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Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference

Output Setting and Operation Commands

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CURRent:PROTection {|MINimum|MAXimum}

This command sets the current level at which the overcurrent protection

(OCP) circuit will trip. If the peak output current exceeds the OCP level, then

the output current is programmed to zero. The Questionable Status register

‘‘OC’’ bit is set (see page 101). An overcurrent condition can be cleared with

the

CURR:PROT:CLE

command after the condition that caused the OCP trip

is removed.

CURRent:PROTection? {MINimum|MAXimum}

This query returns the overcurrent protection trip level presently programmed.

CURR:PROT? MAX

and

CURR:PROT? MIN

return the maximum and minimum

programmable overcurrent trip levels.

CURRent:PROTection:STATe {0|1|OFF|ON}

This command enables or disables the overcurrent protection function of the

power supply. An overcurrent condition can be cleared with the

CURR:PROT:CLE

command after the condition that caused the OCP trip is

removed. At

*RST

, this value is set to ‘‘ON’’.

CURRent:PROTection:STATe?

This query returns the state of the overcurrent protection function. The

returned parameter is ‘‘0’’ (OFF) or ‘‘1’’ (ON).

CURRent:PROTection:TRIPped?

This query returns a ‘‘1’’ if the overcurrent protection circuit is tripped and not

cleared or a ‘‘0’’ if not tripped.

CURRent:PROTection:CLEar

This command causes the overcurrent protection circuit to be cleared. After

this command, the output current is restored to the state it was in before the

current protection tripped and the OCP trip level remains unchanged to the

value presently programmed. Before sending this command, lower the output

current below the trip OCP point, or raise the OCP trip level above the output

setting.