AMETEK BPS Series Programming Manual - Manual (Page 79)

BPS / MX / RS Series SCPI Programming Manual AMETEK Programmable Power
Manual P/N 7003-961 Rev. AA 79
4.12 Source Subsystem - Current
This subsystem programs the output current of the MX/RS/BPS Series source.
Subsystem Syntax
[SOURce:]
CURRent
[:LEVel]
[:IMMediate]
[:AMPLitude] <n> Sets the rms current limit
:PROTection
:STATe <bool> Select rms current limit protection mode
:DELay Set the delay in seconds before protection is
enabled
CURRent
Phase selectable
This command sets the rms current limit of the output. If the output current exceeds this limit,
the output voltage amplitude is reduced until the rms current is within the limit if the current
protection mode is disabled and the current protection delay time is expired. The CL bit of
the questionable status register indicates that the current limit control loop is active. If the
current protection state is programmed on, the output latches into a disabled state when
current limiting occurs and the current protection delay time is expired.
Note that the CURRent command is coupled with the VOLTage:RANGe and
SOURce:MODE commands. This means that the maximum current limit that can be
programmed at a given time depends on the voltage range setting and the voltage mode
(DC or AC) in which the unit is presently operating.
Command Syntax [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]
[:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]<NRf+>
Parameters <NR2>
Unit
A (rms amperes)
*RST Defined by the PONSetup:CURRent
Examples CURR 5 CURR:LEV .5
Query Syntax [SOURce:]CURRent[:LEVel]
[:IMMediate][:AMPLitude]?
Returned Parameters
<NR2>
Related Commands CURR:PROT:STAT VOLT:RANG MODE