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Operating Manual XDC 6000 Watt and 12000 Watt Series Digital Programmable DC Power Supply XDC 10-1200 XDC 20-600 XDC 30-400 XDC 40-300 XDC 60-200 XDC 80-150 XDC 100-120 XDC 150-80 XDC 300-40 XDC 600-20 XDC 10-600 XDC 20-300 XDC 30-200 XDC 40-150 XDC 60-100 XDC 80-75 XDC 100-60 XDC 150-40 XDC 300-20 XDC 600-10[...]

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Operating Manual for XDC 6000 Watt and 12000 Watt Series Digital Programmable DC Power Supply[...]

ii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Limited W arranty What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited W arranty is provid ed by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XDC 6000 W att or 12000 W att Series Digital DC Power Supply . This warranty lasts for a [...]

Release 3.0 iii Direct returns may be performed accordi ng to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your pr oduct manu al. 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[...]

iv Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YO UR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMIT TED BY LAW , IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, CONDITIONS , GUARANTEES, REPRESENT A TIO NS, OBLI GA TIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED [...]

Release 3.0 v Information WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNL ESS SPECIFICALL Y AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING, XANTREX a. MAKES NO W ARRANTY AS TO THE ACCU RACY , SUFFICIENCY OR SUIT ABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR O THER INFORMA TION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OT HER DOCUMENT A TION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT ; AND b. A S[...]

vi Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply W arnings and Cautions W arnings and cautions are defined and fo rmatted in this manual as shown below . Power Supply Safety W ARNING 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 Desc[...]

Release 3.0 vii IEC Symbols Used in This Manual Earth (Ground) T erminal Protective Conductor T erminal On (Supply) Off (Supply) W arning (Shock Hazard) Caution (Check manual fo r specific information.)[...]

viii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Approvals CE Mark CE-marked units meet the follo wing standards: • IEC 1010-1-92 including Ame ndments 1 and 2: • Overvoltage Category II • Permanently Connected Equipment • EN50081-2-1996 Electro magnetic Generic Emission - Indu strial Equivalent • EN50082-2-1995 Electromagn etic Compatib[...]

Release 3.0 ix About This Manual Who Should Use This Manual This manual is designed for users who un de rstand basic electrical theory , especially as applied to the operation of power supplies. This implies a recognition of const ant voltage and consta nt current operating mo des and the control of in put and output power , as well as the observan[...]

About This Manu al x Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Appendix B: SCPI Command Reference describes the S tandard Comman ds for Programmable Instru ments (SCPI) commands supported by this mo del. Appendix C: Error Messages describes the error messages that could appear during operation. Appendix D: GPIB describes the General Purpose Inte[...]

Release 3.0 xi Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii List of Figures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Content s xii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Load Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Wire Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Content s Release 3.0 xiii Program Auto Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Programming a Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Deleting a Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Content s xiv Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Enable Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Program V,I,P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Configure V, I, P Prot ection Limits . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Content s Release 3.0 xv Appendix B. SCPI Command Reference Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 IEEE 488.2 Requirements . . . . . . . . .[...]

Content s xvi Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Appendix D. GPIB Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Message Terminators . . . . .[...]

Release 3.0 xvii List of Tables Table 1.1 Front Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Table 2.1 Basic Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Table 2.2 AC Wire Specification for 6000 Watt units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Tab[...]

List of T ables xviii Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Table B.10 Status Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Table B.11 Protection Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Table B.12 User Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Release 3.0 xix List of Figures Figure 1.1 Front Panel (6000 Watt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Figure 1.2 Front Panel (12000 Watt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Figure 1.3 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

List of Figures xx Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply[...]

Release 3.0 21 Section 1. About The XDC Power Supply Overview The XDC Series of digital, programmabl e DC power supplies is designed for use in OEM, A TE, burn-in, magnet charging, and other high power systems for a broad range of applicat ions. The XDC us es our ne wly developed digital technology which, combined with “Soft Switching,” provide[...]

About The XDC Po wer Supply Front Panel 22 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply • Bright vacuum fluorescent display wi th annunciators to indicate complete supply status at a glance • Front panel, software-based calibration • Fully isolated analog progra mming and readback capabilities • CE Mark, CSA Certified, FCC Compliance, UL (p[...]

About The XDC Power Supply Front Panel Release 3.0 23 Figure 1.2 Front Panel (12000 W att) 1. Rack mount bracke ts 2. Handles 3. On/Off swit ch 4. Air intake vents 5. Front panel display (vacuum fluo rescent display). See Figure 1.4 for details. 6. V oltage kn ob 7. Current knob 8. Keypad. (See Figure 1.3 for details.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2[...]

About The XDC Po wer Supply Front Panel 24 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Figure 1.3 Keypad 1. Vo l t a g e k n o b : Turn knob to increase or decr ease output voltage. (This is a velocity- sensitive rotary encoder .) 2. Current knob: T urn knob to increase or decrease output current limit. (This i s a velocity-sensitive rotary encode[...]

About The XDC Power Supply Front Panel Release 3.0 25 8. PROTECTION SET key: V iew and set protection setpoints. ALARM response: Read and clea r alarm messages. ALARM annunciator indicates if there are any alarm messages. 9. RECALL settings key: Apply stored power supply settings. 10. EXIT key: Cancel operatio n, exit menu or get out of Calib ratio[...]

About The XDC Po wer Supply Front Panel 26 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Ta b l e 1 . 1 Front Panel Functions Key Functions V oltage Setpoint Enter voltage Current Setpoint Enter current Output ON/OFF T oggle Local/Remote Mode T oggle Protection Set OVP level UVP level OCP level UCP level OPP level UPP level Fold Mode Enter OV level [...]

About The XDC Power Supply Front Panel Release 3.0 27 Menu Function ERROR MSGS Read error msgs USER LINES Aux line A Aux line B Configure aux line A Configure aux line A Set aux line A polarity Set aux line B polarity PON CONFIG Factory default Last setting User setting Auto sequence Set output on/off Set output on/off Select 1 to 10 Select 1 to 10[...]

About The XDC Po wer Supply Display 28 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Display Figure 1.4 Front Panel Display 1. Main Display: Shows setpoints, readback, and menus. There are 14 chara cters. Each character is 5 pixels wide by 7 p ixels high. 2. S tatus Annunciators: See “Status Ann unciators” on page 28 and Figure 1.5 for detailed [...]

About The XDC Power Supply Status Annunciators Release 3.0 29 1. AUX A: Condition selected for auxiliary line A is TRUE. 2. Master: Power supply is selected to be the master in current share configurations. 3. AUX B: Condition selected for auxiliary line B is TRUE. 4. Slave: Power supply is selected to act as a slave in current share configurations[...]

About The XDC Po wer Supply Rear Panel 30 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Rear Panel Figure 1.6 Rear Panel (6000 W att low and medium output shown) 1. Fan Exhaust V ents: Do not obstruct. 2. Remote Sensing Ports: From the rear po int of view , left is negative; right is positive. 3. DC Output: Bus bars are shown. T erminal blocks are u[...]

About The XDC Power Supply Overview of Operation Release 3.0 31 Overview of Operation Power ON 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 perio[...]

About The XDC Po wer Supply Overview of Operation 32 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply[...]

Release 3.0 33 Section 2. Inst allation Overview Section 2 provides recommen dations and procedures for inspecting, installing, and testing the power supply . For more information about cont rols 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 Proc[...]

Installa tion Inspection, Cleaning, an d Packaging 34 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Inspection, Cleaning, and Packaging Initial Inspection When you receive your powe r supply , do a quick visual che ck. 1. Ensure that the box contains the po wer supply , the operating manual, the AC input cover and strain relief, an d the output cove[...]

Inst allation Returning Power Supplies to the Manufactu rer Release 3.0 35 Returning Power Suppli es to the Manufacturer Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product di rectly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Mat erial Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory “Ship T o” address. Products must also be shipped prep[...]

