Zero Source Impedance
You can select high impedance or low impedance for the impedance that is used during
zero source. The default settings are high impedance (HiZ) in voltage source mode and
low impedance (LoZ) in current source mode.
Note
A mechanical relay operates when switching between output ON and output OFF. Note the
following points when using the GS820.
• It takes approximately 20 ms for the relay to stabilize.
• As the number of ON/OFF operations increases, effects begin to appear such as increases
in the the time for the relay to stabilize. Though dependent on the load, the electrical life of
the relay is around 100,000 times.
• If the output needs to be turned ON/OFF frequently, use the zero source function. For
example, if you select high impedance for zero voltage source, the GS820 will simulate a
relay OFF state.
The output relay does not operate when switching between output ON and zero source.
DUT Protection Using the Limiter
(See section 5.3 for the procedure)
CAUTION
If a current source exceeding the current limiter setting is connected in voltage
source mode; if a voltage source exceeding the voltage limiter setting is
connected in current source mode; or if a load exceeding the source range above
is connected, abnormal load is detected, and the output is turned OFF. Do not
connect these types loads to the GS820. If connected, the GS820 may malfunction.
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ATTENTION
Si vous raccordez une source de courant en mode source de tension dépassant
le paramètre du limiteur de courant, ou une source de tension en mode source
de courant dépassant le paramètre du limiteur de tension, ou encore une charge
dépassant la plage de la source ci-dessus, une charge anormale est détectée et la
sortie est mise hors tension. Ne connectez pas ces types de charge au GS820, ce
dernier risquerait de ne pas fonctionner correctement.
If a limiter is set, an additional limit can be placed within the source range. This limit can
prevent damage to the connected device due to overcurrent or overvoltage. In voltage
source mode, the current limiter is enabled. In current source mode, the voltage limiter is
enabled.
If the limiter is turned OFF, the limiter function is disabled, and the entire source range
described previously becomes the operating range.
2.3 Source
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