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- Page 1 Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User’s Manual 2230G-900-01 Rev. A / June 2018 *P2230G-900-01A* 2230G-900-01A...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Install the system ......................... 2-3 Dimensions ..........................2-3 Select the proper line voltage ....................2-4 Connect the 2230G-30-3 power cord ................... 2-5 Connect the 2230G-30-6/2230G-60-3 power cord .............. 2-5 Turn the power supply on and off ..................2-6 If the power supply does not turn on ..................2-7 Self-test procedure ....................... - Page 6 Table of contents Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Save and recall setups ......................3-6 Restore default settings ....................... 3-6 Enable or disable channels ....................3-7 Set the maximum voltage..................... 3-7 Set the output timers ......................3-8 Set the key lock status ......................3-8 Track ............................
- Page 7 Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Table of contents SCPI data formats ........................ 4-8 Talking and listening data formats ..................... 4-8 Suffixes and multipliers ......................4-8 Response messages ......................4-9 Response data types ........................ 4-9 Getting a response message ....................4-9 Multiple response messages .....................
- Page 8 Table of contents Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]? ..................5-25 SOURce subsystem ......................5-26 [SOURce:]APPLy ........................5-26 [SOURce:]CHANnel:OUTPut[:STATe] ..................5-27 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:DOWN[:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ..........5-27 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ............5-28 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] ..........5-29 [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]:UP[:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] ............. 5-29 [SOURce:]OUTPut:ENABle..................... 5-30 [SOURce:]OUTPut:PARallel[:STATe] ..................5-31 [SOURce:]OUTPut:PROTection:CLEar ..................
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Page 9: Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Keithley Instruments product. The Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies (Models 2230G-30-3, 2230G-30-6, and 2230G-60-3) provide output power up to 195 W and 375 W. Each power supply has three isolated power channels, allowing you to power circuits with different references or polarities. -
Page 10: Extended Warranty
If you have any questions after you review the information in this documentation, please contact your local Keithley Instruments office, sales partner, or distributor. You can also call the corporate headquarters of Keithley Instruments (toll-free inside the U.S. and Canada only) at 1-800-935-5595, or from outside the U.S. -
Page 11: Accessories
Line cord 1747172XX 2230G-HRM Harmonic Reduction Module 0162140XX 1161283XX 15-terminal mating connector with three sense-source connectors The following items are standard accessories that are included with your Series 2230G-30-3 order. Accessory Part number Calibration report 0011655XX USB cable 1746841XX The following items are optional accessories that may be included with your Series 2230G order. -
Page 12: Available Services
The Series 2230G general ratings and connections are listed in the following table. Category Specification Power supply 2230G-30-3 AC power input level: 110 to 120 VAC: 99 VAC to 132 VAC 220 to 240 VAC:198 VAC to 264 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz... -
Page 13: Quick Reference
Rear-panel overview ..............2-2 Install the system ..............2-3 Select the proper line voltage ........... 2-4 Connect the 2230G-30-3 power cord ........2-5 Connect the 2230G-30-6/2230G-60-3 power cord ....2-5 Turn the power supply on and off ..........2-6 If the power supply does not turn on ........2-7 Self-test procedure .............. -
Page 14: Rear-Panel Overview
Section 2: Quick reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Number Description Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) Navigation wheel Output terminals Up, down, left, and right arrow keys; Enter, Save, and Recall function keys Numeric keypad and Esc key Function keys: Channel SELECT (CH1, CH2, CH3), voltage setting (V-Set), current setting (I-Set), Menu, and OUTPUT On/Off keys Power On/Off switch Rear-panel overview... -
Page 15: Install The System
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 2: Quick reference Install the system When you receive your Series 2230G instrument, verify that you have received all of the items listed Standard accessories (on page 1-3) and any other accessories that you ordered. Do not lift or hold the instrument by the front bezel or any other protruding parts. -