Installa tion Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer 36 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Packaging for Shipping or Storage Follow these instructions to prepare the power supply for shippin g or storage. 1. When returning the unit or sending it to the service center , attach a tag to the unit stating its model number (located on th[...]

Inst allation Location, Mounting, and V e ntilation Release 3.0 37 Location, Mounting, and V entilation Use the power supply in rack-mounted a p plications only . The power supply is designed to fit in a standard 19 in. (483mm) equipmen t rack. Rack Mounting T o install the power supply in an equipment rack: 1. Open the box con taining the unit. Se[...]

Installa tion Location, Mounting, and V entilation 38 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Figure 2.2 Unpacking the Po wer Supply (6000 W att shown)[...]

Inst allation Location, Mounting, and V e ntilation Release 3.0 39 Figure 2.3 Mounting the Power Supply in the Rack With Support Rails 1 (6000 W show n) V entilation 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. V entilation i[...]

Installa tion AC Input Power 40 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply AC Input Power AC Input Connector The AC input connector is a standard wire clamp term inal bloc k with 3-phase connectors and a chassis ground connector . The safety ground wire, alternatively , may be connected to the chassis using a ring tongue on th e ground stud as sh[...]

Inst allation AC Input Power Release 3.0 41 AC Input Wire The manufactu rer recommends the AC in put wire specified in T able 2.2 and T able 2.3. This must be permanently connected to an approved AC distribution b ox with suitably rated over-current protection. If you requ ire a special cord, contact the manufacturer . T able 2.2 AC Wire Specificat[...]

Installa tion AC Input Power 42 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 6. Route the AC wires to the input terminal block by con necting the red, black, and white wires to the remainin g 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. T o[...]

Inst allation AC Input Power Release 3.0 43 AC Wire Input Connection for 12000 W See Figure 2.6, on page 44. T o connect the 12000 W AC input wires: 1. Ensure that the AC input cord is de-e nergized, and that the power switch on the front of the power supply is OFF . 2. St rip approximately 2.75 in. (70 mm) from the jacket of t he AC wire. Stri p 0[...]

Installa tion AC Input Power 44 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Figure 2.6 Attaching the AC Inp ut Wires for 12000 W att units AC input cover plate left terminal: 3 right terminals: 3-Phase T erminal Block Connectors Ground Connection[...]

Inst allation Basic Checks or Self-T ests Release 3.0 45 Basic Checks or Self-T est s The functional test procedures described in this section include power -on and front panel functio n checks as well as voltage and current mode operatio n checks. Equipment Required • Digital V oltmeter (DVM) rated better than 0.05% accuracy . • DC shunt 1mV/A[...]

Installa tion Basic Checks or Se lf-T ests 46 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Power ON Check T o complete the power on check: 1. Ensure that the AC power switch is OFF . 2. Connect the unit to an AC outlet. 3. T urn the front panel AC power switch to ON. After a short power -on delay , the front pa nel digital meters an d the CV annunc[...]

Inst allation Basic Checks or Self-T ests Release 3.0 47 4. Slowly turn the Current knob clockwise 1 or 2 turns. Slowly turn the V oltage knob clockwise and observe both th e front panel voltmeter and the DVM. Do not exceed 10V . 5. Compare the DVM reading with the front panel voltmeter reading to verify the accuracy of the internal voltmeter . Bot[...]

Installa tion Load W iring 48 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Load Wiring When connecting load wiring to the powe r supply , consider the following factors: • Current carrying capacity of the wire • Maximum load wiring length for operation with sense lines • Noise and impedance effects of the load lines Current Carrying Cap acity[...]

Inst allation Load W iring Release 3.0 49 Load Wiring Length for Operation with Sense Lines For applications using remote sensing , or for improved voltage regulatio n at the load, you must limit the voltage drop across each load line. W e recommend that you use the larger load wiring to ensure a sm aller voltage dr op (1V maximum), although units [...]

Installa tion Load Connections 50 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Load Connections 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 conn ector , depending on the model. (See Figure 2.7.) Wire S ize The wire should be one size larger than necessary to acco[...]

Inst allation Load Connections Release 3.0 51 Single Load T o connect a single load to the DC output bus bars (10–150V outputs): 1. Ensure that the power supply is powered OFF . 2. 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. 3. Using a wrench, turn the b[...]

Installa tion Load Connections 52 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Multiple Loads T o connect multiple loads in parallel: • Follow the “Single Load ” procedure with the following exception: • T o minimize interaction between loads, bring the wiring for each load directly back to the supply output. When each load to the power sup[...]

Inst allation Load Connections Release 3.0 53 Output S train Relief/Cover See Figure 2.8 and Figure 2.9 for installation of the ou tput cover . Use this cover to 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 W att units (Low and Medium V olta ge) Figure 2.9 Outp[...]

Installa tion Load Connections 54 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Figure 2.10 Output Cover with S train Relief for 6000 W att units (High V oltage 300– 600V)[...]

Inst allation Load Connections Release 3.0 55 Figure 2.1 1 Output for 12000 W att units (High V oltage 300–600V)[...]

Installa tion Remote Sensing 56 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Sensing The power supply regulates the output volta ge at the output connectors in its normal configuration without re mote sense lines connected. Remote sensing lets the powe r supply tr ack and regulate the output voltage at the load, and thereby compensate for th[...]

Release 3.0 57 Section 3. Operation Overview Once you have installed the power supp ly and connected both the AC in put 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 expl aining how to power on and power off the power supply . It then[...]

Operation Power Supply Operating States 58 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Powering OFF the Power Supply From the front panel, the safest method for shutting down the power supply is: Power Supply Operating St ates The power supply has 5 operating states: • Power-On • Output Shutdown • Soft Start • Normal Operation • Calibrat[...]

Operation Power Supply Regulation Modes Release 3.0 59 Power Supply Regulation Modes The power supply h as 3 regulation modes while in the Normal Operation S tate: • Constant V oltage (CV) • Constant Current (CC) • Constant Power (CP) The CV , CC, and CP annu nciators indicate the regulation mo de. Const ant V oltage (CV) In this mode, the su[...]

Operation Remote Control Modes 60 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Control Modes A number of control interfaces are ava ilable. Y ou can control the power supply remotely using 0–5V or 0–10V signals vi a the remote analog programming interface or from a remote terminal us ing a remote digital interface . A remote digital inte[...]

Operation Front Panel Controls Release 3.0 61 Front Panel Controls The power supply is shi pped ready to op erate in local mode. The factory default power-on setting is 0V , 0A with the DC output turned of f. This section describes the function k eys, menu options, and co ntrol knobs that you use to operate the power supply . (Additio nal details a[...]

Operation Front Panel Controls 62 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 6. PROT SET : Lets you view and se t protection setpoints. (See “Set Output Protection” on page 65.) 7. RECALL: Lets you apply stored power su pply settings. (See “Recall Settings” on page 79.) 8. EXIT : Lets you cancel an operation or leave Calibration mode or A[...]

