Configuring Overcurrent Protection
Use the [Menu] > Protect menu to configure or clear overcurrent protection. Note that this same menu
can be found under [Menu] > Output > Protect.
Configure Overcurrent Protection
To configure overcurrent protection, select [Menu] > Protect > Current.
The current limits are based on the RMS value for both AC and DC current (DC and RMS values are
equivalent for DC-only signals). If AC+DC output coupling is selected, the AC Current Limit applies.
If Enable Latching is checked, a current limiting event longer than approximately three seconds will
disable the output and indicate OC protection fault. If this box is not checked, a current limiting event
will decrease the output voltage until the current goes below the limit.
Current limit settings vary by model, as shown below. The AC limits apply in AC and AC+DC output
coupling modes.
Model Number AC Limit Range (Arms) DC Limit Range (Arms)
AC6801B
0.1 to 5.3
0.1 to 4.2
AC6802B
0.2 to 10.5
0.2 to 8.4
AC6803B
0.4 to 21.0
0.4 to 16.8
AC6804B
0.8 to 42.0
0.8 to 33.6
SCPI:
[SOURce:]CURRent:PROTection:STATe
Clear Overcurrent Protection
To clear an overcurrent protection condition, select [Menu] > Protect > Clear.
The current output status condition is displayed to help you ensure that clearing the protection
condition is appropriate and likely to produce expected results.
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Summary of Contents for AC6801B
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