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Operating Manual Internal RS-232 Interface for XT/HPD Series Programmable DC Power Supplies RS232-XT RS232-HPD[...]

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Operating Manual for Internal RS-232 Interface for XT 60 Watt and HPD 300 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supplies[...]

ii Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Limited W arranty What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited W arranty is provid ed by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your RS-232 Interface Card . This warranty lasts for a W arranty Period of 5 yea[...]

Release 1.1 iii Direct returns may be performed accordi ng to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your pr oduct manu al. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities. In any warranty[...]

iv Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YO UR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMIT TED BY LAW , IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, CONDITIONS , GUARANTEES, REPRESENT A TIO NS, OBLI GA TIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRE[...]

Release 1.1 v Information WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNL ESS SPECIFICALL Y AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING, XANTREX a. MAKES NO W ARRANTY AS TO THE ACCU RACY , SUFFICIENCY OR SUIT ABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR O THER INFORMA TION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OT HER DOCUMENT A TION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT ; AND b. A S[...]

vi Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Ser ies Power Supply Power Supply Safety W arnings, Cautions, and Notes W arnings, cautions, and notes are defined and formatted in this manual as shown below . W ARNING—High Energy and High V o lt age Exercise caution when using and calibrating a power supply . High energy levels can be stored at the out[...]

Release 1.1 vii About This Manual This technical manual is for the RS-2 32 Interface, a microprocessor-controlled option card for all models of XT and HPD Series DC output power supplies. This manual provides you with specificatio ns, user options, and configuration instructions for the interface, along with a command set which allows you to contro[...]

About This Manu al viii Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply[...]

Release 1.1 ix Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Section 1. Features and Specifications Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Features and Functions . . . . . .[...]

Content s x Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Command Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Accumulated Status, Status, and Fault Regis[...]

Release 1.1 11 Section 1. Features and S pecifications Description The RS-232 Interface is a microprocessor-co ntrolled option card for all models of the XT and HPD Series of DC output power supply . Installed in ternally , the RS-232 interface card gives you remote digital control of simple test systems. It features fast, 16-bit resolution for pro[...]

Features and Specifications Features and Functions 12 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Features and Functions Features • 16-bit programming and read back of voltage and curren t • Programmable over volta ge protection with reset • Easy-to-use, self-docum enting command set • User -programmable isolated fa ult, pola[...]

Features and Specifications Specifications Release 1.1 13 Specifications The specifications in this section are warranted at 25°C ±5°C unless otherwise specified. All specifications are subject to change without notice. T able 1.1 S pecifications for XT 60 W Series S upply with RS-232 Interface Installe d Models 7-6 15-4 20-3 30-2 60-1 120-0.5 2[...]

Features and Specifications Specifications 14 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Ta b l e 1 . 2 S pecifications for HPD 300 W Series Supply with RS-232 Inte rface Installed Models 15-20 30-10 60-5 Program Resolution V oltage Current OVP 2.4mV 2.8mA 2.4mV 4.7mV 1.4mA 4.7mV 9.3mV 0.7mA 9.3mV Program Accuracy 1 V oltage Current[...]

Release 1.1 15 Section 2. Inst allation and Configuration Introduction T o use this product, you must have the following equipment: • a compatible model of DC output power suppl y • serial extender cable (straight through) • computer with an RS-232 interface (serial port) • computer-based communications software package The RS-232 interface[...]

Installa tion and Configuration Initial Inspection 16 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Figure 2.1 Power Supply Front Panel with RS-232 Interface Installed Figure 2.2 Power Supply Rear Panel with RS-232 Interface I nstalled Remote Mode (REM) LED Service Request (SRQ) LED GPIB Only Over V oltage Protection (OVP) L ED OVP Pot[...]

Inst allation and Configuration Initial Inspection Release 1.1 17 Figure 2.3 RS-232 Interface PCB See next page for designation descriptions.[...]

