User`s guide
Table Of Contents
- Agilent E3632A DC Power Supply
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- 1 Getting Started
- 2 Operation and Features
- Overview
- Constant Voltage Operation
- Constant Current Operation
- Storing and Recalling Operating States
- Programming the Overvoltage Protection
- Programming the Overcurrent Protection
- Remote Voltage Sensing
- Disabling the Output
- System-Related Operations
- Remote Interface Configuration
- GPIB Interface Configuration
- RS-232 Interface Configuration
- Calibration
- 3 Remote Interface Reference
- SCPI Command Summary
- Introduction to the SCPI Language
- Simplified Programming Overview
- Using the APPLy Command
- Output Settings and Operation Commands
- Triggering Commands
- System-Related Commands
- Calibration Commands
- RS-232 Interface Commands
- SCPI Status Registers
- What is an event register?
- What is an enable register?
- SCPI status system
- The Questionable Status register
- The Standard Event register
- The Status Byte register
- Using Service Request (SRQ) and Serial POLL
- Using *STB? to read the Status Byte
- Using the Message Available Bit (MAV)
- To interrupt your bus controller using SRQ
- To determine when a command sequence is completed
- Using *OPC to signal when data is in the output buffer
- Status Reporting Commands
- Halting an Output in Progress
- SCPI Conformance Information
- IEEE-488 Conformance Information
- 4 Error Messages
- 5 Application Programs
- 6 Tutorial
- 7 Characteristics and Specifications
E3632A User’s Guide V
This power supply is a Safety Class I instrument, which means that it has a
protective earth terminal. This terminal must be connected to earth ground
through a power source with a 3-wire ground receptacle.
Before installation or operation, check the power supply and review this
manual for safety markings and instructions. Safety information for
specific procedures is located at the appropriate places in this manual.
WARNING
• Do not use MAINS supply cords by inadequately RATED cord.
Always use the MAINS supply cord provided by the manufacturer.
• Do not use the device if it appears damaged or defective. REMOVE
POWER and do not use the device until safe operation is verified
by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the device to
Agilent for service and repair to ensure that the safety features
are maintained.
• Do not operate the device around flammable gases or fumes,
vapor, or wet environments.
• Observe all markings on the device before connecting any wiring
to the device.
• Turn off the output of the power supply before connecting to the
output terminals.
• When servicing the device, use only the specified replacement
parts.
• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification to the device. Return the device to Agilent for service
and repair to ensure that the safety features are maintained.
• Do not operate the device with the cover removed or loosened.