RIGOL DP832 User Manual

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User’s Guide

DP800 Series Programmable

Linear DC Power Supply

May 2015

RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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Guaranty and Declaration

Copyright

© 2012 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Trademark Information

RIGOL is a registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

Publication Number

UGH04107-1110

Software Version

00.01.14

Software upgrade might change or add product features. Please acquire the latest version of the manual from RIGOL website or contact RIGOL to upgrade the software.

Notices

RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending.

RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.

Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material.

Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.

RIGOL shall not be liable for either incidental or consequential losses in connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as any information contained.

Any part of this document is forbidden to be copied, photocopied or rearranged without prior written approval of RIGOL.

Product Certification

RIGOL guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial standards in China as well as the ISO9001:2008 standard and the ISO14001:2004 standard. Other international standard conformance certification is in progress.

Contact Us

If you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this manual, please contact RIGOL.

E-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.rigol.com

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Safety Requirement

General Safety Summary

Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please use the instrument only specified by this manual.

Use Proper Power Cord.

Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized for use within the local country could be used.

Ground the Instrument.

The instrument is grounded through the Protective Earth lead of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, it is essential to connect the earth terminal of the power cord to the Protective Earth terminal before connecting any inputs or outputs.

Connect the Probe Correctly.

If a probe is used, do not connect the ground lead to high voltage since it has isobaric electric potential as the ground.

Observe All Terminal Ratings.

To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markers on the instrument and check your manual for more information about ratings before connecting the instrument.

Use Proper Overvoltage Protection.

Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the product, or else the operator might be exposed to the danger of electrical shock.

Do Not Operate Without Covers.

Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.

Do Not Insert Anything Into the Holes of Fan.

Do not insert anything into the holes of the fan to avoid damaging the instrument.

Use Proper Fuse.

Please use the specified fuses.

Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposure.

Do not touch exposed junctions and components when the unit is powered.

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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures.

If you suspect damage occurs to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.

Keep Well Ventilation.

Inadequate ventilation may cause an increase of instrument temperature which would cause damage to the instrument. So please keep the instrument well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly.

Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.

In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock, please do not operate the instrument in a humid environment.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

In order to avoid damage to the device or personal injuries, it is important to operate the device away from an explosive atmosphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in the air, please keep the surface of the device clean and dry.

Electrostatic Prevention.

Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective environment to avoid damage induced by static discharges. Always ground both the internal and external conductors of cables to release static before making connections.

Proper Use of Battery.

If a battery is supplied, it must not be exposed to high temperature or in contact with fire. Keep it out of the reach of children. Improper change of battery (note: lithium battery) may cause explosion. Use RIGOL specified battery only.

Handling Safety.

Please handle with care during transportation to avoid damage to keys, knob interfaces and other parts on the panels.

Do Not Provide Power for the Active Load.

In order to avoid the anti-irrigation current which leads to the power control loop out of control and damages the powered device, this power supply can only provide power for the pure load without the current output function.

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It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in injury or hazard immediately.

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in potential injury or hazard.

It calls attention to an operation, if not correctly performed, could result in damage to the product or other devices connected to the product.

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Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms Used in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING

Warning statements indicate conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Caution statements indicate conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.

Terms Used on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Symbols Used on the Product. These symbols may appear on the product:

Hazardous	Safety	Protective	Chassis	Test
Voltage	Warning	Earth	Ground	Ground
		Terminal

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Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen

Überprüfen Sie diefolgenden Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältigumPersonenschädenoderSchäden am Gerätundan damit verbundenen weiteren Gerätenzu vermeiden. Zur Vermeidung vonGefahren, nutzen Sie bitte das Gerät nur so, wiein diesem Handbuchangegeben.

Um Feuer oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden, verwenden Sie ein ordnungsgemäßes Netzkabel.

Verwenden Sie für dieses Gerät nur das für ihr Land zugelassene und genehmigte Netzkabel.

Erden des Gerätes.

Das Gerät ist durch den Schutzleiter im Netzkabel geerdet. Um Gefahren durch elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, ist es unerlässlich, die Erdung durchzuführen. Erst dann dürfen weitere Einoder Ausgänge verbunden werden.

Anschluss einesTastkopfes.

