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Chapter 3 Front-Panel Operation

Disabling the Output Using an External Relay

Disabling the Output Using an External Relay

 

When the output of the power supply is turned off, it is implemented by setting

 

the output to 0 volts and 0.02 amps. This gives a zero output voltage without

 

actually disconnecting the output. To disconnect the output an external relay

 

must be connected between the output and the load. A TTL signal of either low

 

true or high true is provided to control an external relay. This signal can only

 

be controlled with the remote command OUTPut:RELay {OFFON}. The TTL

 

output is available on the RS-232 connection pin 1 and pin 0.

 

When the OUTPut:RELay state is “ON”, the TTL output of pin 1 is high

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(4.5 V) and pin 9 is low (0.5 V). The levels are reversed when the

OUTPut:RELay state is “OFF”.

 

TTL output of pin 1 or pin 9 of the RS-232 connector is available only after installing two jumpers inside the power supply. See the Service Guide for more information.

Do not use the RS-232 interface if you have configured the power supply to output relay control signals. Internal components on the RS-232 circuitry may be damaged.

Knob Locking

The control knob can be locked to prevent from any unwanted changes occurring during an experiment, or when you leave the power supply unattended. To lock the knob, move the blinking digit to the right or left using the resolution selection key < or > until the blinking digit disappears.

Notice that the knob and front panel keys are disabled when in the remote interface mode.

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Agilent Technologies E3633A, E3634A manual Disabling the Output Using an External Relay, Knob Locking