BK Precision 1696B Series, User Manual

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PC Software Control and Installation 19
Figure 7.9 Connection diagram for multiple power supply control
Figure 7.10 Connection diagram between USB adapter and RS-485 connectors
Display Panel
7.4.2 Enable SCPI protocol
Press then to enter SCPI setting. Use the rotary knob to select “Y” and press
to save and exit.
7.4.3 Internal Timed Program
Configure up to 20 user defined voltage, current, and duration steps save to the instruments internal memory, or read
parameters already stored in the internal memory for edit.
1. Click on the “Internal Timed Program” tab
2. Double-click on the desired cell and use the slider to set voltage and current values.
3. Set the number of cycles from 1 to 9999 and click to start, or click to save the program into the
instruments internal memory for future recall.
7.4.4 External Timed Program
External Timed Program is completely controlled by the PC. The PC counts the step time and changes the specific
voltage and current levels of the power supply. Configure up to 20 user defined voltage, current, and duration steps.
1. Click on the “External Timed Program” tab. See Figure 7.20
2. Double-click on the desired cell and use the slider to set voltage and current values. Figure 7.21
3. Set step duration with the up/down buttons. The time can be set from 0 up to 9 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
If time set left at 0 the step will be skipped. See Figure 7.22
4. Set the number of cycles from 0-999. Leave this setting at 0 for continuous loop.
5. Click to start running the cycle.