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CFS300 SERIES OPERATION MANUAL 

 

SECTION 7: REMOTE PROGRAMMING 

 

Entire Contents Copyright 

 2016 by Adaptive Power Systems, Inc. (APS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from APS. 

APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual 

Page 111 of 156

 

 

7.5

 

Split Phase Mode Commands 

The commands listed in the table below apply only to split phase mode operation and AC 

mode. (2ø3W). 

Command 

Description 

AC Program 

AC Manual 

Unit 

TDL1N? 

Testing L1-N meter data 

Memory, Step, Status, 

Freq, Volt, Curr, 

Power, APeak, PF, Q, 

CF, VA, Timer 

Memory,Status, 

Freq,Volt,Curr, 

Power,APeak, 

PF,Q,CF,VA 

 

TDL2N? 

Testing L2-N meter data 

 

TDL1L2? 

Testing L1-L2 meter data 

 

RDL1N XX? 

Results L1-N meter data 

 

RDL2N XX? 

Results L2-N meter data 

 

RDL1L2 XX? 

Results L1-L2 meter data 

 

TDL1FREQ? 

Testing frequency meter 

40.0~1000.0

 

Hz 

TDL1VOLT? 

Testing voltage meter 

0.0~300.0

 

V 

TDL1CURR? 

Testing current meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

A 

TDL1AP? 

Testing current peak meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

A 

TDL1P? 

Testing power meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

W 

TDL1PF? 

Testing pf meter 

0.000~1.000 

 

TDL1Q? 

Testing Q meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

VAR 

TDL1CF? 

Testing cf meter 

0.00~10.00

 

 

TDL1VA? 

Testing VA meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

VA 

TDL2FREQ? 

Testing frequency meter 

40.0~1000.0

 

Hz 

TDL2VOLT? 

Testing voltage meter 

0.0~300.0

 

V 

TDL2CURR? 

Testing current meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

A 

TDL2AP? 

Testing current peak meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

A 

TDL2P? 

Testing power meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

W 

TDL2PF? 

Testing pf meter 

0.000~1.000

 

 

TDL2Q? 

Testing Q meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

VAR 

TDL2CF? 

Testing cf meter 

0.00~10.00

 

 

TDL2VA? 

Testing VA meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

VA 

TDL1L2VOLT? 

Testing voltage meter 

0.0~300.0

 

V 

TDL1L2CURR? 

Testing current meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

A 

TDL1L2P? 

Testing power meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

W 

TDL1L2PF? 

Testing pf meter 

0.000~1.000

 

 

TDL1L2Q? 

Testing Q meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

VAR 

TDL1L2VA? 

Testing VA meter 

See Section 5 for range

 

VA 

Figure 8-1: Split Phase Mode Commands and Query Summary 

Note: 

These commands perform the same function as those described in the previous 

section but apply to L1-N, L2-N and L1-L2 measurements respectively. 

TDL1N? 

Read the selected L1-N meter values while a test is in process. 

TDL2N? 

Read the selected L2-N meter values while a test is in process. 

TDL1L2? 

Read the selected total (L1-L2) meter values while a test is in process. 

RDL1N XX? 

Summary of Contents for CFS300 Series

Page 1: ... N 160952 10 CFS300 Series Programmable AC DC Power Supply ADAPTIVE Power Systems Worldwide Supplier of Power Equipment TM Copyright 2016 Adaptive Power Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS ...

Page 2: ...opyright 2016 by Adaptive Power Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 2 of 156 PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FOR HARDCOPY VERSIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT ...

Page 3: ...rve 20 3 6 2 CFS330 AC Mode Three Phase Output VI Curve 21 3 6 3 CFS330 DC Mode VI Curve 22 3 6 4 CFS360 AC Mode Single Phase Output VI Curve 23 3 6 5 CFS360 AC Mode Three Phase Output VI Curve 24 3 6 6 CFS360 DC Mode VI Curve 25 4 Technical Specifications 26 4 1 AC Output 26 4 2 DC Output 27 4 3 Metering AC Mode Single Phase Mode 28 4 4 Metering AC Mode Three Two Phase Mode 29 4 5 Metering DC Mod...

Page 4: ...rface 53 5 15 1 Remote Memory Selection 54 5 15 2 Remote Output Interlock 54 5 16 Remote Control Programming Interfaces 55 5 16 1 RS232 Serial Interface 55 5 16 2 USB Interface 56 5 16 3 LAN Interface Option 56 5 16 4 GPIB Interface Special Order 57 5 16 5 Control Commands 58 5 16 6 Sending Commands over RS232 USB or LAN 58 5 16 7 Receiving Commands over RS232 USB or LAN 58 6 Front Panel Operation...

