Pacific Power Source 3120AFX, Operation Manual

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AFX SERIES® OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 8: REMOTE PROGRAMMING
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Command Syntax [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTect:LEVel
Description This command sets the programmable current trip level for all phases.
The value set cannot exceed the maximum current capability of the
power source as returned by the “ [SOURce:]CURRent:LIMit#:MAX?”
command.
If the load current exceeds the current trip set point, the source will
turn off its output after the “ CURRent:PROTect:TOUT ” delay time outs
and generate a fault message.
Parameters 0.00 – MAX
Parameter Format <nr2>
Example CURR:PROT:LEV 24.0000
Query Format [SOURce:]CURRent:PROTect:LEVel?
Returned Data Format <nr2>
Query Example CURR:PROT:LEV?
24.0000
8.7.5 Current Protection Programming Commands
Command Syntax [SOURce:]CURRent:LIMit# <nr2>
Description This command sets the programmable RMS or DC current limit for the
selected phase #
Parameters Phase, Current
Parameter Format <nr1>, <nr2>
Example SOUR:CURR:LIM1 41.67
Query Format [SOURce:]CURRent:LIMit#?
Returned Data Format <nr2>
Query Example CURR:LIM1?
41.67
Command Syntax [SOURce:]CURRent:LIMit:AUTO <b>
Description This command enables or disables the Auto Current limit mode. When
enables, the current limit will adjust when selecting the low voltage
range.
Parameters < 0 | OFF | 1 | ON >
Parameter Format <b>
Example SOUR:CURR:LIM:AUTO 0
Query Format [SOURce:]CURRent:LIMit:AUTO?
Returned Data Format <b>
Query Example CURR:LIM:AUTO?
0
Query Format [SOURce:]CURRent:LIMit#:DEFault?
Description This command returns the default current liimt setting at power up for
the referenced phase.
Returned Data Format <nr2>
Query Example CURR:LIM:DEF1?
41.67