Agilent Technologies 81689A Guide de l'utilisateur

Service GuidePart Number: E3634-90010 Seventh Edition, April 21, 2014 © Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1998–2014All Rights Reserv

10 CV Load Effect (Load Regulation) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 52CV Source effect (Line Regulation) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 5 Service Types of Service Available100 Types of Service AvailableIf your power supply fails within 3 years of original purchase, Agilent Te

Chapter 5 Service Repacking for Shipment101 5Repacking for ShipmentFor the Express Exchange Service described on the previous page, return your failed

Chapter 5 Service Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions102 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) PrecautionsAlmost all electrical components can be dama

Chapter 5 Service To Disconnect the Output Using an External Relay103 5To Disconnect the Output Using an External RelayWhen the output of the power su

Chapter 5 Service Troubleshooting Hints104 Troubleshooting HintsThis section provides a brief check list of common failures. Before troubleshooting

Chapter 5 Service Troubleshooting Hints105 5Bias Supplies ProblemsCheck that the input to the voltage regulators of the bias supplies is at least 1 V

Chapter 5 Service Self-Test Procedures106 Self-Test ProceduresPower-On Self-TestEach time the power supply is powered on, a set of self-tests are pe

Chapter 5 Service Self-Test Procedures107 5606Rundown gain out of range This test checks the nominal gain between the integrating ADC and the U19 on

Chapter 5 Service Self-Test Procedures108 632Hardware test failed This test checks the status of voltage and current error amplifiers for the powe

6Component Drawings

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110 Component DrawingsThis chapter contains component locator drawings for the power supply. The block diagram is also shown in chapter 4. • E3633-60

Chapter 6 Component Drawings E3633-60002/E3634-60002 Component locator for the main board1116E3633-60002/E3634-60002 Component locator for the main b

Chapter 6 Component Drawings E3633-60003 Component locator for the front panel112 E3633-60003 Component locator for the front panel

Chapter 6 Component Drawings E3633-60019/E3634-60019 Component locator for the main board (serial MY53xx6xxx)1136E3633-60019/E3634-60019 Component lo

Chapter 6 Component Drawings Component locator for the front panel (serial MY53xx6xxx)114 Component locator for the front panel (serial MY53xx6xxx)

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1Specifications

14 SpecificationsThe performance specifications are listed in the following pages. Specifications are warranted in the temperature range of 0 to 40°C

Chapter 1 Specifications Performance Specifications15 1Performance SpecificationsTable 1-1. Performance Specifications[1]Accuracy specifications are a

Chapter 1 Specifications Performance Specifications16 Transient Response TimeLess than 50 μsec for output to recover to within 15 mV following a cha

Chapter 1 Specifications Supplemental Characteristics17 1Supplemental CharacteristicsTable 1-2. Supplemental CharacteristicsRemote Sensing CapabilityV

Chapter 1 Specifications Supplemental Characteristics18 Output Voltage OvershootDuring turn-on or turn-off of ac power, output plus overshoot will n

Chapter 1 Specifications Supplemental Characteristics19 1Storage Temperature-20 to 70 °C for storage environment.Environmental ConditionsDesigned for

2 The Agilent E3633A and Agilent E3634A are high performance 200 watt single-output dual range programmable DC power supplies with both GPIB and RS-2

Chapter 1 Specifications Supplemental Characteristics20 Figure 8-1. Dimensions of Agilent E3633A and E3634A Power Supplies

2Quick Start

22 Quick StartOne of the first things you will want to do with your power supply is to become acquainted with its front panel. Written procedures in

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Prepare the Power Supply for Use23 2To Prepare the Power Supply for UseThe following steps help you verify that the power sup

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Prepare the Power Supply for Use24 Install the correct fuse and verify that the correct line voltage appears in the window

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Check the Rated Voltages of the Power Supply25 2To Check the Rated Voltages of the Power SupplyThe following procedures check

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Check the Rated Currents of the Power Supply26 To Check the Rated Currents of the Power SupplyThe following procedures chec

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Check the Rated Currents of the Power Supply27 26 Ensure that the current can be adjusted from zero to the maximum rated valu

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Use the Power Supply in Constant Voltage Mode28 To Use the Power Supply in Constant Voltage ModeTo set up the power supply