Page 16: Select The Proper Line Voltage
Select the proper line voltage Series 2230G power supplies have two line voltage ratings: • 110 to 120 V for 2230G-30-3 or 120 V for 2230G-30-6 and 2230G-60-3 • 220 to 240 V Select a proper line voltage according to the voltage of your facility. You can use the line selector switch on the bottom of the instrument to select the right voltage. -
Page 17: Connect The 2230G-30-3 Power Cord
Section 2: Quick reference The voltage ranges of the two line voltage ratings are: • 110 to 120 VAC: 99 VAC to 132 VAC (2230G-30-3) or 120 VAC:108 VAC to 132 VAC (2230G-30-6 or 2230G-60-3) • 220 to 240 VAC: 198 VAC to 264 VAC The power cord supplied with the Series 2230G power supply contains a separate protective earth (safety ground) wire for use with grounded outlets. -
Page 18: Turn The Power Supply On And Off
Section 2: Quick reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Figure 4: Connecting the power cord for 2230G-30-6 or 2230G-60-3 To connect the power cord: 1. Make sure that the front-panel power switch is in the OFF position. 2. Properly set the 110 V/220 V selector switch located on the bottom of the instrument. 3. -
Page 19: If The Power Supply Does Not Turn On
2230G-60-3 5 A T250 V 10 A T250 V 5. If you need additional assistance, contact Keithley Instruments. Self-test procedure The Series 2230G runs a self-test automatically when it is turned on. When the Series 2230G is turned on, the display shows the software version number (for example, BOIS Ver. -
Page 20: Remote Communications Interfaces
Section 2: Quick reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Remote communications interfaces The Series 2230G power supplies have three communication interfaces: General-purpose interface bus (GPIB), universal serial bus (USB), and RS-232 interface. GPIB interface You can connect a computer to your Series 2230G GPIB port using the IEEE-488 bus. To use the GPIB interface: 1. -
Page 21: Rs-232 Interface
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 2: Quick reference If you switch to the front-panel control, all remote commands sent through the USB interface will be invalid. If you want to continue to use the remote commands, you need to send the SYSTem:REMote command or restart the USB interface using the VISA software. -
Page 22: Function And Features
Section 3 Function and features In this section: Introduction ................3-1 Front-panel operation ............... 3-1 Menu description ..............3-4 Basic settings ................3-5 Restore default settings ............3-6 Enable or disable channels ............3-7 Set the maximum voltage ............3-7 Set the output timers .............. -
Page 23: Front-Panel Keypad
Section 3: Function and features Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Front-panel keypad You can use the front-panel keys to control the Series 2230G. Descriptions of what the keys do follow the figure below. Figure 5: Front-panel keypad Description Select channel 1. -
Page 24: Turn The 2230G Output On
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 3: Function and features Turn the 2230G output on You can turn the 2230G output on from the front panel or by sending remote commands. To turn the output on using the front panel, press the OUTPUT On/Off button. The instrument is in the output-on state when the switch is illuminated. -
Page 25: Display Indicators
Section 3: Function and features Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Turn the navigation wheel to scroll through the menus after pressing the Menu key. When you have selected the menu item or value you want, press the Enter key to save your setting. Display indicators Indicators on the front panel of the Series 2230G indicate the present state of the instrument. -
Page 26: Basic Settings
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 3: Function and features Menu items Description Combine Combine Off (default) Disables the series or parallel operation mode. Sets CH1 and CH2 to series operation mode. V1+V2 Series I1+I2 Parallel Sets CH1 and CH2 to parallel operation mode. I2+I3 Parallel Sets CH2 and CH3 to parallel operation mode. -
Page 27: Set The Current Output Or Current Limit For A Specific Channel
Section 3: Function and features Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Set the current output or current limit for a specific channel You can set the current limit from 0 A to the maximum current specified for your Series 2230G. To set the current limit: 1. -
Page 28: Enable Or Disable Channels
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 3: Function and features Menu selection Default setting Enable CH1 Enable Channels Enable CH2 Enable CH3 Max V CH1 Max V CH2 Max V CH3 Timer CH1 Timer CH2 Timer CH3 Track Track off Combine Combine off... -
Page 29: Set The Output Timers
Section 3: Function and features Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual 6. Press the down arrow key to select On. 7. Use the numeric keys, the up and down arrow keys, or the navigation wheel to adjust the voltage value. -
