Rigol DP832 User Manual
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- Page 1 RIGOL User’s Guide DP800 Series Programmable Linear DC Power Supply Jun. 2016 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Page 3: Trademark Information
Notices RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending. RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications and pricing policies at the company’s sole decision. Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials. -
Page 4: Safety Requirement
RIGOL Safety Requirement General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly. - Page 5 Do not expose the battery (if available) to high temperature or fire. Keep it out of the reach of children. Improper change of a battery (lithium battery) may cause an explosion. Use the RIGOL specified battery only. Handle with Caution.
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Page 6: Safety Notices And Symbols
RIGOL Safety Notices and Symbols Safety Notices in this Manual: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. -
Page 7: Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen
RIGOL Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen Überprüfen Sie diefolgenden Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältigumPersonenschädenoderSchäden am Gerätundan damit verbundenen weiteren Gerätenzu vermeiden. Zur Vermeidung vonGefahren, nutzen Sie bitte das Gerät nur so, wiein diesem Handbuchangegeben. Um Feuer oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden, verwenden Sie ein ordnungsgemäßes Netzkabel. - Page 8 Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät wieder betreiben, dass eine Untersuchung durch RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt wird. Jedwede Wartung, Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt werden. Belüftung sicherstellen.
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Page 9: Sicherheits Begriffe Und Symbole
RIGOL Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole Begriffe in diesem Guide: WARNING Die Kennzeichnung WARNING beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die leibliche Schäden oder den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können. CAUTION Die Kennzeichnung Caution (Vorsicht) beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die Schäden am Gerät hervorrufen können. -
Page 10: Care And Cleaning
RIGOL Care and Cleaning Care Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Cleaning Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources. -
Page 11: Environmental Considerations
RIGOL Environmental Considerations The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the requirements in WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. Product End-of-Life Handling The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health. To avoid the release of such substances into the environment and avoid harm to human health, we recommend you to recycle this product appropriately to ensure that most materials are reused or recycled properly. - Page 12 RIGOL DP800 User’s Guide...
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Page 13: Dp800 Series Overview
RIGOL DP800 Series Overview DP800 series is high-performance programmable linear DC power supply. DP800 series which provides clear user interface, superb performance specifications, various analysis functions as well as various communication interfaces can fulfill versatile test requirements. Main Features: User-friendly Design: 3.5 inch TFT display, can display multiple parameters and states at the same... - Page 14 RIGOL cycles of channel on/off toggle Support digital trigger (option) to realize digital trigger input and trigger output functions Support on-line analyzer (option) to perform on-line analysis of various statistic parameters Support monitor (option) to monitor the output according to the user-defined ...
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Page 15: Document Overview
Provide the accessory and option list as well as the warranty information of DP800. Index Provide keyword search to quickly locate the desired information. For the newest version of this manual, download it from RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com). DP800 User’s Guide... - Page 16 Content Conventions in this Manual DP800 series programmable linear DC power supply includes the following models. Unless otherwise noted, this manual illustrates the functions and operation methods of DP800 series by taking DP832 as an example. Model Number of Channels...
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Page 17: Table Of Contents
Contents RIGOL Contents Guaranty and Declaration ................. I Safety Requirement ................II General Safety Summary ................II Safety Notices and Symbols ..............IV Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen ............V Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole ............. VII Care and Cleaning ................. VIII Environmental Considerations ..............IX DP800 Series Overview ................ - Page 18 RIGOL Contents Display Setting ..................2-41 Brightness ..................2-41 Contrast ..................2-41 RGB Luminance ................2-41 Display Mode ................2-42 Display Theme ................2-42 User-defined Start-up Interface ............2-43 Store and Recall ................... 2-45 Browser ..................2-46 File Type ..................2-46 Save .....................
