BK Precision 8600 Series User Manual

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This command sets the soft current protection level. If the input current exceeds the soft current
protection level for the time specified by CURR:PROT:DEL, the input is turned off.
NOTE: Use CURR:PROT:DEL to prevent momentary current limit conditions caused by programmed
changes from tripping the overcurrent protection.
Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:LEVel <NRf+>
Parameters
0 through max. Rated current
Unit
A (amps)
Examples
CURR:PROT 2
Query Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:LEVel?
Returned Parameters
<NR3>
Related Commands
CURR:PROT:DEL CURR:PROT:STAT
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay
This command specifies the time that the input current can exceed the protection level before the
input is turned off.
Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection[:DELay] <NRf+>
Parameters
0 to 60 seconds
Unit
seconds
*RST Value
0
Examples
CURR:PROT:DEL 5
Query Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:DELay?
Returned Parameters
<NR1>
Related Commands
CURR:PROT CURR:PROT:STAT
[SOURce:]CURRent:TRANsient:MODE
This command selects the operating mode of the transient generator as follows in constant current
mode.
CONTinuous The transient generator puts out a continuous pulse stream after receipt of a trigger.
PULSe The transient generator puts out a single pulse upon receipt of a trigger.
TOGGle The transient generator toggles between two levels upon receipt of a trigger.
Command Syntax
[SOURce:]CURRent:TRANsient:MODE <mode>
Parameters
CONTinuous | PULSe | TOGGle
*RST Value
CONTinuous

BK Precision 8600 Series Specifications

General

Brand	BK Precision
Model	8600 Series
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English