MX Series DC Power Supply¤
Connect to an MX100QP, MX100TP, MX103QP or MX180TP DC power supply from Aim and Thurlby Thandar Instruments.
MXSeries
(MultiMessageBased)
¤
MXSeries(equipment: Equipment)
flowchart LR
msl.equipment_resources.aim_tti.mx_series.MXSeries[MXSeries]
msl.equipment_resources.multi_message_based.MultiMessageBased[MultiMessageBased]
msl.equipment.interfaces.message_based.MessageBased[MessageBased]
msl.equipment.schema.Interface[Interface]
msl.equipment_resources.multi_message_based.MultiMessageBased --> msl.equipment_resources.aim_tti.mx_series.MXSeries
msl.equipment.interfaces.message_based.MessageBased --> msl.equipment_resources.multi_message_based.MultiMessageBased
msl.equipment.schema.Interface --> msl.equipment.interfaces.message_based.MessageBased
click msl.equipment_resources.aim_tti.mx_series.MXSeries href "" "msl.equipment_resources.aim_tti.mx_series.MXSeries"
click msl.equipment_resources.multi_message_based.MultiMessageBased href "" "msl.equipment_resources.multi_message_based.MultiMessageBased"
click msl.equipment.interfaces.message_based.MessageBased href "" "msl.equipment.interfaces.message_based.MessageBased"
click msl.equipment.schema.Interface href "" "msl.equipment.schema.Interface"
Connect to an MX100QP, MX100TP, MX103QP or MX180TP DC power supply.
Regular-expression patterns that are used to select this Resource when connect() is called.
manufacturer=r"Aim\s*[-&_]?\s*(and)?\s*T(hurlby)?\s*T(handar)?\s*I(nstruments)?"
model=r"MX1[80][03][TQ]P"
flags=IGNORECASE
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
equipment
|
Equipment
|
An Equipment instance. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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clear
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clear() -> None
Send the clear command, *CLS.
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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decrement_current
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decrement_current(channel: int) -> None
Decrement the current by step size for the output channel.
See also
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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decrement_voltage
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Decrement the voltage by step size for the output channel.
See also
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
verify
|
bool
|
Whether to verify that the output voltage has stabilized at the decremented voltage before returning to the calling program. |
True
|
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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event_status_register
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event_status_register() -> int
Read and clear the standard event status register.
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
int
|
The event status register value. |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_current
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Get the output current of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
float
|
The output current (in Amps). |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_current_limit
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Get the current limit of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
float
|
The current limit (in Amps). |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_current_step_size
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Get the current step size of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
float
|
The current step size (in Amps). |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_over_current_protection
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Get the over-current protection trip point of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
float | None
|
If the trip point is enabled then returns the trip point value in Amps.
Otherwise, returns |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_over_voltage_protection
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Get the over-voltage protection trip point of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
float | None
|
If the trip point is enabled then returns the trip point value in Volts.
Otherwise, returns |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_voltage
¤
Get the output voltage of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
float
|
The output voltage (in Volts). |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_voltage_range
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Get the output voltage range index of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
int
|
The output voltage range index, e.g., 2 → 35V/3A. See the manual for more details. |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_voltage_setpoint
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Get the set-point voltage of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
float
|
The set-point voltage (in Volts). |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_voltage_step_size
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Get the voltage step size of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
float
|
The voltage step size (in Volts). |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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get_voltage_tracking_mode
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get_voltage_tracking_mode() -> int
Get the voltage tracking mode of the unit.
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
int
|
The voltage tracking mode. See the manual for more details. |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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increment_current
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increment_current(channel: int) -> None
Increment the current by the step size for the output channel.
See also
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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increment_voltage
¤
Increment the voltage by the step size for the output channel.
