Agilent Technologies Multiple Channel Controller 85330A Service manual

Agilent Technologies 85330A
Multiple Channel Controller
Operating, Programming,
and Service Manual
Part number: 85330-90019
Printed in USA
October 2002
Supersedes November 1999

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© Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1997,1999, 2002

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What You’ll Find in This Manual…
Chapter 1 •Installation - Shows how a standard Agilent 85330A system is installed.
If you purchased a preconfigured system, Agilent has provided
documentation that contains installation information for your specific
system. Use the documentation for your special system instead of the
information in this chapter.
Chapter 2 •Performance Verification - Explains how to verify that the 85330A
system is operating properly.
Chapter 3 •Operator’s Check - This is a quick check of the system to make sure it is
operating properly.
Chapter 4 •General Information - Describes a typical system, and includes
information on:
❍Supplied items
❍Features
❍85330A connectors
❍Accessories
❍Specifications
❍Environmental Characteristics
❍Compatible instruments
Chapter 5 •Manual Operation - Describes functions that can be performed manually
using the multiple channel controller’s front panel softkeys.
Chapter 6 •Programming - Describes the 85330A programming fundamentals with
examples.
Chapter 7 •Remote Programming Command Reference - A dictionary of the
85330As programming commands.
Chapter 8 •In Case of Difficulty - How to solve common system problems.
Chapter 9 •Service - Explains how to determine if the 85330A specific control cards
are working. This chapter does not explain how to troubleshoot the VXI
mainframe, which has its own service documentaiton.

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Appendix •Glossary of Terms - This glossary defines special terminology
associated with this system. Words shown in bold text are defined in the
glossary.
Warranty
Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published
specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent further
certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, formerly NBS), to the
extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration
facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
Documentation
Warranty THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS
PROVIDED "AS IS," AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED,
WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDITIONS. FURTHER, TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
AGILENT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL AND ANY
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. AGILENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS
OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, USE, OR
PERFORMANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD AGILENT
AND THE USER HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT
WITH WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE MATERIAL IN
THIS DOCUMENT THAT CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS,
THE WARRANTY TERMS IN THE SEPARATE AGREEMENT
WILL CONTROL.
Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements
are available for Agilent products.
For assistance, call your local Agilent Technologies office (refer to “Service
and Support” on page v).

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Service and Support
Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed
by qualified personnel. Contact your customer engineer through your local
Agilent Technologies Service Center. You can find a list of local service
representatives on the Web at:
http://www.agilent.com/find/assist
Click on “Contact Us” and select your country.
If you do not have access to the Internet, one of these centers can direct you
to your nearest Agilent Technologies representative:
United States [phone]
[phone] for on-site service of systems
Canada [phone]
Europe (41 22) 780.6111 (Switzerland)
(33 1) 69 82 66 66 (France)
(49 7031) 464-6222 (Germany)
(44 188) 9696622 (Great Britain)
Japan 0120-32-0119
Latin America (11) 7297-3700 (Brazil)
Australia/New
Zealand 1-800-802-540 (Australia) 0800-738-378 (New Zealand)
Asia-Pacific 080-047-669

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Safety and Regulatory Information
Review this product and related documentation to familiarize yourself with
safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument. This
product has been designed and tested in accordance with international
standards.
WARNING The WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like, that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION The CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered
to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not
proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
Instrument Markings
The ON symbol. The ON symbol is used to mark the
positions of the instrument line switch.
The OFF symbol. The OFF symbol is used to mark the
positions of the instrument line switch.
The ON symbol. The ON symbol is used to mark the
positions of the instrument line switch.
The OFF symbol. The OFF symbol is used to mark the
positions of the instrument line switch.
This symbol indicates that the power line switch is OFF or in STANDBY position.
The AC symbol. The AC symbol is used to indicate the
required nature of the line module input power.
The instruction documentation symbol. The product is
marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user
to refer to the instructions in the documentation.

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Safety Earth
Ground This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing
terminal). An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the
main power source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or
supplied power cord set. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been
impaired, the product must be made inoperative and secured against any
unintended operation.
Before Applying Power Verify that the product is configured to match the available main power
source as described in the input power configuration instructions in this
manual. If this product is to be powered by autotransformer, make sure the
common terminal is connected to the neutral (grounded) side of the ac power
supply.
WARNING No operatorserviceablepartsinside.Referservicing toqualifiedpersonnel.To
prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.
WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard, replace line fuse only with the
same type and ratings (type nA/nV). The use of other fuses or materials is
prohibited.
WARNING To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the 85330A from mains before
cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the
external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.
The CE mark is a registered trademark of the European
Community. (If accompanied by a year, it is when the design
was proven.)
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian
Standards Association.
This is a symbol of an Industrial Scientific and Medical
Group 1 Class A product.
ICES /
NMB-001 This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
(ICES-001).
The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the
Australian Spectrum Management Agency.

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WARNING If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
equipmentcouldbe impaired. This productmustbeused in anormalcondition
(in which all means for protection are intact).
CAUTION Always use the three-prong ac power cord supplied with this product.
Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause
product damage.
CAUTION Install the instrument according to the enclosure protection provided. This
instrument does not protect against the ingress of water.
This instrument protects against finger access to hazardous parts with the
enclosure.

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Manufacturers Declaration
This is to certify that this product meets the radio frequency interference
requirements of Directive FTZ 1046/1984. The German Bundespost has
been notified that this equipment was put into circulation and has been
granted the right to check the product type for compliance with these
requirements.
This product has be designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication
1010, Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus, and has
been supplied in a safe condition. The instruction documentation contains
information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe
operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.
NOTE If test and measurement equipment is operated with unshielded cables
and/or used for measurements on open set-ups, the user must insure that
under these operating conditions, the radio frequency interference limits are
met at the boarder of his premises.
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass dieses Gerät/System in Übereinstimmung mit
den Bestimmungen von Postverfügung 1046/84 funkentstört ist.
Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses
Gerät/Systems angezeight und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie
auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
Zustzinformation für Mess-und Testgeräte:
Werden Mess- und Testgeräte mit ungeschirmten Kabeln und/oder in
offenen Messaufbauten verwendet, so ist vom Betreiber sicherzustellen, dass
die Funk-Entstörbestimmungen unter Betriebsbedingungen an seiner
Grundstücksgrenze eingehalten werden.
Sound Emmisions This is to declare that this product is in conformance with the German
Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines (Laermangabe nach der
maschinenlaermrerordnung -3. GSGV Deutschland).
Acoustic Noise Emission Geraeuschemission
LpA < 70 dB
Operator Position
Normal Position
per ISO 7779
LpA < 70 dB
am Arbeitsplatz
normaler Betrieb
nach DIN 45635 t. 19

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Manufacturers Declaration
European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH Department HQ-
TRE, Herreneberger Strasse 130, D71034 Boblingen, Germany (FAX [phone])
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Accordin
g
to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Co.
Manufacturer’s Address: 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1799
USA
Declares that the product:
Product Name: Multiple Channel Controller
Model Number: HP 85330A
Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above
product.
Conforms to the following product specifications:
Safety:IEC 61010-1:1990 / EN 61010-1:1993
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92
EMC: CISPR 11:1990/EN 55011:1991 Group 1, Class A
IEC 801-2:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984/EN 50082-1:1992 3 V/m, 27-500 MHz
IEC 801-4:1988/EN 50082-1:1992 0.5 kV sig. lines, 1 kV power lines
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE-marking accordingly.
The controller was tested with HP 85331A and HP 85332A switches.
Santa Rosa, CA, USA 12 July 1999 Greg Pfeiffer/Quality Engineering Manager