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X U3606B User’s GuideMeasuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle (Current Path) 56Selecting a Range 59Setting the Resolution 61Math Oper

3 DC Power Supply Operation Constant Current Operation84 U3606B User’s GuideSelect the constant current functionAdjust the constant current value5LOA

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Constant Current OperationU3606B User’s Guide 85Enable the output8NOTE• The output current is limited by the range selecte

3 DC Power Supply Operation Protection Functions86 U3606B User’s GuideProtection FunctionsOver-voltage protection (OVP)In constant current mode, the

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Protection FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 87Select the OVP functionAdjust the OVP value and save the changes43The OVP annunc

3 DC Power Supply Operation Protection Functions88 U3606B User’s GuideChecking the OVP operationTo check OVP operation, raise the regulated output cu

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Protection FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 89This will disable the U3606B output, cause the CC annunciator to flash, and the

3 DC Power Supply Operation Protection Functions90 U3606B User’s GuideOver-current protection (OCP)In constant voltage mode, the U3606B regulates the

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Protection FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 91Select the OCP functionAdjust the OCP value and save the changes43The OVP annunc

3 DC Power Supply Operation Protection Functions92 U3606B User’s GuideChecking the OCP operationTo check OCP operation, raise the regulated output cu

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Protection FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 93This will disable the U3606B output, cause the CC annunciator to flash, and the

U3606B User’s Guide XI4 System-Related OperationUsing the Utility Menu 124Utility Menu Summary 126Utility Menu Items 129Reading error m

3 DC Power Supply Operation Protection Functions94 U3606B User’s GuideOver-voltage limit (OV)The over- voltage limit prevents the output voltage pres

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Protection FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 95Select the OV functionAdjust the OV value and save the changes43The OV annunciat

3 DC Power Supply Operation Protection Functions96 U3606B User’s GuideNOTE• After adjusting the OV value, you can also press [Limit] again to save th

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Protection FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 97Over-current limit (OC)The over- current limit prevents the output current flowi

3 DC Power Supply Operation Protection Functions98 U3606B User’s GuideSelect the OC functionAdjust the OC value and save the changes43The OC annuncia

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Protection FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 99NOTE• After adjusting the OC value, you can also press [Limit] again to save the

3 DC Power Supply Operation Square-Wave Operation100 U3606B User’s GuideSquare-Wave OperationThe square- wave function is a unique function for many

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Square-Wave OperationU3606B User’s Guide 101Select the square wave functionView the amplitude, duty cycle, and pulse width

3 DC Power Supply Operation Square-Wave Operation102 U3606B User’s GuideEnable the output7U3606-90054_UG_EN.book Page 102 Friday, July 11, 2014 5:

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Square-Wave OperationU3606B User’s Guide 103Adjust the amplitude, duty cycle, and pulse width valuesAdjust the amplitude v

XII U3606B User’s GuideDigital Multimeter Specifications 158Specification assumptions 158DC specifications 159AC specifications 16

3 DC Power Supply Operation Square-Wave Operation104 U3606B User’s GuideAdjust the frequency, duty cycle, or pulse width values and save the changesU

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Square-Wave OperationU3606B User’s Guide 105Table 3 - 5 Square-wave amplitude minimum and maximum valuesRangeSquare wave a

3 DC Power Supply Operation Sweep Functions106 U3606B User’s GuideSweep FunctionsThe U3606B is equipped with ramp and scan capability. Use the ramp f

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Sweep FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 107Connect the load1LOAD32U3606-90054_UG_EN.book Page 107 Friday, July 11, 2014 5:12

3 DC Power Supply Operation Sweep Functions108 U3606B User’s GuideSelect the constant voltage or constant current functionSelect the ramp function an

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Sweep FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 109Scan signalA typical scan signal length is based on the following parameters:• the a

3 DC Power Supply Operation Sweep Functions110 U3606B User’s GuideThe total dwell time will increase with respect to the number of steps and the scan

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Sweep FunctionsU3606B User’s Guide 111Select the constant voltage or constant current functionSelect the scan function and

