Agilent
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240 VOLT
ELECTRONIC LOAD MODULE
Agilent 60503B
SERVICE MANUAL
FOR INSTRUMENTS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS
US37250101
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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.
FUSES.
Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage and specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use repaired
fuses or short-circuited fuseholders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard.
SAFETY SYMBOLS.
Instruction manual symbol: the product will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the
instruction manual (refer to Table of Contents) .
The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
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performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Instruments which appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be
repaired by qualified service personnel.
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Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION 5
About This Manual 5
Troubleshooting Precautions 5
Manual Revisions 5
Module Initialization 6
VERIFICATION 7
Introduction 7
Test Equipment Required 7
CC Mode Test 8
CV MODE TEST 9
CR MODE TEST 9
Transient Operation and Slew Circuit Test 11
CC Mode PARD Test 11
CC MODE POWER LIMIT 12
REPLACEABLE PARTS 15
Introduction 15
How To Order Parts 15
DIAGRAMS 25
Schematic Diagrams 25
Component Location Diagrams 25
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General Information
This manual is designed to be used along with the Agilent 6050A/6051A Service Manual. It includes service information
that is specific to the 60503B Module. Troubleshooting information such as fault isolation, signature analysis, and
block-level troubleshooting is the same for all modules and is found in the Agilent 6050A/6051A Electronic Load
Mainframe Service Manual. The mainframe Service Manual also explains how to safely disassemble and connect the
module to the mainframe for troubleshooting.
Typically, you will need to refer to this manual when you are performing the verification routines, locating a test point on
the component/test point diagram, referring to the schematics for additional troubleshooting information, and initializing the
module after replacing the EEPROM.
You will also need to refer to this manual for identifying and locating replaceable parts. The parts list identifies all
replaceable parts in the module, and the component/test point diagram identifies the location of all electrical parts in your
module.
Troubleshooting Precautions
Use extreme caution when troubleshooting the module when it is connected to the mainframe. AC mains
voltage is present on the exposed pins on the top edge of the mainframe GPIB board and each module
whenever the units are turned on.
Observe all standard antistatic procedures when handling the module assemblies to avoid the possibility
of electrostatic damage (refer to mainframe Service Manual) .
To reduce the risk of electrical shock when troubleshooting a defective module, make sure the GPIB board is installed in
the mainframe. Also, to make it easier to troubleshoot the module, connect the module to the GPIB board using an extender
service cable (P/N 06050-60030). This cable is included with the Service kit (P/N 06050-60004), which must be ordered
separately.
Manual Revisions
Agilent Technologies instruments are identified by a ten-character serial number such as US37250101. This manual was
written for Electronic Load Modules with serial numbers equal to and higher than those shown on the title page. If the serial
number of your module is higher than the one shown on the title page, then the module may have hardware or firmware
differences that are not covered in this manual. If there are such differences, they are documented in one or more Manual
Change sheets sent with this manual.
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Module Initialization
EEPROM chip U342 on the Control Board stores the module's GPIB address and model number as well as other constants.
The EEPROM was programmed with the proper constants at the factory. If the Control board or the EEPROM chip (U342)
is replaced, the module must be reinitialized with the proper constants by programming the following commands in the
order indicated. After it has been initialized, the module must also be recalibrated as described in the Operating Manual.
60503B Initialization
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Verification
Introduction
This chapter contains test procedures that check the operation and calibration of an Agilent 60503A Electronic Load
Module. The tests are performed from the front panel of an Agilent 6050A/6051A Electronic Load Mainframe with the
module installed in slot 1. The tests can also be used to determine which circuits are faulty when troubleshooting. There are
some transient, trigger, and pulse functions that require an GPIB controller and will not be verified with manual testing
from the front panel. The following tests will verify, with a high level of confidence, that the module is operating properly
without testing all of its capabilities.
At the end of this chapter are performance record tables where actual measured values can be recorded.
Table 2-1 lists the test equipment required to perform the tests in this chapter. Test setups for the tests are shown in Figures
2-1 through 2-3. Make sure the sense switch on the rear of the module is set to the LCL position since local sensing is used
in all of the test setups. Use adequate wire gauge when making connections (see Chapter 3 in the Operating Manual).
Note The Electronic Load must pass the selftest at power turn-on before the following tests can be performed.