Page 30: Track
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 3: Function and features Track You can set channel 1 (CH1) and channel 2 (CH2), CH2 and Channel 3 (CH3), and all three channels to tracking mode. When CH1/CH2 tracking is on, channel 1 and channel 2 respond relative to one another when adjustments in voltage are made. -
Page 31: Combine
Combine You can combine the outputs of the channels. You can only set CH1 and CH2 of model 2230G-30-3 and 2230G-30-6 to series operation mode. You can set CH1 and CH2, CH2 and CH3, or all three channels of 2230G to parallel operation mode. -
Page 32: V1+V2 Combination For Series Connections
1. You cannot safely connect all three channels in series. Model 2230G-30-3 and 2230G-30-6 only support combining CH1 and CH2 in series mode. Do not combine CH1, CH2, and CH3. This will cause the instrument to output the voltages of V1, V2, and V3 combined, which exceeds the safe voltage of 60 VDC. -
Page 33: I1+I2 Parallel
Section 3: Function and features Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual I1+I2 parallel You can connect two Series 2230G output terminals in parallel and display the combined output current value on channel 1. The wiring between the power supply output terminals affects the accuracy of measurements in this mode. -
Page 34: I2+I3 Parallel
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 3: Function and features I2+I3 parallel The wiring between the power supply output terminals affects the accuracy of measurements in this mode. Make sure that wire sizes are sufficient, wires are short, and connections are tightened to ensure maximum accuracy. -
Page 35: I1+I2+I3 Parallel
Section 3: Function and features Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual I1+I2+I3 parallel You can connect two Series 2230G output terminals in parallel and display the combined output current value on channel 1. The wiring between the power supply output terminals affects the accuracy of measurements in this mode. -
Page 36: Turn Off Channel Combination
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 3: Function and features Turn off channel combination To turn off the combination of the channels: 1. Remove all connections to the output terminals. 2. Press the Menu key. 3. Use the arrow keys to select Combine. 4. -
Page 37: Key Beep
Section 3: Function and features Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual 4. Use the arrow keys to select Save Last. 5. Press the Enter key. 6. Use the arrow keys to select On or Off. 7. Press the Enter key. 8. -
Page 38: System Information
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 3: Function and features 7. Press the Enter key. 8. Press the Esc key to exit the menu. System information You can look up system information such as the error log, firmware version, serial number, and calibration date in the System Info menu. -
Page 39: Overtemperature Protection
Section 3: Function and features Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Overtemperature protection If the internal temperature of the power supply exceeds 85 ºC (185 ºF), the instrument beeps and displays Over temperature, and then the instrument power turns off automatically. Use the rear-panel terminals When the input current of a DUT is high, there is a voltage drop on the wires between the DUT and output terminal of the power supply. -
Page 40: Remote Sense Connections
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 3: Function and features Remote sense connections To use the remote sense terminals: 1. On the Series 2230G, remove the connections between the positive (+) and sense positive (S+) terminals. 2. Remove the connection between the negative (–) and sense negative (S-) terminals. 3. -
Page 41: Local Sense Connections
Section 3: Function and features Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Local sense connections Local sense (2-wire) connections do not compensate for the voltage drop in the connections to the instrument under test. When using local sense, the remote sense terminals cannot be disconnected. To use the local sense terminals: 1. -
Page 42: Introduction To Scpi
Section 4 Introduction to SCPI In this section: Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments ....4-1 Conventions ................4-1 Commands to use with the Series 2230G ........ 4-2 Types of SCPI messages ............4-2 Command execution rules............4-3 Case sensitivity ................ 4-3 Long-form and short-form versions .......... -
Page 43: Commands To Use With The Series 2230G
Section 4: Introduction to SCPI Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Commands to use with the Series 2230G There are two types of commands you can use when communicating remotely with the Series 2230G: Common commands and Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) subsystem commands. -
Page 44: Command Execution Rules