3 DC Power Supply Operation Sweep Functions112 U3606B User’s GuideNOTE• The scan dwell time also affects the first step at amplitude 0. An initial de

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Selecting a RangeU3606B User’s Guide 113Selecting a RangeYou can allow the U3606B to automatically select the range using

U3606B User’s Guide XIIIList of FiguresFigure 1-1 Single rack mounted U3606B 8Figure 1-2 Two U3606B rack mounted side-by-side 8Figure 1-3 Rac

3 DC Power Supply Operation Enabling the Output114 U3606B User’s GuideEnabling the OutputPress [] to turn the U3606B output on or off.With the outpu

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Remote SensingU3606B User’s Guide 115Remote SensingRemote sensing is used to maintain regulation at the load and reduce de

3 DC Power Supply Operation Remote Sensing116 U3606B User’s GuideRemote sensing connectionsRemote sensing requires connecting the load leads from the

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Remote SensingU3606B User’s Guide 117Connecting the load leads to the rear terminal block1 Turn off the power. Remove all

3 DC Power Supply Operation Remote Sensing118 U3606B User’s Guide4 Loosen the top screws with a slotted screw driver and connect the rear output term

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Remote SensingU3606B User’s Guide 119Do not loosen the top screws of the rear output terminal block at a tilted angled.CAU

3 DC Power Supply Operation Remote Sensing120 U3606B User’s GuideEnable remote sensingTo configure the U3606B for remote sensing:1 Turn off the U3606

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Remote SensingU3606B User’s Guide 121StabilityUsing remote sensing under certain combinations of load lead lengths and lar

3 DC Power Supply Operation Remote Sensing122 U3606B User’s GuideWith remote sensing, any voltage dropped in the load leads must be added to the load

123U3606B Multimeter|DC Power SupplyUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies4System-Related OperationUsing the Utility Menu 124Utility Menu Summary 126U

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4 System-Related Operation Using the Utility Menu124 U3606B User’s GuideUsing the Utility MenuThe Utility menu allows you to customize a number of no

System-Related Operation 4 Using the Utility MenuU3606B User’s Guide 125Press [Shift] > [Utility] to enter the Utility menu. The first menu item al

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Summary126 U3606B User’s GuideUtility Menu SummaryThe Utility menu items are summarized in the table below. F

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu SummaryU3606B User’s Guide 127SMothoF onSelect “oF” to disable the smooth function, or “on” to enable the smoo

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Summary128 U3606B User’s Guidedb.rEF NNNN ΩSet dB reference impedance value from 1 Ω to 9999 Ω.page 142SELF.t

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu ItemsU3606B User’s Guide 129Utility Menu ItemsReading error messagesIf there are no errors in the error queue,

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Items130 U3606B User’s GuidePress [] again to read the remaining errors. The error queue is automatically cl

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu ItemsU3606B User’s Guide 131Recording measurement data (data logging)Press [] or [] to switch between “StoP”,

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Items132 U3606B User’s GuideEnabling refresh holdPress [] or [] to change the refresh hold variation (001% t

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu ItemsU3606B User’s Guide 133Setting the smooth functionThe smooth function is a special short- term average th

U3606B User’s Guide XVList of TablesTable 1-1 Front panel descriptions 12Table 1-2 Rear panel descriptions 14Table 1-3 VFD display descriptio

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Items134 U3606B User’s GuideTo set the fluctuation count, press [] until the cursor position is on the fluctu

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu ItemsU3606B User’s Guide 135To set the number of points, press [] until the cursor position is on the number o

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Items136 U3606B User’s GuideConfiguring the scan signal parametersPress [Voltage] or [Current] if you wish t

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu ItemsU3606B User’s Guide 137Press [] or [] to change the scan signal amplitude end position.Press [] or [] u

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Items138 U3606B User’s GuideConfiguring the ramp signal parametersPress [Voltage] or [Current] if you wish t

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu ItemsU3606B User’s Guide 139Press [] or [] to change the ramp signal amplitude end position.Press [] or [] u