If the unit fails selftest, refer to the overall troubleshooting procedures in the mainframe Service Manual.
Current Probe with Sensitivity of 1mA/10 mV to 50MHz with Tektronix A6302 probe, AM503 probe amplifier,
Amplifier and Power less than 300µA of noise to 5MHz. and TM501 probe power supply.
Supply
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CC Mode Test
This test verifies that the module operates in the CC Mode and that the current programming and readback to the front panel
display are within specifications. For each DMM reading, the front panel display should be equal to:
Note that if the test readings significantly disagree with the specified values or no readings can be recorded, perform the CC
MODE TEST troubleshooting procedures in Figure 3-1 (sheet 2 of 3) in Chapter 3 of the mainframe Service Manual. If the
readings are out of tolerance, calibrate the applicable current range (see Chapter 6 in the Operating Manual).
a. Connect the Electronic Load, power supply (Agilent 6032A or equivalent), DMM, and current monitor resistor (0.100
ohm) as shown in Figure 2-1.
b. Turn on the Electronic Load.
c. Check the high amp current range as follows:
1. Press , then .
2. Turn on the power supply and set for 5V and greater than 10 amps.
3. Wait 30 seconds and then record the DMM and front panel display readings. DMM reading should be between
0.997V (9.975A) and 1.0025V (10.025A). Note that the Electronic Load's CC annunciator is on.
4. Press .
5. Wait 10 seconds then record the DMM and front panel display readings. DMM reading should be between
98.85mV (0.988A) and 101.15mV (1.0115A).
2. Wait 10 seconds then record the DMM and front panel display readings. DMM reading should be between
98.85mV (0.998A) and 101.15mV (1.011A.)
3. Press .
4. Wait 10 seconds and record the DMM and front panel display readings. DMM reading should be between
8.985mV (89.85mA) and 11.015mV (110.15mA).
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CV MODE TEST
This test verifies that the module operates in the CV Mode and that the voltage programming and readback to the front
panel display are within specifications. For each DMM reading, the corresponding front panel display should be equal to:
Note that if the test readings significantly disagree with the specified values or no readings can be recorded, perform the CV
MODE TEST troubleshooting procedures in Figure 3-1 (sheet 2 of 3), in Chapter 3 of the mainframe Service Manual. If the
readings are out of tolerance, calibrate the voltage range (see Chapter 6 in the Operating Manual).
a. Connect the Electronic Load, power supply (Agilent 6030A in series with Agilent 6032A or equivalent), and DMM as
shown in Figure 2-2. Take care in making connections so that contact resistance voltage drop will not affect the
readings.
b. Press , then .
d. Record the DMM and front panel display readings. DMM reading should be between 239.59V and 240.408V. Note
that the Electronic Load's CV annunciator is on.
e. Press .
f. Record the DMM and front panel display readings. DMM reading should be between 2.876V and 3.123V.
CR MODE TEST
This test verifies that the module operates in the CR Mode and that the resistance programming is within specifications. The
programmed resistance values are checked by recording the voltage across the current monitor resistor and the input voltage
(voltage across the module's input terminals), and then calculating the resistance value as follows:
Note if the calculation significantly disagrees with the specified range of values, perform the CR MODE TEST
troubleshooting procedures in Figure 3-1 (sheet 3 of 3) in Chapter 3 of the mainframe Service Manual. If the calculation is
out of tolerance, calibrate the applicable resistance range (see Chapter 6 in the Operating Manual).
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a. Connect the Electronic Load, power supply (Agilent 6035A or equivalent), and current monitor resistor (0.100 ohm) as
shown in Figure 2-1. Use the DMM to measure the voltage across the monitor resistor and across the module's input
terminals.
2. Turn on power source and set for 60V and 1.82A. For the low ohm range test, the power supply will operate in the
current limit mode.
3. Measure the voltage across the monitor resistor and across the module's input terminals, then calculate the
Electronic Load resistance. The result should be between 23.6 and 24.4 ohms. Note that the Electronic Load's CR
annunciator is on.
4. Press: .
5. Measure the voltage across the monitor resistor and across the module's input terminals, then calculate the
Electronic Load resistance. The result should be between 0.792 and 1.208 ohms.
1. Press , then .
3. Measure the voltage across the monitor resistor and across the module's input terminals, then calculate the
Electronic Load resistance. The result should be between 433 and 590 ohms.
