KEPCO KLP Series (older -1200 models) VISA Driver Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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2. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM USING THE VISA DRIVER
The demonstration program is intended to illustrate the use of the VISA functions included with the KLP
power supply. The demonstration program is installed under Windows by running SETUP.EXE. The pro-
gram as written presents a virtual front panel for control of a single KLP power supply
The following paragraphs describe the windows and the associated controls and indicators provided with
the demonstration program. For additional details regarding operation of the KLP, refer to the operating
instructions for local and remote mode found in the KLP Operator’s Manual .
2.1 GPIB SETUP
After the program is installed, double click on KLPCTRL.exe to run the program.When the GPIB Setup
window opens, enter the GPIB address of the KLP power supply to connect to the VISA interface. If the
power supply type is correct, the Continue button will open the Main Panel (Figure 2).
FIGURE 1. GPIB SETUP WINDOW
Security Code KpKlp_CalCode Allows the user to change the password to prevent accidental or
unauthorized calibrations of the instrument. The password is stored in
non-volatile memory, and does not change when power has been off
or after a reset. To change the password, the instrument must already
be in calibration status, ensuring that the user knows the current pass-
word. If the password is lost, call the factory for support.
Close KpKlp_close This function takes the instrument off-line.
Calibration Dump KpKlp_CalDump Instrument sends calibration data in Intel Hex format.
Calibration Restore KpKlp_CalRestore instrument receives calibration data in Intel hex format and replaces
the Working Calibration.
TABLE 2. FACTORY DEFAULT CALIBRATION PASSWORDS
MODEL PASSWORD MODEL PASSWORD
KLP 8-150 8150 KLP 75-33-1200 7533
KLP 15-150-1200 1515 KLP 150-16-1200 1516
KLP 25-80-1200 2580 KLP 300-4-1200 3008
KLP 36-48-1200 3680 KLP 600-2 6002
TABLE 1. KLP VISA DRIVER FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Purpose Function Name Description