2.1.5. FLOATMODE Command
The FLOATMODE command allows to read or modify the Floating Mode.
By factory configuration the unit minus terminal is grounded to the Mains-Earth (protective ground) trough a fuse.
To allow the floating operation of the power unit it is necessary to remove the Earth Fuse from the fuse-holder on the back-panel of the unit and to set the Floating Mode to Floating; otherwise to use the module connected to ground (default mode), it is necessary to set the Floating Mode to Grounded and to insert the Earth Fuse.
Command Format:
R/W |
Command |
Response |
|---|---|---|
R |
FLOATMODE:? |
#FLOATMODE:<mode> |
W |
FLOATMODE:<mode> |
#AK / #NAK |
Parameter(s):
<mode> |
Description |
Note |
|---|---|---|
GROUNDED |
The minus terminal is connected to ground (default option) |
The Fuse should be inserted in the fuse-holder |
FLOATING |
The minus terminal is connected to ground (default option) |
The Fuse should be removed from the fuse-holder |
See also
More detailed information regarding the fuse, its position, floating mode etc. can be found in the User’s Manual.
Example(s):
FLOATMODE:FLOATING
#AK
FLOATMODE:?
#FLOATMODE:FLOATING
FLOATMODE:GROUNDED
#AK