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 4: Introduction to SCPI The following figure illustrates SCPI message structure. Figure 15: SCPI message structure Command execution rules The following are a few basic rules of SCPI command execution: • Commands execute in the order that they are presented in the command message. •... -
Page 45: Long-Form And Short-Form Versions
Section 4: Introduction to SCPI Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Long-form and short-form versions A SCPI command word can be sent in its long-form or short-form version. The command subsystem tables in the SCPI command reference (on page 5-1) provide the long-form version. However, the short-form version is indicated by upper case characters. -
Page 46: Message Unit Separator
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 4: Introduction to SCPI Observe the following precautions with queries: • Set up the proper number of variables for the returned data. For example, if you are reading back a measurement array, you must dimension the array according to the number of measurements that you have placed in the measurement buffer. -
Page 47: Message Terminator
Section 4: Introduction to SCPI Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Message terminator A terminator informs the instrument that it has reached the end of a SCPI message. The following message terminators are permitted. Terminator Description New line: <NL> ... -
Page 48: Movement In The Subsystem
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 4: Introduction to SCPI Movement in the subsystem To combine commands from different subsystems, you must reset the header path to a null string. To do this, begin the command with a colon (:). This discards any previous header path. For example, to clear the output protection and check the status of the Operation Condition Register in a single message, use a root specifier as follows: PROTection:CLEAr;:STATus:OPERation:CONDition? -
Page 49: Scpi Data Formats
Section 4: Introduction to SCPI Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual SCPI data formats All data programmed to or returned from the power supply is ASCII. The data may be numerical or it can be a character string. The following topics provide more details about SCPI data formats. Talking and listening data formats There are talking data formats and listening data formats. -
Page 50: Response Messages
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 4: Introduction to SCPI Response messages A response message is the message sent by the instrument to the computer in response to a query command. Response data types Character strings returned by query statements may take any of the following formats, depending on the length of the returned string. -
Page 51: Message Exchange Protocol
Section 4: Introduction to SCPI Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Message exchange protocol The following items summarize the message exchange protocol: • You must always tell the Series 2230G what to send to the computer. The following steps must always be performed to send information from the instrument to a computer: Send the appropriate query commands in a program message. -
Page 52: Default Setup
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 4: Introduction to SCPI The following statement shows how to send a device clear over the GPIB interface using GW-BASIC ® (a variation of BASIC programming language developed by Microsoft IEEE-488 device clear CLEAR 705 The following statement shows how to send a device clear over the GPIB interface using the GPIB command library for C or QuickBASIC programming languages (Microsoft QuickBASIC is an... -
Page 53: Scpi Command Reference
Section 5 SCPI command reference In this section: Series 2230G commands ............5-1 Common commands ..............5-1 CALibration subsystem ............5-11 INSTrument subsystem ............5-17 MEASurement subsystem ............5-22 SOURce subsystem ............... 5-26 STATus subsystem ..............5-39 SYSTem subsystem ............... 5-50 Series 2230G commands This section contains detailed descriptions of the commands that can be used with the Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies. -
Page 54: Cls (No Query Form)
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Mnemonic Name Description *CLS Clear status Clear all the event registers and error queue. Event enable command Edit the Standard Event Enable Register. *ESE <NRf> *ESE? Event enable query Read the Standard Event Enable Register. -
Page 55: Ese
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference *ESE This command sets or queries the bits in the Event Status Enable Register (ESER). The ESER is an eight-bit register that determines which bits in the Standard Event Status Register (SESR) will set the Event Summary Bit (ESB) in the Status Byte Register (SBR). -
Page 56: Idn? (Query Only)
(on page 5-5) *SRE (on page 5-8) *IDN? (query only) This command reads information that identifies the power supply. It returns a parameter that contains four segments divided by a comma. Example: Keithley instruments, 2230G-60-3, 0123456789AF, 1.02-1.06. Group Status Syntax... -
