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1. ioe CURRENT lan eal A et 5 E P El En A e A on V A A O 60 Figure 1 2 Front Panel 12000 Watt Rack mount brackets Handles On Off switch Air intake vents Front panel display vacuum fluorescent display See Figure 1 4 for details Voltage knob Current knob 9o SON E Keypad See Figure 1 3 for details Release 3 0 23 About The XDC Power Supply Front Panel 9 B Qu Cun 7 8 9 Y S R N PAQ LS Gurren kor 3 d 5 6 RIGGER ALARM vA GO eE END aba 3 0 E E CUE AXT 0 CE ENTER AENU a i ee UE CE e S 43 Figure 1 3 Keypad 24 1 Voltage knob Turn knob to increase or decrease output voltage This is a velocity sensitive rotary encoder Current knob Turn knob to increase or decrease outp
2. 0 ud 1 STATus OPERation REGulating CP 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Not Used 5 Not Used 6 Not Used d Not Used 8 Over VOLtage 0 Not eed gt Not Used 10 Under VOL Tage 1 Not Used 11 Over CURrent 2 Not Used 12 Under CURrent 3 Not Used 13 Over POWer 4 Not Used 14 Under POWer 5 Not Used 45 AC Off 6 Over TEMperature 7 IN k 0 SENSe 8 xt PROTection Summary STATus OPERation SHUTdown INTerlock 1 FOLDback 9 COMMand 2 Not Used 10 Not Used 3 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Not sed Not Used 5 CALibrating 0 Not Used 13 Not Used 6 Not Used 1 Not Used 14 Not Used 15 Not Used 7 Not Used 2 Not Used 8 Not Used 3 Not Used 9 MEASuring 4 STATus OPERation SHUTdown PROTection Not Used 10 Waiting for TRIGger 5 Not Used 11 Not Used 6 Not Used 12 Not Used 7 W Not Used 13 REGulating Summary 8 M to Status Not Used 14 SHUTdown Summary 9 Byte Not Used 15 r Remote CONtrol Summary 10 bit 7 Current SHare Summary 11 Analog Control Voltage 0 a nm Not Used 12 Analog Control Current 1 STATUS OP Eaton S CONIO Not Used 13 GPIB Control 2 PROGram running 14 GPIB Control with LLO 3 Not Used 15 RS 232 Control 4 RS 232 Control with LLO 5 i Multi channel Control 6 STATUS OBERation Multi channel Control with LLO 7 Not Used 8 Not Used 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Not Used 14 Not Used 15 MASTer 0 lois SLAVe 4 STATus OPERation CSHare Not Used 2 Not Used 3
3. Ration PTRansition E Set Operation Status Negative Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation NTRansition lt status enable gt E Query Format STATus lt channel gt OP GI Ration NTRansition Release 3 0 161 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Regulating Sub Register Commands Query Regulating Event SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation REGulating EVENt Query Regulating Condition SCPI command STATus channel OPERation REGulating CONDition Enable Regulating Sub Register SCPI command STATus channel OPERation REGulating ENABle lt status enable gt Query format STATus lt channel gt OPERation REGulating ENABle Set Regulating Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel OPERation REGulating PTRansition lt status enable gt Query format STATus lt channel gt OPERation REGulating PTRansition Set Regulating Negative Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation REGulating NTRansition lt status enable gt Query format STATus lt channel gt OPERation REGulating NTRansition 162 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Shutdown Sub Register Commands Query Shutdown Event
4. ssseleeee eee 41 AC Wire Input Connection for 12000 W 1 ee 43 Basic Checks or Self Tests o s r oa a E RERUM Rr 45 Equipment Required 00 00 ccc tenes 45 Display Test ziehe pda eis BRERA e Be E RA ES E 45 Power ON Check csc02 005s uae rere E Benepe aaa a 46 Voltage Mode Operation Check 0 00 eect eee 46 Current Mode Operation Check 0 0 0 cece eee 47 Load WIN ce RIP DoD e ue tee ge eet nate eee Une 48 Current Carrying Capacity 0 0 eh 48 Load Wiring Length for Operation with Sense LinesS 49 Noise and Impedance Effects 0 0 0 0 cece eee 49 Release 3 0 xi Contents LOad CONMECHONS ini iii ey ee Pe dee PS Sia alld fs Hn ee 50 Wire SIZ6 i ete inte A Eu eee Se Re Ee a 50 Isolation 252 hee ee gatas b PRES he Pee RA EEO E Ee ED Pe eei 50 Single Load ios oe cie biu oe a ree nue hls Hee dioe ong 51 M ltiple Loads re hia ieee i eee eek id 52 Output Strain Relief Cover 0 lle 53 Remote Sensing oals iei e oe tad e 56 Section 3 Operation OverVieW ilicis n e eG d esp dx RE TERRAS 57 Powering ON the Power Supply ssssseseee eee 57 Powering OFF the Power Supply 0 e eee eee eee 58 Power Supply Operating States lille 58 Power On oes sexist ae ui petes NS Reg er Reds SW pes REESE pod d 58 Output Shutdown iuro feed a ah bes deve ee Bd iex 58 SOTA s s lth Ly gees teeny Beda ees Bea weep een ean 58 Normal Ope
5. QUEStionable POWer EVENt Query Power Sub Register Condition SCPI command STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable POWer CONDition Enable Power Sub Register SCPI command STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable POWer ENABle lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable POWer ENABle Set Power Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable POWer PTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable POWer PTRansition Set Power Negative Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable POWer NTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable POWer NTRansition 170 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Temperature Sub Register Commands Query Questionable Temperature Sub Register Event Temperature Event Sub Register is read and then cleared SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable TEMPerature EVENt Query Questionable Temperature Sub Register Condition SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable TEMPerature CONDition Enable Temperature Sub Register SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable TEMPerature l lt status enable gt T ENABle Query Format STATus
6. Query Under Power SOURce lt channel gt POWer PROTection UNDer TRIPped Query if under power protection mechanism N A Protection Tripped has tripped Set Over Voltage SOURce lt channel gt VOLTage PROTection OVER LEV_ Set the over voltage protection level Yes Protection Level el voltage MAXimum MINimum Query Over Voltage SOURce lt channel gt VOLTage PROTection OVER TRIPped Query if over voltage protection mechanism N A Protection Tripped has tripped Set Under Voltage SOURce lt c L gt VOLTage PROTection UNDer LEVe Set under voltage protection level N A Protection Level lt voltage gt MINimum Set U nder Voltage SOURce c 1 VOLTage PROTection UNDer STATe Select under voltage protection to shutdown Set Under Power SOURce lt channel gt POWer PROTection UNDer STATe Select under power protection to shutdown Protection lt on off state gt ON or set alarm OFF Shutdown State Query Under Voltage SOURce VOLTage PROTection UNDer TRIPp Query if under voltage protection N A Protection Tripped mechanism has tripped Yes Set High Current Limit S0URce channel CURRent LIMit HIGH Set upper limit of current setpoint range soft Yes current MAXimum MINimum limits Set Low Current Limit SOURce lt channel gt CURRent LIMit LOW Set lower limit of current setpoint range soft Yes current MAXimum MINimum limits Set Hig
7. 100 120 0 100 V 0 120 A 12000 W 10 mV 120 mA 55 mV 280 mA 150 mV 600 mA 100 mV 20 mV 460 mA 0 110 V 0 90 150 80 0 150 V 0 80 A 12000 W 15 mV 80 mA 80 mV 120 mA 225 mV 400 mA 150 mV 20 mV 240 mA 0 165 V 0 90 Models 80 150 Output Ratings Output Voltage 1 0 80 V Output Current 2 0 150A Output Power 12000 W Line Regulation 3 Voltage 0 0196 of Vmax 8mV Current 0 196 of Imax 150 mA Load Regulation 4 Voltage 0 05 of Vmax 5 mV 45 mV Current 0 2 of Imax 40 mA 340 mA Meter Accuracy Voltage 0 15 of Vmax 120 mV Current 0 5 of Imax 750 mA Output Noise 0 20 MHz Voltage p p 100 mV Output Ripple rms Voltage 15 mV Current 640 mA OVP Adjustment Range 0 to 110 of Vmax 0 88 V Efficiency 6 0 89 1 Minimum output voltage is lt 0 3 of rated voltage at zero output setting 2 3 For input voltage variation over the AC input voltage range with constant rated load 4 For 0 100 load variation with constant nominal line voltage 5 6 Typical efficiency at nominal input voltage and full output power 234 300 40 0 300 V 0 40 A 12000 W 30 mV 40 mA 155 mV 100 mA 450 mV 200 mA 250 mV 30 mV 100 mA 0 330 V 0 91 600 20 0 600 V 0 20 A 12000 W 60 mV 20 mA 305 mV 60 mA 900 mV 100 mA 350 mV 80 mV 50 mA 0 660 V 0 91 Minimum output current is 0 296 of rated current at zero output setting when measured wit
8. Attach a DVM across the voltage programming lines as well Enter 5V analog voltage programming calibration menu Select ANLG V PGM 5V from the calibration menu Press ENTER You will be prompted to set up for analog voltage programming calibration Press ENTER when ready Minimum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 0 5V 10 of full scale Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the voltage programming lines read from the external DVM Press ENTER Maximum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 4 5V 90 of full scale Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the voltage programming lines read from the external DVM Press ENTER Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 7 8 Calibration Front Panel Calibration Procedure Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants The menu will go to the 5V analog voltage readback calibration menu Analog Programming Interface Voltage Readback Calibration 1 2 Attach a DVM across the voltage readback lines Pins B5 and BI GND Enter 5V analog voltage readback calibration menu Select ANLG V PGM 5V from the calibration menu Press ENTER You will be prompted to set up for output voltage calibration Press ENTER when ready Minimum calibration level The power supply will automatically set the voltage readback lines to approximately 10 of full scale Ente
9. Bit Name Reserved Reserved Error Event Queue ERR Questionable Status Register QSR Message Available MAV Standard Event Status Bit Summary ESB Request Service RQS Master Status Summary MSS Operation Status Register OSR Description Set if any errors are present in the Error Event queue Set if any bits are set in the Questionable Status Event register Indicates whether the output queue is empty MAV is TRUE if the device is ready to accept a request from the controller A summary of the Standard Event Status Register MSS indicates that the device has at least one reason for requesting service Present if a bit is set in the Operation status register This bit it TRUE if any errors are present in the Error Event Queue Release 3 0 155 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 156 Questionable Status Register Summary QSR This bit is TRUE when a bit in the Questionable Event Status Register is set and its corresponding bit in the Questionable Status Enable Register is TRUE Message Available MAV This bit is TRUE whenever the power supply is ready to accept a request by the Digital Programming Interface to output data bytes This message is FALSE when the output queue is empty Standard Event Status Summary ESB This bit is TRUE when a bit is set in the Standard Event Status Register Master Summary Status MSS This is caused by one of the
10. Execution errors are reported by the device after rounding and expression evaluation operations have taken place Table C 2 Execution Error List Error Error Message Description code 9 P 200 Execution error This is the generic error for the power supply 203 Command protected Indicates that a legal password protected program command or query could not be executed because the command was disabled Check calibration state 216 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Error code 220 221 222 225 231 240 241 282 284 285 290 Release 3 0 Error Messages Execution Error List Error Message Description Parameter error Indicates that a program data element related error occurred Setting conflict Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed due to the current power supply state Factors that may contribute to this error are Remote source To set most values the remote source must be correct Remote state To set most values the unit must be in remote mode Calibration mode when in calibration mode certain settings will cause as error Current share mode When the unit is in current share mode other than none certain settings will cause an error Data out of range Indicates that a legal command could not be executed because the interpreted value was outside the legal range as defined by the power supply Out of memory The power
11. Set Questionable Status Voltage Enable Register Query Questionable Status Voltage Event Register Set Questionable Status Voltage Negative Transition Register Set Questionable Status Voltage Positive Transition Register Query the Standard Event register ESR Enable the Standard Event register ESE ESE Query the Status Byte STB Service Request Enable SRE SRE STATus lt channe lt status enable gt STATus lt channe lt status enable gt STATus on STATus hanne lt status enable gt STATus STATus hanne STATus hanne tion lt status enab STATus STATus hanne lt status enable gt STATus STATus hanne lt status enable gt STATus hanne lt status enable gt STATus STATus STATus STATus tion lt status enabl QUEStionab QUEStionab QUEStionabl QUEStionabl QUEStionabl QUEStionabl QUEStionabl QUEStionab QUEStionab QUEStionab QUEStionabl QUEStionabl STANdard EVENt POWer NTRansition POWer PTRansition Perature CONDiti Perature ENABle Perature EVENt Perature NTRansi Perature PTRansi LTage CONDition LTage ENABle LTage EVENt VOLTage NTRansition VOLTage PTRansition STANdard ENABle SBYTe EVENt See Table 4 18 on page 152 See Table 4 18 on page 152 See Table 4 19 on page 153 See Table 4 19 on page 153 See Table 4 19 on page 153
12. e VOLTAGE operates as RUN PAUSE CURRENT operates as TRIGGER STORE operates as END In the following discussion about running programs in Auto Sequence mode each of the keys mentioned above is referred to as their alternate function When an Auto Sequence program is launched from Recall the AUTO SEQ annunciator illuminates on the front panel Press EXIT to return the unit to normal operating mode Auto sequence programs can operate 3 different ways e They can run automatically through a series of steps repeating those steps a pre set number of times if necessary and complete their operation without intervention from an operator e They can run automatically and be paused If you need to stop the program temporarily you can press PAUSE to stop it and then press RUN to resume the program s operation when ready When a sequence is manually paused the Pause annunciator is illuminated The output remains on and voltage may be present at the output e They can run automatically programmed to wait for a trigger at certain points in the sequence If you want the program to resume you can press TRIGGER or supply a trigger signal to the rear panel Trigger input When a sequence is paused by a trigger the Trigger annunciator is illuminated During operation press the Up key to display information on the currently running sequence including sequence number step number step parameters settings the trigger source as well
13. has tripped Set Under Current SOURce lt c CURRent PROTection UNDer Set under current protection level Ye Protection Level lt current gt MINimum Set Under Current SOURce lt c L gt CURRent PROTection UNDer Select under current protection to shutdown Yes Protection lt on off state gt ON or set alarm OFF Shutdown State Query Under Current i CURRent PROTection UNDer Query if under current protection Protection Tripped mechanism has tripped i N Set Over Power SOURce lt channel gt POWer PROTection OVER LEVel Set the over power protection level Ye Protection Level lt power gt MAXimum MINimum Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y es es es es es es es es es es N A es A S Set Over Power SOURce channel POWer PROTection OVER STATe Select over power protection to shutdown es Protection lt on off state gt ON or set alarm OFF Shutdown State Query Over Power SOURce lt channel gt POWer PROTection OVER TRIPpe Query if over power protection mechanism Protection Tripped d has tripped Set Under Power SOURce channel POWer PROTection UNDer LEVel Set under power protection level Ye Protection Level lt power gt MAXimum MINimum KA N A es Axewung puerto IdOS 92u98J9Jos PUBWWIOD Id2S coc iddns 1e og Sees JAX 104 enuey Bunelado Protection lt on off state gt ON or set alarm OFF Shutdown State
14. lt channel gt QUEStionable TEMPerature ENABle Set Temperature Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable TEMPerature PTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus channel QUEStionable TEMPerature PTRansition Set Temperature Negative Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable TEMPerature NTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable TEMPerature NTRansition Release 3 0 171 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 172 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Section 5 Current Sharing 6000 Watt only Overview The current sharing function is only available for 6000 Watt units Power supplies can be equipped with the optional CANbus interface to allow current sharing between units connected in parallel Current sharing can use a maximum of 5 supplies All power supplies must be the same model Every unit must have a unique address See Multichannel Operation 6000 Watt only on page 113 Figure 5 1Connections for Current Share Operation Theory of Power supplies may be connected in parallel to supply a large current to a load Operation Typically because of differences in the load connections each power supply may provide different amounts of current to the load When multiple power supplies are configured for current shari
15. lt enable_mask gt STB TRG TST WAI For a detailed listing of all SCPI commands see Appendix B Table B 1 to Table B 14 Before using a SCPI command familiarize yourself with the information in Using SCPI Commands on page 195 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation Making Connections for Remote Control Making Connections for Remote Control Release 3 0 See Figure 4 1 for the locations of the RS 232 GPIB and CANbus connectors and the locations and the pin numbers of the User Lines and the Analog Programming Lines GPIB and CANbus are optional amp R822 6 GPIB USER LINES PROGRAM LINES CANBUS CANBUS f CN J J 2 amarem i gt D ZQRILLE aa am p 10 32 Vac MADE IN CANADA 7400 VA A CB IS ola eeo eel D o e oso a 506 Figure 4 1 View of Remote Interface Connections Removable mating connectors are supplied for the user lines and program lines while the mating connectors and cables for the other ports are supplied by the user 107 Remote Operation Remote Analog Op
16. 0 01 of Vmax 1mV 2mV 3mV Current 0 05 of Imax 300 mA 150 mA 100 mA Load Regulation 4 Voltage 0 05 of Vmax 5 mV 10 mV 15 mV 20 mV Current 0 1 of Imax 20 mA 620 mA 320 mA 220 mA Meter Accuracy Voltage 0 15 of Vmax 15 mV 30 mV 45 mV Current 0 5 of Imax 3A 1 5A 1 0A Output Noise 0 20 MHz Voltage p p 75mV 75mV 75mV Output Ripple rms Voltage 10 mV 10 mV 12 mV Current 3100 mA 1600mA 1000 mA OVP Adjustment Range 096 to 10396 of Vmax 0 10 3V 0 20 6V 0 30 9V Efficiency 0 85 0 87 0 87 1 Minimum output voltage is lt 0 3 of rated voltage at zero output setting 2 Minimum output current is lt 0 2 of rated current at zero output setting when measured with rated load resistance 3 For input voltage variation over the AC input voltage range with constant rated load 4 For 0 100 load variation with constant nominal line voltage 5 Current mode noise is measured from 1096 to 10096 of rated output voltage full current unit in CC mode 6 Typical efficiency at nominal input voltage and full output power 228 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications Summary Table E 2Drift Specifications for 6000 Watt units 10V to 60V Models Models 10 600 20 300 30 200 40 150 Drift 30 minutes 1 Voltage 0 0496 of Vmax 4 mV 8mV 12 mV 16 mV Current 0 696 of Imax 3600mA 1800mA 1200mA 900mA Drift 8 hours 2 Voltage 0 0296 of Vmax 2mV 4 mV 6
17. 8 NDAC 9 IFC 10 SRQ 11 ATN 12 Not used 13 D5 14 D6 15 D7 16 D8 17 REN 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 Ground 21 Ground 22 Ground 23 Ground 24 Ground 120 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation GPIB Operation Configuration Configure the power supply s GPIB address and power on service request setting The defaults are GPIB address 2 and power on service request off Release 3 0 Front panel First set the GPIB parameters Step Do This i 2 5 times s w 2times 4 5 Select an address from 1 30 7 Cw o A Select whether power on service request is to be sent ENTER 00 You Will See ERROR MSGS REMOTE CONFIG RS 232 Cfg GPIB Cfg GPIB Addr GPIB Addr 2 PON SRQ Y Options are Y Yes or N No Settings are saved Next select GPIB as the remote control interface Step Do This 1 2 4 times 4 C v jor C a gt Select GPIB s You Will See RROR MSGS E REMOTE SELECT RS 232 GPIB GPIB setting is saved 121 Remote Operation GPIB Operation Using GPIB 122 SCPI To set up GPIB control parameters SYST COMM GPIB ADDR lt GPIB address gt where e the GPIB address may be in the range 1 to 30 To configure the unit to generate a power on service request SYST COMM GPIB PONS ON OFF To select GPIB as the remote control source SYST REM SO
18. On Off switch 23 operating states calibration 58 normal operation 58 output shutdown 58 248 power on 58 soft start 58 Operation control modes 31 overview 31 power on 31 operation local control mode 57 powering off 58 powering on 57 operation complete event error 219 OTP display annunciator 29 OUT OFF display annunciator 29 OUT ON display annunciator 29 OUT ON OFF key 24 61 output enabling 128 setting current 64 setting power 65 output shutdown operating state 58 output wires fastening 52 illustrated 52 over temperature protection auto recovery 71 latched 71 OVP display annunciator 29 P Pause display annunciator 29 97 PON CONFIG menu item 62 power bar graph 28 power limit setting 102 power on 31 power on settings auto sequence 87 configuring 84 factory preset 85 last setting 86 user setting 86 power on test 46 power output setpoint 65 power output viewing 104 POWER SETPT menu item 62 powering off 58 powering on 57 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply power on operating state 58 programming capability 22 PROT SET key 25 62 protection 65 AC off 133 clearing 134 fold 70 132 over current OCP 68 130 over power OPP 69 131 over temperature OTP 133 over voltage OVP 67 130 shutdown recovery 71 under current UCP 69 131 under power UPP 70 131 under voltage UVP 68 130 Q query errors list of 219 R rack mounting illustrated 39 procedure 37 readback configur
19. PROT To check if the Under Power Protection was tripped SOUR POW PROT TRIP 131 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Configure Other Protection Mechanisms 132 Fold Protection Fold protection causes the supply to shut down if the selected regulation mode is entered A delay time may be specified as well To set the fold mode OUTP PROT FOLD CC CV CP NONE a Where NONE indicates fold protection is disabled CC indicates the supply will shut down due to constant current condition CV indicates the supply will shut down due to constant voltage CP indicates the supply will shut down due to constant power The default value is NONE To set the fold delay OUTP PROT FOLD DEL delay time Where delay time is a value in the range of 0 60 seconds 66 99 S Units may be specified as ms milliseconds s seconds or min minutes If no units are specified the default seconds are assumed Increments of 0 1s are allowed The default value is 0 5 second Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Over Temperature Protection The user has the option of setting whether the over temperature protection OTP mechanism is latched or automatically resumes operation The trip levels are internally set and cannot be changed by the user SENSE TEMP PROT LATCH ON 1 O
20. STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable VOLTage lt status enable gt Query Format STATus channel QUEStionable VOLTage CONDition ENABle ENABle PTRansition PTRansition NTRansition NTRansition 168 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Current Sub Register Commands Query Current Sub Register Event SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable CURRent EVENt Query Current Sub Register Condition SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable CURRent CONDition Enable Current Sub Register SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable CURRent ENABle lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable CURRent ENABle Set Current Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable CURRent PTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable CURRent PTRansition Set Current Negative Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable CURRent NTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable CURRent NTRansition Release 3 0 169 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Power Sub Register Commands Query Power Sub Register Event SCPI command STATus lt channel gt
21. See Table 4 19 on page 153 See Table 4 19 on page 153 See Table 4 16 on page 152 See Table 4 16 on page 152 See Table 4 16 on page 152 See Table 4 16 on page 152 See Table 4 16 on page 152 See Table 4 20 on page 154 N A See Table 4 20 on page 154 See Table 4 21 on page 155 SSREQuest ENABle status enable Setthe bits in the Service Request Enable Register amp ipunung pununuo IIS 92u98J9jo pueuiulo 2 Iid9S 0 aseajay 602 Table B 11Protection Commands Set Over Temperature Perature PROTection LATCh Select if output is latched off or auto Response recovers in the case of an over temperature condition Query Over Temperature channel Perature PROTection TRIPped Query temperature protection tripped Protection Tripped Set AC Fail Response OLTage AC PROTection LATCh Select if output is latched off or auto s recovers in the case of an AC Fail Query AC Fail Protection VOLTage AC PROTection TRIPped Query AC protection circuit tripped em Tripped Table B 12User Lines Funciones SCPI Command Select polarity of Auxiliary JOUTPut lt channel gt AUXiliary lt A B gt POLarity Configure the polarity of the auxiliary line Yes Lines qua LOW Select Source of Auxiliary JOUTPut channel AUXiliary A B SOURce Configure the auxiliary line Yes Line State aux line mnemonic gt Query state of Auxiliary OUTPut channel AUXiliary A B STATe Query the state of
22. Table B 4 Table B 5 Table B 6 Table B 7 Table B 8 Table B 9 Front Panel Functions vecse neea iana sa aa eee 26 Basic Setup Procedure 222 bce o corr deui ee ee 33 AC Wire Specification for 6000 Watt unitS 41 AC Wire Specification for 12000 Watt unitS 41 Current Carrying Capacity for Load Wiring 48 Settings Affected by Recall 0 00200 eee eee eee 81 User Line PINS iz ec A es Sn A ae IA tee dee bE 108 Analog Programming Pins 0002e cece eee ee eee 109 Analog Pin Connections for Power Loop Back 110 Analog Pin Connections with a Contact Closure 110 GANDUS PINS a x s en gegen Ee E x Df epum qe ee 113 R 232 Pifhs rl doe eee Or ae ne ee eee 118 GPIBiPINS eur oie elie oe ere 120 Features Affected by Reset RST Command 126 OPERation Status Register 0 0 0 cece eee 145 REGulating Sub Register sasas auauna 146 SHUTdown Sub Register 2 0 0 0 eee ee 146 Protection SHUTdown Sub Register 000 eee eee 147 Remote CONtrol Sub Register 0 0 0 0 c eee eee eee 148 Current SHare Sub Register 0 0 cee eee eee 148 QUEStionable Status Register 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 151 VOLTage Sub Register llle lessen 152 CURRent Sub Register 00 000000 cece eee eee 152 POWer Sub Register 00000 cee eee 152 TEMPerature Sub Regi
23. Transition and Negative Transition Status Registers Query Questionable Status Condition Register Set Questionable Status Enable Register Query Questionable Status Event Register Set Questionable Status Negative Transition Register Set Questionable Status Positive Transition Register Query Questionable Status Current Condition Register Set Questionable Status Current Enable Register Query Questionable Status Current Event Register Set Questionable Status Current Negative Transition Register Set Questionable Status Current Positive Transition Register Query Questionable Status Power Condition Register Set Questionable Status Power Enable Register Query Questionable Status Power Event Register STATus Ransition STATus Ransition STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus STATus lt c lt c lt e SG c c c c lt 6 lt c nannel nannel lt status enable gt nanne nanne lt status enable gt nanne lt status enable gt nanne lt status enable gt nanne lt status enable gt nanne lt status enable gt nanne lt status enable gt nannel gt gt 0PERation SHUTdown PROTection NT lt status enable gt OPERation SHUTdown PROTection PT lt status enable gt PRESet QUEStionab QUEStionab
24. roots or nodes which are the building blocks of SCPI subsystems An example ofa common root is CALibration and some of the commands that reside in the CALibration subsystem are shown below CALibration CURRent DATA numeric value LEVel MIN MAX SECure CODE new code STATe OFF ON lt code gt STATe CALibration is the root keyword of the command CURRent and SECure are second level keywords and DATA LEVel CODE and STATe are third level keywords A colon is used to separate a command keyword from a lower level keyword Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Reference Using SCPI Commands Using SCPI Commands Release 3 0 Throughout these commands the optional command lt channel gt is available for the 6000 W units but not available for 12000 W power supplies This manual shows SCPI commands in the following format CALibration CURRent LEVel lt current gt MIN MAX The command is expressed as a mixture of upper and lowercase letters The uppercase letters suggest how the command can be abbreviated into a short form SCPI commands can be sent in long or short forms The short form is better for data entry The long form is better for readability Command strings are not case sensitive CURR Curr and curr are all acceptable abbreviations for CURRent As for the long form CURRENT Current and current are all acceptable The command strings include punc
25. 1 pS 19 in 483 mm 22522 Za mimm Y 3 O O 32228283 c 10 37 in e _ 263 mm Figure E 2 Power Supply Dimensions 12000 Watt unit 244 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Index A AC input connector 30 40 AC input power 40 AC input wires connecting 41 43 illustrated 42 44 specification 41 AC off auto recovery 71 active power factor correction 21 ADR display annunciator 29 air intake vents 23 ALARM display annunciator 29 ALARM key 25 alarms 72 analog control mode described 31 analog programming connections 108 pins 109 using 112 analog programming lines 107 approvals Canadian EMC Requirements viii CSA viii FCC viii UL viii AUTO display annunciator 29 AUTO SEQ menu option 87 AUTO SEQ PGM menu item 62 87 auto sequencing 136 deleting a sequence 91 94 139 editing a sequence step 92 function keys 97 inserting a sequence step 93 operation 137 140 operation via front panel 97 programming a sequence 88 138 recalling 97 repetitions 95 138 running a program 97 trigger source 96 139 Release 3 0 automatic mode crossover 59 AUX A display annunciator 29 AUX B display annunciator 29 auxiliary 134 B bar graph current 28 power 28 voltage 28 bar graphs display annunciator 29 C calibration change code 181 front panel procedure 183 mode 179 overview 179 remote interface procedure 187 restore factory defaults 192 CALIBRATION menu item 63 calibration operating st
26. 2 2 times PON CONFIG 3 Last Setting 4 Out ON Y 5 to select or The default display for the selected operating mode Ca and to change 1 You can also press the Down arrow 2 times 86 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Auto Sequence Auto Sequence lets you recall a stored program next time the unit is powered on Assumes at least one program has been saved in memory See To edit the sequence s trigger source Using Auto Sequencing on page 96 To select Auto Sequence Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 2 times PON CONFIG 3 Last Setting 4 3 times Auto Sequence 5 Auto Seq 1 6 CA or Ww to scroll The default display for the selected operating mode to select 1 You can also press the Down arrow 2 times 2 You can also press the Down arrow 3 times 3 You can scroll through up to 10 stored programs Program The AUTO SEQ PGM menu option is used to set up command programs for Auto automated operation There are 10 programmable sequences with up to 99 steps per Sequence sequence Each sequence can be repeated a programmable number of times or forever If the sequence contains steps that advance by a trigger event a single trigger source can be selected to advance those steps Each step can be programmed to set the voltage setpoint current setpoint power setoint and OVP level automatically Each step can also be programmed to advanc
27. 3 0 This power supply conforms to the following international standards IEEE Std 488 2 1992 IEEE Standard Codes Formats Protocols and Common Commands For Use With IEEE Std 488 1 1987 IEEE Std 488 1 1987 IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation TIA EIA 232F Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI Version 1997 0 GPIB control implements all IEEE 488 2 requirements The power supply conforms to the following SCPI requirements SCPI mandated commands Questionable Status Register QSR Condition Event Enable Operation Status Register OSR Condition Event Enable Status Byte Register SBR Standard Event Status Register SESR 193 SCPI Command Reference IEEE 488 2 SCPI Syntax and Style IEEE 488 2 SCPI Syntax and Style Parameters Units of Measure and Multipliers Refer to JEEE 488 2 section 7 7 3 for the definition of units of measure The default units of measure include e V Volt voltage e A Ampere current e W Watt power e S seconds time The supported optional multipliers include m milli e k kilo Note The SI standard for these multipliers is specifically lowercase while the IEEE standard specifies uppercase Both combinations are supported SCPI Command Hierarchy 194 SCPI is an ASCII based command language designed for use in high technology test and measurement equipment The command structure is organized around common
28. C 7 Front Panel Error Codes eee 220 Table C 8 CP Error Godes no SIR REPRE SLE SR aE 220 Table C 9 Analog Programming Interface Error code 0 220 Table C 10 Auto Sequencing Error Codes 0 0 0 eee eee 220 Table C 11 CANbus Error Codes 0 0 eee eee 221 Table C 12 Multichannel Error Codes 0 0 eese 221 Table C 13 Current Share Error Codes 0 0 0 cece eee 222 Table D 1 Multiline Control Functions 224 Table D 2 Interface Functions 2 2 2 3 4 225 c60 44 3 2544 tee ee Ais REX 224 Table D 3 Driver Types for Interface Lines 0 00 c ee eee eee 225 Table E 1 Specifications for 6000 Watt units 10V to 60V Models 228 Table E 2 Drift Specifications for 6000 Watt units 10V to 60V Models 229 Table E 3 Specifications for 6000 Watt units 80V to 600V Models 230 Table E 4 Drift Specifications for 6000 Watt units 80V to 600V Models 231 Table E 5 Specifications for 12000 Watt units 10V to 60V Models 232 Table E 6 Drift Specifications for 12000 Watt units 10V to 60V Models 233 Table E 7 Specifications for 12000 Watt units 80V to 600V Models 234 Table E 8 Drift Specifications for 12000 Watt units 80V to 600V Models 235 Table E 9 AC Line Input Specifications llle 236 xviii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply List of Figures Release 3 0 Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Figur
29. GND A6 User Power 5 12Vdc Input AT User Ground Input 108 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply CHASSIS POTENTIAL USER LINE1 5VC C4 1uF T GNDC USER LINE2 gt USER_TRIG 5VC ci 1uF T GNDC USER SHUTDOWN u4 R30 vec Remote Operation Remote Analog Operation USER ISOLATED USER LINES R24 4K65 1 5 CNY17 2 AAA D _LGND_ USER AUX STATUS B EXTERNAL _ TRIGGER T INTERLOCK ANODE AUX STATUS A AH INTERLOCK CATHODE 4 e AS A4 USER R23 4K65 VCC USER A7 USER LINES L GND_ USER 5VC u2 CNY17 2 1 508 Ohm 0 4W R12 R7 R4 RI 127R 127R 127R 127R 5 Ch 4 R22 4K65 GNDC L GND_ USER 508 Ohm 0 4W Re R5 R2 R3 127R 127R 127R 127R Vf 1 3V TYP 1 5V MAX If 10mA Recommended 90mA MAX Figure 4 2 Schematic For User Line Interface Table 4 2 Analog Programming Pins Pin B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 Function Analog Programming GND 12V unregulated 10mA max Voltage Setpoint 0 5 10V Current Setpoint 0 5 10V Voltage Readback 0 5 10V Current Readback 0 5 10V Input Output Output Output Input Input Output Output The analog setpoint and readback pins may be configured to work in either a 0 5V range or 0 10V range The programming lines have their
30. IEEE488 2 syntax error has been CME detected by the parser an unrecognized header was received or a group Execute Trigger was entered into the input buffer inside an IEEE 488 2 program message See Command Error List on page 216 for possible error codes 6 64 User Request Set if the bit is unmasked and the URQ instrument wishes to support a 488 2 user request event An event occurs when the instrument detects the activation of a user request local control The message Event 600 User Request is loaded into the Error Event Queue 7 128 Power ON Not implemented PON 8 15 Reserved Reserved for possible future use by IEEE Bit values are reported as zero 154 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Status Byte Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces The Status byte register contains the STB and RQS MSS messages as defined in 488 1 The user can read the status byte register using a 488 1 serial poll or the 488 2 STB common command If the user sends a serial poll bit 6 will respond with Request Service RSQ The value of the status byte is not altered by a serial poll The STB query causes the device to send the contents of the Status Byte Register and the Master Summary Status MSS summary message The STB query does not alter the status byte MSS or RQS Table 4 21 Status Byte Summary Register Bit Bit Weight 0 1 1 2 2 4 3 8 4 16 5 32 6 64 7 128 Error Event Queue ERR