Operation Front Panel Controls Release 3.0 63 11 . KNOB LOCK OUT : Locks out either the V oltage or Current knob, or locks out both. (See “Lock Out Control Kn obs” on page 98.) 12. SETPT LIMIT : Sets up minimu m and maximum voltage, current, and power setpoints. (See “Set V , I, and P Limits” on pa ge 100.) 13. SLEW RA TE: Sets the programm[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 64 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Power Supply Operation This section describes how to configure and operate the power supply . Set V oltage The VO L T A G E key allows you to set and v iew the DC voltage output setpoint. Set Current The CURRENT key allows you to set and view the DC current output setp[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 65 Set Power The POWER SETPOINT menu option lets you select the power output limit, measured in watts. The following table shows how to access and work with the Power Setpoint option. The power setp oint is normally at the maximum rating of the power supply , in the factory default configuration and does[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 66 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply OVP shuts down the power su pply if the protection limit is exceeded. The other options offer a choice: they shut down th e power supply or issue a warning. When the protection level is set to zero, that mechanism is co nsidered disabled. However , in the case of OVP ,[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 67 T o set the Over-V oltage Protection: The other protectio n options follow a similar procedure, but h ave 2 extra step s: 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, o ther than OV[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 68 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply These 2 extra steps are show n in the following example. T o set the Under -V oltage Protection: T o set the Over -Current Pr otection: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 OVP SET 0V 2 Press repeatedly until the desired setting appears. UVP SET 0V 3 UVP SET 0V 4 Use the V o[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 69 T o set the Under -Cur rent Pr otection: T o set the Over -Power Protection: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 OVP SET 0V 2 Press repeatedly until the desired setting appears. UCP SET 0A 3 UCP SET 0A 4 Use the Current knob, the numeric keypad, or the arrow keys to enter a value. The value must be between[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 70 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T o set the Under -Power Protection: Fold Protection options are: • None: Fold protection disabled • CC: Shutdown on entering CC mode • CV : Sh utdown on entering C V mode • CP: Shutdown on entering CP mode A programmable delay time caus es the supp ly to wait [...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 71 T o set Fold Protection: Set Shut down Recovery for AC Off and OTP The Shutdown Recovery menu offers 2 options for AC Off (ACO) and Over-T emperature protection (OTP): • Auto-Recovery: With this method, the power supply returns to its normal operating state once the alarm condition no longer exists.[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 72 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T o set both OTP and AC Off to Auto-Recovery: Respond to Alarms If there is a protection alarm, press the PROT SET/ALARMS key to read the message or messages. Once you have read a mes sage, the system clears it from memory . T o tell the syste m that a message has been[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 73 If the 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. Y ou can press ENTER to work with the OVP setting or press the arrow keys to view the other protection settin gs. S[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 74 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Shut down vs Protection Alarm If a protection setpoint is exceeded , the system does the following: 1. If S/D if tripped? Y has been selected, the unit shuts down. If it is an OVP alarm, the unit shuts down. 2. If S/D if tripped? N has been selected, and it is not an O[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 75 Select Remote Control Source The REMOTE SELECT menu option allows you to se lect an in terfa ce for remote control. Before selecting a re mote control source, be sure to set up each interface using the Remote Configure menu . See “Configure Remote Control Source” on page 76 Remote control sources [...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 76 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Configure Remote Control Source The REMOTE CONFIG menu option lets you set up the attributes of the remote control sources. The following table shows how to access an d work with the Remote Configuration option. After you have selected the remote control source you wan[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 77 Store User Settings If you have a frequent or constant need fo r a specific voltage and current output, you can save these setpoints in the power supply’ s memory as a user setting. Once a setting is stored, it remains in the power s upply’ s memory after the unit is powered off. T en user setting[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 78 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply The following table demonstrates how to set and save current and volt age settings: Change Stored Settings T o change a stored setting, overwrite it with a new setting, or select the setting, press CE and hold it for a few seconds to clear the setting from memory . Ste[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 79 Recall Settings After you have saved one o r more settin gs, you ca n press RECALL to retrieve them from the power supply’ s non-volatile memory or to run an auto-sequence program. (Y ou can also recall stored settings th rough your Power ON configuratio n. See “Configure Power ON Settings” on p[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 80 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T o select a stored user setting: T o select a factory setting: T o select Auto Sequen ce: For operation of Auto Sequence mode, see “Using Auto Sequencing” on page 97. Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 Press twice. User Setting 2 Use the numeric keypad or arrow keys t[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 81 T able 3.1 Settings Affected by Recall Feature Factory Preset V alue V oltage setpoint 0.0V Current setpoint 0.0A Power setpoint 103% of power rating T riggered voltage setpoint Disabled (DEF) T riggered current setpoint Disabled (DEF) T riggered power setpoint Disabled (DEF) T rigger source None Low [...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 82 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Read Error Messages The ERROR MSGS menu option lets you display up to 50 queued messa ges. Once 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 r[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 83 Configure User Lines The USER LINES menu option lets you configure the aux iliary status lines The Auxiliary (Aux) lines are 2 open collector outputs that can be used to monitor the status of the power supply . The aux iliary lines are referred to as AUX A and AUX B. See “Making Connectio ns for Rem[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 84 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Aux line B has been selected to be configured. T o configure Aux line B: Configure Power ON Settings The Power ON configuration can b e set with 4 options : • Factory Preset: Where the Power ON output is reset to the original factory levels. These include: Output=OFF[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 85 Factory Preset Selecting Factory Preset lets you restore the factory defaults the next time the power supply is powered ON. T o select Factory Preset: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 2 times 1 1. Y ou can also press the Down arrow 2 times. PON CONFIG 3 Last Setting 4 2 times 1 Factory Pres[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 86 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply User Setting User Setting lets you restore a custom setting th e 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. T o select User Setting: Last Setting Selecting Last Setting [...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 87 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 “T o edit the sequence’ s trigger source:Using Auto Sequencing” on page 96.) T o select Auto Sequen ce: Program Auto Sequence The AUT O SEQ [...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 88 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Programming a Sequence This option allows you to set up comma nd programs for automated operation. T o program a sequence: : Note In the following p rocedure, on ly change the default setp oints if required. Otherwise simply press ENTER to accept. Step # Do This Y ou W[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 89 Setting step advance by time: This procedure is continued from step 13 in the “T o program a sequence:” table. It describes how to program the sequence to advance a partic ular step by waiting for a certain time period. The completion of this procedure will bring you back to step 15 of the “T o [...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 90 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Setting step advance by trigger: This procedure continues from step 13 in the “T o progra m a sequence:” table. It explains how to program the sequence to advance a particular st ep by waiting for a certain trigger event. See “Editing T rigger Source of a Sequenc[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 91 Deleting a Sequence This option allows you to delete an entire sequence. T o delete a sequence: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 6 times or . AUTO SEQ PGM 3 Sequence 1 4 or . Use the scroll keys to select a sequence to delete. Sequence # 5 Edit Sequence 6 or . Use the scroll keys to select [...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 92 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Editing a Sequence Ste p This option allows you to edit a particular step in a sequence that has already been programmed or to add steps to a new program. T o edit a step in a pr ogrammed sequence: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 6 times or . AUTO SEQ PGM 3[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 93 Inserting a Sequence Ste p This option allows you to insert a particular step in a sequence th at has already been programmed. T o insert a step into a programmed sequence: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 6 times or . AUTO SEQ PGM 3 Sequence 1 4 or . Use the scroll keys to select a sequenc[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 94 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Deleting a Sequence Ste p This option allows you to delete a particular step in a sequence that has already been programmed. T o delete a step in a programmed sequence: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 6 times or . AUTO SEQ PGM 3 Sequence 1 4 or . Use the sc[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 95 Editing Repeat Ti mes of a Sequence This option allows you to edit the number of times the sequence will run before it goes into STOP mode. T o edit the sequence’ s r epeat times: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 6 times or . AUTO SEQ PGM 3 Sequence 1 4 or . Use the scroll keys to select [...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 96 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Editing T rigger Source of a Sequence When steps are programmed to advance step by trigger , this option allows you to edit the source of those trigger events. T o edit the sequence’ s trigger source:Using Auto Sequencing Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 6[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 97 Using Auto Sequencing Auto Sequence programs can be set to run as a Power ON default or recalled from memory by pressing the RECALL key . In Auto Sequ ence mode, 3 of the function keys opera te as altern ates: • VO L T AG E operates as RUN/P A USE . • CURRENT operates as TRIGGER . • STORE operat[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 98 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Configure Display The DISPLA Y 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 displa y voltage and current readb ack, but you can also choose voltage and power , c[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 99 If you attempt to use either knob, the display shows Knobs Locked , and there is no effect on the output. T o lock out only the V oltage knob: If you attempt to use the V oltage knob, the display shows V Knob Locked , and the output is not af fected. If you attempt to use the Current knob, the knob op[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 100 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Set V , I, and P Limit s The voltage, current a nd power setpoints can be limited to less than the supply rating range to match the tolerance of connected equipment or any other criteria you ma y have. Y ou can control the voltage, current an d power setpoint limits t[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 101 T o set the current limits: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 until you see the “SETP T LIMIT” option SETPT LIMIT 3 Voltage Limit 4 Current Limit 5 High 0A 6 Use the Current knob, arrow keys, or numeric keypad to enter a value. The value must be within 0A to 103% of the unit’s rated c[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation 102 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T o set the power limit: Slew Rate The slew rate is calculat ed 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 of f and restored at power on. Output ON/OFF and[...]