Page 57: Opc
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference *OPC This command sets the Operation Complete (OPC) bit in the Standard Event Status Register to 1 when all other commands are complete. Group Synchronization Syntax *OPC *OPC? Arguments None Returns... -
Page 58: Rcl (No Query Form)
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Returns Example *PSC 0 Sets the power-on status clear flag to false. *PSC? Requests the state of the power-on status clear flag. See also *OPC (on page 5-5) *RST (on page 5-7) *RCL (no query form) -
Page 59: Rst (No Query Form)
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference *RST (no query form) This command resets the power supply to default settings. Group Status Syntax *RST Arguments None Returns Not applicable Example *RST Resets the power supply to default settings. See also None *SAV (no query form) -
Page 60: Sre
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual *SRE This command sets or queries the bits in the Status Byte Enable Register. Setting this parameter can determine which byte of the Status Byte Register has a value of 1. The byte sets the RQS bit of the Status Byte Register to 1. -
Page 61: Stb? (Query Only)
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference *STB? (query only) This command reads the data in the Status Byte Register (SBR). Group Status Syntax *STB? Arguments None Returns <NR1> A register value. Example *STB? Queries the status byte. See also *CLS (on page 5-2) -
Page 62: Wai
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example *TST Initiates the self-test. See also Error descriptions (on page 7-1) *WAI This command prevents the instrument from executing further commands or queries until all pending commands are complete. -
Page 63: Calibration Subsystem
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference CALibration subsystem The commands in the CALibration subsystem are used to configure and control calibration operations. CALibrate:CLEar This command clears the calibration information on the instrument. Group Calibration Syntax CALibrate:CLEar Arguments... -
Page 64: Calibrate:current:level
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Returns Not applicable Example CAL:CURR 3.002A Sets the actual output current value of the calibration point to 3.002 A. See also None CALibrate:CURRent:LEVel This command sets the current calibration points. Group Calibration Syntax... -
Page 65: Calibrate:initital
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference CALibrate:INITital This command sets the current calibration coefficient as the default value. Group Calibration Syntax CALibrate:INITital Arguments None Default value Not applicable Returns Not applicable Example CAL:INIT Sets the current calibration coefficient as the default value. See also None CALibrate:SAVe... -
Page 66: Calibrate:secure[:State]
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example CAL:SAV See also None CALibrate:SECure[:STATe] This command enables or disables calibration mode. Group Calibration Syntax CALibrate:SECure[:STATe] <state> <password> Arguments <state> = <0|1> 0 enables the calibration mode, 1 disables calibration mode. <password>... -
Page 67: Calibrate:string
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference CALibrate:STRing This command writes or queries the calibration information of the instrument. The query version of this command returns the saved calibration information for the instrument. Group Calibration Syntax CALibrate:STRing <string>... -
Page 68: Calibrate:voltage:level
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example CAL:VOLT 30.002V Sets the voltage value of the calibration point to 30.002 V. See also None CALibrate:VOLTage:LEVel This command sets the voltage calibration points. Group Calibration Syntax CALibrate:VOLTage:LEVel <point>... -
Page 69: Instrument Subsystem
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference INSTrument subsystem The commands in the INSTrument subsystem are used to configure and control the channel selection operations. INSTrument:COMBine? This command queries the connection state of the channels. Group Channel Syntax... -
Page 70: Instrument:combine:off
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual INSTrument:COMBine:OFF This command turns off the connection of channels. Group Channel Syntax INSTrument:COMbine:OFF Arguments None Default value Not applicable Returns Not applicable Example INST:COMB:OFF Turns off the connection of channels. See also INSTrument:COMBine:PARallel (on page 5-18) -
Page 71: Instrument:combine:series
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference Example INST:COMB:PAR CH1CH2 Specifies that the instrument combine the present readings on channel 1 and channel 2 when they are in parallel operation mode. See also INSTrument:COMBine:OFF (on page 5-18) INSTrument:COMBine:SERies This command combines the present voltage readings on channel 1 (CH1) and channel 2 (CH2) when they are connected in series. -
