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5 - Front Panel Operation

Output Control Keys

Output control keys control the output functions of the dc source.

Voltage

Press this key to access the voltage menu.

 

Display

Command Function

 

VOLT <value>

Sets the output voltage

Current

Press this key to access the current menu.

 

Display

Command Function

 

CURR <value>

Sets the output current

Output

Press this key to access the output menu list.

 

Display

Command Function

 

*RST

Places the dc source in the factory-default state

 

PON:STATE <char>

Select the power-on state command (RST or RCL0)1

 

RI <char>

Sets the remote inhibit mode (LATCHING, LIVE, or OFF)1

 

DFI <char>

Sets the discrete fault indicator state (ON or OFF)

 

DFI:SOUR <char>

Selects the DFI source (QUES, OPER, ESB, RQS, or OFF)2

 

PORT <char>

Sets the output port functions (RIDFI or DIGIO)1

 

DIGIO <char>

Sets and reads the I/O port value (0 through 7)

 

RELAY <char>

Set relay state independent of output (``ON'' or ``OFF'')

 

REL:POL <char>

Set relay polarity (``NORM'' or ``REV'').

 

PROT:DLY <value>

Sets the output protection delay in seconds

OV

Cal

Press this key to display protection status.

Display

Command Function

OC OT OV RI FS

Status of the protection features (example shows all tripped)

-- -- -- -- --

Status of the protection features (example shows none

 

tripped)

Press this key to access the overvoltage protection menu.

Display

Command Function

VOLT:PROT <value>

Sets overvoltage protection level

This key accesses the calibration menu (Refer to Appendix B to calibrate your dc source).

Notes:

1These parameters are stored in non-volatile memory

2These status summary bits are explained in chapter 3 of the Programming Guide value = a numeric value

char = a character string parameter

Use p

and

q

to scroll through the menu commands.

Use ã

and

ä

to scroll through the menu parameters.

Use á

and

â

to select a digit in a numeric entry field.

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