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Familiarize yourself with the unit using front panel illustrations and descriptions.
Detailed descriptions of front panel keys and displays: LCD Display, Power On/Off, Terminals, VSET, ISET, OVSET, OCP, OUTPUT, ADDR, ENTER, CH2, etc.
Details on rear panel connectors and functions: Ventilation Fan, GPIB Interface, Voltage Selector, Fuseholder, AC receptacle, Output terminals.
Definitions for various status messages displayed on the LCD like LOC, REM, CV, CC, OV, OC, OCP, TRK, HI, LO.
Details on output terminals and wires, including remote sense configuration and wire ampacity/resistivity.
Information on operating characteristics, configurations, ranges, and load considerations.
Description of voltage and current operating quadrants for all four models.
Configuration, characteristics, and considerations for using the remote sense function.
Guidelines for connecting loads, multiple loads, and output isolation.
Procedures for connecting and operating supplies in parallel for CV and CC modes.
Procedures for connecting and operating supplies in series for CV and CC modes.
Details on controlling PPS-1603 output voltage and current via external analog signals.
Information on locally programming the PPS Series, default local mode operation.
How power supplies accept programming values, input validation, and setting procedures.
Procedure for locally programming the output voltage using VSET.
Procedure for locally programming the output current using ISET.
Features for setting overvoltage (OVSET) and overcurrent protection (OCP).
How to enable or disable the power supply outputs.
Procedure to reset output parameters like VSET, ISET, OVSET.
Explanation of the tracking mode for the PPS-2322 dual output model.
Explanation of the HI/LO operating range selection for the PPS-1326.
Overview of controlling the power supply via a computer using GPIB.
Explanation of GPIB concepts: Listener, Talker, Controller, and interface functions.
Procedure for viewing and modifying the GPIB address of the power supply.
Table of GPIB commands for PPS series, including programming and query commands.
How to read and interpret the power supply's status register via ASCII codes.
Detailed requirements for programming commands and default settings.
Table of default settings for various PPS models upon powering up.
Command to enable/disable the power supply outputs.
Procedure to program output voltage using VSET command.
Procedure to program the overvoltage protection value using OVSET.
Procedure to program output current using ISET command.
Procedure to enable/disable overcurrent protection using OCP command.
Discussion of RANGE and TRACK commands for specific models.
Basic operations for remote programming: Address Selection, Common Commands.
Selecting the power supply's address for remote communication.
Key commands for voltage, current, and protection programming.
Steps and examples for sending commands to the power supply.
Steps and examples for querying and retrieving data from the power supply.
Overview of calibration procedures, software-based adjustments, and required parameters.
Equipment needed and configurations for voltage and current calibration.
Step-by-step procedure for calibrating the supply using front panel keypads.
Steps for performing voltage offset and full-scale calibration using the DVM.
Steps for performing current offset and full-scale calibration using the DVM.
Calibration via computer commands, no need to remove the unit.
Reference to Appendix D for detailed software calibration programs.
Procedure for inspecting and replacing fuses, including fuse ratings for different models.
Troubleshooting steps for common operational problems, including fuse check.
Details of the three-year limited warranty, exclusions, and service contact information.
Information on sending out-of-warranty instruments for repair service.
Guidelines for returning instruments for service, including packing and required information.
Maximum DC output ratings, programming voltage/current ranges and resolution for PPS models.
Source effect, PARD, temperature coefficient, drift, transient response, readback accuracy, isolation, and temperature ratings.
GPIB interface capabilities, weight, and dimensions for PPS models.
List of GPIB commands, their definitions, and responses for PPS models.
List of query commands, their definitions, and expected responses.
BASICA program example for software calibration using a digital multimeter.
General| Brand | American Reliance |
|---|---|
| Model | PPS Series |
| Category | Power Supply |
| Language | English |
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