Die Erdungsklemmen der Sonden sindauf dem gleichen Spannungspegel des Instruments geerdet. SchließenSie die Erdungsklemmen an keine hohe Spannung an.

Beachten Sie alle Anschlüsse.

Zur Vermeidung von Feuer oder Stromschlag, beachten Sie alle Bemerkungen und Markierungen auf dem Instrument. Befolgen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung für weitere Informationen, bevor Sie weitere Anschlüsse an das Instrument legen.

Verwenden Sie einen geeigneten Überspannungsschutz.

Stellen Sie sicher, daß keinerlei Überspannung (wie z.B. durch Gewitter verursacht) das Gerät erreichen kann. Andernfallsbestehtfür den Anwender die GefahreinesStromschlages.

Nicht ohne Abdeckung einschalten.

Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht mit entfernten Gehäuse-Abdeckungen.

Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht geöffnet.

Der Betrieb mit offenen oder entfernten Gehäuseteilen ist nicht zulässig. Nichts in entsprechende Öffnungen stecken (Lüfter z.B.)

Passende Sicherung verwenden.

Setzen Sie nur die spezifikationsgemäßen Sicherungen ein.

Vermeiden Sie ungeschützte Verbindungen.

Berühren Sie keine unisolierten Verbindungen oder Baugruppen, während das Gerät in Betrieb ist.

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Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht im Fehlerfall.

Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät wieder betreiben, dass eine Untersuchung durch RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt wird. Jedwede Wartung, Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt werden.

Belüftung sicherstellen.

Unzureichende Belüftung kann zu Temperaturanstiegen und somit zu thermischen Schäden am Gerät führen. Stellen Sie deswegen die Belüftung sicher und kontrollieren regelmäßig Lüfter und Belüftungsöffnungen.

Nicht in feuchter Umgebung betreiben.

Zur Vermeidung von Kurzschluß im Geräteinneren und Stromschlag betreiben Sie das Gerät bitte niemals in feuchter Umgebung.

Nicht in explosiver Atmosphäre betreiben.

Zur Vermeidung von Personenund Sachschäden ist es unumgänglich, das Gerät ausschließlich fernab jedweder explosiven Atmosphäre zu betreiben.

Geräteoberflächen sauber und trocken halten.

Um den Einfluß von Staub und Feuchtigkeit aus der Luft auszuschließen, halten Sie bitte die Geräteoberflächen sauber und trocken.

Schutz gegen elektrostatische Entladung (ESD).

Sorgen Sie für eine elektrostatisch geschützte Umgebung, um somit Schäden und Funktionsstörungen durch ESD zu vermeiden. Erden Sie vor dem Anschluß immer Innenund Außenleiter der Verbindungsleitung, um statische Aufladung zu entladen.

Die richtige Verwendung desAkku.

Wenneine Batterieverwendet wird, vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen bzw. Feuer ausgesetzt werden. Bewahren Sie es außerhalbder Reichweitevon Kindern auf. UnsachgemäßeÄnderung derBatterie (Anmerkung: Lithium-Batterie) kann zu einer Explosion führen. VerwendenSie nur von RIGOL angegebenenAkkus.

Sicherer Transport.

Transportieren Sie das Gerät sorgfältig (Verpackung!), um Schäden an Bedienelementen, Anschlüssen und anderen Teilen zu vermeiden.

Vermeiden Sie das einprägen von Strom und Spannung an den Testklemmen.

Das DP800 Power Supply kann hierdurch zerstört werden, keine akive Last. Das DP800 kann nur Strom und Spannungen leifern.

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Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole

Begriffe in diesem Guide. Diese Begriffe können in diesem Handbuch auftauchen:

WARNING

Die Kennzeichnung WARNING beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die leibliche Schäden oder den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können.

CAUTION

Die Kennzeichnung Caution (Vorsicht) beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die Schäden am Gerät hervorrufen können.

Begriffe auf dem Produkt. Diese Bedingungen können auf dem Produkt erscheinen:

DANGER weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefährdung hin, die sofort geschehen kann.

WARNING weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefährdung hin, die möglicherweise nicht sofort geschehen.

CAUTION weist auf eine Verletzung oder Gefährdung hin und bedeutet, dass eine mögliche Beschädigung des Instruments oder anderer Gegenstände auftreten kann.

