9
DVM Connections
39
Measuring Circuits that are Not Powered by the Main Output
40
Measuring Circuits that are Floating with Respect to the Main Output
41
External Protection Connections
42
Digital I/O Connections
43
Computer Connections
43
GPIB Interface
43
RS-232 Interface
44
4 - TURN-ON CHECKOUT
45
Checkout Procedure
45
In Case of Trouble
47
Selftest Error Messages
47
Runtime Error Messages
48
Line Fuse
48
5 - FRONT PANEL OPERATION
49
Introduction
49
Front Panel Description
49
System Keys
51
Function Keys
52
Immediate Action Keys
52
Scrolling Keys
52
Metering Keys
53
Output Control Keys
54
Entry Keys
55
Examples of Front Panel Programming
56
1 - Using the Front Panel Display
56
2 - Setting the Output Voltage, Current, Compensation, and Relay Mode
57
3 - Setting the Output 2 Voltage and Current (Agilent 66309B/D only)
58
4 - Querying and Clearing Output Protection and Errors
59
5 – Making Basic Front Panel Measurements
60
6 – Making Enhanced Front Panel Measurements
61
7 – Making DVM Measurements (Agilent 66311D/66309D only)
62
8 - Programming External Protection and the Digital Port Functions
63
9 - Setting the GPIB Address and Programming Language
63
10 - Storing and Recalling Instrument States
64
6 - INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
65
External References
65
GPIB References
65
SCPI References
65
VXIplug&play Power Products Instrument Drivers
66
Supported Applications
66
System Requirements
66
Downloading and Installing the Driver
66
Accessing Online Help
67
GPIB Capabilities of the DC Source
67
GPIB Address
67
RS-232 Capabilities of the DC Source
67
RS-232 Data Format
67
RS-232 Flow Control
68
Introduction to SCPI
68
Conventions Used in This Guide
69
Types of SCPI Commands
69
Multiple Commands in a Message
70
Moving Among Subsystems
70