Precision Current Shunt Meter
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1. scale mm 91 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Declaration of Conformity We GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO LTD No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City 236 Taiwan GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT SUZHOU CO LTD No 69 Lushan Road Suzhou New District Jiangsu China declare that the below mentioned product Type of Product Digital Current and Model Number PCS 1000 Voltage Meter are herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Law of Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC For the evaluation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive the following standards were applied Conducted amp Radiated Emission EN 55011 2009 A1 2010 EMC EN 61326 1 Electrical equipment for measurement control and EN 61326 2 1 laboratory use EMC requirements 2013 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000 4 2 2009 Current Harmonics EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2008 A2 2010 Voltage Fluctuations EN 61000 3 3 2008 Electrical Fast Transients IEC 61000 4 4 2012 Surge Immunity N 61000 4 5 2006 onducted Susceptibility IN 61000 4 6 2009 ower Frequency Magnetic Field N 61000 4 8 2010 m yit Voltage Dip Int2. 65 CONFigure AVERage MODE 65 CONFigure Description The CONFigure query will return both the current and voltage configuration as a string Query Syntax CONFigure Return Parameter lt string gt Current mode range unit voltage mode range unit Query Example CONF 2 CURR DC 0 01 VOLT DC 0 1 A Note The range that is returned is the base unit See the table below Unit Voltage Range Current Range 1000 1000VDC N A 600 600ACV N A 100 200V 300A 10 20V 30A 1 2V 3A 0 1 200mV 300mA 0 01 N A 30mA GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual CONFigure CURRent Query Description The CONFigure CURRent query will return the current range unit Query Syntax CONFigure CURRent Return Parameter lt string gt Returns the current mode and range unit Query Example CONF CURR gt DC 0 01 A Note The range that is returned is the base unit See the table below Unit Current Range 100 300A 10 30A 1 0 1 300 0 01 30mA CONFigure CURRent DC Set Description This command will set the current mode to DC and set the range If the range is not specified then it will not change Syntax CONFigure CURRent DC lt Range gt AUTO Parameter Range Current range lt gt 0 00000001 305 The unit will automatically be set
3. cir x eere enel esit 75 5 75 Status 4 77 STATus OPERation CONDition sisi 77 STATus OPERation ENABle sess 78 STATus OPERation EVENI rtt treten 78 STAT USIP RES CU cone paa erbe 79 STATus QUEStionable CONDition essere 79 STATus QUEStionable ENABIe 80 STATUS QUEStionable EVENt 80 Common Commands 81 jpg E EE 81 ESE is lil isten ee 81 ESR Hn SED 82 E 82 RER 83 je 84 84 ESS ELSE 85 CLS E 85 UE 85 WAL M 85 Status Registers un nent 86 Error Messages rungende reden 87 43 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Interface Configuration Configure GPIB Interface To use GPIB the GPIB address must first be set Configure GPIB 1 Connect the GPIB cable from the GPIB controller to the PCS 1000 2 Turn the PCS 1000 on Long push Func key to enter Page 31 function menu 4 Use the lt Func keys to go to the ADDRESS function 5 Select th
4. 2 USB driver installation pollution USB function Pn Voltage range selection Sy safety instruction 6 Warning symbol Oo p messages Waveform type crest factor Front panel diagram 11 comparicon 29 Function men 244202 GPIB 4 36 2 voltage GPIB function check 45 pa en lt 21 Ground ire gauge Symbol 4 93
5. Howe E Scan for instruments Interactive Ci De Interfaces GPIB Interface properties can only be changed by an Administrator GPIBO GPIB USB HS Name Value mh ata Serial number 01508265 PX System Unidentified Serial amp Paralle JP Address Not Applicable 67 Software 88 General Settings Remote Systems GPIB Interface ID Primary Address Secondary Address i System Controller Connected Instruments Instrument PAD SAD Identification Ja Instrument 0 1 None GWinstek PCS 1000 c000000 V2 00 4 E Properties Tem GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 4 Click on Communicate with Instrument 5 In the communicator window that appears ensure IDN is written in the Send test box 6 Click on the Query button to send the IDN query to the instrument 7 The following string should be returned GWiInstek PCS 1000 Vx xx Manufacturer model serial software version e Instrument 0 Measurement amp Automation Explorer file Edit View Tools Help My System zi Communicate with Instrument 82 Interactive Cont 4 Devices and Interfaces N Val m 4 GPIBO GPIB USB HS 276 Wl Instrument 0 Primary Address 1 amp Network Devices Secondary Addre None PXI System Unidentified W Identification GWinstek PCS 1000 5000000X V Serial amp Parallel W
6. 4 Current Current Monitor Output Monitor Sensor Range 0 300mV 0 full scale of selected input range 5 AC DC SS Accepts DC 1000V or AC 600V Voltage maximum voltage input Terminal Warning The maximum voltage difference between the negative terminal and earth cannot exceed 500V peak 12 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED 6 Local Local Press to switch to local mode Func Func Long push to enter the long push Function menu The Function menu is used to configure the instrument 7 4 Func gt Use the Func arrows keys to scroll through each function when in the Function menu 8 AC DC M eus Selects DC or AC current Current measurement lt 9 300A 30A 00 30 SAR X Manually select the 300A or 30 measurement range A 10 Select A 800 304 SARange Use the Select arrow keys to N edit parameter values when in the Function menu 11 3A Range 3A Range Manually Select the 30mA 300mA or measurement range Auto Auto Long push to long push automatically select 30mA 300mA or 3A measurement ranges 13 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual 12 AC DC Selects DC or AC voltage Voltage measurement 13 Range Manually select the voltage measurement range DC 200mV 2V 20V 200V 1000V 200mV 2V 20V 200V 600V Enter Secondary function that confirms sele
7. 61 Commands 62 CONFigure CURRent DC eee 62 CONFigure CURRent AC sess 63 CONFigure VOLTage 63 64 65 CONFigure AVERage MODE 65 MEASUIS entente miter 66 Measure MEASure CURRent DC eee 66 Commands MEASure CURRent AC 67 67 MEASure VOLTage AC 67 R ADS M 67 5 5 sse 69 Sense SENSe CURRent DC AVERage COUNt 70 Commands SENSe CURRent AC AVERage COUNT 70 5 70 5 5 71 5 5 72 59 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual System SXSTem BEEPet STA le eterne t eet 73 Commands SYSTem iERROL 74 5 5 atten 74 SYSTem REMote itte vic 75 SYSTEM RW LOCK ass ceteri
8. 62 CONFig ure CURRent DC ertet 62 CONEigure CURRentAC tetra 63 CON Figure VOLTage osse rese 63 CONEigure VOLTage DC ttt 64 65 CONFigure AVERage MODE ss 65 Measure Commands eire tipiche ea 66 MEASUEG c eonim ette 66 MEASure CURRent DE ier rrr mme teta 66 MEAS re CURRerit AC erster ente 67 MEASure VOETage DC tnr rrt nr erre nis 67 MEASure VOLETagerAG 67 Mg 67 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 5 69 SENSe CURRent RANGe aeneae 69 5 70 5 70 5 Tage RANGE retenir indere ies 70 SENSe VOLTage DC AVERage COUNt sss 71 SENSe VOLTage AC AVERage COUNL esses 72 System Commands see 73 SY S Tem BEEPer STATes iain 73 SYXSTemiERROFE z ccs i E 74 SYSTem EOCal inii ete e WERT ananas 74 SYSTeM REMOTE reset 75 SYSTemiRWLOCK 75 SYSTEM VERSIO
9. Note If the Windows Security pop up appears choose Install this driver software anyway 4 The PCS 1000 will now become available in the device tree under PORTS COM amp LPT A If required the USB drivers can be downloaded Note from http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm If the drivers are downloaded they can be installed using the Alternate Installation method described on the previous page USB Interface Settings Baud Rate 1 Connect the USB cable from the PC to the rear Settings panel USB B port on the PCS 1000 2 Turn the PCS 1000 on Long push Func key to enter Page 31 function menu 4 Use the lt Func keys to go to the BAUDRATE function 5 Select the baud rate using the W Select A keys 4800 9600 default 19200 Baud Rate 38400 57600 115200 50 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 6 Press the Enter key to confirm the selection 7 Use the 4 Func keys to go to the SAVE FUNC SET function 8 Press the Enter key to save the baud rate settings Edit UART 1 Connect the PCS 1000 to the PC using the GTL Settings 240 USB cable 2 Open the Windows Device Manager using Windows 7 click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager 3 In the device tree go to PORTS COM amp LPT gt PCS 1000 COM XX 4 Right click PCS 1000 and select Properties 5 Go to the Port Settings tab and from there you can set any other UART settings