Operation Power Supply Operation Release 3.0 103 The slew rate error increases as the slew rate increases. Selecting SLEW RA TE 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 VOL T AGE DEF AUL T will return the slew rate to the default value[...]

Operation Default Display 104 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply View Model Information The MODEL INFO menu option displays hardwa re and software information including: • Manufacturer (Xantrex) • Model description (e.g. XDC 60–100) • V oltage and current ratings (60 V 100 A) • ROM version (e.g. ROM V er . 5.000) • FPGA versio[...]

Release 3.0 105 Section 4. Remote Operation Overview This chapter is divided into 3 main parts: • “Remote Analog Operation” o n page 108 provides an overview of ho w to use remote analog control • “Multichannel Operation ( 6000 W att only)” on page 1 13 gives information on the setup and use of Mu ltichannel functionality • “RS-232 [...]

Remote Operation Overview 106 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply The IEEE 488.2 common comman ds that are supported are: For a detailed listing of all SCPI commands, see Appendix B, T able B.1 to T able B.14. Before using a SCPI command, familiarize yoursel f with the information in “Using SCPI Commands” on page 1 95. *CLS *P SC <o[...]

Remote Operation Making Connections for Remote Control Release 3.0 107 Making Connections for Remote Control See Figure 4.1 for the locations of the RS -232, GPIB and CANb us conne ctors and the locations and the pin numbers of the User Lines and the Analog Programming Lines. GPIB and CANbus are optional. Figure 4.1 View of Re mote Interface Connec[...]

Remote Operation Remote Analog Operation 108 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Remote Analog Operation Analog Connections The analog interface has 2 ports: the use r lines and th e analog programming lines. The tables below show th e function and power flow for each pin on these ports. The user lines are optically isolated . The output l[...]

Remote Operation Remote Analog Operation Release 3.0 109 Figure 4.2 Schematic For User Line Interface T able 4.2 Analog Program ming Pins The analog setpoint and readback pins may be configured to work in either a 0–5V range or 0–10V range. The programming li nes have their own isol ated power source (10mA max), and this power can be looped bac[...]

Remote Operation Remote Analog Operation 11 0 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T able 4.3 Analog Pin Connection s for Power Lo op Back Remote Interlock Using a Cont act Closure The interlock input may be configured for u se with an external voltage free contact. Connect pins as shown: T able 4.4 Analog Pin Connections with a Cont act Cl[...]

Remote Operation Remote Analog Operation Release 3.0 111 Next select analog programming as the remote control interface. Y our options are • Analog V & I - voltage an d current programmed via the analog interface • Analog V - voltage programmed via the analog interface; current set via front panel • Analog I - current programmed via the a[...]

Remote Operation Remote Analog Operation 11 2 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Using Remote Analog Control Connect your programming voltage sou r ces and monitors, ensuring that the appropriate 0– 5V or 0– 10V range has been configured and selected . (See page 75.) W ith the Analog Control mode se lected, varying the p rogramming so[...]

Remote Operation Multichannel Operation (6000 W att only) Release 3.0 11 3 Multichannel Operation (6000 W att only) Multichannel Connections Multichannel operation is only available for 6000 W att units. Y ou may remotely control up to 50 power supplies from one programming interface (RS-232 or GPIB) by using multichannel ad dressing if the CANbus [...]

Remote Operation Multichannel Operation (6000 W att only) 11 4 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Config uration Before connecting a power supply to a mu ltichannel network, you must configure 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 operat[...]

Remote Operation Multichannel Operation (6000 W att only) Release 3.0 11 5 2. At least one power supply should be co nnected 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 configuratio n section. Addresses ma y be in the range 1 to 50 inclusive. 3. T urn th[...]

Remote Operation Multichannel Operation (6000 W att only) 11 6 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Note that slave units have an automatic readdressing capability when in multchannel mode. A slave unit will attempt another addre ss when it is added to a string with an address that is already taken. If no new ad dress can be found then the [...]

Remote Operation Multichannel Operation (6000 W att only) Release 3.0 11 7 Multichannel Broadcast Commands Add a suffix of "0" to simultaneously broa dcast the "command" to the master and all other units on th e CANbus. On ly commands are allowed, querie s are not all owed. Note that there will be a lag in executio n time betwee[...]

Remote Operation RS-232 Operation 11 8 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply RS-232 Operation RS-232 Connection Use a standard null modem cabl e to connect the power supply to the host interface. The RS-232 port is a standard male DB9 connector . T ab le 4.6 desc ribes the pin functions. Pins 1, 4, 6, and 9 are not used. T able 4.6 RS-232 Pi[...]

Remote Operation RS-232 Operation Release 3.0 11 9 Next, select RS-232 as the remote control interface. Press the LCL/RMT button to begin remote operation via the RS-232 interface. SCPI Set the band rate: SYST:COMM:SER:BAUD {1200 | 2400 | 48 00 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400} Select flow control: SYST:COMM:SER:PACE {HARD | XON | NONE} Where • HARD means [...]

Remote Operation GPIB Operation 120 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply GPIB Operation GPIB Connection The GPIB port is a special GPIB female connecto r . T able 4.7 describes the pin functions. Pin 12 is not used. T able 4.7 GPIB Pins Pin # Fun ction 1D 1 2D 2 3D 3 4D 4 5E O I 6D A V 7N R F D 8N D A C 9I F C 10 SRQ 11 AT N 12 Not used 13 [...]

Remote Operation GPIB Operation Release 3.0 121 Config uration 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. Front p anel First set the GPIB parameters: Next, select GPIB as the remote control interface. Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2[...]

