Summary of Contents for Gossen MetraWatt 62 N Series
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Operating Instructions SSP KONSTANTER 62 N and 64 N Series SSP 500, SSP 1000, SSP 2000 and SSP 3000 3-349-262-03 Programmable Power Supplies 4/8.06 Series 62 N Series 64 N...
Initial Inspection Important Warnings WARNING I – Protective Grounding Immediately after receipt, unpack the KONSTANTER and all included accessories, and inspect for damage and The KONSTANTER may only be placed into operation after the completeness. protective conductor has been connected. Interruption of the protective conductor, either inside or outside of the Unpacking KONSTANTER, or disconnection of the protective conductor...
1 Technical Description 1.1 Features and Range of Applications – Backup battery for device settings memory – Recognition of mains or phase failure SSP KONSTANTERs (single-output system power supplies) are manual and remote controllable DC power supplies for laboratory – Inrush current limiting and system use.
1.4 Functional Principle Figure 1.4 shows a schematic diagram of the SSP- the mains power circuit, the control and interface circuit, and the KONSTANTER. The delineations indicate distribution of the circuit output circuit. to the individual printed circuit boards, as well as subdivision of Figure 1.4 Schematic Diagram of the SSP KONSTANTER Printed Circuit Board Functions Overview...
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Power Supply Measuring Procedure Required DC supply power is generated for each respective Monitor amplifier output signals, which are proportional to actual circuit from mains power which has been fed to the power pack output voltage and current, are fed to an analog multiplexer (MUX) via an interference suppression filter, a wire fuse, the mains switch which switches one of the two signals to the input of the analog- and inrush current limiting.
1.5 Technical Data Power Supply Line voltage 62 N: 230 V ~ +10 / –15%, 1.5.1 General Data 47 … 63 Hz 64 N: 3 x 400 / 230 V ~ +10 / -15%, Output 47 … 63 Hz Regulator type Primary switched-mode regulator Inrush Current Max.
1.5.2 Mechanical Data IEC 625 – IEEE 488 Interface (option b) 24-pin IEEE 488 socket connector Module Type IEC 625.1, IEEE 488.1 Benchtop device, suitable for rack mounting Connector Pin Assignments Dimensions (W x H x D) See also dimensional drawings. Shield connected to ground 62 N:...
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Dimensional Drawings Series 62 N 482.6 Slot for optional IEEE-488 – RS 232C or RS 232C interface, IEEE-488 – RS 232C interface is shown here (part no. K382A). All dimensions in mm GMC-I Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH...
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Series 64 N 482.6 Shown with optional RS 232C interface (part no. K383A). All dimensions in mm GMC-I Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH...
1.5.3 Electrical Data Electrical Data for 52 V Models: xx N 52 RU ... Unless otherwise specified, entries are maximum values and apply within an operating temperature range of 0 to 50° C after a warm-up period of 30 minutes. Article Number K344A K345A...
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Electrical Data for 80 V Models: xx N 80 RU ... Unless otherwise specified, entries are maximum values and apply within an operating temperature range of 0 to 50° C after a warm-up period of 30 minutes. Article Number K341A K343A K351A K361A...
2 Initial Start-Up 2.1 Preparing for Operation Phase Phase Note: Numbers in brackets refer to figures in chapter 3. Phase Neutral conductor 2.1.1 Installing the Optional IEEE 488 – RS 232C Interface Protective conductor Module The cable must be secured with the cable clamp [38] for Variant 1 or 2, see chapter 1.3.
b) RS 232C Interface After initial power-up, the device has the following basic Only two devices can be connected to each other with this configuration: • Interface functions serial interface, namely a controller and the device to be Standard “pon” status •...
3 Controls, Display Elements and Terminals 24 25 Series 62 N 19" Rack 15 16 18 19 Series 64 N 19" Rack Slot for installing optional interfaces Series 62 N Rear Panel Shown with optional IEEE 488 – RS 232C interface 36 37 Series 64 N Rear Panel...
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Note: Numbers in brackets make reference to figures on page 19. rotation increases the value, and counterclockwise rotation decreases the value. If no adjustment is made for a period of Rack mounting tabs (included accessories) 10 seconds, the display automatically returns to measured for mounting to a 19"...
