4 Operating the Power System
Synchronizing Output Turn-On
Synchronizing Output Turn-On Delays
Synchronizing Multiple Mainframes
Synchronization Operation
This function lets you accurately synchronize output turn-on sequences by letting you specify a
common delay offset, which serves as a reference point for the user-programmed turn-on delays. This
same reference point also makes it possible to connect multiple Keysight N6700C-series mainframes
together and program accurate turn-on sequences across multiple mainframes.
Note that there is no delay offset when outputs turn off. Outputs start executing their programmed
turn-off delays as soon as an output Off command is received.
Synchronizing Output Turn-On Delays
All N6700 series power modules that are installed in Keysight N6700C mainframes exhibit a minimum
delay offset that applies from the time that a command to turn on the output is received until the
output actually turns on. If you specify a user-programmed turn-on delay, this delay will be added to
the minimum delay offset, resulting in a turn-on delay that is actually longer than the one you
programmed. The minimum delay offset is shown as follows:
Power Modules
N673xB, N674xB, N677xA
N6751A, N6752A
N6753A, N6754A
N6761A, N6762A
N6781A, N6782A, N6784A
With relays programmed closed
N6785A, N6786A
With relays programmed closed
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Options and Mode
Without relays
With relay option 760, 761
Without relays
With relay option 761
Without relays
With relay option 760, 761
Constant Voltage - without relays
Constant Voltage - with relay option 761
Constant Current - without relays
Constant Current - with relay option 761
Voltage Priority - Low Z mode; or Current Priority
Voltage Priority - High Z mode
Voltage Priority - Low Z mode; or Current Priority
Voltage Priority - High Z mode
Voltage Priority - Low Z mode; or Current Priority
Voltage Priority - High Z mode
Voltage Priority - Low Z mode; or Current Priority
Voltage Priority - High Z mode
Delay Offset
32 ms
58 ms
25 ms
51 ms
18 ms
44 ms
32 ms
58 ms
23 ms
45 ms
25.6 ms
24.8 ms
5.2 ms
7.3 ms
35.9 ms
34.9 ms
5.2 ms
7.3 ms
Keysight N6700C Series User's Guide