Remote Operation GPIB Operation 122 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI T o set up GPIB control parameters: SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR <GPIB-address > where • the GPIB address may be in the range 1 to 30. T o configure the unit to genera te a power -on service request: SYST:COMM:GPIB:PONS {ON | OFF} T o select GPIB as the remote cont[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 123 SCPI Commands for Digit al Interfaces These SCPI commands are for use with GPIB, RS-232 and Multichannel remote digital interfaces. Set Up Power ON Defaults For a complete list of commands and remote functionality , see Appendix B, “SCPI Command Reference”. The Power On confi[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 124 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Last Setting Selecting Last Setting lets you restore the settings that are in use when the power supply is powered of f, the next time it is powered on. T o power on the last stored setting: OUTP:PON:REC LAST T o check the current user setting: OU[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 125 Power On Output S t ate Y ou may also change the output state wh ether the output is en abled or disabled at power on. T o change the power on at output state: OUTP:PON:STAT [ON|OFF|1|0] T o check the setting: OUTP:PON:STAT? Reset Resetting the unit puts certain features to a kno[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 126 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T able 4.8 Features Affected by Reset (*RST) Comm and Feature Reset St ate (*RST) V oltage setpoint 0.0V Current setpnoint 0.0A Power setpoint 103% of power rating Low voltage setpoint limit 0.0V High voltage setpoin t limit 103% of volt age ratin[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 127 Store User Settings If you have a frequent or constant need fo r a specific voltage and current output, you can save these setpoints in the power supply’ s memory as a user setting. Once a setting is stored, it remains in the power s upply’ s memory after the unit is powered [...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 128 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Change Remote/Local Control of Power Supply A SCPI command is provided for use w ith the RS-232 and multichannel i nterfaces to change the remote/local mode. (GPIB wi ll use IEEE 4888-1 functions to change modes.) SYST:REM:STAT {LOC|REM|RWL} Where[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 129 T o check a triggered setpoint: SOUR:VOLT:TRIG? SOUR:CURR:TRIG? SOUR:POW:TRIG? T o 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:LO[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 130 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Configu re V , I, P Protect ion Limits Over-V oltage Protection T o set the Over -V olta ge Protection level: SOUR:VOLT:PROT <voltage> T o check the Over-V oltage Protection level: SOUR:VOLT:PROT? T o check if the Over -V oltage Protection w[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 131 Under-Current Protection T o set the Under -Current Protection level: SOUR:CURR:PROT:UND <current> SOUR:CURR:PROT:UND:STAT <on-off-s tate> The first UCP protection command sets th e protection level. The second comm and lets you choose a warning alarm only [OFF] or sh[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 132 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Configure Other Protection Mechanisms 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. T o set the fold mode: OUTP:PROT:FOLD {CC|CV|CP|NONE} Where: NO[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 133 Over T emperature Protect ion The user has the option of setting whethe r the over temperature protection (OTP) mechanism is latched or au tomatically resumes operation. (The tri p levels are internally set and cannot be changed by the user .) SENSE:TEMP:PROT:LATCH {ON|1|OFF|0 } [...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 134 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Clear Protection Event T o clear a protection mechanism that has tripped: OUTP:PROT:CLE This will clear all protectio n mechanisms and re-enabl e the output. If the condition that caused the alarm still exists, the protection will be allowed to tr[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 135 T o check the setting: OUTP:AUXA:SOUR? T o set up Auxiliary line B: OUTP:AUXB:SOUR <aux-line-mnemonic > T o set the polarity of the auxiliary status lines: OUTP:AUXA:POL {HIGH|LOW} OUTP:AUXB:POL {HIGH|LOW} Where: HIGH means that the logic of the output is active high. (That[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 136 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T riggering Commands T rigge rs are event-driven signals that instruct power supplies to change their output. T riggering provides a method to control chan ges in the power supp ly’ s output and to program several power supplies to react at the [...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 137 Operation Users can select and start a sequence, a nd while the sequence is running, pa use 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 user s run, pause, resume, and restart an autosequenc[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 138 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Programming Sequences Select Sequence to Program PROGram:NAME <sequence_number> <sequence_number> is a nu mber between 1 and 10 that corresponds to the number of the sequence. Define the name of the program to be selected. If <seque[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 139 Selecting a T rigger Source If any triggers are pr ogrammed into the sequence, select a trigger source: PROG:TRIG:SOUR {BUS|MAN|EXT|IMM} • BUS - trigger signal is IEEE 488.1 GET or *TRG • MANual - trigger input is from th e front panel TRIGGER key • EXTernal - The external [...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 140 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Auto Sequence Operation Select Sequence to Run PROGram:NAME <sequence_number> where <sequence_number> can range from 1 to 10. Operation Running PROGram :STATe [RUN|PAUSe|STOP] • Once the programmed sequence has been selected, you can[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 141 Slew Rate The slew rate is calculat ed 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 of f and restored at power on. Output ON/OFF and shutdown are not affected by the programm[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 142 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Identification Query The identification query comm and returns a string that states the manufacturer , model, serial number , and firmware revision. *IDN? may return “Xantrex, XDC 60-10 0, 100000, 3.0 00/0/0/0000. Option Identification Query *OP[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 143 Enable Regist er The enable register enables reporting of the event bits to the summary bit or the status byte. The contents of the enable regi ster are unchanged by *CLS and *RST . T ransition Filters A positive transition filter allows an even t to be reported when a condition [...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 144 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Figure 4.4 Operation S tatus Registers PROTection Su mmary INTerl ock COMM and Not Use d 1 0 3 2 5 4 7 6 9 8 11 10 13 12 15 14 Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d Not Use d [...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 145 T able 4.9 OPERation S tatus Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description 0 1 CALibrating Indicates that the supply is in CALibration Mode. 1 2 SETTling Not implemented 2 4 RANGing Not implemented 3 8 SWEeping Not implemented 4 16 MEASuring Not implemented 5 32 W aiting for TRIGg[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 146 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply REGulating Sub-Register This describes the regulating mode. If none of these bits is active, the output unregulated (UNRegulated) bit is active in the questionable status register . T able 4.10 REGulating Sub-Regis ter SHUTdown Sub-Register Descri[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 147 Protection SHUTdown Sub-Register T able 4.12 Pro tection SHUT down Sub-Regis ter Remote CONtrol Sub-Register This identifies which remote interface is controlling the unit. Onl y one bit is active at a time with the exception of analog control, where voltage or current alone, or [...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 148 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T able 4.13 Remote CONtrol Sub-Register Current SHare Sub-Register This register shows the state of the curren t share configuration, which can either be set through the front p anel Current Share Config menu, or thro ugh the SCPI command SOURce:C[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 149 QUEStionable S tatus Register The Questionable Status Register is a 16-b it register that stores information about questionable events or stat us during power supply operation. That is, bits in these registers may indicate that the output of th e supply is of undesirable or quest[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 150 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Figure 4.5 Questionable S tatus Register s Not Used POW er Summary VOLTag e Summ ary CURRent Summary 1 0 3 2 5 4 7 6 9 8 11 10 13 12 15 14 TEMPerat ure Sum mary Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used UNRegul ated Not Used Not Used AC Off CAL[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 151 T able 4.15 QU ES tio nable S tatus Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description 0 1 VOL T age Summary Reflects a summary of the VOL T age Sub-Register . 1 2 CURRent Summary Reflect s a summary of the CURRent Sub-Register . 2 4 TIME Not implemented 3 8 POW er Summary Reflects a s[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 152 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply VOL T age Sub-Register This shows whether the present voltage level is over or under the specified trip limit. T able 4.16 VOL T age Sub-Register CURRent Sub-Register This shows whether the present current level is over or under the specified trip[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 153 TEMPerature Sub-Register This shows whether the temperature of cr itical components is near or over the maximum operating temperature. T able 4.19 T EMPerat ure Sub-Regi ster St andard Event St atus Register The standard event status register sets bits for specific events during [...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 154 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T able 4.20 St andard Event S tatus Register Bit Bit W eight Bit Name Description 0 1 O peration Complete (OPC) Set if KOPC command has been received and all pending operations have been completed. The message, Event –800 Operation Complete, is [...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 155 St atus Byte 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)[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 156 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Questionable St atus Register Summary (Q SR) This bit is TRUE when a bit in the Questio nable Event Status Regist er is set and its corresponding bit in the Questionable Status Enable Register is TRUE. Message A v ailable (MA V) This bit is TRUE w[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 157 St atus Register Commands In the following sections <s tatus-enable> is a value from 0 to 32767 representing a 15-bit register mask. SCPI St atus Commands Preset S tatus Configures the status data structures to ensure that certain events are reported at a higher level throu[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 158 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply IEEE 488.2 S t atus and Event Commands Clear S tatus Command Clears all Event Registe rs, including the St atus Byte, the Standard Event S tatus and the Error Queue. Command: *CLS SCPI equivalent for multichannel use: STAT us[<channel>]:CLEa[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 159 Service Request Enable Register The Service Request Enable Register allows the user to sele ct the reasons for the power supply to issue a service request. The Service Reques t Enable Register allow s the user to select which summary messages in the S tatus Byte Register may caus[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 160 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply St a t u s B y t e The status byte query will return the contents of the status byte register and the MSS (Master Summary Status) message. The resp onse is in the format of a weighted decimal value representing the status byte register and the MSS[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 161 W ait-to-Continue Command The W ait-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 St at us Register Commands Query Operation S tatus Register Event SCPI comm and: S[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 162 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Regulating Sub-Register Commands Query Regulating Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:REGul ating[:EVENt]? Query Regulating Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:REGul ating:CONDition? Enable Regulating Sub-Re[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 163 Shut down Sub-Register Commands Query Shutdown Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTd own[:EVENt]? Query Shutdown Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTd own:CONDition? Enable Shutdown Sub-Register SCPI command: ST A T us[<channel&g[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 164 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Protection Shut down Sub-Register Commands Query Protection Shutdown Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTd own:PROTection[:EVENt] ? Query Protection S hutdown Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTd ow[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 165 Remote Control Sub-Register Commands Query Remote Control Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:RCONt rol[:EVENt]? Query Remote Control Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:RCONt rol:CONDition? Enable Remote Control Sub-Regi ster SCPI command:[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 166 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Current Share Sub-Register Commands Query Current Shar e Register Event STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:CSHar e[:EVENt]? Query Current Shar e Register Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:CSHar e:CONDition? Enable Current Sh[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 167 Questionable St atus Register Commands Query Questionable S t atus Register Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable[:E VENt]? Query Questionable S tat us R egister Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:CO NDition? Enable Questionable S tatu[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 168 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply V oltage Sub-Register Commands Query V oltage Sub-Register Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:VO LTage[:EVENt]? Query V oltage Sub-Register Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:VO LTage:CONDition? Enab[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 169 Current Sub-Register Commands Query Current Sub-Register Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:CU RRent[:EVENt]? Query Current Sub-R egister Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:CU RRent:CONDition? Enable Curren t Sub- Register SCPI comm[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 170 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Power Sub-Register Commands Query Power Sub-Register Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:PO Wer[:EVENt]? Query Power Sub-Register Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:PO Wer:CONDition? Enable Power Sub-[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces Release 3.0 171 T emperature Sub-Register Commands Query Questionable T emper ature Sub-Register Event T emperature Event Sub-Register is read and then c leared. SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:TE MPerature[:EVENt]? Query Questionable T emperat ur e Sub-Register Condition SCPI[...]