31. Mode Operation Check WARNING On units rated higher than 40V ensure that the electrical connections are protected to prevent accidental contact CAUTION When making connections to the bus bars ensure that each terminal s mounting hardware and wiring assembly are placed so they don t touch the other terminal and short the power supply outlet Heavy connecting cables must have some form of strain relief so the connections aren t loosened and the bus bars aren t bent To complete the voltage mode operation check 1 Ensure that the OUT OFF annunciator is illuminated If OUT ON is illuminated press OUT ON OFF 2 Connect a Digital Voltmeter DVM to the output terminals on the rear panel observing correct polarity 3 Press OUT ON OFF to turn the DC output ON Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Current Mode Operation Check Release 3 0 Installation Basic Checks or Self Tests Slowly turn the Current knob clockwise 1 or 2 turns Slowly turn the Voltage knob clockwise and observe both the front panel voltmeter and the DVM Do not exceed 10V Compare the DVM reading with the front panel voltmeter reading to verify the accuracy of the internal voltmeter Both readings should be the same within the accuracy of the meters The minimum control range is from zero to the maximum rated output for the power supply model Check that the Constant Voltage CV annunciator is illuminated Press OUT ON OFF to turn the DC outp
32. ON OFF to disable the output and turn the AC switch OFF Inspect the load and power supply for evidence of an electrical fault The power supply should not be brought back into operation if there is any evidence of an electrical fire or other safety hazards The possible alarms are e OVP Shutdown e UVP Shutdown e OCP Shutdown e UCP Shutdown e OPP Shutdown e UPP Shutdown e UVP Alarm e OCP Alarm e UCP Alarm e OPP Alarm e UPP Alarm e Fold Shutdown e SenseShutdown e Hi Temp Alarm e OTP Shutdown AC OLE Release 3 0 73 Operation Power Supply Operation Set Up Remote Control Toggle Local Remote 74 Shutdown vs Protection Alarm If a protection setpoint is exceeded the system does the following 1 IfS D if tripped Y has been selected the unit shuts down If it is an OVP alarm the unit shuts down 2 IfS D if tripped N has been selected and it is not an OVP alarm the unit does not shut down but does create an alarm message 3 Ifthe unit is not shutting down the system still sets the appropriate status bits in the questionable status register which can be queried remotely See Status Registers on page 142 for more information The power supply can be controlled locally with the front panel or remotely through several different interfaces The remote interfaces are discussed in Section 4 Remote Operation Appendix B SCPI Command Reference and App
33. Series Power Supply Using RS 232 Release 3 0 Remote Operation RS 232 Operation Next select RS 232 as the remote control interface Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 Cw 4times RE Press the LCL RMT button to begin remote operation via the RS 232 interface MOTE SELECT RS 232 RS 232 setting is saved SCPI Set the band rate SYST COMM SER 38400 BAUD 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Select flow control SYST COMM SER PACE HARD XON NONE Where e HARD means hardware flow control e XON means XON XOFF characters are used NONE means no flow control Select RS 232 to be the remote control source SYST REM SOUR RS232 Put the unit into remote operation SYST REM STAT REM Use any terminal emulation program to send commands to the power supply To change between remote and local modes press the LCL RMT button or the command SYST REM STAT REM LOC RWL If you are in local mode you may still communicate receive responses to queries but you may not change any settings Attempting to do so will cause Error 221 Settings conflict 119 Remote Operation GPIB Operation GPIB Operation GPIB The GPIB port is a special GPIB female connector Table 4 7 describes the pin Connection functions Pin 12 is not used Table 4 7 GPIB Pins Pin Function 1 D1 2 D2 3 D3 4 D4 5 EOI 6 DAV 7 NRFD
34. Under voltage protection has tripped Over current protection has tripped Under current protection has tripped Over power protection has tripped Under power protection has tripped AC Off protection has tripped Over temperature protection has tripped Sense protection has tripped Foldback protection has tripped This identifies which remote interface is controlling the unit Only one bit is active at a time with the exception of analog control where voltage or current alone or both may be under remote control Current share mode is considered to be under local control even though the user cannot adjust the voltage setting from the front panel 147 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 148 Table 4 13 Remote CONtrol Sub Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name 0 1 1 2 2 4 3 8 4 16 5 32 6 64 7 128 Current SHare Sub Register Analog Control Voltage Analog Control Current GPIB CONtrol GPIB CONtrol with LLO RS 232 CONtrol RS 232 Control with LLO Multi chann el CONtrol Multi chann el Control with LLO Description The Voltage Setpoint is under control of the Analog Programming Interface The Current Setpoint is under control of the Analog Programming interface The power supply is under Remote CONtrol via the GPIB interface The power supply is under Remote Control via the GPIB interface with local controls locked out The power supply is under Remote CONtrol via the RS 23
35. active the output unregulated UNRegulated bit is active in the questionable status register Table 4 10 REGulating Sub Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name 0 1 CV 1 2 CC 2 4 CP SHUTdown Sub Register Description The power supply is regulating in Constant Voltage mode The power supply is regulating in Constant Current mode The power supply is regulating in Constant Power mode Describes the cause of the power supply shutting down More than one bit may be active and multiple actions will be required to restart the unit The protection shutdown sub register indicates which protection mechanisms have caused the power supply to shutdown Table 4 11 SHUTdown Sub Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name 0 1 PROTectio n Summary 1 2 INTerlock 2 4 COMMand Description The power supply is shut down by a power supply protection mechanism The power supply is shut down by INTerlock signal The power supply is shut down by a command Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Protection SHUTdown Sub Register Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Table 4 12 Protection SHUTdown Sub Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 O ON 00 FW NY O Over VOLTage Under VOLTage Over CURrent Under CURrent Over POWer Under POWer AC Off Over TEMPerature SENSe FOLDback Remote CONtrol Sub Register Description Over voltage protection has tripped
36. address where the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable Acontact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours A brief description of the problem Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center ASC A Xantrex return material authorization RMA number is not required However you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility 35 Installation Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer Packaging for Follow these instructions to prepare the power supply for shipping or storage Shipping or Storage 36 When returning the unit or sending it to the service center attach a tag to the unit stating its model number located on the front panel label and serial number located on the rear panel label Give the date of purchase and an invoice number if you have it as well as a brief description of the problem For storage and shipping repack the power supply in its original container If the original container is not available seal the unit in a plastic bag and then
37. and rear panel connectors It also gives an overview of operation Section 2 Installation describes how to mount the power supply how to connect it and how to run initial self tests Section 3 Operation describes basic operation and functions carried out from the front panel using the function keys and menu options Section 4 Remote Operation explains how to hook up remote interfaces and how to send commands to the power supply through the SCPI programming language Section 5 Current Sharing 6000 Watt only explains how to configure the power supply for current sharing among units connected in parallel Appendix A Calibration describes calibration parameters and procedures About This Manual Revisions Appendix B SCPI Command Reference describes the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI commands supported by this model Appendix C Error Messages describes the error messages that could appear during operation Appendix D GPIB describes the General Purpose Interface Bus GPIB commands and lines supported by this model Appendix E Specifications and Characteristics provides electrical and mechanical specifications The current release of this manual is listed below Updates may be issued as an addendum Release 3 0 2002 06 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Contents About This M rnt al 22422 cnt eat ged eee ee ik hed SG E oe E FRA AES ix Eistof Tables a wee Re o xvii l i
38. any error in the class causes the device specific error bit bit 3 in the Event Status Register to be set 218 Table C 3 Device Specific Error List Error code 300 310 313 314 315 321 330 350 360 361 362 363 Error Message Description Device specific error Indicates that the power supply could not complete the operation due to some condition of the power supply System error This error is queued when the power supply cannot convert the input to a calibrated value Calibration memory lost Save recall memory lost Indicates that the non volatile data saved by the SAV command has been lost Configuration memory lost Indicates that non volatile configuration data saved by the power supply has been lost Out of memory An internal operation needed more memory than was available Self test failed Queue overflow A specific code entered into the queue in lieu of the code that caused the error This code indicates that there is no room in the queue and an error occurred but was not recorded Communication error This is the generic communication error for errors which cannot be classified below Parity error in program message Parity bit not correct when data received Framing error in program message A stop bit was not detected when data was received e g a baud rate mismatch Input buffer overrun Software or hardware input buffer on serial port overflows with da
39. constant voltage mode the power supply maintains the output voltage at the selected value Vgp7 while the load current Ij varies with the load requirements In this mode the supply s output current is constant while the voltage and power vary with the load The power supply will operate in constant current mode whenever the load resistance is low enough that the load current Ij is equal to the current limit setting Isgr Vj Igg Ry In constant current mode the power supply maintains the output current at the selected value Isgr while the load voltage V1 varies with the load requirements In this mode the supply s output power is constant while the voltage and current vary with the load resistance The power supply will operate in Constant Power mode when the power drawn by the load is equal to the power setpoint and the product of the voltage and current setpoint Vspr and Isgr is greater than the power limit point Psp In Constant Power mode the power supply maintains the output power at the selected value Psgy while the load voltage V and load current Ij varies with the load requirements The power limit is normally set to the maximum supply rating so the Constant Voltage or Constant Current modes will always be in effect without entering into the Constant Power mode of operation This feature allows the power supply to automatically switch operating modes in response to changing load requirements If for example the power
40. efficiency at nominal input voltage and full output power 230 100 60 0 100 V 0 60 A 6000 W 10 mV 30 mA 55 mV 80 mA 150 mV 300 mA 100 mV 20 mV 230 mA 0 110 V 0 90 150 40 0 150 V 0 40 A 6000 W 15 mV 20 mA 80 mV 60 mA 225 mV 200 mA 150 mV 20 mV 120 mA 0 165 V 0 90 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 300 20 0 300 V 0 20 A 6000 W 30 mV 10 mA 155 mV 40 mA 450 mV 100 mA 250 mV 30 mV 50 mA 0 330 V 0 91 600 10 0 600 V 0 10 A 6000 W 60 mV 5 mA 305 mV 30 mA 900 mV 50 mA 350 mV 80 mV 25 mA 0 660 V 0 91 Minimum output current is 0 296 of rated current at zero output setting when measured with rated load resistance Current mode noise is measured from 1096 to 10096 of rated output voltage full current unit in CC mode Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications Summary Table E 4Drift Specifications for 6000 Watt units 80V to 600V Models Models 80 75 100 60 150 40 300 20 600 10 Drift 30 minutes i Voltage 0 04 of Vmax 32 mV 40 mV 60 mV 120 mV 240 mV Current 0 6 of Imax 450 mA 360 mA 240 mA 120 mA 60 mA Drift 8 hours 2 Voltage 0 02 of Vmax 16 mV 20 mV 30 mV 60 mV 120 mV Current 0 04 of Imax 30 mA 24 mA 16 mA 8 mA 4 mA Temperature Coefficient 3 Voltage 0 04 of Vmax C 32 mV 40 mV 60 mV 120 mV 240 mV Current 0 06 of Imax C 45 mA 36 mA 24 mA 12 mA 6 mA 1 Maximum drift over 3
41. for the AC wiring strain relief cover on the rear panel Remove the cover 4 Undo the strain relief screws Insert the AC input cable through the strain relief until the outer cable jacket is flush with the inside ofthe strain relief Tighten the strain relief cable clamp screws 5 Insert the ground wire green 0 55 in 14 mm into the left most terminal location and tighten securely The safety ground wire may alternatively be connected to the chassis ground stud next to the terminal block using a suitably sized ring terminal 41 Installation AC Input Power 42 9 Route the AC wires to the input terminal block by connecting the red black and white wires to the remaining 3 cable clamp connectors There is no set order for connecting the wires Any of the 3 phase wires can be connected to any of the 3 line input connectors To connect each wire loosen the terminal screw insert the stripped wire 0 55 in 14mm into the terminal and tighten the screw securely Reinstall the AC input strain relief cover routing wires inside the cover to prevent pinching Connect the free end of the cable to the AC source checking that the voltage is within the approved input range for the supply Energize the AC input It is now safe to turn the power supply on Figure 2 5 Attaching the AC Input Wires for 6000 Watt units Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Installation AC Input Power AC Wire Input See
42. in the Output Shutdown state by a command via the front panel or from the programming interface via the Interlock signal or from a protection mechanism This is also called the Standby mode In this state the output power is ramping up gradually towards its target load This reduces equipment stress This state occurs whenever the supply output is set to ON or a protection state is re set and is approximately 2 seconds in duration This is the normal operating state for the power supply The power supply is ready to accept commands This is a service mode that is used to calibrate setpoints and readback levels for accuracy Calibration should only be performed by qualified service personnel For detailed information see Appendix A Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Regulation Modes Power Supply Regulation Modes Constant Voltage CV Constant Current CC Constant Power CP Automatic Mode Crossover Release 3 0 The power supply has 3 regulation modes while in the Normal Operation State e Constant Voltage CV e Constant Current CC e Constant Power CP The CV CC and CP annunciators indicate the regulation mode In this mode the supply s output voltage is constant while the current and power vary with the load The power supply will operate in constant voltage mode whenever the load current Ij is less than the current limit setting Iggy or Ij Ig Ij Vsg Ry In
43. in the command listings e N A Not applicable The command has no associated setpoint value Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Table B 1IEEE 488 2 Commands Clear Status CLS STATus lt c L gt CLEAr Standard Event Status ESE Enable Query STATus Standard Event Status ESE Enable STATus Standard Event Status ESR Register Query STATus 0 aseajay STANdard ENABle STANdard ENABle ESE word STANDard EVENt Identification Query IDN SYSTem channel IDENtify Query Opertion Complete OPC Command Operation Complete Command Option Identification OPT Query SYSTem lt channel gt OPTIon Parallel Poll Enable PRE Register Query Parallel Poll Enable PRE status enable Register Command Query Power On Status PSC Clear STATus lt channel gt POSClear Power On Status Clear PSC STATus lt channel gt POSClear lt on off state gt Recall RCL SYSTem lt channel gt RECall setting location Reset RST SYSTem lt channel gt RESet Save User Settings SAV SYSTem lt channel gt SAVE USER lt setting_location gt 664 Clears the status data structures Query the Standard Event Status Enable register settings Query Standard Event Status Register Query identification string Manufacturer s information Set the Standard Event Status Enable Restier bits Reads the current state of the IEEE
44. is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes Xantrex Technology Inc 8999 Nelson Way Burnaby British Columbia Canada V5A 4B5 Please record the following information when you first open your Power Supply package Model Number Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Release 3 0 2002 06 Copyright 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc All rights reserved Printed in Canada vi Warnings Warnings and cautions are defined and formatted in this manual as shown below and Cautions Power Supply Safety A WARNING Describes a potential hazard which could result in injury or death or a procedure which if not performed correctly could result in injury or death CAUTION Describes a procedure which if not performed correctly could result in damage to data equipment or systems WARNING High Energy and High Voltage Exercise caution when using and calibrating a power supply High energy levels can be stored at the output voltage terminals on a power supply in normal operation In addition potentially lethal voltages exist in the power circuit and on the output and sense connectors of a power supply with a rated output greater than 40 V Filter capacitors store potentially dangerous energy for some time after power is removed CAUTION Operate the power supply in an environment free of f
45. limits through the SETPT LIMIT menu option Once the limits have been changed from the supply s default rated output settings outside this range are no longer accepted Note Setpoint limits do not apply to the triggered outputs and auto sequence outputs To set the voltage limits Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 a until you see the SETPT LIMIT option 3 Voltage Limit 5 Use the Voltage knob arrow keys High V or numeric keypad to enter a value The value must be within OV to 103 of the unit s rated voltage The Maximum setting is saved and the Minimum setting appears n ETPT LIMIT 7 Use the Voltage knob arrow keys Low V or numeric keypad to enter a value The value must be within OV to 103 of the unit s rated voltage The setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode 100 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 To set the current limits Step Do This 1 2 MENU until you see the SETPT LIMIT option ENTER ENTER Use the Current knob arrow keys or numeric keypad to enter a value The value must be within OA to 103 of the unit s rated current ENTER Use the Voltage knob arrow keys or numeric keypad to enter a value The value must be within OA to 103 of the unit s rated current ENTER Operation Power Supply Operation You Will See RROR MSGS E SETPT LIMIT Voltage
46. mV 8mV Current 0 0496 of Imax 240 mA 120 mA 80 mA 60 mA Temperature Coefficient 3 Voltage 0 04 of Vmax C 4 mV 8mV 12 mV 16 mV Current 0 06 of Imax C 360 mA 180 mA 120 mA 90 mA 1 Maximum drift over 30 minutes with constant line load and temperature after power on 2 Maximum drift over 8 hours with constant line load and temperature after 30 minute warm up 3 Change in output per C change in ambient temperature with constant line and load Release 3 0 60 100 24 mV 600 mA 12 mV 40 mA 24 mV 60 mA 229 Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications Summary Table E 3Specifications for 6000 Watt units 80V to 600V Models Models 80 75 Output Ratings Output Voltage 1 0 80 V Output Current 2 0 75 A Output Power 6000 W Line Regulation 3 Voltage 0 0196 of Vmax 8mV Current 0 0596 of Imax 37 5 mA Load Regulation 4 Voltage 0 05 of Vmax 5 mV 45 mV Current 0 1 of Imax 20 mA 95 mA Meter Accuracy Voltage 0 15 of Vmax 120 mV Current 0 5 of Imax 375 mA Output Noise 0 20 MHz Voltage p p 100 mV Output Ripple rms Voltage 15 mV Current 320 mA OVP Adjustment Range 0 to 110 of Vmax 0 88 V Efficiency 6 0 89 1 Minimum output voltage is lt 0 3 of rated voltage at zero output setting 2 3 For input voltage variation over the AC input voltage range with constant rated load 4 For 0 100 load variation with constant nominal line voltage 5 6 Typical
47. must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms e The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or e The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or e The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty What does this warranty not cover This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations and high input voltage from lightning strikes c theproduct if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers hereafter ASCs d the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer e the product if its original identification trade mark
48. of Imax Readback Accuracy Front Panel or Remote Digital Interface Voltage Readback 0 15 of Vmax Current Readback 0 5 of Imax Power Readback 0 5 of Pmax Remote Analog Programming Interface Voltage Readback 0 3 of Vmax Current Readback 0 5 of Imax 1 Accuracy specifications apply for settings in range of 1 to 100 of rated output 238 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications 30 Minute Drift Voltage 0 04 of Vmax Current 0 6 of Imax Power 6000W 1 of Pmax 12000W 2 of Pmax 8 Hour Drift Temperature Stability Voltage 0 0296 of Vmax Current 6000W 0 04 of Imax 12000W 0 05 of imax 12000W 600V model 0 08 of Imax Power 0 196 of Pmax Temperature Coefficients Front Panel or Remote Digital Interface Voltage Programming 0 0496 of Vmax C Current Programming 0 06 of Imax C Power Programming 0 1 of Pmax C Voltage Readback 0 04 of Vmax C Current Readback 0 06 of Imax C Power Readback 0 1 of Pmax C Remote Analog Programming Interface Voltage Programming 0 04 of Vmax C Current Programming 0 06 of Imax C Voltage Readback 0 04 of Vmax C Current Readback 0 06 of Imax C Analog Programming Interface Programming Lines Impedance 0 5 Vdc range 230 kOhm 0 10 Vgc range 230 kOhm Readback Lines Impedance 0 5 Vac range 500 Ohm 0 10 Vy range lt 1 kOhm Isolation all program and rea
49. output of previous level after step change in load current between 50 and 100 Mode Time Voltage Mode 3 ms 6000 W models Voltage Mode 35 ms 12000 W models Mode Crossover Maximum deviation as a percentage of rated output voltage CV CC Overshoot 196 Peak Peak and RMS Noise Bandwidth Limits The frequency range for Peak to Peak measurements is 10 Hz 20 MHz The frequency range for RMS measurements is 10 Hz 100 kHz Maximum Remote Sense Line Drop Compensation Minimum 3 8 V for each line 5 V typical Isolation AC Input to Output 1350 Vac AC Input to Chassis 1350 Vac Output to Chassis 600 Vac 1 Time for the output voltage to recover within 0 75 of rated output of its previous level after a step change in load current of up to 50 100 and 100 to 50 of rated output Release 3 0 241 Specifications and Characteristics Environmental Specification Environmental Specification Thermal Specification Humidity Specification Operating Altitude Up to 6 500 feet 2 000 m Storage Altitude Up to 50 000 feet 15 000 m Installation Category II IEC 1010 1 Polution Degree 2 IEC 1010 1 Operating Temperature Range 0 C 50 C Storage Temperature Range 40 C 85 C 1 Consult the factory for operation below 0 C and above 50 C Operating Humidity Range lt 95 RH Non condensing Storage Humidity Range lt 95 RH Non condensing International Approvals 242 CE marked units meet EN61010 1 EN
50. sequences If a step is deleted the subsequent steps will shift up If a new step is inserted the subsequent steps will shift down Remote programming of auto sequences has the same functionality as using the front panel 137 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Programming Sequences 138 Select Sequence to Program PROGram NAME sequence number sequence number is a number between 1 and 10 that corresponds to the number of the sequence Define the name of the program to be selected If sequence number already exists then that existing program is selected If the program name does not exist then the new name is selected but no program is defined by this selection Editing the Sequence To edit an existing step or to program new steps use the following commands PROG STEP lt step number EDIT lt voltage gt lt current gt lt power gt lt OVP_level gt lt time gt TRIG Any of the step parameters may be omitted in which case the default parameters will be used The defaults are 0 V 0 A 0 W 0 V 10 ms To insert a step between commands in an existing program use this command PROG STEP lt step number gt INS voltage lt current gt lt power gt lt OVP_ level gt lt time gt TRIG The step number is where the inserted step is to be located The existing step and all following steps at that location are moved down In bo
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52. setting when measured with rated load resistance 3 For input voltage variation over the AC input voltage range with constant rated load 4 For 0 100 load variation with constant nominal line voltage 5 Current mode noise is measured from 1096 to 10096 of rated output voltage full current unit in CC mode 6 Typical efficiency at nominal input voltage and full output power 232 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications Summary Table E 6Drift Specifications for 12000 Watt units 10V to 60V Models Models 10 1200 20 600 30 400 40 300 60 200 Drift 30 minutes 1 Voltage 0 04 of Vmax 4 mV 8mV 12 mV 16 mV 24 mV Current 0 696 of Imax 7200 mA 3600mA 2400mA 1800mA 1200 mA Drift 8 hours 2 Voltage 0 02 of Vmax 2mV 4 mV 6mV 8mV 12 mV Current 0 0596 of Imax 600 mA 300 mA 200 mA 150 mA 100 mA Temperature Coefficient Voltage 0 04 of Vmax C 4 mV 8mV 12 mV 16 mV 24 mV Current 0 06 of Imax C 720 mA 360 mA 240 mA 180 mA 120 mA 1 Maximum drift over 30 minutes with constant line load and temperature after power on 2 Maximum drift over 8 hours with constant line load and temperature after 30 minute warm up 3 Change in output per C change in ambient temperature with constant line and load Release 3 0 233 Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications Summary Table E 7Specifications for 12000 Watt units 80V to 600V Models
53. the auxiliary line Line Table B 13Output State Fue srt coma es en Set Output State JOUTPut channel STATe on off state Enable disable the power supply output Set Output State at O0UTPut channel PON STATe lt on off state gt Selects the state of the output at power on Power On Power On Configuration OUTPut channel PON RECall Configure the supply to recall last setting LAST PRESet USER setting location SEQ sequence numb one of the user settings factory preset er values or to enable an auto sequence Kreurung puerto IdOS 92u9J9Jo J PUPWIWOD Id2S w Table B 14Auto Sequence Commands iddns Jamog seues JAX 104 enueyy Bunesado Delete selected sequence Delete all sequences Select a sequence to run or edit Change Auto Sequence operating state Skip to the next step while running in auto sequence Read selected sequence number of steps SCPI Command se RU PROGram lt channel gt SELected PROGram lt channel gt PROGram lt channel gt quence_number gt PROGram lt channe N PAUSe STOP PROGram PROGram SELected SELected SELected SELected SELected DELete SELected DELete ALL NAME STEP NEXT COUNt Description The selected sequence is deleted All sequences are deleted Select sequence to run or edit Change operating state of current auto sequence Skip to star
54. until the ALARMS desired setting appears ENTER Use the Current knob the numeric keypad or the arrow keys to enter a value 0 103 of the unit s rated current ENTER Use the arrow keys to select Yes or No For this example Yes is selected ENTER You Will See OVP SET OV UVP SET OV UVP SET OV UVP SET V El S D if trip N S D if trip Y This setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode You Will See OVP SET OV OCP SET OA OCP SET OA OCP SET A El S D if trip N S D if trip Y This setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation To set the Under Current Protection Step Do This You Will See 1 OVP SET OV 2 Press repeatedly until the UCP SET OA desired setting appears 3 UCP SET OA 4 Use the Current knob the numeric UCP SET HHHHA keypad or the arrow keys to enter a value The value must be between 0 103 of the unit s rated current 5 S D if trip N Use the arrow keys to select Yes or No For this example Yes is selected 7 This setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode S D if trip Y To set the Over Power Protection Step Do This You Will See 1 OVP SET OV 2 Press repeatedly until the OPP SET OW desired setting appears OPP SET OW 4 Use both the Current and Voltag
55. 0 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Under Current Protection To set the Under Current Protection level SOUR CURR PROT UND current SOUR CURR PROT UND STAT lt on off state gt The first UCP protection command sets the protection level The second command lets you choose a warning alarm only OFF or shut down with an alarm ON if the protection level is exceeded To check the Under Current Protection level SOUR CURR PROT To check if the Under Current Protection was tripped SOUR CURR PROT TRIP Over Power Protection To set the Over Power Protection level SOUR POW PROT lt wattage gt SOUR POW PROT STAT lt on off state gt The first OPP protection command sets the protection level The second command lets you choose a warning alarm only OFF or shut down with an alarm ON if the protection level is exceeded To check the Over Power Protection level SOUR POW PROT To check if the Over Power Protection was tripped SOUR POW PROT TRIP Under Power Protection To set the Under Power Protection level SOUR POW PROT UND lt wattage gt SOUR POW PROT UND STAT lt on off state gt The first UPP protection command sets the protection level The second command lets you choose a warning alarm only OFF or shut down with an alarm ON if the protection level is exceeded To check the Under Power Protection level SOUR POW
56. 0 minutes with constant line load and temperature after power on 2 Maximum drift over 8 hours with constant line load and temperature after 30 minute warm up 3 Change in output per C change in ambient temperature with constant line and load Release 3 0 231 Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications Summary Table E 5Specifications for 12000 Watt units 10V to 60V Models Models 10 1200 20 600 30 400 40 300 60 200 Output Ratings Output Voltage i 0 10 V 0 20 V 0 30 V 0 40 V 0 60 V Output Current 2 0 1200A 0 600A 0 400 A 0 300 A 0 200 A Output Power 12000 W 12000 W 12000 W 12000 W 12000 W Line Regulation 3 Voltage 0 0196 of Vmax 1 mV 2mV 3mV 4 mV 6mV Current 0 196 of Imax 1200mA 600mA 400mA 300 mA 200 mA Load Regulation 4 Voltage 0 05 of Vmax 5 mV 10 mV 15 mV 20 mV 25 mV 35 mV Current 0 2 of Imax 40 mA 2440mA 1240mA 840 mA 640mA 440 mA Meter Accuracy Voltage 0 15 of Vmax 15 mV 30 mV 45 mV 60 mV 90 mV Current 0 5 of Imax 6A 3A 2 0A 1 5A 1A Output Noise 0 20 MHz Voltage p p 75mV 75mV 75mV 75mV 100 mV Output Ripple rms Voltage 10 mV 10 mV 12 mV 15 mV 15 mV Current 6200mA 3200mA 2000 mA 1500 mA 900 mA OVP Adjustment Range 0 to 103 of Vmax 0 10 3 V 0 20 6V 0 30 9V 0 41 2V 0 61 8V Efficiency 6 0 85 0 87 0 87 0 87 0 89 1 Minimum output voltage is lt 0 3 of rated voltage at zero output setting 2 Minimum output current is lt 0 2 of rated current at zero output
57. 00 Watt only Overview SCPI Select whether the unit will operate as a master or slave unit SOURCE COMBine CSHare MODE MASTer SLAVe OFF To query the total output current of all current sharing units use the SCPI command MEAS CURR SUM The current share subregister CSHare will show whether the master or slave is operating STAT OPER CSH COND See Table 4 14 Current SHare Sub Register on page 148 for a description of the bits in this register Setup To set up multiple supplies for current share operation follow these steps current Configure each supply with a unique multichannel address See Multichannel Sharing Network Operation 6000 Watt only on page 113 Configure one supply to operate as the master Configure others to operate as slaves 2 Power down the units Connect the CAN ports of all paralleled units as you would for multichannel operation 3 Make load connections It is recommended to keep load cables the same length if possible See Figure 5 1 4 Power up the master then all slaves Set the voltage on the master then enable the output Release 3 0 175 Current Sharing 6000 Watt only Operation Operation 176 Errors Once a current sharing network is setup you may adjust the voltage setpoint on the master The master will automatically adjust the setpoints of the slave units to equalize the current output of all units You may al
58. 15 Operation Status Registers llle elei 144 Questionable Status Registers oooooooocooocoooooo 150 IEEE 488 2 Status Register and Status Byte 153 Connections for Current Share Operati0N 173 Power Supply Dimensions 6000 Watt unit 243 Power Supply Dimensions 12000 Watt unit 244 xix List of Figures XX Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Section 1 About The XDC Power Supply Overview Features Release 3 0 The XDC Series of digital programmable DC power supplies is designed for use in OEM ATE burn in magnet charging and other high power systems for a broad range of applications The XDC uses our newly developed digital technology which combined with Soft Switching provides superior performance and a high level of user control through both front panel and remote interfaces e Digital processing for highly accurate control e Ten 99 step auto sequences for easy bench top programming of complex test routines Ten stored settings e Zero voltage soft switching for low noise output improved efficiency and higher reliability e Active Power Factor Correction PFC for lower input current draw and lower current harmonic generation e Remote voltage sense with 5V line drop compensation e Automatic Voltage Current mode crossover e Constant power mode e Seven load protection mechanisms e Alarms and messa
59. 2 interface The power supply is under Remote CONtTrol via the RS 232 interface with local controls locked out The power supply is under Remote CONtrol via the Multi channel Programming interface The power supply is under Remote CONtrol via the Multi channel Programming interface with local controls locked out This register shows the state of the current share configuration which can either be set through the front panel Current Share Config menu or through the SCPI command SOURce COMBine CSHare MODE Table 4 14 Current SHare Sub Register Bit Bit Weight 0 1 1 2 Bit Name MASTer SLAVe Description The power supply is configured to be a Current Share Master The power supply is configured to be a Current Share Slave Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces QUEStionable Status Register The Questionable Status Register is a 16 bit register that stores information about questionable events or status during power supply operation That is bits in these registers may indicate that the output of the supply is of undesirable or questionable quality The Questionable Status data structure consists of a questionable status register and 4 sub registers representing the status of the voltage current power outputs and temperature Figure gives an overview of the Questionable Status data structure The represents the logical summatio
60. 2 seconds as part of the power on self test If you need to rerun the test 1 Turn the power switch OFF 2 Wait until the pixels fade to black Some residual charge may remain in the capacitors after the power is OFF Waiting for the display to fade ensures that the capacitors have sufficiently discharged their power to reset the power supply 3 Turn the power switch ON Observe the display panel If you observe or suspect that one or more of the display pixels is malfunctioning contact the manufacturer Release 3 0 45 Installation Basic Checks or Self Tests 46 Power ON Check To complete the power on check 1 Ensure that the AC power switch is OFF 2 Connect the unit to an AC outlet 3 Turn the front panel AC power switch to ON After a short power on delay the front panel digital meters and the CV annunciator illuminate Both voltmeter and ammeter displays should read zero Check the front panel annunciators If OUT ON is illuminated press OUT ON OFF to disable the output The OUT OFF annunciator should now be illuminated For an illustration of the annunciators and their locations see Status Annunciators on page 28 If the ERR indicator is lit see Read Error Messages on page 82 or page 135 on how to read an error message and consult Appendix C to determine the meaning of the error If an unexpected error persists after the power has been cycled contact the manufacturer for assistance Voltage
