Trying out the instrument
R&S
®
HMP Series
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The [Voltage] key and the arrow keys are lighting, indicating that they are
active. For information on the color coding, see
Chapter 7.2.2, "Characteristics
2. Press the channel key, e.g. [Ch1].
Activates the voltage setting. The [Ch1] key lights blue.
3. Set the output voltage value by turning the [rotary knob].
The R&S
HMP applies the setting immediately.
4. To terminate the setting, press the [Voltage] key.
The [Ch1 ]key illuminates green again.
Tip:
If you do not terminate with the [Voltage] key, the instrument exits the set-
ting mode after the key fallback time has elapsed. See chapter "Instrument
functions > Basic functions > Key fallback time" in the user manual.
Setting the current limit
1. Press the [Current] key.
2. Press the [Ch1] key.
The current setting in the display is in edit mode.
3. Set the current limit value.
The R&S
HMP applies the setting immediately.
4. Press the [Current] key to terminate the setting mode.
If you do not press the [Current] key, the instrument automatically exits the
setting mode after the key fallback time has elapsed.
See chapter "Instrument functions > Basic functions > Key fallback time" in
the user manual.
Activating the fuse
The R&S
HMP series includes an electronic fuse function that enables you to pro-
tect a connected sensitive test circuit even better from damage.
1. Press the [Fuse] key.
The R&S
HMP activates the fuse function.
2. Press the [Ch1] key to activate the fuse.
The R&S
HMP immediately applies the setting and indicates the activated
fuse in the display.