Remote Operation SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces 172 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply[...]

Release 3.0 173 Section 5. Current Sharing (6000 W att only) Overview The current sharing functio n is only available for 6000 W att units. Power supplies can be equipped with the optional CANbus interface to allow current sharing between units connected in parallel. Cu rrent sharing can use a maximum of 5 supplies. All power supplies must be the s[...]

Current Sharing (6000 W att only) Overview 174 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Configure Current Share Current sharing may be configured either by SCPI commands sent via a remote interface or by using the Front Panel. Th e current sharing modes available are: • No sharing • Master: sets up the unit as the master controller . • Sl[...]

Current Sharing (6000 W att only) Overview Release 3.0 175 SCPI Select whether the unit will operate as a master or slave unit: SOURCE:COMBine:CSHare:MODE [MASTe r | SLAVe | OFF] T o query the total output current of all current sharing units, use the SCPI command: MEAS:CURR? SUM The current share subregister (CSHare) w ill show whether the master [...]

Current Sharing (6000 W att only) Operation 176 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Operation Once a current sharing network is setup, you may adjust the voltage setpoint on the master . The master will automatically adju st the setpoints of the slave units to equalize the curre nt output of all units. Y ou may a lso disable or e nable the[...]

Current Sharing (6000 W att only) Operation Release 3.0 177 Sp ecifications Max current share units 5 Max cable length 40m Bus speed 700 kbits/sec T ermination 120 ohm, 1/4 Watt Connections parallel male DB9 to female DB9 cable[...]

Current Sharing (6000 W att only) Operation 178 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply[...]

Release 3.0 179 Appendix A. Calibration These are the calibration procedures fo r the 6000 W unit. If you purchased a 12000 W unit, please reference the acco mpan ying addendum for the correct calibration procedures. Overview The calibration of the unit is software dependent; there are no potentiometers t o adjust. Calibration may be performed via [...]

Calibration Entering Calibration Mode 180 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Front Panel T o access calibration mode via the front panel : 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 di[...]

Calibration Entering Calibration Mode Release 3.0 181 SCPI T o access calibration mode via remote interface , use the command: CAL:STAT ON, "0000" 1 T o chec k if the power supply is in calibration mode, use the command: CAL:STAT ? Security code T o protect calibration data, a security code is required to enter c alibration mode. The secu[...]

Calibration Setup and Equipment 182 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Setup and Equipment • 6 digit DVM • current shunt • variable load • 0-10 V DC power supply (analog programming interface) • Load wiring sized for the maximum availab le output current. See T able 2.4, on page 48 . T o set up to calibrate output voltage and cu[...]

Calibration Front Panel Calibration Procedure Release 3.0 183 Front Panel Calibration Procedure Calibration can also be done via remote control, using SCPI commands. See “Remote Interface Calibration Procedure” on page 187. Calibration of voltage prog ramming and readback are combined in a single procedure. Output V oltage 1. Set the load to op[...]

Calibration Front Panel Calibration Procedure 184 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 4. Enter curr ent data Enter the current output, read from th e external DVM via the shunt. Press ENTER 5. Maximum calibration level The power supply will set the output to 90%. 6. Enter curr ent data Enter the current output, read from th e external DVM [...]

Calibration Front Panel Calibration Procedure Release 3.0 185 7. Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants. 8. The menu will go to the 5V analog voltage readback calibration menu. Analog Programming Interface V o ltag e Readback Cali bration 1. Attach a DVM across the voltage readback lines, Pins B5 and B1(GND). 2. Enter 5V analog vo[...]

Calibration Front Panel Calibration Procedure 186 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 4. Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the current programmi ng lines, read from the external DVM. Press ENTER 5. Maximum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 4.5V (90% of fu ll scale). 6. Enter voltage data Enter [...]

Calibration Remote Interface Calibration Procedure Release 3.0 187 Analog Programming Interface 0-10V Range The 0-10V range of the an alog programming interface must be calibrated separat ely . Follow the procedure exactly as for ca librating the 0-5V range, using the corresponding 10V menu options. All the analog signal s will be scaled by a facto[...]

Calibration Remote Interface Calibration Procedure 188 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 3. Enter curr ent data Enter the current read from the external DVM via the shunt. CAL:OUTP:CURR:DA T A <current> 4. Maximum calibration level Set the output current to 90% by sending the command: CAL:OUTP:CURR:LEV MAX 5. Enter curr ent data En[...]

Calibration Remote Interface Calibration Procedure Release 3.0 189 5. Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the voltage programming lines, read fro m the external DVM. CAL:ANAL:5V :PROG:VOL T :DA T A <voltage> 6. Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants. Analog Programming Interface V o ltag e Readback Cali bration 1. Attach[...]

Calibration Remote Interface Calibration Procedure 190 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 3. Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the current program ming lines, read from the external DVM. CAL:ANAL:5V :PROG:CURR:DA T A <voltage> 4. Maximum calibration level Set the input to the programming lines to approximately 4.5V (90% of fu [...]

Calibration Remote Interface Calibration Procedure Release 3.0 191 Analog Programming Interface 0-10V Range The 0-10V range of the an alog programming interface must be calibrated separat ely . Follow the procedure exactly as for calibratin g the 0-5V range, except that all the analog signals will be scaled by a factor of 2. The commands will be gi[...]

Calibration Exit calibration mode 192 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Exit calibration mode When you have complete d calibration, hit the EXIT key . The SCPI command is: CAL:ST A T OFF , "0000" Restore Factory Calibration T o restore the unit to the calibration constants set at the factory: The SCPI command is CALibration:RES[...]

Release 3.0 193 Appendix B. SCPI Command Reference Overview This appendix provides a summary of th e Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) that ar e supported b y the this Programmable Power Supply . Codes and St andard s This power supply conforms to th e following international standards: • IEEE Std 488.2-1992 “IEEE S tandard [...]