Symbole auf dem Produkt. Diese Symbole können auf dem Produkt erscheinen:

	Gefährliche	Sicherheits-	Schutz-erde	Gehäusemasse	Erde
	Spannung	Hinweis

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General Care and Cleaning

General Care

Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

Cleaning

Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps:

1.Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

2.Clean the loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint-free cloth (with a mild detergent or water). When cleaning the LCD, take care to avoid scarifying it.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to caustic liquids.

WARNING

To avoid short-circuit and personal injury resulting from moisture, make sure the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it to power supply.

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Environmental Considerations

The following symbol indicates that this product complies with the requirements in WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.

Product End-of-Life Handling

The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and harm to human health, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.

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DP800 Series Overview

DP800 series is high-performance programmable linear DC power supply. DP800 series which provides clear user interface, superb performance specifications, various analysis functions as well as various communication interfaces can fulfill versatile test requirements.

Main Features:

User-friendly Design:

3.5 inch TFT display, can display multiple parameters and states at the same time

Support Chinese/English interface and input method

Novel and exquisite industrial design and easy operation

Provide waveform display function to provide real-time and dynamic display of the output voltage/current waveform, clearly showing the output state and tendency of the instrument in together with the digital display of the voltage, current and power values

Provide dial display function, indicating the current output state using the dial pointer by simulating the traditional power display mode

Provide on-line help system for easy acquisition of help information

Multiple Safety Protection:

Provide overvoltage/overcurrent protection function; users can set the overvoltage and overcurrent parameters to realize effective protection of the load

Provide secondary over-temperature protection function to realize double over-temperature protection of the software and hardware

Provide intelligent fan speed control function; judge and control the fan speed automatically according to the working condition to effectively reduce the fan noise

Provide fan failure check and alarm function

Provide keyboard lock function to avoid misoperation

Various Functions and Superb Performance:

Multi-channel output; up to 200W total output power; the output of each channel can be controlled independently

Superb load regulation rate and linear regulation rate

Provide ultra-low output ripples and noise

Provide timing output function and support infinite and specified number of cycles of output

Provide track function to track the channel voltage setting value and output on/off status

Provide Sense function to automatically compensate for the voltage drop caused by the load lead in high current output.

Provide delay on/off output function and support infinite or specified number of

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cycles of channel on/off toggle

Support digital trigger (option) to realize digital trigger input and trigger output functions

Support on-line analyzer (option) to perform on-line analysis of various statistic parameters

Support monitor (option) to monitor the output according to the user-defined monitor condition

Provide built-in recorder to perform background recording of the output state after power-on according to certain record period

Provide dedicated preset key to perform one-key reset and one-key recall of the commonly used output voltage and current configurations

Support serial and parallel output functions

Support on-line self-test and manual calibration functions

Provide store and recall function

Support voltage and current linear programmable functions

Complete Interface Configurations and Flexible Control Method:

Standard configuration interfaces: USB HOST, USB DEVICE, LAN (option), RS232 (option), Digital I/O (option), rear panel output interface (DP811)

Support to extend a GPIB interface via the USB-GPIB interface converter (option)

Support USB storage device storage

Support SCPI remote command control

Conform to LXI Core 2011 Device instrument standard

Provide standard 9 pin RS232 interface with flow control function

Provide 4-wire digital I/O interface which supports the trigger input/output function

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Document Overview

Chapter 1 Quick Start

Introduce the appearance and dimensions, front panel, rear panel as well as user interface of DP800. In addition, it provides the detailed procedures of power connection, power-on inspection and fuse replacement as well as the method of rack mount installation of DP800.

Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations

Introduce the function and operation method of each key at the front panel of DP800 in detail.

Chapter 3 Remote Control

Introduce how to realize the remote control of the instrument.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Introduce the possible failures and their solutions when using DP800.

Chapter 5 Specifications

List the specifications of DP800.

Chapter 6 Appendix

Provide the accessory and option list as well as the warranty information of DP800.

Index

Provide keyword search to quickly locate the desired information.

Tip

For the newest version of this manual, download it from RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com).

