Xantrex Technology XDC 600-10 manual

XDC 6000 W att and 12000 W att Series Digital Pr ogr ammable DC P ower Supply Oper ating Manual 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 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 TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page i Mond ay,[...]

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XDC 6000 Watt and 12000 Watt Series Digital Programmable Power Supply Operating Manual TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page i Mond ay, July 17, 2006 11: 19 AM[...]

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a world-le ading supplier of advan ced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt m obile units to one MW utility -scale systems for win d, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microt urbines, and backup power applications in both grid-co nnected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include in[...]

iii About This Manual Purpose The purpose of this Operatin g Manual is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubl eshooting the XDC 6000 W att and 12000 W att Series Digital Programmable Power Supply. Scope The Manual provides safety guidelines, deta iled plan ning and setup information, procedures for[...]

iv TM-XDOP-01XN Organization This Manual is or ganized into five chapters and 5 appendixes: Chapter 1, “About The XDC Power Supply”, Chapter 1 lists the features of the XDC and shows diagram s of the front and rear panel. Chapter 2, “Installation” Chapter 2 explains how to mount an d wire the XDC and also how to perform basic functional tes[...]

TM-XDOP-01XN v Conventions Used The following co nventions are used in thi s guide. Related Information Y ou can find more information about Xa ntrex T echnology Inc. as well as its products and servi ces at www .xantrex.com WA R N I N G W arnings identify conditions that could result in perso nal inj ury or loss of life. CA UTION Cautions identify[...]

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vii Important Safety Instructions W ARNING: High ener gy 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 pow er supply in normal operation. In additi on, potentially lethal voltages exist in the power circui t and on the output and sense connectors o[...]

viii TM-XDOP-01XN Approvals Units bearing the c(CSA)us mark are certified by CSA to the following: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1B-97 and to ANSI/UL 61010B-1 Units bearing the CE mark meet the requirements of: EMC Directive (standards EN50081- 2 and EN50082 -1) and Low V oltage Directive (safety standard IEC 610 10:1990 +A[...]

TM-XDOP-01XN ix 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 for specific information.) TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page ix Mon day, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

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TM-XDOP-01XN xi Important Safety Instructions Approvals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii IEC Symbols Used in This Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ix 1 About The XDC Power Supply Overview - - - - - - - - - - [...]

xii TM-XDOP-01XN Current Mode Operation Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15 Load Wiring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–16 Current Carrying Capacity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

TM-XDOP-01XN xiii Recall Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–23 Read Error Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–26 Configure User Lines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

xiv TM-XDOP-01XN Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–12 Front Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–12 SCPI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

TM-XDOP-01XN xv Fold Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–32 Over Temperature Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–32 AC Off Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

xvi TM-XDOP-01XN Message Available (MAV) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–56 Standard Event Status Summary (ESB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–56 Master Summary Status (MSS) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–56 Request Service [...]

TM-XDOP-01XN xvii B Calibration (6000 Watt only) Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–2 Entering Calibration Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–3 Front Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

xviii TM-XDOP-01XN Terminating Characters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C–7 Common Commands - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C–7 Parameter Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

TM-XDOP-01XN xix Mechanical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E–4 Performance Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E–4 Warranty and Product Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

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TM-XDOP-01XN xxi Figure 1-1 Front Panel (6000 Watt) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-2 Front Panel (12000 Watt) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Figure 1-3 Keypad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

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TM-XDOP-01XN xxiii Table 1-1 Item Descriptions for Figure 1-1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Table 1-2 Item Descriptions for Figure 1-2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Table 1-3 Item Descriptions for Figure 1-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–[...]

xxiv TM-XDOP-01XN Table A-1 Specifications for 6000 Watt units (10V to 60V Models) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Table A-2 Specifications for 6000 Watt units (80V to 600V Models) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3 Table A-3 Specifications for 120 00 Watt units (10V to 60V Models) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–4 Table A-4 Specifications for 1[...]

1 About The XDC P ower Supply Chapter 1 lists the features of the XDC and shows diagrams of the front and rear panel. TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

About T he XDC P o wer Supply 1–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Overview The XDC Series of digital, programmable DC power supplies is designed for use in OEM, A TE, burn-in, magnet char ging, and other high power systems for a broad range of applications. Th e XDC uses our ne wly developed digital technology which, combined with “Soft Switching,” provid es su[...]

F r ont P anel TM-XDOP-01XN 1–3 Front P anel Figure 1-1 F ront P anel (6000 Watt) T able 1-1 Item Descriptions for F igure 1-1 Item Description 1 Rack mount brackets 2 Handles 3O n / O f f S w i t c h 4 Air intake vents 5 Front panel display (vacuum fluo rescent display). See Figure 1-4 for details. 6 V oltage knob 7 Current knob 8 Keypad. (See F[...]

About T he XDC P o wer Supply 1–4 TM-XDOP-01XN Figure 1-2 F ront P anel (12000 W att) T able 1-2 Item Descriptions for F igure 1-2 Item Description 1 Rack mount brackets 2 Handles 3O n / O f f S w i t c h 4 Air intake vents 5 Front panel display (vacuum fluo rescent display). See Figure 1-4 for details. 6 V oltage knob 7 Current knob 8 Keypad. (S[...]

F r ont P anel TM-XDOP-01XN 1–5 Figure 1-3 Ke y p a d T able 1-3 Item Descriptions for F igure 1-3 Item Description 1 V oltage knob: T urn knob to increase or decrease output voltage. (This is a velocity- sensitive rotary encoder .) 2 Current knob: T urn knob to increase or decrease output current limit. (This is a velocity-sen sitiv e rotary enc[...]

About T he XDC P o wer Supply 1–6 TM-XDOP-01XN 9 RECALL settings key: Apply stored power su pply settings. 10 EXIT key: Cancel operation, exit menu or get out of Calibration mode or Auto Sequence mode. Auto matic timeout will also cancel operation except calibration and auto sequence operation. 11 Numeric keypad: Numbers 0 to 9, used for data ent[...]

F r ont P anel TM-XDOP-01XN 1–7 T able 1-4 F ront P anel Functions K ey Functions V oltage Setpoint Enter voltage Current Setpoint Enter current Output ON/OFF T oggle Local/Remote Mo de T oggle Protection Set OVP level UVP level OCP level UCP level OPP level UPP level Fold Mode Enter OV level Enter UV level Enter OC level Enter UC level Enter OP [...]

About T he XDC P o wer Supply 1–8 TM-XDOP-01XN REMOT E CONFIG RS-232 GPIB Analog Multichannel Select baud rate Select address Select input volta ge range Select address Select flow control Select PON SRQ AUTO SEQ PGM Select Sequence Edit Sequence S elect Step Edit Step Enter V alue/Duration To N e x t S t e p or EXIT to finish Insert Step Delete [...]

Display TM-XDOP-01XN 1–9 Display Status Annunciators Figure 1-4 Fr o n t Pa n e l D i s p l a y T able 1-5 Item Descriptions for F igure 1-4 Item Description 1 Main Display: Shows setpoints, readback, and menus. There are 14 characters. Each character is 5 pixels wide by 7 pixels high. 2 S tat us Annunciators: See “Status Annunciators” on pag[...]

About T he XDC P o wer Supply 1–10 TM-XDOP-01XN T able 1-6 Item Descriptions for F igure 1-5 Item Description 1 AUX A: Condition selected fo r auxi liary lin e A is TRUE. 2 Master: Power supply is selected to be the master in current share configurations. 3 Master: Power supply is selected to be the master in current share configurations. 4 Slave[...]

Rear P anel TM-XDOP-01XN 1–11 Rear Panel Figure 1-6 Rear P anel (6000 W att) (low and medium output shown) T able 1-7 Item Descriptions for F igure 1-6 Item Description 1 Fan Exhaust V ents: Do no t obstruct. 2 Remote Sensing Ports: From the rear point of vi ew , left is negative; right is positiv e. 3 DC Output: Bus bars are shown. T erminal blo[...]

About T he XDC P o wer Supply 1–12 TM-XDOP-01XN Overview of Operation Po w e r O N Power ON describes the period between th e 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 ma y be in ef fect at the conclusion of the Power ON period. Thes[...]

2 Installation Chapter 2 explains how to mount and wire the XDC and also how to perform basic functional tests. TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

Installation 2–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Overview Chapter 2, “Installation” p rovides recommendations and procedures for inspecting, installing, and testing the power supply . For more information about controls and connectors, refer to the front panel diagrams (Fig ure 1-1 to Figure 1- 5) as well as the rear panel diagram (Figure 1-6) in Chapter 1. Bas[...]

Inspection, Cleaning, and P ackaging TM-XDOP-01XN 2–3 If the unit is damaged, save all pack aging materials and notify the carrier immediately . Follow the inst ructio ns in “W arranty and Product Info rmation” and the instructions on page 2–3 to return the unit. Maintenance Routine servicing of the power supply is not required ex cept for [...]

Installation 2–4 TM-XDOP-01XN Location, Mounting , and V entilation Use the power supply in rack-mounted ap 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 suppl y in an equipment rack: 1. Open th e bo x containing the unit. See Figure 2-2. 2. W ith the help o[...]

Location, Mounting, and V entilation TM-XDOP-01XN 2–5 Figure 2-2 Unpacking the P ower Supply (6000 Wa tt shown) TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 5 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

Installation 2–6 TM-XDOP-01XN Ve n t i l a t i o n 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 inlets are located on the top an d sides; they are not requ ired, however , and may be blocked, if required. See ?[...]