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Items140 U3606B User’s GuideSetting the output protection stateThe OVP and OCP features depend on the output

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu ItemsU3606B User’s Guide 141Press [] or [] to switch between “YES” and “no”. Select “YES” to enable the outpu

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Items142 U3606B User’s GuideSelecting a dBm reference resistance valueThe dBm function is logarithmic, and is

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu ItemsU3606B User’s Guide 143Press [] or [] to select “YES” and then press [Shift] > [Save] to save. The in

XVI U3606B User’s Guideof range) 165Table 5-4 Frequency sensitivity for voltage measurement 166Table 5-5 Frequency sensitivity for current mea

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Items144 U3606B User’s GuideConfiguring the beeperNormally, the U3606B beeps whenever certain conditions are

System-Related Operation 4 Utility Menu ItemsU3606B User’s Guide 145Changing the power-on stateThe following procedure shows you how to enable or disa

4 System-Related Operation Utility Menu Items146 U3606B User’s GuideAdjusting the display brightnessPress [] or [] to cycle between the available br

System-Related Operation 4 Storing and Recalling Instrument StatesU3606B User’s Guide 147Storing and Recalling Instrument StatesYou can save and recal

4 System-Related Operation Storing and Recalling Instrument States148 U3606B User’s GuideStoring a stateTo store an instrument stateUse the arrow key

System-Related Operation 4 Storing and Recalling Instrument StatesU3606B User’s Guide 149Recalling a stored stateTo recall an instrument stateUse the

4 System-Related Operation Remote Operation150 U3606B User’s GuideRemote OperationThe U3606B is shipped with both a GPIB (IEEE- 488) interface and a

System-Related Operation 4 Remote OperationU3606B User’s Guide 151Configuring and connecting the GPIB interfaceThe GPIB (IEEE- 488) connector on the r

4 System-Related Operation Remote Operation152 U3606B User’s GuideConfiguring and connecting the USB interfaceSelect the appropriate USB class for co

System-Related Operation 4 Remote OperationU3606B User’s Guide 153SCPI language versionYou can determine the SCPI language version of the instrument b

1U3606B Multimeter|DC Power SupplyUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies1IntroductionAbout This Manual 2Documentation map 2Safety notes 2Preparing

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155U3606B Multimeter|DC Power SupplyUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies5Characteristics and SpecificationsProduct Characteristics 156Digital Multimete

5 Characteristics and Specifications Product Characteristics156 U3606B User’s GuideProduct CharacteristicsPOWER SUPPLY• Universal 100 Vac to 240 Vac

Characteristics and Specifications 5 Product CharacteristicsU3606B User’s Guide 157WARRANTY• Please refer to http://www.agilent.com/go/warranty_terms•

5 Characteristics and Specifications Digital Multimeter Specifications158 U3606B User’s GuideDigital Multimeter SpecificationsSpecification assumptio

Characteristics and Specifications 5 Digital Multimeter SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 159DC specificationsTable 5 - 1 DC accuracy specifications ±

5 Characteristics and Specifications Digital Multimeter Specifications160 U3606B User’s GuideResistance[4]100.000 Ω 1 mΩ 0.83 mA 0.04 + 0.008 0.04 +

Characteristics and Specifications 5 Digital Multimeter SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 161Capacitance[7]1.000 nF 0.001 nF0.75 µA current source- -

5 Characteristics and Specifications Digital Multimeter Specifications162 U3606B User’s Guide[5] Specifications stated are for 4-wire low-resistance

Characteristics and Specifications 5 Digital Multimeter SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 163AC specificationsAC accuracy specificationsTable 5 - 2 AC

1 Introduction About This Manual2 U3606B User’s GuideAbout This ManualThe descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to the Agilent U3606B Mu

5 Characteristics and Specifications Digital Multimeter Specifications164 U3606B User’s Guide[8] For 750 V range: the accuracy is specified for input

Characteristics and Specifications 5 Digital Multimeter SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 165Frequency specificationsTable 5 - 3 Frequency accuracy sp

