Section 3: Functions and features Series 2280 Precision DC Power Supply Reference Manual
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Changing the password
If the instrument is set to the access mode of All, you must enter a password to change to a new
control interface. You can set the password, as described below.
The default password is admin.
To change the remote-control password from the front panel:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under System, select Settings.
3. Select the button next to System Password and press ENTER. The System Password screen is
displayed.
4. Select Remote and press ENTER. The Input Original Password screen is displayed.
5. Enter the original password.
6. Select the OK button on the displayed keyboard. An Input New Password screen is displayed.
7. Enter the new password.
8. Select the OK button on the displayed keyboard. A verification screen is displayed.
9. Enter the new password again.
10. Select the OK button on the displayed keyboard. The password is reset.
You can reset the password by pressing the MENU key, selecting Settings (under System), and
selecting Reset. When you do this, the remote control password and calibration password return to
the default setting.
To change the remote control password using a SCPI command:
:SYSTem:PASSword:NEW <string1>, <string2>
Where <string1> is a string that contains the present password, and <string2> is a string that
contains a new password.
Graph
You can configure the following settings that affect how readings appear on the Graph screen.
Window position and zoom: Specify the readings that are displayed on the screen.
Current and voltage auto adjustment: Automatically adjust the scale and offset of the Y-axis.
Current and voltage manual adjustment: Manually adjust the scale and offset of the Y-axis.