HP E1328A User manual

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HP E1328A Service Manual
Edition 2
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Chapter 1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DAC Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DAC Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DAC Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DAC Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Recommended Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparation for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Shipping Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 3. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
D/A Converter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operator’s Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Self-Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Example: D/A Converter Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4. Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Test Conditions / Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performance Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Verification Test Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Functional Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DAC Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Voltage Compliance Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Test Procedure (Positive Voltage Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Test Procedure (Negative Voltage Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Example: Positive Voltage Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Current Compliance Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Test Procedure (Positive Current Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Test Procedure (Negative Current Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Example: Positive Current Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operation Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Performance Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Voltage Accuracy Measurements Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Counter Accuracy Measurements Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Performance Test Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 5. Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Voltage Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Equipment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjustment Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Example: Voltage Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Current Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Equipment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adjustment Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Example: Current Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 6. Replaceable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Exchange Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Replaceable
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 7. Manual Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 8. Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Service Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Troubleshooting Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Testing the DAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Repair / Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Soldering Printed Circuit Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Post-Repair Safety Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Appendix A. Calculating D/A Converter Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
DAC Accuracy Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DC Voltage Accuracy Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DC Current Accuracy Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
HP 3458A Measurement Uncertainty Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Calculate DCV Measurement Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Calculate DCI Measurement Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Test Accuracy Ratio (T A R) Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix B. Verification Tests - C Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Functional Verification Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Example: Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Example: Positive Voltage Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Example: Positive Current Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Performance Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Example: Voltage Accuracy Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Example: Current Accuracy Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Example: Voltage Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Example: Current Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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CERTIFICATION
Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard
further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly Na-
tional Bureau of Standards), to the extent allowed by that organization’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International
Standards Organization members.
WARRANTY
This Hewlett-Packard product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from date of shipment. Dura-
tion and conditions of warranty for this product may be superseded when the product is integrated into (becomes a part of) other HP products.
During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Hewlett-Packard (HP). Buyer shall prepay ship-
ping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and
taxes for products returned to HP from another country.
HP warrants that its software and firmware designated by HP for use with a product will execute its programming instructions when properly in-
stalled on that product. HP does not warrant that the operation of the product, or software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied products or inter-
facing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or
maintenance.
The design and implementation of any circuit on this product is the sole responsibility of the Buyer. HP does not warrant the Buyer’s circuitry or
malfunctions of HP products that result from the Buyer’s circuitry. In addition, HP does not warrant any damage that occurs as a result of the
Buyer’s circuit or any defects that result from Buyer-supplied products.
NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. HP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DI-
RECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
NOTICE
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COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard Company
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Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
The Hewlett-Packard Company declares that the HP E1328A conforms to the following Product Specifications.
Safety: IEC 1010-1 (1990) Incl. Amend 1 (1992)/EN61010 (1993)
CSA C22.2 #1010.1 (1992)
UL 1244
EMC: CISPR 11:1990/EN 55011 (1991): Group1 Class A
IEC 801-2:1991/EN 50082-1 (1992): 4kVCD, 8kVAD
IEC 801-3:1984/EN 50082-1 (1992): 3 V/m
IEC 801-4:1988/EN 50082-1 (1992): 1kV Power Line
Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the low voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Direc-
tive 89/336/EEX.
Tested in a typical configuration in an HP C-size VXI mainframe.
Hewlett-Packard Company
P.O. Box 301
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June 1996
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Printing History
The Printing History shown below lists all Editions and Updates of this manual and the printing date(s). The first printing of the manual is Edi-
tion 1. The Edition number increments by 1 whenever the manual is revised. Updates, which are issued between Editions, contain replacement
pages to correct the current Edition of the manual. Updates are numbered sequentially starting with Update 1. When a new Edition is created, it
contains all the Update information for the previous Edition. Each new Edition or Update also includes a revised copy of this printing history
page. Many product updates or revisions do not require manual changes and, conversely, manual corrections may be done without accompanying
product changes. Therefore, do not expect a one-to-one correspondence between product updates and manual updates.
Edition 1 (Part Number E1328-90010) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1991
Edition 2 (Part Number E1328-90011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1996
Safety Symbols
Instruction
manual symbol
affixed to prod-
uct. Indicates
that the user
must refer to
the manual
for specific
Warning or
Caution informa-
tion to avoid per-
sonal injury or
damage to the
product.
Indicates the
field wiring terminal that must be connected
to earth ground before operating the equip-
ment—protects against electrical shock in
case of fault.
Frame or chassis ground ter-
minal—typi
cally connects to the equip-
ment’s metal
frame.