5 Characteristics and Specifications Digital Multimeter Specifications166 U3606B User’s GuideTable 5 - 4 Frequency sensitivity for voltage measuremen

Characteristics and Specifications 5 Digital Multimeter SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 167Duty cycle and pulse width specificationsOperating specif

5 Characteristics and Specifications Digital Multimeter Specifications168 U3606B User’s GuideAC +DC current(1A at 1 kHz)Slow (5½ digit) 4 2.9 2.9Fast

Characteristics and Specifications 5 Digital Multimeter SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 169Supplemental characteristicsWARNINGExceeding the crest fa

5 Characteristics and Specifications Digital Multimeter Specifications170 U3606B User’s GuideInput protection: 750 Vrms on all rangesCrest factor: Fo

Characteristics and Specifications 5 Digital Multimeter SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 171ResistanceMeasurement method: Two-wire, open-circuit volt

5 Characteristics and Specifications Digital Multimeter Specifications172 U3606B User’s GuideCapacitanceMeasurement method: Computed from constant cu

Characteristics and Specifications 5 DC Power Supply SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 173DC Power Supply SpecificationsSafety considerationsThe U3606

Introduction 1 Preparing the U3606BU3606B User’s Guide 3Preparing the U3606BCheck the shipmentWhen you receive your instrument, check the shipment acc

5 Characteristics and Specifications DC Power Supply Specifications174 U3606B User’s GuidePerformance specificationsTable 5 - 8 DC power supply perfo

Characteristics and Specifications 5 DC Power Supply SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 175Programming resolutionVoltage 1 mV 1 mV 1 mV 1 mV 0.1 mVCurr

5 Characteristics and Specifications DC Power Supply Specifications176 U3606B User’s GuideSupplemental characteristicsTable 5 - 9 DC power supply sup

Characteristics and Specifications 5 DC Power Supply SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 177Square-wave output characteristicsTable 5-10 Square-wave out

5 Characteristics and Specifications DC Power Supply Specifications178 U3606B User’s Guide[2] For frequency signals greater than 100 Hz, an additiona

Characteristics and Specifications 5 DC Power Supply SpecificationsU3606B User’s Guide 179Sweep characteristicsTable 5-11 Scan output characteristicsS

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181U3606B Multimeter|DC Power SupplyUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies6List of Error MessagesError Messages 182Command errors 183Execution errors

6 List of Error Messages Error Messages182 U3606B User’s GuideError MessagesError messages are created once an erroneous condition is detected.Errors

List of Error Messages 6 Error MessagesU3606B User’s Guide 183Command errorsThe following table shows the list of command errors. These errors set the

II U3606B User’s GuideNotices© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2013–2014No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including ele

1 Introduction Preparing the U3606B4 U3606B User’s GuidePower cordU8201A combo test lead kitUSB Standard-A to Type-B interface cableCertificate of Ca

6 List of Error Messages Error Messages184 U3606B User’s GuideExecution errorsThe following table shows the list of execution errors. These errors se

List of Error Messages 6 Error MessagesU3606B User’s Guide 185Internal errorsThe following table shows the list of internal errors.Query errorsThe fol

6 List of Error Messages Error Messages186 U3606B User’s GuideSelf-test errorsThe following errors indicate failures that may occur during a self- te

List of Error Messages 6 Error MessagesU3606B User’s Guide 187Calibration errorsThe following errors indicate failures that may occur during a calibra

6 List of Error Messages Error Messages188 U3606B User’s Guide723 Cal CAP offset out of range726 Cal RES open out of range742 Cal checksum failed, DC

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Introduction 1 Preparing the U3606BU3606B User’s Guide 5Connect power to the instrumentNOTEThe U3606B is shipped from the factory with a power-line co

1 Introduction Preparing the U3606B6 U3606B User’s GuideNOTE• For subsequent power cycles, the U3606B returns to the last power-off state by default.

