Section 3: General operation      Model 2231A Triple-channel DC Power Supply Reference Manual 
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2.  Use the number buttons or the arrow buttons to select the setup memory that you want to recall 
from. 
3.  Push Enter. 
You can also use the following SCPI command to save or recall the setup: 
•  *SAV 
•  *RCL 
 
Model 2231A-30-3 does not support the save/recall function when channel 1 and channel 2 are 
wired in series or parallel. Also, if channel 1 and channel 2 are in tracking mode, you cannot save or 
recall the setup. 
Menu description 
Push the Menu button to enter menu operation. The organization of the menu is shown in the table 
below. 
Menu items  Description 
Restore the factory default settings 
Enable Channels 
Enable or disable output channels  
Protection Settings 
   
   
   
Max Volt Set 
Set the maximum voltage that can be set. This influences 
the voltage setting range. 
Output Timers 
Set the output timers for each channel. Once the timer 
expires, the output of the specified channel is turned off. 
Key Lock 
Lock the front panel with a password to avoid any improper 
operation 
Track CH1/CH2 
Enable or disable the tracking mode  
Combine CH1+CH2 
Combine the meter readings of channel 1 and channel 2. 
User Settings   
   
   
   
   
Output Recall  The output status after power on 
Save Last  The voltage, current and max voltage set after power on 
Key Beep  Turn the button beeper on or off 
Knob Lock  Lock the knob  
Baud Rate  Check the baud rate (9600bps) 
System Info 
   
   
   
Error Log  List all errors that occurred  
Main:1.02/Aux:0.01  The firmware version 
Calibrate Date  2014-04-28 16:06:58 
Default Set 
You can restore the factory default settings by doing the following: 
1.  Remove all of the leads from the output terminals.   
2.  Push the Power button to turn on the power supply.   
3.  Push Menu. 
4.  Push Enter to select Default Set. 
5.  Push the down arrow button to select Yes.