AC Input P ower TM-XDOP-01XN 2–7 AC I n p u t Po w e r A C Input Connector The AC input connector is a standard wi re clamp termina l bl ock with 3-phase connectors and a chassis ground connector . The safety ground wire, alternatively , may be connected to the chassis using a ri ng tongue on the ground stud as sh own in Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-6[...]

Installation 2–8 TM-XDOP-01XN AC I n p u t W i r e The manufa cturer recommends th e AC inpu t wire specified in T a ble 2-2 and T able 2-3. This must be permanently connected to an approved AC distribution bo x with suitably rated over -current protection. If you require a special cord, contact the manufacturer . f T able 2-2 AC Wire Specificati[...]

AC Input P ower TM-XDOP-01XN 2–9 A C W ire Input Connection for 6000 W See Figure 2-5 on page 2–10. T o connect t he 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) fro m the jacket of the AC wire. Strip 0.55 in. (14[...]

Installation 2–10 TM-XDOP-01XN Figure 2-5 Attaching the AC Input Wires for 6000 W att units TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 10 Mond ay, July 17, 2006 11 :19 AM[...]

AC Input P ower TM-XDOP-01XN 2–11 A C W ire Input Connection for 12000 W See Figure 2-6 on page 2–12. T o connect t he 12000 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 appro ximately 2.75 in. (70 mm) from the jacket of the AC wire. S trip 0.55 [...]

Installation 2–12 TM-XDOP-01XN Figure 2-6 Attaching the A C Input Wires for 12000 W att units left terminal: Ground Connection 3 right terminals: 3-Phase Terminal Bl ock Connectors AC input cover plate TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 12 Mond ay, July 17, 2006 11 :19 AM[...]

Basic Checks or Sel f-T ests TM-XDOP-01XN 2–13 Basic Checks or Self-T ests The functional test procedures described in this section include power -on and front panel function checks as well as volta ge and current mode o peration checks. Equipment Required • Digital V oltmeter (DVM) rated better than 0.05% accuracy . • DC shunt 1mV/A ( ± 0.2[...]

Installation 2–14 TM-XDOP-01XN 3. Turn the front panel AC power switch to ON. After a short power-on delay , the fro nt panel digital meters and the CV annunciator illuminate. Both voltmeter and ammeter displays shoul d read zero. Check the front panel annunciators . If OUT ON is illuminated, press OUT ON/ OFF to disable the output. The OUT OFF a[...]

Basic Checks or Sel f-T ests TM-XDOP-01XN 2–15 6. Press OUT ON/OFF to turn the DC output OFF . Current Mode Operation Check T o complete the current mode operat ion check: 1. Ensure that the OUT OFF annunc iator is illuminated. If OUT ON is illuminated, press OUT ON/OFF . 2. Connect the DC shunt a cros s the ou tput terminals on the rear panel. 3[...]

Installation 2–16 TM-XDOP-01XN Load Wiring When connecting load wiring to the powe r supply , consider the following factors: • Current carrying ca pacity of the wire • Maximum load wiring length for operation with sense lines • Noise and impedance effects of the load lines Current Carrying Capacity As a minimum, load wiring must have a con[...]

Load Wiring TM-XDOP-01XN 2–17 Noise and Impedance Effects T o minimize n oise pickup or radiation, use the sh ortest possible length of shielded-twisted pair wiring for load lines . Connect the shield to the chassis via a rear panel mounting screw . Where shieldin g is not possible or is impractical, twisting the wires together of fers some noise[...]

Installation 2–18 TM-XDOP-01XN Load Connections Make load connections at the rear of th e power supply at the positive and negative output bus bars or to th e 4-term inal wire clamp connecto r , depending on the model. (See Figure 2-7.) Wi re S i z e The wire should be one size larger than necessary to accomm odate the required output current. No[...]

Load Connections TM-XDOP-01XN 2–19 6. Ensure that the positive and negative wi res are arranged so bare wires do not come into contact with each other or the chassis. T o connect the DC output wire cl am p connectors (300V , 600V outputs): ◆ Connect appropriately sized wires as descr ibed in steps 1 to 6 above, except strip 0.5 in. (14mm) of in[...]

Installation 2–20 TM-XDOP-01XN Output Strain Relief/Cover See Figure 2-8 and Figure 2-9 for inst allation of the output cover . Use this cover to protect users from ac cidental 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 voltage) TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 20 Mond[...]

Load Connections TM-XDOP-01XN 2–21 Figure 2-9 Output for 12000 Watt units (low and medium voltage) TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 21 Mond ay, July 17, 2006 11 :19 AM[...]

Installation 2–22 TM-XDOP-01XN Figure 2-10 Output Cover with Strain Relief for 6000 W att units (high voltage 300–600V) TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 22 Mond ay, July 17, 2006 11 :19 AM[...]

Load Connections TM-XDOP-01XN 2–23 Figure 2-11 Output for 12000 Watt units (high voltage 300–600V) TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 23 Mond ay, July 17, 2006 11 :19 AM[...]

Installation 2–24 TM-XDOP-01XN Remote Sensing The power supply regulates the output voltage at the output connectors in its normal configuration without remote sense lines connected. Remote sensing lets the powe r supply track and regulate the output volt age at the load, and thereby compensate for the voltage drop in the load lines. The power su[...]

3 Oper ation Chapter 3 explains how to po wer on and power of f the power supply . It provides informatio n about configuring the power supply , and also gives procedur es for operating the supply via the front panel controls and menu functions. Brief descriptions are provided of Constant V oltage, Constant Current, and Constant Power modes. TM-XDO[...]

Operation 3–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Overview Once you have installed the power supply and connected both the AC input power and the load as explained in Chapter 2, “Installation”, the powe r supply is in its default configuration and is ready to operate in local control mode. P owering ON the P ower Supply T o power on t he power supply: 1. Ensure tha[...]

P ower Supply Operating States TM-XDOP-01XN 3–3 P ower Supply Operating States The power supply has 5 operating states: •P o w e r - O n • Output Shutdown •S o f t S t a r t • Normal Operation • Calibration Power-On This is the period between the time th at AC power is applied to the supply (AC breaker turned on) and the time that the p[...]

Operation 3–4 TM-XDOP-01XN P ower Supply Regulation Modes The power supply h as 3 regulation modes while in the Normal Operation State: • Constant V oltage (CV) • Constant Current (CC) • Constant Power (CP) The CV , CC, and CP annunciators in dicate the regulation mo de. Constant V oltage (CV) In this mode, the supply’ s output voltage is[...]

Remote Control Modes TM-XDOP-01XN 3–5 Remote Control Modes A number of control interfaces are available. Y ou can control the powe r supply remotely using 0–5V o r 0–10V si gnals via the remote analog programming interface or from a remote t erminal usin g a remote digital interface. A remote digital interface following RS-232 protocol is sta[...]

Operation 3–6 TM-XDOP-01XN 4. OUT ON/OFF: This is a toggle key that enables and disables the power supply output. Normally , y ou should leave the power supply in its Output Off state when no load is attached or ther e is no need for DC output. (See “T urn Output On or Of f” on page 3–9.) When the Ou t On annu nciator is illuminated, the ou[...]

F ront P anel Controls TM-XDOP-01XN 3–7 10. DISPLA Y CFG: Sets up the display to show the desired combination of voltage, current, and power . (See page 3–43.) 11 . KNOB LOCKOUT : Locks out either the V oltage or Curren t knob, or locks out both. (See page 3–44.) 12. SETPT LIMIT : Sets up minimum and maximum voltage, current, and power setpoi[...]

Operation 3–8 TM-XDOP-01XN P ower Supply Operation This section describes how to configure and operate the power supply . Set V oltage The VOL T AG E key allows you to set and v ie w the DC voltage output setpoint. Set Current The CURRENT key allows you to set an d view the DC current out put setpoint. Step # Do This Y ou W ill See 1 Set #####V 2[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–9 Set P ower 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 po wer se tpoint is normally at the maximum rating of the power supply , in th e factory default configuratio n and does [...]

Operation 3–10 TM-XDOP-01XN Set Output Protection Seven configurable prot ectio n mechanisms are available: • OVP: Over-V oltage Protection. Factory default = 103% V RAT ED • UVP: Under-V oltage Protect ion. Factory default = 0V (disabled) • OCP: Over-Current Protection . Factory default = 0A (disabled) • UCP: Under-Current Protection. Fa[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–11 T o set the Over -V oltage Protection: The other protectio n options follow a similar procedure, but h ave 2 extra st eps: 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 , [...]

Operation 3–12 TM-XDOP-01XN T o set the Over -Curre nt Protection: T o set the Under-Curr ent Pr otection: Step # Do This Y ou W ill See 1 OVP SET 0V 2 Press repeatedly until th e desired setting appears. OCP SET 0A 3O C P S E T 0 A 4 Use the Current knob, t he numeric keypad, or the arrow keys to enter a value (0–103% of the unit’ s rated cu[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–13 T o set the Over -Power Protection: T o set the Under -Power Pr otection: Step # Do This Y ou W i ll See 1 OVP SET 0V 2 Press repeatedly until the desired setting appears. OPP SET 0W 3 OPP SET 0W 4 Use both the Current and V oltage knobs, or the numeric keypad, or the arrow keys to enter a value. The valu[...]