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value for the selected parameter appears at the display. As long as the latter has no occurred, the output can be This value can be increased <↑> or decreased <↓> within reactivated after an adequate cool-down period. If the predefined limits with the parameter adjusting keys. POWER-ON function has been set to “RCL”, the output is Pressing the key briefly results in a single step, and if the reactivated automatically.
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3. Acknowledge and execute the selected setting 4. Disabling front panel controls by pressing the <ENTER> key. By pressing and holding the <CE/LOCAL> key and → Both displays return to default values Uout and Iout. simultaneously activating the <RCL> key, all control panel elements are disabled except for the mains switch and the If the rotary knobs or other function keys are activated, the <CE/LOCAL>...
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[32] Analog interface The analog interface facilitates the following functions: – Remote adjustment of output voltage and current with analog control voltages ranging from 0 to 5 V (→ chapter 5.3 / chapter 5.4) – External measurement or recording of output voltage and current based on monitor signals 0 to 10 V (→...
4 Manual Operation and Device Functions 4.2.1 Direct Selection (rotary knobs and arrow keys) The operating concept allows for direct selection of output Uout / V Iout / A voltage and/or output current with the rotary knobs, with Uset / V Iset / A Ulim / V Ilim / A...
Pre-selecting a Setpoint Uset – Selecting a Setpoint for Output Voltage ☞ Press the <ENTER> key [15]. The display [5] is switched from Uout (measured voltage value) Function to Uset (voltage setpoint). The decimal place which corresponds • Adjustment with the Uset rotary knob [8] is not enabled until 0.4 to the selected resolution setting blinks.
4.3 Switching the Power Output On and Off 4.4 Limiting the Allowable Working Range: Ulim, Ilim The <OUTPUT> key [7] (chapter 3 ) functions independently of the Allowable setting ranges for voltage and current can be limited in current operating state of the KONSTANTER. order to assure ideal matching to the working ranges of the connected power consumer.
4.5 Description of OVP and OCP Protection Functions In order to maintain short response times when programming voltage increases Protection for the connected power consumer and the • The red OCP LED lights up as soon as OCP is triggered (see also KONSTANTER by means of the following functions: chapter 3 [17]), and the red OUTPUT LED goes out.
4.7 Operating Menu via the FUNCTION Key FUNCTION The FUNCTION menu consists of the following functions for Jump to Jump to last edited last edited configuring the KONSTANTER’s parameters: function group function Function group Function Parameter (numeric / text) Setup ■...
4.7.1 SET – “Setup” Function Group OCP – Activate Overcurrent Protection Functions FUNCTION Press once See functions description on page 24. ENTER Setting Parameters ☞ OFF (default setting after RESET (*RST)) Jump to last OCP function inactive edited setup function Continuous current limiting (current regulation) ☞...
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Pon – Output Switching Status, Response After Power On UI_ – Configure U/I Min-Max Measured Value Memory (MINMAX) Functions Functions • Automatically determines KONSTANTER configuration after • Save minimum and maximum measured voltage and current power on. values. • Reads out stored values for Umin, Umax, Imin and Imax at the Setting Parameters: display, or via the computer interface.
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UI_ – Display Measured Values in U/I Min-Max Memory rnd – Rounding Off the Displayed Measured Value Functions Applications • Reads out stored values for Umin, Umax, Imin and Imax at the The ROUND function can be used where fluctuating measured display, or via the computer interface.
☞ LLO LOCAL LOCKED: Operation via front panel controls is 4.7.2 AnIF – “Analog Interface” Function Group disabled. The analog interface allows for remote control of the KONSTANTER. A floating digital control input with several TRIGGER Signal Influence on Front Panel Controls selection functions (TRG IN+ / TRG IN-) is available in addition to analog setting options (chapter 5).
4.7.3 SEq – The “Sequence” Function Group Responses to Sequence Start and Stop Commands • The power output is automatically activated (OUTPUT ON) Description when the SEQUENCE function is initialized (automatic Test sequences can be generated with the SEQUENCE function sequence run and step-by-step control).