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Use the Power Supply in Constant Voltage Mode29 2 5 Adjust the knob for the desired output voltage.Check that the Limit annun

3 The Front Panel at a Glance1 8V/20A range selection key (E3633A) 25V/7A range selection key (E3634A)2 20V/10A range selection key (E3633A) 5

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Use the Power Supply in Constant Current Mode30 To Use the Power Supply in Constant Current ModeTo set up the power supply

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Use the Power Supply in Constant Current Mode31 2 5 Adjust the knob for the desired output current.Check that the Limit annun

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Store and Recall the Instrument State32 To Store and Recall the Instrument StateYou can store up to three different operati

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Store and Recall the Instrument State33 24 Save the operating state.The operating state is now stored. To recall the stored s

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Program Overvoltage Protection34 To Program Overvoltage ProtectionOvervoltage protection guards the load against output vol

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Program Overvoltage Protection35 25 Exit the OVP menu.The “CHANGED” message is highlighted for a second to show that the new

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Program Overvoltage Protection36 3 Clear the overvoltage condition and exit this menu.Now, when you press key again, the

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Program Overcurrent Protection37 2To Program Overcurrent ProtectionOvercurrent protection guards the load against output curr

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Program Overcurrent Protection38 5 Exit the OCP menu.The “CHANGED” message is displayed for a second to show that the new O

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Program Overcurrent Protection39 23 Clear the overcurrent condition and exit this menu.Now, when you press key again, the “

4 1 8V/20A* or 25V/7A** range selection key Selects the 8V/20A or 25V/7A range and allows the full rated output to 8V/20A or 25V/7A.2 20V/10A* or 50

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Rack Mount the Power Supply40 To Rack Mount the Power SupplyThe power supply can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack cabi

Chapter 2 Quick Start To Rack Mount the Power Supply41 2To rack mount two instruments of the same depth side-by-side, order lock-link kit 5061-9694 an

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3Calibration Procedures

44 Calibration ProceduresThis chapter contains procedures for verification of the power supply’s performance and calibration (adjustment). The chapte

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Agilent Technologies Calibration Services45 3Note If you calibrate the power supply over the remote interface, you

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Test Considerations46 You can also enter calibration constants from the remote interface. Remote operation is simil

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Recommended Test Equipment47 3Recommended Test EquipmentThe test equipment recommended for the performance verificati

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Performance Verification Tests48 Performance Verification TestsThe performance verification tests use the power sup

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Measurement Techniques49 3Measurement TechniquesSetup for Most TestsMost tests are performed at the front terminals a

5 Front-Panel Voltage and Current Limit SettingsYou can set the voltage and current limit values from the front panel using the following method.1 Sel

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Measurement Techniques50 General Measurement TechniquesTo achieve best results when measuring load regulation, peak

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Constant Voltage (CV) Verifications51 3Constant Voltage (CV) VerificationsConstant Voltage Test SetupIf more than one

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Constant Voltage (CV) Verifications52 7 Program the output voltage to full rated value (20.0 V)* or (50.0 V)** by s

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Constant Voltage (CV) Verifications53 3CV Source effect (Line Regulation)This test measures the immediate change in o

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Constant Voltage (CV) Verifications54 CV PARD (Ripple and Noise)Periodic and random deviations (PARD) in the output

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Constant Voltage (CV) Verifications55 3Load Transient Response TimeThis test measures the time for the output voltage

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Constant Current (CC) Verifications56 Constant Current (CC) VerificationsConstant Current Test SetupFollow the gene

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Constant Current (CC) Verifications57 37 Program the output current to the full rated value (20.0 A)* or (7.0 A)** by

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Constant Current (CC) Verifications58 CC Source Effect (Line Regulation)This test measures the immediate change in

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Common Mode Current Noise59 33 The output current should be at the full rated rating with the CC annunciator on. If n

6 Display AnnunciatorsAdrs Power supply is addressed to listen or talk over a remote interface.Rmt Power supply is in remote interface mode.8V Shows

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Performance Test Record for Agilent E3633A and E3634A60 Performance Test Record for Agilent E3633A and E3634ACV Per

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Calibration Security Code61 3Calibration Security CodeThis feature allows you to enter a security code (electronic ke

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Calibration Security Code62 To Unsecure the Power Supply for CalibrationThe power supply can use a calibration secu

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Calibration Security Code63 34 Unsecure the power supply.The power supply is unsecured when you press (Secure) key.