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Page 19: Chapter 1 Quick Start
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start The contents of this chapter are as follows: General Inspection Appearance and Dimensions Front Panel Rear Panel To Connect to Power Power-on Inspection To Replace the Fuse ... -
Page 20: General Inspection
The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument. 2. Inspect the instrument In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales representative. -
Page 21: Appearance And Dimensions
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Appearance and Dimensions Figure 1-1 Front View Unit: mm Figure 1-2 Side View Unit: mm DP800 User’s Guide... -
Page 22: Front Panel
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Front Panel This section introduces the front panel of DP800 series by taking DP832 (as shown in the figure below) as an example. The differences of different models are introduced separately. Figure 1-3 DP832 Front Panel... - Page 23 For the single-channel model, the function of this part is range selection and output switch. Multi-channel models (take DP832 as an example): Press this key to select CH1 as the current channel and you can set the parameters of this channel, such as voltage, current and overvoltage/overcurrent protection.
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Page 24: Parameter Input Area
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Single-channel model (DP811): Press this key to select 20V/10A range as the current range and you can set the parameters of the channel, such as voltage, current and overvoltage/overcurrent protection. Press this key to select 40V/5A range as the current range and you can set the parameters of the channel, such as voltage, current and overvoltage/overcurrent protection. - Page 25 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL the keys are used to enter the voltage units (V and mV) or the current units (A and mA). (2) Numeric Keyboard Ring-type numeric keyboard: include numbers 0-9 and the decimal point. Press the corresponding key to directly input the number or decimal point.
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Page 26: Output Terminals
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 7. Output Terminals The output terminals of different models of DP800 series are different. DP832: DP821: 60V/1A 8V/10A DP811: Output (1) Channel output terminals: used to output the voltage and current of the channel. (2) Ground terminal: this terminal is connected to the instrument chassis and ground wire (the ground terminal of the power cord) and is in grounded state. -
Page 27: Function Menu Area
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Connection methods of the output terminal: Method 1: Connect the test lead to A of the output terminal. Method 2: Rotate the outer nut of the output terminal counterclockwise and connect the test lead to B of the output terminal; then, rotate the outer nut of the output terminal clockwise. - Page 28 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Press this key to enter the system utility function setting interface. Users can set the remote interface parameters, system parameters and print parameters. Besides, users can also calibrate the instrument, view system information, define the recall configuration of Preset and install options.
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Page 29: Rear Panel
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Rear Panel This section introduces the rear panel of DP800 series by taking DP832 and DP811 (as shown in the figures below) as examples. The introduction of each part is as shown in Table 1-1. - Page 30 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Table 1-1 DP800 rear panel explanation Name Explanation LAN Interface The instrument is connected to the local network via (option) RJ45 interface Connect the instrument (as "slave" device) to USB DEVICE external USB device (such as PC) Connect the instrument (as "host"...
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Page 31: To Connect To Power
Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Connect to Power DP800 series power supply supports various AC power supply inputs. The voltage selector setting at the rear panel differs when the input power connected is different, as shown in the table below. -
Page 32: Power-On Inspection
The fuse specification is related to the instrument model and actual input voltage, as shown in the table below. You can also refer to the "Input Power Requirements" at the rear panel of the instrument. Table 1-3 Fuse specifications Input Voltage Fuse Specification DP832/DP811 100Vac/115Vac T6.3A 230Vac T3.15A DP831/DP821... - Page 33 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL If needed, adjust the power voltage selector manually to select the voltage scale (please refer to Table 1-4) that matches the actual input voltage. Take out the fuse and replace it with a specified one (please refer to the "Input Power Requirements"...
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Page 34: User Interface
RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start User Interface DP800 series power supply provides three kinds of display modes (normal, waveform and dial). The default is normal. You can press Display Disp Mode to select different display mode. This section introduces the user interface layout under the normal display mode (as shown in the figure below and Table 1-4 on the next page). - Page 35 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Table 1-4 User Interface Explanation Explanation Channel number Channel output voltage/current Channel output status Channel output mode Status bar. Display the system status labels. : over-temperature protection is enabled : the front panel is locked.
