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Installation 33
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Installation
Introduction
This chapter discusses how to install the modules and make connections to the rear panel of your Agilent 6050A or Agilent
6051A Electronic Loads. A turn-on checkout procedure as well as application considerations for specific operating modes
are also discussed.
Inspection
When you receive your Electronic Load, inspect it for any obvious damage that may have occurred during shipment. If there
is damage, immediately notify the carrier and the nearest Agilent Sales Office. Warranty information is printed on the
inside front cover of this manual.
Save the shipping cartons and packing materials in case a module or the mainframe must be returned to Agilent
Technologies in the future. If you return a unit for service, attach a tag identifying the owner and model number. Also
include a brief description of the problem.
In addition to this manual, check that the following items have been received with your mainframe and module:
Power Cord
Your Electronic Load was shipped with a power cord for the type of outlet used at your location.
If the appropriate cord was not included, contact your nearest Agilent Sales and Service Office
to obtain the correct cord (see Figure 3-1 for the part number and order option).
Trigger Connector
A 4-pin trigger connector is shipped with your mainframe. This connector is discussed later in
this chapter.
Control Connector
A 10-pin control connector is shipped with each module. This connector is discussed later in
this chapter.
Programming
Reference Guide
This guide enables you to use HPSL commands to remotely control your Electronic Load from a
controller using the HPSL programming language.
Module Specific Pages
Module-specific pages are included with each module. These pages supplement the information
in this operating manual.
Change Sheet
Change sheets may be included for any of the previously mentioned documentation. If change
sheets are included, make the corrections to the appropriate manual.
Installing The Modules
Modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (static electricity). Use standard anti-static work
practices such as using wrist straps when handling and installing modules. Avoid touching the circuit
boards.
Other than observing standard anti-static work practices, no special tools are required to install modules inside a mainframe.
The Agilent 6050A mainframe has enough room for six single-width modules (e.g. Agilent 60501A), or three doublewidth
modules (e.g. Agilent 60504A). Modules can be combined in the mainframe in any order. The Agilent 6051A mainframe