61. 488 1 defined ist local message in the device Causes the device to generate the operation complete message in the Standard Event Status register when all pending delected device operations have finished Place and ASCII character 1 into the output queue when all pending operations have been finished See IEEE 488 2 1992 section 12 5 3 Identify reportable device options N A Query the Parallel Poll Enable Register N A setting Sets the Parallel Poll Enable Register bits N A See IEEE 488 2 section 11 6 for details A Query Power On Status Clear setting N Controls the automatic power on clearing of the Service Requect Enable Register Standard Event Status Enable Register Parallel Poll Enable Register and other event enable registers Possible values are 0 leave them alone or 1 clear them Restores the settings of unit from values N A stored in memory Performs a device reset Set the power supply to a known state that is independent of the use history of the device Stores the current setting of the device in N A local memory Scope is same as RST Arewungs puewuo IdOS 92u9J9Jjos puewwo J Id9S N e o iddns Jamog seues JAX 104 enueyy Bunesado Query Service Request SRE Query the Service Request Enable Register N A Enable STATus lt channel gt SREQuest ENABle bits Service Request Enable SRE Set the Service Request Enable Register N A STATus lt channel gt SREQuest ENABle l
62. 50081 2 and EN500082 2 CSA C US certified to C22 2 No 1010 1 and UL3111 1 Meets USA EMC standard FCC part 15 class A Meets Canadian ECMC standard ICES 001 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Specifications and Characteristics Mechanical Specification Mechanical Specification Weight 6000 W approx 75 lb 34 kg for 10 V 600 A unit without packaging 12000 W approx 170 Ib 77 kg for 10 V 1200 A unit without packaging Size Ti gt q 2 mal pooo posos Ea al Ela a a i e e e e e 21 in 533 mm 22 78 in 18 2 in 579 mm 462 mm e o e e e e e 9 e 19 C16 8 9 886 998 o e a o e e e 19 in 483 mm f ecoon A O O 88222 V O Oo 000 5 22 in if 133 mm Figure E 1 Power Supply Dimensions 6000 Watt unit Release 3 0 243 Specifications and Characteristics Mechanical Specification e r o amp e 22 23 in 565 mm e e 23 73 in 603 mm amp e e e e o Lo Li LA UT Ene 5 YI
63. 9 RMT 29 SEQ 29 Set 29 Slave 29 SRQ 29 Trigger 29 DISPLAY CFG menu item 62 98 display test 45 down arrow key 25 END key 24 ENTER key 25 ERR display annunciator 29 error messages 135 For individual error codes and error message descriptions see Appendix E 215 command errors 216 device specific errors 218 execution errors 216 operation complete event 219 query errors 219 reading 81 135 user request event 219 ERROR MSGS menu item 62 execution errors list of 216 exhaust fan 30 exhaust vents 30 EXIT key 25 62 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply F factory default settings 31 FCC compliance viii fold protection options 70 132 setting 71 front panel controls 61 front panel illustrated 22 28 function keys ALARM 25 CE 25 CURRENT 24 61 ENTER 25 EXIT 25 62 LCL RMT 24 61 MENU 25 OUT ON OFF 24 61 PROT SET 25 62 RECALL 25 62 STORE 24 61 VOLTAGE 24 61 G General Purpose Interface Bus See GPIB GPIB configuration 121 connection 120 electrical specifications 225 location 107 mechanical specifications 225 performance specifications 225 protocol specifications 224 using 122 GPIB control mode described 31 GPIB port 30 ground screw 30 l identification 142 IEC viii IEC symbols Caution vii Earth Ground Terminal vii Off supply vii Release 3 0 Index On supply vii Protective Conductor Terminal vii Warning Shock Hazard vii incorrect code 180 inform
64. CURR SOUR POW To set a triggered setpoint SOUR VOLT TRIG voltage SOUR CURR TRIG current SOUR POW TRIG lt power gt See Triggering Commands on page 136 for more information Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces To check a triggered setpoint SOUR VOLT TRIG SOUR CURR TRIG SOUR POW TRIG To set limits SOUR VOLT LIM HIGH voltage SOUR VOLT LIM LOW voltage SOUR CURR LIM HIGH current SOUR CURR LIM LOW current SOUR POW LIM HIGH power SOUR POW LIM LOW lt power gt If the high end of the range was set to 5 volts the command SOUR VOLT 10 would return an error To check ranges SOUR VOLT LIM HIGH SOUR VOLT LIM LOW SOUR CURR LIM HIGH SOUR CURR LIM LOW SOUR POW LIM HIGH SOUR POW LIM LOW Example To set voltage to 5 5V and current limit to 100A send the command VOLT 5 5 CURR 100 Then check the output MEAS VOLT 5 500 example readback default unit V MEAS CURR 0 010 example readback default unit A MEAS POW 0 005 example readback default unit W Release 3 0 129 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Configure V I P Protection Limits 130 Over Voltage Protectio
65. FF 0 Where ON or 1 means the supply will be latched in shutdown if OTP is tripped until the user clears the alarm and re enables the output and OFF or 0 means the supply will automatically resume operation when the temperature drops to below the trip level The default value is ON To query if OTP has tripped SENSE TEMP PROT TRIP AC Off Protection The user has the option of setting whether the AC Off protection mechanism is latched or automatically resumes operation SENSE VOLT AC PROT LATCH ON 1 OFF 0 Where ON or 1 means the supply will be latched in shut down if an AC Off condition occurs until the user re enables the output and OFF or 0 means the supply will automatically resume operation when the AC line input returns to normal The default value is OFF To query if AC Off has tripped SENSE VOLT AC PROT TRIP 133 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Clear Protection Event View Power Supply Output Configure Auxiliary Status Lines 134 To clear a protection mechanism that has tripped OUTP PROT CLE This will clear all protection mechanisms and re enable the output If the condition that caused the alarm still exists the protection will be allowed to trip again The following 3 commands query the voltage current or power being supplied at the output terminals To measure the voltag
66. Figure 2 6 on page 44 Connection for 12000 W Release 3 0 To connect the 12000 W AC input wires 1 9 Ensure that the AC input cord is de energized and that the power switch on the front of the power supply is OFF Strip approximately 2 75 in 70 mm from the jacket of the AC wire Strip 0 55 in 14 mm at the end of each wire Remove the square AC input cover plate from the AC input bracket on the rear panel and a round knock out from either the rear or right side of the bracket Insert the AC input cable through the knock out and through the removable nut from the strain relief until there is enough cord to attach the AC wires to the terminal block the nut must be inside the AC input bracket Tighten the cable clamp screws and the strain relief nut inside the AC input bracket until the AC input wire is firmly held between the nut and the cable clamp screws Insert the ground wire green 0 55 in 14 mm into the left most terminal location and tighten securely Route the AC wires to the input terminal block by connecting the red black and white wires to the remaining 3 cable clamp connectors There is no set order for connecting the wires Any of the 3 phase wires can be connected to any of the 3 line input connectors To connect each wire loosen the terminal screw insert the stripped wire 0 55 in 14mm into the terminal and tighten the screw securely Reinstall the AC input cover plate Connect the free end of
67. GPIB interface meet IEEE 488 2 standards and are SCPI compliant Codes and Standards The GPIB interface of the this Programmable DC Power Supply has been implemented according to IEEE standard 488 1 1987 IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation The communications protocol complies with IEEE 488 2 1992 Message Terminators The GPIB End of message EOM terminators can be the END message EOL the ASCII code for line feed LF or both The power supply terminates responses with line feed LF Address Range Primary The power supply will respond to any GPIB address in the range 1 to 30 Address Secondary The power supply does not support secondary addressing Address Service Request and Polling The power supply s serial poll responses and SRQ generation use an IEEE 488 2 reporting structure See Status Registers on page 142 The Request Service bit bit 6 in the Status Byte will generate a service request SRQ on the GPIB The power supply can be set up to generate a service request SRQ at power on Use the command SYSTem COMMunicate GPIB PONSrq ON OFF 1 0 Release 3 0 223 GPIB Protocol Specifications Protocol Specifications 224 Multiline IEEE 488 2 Section 5 requires specific Device Interface Functions Control Functions Interface Functions Table D 1Multiline Control Functions Function Mnemonic Description Source SH1 Complete capability Handsha
68. IHE E ee 223 Service Request and Polling llllle A 223 Protocol Specifications isse 224 Multiline Control Functions ssseseee ee 224 Interface FUNCTIONS erde nr dr he TERI he ee eee RM E ne Pene a 224 Electrical Specifications llle 225 Driver Requirement sss recti denira Xv oh eed fug ave patada RA ERE e ee 225 Mechanical Specifications liene 225 Performance Specifications llle 225 Appendix E Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications Summary 0 00 cece eee 228 AC Line Input Specifications lllsieee I 236 AC Line Input Voltage Operating Ranges saaana anaa 236 Output Performance Specifications lesen 237 Environmental Specification llli 242 Thermal Specification llle 242 Humidity Specification 22s 242 International Approvals ooocooccccoc e 242 Mechanical Specification 0 0 0 cee ee 243 Index Index c iklneleX0RERTAG A ee ee ended eee ee LET 245 xvi Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply List of Tables Release 3 0 Table 1 1 Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Table 2 3 Table 2 4 Table 3 1 Table 4 1 Table 4 2 Table 4 3 Table 4 4 Table 4 5 Table 4 6 Table 4 7 Table 4 8 Table 4 9 Table 4 10 Table 4 11 Table 4 12 Table 4 13 Table 4 14 Table 4 15 Table 4 16 Table 4 17 Table 4 18 Table 4 19 Table 4 20 Table 4 21 Table 4 22 Table B 1 Table B 2 Table B 3
69. ION The power supply is too heavy for one person to safely lift and mount To avoid injury ask a co worker for assistance 3 While your assistant s holds the unit steady fasten it to the rack by inserting bolts through the mounting brackets on either side of the front panel and securing them with a washer and nut 4 The front panel mounting brackets are designed to prevent the unit from sliding out of the rack not to support its full weight Provide adequate support for the rear of the unit without obstructing the ventilation inlets Use slide rails as illustrated in Figure 2 3 or slide brackets attached to the 8 32 mounting holes on each side of the unit Follow the manufacturer s instructions to install rails or slides Release 3 0 37 Installation Location Mounting and Ventilation Figure 2 2 Unpacking the Power Supply 6000 Watt shown 38 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Installation Location Mounting and Ventilation Figure 2 3 Mounting the Power Supply in the Rack With Support Rails 6000 W shown Ventilation Allow cooling air to reach the ventilation inlets on the front of the unit and allow 4 in 10 cm of unrestricted air space at the rear of the unit for the fan exhaust Ventilation inlets are located on the top and sides they are not required however and may be blocked if required See Specifications and Characteristics on page 227 for the operating ambien
70. LOCKOUT option 3 ENTER Lock V Knob N Lock V Knob Y ENTER k I Knob N The Voltage knob is locked out Lock I Knob Y The setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode yu 890 7 ENTER Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Operation Power Supply Operation If you attempt to use either knob the display shows Knobs Locked and there is no effect on the output To lock out only the Voltage knob Step Do This 1 2 MENU Cie ENTER ENTER ENTER 2 OUG until you see the KNOB LOCKOUT option You Will See ERROR MSGS KNOB LOCKOUT Lock V Knob N Lock V Knob Y Lock I Knob N The Voltage knob is locked out The Current knob is not locked out This setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode If you attempt to use the Voltage knob the display shows V Knob Locked and the output is not affected If you attempt to use the Current knob the knob operates normally You can also lock the Current knob without locking the Voltage knob To unlock the knobs repeat the steps above and select N for Lock _ Knob 99 Operation Power Supply Operation Set V I and P The voltage current and power setpoints can be limited to less than the supply rating Limits range to match the tolerance of connected equipment or any other criteria you may have You can control the voltage current and power setpoint
71. LT DATA lt voltage gt Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants Analog Programming Interface Voltage Readback Calibration 1 2 6 Attach a DVM across the voltage readback lines Pins B5 and BI GND Minimum calibration level Set the voltage readback lines to approximately 10 of full scale by sending the command CAL ANAL 5V READ VOLT LEV MIN Enter voltage data Enter the voltage across the voltage readback lines read from the external DVM CAL ANAL 5V READ VOLT DATA lt voltage gt Maximum calibration level Set the voltage readback lines to approximately 90 of full scale by sending the command CAL ANAL 5V READ VOLT LEV MAX Enter voltage data Enter the voltage across the voltage readback lines read from the external DVM CAL ANAL 5V READ VOLT DATA lt voltage gt Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants Analog Programming Interface Current Programming Calibration 1 2 Connect the power source across the current programming lines Pins B4 and B1 GND Attach a DVM across the current programming lines as well Minimum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 0 5V 10 of full scale Set the power supply to receive 5V analog current programming calibration data with the command CAL ANAL 5V PROG CURR LEV MIN 189 Calibration Remote Interface Calibration Procedure 190 3 Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the cu
72. Limit Current Limit High OA High a Low OA The Maximum setting is saved and the Minimum setting appears Low A The setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode 101 Operation Power Supply Operation 102 To set the power limit Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 Ca until you see the SETPT SETPT LIMIT LIMIT option 3 Voltage Limit 4 Cr 2 times Power Limit 5 High W 6 Use the Voltage and Current knobs High W arrow keys or numeric keypad to enter a value The value must be within OW to 103 of the unit s rated power 7 Low 4HHHW The Maximum setting is saved and the Minimum setting appears 8 Use the Voltage knob arrow keys or Low W numeric keypad to enter a value The value must be within OW to 10396 of the unit s rated power The setting is saved and the display 3 returns to its default operating mode Slew Rate The slew rate is calculated as a function of change in the output voltage and a given time interval The maximum slew rate is 1 rated voltage 150us The slew rate is saved upon power off and restored at power on Output ON OFF and shutdown are not affected by the programmable slew rate These functions have a slew rate of 1 20ms The range of output voltage is 5 0 1 of rated voltage The range of time interval is 1 5 s 150 us The negative slew rate is limited by the discharge rate of the output capac
73. M Sequence 1 Sequence Edit Sequence Set Repeat Run Once Run XXXX Edit Sequence 95 Operation Power Supply Operation Editing When steps are programmed to advance step by trigger this option allows you to edit Trigger the source of those trigger events Source of a 3 Sequence To edit the sequence s trigger source Using Auto Sequencing Step Do This You Will See ERROR MSGS 2 wr 6times or mew AUTO SEQ PGM 3 Sequence 1 4 C a gt or C y 5 Use the scroll Sequence f keys to select a sequence to work with 5 Edit Sequence 6 CA or Cw Use the scroll Trig Source keys to select the Trig Source option 7 Trig From Man 8 A or W Usethe scroll Trig from keys to select the trigger source Manis triggered by pressing the trigger key Extis triggered by the rear external trigger line Imm is triggered by receiving an INIT I MM command Busis triggered by a GPIB GET command or a TRG command 9 Edit Sequence 10 The sequence s trigger source has now been changed Select another sequence to work with or escape by gt 96 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Using Auto Auto Sequence programs can be set to run as a Power ON default or recalled from Sequencing memory by pressing the RECALL key In Auto Sequence mode 3 of the function Release 3 0 keys operate as alternates
74. Mperature Not Used Not Used Not Used STATus QUEStionable TEMPerature 2 3 4 Not Used 5 6 7 8 9 Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used 10 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Not Used 14 Not Used 15 Figure 4 5 Questionable Status Registers 150 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Table 4 15 QUEStionable Status Register Bit 0 On On 11 12 13 14 15 Release 3 0 Bit Weight 1 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 2048 4096 8192 16384 32768 Bit Name VOLTage Summary CURRent Summary TIME POWer Summary TEMPerature Summary FREQuency Summary PHASe Summary MODulation Summary CALibration Not Used Not Used AC Off UNRegulated INSTrument Summary Command Warning Not Used Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Description Reflects a summary of the VOLTage Sub Register Reflects a summary of the CURRent Sub Register Not implemented Reflects a summary of the POWer Sub Register Reflects a summary of the TEMPerature Sub Register Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Indicates an error in the unit calibration Not implemented Not implemented Indicates an AC Supply failure Indicates that the output is not regulated in either Constant Voltage mode Constant Current mode or Constant Power mode Reflects the inverse of the Operation Regul
75. Not Used 4 Not Used 5 Not Used 6 Not Used 7 Not Used 8 Not Used 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Not Used 14 Not Used 15 Figure 4 4 Operation Status Registers 144 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Table 4 9 OPERation Status Register Bit Weight Bit Name Bit a 20 NY o 1 32 64 128 256 512 1024 2048 4096 8192 16384 32768 CALibrating SETTIing RANGing SWEeping MEASuring Waiting for TRIGger Summary Waiting for ARM Summary CORRecting REGulating Summary SHUTdown Summary Remote CONtrol Summary Current SHareSummary Not Used INSTrument Summary PROGram Running Not Used Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Description Indicates that the supply is in CALibration Mode Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Indicates if the supply is waiting for a TRIGger Not implemented Not implemented Reflects the summary of the REGulating Sub Register Reflects the summary of the SHUTdown Sub Register Reflects the summary of the Remote CONtrol Sub Register Reflects the summary of the Current Share Sub Register Not used Not implemented Indicates that an Automated Sequence is running Not used 145 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 146 REGulating Sub Register This describes the regulating mode If none of these bits is
76. Note The default value for a sequence s repeat time and trigger source is repeat once and trigger from key See Editing Repeat Times of a Sequence on page 95 and Editing Trigger Source of a Sequence on page 96 for an explanation of how to edit these values 90 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Deleting a This option allows you to delete an entire sequence Sequence Release 3 0 To delete a sequence Step Do This 1 2 10 MENU ENTER C a D or C y 2 Use the scroll keys to select a sequence to delete ENTER C a or f ww D Use the scroll keys to select the Del Sequence e o o ENTER a or ww b Use the scroll keys to confirm deletion ENTER Wait Sequence is now deleted You Will See AUTO ERROR MSGS SEQ PGM Sequence 1 Sequence Edit Dele Dele Seq Sequence Del Sequence te Seq N te Seq Y Erased 91 Operation Power Supply Operation 92 Editing a This option allows you to edit a particular step in a sequence that has already been Sequence programmed or to add steps to a new program Step To edit a step in a programmed sequence Step Do This 1 2 C a or C ww P Use the scroll keys to select a sequence to work with ENTER ENTER CA or Cw b Use the scroll keys to select a sequence to edit ENTER a y or y 25 Use the sc
77. OPP Over Power Protection Factory default OW disabled e UPP Under Power Protection Factory default OW disabled e Fold Fold Protection See below 65 Operation Power Supply Operation 66 OVP shuts down the power supply if the protection limit is exceeded The other options offer a choice they shut down the power supply or issue a warning When the protection level is set to zero that mechanism is considered disabled However in the case of OVP a hardware protection mechanism still exists The last protection mechanism is Fold Mode protection when the unit will shut down if it enters the selected regulation mode for a specified period of time Other protection mechanisms designed to protect the power supply are e AC Off AC Off protection will disable the output if the AC line drops below the acceptable range High Temperature Alarm A High Temperature condition will queue an alarm message when the temperature of critical internal components nears the maximum operating temperature e Over Temperature Protection OTP An over temperature condition will disable the output e Sense Protection Sense Protection will disable the output when the internal sense circuit is tripped by either reversed polarity at the output of the supply or a high voltage present at the output Recovery options are available for AC Off and OTP Also see Status Registers on page 142 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power
78. Operation Remote Analog Operation Next select analog programming as the remote control interface Your options are e Analog V amp I voltage and current programmed via the analog interface e Analog V voltage programmed via the analog interface current set via front panel e Analog I current programmed via the analog interface voltage set via front panel Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 Cw 24 times REMOTE SELECT 3 RS 232 Analog V amp I 4 v jor A r C C 2 Analog V or Select desired option Analog I Setting is saved s Press the LCL RMT button to begin remote operation via the analog interface SCPI To select which setpoints to control via analog programming lines use the command SYST REM SOUR AVOL ACUR AVC Where e AVOL Analog VOLtage selects only voltage to be programmed via the analog programming lines ACUR Analog CURrent selects only current to be programmed via the analog programming lines e AVC Analog Voltage and Current selects voltage and current to be programmed via the analog programming lines To select the voltage level SYST COMM APR LEV 5 10 Where 5 is the 0 5V range and 10 1s the 0 10V range To put the unit into remote control SYST REM STAT REM 111 Remote Operation Remote Analog Operation Using Connect your programming voltage sources and monitors ensuring that the Remote appropriate 0 5V or 0 10V
79. Output Cover with Strain Relief for 6000 Watt units High Voltage 300 600V Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 54 Installation Load Connections 55 MEROS EN RR ROMA IS SS MDMA EN Figure 2 11 Output for 12000 Watt units High Voltage 300 600V Release 3 0 Installation Remote Sensing Remote Sensing 56 The power supply regulates the output voltage at the output connectors in its normal configuration without remote sense lines connected Remote sensing lets the power supply track and regulate the output voltage at the load and thereby compensate for the voltage drop in the load lines The power supply will only compensate within the limitations of its voltage rating to a maximum of 5V per load line Remote sensing is normally only required for critical loads which cannot tolerate the slight voltage drop in the load lines caused by their resistance Remote sensing has no effect when the power supply is operating in Constant Current mode Two remote sensing connectors are located on the rear panel of the power supply See Rear Panel on page 30 for location and polarity Connect 2 wires from these ports to the load where the power supply cables terminate for your connection Carefully observe the correct polarity when making the connection On 12000 Watt units connect the sense wires to the connector on the to
80. PRE 8 sets bit 3 of the Parallel Poll Enable Register This will cause the Summary bit of the Questionable Status register bit 3 in the Status Byte to generate a TRUE ist message whenever it gets set Command PRE status enable PRE 159 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 160 Status Byte The status byte query will return the contents of the status byte register and the MSS Master Summary Status message The response is in the format of a weighted decimal value representing the status byte register and the MSS message bit 6 Thus the response to STB is identical to the response to a serial poll except that the MSS message appears in bit 5 in place of the RQS message See Status Byte on page 155 for details Command STB SCPI equivalent STATus SBY Te EVENt Power on Status Clear The Power On Status Clear command controls the automatic power on clearing of the Service Request Enable Register the Standard Event Status Enable Register the Parallel Poll Enable Register and the Error Event Queue Command PSC 0 1 PSC SCPI equivalent for multichannel use SYSTem lt channel gt POSClear ON OFF 0 1 SYSTem lt channel gt POSClear Individual Status Query The individual status query allows the programmer to read the state of the IEEE 488 1 ist individual status message without performing a parallel poll The query returns a 1 or 0 The ist message is fo
81. Power supply is in constant voltage mode constant current mode or constant power mode 29 About The XDC Power Supply Rear Panel Rear Panel B Had o O o usns eoqipruncs EU E t 7 o o ol I o oo00000 000000 lt 0 SENSE ZNRRIZLR 2838338 n i al A A Q 1 Figure 1 6 Rear Panel 6000 Watt low and medium output shown 30 7 8 9 10 11 Fan Exhaust Vents Do not obstruct Remote Sensing Ports From the rear point of view left is negative right is positive DC Output Bus bars are shown Terminal blocks are used for higher voltages 300 and 600 Vdc only Auxiliary Status Lines External Interlock and Trigger Input Analog Program and Readback CANbus Port For current sharing or multichannel operation optional for 6000 Watt units RS 232 Connector GPIB opti
82. QUEStionab QUEStionab QUEStionabl QUEStionabl QUEStionabl QUEStionabl QUEStionab QUEStionab QUEStionab QUEStionabl QUEStionabl le CONDition le ENABle le EVENt le NTRansition PTRansition CURRent CONDition CURRent ENABle CURRent EVENt CURRent NTRansition CURRent PTRansition POWer CONDition POWer ENABle POWer EVENt See Table 4 11 on page 146 See Table 4 11 on page 146 See Table 4 15 on page 151 See Table 4 15 on page 151 See Table 4 15 on page 151 e 4 15 on page 151 e 4 15 on page 151 e 4 17 on page 152 e 4 17 on page 152 e 4 17 on page 152 e 4 17 on page 152 e 4 17 on page 152 e 4 18 on page 152 See Table 4 18 on page 152 e 4 18 on page 152 u 2 u ped E BET ju E p Ecl ud p ul p m Ml Kreurung Puerto IdOS 92Uu9J9Jo J PUPWIWOD Id2S 802 iddns Jamog seuegs JAX 104 enue Bunesado Set Questionable Status Power Negative Transition Register Set Questionable Status Power Positive Transition Register Query Questionable Status Temperature Condition Register Set Questionable Status Temperature Enable Register Query Questionable Status Temperature Event Register Set Questionable Status Temperature Negative Transition Register Set Questionable Status Temperature Positive Transition Register Query Questionable Status Voltage Condition Register
83. RIGger SOURce BUS EXT IMM NONE Where BUS means the trigger source is the IEEE 488 1 GET or TRG EXT means the source is the external trigger line e IMM means the trigger source is the SCPI command INIT IMM NONE means triggering is disabled See p 109 Auto Sequencing allows users to program a sequence of steps Each step has the properties of voltage current power limits and OVP limit The steps are either programmed to run for a predetermined length of time or are programmed to pause and wait for a trigger A CAUTION Setpoint limits do not apply to auto sequence programmed setpoints Programmed sequences can run one time only or repeatedly up to 9999 times or infinitely You can store up to 10 sequences of 99 steps each The duration of each step may range from a minimum of 10 milliseconds to a maximum of 99 hours Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Operation Users can select and start a sequence and while the sequence is running pause or end it Users can press and hold the TRIGGER button to skip over steps that have a set duration Commands are also available to let users run pause resume and restart an autosequence A pause or wait for trigger causes the power supply to hold the output at the programmed level until the appropriate signal to continue is received Editing Users can delete single steps or entire
84. S RQS MSS 6 Reserved 10 Summary of OPERation Status 7 Reserved 11 Reserved 12 Status Byte Reserved 13 Reserved 14 Reserved 15 Standard Event Status Register Figure 4 6 IEEE 488 2 Status Register and Status Byte 153 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Table 4 20 Standard Event Status Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description 0 1 Operation Set if KOPC command has been received Complete and all pending operations have been OPC completed The message Event 800 Operation Complete is loaded into the Error Event Queue 1 2 Request Control Not implemented Always set to 0 RQC 2 4 Query Error Set if an attempt is being made to read QYE data from the output queue when no output is either present or pending Suggests that data in the output queue has been lost See Query Error List on page 219 for possible error codes 3 8 Device Dependent Set if there is a device specific error See Error Device Specific Error List on page DDE 218 for possible error codes 4 16 Execution Error Set if a program data element following a EXE header was evaluated by the power supply as outside of its legal input range or is otherwise inconsistent with the power supply s capabilities Suggests that a valid program message could not be properly executed due to some power supply condition See Execution Error List on page 216 for possible error codes 5 32 Command Error Set if an
85. SCPI command STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown EVENt Query Shutdown Condition SCPI command STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown CONDition Enable Shutdown Sub Register SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation SHUTdown ENABle lt status enable gt Query format STATus lt channel gt OPERation SHUTdown ENABle Set Shutdown Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown PTRansition lt status enable gt Query format STATus lt channel gt OPERation SHUTdown PTRansition Set Shutdown Negative Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation SHUTdown NTRansition lt status enable gt Query format STATus lt channel gt OPERation SHUTdown NTRansition Release 3 0 163 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 164 Protection Shutdown Sub Register Commands Query Protection Shutdown Event SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation SHUTdown 2 Query Protection Shutdown Condition SCPI command STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown on Enable Protection Shutdown Sub Register SCPI command STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown lt status enable gt Query format STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown Set Protection Shutdown Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown tion s
86. Share Slave Lost and the slave will queue error 1821 Current Share Master Lost The slave s output will be disabled and the slave annunciator will flash See Current Share Error Codes on page 222 for the list of error codes and messages Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Specifications Release 3 0 Max current share units Max cable length Bus speed Termination Connections Current Sharing 6000 Watt only Operation 5 40m 700 kbits sec 120 ohm 1 4 Watt parallel male DB9 to female DB9 cable 177 Current Sharing 6000 Watt only Operation 178 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Appendix A Calibration Overview These are the calibration procedures for the 6000 W unit If you purchased a 12000 W unit please reference the accompanying addendum for the correct calibration procedures The calibration of the unit is software dependent there are no potentiometers to adjust Calibration may be performed via the front panel or SCPI commands Front panel calibration is partially automated The calibration points are set automatically and you will be prompted to enter the measurement data There are 10 items that need to be calibrated Output voltage and output current are mandatory If you intend to use the analog programming interface you must calibrate it as well It needs to be calibrated in both the 0 5V and the 0 10V ranges In each range voltage programming voltage readback current p
87. Smart choice for power a nt rex 2 ee XDC 10 600 XDC 10 1200 XDC 20 300 XDC 20 600 XDC 30 200 XDC 30 400 XDC 40 150 XDC 40 300 XDC 60 100 XDC 60 200 XDC 80 75 XDC 80 150 XDC 100 60 XDC 100 120 XDC 150 40 XDC 150 80 XDC 300 20 XDC 300 40 XDC 600 10 XDC 600 20 Operating Manual XDC 6000 Watt and 12000 Watt Series Digital Programmable DC Power Supply www xantrex com xantrex Operating Manual for XDC 6000 Watt and 12000 Watt Series Digital Programmable DC Power Supply Limited What does this warranty cover and how long does it last Warranty This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc Xantrex and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XDC 6000 Watt or 12000 Watt Series Digital DC Power Supply This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 5 years from the date of purchase at point of sale to you the original end user customer What will Xantrex do Xantrex will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of charge provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty Xantrex will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or impro
88. Supply Release 3 0 Operation Power Supply Operation To set the Over Voltage Protection Step Do This You Will See 1 OVP SHUTDOWN 2 OVP SET OV 3 Use the Voltage knob the numeric keypad or the arrow keys to enter a value The value must be between 0 103 of the unit s rated voltage 4 This setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode OVP SET V The other protection options follow a similar procedure but have 2 extra steps 1 When you press PROT SET ALARMS the OVP prompt appears Press PROT SET ALARMS repeatedly to cycle through the other protection options 2 Protection options other than OVP prompt you with S D if trip N Use the arrow keys to select Yes or No Yes shuts down the power supply if the protection limit is reached No issues a warning a message in the Alarms menu without shutting down the supply 67 Operation Power Supply Operation These 2 extra steps are shown in the following example To set the Under Voltage Protection Step Do This 1 2 ALARMS Press repeatedly until the ALARMS desired setting appears ENTER Use the Voltage knob the numeric keypad or the arrow keys to enter a value 0 103 of the unit s rated voltage ENTER Use the arrow keys to select Yes or No For this example Yes is selected ENTER To set the Over Current Protection Step Do This 1 2 ow 68 ALARMS Press repeatedly
89. TATus channel QUEStionable CONDition Enable Questionable Status Register SCPI command STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable ENABle lt status enable gt Query Format STATus channel QUEStionable ENABle Set Questionable Status Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable PTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus channel QUEStionable PTRansition Set Questionable Status Negative Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable NTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable NTRansition Release 3 0 167 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Voltage Sub Register Commands Query Voltage Sub Register Event SCPI command STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable VOLTage EVENt Query Voltage Sub Register Condition SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable VOLTage Enable Voltage Sub Register SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable VOLTage lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable VOLTage Set Voltage Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable VOLTage lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt QUEStionable VOLTage Set Voltage Negative Transition Filter SCPI command
90. Tus channel OPERation RCONtrol NTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt OP Release 3 0 ERation RCONtrol NTRansition 165 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Current Share Sub Register Commands Query Current Share Register Event STATus lt channel gt OPERation CSHare EVENt Query Current Share Register Condition SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation CSHare CONDition Enable Current Share Sub Register SCPI command STATus channel OPERation CSHare ENABle lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt OPERation CSHare ENABle Set Current Share Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation CSHare PTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus channel OPERation CSHare PTRansition Set Remote Control Negative Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel OPERation CSHare NTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt OPERation CSHare NTRansition 166 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Questionable Status Register Commands Query Questionable Status Register Event SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable EVENt Query Questionable Status Register Condition SCPI command S
