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Connection sequence – Agilent Technologies Agilent B2201A User Manual

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Agilent B2200 User’s Guide, Edition 4

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Front Panel Operation

Switch Control Functions

Connection Sequence

NOTE

This is only for modules that are set to the single connection rule. Refer to
“Connection Rule” on page 3-14.

Connection sequence specifies the open/close sequence of the relays when changing
from an existing connection to a new connection.

You can select one of the three connection sequences shown in Table 3-1 for each
module installed in the Agilent B2200.

When an existing connection is changed to a new connection, the relays are
opened/closed as follows:

Table 3-1

Connection Sequence

Connection

Sequence

Relay Operation

Break Before Make

1. Disconnect previous route.
2. Wait for relays to open.
3. Connect new route.

Make Before Break

1. Connect new route.
2. Wait for relays to close.
3. Disconnect previous route.

No Sequence

1. Disconnect previous route.
2. Connect new route.