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tSEt – Memory Location-Specific Dwell Time tdEF – Dwell Time Independent of Memory Location Functions Functions Special dwell time (see also Figure 4.7.3): • Default dwell time for all voltage-current value pairs included in a sequence to whose memory locations no special dwell time •...
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Strt – Sequence Start Address StoP – Sequence Stop Address Functions Functions • The beginning of a range within which memory locations or • The end of a range within which memory locations or content content will be deleted or added will be deleted or added •...
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rEP – Sequence Repetitions Functions • Defines the number of SEQUENCE repetitions from the start address to the stop address. • The SEQUENCE is run from the selected start address to the stop address. If repetitions have been programmed, the pointer automatically jumps from the stop address back to the start address, and the sequence is started over again.
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SEq – Sequence Control Functions • Controls automatic and step-by-step sequence runs. ENTER Setting Parameters ☞ Strt: activate sequence control, jump to start address FUNCTION Jump to the start address or the (status: RDY → HOLD) first address with valid contents Execute command with the <ENTER>...
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Setting all Required Values for a Sequence FUNCTION Read the detailed explanations included in chapter 4.6 and 4.7.3 first. 1 Press the <FUNCTION> key. Function Function Group Menu Menu 2 The function group or function menu appears. 3 If the function menu is not displayed, press the <CE/LOCAL> key in order to return to the function groups menu.
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exited and the new memory address are not taken into Checking the Sequence consideration. • The output retains its previous switching status (output On or Functions Off). • When jumping from the start address to the stop address or The following parameters can be checked at the display menu back again, the remaining repetitions counter (rrep) remains while the SEQUENCE is running, or when it has been unchanged.
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Ending the Sequence at the Current Address (status: HOLD → RDY) • The output retains its switching status (output On or Off). • The SEQUENCE can be resumed (cont) at the next memory Functions location, or ended at the current address <CE/LOCAL> or the stop address (stop) or restarted (go).
(status: HOLD → HOLD) 4.7.4 buS – The “Interface” Function Group The KONSTANTER can be set up for data transmission to a Functions computer in the interface configuration function group. In this case, all of the settings previously selected with DIP switches are The next memory location can be selected at any time from a entered via menu functions.
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bAud – Setting Transmission Speed (RS 232C) From the bUS function group • Specifies transmission speed in bits per second. • The baud rate is an operating parameter of the serial interface. ENTER • A low baud rate should be used in the case of large distances between communicating devices and in EMC-critical environments.
Sbit – Selecting the Number of Stop Bits (RS 232C) Iout/A Uout/ • Either 1 or 2 stop bits can be used. Uset/V Iset/A Settings at the SSP KONSTANTER and the controller must be Ulim/ Ilim/A identical. OVset/ Delay/s Settings ☞...
4.9 Setting Resolution with the <RESOL> Key Settings ☞ Select values for the desired parameters. Numeric parameters can be set to varying degrees of accuracy. ☞ Press the <SAVE> key. Set the cursor to the desired decimal place within the display to this end.
4.10.3 Clearing the Contents of a Defined Memory Range ☞ Press the <ENTER> key. Functions clr dAtA and start stop blink alternately at the display in order to • All data are deleted from memory locations from the current identify the range to be deleted. start address to the current stop address.
4.10.4 Inserting a Memory Location Settings ☞ Select a start address and a stop address with the help of the The start and stop addresses define the working range for the command described below. Memory locations which do not lie sequence submenu.
4.10.5 Deleting a Memory Location Settings ☞ Select a start address and a stop address with the help of the The start and stop addresses define the working range for the command described below. Memory locations which do not lie sequence submenu.
4.10.6 Deleting the Contents of a Memory Location Settings ☞ Press the <SAVE> key. Functions Sto and the last selected address appear at the display. • The contents of any desired individual memory location from ☞ Select the desired address with the <↓> key or the <↑> key. address 11 through 255 can be deleted.