Operation 3–14 TM-XDOP-01XN Fold Protection options are: • None: Fold protection disabled • CC: Shutdown on entering CC mode • CV : Shutd own on entering CV mode • CP: Shutdown on entering CP mode A programmable delay time causes the su pply to wait before shutting down the output. T o set Fold Protection: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 O[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–15 Set Shutdown Recovery for A C Off and O TP The Shutdown Recovery menu of fers 2 options for AC Of f (ACO) and Over - T emperatu r e pro tec tio n (OTP) : • Auto-Recovery: With this method, the power supply returns to its normal operating state once the alarm condition no longer exists. For example, if t[...]

Operation 3–16 TM-XDOP-01XN 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 system that a message has been rea d, press an arrow key . If a message has been re ad and the conditions that caused the alarm [...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–17 The possible ala rm s are : Shutdown 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 OVP alarm, [...]

Operation 3–18 TM-XDOP-01XN Set Up Remote Control The power supply can be co ntrolled locally with the front panel or remotely through several different interfaces. The remote interfaces are discussed in Chapter 4, “Remote Operation”, Append ix C, “SCPI Command Reference”, and Appendix E, “GPIB”. The factory default remote control set[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–19 Select Remote Control Source The REMOTE SELECT menu option allows you to select an interface for remote control. Before sele cting a remote control source , be sure to set up each interface using the Remote Config ure menu. See “Configure Remote Control Source” on page 3–20. Remote control sources a[...]

Operation 3–20 TM-XDOP-01XN Configure Remote Contr ol Source The REMOTE CONFIG menu option lets you set up the attributes of the remote control sources. The following table shows how to access and work with the Remote Configuration option. After you have selected the remote control source you want to configure, configure that setting using approp[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–21 Store User Settings If you have a frequent or co nstant need for 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 po wer supply’ s memory after the unit is powered off. T en user setting mem[...]

Operation 3–22 TM-XDOP-01XN T o create and save a user setting: 1. Set up the power supply with all the parameters you require. 2. Press . 3. Select a memory location, and press to save your settings. The following table demonstrates how to set and save curr ent and voltage settings: Change Stor ed Settings T o change a stored setting, overwrite [...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–23 Recall Settings After you have saved one or more settings, you can press RECALL to retrieve them from the power supply’ s non-volatile mem ory or to run an auto-sequ en ce program. (Y ou can also recall stored se ttings through your Power ON configuration. See “Configu re Power ON Settings” on pa ge[...]

Operation 3–24 TM-XDOP-01XN T o restore the last setting: T o select a stor ed us er setting: T o select a factory setting: T o select Auto Sequ ence: For operation of Au to Sequence mode, see “Using Auto Sequen cing” on page 3–42. Step # Do This Y ou W ill See 1 Press once. Last Settings 2 Press to restore last setting. RECALL ENTER Step #[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–25 T able 3-1 Settings Affected by Recall Fe atur e F actory Pres et V alue V oltage setpoint 0.0V Current setp oint 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 3–26 TM-XDOP-01XN Read Error Messag es The ERROR MSGS menu option lets you di spla y up to 50 queued mes sag es. Once each message has been read, it is clear ed from the system. Press either arrow key to clear the displayed messa ge and bring up the next message. Once all messages have been read and cleared, the prompt reads No errors ,[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–27 Configure User Lines The USER LINES menu option lets you configure the aux iliary status lines The Auxiliary (Aux) lines are 2 open collect or 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 Connections for Remo te[...]

Operation 3–28 TM-XDOP-01XN T o access and work with the USER LINES menu option: Aux line B has been selected to be configured. T o configure Au x line B: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1E R R O R M S G S 2 a a. Y ou can also press MENU again to bring up the AUX LINES option. USER LINES 3 Aux line A 4 or to select which li ne to configure. Aux line[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–29 Configure P ower ON Settings The Power ON configuration can b e set with 4 option s: • Factory Preset: Where the Power ON output is reset t o the original factory levels. These include: Output=OFF , V SET =0, and I SET =0. (default configuration) • Last Setting: Where the Power ON output is set to the[...]

Operation 3–30 TM-XDOP-01XN F actory 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 T his Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 2 times a a. Y ou can also press the Down arrow 2 times. PON CONFIG 3 Last Setting 4 2 times 1 Factory Preset 5 Out ON? Y 6[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–31 User Setting User Setting lets you restore a cu stom 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 3–21. T o select User Setting: Step # Do This Y o u Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 2 times a . a. Y ou can [...]

Operation 3–32 TM-XDOP-01XN Last Setting Selecting Last Setting lets you restore the settings th at are in us e when the po wer supply is powered of f, the next time it is powered on. T o select Last Setting: 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[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–33 Progr am Auto Sequence The AUT O SEQ PGM menu option is used to se t up command programs for automated operation. There are 10 programm able sequences with up to 99 steps per sequence. Each sequence can be repeated a programma ble number of times or forever . If the sequence contains steps that advance by[...]

Operation 3–34 TM-XDOP-01XN 1 1 Enter the step OVP level. S01 ####V 12 Set Step T ime 13 or . Use the scroll keys to select how you want to advance to the next step: • Set Step T i me waits for a certain period. See the “Setting step advance by time:” table. • W ait for T rig waits for a trigger event. See the “Setting step advance by t[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–35 Setting step advance by time: This procedure is continued from step 13 in the T able 3-2, “T o Program a Sequence” on page 3–33 table. It describes how to program the sequence to advance a particular step by waiting for a certain time period. The completion of this proced ure will bring you back to [...]

Operation 3–36 TM-XDOP-01XN Deleting a Sequence This option allows you to delete an entire sequence. T o delete a sequence: Step # Do This Y ou W ill 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 the Del Sequence [...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–37 Editing a Sequence Step This option allows you to edit a particular step in a se quence th at has already been programmed or to add steps to a new program. T o edit 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 scroll key[...]

Operation 3–38 TM-XDOP-01XN Inserting a Sequence Step This option allows you to insert a partic ular step in a sequence that has already been program med. T o insert a step into a programmed sequence: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 6 times or . AUT O SEQ PGM 3 Sequence 1 4 or . Use the scroll keys to select a sequence to work with. S[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–39 Deleting a Sequence Step This option allows you to delete a partic ular step in a sequence that has already been program med. 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 scroll keys to select a sequence to wo[...]

Operation 3–40 TM-XDOP-01XN Editing Repeat Times of a Sequence This option allows you to ed it the number of times the sequence will run before it goes into STOP mode. T o edit the sequence ’ s r epea t 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 a sequence to wo[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–41 Editing T rigger Sour ce 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 se quence’ s trigger source: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 6 times or . AUTO SEQ PGM 3 Sequence 1 4 or . Use the scr[...]

Operation 3–42 TM-XDOP-01XN 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 Sequence mode, 3 of the function keys opera te as altern ates: • VO L T A G E operates as RUN/P AUSE . • CURRENT operates as TRIGGER . • ST ORE operates as END . In the[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–43 Configure Display The DISPLA Y CONFIG menu option allows you to select the re adback values displayed when the power supply is operat ing in its default state. The factory default is to displa y v oltage and current readback, bu t yo u can also choose voltage and power , current and power , o r voltage, c[...]

Operation 3–44 TM-XDOP-01XN Lock Out Control Knobs The KNOB LOCKOUT menu option allows you to lock the front panel knobs, forcing changes to be made via the VOL T AGE and CURRENT keys. Knobs should be locked out whenever you do not want someone to accidentally adjust the supply settings while the un it is operating in local mode. T o lock out bot[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–45 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 attemp t to use the Current knob, the knob operates normally . Y ou can also lock the Current knob without locking the V o ltage knob. T o unlock the knob[...]

Operation 3–46 TM-XDOP-01XN T o set the voltage limits: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 until you see the “SETP T LIMIT” option SETP T LIMIT 3 V oltage Limit 4 High 0V 5 Use the V oltage knob, arrow keys, or numeric keypad to enter a value. The val ue must be within 0V to 103% of the unit’ s rated voltage, and must be higher tha[...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–47 T o set the current limits : Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1E R R O R M S G S 2 until you see the “SETP T LIMIT” option SETP T LIMIT 3 V o ltage Limit 4 Current Limit 5H i g h 0 A 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’ [...]

Operation 3–48 TM-XDOP-01XN T o set the power limit: Step # Do This Y ou W ill See 1E R R O R M S G S 2 until you see the “SETP T LIMIT” option SETP T LIMIT 3 V o ltage Limit 4 2 times Power Limit 5 High #####W 6 Use the arrow keys, or numeric keypad to enter a value. The value m ust be within 0W to 103% of the unit’ s rated power and must [...]

P ower Supply Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 3–49 Slew Rate The slew rate is calculated as a functio n of change in the output voltage and a given time interval. The maximum slew rate is 1% rat ed voltage/150us. The slew rate is saved upon power of f and restor ed at power on. Output ON/OFF and shutdown are not affected by the programmable slew rate. The[...]

Operation 3–50 TM-XDOP-01XN The combination must not ex ceed 1%/30us. Though the software will attempt to achieve higher slew rates, it is limited to this valu e by hardware constraints. The power supply slew rate cannot be faster than the rise and fall times given in the product specifications in Appendix A. Ma nufacturer's recommendation i[...]

Default Display TM-XDOP-01XN 3–51 Default Display The default display normally shows the readback of the vo ltage and current output. (T o chang e the display to show voltage and power , or current and power , or voltage, current, and power , see “Configure Display” on page 3–43.) The display also sh ows the Regu lation mode, CV , CC, or CP[...]