Page 5: ...ng 91 6 12 8 User Prompt Programming 94 6 12 9 Step Cycle Programming 95 6 12 10 Connect Mode Programming 95 6 12 11 Reviewing Test Results 96 6 13 PROGRAM Mode Execution 97 6 13 1 Initiating a Test 97 6 13 2 Monitoring Test Execution 97 6 13 3 Cycle Display Mode 98 6 13 4 Operator Interruption and Voltage Adjust 98 6 13 5 Triggering a Voltage Transient 99 6 13 6 End of Test Status 100 6 14 MANUAL...

Page 6: ...Setup Menu 128 9 4 1 IP Setup Mode 128 9 4 2 Manual IP Address Setting 129 9 4 3 Gateway Address Setting 129 9 4 4 Subnet Mask Setting 130 9 4 5 Device Name Setting 130 9 4 6 MAC Address 131 9 5 Establishing LAN connection using NI MAX Explorer 132 9 6 LAN Interface Specific Commands and Queries 141 9 6 1 Communication Considerations 141 9 6 2 Ethernet Setting Commands Wait Times 142 10 Calibratio...

Page 7: ... 9 Remote Output DB9 Pins and Functions 53 Table 6 10 Remote Input DB9 Pins and Functions 53 Table 6 11 Remote Input Memory Selection 54 Table 6 12 RS232 DB9 Pin Assignments 55 Table 6 13 Serial Cable to PC COM port 55 Table 6 14 IEEE 488 Connector Pin Assignments 57 Table 7 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 61 Table 7 2 Front Panel Status LED Indications 62 Table 7 3 Setup Set Screen Display ...

Page 8: ...utput Power Model CFS330 32 Figure 5 2 AC Input Power vs AC Output Power Model CFS360 32 Figure 5 1 Model 5L18 36 VI Curve 36 Figure 6 2 Lifting Do s and Don ts Chart 37 Figure 6 3 CFS330 Ship Kit Content 39 Figure 6 4 CFS360 Ship Kit Content 40 Figure 6 5 AC Input Terminal Block Location CFS330 43 Figure 6 6 CFS360 AC Input Terminal Location 44 Figure 6 7 Available CFS360 AC Input Configurations ...

Page 9: ...tion Manual Page 9 of 156 1 Contact Information AMERICA CANADA Adaptive Power Systems Irvine USA Phone 1 949 752 8400 Fax 1 949 756 0838 Email support adaptivepower com EUROPE Caltest Instruments GmbH Kappelrodeck Phone 49 0 7842 99722 00 Fax 49 0 7842 99722 29 Email support adaptivepower com CHINA PPST Shanghai Co Ltd Shanghai China Phone 86 21 6763 9223 Fax 86 21 5763 8240 Email support adaptive...

Page 10: ...be returned without repair This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties expressed or implied 2 2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty APS warrants repair work to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of ninety 90 days from the invoice date This Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty applies to replacement parts or to subassemblies only All shipping and packagi...

Page 11: ...written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 11 of 156 SAFETY SYMBOLS Direct current DC Alternating current AC Both direct and alternating current Three phase alternating current Off Supply On Supply Protective Earth ground terminal Caution Refer to this manual before using this Product Caution risk of electric shock Fuse ...

Page 12: ...igned to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 80 and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters 6560 feet Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range BEFORE APPLYING POWER Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage and the correct fuse is installed GROUND THE INSTRUMENT This product is a Safety Class 1 instrum...

Page 13: ...ice or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present DO NOT EXCEED INPUT RATINGS This instrument may be equipped with a line filter to reduce electromagnetic interference and must be connected to a properly grounded receptacle to minimize electric shock hazard Operation at line voltages or frequencies in excess of those stated on the data plate may ca...

Page 14: ... model 3 1 1 Model CFS330 The CFS330 model offers 3000VA output in AC mode or 1500W output in DC mode In AC mode output configurations for single phase split phase and three phase loads are selectable The chassis is rack mountable and can also be used floor standing using the included casters Output voltage is 300Vac in AC mode or 420Vdc in DC mode The CFS330 requires single phase 208V or 230V AC ...

Page 15: ... voltage ranges are 5 150Vac and 5 300Vac RMS DC voltage ranges are 5 210Vdc and 5 420Vdc Programmable Current limit with Fold Back CC and Shutoff Modes CV Full complement of output parameter metering o Frequency o Volt AC or DC o Current AC or DC o AC Peak Current o Current Crest Factor o True Power o Apparent Power o Power Factor Over voltage over current over power and over temperature protecti...