10. keys and press the Enter key to exit without saving any settings 5 GW INSTEK OPERATION Beeper Settings Background The beeper sound that is used for key presses and other system sounds can be turned on or off using this menu Range On Off Steps 1 Long push the Func key The function menu will appear 2 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the BEEPER menu 3 Use the Select keys to the beeper on or off Press the Enter key to set the mode By default the beeper sound is turned on 4 Use the 4 Func keys to navigate to the SAVE FUNC SET menu item Press the Enter key to save A To exit without saving navigate to the EX T FUNC Note SET menu using the 4 Func keys and press the Enter key to exit without saving any settings GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual COMMUNICATION INTERFACE This chapter describes basic configuration of 488 2 based remote control Interface Configuration eese 44 Configure GPIB Interface sun 44 GPIB Function Check ss 45 USB Driver Installation irte ttti 48 USB Interface Settings 50 USB Function 53 Return to Local Operation 55 Command Syntax Epod quU 56 Command Rcs Nr 59 Configure Commands ss 61 ien 61 CONFigur CURRENT sn sis
11. DCV AVG 10 samples ACV AVG 10 samples DCA AVG 10 samples ACA AVG 10 samples Autozero Enable Beeper On LED ASCII Table Character Set Use the following table to read the LED display messages Mn 88 3 3 H H V 8 7 5 y D SE678GAbEC a J M N P 0 R NT 6 42624 GW INSTEK APPENDIX PCS 1000 Specifications The specifications apply when the PCS is powered on for at least 30 minutes General Power Supply 100 V 120 V 220 V 240 V 10 Power Line Frequency 50 60 2 Operating Environment Full accuracy for 0 C 50 C Full accuracy to 80 at 40 C Storage Environment 40 C to 70 C Power Consumption Max 35VA Dimensions 210mm W 80mm H 390mm D Weight Approximately 6 kg DC Characteristics DC Voltage Range 1 Year Temperature 23 C 5 C Coefficient 200 0000 mV 0 0050 0 0035 0 0005 0 0005 2 000000 V 0 0050 0 0010 0 0005 0 0001 20 00000 V 0 0050 0 0010 0 0005 0 0001 200 0000 V 0 0050 0 0010 0 0005 0 0001 1000 000 V 0 0050 0 0020 0 0005 0 0001 Accuracy specification of reading of range Voltage input Resistance for all DC Voltage ranges DC Current Range Burden 1 Year Temperature Voltage B CESE Coefficient C 30 00000mA lt 0 4 0 01 0 005 0 001 0
12. unit 7 VDC 2 Returns the output in 0 00000000 NR2 format 0 0000004 3 Returns the output in 0 00000000 ADC NR2 format unit 0 0000004 VDC Syntax SYSTem OUTPut FORMat 0 3 Query Syntax SYSTem OUTPut FORMat Parameter NRI 0 3 Return Parameter Example SYST OUTP FORM gt 3 Returns the format as NR2 unit 76 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Status Commands 77 78 STATus OPERation EVENt sesseseesesessesesessssesssesses 78 79 0 79 80 80 STATus OPERation CONDition Description Returns the contents of the Standard Operation Condition Register Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Calibrating 1 3 Not used 4 16 Measuring 5 7 Not used 8 256 Config Change 9 15 Not used Query Syntax STATus OPERation CONDition Return Parameter lt NR1 gt 0765535 Returns the bit weight of the Standard Operation Condition Register Query Example STAT OPER COND gt 256 Indicates that the configuration
13. 002 300 0000 mA lt 0 5 0 01 0 005 0 001 0 002 3 000000 A 0 8 V 0 01 0 005 _ 0 001 0 002 30 00000 0 8 V 0 01 0 005 0 001 0 002 300 0000 A 0 8 V 0 02 0 005 0 001 0 002 Accuracy specification of reading of range 89 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual AC Characteristics True RMS AC HORUM ER UR 1 Year Temperature Voltage 8 q y 23 Cx5 C Coefficient C 200 0000 mV 0 005 0 005 2 000000 V 45 Hz 2kHz 0 5 0 05 0 005 0 005 20 00000 V 2kHz 10kHz 1 0 0 05 0 005 0 005 200 0000 V lOkHz 20kHz 2 0 0 10 0 005 0 005 600 000 V 0 005 0 005 Accuracy specification of reading of range True RMS AC Range Frequency 1 Year Temperature Current 23 C 5 C Coefficient C AC DC 30 00000 mA 45Hz 2kHz 0540 05 0 03 0 006 300 0000 mA gt kHz 10kHz 10 005 0 03 0 006 3 000000 A 0 03 0 006 30 00000 A 0 03 0 006 3000000A V OOH 92100 0006 Accuracy specification of reading of range Current Monitor Accuracy Range Shunt Value DC Accuracy ED E eA 30 00000mA 100 0 0196 0 196 30 mA 300 0000mA 10 0 0196 0 196 300 mA 3 000000 0 19 0 01 0 1 3A 30 00000 0010 0 01 0 1 30 A 300 0000 A 050010 0 02 0 1 300A ial PCS Dimensions 386 e 255 i
14. 60 70 80 90 100 Query Example VOLT AC AVER COUN gt 10 The average count setting for AC voltage is 10 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE System Commands SYSTem BEEPer ST TE sise 73 SYSTem ERRor 74 5 5 74 5 75 SYSTem RWLOGk ictor eei tee 75 5 5 75 SYSTem OUTPut FORMat 75 Set SYSTem BEEPer STATe Description Sets or queries the beeper status Syntax SYSTem BEEPer STATe 0 1 Query Syntax SYSTem BEEPer STATe Parameter 1 Beeper on Return Parameter 0 Beeper off Query Example SYST BEEP STAT gt 1 The beeper is GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual SYSTem ERRor Description Queries the error queue Error messages are stored in FIFO order Up to 20 error messages are stored in the error queue The first error message that is stored is the first message that is returned Each time a message is returned it is also cleared from the queue When the error queue is queried and there are no error messages 0 No error will be returned If the error queue is full 20 messages and an error occurs the last stored error message will be overwritten with the 350 Error queue overflow message This message will remain and no additional messages will be stored until it is cleared See page 87 for a list of the error messages Query
15. 75 75 75 Status 77 Commands 78 78 STATUS PRESet 79 0 79 80 0 80 53 D N t 81 Commands 81 SR HQ 82 Not PE SERA C 82 83 PSC DUM S 84 TEENS 84 ES Gud Ur 85 CSS ne 85 85 85 60 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Configure Commands isaer sneen tetris 61 62 CONFigure CURRent DC een 62 63 CONFigure VOLTage 63 CONFigure VOLTage DC eee 64
16. INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Rack Mount Background The PCS 1000 has two types of the racks GRA 419 E and the GRA 419 for the EIA and JIS standards respectively Both types of the racks are 2U height racks and can fit 1 or 2 units See the GRA 419 assembly manual for details GRA 419 E eee GRA 419 sl 20 GW INSTEK OPERATION Wire Gauge Considerations Background Before connecting the input terminals to a current voltage source the wire gauge of the cables should be considered It is essential that the current capacity of the cables is adequate The rating of the cables must equal or exceed the maximum current input for the selected range Recommended Wire Gauge Nominal Maximum wire gauge AWG Cross Section Current A mm 20 0 5 9 18 1 13 16 1 5 18 14 2 5 24 12 4 34 10 6 45 8 10 64 6 16 88 4 25 120 2 32 145 1 50 190 00 70 240 000 95 290 0000 120 340 Withstand voltage wire recommendations As the PCS 1000 is a CAT II instrument please ensure that the insulation capacity of the test cables exceed the DUT output voltage when pe
17. Note appendix has an ASCII Table if you have trouble understanding the characters on the LED display character set See page 88 View the Software Version Background The display will show the software version CURRENT VOLTAGE 1 boFEGArE HEr 102 Display gt Steps Long push the Func key The software version is displayed on the screen it is the first item in the function menu Exit To exit use the lt Func keys to change the menu to the EXIT FUNC SET menu item Press the Enter key to exit 33 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Default Settings Background The Factory Default function will restore the default settings Steps 1 Long push the Func key The function menu will appear 1 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the FACTORY DEFAULT menu 2 Press the Enter key to set the mode See page 88 for a list of the default settings GW INSTEK OPERATION Setting the USB UART Baud Rate Background The baud rate settings are used for remote control via the USB B port The USB B connection uses a virtual COM port to simulate a serial port UART connection The baud rate can be set to 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 See the Communication Interface chapter on page 42 chapter for details on remote control A The USB driver needs to be installed for the Note baud rate settings to be applicable See page 48 for details Steps 1 Long push
