Local Operation 
 
3-26  M370430-01  Rev B 
Setting Foldback Mode 
Foldback mode is used to disable the output when a transition is made 
between the operating modes. The power supply will turn off/disable the 
output and lock in foldback mode after a specified delay if the power 
supply transitions into CV mode or into CC mode, depending on the 
foldback mode settings. This feature is particularly useful for protecting 
current or voltage sensitive loads. Foldback can be set to trigger a switch 
when transitioning from CV to CC mode or from CC to CV mode. 
To set the foldback protection and foldback delay time: 
1.  Turn the 9-position mode control to the FLD position or press 
the rotary Adjust/Enter control if the 9-position mode control 
is already at the FLD position. 
2.  Select the type of crossover that will cause foldback to trigger 
by using the rotary Adjust/Enter control. 
If the mode selected is CC or CV mode, the foldback delay timer 
will start on a transition into the selected mode. If the mode 
selected is none, foldback is not enabled. 
3.  Press the rotary Adjust/Enter control when the desired mode 
has been selected. 
The FLD LED will illuminate and   will be displayed in the 
output voltage display. 
4.  Adjust the desired delay time using the rotary Adjust/Enter 
control. 
The range can be set from 0.50 seconds to a maximum of 50 
seconds. The step size is in increments of 0.05 seconds when 
setting from 0.50 to 5 seconds and then in 1 second increments 
from 5 seconds to 50 seconds. 
5.  Once the desired foldback delay time has been selected, press 
the rotary Adjust/Enter control to commit the foldback delay 
setting. 
To disable foldback protection: 
1.  Turn the 9-position mode control to the FLD position or press 
the rotary Adjust/Enter control if the control knob is already 
at the FLD position. 
2.   is displayed on the output voltage display and the output 
current display shows the current foldback trigger mode. 
3.  Turn the rotary Adjust/Enter control until   is displayed 
in the output current display.