Page 16: ...ments are taken and compared against user set pass fail limits Any measurement that falls outside one or more limits results in a FAIL AC MANUAL MANUAL mode provides interactive operation in AC mode In this mode frequency voltage and current limit can be set After applying power to the unit under test all measurements are shown in the Measurement display Two measurements one of which is always VOL...

Page 17: ...Phs DC 5 Vdc 210 Vdc 5 Vdc 420 Vdc Table 4 1 Available Voltage Ranges by Output Mode See specifications in Sections 5 1and 5 2 for each mode 3 4 1 Minimum Voltage Programming resolution is 0 1V in all modes and on all voltage ranges Note that values below 5Vac or 5Vdc cannot be programmed At voltage lower than 5V load regulation and voltage distortion AC mode are difficult to maintain To apply zer...

Page 18: ...rrent Fold Back In this mode load current is limited to the set current limit value by reducing the output voltage Thus while in fold back mode the output voltage will be less than the programmed set voltage As the load impedance increases and thus the load current decreases the voltage will go up until the load current is at or below the programmed current limit value and the voltage is at the se...

Page 19: ...APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 19 of 156 3 6 Voltage Current Output Profiles The CFS series provides higher load current at lower voltage as long as the total output power is within its power band This results in a constant power voltage current profile as shown in the following charts for each model by output mode AC or DC and voltage range high 300Vac 420Vdc or low 150Vac 2...

Page 20: ...ystems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 20 of 156 3 6 1 CFS330 AC Mode Single Phase Output VI Curve Figure 4 1 CFS330 1 Phase Output AC VI_Curve 150V_Range Figure 4 2 CFS330 1 Phase Output AC VI_Curve 300V_Range ...

Page 21: ...Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 21 of 156 3 6 2 CFS330 AC Mode Three Phase Output VI Curve Figure 4 3 CFS330 1 Phase Output AC VI_Curve 150V_Range Figure 4 4 CFS330 1 Phase Output AC VI_Curve 300V_Range ...

Page 22: ... 2016 by Adaptive Power Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 22 of 156 3 6 3 CFS330 DC Mode VI Curve Figure 4 5 CFS330 DC VI_Curve 210V_Range Figure 4 6 CFS330 DC VI_Curve 420V_Range ...

Page 23: ...ystems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 23 of 156 3 6 4 CFS360 AC Mode Single Phase Output VI Curve Figure 4 7 CFS360 1 Phase Output AC VI_Curve 150V_Range Figure 4 8 CFS360 1 Phase Output AC VI_Curve 300V_Range ...

Page 24: ...ystems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 24 of 156 3 6 5 CFS360 AC Mode Three Phase Output VI Curve Figure 4 9 CFS360 3 Phase Output AC VI_Curve 150V_Range Figure 4 10 CFS360 3 Phase Output AC VI_Curve 300V_Range ...

Page 25: ...2016 by Adaptive Power Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 25 of 156 3 6 6 CFS360 DC Mode VI Curve Figure 4 11 CFS360 DC VI_Curve 210V_Range Figure 4 12 CFS360 DC VI_Curve 420V_Range ...

Page 26: ...W Output Neutral Floating Neutral Power Rating Total Power 3 kVA 6 kVA 3 4W Phase 1 kVA 2 kVA 2W 3 kVA 6 kVA Voltage Auto Range Low High 1ø 2W single 5 150VLN 5 300VLL 2ø 3W split 5 300VLL 5 600VLL 3ø 4W three 8 6 260VLL 8 6 520VLL Resolution 0 1 V Accuracy 0 2 setting 0 3 V Current 2W 0 150V 27 6 A 55 2 A 0 300V 13 8 A 27 6 A Current 3W 4W 0 150V 9 2 A 18 4 A 0 300V 4 6 A 9 2 A OC Fold back Respo...

Page 27: ...Low Range 160 280VLN on High Range 1 0 70 Hz 80 140VLN on Low Range 160 280VLN on High Range Line Regulation 0 1 V for a 10 Line Change Load Regulation 1 0 Range 1V R Load Response time 400 usec Protection Over Current Short Circuit Over Voltage Under Voltage Over Temperature 4 2 DC Output OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS DC MODE MODEL CFS330 CFS360 Power Rating 3 kW 6 kW DC Voltage Ranges 5 210Vdc 5 420Vdc ...