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Page 36: To Use The Built-In Help System
View to view the corresponding help information. The help topics include: View the last displayed message. View error queue of the remote commands. Get the help information of a key. Storage management. Abbreviations list. Series-parallel Help. Get technical support from RIGOL. 1-18 DP800 User’s Guide... -
Page 37: Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations The contents of this chapter are as follows: Constant Voltage Output Constant Current Output Power Supply Series and Parallel Connections Track Function Sense Working Mode ... -
Page 38: Constant Voltage Output
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Constant Voltage Output DP800 series power supply provides three output modes: constant voltage output (CV), constant current output (CC) and critical mode (UR). In CV mode, the output voltage equals the voltage setting value and the output current is determined by the load;... - Page 39 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL select the desired unit. Besides, you can also press OK to select the default unit (V). During the input, you can press Back to delete the character currently before the cursor or press Cancel to cancel the input.
- Page 40 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Warning To avoid electric shock, please turn on the output switch after the output terminals are correctly connected. CAUTION When the fan stops, the channel switch can not be turned on; otherwise, "The fan stops, stop the output!" will be displayed.
- Page 41 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL higher output accuracy). In CV output mode, when the load current is greater than the current setting value, the power supply will switch to CC output mode automatically. At this point, the output current equals the current setting value and the output voltage reduces proportionally.
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Page 42: Constant Current Output
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Constant Current Output In constant current output mode, the output current equals the current setting value and the output voltage is determined by the load. This section introduces the operation method in constant current output mode. - Page 43 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL CAUTION When the fan stops, the channel switch cannot be turned on; otherwise, "The fan stops, stop the output!" will be displayed. Check the output mode In constant current output mode, the output mode displayed should be "CC"; if "CV"...
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Page 44: Power Supply Series And Parallel Connections
Note: Only insulated channels can be connected in series or in parallel. For a single power supply, CH1 and CH2/CH3 of DP832 can be connected in series or in parallel, but CH2 and CH3 cannot be connected in series or parallel;... -
Page 45: Power Supply Parallel Connection
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Set proper voltage, current and overcurrent protection value for each channel (all the channels in series connection should be working in constant voltage mode; you should set the same current setting values and the same overcurrent protection values for all the channels) by referring to "Constant Voltage... -
Page 46: Track Function
For DP800 series power supply, the specified channels of the following models support the track function. DP832: CH1, CH2 DP831: CH2, CH3 For channels that support the track function, you can set the tracking states of the voltage setting value and output on/off state respectively according to your need. - Page 47 2. Enable the track functions of both of the two channels and track the voltage setting value First, you can enable the track functions of the two channels using any of the following methods (take DP832 as an example). Method 1 Select the "Synchronous" tracking mode ...
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Page 48: To Track The On/Off Status Of The Channel Output
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations displayed between the CH1 and CH2 areas in the user interface. Method 2 Select the "Independent" tracking mode Press Utility System Track Set Track to select "Independent". Enable the track functions of CH1 and CH2 ... -
Page 49: Sense Working Mode
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Sense Working Mode When the output current of the power supply is high, the voltage drop on the load lead cannot be ignored. To ensure that the load can acquire the correct voltage drop, CH2 of DP821 and DP811 (both provide 10A output current) provide the Sense (remote sense) working mode. - Page 50 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Sense working mode. The Sense connecting method at the rear panel is as shown in the figure below. Output Interface at the Rear Panel Connecting Terminal Operation Procedures: Connect the load to the corresponding position on the connecting terminal correctly as shown in the figure above.
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Page 51: Timer And Delayer
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Timer and Delayer DP800 provides the timer and delayer functions. When the timer is enabled, the instrument outputs the preset voltage and current values (at most 2048 groups). Users can set the number of output groups of the timer as well as the voltage, current and timing time of each group. -
Page 52: To Set The Timer Parameters
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations The timer function and delayer function are mutually exclusive. When the timer is enabled, Delayer is grayed out and disabled; when the delayer is enabled, Timer is grayed out and disabled. To Set the Timer Parameters Press Timer ... - Page 53 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Number of Output Groups The number of output groups is defined as the number of groups of preset voltage and current values that the power supply outputs in each cycle. Press Groups and use the numeric keyboard or the left/right direction key and knob to input the desired value.