4. Press .
5. Measure the voltage across the monitor resistor and across the module's input terminals, then calculate the
Electronic Load resistance. The result should be between 23.75 and 24.24 ohms.
1. Press: , then .
3. Measure the voltage across the monitor resistor and across the module's input terminals, then calculate the
Electronic Load resistance. Calculation should be between 1247 and 5037ohms.
4. Press: .
5. Measure the voltage across the monitor resistor and across the module's input terminals, then calculate the
Electronic Load resistance. The result should be between 223 and 259 ohms.
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Transient Operation and Slew Circuit Test
This test verifies transient and slew circuit operation. The slew circuits cannot be calibrated. If slew rise time and/or fall
time are not within specifications or the slew circuits are inoperative, perform either the "Transient Generator
Troubleshooting", or the "Slew Circuit Troubleshooting" in Chapter 3 of the mainframe Service Manual.
a. Use the test setup of Figure 2-1 except connect an oscilloscope across the 0.100 current monitor resistor in place of the
DMM. Set power supply for 10V and 10A.
e. Set the slew rate to 0.083A/µs (83A/ms) by pressing (blue shift key), then
, then .
f. Adjust the oscilloscope for a single rise or fall time display. Use delayed sweep. The rise time when measures from
10% to 90% or the fall time when measured from 90% to 10% should be between 60 and 100µs as shown below. Note
that the Electronic Load's Tran annunciator is on.
9.3A
1.0A
µS/DIV
20µ
SLEW 0.083
g. Set the slew rate to 0.0042A/µs (4.2A/ms) by pressing (blue shift key), then
, then , then
.
h. Adjust the oscilloscope for a single rise or fall time display. Use delayed sweep. The rise time when measures from
10% to 90% or the fall time when measured from 90% to 10% should be between 1.2 and 2.0ms.
CC mode PARD (periodic and random deviations) is specified as the rms input current in a frequency range 20Hz to 10Mhz.
This test checks CC Mode PARD.
a. Connect the Electronic Load, power supply (Agilent 6032A or equivalent, DMM, and current probe as shown in
Figure 2-3. Set power supply for 10V and greater than 10A.
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c. Press .
This test verifies that the module's power limit circuit is operating properly. If the results specified in steps d through i are
not obtained, troubleshoot the circuits as described in "Overpower Circuits Troubleshooting" in Chapter 3 of the mainframe
Service Manual
If the overpower circuit does not turn the load off within three minutes after performing step d, stop the
tests and troubleshoot the overpower circuits.
a. Connect the Electronic Load and the power source as shown in Figure 2-2.
b. Turn on the Electronic Load and run for approximately five minutes with no power being dissipated (no input power).
d. Turn on and set the power supply for 45 volts and 13 amps.
The Electronic Load's front panel should indicate approximately 45 volts and between 7.2 to 10.9 amps. The front panel
Prot annunciator should also be on.
e. Press to display ''−−OP", indicating that an overpower condition exists and the Electronic Load is in power
limit.
f. Let the Electronic Load continue running. Within three minutes the Electronic Load should turn its input off, and the
display should show ''PS − OP'' indicating protection shutdown. IF THE OVERPOWER CIRCUIT DOES NOT TURN
THE LOAD OFF WITHIN THREE MINUTES, STOP THE TESTS AND TROUBLESHOOT THE OVERPOWER
CIRCUITS.
g. Immediately press . The ''PS'' display should blink and the input will remain shut down, indicating that
protection shutdown is latched.
h. Wait approximately one minute and press again. This time the load should turn on with only ''OP"
displayed.
i. Reduce the power source output to 35 volts. The display should change to "−−−" indicating that the protection
shutdown and overpower conditions are cleared.
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PERFORMANCE TEST RECORD - Agilent 60503B LOAD MODULE (Page 1 of 2)
Test Facility:
________________________________________________ Report No._____________________________________
________________________________________________ Date__________________________________________
________________________________________________ Customer______________________________________
________________________________________________ Tested by______________________________________
Special Notes:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
1. AC Source
2. DC Voltmeter Agilent 3458A
3. Oscilloscope Agilent 54504A
4. Power Source Agilent 6035A
5. Power Source Agilent 6032A
6. Current Probe
7. Current Shunt Guildline 9230/15
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PERFORMANCE TEST RECORD - Agilent 60503B LOAD MODULE (Page 2 of 2)
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Replaceable Parts
Introduction
Tables 3-3 and 3-4 list the electrical components and Table 3-5 lists the mechanical components for the Agilent 60503B
Electronic Load Modules. These tables provide the following information.
