

4SAFETY SUMMARY (continued)GENERALAny LEDs used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 825-l.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSThis instruments is intended

40 Installation GPIB Address The GPIB address of the Electronic Load is factory set to address 5. The GPIB address can only be set using the fro

Installation 41 3. Hand tighten the adjustment knob to secure the wire in the binding post. If you are using a slotted screwdriver, tighten the

42 Installation Figure 3-10. Control Connector and Cover +Sand -S Used to connect the remote sense leads to the power source. Pin + S connect

Installation 43 Trigger Connector A four-pin connector and a quick connect mating plug (Agilent part number 1252-1488) are provided on each mainf

44 Installation Table 3-1. Stranded Copper Wire Ampere Capacity Wire Size Ampacity Notes: AWG Cross SectionArea in mm2 1. Ratings for AW

Installation 45 Table 3-2. Maximum Wire Lengths to Limit Voltage Drops Wire Size Resistivity Maximum Length in Meters (Feet) to Limit Voltage

46 Installation Figure 3-12. Local Sensing Figure 3-13. Remote Sensing

Installation 47 Figure 3-14. Parallel Operation Figure 3-15. Zero-Volt Loading

Local Operation 49 4 Local Operation Introduction Chapter 2 Operation Overview introduced you to the Multiple Electronic Load’s features and cap

5DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies, Inc.Manufacturer’s Address: New Jerse

50 Local Operation Table 4-1. Controls and Indicators (continued) Item Description 3 Electronic Load Status Annunicators CC-Ind

Local Operation 51 Table 4-1. Controls and Indicators (continued) Item Description 6 CHAN Keys Used in conjunction with the ENTRY keys to se

52 Local Operation Table 4-1. Controls and Indicators (continued) Item Description 7 FUNCTION Keys (continued) - Displays the selected

Local Operation 53 With local control in effect, you can select a channel and use the front panel display to view the input voltage/current values

54 Local OperationSelecting the ChannelYou can select a channel in either of two ways:1. You can use the Channel key in conjunction with the ENTRY

Local Operation 55Figure 4-2. Recommended Programming Sequence

56 Local OperationNote The CC, CR, and CV values described in subsequent paragraphs can be programmed whether or not theassociated mode is activ

Local Operation 57b. Select the low range by pressing c. Press and check that the display indicates "C:RNG" and the maximum low ran

58 Local Operation"RES 50.000" - main level is 50 ohms."R:TLV 40.000" - transient level is 40 ohms."C:SLW.50000" - s

Local Operation 59and the maximum voltage slew rate. The Multiple Electronic Load automatically selects the voltage slewrate when the low resista

6If you are a first-time user, start with this manual, paying particular attention to Chapter 2. After installation (Chapter 3),read Chapter 4 to lear

60 Local OperationYou can see the VOLT setting being incremented or decremented each time you press the applicable Input key. The valuesare enter

Local Operation 611. Setup CC Valuesa. Set the main CC level to 1 amp, the transient CC level to 2 amps, and the slew rate to 0. 15 A/µs. See exa

62 Local OperationUsing The System KeysThese keys consist of Local, Address, Error (shifted Address key), Recall, Save (shifted Recall key), and t

Local Operation 63Settings stored in registers 1 through 6 will be lost when the Electronic Load’s power is cycled. When power is turned offand t

Remote Operation 655Remote OperationIntroductionChapter 4 - Local Operation described how to program the Multiple Electronic Load manually using th

66 Remote OperationSending A Remote CommandTo send the Multiple Electronic Load a remote command, combine your computer’s output statement with the

Remote Operation 67Remote Programming CommandsThe Multiple Electronic Load command set consists of more than 60 HPSL compatible commands. The HPSL

68 Remote Operationindicated by the value 9.9E + 37 instead of the normal voltage or power readings. This is the IEEE 488.2 value forpositive infi

Remote Operation 69Figure 5-1. Remote Programming Flowchart (Sheet 1)

7Table of Contents1. General Information What’s in this Manual ...

70 Remote OperationFigure 5-1. Remote Programming Flowchart (Sheet 2)

Remote Operation 71CR Mode ExampleThis example selects channel 1, sets the current protection limit to 2 amps, programs the resistance level to 100

72 Remote OperationPulsed Transient Operation ExampleThis example selects channel 1, sets the CR levels, selects the bus as the trigger source, set

Remote Operation 73140 OUTPUT 705; "TRIG:SOUR TIM"150 ENDLine 10: Selects channel 1 and turns the input off.Line 20: Selects the CV mode.

Calibration 756CalibrationIntroductionThis chapter describes the calibration procedures for the Agilent 6050A and 6051A Electronic Load mainframe a

76 CalibrationTable 6-1. Equipment Required for CalibrationEquipment Characteristics Recommended ModelShunts0.1 Ω @ 15 A, 0.04% @ 25 WGuildline 92

Calibration 77CALibration:SAVEWrites the present calibration constants into the EEprom. This command does not have to be sent until all ranges and

78 CalibrationFigure 6-2. Calibration Flowchart for "A" Modules

Calibration 79Figure 6-2. Calibration Flowchart for "A" Modules (continued)

8Table of Contents (continued) Overcurrent...

80 CalibrationFigure 6-2. Calibration Flowchart for "A" Modules (continued)

Calibration 81Program Listing for "A" Modules10 Load=70520 Chan= 130 OUTPUT Load;"CHAN";Chan;";CAL ON"40 Cal_curr(Loa

82 CalibrationProgram Listing for "A" Modules (continued)510 PRINT "VOLTAGE CALIBRATION"520 PRINT "Set power supply accord

Calibration 83Program Listing for "A" Modules (continued)1030 IF Flag THEN1040 OUTPUT Load;"RES";Res_hipt1050 ELSE1060 OUTPUT L

84 CalibrationLINE 610 Set low calibration pointLINE 630 Send measurement in volts for low main calibration pointLINE 640 Send measurement in volts

Calibration 85Figure 6-3. Calibration Flowchart for "B" Modules

86 CalibrationFigure 6-3. Calibration Flowchart for "B" Modules (continued)

Calibration 87Figure 6-3. Calibration Flowchart for "B" Modules (continued)

88 CalibrationProgram Listing for "B" Modules10 ASSIGN @Ld TO 70520 Chan=l30 OUTPUT @Ld;”CHAN”;Chan;”;CAL ON"40 Cal_curr(@Ld,Chan,Hi

Calibration 89Program Listing for "B" Modules (continued)530 OUTPUT @Ld;"*TRG"540 IF Flag THEN WAIT 30550 INPUT "Enter cur

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90 CalibrationProgram Listing for "B" Modules (continued)1040 !1050 SUB Cal_res(@Ld,Chan,Res_rng,Res_hipt,Res_lopt,Flag)1060 PRINT "

Considerations For Operating In Constant Resistance Mode 91AConsiderations For Operating In Constant ResistanceModeThe Agilent Electronic Loads imp

92 Considerations For Operating In Constant Resistance ModeIf large resistances are required, the accuracy can be improved by reading the voltage a

Index 93INDEXAaliases ...

94 IndexINDEX (continued)front panel display ...

Index 95INDEX (continued)Ooscillation ...

96 IndexINDEX (continued)setting CC values...

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