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communication to link successfully.
USB
All models include a USBTMC-compliant interface that can be used for remote communication.
There are no settings in the menu system for USB configuration. The only requirement is a
USBTMC driver. We recommend using the drivers provided by National Instruments, which
come included with NI-VISA and can be downloaded here: http://www.ni.com/visa
1.
From the
Config
menu, select
Communication
then press
.
2.
Use the
keys to select the
USB
option then press
. No other options
are required.
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Remote Commands
The instrument supports some SCPI commands and some instrument specific commands. These
commands enable a computer to remotely communicate and control the instrument over any of
the supported remote interfaces: USBTMC and RS-232.
Refer to the programming manual for details, which can be downloaded from
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Troubleshooting Guide
Below are some frequently asked questions and answers. Please check if any apply to your
power supply before contacting B&K Precision.
General
Q: I cannot power up the power supply.
-
Check that the power cord is securely connected to the AC input and there is live power
from your electrical AC outlet.
-
Verify that the AC power coming from the mains contains the correct voltage. The power
supply can accept a specific range of AC input voltages. Refer to section 2.1.
Q: How do I set up the supply to run in constant current mode?
-
The supply is a CV/CC power supply that automatically crosses over from CV to CC upon a
load, which draws current at the current limit (ISET). Therefore, it is dependent on the
load. For example, if ISET is configured as 1 A, the load must draw 1 A before the supply
will go into CC mode.
