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Operating Manual for XPD Series Programmable DC Power Supply[...]

ii Operating Manual for XPD 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 XPD 500 W att Series DC Power Supply . This warranty lasts for a W arranty Period of 5 ye[...]

Release A 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 c[...]

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

Release A 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 SSU[...]

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

Release A vii About This Manual This Operat ing Manual conta ins operating information for the XPD Series of high-performance, switching , laboratory powe r supplies, available in several voltage models at 500 watts. It provides info rmation on features and specifications, installation proced ures, and basic functions testing, as well as opera ting[...]

About This Manu al viii Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Power Supply Safety Markings Alternating Current Off (Supply) Earth (Ground) T erminal On (Supply) Protective Conductor T erminal Caution (Check manual for additional information.)[...]

Release A ix Content s About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Section 1. Features and Specifications Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Features and Options . . . . . . . [...]

x Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Section 3. Local Operation Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Standard Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Operating Modes and Automa[...]

Release A 11 Section 1. Features and S pecifications Description The XPD Series of DC power supplies provides stable, variable output voltage and current for a broad ran ge of development and system requirem ents. The units use high-frequency soft-switching technology to achieve high power density and retain a small package size. They feature a bui[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Front Panel Controls 12 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply • This unit may be equipped wi th an optional internal GPIB or RS-232 con trol for remote digital programming and readback. • Remote output sensing provides load cable compensation up to 5 V/line (3 V/line for 7.5 V model). • A rack mou[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors Release A 13 Rear Panel Connectors Figure 1.2 500 W att Power Supply Rear Panel (7.5 V and 18 V) Figure 1.3 500 Watt Power Supply Rear Pa nel (33 V to 120 V) Remote Sensing Port: Remove Default Jumpers to use Remote Sensing Blank Sub-Plate: Replaced if Digit al Programming Option is Inst [...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors 14 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Output Connectors Low V oltage Models Equipped with po sitive and negative busbars. The busbars are offset to facilitate load cable connections. . Figure 1.4 Output Busbars - note polarity markings (Low V oltage Models) High V oltage Models [...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors Release A 15 Rear Panel J210 Connector The J210 Analog Interface connector is a 15-pin female DS UB connector lo cated on the rear panel. See Figure 1.6 . Use the J210 pro gramming, monitoring, and shutdown 15 pin DS UB connector for remote programming and monitorin g functions. See Figur[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors 16 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply T able 1.2 Rear Panel J210 Connector Pins and Fun ctions Pin Reference Name Function J210-1 TTL S/D RTN Shutdown Signal Return ( − ) Return for shutdown signal 1 . J210-2 TTL S/D Shutdown Input ( + ) Input for shutdown signal. 1 J210-3 N/C[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Rear Panel Connectors Release A 17 Making J210 Connections Wiri ng For most connectors and jumpers, use any suitable wire such as 16 to 24 A WG stranded wire. For lowest no ise performance, use shielded pair wiring of 16 to 24 A WG . Use the shortest leads possible. Grou nd the shield to pin 8 (auxiliary groun[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Electrical Specifications 18 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Electrical Specifications These specifications are warranted over a temperature range of 0 °C to 50 °C with local sense. Above 50 °C, derate ou tput linearly to zero at 70 °C. Nominal line voltages are 100/ 120/200/230/240 V ac. Spec[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Additional Specifications Release A 19 Additional Specifications Input Conditions 1. Front output curre nt limited to 30 A m aximum. 2. For input volta ge variation over the AC input volt age range, with constant rated load. 3. For 0 to 100% load variation, with const ant nominal li ne voltage (rear ou tput on[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Additional Characteristics 20 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Additional Characteristics Remote Programming and Monitoring Over T emperature Protection (OTP) Unit latches off whe n T > rated maximum. Auto restart when cool OVP Control Adjustable on front panel single turn control. 1 10% setting[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Environmental Specifications Release A 21 Environment al S pecifications Mechanical Specifications Operating T emperature Range 0 to 50 °C S torage T emperature Range -40 to 85 °C Humidity Range Up to 95% RH non-condensing Operating Altitude Maximum 6,500 feet (2,000 m) Derate maximum operating temperature b[...]