☞ Press the <RCL> key. Activating Parameter Values rcl appears at the left-hand display, and the last selected Textual or numeric parameter values are activated with the memory location number appears at the right-hand display. <ENTER> key during device setup. ☞...
Sequence Control 4.16 Device RESET ☞ <CE/LOCAL> key Most device functions can be returned to a defined default value Abort a suspended sequence or step-by-step control at the with the reset command (see chapter 8.1 and page 62). current memory location. ☞...
5 Analog Interface 5.1 Pin Assignments +15 V (output) Internal auxiliary voltage (+15 V ± 3% with reference to AGND) is connected to this terminal via a protective resistor with a value of 510 Ω . It can thus be used to drive the TRIGGER input, or to +15 V supply power to external components such as reference +15 V...
5.2 Auto-sensing mode Functions Output voltage values required for voltage measuring and control circuits can be acquired directly at the power consumer instead of at the output terminals with the help of the +SENSE and –SENSE sensing lead terminals at the analog interface. Sensing mode operation (remote sensing) offers the following advantages: –...
5.3 Regulating Output Voltage 5.4 Regulating Output Current Functions Functions The control inputs Uset+ (non-inverting) and Uset GND (inverting) The control inputs Iset+ (non-inverting) and Iset GND (inverting) allow for adjustment of output voltage Uout with an external allow for adjustment of output current Iout with an external control control voltage U voltage U The following applies in the constant voltage regulating mode:...
5.5 Voltage Monitoring Output 5.6 Current Monitoring Output Functions Functions The U-MONITOR terminal reads out a voltage with reference to The I-MONITOR terminal reads out a voltage with reference to AGND, which is proportional to output voltage Uout. This is used AGND, which is proportional to output current Iout.
5.7 Trigger Input Functions Trigger Function setting Parameters The floating TRIGGER + input with optocoupler allows for remote control of a device function by means of a binary signal. Parameter Meaning The function to be controlled is selected with the T_MODE setting Trigger input function is deactivated, trigger signals have no effect.
5.8 Parallel Connection Functional Principle After switching the outputs on, load current is initially supplied by If output current from a single KONSTANTER is insufficient for the the KONSTANTER with the highest voltage setting. respective application, the outputs of any number of If load resistance is continuously reduced, load current is KONSTANTERs can be parallel connected.
5.8.2 Master-Slave Parallel Connection Use the same procedure for additional slave devices. Press the OUTPUT ON key at the slave(s) and the master. Functions Check output current at the slave device displays. As opposed to direct parallel connection, master-slave parallel Output current at each of the slaves can be precisely matched to connection offers significant advantages: master output current by adjusting R...
5.9 Series Connection value, current regulating is triggered at the respective output. If load resistance is further reduced, this output maintains If output voltage from a single KONSTANTER is insufficient, or if constant load current until its output voltage has dropped to 0 V. you want to generate a ±...
5.9.2 Master-Slave Series Connection Check output voltage at the device displays. Output voltage at each of the slaves can be precisely matched to Functions master output voltage by adjusting R . Changes appear As opposed to direct series connection, master-slave series immediately at the respective display.
5.10 Varying the Internal Output Resistance Value Connection Connect the analog interface as shown in Figure 5.10c. Functions The following relationship between internal resistance R In the voltage regulating mode, internal output resistance has a control resistance R applies with this wiring configuration: value of close to 0 Ω.
6 Operating Commands Query Commands All query commands are identified with a question mark (?) at the Nearly all of the functions of the SSP KONSTANTER can be end. The device makes a response available to the control remote controlled via the IEEE 488 interface (= IEC 625), or the computer in response to query commands.
Terminating Device Messages 6.2 IEEE 488 Functions a) For IEEE 488 remote control Abbreviation Term Meaning The following end-of-text characters can be used for data SOURCE HANDSHAKE Handshake source function receive: ACCEPTOR HANDSHAKE Handshake sink function New line = line feed = (0A TALKER Talker function with series polling and NL &...
6.4 Description Comment In order to prevent the generation of query errors, a blank (space) All setting, query, register management and interface commands is returned if the DDT register is empty. are listed alphabetically in the following pages (*A..., *B..., *C..., The *TRG command may not be entered to the DDT command ..., A..., B..., C..., ...).
