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6. SERIES AND PARALLEL SUPPLIES ...........................................................................................56
6.1. Series Operation..................................................................................................................................56
6.2. Parallel Operation................................................................................................................................59
6.3. Daisy-Chain for Shut-Off......................................................................................................................62
6.4. Advanced Parallel Operation...............................................................................................................62
7. REMOTE AND ANALOG PROGRAMMING ..................................................................................65
7.1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................................65
7.2. Local/Remote Analog Indication..........................................................................................................65
7.3. Local/Remote Analog Indication..........................................................................................................65
7.4. Remote Voltage Programming of Output Voltage and Current Limit ...................................................66
7.5. Resistive Programming of Output Voltage and Current Limit ..............................................................67
7.6. Remote Monitoring of Output Voltage and Current..............................................................................68
8. RS232 &RS485 REMOTE CONTROL............................................................................................69
8.1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................................69
8.2. Configuration .......................................................................................................................................69
8.3. Rear Panel RS232/485 Connector ......................................................................................................70
8.4. Connecting Power Supplies to RS232 Bus..........................................................................................71
8.5. Communication Interface Protocol.......................................................................................................72
8.6. Error Messages ...................................................................................................................................73
8.7. Command Set Description...................................................................................................................74
8.8. Global Output Commands ...................................................................................................................77
8.9. Fast Queries........................................................................................................................................79
8.10. Status and Error Commands ...............................................................................................................80
8.11. Status, Error, and SRQ Registers........................................................................................................81
8.12. Serial Communication Test Set-Up .....................................................................................................84
9. ISOLATED ANALOG PROGRAMMING OPTION..........................................................................86
9.1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................................86
9.2. Specifications ......................................................................................................................................86
9.3. Isolated Programming & Monitoring Connector...................................................................................87
9.4. Setup and Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................88
10.MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................................89
10.1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................................89
10.2. Units Under Warranty ..........................................................................................................................89
10.3. Periodic Maintenance..........................................................................................................................89
10.4. Adjustments and Calibration................................................................................................................89
10.5. Parts Replacement and Repairs..........................................................................................................89
10.6. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................89