TMA 4882-27 SVC 021910
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1
Scope of Manual ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2
General Description................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 1-5
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
2.1
Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1
Set (GPIB) Device Address, Configure RS 232................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.1.1
Using GPIB Only.......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1.2
Using RS 232 Only ...................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1.3
Using both GPIB addressing and RS 232.................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1.4
RS 232 Connections .................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2
Start-up Language/Compatibility Mode/GPIB Addressing Default .................................................... 2-4
2.2.3
Set Shield Ground Jumper ................................................................................................................ 2-5
2.2.4
Go To Local (GTL) Enable/Inhibit...................................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.5
Final System Interconnections........................................................................................................... 2-6
2.3
Rear Terminations on the TMA 4882-27 ................................................................................................. 2-6
SECTION 3 - OPERATION
3.1
Local Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2
Auxiliary Signals ...................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1
Emergency Output Shutdown............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2.2
Discrete Fault Line............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.3
+5V Output ........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.3
Remote Operation ................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.4
IEEE 488 (GPIB) Bus Protocol................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.4.1
String Parsing .................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.5
RS232-C Operation................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.5.1
RS 232 With GPIB addressing .......................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5.2
Serial INterface.................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.5.3
RS 232 Implementation ..................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.5.3.1
Echo Mode................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.5.3.2
Prompt Method ............................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.5.3.3
XON XOFF Method...................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.5.3.4
Special Commands...................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.5.4
Programming Techniques to Optimize Power Supply performance .................................................. 3-7
3.6
SCPI Programming ................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.6.1
SCPI Messages ................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.6.2
Common Commands/Queries ........................................................................................................... 3-8
3.6.3
SCPI Subsystem Command/Query Structure.................................................................................... 3-8
3.6.4
Program Message Structure.............................................................................................................. 3-9
3.6.4.1
Keyword ....................................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.6.4.2
Keyword Separator ...................................................................................................................... 3-12
3.6.4.3
Query Indicator ............................................................................................................................ 3-12
3.6.4.4
Data ............................................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.6.4.5
Data Separator............................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.6.4.6
Message Unit Separator .............................................................................................................. 3-12