Section 1. Features and Specifications Mechanical Specifications 22 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Mounting Optional 19 in. (483 mm) rack mount kit (mounts 4 units). Maximum Dimensions (single output) Free standing: Height: 5.55 in. (140 mm) Width: 4.24 in (108 mm) Mounted: Height: 5.25 in.(133 mm) (3 U). Width: 1/4 rack (4 per 19 in.[...]

Release A 23 Section 2. Inst allation Introduction This section provides recomm endations and procedures for inspecting, installing, and testing the power supply . Basic Setup Procedure See Ta b l e 2 . 1 for a summary of the basic setup procedure and a view of the subsections in this section. Use this pr ocedure as a quick reference if you are unf[...]

Section 2. Inst allation Inspection, Cleaning, an d Packaging 24 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Inspection, Cleaning, and Packaging Initial Inspection When you first receive your unit, perform a quick physical check. 1. Inspect the unit for scratches and cracks in the chassis and front panel, and for broken s witches, co nnectors, a n[...]

Section 2. Inst allation Returning Power Supplies to the Manufactu rer Release A 25 Returning Power Suppli es to the Manufacturer Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product di rectly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Mat erial Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory “Ship T o” address. Products must also be shi[...]

Section 2. Inst allation Returning Power Supplies to the Manufacturer 26 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Packaging for Shipping or Storage Follow these instructions to prepare the unit for shipping or storage. 1. When returning the unit or sending it to the service center , attach a tag to the unit stating its model number (available f[...]

Section 2. Inst allation Location, Mounting, and V e ntilation Release A 27 Location, Mounting, and V entilation Y ou may use the 500 watt power supply in rack-mounted or i n benchtop applications. Rack Mounting The power supply is d esigned to fill 1/4 of a stan dard 19 in. (483 mm) equip ment rack. Units can be combined with 300 watt an d 60 watt[...]

Section 2. Inst allation AC Input Power Connection 28 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply AC Input Power Connection AC Input Connector The AC input connector is a standard IEC 15 A, 250 V male connector located on the power supply’ s rear panel. See Figure 1.2 500 W att Power Supply Rear Panel (7.5 V and 18 V), p. 13 . AC Input Cord The [...]

Section 2. Inst allation Functional T ests Release A 29 Functional T ests These functional test pro cedures include power -on and front pan el function checks as well as voltage and current mode operation checks. Power-on Check 1. Ensure that the front panel power switc h is in the extended (OFF) position and the voltage and current controls are in[...]

Section 2. Inst allation Load Connection 30 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Load Connection This section provides reco mmendations for load wires and covers single and multiple load configurations. Load Wiring Make load connections at the rear of the power supply at the positive ( + ) and negative ( − ) terminals. T o selec t wiring [...]

Section 2. Inst allation Load Connection Release A 31 Figure 2.2 Maximum Load Wire Length for 1 V Lin e Drop Noise and Impedance Effect s T o minimi ze noise pickup or radiation, use shielded pair wiring of shortest possible le ngth for load wires. Connect the shield to the power supply chassis. Where shieldin g is impossible or impractical, simply[...]

Section 2. Inst allation Load Connection 32 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Inductive Loads T o prevent damage to the power supply from inductive kickback, connect a diode across the output. The diode must be rated at least 20% greater than the supply’ s output voltage and have a current rat ing greater than or equal to the sup ply?[...]

Section 2. Inst allation Remote Sensing Release A 33 Remote Sensing Remote sensing permits you to shift the regulation point of the power supply from the output terminals to the load or other distribution terminals. It compensates for voltage losses of up to a total of 5 V in the power leads supplying the load (3 V on 7.5 V unit). For best noise pe[...]

Section 2. Inst allation Remote Sensing 34 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply T o compe nsate for losses in power leads c onnected to the output , your power supply provides sense connections beside the output terminals. With remote sense leads in place, the supply regulates to the displaye d voltage at the point where the sense lines are[...]

Release A 35 Section 3. Local Operation Introduction Once you have installed the po wer supply , it is ready to op erate in local control mode (that is, operation at the unit’ s front panel). • See “Standard Operation” for a brief explana tion of Constant V oltag e and Constant Current Mo de operation. • See “Using Over V oltage Protect[...]

Section 3. Local Operation Standard Operation 36 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Figure 3.1 Operating Modes Const ant V oltage Mode Operation The power supply will operate in constant voltage mode whenever the load current I L is less the current limit setting I SE T , or: I L < I SET (Note: I L = V SET / R L ). In constant volta ge[...]