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Programming Applications The device is furnished with three 8-bit event registers, each of This function allows the controller to acquire manually configured which can be individually queried. When an event register is device settings, and to use this information for evaluation or for queried, its content is deleted.
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b) Programming *PSC, *PSC? – Power-On Status Clear Flag Query Execution command: *RCL register number Functions Example (HP Basic): The power-on status clear flag (PSC) determines whether or not OUTPUT 712;"*RCL 1" the contents of the non-volatile enable registers will be cleared ! Recall and activate device setting when the device is shut down.
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All data stored with the SAVE function are retained in battery- *SAV – Saving Device Settings backed memory when the device is switched off. Stored settings can be recalled (reactivated) in two different ways: Functions – *RCL: Recalls an individual setting from the SETUP or the Current device settings can be saved to battery-backed memory sequence register with the *SAV (SAVE) command.
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b) Via the IEC bus interface as addressed interface command Comment GET (GROUP EXECUTE TRIGGER) Starting the self-test does not cause any changes to current Programming examples (HP Basic): device settings or stored parameters. The self-test sequence is started immediately after receipt of the TRIGGER 712 !triggers the device corresponding query command and has a duration of...
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Fixed response string length: 11 characters DCL, SDC – Device Clear Function Example (HP Basic): OUTPUT 712;"DELAY?" Functions ENTER 712;A$ The device clear command clears the input and output buffers at DISP A$ the interfaces (e.g. requested data which has not yet been picked →Display: DELAY 10.70 up).
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ENTER 712;A$ IFC – Resetting the IEC Bus Interface (interface clear) DISP A$ →Display: ILIM +020.000 Functions The IEC bus interface at the device is re-initialized with the IFC Comment (INTERFACE CLEAR) bus interface command, and is returned to If an attempt is made to set ILIM to a value lower than ISET, the the standard default settings.
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Fixed response string length: 8 characters Example (HP Basic): OUTPUT 712;"MODE?" a) Manual Operation ENTER 712;A$ See description on page 28. DISP A$ b) Programming →Display: MODE CV Setting Setting command:MINMAX status Example (HP Basic): OCP, OCP? – Overcurrent Protection OUTPUT 712;"MINMAX ON;MINMAX RST"...
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Comment Comment The setting status of the OCP function is indicated by the yellow The setting status of the OUTPUT function is indicated by the red “OCP ON” LED at the front panel. “OUTPUT” LED at the front panel. Deactivation of the power output initiated by the OCP function is LED on = output activated indicated by the red “OCP”...
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– USET ≥ OVSET (due to manual setting, programming POUT? Query command: POUT value command, memory recall or Uset control signal to the analog Response string: Parameter format value: ±nnnn.n interface) Fixed response string length: 12 characters – Sensing leads with reversed polarity Example (HP Basic): OUTPUT 712;"POUT?"...
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The following settings are recommended, depending upon how HOLD Pause, suspend sequence at current memory the device is used: location CONT Resume automatic sequence run with the next valid – POWER_ON RST for use in computer controlled systems memory location. –...
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Assume that the event registers had an initial value of “0”. After b) Programming receiving an incorrect command, the device sets either bit 5 START_STOP start address, stop address (command error CME) or bit 4 (execution error EXE) in the event Setting command: standard register ESR (see Figure 6.5).
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Comment STORE 012,+010.000,+004.000,01.50, NC; STORE 013,+020.000,+007.000,02.30, NC • As opposed to *SAV, the STORE command allows for significantly faster and more direct programming of the Example d) (HP Basic): required memory locations for a sequence. OUTPUT 713; "STORE? 11,13,tab" • The txt parameter is optional from this point on. If the txt ENTER 713;...
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T_MODE, T_MODE? – Trigger Input Function Selection TSET, TSET? Dwell Time Specific to Memory Location for the SEQUENCE Function Functions The T_MODE parameter assigns the floating trigger input with Functions optocoupler (at the analog interface) to a selected device The TSET parameter setting defines memory location-specific function.
