Guildline 6623A-PCS/1000 User manual

Operation Manual
For The
6623A-PCS/1000/2000/3000
Precision Current Sources
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................1-1
1.1. SCOPE................................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................1-1
1.3. OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.4. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ......................................................................................................................1-2
2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................2-1
2.1. PRELIMINARIES............................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1. Power Voltage Selection................................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.2. Fuse Replacement...........................................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.3. Setup and Power On.......................................................................................................................................2-2
2.2. INCOMING INSPECTION.............................................................................................................................2-4
2.3. 6623A-PCS/3000 FRONT PANEL................................................................................................................2-10
2.3.1. Power............................................................................................................................................................2-11
2.3.2. Fault..............................................................................................................................................................2-11
2.4. 6623A-PCS/3000 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS...................................................2-12
2.4.1. Line Input Connectors..................................................................................................................................2-13
2.4.2. Current Output Terminals............................................................................................................................2-13
2.4.3. Input Control Connector...............................................................................................................................2-13
3. QUICK OPERATION GUIDE....................................................................................3-1
3.1. OPERATION GUIDE......................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1. Recommended Test Setup Procedure for the 6623A-PCS/3000 ..................................................................3-1
3.1.2. Setup Limits and Precautions for 6623A-PCS/3000.....................................................................................3-2
3.1.3. Checks and Precautions..................................................................................................................................3-2
4. VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION......................................................................4-1
4.1. RATIO ACCURACY VERIFICATION........................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1. Purpose ...........................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2. TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED..................................................................................................................4-1
4.3. PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................................................4-2
4.3.1. VERIFICATION OF THE 3 A TO 15 A RANGE.......................................................................................4-2
4.3.2. VERIFICATION OF THE 15 A to 150 A RANGE .....................................................................................4-2
4.3.3. VERIFICATION OF THE 150 A to 1000/2000/3000 A RANGE...............................................................4-3
4.3.4. VERIFICATION OF THE 2000 A AND 3000 A RANGE OF CURRENTS.............................................4-3

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE.........................................................5-1
5.1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1. Error Messages...............................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.2. Model CS1000 'Fault' Indicators....................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.3. Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.4. Maintenance Guidelines and Schedule..........................................................................................................5-1
5.1.5. Connection Problems .....................................................................................................................................5-2
5.1.6. Safety Features ...............................................................................................................................................5-2
6. APPENDICES...........................................................................................................6-1
6.1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................6-1
6.2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued).................................................................................................6-2