SCPI Command R eference IEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style 194 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply IEEE-488.2/SCPI Synt ax and Style Parameters Unit s of Measure and Multipliers Refer to IEEE 488.2 , section 7.7.3 for the defin ition of units of measure. The default units of measure include: • V (V olt – voltage) • A (Ampere – curren[...]

SCPI Command Reference Using SCPI Commands Release 3.0 195 Using SCPI Commands Throughout these comma nds, the optional command [<channel>] is available for the 6000 W units, but not availa ble for 12000 W power supplies. This manual shows SCPI comman ds in the following format: CALibration:CURRent:LEVel {<current>|MIN|MAX} The command [...]

SCPI Command R eference Using SCPI Commands 196 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply • Angle brackets ( < > ) identify where specific valu es must be entered for a parameter . For example, in the example at the top of the page, the parameter <current> appears in the command string. T o set the current setpoint to 0.1A, the syn[...]

SCPI Command Reference Parameter T ypes Release 3.0 197 Parameter T ypes Several different data types are define d for use in program messages and response messages. Boolean Parameters Boolean parameters are single binary cond itions such as 1 and 0, or ON and OFF . The following is an example of a co mmand that uses Boolean parameters: SYST:COMM:G[...]

SCPI Command R eference SCPI Command Summary 198 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Summary 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: • Function The commonly used name for the function • SC[...]

SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 3.0 199 Ta b l e B . 1 IEEE 488.2 Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Clear S tatus *CLS [:]STATus[<channel>]:CLEAr Clears the statu s data structures. N/A S tandard Event S tatus Enable Query *ESE? [:]STATus[<channel>]:STANdard:ENABle Query the S tandard Event S tatus Ena[...]

200 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Ta b l e B . 2 Readback Commands Save Default Settings *SDS [:]SYSTem[<channel>]:SAVE:DEFault <settin g_location> Save the factory de fault settings . N/A Query Service Request Enable *SRE? [:]STATus[<channel>]:SREQuest:ENABle? Query the S[...]

SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 3.0 201 Ta b l e B . 3 Commands for Output Cont rol Function SCPI Command Description Query Set (Immediate) Current Setpoint [[:]SOURce][<channel>]:CURRent[:LEVel] [:IMMediate][:A MPLitude] {<current>|MAXimum|MINimum} Change current setp oint Y es Set T riggered Current Setpoint [[:]SO[...]

202 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Ta b l e B . 4 Commands for Current Share (6000 W only) Set Under Power Protection Shutdown S tate [[:]SOURce][<channel>]:POWer:PROTection: UNDer:STATe <on-off-state> Select under power protect ion to shutdown (ON) or set alarm (OFF) Ye s Query [...]

SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 3.0 203 Ta b l e B . 5 Commands for Calibration Ta b l e B . 6 Command to Clear all Protection Mech anisms Function SCPI Command Description Query Restore Factory ion [:] CALibration[<channel>]:RESTore Restonres the calibration to the constants set at the factory N/A Change Calibration Passw[...]

204 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Ta b l e B . 7 Comman ds for Fold Protection Ta b l e B . 8 Commands for Triggering Ta b l e B . 9 System Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Set Output Fold De lay [:]OUTPut[<channel>]:PROTection:FOLD:DELa y <delay> S et the delay [...]

SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 3.0 205 Ta b l e B . 1 0 S tatus Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Power On S tatus Clear (*PSC) [:]STATus[<channel>]:POSClear <on-off-state> Controls the automatic po wer-on clearing of the Service Requect Enable Registe r , S tandard Event S tatus Enable Register , Par[...]

206 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Set Operation S tatus Remote Control Negative T ransition Register [:]STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:RCONtrol:N TRansition <status-enable> See T able 4.13, on page 148. Y es Set Operation S tatus Remote Control Positive T ransition Register [:]STAT[...]

SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 3.0 207 Set Operation S tatus Shutdown Prote ction Negative T ransition Register [:]STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTdown :PROTection:NT Ransition <status-enable> See T able 4.1 1, on page 146. Y es Set Operation S tatus Shutdown Prote ction Positive Transition Register [:]STATus[<ch[...]

208 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Set Questionable S tatus Power Negative Tra nsition Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:POWer:N TRansition <status-enable> See T able 4.18, on page 152. Y es Set Questionable S tatus Power Positive T ransition Regis ter [:]STATus[<cha[...]

SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 3.0 209 Ta b l e B . 11 Protection Commands Ta b l e B . 1 2 User Lines Ta b l e B . 1 3 Output S tate Function SCPI Command Description Query Set Over T emperature Response [:]SENSe[<channel>]:TEMPerature:PROTect ion:LATCh <on-off-state> Select if output is latche d off or auto recove[...]

210 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary T able B.14 Auto Sequence Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Delete selected sequence [:]PROGram[<channel>][:SELected]:DELete[: SELected] The selected sequence is deleted N/A Delete all sequence s [:]PROGram[<channel>][: SELected]:[...]

SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary Release 3.0 21 1 Delete specific sequence step [:]PROGram[<channel>]:SEQuence<sequence _number>:STEP< step_number>:DELete Delete a specific sequence step N/A Edit specific sequence step [:]PROGram[<channel>]:SEQuence<sequence _number>:STEP <step_number>[:EDIT] [[[[[<[...]

212 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply SCPI Command Reference SCPI Command Summary T able B.15 Legacy Commands Notes: All legacy commands that change a value conform to the same rul es as SCPI. Commands will cause an error if the unit’ s rem ote source, remote state, current share mode st atus and calibration status is incorrect. Legacy[...]

SCPI Command Reference Expressions Release 3.0 213 Expressions Ta b l e B . 1 6 Expressions Expression Det ails aux_line_mnemonic Define the output of the auxiliary line.The possible value s are NONE, ON, OFF , OVOLtage, UVOLtage, OCURrent, UCURrent, OPOWer , UPOWer , ACOFf, OT EMperature, HTEMpertature, SPRotection, UNRegulated, FOLD, CC, CV , CP [...]

SCPI Command R eference Expressions 214 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply[...]

Release 3.0 215 Appendix C. Error Messages Overview Errors are placed in a queue as they are de tected. 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 e[...]

Error Messages Command Error List 216 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 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 o ccurrence of any error in this class ca uses the command error bit (bit 5) in th e Event Status Register to be set.[...]

Error Messages Execution Error List Release 3.0 217 -220 Parameter error Indicates that a program data element related error occurred. -221 Setting conflict Indicates that a legal program data element was p arsed but could not be executed due to the current power supply state. Factors that may contribute to this error are: Remote source - T o set m[...]

Error Messages Device-Specific Error List 218 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 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 e rror , a query error, or an execution error; some device op erations did not properly complete, possibly du[...]

Error Messages Query Error List Release 3.0 219 Query Error List An error number in the rang e [-499, -400] indicates that the output queue contro l of the instrument has detected a problem with the message exchange protocol described in IEEE 488.2, chapter 6. Th e occurrence of any error in this class causes the query error bit (bit 2) in the Even[...]

Error Messages Front Panel Error Codes 220 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Front Panel Error Codes Ta b l e C . 7 Front Panel Error Codes CPU Error Codes Ta b l e C . 8 CPU Error Codes Analog Programming Interface Error codes Ta b l e C . 9 Analog Programming Interface Error code Auto Sequencing Error Codes Ta b l e C . 1 0 Auto Sequen[...]

Error Messages CANbus Error Codes Release 3.0 221 CANbus Error Codes Ta b l e C . 1 1 CANbus Error Codes Multichannel Error Codes Multichannel functionality is only ava ilable with the 6000 W att power supply . Ta b l e C . 1 2 Multichannel Error Codes Error code Error Message Description +1701 CANbus hardware missing The CANbus option is not insta[...]

