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Operating Manual
Agilent Technologies
Electronic Load Mainframes
Models 6050A and 6051A
For instruments with Serial Numbers:
Agilent 6050A-2908A-00101 and Above
Agilent 6051A-2927A-00101 and Above
Agilent Part No. 5959-3368 Printed in USA: October, 1997
Microfiche Part No. 5959-3369 Rep
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CERTIFICATION Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Bureau of Standards, to the extent allowed by the Bureau’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members. WARRANTY This Agilent Technologies hardware product is warranted against defec
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SAFETY SUMMARY The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. BEFORE APPLYING POWER. Verify that the product is set to match the availa
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SAFETY SUMMARY (continued) GENERAL Any LEDs used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 825-l. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This instruments is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2 environment. It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters. Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range. SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS Symbol Description Symbo
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: New Jersey Division 150 Green Pond Road Rockaway, NJ 07866 U.S.A. declares that the product Product Name: Load mainframe and modules Model Number(s): Agilent 6050A, 6051A mainframes with modules Agilent 60501A/B, 60502A/B, 60503A/B, 60504A/B, 60507A/B conform(s) to the following Product Specifications: 1
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If you are a first-time user, start with this manual, paying particular attention to Chapter 2. After installation (Chapter 3), read Chapter 4 to learn front-panel operation. Programming users should then read Chapter 5 before going to the Programming Reference Guide. Experienced programming users will probably refer only to the Programming Reference Guide. Agilent 6050A/6051A Operating Manual Agilent Part No. 5959-3368 (this manual) Specifications System Overview Install
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Table of Contents 1. General Information What’s in this Manual ................................................................................................................................11 Options .......................................................................................................................................................11 Safety Requirements....................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents (continued) Overcurrent..............................................................................................................................................29 Overpower...............................................................................................................................................29 Overtemperature..............................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents (continued) Examples .................................................................................................................................................56 Setting CR Values ...................................................................................................................................57 Programming Ranges ............................................................................................................................
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1 General Information What’s In This Manual This manual applies to both the Agilent 6050A and Agilent 6051A Electronic Load mainframes. The two mainframes are functionally identical, but the Agilent 6051A is a half-rack width unit, with only two slots for load modules. Most of the information given in this manual applies to both mainframes. Where differences occur, information specific just to the Agilent 6051A is given in parentheses following information that applies only to the Agilent 605
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Safety Requirements This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument, which means that it is provided with a protective earth ground terminal. This terminal must be connected to an ac source that has a 3-wire ground receptacle. Review the instrument rear panel and this manual for safety markings and instructions before operating the instrument. Refer to the Safety Summary page at the beginning of this manual for a summary of general safety information. Specific safety information is located at approp
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Table 1-1. Agilent 6050A/6051A Specifications and Supplemental Characteristics (continued) Weight: Net (mainframe only): Agilent 6050A, 9.5 kg (21 lb.) Agilent 6051A, 5.5 kg (12 lb.) Shipping: Agilent 6050A, 14 kg (31 lb.) Agilent 6051A, 7.5 kg (17 lb.) Dimensions: Width: Agilent 6050A, 425.5 mm (16.75 in.) Agilent 6051A, 213 mm (8.4 in.) Height: 178 mm (7 in.), add 10 mm (0.4 in.) for removable feet Depth: 625 mm (24.6 in.), including input connectors on modules General Infor
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2 Operation Overview Introduction The Agilent 6050A and Agilent 6051A Multiple Input Electronic Load Mainframes are used for design, manufacturing, and evaluation of dc power supplies, batteries, and power components. Other applications include use as a power circuit breaker or crowbar, high-current function or pulse generator, fuel-cell and photovoltaic cell test, and de-energizing superconducting magnets. The mainframe contains six (two) slots for load modules. Load modules occup
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Front Panel Description The front panel includes a 12-character alphanumeric display, 11 status indicators, and four groups of keypads. Ordinarily the alphanumeric display shows the number of the channel presently under front-panel control, and the input voltage and current of that channel. By using the key you can sequentially display input power, programming error codes, and protection-circuit status. If any protection circuits are active, that status will be displayed first when you use
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operation, protection features, and other operating features of the Electronic Load. Extended Power Operation Note: Extended power operation is not available on "B " load modules (Agilent Models 60501B-60507B). In addition, this feature may not be present in "A" modules produced after 1989. The extended power feature allows a module to dissipate considerably more than its nominal power rating in many cases. The primary factor limiting the amount of power that can be dissipated is the tem
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When programmed to a mode, a module remains in that mode until the mode is changed or until a fault condition, such as an overpower or overtemperature, occurs. When changing modes, the module’s input is momentarily disabled (non-conducting state) before the new mode is enabled. This insures that there will be minimum overshoots when changing modes. The current, resistance, and voltage mode parameters described in subsequent paragraphs can be programmed whether or not the mode is presently sele
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Electronic Load are described later in this chapter. The Electronic Load has a status reporting capability to keep track of pending triggers and other operating conditions. The status reporting capability is described in detail in the Agilent Electronic Loads Programming Reference Guide. Transient Current Level The transient current level can be set at the front panel ( , and ENTRY keys) or via the GPIB (CURR:TLEV command). The transient current level determines the higher current level when
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Ranges Resistance may be programmed in any of three overlapping ranges (low, middle, high). The range can be set at the front panel ( , , and ENTRY keys) or via the GPIB (RES:RANG command). Any value in the low range selects the low range. Any value that is within the middle range and above the maximum low-range value selects the middle range. Any value that is within the high range and above the maximum middle-range value selects the high range. Note that the values of the present resistan