- Page 54 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Edit the Timer Parameters Manually You need to set P groups (No.0 to No.(P-1)) of timer parameters; wherein, P is the number of output groups currently set. Only 6 groups of parameters can be displayed on each page of the timer parameter list and you can press view and set the parameters of the other groups.
- Page 55 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Sine The Sine waveform is as shown in the figure below. The instrument determines the Sine amplitude according to the maximum and minimum currently set and determines the Sine period according to the total number of points (denoted by P) and the time interval currently set, thus determining the Sine waveform.
- Page 56 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Ramp The Ramp waveform is as shown in the figure below. The instrument determines the amplitude of the Ramp according to the maximum and minimum currently set, determines the period according to the total...
- Page 57 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL StairUpDn The StairUpDn waveform is as shown in the figure below. The instrument determines the StairUpDn waveform according to the maximum (denoted by MAX), minimum (denoted by MIN), total number of points (denoted by P) and time interval currently set and creates P parameters.
- Page 58 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Exp Fall The Exp Fall waveform is as shown in the figure below. The instrument determines the Exp Fall waveform according to the maximum (denoted by MAX), minimum (denoted by MIN), total number of points (denoted by P), time interval and fall index (denoted by FallIndex) currently set.
- Page 59 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 3. Edit the timer parameters For different templets, the timer parameters to be set are different as shown in Table 2-1. Table 2-1 Timer parameters (templet) Templet Parameter Sine Max Value, Min Value, Points, Interval, Inverted...
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Page 60: Construct The Output Waveform
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Hi Level When the templet currently selected is Pulse, set the high level of the Pulse and the range is related to the channel currently selected. It should be greater than or equal to the low level currently set. -
Page 61: To Enable The Timer
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Save and Read the Timer File You can store the timer parameters edited manually or using the templet in internal or external memory and recall them when required. 1. Save After editing the timer parameters, press Save to enter the store and recall interface. -
Page 62: To Set The Delay Parameters
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the Delay Parameters Press Timer Delay Set to enter the delay parameter setting interface as shown in the figure below. The channel currently selected is displayed in the status bar. Press the channel selection keys at the front panel to switch the channel currently selected. - Page 63 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Number of Cycles The number of cycles refers to the number of times that the instrument performs delay output according to the preset state. Press Cycles to set the number of cycles to "Infinite"...
- Page 64 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Use the up/down direction key to select the state (State) and time (Delay) of the current group respectively. When state (State) is selected, press OK to switch to the desired state; when time (Delay) is selected, use the numeric keyboard or the left/right direction key and knob to input the desired value.
- Page 65 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Set the time base value and step When the time generation method is "Increase" or "Decline", users need to set the time base value and step. Press Time Gen Base Val (Step); use the numeric keyboard or the left/right direction key and knob to input the desired value.
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Page 66: To Enable The Delayer
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Enable the Delayer After setting the delay parameters, return to the timer and delayer interface (as shown in Figure 2-1). Press Delayer to enable the delay output. The delay output interface is as shown in the figure below. -
Page 67: Advanced Functions
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Advanced Functions DP800 provides various advanced functions, including the recorder, analyzer (option ), monitor (option) and trigger (option). Press to open the advanced function setting interface. 1. Recorder: record the output state of each channel and store the record file. -
Page 68: Recorder
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Recorder When the recorder is enabled, users can record the current state of the instrument and if an analyzer is installed, users can also analyze the file recorded. Press Recorder to open the recorder setting interface. You can turn on or off the recorder function, set the record period and select the store destination. -
Page 69: Analyzer (Option)
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Analyzer (option) The analyzer can analyze the file recorded and provides the analysis results of the channel voltage, current and power, such as the average, VAR and range. Analyzer to open the analyzer setting interface. You can open the... -
Page 70: Analysis Object
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations 4. View the analysis results After the analysis is finished, you can view the analysis results according to your need. Analysis object Press Object to select "Voltage", "Current", "Power" or "ALL" and the corresponding analysis results will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. - Page 71 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Table Display each group of voltage, current and power of the current channel in the record file opened in table form. You can view the analysis results of the specified channel by switching the current channel.
