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Summarization of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Symbols
Explains safety symbols used in the manual and on the instrument.
Safety Guidelines
Provides essential safety advice for operating and maintaining the unit.
Cleaning the power supply
Instructions on how to clean the power supply unit.
Operation Environment
Specifies the recommended environmental conditions for operation.
Storage environment
Specifies the recommended environmental conditions for storage.
Power cord for the United Kingdom
Safety instructions specific to using the power cord in the UK.
GETTING STARTED
PSB 2000 Series Overview
Introduces the PSB 2000 series and its lineup.
Main Features
Highlights the key features and capabilities of the PSB-2000 series.
Accessories
Lists available optional and standard accessories for the unit.
Appearance
Details the physical appearance and front panel layout of the units.
Panel Operation Unit
Explains the functions of the front panel controls and displays.
Rear Panel
Describes the connectors and ports on the rear panel of various models.
OPERATION
Connecting the AC Power Cable
Step-by-step guide to connecting the AC power cable.
Connecting the Load to the Output Terminals
Instructions on how to connect a load to the output terminals.
Operation Ranges (PSB-2400L, 2800L, 2400L2, 2800LS)
Details the voltage and current operating ranges for specific models.
Operation Ranges (PSB-2400H, 2800H)
Details the voltage and current operating ranges for specific models.
Turning the Power On
Describes the procedure for turning the unit on and saving settings.
How to Set the Voltage
Step-by-step guide to setting the output voltage.
How to Set the Current
Step-by-step guide to setting the output current.
How to Set Power
Step-by-step guide to setting the output power.
How to Turn the Output On
Explains different methods to turn the output on or off.
How to Display the Setting Value When the Output is On
Describes how to view setting values while the output is active.
How to Rotate the Display Panel 90 Degrees for Vertical Installation
Instructions for rotating the display panel for different orientations.
How to Disable Panel Operations (Key Lock Function)
Explains how to lock/unlock front panel keys for safety.
Menu Key Functions
Details the usage of MENU, ENTER/CHECK, ESC/DISP keys and encoder.
Preset Function
How to save and recall voltage, current, and power settings.
OVP/OCP function
Explains Over-Voltage and Over-Current protection settings.
Hi-Ω Function
Explains the Hi-Omega function to deactivate the bleeder circuit.
Off Timer Function
How to set the timer to automatically turn off the output.
Sequence Function
How to execute sequence programs using interface boards.
External Control (External Voltage, External Resistance)
How to control voltage/current via external signals.
External Control Output On/Off
How to control output ON/OFF using external contacts or the OUTPUT key.
Delay Function
Explains the delay function for channel 2 output timing.
Tracking Function
How channel 2 output tracks channel 1 output.
Master-slave function
How units can operate in parallel or series as master/slave.
Voltage Sense
Explains the remote sensing function for voltage compensation.
External Control Functions
Overview of connectors and assembly for external control.
Output Voltage Monitor and Output Current Monitor
How to monitor output voltage and current via J3 connector.
Constant-Voltage (CV) Control with External Voltage or Resistance
Detailed explanation of CV control using external signals.
Constant-Current (CC) Control with External Voltage or Resistance
Detailed explanation of CC control using external signals.
Output ON/OFF with External Contacts
How to control output ON/OFF using external contacts.
Alarm Function using External Contacts
How to trigger an alarm state via external contacts.
Status Signals (CV, CC & ALARM)
Describes status signals and their characteristics.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Display in Alarm Status
How alarm codes are displayed and how to reset alarms.
Frame Link Controlled Parallel Operation (excluding PSB-2400L2)
How to connect multiple units in parallel using frame link.
Frame Link Controlled Series Operation (excluding PSB-2400L2, PSB-H series)
How to connect multiple units in series using frame link.
Power Extension using PSB-2800LS (Parallel Connection Only)
Using the PSB-2800LS as a booster unit for parallel operation.
Using the PSB-007 Extension kits
How to use extension kits for connecting units horizontally or vertically.
EXTERNAL CONTROL
Remote Control
Overview of controlling the unit remotely via PC or sequencer.
Interface Connectors
Diagram and specifications of available interface boards (GPIB, RS-232C, USB).
Connection Methods
Example of connecting multiple units using the local bus.
Connection Cables
Details on required cables for different connection types.