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4 Remote Oper ation Chapter 4 provides an overview of how to use remote analog control, gives information on the setup and use of Multichannel functionality and explains how to send commands to the power supply using the SCPI programming language TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

Remote Operation 4–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Overview In addition to front panel o peration, the power supply can b e operated remotely through the following interfaces: • Analog 0 to 5V , 0 to 10V •R S - 2 3 2 • GPIB (with optional GPIB/CANbus card) • Multichannel (with optional GPIB/CANbus card) The connecting ports for these interfaces are shown [...]

Making Connections for Remote Control TM-XDOP-01XN 4–3 Making Connections for Remote Control See Figure 4-1, “V iew of Remote Interface Co nnections” on page 4–3 for the locations of the RS-232, GPIB and CANb us connectors and the locations and the pin numbers of the User Lines and the Analog Progr amming Lines. GPIB and CANbus are optional[...]

Remote Operation 4–4 TM-XDOP-01XN Remote Analog Operation Analog Connections The analog interface ha s 2 ports: the user lines and the 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 lines are open collector configuration. The input lines a[...]

Remote Analog Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 4–5 Radiated emissions Add a ferrite block to the ana log progra m lines and the user lines to reduce radiated emissions. The 1-square inch ferr ite block with built-in housing clip is packaged and shipped w ith the power supply . Position the block no more than 2” (5 0mm) from the power supply end of the an[...]

Remote Operation 4–6 TM-XDOP-01XN Pin Connections T able 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 (Shutdown ) 4–12V Input A5 Safety Interlo ck (S hutdown) GND Input A6 User Power , 5–12Vdc Input A7 User Ground Input Figure 4-2 S[...]

Remote Analog Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 4–7 The analog setpoint and readback p ins may be configured to work in either a 0– 5V range or 0–10V rang e. The programming lines ha ve th eir own isolated power source (1 0m A max), and this power can be looped ba ck to power the user lines , if required . Connect the pins as shown in T able 4-3. Remote[...]

Remote Operation 4–8 TM-XDOP-01XN Configure Analog Contr ol Y ou may configure the analog programmi ng lines to work in either a 0 to 5V range or a 0 to10V range. Y ou may also select whether the voltage, current or both are controlled with the programming lin es. If you select only v oltage or only current, the other will be controlled via the f[...]

Remote Analog Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 4–9 Press the LCL/RMT button to begin remote oper ation via the analog interface. SCPI T o select which setpoints to contro l via analog pr ogramm ing lines, use the command: SYST:REM:SOUR {AVOL|ACUR|AVC} Where • A VOL (Analog VOLtage) selects only voltage to be programmed via the analog programming lines ?[...]

Remote Operation 4–10 TM-XDOP-01XN Using Remote Analog Control Connect your programming voltage sou r ces and monitors, ensuring that the appropriate 0– 5V o r 0–10 V range h as b een configured and selected. (See “Select Remote Control Source” on page 3–19.) W ith the Analog Control mode selected, varying the programming sour ce from 0[...]

Multichannel Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 4–11 Multichannel Operation Multichannel Connections Y ou 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 c[...]

Remote Operation 4–12 TM-XDOP-01XN Configuration 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 operate via RS-232 or GPIB. Front P anel 1. Select the " REMOTE CONFIG &q[...]

Multichannel Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 4–13 Setup 1. Connect p ower supplies to be contro lled 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 usin g a second cable and the second CA[...]

Remote Operation 4–14 TM-XDOP-01XN Using Multicha nnel Operation Once the power supplies ha ve been configured and co nnected, you may power them on. Power supplies cont rolled via multichannel have full capabilities, including changing REM/LCL modes and calibration. Any power supply may send multichannel co mmands, if they are connected to a PC [...]

Multichannel Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 4–15 Multichannel Commands T o 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 1[...]

Remote Operation 4–16 TM-XDOP-01XN RS-232 Operation RS-232 Connection Use a standard null mo dem cable to co nnect the power supp ly to the host interface. The RS-232 port is a standard male DB9 connector . T ab le 4-6 describe s the pin functions. Pins 1, 4, 6, an d 9 are not used. T able 4-6 RS-232 Pins Pin # Function 1 Not used 2 Receive 3 T r[...]

RS-232 Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 4–17 Configuration Front P anel First set the RS-232 parameters: Next, select RS-232 as the remote contr ol interface. Press the LCL/RMT button to begin remote operation via the RS-232 interface. Step # Do This Y ou W ill See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 5 times REMOTE CONFIG 3 RS-232 Cfg 4 Baud 9600 5 or Select the baud rate. Bau[...]

Remote Operation 4–18 TM-XDOP-01XN SCPI Set the band rate: SYST:COMM:SER:BAUD {1200 | 2400 | 4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400} Select flow control: SYST:COMM:SER:PACE {HARD | XON | NONE} Where • HARD means hardware flow control • XON means XON/XOFF characters are used • NONE means no flow control Select RS-232 to be the remote control source: SY[...]

GPIB Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 4–19 GPIB Operation GPIB Connection The GPIB port is a special GPIB female connector . T able 4-7 describes the pin functions. Pin 12 is not used. T able 4-7 GPIB Pins Pin # Function 1D 1 2D 2 3D 3 4D 4 5E O I 6D A V 7N R F D 8 NDAC 9I F C 10 SRQ 11 A T N 12 Not used 13 D5 14 D6 15 D7 16 D8 17 REN 18 Ground 19 Ground 2[...]

Remote Operation 4–20 TM-XDOP-01XN Configuration Configure the power supply’ s GPIB address and power-on serv ice request setting. The defaults are GPIB address 2 and power-on service request off. Front panel First set the GPIB parameters: Next, select GPIB as the remote contr ol interface: Step # Do This Y ou Will See 1 ERROR MSGS 2 5 times RE[...]

GPIB Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 4–21 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 r equest: SYST:COMM:GPIB:PONS {ON | OFF} T o select GPIB as the remote control sour ce: SYST:REM:SOUR GPIB Using GPIB Sen[...]

Remote Operation 4–22 TM-XDOP-01XN SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces These SCPI commands are for use with GPIB, RS-232 and Multichannel remote digital interfaces. Set Up P ower ON Defaults For a complete list of commands and remote functionality , see Appendix C, “SCPI Command Reference”. The Power On configuration can be set with one of 4[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–23 Last Setting Selecting Last Setting lets you restore the settings th at are in us e when the po wer supply is powered off, 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: OUTP:PON:REC? The response should be LAST . Us[...]

Remote Operation 4–24 TM-XDOP-01XN P ower On Output State Y ou may also change the output state whet her the output is enabled 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 known state. These states are listed i[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–25 Store User Settings If you have a frequent or co nstant need for 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 po wer supply’ s memory after the unit is powered off. See “S[...]

Remote Operation 4–26 TM-XDOP-01XN T o recall last settings: If you wish to recall the settings present when the supply was last powered of f, send the command: SYST:REC:LAST Change Remote/Local Contr ol of P ower Supply A SCPI command is provided for u se with the RS-232 and mult ichannel interfaces to change the remote/lo cal mode. (GPIB will u[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–27 Progr am V ,I,P SCPI T o ch ange setpoints: SOUR:VOLT <voltage> SOUR:CURR <current> SOUR:POW <power> T o ch eck setpoints: SOUR:VOLT? SOUR:CURR? SOUR:POW? T o set a triggered setpoint: SOUR:VOLT:TRIG <voltage> SOUR:CURR:TRIG <current> SOUR:POW:TRIG <power> [...]

Remote Operation 4–28 TM-XDOP-01XN T o ch eck 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: T o set voltage to 5.5V and curre nt limit to 100A, send the command: :VOLT 5.5; :CURR 100 Then check the output: MEAS:VOLT? 5.500 (example readback, default uni t V) MEA[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–29 Configure V , I, P Protection Limits Over -V oltage Pr otection 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 was tripped: SOUR:VOLT:PROT TRIP? Alternatively[...]

Remote Operation 4–30 TM-XDOP-01XN Over -Curr ent Protection T o set the Over -Curr ent 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 on ly [OFF] or shut down with an alarm [ON] if the protecti[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–31 Over -P ower Protection T o set the Over-Power Protection level: SOUR:POW:PROT <wattage> SOUR:POW:PROT:STAT <on-off-state> The first OPP protection comm and sets the protection level. The second command lets you choose a warning alarm only [OFF] or shut down with an alarm [ON] if [...]

Remote Operation 4–32 TM-XDOP-01XN Configure Other Pr otection 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: NONE indicates fold protection is disabled. CC indicates the supply[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–33 A C Off Protection The user has the option of setting whethe r the AC Of f protection mechanism is latched or automatica lly resumes operation. SENSE:VOLT:AC:PROT:LATCH {ON|1|OFF|0} Where: ON or 1 means the supply will be latched in shut down i f an AC Off condition occurs, until the user re-[...]

Remote Operation 4–34 TM-XDOP-01XN Configure Auxiliary Status Lines T o set up Auxiliary line A: OUTP:AUXA:SOUR <aux-line-mnemonic> The choices for <aux-line-mnemon ic> include: • NONE • ON: Output On • OFF: Output Of f • OVOL: Over -V oltage Condition • UVOL: Under -V oltage Condition • OCUR: Over-Current Condition • UC[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–35 The user can select polarity for either of the auxiliary lines. T o check the state of the line: OUTP:AUXA:STAT? This command re turns a 1 or 0 . If it returns a 1, this means that the status selected as the auxiliary line mnemonic is true. Read Error Messag es T o read from the err or queue:[...]

