M370430-01 Rev B    iii 
 
About This Manual (firmware v2.0 and higher) 
 
The Operating Manual provides installation and operating information for 
the XG and XTR Family Programmable DC Power Supply. 
The Manual provides safety information, features and specifications, 
installation procedures, functional test procedures, and operating 
procedures for both local (front panel) operation and remote operation. 
The Manual also provides information on the GPIB interface option and LXI 
compliant Ethernet (ENET) interface for models with the MEB and MEA 
options. 
The Manual is intended for the user who is familiar with electronic power 
supplies, Constant Voltage, Constant Current, and/or Constant Power  
operating modes, and the control of output power. The user should be 
familiar with practicing safe techniques while making supply or pin 
connections. 
The following conventions are used in this guide. 
WARNING 
Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or 
loss of life. 
CAUTION 
Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit 
or other equipment. 
Important: Important notes provide information that is important for you to 
know. They are not as serious as Warnings or Cautions.