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DVM Connections 39
Measuring Circuits that are Not Powered by the Main Output 40
Measuring Circuits that are Floating with Respect to the Main Output 41
External Protection Connections 42
Digital I/O Connections 43
Computer Connections 43
GPIB Interface 43
RS-232 Interface 44
4 - TURN-ON CHECKOUT 45
Checkout Procedure 45
In Case of Trouble 47
Selftest Error Messages 47
Runtime Error Messages 48
Line Fuse 48
5 - FRONT PANEL OPERATION 49
Introduction 49
Front Panel Description 49
System Keys 51
Function Keys 52
Immediate Action Keys 52
Scrolling Keys 52
Metering Keys 53
Output Control Keys 54
Entry Keys 55
Examples of Front Panel Programming 56
1 - Using the Front Panel Display 56
2 - Setting the Output Voltage, Current, Compensation, and Relay Mode 57
3 - Setting the Output 2 Voltage and Current (Agilent 66309B/D only) 58
4 - Querying and Clearing Output Protection and Errors 59
5 – Making Basic Front Panel Measurements 60
6 – Making Enhanced Front Panel Measurements 61
7 – Making DVM Measurements (Agilent 66311D/66309D only) 62
8 - Programming External Protection and the Digital Port Functions 63
9 - Setting the GPIB Address and Programming Language 63
10 - Storing and Recalling Instrument States 64
6 - INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 65
External References 65
GPIB References 65
SCPI References 65
VXIplug&play Power Products Instrument Drivers 66
Supported Applications 66
System Requirements 66
Downloading and Installing the Driver 66
Accessing Online Help 67
GPIB Capabilities of the DC Source 67
GPIB Address 67
RS-232 Capabilities of the DC Source 67
RS-232 Data Format 67
RS-232 Flow Control 68
Introduction to SCPI 68
Conventions Used in This Guide 69
Types of SCPI Commands 69
Multiple Commands in a Message 70
Moving Among Subsystems 70