User Manual

Series 2200 Programmable DC Power Supplies Reference Manual Section 2: General operation
2200S-901-01 Rev. A/November 2011 2-7
Key descriptions
The keys provide front panel control and configuration. See Front panel at a glance (on page 2-5) for
an illustration of each key location. The following tables describe how to use each key.
Key descriptions
Keys
Description
V-set
Sets the voltage limit. See Setting the voltage limit (on page 2-17) for more
information.
I-set
Sets the current limit. See Setting the current limit (on page 2-17) for more information.
Save
Saves the present settings to a specified setup memory location (1 to 40). See Save
and recall setups (on page 2-18) for more information.
Recall
Recalls a saved setting from a specified setup memory location (1 to 40). See Save
and recall setups (on page 2-18) for more information.
Shift
Used to access secondary functions of the numeric keys. For example, when the Shift
key is used with the 1 key, the combination displays the configuration menu. See the
following table for more information on Shift + numeric keypad descriptions.
Output
On/Off
Turns on or off the output channel of the power supply. The regulation mode, constant
voltage (CV) or constant current (CC), is shown on the display when the output is
turned on.
Esc
Backs out of the selected function. If the instrument’s focus is in a menu, pressing Esc
will back up one menu level.
Shift + numeric keypad descriptions
Key
Numeric
keypad
Description
Shift
1
Brings up the configuration menus. Turn the navigation wheel or
press the up or down keys to scroll through the list of menus. Press
Enter to select which menu to use.
Shift
2
Brings up the list selection. Turn the navigation wheel or press the
up or down arrow keys to scroll through the various lists you can run.
Shift
3
Generates a manual trigger event.
Shift
7
Returns control from remote operation to local front panel control. This
operation generates a return to local message.