Remote Operation 4–36 TM-XDOP-01XN Tr i g g e r i n g C o m m a n d s T riggers are event-driven signals that instruct power supplies to change their output. T riggering provid es a metho d to control changes in the power supply’ s output and to program several power suppli es to react at the same time. T riggering is useful in manufacturing pr[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–37 Auto Sequencing Auto Sequencing allows users to program a sequence of steps. Each step has the properties of voltage, current , power limit s, and OVP limit. The steps are either programmed to run for a predetermined lengt h of time or are programmed to pause and wait for a trigger . Programm[...]

Remote Operation 4–38 TM-XDOP-01XN Progr amming Sequences Select Sequence to Program PROGram:NAME <sequence_number> <sequence_number> is a number between 1 and 10 that co rresponds to the number of the sequence. Define the name of the program to be selected. If <sequence_ number> already exists, then that existing progra m is se[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–39 • FORever and INFinity cau se the sequence to repeat forever . A query will return 9.9E37, representing INFinity . Selecting a T rigger Source If any triggers are programmed into the sequence, select a trigger source: PROG:TRIG:SOUR {BUS|MAN|EXT|IMM} • BUS - trigger signal is IEEE 488.1 G[...]

Remote Operation 4–40 TM-XDOP-01XN 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 start it by setting the state to RUN, by sending the command PROG[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–41 Slew Rate The slew rate is calculated as a functio n 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. Outp ut ON/OFF an d shutdo wn are not af fect ed by the prog rammable s [...]

Remote Operation 4–42 TM-XDOP-01XN 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 *OPT? or SYST[<channel>]:OPTion? The option identificatio n que[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–43 Status Registers The Status Regi ster structure is mandat ory 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, Ev ent, and Enable register and transition filters. See “Status Register Commands” on[...]

Remote Operation 4–44 TM-XDOP-01XN OPERation Status Register The operation status register is a 16-bit register which contains informat ion about conditions which are part of the power supply’ s normal operation. The Operation Status data structure ha s the operation status register and 5 sub- registers to represent regulation, shutdow n, prote[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–45 Figure 4-4 Operation Stat us Registers PROTect ion Summar y INTe rloc k COMM and Not Used 1 0 3 2 5 4 7 6 9 8 11 10 13 12 15 14 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:O PERation :SHU Tdown Analog Contr ol Voltage An[...]

Remote Operation 4–46 TM-XDOP-01XN T able 4-9 OPERation Status Register Bit Bit W eight Bit Name Description 0 1 CALibratin g Indicates that the supply is in CALib ration Mode. 1 2 SETTl ing Not implemented 2 4 RANGing Not implemented 3 8 SWEepi ng Not implemented 4 16 MEASuring Not implem ented 5 32 W aiting for TRIGger Summary Indicates if the [...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–47 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 . SHUTdown Sub-Register Describes the cause of the power supply shutting down. More than one bit may be active, a[...]

Remote Operation 4–48 TM-XDOP-01XN Protection SHUTdown Sub-Register T able 4-12 Protection SHUTdown Sub-Register Bit Bit W eight Bit Name Descriptio n 0 1 Ov er VOL T age Over voltage protection has tripped 1 2 Un der VO L T age Under voltage protection has tripped 2 4 Over CURrent Over current pro tection has tripped 3 8 Un der CURrent Under cur[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–49 Remote CONtrol Sub-Register This identifies which remote interface is controlling the unit. Only one bit is active at a time with the exception of an alog control, where voltage or cu rrent alone, or both may be und er remote contro l. Current share mode is considered to be under local contro[...]

Remote Operation 4–50 TM-XDOP-01XN Current SHare Sub-Register This register shows the state of the curre nt share configuration, which can either be set through the front panel Current Sh are Config menu, o r through the SCPI command SOURce:COMBine:CSHare:MODE. QUEStionable Status Register The Questionable Status Register is a 16-b it register th[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–51 Figure 4-5 Questionable Status Registers Not Used POW er Summary VOLTag e Summar y CURRent Summary 1 0 3 2 5 4 7 6 9 8 11 10 13 12 15 14 TEMPera ture Summ ary Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used UNRegulate d Not Used Not Used AC Off CALibrat ion Not Used + Over V OLtage Under V OLtag[...]

Remote Operation 4–52 TM-XDOP-01XN T able 4-15 QUEStionable Status Register Bit Bit W eight Bit Name Descri ption 0 1 VOL T age Summary Reflects a summary of the VOL T age Sub-Register . 1 2 CURRent Summary Reflects a summar y of the CURRent Sub-Register . 2 4 TIME Not implemented 3 8 POW er Summary Reflects a summar y of the POW er Sub-Register [...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–53 VOL T ag e Sub-Register This shows whether the present voltage leve l is over or under the specified trip limit. CURRent Sub-Register This shows whether the present current leve l is over or under the specified trip limit. PO Wer Sub-Register This shows whether the present power leve l is ove[...]

Remote Operation 4–54 TM-XDOP-01XN TEMPerature Sub-Register This shows whether the temperature of cr itical components is near or over the maximum operating temperature. Standard Event Status Register The standard event status register sets b its for specific events during power supply operation. All bits in the standard event status registers ar[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–55 Status Byte The Status byte register contains the STB and RQS(MSS) message s 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 o[...]

Remote Operation 4–56 TM-XDOP-01XN Error/Event Queue (ERR) This bit it TRUE if any errors ar e present in the Error/Event Queue. Questionable Status Register Summary (QSR) This bit is TRUE when a b it in the Questionable Event Status Register is set and its corresponding bit in the Questionabl e S tatus Enable Register is TRUE. Message A vailable[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–57 • Stat us Byte bit 3 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 3 • Stat us Byte bit 4 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 4 • Stat us Byte bit 5 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 5 • Stat us Byte bit 7 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 7. Request Service (RQS) RQS is TRU[...]

Remote Operation 4–58 TM-XDOP-01XN Status Register Commands In the following sections <s tatus-enable> 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 certa in events are reported at a higher level through the status-repo rting mechanism.[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–59 IEEE 488.2 Status and Event Commands Clear S tatus Command Clears all Event Registers, including the Status Byte, the S tandard Event Status and the Error Queue. Command: *CLS SCPI equivalent for multichannel use: STATus[<channel>]:CLEar S tandard Event S tatus E nable Register The Even[...]

Remote Operation 4–60 TM-XDOP-01XN T o clea r the Service Req uest Enable Reg ister send "*SRE 0." The Po wer -on S tat us Clear co mm an d als o determin e s 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" [...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–61 Power -on S tatus Clear The Power-On S tatus Clear command contro ls the automatic power-on clearing of the Service Request Enab le Regist er , the Standard Event S tatus Ena ble Regist er , the Parallel Poll Enable Register and the Error/Event Queue. Command: *PSC {0|1}, *PSC? SCPI equivalen[...]

Remote Operation 4–62 TM-XDOP-01XN Operation Status Register Commands Query Operation S tatus Register Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation[:EVENt]? Query Operation S tatus Register Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:CONDition? Enable Operation S tatus Register SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERatio[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–63 Regulating Sub-Register Commands Query Regulating Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:REGulating[:EVENt]? Query Regulating Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:REGulating:CONDition? Enable Regulating Sub-Register SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPE[...]

Remote Operation 4–64 TM-XDOP-01XN Shutdown Sub-Register Commands Query Shutdown Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTdown[:EVENt]? Query Shutdown Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTdown:CONDition? Enable Shutdown Sub-Register SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation: SHUTdown:ENABle <stat[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–65 Protection Shutdown Sub-Register Commands Query Prot ection Shutdown Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTdown:PROTection[:EVENt]? Query Prot ection Shutdown Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTdown:PROTection:CONDition? Enable Protection Shutdow[...]

Remote Operation 4–66 TM-XDOP-01XN Query Remote Control Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:RCONtrol:CONDition? Enable Remote Control Sub-Register SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:RCONtrol:ENABle <status-enable> Query Format: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:RCONtrol:ENABle? Set Remote Contr ol Positive[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–67 Current Shar e Sub-Register Commands Query Current Shar e Register Event STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:CSHare[:EVENt]? Query Current Shar e Register Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:CSHare:CONDition? Enable Current Share S ub-Register SCPI command: STATus[<chan[...]

Remote Operation 4–68 TM-XDOP-01XN Questionable Status Register Commands Query Questionable S tatus Register Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? Query Questionable S tatus Register Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:CONDition? Enable Questionable S tatus Register SCPI command: STATus[<cha[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–69 V oltage Sub-Register Commands Query V oltage Sub-R egister Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:VOLTage[:EVENt]? Query V oltage Sub-R egister Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:VOLTage:CONDition? Enable V oltage Sub-Register SCPI command: STATus[[...]

Remote Operation 4–70 TM-XDOP-01XN Current Sub-Register Commands Query Current Sub-Register Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:CURRent[:EVENt]? Query Current Sub-Register Condit ion SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:CURRent:CONDition? Enable Current Sub-Register SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStion[...]

SCPI Commands for Digital Interfaces TM-XDOP-01XN 4–71 P ow er Sub-Register Commands Query Power Sub-Register Event SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:POWer[:EVENt]? Query Power Sub-Register Condition SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:POWer:CONDition? Enable Power Sub-Register SCPI command: STATus[<channel>][...]

Remote Operation 4–72 TM-XDOP-01XN T emperature Sub-Register Commands Query Questionable T emperature Sub-Register Event T emper atu r e Eve nt Sub - Reg is t er is read and the n cle ar ed . SCPI command: STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:TEMPerature[:EVENt]? Query Questionable T emperature Sub-Register Condition SCPI command: STATus[<chan[...]

