Front panel operation 7
Setting the output voltage, current range, and current limit
Output voltage can be set from 0 to 15V. For the Model 2306, 2306-VS, and 2302, there are
two ranges for current, 5A and 5mA. For the Model 2306-PJ and 2302-PJ, there are also two
ranges for current, 5A and 500mA. Current range is checked or changed from the CURRENT
RANGE item of the MENU.
1. Press the SET key to select the Output Settings Mode. A blinking cursor appears in the
voltage field of the display.
2. Use the , ,
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, and
▼
keys to key in the desired output voltage value and press SET.
The blinking cursor moves to the current field of the display.
3. Use the , ,
▲
, and
▼
keys to key in the desired current limit and press SET to exit from
the output settings mode.
4. CURRENT RANGE #1/#2 can be checked or changed from the menu (which is accessed
by pressing the MENU key). The “#1” (battery channel active) or “#2” (charger channel
active) will appear on the top line of the display.
NOTE
The active channel may be toggled in any of the main menu items by using the
/
keys. The
/
keys will not change the active channel in the sub-menu items.
Turning supply output ON/OFF
The OPERATE key is used to control the output of the power supply. This key toggles the
output between on and off. While in one of the display modes, output ON or OFF is displayed
in the upper right corner of the display. The key is active in any front panel menu or display
mode. In menus, the on/off state of operate is not displayed.
Actual V and I mode
Measured output voltages and currents are displayed with the actual V and I display mode
selected. This display mode is selected as follows:
NOTE
To display measured readings if the instrument is in the settings mode, press the SET
key until the blinking stops (the measured readings can then be displayed). To deter-
mine if the instrument is in the settings mode, check for a blinking cursor in a digit
of the voltage or current field (if present, the instrument is in the setting mode).
1. Press the DISPLAY key to access the display menu. DISPLAY TYPE #1 (battery channel
active) or DISPLAY TYPE #2 (charger channel active) will appear on the top line of the
display. Toggle the active channel if necessary.
2. Press the
▲
/
▼
keys until “ACTUAL V AND I” is displayed.
3. Press ENTER. Voltage readings are located on the top line of the display and current read-
ings are located on the bottom line.
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