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Verification and Performance Tests 11
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Verification and Performance Tests
This chapter contains test procedures to check the operation of the Agilent 6610xA Power Modules. The required test
equipment is specified in Chapter 1. Sample performance test record sheets are included at the end of the chapter.
Instructions are given for performing the tests either from a GPIB controller or the MPS keyboard. Two types of procedures
are provided: Operation Verification tests and Performance tests.
Operation Verification
These tests do not check all parameters, but comprise a short procedure to verify that the
power module is performing properly.
Performance
These test all the Performance Specifications (not Supplementary Characteristics) listed in
Table 1-1 of the Power Module User’s Guide.
If you encounter failures or out-of-specification test results, see "Troubleshooting Procedures" in Chapter 3 of this manual.
Those procedures will determine if repair and/or calibration is required.
Note The power module must pass the selftest at power-on before the following tests can be performed. If the
module fails selftest, refer to the overall troubleshooting procedures in Chapter 3.
SHOCK HAZARD The tests should only be performed by qualified personnel. During the performance of
these tests, hazardous voltages may be present at the output of the module.
Operation Verification Tests
To assure that the module is operating properly, without testing all specified parameters, perform the following test
procedures:
1. Perform the turn-on and checkout procedures given in Chapter 3 of the Power Module User’s Guide.
2. Perform the Voltage Programming/Readback Accuracy and the Current Programming/Readback Accuracy Performance
Tests in this chapter.
Performance Tests
The following paragraphs provide test procedures for verifying the module’s compliance with the specifications listed in
Table 1-1 of the Power Module User’s Guide. All of the performance test specifications are listed in the Performance Test
Records at the end of this chapter. You can record the actual measured values in the column provided.