Installa tion and Configuration Initial Inspection 18 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Figure 2.3, RS-232 Inte rface PCB continued. JUMPER SELECTION J95 Local OVP control selection [closed] [default]. See page 29 . [open] See T able 2.13, on page 29 . J1 17 User TTL shutdown (S/D) selection [1-2] User TTL S/D line active l[...]

Inst allation and Configuration Basic Setup Procedure Release 1.1 19 Basic Setup Procedure This procedure can be used as a quick reference for those familiar with the configuration requirements for the RS-232 interface as installed in the DC power supply . For those who want mo re information, each step refers to more detailed procedures located in[...]

Installa tion and Configuration Basic Setup Procedure 20 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Ta b l e 2 . 1 Setup Procedure Step # D escription Action Reference 1 Baud Rate Selection Select transmission speed See “Baud Rate Selection” on page 21 . 2 Flow C ontrol Selection Set flow control ON or OFF . If flow control is s[...]

Inst allation and Configuration Communications Release 1.1 21 Communications Baud Rate Selection Serial tran smission se nds and rece ives data in bit streams at fixed bit rates. Both the computer and the interface must have the same bit rate setting for proper communication. Use switches B1, B2, and B3 on the rear panel SW1 switch to select the po[...]

Installa tion and Configuration Communications 22 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Flow Control Selection Flow control signals regulate data flow for proper communication. Use the FLOW switch on the rear panel S1 switch to select flow control or to disable flow control. W ith flow control enabled, you can use either softwa[...]

Inst allation and Configuration Communications Release 1.1 23 Hardware Flow Control Hardware flow control protocol r equires a dedicated control line on the RS-232 cable. The dedicated control line is need ed so that the device can signal the controller when it is ready to receive da ta. Y ou can designate either R TS/CTS or DTR/DSR protocol for th[...]

Installa tion and Configuration Communications 24 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Connections Use a 9-pin (DB9) to 9-pin parallel cable to connect the interface card to the serial port on the host computer . If you need to use a 25-pin connector (DB25) on the host interface, ensure the correct connections are made by refe[...]

Inst allation and Configuration Remote/Local Operation Release 1.1 25 Remote/Local Operation Remote / Local Switch Use the rear panel Remote/Local switch, SW1-1, to toggle between remote and local operation without losing the progra mmed values. See T able 2.9 for the switch settings. T able 2.9 Remote/Local S tart-up Settings. LOC Command Ensure t[...]

Installa tion and Configuration Remote/Local Operation 26 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply T able 2.1 1 Remote Mode Powe r On Conditions Remote Mode Operation While in remote mode, use the interface commands to control the output of the power supply from a computer . See Section 3 for a complete list of device-depend ent c[...]

Inst allation and Configuration RS-232 Connection Release 1.1 27 RS-232 Connection Use an app roved RS-232 co nnector an d cable when connecting the RS-232 Interface to your computer . The RS-232 connector uses the 9 pin mating connector J4 on the rear panel. Figure 2.4 shows the connector pinouts for the RS-232 connector . Refer to Figure 2.2, on [...]

Installa tion and Configuration Power Supply Settings 28 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Power Supply Settings For serial communica tion, the computer and the RS -232 interface must share the same communication set tings. Make sure that the settin gs of the computer and of the power supply agree with those shown in T able[...]

Inst allation and Configuration User Options and Settings Release 1.1 29 User Options and Settings Y ou can customize remote operation settin gs for OVP (over voltage protection) control and TTL shu tdown by changing ju mper positions on the RS-23 2 PCB. Refer to the operatin g manual for information on how to use over voltag e protection and TTL s[...]

Installa tion and Configuration User Options and Settings 30 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply TTL Shut down Y ou can use the Shutdown function t o di sable or enable the supply's output. Disabling the supply using TTL shutdown allows you to make adjustments to the load or to the power supp ly without shutting down th [...]

Inst allation and Configuration User Signals Release 1.1 31 User Signals Connector J7 User Signals Auxiliary connector J7, loca ted on the RS-232 interface rear panel, provides several signals to increase your operating control of the supply . These signals are dependent on the operator's design and uses. The operation of the J7 signal require[...]