Page 28: ...nge 0 420 Vrms Resolution 0 1 V Accuracy 0 2 of reading 0 3V Current RMS Range 0 05 39 00 A 0 05 78 00 A Accuracy 1 of reading 0 05 A CF 1 5 and Current peak 82 8 A 1 of reading 0 05 A CF 1 5 and Current peak 165 6 A Current Peak Range 0 0 114 0 A 0 0 228 0 A Accuracy 1 of reading 0 5A 40 0 70 0 Hz 1 5 of reading 1A 70 1 500 Hz 1 5 of reading 1A 501 1000 Hz and CF 1 5 Power Range 0 3900 W 0 7800 W...

Page 29: ...uracy L 1 of reading 0 005 A CF 1 5 and peak Curr 3 6 A 1 of reading 0 005 A CF 1 5 and peak Curr 7 2 A H 1 of reading 0 05 A CF 1 5 and peak Curr 27 6 A 1 of reading 0 05 A CF 1 5 and peak Curr 55 2 A Current Peak Range 0 0 38 0 A 0 0 76 0 A Accuracy 1 of reading 0 5A 40 0 70 0 Hz 1 5 of reading 1A 70 1 500 Hz 1 5 of reading 1A 501 1000 Hz and CF 1 5 Power Range L 0 0 120 0 W 0 0 240 0 W H 100 13...

Page 30: ...OPT Heatsink temperature exceeds 130 C Test Reset LED blinks Over Voltage Protection OVP Trips when output voltage exceeds more than 5V over the set voltage on the 150V range or more than 10V over the set voltage on the 300V range Test Reset LED blinks If an OVP error occurs the display will show Volt Err on the next power up cycle Over Current Protection OCP Trips when load current exceeds 110 of...

Page 31: ...V for more than one second Test Reset LED blinks 4 7 AC Input AC INPUT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CFS330 CFS360 Input Phases 1ø 1ø or 3ø Input Voltage 1ø Input 200 240Vac 10 200 240Vac 10 LN 3ø Input 3W Delta 200 240Vac 10 LL 3ø Input 4W Wye 346 416Vac 10 LL Max Input Current 23A 1ø 45A 3ø 3W 26A 3ø 4W 26A Max VA Input Power 4 kVA 8 kVA Frequency 47 63 Hz Input Power Factor PFC 0 97 Full Load Efficiency...

Page 32: ...rved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 32 of 156 4 7 1 AC Input Power vs AC Output Power Model CFS330 Figure 5 1 AC Input Power vs AC Output Power Model CFS330 4 7 2 AC Input Power vs AC Output Power Model CFS360 Figure 5 2 AC Input Power vs AC Output Power Model CFS360 ...

Page 33: ...ugh 9 0 OFF 9 HIGH Power Up Settings Output OFF Output ON or LAST Timer Seconds Minutes Hours Loop Cycle 0 9999 0 Cont 1 OFF Voltage Surge Drop ON OFF Over Current Fold back ON OFF 4 9 Test Mode Parameters TEST MODE PARAMETERS Memories 1 through 50 Steps Memory 1 through 9 Memory Cycling 0 9999 0 Cont 1 OFF Test Limits Frequency Current Hi Lo Power Hi Lo App Power Hi Lo PF Hi Lo Ramp Up or Down 0 ...

Page 34: ...nal 5Vdc Out BNC connector rear panel Note1 LAN option includes RS232 but deletes USB interface 4 11 Dimensions Weight MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CFS330 CFS360 Dimensions WxHxD 430 x 400 x 500 mm 16 9 x 15 75 x 19 7 Caster Height 89 mm 3 5 Rack Mount Handle Rack Ear Kit included Weight 48 Kg 105 8 lbs 57 Kg 125 6 lbs 4 12 Environmental ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CFS330 CFS360 Fan Cool...

Page 35: ...tive Power Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 35 of 156 4 13 Safety Regulatory Refer to Declaration of Conformity sheet in Section 12 CE MARK Declaration of Conformity at the end of this manual ...

Page 36: ...here are some general lifting guidelines a different approach may be needed for each load to be lifted Generally it is best to lift with your legs not your back Lifting techniques depend on the size and shape of the load and the frequency of lifting that is required The CFS Series units are considered heavy so proper lifting and handling techniques must be used at all times Removing CFS units from...

Page 37: ...ts from its packaging or re locating it to a different work area Figure 6 2 Lifting Do s and Don ts Chart 5 3 Unpacking WARNING CFS300 MODELS WEIGH OVER 100 lbs AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO LIFT AND HANDLE The CFS300 is shipped on a small pallet or skid A cardboard cover with protective foam insert is placed over the unit to protect it during shipment Note This is not a complete box with to...