Page 72: Instrument:nselect
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Default value NONE Returns Not applicable Example INST:COMB:TRAC CH1CH2 Sets channel 1 and channel 2 to tracking mode. See also None INSTrument:NSELect This command selects the channel number. Group Channel Syntax... -
Page 73: Instrument[:Select]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference INSTrument[:SELect] This command selects the channel. The query command returns the selected channel. Group Channel Syntax INSTrument[:SELect] {CH1|CH2|CH3} INSTrument[:SELect]? Arguments CH1|CH2|CH3 The channel. Default value Returns CH1|CH2|CH3 Example INST CH1 Selects channel 1. -
Page 74: Measurement Subsystem
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual MEASurement subsystem The commands in the MEASurement subsystem are used to make measurements. FETCh[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]? This command queries the current reading on the specified channel. Group Measurement Syntax FETCh[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]? {CH1|CH2|CH3|ALL} Arguments CH1|CH2|CH3|ALL The selected channel or channels with the current readings to return. -
Page 75: Fetch[:Scalar][:Voltage][:Dc]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference Returns <NR2> The newly measured power with the unit of measure W. Example FETC:POW? ALL Returns the new power measurements on all channels. See also MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]? (on page 5-24) FETCh[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]? This command queries the new current voltage on a specified channel or channels. -
Page 76: Measure[:Scalar]:Current[:Dc]
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]? This command initiates and executes a new current measurement or queries the new measured current on a specified channel or channels. Group Measurement Syntax MEASure[:SCALar]:CURRent[:DC]? {CH1|CH2|CH3|ALL} Arguments CH1|CH2|CH3|ALL The channel or channels on which to make a new current measurement. -
Page 77: Measure[:Scalar][:Voltage][:Dc]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference Example MEAS:POW? ALL Makes a new power measurement on all channels. See also FETCh[:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]? (on page 5-22) MEASure[:SCALar][:VOLTage][:DC]? This command initiates and executes a new voltage measurement or queries the new measured voltage. Group Measurement Syntax... -
Page 78: Source Subsystem
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual SOURce subsystem The commands in the SOURce subsystem are used to control the output of the power supply. [SOURce:]APPLy This command sets voltage and current levels on a specified channel with a single command message. Group Source Syntax... -
Page 79: [Source:]Channel:output[:State]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference [SOURce:]CHANnel:OUTPut[:STATe] This command sets the output state of the presently selected channel. The query form of this command returns the output state of the presently selected channel. Group Source Syntax [SOURce:]CHANnel:OUTPut[:STATe] <BOOL>... -
Page 80: [Source:]Current[:Level][:Immediate][:Amplitude]
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example CURR:DOWN Decreases the current value of the present channel by one step. See also None [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] This command sets the current value of the power supply. The query form of this command gets the set current value of the power supply. -
Page 81: [Source:]Current[:Level][:Immediate]:Step[:Increment]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] This command sets the amount to increase current level. The query version of this command returns the set step value. Group Source Syntax [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] <NRf> [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement]? Arguments <NRf>... -
Page 82: [Source:]Output:enable
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example CURR:UP Increases the current value by one step. See also [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] (on page 5-29) [SOURce:]OUTPut:ENABle This command sets the output state of the power supply. Group Source Syntax [SOURce:]OUTPut:ENABle <bool>... -
Page 83: [Source:]Output:parallel[:State]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference [SOURce:]OUTPut:PARallel[:STATe] This command sets the parallel synchronization state of the three channels. The query version of this command gets the parallel synchronization state of the three channels. Group Source Syntax [SOURce:]OUTPut:PARallel[:STATe] CH1CH2|CH2CH3|CH1CH2CH3... -
Page 84: [Source:]Output:series[:State]
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example OUTP:PROT:CLE Clears the set protection state of the power supply. See also None [SOURce:]OUTPut:SERies[:STATe] This command sets the series synchronization state of channel 1 (CH1) and channel 2 (CH2). If channel 3 (CH3) and CH1 or CH3 and CH2 are in parallel synchronization states, an error is generated after the command is executed. -