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1 Introduction Preparing the U3606B8 U3606B User’s GuideRack mount the instrumentYou can mount the U3606B in a standard 19- inch rack cabinet using o

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1 Introduction Preparing the U3606B10 U3606B User’s GuideStack multiple U3606B unitsYou may stack multiple U3606B units on top of each other. The rub

Introduction 1 The U3606B in BriefU3606B User’s Guide 11The U3606B in BriefDimensionsFigure 1-4 U3606B dimensions105 mm334 mm226 mmU3606-90054_UG_EN.b

1 Introduction The U3606B in Brief12 U3606B User’s GuideOverviewFront panelThe front panel parts of the U3606B are described in this section.Figure 1

Introduction 1 The U3606B in BriefU3606B User’s Guide 13Rear panelThe rear panel parts of the U3606B are described in this section.Figure 1-6 The rear

U3606B User’s Guide IIISafety SymbolsThe following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate precautions which must be taken to main

1 Introduction The U3606B in Brief14 U3606B User’s GuideTable 1 - 2 Rear panel descriptionsLegend Description1 AC inlet Connects the AC power line —

Introduction 1 The U3606B in BriefU3606B User’s Guide 15Display screenThe display annunciators of the U3606B are described in this section.Figure 1-7

1 Introduction The U3606B in Brief16 U3606B User’s Guide2EXT Remote sensing operation enabledCC Constant current operation selectedCV Constant voltag

Introduction 1 The U3606B in BriefU3606B User’s Guide 176LOG Data logging in progressStore Store instrument state selectedRecall Recall instrument sta

1 Introduction The U3606B in Brief18 U3606B User’s GuideKeypadFigure 1-8 The keypad at a glance11ms Pulse width unit for square-wave output% Duty cyc

Introduction 1 The U3606B in BriefU3606B User’s Guide 19Using the Shift keyTo select a Shift function: first, press [Shift] (the Shift annunciator wil

1 Introduction The U3606B in Brief20 U3606B User’s Guide• Press [Shift] to select a shift function.• Press [Local] to unlock the front-panel keys whe

Introduction 1 The U3606B in BriefU3606B User’s Guide 21• Press [] to select the resistance (2-wire) measurement function.• Press [] again to select t

1 Introduction The U3606B in Brief22 U3606B User’s Guide• Press [] to select a higher range and disable autoranging.• Press [] to select a lower rang

Introduction 1 The U3606B in BriefU3606B User’s Guide 23 Press [Shift] > [Limit] to set the over-current limit value for the CV output or the over-

IV U3606B User’s GuideSafety ConsiderationsRead the information below before using this instrument. The following general safety precautions must be o

1 Introduction The U3606B in Brief24 U3606B User’s GuideInput/Output terminalsFigure 1-9 The input/output terminals at a glanceWARNINGBefore attempti

Introduction 1 The U3606B in BriefU3606B User’s Guide 25Table 1 - 5 Input terminal connections Function Input terminals (+ SENSE –) Input protectionDC

1 Introduction The U3606B in Brief26 U3606B User’s GuideTable 1 - 6 Output terminal connections Function Output terminals (+ FORCE –) Maximum outputC

Introduction 1 The U3606B in BriefU3606B User’s Guide 27Square-wave output• Amplitude: 0 V to 30 V[1]• Frequency: Multiple predefined values[3]• Duty

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29U3606B Multimeter|DC Power SupplyUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies2Operation and FeaturesMeasuring Voltage 30Measuring Current 33Measuring Resi

2 Operation and Features Measuring Voltage30 U3606B User’s GuideMeasuring VoltageConnect the test leadsSelect the voltage measurement function124Pres

Operation and Features 2 Measuring VoltageU3606B User’s Guide 31Voltage measurement summaryProbe the test points and read the displayIn this example,

2 Operation and Features Measuring Voltage32 U3606B User’s GuideAC voltage measurementAvailable ranges 100.000 mV, 1.00000 V, 10.0000 V, 100.000 V, 7

Operation and Features 2 Measuring CurrentU3606B User’s Guide 33Measuring CurrentConnect the test leadsSelect the current measurement function124Press