Page 38: ... on the box until it clears the top of the actual unit There are protective foam inserts on top of the unit that may slide out with the box 5 Remove the small card box insert that contains some ship kit items from the top foam cutout and put in a safe place 6 Remove the top foam insert piece and retain for future use if desired 7 Directions a Two people are required b Have each person stand as clo...

Page 39: ...pear to be missing contact Adaptive Power Systems customer service support adaptivepower com 5 4 1 CFS330 Ship Kit Contents The following accessories are included with each CFS330 power source See image below for reference letters A through D Item Notes Quantity Ref Documentation Instruction Sheet READ THIS FIRST 1 Certificate of Conformance 1 Rack Mount Kit 9U Mounts 2 Rack Handle 3U Handles 2 Ou...

Page 40: ...er source See image below for reference letters A through D Item Notes Quantity Ref Documentation Instruction Sheet READ THIS FIRST 1 Certificate of Conformance 1 Rack Mount Kit 9U Mounts 2 Rack Handle 3U Handles 2 Output Safety Cover Must be installed by user while connecting load wires Includes mounting screws 1 A Output Interlock Disable Key Item 1505 1 B Shorting Bars A 61060 COP1 A 3 A 61060 ...

Page 41: ...ed to cover both AC input and AC DC Output terminal blocks CAUTION The included Input Output SAFETY COVER must be properly installed when using this equipment The AC input terminal on the CFS330 is marked A three wire mains connection is required L1 L2 and Earth Ground Model CFS360 can be strapped for either single or three phase input configuration using the provided shorting straps No AC line co...

Page 42: ... Page 42 of 156 5 7 Check Line Voltage CAUTION DO NOT REPLACE THE PROVIDED AC LINE CORD WITH AN IMPROPERLY RATED LINE CORD See Region Specific Details Below 5 8 AC Input Connection A properly rated AC mains disconnect switch and current protection devices or fuses must be used to connect the CFS300 to mains power WARNING A suitable AC mains disconnect switch must be used as a mains disconnecting d...

Page 43: ...hasing and frequency does not match Safety Cover Before connecting any AC line cord make sure the cord is routed through the AC input side strain relief of the provided safety cover After AC input and any output connections have been made the safety cover must be installed using the slots and two screws provided The figure on the right shows the correct installation of the safety cover Figure 6 5 ...

Page 44: ...input and 364V to 420V for three phase Wye input The AC input terminal block must be configured for the available line voltage using the included shorting bars Input frequency is from 47 to 63 Hz The AC input terminal blocks are located on the rear panel to the right of the output terminal block Note Do not connect any CFS300 Series unit to the mains if the AC input voltage phasing and frequency d...

Page 45: ...s are shown in the figure below PCF 1 PCF 2 PCF 3 AC1 IN AC2 IN AC3 IN MODEL CFS360 UTILITY POWER CONFIGURATIONS 230V SINGLE PHASE 1P2W G 208V THREE PHASE DELTA 3P3W G 400V THREE PHASE WYE 3P4W G L L L G N N N A B C L1 L2 L3 G N1 N3 N N2 A B C L1 L2 L3 G N1 N2 N3 AC L N L1 L2 L3 N1 N2 N3 AC L N N L L N A B C AC L1 L2 L3 A B C A B C N Figure 6 7 Available CFS360 AC Input Configurations 5 8 4 AC Inp...

Page 46: ...B N C N GND Single Phase 2 Wire Gnd 10 AWG Ø 2 59 mm A L B L C L Short 10 AWG Ø 2 59 mm A N B N C N Short 12 AWG THWN Copper Ø 2 05 mm Three Phase Delta 3 Wire Gnd 12 AWG THWN Copper Ø 2 05 mm A L A N B L B N C L C N Short 10 AWG THWN Copper Ø 2 59 mm Single Phase Wye 4 Wire Gnd 16 AWG THWN Copper Ø 1 29 mm 10 AWG Ø 2 59 mm A N B N C N Short 10 AWG THWN Copper Ø 2 59 mm Table 6 4 AC Input Wire Gau...

Page 47: ...n the rear panel 4 Verify the AC Line input specifications on the power source match the local utility mains 5 Close the grid connection safety disconnect to apply power to the unit 6 Turn ON I the front panel POWER switch 7 If the instrument does not turn ON for some reason turn OFF the POWER switch and verify the presence of the correct AC line input voltage using appropriate safety measures 5 1...

Page 48: ...ote Always refer to Section 2 3 Safety Information and Section 2 4 Safety Notices before making any load connections 5 12 1 Output Terminal Location The output terminal block is located in the upper right hand corner of the rear panel to the left of the AC input terminal block when facing the back See image below This terminal block requires the use of load wires terminated with either a ring lug ...