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Syntax ULIM, ULIM? – Voltage Setting Limit Value UMAX? Functions Measuring Range: ULIM defines the upper setting limit (soft-limit) for voltage setpoint Voltage measuring range as per UOUT value USET. This limit can be used to assure that output voltage is not If the measured voltage value has exceeded the upper measuring inadvertently set above a specified value.
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Setting query UOUT? – Querying the Momentary Voltage Value USET? Query command: USET value Response string: Functions Parameter format value: +nnn.nnn The UOUT function is used to measure momentary output Fixed response string length: 13 characters voltage. The measured value is acquired over a period of 40 ms in Example (HP Basic): OUTPUT 712;"USET?"...
6.5 Status and Events Management The device is furnished with special registers which can be queried by the controller for the recognition of programming errors (e.g. receipt of an incorrect command), device status (e.g. voltage regulating mode) or separate events (e.g. output has been deactivated by OCP function).
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Significance of Register Contents The three event registers can be individually queried. When an event register is queried, its content is deleted. Setting command Register Meaning *CLS clears all event registers. Name An enable register is assigned to each event register. Output is/was in current regulating mode Output is/was in voltage regulating mode Enable registers (→...
7 Adjusting the SSP KONSTANTER Warning! Balancing the I Monitor Zero-Point The housing cover must be removed in order to balance the device and Device settings: OUTPUT ON; USET 2.00; ISET 2.00 voltage conducting components are thus exposed. For this reason, the Output: Idle work described in this chapter may only be performed by trained...
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Balancing the Measured Current Final Value Device settings: OUTPUT ON; USET 2.00; ISET = I PCB FF Output: Shorted with shunt – Measure current I at shunt R and balance the measured Iout value which appears at the right-hand display with R663a to: ±...
8 Appendix 8.1 Adjustable Functions and Parameters Setting saved with *SAV n: Expla- nation Manual setting or via interface Setting Command Significance / Effect Default setting chap. after RESET page *RST: p. 38 Addr n Set device address for RS 232 or IEEE 488 (interface configuration) unchanged p.
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Setting saved with *SAV n: Expla- nation Manual setting or via interface Setting Command Significance / Effect Default setting chap. after RESET page *RST: trG txt Function selection for the trigger input at the analog interface p. 29 T_MODE txt txt: (input disabled) unchanged...
8.2 Queriable Functions and Parameters Read out via interface Response string for remote operation Expla- (example): nation Resp. string chap. length 10 characters 10 characters 10 characters page p. 28 Max. measured current value from Min-Max memory [A] X IMAX +045. 440 p.
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Read out via interface Response string for remote operation Expla- (example): nation Resp. string chap. length 10 characters 10 characters 10 characters page X US 10.5;IS 12;OUT ON ;IOUT? 1 ... 80 p. 60 *DDT? DDT function memory content (response string for empty memory →: “ ” (1 blank space)) X GOSSEN-MET RAWATT,SSP 62N052RU05...
8.3 Query Command for Status and Events Management Read out via interface Expla- Resp. Response string for remote operation nation in string (example): chapter length on page p. 64 CRA? Condition register A query X 002 D7: SEQB Status message: sequence function active (run, hold) D6: TRGA Signal at analog interface trigger input D5: OTPA...
8.4 Overview of Menu Functions FUNCTION & FUNCTION FUNCTION ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Read Out Min-Max Value Memory CE/LOCAL ENTER ENTER ENTER CE/LOCAL ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER CE/LOCAL ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER CE/LOCAL ENTER ENTER GMC-I Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH...
8.6 System Messages Code Meaning / Cause Remedy +OL or Display indicating measuring function Error messages may appear at the digital display immediately –OL over-ranging: after the device is switched on, or after triggering certain functions If a measured output voltage UOUT or manually or via remote control .
9 Order Information 10 Repair and Replacement Parts Service, DKD Calibration Lab* and Description (abbreviated name) Article Number Rental Instrument Service 62 N 52 RU 25 P K344A 62 N 52 RU 50 P K345A If required please contact: 64 N 52 RU 100 P K352A 64 N 52 RU 150 P K362A...
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