Model 2231A Triple-channel DC Power Supply Reference Manual Section 3: General operation
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Figure 11: Common setup
User Settings
Output Recall
This parameter determines the output state when the power supply is powered on. If you select
On
for
the output recall function, the power supply will restore the output state to that which was in use before
the power was last turned off. If the output was turned on when the power supply is turned off or loses
power, then the output will return to the
On
state when the power supply is turned back on or power is
restored. If you select
Off
for output recall function, the output channel will always be set to off after
the power supply is powered on.
To enable/disable the function:
1. Push
Menu
.
2. Use the arrow keys to select
User settings
.
3. Push
Enter
. The screen will display
Output Recall
.
4. Push
Enter
.
5. Use the arrow keys to select
On
or
Off
.
6. Push
Enter
.
7. Push
Esc
to exit the menu.
Save Last
This item determines whether the power supply saves its most recent settings, such as voltage and
current, and restores these settings at power on. If you set this item to
On
, the power supply will
restore the instrument to the state that it was in before the power was last turned off. If you select
Off
,
then the factory default settings are used (sets voltage to 1V and current to 0A for each channel)
To enable/disable this function:
1. Push
Menu
.
2. Use the arrow keys to select
User settings
.
3. Push
Enter
. The screen will display
Output Recall
.
4. Use the arrow keys to select
Save Last
.
5. Push
Enter
.
6. Use the arrow keys to select
On
or
Off
.
7. Push
Enter
.