Using the Protection Function
Protection function
Each output has independent protection functions. A front panel status indicator will turn on when a protection
function is set. Protection functions are latching, which means that they must be cleared once they are set.
Of the following protection functions, only OV and OC are user-programmable.
– OV: Over-voltage protection is a hardware OVP whose trip level is a programmable value. The OVP is enabled by
default.
– OC: Over-current protection is a programmable function that can be enabled or disabled. When enabled, the
output will be disabled when the output current reaches the current limit setting.
– OT: Over-temperature protection monitors the temperature of each output and shuts down the output if any
temperature exceeds the maximum factory-defined limits.
Configuring protection
Protection functions are configured on the Source Settings window.
Press Source Settings to access the Source Settings window. Next, press Protection to access the protection
functions.
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