Address Setting
How to set system and PC addresses for communication.
Using the Interface Boards
Using GPIB and USB interfaces for communication.
Communication Commands
Overview of SCPI commands for controlling the unit.
Output Voltage Setting (:VOLT)
SCPI commands for setting and querying output voltage.
OVP Setting (:VOLT:PROT)
SCPI commands for setting and querying Over-Voltage Protection.
Output current setting (:CURR)
SCPI commands for setting and querying output current.
OCP setting (:CURR:PROT)
SCPI commands for setting and querying Over-Current Protection.
Output power setting (:POW)
SCPI commands for setting and querying output power.
OUTPUT ON/OFF (:OUTP)
SCPI commands to control output ON/OFF.
Hi-Ω ON/OFF(:CONF:HIZ)
SCPI commands to control the Hi-Omega function.
Hi-Ω Time Setting (:CONF:HIZ:HOLD)
SCPI commands to set Hi-Omega function holding time.
Display Switching (:CONF:DISP)
SCPI commands to switch display modes.
Tracking ON/OFF (:CONF:TRAC)
SCPI commands to enable/disable tracking function.
External Control Setting (:EXT:MOD)
SCPI commands to set external control mode.
External Control of the Voltage Output ON/OFF (:EXT:VOLT)
SCPI commands to enable/disable external voltage control.
External Control of the Current Output ON/OFF (:EXT:CURR)
SCPI commands to enable/disable external current control.
Output switching (:EXT:OUTP)
SCPI commands to control output ON/OFF with external contacts.
Off Timer ON/OFF (:TIMER:MOD)
SCPI commands to activate/deactivate the Off Timer.
Off Timer Value Setting (:TIMER:SET)
SCPI commands to set the value of the Off Timer.
Delay Function ON/OFF (:DELAY:MOD)
SCPI commands to activate/deactivate the delay function.
Delay Rise Time Setting (:DELAY:RISE)
SCPI commands to set the delay time for turning on the output.
Delay Fall Time Setting (:DELAY:FALL)
SCPI commands to set the delay time for turning off the output.
Monitor Inquiry (:MEAS?)
SCPI command to query monitored data (voltage, current, status).
Preset Recall (:PRES:CALL)
SCPI commands to recall saved preset data.
Preset Saving (:PRES:SAVE)
SCPI commands to save current settings to presets.
Sequence Mode Setting (:SEQ:MOD)
SCPI commands to control sequence operation (start, stop, pause).
Sequence Jump Setting (:SEQ:STEP)
SCPI commands to jump to a specific step in a sequence.
Sequence Start Step Setting (:SEQ:START)
SCPI commands to specify the starting step of a sequence.
Sequencer End Step Setting (:SEQ:END)
SCPI commands to specify the ending step of a sequence.
Sequence Repetition Frequency Setting (:SEQ:CYCL)
SCPI commands to set the number of sequence repetitions.
Sequence Data Transfer (:SEQ:DOWNLOAD)
SCPI command to transfer sequence set data.
Model Inquiry (*IDN?)
SCPI command to query model, serial number, and version.
Standard Event Status Register Inquiry (*ESR?)
SCPI command to inquire about the standard event status register.
Standard Event Status Enable Register Setting (*ESE)
SCPI command to set the standard event status enable register.
Status Byte Register (STB, SRE)
Explains the status byte register and service request enable register.
Standard Event Register (ESR, ESE)
Explains how the standard event register is controlled.
Function of the Status Byte Register
Explains how events trigger status byte register bits and SRQ.
Reading Data from the Status Byte Register and Clearing the Status Byte Register
Methods to read and clear the status byte register.
Clear and Reset Statuses
Commands for clearing and resetting unit statuses.
Remote/Local Function
Controls the unit's local, remote, or remote lockout states.
Responses to Multi-Line Message Commands
Table of multi-line message commands and their responses.
APPENDIX
Trouble Shooting
Lists common problems and their solutions.
Maintenance
Instructions for cleaning the dust filter.
Dimensions
Provides physical dimensions of different models.
Specifications
Detailed technical specifications for output, input, and characteristics.
Applicable Standards
Lists applicable safety and EMC standards.
Default Settings and Storage after Power Off
Lists default settings and how they are stored after power off.
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