See also
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
verify
|
bool
|
Whether to verify that the output voltage has stabilized at the incremented voltage before returning to the calling program. |
True
|
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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is_output_on
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Check if the output channel is on or off.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Returns:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
bool
|
Whether the output channel is on or off. |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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recall
¤
Recall the settings of the output channel from the store.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
index
|
int
|
The store index number, can be 0-49. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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recall_all
¤
recall_all(index: int) -> None
Recall the settings for all output channels from the store.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
index
|
int
|
The store index number, can be 0-49. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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reset
¤
reset() -> None
Send the reset command, *RST.
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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reset_trip
¤
reset_trip() -> None
Attempt to clear all trip conditions.
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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save
¤
Save the present settings of the output channel to the store.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
index
|
int
|
The store index number, can be 0-49. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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save_all
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save_all(index: int) -> None
Save the settings of all output channels to the store.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
index
|
int
|
The store index number, can be 0-49. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_current_limit
¤
Set the current limit of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
value
|
float
|
The current limit (in Amps). |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_current_meter_averaging
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set_current_meter_averaging(
channel: int, mode: Literal["ON", "OFF", "LOW", "MED", "HIGH"]
) -> None
Set the current meter measurement averaging of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
mode
|
Literal['ON', 'OFF', 'LOW', 'MED', 'HIGH']
|
Averaging mode. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_current_step_size
¤
Set the current step size of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
size
|
float
|
The current step size, in Amps. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_multi_off_action
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Set the Multi-Off action of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
action
|
Literal['QUICK', 'NEVER', 'DELAY']
|
The Multi-Off action. |
required |
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set_multi_off_delay
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Set the Multi-Off delay, in milliseconds, of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
delay
|
int
|
The turn-off delay (in milliseconds). |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_multi_on_action
¤
Set the Multi-On action of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
action
|
Literal['QUICK', 'NEVER', 'DELAY']
|
The Multi-On action. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_multi_on_delay
¤
Set the Multi-On delay, in milliseconds, of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
delay
|
int
|
The turn-on delay (in milliseconds). |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_over_current_protection
¤
Set the over-current protection trip point of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
enable
|
bool
|
Whether to enable or disable the over-current protection trip point. |
required |
value
|
float | None
|
If the trip point is enabled then you must specify a value (in Amps). |
None
|
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_over_voltage_protection
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Set the over-voltage protection trip point of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
enable
|
bool
|
Whether to enable or disable the over-voltage protection trip point. |
required |
value
|
float | None
|
If the trip point is enabled then you must specify a value (in Volts). |
None
|
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_voltage
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Set the output voltage of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
value
|
float
|
The value (in Volts). |
required |
verify
|
bool
|
Whether to verify that the output voltage has stabilized at |
True
|
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_voltage_range
¤
Set the output voltage range of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
index
|
int
|
The output voltage range index. See the manual for more details. For example, 2 → 35V/3A. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_voltage_step_size
¤
Set the voltage step size of the output channel.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
size
|
float
|
The voltage step size (in Volts). |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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set_voltage_tracking_mode
¤
set_voltage_tracking_mode(mode: int) -> None
Set the voltage tracking mode of the unit.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
mode
|
int
|
The voltage tracking mode. See the manual for more details. |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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turn_off
¤
turn_off(channel: int) -> None
Turn the output channel off.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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turn_off_multi
¤
Turn multiple output channels off (the Multi-Off feature).
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
options
|
dict[int, bool | int] | None
|
Set the Multi-Off option for each output channel before setting Multi-Off.
If not specified then uses the pre-programmed options. If a particular output
channel is not included in
|
None
|
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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turn_on
¤
turn_on(channel: int) -> None
Turn the output channel on.
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
channel
|
int
|
The output channel. The first output channel is 1 (not 0). |
required |
Source code in packages/resources/src/msl/equipment_resources/aim_tti/mx_series.py
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turn_on_multi
¤
Turn multiple output channels on (the Multi-On feature).
Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
options
|
dict[int, bool | int] | None
|
Set the Multi-On option for each output channel before setting Multi-On.
If not specified then uses the pre-programmed options. If a particular output
channel is not included in
|
None
|
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