Alternating
current (AC).
Direct current
(DC).
Indicates
hazardous
voltages.
OR
WARNINGS
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. 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 product. Hewlett-Packard Company assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these require-
ments.
Ground the equipment: For Safety Class 1 equipment (equipment having a protective earth terminal), an uninterruptible safety earth ground
must be provided from the mains power source to the product input wiring terminals or supplied power cable.
DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
For continued protection against fire, replace the line fuse(s) only with fuse(s) of the same voltage and current rating and type.
DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders.
Keep away from live circuits: Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers or
shields are for use by service-trained personnel only. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched
off. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so.
DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this product have been impaired,
either through physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can
be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to a Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office for service and repair to
ensure that safety features are maintained.
DO NOT service or adjust alone: Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first aid and resusci-
tation, is present.
DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment: Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or per-
form any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to a Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office for service and repair to en-
sure that safety features are maintained.
WARNING
CAUTION
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What’s in this Manual
Manual Overview
This manual shows how to service the HP E1328A 4-Channel D/A Converter. Additional manuals which may
be required for servicing the D/A Converter include the HP E1328A User’s Manual which contains D/A
Converter operation, installation, and configuration information, and the appropriate mainframe user’s
manual(s) for mainframe operation, installation and configuration information.
Manual Content
Chapter Title Content
1General
Information Provides a basic description, and lists available options and accessories. Also lists the tools and test equipment required for
service.
2Installation Procedures to install the D/A Converter, perform initial inspection,
prepare for use, and store and ship the D/A Converter.
3Operating
Instructions Procedures to operate the D/A Converter and perform operator’s check.
4Verification
Tests Functional verification, operation verification, and performance verification tests to test the D/A Converter.
5Adjustments Procedures to adjust the D/A Converter to within its rated
specifications.
6Replaceable
Parts Lists part numbers for user replaceable parts in the D/A Converter. Provides information on ordering spare parts and module exchange.
7Manual
Changes Information to adapt this manual to instruments whose serial numbers are lower than those listed on the title page.
8Service Procedures to aid in fault isolation and repair of the D/A Converter.
ACalculating
D/A Converter
Accuracy
Shows how D/A Converter accuracy, measurement uncertainty,
and test accuracy ratios (TARs) are calculated.
BVerification
Tests - C
Programs
Gives example C programs to implement the the verification tests
and adjustments.
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HP 75000 Series B Service Documentation
Suggested Sequence to Use Manuals
Manual Descriptions
Installation and Getting Started Guide. This manual contains step-by-step instructions for all aspects of
plug-in module and mainframe installation. Introductory programming information and examples are also
included.
Mainframe User’s Manual. This manual contains programming information for the mainframe, front panel
operation information (for the HP E1301A mainframe), and general programming information for instruments
installed in the mainframe.
Plug-In Module User’s Manuals. These manuals contain plug-in module programming and configuration
information. Each manual contains examples for the most-used module functions, and a complete SCPI
command reference for the plug-in module.
Mainframe Service Manual. This manual contains service information for the mainframe. It contains
information for ordering replaceable parts and exchanging assemblies. Information and procedures for
performance verification, adjustment, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair are also included.
Plug-In Module Service Manuals. These manuals contain plug-in module service information. Each manual
contains information for exchanging the module and/or ordering replaceable parts. Depending on the module,
information and procedures for functional verification, operation verification, performance verification,
adjustment, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair are also provided.
8 HP 75000 Series B Service Documentation

Chapter 1
General Information
Introduction This HP E1328A Service Manual contains information required to test,
adjust, troubleshoot, and repair the HP E1328A B-Size VXI 4-Channel D/A
Converter (DAC). See the HP E1328A User’s Manual for additional
information on the HP E1328A DAC. Figure 1-1 shows the HP E1328A
DAC.
Figure 1-1. HP E1328A 4-Channel D/A Converter
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Safety
Considerations This product is a Safety Class I instrument that is provided with a protective
earth terminal when installed in the mainframe. The mainframe, DAC, and
all related documentation should be reviewed for familiarization with safety
markings and instructions before operation or service.
Refer to the WARNINGS page (page iii) in this manual for a summary of
safety information. Safety information for preventive maintenance, testing,
adjusting, and service follows and is also found throughout this manual.
Warnings and
Cautions This section contains WARNINGS which must be followed for your
protection and CAUTIONS which must be followed to avoid damage to the
equipment when performing instrument maintenance or repair.
