User's Manual

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Table Of Contents
1. General Information
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................9
Description......................................................................................................................................................9
Safety Considerations .....................................................................................................................................9
Options............................................................................................................................................................9
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................10
Instrument & Manual Identification..............................................................................................................11
Ordering Additional Manuals........................................................................................................................11
Related Documents .......................................................................................................................................11
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................11
2. Installation
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................17
Initial Inspection............................................................................................................................................17
Mechanical Check.......................................................................................................................................17
Electrical Check ..........................................................................................................................................17
Preparation for Use .......................................................................................................................................17
Location & Cooling.....................................................................................................................................17
Outline Diagram..........................................................................................................................................18
Bench Operation..........................................................................................................................................18
Rack Mounting............................................................................................................................................18
Input Power Requirements ..........................................................................................................................18
Power Connection .........................................................................................................................................19
Agilent Models 6010A, 6011A, 6012B, and 6015A...................................................................................19
Agilent Models 6023A, 6028A ...................................................................................................................19
Line Voltage Option Conversion...................................................................................................................20
Agilent Models 6010A, 6011A, 6012B, and 6015A...................................................................................20
Agilent Models 6023A, 6028A ...................................................................................................................21
AC Line Impedance Check ...........................................................................................................................23
Repackaging for Shipment ............................................................................................................................23
Rear Panel Screw Sizes and Part Numbers ...................................................................................................24
3. Operating Instructions
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................25
Turn-On Checkout Procedure .......................................................................................................................26
Initial Setup & Interconnections....................................................................................................................28
Connecting the Load ...................................................................................................................................28
Overvoltage Protection................................................................................................................................30
Protective Shutdown ...................................................................................................................................30
Operating Modes...........................................................................................................................................31
Normal Mode..............................................................................................................................................31
Constant Voltage Operation........................................................................................................................33
Constant Current Operation.........................................................................................................................34
Remote Voltage Sensing ...............................................................................................................................34
Analog Programing .......................................................................................................................................36
Constant Voltage Output, Resistance Control.............................................................................................36
Constant Voltage Output, Voltage Control .................................................................................................37
Constant Current Output, Resistance Control..............................................................................................38
Constant Current Output, Voltage Control..................................................................................................39