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Control and monitor power supply Nets through the Lager CLI. Supports multi-vendor bench power supplies with voltage/current setting, protection thresholds, real-time monitoring via TUI, and concurrent access.

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Syntax

lager supply [OPTIONS] NET_NAME COMMAND [ARGS]...
When invoked without a subcommand, lists all available power supply nets on the box: 
lager supply --box my-box

Name          Net Type       Instrument     Channel  Address
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PSU_CH1       power-supply   Rigol_DP832    CH1      USB0::0x1AB1::0x0E11::DP8...
PSU_CH2       power-supply   Rigol_DP832    CH2      USB0::0x1AB1::0x0E11::DP8...
DUT_POWER     power-supply   Keysight_E36312A  1     USB0::0x2A8D::0x1602::...

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Global Options

OptionDescription
--box TEXTLagerbox name or IP address
--helpShow help message and exit

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Commands

CommandDescription
voltageSet or read output voltage with optional protection thresholds
currentSet or read output current with optional protection thresholds
enableEnable power output (requires confirmation)
disableDisable power output (requires confirmation)
stateShow current power state including measurements and protection status
clear-ovpClear over-voltage protection fault
clear-ocpClear over-current protection fault
setSet power supply mode
tuiLaunch interactive terminal UI for real-time monitoring and control

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CLI Validation Ranges

The CLI enforces conservative upper bounds before sending commands to hardware:
ParameterMaximumNotes
Voltage100.0 VMost bench supplies are 30-60 V
Current30.0 ATypical bench supply limit
OVP110.0 VCan be slightly above max output
OCP33.0 ACan be slightly above max output
All values must be positive. OVP must be greater than or equal to the voltage setpoint.

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Command Reference

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voltage

Set or read output voltage with optional protection thresholds. 
lager supply NET_NAME voltage [VALUE] [OPTIONS]
Arguments:
  • VALUE - Voltage in volts. Omit to read the current voltage setting.
Options:
OptionTypeDescription
--ovp FLOATVoltsOver-voltage protection threshold (must be >= voltage)
--ocp FLOATAmpsOver-current protection threshold
--yesFlagApply without confirmation prompt
--box TEXTStringLagerbox name or IP
When VALUE is provided, the CLI prompts for confirmation unless --yes is passed: 
Set voltage to 3.3 V? [y/N]:
Examples: 
# Read current voltage
lager supply PSU voltage

# Set voltage to 3.3V (will prompt for confirmation)
lager supply PSU voltage 3.3

# Set voltage with automatic confirmation
lager supply PSU voltage 3.3 --yes

# Set voltage with OVP and OCP thresholds
lager supply PSU voltage 3.3 --ovp 3.6 --ocp 0.5 --yes

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current

Set or read output current with optional protection thresholds. 
lager supply NET_NAME current [VALUE] [OPTIONS]
Arguments:
  • VALUE - Current in amps. Omit to read the current limit setting.
Options:
OptionTypeDescription
--ovp FLOATVoltsOver-voltage protection threshold
--ocp FLOATAmpsOver-current protection threshold (must be >= current)
--yesFlagApply without confirmation prompt
--box TEXTStringLagerbox name or IP
When VALUE is provided, the CLI prompts for confirmation unless --yes is passed: 
Set current to 1.0 A? [y/N]:
Examples: 
# Read current limit
lager supply PSU current

# Set current limit to 1A
lager supply PSU current 1.0 --yes

# Set current with protection thresholds
lager supply PSU current 1.0 --ocp 1.2 --ovp 5.0 --yes

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enable

Enable power output to device. Requires confirmation to prevent accidental power-on. 
lager supply NET_NAME enable [OPTIONS]
Options:
OptionDescription
--yesEnable without confirmation prompt
--box TEXTLagerbox name or IP
Enable Net? [y/N]:

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disable

Disable power output. Requires confirmation to prevent accidental power-off. 
lager supply NET_NAME disable [OPTIONS]
Options:
OptionDescription
--yesDisable without confirmation prompt
--box TEXTLagerbox name or IP
Disable Net? [y/N]:

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state

Show comprehensive power supply state including measurements, setpoints, and protection status. 
lager supply NET_NAME state [--box TEXT]
Example output (Rigol DP800): 
Channel: CH1
Enabled: ON
Mode: CV
Voltage: 3.3000
Current: 0.1520
Power: 0.5016
OCP Limit: 1.0000
    OCP Tripped: NO
OVP Limit: 3.6000
    OVP Tripped: NO
Fields:
  • Channel - Active channel on multi-channel supplies
  • Enabled - Output ON or OFF
  • Mode - CV (constant voltage) or CC (constant current)
  • Voltage/Current/Power - Live measurements (4 decimal places)
  • OCP/OVP Limit - Protection thresholds
  • OCP/OVP Tripped - Whether protection has triggered (color-coded: green=NO, red=YES)

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clear-ovp

Clear over-voltage protection fault. Use after an OVP trip to reset the protection and allow the output to be re-enabled. 
lager supply NET_NAME clear-ovp [--box TEXT]

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clear-ocp

Clear over-current protection fault. Use after an OCP trip to reset the protection and allow the output to be re-enabled. 
lager supply NET_NAME clear-ocp [--box TEXT]

