Rigol DL3000 Series, User Manual

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Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL
DL3000 User’s Guide 2-7
Constant Voltage (CV) Mode
In CV mode, the load will sink enough current to control the input voltage to the set
value. The load acts as a shunt voltage regulator when operating in CV mode, as
shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5 Constant Voltage (CV) Mode
Operation Procedures:
1. Power on the instrument
Press the Power key
on the front panel to power on the instrument.
2. Connect the DUT and the channel input terminals of the load
Connect the DUT and the channel input terminals on the front panel of the load
as shown in Figure 2-2.
CAUTION
While making a connection, the positive polarity of the load should
be connected to the (+) terminal of the channel output, and the
negative polarity of the load to the (-) terminal of the channel
output. A misconnection with the terminals may cause damage to
the instrument or the DUT.
3. Set channel parameters
Press CV to enter the main interface of CV mode, as shown in Figure 2-6. At the
top of the main interface, "CV" and "STATIC" are active. Of which, "STATIC" is
highlighted.
V
I
Input Voltage
Load Current
Set Voltage