Installation and Configuration
Remote/Local Operation
If the rear panel PON REM switch is set to 1, the power supply will power up in local mode. Power supply control is at the front panel. During an operating session, you can toggle between local mode and remote mode by sending commands as described in “Remote Mode Operation” on page 22 and “Local Mode Operation” on page 23.
Table 2.5 Remote Mode Power On Conditions
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Voltage | 0 V | VSET 0 |
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Current | 0 A | ISET 0 |
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Soft Voltage Limit | VMAX (see models) | VMAX 7.5 |
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Soft Current Limit | IMAX (see models) | IMAX 140 |
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OVP Trip Voltage | Model VMAX + 10% | OVSET 8.25 |
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Delay | 0.5 s | DLY 0.5S |
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Foldback Protection | OFF | FOLD OFF |
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Output | ON | OUT ON |
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Hold | OFF | HOLD OFF |
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Unmask | NONE | UNMASK NONE |
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Service Request Capability | OFF | SRQ OFF |
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AUXA | OFF | AUXA OFF |
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AUXB | OFF | AUXB OFF |
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Remote Mode While in remote mode, use the interface commands to control the output of the Operation power supply from a computer. See Section 3, “Operation” for a complete list of
particular GPIB controller interface installed on your computer.
While in remote mode, you can change to local mode operation by sending the
GPIB GTL (Go to Local) command, or by negating the GPIB REN (Remote
Enable) line.
22 | Operating Manual for GPIB for XPD Series Power Supply |