18. PCS 1000 Specifications 89 PCS Dimensions 2 7 91 Declaration of Conformity 92 INDEX OU EUM 93 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow during operation and storage Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the instrument in the best possible condition Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the instrument A Warning Identifies conditions or practices that WARNING could result in injury or loss of life A Caution Identifies conditions or practices that CAUTION could result in damage to the instrument or to other properties DANGER High Voltage Attention Refer to the Manual Protective Conductor Terminal Earth ground Terminal Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased bf OF gt GW INSTEK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Guidelines General Do not place any heavy object on the Guideline instrument N e Avoid severe impact or rough handling that CAUTION leads to damaging the instrument Do not discharge static electricity to the instrument e Use only mating connectors not bare wires for the terminals Do not block the coolin
19. autorange Auto will be displayed in the VOLTAGE display when autorange is active f 1 in Y nnnnnnnun nnnhnmnnn LI LI LJ LJ LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LU LU LU GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Voltage Range Conversion Table This table shows the relationship between AC and DC readings in various waveforms Waveform Peak to Peak True RMS DC Sine 2 828 1 000 0 000 N PK PK Rectified Sine full wave 1 414 0 435 0 900 Rectified Sine half wave 2 000 0 771 0 636 N N PK PK Square 2 000 1 000 0 000 PK PK Rectified Square 1 414 0 707 0 707 Rectangular Pulse 2 000 2K 2D X PK PK K D X Y D x Y Triangle Sawtooth 3 464 1 000 0 000 NE 28 GW INSTEK OPERATION Crest Factor Table Crest factor is the ratio of the peak signal amplitude to the RMS value of the signal It determines the accuracy of AC measurement If the crest factor is less than 3 0 voltage measurement will not result in error due to dynamic range limitations at full scale If the crest factor is more than 3 0 it usually indicates an abnormal waveform as seen from the below table Waveform Shape Crest factor Square wave 1 0 Sine wave N 1 414 Triangle sawtooth 2 1 732 Mixed frequencies PAPAS 1 414 2 0 SCR output 100 1 1 414 3 0 10 White noise NAA 3 0 4 0 AC Coupled pulse train 23 0 lt gt 9 0 29 GW INSTE
20. the Func key The function menu will appear 2 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the BAUDRATE settings 3 Use the W Select A keys to select a baud rate Press the Enter key to set the baud rate 4 Use the lt Func keys to change the menu to the SAVE FUNC SET menu item Press the Enter key to save A To exit without saving navigate to the EX T FUNC Note SET menu using the 4 func keys and press the Enter key to exit without saving any settings GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Setting the GPIB Address Background The GPIB port is used for remote control The GPIB address can be set between 00 30 See the Communication Interface chapter on page 42 chapter for details on remote control Steps 1 Long push the Func key The function menu will appear 2 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the ADDRESS settings 3 Use the W Select A keys to select the GPIB address Press the Enter key to set the address 4 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the SAVE FUNC SET menu item Press the Enter key to save A To exit without saving navigate to the EXIT FUNC Note SET menu using the 4 Func gt keys and press the Enter key to exit without saving any settings GW INSTEK OPERATION Setting the AD Speed Background The ADC IC speed has a number of settings The higher the setting the lower the accuracy and resolution of the meter Range Seconds resolution 7 6 dig
21. the Service Request Enable the Standard Event Enable and other event enable registers at power up Syntax PSC 0 1 Query Syntax PSC Parameter 0 Disabled Return Parameter 1 Enabled Query Example PSCO Disables the clearing of the event registers at power up Set OPC Description The Operation Complete command will set bit 0 of the Standard Event Register when all pending operations are complete The OPC query will return 1 when all pending operations are complete Syntax OPC Query Syntax OPC Return Parameter 1 Enabled Query Example OPC gt 1 Indicates that all pending operations complete GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE TST Description Self test query This query will initiate a self test and return the result Query Syntax TST Parameter 0 All tests have passed 1 One of more tests have failed Query Example TST 20 Indicates that all tests have passed CLS Set Description The Clear Status command will clear the Status Byte Register by clearing the error queue and register groups that connect to the Status Byte Register with a summary bit Syntax CLS RST Set Description The Reset command will reset the unit to factory default settings Syntax RST WAI Set Description The Wait command will make the unit wait until all pending operations are complete Syntax WAI GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Statu
22. to the closest range AUTO Autorange Only applicable for the lt 3A ranges Autorange is not supported for the 30A and 300A ranges GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Example CONF CURR 20 Sets the current mode to DC and the range to 30A Example CONF CURR Sets the current mode to DC The range is not changed CONFigure CURRent AC Set Description This command will set current mode to AC and set the range If the range is not specified then it will not change Syntax CONFigure CURRent AC lt Range gt AUTO Parameter Range Current range lt NRf gt 0 00000001 305 Current range The unit will automatically be set to the closest range AUTO Autorange Only applicable for the lt 3A ranges Autorange is not supported for the 30A and 300A ranges Example CONF CURR AC 100 Sets the current mode to AC and the range to 300A Example CONF CURR AC Sets the current mode to AC The range is not changed CONFigure VOLTage Description The CONFigure VOLTage query will return the voltage mode and the voltage range unit Query Syntax CONFigure VOLTage Return Parameter string Returns the voltage mode and range unit 63 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Query Example CONF VOLT gt DC 0 1 The mode is and the range is 200mV The range that is returned is the base voltage unit See ote the table below Unit Voltage Range 1000
23. turn off the mains power and remove the cable any fuses and fuse assemblies All hazardous wiring must be immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above standard GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual G ETTING STARTED This chapter describes the instrument in a nutshell including its main features and front rear panel introduction ee ee NN Bee ce PCS 1000 Overview estes 9 eae cere oe 9 ACCeSSOTIOS dre raser eio 10 1 Front Panel aient ae 11 Rear 16 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED PCS 1000 Overview The PCS 1000 uses five high precision shunt resistors as the basis for accurate current and voltage measurements The 5 shunt ranges are 0 0010 0 010 0 10 10 100 with a current measurement range of 300A 30A 300mA and 30mA respectively Main Features Performance e Wide DC AC voltage range 200mV 600VAC 1000VDC Wide AC DC current range 30mA 300A Low drift at all ranges Low temperature coefficients Features Shunts 0 0010 0 010 0 10 10 100 Current Meter 6 1 2 digits current meter Voltage Meter 6 1 2 digits voltage meter Current Monitor Voltage and current can be measured at the same time Interface USB GPIB for SCPI commands GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Accessories Standar
24. 1 305 Return Parameter Sets the current range in amps The unit will automatically choose the closest range that is programmed AUTO Sets the range to AUTO Only applicable for the S3A ranges Autorange is not supported for the 30A and 300A ranges Example CURR RANG AUTO Sets the current range to AUTO N The range that is returned is the base unit See the Note table below Unit Current Range 100 300A 10 30A 1 3A 300 01 30mA GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Set SENSe CURRent DC AVERage COUNt Description This query will set or return average count setting for DC current Syntax SENSe CURRent DC AVERage COUNt NRT Query Syntax SENSe CURRent DC AVERage COUNt Parameter NRI The average count setting for DC current Return Parameter 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Query Example CURR DC AVER COUN gt 10 The average count setting for DC current is 10 Set SENSe CURRent AC AVERage COUNt Description This query will set or return average count setting for AC current Syntax SENSe CURRent AC AVERage COUNt Query Syntax SENSe CURRent AC AVERage COUNt Return Parameter NRI The average count setting for AC current 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Query Example CURR AC AVER COUN gt 10 The average count setting for AC current is 10 Set SENSe VOLTage RANGe Description Sets or queries the voltage ran
