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Current Check

Follow the steps below to check basic current output of the power supply.

1. Turn on the power supply. The display will show the OFF annunciator above the voltage

display. Be sure that the output is disabled (the should not be lit when it is off).

If not, press to disable output.

2. Short the (+) and (-) output terminals with test leads, shorting bar, or clip. (Refer to

“Table 2.2 - Wire Gauge Rating” to select appropriate test leads)

3. Using the numeric keypad or the current adjust knob, enter a small current value (i.e.

1.000 A). If entering with numeric keypad, press first, then enter the value and

press . The current display will now show the value you entered.

4. Enable the output by pressing , and the button will be lit. The OFF annunciator

will change to CC.

5. If the button is not already lit, press it once and the current display will show

the measured current at the output, which may fluctuate slightly from the current value

entered in step 3.

6. (Optional) You may also verify the output current by connecting either the (+) and (-)

terminals on the rear panel to an external current meter capable of measuring the

current that you set. The measured value should match or be within the entered

current value.

7. Press the power switch to (OFF) position to turn off the power supply and remove

the short on the output terminals.

Check Model and Firmware Version

The model and firmware version can be verified by using the *IDN? query remote command. It

can also be found from within the menu system by following these steps:

1. Press and press to enter the menu system.

2. Press the arrow three times until INFO is blinking. Press , and the display will

show the following screen:

3. The model is shown above as BK 9115, and the firmware version is shown as 0.02 – 0.01.

4. Press twice to exit the menu and return to the normal display.

Power Info . . .

Model: BK9115 Ver: 0.02 – 0.01

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