Xantrex Technology GPIB-M-XT - Manual (Page 19)

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Section 1. Features and Specifications
Description
The internal GPIB-M interface card allows you to operate your power supply from
a computer controller via the IEEE-488 communications bus.
The GPIB-M interface allows complete remote programming of your power supply,
including status reporting, settings query, and service request generation with
user-designated conditions. Both the voltage and current output are precisely
programmed directly in volts and amps with 16-bit resolution. Additionally, the
16-bit readbacks measure the actual power supply output. The programming
command set is easy to use and includes software calibration commands. The
interface card comes with several protection features such as programmable over
and under voltage protection, and soft limits.
Multichannel addressing via CANbus allows up to 50 power supplies to be
controlled from one GPIB address. This manual covers operation of both the
GPIB-M and CAN-only interface cards.
Features and Functions
Features • 16-bit programming and readback of voltage and current
• Programmable soft limits for voltage and current
• LED status signals: remote operation, service request and shutdown; (XFR and
XHR only) error, addressed, over voltage protection, auxiliary status bits
• Software calibration
• Automatic voltage/current mode crossover
• Shutdown or warning for over- and under-programmed trip points
• Programmable auxiliary status lines for monitoring power supply conditions
• Remote interlock and trigger lines
• Selectable standby, programmed sequence and other power-on defaults
• Active current sharing with parallel connected units for higher power
requirements
• CANbus communications link for multichannel addressing, and master/slave
current sharing
• Extensive SCPI command set for control and status monitoring