25. 1000VDC 600 600ACV 100 200V 10 20V 1 2V 0 1 200mV CONFigure VOLTage DC Set Description This command will set the voltage mode to DC and set the DCV range If the range is not specified then it will not be changed Syntax CONFigure VOLTage DC lt Range gt AUTO Parameter Range Voltage range lt gt 0 0000001 1050 The unit will automatically be set to the closest range AUTO Autoset Example CONF VOLT DC 20 Sets the voltage mode to DC and the DCV range to 20V Example CONF VOLT DC Sets the voltage mode to DC The range stays the same GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE CONFigure VOLTage AC Set Description This command will set the voltage mode to AC and set the ACV range If the range is not specified then it will not be changed Syntax CONFigure VOLTage AC lt Range gt AUTO Parameter Range Voltage range lt NRf gt 0 0000001 630 The unit will automatically be set to the closest range AUTO Autoset Example CONF VOLT AC 20 Sets the voltage mode to AC and the ACV range to 20V Example CONF VOLT AC Sets the voltage mode to AC The range stays the same Set CONFigure AVERage MODE Description This command will set or query the average mode Syntax CONFigure AVERage MODE 0 1 TOTAL SHIFT Query Syntax CONFigure AVERage MODE Parameter 0 TOTAL Total mode 1 SHIFT Shift mode Return Parameter Total Total mode Shift Shift
26. 488 2 Partial compatibility Compatible Standard SCPI 1999 Partial compatibility Command SCPI commands follow a tree like structure Structure organized into nodes Each level of the command tree is a node Each keyword in a SCPI command represents each node in the command tree Each keyword node of a SCPI command is separated by a colon For example the diagram below shows an SCPI sub structure and a command example MEASure MEASure CURRent DC CURRent DC AC Command types There are a number of different instrument commands and queries A command sends instructions or data to the unit and a query receives data or status information from the unit Command types Simple A single command with without a parameter Example IDN GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Query Example A query is a simple or compound command followed by a question mark A parameter data is returned meas curr dc Compound Example Two or more commands on the same command line Compound commands are separated with either a semi colon or a semi colon and a colon A semi colon is used to join two related commands with the caveat that the last command must begin at the last node of the first command A semi colon and colon are used to combine two commands from different nodes conf curr meas volt dc 57 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Command Forms Comma
27. 61010 1 2001 specifies the pollution degrees and their requirements as follows The instrument falls under degree 2 Pollution refers to addition of foreign matter solid liquid or gaseous ionized gases that may produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity Pollution degree 1 No pollution or only dry non conductive pollution occurs The pollution has no influence Pollution degree 2 Normally only non conductive pollution occurs Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected Pollution degree 3 Conductive pollution occurs or dry non conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected In such conditions equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight precipitation and full wind pressure but neither temperature nor humidity is controlled Storage Location Indoor environment Temperature 40 C to 70 C Relative Humidity 9076 Disposal Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted municipal waste Please use a separate collection facility or contact the supplier from which this instrument was purchased Please make sure discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to reduce environmental impact GW INSTEK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power cord for the United Kingdom When using the instrument in the United Kingdom make sure the power cord meets the foll
28. A GPIB Interface ID 0 amp Software 9 Remote Systems 488 2 Communicator Sax Instrument 0 Primary Address 1 Globals Status ibsta 0 100 write Read iberr None ibentl 4 Configured String Received CMPL PCS 1 000 x000000 Vx xx a Configure EOS Show Sample Exit 209 1711 mm 47 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual USB Driver Installation Background The USB driver is actually a virtual COM port driver that simulates a serial port UART connection Note The USB driver should not need to be manually installed if your operating system has been fully updated In most cases the PCS 1000 driver should be automatically installed when connected to the PC If the driver is not automatically detected or if your operating system is not fully updated it may be necessary to install the USB driver as shown below Requirements Operating System Windows XP Vista 7 8 8 1 A The following installation instructions only apply if Note the USB driver does not get automatically installed Steps 1 Connect the PCS 1000 to a PC using the USB Type A Type B cable GTL 240 2 The Windows Found New Hardware wizard should pop up asking you to install the device driver 3 Select Locate and install driver software 4 You will now be asked to insert a disk that contains the USB driver Insert the User Manual CD Windows will automatically install the
29. Auto 3A Range key to select autorange Auto will be displayed in the CURRENT display when autorange is active The autorange function is only applicable for the 30mA 300mA ranges Autorange is not supported for the 30A and 300A ranges 0000001 nnnnnnn U LU U LU U U LU UUUUUUU A Autorange will also be automatically selected Note when switching from 300A 30A to 3A Selecting AC DC Voltage Background AC or DC voltage can be measured Steps 1 Press the AC DC key under the VOLTAGE meter display to toggle between AC and DC voltage measurement 2 The ACV or DCV indicator will be shown on the display ar f DCA Ado 71 f mV 26 GW INSTEK OPERATION Selecting the Voltage Range Background There are 5 selectable voltage ranges The range can be manually or automatically selected Manual Ranges Press the Range key to cycle between each voltage range ACV 200mV 2V 20V 200V 600V DCV 200mV 2V 20V 200V 1000V N The selected range is indicated by the displayed Note unit V or mV and the number of significant digits before the decimal place 200mV Unit mV 3 significant digits 2V Unit V 1 significant digit 20V Unit V 2 significant digits 200V Unit V 3 significant digits AC 600V Unit V 3 significant digits DC 1000V Unit V 4 significant digits Autorange Long push the Auto key to select
30. Indicates a command error was encountered Set SRE Description Returns or sets the contents of the Service Request Enable Register Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Not used 1 2 Not used 82 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 2 4 ERR Error queue QUES Questionable Data Register summary bit 4 16 Message available bit 5 32 ESB Event summary bit 6 7 128 OPER Standard Operation Register summary bit Syntax SRE 0 255 Query Syntax SRE Parameter NRI 0 255 Indicates the bit weight of the Return Parameter Service Request Enable Register Query Example SRE 2188 Indicates that bits 2 3 4 5 and 7 are enabled STB Description Queries the Status Byte Register Bit Summary Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Not used 1 2 Not used 2 4 ERR Error queue 3 8 QUES Questionable Data Register summary bit 4 16 MAV Message available bit 5 32 ESB Event summary bit 6 64 MSS Master summary bit of the Service Request Register and the Status Byte Register 7 128 OPER Operation status register summary bit Query Syntax STB Parameter NRI 0 255 Indicates the bit weight of the Status Byte Register 83 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Query Example STB 24 Indicates that there is a message in the error queue Set RPSC Description The Power on Status Clear command enables the unit to clear