U3606B User’s Guide VEnvironmental ConditionsThis instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The table below shows th

2 Operation and Features Measuring Current34 U3606B User’s GuideCurrent measurement summaryProbe the test points and read the displayIn this example,

Operation and Features 2 Measuring CurrentU3606B User’s Guide 35AC current measurementAvailable ranges 10.0000 mA, 100.000 mA, 1.00000 A, 3.0000 AMeas

2 Operation and Features Measuring Resistance36 U3606B User’s GuideMeasuring ResistanceConnect the test leadsSelect the resistance measurement functi

Operation and Features 2 Measuring ResistanceU3606B User’s Guide 37Probe the test points and read the displayIn this example, we obtain a resistance m

2 Operation and Features Measuring Resistance38 U3606B User’s GuideResistance measurement summaryTable 2 - 3 Resistance measurement summary Item Desc

Operation and Features 2 Testing ContinuityU3606B User’s Guide 39Test ing Conti nuityConnect the test leadsSelect the continuity test function124Press

2 Operation and Features Testing Continuity40 U3606B User’s GuideProbe the test points and read the displayIn this example, a short is detected in th

Operation and Features 2 Testing ContinuityU3606B User’s Guide 41Continuity test summaryTable 2 - 4 Continuity test summary Item DescriptionMeasuremen

2 Operation and Features Measuring Low-Resistance42 U3606B User’s GuideMeasuring Low-ResistanceConnect the test leads1234U3606-90054_UG_EN.book Page

Operation and Features 2 Measuring Low-ResistanceU3606B User’s Guide 43Select the low-resistance measurement functionProbe the test points and read th

VI U3606B User’s GuideRegulatory MarkingsThe CE mark is a registered trademarkof the European Community. This CEmark shows that the product complieswi

2 Operation and Features Measuring Low-Resistance44 U3606B User’s GuideLow-resistance measurement summaryCAUTIONDisconnect circuit power and discharg

Operation and Features 2 Measuring Low-ResistanceU3606B User’s Guide 45Table 2 - 6 Low-resistance test current values[1][1] When the display shows “OL

2 Operation and Features Measuring Low-Resistance46 U3606B User’s GuideChanging the low-resistance test currentUse the arrow keys to navigate the edi

Operation and Features 2 Measuring CapacitanceU3606B User’s Guide 47Measuring CapacitanceConnect the test leadsSelect the capacitance measurement func

2 Operation and Features Measuring Capacitance48 U3606B User’s GuideProbe the test points and read the displayIn this example, we obtain a capacitanc

Operation and Features 2 Measuring CapacitanceU3606B User’s Guide 49Capacitance measurement summaryNOTEMeasuring tips• The U3606B calculates capacitan

2 Operation and Features Testing Diodes50 U3606B User’s GuideTest ing DiodesConnect the test leadsSelect the diode test function124Press [] to switch

Operation and Features 2 Testing DiodesU3606B User’s Guide 51Probe the test points and read the displayIn this example, we obtain an open result from

2 Operation and Features Testing Diodes52 U3606B User’s GuideDiode test summaryCAUTIONDisconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage capacit

Operation and Features 2 Measuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle (Voltage Path)U3606B User’s Guide 53Measuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle (Vo

U3606B User’s Guide VIIWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/ECThis instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/

2 Operation and Features Measuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle (Voltage Path)54 U3606B User’s GuideProbe the test points and read the displayIn

Operation and Features 2 Measuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle (Voltage Path)U3606B User’s Guide 55Frequency/pulse width/duty cycle measurement (

2 Operation and Features Measuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle (Current Path)56 U3606B User’s GuideMeasuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle (C

Operation and Features 2 Measuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle (Current Path)U3606B User’s Guide 57Probe the test points and read the displayIn t

2 Operation and Features Measuring Frequency/Pulse Width/Duty Cycle (Current Path)58 U3606B User’s GuideFrequency/pulse width/duty cycle measurement