91. Tus hanne lt status enable gt STATus STATus hanne lt status enable gt STATus STATus hanne lt status enable gt STATus hanne lt status enable gt STATus NDition STATus hanne le lt status enab STATus VENt OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation OPERation RCONtrol NTRansition RCONtrol PTRansition REGulating CONDition REGulating ENABle REGulating EVENt REGulating NTRansition REGulating PTRansition own CONDition own ENABle own EVENt own NTRansition own PTRansition own PROTection CO own PROTection EN own PROTection E See Table 4 13 on page 148 See Table 4 13 on page 148 See Table 4 10 on page 146 See Table 4 10 on page 146 See Table 4 10 on page 146 e 4 10 on page 146 e 4 10 on page 146 e 4 11 on page 146 e 4 11 on page 146 See Table 4 11 on page 146 e 4 11 on page 146 e 4 11 on page 146 e 4 11 on page 146 e 4 11 on page 146 See Table 4 11 on page 146 amp punung pununuo IdOS 92u98J9jo pueuiulo 2 IddS 0 aseajay LOZ Set Operation Status Shutdown Protection Negative Transition Register Set Operation Status Shutdown Protection Positive Transition Register Preset Enable Positive
92. UR GPIB Sending a GPIB command should put the power supply in remote mode with the RMT annunciator lit Refer to the manual for your GPIB interface card Commands to change remote and local mode will be specific to that card Press the LCL RMT button to return to local mode except if the power supply is in LLO local lockout state Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Set Up Power ON Defaults Release 3 0 These SCPI commands are for use with GPIB RS 232 and Multichannel remote digital interfaces For a complete list of commands and remote functionality see Appendix B SCPI Command Reference The Power On configuration can be set with one of 4 options e Factory Preset The output is reset to the original factory levels at power on e Last Setting The output is set to the same levels as when it was last powered OFF e User Settings The output is set to a stored setting that is recalled from memory See Store User Settings on page 77 e Auto Sequence The output is controlled by a program that is recalled from memory See Auto Sequencing on page 136 All these options can be accessed from the Front Panel menus or remotely through a set of digital commands The instructions that follow show how to work remotely through SCPI commands Refer to Table 3 1 Settings Affected by Reca
93. Wer LEVe1 IMMediate AMP Change power setpoint Setpoint Litude power MAXimum MINimum et Triggered Power SOURce lt channel gt POWer LEVel TRIGgered AMPLi Change triggered power setpoint etpoint tude lt power gt MAXimum MINimum DEFault Immediate SOURce lt channel gt VOLTage LEVel IMMediate A Change voltage setpoint Voltage Setpoint PLitude lt voltage gt MAXimum MINimum S S S S S S e ol et Triggered Voltage SOURce lt channel gt VOLTage LEVel TRIGgered AMP__ Change triggered votlage setpoint etpoint Litude lt voltage gt MAXimum MINimum DEFault e ol a Voltage Slew Rate SOURce lt channel gt VOLTage SLEW STEP lt slewrate vo Sets the voltage slew rate voltage change Voltage ltage gt MAXimum MINimum DEFault for the programmed time interval Set Voltage Slew Rate SOURce l gt VOLTage SLEW INTerval lt slewrat Sets the voltage slew rate time interval for Interval e interval gt Nimum DEFault the programmed voltage change Set Over Current hannel CURRent PROTection OVER Set the over current protection level Protection Level MAXimum MINimum Set Over Current SOURce channel CURRent PROTection OVER Select over current protection to Ye Protection lt on off state gt shutdown ON or set alarm OFF Shutdown State Query Over Current CURRent PROTection OVER Query if over current protection mechanism Protection Tripped
94. Your voltage setting appears on the display Your voltage setting is saved Set HHA Your current setting appears on the display Set 1 unused Set 1 Your voltage and current setting is now saved as Set 1 1 unused appears with Set 1 if there are no saved settings in the system Press Enter to save your setting as Set 1 If unused does not appear then you can overwrite Set 1 with your new setting or use the numeric keypad or arrow keys to find the next unused set number You can also press CE to clear an existing setting and then press ENTER to replace the cleared setting with your new setting Change To change a stored setting overwrite it with a new setting or select the setting press Stored CE and hold it for a few seconds to clear the setting from memory Settings Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Recall After you have saved one or more settings you can press RECALL to retrieve them Settings from the power supply s non volatile memory or to run an auto sequence program You can also recall stored settings through your Power ON configuration See Configure Power ON Settings on page 84 To retrieve a setting using RECALL Step Do This You Will See 1 RECALL Last Setting 2 RECALL User Settings 3 ENTER User Set 1 4 ENTER This setting is retrieved from memory the power supply s output changes to match the setting and the display returns to i
95. able C 6 Operation Complete Event Error Error Message Description code g p 800 Operation complete Release 3 0 219 Error Messages Front Panel Error Codes Front Panel Error Codes Table C 7 Front Panel Error Codes Error Error Message Description code 1301 Front Panel Protocol Error Invalid data from the front panel was sent to the CPU 1302 Front Panel Not Responding 1303 Front Panel Self Test Failed CPU Error Codes Table C 8CPU Error Codes Error code 1401 ColdFire Self Test Failed Error Message Description Analog Programming Interface Error codes Table C 9 Analog Programming Interface Error code Error Error Message Description code 1501 Analog programming self test failed Auto Sequencing Error Codes Table C 10Auto Sequencing Error Codes Error Error Message Description code 1601 Invalid step number Step does not exist is out of allowed range or preceding steps do not exist 220 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply CANbus Error Codes Error Messages CANbus Error Codes Table C 11CANbus Error Codes Error code 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 1706 Error Message Description CANbus hardware missing The CANbus option is not installed on the controller card or controller card is not present CANbus device specific error An error has occurred on the CANbus circuit Probable causes are AC input too low AC input not secure controller card not
96. able Register allows the user to select the reasons for the power supply to issue a service request The Service Request Enable Register allows the user to select which summary messages in the Status Byte Register may cause service requests To clear the Service Request Enable Register send SRE 0 The Power on Status Clear command also determines if the Service Request Enable Register is cleared at power on A cleared register does not allow status information to generate a service request E g Sending SRE 8 sets bit 3 of the Service Request Enable Register This will cause the Summary bit of the Questionable Status register bit 3 in the Status Byte to generate a service request message whenever it gets set Command SRE Service Request Enable SRE SCPI equivalent for multichannel use STATus lt channel gt SREQuest ENABle lt status enable gt STATus lt channel gt SREQuest ENABle Parallel Poll Enable Register Each of the 16 bits in the Parallel Poll Enable register correspond to bits in the Status Byte Each bit in the Parallel Poll Enable register is ANDed with its corresponding bit in the Status Byte and the resulting bits are ORed together to generate ist Therefore using the parallel poll enable register allows any single bit or combination of bits to control the ist message The Power on Status Clear command determines if the Parallel Poll Enable Register is cleared at power on E g Sending
97. al gt MAX MIN DEF where time interval has the units s ms or us and the range is 150 us to 1 5s default interval 1s 150us CAUTION Check both the voltage step and the interval to ensure you get the required slew rate The combination must not exceed 196 V rating 150us Though the software will attempt to achieve higher slew rates it is limited to this value by hardware constraints Manufacturer s recommendation is to keep the slew rate at or below the default value Example Set a slew rate of 100V 10s for a 100V 60A power supply This slew rate 1s 1V 0 1s which is within the acceptable range Send the commands VOLT SLEW STEP 1 and VOLT SLEW INT 100ms Release 3 0 141 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Identification Query Option Identification Query SCPI Version 142 Query Status Registers The identification query command returns a string that states the manufacturer model serial number and firmware revision IDN may return Xantrex XDC 60 100 100000 3 000 0 0 0000 OPT Or SYST lt channel gt OPTion The option identification query returns a string listing any reportable options that are installed in the power supply Reportable options are GPIB and CANbus but may include others in the future A zero will be returned if no options are installed Example OPT may return GPIB CANBUS to indicate that
98. ally returns to User Settings To select a factory setting Step Do This You Will See 1 Press 3 times Factory Preset 2 Center This restores the setpoints to factory defaults To select Auto Sequence Step Do This You Will See 1 RECALL Auto Sequence Press 4 times 2 User Set ENTER Use the numeric keypad or arrow keys to enter a value between 1 and 10 3 enter This runs the selected Auto Sequence program 1 This prompt appears when there is at least one saved programs in memory If there are no saved programs the display reads None Saved and then automatically returns to Auto Sequence For operation of Auto Sequence mode see Using Auto Sequencing on page 97 80 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Table 3 1 Settings Affected by Recall Feature Voltage setpoint Current setpoint Power setpoint Triggered voltage setpoint Triggered current setpoint Triggered power setpoint Trigger source Low voltage setpoint limit High voltage setpoint limit Low current setpoint limit High current setpoint limit Low power setpoint High power setpoint Over voltage protection Under voltage protection Over current protection Under current protection Over power protection Under power protection Fold shutdown protection AC off shutdown recovery Over temperature shutdown recovery Front panel display config Knob lockout Aux line configuration Re
99. amaged even if the load is shorted Table 2 4 shows the maximum current rating based on 450A per square centimeter for various gauges of wire rated for 105 C operation Operating at the maximum current rating results in a temperature rise of approximately 30 C for a wire operating in free air Where load wiring must operate in areas with elevated ambient temperatures or bundled with other wiring use larger gauges or higher temperature rated wiring For high current applications custom designed bus bars are typically used To increase the current carrying capability use parallel cables Table 2 4 Current Carrying Capacity for Load Wiring Wire Size Maximum Current A Wire Size Maximum Current AWG AWG A 20 2 5 4 97 18 4 2 155 16 6 1 192 14 10 1 0 247 12 16 2 0 303 10 21 3 0 350 8 36 4 0 405 6 61 250MCM 455 1 Single insulated conductors in free air 30 C Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Load Wiring Length for Operation with Sense Lines Noise and Impedance Effects Release 3 0 Installation Load Wiring For applications using remote sensing or for improved voltage regulation at the load you must limit the voltage drop across each load line We recommend that you use the larger load wiring to ensure a smaller voltage drop 1V maximum although units will compensate for up to 5V drop in each line with the remote sense lines connected To minimize noise pickup or radiation use
100. as the loop count To run an auto sequence program Step Do This You Will See 1 4 times Auto Sequence 2 Auto Seq 1 3 Seq 1 ready RUN HHEEEV FHPEEA A 97 Operation Power Supply Operation Configure Display Lock Out Control Knobs 98 The DISPLAY CONFIG menu option allows you to select the readback values displayed when the power supply is operating in its default state The factory default is to display voltage and current readback but you can also choose voltage and power current and power or voltage current and power This table shows how to access and work with the DISPLAY CONFIG option Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 a until you see the DISPLAY DISPLAY CFG CFG option 3 Show V I amp P Cw using the arrow keys select Show V and I from Show V and Show V and P Show and P Show V amp P2 5 The setting is saved You can also press MENU repeatedly to bring up the Display Config option 2 The option Show V I amp P is not available in current share mode A The KNOB LOCKOUT menu option allows you to lock the front panel knobs forcing changes to be made via the VOLTAGE and CURRENT keys Knobs should be locked out whenever you do not want someone to accidentally adjust the supply settings while the unit is operating in local mode To lock out both knobs Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 a until you see the KNOB KNOB LOCKOUT
101. ate 58 Canadian EMC Requirements viii CANbus 113 CANbus port 30 CC display annunciator 29 CE key 25 command errors list of 216 constant current CC mode 59 constant power CP mode 59 constant voltage CV mode 59 control knobs locking out voltage 99 locking out voltage and current 98 unlocking 99 control modes 31 analog mode described 31 GPIB mode described 31 local mode described 31 multichannel mode described 31 RS 232 mode described 31 245 Index control options configuring remote control source 76 described 21 GPIB 21 remote vs local 74 RS 232 21 SCPI 21 selecting remote control source 75 CP display annunciator 29 CSA approval viii current bar graph 28 current carrying capacity for load wiring 48 CURRENT key 24 61 current knob described 24 63 illustrated 23 current limit setting 101 current mode operation test 47 current output setpoint setting 64 current share configure 174 errors 176 operation 176 overview 173 setup 175 specifications 177 CURRENT SHARE menu item 62 current sharing 30 CV display annunciator 29 D DC output 30 decimal key described 25 defaults configuring power on 123 saving 127 device specific errors list of 218 digital processing 21 display defaults 104 display annunciators ADR 29 ALARM 29 AUTO 29 AUX A 29 246 AUX B 29 bar graphs 29 CC 29 CP 29 CV 29 ERR 29 illustrated 28 Interlock 29 LCL 29 Master 29 OTP 29 OUT OFF 29 OUT ON 29 OVP 29 Pause 2
102. ation Remote Interface Calibration Procedure The 0 10V range of the analog programming interface must be calibrated separately Follow the procedure exactly as for calibrating the 0 5V range except that all the analog signals will be scaled by a factor of 2 The commands will begin with the header CAL ANAL 10V The inputs to the programming lines should be approximately 1V for the minimum calibration level and 9V for the maximum calibration level 191 Calibration Exit calibration mode Exit calibration mode When you have completed calibration hit the EXIT key The SCPI command is CAL STAT OFF 0000 Restore Factory Calibration To restore the unit to the calibration constants set at the factory Step Do This You Will See 1 Output V Cal 2 a ww or C a Factory Cal Scroll to select Factory Cal Select Y to Restore the factory Restore Y calibration Selecting N will exit The SCPI command is CALibration RESTore Note This procedure should not be used in place of regular calibration but may be useful to restore the unit to an operational state in case of failure 192 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Appendix B SCPI Command Reference Overview This appendix provides a summary of the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI that are supported by the this Programmable Power Supply Codes and Standards IEEE 488 2 Requirements SCPI Requirements Release
103. ation Summary bit Not implemented Not implemented Always zero 151 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces VOLTage Sub Register This shows whether the present voltage level is over or under the specified trip limit Table 4 16 VOLTage Sub Register Bit Bit Weight 0 1 1 2 CURRent Sub Register Over VOLtage Under VOLtage Description Set if the supply s output voltage exceeds the over voltage trip level either user specified variable trip limit or the fixed trip limit Set if the supply s output voltage is less than the user specified under voltage trip level variable trip limit and the supply is in Operation state This shows whether the present current level is over or under the specified trip limit Table 4 17 CURRent Sub Register Bit Bit Weight 0 1 1 2 POWer Sub Register Over CURrent Under CURrent Description Set if the supply s output current is greater than the user specified over current trip level variable trip limit and the supply is in Operation state Set if the supply s output current is less than the user specified under current trip level variable trip limit and the supply is in Operation state This shows whether the present power level is over or under the specified trip limit Table 4 18 POWer Sub Register Bit Bit Weight 0 1 1 2 152 Under POWer Description Set if the supply s output power is greater than the user specified o
104. ation about your power supply 104 142 input connector 40 input power 40 input wires connecting 45 recommended size 41 specifications 41 42 44 installation AC input power 40 connecting multiple loads 52 connecting single load 51 inspecting the power supply 34 load wiring 48 location 37 mounting 37 rack mounting 37 tests 45 ventilation requirements 39 Interlock display annunciator 29 K keypad illustrated 23 24 KNOB LOCKOUT menu item 63 98 L LCL display annunciator 29 LCL RMT key 24 61 limits changing setpoint 100 load connections illustrated 52 wire size 50 load wiring current carrying capacity 48 length 49 noise and impedance 49 local control mode described 31 local lockout 128 local mode changing 128 locking out voltage and current knobs 98 247 Index M maintenance 34 Master display annunciator 29 menu navigation 62 menu items AUTO SEQ PGM 62 CALIBRATION 63 CURRENT SHARE 62 DISPLAY CFG 62 ERROR MSGS 62 KNOB LOCKOUT 63 MODEL INFO 63 PON CONFIG 62 POWER SETPT 62 REMOTE CONFIG 62 REMOTE SELECT 62 S D RECOVERY 62 SETPT LIMIT 63 SLEW RATE 63 USER LINES 62 MENU key 25 MODEL INFO menu item 63 104 model information viewing 104 multichannel commands 116 configuration 114 connections 21 113 control mode described 31 operation 30 115 setup 114 multiple loads connecting 52 N noise and impedance on lines 49 normal operation operating state 58 numeric keypad described 25 O
105. both the GPIB and CANbus Multichannel Current Share options are installed SYST VERS will return the SCPI version to which the unit complies for example 1997 0 The Status Register structure is mandatory for SCPI and IEEE 488 2 compliance The register bits are defined by the SCPI and IEEE 488 2 standards Each status register has a Condition Event and Enable register and transition filters See Status Register Commands on page 157 for commands to read or change their values Condition Register Transitions of the condition register are automatic and reflect the condition of the instrument at the moment Reading a condition register has no effect on the contents Event Register The event register bits are set automatically to correspond with changes in the condition register The rules are dependent on the positive and negative transition registers Reading an event register clears it The CLS command clears all event registers Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Enable Register The enable register enables reporting of the event bits to the summary bit or the status byte The contents of the enable register are unchanged by CLS and RST Transition Filters A positive transition filter allows an event to be reported when a condition changes from false to true Setting both positive and negative filters to TRUE allows an e
106. calibration constants 8 The menu will go to the Output Current Calibration menu 1 Set the power supply and load operate at full output You must ensure the power supply is operating in current mode during current calibration Place a shunt on the load line so that you can measure the current Attach a DVM across the shunt 2 Enter output current calibration menu Select Output I Cal from the calibration menu Press ENTER You will be prompted to set up for output current calibration Press ENTER when ready 3 Minimum calibration level The power supply will automatically set the output current to 10 183 Calibration Front Panel Calibration Procedure Analog Programming Interface 0 5V 184 Range Enter current data Enter the current output read from the external DVM via the shunt Press ENTER Maximum calibration level The power supply will set the output to 90 Enter current data Enter the current output read from the external DVM via the shunt Press ENTER Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants The menu will go to the 5V analog voltage programming calibration menu To set up to calibrate the analog programming interface you will need a DC power source capable of outputting 0 to 5V and a DVM See Table 4 2 Analog Programming Pins Analog Programming Interface Voltage Programming Calibration 1 Connect the power source across the voltage programming lines Pins B3 and B1 GND
107. cccoo ele 197 Discrete Parameters oooocccocc es 197 Numeric Parameters oocccccccco n 197 String Parameters o oo ee Re ERR ee RE RR rmn 197 SCPI Command Summary oo oocccoc e 198 Notations Used in the Tables llli 198 EXpreSSIONS xut e s pu she tees do Lae e 213 Appendix C Error Messages Release 3 0 OVEWIEW lae ee he Oe See dot Se a ee ee E 215 Command Error Lists o Lo fe AS oA GWA EXTR d ae ae ead 216 Execution Error Listo peepee an a coco 216 Device Specific Error Lists ou eer Ru RE RR EE RE E E 218 Query Error List ore a E AA eee oe CER rte ap e AES 219 User Request Event ccs icis sdn pronfe Van et pE ae Werben BEAT 219 Operation Complete Event 0 00 ee 219 Front PaneOl Error Codes 0 00 cece nes 220 CPU Error Codes iia A ERE OR RC RE 220 Analog Programming Interface Error codeS 0 00 eee eee 220 Auto Sequencing Error Codes 0 cece ete 220 CANbus Error Codes 0000 ccc tee ee 221 Multichannel Error COdesS o oococccccoo teeta 221 Current Share Error Codes 2 00 00 c eee 222 XV Contents Appendix D GPIB OVeIVIB W sete d ERU eG eek ones A ORE ib n dee acy ade 223 Codes and Standards 0 cette nee 223 Message Terminators 2 2 05 626 bee ce ee Rn Rh reda 223 Address Range i e ie eases A ee he eee d rrt eb t a 223 Primary Address Ari issu RR RRREIESES NUN NONE SS 223 secondary Address asses hera ee Bee ERE pd
108. ct the power output limit measured in watts The following table shows how to access and work with the Power Setpoint option The power setpoint is normally at the maximum rating of the power supply in the factory default configuration and does not need to be re set for typical use Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 Cw Press 8 times POWER SETPOINT 3 SET t W 4 Use the numeric keypad or arrow keys to enter the value which must be 3 103 of the unit s rated power 5 This saves the value and enables the new power setpoint Use the OUT ON OFF toggle key to enable or disable the power supply s output When the output is disabled the voltage and current at the output are zero regardless of the setpoints When the output is on and you press OUT ON OFF OUTPUT OFF is momentarily displayed Then the readback is 0000V 0000A to indicate that output is zero and the OUT OFF annunciator illuminates This is also known as Standby mode When you press OUT ON OFF again the OUT ON annunciator illuminates and the power supply resumes normal operation with the display showing a readback of the output Seven configurable protection mechanisms are available e OVP Over Voltage Protection Factory default 103 Vp ATED e UVP Under Voltage Protection Factory default OV disabled e OCP Over Current Protection Factory default 0A disabled e UCP Under Current Protection Factory default OA disabled e
109. d for data entry Decimal key Enter a decimal Used for data entry CE key Clear the entire data field Used for data entry In Store User Setting mode used to delete selected setting or program Up arrow key Scroll through menus and lists or in data entry mode increase the displayed value In default operating mode use this key to view the output power In Auto Sequence Operating mode use this key to view present sequence number step numbers and sequence loop count Down arrow key Scroll through menus and lists or in data entry mode decrease the displayed value ENTER key Select a menu item or accept data MENU key Access all menu functions 25 About The XDC Power Supply Front Panel Table 1 1 Front Panel Functions Key Functions Voltage Setpoint Enter voltage Current Setpoint Enter current Output ON OFF Toggle Local Remote Mode Toggle Protection Set OVP level Enter OV level UVP level Enter UV level S D if tripped Select Y or N OCP level Enter OC level S D if tripped Select Y or N UCP level Enter UC level S D if tripped Select Y or N OPP level Enter OP level S D if tripped Select Y or N UPP level Enter UP level S D if tripped Select Y or N Fold Mode Select fold mode Select fold delay Read Alarms Read alarm msgs Store User Setting Select 1 to 10 Recall Factory default Last setting User setting Select 1 to 10 Auto sequence Select 1 to 10 Auto Sequence Operation Run Pause Trigger S
110. d off This section describes the function keys menu options and control knobs that you use to operate the power supply Additional details about the front panel keys control knobs and display annunciators are provided in Section 1 About The XDC Power Supply The next section Power Supply Operation on page 64 provides details about configuring and operating the power supply Eight function keys are located on the front panel Each is described below For the purposes of simple front panel control you should understand the function of the LCL RMT OUT ON OFF VOLTAGE and CURRENT keys 1 VOLTAGE Lets you pre set a setpoint before enabling it To pre set a voltage setpoint press VOLTAGE use the Voltage knob or the numeric keypad to enter a value and then press ENTER to enable it See Set Voltage on page 64 This output can be changed while the output is OFF 2 CURRENT Lets you pre set a setpoint before enabling it To pre set a current setpoint press CURRENT use the Current knob or the numeric keypad to enter a value and then press ENTER to enable it See Set Current on page 64 This output can be changed while the output is OFF 3 STORE Lets you save power supply settings See Store User Settings on page 77 4 OUT ON OFF This is a toggle key that enables and disables the power supply output Normally you should leave the power supply in its Output Off state when no load is attache
111. d or there is no need for DC output See Turn Output On or Off on page 65 When the Out On annunciator is illuminated the output is on When the Out Off annunciator is illuminated the output 1s off 5 LCL RMT This key lets you toggle between local and remote control If the RMT annunciator is illuminated press LCL RMT to return control to the front panel if local mode has been enabled by the controller See Toggle Local Remote on page 74 61 Operation Front Panel Controls 6 PROT SET Lets you view and set protection setpoints See Set Output Protection on page 65 7 RECALL Lets you apply stored power supply settings See Recall Settings on page 79 8 EXIT Lets you cancel an operation or leave Calibration mode or Auto Sequence mode Menu Four keys allow you to access many functions available on the menu These keys are Navigation MENU ENTER and the Up and Down arrow keys Top Level To display the first menu item press MENU To display the other top level menu Menu Items items in the order listed below press MENU or the Down arrow repeatedly To display the other items in reverse order press the Up arrow repeatedly The top level menu items are 1 ERROR MSGS Lists up to 50 queued errors See Read Error Messages on page 82 2 USER LINES Configures auxiliary lines A and B See Configure User Lines on page 83 3 PON CONFIG Configures the power on settings See Configur
112. dback lines 300 Vdc with respect to chassis potential or negative output 1 At 25 C 5 C with full power load 2 At 25 C 5 C after 30 minutes full load operation 239 Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications 240 User Line Interface Includes auxiliary status lines interlock and external trigger lines Maximum Current Sink Capability Each Output 10 mA Maximum Supply Voltage 15 Vac Minimum Supply Voltage 4 Vac Isolation 300 Vdc with respect to chassis potential or negative output Switching Frequency Typical 31 kHz 62 kHz output ripple Rise Time 5 to 95 step in output voltage Load Condition Time Max No Load 100 ms Full Load 100 ms Fall Time For a programmed 95 to 5 step in output voltage Load Condition Time Max No Load 3s Full Load 50 ms 1 Fall time is x 4s for 300 V and 600 V units Time Delay From Power On Until Output Stable 5s maximum Within regulation envelope Time Delay From Output Enable Until Output Stable 2 s maximum Within regulation envelope Output Hold Up Time Power Off Minimum 4 ms at full load Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications Output Hold Up Time Source Interruption Minimum 4 ms with output deviation less than 5 of maximum output voltage after source interruption Transient Response Time Time to recover within 0 75 of rated
113. e by a delayed time or a trigger event The duration of each step may range from 10 ms to 99 hours Release 3 0 87 Operation Power Supply Operation Programming This option allows you to set up command programs for automated operation a Sequence To program a sequence Note In the following procedure only change the default setpoints if required Otherwise simply press ENTER to accept Step Do This 1 2 10 11 12 13 88 MENU or C gt 6 times MENU isle ENTER a or Cw 2 Use the scroll keys to select a sequence to work with ENTER ENTER Edit mode is selected ENTER Enter the step voltage setpoint ENTER Enter the step current ENTER setpoint EER Enter the step power Enter the step OVP level ENTER ENTER C a or v Jk Use the scroll keys to select how you want to advance to the next step Set Step Time waits for a certain period See the Setting step advance by time table below Wait for Trig waits for a trigger event See the Setting step advance by trigger table below You Will See ERROR SGS AUTO SEQ PGM Sequence 1 Sequence Step 1 Edit S Edit Sequence tep Set Step Time Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Operation Power Supply Operation Step Do This You Will See 14 Setthe step advance method To Next Step 15 To go to the
114. e knobs or the numeric keypad or the arrow keys to enter a value The value must be between OW and 103 of the unit s rated power o OPP SET W al ENTER S D if trip N 6 Use the arrow keys to select Yes or S D if trip Y No For this example Yes is selected 7 This setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode Release 3 0 69 Operation Power Supply Operation 70 To set the Under Power Protection Step Do This You Will See 1 OVP SET OV 2 Press repeatedly until the UPP SET OW are desired setting appears UPP SET OW 4 Use both the Current and Voltage knobs or the numeric keypad or the arrow keys to enter a value must be between OW and 103 of the unit s rated power 5 S D if trip N 6 Use the arrow keys to select Yes or No For this example Yes is selected 7 This setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode wo UPP SET W S D if trip Y Fold Protection options are None Fold protection disabled CC Shutdown on entering CC mode e CV Shutdown on entering CV mode e CP Shutdown on entering CP mode A programmable delay time causes the supply to wait before shutting down the output Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation To set Fold Protection Step Do This You Will See 1 OVP SET OV 2 Press repeatedly Fold SD Mode 4 Use the arrow keys or the n
115. e 1 5 Figure 1 6 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 2 9 Figure 2 10 Figure 2 11 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 Figure 5 1 Figure E 1 Figure E 2 Front Panel 6000 Watt 00 0002 eee 22 Front Panel 12000 Watt 0 0 2 eee eese 23 Keypad users rera te da reu Fo Mota Een deni ann t Patet 24 Front Panel Display 28 Front Panel Display Status Annunciators lilius 28 Rear Panel 6000 Watt low and medium output shown 30 Typical Box Label for Storage llis 36 Unpacking the Power Supply 6000 Watt shown 38 Mounting the Power Supply in the Rack With Support Rails 39 AC Input Connector for 6000 Watt units 40 Attaching the AC Input Wires for 6000 Watt units 42 Attaching the AC Input Wires for 12000 Watt units 44 Fastening the Output Wires 6000 Watt o ooooo 52 Output Bus Bar Cover for 6000 Watt units 53 Output for 12000 Watt units Low and Medium Voltage 53 Output Cover with Strain Relief for 6000 Watt units 54 Output for 12000 Watt units High Voltage 300 600V 55 View of Remote Interface Connections silere 107 Schematic For User Line Interface llle 109 Connections for Multichannel Operation 00 1
116. e Power ON Settings on page 84 4 S D RECOVERY Sets up shutdown recovery options for AC Off and Over Temperature Protection See Set Shutdown Recovery for AC Off and OTP on page 71 5 REMOTE SELECT Sets up the remote access option See Select Remote Control Source on page 75 6 REMOTE CONFIG Configures the remote access option See Configure Remote Control Source on page 76 7 AUTO SEQ PGM Programs automatic sequences See Program Auto Sequence on page 87 8 CURRENT SHARE Sets up master slave relationships for multiple supply configurations See Section 5 Current Sharing 6000 Watt only 9 POWER SETPT Sets up the power output See Set Power on page 65 10 DISPLAY CFG Sets up the display to show the desired combination of voltage current and power See Configure Display on page 98 62 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Control Knobs Release 3 0 Operation Front Panel Controls 11 KNOB LOCKOUT Locks out either the Voltage or Current knob or locks out both See Lock Out Control Knobs on page 98 12 SETPT LIMIT Sets up minimum and maximum voltage current and power setpoints See Set V I and P Limits on page 100 13 SLEW RATE Sets the programmable slew rate See Slew Rate on page 102 14 CALIBRATION Displays the Calibration menu This menu item can be password protected See Appendix 15 MODEL INFO Displays make
117. e appears ultichnl Cfg See the tables that follow to see how to proceed 1 You can also press MENU 5 times After you have selected the remote control source you want to configure configure that setting using appropriate values from the following table Select values using the arrow keys or the numeric keypad To save a value you have selected press ENTER See Section 4 Remote Operation for detailed instructions on setting up remote interfaces Remote Control Source Prompt Configuration Settings RS 232 Baud 4HHHHE 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 384001 Flow Ctl Hdwr XON None Analog Input V Select the operating range of the API 0 5 0 10 GPIB GPIB Addr 1 30 PON SRQ Y Y N Multichannel Slave Addr 2 50 Connect Y N This range depends on the user s network configuration 2 Hdwr hardware handshake XON software flow control XON XOFF characters used None no flow control Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Store User Ifyou have a frequent or constant need for a specific voltage and current output you Settings can save these setpoints in the power supply s memory as a user setting Once a setting is stored it remains in the power supply s memory after the unit is powered off Ten user setting memory locations are available and each saves the following parameters Voltage setpoint Current setpoint Power setpoint Over voltage p
118. e display 98 default display 104 readback capability 22 rear panel described 30 illustrated 30 RECALL key 25 62 recall memory options auto sequence 79 factory preset 79 last setting 79 user settings 79 regulation modes automatic mode crossover 59 constant current 59 constant power 59 constant voltage 59 REMOTE CONFIG menu item 62 remote control configuring remote control source 76 Release 3 0 Index selecting source 75 remote control modes described 60 remote control vs local control 74 remote mode changing 128 REMOTE SELECT menu item 62 remote sensing 56 remote sensing ports 30 reset 125 RMT display annunciator 29 RS 232 configuration 118 connection 118 location 107 using 119 RS 232 control mode described 31 RS 232 port 30 RUN PAUSE key 24 S S D RECOVERY menu item 62 SCPI version 142 SCPI commands 123 for specific items see the Table of Contents at the beginning of Appendix B parameter types 197 using 195 security code 181 self tests current mode operation test 47 display test 45 equipment required 45 power on test 46 voltage mode operation test 46 sense protection 66 SEQ display annunciator 29 Set display annunciator 29 setpoints changing 128 soft limits 100 129 SETPT LIMIT menu item 63 100 settings factory default 31 power on 84 249 Index recall 79 127 user 77 127 shutdown recovery 71 single load connecting 51 Slave display annunciator 29 slew rate overview 102 pro
