Hi,
I'm here again to ask for help. This E3631A (22 yo -2000) has a rather complicated problem.
With self-tests there are no errors displayed.
The pushbuttons and knob are in working condition, thus I think CPU are good.
When I switch on the device, the display shows OUTPUT OFF and is in +6 V mode, I push the output ON and the display shows - 7,324 V and - 6,212 A, if I set in +25V mode the display shows -34,47V and 1,941A, if I set the -25V mode display shows 34,47V and 1,941A (always in CV and note the opposite sign with the mode). No possibility to change these values
The outputs are always 0,00V, measured with an external DMM.
The button "Display Limit" works.
The only way to have some voltage in output is recall the setting stored in Store, but the values shown in the display are incorrect compared to those measured with the DMM.
I did some research and I found that these power supplies have problems with the ADC and DAC circuits, as well as nearby resistance (R4, R5, R15, R16 etc ..). I measured all components close to U9,U10, U11, U12, U13 with the DMM and all seem in order, apart some not exactly precise value in resistance. Let's say that some precision resistances measure as normal resistances.
The power supplies of these above integrated circuits are good.
Where should I start?
Thanks to those who can help me and greetings to all.. Stefano