Page 85: [Source:]Output[:State][:All]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference [SOURce:]OUTPut[:STATe][:ALL] This command sets the output state of all three channels. The query version of this command returns the output state of all three channels. Group Source Syntax [SOURce:]OUTPut[:STATe][:ALL] <BOOL>... -
Page 86: [Source:]Output:timer[:State]
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Default value Returns 0.1 to 99999.9 Example OUTP:TIM:DEL 10 You can use *RST to reset the timer to 0.1 s. See also *RST (on page 5-7) [SOURce:]OUTPut:TIMer[:STATe] This command sets the output timer state for the presently selected channel. The query version of this command returns the output timer state for the presently selected channel. -
Page 87: [Source:]Voltage[:Level]:Down[:Immediate][:Amplitude]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:DOWN[:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] This command decreases the voltage value of the present channel by one step, as specified by the [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] command. Group Source Syntax [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:DOWN[:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] Arguments None Default value Not applicable Returns Not applicable... -
Page 88: [Source:]Voltage[:Level][:Immediate]:Step[:Increment]
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example VOLT 1.0 Sets the voltage value to 1 V. See also None [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] This command sets the value of the voltage step. The query version of this command returns the value of the voltage step. -
Page 89: [Source:]Voltage[:Level]:Up[:Immediate][:Amplitude]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:UP[:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] This command increases the voltage value of the present channel by one step, as specified by the [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate]:STEP[:INCRement] command. Group Source Syntax [SOURce:]VOLTage[:LEVel]:UP[:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] Arguments None Default value None Returns Not applicable... -
Page 90: [Source:]Voltage:limit:state
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example VOLT:LIM 30.0 Sets the voltage limit to 30 V. See also None [SOURce:]VOLTage:LIMit:STATe This command enables or disables the voltage limit function. The query version of this command returns the state of the voltage limit function. -
Page 91: Status Subsystem
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference STATus subsystem The STATus subsystem controls the status registers of the power supply. STATus:OPERation:CONDition? This command reads the Operation Condition Register of the status model. Group Status Syntax STATus:OPERation:CONDition? Arguments None... -
Page 92: Status:operation[:Event]
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Returns <NR1> Range: 0 to 255 (query form) Example STAT:OPER:ENAB 128 Sets the eighth bit of the Operation Event Enable Register to 1, and all other bits to 0. See also *PSC (on page 5-5) -
Page 93: Status:operation:instrument:enable
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ENABle This command sets or reads the Operation Enable Register of the status model. Group Status Syntax STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ENABle <NR1> STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ENABle? Arguments <NR1> Range: 0 to 255. Default value Returns <NR1>... -
Page 94: Status:operation:instrument:isummary
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example STAT:OPER:INST? Queries the Operation Instrument Event Register and then resets it. See also None STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<X>:CONDition? This command queries the Operation Instrument Summary Condition Register of the status model for the specified channel.:Condition -
Page 95: Status:operation:instrument:isummary
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<X>:ENABle This command sets or queries the Operation Instrument Summary Enable Register of the status model for the specified channel. Group Status Syntax STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<X>:ENABle <NR1> STATus:OPERation:INSTrument:ISUMmary<X>:ENABle? Arguments <X> Channel number (1, 2, or 3) <NR1>...:Enable -
Page 96: Status:preset
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Default value Returns <NR1> Range: 0 to 255 Example STAT:OPER:INST:ISUM2? Queries the Operation Instrument Summary Event Register of channel 2. See also None STATus:PRESet This command resets all bits in the status model. Group Status Syntax... -
Page 97: Status:questionable:condition
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? This command queries the Questionable Condition Register of the status model. If the value of the bit in the questionable condition register changes, it will cause the corresponding bit in the Questionable Event Register to be 1. -
