5 - Front Panel Operation
Annunciators light to indicate operating modes and status conditions: CV The dc source output is in
CCThe dc source output is in
OCP The overcurrent protection state is enabled.
Prot One of the dc source's output protection features is activated. Cal The dc source is in calibration mode.
Shift The Shift key is pressed to access an alternate key function. Rmt The selected interface
Err There is a message in the SCPI error queue.
SRQ The interface is requesting service from the controller.
mOutput Connectors
The rotary control lets you set the output voltage or current as well as menu parameters. Press á and â to select the resolution, then adjust the value with the knob.
Optional front panel binding posts let you connect loads to the front of the unit. Before using the front panel binding posts, make sure that the output terminals are jumpered for Local sensing.
This turns the dc source on or off.
The system keys let you:
Return to Local mode (front panel control) Set the dc source
Set the
Save and recall up to 4 instrument operating configurations
Function access command menus that let you: Enable or disable the output
Select metering functions
Program output voltage and current Display the protection status state Set and clear protection functions Set the output state at
p and q scroll through the front panel menu commands
q Entry Keys | Entry keys let you: |
| Enter programming values |
| Increment or decrement programming values |
| ã and ä select the front panel menu parameters |
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