([Shift] [Meter])
([Shift] [Command])
([Shift] [Status])
SYSTEM KEYS
This key switches from remote operation (over the GPIB) to local operation using the keyboard.
Press 
when the Rmt annunciator is on to enable the keyboard.
This key moves the cursor to the subaddress field so you can select another module. Use the Entry or Select keys to enter another subaddress.
FUNCTION KEYS
This function continuously displays operating information about the selected module. The Meter function is the
This function lets you send a SCPI command or query to the selected module. Use the letter keys or the Select keys to select the SCPI command. Refer to the power module Programming Guide for a complete description of the SCPI commands. Refer to the end of this appendix for the SCPI command tree used by the keyboard.
This function displays status information about the following QUEStionable and CONDition status register bits: CV, CC, OV, OC, OT, RT, WTG, and DWE. Refer to the power module Programming Guide for a complete description of the QUEStionable and CONDition status registers.
This function displays the error messages whenever the Err annunciator on the display indicates that an error has occurred.
This function lets you format the meter area of the display. Power supply modules do not use additional meter formats.
This function lets you send the next command entered from the keypad to all the modules in the mainframe. The subaddress field on the display indicates "ALL" when this function is active. You
must press 
each time you want to send a command to all modules.
This function clears any latched protection features that have tripped.
SELECT KEYS
When the Meter function is active, these keys let you move across the display so that you can enter or change values in the selected fields. When the Command function is active, these keys let you move across the various levels of the command tree structure. Numeric command parameters default either to zero or the last programmed value.
When the Meter function is active, these keys let you increment and decrement the numeric values in the selected field. When the Command function is active, these keys let you scroll up and down through the choices at each level of the command tree.
This key lets you recall up to five previous commands that were sent. You can edit any recalled
command. Press 
to send the command.
This key exits any action and returns the display to the Meter function. If the Command function is
active, the displayed command is not executed (same as 
).
