Source:Output Function

Configures the function to generate on the specified channel(s).

When DC Voltage is selected, the device generates the desired voltage level on the output as long as the output current is below the current limit. Use the following properties to configure the channel when DC Voltage is selected:

• Voltage Level
• Current Limit
• Current Limit High
• Current Limit Low
• Voltage Level Range
• Current Limit Range
• Compliance Limit Symmetry

When DC Current is selected, the device generates the desired current level on the output as long as the output voltage is below the voltage limit. Use the following properties to configure the channel when DC Current is selected:

• Current Level
• Voltage Limit
• Voltage Limit High
• Voltage Limit Low
• Current Level Range
• Voltage Limit Range
• Compliance Limit Symmetry

When Pulse Voltage is selected, the device generates pulses at the desired pulse voltage levels on the output as long as the output current is below the pulse current limit. Use the following properties to configure the channel when Pulse Voltage is selected:

• Pulse Voltage Level
• Pulse Bias Voltage Level
• Pulse Current Limit
• Pulse Current Limit High
• Pulse Current Limit Low
• Pulse Bias Current Limit
• Pulse Bias Current Limit High
• Pulse Bias Current Limit Low
• Pulse Voltage Level Range
• Pulse Current Limit Range
• Compliance Limit Symmetry

When Pulse Current is selected, the device generates pulses at the desired pulse current levels on the output as long as the output voltage is below the pulse voltage limit. Use the following properties to configure the channel when Pulse Current is selected:

• Pulse Current Level
• Pulse Bias Current Level
• Pulse Voltage Limit
• Pulse Voltage Limit High
• Pulse Voltage Limit Low
• Pulse Bias Voltage Limit
• Pulse Bias Voltage Limit High
• Pulse Bias Voltage Limit Low
• Pulse Current Level Range
• Pulse Voltage Limit Range
• Compliance Limit Symmetry

When Constant Resistance is selected, the device generates the desired resistance level on the output as long as the output current is below the current limit. Use the following properties to configure the channel when Constant Resistance is selected:

• Constant Resistance Level
• Constant Resistance Current Limit
• Constant Resistance Level Range

When Constant Power is selected, the device generates the desired power level on the output as long as the output current is below the current limit. Use the following properties to configure the channel when Constant Power is selected:

• Constant Power Level
• Constant Power Current Limit
• Constant Power Level Range

Default Value : Refer to Supported Properties by Device for the default value by device.

Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this property.

Short Name	Output Function
Data type
Permissions	Read/Write
High-level VIs	niDCPower Configure Output Function
Channel-based	Yes
Instrument-based	No
Resettable	No

DC Voltage	1006	Sets the output function to DC voltage.
DC Current	1007	Sets the output function to DC current.
Pulse Voltage	1049	Sets the output function to pulse voltage.
Pulse Current	1050	Sets the output function to pulse current.
Constant Resistance	1161	Sets the output function to constant resistance.
Constant Power	1162	Sets the output function to constant power.