FAST-Bi-1K5 – User’s Manual
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1.3
Modes of Operation
The FAST-Bi-1K5 system has multiple features and multiple configurations that
allow using the PS for a very widespread topology of applications.
A brief summary of the basic configurations that the PS is able to handle are
hereafter presented.
Regulation Mode
The FAST-Bi-1K5 can be used as current-controlled or voltage-controlled
bipolar PSs. The regulation types are:
•
C.C.
mode: it is the Constant Current regulation mode. The power supply
regulates the output current set by the user;
•
C.V.
mode: it is the Constant Voltage regulation mode. The power supply
regulates the output voltage set by the user.
In C.V. mode it is possible to use the
remote sensing
terminals that allow
regulating the output voltage directly on the load, thus compensating the voltage drops
on the output cables. The FAST-Bi-1K5 is capable of compensating a voltage drop up
to 0.5 V.
Control Mode
The FAST-Bi-1K5 can be controlled in three different ways:
•
LOCAL
control: the PS can be controlled via the front panel color display and
the navigation switch. When the PS is set in LOCAL mode, all the setting
commands are denied. However, it is possible to perform readings and monitor
the status of the PS from the remote interface;
•
REMOTE
control: the PS is controlled via the TCP-IP Ethernet interface. The
setting and control of the PS can be performed exclusively via this interface,
while monitoring is possible from the local display as well;
Operation Mode
The current or voltage setting of the PS can be performed in four different
operation modes:
