IEEE 488.2, RS 232 and Kepco's single address, multiple instrument long range serial bus. A 24-key front panel keypad is the primary manual control input. Many keys are dual- purpose, providing direct entry of voltage, current and protection values.
Conventional knobs provide a comfortably familiar feel for the adjustment of voltage or current.
The knobs drive optical encoders to provide input to the control system. A pair of up and down slew controls are an alternate way to control the output incrementally. MBT and MBT-G employ a menu scheme to guide users through the various functions. In program mode, either version of MBT prompts you to enter values for all functions and parameters. Values may be stored in non-volatile memory and recalled at will.