Page 98: Status:questionable[:Event]
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Example STAT:QUES:ENAB 128 Sets the eighth bit of the Questionable Event Enable Register to 1, and all other bits to 0. See also *PSC (on page 5-5) STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? This command queries and resets the Questionable Event Register of the status model. -
Page 99: Status:questionable:instrument[:Event]
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference Default value Returns <NR1> Range: 0 to 255 (query form) Example STAT:QUES:INST:ENAB 20 Sets the third bit and fifth bit of the query enable register to 1, and all other bits to 0. See also None STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument[:EVENt]? -
Page 100: Status:questionable:instrument:isummary
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<X>:CONDition? This command reads the Questionable Instrument Summary Condition Register of the status model for the specified channel. Group Status Syntax STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<X>:CONDition? Arguments <X> Channel number (1, 2, or 3) Default value Returns <NR1>...:Condition -
Page 101: Status:questionable:instrument:isummary
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference Example STAT:QUES:INST:ISUM2:ENAB 12 Sets the third bit and fourth bit of the Questionable Instrument Summary Enable Register of channel 2 to 1, and sets all other bits to 0. See also None STATus:QUEStionable:INSTrument:ISUMmary<X>[:EVENt]?[:Event] -
Page 102: System Subsystem
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual SYSTem subsystem This subsystem contains commands that affect the overall operation of the instrument, such as autozero, beeper, communications, event logs, and time. SYSTem:BEEPer This command tests the beeper function of the power supply. If it passes the test, a beep is issued. Group System Syntax... -
Page 103: System:error
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference Returns 0 to 30 The GPIB address of the device. Example SYST:COMM:GPIB:RDEV:ADDR? Queries the GPIB address of the device. See also None SYSTem:ERRor? This command takes the instrument out of remote operation and restores the operation of front-panel controls. Group System Syntax... -
Page 104: System:remote
Section 5: SCPI command reference Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Default value Not applicable Returns Not applicable Example SYST:LOC Switches the power supply to front-panel control. See also None SYSTem:REMote This command takes the instrument out of front-panel control mode and switches it to remote control mode. Group System Syntax... -
Page 105: System:version
Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 5: SCPI command reference Arguments None Default value Not applicable Returns Not applicable Example SYST:RWL Locks the LOCAL button and switches the power supply into remote control mode. See also None SYSTem:VERSion? This command queries the SCPI version of the instrument. -
Page 106: Status Register
Section 6 Status register In this section: Status register overview ............6-1 Status register overview You can use status register programming to determine the operating condition of the power supply at any time. For example, you can program the power supply to generate an interrupt when an event such as overtemperature protection occurs. - Page 107 Section 6: Status register Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Status signals continued Signal Description Questionable Status Register Overtemperature protection ISUM Summary of STAT:QUES:INST Standard Event Register Operation complete Query error, data for output array is missing Device-dependent error; data stored in the register is missing or the error occurs in preliminary test Execution error;...
- Page 108 Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Section 6: Status register The following figure shows the status register structure of the Series 2230G power supply. Figure 17: Status register structure 2230G-900-01 Rev. A / June 2018...
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Page 109: Error Descriptions
Section 7 Error descriptions In this section: Error information ..............7-1 Error information The following table lists error codes that are returned and their definitions. Code Definition No error Module initialization lost Initialization lost Module calibration lost EEPROM failure Too many numeric suffixes No input command Invalid numeric suffix Invalid value... - Page 110 Section 7: Error descriptions Series 2230G Triple-Channel Power Supplies User's Manual Code Definition CAL password is incorrect CAL not enabled Readback CAL is incorrect Programming CAL is incorrect –200 Execution error –221 Settings conflict –222 Data out of range" Too much data (out of memory; block, string, or –223 expression too long) –224...
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