Installa tion and Configuration User Signals 32 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Figure 2.6 J7 User Signal Connector Circuit Block Diag ram J7 Cable Connection Use a standard 8-position RJ 45 connector and da ta cable to connect to J7. Add a ferrite block to reduce radiated emission . The one inch square ferrite block with[...]

Inst allation and Configuration User Signals Release 1.1 33 Figure 2.7 J7 User Cable w ith Ferrite Block J7 User Cable Ferrite Block T o User Custom Interface T o J7 Connector[...]

Installa tion and Configuration User Signals 34 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply[...]

Release 1.1 35 Section 3. Operation Introduction This section covers RS-232 interface prog ramming, including an extensive set of commands, and providing error codes, and status and fault register information. RS-232 Operation The RS-232 interface card allows you to se nd and rec eive data be tween your power supply and computer . Y ou can use the [...]

Operation Command Syntax 36 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Command Format and Parameters The device-dependent language for the RS -232 Interface consis ts of commands and parameters. A command is a one word code which either gives instructions to the interface or asks for inform ation from the interface. A co mmand may b[...]

Operation Command Syntax Release 1.1 37 T able 3.1 Command Parameter s Floating Point Number <float> V ariables sent with command parameters are floating point numbers. T able 3.2 defines the structure of floating point numbers for use with the software commands. T able 3.2 Floating Point Numbers Parameter Description Form <current> The[...]

Operation Command Syntax 38 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Command Strings If you send more than one command line, separate the commands with a semicolon. The semicolon may be preceded or followed by spaces. Example: Command T erminators T erminators indicate the end of a command string and tell the power supply to execu[...]

Operation Command Summary Release 1.1 39 Command Summary Use these commands to control the operation of the supply . They are listed here in order of function such as PROGRAMMING , QUER Y , CALIBRA TION, and ST A TUS co mmands. See “Comma nd Refere nce” on page 42 fo r more detailed information about each command and its use. T able 3.3 Program[...]

Operation Command Summary 40 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply T able 3.4 Query Commands Command Description AUXA? Asks for the state of the set value for the AUXA command AUXB? Asks for the state of the set value for the AUXB command CMODE? Asks for the power supply’ s calibration mode status. DL Y? Asks for the programm[...]

Operation Command Summary Release 1.1 41 T able 3.5 Calibration Commands T able 3.6 S tatus Commands Command Description CMODE Places the supply into calibration mode. IDA T A Calculates the slope and intercept for current programming. IHI Sets the current output to the high calibration point. ILO Sets the current output to the low calibration po i[...]

Operation Command Reference 42 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Command Reference T able 3.7 Command Refere nce Command Description ASTS? Returns the supply’s accumulated st atus register . The accumulated status register stores any bit that was entered in the status register since the accumulated status query command (A[...]

Operation Command Reference Release 1.1 43 Command Description DL Y <seconds> Sets a programmable time delay employed by the supply before rep orting fault conditions. The power supply uses the time delay after receiving a new output voltage or current setting via VS ET or ISET , or after receiving RST , TRG , or OUT ON commands. During the t[...]

Operation Command Reference 44 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Command Description FOLD? Returns the supply’s present foldback setting. Response: FOLD <mode> where mode is: 0 (OFF) or 1 (CV or Constant V oltage mode) or 2 (CC or Constant Current mode) HOLD <1/ON>,<0/OFF> Enables or disables voltage/cur[...]

Operation Command Reference Release 1.1 45 Command Description IOUT? Measures and returns the supply’s actual current output using the built-in current readback circuitry . Response: IOUT <current> IRDA T <Ilo>,<Ihi> Calculates and records the slope and offset for readback voltage using IRLO and IRHI data. Se t CMODE ON before u[...]

