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CHAPTER 2:
FRONT/REAR PANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
2.1
Introduction
The
Power Supply series has a full set of controls, indicators (in the standard units) and
connectors that allow the user to set up and operate the unit. Before starting to operate the unit,
please read the following sections for an explanation of the functions, controls and connector
terminals.
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Section 2.2: Front Panel Display and Controls.
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Section 2.3: Blank Front Panel.
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Section 2.4: Rear Panel Connectors.
2.2
Front Panel Display and Controls
Refer to Figure 2-1 and Table 2-1 for description of the Front panel controls.
Figure 2-1: Front Panel Controls and Indicators
No. Control/Indicator
Description
1
Power Switch
POWER ON/OFF control.
2
Power Supply Model
Model, Voltage & Current Identifier.
3
Voltage Encoder and
Button
Encoder: A high-resolution detent rotary Encoder adjusting the output
voltage and navigating menu.
Button: An auxiliary function to accept the voltage-setting value in Preview
mode.
4
Voltage Display
4-digit 16-segment Voltage display.
Normally displays the output voltage.
In Preview mode, the display indicates the setting of the output voltage.
In Menu navigation, the display indicates the selected function.
5
Operation Mode Indicator
CV/CC/CP Operation mode indicator.
6
Current Display
4-digit 16-segment Current display.
Normally displays the output current.
In Preview mode, the display indicates the setting of the output current.
In menu navigation, the display indicates the selected parameter.
7
Indicators Bar
Refer to the User Manual for description of the front panel Indicators bar.
8
Current Encoder and
Button
Encoder: A high-resolution detent rotary Encoder adjusting the output
current and navigating menu.
Button: An auxiliary function to accept the current-setting value, select
menu level, and set parameter value.
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