WARNING SERVICE-TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. The information in
this manual is for service-trained personnel who are familiar
with electronic circuitry and are aware of the hazards involved.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the instrument, do not
perform procedures in this manual or do any servicing unless
you are qualified to do so.
CHECK MAINFRAME POWER SETTINGS. Before applying
power, verify that the mainframe setting matches the line
voltage and the correct fuse is installed. An uninterruptible
safety earth ground must be provided from the main power
source to the mainframe input wiring terminals, power cord, or
supplied power cord set.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS. Interruption of the protective
(grounding) conductor (inside or outside the mainframe) or
disconnecting the protective earth terminal will cause a
potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
(Grounding one conductor of a two-conductor outlet is not
sufficient protection.)
IMPAIRED PROTECTION. Whenever it is likely that instrument
protection has been impaired, the mainframe must be made
inoperative and be secured against any unintended operation.
REMOVE POWER IF POSSIBLE. Some procedures in this
manual may be performed with power supplied to the
mainframe while protective covers are removed. Energy
available at many points may, if contacted, result in personal
injury. (If maintenance can be performed without power
applied, the power should be removed.)
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USING AUTOTRANSFORMERS. If the mainframe is to be
energized via an autotransformer (for voltage reduction) make
sure the common terminal is connected to neutral (that is, the
grounded side of the main’s supply).
WARNING CAPACITOR VOLTAGES. Capacitors inside the mainframe may
remain charged even when the mainframe has been
disconnected from its source of supply.
USE PROPER FUSES. For continued protection against fire
hazard, replace the line fuse(s) only with fuses of the same
current rating and type (such as normal blow, time delay, etc.).
Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders.
CAUTION MAXIMUM VOLTAGE. Maximum voltage that may be applied
between any two terminals within the same channel is ± 15 Vdc. Do not
apply voltage between any pair of terminals if the D/A Converter is
turned off.
STATIC ELECTRICITY. Static electricity is a major cause of
component failure. To prevent damage to the electrical components in
the DAC, observe anti-static techniques when removing a DAC from
the mainframe or when working on the DAC. Also, when installing a
DAC in a mainframe slot, be sure to tighten the front panel screws.
POWER-UP/DOWN OUTPUTS. At power-up or down, potentials up
to 12V may appear across the channel outputs for up to 10 msec.
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DAC
Description The HP E1328A DAC is an "instrument" in the slots of a VXIbus
mainframe. As such, it is assigned an error queue, input and output buffers,
status registers, and is allocated a portion of mainframe memory for reading
storage.
NOTE Instruments are based on the logical addresses of the plug-in modules. See
the HP 75000 Series B Installation and Getting Started Guide to set the
addresses to create an instrument.
There are two E1328A DAC functions (see Table 1-1):
•Isolated Voltage DACs
•Isolated Current DACs
Table 1-1. HP E1328A 4-Channel D/A Converter Functions
Function/
Feature Chs Description
Voltage
DAC 1,2,3,4 Output DC voltage up to ±10.92 V independently on
each channel. Can use remote voltage sensing with
"no-fault" operation. Connect multiple channels in
series to increase the output to ±48 Vdc for a single
module. All four channels are independently isolated
and may be floated up to 350 Vdc from ground. Each
channel can be calibrated electronically to 24-hour
specifications.
Current
DAC 1,2,3,4 Output DC current up to ±21.8 mA independently on
each channel. Connect multiple channels in parallel
to increase the output to ±96 mA for a single module.
All four channels are independently isolated and may
be floated up to 350 Vdc from ground. Each channel
can be calibrated electronically to 24-hour
specifications.
DAC Specifications DAC specifications are listed in Appendix A of the HP E1328A Users
Manual. These specificaitions are the performance standards or limits
against which the instrument may be tested.
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DAC Serial
Numbers DACs covered by this manual are identified by a serial number prefix listed
on the title page. Hewlett-Packard uses a two-part serial number in the form
XXXXAYYYYY, where XXXX is the serial prefix, A is the country of
origin (A = USA), and YYYYY is the serial suffix. The serial number
suffix is assigned sequentially to each instrument.
If the serial number prefix of your instrument is greater than the one listed
on the title page, a Manual Update (as required) will explain how to adapt
this manual to your instrument. If the serial number prefix is lower than the
one listed on the title page, information contained in Chapter 7 - Manual
Changes explains how to adapt this manual to your instrument.