31. K PCS 1000 User Manual Using the Current Monitor Output Background The current monitor is used to measure the voltage drop across the shunt resistors manually The current monitor outputs the full scale current input for the selected range as a voltage of 0 300mV Shunt Values Range Shunt 30 mA 100 300 mA 10 3A 0 10 30A 0 010 300 0 0010 Steps 1 Set the PCS 1000 for normal operation as described previously in this chapter page 25 27 Make note of the range used and the shunt that is used for that range 2 Connect the current monitor output to a DVM 3 Use OHM s law V IR to determine the current across the shunt resistor For example If we are using the 3A current range and thus the 0 10 shunt and the current monitor outputs 150mV then Input current monitor output shunt Q 150mV 0 10 1 5A GW INSTEK OPERATION How to Use the Function Menu Background The function menu allows you to view the software information set the remote settings the DCV ACV DCA ACA averaging settings and other settings Menu Item Range Description Software Version Displays the software version on the display Factory Default Load the default settings USB to Serial Port Baud Rate 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 GPIB Address 00 30 AD Speed 7_sec 62 digits 30 sec 5 measurement digits 100 sec 4 2 digits res
32. Operation Das 25 Selecting AC DC Current iii 25 Selecting the Current Range 25 Selecting AC DC Voltage 26 Selecting the Voltage Range ss 27 Voltage Range Conversion Table 28 Crest Factor Table 29 Using the Current Monitor Output 30 How to Use the Function Menu 31 View the Software Version 33 Default Settings 34 Setting the USB UART Baud Rate 35 Setting the GPIB Address 36 Setting the AD Speed 37 Setting the Averaging Mode 38 Setting the Averaging Number for the DCV ACV DCA ACA 39 Setting the Autozero Function 40 Beeper 41 18 GW INSTEK OPERATION Set Up Power Up Steps 1 Connect the power cord to the rear panel socket ES 2 Press the power switch The unit will perform a calibration data and ROM check and then display the software version momentarily before it is ready to be used CURRENT VOLTAGE softu re 102 ee In the event the calibration data and ROM check fails CAL DATA FAIL will be displayed on the screen as shown below If the calibration data and ROM check fails return the unit to an authorized GW Instek service center URRENT 1 f VOLTAGE 1 CAL dARER FALL Note The CAL DATA FAIL message will remain on the display until it is cleared Press any key to clear the error message 19 GW
33. Precision Current Shunt Meter PCS 1000 USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO 82CS 1K000EB1 150 9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER finn GW INSTEK This manual contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice Good Will Instrument Co Ltd No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City 236 Taiwan GW INSTEK Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 GETTING STARTED nets 8 PCS 1000 Overview 9 11 OPERATION at ad 18 19 Basic Operation 25 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 1 42 Interface Configuration 44 Command Syntax ne 56 Command List tid tio eaqui senis 59 Status 86 Error Messages ss 87 APPENDIX SSSR nee None 88 PCS Default Settings eost iced 88 LED ASCII Table Character Set 88
34. Syntax SYSTem ERRor Return Parameter lt string gt Returns the next error message in the error queue Query Example SYST ERR gt 0 No error Returns no error in the error queue SYSTem LOCal Set Description Returns the unit back to local mode This command will enable all panel keys that may have been locked Syntax SYSTem LOCal GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE SYSTem REMote Set Description Sets the PCS 1000 operation to remote mode All panel keys except the Local key are locked Syntax SYSTem REMote SYSTem RWLock Set Description Sets the PCS 1000 operation to remote mode All panel keys are locked including the Local key Syntax SYSTem RWLock SYSTem VERSion Description Queries the SCPI version number Query Syntax SYSTem VERSion Return Parameter lt string gt Returns the SCPI version as a string Query Example SYST VERS gt 1999 0 Returns the SCPI version number as 1999 0 Set SYSTem OUT Put FORMat Description Sets or queries the output formatting There are 4 types of output formatting 0 1 2 3 Format 0 is the default format The following table will show how each format will differ from each other when the MEASure query is used Format Description Example 0 Returns the output in 0 0E 0 4 0E 7 format GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual 1 Returns the output in 0 0E 0 ADC 5 0E NR3 format
35. USB driver Note If the Windows Security pop up appears GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE choose Install this driver software anyway 5 The PCS 1000 will now become available in the device tree under PORTS COM amp LPT in the Windows Device Manager Alternate If the Found New Hardware wizard does not Installation appear or you wish to install the driver from another location the driver can be also installed from the Windows Device Manager 1 Open the Windows Device Manager Using Windows 7 press Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager 2 From the device tree go to Other devices gt USB Serial Port r 5 CE Action View Help sn iS 4 3 abc PC Computer Disk drives K Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives Human Interface Devices IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Ki Monitors ME D Processors ag Smart card readers 9 Sound video and game controllers System devices 8 Universal Serial Bus controllers The yellow error sign indicates that a driver has not been installed 2 49 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual 3 Right click USB Serial Port and select Update Driver Software Select Browse my computer for driver software when prompted Select the directory with the USB drivers from the User Manual CD when prompted
36. Used 9 9 9 Not Used 10 10 10 Not Used 11 11 NotUsed 12 12 12 Not Used 13 13 13 Not Used 14 14 14 Not Used 15 15 15 STAT OPER COND STAT OPER EVEN STAT OPER ENAB STAT OPER ENAB GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Error Messages Command Errors 0 No error 101 Invalid character 102 Syntax error 103 Invalid separator 108 Parameter not allowed 109 Missing parameter 113 Undefined header 121 Invalid character in number 123 Numeric overflow 131 Invalid suffix 148 Character data not allowed 151 Invalid string data Execution Errors 222 Data out of range 224 Illegal parameter value Device Specific 300 Device specific error Errors 330 Self test failed 350 Error queue overflow Query Errors 410 Query INTERRUPTED 420 Query UNTERMINATED 521 Input buffer overflow 522 Output buffer overflow GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual DIX PCS Default Settings The following default settings are the factory configuration settings when the unit first ships See page 34 to restore the factory default settings Initial Settings Default Setting Current Meter DCA Voltage Meter DCV Current Range Auto Auto range only for 30mA 300mA 3A Voltage Range Auto Baud rate 9600 GPIB address 08 AD Speed 7 seconds 6 digits AVG Mode Shift
37. arameter lt NRf gt Returns the DC voltage Query Example _ MEAS VOLT DC gt 1 5E 1 Returns the DC voltage measurement 15 0 V MEASure VOLTage AC Quel Description This query will return the AC voltage Query Syntax MEASure VOLTage AC Return Parameter lt NRf Returns the AC voltage Query Example MEAS VOLT AC gt 2 5E 1 Returns the AC voltage measurement 25V READ Description The read command will return current and voltage reading GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Query Syntax READ Return Parameter lt NRf gt Returns the current and voltage readings respectively lt current gt lt voltage gt Query Example READ gt 9 9067E 1 2 5E 1 Returns the current and voltage readings 68 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Sense Commands 5 69 SENSe CURRent DC AVERage COUNt 70 SENSe CURRent AC AVERage COUNT 70 5 70 SENSe VOLTage 71 SENSe VOLTage AC AVERage COUNt 72 Set SENSe CURRent RANGe Description Sets or queries the current range Syntax SENSe CURRent RANGe lt Range gt AUTO Query Syntax SENSe CURRent RANGe Parameter lt Range gt Current range lt NRf gt 0 0000000