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Page 72: Monitor (Option)
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Monitor (option) The monitor can monitor the current output state of the instrument. When the user-defined monitor condition is met, the instrument executes the corresponding operation according to the setting in "Stop Mode". Monitor to open the monitor setting interface. The status bar shows Press the channel currently selected. -
Page 73: Trigger (Option)
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Trigger (option) The rear panel of DP800 provides a digital I/O interface which supports trigger input and trigger output. Trigger Input: The data lines of the digital I/O interface receive external trigger signal. The source under control (namely the output channel) turns on the output, turns off the output or inverts the output state when the preset trigger condition is met. - Page 74 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Figure 2-6 Trigger Setting Interface Trigger Input When signal that meets the current trigger type is input on the specified data line, the specified source under control will turn on the output, turn off the output or toggle the output state according to the setting in output response.
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Page 75: Control Source
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL or "Output Toggle". Output On: when the trigger condition is met, turn on the output of the channel currently selected as the source under control. Output Off: when the trigger condition is met, turn off the output of the ... -
Page 76: Output Signal
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations 3. Trigger Condition Press Condition to open the trigger condition setting interface and users can set the trigger condition of trigger output. Outp Trig: the instrument triggers when the output of the control source is ... -
Page 77: Display Setting
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Display Setting Press Display at the front panel to enter the interface as shown in the figure below. You can set the screen brightness, contrast, RGB luminance, display mode and display theme. Besides, you can also define the start-up interface. -
Page 78: Display Mode
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Display Mode Press Display Disp Mode to set the display mode to "Normal", "Waveform" or "Dial". The default is normal display mode. This setting is stored in the non-volatile memory and will not be affected by factory reset. -
Page 79: User-Defined Start-Up Interface
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL User-defined Start-up Interface DP800 allows users to define the start-up interface. First, store the content to be displayed in a USB storage device in BMP format (the picture cannot exceeds 320×56 pixels). Then, read the picture file via the instrument and make the corresponding settings. - Page 80 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations 4. Save the settings Press Save OK to save the start-up interface settings. 5. Select the start-up interface Press Boot UI to select the default start-up interface or the user-defined start-up interface. 2-44...
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Page 81: Store And Recall
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Store and Recall DP800 allows users to store various kinds of files in internal or external memory and recall the files stored when required. DP800 provides an internal non-volatile memory (C disk) and an external memory (D disk, only available when a USB storage device is detected at the USB HOST interface at the rear panel). -
Page 82: Browser
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Browser Press Store Browser to move the cursor to the directory or file area and then use the knob or the up/down direction key to select the desired directory or file. File Type Press Store ... -
Page 83: Save
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Save You can save a file following the steps below. Press Store Type to select the desired file type. Note: The save operation is available only when the file type is "*.rsf". The timer file and the delay file can be saved separately by pressing Timer ... - Page 84 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Chinese Input In Chinese input method, use the knob to select the desired Pinyin character in the "Virtual Keyboard" and press Select to select this character; the character selected is displayed in the "Pinyin Input Area" (at this point, you can press 0 on the numeric keyboard to directly input the English characters in the "Pinyin Input Area").