Page 49: ...s required to prevent overheating and to maintain good regulation It is recommended that the wires are sized large enough to limit the voltage drop at the maximum current rating of the power source to no more than 0 25V per lead when sensing internally at the output terminal not the load Recommended copper wire gauges are shown in the tables below by model and output mode for the highest current w...

Page 50: ...this mode When using internal sense mode make sure the load is not too far from the power source so the load wires are relatively short For larger loads or in situations where the load cannot be placed close to the power source external voltage sense mode should be used The sense mode can be selected from the System menu Refer to Section 7 10 1 PROGRAM Mode System Settings for details When using e...

Page 51: ... the power source proceed as follows 1 Always make sure the power source is turned OFF at the POWER switch when making any wire connections 2 Check that the output of the equipment under test is OFF and that the load is not still energized This applies in particular to DC Mode when driving a load with input capacitance or batteries 3 Connect one end of each load wire to the L and N output terminal...

Page 52: ...he rear panel of the CFS300 models are identified in the table below Figure 6 10 CFS300 Series Rear Panel Callouts Callout Description 1 SYNC Output BNC TTL Output signal that indicates output zero crossing when in AC or PROGRAM mode May be used to synchronize other test equipment Cooling Fan Exhausts not shown Must be kept clear at all times 2 Remote Output Connector DB9 Provides contact closure ...

Page 53: ...ized and opens after test is completed Table 6 9 Remote Output DB9 Pins and Functions 5 15 Remote Input and Remote Interlock Interface The Remote Input interface of the CFS300 Series provides inputs to control test operation using remote signals The 9 Pin D Sub Type connector signals are used to issue Test Reset and selection of the first seven 7 Memories M1 M7 Remote functions are activated when ...

Page 54: ... Interlock The CFS300 Series is equipped with a Remote Output Interlock feature Remote Interlock utilizes a contact closure to enable the power source s output If the Remote Interlock contacts are open the output of the instrument will be disabled Remote Interlock is also referred to as a remote system lockout utilizing fail when open logic If the Remote Interlock contacts are open and the TEST bu...

Page 55: ...E 488 Option GPIB 5 16 1 RS232 Serial Interface Figure 6 11 shows the RS232 connector Male on the rear panel This connects the power source to an RS232 port of a computer Signal Pin Assignments Figure 6 11 RS232 Connector PIN Abbreviation Description Pin1 N C Not connected Pin2 RXD Receive Data Pin3 TXD Transmit Data Pin4 N C Not connected Pin5 GND Ground Pin6 7 8 9 N C Not connected Table 6 12 RS...

Page 56: ... com English Resources Login aspx Refer to the section 9 USB Driver Installation for further setup and configuration information 5 16 3 LAN Interface Option The power source can be ordered with a LAN Ethernet interface The LAN interface option is located on the rear panel in place of the standard USB port The Ethernet Card option provides RS232 and Ethernet communication as well as a barcode conne...

Page 57: ... Please make sure the lock screws are firmly hand tightened use a screwdriver only for the removal of screws Each device on the GPIB IEEE 488 interface must have a unique address You can set the address of the CFS series to any value between 0 and 30 The address can only be set from the front panel The address is stored in non volatile memory and does not change when the power has been off or afte...

Page 58: ... RS232 USB or LAN When sending commands over the RS 232 interface the instrument will send a response string of 0x06 HEX 6 decimal acknowledge ACK ASCII control code if the transfer was recognized and completed by the instrument If there is an error with the command string that is sent the instrument will respond with an 0x15 21 decimal Not Acknowledge NAK ASCII code The ACK or NAK response suppor...

Page 59: ...ng On The power source can be turned ON using the power toggle switch located on the left hand side of the front panel See Section 7 2 Front Panel Layout A splash screen will appear as shown below After several seconds the LCD will display the Setup Set screen The actual screen will differ somewhat with the operating mode that was selected when the unit was turned off PROGRAM or MANUAL and AC or D...

Page 60: ...s Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 60 of 156 In MANUAL or DC Mode the top level menu soft keys are similar except for the Meter soft key that is now visible To see the second group of soft keys which is the same as in PROGRAM mode press the more soft key ...

Page 61: ...1 Power ON OFF Switch Turns AC input power to the unit on or off The ON position is marked The OFF position is marker O 2 Backlit Monochromatic LCD Display Displays all settings measurements and messages 3 Soft Keys Soft Keys change function depending on the menu and parameter selected See Sections 7 6 and 7 7 for available soft keys 4 Decimal Keypad Keys 0 through 9 allow direct entry of paramete...

