Section 3: Functions and features
Model 2281S-20-6 DC Power Supply and Battery Simulator Reference Manual
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To discharge a battery using the front panel:
1. Select the battery test function in the startup screen.
2. Press the
MENU
key.
3. Under
Source
, select
(Dis)charge
.
4. Set the target voltage next to
V-Set
. For example, for a lithium-ion battery that works in the range
of 3.8 V to 4.2 V, you need to set the target voltage lower than 3.8 V.
5. Set the end current next to
End condition
.
6. Turn
OUTPUT
on from the front panel to discharge the battery.
To discharge a battery using SCPI commands:
:BATT:TEST:VOLT V1
:BATT:TEST:CURR:END A1
:BATT:OUTP ON
These commands:
Set the discharging target voltage to V1.
Set the end current to A1.
Turn
OUTPUT
on from the front panel to discharge the battery.
The values V1 and A1 are to be provided by the battery manufacturer. Improper settings might
damage the battery.
