KEPCO BOP 1KW-MG Operator Manual, Firmware Ver.2.38 to 2.47 - Manual (Page 65)

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SECTION 3 - OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL
This section explains how to operate the 1000 Watt BOP Power Supply. The power supply can
be operated either in Local mode (see PAR’s. 3.2 and 3.3) using the front panel keypad,
ADJUST control and graphical display, or in Remote mode.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, operating instructions start from the power-up screen (see
either Figure 3-3 or Figure 3-4). Press
%
to exit submenus and return to the power-up
screen.
Remote mode can either be analog or digital. Analog remote uses analog signals from the Ana-
log I/O port to control the output (see PAR. 3.4). Digital remote (see PAR. 3.5) uses either the
built-in GPIB (IEEE 488) (see PAR. 3.5.4) or RS 232 (see PAR. 3.5.6) interface to communicate
with a remote computer. GPIB or RS 232 communication is via one of two protocols: 1) SCPI
commands which afford full functionality of the BOP (see PAR. 3.6, Appendix A and Appendix
B) or 2) CIIL commands (for compatibility with older Kepco products). Operation in remote mode
can be simplified by the use of the VISA driver (see PAR. 3.5.5).
3.2 POWER SUPPLY BASICS
The following paragraphs describe basic operation of the front panel controls, which are used to
configure and operate the power supply. This includes a description of the keypad (PAR. 3.2.1),
graphical display (LCD (PAR. 3.2.2), how to turn the unit on (PAR. 3.2.3), how to change the
power-up defaults (see PAR. 3.3.7). An explanation of the BOP menus (PAR. 3.2.4) provides
basic techniques needed to use the ADJUST control and the function, arrow and numeric keys
in conjunction with the LCD to operate the power supply. Operator convenience functions (LCD
background and contrast, and the audible beep) are described in PAR. 3.2.5. Refer to Table 3-1
and Figure 3-1 for a description of front panel controls and indicators
FIGURE 3-1. BOP SERIES FRONT PANEL
3.2.1 KEYPAD DESCRIPTION (SEE FIGURE 3-2)
The front panel keypad is comprised of 27 keys, eleven for 10 digits (0 - 9) plus decimal point,
five dedicated to software functions (
! to % ) indicated by the display, four direction keys R
T
,
Y
,
U
) that work with the display to select a parameter/field and highlight a numerical digit,
and seven dedicated function keys (STANDBY, MODE, RESET, CLEAR, +/–, ENTER and
HELP) that are defined in Table 3-2.