Section 3: Functions and features
Model 2281S-20-6 DC Power Supply and Battery Simulator Reference Manual
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Output delay, slew rate, and source delay
The following delays occur when you turn on the output and source a specified voltage and current to
device under test (DUT):
Output delay:
The period that the instrument waits before enabling and disabling the specified
output.
Slew rate:
The rate of change of output voltage per unit of time.
Source delay:
The time between when the source reaches the V
set
value and when the
measurement is made.
Figure 73: 2281S output delay, slew rate, and source delay
The delays described in this section only apply to the power supply function.
Output delay
When using the Power Supply mode, you can set a delay before turning on the output or turning off
the output. The delay can range from 0.001 s to 10 s.
Using the front panel:
1. Press the
MENU
key.
2. Under Source, select
Settings
.
3. Select the button next to
Output Delay
. The delay window is displayed.
4. Select
On
to enable the output delay.
5. Select the button next to
Delay Rise
and enter a value.
6. Select the button next to
Delay Fall
and enter a value.