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Page 85: Read
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL After inputting the filename in the filename input interface, press OK and the instrument stores the file with the specified filename in the specified file type under the storage directory currently selected. If the storage location selected already contains a valid file, the instrument will prompt whether to overwrite the original file and press OK to finish the save operation. -
Page 86: Copy And Paste
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Copy and Paste You can only copy the files in C disk and paste the files to D disk. Press Store Browser to move the cursor to the directory area and select C disk;... -
Page 87: Utility
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Utility Press Utility at the front panel to enter the interface as shown in the figure below. This interface displays the current system parameters. Figure 2-13 Utility Interface 1. I/O Configuration: set the LAN (option), RS232 (option) and GPIB (option, extended using the USB to GPIB interface converter) interface parameters. -
Page 88: I/O Configuration
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations I/O Configuration DP800 supports USB, LAN (option), RS232 (option) and GPIB (option, extended using the USB to GPIB interface converter) interfaces, via which you can control DP800 remotely. When the LAN, RS232 or GPIB interface is selected, please first set the interface parameters. -
Page 89: Mac Address
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL DHCP: in this mode, the DHCP server in the current network assigns network parameters (such as the IP address) for the instrument. Press DHCP to enable or disable the DHCP configuration mode. By default, the DHCP configuration mode is "On". -
Page 90: Set The Gateway
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations VISA descriptor is the resource name and describes the accurate name and location of the VISA resource. If the LAN interface is currently used to communicate with the instrument, the VISA descriptor is TCPIP::172.16.3.100::INSTR. -
Page 91: Current Setting
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Press DNS Serv and use the numeric keyboard and left/right direction key or the knob and left/right direction key to input the desired address. This setting is stored in the non-volatile memory and the instrument will load the server address set automatically at the next power-on if DHCP and Auto IP are set to "Off". -
Page 92: Baud Rate
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the RS232 Parameters Connect the RS232 interface to the PC or data terminal equipment (DTE) using RS232 cable and set the interface parameters (baud rate, parity bit, etc.) that match the PC or terminal equipment. At this point, you can control the instrument remotely. -
Page 93: System Setting
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the GPIB Address Before using the GPIB interface, use the USB to GPIB interface converter (option) to extend a GPIB interface and then use a GPIB cable to connect the instrument and Press Utility ... -
Page 94: Screen Saver
Track Setting The specified channels of DP832 and DP831 support the track function. You can select the desired tracking mode and on/off sync mode (for the details, refer to "To Enable the Track Function" and "To Track the On/Off Status of the Channel Output") according to your need. -
Page 95: System Information
A default password is assigned to the instrument when it left factory. To acquire the password, please contact RIGOL. If you already know the password, you can modify the password (press Utility Test/Cal Password and modify the password according to the interface prompts). -
Page 96: Print
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Print You can store the screen content as a picture file in the USB storage device. Note: DP800 only supports the flash memory USB storage device of FAT32 format. Insert a USB storage device into the USB HOST interface at the rear panel of the instrument. -
Page 97: Preset Setting
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Preset Setting Press Utility Preset to define the setting recalled by Preset at the front panel. Pressing Preset can restore the instrument to factory setting or recall the user-defined settings. To Restore to Factory Setting Press Utility ... - Page 98 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Table 2-2 Factory setting Channel Parameters DP832 CH1: 00.00V/3.000A Voltage/Current Setting CH2: 00.00V/3.000A Values CH3: 0.00V/3.000A CH1: 33.00V/3.300A Voltage/Current Limits CH2: 33.00V/3.300A CH3: 5.50V/3.300A OVP/OCP On/Off CH1/CH2/CH3: Off/Off Output On/Off CH1/CH2/CH3: Off CH1/CH2: Off...
- Page 99 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Display Brightness* Contrast* RGB Luminance* Display Mode* Normal Theme* Green System Setting Language* Chinese(s) Power-on Setting* Default Beeper Screen Saver Keyboard Lock* Track Mode Synchronous On/Off Sync Disable Preset Default Print Destination USB Disk...
