The Questionable Status Register - HP E3633A User Manual

Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference
The SCPI Status Registers

The Questionable Status Register

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Table 4-3. Bit Definitions - Questionable Status Register
Bit Decimal
Value
0 Voltage 1
1 Current 2
2-3 Not Used 0
4 Overtemperature 16
5-8 Not Used 0
9 Over Voltage 512
10 Over Current 1024
11-15 Not Used 0
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The Questionable Status Enable register is cleared when:
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Definition
The power supply is/was in the constant current mode.
The power supply is/was in the constant voltage mode.
Always set to 0.
The fan has a fault condition.
Always set to 0.
The overvoltage protection circuit has tripped.
The overcurrent protection circuit has tripped.
Always set to 0.