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Format Conventions in this Manual

1.Key

The function key at the front panel is denoted by the format of "Key Name (Bold) + Text Box" in the manual. For example, Utility denotes the "Utility" key.

2.Menu

The menu item is denoted in the following two modes in this manual.

(1) The menu item can be denoted by the format of "Menu Word (Bold) + Character Shading". For example, System denotes the "System" item under

Utility.

(2) The menu item can be denoted by the screenshot of the menu key. For

example, .

3.Operation Step

The next step of the operation is denoted by an arrow "" in the manual. For example, Utility  System denotes pressing Utility at the front panel and then pressing System.

Content Conventions in this Manual

DP800 series programmable linear DC power supply includes the following models. Unless otherwise noted, this manual illustrates the functions and operation methods of DP800 series by taking DP832 as an example.

	Model	Number of Channels	Channel Output Voltage/Current
	DP832	3	30V/3A, 30V/3A, 5V/3A
	DP831	3	8V/5A, 30V/2A, -30V/2A
	DP821	2	60V/1A, 8V/10A
	DP811	1	Range1: 20V/10A; Range2: 40V/5A

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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration.........................................................................	I
Safety Requirement.................................................................................	II
General Safety Summary...........................................................................	II
Safety Terms and Symbols .......................................................................	IV
Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen ........................................................	V
Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole.............................................................	VII
General Care and Cleaning.....................................................................	VIII
Environmental Considerations...................................................................	IX
DP800 Series Overview ...........................................................................	X
Document Overview.............................................................................	XII
Chapter 1 Quick Start ........................................................................	1-1
General Inspection .................................................................................	1-2
Appearance and Dimensions ...................................................................	1-3
Front Panel............................................................................................	1-4
Rear Panel...........................................................................................	1-11
To Connect to Power ............................................................................	1-13
Power-on Inspection.............................................................................	1-14
To Replace the Fuse .............................................................................	1-14
User Interface......................................................................................	1-16
To Use the Built-in Help System.............................................................	1-18
To Rack Mount the Instrument ..............................................................	1-19
To Install a Single Instrument .........................................................	1-19
To Install Two Instruments .............................................................	1-26
Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations......................................................	2-1
Constant Voltage Output.........................................................................	2-2
Constant Current Output.........................................................................	2-6
Power Supply Series and Parallel Connections ...........................................	2-8
Power Supply Series Connection........................................................	2-8
Power Supply Parallel Connection ......................................................	2-9
Track Function .....................................................................................	2-10
To Enable the Track Function ..........................................................	2-10
To Track the On/Off Status of the Channel Output.............................	2-12
Sense Working Mode............................................................................	2-13
Timer and Delayer................................................................................	2-15
To Set the Timer Parameters...........................................................	2-16
To Enable the Timer.......................................................................	2-25
To Set the Delay Parameters...........................................................	2-26
To Enable the Delayer ....................................................................	2-30
Advanced Functions .............................................................................	2-31
Recorder.......................................................................................	2-32

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Analyzer (option) ...........................................................................		2-33
Monitor (option) ............................................................................		2-36
Trigger (option) .............................................................................		2-37
Display Setting.....................................................................................		2-41
Brightness.....................................................................................		2-41
Contrast........................................................................................		2-41
RGB Luminance .............................................................................		2-41
Display Mode.................................................................................		2-42
Display Theme...............................................................................		2-42
User-defined Start-up Interface.......................................................		2-43
Store and Recall...................................................................................		2-45
Browser ........................................................................................		2-46
File Type .......................................................................................		2-46
Save.............................................................................................		2-47
Read.............................................................................................		2-49
Delete...........................................................................................		2-49
Copy and Paste..............................................................................		2-50
Utility ..................................................................................................		2-51
I/O Configuration...........................................................................		2-52
System Setting ..............................................................................		2-58
System Information........................................................................		2-60
System Language ..........................................................................		2-60
Test/Calibration..............................................................................		2-60
Print .............................................................................................		2-61
Preset Setting................................................................................		2-62
Options.........................................................................................		2-69
Key Locking .........................................................................................		2-71
Chapter 3	Remote Control ..................................................................	3-1
Remote Control via USB .........................................................................		3-2
Remote Control via LAN (option).............................................................		3-5
Remote Control via GPIB (option) ...........................................................		3-8
Remote Control via RS232 (option) ........................................................		3-10
Chapter 4	Troubleshooting.................................................................	4-1
Chapter 5	Specifications.....................................................................	5-1
Chapter 6	Appendix............................................................................	6-1
Appendix A: Accessories and Options ......................................................		6-1
Appendix B: Warranty............................................................................		6-2
Index .......................................................................................................		1