5 Curr ent Sharing Chapter 5 explains what curren t sharing is, and shows how to configure and operate units in current sharing mode. TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

Current Sharing 5–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Overview In many applications multiple power supp lies are connected in parallel to supply large currents to a load. T y pic ally , because of differences in the load wiring and supply setpoints, each power supply wil l provide dif ferent amou nts of current to the load. Each of the supplies may have to be control[...]

Setting up Current Sharing TM-XDOP-01XN 5–3 Setting up Current Sharing T o set up multiple supplies for current share operation: 1. Configure each supply with a unique multichannel address. See “Multichannel Operation ” on page 4–11. 2. Configure the supplies for current sharin g. Configure on e supply to operate as the master , the others [...]

Current Sharing 5–4 TM-XDOP-01XN STAT:OPER:CSH:COND? See T able 4-14, “Current SHare Sub-Regist er” on page 4–50 for a description of the bits in this register . 3. Conn ect the CANbus ports of all parall eled units and install terminators. See figure below . Connect the CANbus ports in series, lin king the first power supply to the second [...]

Operation TM-XDOP-01XN 5–5 Operation Once a current sharing network is setup, you may adj ust the voltage an d current limit setpoints on the master . The master wi ll automatically adjust the setpoints of the slave uni ts to equalize the current out put of all units. Y ou may also disable or enable the output of the ma ster , automatically disab[...]

Current Sharing 5–6 TM-XDOP-01XN Error s The master annuciator will flash if it does not detect any slave units on the network. The slave annu nciator 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 cu rrent sharing (set to "No share") if: ?[...]

A Specifications and Char acteristics Appendix A lists all of the electrical, environmental and mechanical specifications of the XDC. Important: • These specifications are represented over the full operating temperature range. • Nominal line inpu t volt age assumed unless otherw ise stat ed. • All sense lines are configured for default local [...]

Specifications and Characteristics A–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Electrical Specifications—Summary T able A-1 Specifications for 6000 W att units (10V to 60V Models) Models 10-600 20-300 30- 200 40-150 60-10 0 Output Ratings: Output V oltage a Output Curren t b Output Power a. Minimum output voltage is <0.3% of rated voltage at zero output setting. b. Mi[...]

Electrical Specifications—Summary TM-XDOP-01XN A–3 ) T able A-2 Specifications for 6000 W att units (80V to 600V Models) Models 80–75 1 00–60 150–40 300–20 600–10 Output Ratings: Output V oltage a Output Curren t b Output Power a. Minimum output voltage is <0.3% of rated voltage at zero output setting. b. Minimum output current is [...]

Specifications and Characteristics A–4 TM-XDOP-01XN T able A-3 Specifications for 12000 W att units (10V to 60V Models) Models 10-1200 20-600 30-400 40-300 60-200 Output Ratings: Output V oltage a Output Curren t b Output Power a. Minimum output voltage is <0.3% of rated voltage at zero output setting. b. Minimum output current is <0.2% of [...]

Electrical Specifications—Summary TM-XDOP-01XN A–5 T able A-4 Specifications for 12000 W att units (80V to 600V Models) Models 80 –150 100–120 150–80 300–40 600 –20 Output Ratings: Output V oltage a Output Curren t b Output Power a. Minimum output voltage is <0.3% of rated voltage at zero output setting. b. Minimum output current i[...]

Specifications and Characteristics A–6 TM-XDOP-01XN A C Line Input Specifications The input to the power supply requ ires the following specifications. A C Line Input V oltag e Oper ating Ranges Operating Rang e nominal 208V rms (Standard) nominal 400V rm s (with HV -Input option) 190 to 242 V ac 3 φ (3 wire + safety ground) 342 to 500 V ac 3 φ[...]

Output P erformance Specifications TM-XDOP-01XN A–7 Output P erformance Specifications These specifications define the electrical performance specific ations of the power supply output. These specifications apply to both local and remote sense configurations, exce pt where noted. These specifications apply to all programming so urces, except wher[...]

Specifications and Characteristics A–8 TM-XDOP-01XN T ypical Programming Resolutio n T ypical Measurement Resolution Programming Accuracy 1 Readback Accuracy Front P anel o r Remote Dig ital Interface Vo l t a g e Current Power Over V oltage Protection 0.002% of Vmax 0.002% of Imax 0.05% of Pmax 0.002% of Vmax Remote Analog Programming Interf ace[...]

Output P erformance Specifications TM-XDOP-01XN A–9 30 Minute Dri ft 1 8 Hour Drift T emperature Stability 2 T emp erat ur e Coef ficients Analog Programming Interface 1. At 25°C ±5°C, with full power load V oltage 0.04% of Vma x Current 0 .6 % of Imax Power 6000W : 1% of Pmax 12000W : 2% of Pmax 2. At 25°C ±5°C after 30 minutes full load o[...]

Specifications and Characteristics A–10 TM-XDOP-01XN User Line Interface Includes auxiliary status lines, interlock, and external trigger lines Switching Frequency T ypical 31 kHz; 62 kHz output ripple Rise Time 5 to 95% step in output voltage. F all Tim e For a programmed 95% to 5% step in output voltage. Time Delay From Power On Until Output St[...]

Output P erformance Specifications TM-XDOP-01XN A–11 T r ansient Response Time 1 T ime to recover within 0.75 % of rated output of previous level after step change in load current between 50% and 100%. Mode Crossover Maximum deviation as a percentage of rated output voltage. P eak–P eak and RMS Noise Bandwidth Limits The frequency range for Pea[...]

Specifications and Characteristics A–12 TM-XDOP-01XN Environmental Specification Thermal Specification Humidity Specificatio n 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) Polluti o n Degree 2 (I EC 1010-1) Operating T emperature Range 0°C–50°C a a. Consult t[...]

International Approvals TM-XDOP-01XN A–13 International Approvals Units bearing the c(CSA)us mark are certified by CSA to the following: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 101 0.1B-97 and to ANSI/UL 61010B-1 Units bearing the CE mark meet the requirements of: EMC Directive (standards EN50081- 2 and EN50082 -1) and Low V oltage Dire[...]

Specifications and Characteristics A–14 TM-XDOP-01XN Mechanical Specification We i g h t 6000 W : approx. 7 5 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 A-1 P ower Supply Dimensio ns (6000 W att unit) 5.2 in. 133 mm 19 in. 483 mm 21 in. 533 mm 22.8 in.[...]

Mechanical Specification TM-XDOP-01XN A–15 Figure A-2 P ower Supply Dimensio ns (12000 W att unit) 23.7 in. 602 mm 22.2 in. 565 mm 10.4 in. 464 mm 19 in. 483 mm TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 15 Mond ay, July 17, 2006 11 :19 AM[...]

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B Calibr ation (6000 W att only) Appendix B lists the calibrati on procedures for the 6000 W unit. If you purchased a 12000 W att unit, please contact your supplier or Xantrex directly (see “W arranty” for contact information). TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

Calibration (6000 W att only) B–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Overview The calibration of the unit is software dependent; there are no potentiometers t o adjust. Calibration may be performed via the front panel or SCPI commands. Front panel calibration is partially auto mated. The calibration points are set automatically and you will be prompted to enter the me[...]

Entering Calibration Mode TM-XDOP-01XN B–3 Entering Calibration Mode Calibration mode can be entered from the front panel by selecting "CALIBRA TION" from the main menu or by using the "change calibration state" SCPI command. Front P anel T o access calibration mode via the front panel: If your password code is incorrect, the [...]

Calibration (6000 W att only) B–4 TM-XDOP-01XN • ANLG V PGM 10V : Calibrate 10V analog programming interface for setting voltage output. • ANLG V RB 10V : Calibrate 10V analog programming interface for monitoring voltag e output. • ANLG I PGM 10V : Calibrate 10V analog prog ramming interface for setting current output. • ANLG I RB 10V : C[...]

Entering Calibration Mode TM-XDOP-01XN B–5 Security code T o protect calibration data, a security code is required to en ter calibration mode. The security code set at the 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 pan[...]

Calibration (6000 W att only) B–6 TM-XDOP-01XN Setup and Equipment • 6 digit DVM • current shunt • variable load • 0-10 V DC power supply (a nalog programming interface) • Load wiring sized for the maximum available output current. See T able 2 -4 on page 2–16. T o set up to calibrate output voltage and current: Connect a load to the [...]

F ront P anel Calibration Procedure TM-XDOP-01XN B–7 Front P anel Calibration Pr ocedur e Calibration can also be done via remote control, using SCPI commands. See “Remote Interface Calibration Procedure” on page B–11. Calibration of voltage prog ramming and readback are combined in a single procedure. Output V oltage 1. Set the load to ope[...]

Calibration (6000 W att only) B–8 TM-XDOP-01XN 5. Maximum calibration level The power supply will set the output to 90%. 6. Enter current data Enter the current output, read from th e external DVM via the shunt. Press ENTER. 7. Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants. 8. The menu will go to the 5V analog voltage programmin g cali[...]

F ront P anel Calibration Procedure TM-XDOP-01XN B–9 Analog Progr amming Interface V oltage Readback Calibration 1. Attach a DVM across the voltage readback lines, Pins B5 and B1(GND). 2. Enter 5V analog voltage readba ck calibration menu Select ANLG V PGM 5V from the calibration menu. Press ENTER. Y ou will be prompted to set up for ou tput volt[...]

