Button Descriptions - Extech Instruments DCP36 User Manual

Watt-meter (W indicator)
Lower 4-digit LED row is active as a watt-meter. The value is showing output power in Watts.
Amp-meter (A indicator)
Lower 4-digit LED row is active as an amp-meter. The value is showing output in Amperes.
SLAVE indicator (green)
The DCP36 is in the slave mode and controlled by a master unit. The voltage and current setting
of slave units are controlled by the master unit. The buttons and knobs of slave units are locked.
SHIFT indicator (yellow)
Indicates that the SHIFT key is pressed and that the secondary function of a button or knob will
be activated. Short press SHIFT to activate the setting mode for UVL, UCL, or A/W functions.
LOCK indicator (red)
Indicates that the power supply panel is locked.
Output indicator (next to Output button)
Indicates output power ON / OFF status.
Preset A, B, C indicators
Indicates that output preset A, B, or C is selected and that the output voltage and current
corresponds to the pre-programmed preset A, B, or C settings.

Button Descriptions

Note: The secondary functions for buttons/knobs can only be activated by first pressing SHIFT so
that the SHIFT LED is lit. Secondary functions cannot be selected if the SHIFT LED is not lit.
Voltage adjust knob: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase/decrease the voltage
output. Press knob to adjust individual digits, selected digit will be highlighted.
Current adjust knob: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase/decrease the current
output. Press knob to adjust individual digits, selected digit will be highlighted.
Output button: Press to switch the DCP36 output ON (the corresponding LED will be lit). Press to
switch OFF the power supply output (LED will switch OFF).
Preset A, B, C buttons: Press to choose a pre-programmed current/voltage output configuration.
The corresponding LED will switch ON.
LOCK A/W button: Short press to Lock/Unlock the front panel. When SHIFT is pressed first, this
button toggles the Ampere (A) meter / Watt (W) meter on the lower 4-digit LED readout.
Menu / Shift button: Long press to access the programming menu. Short press to access
secondary functions for the Lock A/W button (amp or watt-meter), UVL setting (upper voltage
limit), and UCL setting (upper current limit). For UVL/UCL adjustments use the Voltage/Current
knobs.
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