- Page 100 Fixed Time On Delay: 1s; Off Delay: 1s Increase/Decline Time Base: 1s; Step: 1s Stop Condition None Recorder Recorder Switch Record Period Destination C:\REC 10:RIGOL.ROF Analyzer Channel Analysis Object Voltage Display Curve Current Time Start Time End Time Number of Groups...
- Page 101 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Output Response Output Off Sensitivity Enable Trigger Output Data Line Control Source Trigger Condition Output Off Output Signal Level Square Period: 1s; Duty Cycle: 50% Polarity Positive Enable Store Browser Directory Directory File The first file File Type *.rsf...
- Page 102 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Recall the User-defined Setting In the interface as shown in Figure 2-15, press Preset Key to select the specified user-defined setting (take user-defined setting 1 as an example) to enter the user-defined setting interface (the current user-defined setting is displayed in the interface) as shown in Figure 2-16.
- Page 103 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Press OTP repeatedly to enable or disable the over-temperature function of the instrument. Press OK to save the current user-defined setting. You can also press Default to restore the parameters of the user-defined setting to the default.
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Page 104: Options
1. Acquire the option license Log in the RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com). Click Customer Center License Generate to enter the license generation interface. Input the correct key, serial number (press Utility Sys Info to acquire the serial number of the instrument) and indentifying code in the license generation interface and click Generate to acquire the option license. - Page 105 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL The first line: instrument serial number (press Utility Sys Info to acquire the serial number of the instrument); The second line: the option license; The third line: a blank line (cannot be omitted).
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Page 106: Key Locking
RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Key Locking To avoid the adverse effect caused by misoperation, you can lock the specified key or all the keys (except the power switch key) at the front panel using SCPI command. 1. Key locking command introduction :SYSTem:KLOCk <key>,{ON|OFF|0|1}... - Page 107 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL The content and format requirements of the command file are as follows. Filename Suffix Command Blank Line The filename suffix must be ".scpi". The length of the filename cannot exceed 20 characters. ...
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Page 109: Chapter 3 Remote Control
Use PC software Users can use the PC software to send commands to control the instrument remotely. Ultra Sigma of RIGOL is recommended. You can download Ultra Sigma from RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com). This power supply can communicate with PC through USB, LAN, RS232 and GPIB (with the USB to GPIB interface converter provided by RIGOL) instrument buses. -
Page 110: Remote Control Via Usb
RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Remote Control via USB 1. Connect the device Connect the USB DEVICE interface at the rear panel of the power supply with your PC using a USB cable. 2. Install the USB driver This power supply is a USB-TMC device. After you connect the power supply to... - Page 111 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL DP800 User’s Guide...
- Page 112 4. View the device resource The resource found will appear under the "RIGOL Online Resource" directory and the model number and USB interface information of the instrument will also be displayed as shown in the figure below.
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Page 113: Remote Control Via Lan (Option)
Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Remote Control via LAN (option) 1. Connect the device Connect the power supply to your PC or the LAN of your PC using a network cable. 2. Configure network parameters DHCP mode: If the network supports DHCP, the DHCP server in the network assigns network parameters (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS) for the power supply automatically. - Page 114 RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control 3. Search for device resource Start up Ultra Sigma and click . The window as shown in figure (a) is displayed. Click and the software will search for the instrument resource currently connected to the PC or the local area network of the PC via the network cable.
- Page 115 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL 4. View the device resource The resource found will appear under the "RIGOL Online Resource" directory as shown in the figure below. 5. Control the instrument remotely Right click the resource name "DP832 (TCPIP::172.16.3.100::INSTR)" and select "SCPI Panel Control"...
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Page 116: Remote Control Via Gpib (Option)
RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Remote Control via GPIB (option) 1. Connect the device Use the USB to GPIB interface converter to extend a GPIB interface for the power supply. Then, connect the power supply to your PC using a GPIB cable. - Page 117 5. View the device resource The resource found will appear under the "RIGOL Online Resource" directory as shown in the figure below. 6. Control the instrument remotely Right-click the resource name "DP832 (GPIB0::18::INSTR)"...