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Calibration Count64 Calibration Count The calibration count feature provides an independent ‘‘serialization’’ of yo

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure65 3General Calibration/Adjustment ProcedureThe calibration procedures from t

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure66 Front Panel Voltage and Current Calibration1 Unsecure the power supply.T

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure67 36 Read the DVM and change the low voltage value on the display to match t

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure68 10 Read the DVM and change the high voltage value on the display to matc

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure69 3If the calibration fails, a ‘‘OVP CAL FAIL’’ message appears for one seco

7 The Rear Panel at a GlanceUse the front-panel key to:• Select the GPIB or RS-232 interface (see chapter 3 in User’s Guide).• Set the GPIB bus addr

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure70 17 Pressing the ‘‘Calibrate’’ key saves the change and selects the high

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Aborting a Calibration in Progress71 320 Pressing the ‘‘Calibrate’’ key saves the new OCP calibration constants and r

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Calibration Record for Agilent E3633A/E3634A72 Calibration Record for Agilent E3633A/E3634AStep Calibration Descrip

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Error Messages73 3Error MessagesThe following tables are abbreviated lists of error messages for the E3633A and E3634

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Error Messages74 Self-Test Error MessagesError Error Messages601 Front panel does not respond602 RAM read/write fai

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures Error Messages75 3Calibration Error MessagesError Error Messages701 Cal security disabled by jumper702 Cal secured703

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures An Example program of Excel 97 for Calibration76 An Example program of Excel 97 for CalibrationThis section contain

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures An Example program of Excel 97 for Calibration77 3If DacErrorCorrection = False Then ClosePort Exit Sub

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures An Example program of Excel 97 for Calibration78 ActiveCell.Value = "End Middle Current Calibration" S

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures An Example program of Excel 97 for Calibration79 3Private Function InitializeDevice() SendSCPI power, "*Cls&q

8 In This BookThis is the Service Guide for your Agilent E3633A and E3634A DC power supplies. Unless otherwise stated, the information in this manual

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures An Example program of Excel 97 for Calibration80 Error = viWrite(device, ByVal commandString, Len(commandString), a

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures An Example program of Excel 97 for Calibration81 3Private Function DacErrorCorrection() As Boolean Dim Message As

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures An Example program of Excel 97 for Calibration82 If bVolt Then 'Send the measured voltage value to the power

Chapter 3 Calibration Procedures An Example program of Excel 97 for Calibration83 3Declaration for Windows 95/NT 4.0Declare Function viOpenDefaultRM L

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4Theory of Operation

86 Theory of OperationThis chapter provides block diagram level descriptions of the power supply. The descriptions provide a basic understanding of c

Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Block Diagram Overview87 4Block Diagram OverviewThis discussion pertains to the block diagram on the next page. The powe

Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Block Diagram Overview88 Block Diagram

Chapter 4 Theory of Operation AC Input and Bias Supplies89 4AC Input and Bias SuppliesThe ac mains are connected by a fused power module. This module

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Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Floating Logic90 Floating LogicThe floating common logic controls operation of the entire instrument. All output funct

Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Floating Logic91 4M bits/second for the DAC system and 93.75 k bits/second for communication with the front panel contr

Chapter 4 Theory of Operation D-to-A Converter92 D-to-A ConverterAll reference voltages of power circuits are derived from the internal voltage refe

Chapter 4 Theory of Operation A-to-D Converter93 4A-to-D ConverterThe analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is used to change dc voltages into digital inf

Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Power Mesh and Control94 Power Mesh and ControlFor the power mesh and control circuit, the preregulator which is contr

Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Power Mesh and Control95 4Two error amplifiers are included in a CV/CC supply, one for controlling output voltage, the o

Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Earth-Referenced Logic96 Earth-Referenced LogicMicroprocessor U1 handles GPIB (IEEE-488) control through bus interface

5Service

98 ServiceThis chapter discusses the procedures involved for returning a failed power supply to Agilent for service or repair. Subjects covered incl

Chapter 5 Service Operating Checklist99 5Operating ChecklistBefore returning your power supply to Agilent for service or repair check the following it