Page 62: ...T RESET button LOCK LED OFF Front panel controls are enabled ON Front panel controls are locked Table 7 2 Front Panel Status LED Indications 6 4 Shuttle Knob The shuttle knob or rotary digital encoder is active only in MANUAL and DC modes of operation When the OUTPUT is ON the shuttle can be used to adjust voltage or frequency To adjust frequency with the shuttle the Frequency measurement must be ...

Page 63: ...bort Test aborted by Operator Fault Test aborted due to Fault condition F 60 0Hz Frequency measurement value display CF 0 00 Current Crest Factor measurement A 9 00A Peak Current measurement value Ap 0 0 Peak Current measurement value P 0 0W Power measurement value VA 0 0 Apparent Power measurement value Q 0VAR Reactive Power measurement value PF 0 000 Power Factor measurement value 100 0v Left ha...

Page 64: ...en All measurements are displayed in this screen Voltage is always shown in the bottom area in large fonts Another measurement parameter is displayed in large font as well This second parameter can be toggled to display any of the other measurements by pressing the Meter key repeatedly Edit Displays the Edit screen where settings stored in the selected memory can be changed more Displays Second Sc...

Page 65: ...e user to scroll down through a list sequentially or move down a character listing Page Allows the user to page up through a list Page Allows the user to page down through a list Load Allows the user to load a memory Enter Allows the user to enter a parameter Esc Allows the user to exit a parameter setting screen top Allows the user to move to the previous screen of selections Allows the user to m...

Page 66: ...o accept the newly entered password or press the Esc soft key to abort After entering a new password it must be confirmed by typing the same four digit code into the Confirm Password field as well Press the Enter soft key to confirm the new password or press the Esc soft key to escape If a password has been set to any value other than 0 a password entry pop up screen will appear any time when acce...

Page 67: ...utton is pressed In MANUAL mode the output voltage and frequency can be changed dynamically by using the shuttle knob to slew either voltage or frequency up or down This can be done while the output is ON and the Measurement screen shows all load read back values This mode also allows a number of user limits to be defined for voltage and frequency so the operator cannot accidentally output values ...

Page 68: ...Power Source Operation Manual Page 68 of 156 When operating in MANUAL mode the upper left corner of the LCD display will just show the letter M for Manual No STEP number is shown Figure 7 3 MANUAL MODE LCD indicator 58In DC mode the indication is similar to AC PROGRAM and AC MANUAL modes but a DC will be shown after the memory number Thus M 1 DC indicates the CFS is operating in DC mode Figure 7 4...

Page 69: ... limit violations are detected during this program execution a PASS result is generated instead Note Some of the parameters listed in this section only apply to AC mode and will not be visible or selectable when operating in DC mode 6 10 1 PROGRAM Mode System Settings To select PROGRAM mode of operation make sure the output is OFF first Changing mode is not possible while the output is active From...

Page 70: ...eters while the output is ON Setting and measurement limits can be set using the keypad when the output is OFF and will be applied when the output is ON As you toggle through the available modes use the Enter soft key to confirm the mode selection or the Esc soft key to return with any change This will bring up the next System parameter setup screen The same screen can be selected using the Next s...

Page 71: ... source will sequence from one test step to the next only when the Test Reset key is pressed by an operator between each step The source will pause after each step has completed a test routine and passed based on the programmed testing parameters If a PASS result occurs for the step the operator can proceed to the next step in the sequence If a FAIL result occurs for the step the operator will not...

Page 72: ...Press the Next soft key to advance to the next parameter the Power Up setting The power up setting determines in what output state the power source turns on when input power is applied Available power up modes are ON Output will be applied to the EUT on power up of the unit OFF Output will NOT be applied on power up of the unit LAST Output will be applied according to the last output state the uni...

Page 73: ...eans the program will cycle continuously until stopped by the operator Thus for a given setting n 1 Program will run once 0 Program will run continuously until manually stopped by operator 2 9999 Program will run n times Use the numeric keypad to enter in the Loop Cycle setting Press the Enter soft key to accept the parameter To cancel editing press the Esc soft key 6 10 9 Results Display Mode Set...

Page 74: ...nge soft key to select from the following available OC Fold mode settings ON In this mode the voltage will be decreased as needed once the load current reaches the set current limit value in order to keep the load current below this current level This limits the current to EUT to the max value set by the user OFF In this mode the output will trip off as soon as the load current exceeds the program...

