5 - Front Panel Operation

Function keys

Refer to the examples later in this chapter for more details on the use of these keys.

Sense

FUNCTION

Step

 

Meter

Func

 

Channel

Current

Step

Channel

 

 

 

Prot Clear

 

List

Protect

Res

Tran

 

 

Trigger

Input

Voltage

Trigger

on/off

 

Control

Figure 5-3. Function Keys

Immediate Action Keys

Immediate action keys immediately execute their corresponding function when pressed. Other function keys have commands underneath them that are accessed when the key is pressed.

Input

On/Off

Q

Channel

Shift Trigger

Protect

Shift Prot Clear

This key toggles the input of the electronic load between the on and off states. It immediately executes its function as soon as you press it. When off, the electronic load input is disabled and the Dis annunciator is on.

Selects another channel.

Causes a trigger to occur. The trigger system must first be initiated by pressing Trigger Control and Enter. Triggers are used to generate transients or lists.

Displays any protection functions that are tripped.

Press this key to reset the protection circuit and allow the unit to return to its last programmed state. The condition that caused the protection circuit to become active must be removed prior to pressing this key, or the unit will shut down again and display the Prot annunciator again.

Meter

Takes the front panel back to the Metering mode from any other mode.

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