DAC Options There are no electrical or mechanical options available for the HP E1328A
DAC. However, you can order Option 1BN which provides a
MIL-STD-45662A Calibration Certificate, or Option 1BP which provides
the Calibration Certificate and measurement data. Contact your nearest
Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office for information on Options 1BN
and 1BP.
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Recommended
Test Equipment Table 1-2 lists the test equipment recommended for testing, adjusting, and
servicing the HP E1328A DAC. Essential requirements for each piece of
test equipment are described in the Requirements column.
Table 1-2. Recommended Test Equipment
Instrument Requirements Recommended
Model Use*
Controller, HP-IB HP-IB compatibility as defined by IEEE
Standard 488-1978 and the identical
ANSI Standard MC1.1: SH1, AH1, T2,
TE0, L2, LE0, SR0, RL0, PP0, DC0, DT0,
and C1, 2, 3, 4, 5
HP 9000 Series 300
or
IBM compatible PC with
HP BASIC
A,F,O,
P,T
Mainframe Compatible with DAC HP E1300A, E1301A,
E1302A, or E1401B/T,
E1421A (requires HP
E1306A)
A,F,O,
P,T
DC Standard Voltage Range: -20.0 V to +20.0 V Datron 4708 with
Option 10 F,O,P
Digital Multimeter Voltage Range: ±10 VDC
Current Range: ±20 mA DC
Accuracy: ±(.015% reading + 1 mV)
±(.02% reading + 1 µA)
HP 3458A multimeter
or
HP E1326B multimeter
A,F,O,
P,T
*F = Functional Verification Tests, O = Operation Verification Tests, P = Performance Verification Tests,
A = Adjustments, T = Troubleshoooting
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Chapter 2
Installation
Introduction This chapter provides information to install the HP E1328A D/A Converter,
including initial inspection, preparation for use, environment, storage and
shipment.
Initial
Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or
cushioning material is damaged, keep the container until the shipment
contents have been checked and the instrument has been checked
mechanically and electrically. See Chapter 1 (Figure 1-1) for shipment
contents. See Chapter 4 for procedures to check electrical performance.
WARNING To avoid possible hazardous electrical shock, do not perform
electrical tests if there are signs of shipping damage to any
portion of the outer enclosure (covers, panels, etc.).
If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if
the instrument does not pass the electrical performance tests, notify your
nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office. If the shipping container
is damaged or the cushioning material shows signs of stress, notify the
carrier as well as Hewlett-Packard, and keep the shipping materials for the
carrier’s inspection.
Preparation for
Use See Chapter 2 of the HP E1328A User’s Manual to prepare the
HP E1328A D/A Converter for use. See the appropriate mainframe user’s
manual(s) to prepare your mainframe. If your mainframe is not
manufactured by Hewlett-Packard, consult the manufacturer for a list of
available manual(s).
Recommended operating environment for the HP E1328A D/A Converter is
0oC to +55oC with humidity <65% relative (0 oC to +40oC). The instrument
should be stored in a clean, dry environment. For storage and shipment, the
temperature range is -40oC to +75oC with humidity <65% relative humidity
(0oC to +40oC).
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Shipping
Guidelines Follow the steps in Figure 2-1 to return the HP E1328A D/A Converter to a
Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support Office or Service Center.
1 Prepare the D/A Converter
•Remove user wiring from the module
•Attach tag to module/pod that identifies
- Owner
- Model Number/Serial Number
- Service Required
•Place tagged device in approved anti-static bag
2 Package the D/A Converter
•Place packaged D/A Converter in shipping carton*
•Place 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 inches) of shock-
absorbing material around the D/A Converter
•Seal the shipping carton securely
•Mark the shipping carton FRAGILE
3 Ship the D/A Converter to Hewlett-Packard
•Place address label on shipping carton
•Send carton to Hewlett-Packard
* We recommend that you use the same shipping materials as those used in factory packaging (available from Hewlett-Packard). For
other (commercially-available) shipping materials, use a double wall-carton with minimum 2.4 MPa (350 psi) test.
