Front Panel Reference SCPI Command
Touch the +Limit or -Limit field to display the Numeric
Entry dialog for the current limit settings. Enter a value
and press Enter.
To set the positive current limit:
CURR:LIM 12, (@1)
To set the negative current limit:
CURR:LIM:NEG -5, (@1)
Set the Output Current
When the unit is in current priority mode, the output current remains at its programmed setting as long
as load voltage remains within the voltage limit setting.
Front Panel Reference SCPI Command
Touch a channel to display the channel details.
Touch the Set field to display the Numeric Entry dialog
for the current setting. Enter a positive or negative
value and press Enter.
To set the positive output current:
CURR 10, (@1)
To set the negative output current:
CURR –4, (@1)
When the unit is in current priority mode, you can specify a voltage limit which limits the output
voltage at the specified value.
Front Panel Reference SCPI Command
Touch the Limit field to display the Numeric Entry dialog for the
voltage limit setting. Enter a value and press Enter.
To set the voltage limit:
VOLT:LIM 110, (@1)
LETHAL VOLTAGES - Power modules generate output voltages up to 160 VDC! Ensure
that all instrument connections, load wiring, load and sense connections are insulated.
Enable the Output
Enable the output as follows:
Front Panel Reference SCPI Command
Touch Channel 1's Off field directly. The field will
indicate On when the output is enabled. - or -
Press the Output On/Off key.
To enable the output:
OUTP ON|OFF, (@1)
You can configure the Output On/Off key to enable all outputs together, rather than enable only the
selected output. Refer to Front Panel Keys for details.
During a 1-cycle ac line dropout the unit may reboot. The output remains off after
reboot until the previous settings are reinstated either by the front panel controls or
using a computer program. This is consistent with safe operating procedures.
4 Using the Modular Power System
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