Xantrex Technology APG-HPD manual

Operating Manual Internal APG (Analog Programming) Interface for XT/HPD Series Programmable DC Power Supply APG-XT APG-HPD[...]

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Operating Manual for Internal APG (Analog Programming) Interface for XT 60 Watt and HPD 300 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply[...]

ii Operating Manual for APG 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 Internal APG Interfa ce card. This warranty lasts for a W arranty Period of 5 [...]

Release 1.0 iii Direct returns may be performed accordi ng to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your pr oduct manu al. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities. In any warranty[...]

iv Operating Manual for APG 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, EXPRESS [...]

Release 1.0 v Information WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNL ESS SPECIFICALL Y AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING, XANTREX a. MAKES NO W ARRANTY AS TO THE ACCU RACY , SUFFICIENCY OR SUIT ABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR O THER INFORMA TION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OT HER DOCUMENT A TION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT ; AND b. A S[...]

vi Operating Manual for APG for XT/HPD Series Power Supply W arnings and Cautions W arnings and cautions are defined and fo rmatted in this manual as shown below . Power Supply Safety W ARNING Describes a potential hazard which could result in injury or death, or , a procedure which, if not performed correctly , could result in injury or death. ! C[...]

Release 1.0 vii About This Manual This manual is for the internal APG (Analog Programming) interface card for the XT and HPD Series DC output power supplies. This manual p rovides you with descriptions and specifications, user options , and configuration instructions which enable you to m anage the power supply from an external source. This manual [...]

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

Release 1.0 ix Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Section 1. Features and Specifications Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Content s x Operating Manual for APG for XT/HPD Series Power Supply[...]

Release 1.0 11 Section 1. Features and S pecifications Description The Analog Programming (APG) Interface is an internal optio n card for analog programming of XT and HPD Series DC power supplies with a 0-10Vdc programming source or a 0-10 k Ω resistance. A 25-pin female DSUB connector on the unit's rear panel enables connections to the card[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Specifications 12 Operating Manual for APG for XT/HPD Series Power Supply[...]

Release 1.0 13 Section 2. Inst allation and Configuration Introduction W e usually install the APG interface in a power supply at the factory . Y our local distributor or service center can also inst all the interface, especially for use in a previously-purchase d supply already on site. Initial Inspection On first receiving your u nit, perform a q[...]

Section 2. Inst allation and Configuration Configuring 14 Operating Manual for APG for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Configuring Configure and adjust the analog programming interface installed in your XT or HPD DC power supply as indicated in this section. The front panel LEDs indicate when V or I programming is selected (PGM), wh en TTL shutdown has [...]

Section 2. Inst allation and Configuration Configuring Release 1.0 15 Rear Panel Figure 2.2 XT/HPD Rear Panel with APG Interface Rear Panel Switch (S1) Default s T able 2.1 Rear Panel Switch S1 Default Settings Default: Local control (all switches OPEN). Setting Function S1-1 TTL Shutdown Logic Select (OPEN=negative logic, CLOSED=pos itive logic) S[...]

Section 2. Inst allation and Configuration Rear Panel J5 Connector 16 Operating Manual for APG for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Rear Panel J5 Connector Make analog interface connections via the rear panel 25-pin female DSUB connector designated J5. T o provid e the lowest noise performan ce, we recommend you use shielded-twisted pair wiring for makin[...]

Section 2. Inst allation and Configuration Calibration Adjustment Release 1.0 17 Calibration Adjustment Y ou can access most calibration potentiome ters through the top of the unit, see Figure 2.3. The exceptions are V oltage Program OFFSET and RANGE which are on the unit's rear panel which c an be seen on Figure 2.2. Figure 2.3 APG Interface [...]

Section 2. Inst allation and Configuration Calibration Adjustment 18 Operating Manual for APG for XT/HPD Series Power Supply[...]

Release 1.0 19 Section 3. Operation Remote Programming Remote programming allows control of th e power supply's o utput voltage and/or current limit to shift from lo cal operatio n at the front panel voltage and cu rrent controls to external analog input sources. As you vary the programming source , the power supply's output varies propor[...]

Section 3. Operation Remote Programming 20 Operating Manual for APG for XT/HPD Series Power Supply 3. V ary the external voltage from 0-10Vdc to cause the power supply output to vary from 0-100% of rated output voltage. Y ou may set the power supply's output current limit using another source or t h e front panel current limit control. Note: A[...]

Section 3. Operation Remote Programming Release 1.0 21 Programming Output Current with a 0-10k Resist ance 1. Select remote current programming by ex ternal resistance by moving the re ar panel switch S1-3 (remote current program select) to the ON (closed) position. Or , connect J5 pin 8 (remote current pr ogram select) to J5 pin 6 (auxiliary groun[...]

Section 3. Operation Readback and Status Indicators 22 Operating Manual for APG for XT/HPD Series Power Supply Readback and St atus Indicators V oltage and Current Readback V oltage Readback • Connect a meter between J5 connector pin 19 (voltage readback) and either pin 4 or 5 (program return). Range: 0-10V = 0-100% full rated voltage output o f [...]

Section 3. Operation Overvoltage Protection (OVP) Release 1.0 23 Overvolt age Protection (OVP) The OVP circuit is designed to protect the load in the event of a remote programming error , incorrect voltage control adjustment, or power supply failure. The protection circuit monitors the output and reduces the output voltag e and current to zero when[...]

Section 3. Operation TTL Shutdown 24 Operating Manual for APG for XT/HPD Series Power Supply TTL Shut down TTL Shutdown allows the output of the power supply to be disabled by a logic level signal. This input is op tically isol ated from the power supply output and will withstand a highpot test potential of 600V ac minimum. When TTL shutdown is act[...]

Section 3. Operation T racking Release 1.0 25 T racking For tracking +/- outputs, use the following set-up: • Set slave unit rear panel switch S1-5 (remote voltage program select) and switch S1-6 (tracking select ) to ON (closed). • Connect master return (J5 connector pins 12, 13, or 24) to slave +OUT (J5 connector pins 10, 11, or 23). • Conn[...]

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