119. e is to be repeated Range is 1 to 9999 a i ix i The name of an auto sequence program Range is 1 to 10 The suffix is part of the SEQUENCE command name and is not a parameter A 16 bit status mask for any condition register that determines which bits are to be used for synthesizing the summary bit of that register The step number of an auto sequence program Possibly considered a SCPI suffix Range is 1 to 99 The duration of an auto sequence step in the format hh mm ss s May include time related suffix units such as S MIN mS uS etc By default the value is in seconds A numeric value as defined by SCPI May also be MAXimum or MINimum May include voltage related suffix units such as mV uV V etc Range is 0 to 103 of model s rated voltage suoisso1dxq 92Uu94J9Jo J pueuluio2 Id2S SCPI Command Reference Expressions 214 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Appendix C Error Messages Overview Release 3 0 Errors are placed in a queue as they are detected The queue works on a first in first out FIFO basis If the queue overflows the last error in the queue is replaced with error 350 Queue Overflow When all errors have been read from the queue further error queries return 0 No error The error queue is cleared when any of the following occur IEEE 488 2 section 11 4 3 4 e Upon receipt of a CLS command e Upon reading the last item from the queue All
120. e output MEAS VOLT To measure the current output MEAS CURR To measure the power output MEAS POW To set up Auxiliary line A OUTP AUXA SOUR lt aux line mnemonic gt The choices for lt aux line mnemonic gt include NONE e ON Output On e OFF Output Off e OVOL Over Voltage Condition e UVOL Under Voltage Condition e OCUR Over Current Condition e UCUR Under Current Condition e OPOW Over Power Condition e UPOW Under Power Condition e ACOF AC Power had been turned off or failed e OTEM Over Temperature Condition e HTEM High Temperature Condition e SPR Sense Protection Tripped e FOLD Fold Protection Tripped e CC Constant Current Mode e CV Constant Voltage Mode e CP Constant Power Mode UNR Output Unregulated Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces To check the setting UTP AUXA SOUR m ux set up Auxiliary line B UTP AUXB SOUR lt aux line mnemonic gt NES set the polarity of the auxiliary status lines UTP AUXA POL HIGH LOW t Q UTP AUXB POL HIGH LOW Where HIGH means that the logic of the output is active high That is if the condition is true the line is pulled high LOW means the logic of the output is active low The user can select polarity for either of the auxiliary lines To check the state of the line OUTP AUXA STAT This comma
121. ears For this example CV is selected 2 Pol Act High 3 Cw Press repeatedly until the Pol Act Low desired option appears Select either Act High Active high logic or Act Low Active low logic for the auxiliary lines In this example Active Low is selected This setting is saved and the display 4 returns to its default operating mode Configure The Power ON configuration can be set with 4 options Power ON Factory Preset Where the Power ON output is reset to the original factory Settings levels These include Output OFF Vsgp7 0 and Igg 7 0 default configuration e Last Setting Where the Power ON output is set to the same level as when it was last powered OFF This is useful for automatic recovery from short power failures e User Settings Where the Power ON output is set to a stored setting that is recalled from memory See Store User Settings on page 77 Auto Sequence Where the Power ON output can be recalled from memory See To edit the sequence s trigger source Using Auto Sequencing on page 96 The output state also depends on the Power ON Output setting The values listed above are true only if the OUT ON setting is Yes Otherwise Output is off unit in Standby mode See Recall Settings on page 79 for settings affected by the Power ON feature Each of the 4 Power ON configuration options can be accessed from the Front Panel menus or remotely through a set of digital commands The proc
122. ection Event rescriere r nera i ee a ee bee 134 View Power Supply Output 134 Configure Auxiliary Status Lines llle 134 Read Error Messages isse e e eR ehe Rer te 135 Triggering Commands a aa re 136 Auto Sequencing oe boat ee sont a SRL eR RS 136 Programming Sequences 00 eee ees 138 Auto Sequence Operation 0 straca aa en natia E a e a 140 Slew Rate sna ieee ed ee eee ed eee 141 Identification QUe rrii rade diera t ne ee ee ne 142 Option Identification Query 6 eee 142 SCPI Version Quety i ese tere aed Ad t es 142 Status Registers ciar Rex ees A Pee I EIE 142 Status Register Commands o ococcooccoo tees 157 Section 5 Current Sharing 6000 Watt only OVerVIBW Scere rn RU RUNE eG SU ee Re es 173 Theory of Operation 0 oee era ekute ope RE EPa EE a ENEN ENA 173 Configure Current Share 0 0 0 eee eee 174 Setup Current Sharing Network 0 00 cece eee ete eee 175 Operation euer anre patie gei e exe pedet e p bear pb e Roe 176 EMOS ia eco eoo e ea XP ue ger cesar tate oan era re eee on Gg 176 Specifications c bec ee eet woe eee SIRO NITE ERN 177 Appendix A Calibration OMITE Wi A de ea tede Re je 179 Entering Calibration MOde ooooococcoocco IR 179 FrontPanel 3 sss etn a 180 SCP escapee bate ibid weenie be eie bien ed epe er dE eT 181 Security Code A alia ERU Buh dea ee ae 181 Setup and Equipment 0 0 0 182 Front Panel Calibratio
123. ector is dependent on the composite Device Load Requirements The Voltage values are measured at the device connector between the signal line and the logic ground Mechanical Specifications Mechanical Specifications comply with IEEE 488 1 standards See Appendix E for details Performance Specifications The power supply responds within 2 ms of receiving a command over the GPIB interface Release 3 0 225 GPIB Performance Specifications 226 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Appendix E Specifications and Characteristics Notes These specifications are represented over the full operating temperature range Nominal line input voltage assumed unless otherwise stated All sense lines are configured for default local operation All specifications are subject to change without notice Release 3 0 227 Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications Summary Electrical Specifications Summary Table E 1Specifications for 6000 Watt units 10V to 60V Models 40 150 0 40 V 0 150 A 6000 W 4 mV 75 mA 25 mV 170 mA 60 mV 750 mA 75 mV 15 mV 750 mA 0 41 2 V 0 87 60 100 0 60 V 0 100 A 6000 W 6 mV 50 mA 35 mV 120 mA 90 mV 500 mA 100 mV 15 mV 450 mA 0 61 8 V 0 89 Models 10 600 20 300 30 200 Output Ratings Output Voltage 1 0 10 V 0 20 V 0 30 V Output Current 2 0 600 A 0 300 A 0 200 A Output Power 6000 W 6000 W 6000 W Line Regulation 3 Voltage
124. edures that follow show how to use the Front Panel menus 84 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Factory Preset Selecting Factory Preset lets you restore the factory defaults the next time the power supply is powered ON To select Factory Preset Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 2 times PON CONFIG 3 Last Setting 4 2 times Factory Preset 5 Out ON Y 6 to select or The default display for the selected operating mode C M 3 and Center to change 1 You can also press the Down arrow 2 times Release 3 0 85 Operation Power Supply Operation User Setting User Setting lets you restore a custom setting the next time the unit is powered on This assumes at least one user setting has been stored in memory See Store User Settings on page 77 To select User Setting Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 2 times PON CONFIG 3 Last Setting 4 User Settings 5 Enter a value from 1 to 10 User Set o A or W jto scroll Out ON Y ENTER to select ENTER to select or The default display for the selected operating mode and to change 1 You can also press the Down arrow 2 times UB Last Setting Selecting Last Setting lets you restore the settings that are in use when the power supply is powered off the next time it is powered on To select Last Setting Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS
125. ee 112 Multichannel Operation 6000 Watt only aasa sasaa aaau aaau 113 Multichannel Connections 0 0 0 eee ees 113 Configurations Sos eoe RR eC ERI ur Ue REA 114 SGU ose pee ENEEW ee epe piece TP ede oH bU Dei ate es 114 Using Multichannel Operation liliis eee 115 Multichannel Commands 0 0 00 cee e 116 Multichannel Broadcast Commands 0 00 eee eee eee 117 Specifications sre Hoes oe ICP SIM RE eee Cae awe eee 117 R5 232 Operation Ls oce A de ae tai Eater Rte 118 RS 232 Connection 3 nr ueni merle eed gere eRe be age IE 118 Configuration sss irese re rud er Wer EM MER PUE He Ree A RO 118 Using RS 23 2 0 sie sv noises BE Bes BUM Rei ios Roe wes 119 GPIB Operation dit ed ru phe Ae 120 GPIB Connection us on p DIR Sues ee ees da epe erreur 120 Configuration o deo a heeds abit bates Pert eii er 121 Using GPIB cdi a A DIEN Ix 122 SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces llle 123 Set Up Power ON Defaults illie 123 Power On Output State uire centi deniona es 125 Store User Settings iom ue eens sa avda Owe RE ra 127 Change Remote Local Control of Power Supply 00005 128 xiii Contents Enable Output x7 oo Dex Due dered ANON cote ee ha dec 128 Program Va Br cui tat rede xe ER E ete IERI MENSIS N 128 Configure V l P Protection Limits ooooocoococooooooo oo 130 Configure Other Protection Mechanisms 0 000s eee ee eee 132 Clear Prot
126. egister Operation Status STATus OPERation RCONtrol EVENt le 4 13 on page 148 e Control Event er Set Operation Status STATus lt channe OPERation are NTRansition le 4 14 on page 148 Current Sharing Negative lt status enable gt Kreurung puerto IdOS 92u98J9Jos pueululoj Id2S 902 iddns Jamog seuegs JAX 104 enueyy Bunelado Set Operation Status Remote Control Negative Transition Register Set Operation Status Remote Control Positive Transition Register Query Operation Status Regulating Condition Register Set Operation Status Regulating Enable Register Query Operation Status Regulating Event Register Set Operation Status Regulating Negative Transition Register Set Operation Status Regulating Positive Transition Register Query Operation Status Shutdown Condition Register Set Operation Status Shutdown Enable Register Query Operation Status Shutdown Event Register Set Operation Status Shutdown Negative Transition Register Set Operation Status Shutdown Positive Transition Register Query Operation Status Shutdown Protection Condition Register Set Operation Status Shutdown Protection Enable Register Query Operation Status Shutdown Protection Event Register STATus lt channe lt status enable gt STATus lt channe lt status enable gt STATus STATus hanne lt status enable gt STATus STATus hanne lt status enable gt STA
127. elect Y or N Slave current Set power Set display config Lock voltage knob Lock current knob Voltage limit Enter max limit Enter min limit Current limit Enter max limit Enter min limit Power limit Enter max limit Enter min limit Voltage slew Enter voltage step Enter time interval Voltage slew default Calibrate voltage Calibrate current Calibrate analog 5V voltage programming Calibrate analog 5V voltage readback Calibrate analog 5V current programming Calibrate analog 5V current readback Calibrate analog 10V voltage programming Calibrate analog 10V voltage readback Calibrate analog 10V current programming Calibrate analog 10V current readback Restore factory calibration Change calibration security code 27 About The XDC Power Supply Display MODEL INFO View info Display __ NEN E Lr N moo LLLI LLLTIIT WE moe DDR e LO GLO DU oe ee Hin HER o HER pda VOLTAGE Dus mU wc xL DO DD coor aae mo mon HIR HN gn HS sell OULD OM OU 000 O20 oa oca 000 00 A ees OODD oomoo ooo oe MERE ooo coon mo omon ooma mooo omo mom om oom iia Ta daas Ha DD poo ooon mom omo mom omon oomoo CURRENT UME mal BO IM Hans 00000 mino imp OOOO ming mig mimeo mg imig AUXA AUXB AUTO SEQ A ADR SRA PANY OVP OTP POWER Master Slave Pause Trigger Set LCL RMT OUTOFF Interlock OUT ON ul ii Figure 1 4 Front Panel Display 1 Status Annunciators Each character is 5 pixels wide by 7 p
128. electrical ratings ROM version FPGA version and SCPI version See View Model Information on page 104 The Voltage and Current knobs are the simplest way to control the power supply The Voltage and Current knobs are digital encoders and therefore there are no start or end points to their rotation and their rotation positions are meaningless when the power supply is powered OFF The control knobs can be disabled through a menu command See Lock Out Control Knobs on page 98 for more information 63 Operation Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation This section describes how to configure and operate the power supply Set Voltage The VOLTAGE key allows you to set and view the DC voltage output setpoint Step Do This You Will See 1 Set HEEV 2 Use the numeric keypad Voltage knob or arrow keys to enter a value 0 103 of rated voltage 3 This saves the setting and enables the new voltage setpoint Set Current The CURRENT key allows you to set and view the DC current output setpoint Step Do This You Will See 1 Set HA 2 Use the numeric keypad Current knob or arrow keys to enter a value 0 103 of rated current 3 This saves the setting and enables the new current setpoint 64 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Set Power Turn Output On or Off Set Output Protection Release 3 0 Operation Power Supply Operation The POWER SETPOINT menu option lets you sele
129. endix D GPIB The factory default remote control setting is RS 232 It has a default configuration of 9600 baud The LCL RMT key allows you to shift between local and remote control To shift from local to remote control Do This You Will See RS 232 In the case shown the power supply has changed from local front panel control to remote control through its RS 232 port The remote control options are RS 232 Analog V and I Analog V Analog I GPIB and Linked You can change the remote control source through the REMOTE SELECT menu option See Select Remote Control Source below There are 2 exceptions to this function e Ifthe power supply has Local Lockout LLO active it will not let you shift from remote to local control Instead the display will show LLO on and the system will remain in remote control e Ifthe system is using GPIB it will shift to remote control only when the Remote enable line REN 1 and a command is sent from the remote controller Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Select The REMOTE SELECT menu option allows you to select an interface for remote Remote control Before selecting a remote control source be sure to set up each interface Control using the Remote Configure menu See Configure Remote Control Source on page Source 76 Remote control sources are listed here along with their respective programming interfaces RS 232 Ana
130. ends the AC input wire specified in Table 2 2 and Table 2 3 This must be permanently connected to an approved AC distribution box with suitably rated over current protection If you require a special cord contact the manufacturer Table 2 2 AC Wire Specification for 6000 Watt units AC Input Voltage Range Wire 190 242Vac 47 63Hz 4 x 10 AWG 3 wire plus safety ground stranded 3 phase 4 wire standard copper 60 C minimum 300V 0 800 in maximum cable diameter rated for 25A 342 500Vac 47 63Hz 4 x 14 AWG 3 wire plus safety ground stranded 3 phase 4 wire HV Input copper 60 C minimum 600V 0 800 in maximum cable diameter rated for 13A Table 2 3 AC Wire Specification for 12000 Watt units AC Input Voltage Range Wire 190 242Vac 47 63Hz 4 x 6 AWG 3 wire plus safety ground stranded 3 phase 4 wire standard copper 60 C minimum 300V outside diameter OD of cable is lt 1 in rated for 50 A 342 500Vac 47 63Hz 4 x 10 AWG 3 wire plus safety ground stranded 3 phase 4 wire HV Input copper 60 C minimum 600V outside diameter OD of cable is x 1 in rated for 25 A See Figure 2 5 on page 42 To connect the 6000 W AC input wires 1 Ensure that the AC input cord is de energized and that the power switch on the front of the power supply is OFF 2 Strip approximately 4 in 10 cm from the jacket of the AC wire Strip 0 55 in 14 mm at the end of each wire 3 Undo the 2 screws
131. ent Share General Error Current share master already online A unit on the CANbus network has already been assigned the current share master unit Only one is allowed per network Current share slave lost One of the connected current share slaves have not responded in time Current share master lost The assigned master has not responded in time Current share slave connection refused Connection as a slave on the current share network has been refused due to one of the following reasons 4 slaves are already online the voltage rating does not match those of the master s the current rating does not match those of the master s Current share data out of range The voltage or current readback or setpoint values passed are out of range Current share slave output off by unknown One of the slave s output is off because of unknown reasons Current share slave output off by command One of the slave s output is off because of a command from a remote source or the front panel Current share slave output off by AC fail One of the slave s output is off because of an AC fail condition Current share slave output off by OTP Over Temperature Protection One of the slave s output is off because of an OTP condition Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Appendix D GPIB Overview This power supply can be programmed from a remote terminal using a General Purpose Interface Bus GPIB interface Communications over the
132. ents on the printed circuit boards Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Installation Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer Return Material Authorization Policy Release 3 0 Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be shipped prepaid Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location When you contact Xantrex to obtain service please have your operating manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply e The serial number of your product e Information about the installation and use of the unit e Information about the failure and or reason for the return e A copy of your dated proof of purchase When you ship 1 Package the unit safely following the procedures on page 36 preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging 2 Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box Areturn
133. ep the slew rate at or below the default value Release 3 0 103 Operation Default Display View Model The MODEL INFO menu option displays hardware and software information Information including e Manufacturer Xantrex e Model description e g XDC 60 100 e Voltage and current ratings 60 V 100 A ROM version e g ROM Ver 5 000 e FPGA version e g FPGA Ver A007 e SCPI version supported e g SCPI 1997 0 e Serial number To access and work with the View Model Information option Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 C 1 time ODEL INFO 3 Xantrex Press Up or Down arrow keys to cycle through Model Information Default Display The default display normally shows the readback of the voltage and current output To change the display to show voltage and power or current and power or voltage current and power see Configure Display on page 98 The display also shows the Regulation mode CV CC or CP Bar graphs represent the percentage of full voltage current and power being output by the supply View Power To see the present power output in watts press the Up arrow key The output power Output appears on the display After a few seconds the display shows the voltage and current output again Monitor The front panel display has a large number of indicators and annunciators See Status Display on page 28 and Status Annunciators on page 28 104 Operating Manual for XDC Series Po
134. er Analog Current Readback Output Data E Set Analog Voltage A Readback Output Level Enter Analog Voltage Readback Output Data Set Supply Output Current Level Enter Output Current Data Set Supply Output Voltage Level Enter Output Voltage Data CALibration lt channel gt RE CALibration lt channel CALibration lt channel gt LEVel MINimum MAXimum Libration channel OV PROGram Libration channel OV PROGram VOLTage LE Libration channel OV PROGram Libration CALibration Nimum MAXimum CALibration current CALibration Nimum MAXimum CALibration voltage DATA STore SECure CODE lt codeword gt ECure STATe Log TA lt current gt Log el MINimum MAXimum TA current A A A V ALog A ALog EVel MINimum MAXimum ALog D lt current gt Log Vel MINimum MAXimum Log lt current gt OUTPut CURRent LEVel OUTPut CURRent DATA OUTPut VOLTage LEVel L gt OUTPut VOLTage DATA Table B 6Command to Clear all Protection Mechanisms Clear Output Protection OUTPut channel PROTection CLEar Log lt 5V 10V gt PROGram CURRe Restonres the calibration to the constants set N A at the factory Changes the calibration security code Set ana log programming current cal og programming current cal og programming voltage ca No No No og pro
135. eration Remote Analog Operation Analog The analog interface has 2 ports the user lines and the analog programming lines Connections The tables below show the function and power flow for each pin on these ports The user lines are optically isolated The output lines are open collector configuration The input lines are capable of sinking 10mA with recommended 5V at input up to a maximum 90mA The analog program and monitor lines are fully isolated from the supply output but not each other Use precision variable low noise voltage sources for the program lines and be sure that the program source ground potential is the same as on the analog readback circuitry The external analog monitoring circuitry must be high impedance because the onboard V and I readback sources have approximately 300 ohms output impedance Connect your program and readback lines to the removable wire clamp connectors marked user lines and program lines in Figure 4 1 Strip 0 2 5mm of insulation from the wires and clamp securely at the appropriate pin See Table 4 1 Figure 4 1 and Table 4 2 for the location and function of each connector Use shielded twisted pairs of 22 24AWG for signal connections Pin Connections Table 4 1 User Line Pins Pin Function Input Output A1 Aux Status Line A Output A2 Aux Status Line B Output A3 External Trigger 4 12V Input A4 Safety Interlock Input Shutdown 4 12V A5 Safety Interlock Input Shutdown
136. erminating a command string always resets the SCPI command path to the root level The IEEE 488 2 standard includes a set of common commands for functions such as reset and self test These common commands always start with an asterisk contain 4 or 5 characters and may have one or more parameters The command is always separated from the parameter by a blank space Multiple commands sent in the same string are separated by a semi colon The following is an example of how 3 common commands can be sent together in the same string OPC PSC Off TRG Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Reference Parameter Types Parameter Types Boolean Parameters Discrete Parameters Numeric Parameters String Parameters Release 3 0 Several different data types are defined for use in program messages and response messages Boolean parameters are single binary conditions such as and 0 or ON and OFF The following is an example of a command that uses Boolean parameters SYST COMM GPIB PONS ON OFF 1 0 Discrete parameters are used when program settings have a limited number of values If you query a discrete parameter the response will always be in the short form with all uppercase letters The following is an example of a command that uses discrete parameters TRIG SOUR BUS EXT IMM NONE Numeric parameters are number representations such as decimal points optional signs and scientific n
137. ety nominal 400V ms with HV Input option ground 342 to 500 Va 3 3 wire safety ground Frequency Range 47 to 63 Hz Maximum Peak In rush Current at turn on 35 Arms 6000 Watt 70 Arms 12000 Watt Minimum Power Factor nominal 208V m Standard 0 95 nominal 400V ms with HV Input option 0 9 Operating Current nominal 208V m Standard Maximum 24 A 6000 Watt 48 A 12000 Watt Typical 20 A 6000 Watt 40 A 12000 Watt Operating Current nominal 400V ms with HV Input option Maximum 13 A 6000 Watt 26 A 12000 Watt Typical 11 A 6000 Watt 22 A 12000 Watt At nominal input voltage and maximum power At 190V input voltage 55 C ambient temperature and maximum power At 208V input voltage 25 C ambient temperature and maximum power At 342V input voltage 50 C ambient temperature and maximum power At 400V input voltage 25 C ambient temperature and maximum power aRWN gt 236 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications Output Performance Specifications These specifications define the electrical performance specifications of the power supply output These specifications apply to both local and remote sense configurations except where noted These specifications apply to all programming sources except where noted Rated Output Range Voltage 0 100 Current 0 100 Efficiency e Typical 89 efficiency at nominal line volta
138. factory to 0000 The password can be changed from the remote interface or the front panel Calibration state must be ON to change the password From the front panel select Change Code from the calibration menu and enter the new code To change the Calibration security code Step Do This You Will See 1 Output V Cal 2 A v or C a Change Code Scroll to select Change Code 3 Enter a new 4 digit code Code 4 You are back in the Calibration menu Output V Cal If you have entered a valid code the prompt displays Output V Cal You can either continue working with the calibration options or press EXIT to leave calibration mode The SCPI command to change the security code is CAL CODE security code The security code is any 4 digit number enclosed by quotation marks Trying to change the password to an invalid one causes an error 1 where the parameter 0000 may be replaced with your own 4 digit security code 181 Calibration Setup and Equipment Setup and Equipment e 6 digit DVM current shunt e variable load e 0 10 V DC power supply analog programming interface e Load wiring sized for the maximum available output current See Table 2 4 on page 48 To set up to calibrate output voltage and current Connect a load to the output of the power supply and a current shunt in series You will need to use the DVM to measure both the voltage at the output of the power supply and the voltage ac
139. following e Status Byte bit 0 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 0 e Status Byte bit 1 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 1 e Status Byte bit 2 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 2 e Status Byte bit 3 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 3 e Status Byte bit 4 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 4 e Status Byte bit 5 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 5 e Status Byte bit 7 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 7 Request Service RQS RQS is TRUE if the Service Request Enable Register has a bit set and there is a corresponding bit within the Status Byte The SRQ line of the GPIB will be set The SRQ annuciator will be lit Operation Status Register Summary OSR This bit is TRUE when a bit in the Operation Event Status Register is set and its corresponding bit in the Operation Status Enable Register is set Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Status Register Commands Release 3 0 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces In the following sections lt status enable gt is a value from 0 to 32767 representing a 15 bit register mask SCPI Status Commands Preset Status Configures the status data structures to ensure that certain events are reported at a higher level through the status reporting mechanism These events are summarized in the mandatory structures the Operation Status Register and Questionable Status Register The PRESet command affects only the enab
140. gain e To end the sequence operation send the command PROG STAT STOP Sending RUN will restart the auto sequence program from the first step e You can query the state of the selected auto sequence program with PROG STAT Trigger If the auto sequence was programmed to wait for a trigger the power supply holds the output levels at the programmed setpoints until a trigger is received It then advances to the next step trigger must come from the selected trigger source Skipping a Step PROGram STEP NEXT Querying Operation PROGram STEP EXEC You can query the step number that is currently operating Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Slew Rate The slew rate is calculated as a function of change in the output voltage and a given time interval The maximum slew rate is 1 V rating 150us The slew rate is saved upon power off and restored at power on Output ON OFF and shutdown are not affected by the programmable slew rate These functions have a slew rate of 1 20ms For more information on setting slew rates see Slew Rate on page 102 The SCPI commands for changing the voltage slew rate are VOLT SLEW STEP lt slewrate voltage gt MAX MIN DEF where voltage step has the units V mV etc and the range is 0 1 to 5 of rated voltage default step is 0 196 of rated output voltage VOLT SLEW INTerval lt slewrate interv
141. ge and ambient temperature Minimum 82 efficiency Specific minimum efficiency limits are model dependent Load Regulation Voltage 5 mV 0 05 of Vmax Current 6000 W 20 mA 0 1 of Imax 12000 W 40 mA 0 2 of Imax Power 1 of Pmax Line Regulation Voltage 0 01 of Vmax Current 6000 W 0 05 of Imax 12000 W 0 1 of Imax Power 1 of Pmax Programming Range for Voltage Current and Power Voltage and Current From 0 103 of the rated maximum output Power From 3 103 of the rated maximum output OVP Programming Range e 0 103 of maximum rated voltage Release 3 0 237 Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications Typical Programming Resolution Front Panel or Remote Digital Interface Voltage 0 002 of Vmax Current 0 002 of Imax Power 0 05 of Pmax Over Voltage Protection 0 002 of Vmax Remote Analog Programming Interface Voltage 0 002 of Vmax Current 0 002 of Imax Typical Measurement Resolution Front Panel or Remote Digital Interface Voltage 0 002 of Vmax Current 0 002 of Imax Power 0 05 of Pmax Remote Analog Programming Interface Voltage 0 002 of Vmax Current 0 002 of Imax Programming Accuracy Front Panel or Remote Digital Interface Voltage Programming 0 1 of Vmax Current Programming 0 5 of Imax Power Programming 0 5 of Pmax Over voltage 0 1 of Vmax Programming Remote Analog Programming Interface Voltage Programming 0 2 of Vmax Current Programming 0 5
142. ges llle eee ee rare 82 Configure User Liesis s ecseri ssl e eee prete 83 Configure Power ON Settings llle 84 xii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Contents Program Auto Sequence 2 B bee eee e 87 Programming a Sequence 0 cet 88 Deleting a Sequens nase tanta tarte Pee PARE BE Mh eee Bice tack Ene 91 Editinga Sequence Step 25 cece isis bee ad m deme eed 92 Inserting a Sequence Step 2 2 0 eee elem 93 Deleting a Sequence Step 2 e see cee eee eee ee dr 94 Editing Repeat Times of a Sequence 1 1 2 2 0 cece eee 95 Editing Trigger Source of aSequence 0 eee eee 96 Using Auto Sequencing llle 97 Configure Display nz Eee Rt ner tarte ARF hee sts 98 Lock Out Control Knobs isle 98 Set V l andPLimits 0 00 00 cc Re 100 Slew Rate si cee fae eS aa ys So ee Eee be ee ee eee ee ee 102 View Model Information llle 104 Default Display opie bebe ee be ae Quee ls 104 View Power Output cia ceder bois Nose dae peter ee Ab wiley ree de 104 Monitor Status cuco pce Bara p aser PR EE ae eg ule bes 104 Section 4 Remote Operation Release 3 0 NANO A otto are slo E ER Ee E ete ed 105 Making Connections for Remote Control 0 0 0 0 eee 107 Remote Analog Operation o ooococcoocooor eee 108 Analog CONMNECtIONS oocooccoco eae 108 Configure Analog Control llle 110 Using Remote Analog Control 0 0 0 0 cee e
143. ges for over and under programmed trip points e Auxiliary status lines for monitoring power supply conditions e Remote interlock and trigger ports e Selectable standby last setting programmed sequence and other power on defaults e Active current sharing with parallel connected units for higher power requirements e Standard RS 232 remote control interface and optional GPIB IEEE 488 2 port e CANbus communications link for multichannel addressing and master slave current sharing e Extensive SCPI command set e Keypad knobs and arrow keys for fast and tactile front panel operation 21 About The XDC Power Supply Front Panel e Bright vacuum fluorescent display with annunciators to indicate complete supply status at a glance e Front panel software based calibration e Fully isolated analog programming and readback capabilities e CE Mark CSA Certified FCC Compliance UL pending These features are available on 6000 Watt units when the power supply is equipped with the optional GPIB CANbus interface card Front Panel VOLTAGE CURREN o a 0 nee supply o Jov oa Gu Com E x ew P j Nay A En B l e T Figure 1 1 Front Panel 6000 Watt 22 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply About The XDC Power Supply Front Panel
144. gramming via SCPI 141 setting 103 SLEW RATE menu item 63 soft start operating state 58 soft switching power 21 specifications electrical 228 environmental 242 For a more detailed list of specification items see the Table of Contents at the beginning of Appendix E 227 SRQ display annunciator 29 Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments See SCPI commands status conditions listed 83 status register 142 commands 157 condition 142 current 152 current share 148 enable 143 event 142 power 152 questionable 149 remote control 147 standard event 153 status byte 155 temperature 153 transition filters 143 voltage 152 STORE key 24 61 250 T terminal blocks 30 TRIGGER key 24 Trigger display annunciator 29 97 triggering 136 auto sequence 90 96 139 external input 108 setpoints 129 sources 136 U UL approval viii unlocking control knobs 99 up arrow key 25 user lines 83 107 109 Also see triggering interlock auxiliary status lines USER LINES menu item 62 user request event error 219 user settings changing 78 recalling settings 79 storing 77 V vacuum fluorescent display 22 23 ventilation 39 VIEW MODEL INFO menu item 104 voltage bar graph 28 VOLTAGE key 24 61 voltage knob described 24 63 illustrated 23 locking out 99 voltage limit setting 100 129 voltage mode operation test 46 Ww wire specification AC 41 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Xantrex Technology Inc 8999 Nels
145. gramming voltage ca og readback current calibra og readback current calibra og readback voltage calibra ibration ibration m ibration Bl ibration E a ion data ion level og readback voltage calibra ion data po O AM Clears the protection mechanism N A Kreurung puerto IdOS 92u9J9Jo J PUPWIWOD Id2S N vO iddns Jamog seues JAX 104 enuey Bunesado Table B 7Commands for Fold Protection Set Output Fold Delay OUTPut channel PROTection FOLD DELay delay Set the delay time seconds before fold protection is triggered Set Output Fold Mode JOUTPut lt channel gt PROTection FOLD MODE Select which regulation mode to fold back Yes NONE CC CP CV None CV CC CP Query Fold Protection OUTPut lt channel gt PROTection FOLD TRIPped Query if fold protection has tripped Tripped Table B 8Commands for Triggering Set Immediate Initiation of INITiate channel IMMediate Initiate a triggered event or sequence N A Trigger System Set Trigger Source TRIGger channel SEQuence SOURce Sets the trigger source for triggered Yes BUS EXTernal IMMediate NONE setpoints Table B 9System Commands Query System Error SYSTem hannel ERRor NEXT Returns the next error in the instrument s error queue Recall Default Factory SYSTem l gt RECal1 DEFault Restore the factory preset values Preset Select Remote Control SYSTem hannel REMote SOURce Select the
146. h Power Limit S0URce lt channel gt POWer LIMit HIGH Set upper limit of power setpoint range soft Yes lt power gt MAXimum MINimum limits Set Low Power Limit SOURce lt channel gt POWer LIMit LOW Set lower limit of power setpoint range soft Yes lt power gt MAXimum MINi limits Set High Voltage Limit SOURce lt channel gt LIMit HIGH Set upper limit of voltage setpoint range voltage MAXimum i soft limits Set Low Voltage Limit SOURce lt channel LIMit LOW Set lower limit of voltage setpoint range soft Yes voltage MAXimum MINimum limits Table B 4Commands for Current Share 6000 W only Set Current Sharing Mode SOURce lt channel gt COMBine CSHare MODE Select current share mode Y NONE MASTer SLAVe es Read Summed Current MEASure SCALar CURRent DC SUM Read total current output of all current N A sharing supplies amp punung PUDUMIO IdOS 92u98J9jo pueuiulo 2 IddS o g eseejoy 0c Table B 5Commands for Calibration Restore Factory ion Change Calibration Password Set Calibration State CALibration channel S lt on off state gt lt codeword gt Set Analog Current Programming Input Level Enter Analog Current 1 Programming Input Data d Set Analog Voltage Programming Input Level Enter Analog Voltage Programming Input Data Set Analog Current 3 Readback Output Level i Ent
147. h rated load resistance Current mode noise is measured from 1096 to 10096 of rated output voltage full current unit in CC mode Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications Summary Table E 8Drift Specifications for 12000 Watt units 80V to 600V Models Models 80 150 100 120 150 80 300 40 Drift 30 minutes i Voltage 0 04 of Vmax 32 mV 40 mV 60 mV 120 mV Current 0 6 of Imax 900 mA 720mA 480 mA 240 mA Drift 8 hours 2 Voltage 0 02 of Vmax 16 mV 20 mV 30 mV 60 mV Current 0 05 of Imax 75 mA 60 mA 40 mA 20 mA Temperature Coefficient f Voltage 0 04 of Vmax C 32 mV 40 mV 60 mV 120 mV Current 0 06 of Imax C 90 mA 72 mA 48 mA 24 mA 1 Maximum drift over 30 minutes with constant line load and temperature after power on 2 Maximum drift over 8 hours with constant line load and temperature after 30 minute warm up 3 Current drift for 600V 20A unit is 0 08 of Imax 4 Change in output per C change in ambient temperature with constant line and load Release 3 0 600 20 240 mV 120 mA 120 mV 16 mA 240 mV 12 mA 235 Specifications and Characteristics AC Line Input Specifications AC Line Input Specifications The input to the power supply requires the following specifications AC Line Input Voltage Operating Ranges Table E 9AC Line Input Specifications Operating Range nominal 208V 4 Standard 190 to 242 V4 3 3 wire saf