Calibration (6000 W att only) B–10 TM-XDOP-01XN 7. Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants. 8. The menu will go to the 5V analog current readback calibration menu. Analog Progr amming Interface Current Readback Calibration 1. Attach a DVM across the current re adback lines, Pins B6 and B1(GND). 2. Enter 5V analog current readback[...]

Remote Interface Calibration Procedure TM-XDOP-01XN B–11 Remote Interface Calibration Pr ocedure Calibration can also be done via front panel. See “Fr ont Panel Calibration Procedure” on page B–7. Calibration of voltage prog ramming and readback are combined in a single procedure. Output V oltage 1. Set the load to open circuit. Att ach a D[...]

Calibration (6000 W att only) B–12 TM-XDOP-01XN 5. Enter current data Enter the current read from th e shunt via the external DVM. CAL:OUTP:CURR:DATA <current> 6. Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants. Analog Progr amming Interface 0-5V Range T o set up to calibrate the analog progra mming interface, you will need a DC po[...]

Remote Interface Calibration Procedure TM-XDOP-01XN B–13 Analog Progr amming Interface V oltage Readback Calibration 1. Attach a DVM across the voltage readback lines, Pins B5 and B1(GND). 2. Minimum calibration level Set the voltage readback lin es to approximately 10% of full scale by sending the command: CAL:ANAL:5V:READ:VOLT:LEV MIN 3. Enter [...]

Calibration (6000 W att only) B–14 TM-XDOP-01XN 5. Enter voltage data Enter the voltage at the current programming lines, read from the external DVM. CAL:ANAL:5V:PROG:CURR:DATA <voltage> 6. Power supply calculates and stores calibration constants. Analog Progr amming Interface Current Readback Calibration 1. Attach a DVM across the current [...]

Exit calibration mode TM-XDOP-01XN B–15 Exit calibration mode When you have complete d calibration, hit the EXIT key . The SCPI command is: CAL:STAT OFF, "0000" Restore F actory Calibration T o restore the unit to the calibration constants set at the factory: The SCPI command is: CALibration:RESTore Step # Do This Y ou W i ll See 1 Outp[...]

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C SCPI Command Refer ence Appendix C provides a summary of the S tandard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) that are supported by the this Programmable Power Supply . TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Codes and Standards This power supply conforms to th e following international standards: • IEEE Std 488. 2-1992 “IEEE Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols, and Common Commands For Use W ith IEEE Std 488. 1-1987” • IEEE Std 488. 1-1987 “IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentat i[...]

IEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style TM-XDOP-01XN C–3 IEEE-488.2/SCPI Syntax and Style P a ram e te rs Units 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 – current) • W (W att – power) • S (seconds – time)[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–4 TM-XDOP-01XN SCPI Command Hierar chy SCPI is an ASCII-based command language designed for use in high-technology test and measurement equipment. The co mmand structure is organized around common roots, or nodes, which are the bu ilding blocks of SCPI subsystems. An example of a common root is CALibration, and some of th[...]

Using SCPI Commands TM-XDOP-01XN C–5 Using SCPI Commands Throughout these comman ds, the optional command [<channel>] is available for the units equipped with the optional CANbus interface card. This manual shows SCPI comman ds in the following format: CALibration:CURRent:LEVel {<current>|MIN|MAX} The command is expressed as a mixture[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–6 TM-XDOP-01XN The following punctua tion is not sent with the command string: • Braces ( { } ) identify a selection of choices . Choose one of the enclosed values. • V ertical bars, or pipes, ( | ) separate the choice s found within the braces. • Angle brackets ( < > ) identify where specific valu es must be [...]

Using SCPI Commands TM-XDOP-01XN C–7 T erminating Character s Every command string must end with a terminating <n ew l ine> cha racter . An IEEE-488 EOI (end-or -identify) can be used instead of a <new line> character . It is also acceptable to use a <carriag e return> followed by a <new line>. T erminating a command strin[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–8 TM-XDOP-01XN Pa r a m e t e r Ty p e s Several different data types are defined for use in program messages and response messages. Boolean Parameters Boolean parameters are single binary conditions such as 1 and 0, or ON and OFF . The following is an example of a co mmand that uses Boolean parameters: SYST:COMM:GPIB:PON[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–9 SCPI Command Summary The SCPI commands supported by the this Programmable Power Supply are described in the tables in the remainde r of this section. These tables use the following column headings: • Function The commonly used name for the function • SCPI Command The full command in long form • Descript[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–10 TM-XDOP-01XN T able C-1 IEEE 488.2 Commands Function SCPI Commands Description Query Clear Status *CLS [:]STATus[<channel>]:CLEAr Clears the status data structures. N/A Standard Event Status Ena ble Query *ESE? [:]STATus[<channel>]:STANdard:ENABle Query the S tandard Event Status Enable register settin gs. [...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–11 Query Power On Status Clear *PSC? [:]STATus[<channel>]:POSClear? Query Power -On S tatus Clear setting N/A Power-On S t atus Clear *PSC [:]STATus[<channel>]:POSClear <on-off-state> Controls the automatic power-on clearing of the Service Request Enable Register , Standard Event Status Enable[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–12 TM-XDOP-01XN Tr i g g e r *TRG Trigger commands. Analogous to the IEEE 488.1 d efined Group Execute T rigger interface message. See IEEE 488.2 section 6.1.4.2.5 N/A Self-T est Query *TST? [:]SYSTem[<channel>]:TEST? Internal self-test and res ponds indicating whether or not the device completed the self-test witho[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–13 T able C-3 Commands for Output Control Function SCPI Command Description Query Set (Immediate) Current Setpoint [[:]SOURce][<channel>]:CURRent[:LEVel][:IMMediat e][:AMPLitude] {<current>|MAXimum|MINimum} C hange current setpoint Y es Set T riggered Current Setpoint [[:]SOURce][<channel>]:CU[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–14 TM-XDOP-01XN Query Under Current Protection Tr i p p e d [[:]SOURce][<channel>]:CURRent:PROTection:UNDer: TRIPped? Query if under current protection mechanism has tripped N/A Set Over Power Protection Level [SOURce][<channel>]:POWer:PROTection[:OVER][:LEV el] {<power>|MAXimum|MINimum} Set the over pow[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–15 Set High Current Limit [[:]SOURce][<channel>]:CURRent:LIMit:HIGH {<current>|MAXimum|MINimum} Set upper limit of current setpoint range (soft limits) Ye s Set Low Current Limit [[:]SOURce][<channel>]:CURRent:LIMit:LOW {<current>|MAXimum|MINimum} Set lower limit of current setpoint rang[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–16 TM-XDOP-01XN T able C-5 Commands for Calibration Function SCPI Command Description Query Restore Factory Calibration [:]CALibration[<channel>]:RESTore Restore the calibration to the constants set at the factory N/A Change Calibration Password [:]CALibration[<channel>][:SECure]:CODE <codeword> Change t[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–17 Enter Analog V oltage Readback Output Data [:]CALibration[<channel>]:ANALog: :{5V|10V}:READback:VOLTage[:DATA] <current> Set analog readback voltage calibration dat a No Set Supply Output Current Level [:]CALibration[<channel>]:OUTPut:CURRent:LEVel {MINimum|MAXimum} Set output current calib[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–18 TM-XDOP-01XN T able C-7 Commands for F old Protection Function SCPI Command Description Query Set Output Fold Delay [:]OUTPut[<channel>]:PROTectio n:FOLD:DELay <delay> Set the dela y time (se conds) before fold protection is trigg ered. Ye s Set Output Fold Mode [:]OUTPut[<channel>]:PROTection:FOLD[:M[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–19 T able C-9 System Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Query System Error [:]SYSTem[<channel >]:ERRor[:NEXT]? Returns the next error in the instrument’ s error queue N/A Recall Default Factory Preset [:]SYSTem[<channel>]:RECall:DEFault Restore the factory preset values N/A Select Re[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–20 TM-XDOP-01XN Ta b l e C - 1 0 Status Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Power On Status Clear (*PSC) [:]STATus[<channel>]:POSClear <on-off-state> Controls the automatic power-on clearing of the Service Request Enable Register , Standard Event Status Enable Register , Parallel Poll Enable Regis[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–21 Set Operation Status Current Sharing Negative Transition Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:CSHare:NTRansit ion <status-enable> See T able 4-14 on page 4–50. Y es Set Operation Status Current Sharing Positive T ransition Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:CSHare:PTRansit ion &[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–22 TM-XDOP-01XN Query Operation Status Regulating Event Register [:]STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:REGulating[:EVE Nt]? See T able 4-10 on page 4–47. N/A Set Operation Status Regulating Negative Transition Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:REGulating:NTRa nsition <status-enable> See T able 4-10 on [...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–23 Set Operation Status Shutdown Protection Enable Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTdown:PROTec tion:ENABle <status-enable> See T able 4-11 on page 4–47. Y es Query Operation Status Shutdown Protection Event Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:OPERation:SHUTdown:PROTec tion[:EVENt]? S[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–24 TM-XDOP-01XN Set Questionable Status Positive T ransition Register [:]STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:PTRansition <status-enable> See T able 4-15 on page 4–52. Y es Query Questionable Status Current Condition Register [:]STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:CURRent:COND ition? See T able 4-17 on page 4–5[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–25 Set Questionable Sta tu s P ow e r Negative Transition Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:POWer:NTRans ition <status-enable> See T able 4-18 on page 4– 53. Y es Set Questionable Sta tu s P ow e r Positive T ransition Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:POWer:PTRans ition [...]