38. cs CT 81 ER 81 ESRP CD INI ane 82 82 83 PH 84 84 Ip M D 85 CUS 85 IM 85 NAT 85 IDN Description Returns the manufacturer model number serial number and software version number Query Syntax IDN Query Example IDN gt GWInstek PCS 1000 xxxxxxxxx Vx xx Set ESE Description Returns or sets the contents of the Standard Event Enable Register Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Operation Complete 1 2 Not used 2 4 Query Error 3 8 Device Error 4 16 Execution Error 5 32 Command Error 6 64 Not used 7 128 Power GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Syntax ESE 0 255 Query Syntax ESE Parameter NRI 0 255 Indicates the bit weight of the Return Parameter Standard Event Enable Register Query Example ESE 189 Enables all bits except for bit 1 and 6 ESR Suey Description Queries the Standard Event Register Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Operation Complete 1 2 Not used 2 4 Query Error 3 8 Device Error 4 16 Execution Error 5 32 Command Error 6 64 Not used 7 128 Power On Query Syntax ESR Parameter NRI 0 255 Indicates the bit weight of the Standard Event Register Query Example ESR 232
39. ctions when in the Function menu Auto Voltage auto range long push 14 Current Meter frr gt CURRENT 30A Auto RMT ACA DCA 300A 30A Auto LU LI 9 LI CI CI CI Cl i Displays current measurement RMT The RMT icon will turn on when the instrument is in remote mode ACA AC current measurement mode indicator DCA DC current measurement mode indicator 300A 300A measurement range indicator Equivalent to choosing the rear panel 300A terminal 30A 30A measurement range indicator Equivalent to choosing the front panel 30A terminal 14 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Auto Autorange indicator for the 30mA 300mA and ranges If the Autorange indicator is off then that indicates that the range has been manually selected mA Milliamp unit indicator A Ampere unit indicator 15 Voltage Meter VOLTAGE e ERROR ACV DCV Auto co co co co Ca x x lt Displays voltage measurement ERROR Indicates an interface error The SYSTem ERRor query can be used to read back error messages See page 87 and 74 for details ACV AC voltage measurement mode indicator DCV DC voltage measurement mode indicator Auto Autorange indicator If the Auto indicator is off then that indicates that the range has been manually selected mV Millivolt unit indicator V Volt unit in
40. d Part number Accessories Region dependant Region dependant GTL 105A GTL 207 GTL 240 PCS 001 Optional Part number Accessories GRA 419 GRA 419 E Description User manual Power cord Alligator clip test leads 3A max 1x red 1x black Banana plug test leads 1x red 1x black USB Cable Basic Accessory Kit Bolt HMS M8 16 x2 Nut hexagon M8 0 75P x2 Spring washer M8 8 4 13 7 1 5T x2 Plain washer M8 8 4 16 1 6T x2 Description Rack mount adapter JIS Rack mount adapter EIA GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED Appearance Front Panel 7 14 8 9 10 11 12 15 13 INSTEK R s RSS Pcs 1000 1 Power Switch Turn on or off the main power 2 AC DC 30A Terminal Accepts DC AC 30A maximum current input Warning The maximum voltage difference between the negative terminal and earth cannot exceed 500V peak 11 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual 3 AC DC Terminal Accepts DC AC 3A maximum current input Internally there is a fuse which protects the instrument from over current Fuse Rating T3 5A 600V Fused N Note If the fuse is damaged please contact your dealer or a GW Instek service center to replace the fuse IN Warning The maximum voltage difference between the negative terminal and earth cannot exceed 500V peak
41. dicator N For the 3A 30 and 300A terminals the front and Warning rear panels the maximum voltage difference between the negative terminal and earth cannot exceed 500Vpeak 15 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Rear Panel 16 Power Cord 1 Accepts the power cord Socket Ka n Input AC 100 120 220 240V 10 Fuse Socket Line frequency 50Hz 60Hz Power 35VA Max Fuse rating T200mA 250V for AC 100 120V T100mA 250V for AC 220 240V 17 GPIB et 5 GPIB used for remote control Communicati on Port 18 USB USB device port Used for Communicati remote control and firmware on Port update 16 GW INSTEK GETTING STARTED 19 AC DC 300A Accepts AC DC Terminal F 0 300A maximum current input JL 20 Fan Temperature controlled fan 7 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Operation Set X 19 ee 19 Rack 20 Wire Gauge Considerations 21 Input Terminals aen 22 Basic
42. e Questionable Data Condition Register Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Volt Overload 1 2 Current Overload 2 15 Not used Query Syntax STATus QUEStionable CONDition Return Parameter NRI 0 65535 Returns the bit weight of the Questionable Data Condition Register Query Example STAT QUES COND gt 1 Indicates there was a voltage overload 79 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Set STATus QUEStionable ENABle Description Returns or sets the contents of the Questionable Data Enable Register Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Volt Overload 1 2 Current Overload 275 gt Not used Syntax STATus QUEStionable ENABle 0 65535 Query Syntax STATus QUEStionable ENABle Parameter NRI 0 65535 Indicates the bit weight of the Return Parameter Questionable Data Enable Register Query Example STAT QUES ENAB 3 Enables bit land 2 of the Questionable Data Enable Register STATus QUEStionable EVENt Query Description Returns the contents of the Questionable Data Event Register Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Volt Overload 1 2 Current Overload 2 15 Not used Query Syntax STATus QUEStionable EVENt Return Parameter NRI 0 65535 Returns the bit weight of the Questionable Data Event Register Example SYST QUES gt 0 Indicates that no events have been latched GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Common Commands or
43. e address using the Select A keys GPIB Address 00 30 6 Press the Enter key to confirm the selection N RMT will be displayed on the screen when the unit Note is remote mode GPIB constraints e Maximum 14 devices altogether 20m cable length 2m between each device Unique address assigned to each device e Atleast 2 3 of the devices turned On No loop or parallel connection GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE GPIB Function Check Background To test the GPIB functionality National Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer can be used This program is available on the NI website www ni com via a search for the VISA Run time Engine page or downloads at the following URL http www ni com visa Requirements Operating System Windows XP 7 8 Functionality 1 Start the NI Measurement and Automation check Explorer MAX program Using Windows press Start All Programs National Instruments Measurement amp Automation Measurement amp Automation Explorer NATIONAL Copyright 1999 2011 i i INSTRUMENTS 45 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual 1 From the Configuration panel access My System gt Devices and Interfaces gt GPIBX where X is the GPIB card number that is connected to the PCS 1000 2 Click Scan for Instruments 3 Double click on the Instrument 0 icon SS pio GPIB USB HS Measurement amp Automation Explorer file Edit View Tools Help
44. erruption EN 61000 4 11 2004 Low Voltage Equipment Directive 200 6 95 EC Safety Requirements 92 EN 61010 1 2010 EN 61010 2 030 2010 GW INSTEK INDEX AC DC Current 25 LCD conversion 88 AC DC Voltage 26 List of features 9 Accessories 10 rasen kander 9 AD speed 97 Power on off Autozero function 40 safety instruction 5 Average 38 Power UP 19 Average number settings 39 Rack moutit en 20 Baudrate sse 35 Rear panel suene 16 Beeper settings 41 Remote control 42 Caution symbol 4 Command list 59 Cleaning the instrument 5 2 2 Connections E 22 MODUM 55 Current monitor 30 USB 50 Current Tenge selection Mole 25 Restore default settings 34 Declaration of conformity 92 Service operation Default settings 34 88 about disassembly Dimensions 91 Software version Display format 88 Specifications Disposal instructions 6 Status Registers EN61010 UK power cord