148. hange it to Auto Recovery Press either arrow key repeatedly until the desired option appears 3 The default is AutoRecov You can leave it at Auto Recovery or change it to Latched Press either arrow key repeatedly until the desired option appears Respond to If there is a protection alarm press the PROT SET ALARMS key to read the Alarms message or messages Once you have read a message the system clears it from memory To tell the system that a message has been read press an arrow key If a message has been read and the conditions that caused the alarm no longer exist the display shows Alarms Cleared If the unit has shut down resume operation by pressing the OUT ON OFF key The following table shows what to do if there is an OC Alarm and an OP Alarm and the conditions that caused the alarms no longer exist Step Do This You Will See 1 OC Alarm 2 Cw OP Alarm 72 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Ifthe alarms are cleared the system returns to its default operating state If the alarms persist the system prompts OVP SET V The system has shifted to output protection mode You can press ENTER to work with the OVP setting or press the arrow keys to view the other protection settings See Set Output Protection on page 65 for more information WARNING Fire Hazard If an over voltage over current or over power protection error persists without apparent cause press OUT
149. he command CAL OUTP CURR LEV MAX Enter current data Enter the current read from the shunt via the external DVM CAL OUTP CURR DATA current 6 Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants To set up to calibrate the analog programming interface you will need a DC power source capable of outputting 0 to 5V and a DVM Table 4 2 Analog Programming Pins Analog Programming Interface Voltage Programming Calibration 1 Connect the power source across the voltage programming lines Pins B3 and B1 GND Attach a DVM across the voltage programming lines as well Minimum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 0 5V 10 of full scale Set the power supply to receive 5V analog voltage programming calibration data with the command CAL ANAL 5V PROG VOLT LEV MIN Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the voltage programming lines read from the external DVM CAL ANAL 5V PROG VOLT DATA lt voltage gt Maximum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 4 5V 90 of full scale Set the power supply to receive 5V analog voltage programming calibration data with the command CAL ANAL 5V PROG VOLT LEV MAX Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 6 Calibration Remote Interface Calibration Procedure Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the voltage programming lines read from the external DVM CAL ANAL 5V PROG VO
150. ichannel link between 2 or more up to 50 power supplies optional feature Analog Where the user operates the supply remotely through the isolated analog programming and readback port standard feature Three options are available Analog V and I Analog V Analog I Each of these methods is referred to as a control mode 31 About The XDC Power Supply Overview of Operation 32 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Section 2 Installation Overview Section 2 provides recommendations and procedures for inspecting installing and testing the power supply For more information about controls and connectors refer to the front panel diagrams Figure 1 1 to Figure 1 5 as well as the rear panel diagram Figure 1 6 in Section 1 Basic Setup Procedure Table 2 1 provides a summary of the setup procedure and an overview of the subsections in this chapter Use this table as a quick reference if you are familiar with the installation requirements for the power supply If you require more information each step in the table refers to a subsequent section which contains more details Complete each step in the sequence given Table 2 1 Basic Setup Procedure Step Description Action 1 Inspection Visually inspect the power supply 2 Installation Install the power supply ensuring adequate ventilation 3 Input Power Connect AC input power 4 Test Perform functional tests for voltage mode operation current mode operat
151. ines are 2 open collector outputs that can be used to monitor the status of the power supply The auxiliary lines are referred to as AUX A and AUX B See Making Connections for Remote Control on page 107 for details Each user line also has a corresponding annunciator on the front panel display to indicate when it is on Aux lines can be set up to report the following status conditions None e Unregul Output Unregulated e OVP Over Voltage Condition e UV Under Voltage Condition e OC Over Current Condition UC Under Current Condition e OP Over Power Condition e UP Under Power Condition e AC Off Input power has failed or is out of range e OTP Over Temperature Condition Hi Temp High Temperature Condition e SenseProt Sense Protection Tripped Fold Prot Fold Protection Tripped e CC Constant Current Mode e CV Constant Voltage Mode e CP Constant Power Mode e Out ON Output On e Out OFF Output Off To access and work with the USER LINES menu option Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 USER LINES 3 Aux line A 4 CA or Cw D to selectwhich line B line to configure 5 ENTER Cfg None 1 You can also press MENU again to bring up the AUX LINES option 83 Operation Power Supply Operation Aux line B has been selected to be configured To configure Aux line B Step Do This You Will See 1 Cw Press repeatedly until the Cfg CV desired option app
152. ion and front panel controls 5 Select Wires Select wires that can tolerate the DC current output Connect Load Connect the load wires to the DC output Connect Remote Connect remote sensing connectors on Sensing if required power supply to load Release 3 0 Reference Inspection Cleaning and Packaging on page 34 Location Mounting and Ventilation on page 37 AC Input Power on page 40 Basic Checks or Self Tests on page 45 Load Wiring on page 48 Load Connections on page 50 Remote Sensing on page 56 33 Installation Inspection Cleaning and Packaging Inspection Cleaning and Packaging Initial Inspection Maintenance 34 When you receive your power supply do a quick visual check 1 Ensure that the box contains the power supply the operating manual the AC input cover and strain relief and the output cover 2 Inspect the unit for scratches and cracks as well as broken switches connectors or displays If the unit is damaged save all packaging materials and notify the carrier immediately Routine servicing of the power supply is not required except for periodic cleaning Whenever a unit is removed from operation clean the metal surfaces with naphtha or an equivalent mild solvent and clean the front panel with a damp cloth using a weak solution of soap and water Use low pressure compressed air to blow dust from in and around vent openings and compon
153. ipped Disabled 0 0A and not shutdown when tripped Disabled 0 0A and not shutdown when tripped Disabled 0 0W and not shutdown when tripped Disabled 0 0W and not shutdown when tripped None and delay 0 5s AC off shutdown recovery Autorecover Over temperature shutdown recovery Triggered voltage setpoint Triggered current setpoint Triggered power setpoint Autosequence mode Front panel display config Knob lockout Calibration mode Output 126 Latched Disabled Default Disabled Default Disabled Default Exit Show V amp I None False Disabled Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Store User Ifyou have a frequent or constant need for a specific voltage and current output you Settings can save these setpoints in the power supply s memory as a user setting Once a setting 1s stored it remains in the power supply s memory after the unit is powered off See Store User Settings on page 77 for a list of parameters that are saved To store save settings SAV lt user setting gt Example SAV 1 will save all the present settings to user setting location 1 To recall settings RCL lt user setting gt To save default settings SDS lt user setting gt This will save factory default settings to a user setting location replacing any setting that was previously saved there Example To save settings set up the po
154. itors During current share slaves operate with their default slew rate The master operates at its programmed slew rate Hence a programmable slew rate for the system is achieved However this slew rate is limited by the speed of the control loop The slaves will return to their programmed slew rate when they exit current share slave operation Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation The slew rate error increases as the slew rate increases Selecting SLEW RATE from the main menu will give you two choices Voltage slew adjust the voltage slew rate Voltage default restore the default voltage slew rate Selecting VOLTAGE DEFAULT will return the slew rate to the default value of 196 rated voltage per 150us To set the slew rate Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 Use the scroll keys to get the SLEW SLEW RATE RATE menu 3 Voltage slew 4 dv 0 100 V 5 Enter the desired voltage step dV 1 000 V Allowable range is 0 196 to 596 rated voltage 6 dt 150 us 7 Enter the time interval The rangeis dt 1000 us 8 ENTER c eo c o gt o c o The combination must not exceed 1 30us Though the software will attempt to achieve higher slew rates it 1s limited to this value by hardware constraints The power supply slew rate cannot be faster than the rise and fall times given in the product specifications on page 228 Manufacturer s recommendation is to ke
155. ixels high detailed information Main Display Shows setpoints readback and menus There are 14 characters Status Annunciators See Status Annunciators on page 28 and Figure 1 5 for Voltage Current and Power Bar Graphs Show present voltage current limit and power output in graphical format Also indicates regulation mode UE CU UNI III LLLLU LLLLHI LLLUU LLLLU LLLUIJ LUULLU LLLI LLLLIL VOLT AGE Be EOE OLOBO Om DJ Iun Jrni Ooa Lu GODS LUI oss 0 TERN Wm UNI BU 1D ooa DOLI oao daa a doa 0a os OOOD pe OOOO NEN OESE Cassa a0 CaO sss ooa oes Oaa oo OOD COOCE OL 6 COOCOO OoOO DD Dri LDDri Ce BUD es O00 Weil uuu ammai BOTE EOD CL EE GERE Po E DE EDO HEBR HAE CURRENT 2 2 9 9 o 9 9 9 g 9 g g a XA AUTO SEQ ADR SRQ AT QVP OTP POWER Master Slave Pause rigger A Set UCL AMT UT OFF ntrock out oN per A A A A A A A A A O Q O 4 6 n O D a db ad 49 amp 4 amp d O O a Figure 1 5 Front Panel Display Status Annunciators 28 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 GN A v9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 20 2 22 About The XDC Power Supply Status Annunciators AUX A Condition selected for auxiliary line A is TRUE Master Power supply is selected to be the master in current share configurations AUX B Co
156. ke Acceptor AH1 Complete capability Handshake Talker T6 Includes serial poll Listener L4 IEEE 488 1 Section 2 Table D 2Interface Functions Function Mnemonic Description Device Clear DC1 Complete capability Device Trigger DT1 Complete capability Drivers E2 Tri state drivers where selectable Parallel Poll PP1 Parallel Poll Remote Local RL1 Complete capability Service SR1 Complete capability Request Controller CO Device does not act as a controller Functions Subset SIDS SGNS SDYS STRS SWNS SIWS AIDS ANRS ACRS ACDS AWNS TIDS TADS TACS SPAS SPIS SPMS TPIS TPAS LIDS LADS LACS LPIS LPAS Functions Subset DCIS DCAS DTIS DTAS LOCS LWLS REMS RWLS NPRS SQRS APRS Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply GPIB Electrical Specifications Electrical Specifications Driver IEEE 488 2 Section 3 3 Requirements Table D 3Driver Types for Interface Lines Signal Driver Signal Driver Line Line DIO1 Tri State EOI Tri State DIO2 Tri State DAV Tri State DIO3 Tri State NRFD Open Collector mandatory DIO4 Tri State NDAC Open Collector mandatory DIO5 Tri State REN Tri State DIO6 Tri State IFC Tri State DIO7 Tri State SRQ Open Collector mandatory DIO8 Tri State ATN Tri State Driver Specifications for 1 megabyte second e Low State Output voltage lt 0 5V at 48mA sink current High State Output Voltage 3 state 2 2 4V at 5 2mA The Output Voltage open coll
157. lammable gases or fumes To ensure that the power supply s safety features are not compromised use the power supply as specified in this manual and do not substitute parts or make any unauthorized modifications Contact the service technician for service and repair help Repairs must be made by experienced service technicians only CAUTION For Use as a Battery Charger When you are using any of these power supplies for battery charging applications it is essential to provide an appropriately sized fuse or circuit breaker in series between the power supply output and the battery Installation of a protector fuse or DC circuit breaker rated for about 115 of the maximum current rating of the power supply and designed specifically to interrupt the DC voltage of the battery will provide adequate reverse polarity current protection Where several power supplies are in parallel it is best to fuse each one rather than one large fuse for all Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply IEC Symbols Used in This Manual Release 3 0 L Earth Ground Terminal O Protective Conductor Terminal On Supply O Off Supply AN Warning Shock Hazard MA Caution Check manual for specific information vii Approvals CE Mark CE marked units meet the following standards e IEC 1010 1 92 including Amendments 1 and 2 Overvoltage Category II e Permanently Connected Equipment EN50081 2 1996 Electromagnetic Generic Emission Indust
158. le registers and the transition filter registers of the status data structures PRESet does not clear any of the event registers or any item from the error event queue The CLS command is used to clear all event registers and queues in the device status reporting mechanism For the device dependent status data structures the PRESet command sets the enable register to all 1s and the transition filter register to report only positive transitions For the SCPI mandatory status data structures the PRESet command sets the transition filter registers to recognize only positive transitions and sets the enable register to Os The following will not be affected by this command Service Request Enable Register Parallel Poll Enable Register the memory register associated with the SAV command the power supply address Output Queue and the power on status clear flag setting Table 4 22 Preset Values of User Configurable Registers Register Filter Enable Preset Value Operational Enable Register Os Positive Transition Filter 1s Negative Transition Filter Os Questionable Enable Register Os Positive Transition Filter 1s Negative Transition Filter 0s All others Enable Register 1s Positive Transition Filter 1s Negative Transition Filter Os SCPI command status lt channel gt PRESet 157 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces IEEE 488 2 Status and Event Commands Clear Status Command Clears all Event Registers including
159. lease 3 0 Factory Preset Value 0 0V 0 0A 103 of power rating Disabled DEF Disabled DEF Disabled DEF None 0 0V 103 of voltage rating 0 0A 103 of current rating 0 of power rating 103 of power rating Disabled 0 0V Disabled 0 0V and not shutdown when tripped Disabled 0 0A and not shutdown when tripped Disabled 0 0A and not shutdown when tripped Disabled 0 0W and not shutdown when tripped Disabled 0 0W and not shutdown when tripped None and delay 0 5s Auto recover Latched Show V amp P None None and active low 81 82 Operation Power Supply Operation Read Error The ERROR MSGS menu option lets you display up to 50 queued messages Once Messages each message has been read it is cleared from the system Press either arrow key to clear the displayed message and bring up the next message Once all messages have been read and cleared the prompt reads No errors and the power supply automatically returns to the default state To read and clear error messages Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 Error 3 Cw Press repeatedly until all No errors messages have been read and cleared For a detailed description of all error messages see Appendix C Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Configure User Lines Release 3 0 Operation Power Supply Operation The USER LINES menu option lets you configure the auxiliary status lines The Auxiliary Aux l
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161. ll on page 81 for more details Factory Preset Selecting Factory Preset lets you restore the factory defaults the next time the power supply is powered ON To power on factory settings OUTP PON REC PRES To check the current user setting OUTP PON REC The response should be PRES which stands for PRESet 123 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Last Setting Selecting Last Setting lets you restore the settings that are in use when the power supply is powered off the next time it is powered on To power on the last stored setting OUTP PON REC LAST To check the current user setting OUTP PON REC The response should be LAST User Setting Selecting User Setting lets you restore a custom setting next time the unit is powered on This assumes that at least one user setting has been set up and stored in memory See Store User Settings on page 77 To power on user setting 1 OUTP PON REC USERI To check the setting OUTP PON REC The response should be USER1 The user setting must be in the range of 1 10 See Store User Settings on page 127 for an explanation of how to save user settings Auto Sequence Selecting Auto Sequence lets you recall a stored program next time the unit is powered ON This assumes that at least one program has been created and stored in memory See Editing Trigger Source of a Sequence on page 96 for
162. log V amp I Voltage and current programmed via the analog interface Analog V Voltage programmed via the analog interface current programmed via front panel Analog I Current programmed via the analog interface voltage programmed via front panel GPIB Multichnl multichannel operation using the optional CANbus interface between units only available for 6000 Watt units To change the remote control source Step Do This 1 MENU You Will See ERROR MSGS 2 w 24 times REMOTE SELECT 3 RS 232 4 C y D or s The options are RS 232 Analog V amp Analog V Analog I GPIB and RMT Press repeatedly until the desired linked remote control source appears 5 ENTER The setting is saved and the display returns to its default operating mode If you change the remote setting to GPIB the next time you shift from local to remote control the unit will shift to GPIB control Release 3 0 75 Operation Power Supply Operation Configure The REMOTE CONFIG menu option lets you set up the attributes of the remote Remote control sources Control Source he following table shows how to access and work with the Remote Configuration 76 option Step Do This You Will See 2 5 times REMOTE CONFIG RS 232 Cfg 4 Cw jo a RS 232 Cfg RROR MSGS E 5 Analog Cfg Press repeatedly until the desired GPIB Cfg remote control sourc
163. meter lt current gt appears in the command string To set the current setpoint to 0 1A the syntax is CAL CURR LEV 0 1 e Square brackets identify optional parameters If an optional parameter is not sent with the command string a default parameter is sent in its place In the following example Minimum and Maximum are offered as alternative choices to declaring a specific parameter value CAL CURRent LEVel lt current gt MIN MAX The string CAL CURR LEV MIN sets the current calibration level to the minimum model value A question mark lets you query the present value for most parameters For example to query the current calibration state use CAL SEC STAT You can also use the following to query minimum and maximum allowed values for most parameters VOLT MIN VOLT MAX Note If you send 2 queries it is best to read and respond to the first response before trying to read the second Otherwise you may receive an incomplete first response followed by a complete second response To avoid this you can either wait for and read the first response before sending the second query or send a device clear message before sending the second query Every command string must end with a terminating lt new line gt character An IEEE 488 EOI end or identify can be used instead of a lt new line gt character It is also acceptable to use a lt carriage return gt followed by a lt new line gt T
164. more information See for information about remotely programming and running auto sequence programs To reset to user setting 1 OUTP PON REC SEQ To check the setting OUTP PON REC The response should be SEQ1 i 124 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Power On You may also change the output state whether the output is enabled or disabled at Output State power on Release 3 0 To change the power on at output state OUTP PON STAT ON OFF 110 To check the setting OUTP PON STAT Reset Resetting the unit puts certain features to a known state These states are listed in the table below To reset the unit RST or SYST RES 125 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Table 4 8 Features Affected by Reset RST Command Feature Voltage setpoint Current setpnoint Power setpoint Low voltage setpoint limit High voltage setpoint limit Low current setpoint limit High current setpoint limit Low power setpoint High power setpoint Over voltage protection Under voltage protection Over current protection Under current protection Over power protection Under power protection Fold shutdown protection Reset State RST 0 0V 0 0A 103 of power rating 0 0V 103 of voltage rating 0 0A 103 of current rating 3 of power rating 103 of power rating Disabled 0 0V Disabled 0 0V and not shutdown when tr
165. n To set the Over Voltage Protection level SOUR VOLT PROT voltage To check the Over Voltage Protection level SOUR VOLT PROT To check if the Over Voltage Protection was tripped SOUR VOLT PROT TRIP Alternatively you can query the status registers See Appendix B Under Voltage Protection To set the Under Voltage Protection level SOUR VOLT PROT UND voltage SOUR VOLT PROT UND STAT lt on off state gt The first UVP protection command sets the protection level The second command lets you choose a warning alarm only OFF or shut down with an alarm ON if the protection level is exceeded To check the Under Voltage Protection level SOUR VOLT PROT UND To check if the Under Voltage Protection was tripped SOUR VOLT PROT UND TRIP Alternatively you can query the status register See Appendix B SCPI Command Reference Over Current Protection To set the Over Current Protection level SOUR CURR PROT current SOUR CURR PROT STAT on off state The first OCP protection command sets the protection level The second command lets you choose a warning alarm only OFF or shut down with an alarm ON if the protection level is exceeded To check the Over Current Protection level SOUR CURR PROT To check if the Over Current Protection was tripped SOUR CURR PROT TRIP Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3
166. n Procedure isses 183 Output Voltage esce du REF eae eee ele eae ERES 183 Output Current ia Rer ERERUEP EET a E ee 183 Analog Programming Interface 0 5V Range oooccccccccocc 184 Analog Programming Interface 0 10V Range 0 eee eee 187 Remote Interface Calibration Procedure 0 eee ee 187 Output Voltage nl ove A s bea ce ERO Santee a d 187 Output Current sea eee e Rem eee 187 Analog Programming Interface 0 5V Range 0 eee eee eee 188 Analog Programming Interface 0 10V Range 0 eee ee eee 191 Exit calibrationmmode 2 000 san Sn ate ieee GI eee das bx RM UR 192 Restore Factory Calibration 0 0 02 ee tee 192 xiv Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Contents Appendix B SCPI Command Reference OVeIVIGW 2 4 deo WGA ts dave eise tus wi Re ES qued code De 193 Codes and StandardS ocooccoccoco 193 IEEE 488 2 Requirements a Ba eee 193 SCPI Requirements colla bi eee y ee ee RR bee 193 IEEE 488 2 SCPI Syntax and Style 0 2 tee 194 Parameters 2 duro O fee a Binet dad ee ie pepa ad fo 194 SCPI Command Hierarchy 194 Using SCPI Commands occ 195 Using Minimum and Maximum llle 196 Using Queries unos bee Ps ae A aa Pee Qtr pce e es 196 Terminating Characters 0 0 ete 196 Common Commands 0000 c eee teeta 196 Parameter Types sco sae E nen o ELE EE REESE NERO ER ac es 197 Boolean Parameters o oooccc
167. n of bits in a register Table 4 15 Table 4 16 Table 4 17 Table 4 18 and Table 4 19 describe the meanings of each bit as well as the bit number and bit weight 149 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Over VOLtage Under VOLtage Not Used Not Used Not Used STATus QUEStionable VOLTage 2 3 4 Not Used 5 6 7 8 9 Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used 10 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Not Used 14 Not Used 15 Over CURrent Under CURrent Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used STATus QUEStionable CURRent VOLTage Summary 0 CURRent Summary 1 Not Used 2 POWer Summary 3 gt TEMPerature Summary 4 Not Used 5 6 7 8 9 STATus QUEStionable Over POWer Under POWer Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used STATus QUEStionable POWer Not Used Not Used CALibration Not Used SUN Not Used 10 bis AC Off 11 UNRegulated 12 Not Used 13 Not Used 14 Not Used 15 Over TEMperature High TE
168. nd returns a 1 or 0 If it returns a 1 this means that the status selected as the auxiliary line mnemonic is true Read Error To read from the error queue Messages SYST ERR This command returns an error code and message from the error queue For example 315 Configuration memory test e 100 Command error e 0 No error The queue can store up to 50 error messages See Appendix C Error Messages for descriptions of the messages Release 3 0 135 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Triggering Commands Auto Sequencing 136 Triggers are event driven signals that instruct power supplies to change their output Triggering provides a method to control changes in the power supply s output and to program several power supplies to react at the same time Triggering is useful in manufacturing processes where power requirements change as the machinery performs different operations CAUTION Setpoint limits do not apply to triggered setpoints To program triggers 1 Configure the desired output levels as a result of a trigger VOLTage TRIGgered lt voltage gt MAX MIN DEF CURRent TRIGgered lt current gt MAX MIN DEF POWer TRIGgered lt power gt MAX MIN DEF The user can choose to set all or any one of voltage current and power triggered levels DEF DEFault means that when a trigger is received no change will occur 2 Specify a trigger signal source T
169. ndition selected for auxiliary line B is TRUE Slave Power supply is selected to act as a slave in current share configurations AUTO Power supply is in auto sequence operation Pause Auto sequence program is paused Output is still on Press RUN PAUSE key to continue SEQ Power supply is in auto sequence setup mode if Set is also turned on or in auto sequence operation Trigger Auto sequence program is waiting for a trigger signal to continue execution ERR An error has occurred Set Setting or setpoint is to be entered ADR Power supply is being addressed receiving data All remote digital interfaces LCL Power supply is under local front panel control 13 14 15 SRQ Service request GPIB only RMT Power supply is under remote control ALARM Power supply is operating outside the parameters the user set by using PROT SET or the power supply s internal temperature has exceeded an internally set trip point OTP OUT OFF Power supply output is disabled all other circuits are active unit is in standby mode OVP Power supply has exceeded an over voltage trip point Interlock Signals that the external shutdown line the safety interlock line has been activated disabling the supply output OTP Power supply has exceeded an over temperature trip point disabling the supply output OUT ON Output is on Bar graphs Graphical representation of output voltage current and power CV CC CP
170. negative values are reserved by the SCPI standard All errors unique to the power supply have positive values 215 Error Messages Command Error List Command Error List An error in the range 199 100 indicates that an IEEE 488 2 syntax error has been detected by the instrument s parser The occurrence of any error in this class causes the command error bit bit 5 in the Event Status Register to be set Table C 1Command Error List Error Error Message Description code 9 P 100 Command error This is the generic syntax error 105 GET not allowed A Group Execute Trigger was received within a program message 114 Header suffix out of range The value of a numeric suffix attached to a program mnemonic is out of range May refer to multichannel addressing auto sequence number or auto sequence step number 120 Numeric data error This error is generated when parsing a data element which appears to be numeric including the non decimal numeric types 123 Exponent too large The magnitude of the exponent was larger than 32000 151 Invalid string data The data with the enclosed double apostrophes string is invalid Possibility of wrong length or character Execution Error List An error in the range 299 200 indicates that an error has been detected by the instrument s execution control block The occurrence of any error in the class causes the execution error bit bit 4 in the Event Status Register to be set
171. nel Operation Release 3 0 Remote Operation Multichannel Operation 6000 Watt only 2 Atleast one power supply should be connected to a PC via RS 232 or GPIB for multichannel functionality Configure each of the power supplies with a unique address as described in the configuration section Addresses may be in the range 1 to 50 inclusive 3 Turn the power supplies on one at a time setting the remote control source of each power supply which will accept commands to multichannel See Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Connections for Multichannel Operation Once the power supplies have been configured and connected you may power them on Power supplies controlled via multichannel have full capabilities including changing REM LCL modes and calibration Any power supply may send multichannel commands if they are connected to a PC via RS 232 or GPIB A power supply will attempt to connect to the network e on power up and e when the multichannel address is changed 115 Remote Operation Multichannel Operation 6000 Watt only Multichannel Commands 116 Note that slave units have an automatic readdressing capability when in multchannel mode A slave unit will attempt another address when it is added to a string with an address that is already taken If no new address can be found then the following error will be queued Error 1702 Multichannel address taken is queued if the power supply fails
172. nel gt SEQuence lt sequence_number gt STEP lt sequence step voltage step number VOLTage voltage sequence Kreurung puerto IdOS 92u98J9Jos pueululoj Id2S w Table B 15Legacy Commands Function tegacy Command Description 2222222222 CLR Equivalent to RST and SYSTem RESet commands Performs a device reset Set the power supply to a known state that is independent of the use history of the device Query System Error ERR Equivalent to SYSTem ERRor command except that the return string contains the command Returns the next error in the instrument s error queue Identification Query Query identification string Model ID and Version N A r Read Output Current IOUT Equivalent to MEASure CURRent command Read output current Set High Current Limit IMAX lt current gt Equivalent to SOURce CURRent LIMit HIGH lt current gt command Set upper limit of current setpoint range soft limits Set Immediate Current ISET lt current gt Equivalent to SOURce CURRent command Setpoint Change current setpoint Set Output State OUT lt on off state gt Equivalent to OUTP lt on of state gt command Enable disable the power supply output Set Over Voltage OVSET lt voltage gt Equivalent to SOURce VOLTage PROTection OVER LEVel lt voltage gt command Protection Level Set the over voltage protection level ROM Query Queries the main firmware version Clear Output Protection RST Equivalent to OUTPut PROTection CLEar command Clears the protec
173. next step in Step 2 the sequence This will return you to step 7 in this table Repeat steps 7 to 14 for all remaining steps in the sequence Press to exit auto l sequence programming and return to the default screen Setting step advance by time This procedure is continued from step 13 in the To program a sequence table It describes how to program the sequence to advance a particular step by waiting for a certain time period Step Do This You Will See Set Step Time Enter the Step duration bs ptos 1 The format of the display TEXT eee is hh mm ss ss Use the decimal key to move to the right 2 To Next Step The completion of this procedure will bring you back to step 15 of the To program a sequence table Continue programming the current step 89 Operation Power Supply Operation Setting step advance by trigger This procedure continues from step 13 in the To program a sequence table It explains how to program the sequence to advance a particular step by waiting for a certain trigger event See Editing Trigger Source of a Sequence on page 96 for more information about trigger event Step Do This You Will See Set Step Time 1 CA or C y 2 Use the scroll Wait for Trig keys to selectthe Wait for Trig option 2 To Next Step The completion of this procedure will bring you back to step 15 of the To program a sequence table Continue programming the current step
174. ng the master supply will make minute changes to the slave s voltage and current to equalize the current draw from each The slaves will track the master s voltage current output and output on off setting Release 3 0 173 Current Sharing 6000 Watt only Overview Configure Current sharing may be configured either by SCPI commands sent via a remote Current interface or by using the Front Panel The current sharing modes available are Share No sharing e Master sets up the unit as the master controller e Slave sets up the unit as the controlled slave Front Panel In addition to selecting the current share mode the master may be set up to display the summed current from all units On the front panel a MASTER or SLAVE annunciator will light up to indicate the current share mode To configure current share with the front panel Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 meu or a Press 7 times CURRENT SHARE 3 No share 4 C ww or C Jj to select the current Master share option No share Master or Slave Press to save If No share or Slave are selected configuration is complete and the menu exits 4a If Master has been selected you will be Display Sum Y 174 prompted to select whether the master should display the total current output of all current share units Use Cv Jo A to select Y or N Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Current Sharing 60
175. oltage PROG STEP lt step number gt VOLT voltage Program step current PROG STEP lt step number gt CURR current Program step power PROG STEP lt step number POW lt power gt Program step OVP level PROG STEP lt step_ number gt OVP lt OVPlevel gt Program step time duration PROG STEP lt step_ number gt DWEL lt time gt TRIG EP lt step number gt DELete An error will result if the last step with the end action is deleted without a new end action programmed to take its place Deleting Sequences If you no longer need a sequence select it with the PROG NAME command and then delete it with the following P ROGram DI You can also P Release 3 0 ELet e use the following to delete all sequences ROGram Dl ELe te ALL 139 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Auto Sequence Operation 140 Select Sequence to Run PROGram NAME sequence number where sequence number can range from 1 to 10 Operation Running PROGram STATe RUN PAUSe STOP e Once the programmed sequence has been selected you can start it by setting the state to RUN by sending the command PROG STAT RUN e At any time you can pause the sequence by sending PROG STAT PAUS A paused sequence will cause the supply to hold the output levels at the setpoints programmed by the current step To resume set the state to RUN a
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177. onal Protective Conductor Ground Screw AC Input Chassis ground stud Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply About The XDC Power Supply Overview of Operation Overview of Operation Power ON Control Modes Release 3 0 Power ON describes the period between the time the AC power is turned ON and the time the power supply is ready for normal operation Each supply comes with a series of factory default settings that may be in effect at the conclusion of the Power ON period These include Output OFF No current is sent to the DC output connections You must press Out ON OFF to activate the supply output Voltage 0V The Voltage setpoint is zero Current 0A The Current setpoint is zero Local mode operation The output state depends on the Power ON output setting You can customize the Power ON settings to suit your needs See Configure Power ON Settings on page 84 for more information One local method and 4 remote methods are available for controlling the power supply Local Mode Where the user operates the menu keypad and knobs RS 232 Where the user operates the supply remotely through a serial port connection standard feature GPIB Where the user operates the supply remotely through the faster General Purpose Interface Bus The GPIB bus follows the IEEE 488 2 standard and is an optional feature of this power supply Multichannel Where the user operates the supply remotely through the optional mult