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set

Set power supply mode. The available modes depend on the hardware. 
lager supply NET_NAME set [--box TEXT]

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tui

Launch an interactive terminal UI for real-time power supply monitoring and control. The TUI provides live-updating measurements, inline command entry, and keyboard shortcuts. 
lager supply NET_NAME tui [--box TEXT]
Requires the textual Python package (pip install textual). TUI display:
  • Live voltage, current, and power measurements (updated every second)
  • Output status (ON/OFF) with color coding
  • Mode indicator (CV/CC) with color coding
  • Protection thresholds and trip status
  • Hardware maximum ratings
  • Scrollable command log
TUI commands (enter at the prompt):
CommandDescription
voltage [VALUE]Set or read voltage
current [VALUE]Set or read current limit
ocp [VALUE]Set or read OCP threshold
ovp [VALUE]Set or read OVP threshold
enableEnable output
disableDisable output
stateDisplay current state
clear-ocpClear OCP trip
clear-ovpClear OVP trip
helpShow available commands
clearClear the command log
q / quit / exitExit the TUI
Keyboard shortcuts:
KeyAction
qQuit
Ctrl+CQuit
rRefresh display
Up/Down arrowsNavigate command history
Concurrent access: While the TUI is running, other lager supply CLI commands (e.g., lager supply PSU voltage 3.3 --yes) will automatically route through the TUI’s WebSocket connection on port 9000, sharing the USB instrument connection. If the TUI is not running, commands use direct USB access.

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OVP / OCP Protection

Over-voltage protection (OVP) and over-current protection (OCP) thresholds protect your device under test from damage. Setting thresholds: 
# Set OVP and OCP when setting voltage
lager supply PSU voltage 3.3 --ovp 3.6 --ocp 0.5 --yes

# Set OCP when setting current
lager supply PSU current 1.0 --ocp 1.2 --yes
Validation rules:
  • All values must be positive
  • OVP must be >= the voltage setpoint
  • OCP must be >= the current setpoint
  • Values are validated against CLI maximum limits before being sent to hardware
When protection trips:
  1. The supply output is disabled automatically
  2. state shows the tripped status in red
  3. Clear the fault with clear-ovp or clear-ocp
  4. Re-enable the output with enable
Automatic OVP management (Rigol): When setting a new voltage that would exceed the current OVP limit, the driver temporarily raises OVP by 10% headroom, sets the new voltage, then restores the desired OVP. This prevents false trips during voltage changes.

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Supported Hardware

ManufacturerModel SeriesChannelsSpecsNotes
RigolDP832 / DP832A3Ch1-2: 30V/3A, Ch3: 5V/3AMost common
RigolDP8212Ch1: 60V/1A, Ch2: 8V/10A
RigolDP811 / DP811A120V/10A or 40V/5A (range)
Keithley2281S120V/6A/120WBattery simulator mode
KeysightE36200 series2E36233A: 30V/20A per chDual output
KeysightE36300 series3E36311A/12A/13ATriple output
EAPSI/EL series1PSB 10080-60, PSB 10060-60Two-quadrant
Multi-channel supplies use the channel number configured in the net record. Each channel is typically configured as a separate net.

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Default Net

Set a default power supply net to avoid specifying the name each time: 
lager defaults add --supply-net PSU
Then commands can omit the net name: 
lager supply voltage 3.3 --yes
lager supply state

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Examples

# List all power supply nets
lager supply --box my-box

# Set voltage with protection
lager supply PSU voltage 3.3 --ovp 3.6 --ocp 0.5 --yes

# Set current limit
lager supply PSU current 1.0 --ocp 1.2 --yes

# Enable output (skip confirmation)
lager supply PSU enable --yes

# Check state
lager supply PSU state

# Disable output
lager supply PSU disable --yes

# Clear protection faults
lager supply PSU clear-ovp
lager supply PSU clear-ocp

# Launch interactive TUI
lager supply PSU tui

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Scripting Example

#!/bin/bash
# Power cycle a device under test
BOX="my-box"
NET="DUT_POWER"

lager supply $NET voltage 3.3 --ovp 3.6 --ocp 0.5 --yes --box $BOX
lager supply $NET enable --yes --box $BOX
sleep 2

# Run tests while powered
lager python test_script.py --box $BOX

# Power down
lager supply $NET disable --yes --box $BOX

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Troubleshooting

ErrorCauseFix
”Resource busy”TUI is using the supply’s USB connectionClose the TUI (press q), then retry
”No route to host”Box unreachableCheck VPN/Tailscale: lager hello --box <box>
Connection refusedBox service not runningVerify box is online: lager status --box <box>
OVP/OCP validation errorProtection threshold below setpointSet OVP >= voltage, OCP >= current
”exceeds maximum limit”Value above CLI safety limitsCheck equipment specs; CLI max is 100V / 30A

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Notes

  • All voltage and current set operations require confirmation (use --yes to skip)
  • enable and disable also require confirmation
  • Net names refer to names assigned when setting up your testbed with lager nets
  • The TUI connects via WebSocket (port 9000) for real-time updates
  • Protection thresholds help prevent damage to your device under test
  • Multi-channel supplies: each channel is configured as a separate net