Basic Operation
5 Basic Operation
This chapter describes the basic functions and features of the instrument. Div-
ided into the following sections:
♦ Local/Remote Mode Switch
♦ Key Lock Function
♦ Save and Recall Operations
♦ Data Logging Function
♦ Set the Beeper Status (Beep)
♦ Set the Power-on State (PowerOn)
♦ Sense Function (Sense)
♦ Select Trigger Source (Trig Source)
♦ Set the Communication Information (I/O Con)
♦ Set Parallel Operation Mode (Parallel)
♦ Digital I/O Function (Digital Port)
♦ Analogue Function (Ext-Program) (Optional)
♦ Restored to Factory Setting (System Reset)
♦ View the System Information (System Info)
♦ System Upgrade
5.1 Local/Remote Mode Switch
The power supply provides both local and remote operation modes. The default
mode of the power supply is local operation mode.
• Local operation mode: Use the front panel keys to control the power supply.
• Remote operation mode: The power supply is connected to PC, and the user
uses the software in PC to control the power supply remotely.
– During remote control operation, the remote symbol “Rmt” is displayed.
All panel keys, except the [On/Off] and [Shift]+[3] (Local) keys, are
locked.
– You can press [Shift]+[3] (Local) to switch the remote control to local
control. The mode modification will not affect the output parameters of
the power supply.
5.2 Key Lock Function
This function can prevent the power supply from the panel keys misoperation
during usage. Press the composite keys [Shift]+[2] (Lock) to lock front panel
keys and the lock symbol “*” is shown on the front panel display. All panel keys,
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