Agilent Technologies E3632A - Manual (Page 54)

Chapter 3 Front-Panel Operation
System-Related Operations
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System-Related Operations
This section gives information on topics such as self-test, error conditions, and
front-panel display control. This information is not directly related to setting
up the power supply but is an important part of operating the power supply.
Self-Test
A power-on self-test occurs automatically when you turn on the power supply.
This test assures you that the power supply is operational. This test does not
perform the extensive set of tests that are included as part of the complete self-
test described below. If the power-on self-test fails, the
ERROR
annunciator
turns on.
• A complete self-test performs a series of tests and takes approximately 2
seconds to execute. If all tests pass, you can have a high confidence that the
power supply is operational.
• If the complete self-test is successful, “PASS” is displayed on the front panel.
If the self-test fails, “FAIL” is displayed and the
ERROR
annunciator turns on.
See the Service Guide for instructions on returning the power supply to Agilent
Technologies for service.
• Front-panel operation:
The complete self-test is enabled by pressing the the(actually any front
panel keys except the key) and the power-line switch simultaneously
and then continuing to press the key for 5 seconds. The complete self-
test will be finished in 2 seconds.
• Remote interface operation:
*TST?
Returns “0” if the complete self-test passes or “1” if it fails.
Recall
Error
Recall