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Operating the Power Supply Locally
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Series N5700 User’s Guide
Normal Operation
The power supply has two basic operating modes: constant voltage and
constant current mode. In constant voltage mode, the power supply
regulates the output voltage at the selected value, while the load current
varies as required by the load. In constant current mode, the power
supply regulates the output current at the selected value, while the
voltage varies as required by the load. The mode in which the power
supply operates at any given time depends on the voltage setting, current
limit setting, and the load resistance.
Constant Voltage Mode
When the power supply is operating in constant voltage mode, the CV
indicator on the front panel illuminates.
Adjustment of the output voltage can be made when the output is enabled
(On) or disabled (Off). When the output is enabled, simply rotate the
voltage knob to program the output voltage.
When the output is disabled, press the LIMIT button and then rotate the
voltage knob. The DC VOLTS display will show the programmed voltage
for 5 seconds after the adjustment has been completed and then indicate
OFF.
The voltage knob can be set to coarse or fine resolution. Press the FINE
button to select finer resolution. The FINE indicator turns on.
NOTE
If you cannot adjust the voltage to the value that you desire, the power supply
may be operating at its current limit. Check the load condition and the current
limit setting. Also, the voltage cannot be programmed lower than about 5%
above the UVL setting, or higher than about 5% below the OVP setting.
Constant Current Mode
When the power supply is operating in constant current mode, the CC
indicator on the front panel illuminates.
Adjustment of the output current limit can be made when the output is
enabled (On) or disabled (Off). When the output is enabled and in
constant current mode, simply rotate the current knob to program the
current limit. If the output is in constant voltage mode, press the LIMIT
button and then rotate the current knob. The DC AMPS display will show
the programmed current for 5 seconds after the adjustment has been
completed and then indicate the actual output current.
When the output is disabled, press the LIMIT button and then rotate the
current knob. The DC AMPS display will show the programmed current
for 5 seconds after the adjustment has been completed and then go blank
because the output is off.
The current knob can be set to coarse or fine resolution. Press the FINE
button to select finer resolution. The FINE indicator turns on.