45. g fan opening Do not disassemble the instrument unless you are qualified Measurement categories EN 61010 1 2001 specifies the measurement categories and their requirements as follows The instrument falls under category II 600 e Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the source of low voltage installation e Measurement category is for measurement performed in the building installation Measurement category is for measurement performed on the circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation e Measurement category is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to Mains Power Supply AC Input voltage range 100V 120V 220V 240V 10 selectable range WARNING Frequency 50 60Hz To avoid electrical shock connect the protective grounding conductor of the AC power cord to an earth ground Cleaning the Disconnect the power cord before cleaning Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild detergent and water Do not spray any liquid Do not use chemicals containing harsh material such as benzene toluene xylene and acetone GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Operation Location Indoor no direct sunlight dust free Environment almost non conductive pollution Note below Relative Humidity Full accuracy to 80 RH at 40 C e Altitude 2000m Temperature 0 C to 50 C Pollution Degree EN
46. ge Syntax SENSe VOLTage RANGe lt Range gt AUTO Query Syntax SENSe VOLTage RANGe GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Parameter lt Range gt Sets the voltage range in volts The unit Return Parameter will automatically choose the closest range that is programmed DC Range lt NRf gt 0 0000001 1050 AC Range lt NRf gt 0 0000001 600 AUTO Sets the range to AUTO Example VOLT RANG AUTO Sets the voltage range to auto N ae The range that i returned is the base voltage unit See the table below Unit Voltage Range 1000 1000VDC 600 600ACV 100 200V 10 20V 1 2V 0 1 200mV Set SENSe VOLTage DC AVERage COUNt Description This command will set or return the average count setting for DC voltage Syntax SENSe VOLTage DC AVERage COUNt lt NR1 gt Query Syntax SENSe VOLTage DC AVERage COUNt Parameter NRI The average count setting for DC voltage Return Parameter 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Query Example VOLT DC AVER COUN gt 10 The average count setting for DC voltage is 10 71 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Set SENSe VOLTage AC AVERage COUNt Description This query will set or return the average count setting for AC current Syntax SENSe VOLTage AC AVERage COUNt lt 1 gt Query Syntax SENSe VOLTage AC AVERage COUNt Return Parameter NRI average count setting for AC voltage 1 10 20 30 40 50
47. has been changed GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Set STATus OPERation ENABle Description Returns or sets the contents of the Standard Operation Enable Register Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Calibrating 1 3 Not used 4 16 Measuring 5 7 Not used 8 256 Config Change 9 15 Not used Syntax STATus OPERation ENABle 0 65535 Query Syntax STATus OPERation ENABle Parameter NRI 0 65535 Indicates the bit weight of the Return Parameter Standard Operation Enable Register Query Example STAT OPER ENAB 273 Enables bit 0 4 and 8 of the Standard Operation Enable Register STATus OPERation EVENt Query Description Returns the contents of the Standard Operation Event Register Bit Bit weight Description 0 1 Calibrating 1 3 Not used 4 16 Measuring 5 7 Not used 8 256 Config Change 9 15 Not used Query Syntax STATus OPERation EVENt Return Parameter NRI 0 65535 Returns the bit weight of the Standard Operation Event Register GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Example SYST OPER gt 256 Indicates that bit 8 has been latched STATus PRESet Set Description Resets the Standard Event Enable Register the Questionable Data Enable Register and the Standard Operation Enable Register to their default state Syntax STATus PRESet STATus QUEStionable CONDition Quel Description Returns the contents of th
48. its 30 5 digits 100 4 digits Steps 1 Long push the Func key The function menu will appear 2 Use the 4 Func keys to navigate to the AD SPEED menu 3 Use the V Select A keys to select the AD speed Press the Enter key to set the speed By default the AD Speed is set to 7 61 digits 4 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the SAVE FUNC SET menu item Press the Enter key to save N To exit without saving navigate to the EX T FUNC Note SET menu using the 4 Func keys and press the Enter key to exit without saving any settings GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Setting the Averaging Mode Background There are two different types of averaging modes SHIFT or TOTAL SHIFT is a box car averaging mode while TOTAL will average all the collected samples to get the average value Range SHIFT TOTAL Steps 1 Long push the Func key The function menu will appear 2 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the AVG MODE menu 3 Use the Select keys to select the Averaging Mode Press the Enter key to set the mode By default the average mode is set to SHIFT 4 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the SAVE FUNC SET menu item Press the Enter key to save N To exit without saving navigate to the EXIT FUNC Note SET menu using the 4 Func gt keys and press the Enter key to exit without saving any settings GW INSTEK OPERATION Setting the Averaging Number for
49. l access My System gt Devices and Interfaces gt Serial amp Parallel gt COMX where X is the COM port number assigned to the PCS 1000 4 Click on the Port Settings tab at the bottom 5 Make sure the Baud rate settings are correct PCS 1000 default 9600 baud 6 Click on Open Visa Test Panel mr 9 COMI2 Measurement amp Automation Explorer mm file Edit View Tools Help 4 My System Bh Open VISA Test Pane Save 14 lt Show Help 4 Devices and Interfaces 4 Network Devices r3 RLT2 IN PXI System Unidentified y 4 Serial amp Parallel comi Port binding 12 3 come Den y COM12 Jun laud rate 9600 61 Software Remote Systems Dete bits Pari None zj Stop bits 1 Flow controt None Velidee 1 l General Y Port Settings 54 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE 7 Click on Input Output 8 In the Select or Enter Command drop down list ensure IDN n is selected 9 Click on the Query button to send the IDN query to the instrument 10 The following string should be returned GWiInstek PCS 1000 Vx xx Manufacturer model serial software version Return to Local Operation Steps 1 Press the Local key to return to local operation 2 The RMT icon will turn off when you have returned to local mode 55 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Command Syntax IEEE
50. mode Example CONF AVER MODE 0 Sets the average mode to Total mode GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Measure Commands MEASTE etre timere ntes 66 MEASure CURRent DC esee 66 nr 67 MEASure VOLTage DC 67 1 67 REND 67 MEASure Query Description This query will return all the measurements Query Syntax MEASure Return Parameter lt NRf gt Returns the current measurement voltage measurement lt current gt lt voltage gt Query Example MEAS gt 9 9768E 1 3 21E 1 Returns the current measurement 0 99A and voltage 0 321V measurement MEASure CURRent DC Query Description This query will return the DC current Query Syntax Measure CURRent DC Return Parameter lt NRf Return the DC current Query Example MEAS CURR DC gt 9 9067E 1 Returns DC current measurement 0 994 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MEASure CURRent AC Description This query will return the AC current Query Syntax MEASure CURRent AC Return Parameter lt NRf gt Returns the AC current Query Example _ MEAS CURR AC gt 9 9067E 1 Returns the AC current measurement 0 9A MEASure VOLTage DC Description This query will return the DC voltage Query Syntax MEASure VOLTage DC Return P
51. nds and queries have two different forms long and short The command syntax is written with the short form of the command in capitals and the remainder long form in lower case The commands can be written in capitals or lower case just so long as the short or long forms are complete An incomplete command will not be recognized Below are examples of correctly written commands Long CONFigure VOLTage form CONFIGURE VOLTAGE configure voltage Short CONF VOLT form conf volt Square Brackets Commands that contain square brackets indicate that the contents are optional The function of the command is the same with or without the square bracketed items as shown below For MEASure CURRent DC both MEASure CURRent DC and MEASure CURRent are both valid forms Command CURR RANG AUTO 1 Command Format header 2 Space 1 3 Parameter 1 Parameters Type Description Example lt Boolean gt Boolean logic 0 1 NRI integers 0 1 2 3 58 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE lt NR2 gt decimal 0 1 3 14 8 5 numbers NBS floating point 4 5 1 8 25 1 lt NRf gt any of NR1 2 3 1 1 5 4 5e 1 lt block data gt Definitive length arbitrary block data A single decimal digit followed by data The decimal digit specifies how many 8 bit data bytes follow Massaga LF Line feed code Terminator Command List Configure CONFigtire