178. options The 12 sets of parameters that must be adjusted during calibration are e Output V Cal Calibrate voltage output and readback e Output I Cal Calibrate current output and readback e ANLG V PGM 5V Calibrate 5V analog programming interface for setting voltage output e ANLG V RB 5V Calibrate 5V analog programming interface for monitoring voltage output e ANLG I PGM 5V Calibrate 5V analog programming interface for setting current output e ANLG I RB 5V Calibrate 5V analog programming interface for monitoring current output e ANLG V PGM 10V Calibrate 10V analog programming interface for setting voltage output e ANLG V RB 10V Calibrate 10V analog programming interface for monitoring voltage output e ANLG I PGM 10V Calibrate 10V analog programming interface for setting current output e ANLGI RB 10V Calibrate 10V analog programming interface for monitoring current output e Factory Cal Lets you restore the factory calibration constants e Change Code Lets you change the password code 180 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Security code Release 3 0 Calibration Entering Calibration Mode To access calibration mode via remote interface use the command CAL STAT ON 0000 To check if the power supply is in calibration mode use the command CAL STAT To protect calibration data a security code is required to enter calibration mode The security code set at the
179. otation Values such as MINimum and MA Ximum are accepted as substitutes for numbers When DEFault is provided as a parameter the machine selects the default value automatically You can also use engineering unit suffixes such as V A or W with numeric parameters In cases where specific numeric values are accepted the power unit will round the input parameters The following is an example of a command that uses numeric parameters VOLT PROT lt voltage gt MAX MIN String parameters are used when a series of ASCII characters is required Strings must be enclosed within single or double quotations The beginning and ending quotation marks must be matching Quote delimiters may be included in the string by typing the quotation marks twice without any characters in between The following is an example of a command that uses string parameters CAL STAT ON 0000 197 SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary SCPI Command Summary 198 Notations Used in the Tables The SCPI commands supported by the this Programmable Power Supply are described in the tables in the remainder of this section These tables use the following column headings e Function The commonly used name for the function SCPI Command The full command in long form e Description Explains what the command does or what is affected by it e Query Indicates whether the unit supports a query version of the listed command The following abbreviations are used
180. own isolated power source 10mA max and this power can be looped back to power the user lines if required Connect the pins as shown in Table 4 3 Release 3 0 109 Remote Operation Remote Analog Operation Configure Analog Control 110 Table 4 3 Analog Pin Connections for Power Loop Back Programming Line Pin User Line Pin B1 to AT B2 to A6 Remote Interlock Using a Contact Closure The interlock input may be configured for use with an external voltage free contact Connect pins as shown Table 4 4 Analog Pin Connections with a Contact Closure Programming Line Pin User Line Pin B2 to A4 B1 to A5 Closing an external contact across the interlock pins A4 A5 will then enable the unit Opening the contact will disable the supply output You may configure the analog programming lines to work in either a 0 to 5V range or a 0 tol0V range You may also select whether the voltage current or both are controlled with the programming lines If you select only voltage or only current the other will be controlled via the front panel Front Panel First configure the analog programming lines Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 5 times REMOTE CONFIG 3 RS 232 Cfg Analog Cfg 5 Input 0 5V Cw or Ca D Select the input range Setting is saved and menu is exited 1 You can also press MENU 5 times A o Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Remote
181. p or master power module The remote sensing input is sensitive to electrical noise so always use a shielded twisted pair 22AWG or greater for the sense line cable Terminate the shield to the supply chassis or the negative output of the power supply for best results Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Section 3 Operation Overview Powering ON the Power Supply Release 3 0 Once you have installed the power supply and connected both the AC input power and the load as explained in Section 2 the power supply is in its default configuration and is ready to operate in local control mode Section 3 begins by explaining how to power on and power off the power supply It then provides information about configuring the power supply and also gives procedures for operating the supply via the front panel controls and menu functions In addition brief descriptions are provided of Constant Voltage Constant Current and Constant Power modes See Power Supply Operation on page 64 WARNING Shock Hazard The factory setting for Power ON is OV and 0A with the output OFF These settings can be customized by end users If you suspect that the power supply has been used by someone else since it was received from the factory be prepared for the unit to power ON with a live DC output To power on the power supply 1 Ensure that the AC power switch is OFF 2 Connect the unit to an AC outlet 3 Turn on the front panel AC po
182. pack it into a wooden or sturdy cardboard box large enough to allow 2 in 5cm of cushioning material to surround the unit For cushioning use material such as foam slabs that are capable of supporting the unit Label the box as shown below in Figure 2 1 If shipping mark the service center address and your return address on the carton If storing stack no more than 5 boxes high Check the storage temperature range specification in Appendix E POWER SUPPLY Model Number Serial Number FRAGILE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Figure 2 1 Typical Box Label for Storage Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Installation Location Mounting and Ventilation Location Mounting and Ventilation Use the power supply in rack mounted applications only The power supply is designed to fit in a standard 19 in 483mm equipment rack Rack Mounting WARNING High Energy and High Voltage Ensure that the 8 32 rack mounting screws do not extend more than 1 8 in 3 0mm into the sides of the power supply To install the power supply in an equipment rack 1 Open the box containing the unit See Figure 2 2 2 With the help of at least one other person lift the unit out of its package and slide it into an empty space in a mounting rack equipped with rails that are rated to support the unit s weight See Figure 2 3 On 12000 Watt units remove the temporary lifting handles before installing the unit in a rack CAUT
183. r Cuero ENTER C a gt or C ww 5 Use the scroll keys to select a sequence to work with ENTER ENTER a a D or m ww 3 Use the scroll keys to select the step to delete ENTER a Or C ww Use the scroll keys to select the Delete Step option ENTER ENTER Step has now been deleted Select another step to work with or escape by pressing ew You Will See ERROR MSGS AUTO SEQ PGM Sequence 1 Sequence Edit Sequence Step 1 Step Edit Step Delete Step Step Deleted Step Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Editing This option allows you to edit the number of times the sequence will run before it Repeat Times goes into STOP mode ofa Sequence To edit the sequence s repeat times Step Do This 1 2 10 Release 3 0 d a or C y bp Use the scroll keys to select a sequence to work with ENTER CA gt or Cw p Use the scroll keys to select the Set Repeat option A or wW Use the scroll keys to select the number of times to run the sequence Once will run the sequence once 2to 9999 times will run the sequence the specified number of times Forever will run the sequence forever ENTER The sequence s repeat times has now been changed Select another sequence to work with or escape by You Will See ERROR MSGS AUTO SEQ PG
184. r gt lt OVP_level gt lt st STEP lt step_number gt CU STEP lt step_number gt VO STEP lt step_number gt PO STEP STEP lt step_number gt DW TRIGger SOURce REPeat NFinity PROGram lt channel gt SEQuence lt sequence number gt STEP Nt PROGram ete SEQuence lt sequence number Delete the selected sequence step Exit a selected sequence Query current step in execution Edit the selected sequence step Insert a step into the selected sequence Edit program step current of selected sequence Edit program step voltage of selected sequence Edit program step power of selected sequence Edit program step OVP level of selected sequence Edit program step time or triggering of selected sequence Edit program trigger source of selected sequence Edit program end action of selected sequence Read number of programmed steps in specific sequence The specific sequence is deleted amp ipunung PUDUWOD IIS BIUTIBJOY pueuiulo 2 Iid9S o g aseajay LL Delete specific sequence PROGram lt channel gt SEQuence lt sequence_number gt STEP lt Delete a specific sequence step step step_number gt DELete Edit specific sequence PROGram lt channel gt SEQuence lt sequence_number gt STEP Edit a specific sequence step step lt step_number gt EDIT lt voltage gt lt current gt lt power gt lt OVP_level gt lt ti me gt TRIG Inse
185. r voltage data Enter the voltage across the voltage readback lines read from the external DVM Press ENTER Maximum calibration level The power supply will automatically set the voltage readback lines to approximately 9095 of full scale Enter voltage data Enter the voltage across the voltage readback lines read from the external DVM Press ENTER Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants The menu will go to the 5V analog current programming calibration menu Analog Programming Interface Current Programming Calibration 1 2 3 Connect the power source across the current programming lines Pins B4 and B1 GND Attach a DVM across the current programming lines as well Enter 5V analog current programming calibration menu Select ANLG I PGM 5V from the calibration menu Press ENTER You will be prompted to set up for calibration Press ENTER when ready Minimum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 0 5V 10 of full scale 185 Calibration Front Panel Calibration Procedure 186 4 5 6 7 8 Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the current programming lines read from the external DVM Press ENTER Maximum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 4 5V 90 of full scale Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the current programming lines read from the external DVM Press ENTER Power suppl
186. range has been configured and selected See page 75 Analog With the Analog Control mode selected varying the programming source from 0 to Control 5V or 10 will vary the output voltage or current from 0 to its rated maximum A voltage in the range of 0 5V or 10 on the corresponding monitor line is proportional to 0 100 of the rated output The output V and I readback lines are active for all operating modes as are the user interface lines The analog programming inputs are active only when selected using the procedure in Select Remote Control Source on page 75 You can select analog remote control or either the output voltage or current or both When only voltage or current is being remotely controlled the other setpoint is under front panel local control 112 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation Multichannel Operation 6000 Watt only Multichannel Operation 6000 Watt only Multichannel Connections Release 3 0 Multichannel operation is only available for 6000 Watt units You may remotely control up to 50 power supplies from one programming interface RS 232 or GPIB by using multichannel addressing if the CANbus option is installed One power supply will be connected to a PC via RS 232 or GPIB All other power supplies are connected via CANbus Controller Area Network to that unit SCPI commands that include a channel address will be sent via the CANbus to the other power supplies Commands wi
187. ration inoen n ete oD be a ee eA ene eed 58 Calibrati cocidas heh ae ere os hee eee oe ee E 58 Power Supply Regulation Modes 0 0 c eee teas 59 Constant Voltage CV 0 tte eee 59 Constant Current CC rre ccrte tte 59 Constant Power CP os ese cs sees dci nodu edo hs bk Ee A pep 59 Automatic Mode Crossover llle 59 Remote Control Modes 0 cece ete 60 Front Panel Controls o siselzerken9 ugue bee ed bed a es Pee vs 61 Function KEYS emos eese ned p rua head ee eds gn erigere 61 Menu Navigation lille IH Ih 62 Top Level Menu Items 0 000 000 62 Control Knobs ete eere eee ta de 63 Power Supply Operation ooooccocccooo e 64 Set Voltage er ete eee eh 2a hen Bee HEX de uu ER v Bae be Sie 64 Set Current sche es eee Rp PER fal ee aay eat LE 64 Set Power ido ic i a TUA 2 Beeb hd IU EUR eee 65 Turn Output On or Off 65 Set Output Protection 20 tees 65 Set Shutdown Recovery for AC Off and OTP 00 71 Respond to Alarms 22e cebeleerRReRK co ed Sod WEA io ee E 72 Set Up Remote Control rer ceresc beni terer e EE E enr ee 74 Toggle Local Remote esee ddn arer pher ia terad A ekin 74 Select Remote Control Source 1 0 0 0 eee ee 75 Configure Remote Control Source 0 0 0 0 eee ee 76 Store User Settings 0 46 iue rue eI ee ete in ode Aaa de ke edet 77 Change Stored Settings oooooococcoccc pitaa ieta 78 Recall Settings ole a o 79 Read Error Messa
188. remote control source Source RS232 GPIB AVOLtage ACURrent AVCurrent MCHannel Set RS 232 Baud Rate SYSTem hannel unicate SERial RECeive BAU Configure the RS 232 baud rate 1200 2400 4800 m Set RS 232 Flow Control SYSTem hannel gt unicate SERial RECeive PAC Select type of flow control for RS 232 HARDware XON NONE Set Multichannel Address SYSTem l gt unicate MCHannel ADDRess Select the multichannel unit address 6000 W only lt channel gt Set GPIB Address SYSTem lt channel gt unicate GPIB SELF ADDRess Configure GPIB address lt GPIB address gt Set GPIB Power On SYSTem l gt unicate GPIB SELF PONSrq Configure GPIB PON SRQ Service Request ON OFF 0 Select Range for Analog SYSTem 12 unicate APRogram LEVel Select analog interface voltage levels Programming Interface 10 Set Remote Control SYSTem hannel ote STATe Operation Serial Interface Query SCPI Version SYSTem L gt VERSion RS 232 Only Change remote control mode Returns the SCPI version to which the N A instrument complies Format is YYYY V amp punung PUDUMIO IdOS 92u98J9jo pueuiulo 2 IddS 0 aseajay S0c Table B 10Status Commands Power On Status Clear STATus lt channel gt POSClear on off state Controls the automatic power on clearing of PSC the Service Requect Enable Register Standard Event Status Enable Register Parallel Poll Enable Register and o
189. rial Equivalent e EN50082 2 1995 Electromagnetic Compatibility Generic Immunity Industrial Environment CSA Certified CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 UL Listed pending Meets UL3101 1 Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements General safety requirements for electrical equipment intended for professional industrial process and educational use including equipment and computing devices for measurement and test control laboratory use and accessories intended for use with the above FCC Compliance FCC Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices Class A Limits Canadian EMC Requirements The unit complies with Canadian EMC requirements of ICES 001 viii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply About This Manual Who Should Use This Manual Navigation Sections Release 3 0 This manual is designed for users who understand basic electrical theory especially as applied to the operation of power supplies This implies a recognition of constant voltage and constant current operating modes and the control of input and output power as well as the observance of safe techniques while making connections to the supply and any changes in settings To help you locate information easily this manual has the following e A Table of Contents A List of Figures A List of Tables e An Index Section 1 About the XDC Power Supply describes the power supply features front panel controls front panel display
190. rmed by ANDing the bits in the Parallel Poll Enable Register PRE with the Status Byte and then ORing the result In other words the ist is TRUE ifany of bits ofthe Parallel Poll Enable Register AND ed with the Status Byte are TRUE Command IST Operation Complete The Operation Complete command causes the power supply to generate the operation complete message in the Standard Event Status Register when all pending operations have been finished Command OPC OPC Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Wait to Continue Command The Wait to Continue command prevents the power supply from executing any further commands or queries until the no operation pending flag is TRUE Command WAI Operation Status Register Commands Query Operation Status Register Event SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation EVENt Query Operation Status Register Condition SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation CONDition Enable Operation Status Register SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OPERation ENABle lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt OP LI Ration ENABle Set Operation Status Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OP GI Ration PTRansition lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt OP
191. rocedure Output Voltage Output Current Release 3 0 Calibration can also be done via front panel See Front Panel Calibration Procedure on page 183 Calibration of voltage programming and readback are combined in a single procedure 1 2 Set the load to open circuit Attach a DVM across the output terminals Minimum calibration level Set the output voltage to 10 by sending the command CAL OUTP VOLT LEV MIN Enter voltage data Enter the voltage read from the external DVM CAL OUTP VOLT DATA lt voltage gt Maximum calibration level Set the output voltage to 90 by sending the command CAL OUTP VOLT LEV MAX Enter voltage data Enter the voltage read from the external DVM CAL OUTP VOLT DATA lt voltage gt Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants Set the power supply and load operate at full output You must ensure the power supply is operating in current mode during current calibration Place a shunt on the load line so that you can measure the current Attach a DVM across the shunt Minimum calibration level Set the output current to 10 by sending the command CAL OUTP CURR LEV MIN 187 Calibration Remote Interface Calibration Procedure Analog Programming Interface 0 5V 188 Range 3 Enter current data Enter the current read from the external DVM via the shunt CAL OUTP CURR DATA lt current gt Maximum calibration level Set the output current to 9096 by sending t
192. rogramming and current readback need to be calibrated All calibration data is taken at 10 and 90 of the rated outputs The setting and readback accuracy of the power supply should be checked annually and calibration done only if the unit is not operating within its specification Note POWER is calculated from voltage and current readback The OTP and AC off protection mechanisms are operational during calibration All other protection mechanisms are disabled Entering Calibration Mode Release 3 0 CAUTION Calibration procedures should only be performed by qualified users Failure to adhere to this warning may cause damage to the power supply or pose a safety hazard for the user Calibration mode can be entered from the front panel by selecting CALIBRATION from the main menu or by using the change calibration state SCPI command 179 Calibration Entering Calibration Mode Front Panel To access calibration mode via the front panel Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 Caz Press 2 times CALIBRATION Code Code 0000 4 Enter the calibration security code The factory code is 0000 Output V Cal 5 You are now in the Calibration menu If your password code is incorrect the prompt displays Incorrect code and automatically returns to Code Either try again or press EXIT to escape If your password code is correct the prompt displays Output V Cal This is the first of 12 available
193. roll keys to select the Edit Step option Follow step 8 of the To program a sequence table in the Programming a Sequence section to finish editing the step You Will See ERROR MSGS AUTO SEQ PGM Sequence 1 Sequence Edit Sequence Step 1 Step Edit Step Edit Step Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Power Supply Operation Inserting a This option allows you to insert a particular step in a sequence that has already been Sequence programmed Release 3 0 Step To insert a step into a programmed sequence Step Do This 1 2 C a D or C ww b Use the scroll keys to select a sequence to work with ENTER ENTER C MA or Cw D Use the scroll keys to select the step to insert in front of ENTER CA or Cw Use the scroll keys to select the Insert Step option Follow step 8 of the To program a sequence table in the Programming a Sequence section to finish inserting the step You Will See ERROR MSGS AUTO SEQ PGM Sequence 1 Sequence Edit Sequence Step 1 Step Edit Step Insert Step 93 Operation Power Supply Operation Deleting a This option allows you to delete a particular step in a sequence that has already been Sequence programmed Step To delete a step in a programmed sequence Step Do This 1 2 10 11 12 94 MENU a 6 times o
194. ront Panel 1 Select the REMOTE CONFIG menu 2 Select the Multichnl Cfg menu Press ENTER 3 When prompted with Addr enter a unique network address in the range 1 50 Press ENTER To receive and execute commands 1 Select the REMOTE SELECT menu then select Multichannel from the list Press ENTER SCPI Set a slave s multichannel address using the command SYSTem COMMunicate MCHannel ADDRess lt multichannel address gt where multichannel address is an integer in the range of 1 50 and the command is sent via a controller directly connected to the slave s RS 232 port If the unit is to execute commands set the power supply to accept control via multichannel commands the CANbus interface with the SCPI command SYSTem REMote SOURce MCHannel 1 Connect power supplies to be controlled via the CANbus network Parallel male DB9 to female DB9 cables N 1 are required Connect the power supplies in series linking the first power supply to the second using one cable and then the second to the third using a second cable and the second CAN port A single ribbon cable with multiple connectors may be used instead of several cables for ease of connection Terminate the bus at both ends with 120 ohm 1 4 Watt resistors included across the CAN HI and CAN LO signals Pins 2 and 7 See Table 4 5 CANbus Pins on page 113 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Using Multichan
195. ross the shunt You will need to convert the voltage across the shunt to a current measurement To set up to calibrate the analog programming interface you will need a 0 10V power supply to provide a programming signal to the voltage and current programming lines You will also need to connect the DVM to measure the signal at the readback lines 182 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Calibration Front Panel Calibration Procedure Front Panel Calibration Procedure Output Voltage Output Current Release 3 0 Calibration can also be done via remote control using SCPI commands See Remote Interface Calibration Procedure on page 187 Calibration of voltage programming and readback are combined in a single procedure 1 Set the load to open circuit Attach a DVM across the output terminals 2 Enter output voltage calibration menu Select Output V Cal from the calibration menu Press ENTER You will be prompted to set up for output voltage calibration Press ENTER when ready 3 Minimum calibration level The power supply will automatically set the output voltage to 10 4 Enter voltage data Enter the voltage output read from the external DVM Press ENTER 5 Maximum calibration level The power supply will set the output voltage to 90 6 Enter voltage data Enter the voltage output read from the external DVM Press ENTER 7 Power supply calculates and stores
196. rotection setpoint OVP Under voltage protection setpoint and shutdown configuration UVP Over current protection setpoint and shutdown configuration OCP Under current protection setpoint and shutdown configuration UCP Over power protection setpoint and shutdown configuration OPP Under power protection setpoint and shutdown configuration UPP Foldback protection mode and delay settings Over temperature protection auto recovery configuration OTP AC Off auto recovery configuration ACO Aux line configuration Front panel display configuration Front panel knob lockout Voltage current and power limits Triggered voltage current and power setpoints Trigger source Note All parameters are saved and used when the user setting is recalled Therefore you should set parameters that you do not care about to the factory defaults To create and save a user setting 1 Set up the power supply with all the parameters you require 2 Press store 3 Select a memory location and press to save your settings Release 3 0 77 Operation Power Supply Operation 78 The following table demonstrates how to set and save current and voltage settings Step Do This 1 2 VOLTAGE Turn the Voltage knob or use the numeric keypad to enter a voltage setpoint ENTER CURRENT Turn the Current knob or use the numeric keypad to enter a current setpoint STORE ENTER You Will See Set t FV Set tV
197. rrent programming lines read from the external DVM CAL ANAL 5V PROG CURR DATA lt voltage gt 4 Maximum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 4 5V 90 of full scale Set the power supply to receive 5V analog current programming calibration data by sending the command CAL ANAL 5V PROG CURR LEV MAX 5 Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the current programming lines read from the external DVM CAL ANAL 5V PROG CURR DATA lt voltage gt 6 Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants Analog Programming Interface Current Readback Calibration Attach a DVM across the current readback lines Pins B6 and BI GND 2 Minimum calibration level Set the current readback lines to approximately 10 of full scale by sending the command CAL ANAL 5V READ CURR LEV MIN 3 Enter voltage data Enter the voltage across the current readback lines read from the external DVM CAL ANAL 5V READ CURR DATA lt voltage gt 4 Maximum calibration level Set the current readback lines to approximately 90 of full scale by sending the command CAL ANAL 5V READ CURR LEV MAX 5 Enter voltage data Enter the voltage across the current readback lines read from the external DVM CAL ANAL 5V READ CURR DATA lt voltage gt 6 Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Analog Programming Interface 0 10V Range Release 3 0 Calibr
198. rt step into specific PROGram lt channel gt SEQuence lt sequence number STEP Insert a step into a specific sequence sequence step_number gt INSert lt voltage gt lt current gt lt power gt lt OVP_level gt lt step_time gt TRIG Program specific PROGram lt channel gt SEQuence lt sequence_number gt STEP lt Edit program step current of specific sequence step current step number CURRent current sequence Program specific PROGram lt channel gt SEQuence lt sequence_number gt STEP lt Edit program step power of specific sequence step power step_number gt POWer lt power gt sequence Program specific step PROGram lt channel gt SEQuence lt sequence_number gt STEP Edit program step OVP level of specific OVP lt step_number gt OVP OVP level sequence Program specific PROGram c L gt SEQuence lt sequence_number gt STEP Edit program step time or triggering of sequence step time lt step_number gt lt step_time gt TRIG specific sequence Program specific PROGram lt channel gt SEQuence lt sequence_number gt TRIGg Edit program trigger source of specific sequence trigger source er SOURce BUS MANual EXTernal IMMediate sequence Program specific PROGram lt channel gt SEQuence lt sequence_number gt REPea Edit program end action of specific sequence end action t sequence count gt ONCE FORever INFinity sequence Program specific PROGram lt chan
199. s are NONE ON OFF OVOLtage UVOLtage OCURrent UCURrent OPOWer UPOWer ACOFf OTEMperature HTEMpertature SPRotection UNRegulated FOLD CC CV CP The address for a multichannel slave An integer value in the range 2 to 50 A string representing any 4 digit positive integer A numeric value as defined by SCPI May also be MAXimum or MINimum May include current related suffix units such as mA uA A etc Range may be 0 to 103 of model s rated current A length of time in the range 0 to 60 seconds May include time related suffix units such as S MIN mS uS etc By default the value is in seconds Range 0 255 An 8 bit status mask for the Standard Event Status Register that determines which bits are OR d to form the ESB bit in the Status Byte Register The address for a GPIB controlled unit An integer value in the range 1 to 30 A Boolean indicator of a state Possible values are ON OFF 0 off or 1 on A numeric value as defined by SCPI May also be MAXimum or MINimum May include voltage related suffix units such as mV uV V etc Range is 0 to 103 of model s rated voltage A numeric value as defined by SCPI May also be MAXimum or MINimum May include power related suffix units such as mW uW W etc Range is O to 101 of model s rated power A numeric indication of an internal set of setting registers An integer value in the range 1 to 10 Number of times a sequenc
200. securely fastened or other noise sources CANbus input buffer corrupted CANbus input buffer corrupted CANbus input buffer overrun Data is sent on the CANbus faster than the CPU can process CANbus output buffer overrun Data cannot be transmitted fast enough Multichannel Error Codes Release 3 0 Multichannel functionality is only available with the 6000 Watt power supply Table C 12Multichannel Error Codes Error code 1800 1802 1803 1804 1805 Error Message Description Multichannel general error An error has occurred while sending multichannel commands One such cause is sending a command that is too long Multichannel address taken The multichannel address configured for this unit has already been assigned to another unit on the CANbus network Multichannel originator not responding The originator of the message is not responding to the handshaking Multichannel recipient not responding The recipient of the message is not acknowledging the reception of the command Multichannel command overwritten A received command through the CANbus has been overwritten 221 Error Messages Current Share Error Codes Current Share Error Codes Current share functionality is only available with the 6000 Watt power supply Table C 13Current Share Error Codes Error code 1900 1911 1912 1921 1922 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 222 Error Message Description Curr
201. so disable or enable the output of the master automatically disabling or enabling the output of all slaves You may use local or remote RS 232 GPIB multichannel or analog control to operate the master Slaves will be operating under remote control from the master and in local lockout Hence they will only respond to remote queries or the OUT ON OFF key on the front panel The default display will show a greek letter sigma before the readback current if the summed current output is being displayed E g The display may read 60 00V X 500A However the setpoint displayed on the master is still the current limit for a single unit The master or slave annunciators will light up to show that current share is operating properly Power supplies may not enter calibration mode while current sharing or enter current share operation while in calibration mode The slave annunciator will flash if it does not detect a master on the network Check the cable and the master configuration A master or slave will be disabled from current sharing set to No share if there is more than one master connected to the CANbus Error 1811 e there are more than 4 slaves Error 1822 or e the model does not match that of the master Error 1822 In each of these cases the current share mode will be set to No share If a unit becomes disconnected due to a failure in communications the master will queue error 1812 Current
202. st other units on the CANbus Only commands are allowed queries are not allowed Commands Note that there will be a lag in execution time between the local unit and all other units of up to a maximum of 20 ms For example SOURCEO VOLT 10 0 will set all units in a multichannel string to 10 0 V Specifications Max connected units 50 Max cable length 40m Bus speed 700 kbits sec Termination 120 ohm 1 4 W Connections parallel male DB9 to female DB9 cable Addresses 1 to 50 Release 3 0 117 Remote Operation RS 232 Operation RS 232 Operation RS 232 Configuration 118 Use a standard null modem cable to connect the power supply to the host interface Connection The RS 232 port is a standard male DB9 connector Table 4 6 describes the pin functions Pins 1 4 6 and 9 are not used Table 4 6 RS 232 Pins Pin Function Not used Receive Transmit Not used Ground Not used Ready to Send RTS Clear to Send CTS Not used O o 0 0 Ri WwW N Front Panel First set the RS 232 parameters You Will See Step Do This 2 Cw 5times 5 Doa Select the baud rate 7 Cw or Select the flow control option 8 ENTER ERROR MSGS REMOTE CONFIG RS 232 Cfg Baud 9600 Baud Flow Ctl None Options are None no flow control Hdwr CTS DTS hardware handshake XON 7 software XON XOFF characters used Settings are saved Operating Manual for XDC
203. ster 0 0 0 0 e eee eee 153 Standard Event Status Register 00000 e eee 154 Status Byte Summary Register 0 0 00 ee eee ee ee 155 Preset Values of User Configurable Registers 157 IEEE 488 2 Commands 00 c cee eee 199 Readback Commands 00 cece eee tees 200 Commands for Output Control aasa saaa eee 201 Commands for Current Share 6000 W only 202 Commands for Calibration llle 203 Command to Clear all Protection Mechanisms 203 Commands for Fold Protection llle 204 Commands for Triggering lille 204 System Commands 00 0 cece tees 204 xvii List of Tables Table B 10 Status Commands 0 0c cece eee 205 Table B 11 Protection Commands 0 0c eee eee ees 209 Table Bil2 UserjLines ds Akela se GS RR RE RE pe 209 Table B 13 X Output State ee 209 Table B 14 Auto Sequence Commands 0 0 cece eee 210 Table B 15 Legacy Commands 00 ce eee eee eee 212 Table B 16 Expressions 2 5 eclipse a es 213 Table C 1 Command Error List liess 216 Table C 2 Execution Error List ss pcr 2 216 Table C 3 Device Specific Error List leeren 218 Table C 4 Query Ertorilist oraren feranra Rene cU ur vp etes 219 Table C 5 User Request Event sisse sero Ree y Rd EA 219 Table C 6 Operation Complete Event 0 0 00 ee eee eee 219 Table
204. stof FIgUIBS cres X eR pects SISSE E TREE eve EE eo e pus xix Section 1 About The XDC Power Supply OVerVIOW 3 over eit A du ent at gaat Wh be here iran Red cece aaa eee Nek St D pt ond eae 21 FGat les sa ified eru PC ED RA OS WIES LSE Sooo ere Ut ted Des 21 Eront Panel ox A ek ret ae It RT E D S RO aZ oe 22 Display biocidas ed 28 Status AMnunciatorS ae 28 RearPanelzi 21d Ttva pae et rec aos Ite e eco ar decia tits od 30 Overview of Operation isses eee itat woven bey beers date 31 Power ON ies A eg ere a Edge d E UR a 31 Control MOd6eS ie oet s scd uet eut acis oc S eese y ee ca ce ne hin Gita oe 31 Section 2 Installation OV6eIViBW 34 54 teh nein do pA Raa Pub eee Re FC EROS NAE etie 33 Basic Setup Procedure seien el ERR tet 33 Inspection Cleaning and Packaging 0 cece eee n 34 Initial Inspection oeil e eme e e nd Rv 34 Maintenance 7 zi Tu ERRARE LXI Pe eh eas saa 34 Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer llle 35 Return Material Authorization Policy lille ele 35 Packaging for Shipping or Storage 0 eee eee 36 Location Mounting and Ventilation 0 00000 cee eee eee 37 Rack Mounting ele bred Pee OR ae Ree RR eae ee 37 Ventilation voce nrbe EM aed ieee E a bo aye A Soba ts 39 AC Input POWeF ees EIER a MEM ae et 40 AC Input Connector m hn 40 AC Inp t Wire avila pees cor ara a e 41 AC Wire Input Connection for 6000 W
205. supply has insufficient memory to perform the requested operation Data questionable Indicates that measurement accuracy is suspect Hardware error occurs during flash update if there is a failure Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of a hardware problem in the power supply Hardware missing Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of missing power supply hardware e g an option not installed Illegal program name The name used to reference an auto sequence program was invalid or there is no program selected Program currently running Certain operations dealing with auto sequence programs may be illegal while the program is running For example deleting a running program is not possible Program syntax error There is an error in the program definition Memory use error Indicates that a user request has directly or indirectly caused an error related to memory or lt data_handle gt s This is not the same as bad memory 217 Error Messages Device Specific Error List Device Specific Error List An error in the range 399 300 or 1 32767 indicates that the instrument has detected an error which is not a command error a query error or an execution error some device operations did not properly complete possibly due to an abnormal hardware or firmware condition These codes are also used for self test response errors The occurrence of
