Local Operation
3. Local Operation
3.1 Introduction
The AC source can be configured to operate in local or remote mode. The operation in
remote mode through a remote GPIB controller or RS-232C will be described in Section Six.
In this section the operation in local mode through the keypad on the front panel for data entry
and test is going to be described. The AC source is configured for local operation when it is
turned on.
3.2 Operation through Keypad
3.2.1 Introduction
The AC source provides the user-friendly programming interface using the keypad on the
front panel to the user. Each display of the LCD on the AC source, which represents an
operational menu, is divided into three zones.
1. Headline: It displays characters in reverse video on the first row of the LCD. This line
provides information including current operation function, output parameters, and the total
operation time after power-on.
2. Command zone: The farthest right column of the LCD is divided into five blocks. Each
block represents a soft key for a minor function, which can be executed by pressing the
key next to it. Hence, all the command sets are structured as a command tree. Each
node of the command tree presents an operational menu. Also, on each node the LCD
always provides the user with five choices to let him enter into other nodes, or quit from
the current node.
Sample nodes (operational menu) and the command tree are shown below:
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