Chroma 62012P-80-60 - User Manual

Covers essential precautions for safe operation, grounding, fuses, and preventing hazards.

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION symbols and their implications for safe use.

Illustrates the protective grounding terminal symbol and its purpose.

Explains the function of each key on the front panel interface for instrument operation.

Describes the connectors and ports located on the rear panel of the instrument.

Details preparations before using the power supply, including environment and input power.

Outlines input ratings and guides on connecting the power cable to the rear panel.

Explains how to connect the load to the output terminals on the front and rear panels.

Explains how to connect the remote sensing wires for accurate voltage output.

Details the correct procedure for connecting remote sensing wires to compensate voltage drop.

Warns about reverse polarity connection of sensing wires and how to reset if an error occurs.

Details the steps for powering on the instrument and the self-test sequence.

Explains two methods for setting output voltage (CV MODE) and current (CC MODE).

Allows users to set system functions like GPIB address, output setup, display, protection, etc.

Details how to set system parameters such as GPIB address, RS-232 baudrate, APG, etc.

Guides on setting the GPIB address for remote operation.

Guides on setting the RS-232 baudrate for remote operation.

Allows configuration of output parameters like voltage/current limits and slew rates.

Enables narrowing the output voltage range by setting MIN and MAX limits.

Enables narrowing the output current range by setting MIN and MAX limits.

Details how to operate multiple power supplies in series or parallel configurations.

Guides on selecting between single, series, or parallel operation modes.

Explains how to configure one unit as MASTER and others as SLAVE in series/parallel setups.

Guides on setting the mode to PARALLEL or SERIES for multi-unit operation.

Covers settings for MAIN PAGE, SYSTEM SETUP, OUTPUT SETUP, and PROTECTION in series operation.

Covers settings for MAIN PAGE, SYSTEM SETUP, OUTPUT SETUP, and PROTECTION in parallel operation.

Details the two classes of protection functions: Over voltage, Over current, Over power, Foldback, etc.

Sets the protection point for Over Voltage; output turns OFF if voltage exceeds the range.

Sets the protection point for Over Current; output turns OFF if current exceeds the range.

Sets the protection point for Over Power; output turns OFF if power exceeds the range.

Protects the unit by turning output OFF when internal temperature reaches a high limit.

Protects the unit by turning output OFF if input voltage is outside the specified range.

Detects incorrect remote sensing wire connections and turns output OFF for protection.

Protects the unit by turning output OFF if a fan fails to run.

Protects the unit by turning output OFF if the internal DC BUS voltage is abnormal.

Provides access to calibration functions for voltage, current, APG voltage, and APG current.

Details hardware requirements and setup for calibrating voltage output and measurement.

Details hardware requirements and setup for calibrating current measurement.

Details hardware requirements and setup for calibrating programmed current output.

Details hardware requirements and setup for calibrating APG voltage signals.

Details hardware requirements and setup for calibrating APG current signals.

Explains how to start program execution or abort it.

Guides on initiating program execution and confirming the process.

Lists specific GPIB commands for the 62012P Series, categorized by subsystem.

Commands for setting output voltage, including limits and protection.

Commands for managing programs, including selection, linking, counting, running, and saving.

Commands related to system status, errors, and identification.

Query to retrieve error messages and codes from the power supply.

Lists common problems, their causes, and suggested resolutions.