California Instruments 3000iL, User Manual

iL Series User Manual 

 
California Instruments 

Rev B 

v

Table of contents 

1. 

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1 

1.1

About this chapter ..............................................................................................................1

1.2

Document Reference .........................................................................................................1

1.3

Safety Considerations........................................................................................................2

1.4

General Description ...........................................................................................................2

1.5

Options and Accessories ...................................................................................................6

1.6

User-replaceable Parts ......................................................................................................7

2.

Installation ..................................................................................................................... 8

2.1

About this chapter ..............................................................................................................8

2.2

Inspection...........................................................................................................................8

2.3

Packaging Material ............................................................................................................8

2.4

Items Supplied ...................................................................................................................8

2.5

Bench Operation ................................................................................................................9

2.6

Rack Mounting ...................................................................................................................9

2.7

Input Connections ............................................................................................................10

2.8

OVP Considerations ........................................................................................................14

2.9

Output Rating...................................................................................................................14

2.10

Trigger Connections.........................................................................................................14

2.11

Digital Connections ..........................................................................................................14

2.12

Controller Connections ....................................................................................................15

3.

Turn-On Checkout ...................................................................................................... 19

3.1

Preliminary Checkout.......................................................................................................19

3.2

Using the Keypad.............................................................................................................19

3.3

Output Checkout ..............................................................................................................20

3.4

In Case of Trouble ...........................................................................................................23

4.

Front Panel Operation................................................................................................. 25

4.1

Introduction ......................................................................................................................25

4.2

Front Panel Description ...................................................................................................25

4.2

System Keys ....................................................................................................................28

4.3

Function Keys ..................................................................................................................29

4.4

Entry Keys........................................................................................................................37

4.5

Examples of Front Panel Programming ...........................................................................39

4.6

Trigger Delays and Phase Synchronization .....................................................................45

4.7

Programming Slew Rates ................................................................................................48

4.8

Measuring Peak Inrush Current .......................................................................................51

4.9

Setting the IEEE-488 Address and RS-232C Parameters ...............................................52

4.10

Saving and Recalling Operating States ...........................................................................53

5.

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 54

5.1

Performance Specifications .............................................................................................54

5.2

IEC Measurement Specifications .....................................................................................55

5.3

Typical Specifications ......................................................................................................56

6.

Calibration and performance verification .................................................................... 58

6.1

Equipment Required ........................................................................................................58

6.2

Operation Verification ......................................................................................................59

6.3

Verification Test Checklist................................................................................................62

6.4

Performing the Calibration Procedure..............................................................................62