Getting Started 16
1. Voltage Check
– Turn ON the power supply. The display will show the OFF annunciator above the voltage display.
– Enable the output by pressing . After pressing the button the LED next to the button will be lit. The OFF
annunciator will change to CV.
– Using the numeric keypad or the voltage adjust knob and enter a voltage value. The voltage display will now show
the value you entered. If entering with numeric keypad, press rst, then enter the value and press .
– (Optional) You may also verify the output voltage by connecting the (+) and (-) terminals on the rear panel to
an external voltmeter. The measured value should match or be within the entered voltage value.
Follow the steps below to check current output of the power supply.
2. Current Check
– Turn ON the power supply. The display will show the OFF annunciator above the voltage display. Be sure that the
output is disabled (the LED next to the button should not be lit when it is o). If the LED is ON, press
to disable output. Short the (+) and (-) output terminals with test leads, shorting bar, or clip. (Refer to
“– Wire Gauge Rating” to select appropriate test leads)
– Using the numeric keypad or the current adjust knob, enter a small current value (i.e. 1.000 A). If entering with
numeric keypad, press rst, then enter the value and press . The current display will now show the
value you entered.
– Enable the output by pressing , and the LED next to the button will be lit. The OFF annunciator will
change to CC.
– (Optional) You may also verify the output current by connecting either the (+) and (-) terminals on the rear panel
to an external current meter capable of measuring the current that you set. The measured value should match or
be within the entered current value.
– Press the power switch to the OFF position to turn o the power supply, then remove the short on the output
terminals.
3. Check Model and Firmware Version The model and rmware version can be veried by using the *IDN? query
remote command. It can also be found from within the menu system by following these steps:
– Press to enter the menu system.
– Press the button ve times until SYSTEM is select. Press . Press the button one time until
INFORMATION. Press , and the display will show the following screen:
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