Section 3. Local Operation Shipped Configuration (Local Control Mode) Release A 37 4. Disconnect the shorting lead from the ou tput terminals. The power supply will now automatically switch into current lim iting mode (current regulation) as soon as the preset current level is reached. Setting the Supply to Operate in CI Mode T o operate the supply[...]

Section 3. Local Operation Using Over V oltage Protection (OVP) 38 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Using Over V olt age Protection (OVP) The OVP circuit protects the load in the event of a remote programming error , an incorrect voltag e control adjustment, or a power supply failure. The protect ion circuit monitors the output vo ltage[...]

Section 3. Local Operation Using the Shutdown Function Release A 39 Using the Shut down Function Use the shutdown function to dis able or enab le the supply’ s output via a logic level signal so that you can make adjustments to either the load or the power supply without shutting of f the power supply . Acti vate this function via remote control [...]

Section 3. Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies 40 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Using Multiple Supplies Y ou can operate power supplies of the SAME MODEL with outputs in series or in parallel to obtain increased load voltage or increase d current. Split supply operation gives you two positive outputs, or a positive and a negative[...]

Section 3. Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies Release A 41 Configuring Multiple Supplies for Seri es Operation (V oltage Mode Only) Connect power supplies in series to obtain a single output supply with higher output voltage. Connect the negative (–) terminal of one supply to the positive (+) terminal of the next supply . The total voltage a[...]

Section 3. Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies 42 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Configuring Multiple Supplies for Parallel Operation Connect power supplies in parallel to obtain a single output supply with a higher output current limit. Set all of the output s to the same voltage before connecting the positive ( + ) and negative [...]

Section 3. Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies Release A 43 Configuring Multiple Supplie s for Split Supply Operation Split supply operating uses two power suppli es to obtain two positive voltages with a common ground, or to obtain a positive-negative supply . T wo Positive V o ltages T o obtain two positive volta ges, connect the negative out[...]

Section 3. Local Operation Using Multiple Supplies 44 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Positive-negative supply T o obtain a positive-nega tive supply , connect the negative output terminal of one supply to the positive terminal of the second supply . The positive ou tput terminal of the first supply n ow provides a positive vo ltage re[...]

Section 3. Local Operation User Diagnostics Release A 45 User Diagnostics If your power supply i s not performing as described in this manu al, run through th e procedures and checks in this section before calling your service technician. These procedures are confin ed to operator leve l functions only . They do not require cover-off servicing. Eme[...]

Section 3. Local Operation User Diagnostics 46 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply T able 3.2 User Diagnostics Symptom Check Further Checks and Corrections No output and the display is blank. In input voltage within specified range? Connect to appropriate voltage source. See “AC Input Power Connection” on page 28 . Power switch ON? T u[...]

Section 3. Local Operation User Diagnostics Release A 47 Output voltage fluctuating or regulation poor . Is unit at current limit? Increase current limit setting or reduce load. See “Standard Operation” on page 35 . Is input voltage within specified range? Connect to appropriate AC voltage source. See “AC Input Power Connection” on page 28 [...]

Section 3. Local Operation User Diagnostics 48 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply[...]

Release A 49 Section 4. Remote Operation Introduction The switches and connec tor on the rear panel of th e power supply allo w you to program the supply with an analog de vice or to readback analog signals. Remote Digit al Programming Y ou can operate the power supply from a comp uter if you have the optional GPIB or RS-232 interface card installe[...]

Section 4. Remote Operation Readback and Status Indicators 50 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply Remote Programming Options See Ta b l e 4 . 1 for a summary of the options available to you for programming outpu t voltage and current limit usin g an analog source. T a ble 4.1 Remote Programming Options Programming Output V oltage wit h a 0[...]

Section 4. Remote Operation Status Flags Release A 51 St atus Flags The power supply has 5 status flags to in dicate the operating state. The S/D LED on the front panel, and 4 LEDs visible from the top of the unit. The flags, listed in order from front to rear , are OTP , OVP , SNS-PROT and AC-F AIL. In the event of one of the flags being trippe d,[...]

Section 4. Remote Operation Status Flags 52 Operating Manual for XPD Series Power Supply[...]

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