Error Messages Current Share Error Codes 222 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Current Share Error Codes Current share functionality is only av ailable with the 6000 W att power supply . Ta b l e C . 1 3 Curr ent Share Er ror Codes Error code Error Message Description +1900 Current Share General Error +191 1 Current share master already [...]

Release 3.0 223 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 GPIB interface meet IEEE 488.2 standards and are SCPI compliant. Codes and St andard s The GPIB interface of the this Prog rammable DC Power Supply has been implemented [...]

GPIB Protocol Specifications 224 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Protocol Specifications Multiline Control Functions IEEE 488.2 (Section 5) requires specific Device Interface Functions. Ta b l e D . 1 Multiline Control Functions Interface Functions IEEE 488.1 (Section 2). Ta b l e D . 2 Interface Functions Function Mnemonic Description[...]

GPIB Electrical Specifications Release 3.0 225 Electrical Specifications Drive r Requirement s IEEE 488.2 (Section 3. 3). Ta b l e D . 3 Driver T ypes for Interface Lines Driver Specifications for 1 megaby te/second: • Low State: Output voltage < +0.5V at +48mA sink current • High S tate: Ou tput V oltage (3 stat e) ≥ +2.4V at -5.2mA The O[...]

GPIB Performance Specifications 226 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply[...]

Release 3.0 227 Appendix E. S pecifications and Characteristics Notes • These specifications are represented over the full operating temperature range. • Nominal line input voltage assumed unless otherwise st ated. • All sense lines are configured for default local operation. • All specifications are subject to change without notice.[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications—Summary 228 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Electrical Specifications—Summary Ta b l e E . 1 S p ecifications for 6000 W att units (10V to 60V Models) Models 10-600 20-300 30-200 40-150 60-100 Output Ratings: Output V oltage 1 Output Current 2 Output Power 1. Minimum outp[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications—Summary Release 3.0 229 Ta b l e E . 2 Drift S pecifications for 6000 W a tt units (10V to 60V Models) Models 10–600 20–30 0 30–200 40–150 6 0–100 Drift (30 minutes): 1 V oltage (0.04% of Vmax) Current (0.6% of Imax) 1. Maximum drif t over 30 minutes with const ant line, load,[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications—Summary 230 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Ta b l e E . 3 S p ecifications for 6000 W att units (80V to 600V Models) Models 80–75 100–60 150–40 300–20 600– 10 Output Ratings: Output V oltage 1 Output Current 2 Output Power 1. Minimum output voltage is <0. 3% o[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications—Summary Release 3.0 231 Ta b l e E . 4 Drift S pecifications for 6000 W att unit s (80V to 600V Mode ls) Models 80–75 100–60 1 50–40 300–20 600– 10 Drift (30 minutes): 1 V oltage (0.04% of Vmax) Current (0.6% of Imax) 1. Maximum drif t over 30 minut es with const ant line, loa[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications—Summary 232 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Ta b l e E . 5 S pecifications for 12 000 W att units (10V to 60V Models) Models 10-1200 20-600 30-400 40-300 60-200 Output Ratings: Output V oltage 1 Output Current 2 Output Power 1. Minimum output voltage is <0. 3% of rated v[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications—Summary Release 3.0 233 Ta b l e E . 6 Drift S pecifications for 12000 W att units (10V to 60V Models) Models 10–1200 20–600 30–400 4 0–300 60–200 Drift (30 minutes): 1 V oltage (0.04% of Vmax) Current (0.6% of Imax) 1. Maximum drif t over 30 minutes with const ant line, load,[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications—Summary 234 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Ta b l e E . 7 S pecifications for 12 000 W att units (80V to 600V Models) Models 80–150 100–120 150–80 300–40 600–20 Output Ratings: Output V oltage 1 Output Current 2 Output Power 1. Minimum output voltage is <0. 3%[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Electrical Specifications—Summary Release 3.0 235 Ta b l e E . 8 Drift S pecifications for 12000 W att unit s (80V to 600V Models) Models 80–150 1 00–120 150–80 300–40 600– 20 Drift (30 minutes): 1 V oltage (0.04% of Vmax) Current (0.6% of Imax) 1. Maximum drif t over 30 minut es with const ant line, l[...]

Specifications and Characteristics AC Line Input Specifications 236 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply AC Line Input Specifications The input to the power supply requ ires the following specifications. AC Line Input V oltage Operating Ranges Ta b l e E . 9 AC Line Input S pecifications Operating Range nominal 208V rms (S tandard) nominal [...]

Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications Release 3.0 237 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 progr[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications 238 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply T ypical Programming Resolution T ypical Measurement Resolution Programming Accuracy 1 Readback Accuracy Front Panel or Remote Digital Interface V oltage Current Power Over V oltage Protection 0.002% of Vmax 0.002% of Imax 0.05% of [...]

Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications Release 3.0 239 30 Minute Drif t 1 8 Hour Drif t T emperatur e St ability 2 T emperature C oefficients Analog Programming Interface V oltage 0.04% of Vmax Current 0.6% of Imax Power 6000W : 1% of Pmax 12000W: 2% of Pmax 1. At 25°C ±5°C, with full power load V oltage 0.02% of Vm[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications 240 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply User Line Interface Includes auxiliary status lines, interlock, and external trigger lines. Switching Frequency T ypical 31 kHz; 62 kHz output ripp le Rise Time 5 to 95% step in output voltage. Fall Ti me For a programmed 95% to 5% [...]

Specifications and Characteristics Output Performance Specifications Release 3.0 241 Output Hold-Up Time – Source Interruption Minimum 4 ms with output deviation less than 5% of maximum output voltage after source interruption. T ransient Response Time 1 T ime to recover within 0.75% of rated outp ut of previous level after step change in load cu[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Environmental Specification 242 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Environment al Specification Thermal Specification Humidity Specification International Approvals CE-marked units meet: EN61010-1, EN50081-2 and EN500 082-2. CSA C/US certified to C22.2 No 1010 .1 and UL31 1 1-1. Meets USA EMC standard: F[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Mechanical Specification Release 3.0 243 Mechanical Specification Weight 6000 W : approx. 75 lb. (34 kg) for 10 V -600 A unit, without packaging 12000 W : approx. 170 lb. (77 kg) for 10 V -1200 A unit, without packaging Size Figure E.1 Power Supply Dimensions (6000 W att unit) 22.78 in. 19 in. 21 in. 18.2 in. 5.22[...]

Specifications and Characteristics Mechanical Specification 244 Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply Figure E.2 Power Supply Dimensions (12000 W att unit) 10.37 in. 22.23 in. 19 in. 483 mm 263 mm 23.73 in. 603 mm 565 mm[...]

Release 3.0 245 Index 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 program[...]

Index Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 246 control options configuring remote contro l 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 capaci ty for load wiring 48 CURRENT key 24 , 61 current knob desc[...]

Index Release 3.0 247 F factory defau lt settings 31 FCC compliance viii fold protection options 70 , 132 setting 71 front panel control s 61 front panel, illu strated 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 VOL T AGE 24 , 61 [...]

Index Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 248 M maintenance 34 Master display annunciator 29 menu navigation 62 menu items AUTO SEQ PGM 62 CALIBRA TION 63 CURRENT SHARE 62 DISPLA Y CFG 62 ERROR MSGS 62 KNOB LOCKOUT 63 MODEL INFO 63 PON CONFIG 62 POWER SETP T 62 REMOTE CONFIG 62 REMOTE SELECT 62 S/D RECOVER Y 62 SETP T LIMIT 63 SLEW RA TE 6[...]

Index Release 3.0 249 power-on operating state 58 programming capabili ty 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 [...]

Index Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply 250 recall 79 , 127 user 77 , 127 shutdown recovery 71 single load, connecting 51 Slave display annunciator 29 slew rate overview 102 programming via SCPI 141 setting 103 SLEW RA TE (menu item) 63 soft start operating state 58 soft switching pow er 21 specifications electrical 228 environmental 242[...]

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