You can order parts from your local Agilent Technologies sales office (refer to the list at the end of this manual for the
office nearest you). When ordering parts, include the following information:
• Agilent part number
• Description of the part
• Quantity desired
• Electronic Load model number (Agilent 60503B)
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Table 3-3. Agilent 60503B Control Board - Electrical Parts
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Table 3-3. Agilent 60503B Control Board - Electrical Parts (continued)
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Table 3-3. Agilent 60503B Control Board - Electrical Parts (continued)
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Table 3-3. Agilent 60503B Control Board - Electrical Parts (continued)
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Table 3-4. Agilent 60503B Power Board - Electrical Parts
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Table 3-4. Agilent 60503B Power Board - Electrical Parts (continued)
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Table 3-4. Agilent 60503B Power Board - Electrical Parts (continued)
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Table 3-4. Agilent 60503B Power Board - Electrical Parts (continued)
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Table 3-5. Agilent 60503B Mechanical Parts
POWER BOARD
60502-20001 1 LARGE HEATSINK (for Q1, Q2)
1205-0743 2 THERMAL PAD (between Q1, Q2 and heatsink)
0340-1217 1 INSULATOR (in heatsink for RT2)
60502-00002 1 REAR PANEL
60503-80002 1 REAR PANEL LABEL
1510-0134 2 BINDING POST ASSEMBLY
3050-1320 2 SPRING STEEL WASHER (on binding post)
2190-0629 2 LOCKWASHER (on binding post)
0535-0020 2 NUT-HEX (on binding post)
0515-0155 2 SCREW-MACH M5X0.8X12mm (binding post to bus bar)
0515-1146 1 SCREW-MACH M3X0.5X6mm (ground wire to chassis)
3050-0891 1 WASHER M3 (ground to chassis)
60502-00003 1 BUS BAR (- input)
60502-00004 1 BUS BAR (+ input)
0515-1584 2 SCREW MACH M5X0.8X8mm (bus bar to power board)
0515-0414 14 SCREW-MACH M4X0.7X10mm (power board to chassis and large
heatsink; Q1, Q2 to large heatsink; and bus bar to large heatsink)
4040-2268 1 SAFETY COVER (rear panel terminal block)
MISCELLANEOUS
9222-1375 1 BAG, STATIC PROTECTION
60502-80002 1 FLOATER, ANTI-STATIC
60502-80003 1 FLOATER, ANTI-STATIC
9211-6196 1 CARTON, SHIPPING
60503-90007 1 MANUAL, OPERATING
60503-90009 1 MANUAL, SERVICE
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Diagrams
Schematic Diagrams
Schematic diagrams and component location diagrams are provided for the Control board as well as the Power board on two
foldout pages. Two schematic diagrams of the Power board are included in Figure 4-2 on the first foldout; three schematic
diagrams of the Control board are included in Figure 4-4 on the second foldout. Table 4-1 lists the notes that apply to both
the Control board and Power board schematic diagrams.
Table 4-2 lists, alphabetically, all of the signal names that appear on the schematic, along with a brief description of the
signal's function. To help you locate where signals come from and go to, Table 4-1 lists the coordinates for each appearance
of a signal on each sheet of the schematic. Coordinates printed in BOLD indicate the signal origin. On the Control board for
example, when ACLR* is active, it clears the analog circuits. ACLR* originates in area 4D of sheet 1 and also appears in
area 2B of sheet 3.
Each foldout includes a component locations diagram with a look-up table for locating electrical components. Figure 4-1
gives the component locations for the Control board and Figure 4-3 gives the component locations for the Power board. The
coordinates in the look-up table under each diagram reference the grid on the diagram and give the location of some point
on each component to within 1/10 of a unit. The mainframe Service Manual gives several examples of how to use the table.
The component locations diagram also indicates specific troubleshooting test point locations. The test points are described
in Chapter 3 of the mainframe Service Manual and are used in various troubleshooting procedures described in that chapter.
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Table 4-2. Signal-Name Descriptions
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Table 4-2. Signal-Name Descriptions
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Table 4-2. Signal-Name Descriptions
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