Operation and Features 2 Selecting a RangeU3606B User’s Guide 59Selecting a RangeYou can allow the U3606B to automatically select the range using auto

2 Operation and Features Selecting a Range60 U3606B User’s GuideNOTE• Autoranging is selected at default factory power-on and after a remote reset.•

Operation and Features 2 Setting the ResolutionU3606B User’s Guide 61Setting the ResolutionYou can select either 4½ digit or 5½ digit resolution for t

2 Operation and Features Math Operations62 U3606B User’s GuideMath OperationsThe U3606B provides six math operations: null measurements, dB measureme

Operation and Features 2 Math OperationsU3606B User’s Guide 63NullWhen making null measurements, also called relative, each reading is the difference

VIII U3606B User’s GuideDeclaration of Conformity (DoC)The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this instrument is available on the Agilent website. Yo

2 Operation and Features Math Operations64 U3606B User’s GuideEnable the null functionTo disable the null functionU3606-90054_UG_EN.book Page 64 Fr

Operation and Features 2 Math OperationsU3606B User’s Guide 65Edit the null valueUse the arrow keys to navigate the edit mode.12• Press [] or [] to se

2 Operation and Features Math Operations66 U3606B User’s GuidedBm measurementsThe logarithmic dBm (decibels relative to 1 mW) scale is often used in

Operation and Features 2 Math OperationsU3606B User’s Guide 67dB measurementsEach dB measurement is the difference between the input signal and a stor

2 Operation and Features Math Operations68 U3606B User’s GuideEdit the relative valueUse the arrow keys to navigate the edit mode.12• Press [] or []

Operation and Features 2 Math OperationsU3606B User’s Guide 69MinMaxThe MinMax operation stores the minimum and maximum values, the average, and the n

2 Operation and Features Math Operations70 U3606B User’s GuideLimitThe limit test function enables you to perform pass or fail testing to the upper a

Operation and Features 2 Math OperationsU3606B User’s Guide 71Enable the Limit function• PASS: Readings are within the specified limits. • HI: Reading

2 Operation and Features Math Operations72 U3606B User’s GuideEdit the upper and lower limit valuesUse the arrow keys to navigate the edit mode.Save

Operation and Features 2 Math OperationsU3606B User’s Guide 73HoldThe refresh hold feature allows you to capture and hold a reading, within the specif

U3606B User’s Guide IXTable of Contents1 IntroductionAbout This Manual 2Documentation map 2Safety notes 2Preparing the U3606B 3Che

2 Operation and Features Math Operations74 U3606B User’s GuideEnable the Hold functionTo disable the Hold functionU3606-90054_UG_EN.book Page 74 Fr

Operation and Features 2 Triggering the MultimeterU3606B User’s Guide 75Triggering the MultimeterThe U3606B triggering system allows you to generate t

2 Operation and Features Triggering the Multimeter76 U3606B User’s GuideFront panel triggeringSingle triggeringThe U3606B takes one reading each time

Operation and Features 2 Triggering the MultimeterU3606B User’s Guide 77Remote interface triggeringImmediate triggeringIn the immediate trigger mode,

2 Operation and Features Triggering the Multimeter78 U3606B User’s GuideRemote interface operation:• The TRIGger:SOURce BUS command selects the bus

79U3606B Multimeter|DC Power SupplyUser’s GuideAgilent Technologies3DC Power Supply OperationConstant Voltage Operation 80Constant Current Operatio

3 DC Power Supply Operation Constant Voltage Operation80 U3606B User’s GuideConstant Voltage OperationConnect the load1LOAD32U3606-90054_UG_EN.book

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Constant Voltage OperationU3606B User’s Guide 81Select the constant voltage functionAdjust the constant voltage value5LOAD

3 DC Power Supply Operation Constant Voltage Operation82 U3606B User’s GuideEnable the output8NOTE• The output voltage is limited by the range select

DC Power Supply Operation 3 Constant Current OperationU3606B User’s Guide 83Constant Current OperationConnect the load1LOAD32U3606-90054_UG_EN.book P