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Chapter 1 Quick Start

The contents of this chapter are as follows:

General Inspection

Appearance and Dimensions

Front Panel

Rear Panel

To Connect to Power

Power-on Inspection

To Replace the Fuse

User Interface

To Use the Built-in Help System

To Rack Mount the Instrument

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General Inspection

1.Inspect the shipping container for damage

Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.

The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to instrument resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the unit.

2.Inspect the instrument

In case of any damage, or defect, or failure, notify your RIGOL sales representative.

3.Check the accessories

Please check the accessories according to the packing lists. If the accessories are incomplete or damaged, please contact your RIGOL sales representative.

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Appearance and Dimensions

Figure 1-1 Front View

Unit: mm

Figure 1-2 Side View

Unit: mm

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Front Panel

This section introduces the front panel of DP800 series by taking DP832 (as shown in the figure below) as an example. The differences of different models are introduced separately.

1	2	3	4

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

Figure 1-3 DP832 Front Panel

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1.LCD

3.5 inches TFT display. It is used to display the system parameter setting, system output state, menu items, prompt messages, etc.

2.Channel (Range) Selection and Output Switch

For the multi-channel model, the function of this part is channel selection and output switch. For the single-channel model, the function of this part is range selection and output switch.

Multi-channel models (take DP832 as an example):

Press this key to select CH1 as the current channel and you can set the parameters of this channel, such as voltage, current and overvoltage/overcurrent protection.

Press this key to select CH2 as the current channel and you can set the parameters of this channel, such as voltage, current and overvoltage/overcurrent protection.

Press this key to select CH3 as the current channel and you can set the parameters of this channel, such as voltage, current and overvoltage/overcurrent protection.

Press this key to enable or disable the output of the corresponding channel.

Press this key and the prompt message asking whether to enable the outputs of all the channels will be displayed. Press OK to enable the outputs of all the channels. Pressing this key again will disable the outputs of all the channels.

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Single-channel model (DP811):

20V 40V

10A 5A

Press this key to select 20V/10A range as the current range and you can set the parameters of the channel, such as voltage, current and overvoltage/overcurrent protection.

Press this key to select 40V/5A range as the current range and you can set the parameters of the channel, such as voltage, current and overvoltage/overcurrent protection.

Press this key to enable or disable the output of the channel.

3.Parameter Input Area

The parameter input area is as shown in the figure below. This area includes the direction keys (unit selection keys), numeric keyboard and knob.

(1)Direction keys and unit selection keys

Direction keys: move the cursor. When setting parameters, use the up/down direction key to increase or reduce the value at the cursor.

Unit selection keys: when using the numeric keyboard to input parameters,

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the keys are used to enter the voltage units (V and mV) or the current units (A and mA).

(2)Numeric Keyboard

Ring-type numeric keyboard: include numbers 0-9 and the decimal point. Press the corresponding key to directly input the number or decimal point.

(3)Knob

When setting parameters, rotate the knob to increase or reduce the value at the cursor.

When browsing the setting objects (timer parameters, delay parameters, filename input, etc.), rotate the knob to quickly move the cursor.

4.Preset

Restore all the settings of the instrument to default values or recall the user-defined channel voltage/current configuration.

5.OK

Confirm the parameter setting.

Press and hold this key to lock the front panel keys; at this point,

the front panel keys (except the output on/off key of each

channel and the power switch key ) are not available. When the keyboard lock password is disabled, press and hold this key again to unlock the front panel keys. When the keyboard lock password is enabled, you need to input the correct password (2012) to unlock the front panel keys.

6.Back

Delete the character currently before the cursor.

When the instrument is in remote mode, press this key to return to local mode.

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7.Output Terminals

The output terminals of different models of DP800 series are different.

