User Manual    AMETEK Programmable Power 
RS Series    59 
3.11  Remote Inhibit / Remote Shutdown 
It may be necessary to provide a remote shutdown of the AC or DC output of the RS. The 
external remote inhibit input may be used for this purpose (RI). This input is also referred to as 
remote shutdown. 
The default mode of operation for the RI input is a contact closure between pins 5 and 6 (return) 
of the rear panel screw-terminal strip. This will open the output relay of the RS.  
It is possible to reverse the polarity of the RI input. This requires the use of the following bus 
command: 
OUTPut:RI[:LEVel]  HIGH  /* Sets RI polarity to active high. 
OUTPut:RI[:LEVel]  LOW  /* Sets RI polarity to active low (Factory default) 
The remote control interface must be used to change this setting. Once set, the polarity setting 
remains in effect. 
The way the RS responds to a remote inhibit event can be programmed over the remote control 
interface using the OUTP:RI:MODE command. See P/N 7003-961 programming manual for 
details on changing modes. The mode set is retained at power off and recalled at power up so 
stays in effect till changed again over the bus. 
The following modes are supported.  
MODE  OPERATION 
LATCHING  A TTL low at the RI input latches the output in the 
protection shutdown state. This state can only be 
cleared by sending a OUTPut:PROTection:CLEar 
command over the bus. 
LIVE  The output state follows the state of the RI input. A TTL 
low or contact closure at the RI input turns the output 
off; a TTL high or open contact turns the output on. 
This mode is equivalent to using the Output On/Off 
button on the front panel. 
Default mode. Units are shipped in this mode. 
OFF  The instrument ignores the RI input. 
Table 3-14: Remote Inhibit Mode Settings 
NOTE:  When using the Remote Inhibit input, it will be necessary to disconnect any RI 
connection to the RS master unit when turning on the RS master unit. During 
initialization, the RI connection must be OPEN or initialization will be halted with 
the message WARING FOR AUXILIARY displayed on the LCD screen.