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Page 118: Remote Control Via Rs232 (Option)
RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Remote Control via RS232 (option) 1. Connect the device Connect the power supply to your LAN using a RS232 cable. 2. Set the RS232 parameters Press Utility I/O RS232 to set the parameters relating to RS232 according to the introduction in "To Set the RS232 Parameters". - Page 119 4. View the device resource The RS232 device resource name added will appear under the "RIGOL Online Resource" directory as shown in the figure below. 5. Control the instrument remotely Right click the resource name "DP832 (ASRL1::INSTR)"...
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Page 121: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
The following failures might occur when using this instrument. Please solve the problem according to the following method; if the problem remains, please contact RIGOL and provide the device information of your instrument (Utility Sys Info). 1. The instrument does not start. -
Page 123: Chapter 5 Specifications
Load Regulation Rate ±(Output Percentage+Offset) Voltage <0.01%+2mV Current <0.01%+250μA Linear Regulation Rate ±(Output Percentage+Offset) Voltage <0.01%+2mV Current <0.01%+250μA Ripples and Noise (20Hz to 20MHz) DP831/DP832/DP821: <350μVrms/2mVpp Normal Mode Voltage DP811: <350μVrms/3mVpp Normal Mode Current <2mArms Annual Accuracy (25℃±5℃)±(Output Percentage+Offset) Programming Readback Channel Voltage... - Page 124 Current Voltage Current Voltage Current Standard 10mV 10mV 10mV 10mA 10mV 10mV 10mV 10mA 10mV 10mV 10mV 10mA DP832 With the high-resolution option 0.1mV 0.1mA 0.1mV 0.1mA 0.1mV 0.1mA Standard 10mV 10mA 10mV 10mV 10mA 10mV 10mV 10mA DP831 With the high-resolution option 0.3mA...
- Page 125 0.5%+0.5V/0.5%+0.5A Voltage Programming Control Speed (1% within the total variation range) Rise Fall Channel Full Load No Load Full Load No Load <50ms <33ms <46ms <400ms DP832 <50ms <38ms <46ms <400ms <15ms <14ms <24ms <100ms <18ms <17ms <20ms <200ms DP831 <33ms...
- Page 126 RIGOL Chapter 5 Specifications Mechanical Dimensions 239mm(W) x 157mm(H) x 418mm(D) DP832: 10.5kg DP831: 9.75kg Weight DP821: 10.0kg DP811: 10.3kg Power AC Input 100Vac±10%, 115Vac±10%, 230Vac±10% (maximum 250Vac) (50Hz-60Hz) DP832: 521VA DP831: 416VA Maximum Power DP821: 450VA DP811: 503VA USB Device...
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Page 127: Chapter 6 Appendix
DP800 Series Rack Mount Kit (Two Instruments) RM-2-DP800 DP800 Series Red Safety Plug SPR-DP800 DP800 Series Black Safety Plug SPB-DP800 DP800 Series Green Safety Plug SPG-DP800 Note: For all the accessories and options, please contact the local office of RIGOL. DP800 User’s Guide... -
Page 128: Appendix B: Warranty
To get repair service, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales or service office. There is no other warranty, expressed or implied, except such as is expressly set forth herein or other applicable warranty card. -
Page 129: Index
Index RIGOL Index Advanced Functions ....2-31 Hardware Flow Control....2-56 All File ........2-46 Input Power Requirements ..1-13 Analysis object ......2-34 IP Address ........ 2-54 analysis parameters ....2-33 IP Configuration Mode ....2-52 analysis results ......2-34 Key Locking ...... - Page 130 RIGOL Index Set the overcurrent protection ..2-3 Track Function ......2-10 Set the voltage ......2-2 Tracking Mode ......2-10 Source under Control ....2-38 Trigger Condition....... 2-40 State File ......... 2-46 trigger connections ....2-37 state generation ....... 2-28 Trigger Input ......
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