SCPI Command Reference C–26 TM-XDOP-01XN Query Questionable Status V oltage Event Register [:]STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:VOLTage[:EVE Nt]? See T able 4-16 on page 4–53. N/A Set Questionable Status V oltage Negative Transition Regis ter [:]STATus[<channel>]:QUEStionable:VOLTage:NTRa nsition <status-enable> See T able 4-16 o[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–27 Ta b l e C - 1 1 Protection Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Set Over T emperature Response [:]SENSe[<channel>]:TEMPerature:PROTection:LAT Ch <on-off-state> Select if output is latched off or auto recovers in the case of an over temperature condition Ye s Query Over T emperature P[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–28 TM-XDOP-01XN Ta b l e C - 1 3 Output State Function SCPI Command Description Query Set Output State [:]OUTPut[<channel>][:STATe] <on-off-state> Enable/di sable the power supply output . Ye s Set Output State at Power- On [:]OUTPut[<channel>]:PON:STATe <on-off-state> Selects the state of the outp[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–29 Ta b l e C - 1 4 Auto Sequence Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Delete selected sequence [:]PROGram[<channel>][:SELected]:DELete[:SELect ed] The selected sequence is deleted N/A Delete all sequences [:]PROGram[<channel>][:SELecte d]:DELete:ALL All sequences are deleted N/A Select [...]

SCPI Command Reference C–30 TM-XDOP-01XN Program selected sequence step voltage [:]PROGram[<channel>][:SELected]:STEP<step_numb er>:VOLTage <voltage> Edit/progr am step volta ge of selected sequence Ye s Program selected sequence step power [:]PROGram[<channel>][:SELected]:STEP<step_numb er>:POWer <power> Edit/[...]

SCPI Command Summary TM-XDOP-01XN C–31 Program specific sequence step current [:]PROGram[<channel>]:SEQuence<sequence_number> :STEP<step_number>:CURRent <current> Edit/program st ep current of specific sequence Ye s Program specific sequence step voltage [:]PROGram[<channel>]:SEQuence<sequence_number> :STEP<[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–32 TM-XDOP-01XN Ta b l e C - 1 5 Legacy Commands Function SCPI Command Description Query Reset CLR Equivalent to *RST and SYST em:RESet commands Performs a device reset. Set the powe r supply to a known state that is independent of the use history of the device N/A Query System Error ERR? Equivalent to SYST em:ERRor? comm[...]

Expressions TM-XDOP-01XN C–33 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 t[...]

SCPI Command Reference C–34 TM-XDOP-01XN power A numeric value as defined by SCPI. M ay also be MAXimum or MINimum. May include power-related suffix units such as “mW”, “uW”, “W”, etc. Range is 0 to 101% of model’ s rated power . setting_location A numeric indication of an internal set of setting reg isters. An integer value in the [...]

D Err or Messag es Appendix D lists all the error codes and their meanings. TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

Error Messages D–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Overview Errors are placed in a queue as they are detected. The queue works on a first in, first out (FIFO) basis. If the queue ove rflows, the last error in the queue is replaced with error –350, “Queue Overflow ”. When all errors have been read from the queue, further error qu eries return 0, “No error”[...]

Execution Er ror List TM-XDOP-01XN D–3 Execution Error List An error in the range [-299, -200] indicates that an error has been detected by the instrument’ s exec ution control block. Th e occurrence of any error in the class causes the execution error bit (bit 4) in the Event S tatus Register to be set. Execution errors are reported by the dev[...]

Error Messages D–4 TM-XDOP-01XN -284 Program currently running Certain operations d ealing with auto seq uence programs may be illegal while the program is running. For example, delet ing a run nin g program is not possible. -285 Program syntax error There is an error in the program defini tio n. -290 Memory use error Indicates that a user reques[...]

Device-Specific Error List TM-XDOP-01XN D–5 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, query or , execut ion error; so me device operations did not properly complete, poss ibly due to an abnormal hardware or firmware condition. These codes [...]

Error Messages D–6 TM-XDOP-01XN Query Error List An error number in the range [-499, -400] indicates that the output queue control of the instrument has detected a proble m 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 th e Event S tatus Regis[...]

F ront P anel Error Codes TM-XDOP-01XN D–7 Front P anel Error Codes CPU Error Codes Analog Progr amming Interface Error codes Auto Sequencing Error Codes T able D-7 F ront P anel Error Codes Error code Error Message Description +1301 Front Panel Protocol Error Invalid data from the front panel was sent to the CPU +1302 Front Panel Not Responding [...]

Error Messages D–8 TM-XDOP-01XN CANbus Error Codes Multichannel Error Codes Multichannel functionality is only ava ilable with the 6000 W att power supply . Ta b l e D - 1 1 CANbus Error Codes Error code Error Message Description +1701 CANbus hardware m issing The CANbus option is not installed on the controller card , or controller card is not p[...]

Current Share Error Codes TM-XDOP-01XN D–9 Current Shar e Err or Codes Ta b l e D - 1 3 Current Share Error Codes Error code Error Message Description +1900 Current Share General Error +191 1 Current share master already online A unit on the CANbus network has al ready been assigned the current share master unit. Only one is allowed per network .[...]

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E GPIB Appendix E describes the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) commands and line s supported by this model. TM-XDOP-01XN.book Page 1 Monday, July 17, 2006 11:19 AM[...]

GPIB E–2 TM-XDOP-01XN Overview This power supply can be programmed from a remote terminal using a General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) inte rface. Co mmunications over the GPIB interface meet IEEE 488.2 standards and are SCPI compliant. Codes and Standards The GPIB interface of the this Prog rammable DC Power Supply has been implemented according[...]

Protocol Specifications TM-XDOP-01XN E–3 Protocol Specifications Multiline Control Functions IEEE 488.2 (Section 5) requires specific Device Interface Functions. Interface Functions IEEE 488.1 (Section 2). T able E-1 Multiline Control Functions Function Mnemonic Description Functions Subset Source Handshake SH1 Complete capabi lit y SID S, SGN S,[...]

GPIB E–4 TM-XDOP-01XN Electrical Specifications Driver Requirements IEEE 488.2 (Section 3. 3). 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 Output V oltage (open co llector) is dependent on th e com posite Device Lo[...]

TM-XDOP-01XN WA–1 W arranty and Pr oduct Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workm anship and materials in your XDC 6000 W att and 12000 W att Series Digital Programmable Power Suppl y. This warranty period la sts for[...]

W arranty and Product Information WA–2 TM-XDOP-01XN What does this warranty not cover? This Limi ted W arranty does not c over normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to t he removal, installation , or troubleshooting of t h e customer's electrical system s. This warranty does not appl y to and X antrex wil l not be r esponsible[...]

TM-XDOP-01XN WA–3 Return Material Authorization P olicy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Retu rn Material Authorizat ion (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship T o" addr ess. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized [...]

W arranty and Product Information WA–4 TM-XDOP-01XN Out of W arr anty Service If the warranty period for your XDC 6000 W att and 12000 W att Series Digi tal Programmable Power Supp ly has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect in stallatio n, if othe r cond itions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchas[...]

A AC input connector 1–11, 2–7 AC input power 2–7 AC input wires connecting 2–9, 2–11 illustrated 2–10, 2–12 specification 2–8 AC off auto-recovery 3–15 active power factor correction 1–2 ADR display annunciator 1– 10 ALARM display annunciator 1– 10 ALARM key 1–5 alarms 3–16 analog control mode described 1–12 analog pr[...]

Index IX–2 TM-XDOP-01XN SCPI 1– 2 selecting remote control source 3–19 CP display annunciator 1–10 CSA approval viii, A –13 current bar graph 1–9 current carrying capacity for load wiring 2–16 CURRENT key 1–5, 3–5 current knob described 1–5, 3–7 current limit, setting 3–47 current mode operation test 2–15 current output se[...]

Index TM-XDOP-01XN IX–3 EXIT 1–6, 3–6 LCL/RMT 1–5, 3–6 MENU 1–6 OUT ON/OFF 1–5, 3–6 PROT SET 1–5, 3 –6 RECALL 1–6, 3–6 STORE 1–5, 3–5 VOL T A GE 3–5 G General Purpose Interface Bus. See GPIB. GPIB configuration 4–20 connection 4–19 electrical specifications E–4 location 4–3 mechanical specifications E–4 perfo[...]

Index IX–4 TM-XDOP-01XN MODEL INFO 3–7 PON CONFIG 3–6 POWER SETP T 3–6 REMOTE CONFIG 3–6 REMOTE SELECT 3–6 S/D RECOVER Y 3–6 SETP T LIMIT 3–7 SLEW RA TE 3–7 USER LINES 3–6 MENU key 1–6 MODEL INFO (menu item) 3–7, 3–50 model information, viewing 3– 50 multichannel commands 4–15 configuration 4–12 connections 1–2 con[...]

Index TM-XDOP-01XN IX–5 Q query errors, list of D–6 R rack mounting illustrated 2–6 procedure 2–4 readback configure display 3–43 default display 3–51 readback capability 1–2 rear panel described 1–11 illustrated 1–11 RECALL key 1–6, 3–6 recall memory options auto sequence 3–23 factory preset 3–23 last setting 3–23 user [...]

Index IX–6 TM-XDOP-01XN status register 4–43 commands 4–58 condition 4–43 current 4–53 current share 4–50 enable 4–43 event 4–43 power 4–53 questionable 4–50 remote control 4–49 standard event 4–54 status byte 4–55 temperature 4–54 transition filters 4–43 voltage 4–53 STORE key 1–5, 3–5 T terminal blocks 1–11 T[...]

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