206. supply was operating in Constant Voltage CV Mode l lt Isgr and the load changed so the load current Ij became EQUAL TO the current limit setting Isgr the power supply would automatically switch into Constant Current CC Mode and the output voltage would vary in response to changes in load current If the additional load was subsequently removed so the load current was again LESS THAN the current limit setting the supply would automatically return to Constant Voltage CV Mode 59 Operation Remote Control Modes Remote Control Modes 60 A number of control interfaces are available You can control the power supply remotely using 0 5V or 0 10V signals via the remote analog programming interface or from a remote terminal using a remote digital interface A remote digital interface following RS 232 protocol is standard An optional remote digital interface following IEEE 488 2 GPIB protocol is also available An optional CANbus port for 6000 Watt units is also available which enables multi channel communication from a single GPIB address and supports current sharing with parallel connected units For detailed information see Section 4 Remote Operation Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Function Release 3 0 Keys The power supply is shipped ready to operate in local mode The factory default power on setting is 0V 0A with the DC output turne
207. t temperature range 1 Available from rack or cabinet vendors e g Schroff part number 30150 094 Release 3 0 39 Installation AC Input Power AC Input Power hy WARNING Disconnect AC power from the unit before removing the connector cover Live line voltages may be exposed when the cover is removed hy WARNING A safety ground wire must be connected to the unit as shown in Figure 2 4 and Figure 2 6 to ensure operator safety A CAUTION When the power switch is turned on output voltage or current previously set may be applied to loads depending on the supply configuration AC Input The AC input connector is a standard wire clamp terminal block with 3 phase Connector connectors and a chassis ground connector The safety ground wire alternatively may be connected to the chassis using a ring tongue on the ground stud as shown in Figure 2 4 and Figure 2 6 e RS232 N PROGRAM LINES CANBUS CANBUS cae Ground Connection 3 Phase Terminal Block Connectors Figure 2 4 AC Input Connector for 6000 Watt units 40 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply AC Input Wire AC Wire Input Connection for 6000 W Release 3 0 Installation AC Input Power The manufacturer recomm
208. t of next step Error if STATe is not RUN Read number of programmed steps in selected sequence Delete selected sequence step Exit a selected sequence Read current step number Edit selected sequence step Insert step into selected sequence Program selected sequence step current Program selected sequence step voltage Program selected sequence step power Program selected step OVP Program selected sequence step time Program selected sequence trigger source Program selected sequence end action Read specific sequence number of steps Delete a specific sequence Let DIT me gt Ser RRe LTa Wer st BU lt s COU DEL time TRIG PROGram e PROGram PROGram PROGram lt c lt voltage gt lt current gt TRIG PROGram lt c t lt voltage gt lt current gt PROGram lt channel nt lt current gt PROGram lt channe ge lt voltage gt PROGram lt channel lt power gt PROGram lt channe PROGram lt step_ PROGram hanne S MANual EXTernal PROGram channel equence count ONCE FORever SELected SELected SELected SELected SELected SELected SELected ep number O0VP OVP level SELected SELected MMediate SELected STEP lt step_number gt DE EXIT STEP EXECuting STEP lt step_number gt E lt power gt lt OVP_level gt lt ti STEP lt step_number gt IN lt powe
209. t status enable gt bits Read Status Byte STB Read the status byte and Master Summary N A STATus lt channel gt SBYTe EVENt Status bit Trigger TRG Trigger commands Analogous to the IEEE N A 488 1 defined Group Execute Trigger interface message See IEEE 488 2 section 6 1 4 2 5 Self Test Query TST2 Internal self test and responds indicating SYSTem lt channel gt TEST whether or not the device completed the self test without any detected errors Save Default Settings SDS Save the factory default settings N A SYSTem lt channel gt SAVE DEFault setting location Wait To Continue WAI Prevents the device from executing any SYSTem lt channel gt WAIT further commands or queries until the no operation pending flag is TRUE OPC Table B 2Readback Commands Read Output Current Read Output Power Read Output Voltage MEASure lt channel gt SCALar VOLTage DC N amp punung PUDUMIO IdOS 92u98J9jo pueuiulo 2 IddS 0 aseajay LOZ Table B 3Commands for Output Control SCPI Command Query Set Immediate Current SOURce 4channel CURRent LEVel IMMediate A Change current setpoint Setpoint PLitude lt current gt MAXimum MINimum Set Triggered Current SOURce lt channel gt CURRent LEVel TRIGgered AMP Change triggered current setpoint Setpoint Litude lt current gt MAXimum MINimum DEFault Set Immediate Power SOURce lt channel gt PO
210. ta caused by improper or nonexistent pacing Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Error Messages Query Error List Query Error List An error number in the range 499 400 indicates that the output queue control of the instrument has detected a problem with the message exchange protocol described in IEEE 488 2 chapter 6 The occurrence of any error in this class causes the query error bit bit 2 in the Event Status Register to be set Table C 4 Query Error List Error code 400 Query Error This is the generic query error for the power supply used only when the other types of errors do not apply 410 Query INTERRUPTED Generated when a new command was received before it could finish the query Error Message Description User Request Event An error event in the range 699 600 is used when the instrument wishes to report a 488 2 user request event This event also sets the user request bit bit 6 of the Standard Event Status Register Table C 5User Request Event Error Error Message Description code 600 User request Operation Complete Event An error event in the range 899 800 is used when the instrument wishes to report a 488 2 operation complete event This event occurs when an instrument s synchronization protocol having been enabled by an OPC command completes all selected pending operations This event also sets the operation complete bit bit 0 of the Standard Event Status Register T
211. tatus enable Query format STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown tion Set Protection Shutdown Negative Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown tion status enable Query format STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown tion PROTection EV PROTection PROTection ENt CONDiti ENA Ble PROTection ENA Ble PROTection PROTection PROTection PROTection PTRansi PTRansi NTRansi NTRansi Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Control Sub Regis Query Remote Control Event SCPI command STATus channel OP Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces ter Commands ERation RCONtrol EV Query Remote Control Condition SCPI command ENt STATus channel OPERation RCONtrol CONDition Enable Remote Control Sub Register SCPI command STATus channel OP lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt OPERation RCONtrol Set Remote Control Positive Tr SCPI command STATus lt channel gt OP lt status enable gt Query Format STATus lt channel gt OP ERation RCONtrol I NA Ble I NA Ble ansition Filter Set Remote Control Negative Transition Filter SCPI command ERation RCONtrol PTRansition ERation RCONtrol PTRansition STA
212. th the edit and insert commands e step number ranges from 1 to 99 e time defines the duration of the step and must be entered in the format milliseconds It ranges from 10ms to 99 hours e TRIG may be entered instead of a step duration In this case the unit will hold the output levels at that step until a trigger signal is supplied Setting Sequence Repetitions PROG REP ONCE sequence count gt FOR INF e ONCE will run the sequence once and return it to its STOP condition e lt sequence count ranges from 1 to 9999 It will run the sequence the number of times specified before putting it into the STOP condition FORever and INFinity cause the sequence to repeat forever A query will return 9 9E37 representing INFinity Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Selecting a Trigger Source If any triggers are programmed into the sequence select a trigger source PROG TRI G SOUR BUS MAN EXT IMM BUS trigger signal is IEEE 488 1 GET or TRG MANual trigger input is from the front panel TRIGGER key EXTernal The external trigger line is selected as the source IMMediate The source is the SCPI command INIT IMM Editing Step Parameters Commands are provided to edit only one of voltage current power OVP level step duration or end action To delete a step PROGram ST Program step v
213. th the local address will be executed locally and will not be sent The multichannel address must be appended to the program mnemonic If no multichannel address is appended to the program mnemonic the command is executed by the local directly connected power supply Each unit of the network can send and receive commands to and from other units on the network It is highly recommended that only one command be sent at a time Any RS 232 and GPIB timeout settings should be increased when using multichannel commands CANbus The CANbus port is a one male one female DB9 connector to support daisy chain connections The CAN Controller Area Network is an ISO standard ISO11898 for a serial communication network Table 4 5 describes the pin functions Pins 1 4 8 and 9 are not used The CANbus is used for communications in multichannel operation or current sharing master slave operation and is part of the optional GPIB CANbus interface card Table 4 5 CANbus Pins Pin Function Not used CANLO Ground Not used Ground Ground CANHI Not used O ON 00 2 WIN gt Not used 113 Remote Operation Multichannel Operation 6000 Watt only Configuration Before connecting a power supply to a multichannel network you must configure 114 Setup each power supply with a unique address The front panel or a remote interface maybe used to do this One power supply must be configured to operate via RS 232 or GPIB F
214. the Status Byte the Standard Event Status and the Error Queue Command CLS SCPI equivalent for multichannel use STATus lt channel gt CLEar Standard Event Status Enable Register The Event Summary Enable command determines which bits in the Standard Event Status Register are summarized in the Event Summary Bit ESB of the Status Byte The Power on Status Clear command determines if the Standard Event Status Enable Register is cleared at power on E g Sending ESE 16 sets bit 4 ofthe Standard Event Status Enable Register This will cause the Event Summary bit ESB in the Status Byte to be set whenever the Execution Error bit bit 4 in the Standard Event Status Register gets set Command ESE status enable ESE SCPI equivalent for multichannel use STATus lt channel gt STANdard ENABle lt status enable gt STATus lt channel gt STANdard ENABle Standard Event Status Register The Standard Event Status Register query allows the user to determine the current contents of the Standard Event Status Register See Standard Event Status Register on page 153 Reading this register clears it Command ESR SCPI equivalent for multichannel use STATus lt channel gt STANdard EVENt 158 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Service Request Enable Register The Service Request En
215. the cable to the AC source checking that the voltage is within the approved input range for the supply Energize the AC input It is now safe to turn the power supply on 43 Installation AC Input Power wy 6 lt lt left terminal e Ground Connection 3 right terminals 3 Phase Terminal Block Connectors AC input cover plate eO y Figure 2 6 Attaching the AC Input Wires for 12000 Watt units 44 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Installation Basic Checks or Self Tests Basic Checks or Self Tests WARNING The factory setting for Power ON is OV and OA with the output OFF These settings can be customized by end users If you suspect that the power supply has been used by someone else since it was received from the factory be prepared for the unit to power ON with a live DC output The functional test procedures described in this section include power on and front panel function checks as well as voltage and current mode operation checks Equipment Digital Voltmeter DVM rated better than 0 05 accuracy Required DC shunt ImV A 0 25 with connecting wire The recommended current ratings for the DC shunt and the wire must be at least 10 more than the output current of the power supply Display Test To ensure that the display is working properly 1 Turn the power switch ON 2 Observe the display panel Every pixel should illuminate for
216. the shortest possible length of shielded twisted pair wiring for load lines Connect the shield to the chassis via a rear panel mounting screw Where shielding is not possible or is impractical twisting the wires together offers some noise immunity When using local sense connections use the largest practical wire size to minimize the effects of load line impedance on the regulation of the supply 49 Installation Load Connections Load Connections WARNING Exercise caution when operating the power supply High energy levels can be stored at the output terminals on a power supply in normal operation In addition potentially lethal voltages exist in the power circuit and on the output and sense connectors of a power supply with a rated output greater than 40V Filter capacitors store potentially dangerous energy for some time after power is removed A CAUTION When making connections to the bus bars ensure that each terminal s mounting hardware and wiring assembly are placed to avoid touching the other terminal and shorting the power supply outlet Heavy connecting cables must have some form of strain relief so they don t loosen the connections or bend the bus bars Make load connections at the rear of the power supply at the positive and negative output bus bars or to the 4 terminal wire clamp connector depending on the model See Figure 2 7 Wire Size The wire should be one size larger than necessary to accommodate the required outp
217. ther event enable registers Query Operation Status STATus L gt 0PERation CONDition See Table 4 9 on page 145 N A Condition Register Set Operation Status STATus OPERation ENABle lt status enable gt See Table 4 9 on page 145 Yes Enable Register Query Operation Status STATus L gt 0OPERation EVENt See Table 4 9 on page 145 Event Register Set Operation Status STATus lt channe OPERation NTRansition See Table 4 9 on page 145 Yes Negative Transition lt status enable gt Register Set Operation Status STATus lt channe OPERation PTRansition See Table 4 9 on page 145 Positive Transition lt status enable gt Register Query Operation Status STATus OPERation are CONDition e 4 14 on page 148 Current Sharing Condition Register Set Operation Status STATus hanne OPERation are ENABle le 4 14 on page 148 Current Sharing Enable lt status enable gt Register Query Operation Status STATus OPERation are EVENt e 4 14 on page 148 Current Sharing Event Register Transition Register Set Operation Status STATus lt channe OPERation are PTRansition le 4 14 on page 148 Current Sharing Positive lt status enable gt Transition Register Operation Status STATus OPERation RCONtrol CONDition e 4 13 on page 148 e Control Condition ister Set Operation Status STATus lt channe OPERation RCONtrol ENABle le 4 13 on page 148 Remote Control Enable lt status enable gt R
218. tion mechanism Set High Voltage Limit VMAX lt voltage gt Equivalent to SOURce VOLTage LIMit HIGH lt voltage gt command Set upper limit of voltage setpoint range soft limits Read Output Voltage VOUT Equivalent to MEASure VOLTage command Read output voltage Set Immediate Voltage VSET lt voltage gt Equivalent to SOURce VOLTage command Setpoint Change voltage setpoint Notes All legacy commands that change a value conform to the same rules as SCPI Commands will cause an error if the unit s remote source remote state current share mode status and calibration status is incorrect Legacy commands do not have multichannel capabilities Query commands return a string containing the command itself The CLR command does not clear any legacy fault registers The RST command only clears the protections so that the voltage and setpoints can take effect It does not change any setpoint values When a protection is tripped the unit s output may be turned off configurable iddns Jamog seues JAX 104 enueyy Bunesado amp ipunung PUDUMIO IdOS BIUTIBJOY pueuiulo 2 Iid9S 0 eseejoy ELS Expressions Table B 16Expressions aux_line_mnemonic channel codeword current delay ESE word GPIB_address on off state OVP_level power setting_location sequence_count sequence_number status enable step_number step_time voltage Define the output of the auxiliary line The possible value
219. to connect SCPI Remote Control RCONtrol subregister will indicate the status of the connection A power supply that has been disabled will not have any bits set Use the SCPI command STAT OPER RCON COND to query the condition of the multichannel interface See Table 4 13 Remote CONtrol Sub Register on page 148 for a description of the bits in this register To send a command to a multichannel power supply attach the channel address to the command If no channel number is specified the command will be executed by the directly connected power supply For example the command SOURCE12 VOLT 10 0 will set the power supply with address 12 to 10V output The master receives the command and puts in on the CANbus Appendix B SCPI Command Reference lists all commands channel indicates where the multichannel address is to be inserted into the command IEEE488 2 commands have been given an alias that is SCPI compliant if the command is applicable to a power supply in multichannel operation These commands include CLS IDN OPT RST TST RCL SAV SDS and WAL See Table B 9 System Commands on page 204 Note The multichannel interface may not handle multiline response messages Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Operation Multichannel Operation 6000 Watt only Multichannel Add a suffix of 0 to simultaneously broadcast the command to the master and all Broadca
220. top MENU Access menu functions ENTER Make a selection UP DOWN Scroll to view selections increment numerical entries CE Clear entry Numeric keypad Enter data EXIT Cancel operation Special Key Functions UP View power readback from default window CE Deletes a selected user setting from memory Hold for 2 seconds EXIT Exit auto sequence 26 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Menu Function ERROR MSGS USER LINES PON CONFIG S D RECOVERY REMOTE SELECT REMOTE CONFIG AUTO SEQ PGM CURRENT SHARE POWER SETPOINT DISPLAY CONFIG KNOB LOCKOUT SETPOINT LIMIT SLEW RATE CALIBRATION Release 3 0 About The XDC Power Supply Front Panel Read error msgs Aux line A Configure aux line A Set aux line A polarity Aux line B Configure aux line A Set aux line B polarity Factory default Set output on off Last setting Set output on off User setting Select 1 to 10 Set output on off Auto sequence Select 1 to 10 Set output on off Select OTP Select AC Off recovery recovery Select remote interface RS 232 Select baud rate Select flow control GPIB Select address Select PON SRQ Analog Select input voltage range Multichannel Select address Select Edit Sequence Select Step Edit Step Enter Value Duration To Next Step Sequence Insert Step or EXIT to finish Delete Step Set Repeat Select repetitions for sequence Trig Source Select trigger source Delete Sequence Confirm delete No sharing Master Display summed S
221. ts default operating mode 1 If you want a different setting besides Set 1 use the arrow keys or numeric keypad Four options are available from the Recall memory 1 Last Setting Returns the setpoints to values stored before power was turned off 2 User Settings Returns the setpoints to one of ten possible saved values 3 Factory Preset Returns the setpoints to the original out of the box values 4 Auto Sequence Returns control of the setpoints to one of ten possible saved programs For further information see Program Auto Sequence on page 87 To access these options press RECALL repeatedly until the correct option appears or press the arrow keys Pressing RECALL lets you scroll through the options in the direction listed above Pressing the arrow keys lets you cycle through the options in either direction To restore the last setting Step Do This You Will See 1 Press once Last Settings 2 enter Press to restore last setting Release 3 0 79 Operation Power Supply Operation To select a stored user setting Step Do This You Will See 1 Press twice User Setting 1 2 CENTER Use the numeric keypad User Set or arrow keys to enter a value between 1 and 10 3 enter Use the numeric keypad or arrow keys to enter a value between 1 and 10 1 This prompt appears when there is at least one saved setting in memory If there are no saved settings the display reads None Saved and then automatic
222. tuation While some punctuation is sent with the string other markings are used to identify different elements of the command syntax and are not sent with the string The following punctuation is sent with the command string e Colons separate command keywords from lower level keywords For example CAL CURR STAT Blank spaces separate command keywords from parameter values For example CURR 0 1 Commas separate parameters from each other when more than one parameter is sent in the same string For example CAL STAT OFF 1234 e Semicolons separate multiple commands from the same subsystem This allows for greater efficiency For example CAL CURR LEV MIN VOLT LEV MIN is the same as typing CAL CURR LEV MIN CAL VOLT LEV MIN e Colons and semicolons can be used together to link commands from different subsystems For example CAL CURR LEV MIN MEAS CURR The following punctuation is not sent with the command string e Braces identify a selection of choices Choose one of the enclosed values e Vertical bars or pipes separate the choices found within the braces 195 SCPI Command Reference Using SCPI Commands Using Minimum and Maximum Using Queries Terminating Characters Common Commands 196 Angle brackets lt gt identify where specific values must be entered for a parameter For example in the example at the top of the page the para
223. umeric keypad to select the value None CC CV CP 5 ENTER 6 Use the arrow keys or the numeric keypad to select the delay time 7 This setting is saved Set The Shutdown Recovery menu offers 2 options for AC Off ACO and Shutdown Over Temperature protection OTP Recovery for Auto Recovery With this method the power supply returns to its normal AC Off and operating state once the alarm condition no longer exists For example if there OTP was an over temperature alarm and the protection was set to auto recovery the power supply would return to its normal operating state once the temperature was reduced below the alarm level Fold on Delay Os e Latched With this method the power supply remains in Shutdown state until the operator manually clears the protection level and manually turns the output back on You can set either or both the OTP and AC Off to Auto Recovery or Latched Release 3 0 71 Operation Power Supply Operation To set both OTP and AC Off to Auto Recovery Step Do This You Will See 1 ERROR MSGS N Cw 3 times S D RECOVERY ENTER OTP Latched 5 2 DOG OTP AutoRecov 5 ENTER ACO AutoRecov OTP is set to Auto Recovery ACO remains set to Auto Recovery and the display returns to its default operating mode ENTER You can also press MENU 4 times to bring up the Shutdown Recovery option 2 The default is Latched You can leave it at Latched or c
224. ure with the following exception e To minimize interaction between loads bring the wiring for each load directly back to the supply output When each load to the power supply is wired separately the loads will see only the precisely regulated output from the supply If 2 loads share a single cable the fluctuation in current to one load will cause the voltage to vary on the others This is due to wire impedance drops NS D WY TARALA 0 VWORBRoOHs Figure 2 7 Fastening the Output Wires 6000 Watt Low and Medium Voltage 52 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Installation Load Connections 53 NANANANNVANA SENA S AAVV ARANA ROS AS EME UJ MESS aes AN haora NN A 2 AN LULA HH Low and Medium Voltage SMS SESS S SENS AAA 9 See Figure 2 8 and Figure 2 9 for installation of the output cover Use this cover to Output Strain Relief Cover protect users from accidental contact with the bus bars and to clamp output cables in place Figure 2 8 Output Bus Bar Cover for 6000 Watt units Figure 2 9 Output for 12000 Watt units Low and Medium Voltage Release 3 0 Installation Load Connections g easssssss 2598999989899 399898995990 TENEN y Sa Sa a Saa Sa Sa Sa SaN Q AE e o Figure 2 10
225. ut OFF WARNING High Temperature Hazard Ensure that the current output does not exceed the rating of the shunt or load wiring during this test To complete the current mode operation check 1 Si AOR eS Ensure that the OUT OFF annunciator is illuminated If OUT ON is illuminated press OUT ON OFF Connect the DC shunt across the output terminals on the rear panel Connect the DVM across the DC shunt Press OUT ON OFF to turn the DC output ON Slowly turn the Voltage knob clockwise to a maximum reading of 10V Slowly turn the Current knob clockwise to a maximum reading of 10A Compare the DVM reading with the front panel ammeter reading using I V R where I is the current V is the DVM reading and R is the DC shunt resistance The minimum control range is from zero to the maximum rated output for the power supply model Check that the Constant Current CC annunciator is illuminated Press OUT ON OFF to turn the DC output OFF Disconnect the DVM and the shunt 47 Installation Load Wiring Load Wiring Current Carrying Capacity 48 When connecting load wiring to the power supply consider the following factors e Current carrying capacity of the wire e Maximum load wiring length for operation with sense lines e Noise and impedance effects of the load lines As a minimum load wiring must have a constant capacity greater than the output current rating of the power supply This ensures that the wiring will not be d
226. ut current Normally the next largest commonly used gauge is used For example use 10AWG for 20A and 8AWG for 30A Isolation The wire must have a suitable insulating coating that will prevent arcing between the positive and negative output current and must be rated for 105 C operation 50 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Installation Load Connections Single Load To connect a single load to the DC output bus bars 10 150V outputs Release 3 0 l 2 Ensure that the power supply is powered OFF Place a bolt in the connecting hole of the negative bus bar and fasten the negative wire or bus bar a washer and a nut to the bolt Using a wrench turn the bolt until it is secure at approximately 25 foot pounds 34Nm Fasten the positive wire or bus bar to the positive bus using a bolt washer and nut Tighten the bolt to approximately 25 foot pounds 34Nm Ensure that the positive and negative wires are arranged so bare wires do not come into contact with each other or the chassis To connect the DC output wire clamp connectors 300V 600V outputs Connect appropriately sized wires as described in steps 1 to 6 above except strip 0 5 in 14mm of insulation off each load wire and clamp in the output connector by securely tightening the vertical clamp screw for each output 51 Installation Load Connections Multiple To connect multiple loads in parallel Loads Follow the Single Load proced
227. ut current limit This is a velocity sensitive rotary encoder Note The secondary functions for keys 3 to 5 listed below operate when the power supply is in Auto Sequence mode 3 VOLTAGE set key View and set voltage output setpoint RUN PAUSE Auto Sequence Program Start a selected program or pause the program CURRENT set key View and set current output setpoint TRIGGER for Auto Sequence Program Apply a trigger when requested This key may also be used to advance to the next step in the program by pressing and holding STORE settings key Save power supply output settings to one often locations END Auto Sequence Programming Stop the program The program will start from the beginning when RUN is pressed OUT ON OFF key Toggle between Output ON and Output OFF LCL RMT key Toggle between local mode and remote mode or Go to Local for GPIB operation except during calibration Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 About The XDC Power Supply Front Panel PROTECTION SET key View and set protection setpoints ALARM response Read and clear alarm messages ALARM annunciator indicates if there are any alarm messages RECALL settings key Apply stored power supply settings EXIT key Cancel operation exit menu or get out of Calibration mode or Auto Sequence mode Automatic timeout will also cancel operation except calibration and auto sequence operation Numeric keypad Numbers 0 to 9 use
228. ved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska and Hawaii are excluded Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact your merchant If you are unable to contact your merchant or the merchant is unable to provide service contact Xantrex directly at Phone 604 422 8595 Toll Free North America 1 800 667 8422 Fax 604 421 3056 Email info xantrex com Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual For some products Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities In any warranty claim dated proof of purchase
229. vent to be reported any time the condition changes Clearing both filters disables event reporting The contents of transition filters are unchanged by CLS and RST The status registers maybe be divided into 4 categories the operation status registers the questionable status registers the standard event status register and the status byte OPERation Status Register The operation status register is a 16 bit register which contains information about conditions which are part of the power supply s normal operation The Operation Status data structure has the operation status register and 5 sub registers to represent regulation shutdown protection shutdown remote control and current sharing modes Each of the sub registers is summarized in a summary bit Figure represents the Operation Status data structure The represents the logical summation of bits in a register Table 4 9 Table 4 10 Table 4 11 Table 4 13 and Table 4 14 describe the meanings of each bit as well as the bit number and bit weight 143 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces
230. ver power trip level variable trip limit and the supply is in Operation state Set if the supply s output power is less than the user specified under power trip level variable trip limit and the supply is in Operation state Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Release 3 0 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TEMPerature Sub Register This shows whether the temperature of critical components is near or over the maximum operating temperature Table 4 19 TEMPerature Sub Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description 0 1 Over TEMperature Set if the power supply temperature exceeds the maximum operating temperature 1 2 High TEMperature Set if the power supply temperature exceeds 90 of the maximum operating temperature Standard Event Status Register The standard event status register sets bits for specific events during power supply operation All bits in the standard event status registers are set through the error event queue The register is defined by 488 2 and is controlled using 488 2 common commands ESE ESE and ESR Figure 4 6 summarizes the standard Event Status Register Operation Complete 0 Not Used 1 3 Query Error 2 eee 5 Device Dependent Error 3 Not Used 1 Execution Error 4 Command Error 5 Not Used 2 Summary of QUESTionable Status 3 User Request 6 MAV 4 Power On 7 O E
231. wer Supply Section 4 Remote Operation Overview This chapter is divided into 3 main parts e Remote Analog Operation on page 108 provides an overview of how to use remote analog control e Multichannel Operation 6000 Watt only on page 113 gives information on the setup and use of Multichannel functionality e RS 232 Operation on page 118 explains how to send commands to the power supply using the SCPI programming language In addition to front panel operation the power supply can be operated remotely through the following interfaces e Analog 0 to 5V 0 to 10V e RS232 e GPIB with optional GPIB CANbus card only available for 6000 Watt units e Multichannel with optional GPIB CANbus card only available for 6000 Watt units The connecting ports for these interfaces are shown in Figure 1 6 and Figure 4 1 The remote interfaces except for the analog programming interface accept commands in 2 formats IEEE 488 2 common commands and SCPI commands SCPI commands that are aliases for the IEEE 488 2 common commands have been provided for use over the multichannel interface Release 3 0 105 Remote Operation Overview 106 The IEEE 488 2 common commands that are supported are CLS ESE ESE lt enable_mask gt ESR IDN OPC OPC OPT PRE PRE lt enable_mask gt PSC PSC lt on_off_state gt RCL lt user_setting gt RST SAV lt user_setting gt SDS SRE SRE
232. wer supply with all required settings we recommend that you do this right after recalling the factory default settings For example you can set voltage current and all protection levels Then to save the settings to Location 1 issue the command SAV 1 When you want to recall the settings issue the command RCL 1 If you want to recall them at the next power on issue the command OUTP PON REC USER To recall last settings If you wish to recall the settings present when the supply was last powered off send the command SYST REC LAST Release 3 0 127 Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Change Remote Local Control of Power Supply Enable Output Program V I P 128 A SCPI command is provided for use with the RS 232 and multichannel interfaces to change the remote local mode GPIB will use IEEE 4888 1 functions to change modes SYST REM STAT LOC REM RWL Where e LOC go to local mode operation e REM go to remote mode operation e RWL remote with local lockout Go to remote mode operation with local mode locked out With RWL set the user cannot return to local mode via the front panel To query to remote mode SYST REM STAT To enable or disable the output OUTP ON OFF To query the state of the output enable OUTP SCPI To change setpoints SOUR VOLT voltage SOUR CURR current SOUR POW power To check setpoints SOUR VOLT SOUR
233. wer switch After a short power on delay the digital meters on the front panel and the CV annunciator illuminate The voltmeter and ammeter displays should read zero Check the front panel annunciators If OUT ON is illuminated press OUT ON OFF to disable it The OUT OFF annunciator should now be illuminated For an illustration of the annunciators and their locations see Figure 1 5 57 Operation Power Supply Operating States Powering From the front panel the safest method for shutting down the power supply is OFF the Power Supply Step Do This You Will See 1 The OUT OFF annunciator illuminates Ouput V and are O 2 Switch the AC power to OFF The AC OFF alarm and then the unit fades to black Power Supply Operating States 58 Power On Output Shutdown Soft Start Normal Operation Calibration The power supply has 5 operating states e Power On e Output Shutdown e Soft Start e Normal Operation e Calibration This is the period between the time that AC power is applied to the supply AC breaker turned on and the time that the power supply is ready for operation During this period the internal circuits are powering up and performing self tests Atthe end of the Power On period the supply is normally in its default Power On mode with the output OFF Vsg7 0 and Igp7 0 In this state the output is disabled and there is no output regardless of power settings The power supply can be placed
234. y calculates and stores calibration constants The menu will go to the 5V analog current readback calibration menu Analog Programming Interface Current Readback Calibration Attach a DVM across the current readback lines Pins B6 and B1 GND Enter 5V analog current readback calibration menu Select ANLG I RB 5V from the calibration menu Press ENTER You will be prompted to set up for analog current readback calibration Press ENTER when ready Minimum calibration level The power supply will automatically set the current readback lines to approximately 10 of full scale Enter voltage data Enter the voltage read from the external DVM Press ENTER Maximum calibration level The power supply will automatically set the current readback lines to approximately 90 of full scale Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the current readback lines read from the external DVM Press ENTER Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants The menu will go to the 10V analog voltage programming calibration menu Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Analog Programming Interface 0 10V Range Calibration Remote Interface Calibration Procedure The 0 10V range of the analog programming interface must be calibrated separately Follow the procedure exactly as for calibrating the 0 5V range using the corresponding 10V menu options All the analog signals will be scaled by a factor of Remote Interface Calibration P

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