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Output current – Xantrex Technology GPIB-M-XT User Manual

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Calibration
Calibration Procedure

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Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)

Output

Current

1. Set the power supply and load operate at full output. You must ensure the power

supply is operating in current mode during current calibration. Place a shunt on
the load line so that you can measure the current. Attach a DVM across the shunt

2. Minimum calibration level

Set the output current to 10% by sending the command:

CAL:OUTP:CURR:LEV MIN

3. Enter current data

Enter the current read from the external DVM via the shunt.

CAL:OUTP:CURR:DATA

4. Maximum calibration level

Set the output current to 90% by sending the command:

CAL:OUTP:CURR:LEV MAX

5. Enter current data

Enter the current read from the shunt via the external DVM.

CAL:OUTP:CURR:DATA

6. Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants.

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