• Automatic CV/CC crossover operation
• Store up to 10 voltage and current combinations for quick output
• Lightweight and compact
• Built-in voltage, current, and power meter
• List mode (timed programming): program up to 20 steps
• USB and RS485 interfaces
• Control up to 31 power supplies from one PC through RS485, any combination of models
• Protection features: Over voltage (OVP), Over current (OCP), Over Temperature (OTP), and key-lock function
• Thermostatically-controlled fan (linear-speed control to minimize fan noise)
• PC software included for remote control, test sequence generation, and data logging

The 1696B, 1697B, and 1698B programmable DC power supplies deliver exceptional cost/watt value with several programming and protection features.
This series improves upon previous models with increased display accuracy, simplified programming, and a USB interface with added support for basic SCPI commands. PC software is provided for timed list mode programming and data logging.

Well suited for R&D, service, production testing, and education environments all models are equipped with overvoltage protection (OVP), overcurrent protection (OCP), and overtemperature protection (OTP).