AMETEK HPD Series GPIB-Multichannel User Manual

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Installation and Configuration
Basic Setup Procedure

Operating Manual for Multichannel Functionality (GPIB-M)

Setup

Procedure

For those who want more information, each step refers to more detailed procedures
located in subsequent sections.

1. Power ON

Power on the unit.

2. Configure Computer Controller

Configure the controller to match the power supply characteristics. The unit is
shipped with default GPIB address 2. Configure your controller to talk to
address 2.

3. Test

Test the link by communicating with the power supply.
Example: Send the ID query “*IDN?” and ensure you get a response. Send the
command ":VOLT 2;:CURR 1" to set voltage to 2V and current limit to 1A.
(Using IBIC

this would be ‘ibwrt ":volt 2;:curr 1"’)

See

“Change Remote/Local Mode” on page 48

for information about changing

about Local/Remote modes.

4. Configure power supply

If desired, configure the power supply with the desired power on settings or a
different GPIB address. (Be sure to change the controller address to match.)
See

“Power On Remote State” on page 49

“Set Up Power ON Defaults” on page

, and

“Power On Output State” on page 57

This text uses National Instruments' IBIC (Interface Bus Interactive Control) program commands
developed for their GPIB interface for computer controllers as examples only.