Specifications

M550129-03 Rev G
2-1
SECTION 2
IEEE 488.2 GPIB/RS232
FEATURES, FUNCTIONS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This section introduces the features, functions and specifications for IEEE 488.2
GPIB and RS232.
2.2 FEATURES
• 16-bit programming and 16-bit readback of voltage and current
• Programmable overvoltage protection with reset
• IEEE 488.2 and SCPI compliant command set
• User selectable Constant-Voltage/Constant-Current or Foldback mode,
with reset
• Voltage Ramp and Current Ramp functions
• Field-upgradable firmware via RS232
• Soft calibration
• Rear panel IEEE 488.2 and RS232 control interface
• Rear panel configuration switch
2.3 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
• Output voltage and current
• Soft limits for voltage and current
• Overvoltage protection
• Output enable/disable
• Maskable fault interrupt
• Hold and trigger
• Full calibration