Agilent Technologies 6012B EN - Manual (Page 7)

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
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