DP832:

(1)(2)

DP821:

(3)

60V/1A

8V/10A

DP811:

(1)

Output

S S

(1)Channel output terminals: used to output the voltage and current of the channel.

(2)Ground terminal: this terminal is connected to the instrument chassis and ground wire (the ground terminal of the power cord) and is in grounded state.

(3)Sense terminals: used to detect the actual voltage at the load terminal so as to compensate for the voltage drop caused by the load lead.

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Connection methods of the output terminal:

B

A

Method 1:

Connect the test lead to A of the output terminal.

Method 2:

Rotate the outer nut of the output terminal counterclockwise and connect the test lead to B of the output terminal; then, rotate the outer nut of the output terminal clockwise. This connection method can eliminate the error caused by the resistance of the output terminal.

Note: Connect the positive terminal of the test lead with the (+) terminal of the channel output and connect the negative terminal of the test lead with the (-) terminal of the channel output.

8.Function Menu Area

Press this key to enter the display parameter setting interface.

Users can set the brightness, contrast, RGB luminance, display mode and display theme. Besides, you can also define the start-up interface.

Press this key to enter the file store and recall interface. You can save, read, delete, copy and paste files. The file types available for storage include state file, record file, timer file, delay file and bitmap file. The instrument supports internal and external storage and recall.

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Press this key to enter the system utility function setting interface.

Users can set the remote interface parameters, system parameters and print parameters. Besides, users can also calibrate the instrument, view system information, define the recall configuration of Preset and install options.

Press this key to enter the advanced function setting interface.

Users can set the recorder, analyzer (option), monitor (option) and trigger (option) parameters.

Press this key to enter the timer and delayer setting interface.

Users can set the timer and delayer parameters as well as enable and disable the timer and delayer functions.

Press this key to open the built-in help system and press the desired key to get the corresponding help information. For detailed introductions, refer to "To Use the Built-in Help System".

9.Display Mode Switch/Return to the Main Interface

Switch between the current display mode and dial display mode.

Besides, when the instrument is in a function interface (any

interface under Timer, , Display, Store and Utility), press this key to exit the function interface and return to the main interface.

10. Menu Keys

The menu keys correspond to the menus above them respectively. Press any menu key to select the corresponding menu.

11. Power Switch Key

Turn on or off the instrument.

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Rear Panel

This section introduces the rear panel of DP800 series by taking DP832 and DP811 (as shown in the figures below) as examples. The introduction of each part is as shown in Table 1-1.

	1	2	3	4	5	6
	Opt.			Opt.	Opt.
	T6.3A	AC 100V
		AC 115V
500VA
	T3.15A	AC 230V
	10			9	8	7
		Figure 1-4 DP832 Rear Panel

	Opt.	Opt.	Opt.
	T6.3A	AC 100V
		AC 115V
500VA
	T3.15A	AC 230V
	S+	S
	11
		Figure 1-5 DP811 Rear Panel

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	Table 1-1 DP800 rear panel explanation
		No.			Name			Explanation
	1				LAN Interface			The instrument is connected to the local network via
					(option)			RJ45 interface
	2				USB DEVICE			Connect the instrument (as "slave" device) to
								external USB device (such as PC)
								Connect the instrument (as "host" device) to external
3					USB HOST			USB device (such as USB storage device);
								extend a GPIB interface for the power supply using
								USB-GPIB interface converter (option)
	4				Digital I/O (option)			Digital I/O interface
	5				RS232 Interface			Serial communication interface
					(option)
	6				Voltage Selector			Select the specification of the input voltage (100, 115
								or 230; please refer to Table 1-2)
	7				Power Socket			AC power input interface.
								The specification of the fuse is related to the
8					Fuse			instrument model and actual input voltage (please
								refer to the "Input Power Requirements" at the rear
								panel of the instrument or refer to Table 1-3).
	9				Fan
	10				Input Power			Corresponding relations of the AC input power
					Requirement			frequency, voltage and the specification of the fuse.
								DP811 provides this interface. The function of this
11					Output Interface			interface is the same as that of the "Output
								Terminals" at the front panel.

Note: The "Output Terminals" at the front panel and "Output Interface" at the rear panel cannot be used for output at the same time. You can only select one of them for output at each time (wherein, the output terminals at the front panel provide higher output accuracy).

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