APT 8500 Series User Manual

8500 Series
Operation Manual for Models
8505, 8512, 8520, 8540
Programmable AC Power Source
V1.00
Part # 40237
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APT 8500 Series Specifications

General

Input Frequency	50/60 Hz
Output Frequency	50/60 Hz
Input Voltage	200-240V AC
Output Voltage	200-240V AC
Number of Outlets	8
Form Factor	Rackmount
Height	1U
Protection	Overload, surge
Communication Interface	RS-232
Operating Temperature	0°C
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing

Summary

8500 Series AC Power Source Overview

Declaration of Conformity

Calibration Procedure

Entering Calibration Screen

Steps to access the calibration menu and enter the password.

Voltage Calibration Procedures

Guides for calibrating voltage settings and measurements.

Voltage Calibration (Low Range)

Current Calibration Procedure

Steps for calibrating the current measurement.

Voltage Calibration (High Range)

Service and Maintenance

Safety Precautions and Symbols

Service and Maintenance

Specifications and Controls

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the instrument.

Instrument Controls

Front Panel Controls Overview

Description of the buttons, display, and knobs on the front panel.

Rear Panel Controls Overview

Programming Instructions

Powering on the Instrument

System Parameters

Editing System Parameters

Mode and File Operations

Create Test File – Manual Mode

Manual Mode - Test Parameters

Create Test File – List Mode

List Mode – Test Parameters

Create Test File – Step Mode

Step Mode – Test Parameters

Create Test File – Pulse Mode

Pulse Mode – Test Parameters

Test File Management

Edit Test File

Perform Test Operations

Manual Mode Testing

List Mode Testing

Step Mode Testing

Pulse Mode Testing

Error and Failure Messages

Remote Control Interface

Bus Remote Interface (USB/LAN/GPIB)

USB and LAN Interface Details

USB Communication Port Configuration

LAN Configuration

SCPI Language Basics

SCPI Command Tree

Output Subsystem Commands

SCPI commands for controlling the output parameters.

Measure Subsystem Commands

SCPI commands for querying measurement data.

Mode and File Subsystem Commands

SCPI commands for managing modes and test files.

Manual Mode Commands

SCPI commands specific to Manual Mode.

List Mode Commands

SCPI commands specific to List Mode.

Step Mode Commands

SCPI commands specific to Step Mode.

Pulse Mode Commands

SCPI commands specific to Pulse Mode.

Meter Subsystem Commands

Result Subsystem Commands

System Subsystem Commands

IEEE 488.2 Common Commands

Status Subsystem Commands

Current Calibration Procedure

View Calibration Data