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# Stanford PS300

The Stanford PS300 series is a range of high-voltage power supplies with specific models like PS310, PS325, PS350.
Each model has a different voltage and current range, some are also dual polarity.
The unit are remotely controllable by means of a GPIB interface, some models also have an RS-232 port.
We use a [Prologix GPIB](/tools/Prologix-GPIB.md) GPIB -> ethernet adapter for GPIB control, which is supported by EPICS asyn.

### Setting up the Device

The IOC works with a MOXA connected to the RS-232 port or Prologix GPIB -> ethernet.
If the device is dual polarity, this can be changed via a dial at the rear of the unit.

For RS232 control set the `PORT` macro to the moxa com port

For GPIB set the `IPADDR` macro to the address of the Prologix GPIB adapter, and set the `GPIBADDR` macro to the GPIB address.
This address will normally be 14, but check the menus on the device if you cannot connect.

You also need to choose the correct model number for the `MODEL` macro, with a `pos` or `neg` suffix for a dual polarity device.
The model name is a prefix to DB substitution files listed in https://github.com/ISISComputingGroup/EPICS-SRS_PS300/tree/main/ps300Sup
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## Prologix GPIB Adapter

The [Prologix GPIB-ETHERNET adapter](https://prologix.biz/) is a GPIB -> ethernet adapter that is supported by EPICS asyn via the `prologixGPIBConfigure` command
and is used by some of our Aeroflex and PS300 series devices.

The device support DHCP but it may not work across a network gateway, so when testing best be on the same network as the adapter. The MAC address is written on the adapter.

See `<Experiment Controls share>\prologix_gpib` for a manual and also the `netfinder` and `prologix configurator` programs if you need them.
You can run `netfinder` on the same network as the adapter to find its IP address and/or change it to DHCP.
The `prologix configurator` program lets you change other settings on the device, but is generally not needed by us as
the main ones are set by asyn when it connects. See the [adapter FAQs](https://prologix.biz/resources/frequently-asked-questions/gpib-ethernet-controller-faq/) for more details.

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