About This Manual - Xantrex 850W Operating Manual

About This Manual

Purpose
This Operating Manual provides explanations and procedures for
programming the XTR 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply
from the GPIB interface and connecting and configuring the power supply
to the Ethernet.
Scope
The Manual covers the GPIB and Ethernet interface options only. Refer to
the XTR 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply Operating
Manual (Part number: M370046-01) for installation, operating procedures,
setup, calibration and troubleshooting for your power supply.
Audience
The Manual is intended for the user who is familiar with electronic power
supplies, Constant Current and Constant Voltage operating modes and the
control of output power. The user should be familiar with practicing safe
techniques while making supply or pin connections. The user should also
have experience with network-based communications software and
protocols.
Organization
This Manual is organized into two chapters, two appendices, and provides
Warranty and Product information.
Chapter 1, "GPIB" provides information and procedures on programming
the XTR 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply from the GPIB
(General Purpose Interface Bus) interface.
Chapter 2, "Ethernet (ENET)" provides information and procedures to
connect and configure the power supply to the ENET.
Appendix A, "Troubleshooting" provides troubleshooting information for
the combined ENET and RS-485 communication and for ENET
communication.
Appendix B, "Links" provides the Web site links for relevant third party
vendors.
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