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Installation and Configuration
Remote/Local Operation

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Operating Manual for RS-232 for XPD Series Power Supply

Table 2.10 Remote Mode Power On Conditions

Remote Mode

Operation

While in remote mode, use the interface commands to control the output of the
power supply from a computer. See Section 3 for a complete list of
device-dependent commands available with this interface.

From remote mode, change to local mode operation by sending either the GTL (Go
to Local) command or the REM (Remote Enable) OFF command.

To return to remote mode, ensure that the REM command is set to ON and then
send any valid device-dependent command.

Local Mode

Operation

In local mode operation, you set the voltage and current output levels and the OVP
trip level with controls located on the front panel. Refer to the operating manual for
a description of the functions available at the front panel.

While in local mode operation, you can change power supply control to remote
mode by ensuring that REM is ON, then sending any software command and OUT
ON to restore the output. Return to local mode by using the GTL command to send

Condition

Default Settings

7.5-140 Model Example

Voltage

0 V

VSET 0

Current

0 A

ISET 0

Soft Voltage Limit

VMAX (see models)

VMAX 7.5

Soft Current Limit

IMAX (see models)

IMAX 140

OVP Trip Voltage

Model VMAX + 10%

OVSET 8.25

Delay

0.5 s

DLY 0.5S

Remote Enable

ON

REM ON

Foldback Protection

OFF

FOLD OFF

Output

ON

OUT ON

Hold

OFF

HOLD OFF

Unmask

NONE

UNMASK NONE

AUXA

OFF

AUXA OFF

AUXB

OFF

AUXB OFF