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.