Figure 2-1. Packaging/Shipping Guidelines
16 Installation Chapter 2

Chapter 3
Operating Instructions
Introduction This chapter lists operating information for the HP E1328A D/A Converter,
including:
•D/A Converter operation
•Operator’s check (self-test)
D/A Converter
Operation See the HP E1328A 4-Channel D/A Converter User’s Manual for D/A
Converter operation, including:
•Getting started
•Configuring the D/A Converter
•Using the D/A Converter
•Understanding the D/A Converter
•D/A Converter command reference
•D/A Converter specifications
•D/A Converter error messages
Operator’s
Check The Operator’s Check for the HP E1328A D/A Converter consists of
sending the self-test (*TST?) command and checking the return. The
operator’s check can be used at any time to verify the D/A Converter is
connected properly and is responding to the self-test command. See
Chapter 8 - Service for a list of D/A Converter self-test errors.
CAUTION The *TST? command temporarily resets the D/A Converter (to
0 V or 0 A output) on each channel. Make sure any devices
connected to the DAC will not be adversely affected before
using *TST?.
As required, see the mainframe user’s manual for information on address
selection. See the HP E1328A User’s Manual for information on D/A
Converter SCPI commands.
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions 17

Self-Test Procedure 1. Verify the D/A Converter is properly installed in the mainframe and
the mainframe has passed its power-on sequence test. See the HP
75000 Series B System Installation and Getting Started Guide for
information on mainframe power-on sequence tests.
2. Execute the D/A Converter self-test using the *TST? command (see
example following).
3. A "0" returned means no self-test failure, while "-330" returned
means a failure was detected. See Chapter 8 - Service for trouble
shooting information (see NOTE following).
NOTE Test failures can be caused by improper cabling, improper selection of the
interface select code, primary, and/or secondary address setting. Verify
proper connection and address selection before trouble shooting.
Example: D/A
Converter Self-Test An example follows which uses an HP 9000 Series 300 computer with HP
BASIC and a D/A Converter address of 70909.
10 OUTPUT 70909;"*TST?" Send the self-test command
20 ENTER 70909;A Enter self-test result
30 PRINT A
40 END
18 Operating Instructions Chapter 3

Chapter 4
Verification Tests
Introduction The three levels of test procedures described in this chapter are used to
verify that the HP E1328A D/A Converter (DAC):
•is fully functional (Functional Verification)
•meets selected testable specifications (Operation Verification)
•meets all testable specifications (Performance Verification)
WARNING Do not perform any of the following verification tests unless
you are a qualified, service-trained person and have read the
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in Chapter 1.
Test Conditions /
Procedures For valid tests, all test equipment and the HP 3458A multimeter must have a
one-hour warmup, the line voltage must be 115/230 Vac ±10%, and HP
3458A ACAL must be performed no more than 24 hours before the tests.
See Table 1-2, Recommended Test Equipment for test equipment
requirements.
For best test accuracy, the ambient temperature of the test area should be
between 18°C and 28°C and stable to within ±1°C. You should perform the
Performance Verification tests at least once a year. For heavy use or severe
operating environments, perform the tests more often.
The verification tests assume the person performing the tests understands
how to operate the mainframe, the DAC and specified test equipment. The
test procedures do not specify equipment settings for test equipment except
in general terms. It is assumed a qualified, service-trained person will select
and connect the cables, adapters, and probes required for the test.
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Performance Test
Record Table 4-2, Performance Test Record for the HP E1328A DAC, at the end of
this chapter, provides space to enter the results of each Performance
Verification test and to compare the results with the upper and lower limits
for the test. You can make a copy of this form, if desired.
NOTE The upper and lower limits in the Performance Test Record assume the test
equipment used is calibrated and operating at peak performance. If this is
not the case/ problems can occur.
For example, an uncalibrated HP 3458A multimeter may cause what seems
to be an inaccurate measurement. This condition must be considered when
observed measurements do not agree with the performance test limits.
The value in the "Measurement Uncertainty" column of Table 4-2 is derived
from the specifications for the HP 3458A multimeter used for the test, and
represents the expected accuracy of the HP 3458A. The value in the "Test
Accuracy Ratio (TAR)" column of Table 4-2 is the ratio of DAC accuracy
to HP 3458A measurement uncertainty. If the TAR is ≤10:1, the ratio is
rounded to the nearest integer. If the TAR is ≥10:1, the TAR is shown as
>10:1.
Verification Test
Examples Each Performance Verification Test includes an example program to
perform the test. Each example uses address 70909 for the DAC, and an
HP 9000 Series 200/300 computer running HP BASIC commands. You
may need to change the DAC address and/or command syntax to perform
the examples for your setup.
As required, see the mainframe user’s manual for information on address
selection and cabling guidelines. See the HP E1328A User’s Manual for
information on Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI
commands) for the DAC.
20 Verification Tests Chapter 4