52. olution AVG Mode SHIFT TOTAL DCV AVG 01 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ACV AVG 01 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 DCA AVG 01 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ACA AVG 01 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Auto Zero Enable Disable Beeper On Off Save Func Set Saves the settings in the function menus Exit Func Set Exits the function menu GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Steps 1 Press and long push the Func key pie Func The software version will be displayed first CURRENT VOLTAGE boftufrE Er Loe 2 Use the lt Func keys to scroll through the menu items 3 Use the WSelect Akeysto 29 302 sime choose the parameter for the selected menu item 4 Press the Enter key to set the parameter and go to the next menu item Save Setup To save the settings use the lt Func keys to navigate to SAVE FUNC SET Press the Enter key to save all the settings and exit the function menu Exit Without To exit without saving navigate to the EXIT Saving FUNC SET menu using the lt keys and press the Enter key to exit without saving any settings CURRENT VOLTAGE 1 f Y EFE FUnt SELE A If the settings in the function menu are not saved Note then the settings will only apply until the unit is reset 32 GW INSTEK OPERATION N The display uses a 7 segment LED display The
53. owing safety instructions NOTE This lead appliance must only be wired by competent persons WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green Yellow Earth OF Blue Neutral Q P Brown Live Phase l As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with the coloured marking identified in your plug appliance proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green amp Yellow must be connected to the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E the earth symbol or coloured Green Green amp Yellow The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red If in doubt consult the instructions provided with the equipment or contact the supplier This cable appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and approved HBC mains fuse refer to the rating information on the equipment and or user instructions for details As a guide a cable of 0 75mm should be protected by a or 5A fuse Larger conductors would normally require 13A types depending on the connection method used Any exposed wiring from a cable plug or connection that is engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous If a cable or plug is deemed hazardous
54. re current Current Monitor ee 9 9 LI LI current monitor current monitor Rear Panel Terminals 24 GW INSTEK OPERATION Basic Operation Selecting AC DC Current Background AC or DC current can be measured when in measurement mode Steps 1 Press the AC DC key under the CURRENT meter current display to toggle between AC and DC current measurement 2 The ACA or DCA indicator will be shown on the display f f ir Ads 1 nnninnn nnnnnnn uU U L U LU U LU LU LU LU u uU Uu Selecting the Current Range Background There are 5 selectable current ranges The range can be manually or automatically selected Selecting a current range will also select the corresponding the input terminal 300A 30A Press the 300 30A key to toggle between the 300A and 30A ranges as indicated on the display The 300A range will select the 300A terminal The 30A range will select the 30A terminal 3A Press the 3A Range key toggle between the 30mA 300mA and ranges Selecting the 30mA or 300mA range will select the 3A terminal 25 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual A The selected range is indicated by the displayed Note unit A or mA and the number of significant digits before the decimal place 3A Unit A 1 significant digit 30mA Unit mA 2 signicant digits 300 Uni mA 3 significant digits Autorange Long push the
55. rforming current measurement GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Input Terminals Background There are 3 terminals for the 300A 30A and 3A 300mA 30mA ranges respectively The 300A range uses the rear panel terminals and uses M8 crimped terminal cables The 30A range uses the 30A terminal and uses sized crimped terminal cables or banana plugs The 3A input terminal uses standard banana plugs GW Instek part number GTL 105A The 3A terminal supports 3A 30mA and 300mA ranges asie Ensure any current or voltage sources are disabled before connecting any cables to the PCS 1000 Steps 1 Turn the power switch off NN 2 Connect the PCS 1000 in series Page 20 with the load and source The current monitor output can be used in conjunction with a voltage meter A Do not short the positive or negative 3A 30A and WARNING 300A terminals Current Meter Connection PE 00 00 it UJ Voltage Meter Connection ee ee e LI voltage input voltage input Power Source 23 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Voltage Current Meter Connection Power Source DMeasure voltage at load terminal 2 Measure voltage at source terminal Measu
56. s Registers Questionable Data Register Condition Event Enable Voltage Overload 0 0 m 0 Current Overload 1 1 gt Not Used 2 2 2 Not Used 3 3 m 3 NotUsed 4 4 DUE Not Used 5 5 5 NotUsed 6 6 6 Not Used 7 7 gt 7 Not Used 8 8 gt 8 Not Used 9 9 9 Not Used 10 10 10 Error ai Not Used 11 11 M NotUsed 12 12 12 NotUsed 13 13 Not Used 14 14 14 Not Used 15 15 15 Service Status Request STAT QUES COND Ded ace STAT QUES EVEN 0 0 STAT QUES ENAB STAT QUES ENAB 1 1 ERR 2 m 2 Standard Event Register QUES S 3 MA 4 4 7 Event Enable gt ESB 5 5 OPC Operation Complete 0 gt 0 use 6 PE 6 Not Used 1 L 1 gt OPER 7 gt T QUE Query Error 2 gt 2 Device Erro 3 yl 3 Serial Poll SRE STB SRE EXE Execution Error 4 gt 4 CME Command Error 5 L 5 7 Summary Bit 805 Not Used 6 m 6 PON Power 7 gt 7 ESR ESE ESE Standard Operation Register Condition Event Enable Calibrating 0 0 gt 0 Not Used 1 1 Not Used 2 2 m 2 Not Used _ 3 3 Measuring 4 4 L 4 Not Used 5 5 gt 5 Not Used 6 6 m 6 Not Used 7 7 7 Config Change 8 8 m 8 Not
57. such as data bits parity number of stop bits and the flow control 51 GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual PCS 1000 COM12 Properties General Port Settings Driver Details pates gr Advanced Restore Defaults Ru Saas 52 GW INSTEK COMMUNICATION INTERFACE USB Function Check Background To test the USB functionality National Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer can be used This program is available on the NI website www ni com via a search for the VISA Run time Engine page or downloads at the following URL http www ni com visa Requirements Operating System Windows XP 7 8 8 1 Functionality 1 check Open the Windows Device Manager to see which COM port the PCS has been assigned Using Windows 7 press Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Device Manager The COM port number will be shown in the device tree under PORTS COM amp LPT gt PCS 1000 COM XX Start the NI Measurement and Automation Explorer MAX program Using Windows press Start All Programs National Instruments Measurement amp Automation GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Measurement amp Automation Explorer Version 5 0 081 NATIONAL Copyright 1999 2011 National Ins reserved INSTRUMENTS 3 From the Configuration pane
58. the DCV ACV DCA ACA Background Each of the different measurement modes DCV ACV DCA ACA can have the number of averages set individually Range 01 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Steps 1 Long push the Func key The function menu will appear 2 Use the 4 Func keys to navigate to the DCV AVG ACV AVG DCA AVG or ACA AVG menu 3 Use the W Select A keys to select the number of averages for the selected mode Press the Enter key to set the mode By default the number of averages is 10 4 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the SAVE FUNC SET menu item Press the Enter key to save N To exit without saving navigate to the EX T FUNC Note SET menu using the 4 Func keys and press the Enter key to exit without saving any settings GW INSTEK PCS 1000 User Manual Setting the Autozero Function Background The Autozero function will automatically perform a zero calibration when the unit is turned on Range Enable Disable Steps 1 Long push the Func key The function menu will appear 2 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the AUTOZERO menu Use the Select A keys to enable autozero Press the Enter key to set the mode By default the Autozero is already enabled 4 Use the lt Func keys to navigate to the SAVE FUNC SET menu item Press the Enter key to save To exit without saving navigate to the EX T FUNC Note SET menu using the lt Func
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