Operation Command Reference 46 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Command Description OUT <1/ON>,<0/OFF> Enables or disables the supply’s voltage/current output. The supply will continue to accept new commands while the output is disabled but these will not be implemented until OUT ON or OUT 1 is received. OUT [...]

Operation Command Reference Release 1.1 47 Command Description TRG Causes programmed voltage and current settings which had been in hold mode to be applied. The supply operates with previous values until the TRG (trigger) command is sent. UNMASK <mnemonics> Selects the supply operating c onditions that you are most interested in monitoring fo[...]

Operation Command Reference 48 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Command Description VMAX <voltage> Sets an upper sof t limit on the supply’s programmed output volt age. If the soft limit is exceeded, or if the sof t limit value is lower than the present output voltage setting, the supply will ignore the command, tu[...]

Operation Accumulated Status, S tatus, and Fault Registers Release 1.1 49 Accumulated S t atus, S t atus, and Fault Registers The RS-232 option card uses thre e separate registers which are always active. They are the accumulated status, status, and fa ult registers. Y ou can use the status commands shown in T able 3.6, “Status Co mmands” to ac[...]

Operation Accumulated Status, S tatus, and Fault Registers 50 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply T able 3.8 Accumulated S tatus, S tatus, and Fault Reg isters Notes: 1. Only CC, CV , OV , SD, ERR and FO LD can be masked or unmasked. 2. The error (ERR) bit is reset in t he accumulate d status, status, and serial poll regist e[...]

Operation Error Codes Release 1.1 51 Error Codes If the ERR flag in the accumulated status or fault registers has been activated, an ERR? query will return an error number which corresponds to an event described in the following table. The ERR? query will also clear the ERR bit in the register . T able 3.9 Error Codes ERROR # ERROR IDENTIFICA TION [...]

Operation T roubleshooting 52 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply T roubleshooting Diagnostic LEDs This section describes the diagnostic LEDs found on the RS-232 interface. Computer Operating Properly (COP) LEDs The RS-232 interface provides three diagnostic LEDs, located at CR13, CR14, and CR141 on its PCB. Refer to Figure ,[...]

Release 1.1 53 Section 4. Calibration Introduction Y ou can calibrate the RS-232 interface by ad justing the signal levels on the interface card so that they correspond to the expec ted signal levels on the power supply's main assembly . Y ou may need to recalibrate the in terface if you replace parts either on the interface board or on the ma[...]

Calibration V oltage Mode Calibration 54 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply V olt age Mode Calibration V oltage Calibration Setup 1. Disconnect the load from the power su pply which is to be calibrated. 2. Connect a voltmeter across the po wer supply’ s output terminals. Figure 4.1 V oltage Calibration Setup V oltage Progr[...]

Calibration V o ltage Mode Calibration Release 1.1 55 V oltage Readback Calibration Procedure 1. Set the power supply for calibration as in Figure 4.1. 2. Activate calibration mode by sendi ng command CMODE ON or CMODE 1 to the power supply . 3. Send command VRLO; I RLO to the power supply . W ait for the supply to settle. Measure and record the ou[...]

Calibration Current Mode Calibration 56 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Current Mode Calibration Current Calibration Setup 1. Disconnect the load from the po wer supply to be calibrated. 2. Connect a shunt across the supply's output terminals. Ensure the shunt is rated to handle the maximu m voltage and current outpu[...]

Calibration Current Mode Calibration Release 1.1 57 Current Readback Calibration Procedure 1. Connect the current sh unt and voltmeter to the power supply as shown in Figure 4.2. 2. Activate calibration mode by sendi ng command CMODE ON or CMODE 1 to the power supply . 3. Send command IRLO; VRLO to the power supply . W ait for the supply to settle.[...]

Calibration Over V olta ge Protection (OVP) Calibration 58 Operating Manual for RS-232 for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Over V oltage Protection (OVP) Calibration W e recommend that you perform OVP ca libration every six mon ths. Connecting a digital voltmeter as in “V oltage Calibration Setu p” is optional. 1. Disconnect all loads from the power[...]

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