Abstract: An instrumentation device having multiple elements includes at least one power supply module, a plurality of test and measurement instruments operatively coupled to the at least one power supply module and a user interface configured to select the at least one power supply module and to select at least one of the plurality of test and measurement instruments to provide power supply functionality and test and measurement functionality.

Abstract: A quick-stop feature built into power systems enables deactivating the power output of output supplies in the shortest possible time. This feature prevents damage to the power system and to the electrical devices connected to the output supplies. The quick-stop feature can be implemented as a hardware or a software solution. A button on the front panel of the power system can initiate the quick-stop feature. Alternatively, the power system can be connected to a network to watch over and provide fault protection mechanisms. A processor within the power system can execute the quick-stop feature by deactivating the power output. Deactivating the power output can follow a programmed shutdown, a sequenced shutdown or a complete shutdown. Downprogrammers ensure deactivating the power output in the shortest time.

Abstract: An instrumentation device having multiple elements includes at least one power supply module, a plurality of test and measurement instruments operatively coupled to the at least one power supply module and a user interface configured to select the at least one power supply module and to select at least one of the plurality of test and measurement instruments to provide power supply functionality and test and measurement functionality.