Page 75: ...keyboard lock mode is determined by the next setting Mem Lock OFF In this mode front panel keyboard is enabled Normal operation Press the Change soft key to select the desired keyboard lock mode To save the setting press the Enter soft key To cancel the editing press the Esc soft key When the Enter soft key is pressed the Lock mode is accepted and you transition into the next system parameter 6 10...

Page 76: ...soft key to select from the following available Mem Lock mode settings ON In this mode the operator cannot recall any stored program memories OFF In this mode the operator is able to recall stored program memories Press the Change soft key to select the desired Memory Lock mode To save the setting press the Enter soft key To cancel the editing press the Esc soft key When the Enter soft key is pres...

Page 77: ...sc soft key When the Enter soft key is pressed the Mem Lock mode is accepted and you transition back to the next system parameter 6 10 14 External Trigger Out Settings Use the Prev Next soft keys to navigate to the Sync Signal parameter Pressing the Edit soft key will provide the following screen Ext trig indicates the Ext Trig that is programmed into the instrument Ext Trig Mode indicates the Ext...

Page 78: ...When in DC mode the output is fixed to single phase 1ø2W and cannot be changed When in AC the following selections are available 1ø2W Single Phase Output Output terminals are wired as Line to Neutral Same mode applies when in DC mode 3ø4W Three Phase Output Output terminals are wired as A B C with respect to Neutral Phase offset for phase B 120 and for phase C 240 with respect to phase A 1ø3W Spli...

Page 79: ...mory number one The Name parameter will list the symbolic name of the memory location if one was assigned If no name has been programmed for the memory location this field will be blank as shown above 6 11 1 Selecting a Memory Location Two methods are available for selecting a memory location 1 Enter a memory number using the numeric keypad Once you type in a number a shaded black box will begin b...

Page 80: ...ith the newly selected memory location showing in the Memory field 6 11 2 Assigning a Name to a Memory Location Naming a memory location makes it easier to remember what kind of test or for what EUT the memory content was set up Instead of remembering by number the name can be descriptive of the memory s content and or purpose Names can be assigned by selecting a memory location number and pressin...

Page 81: ...haracter will be entered automatically when the keypad is pressed To delete a character use back space key on the numeric keypad The memory name can be no longer than ten 10 characters When done press the more soft key to show the second part of this screen and press the Enter soft key to confirm the new name This will return the user to Main screen 6 11 3 Selecting a Program Step To enter new or ...

Page 82: ...he output voltage is generated 2 End Angle Sets the ending phase angle of the sine wave when output voltage is terminated 3 Memory Cycle Determines how many times the memory test sequence will repeat This eliminates the need for the operator to press the Test Reset key or send multiple test commands to the source to repeat a memory test sequence 4 Memory Allows the user to jump to and edit any oth...

Page 83: ...r floor level If a minimum current level is not exceeded a failure will occur This ensures a load is attached to the power source and there is a minimum current present 15 P Hi Lmt Sets the maximum wattage threshold or ceiling level When this level is exceeded a failure will occur 16 P Lo Lmt Sets the minimum wattage threshold or floor level If a minimum wattage level is not exceeded a failure wil...

Page 84: ...power source during this time period but the high and low limit thresholds are essentially ignored during this period 30 Dwell Sets the actual test time This time begins after any ramp up time has completed The high and low limit thresholds are active once any delay time has completed 31 Ramp Down Sets the time duration over which the output voltage is reduced to zero after the dwell time has comp...

Page 85: ...ers scroll to the desired parameter and press the Edit soft key When changing a value press the Enter soft key to confirm the new value This generally moves the screen to the next parameter This speeds up programming all parameters that are part of each step as the user is guided through each parameter in sequence To jump to a parameter out of sequence just press the Exit soft key If the displayed...

Page 86: ... connected together to form a sequence of tests using the Connect feature the start phase angle will apply to the first step in the sequence and the end phase angle will apply to the last step in that sequence For example memory 1 step 7 M1 7 is linked to memory 1 step 8 M1 8 memory 1 step 9 M1 9 and memory 2 step 1 M2 1 to create a four step sequence of tests If the start angle is set to 90 degre...

Page 87: ...l repeat forever until stopped by the operator 1 Off setting Indicates that the test will perform only one cycle To change the Memory Cycle use the number keypad to select the memory cycle range and press the Enter soft key to accept the number To cancel the editing of the Memory Cycle press the Esc soft key When the Enter soft key is pressed and the Memory Cycle is accepted you transition into th...

Page 88: ...oft key to toggle between the two selections Press the Enter soft key to accept the parameter or press the Esc soft key to move back to the voltage parameter screen You must press the Enter soft key to accept the range Note The user can bypass editing this parameter and move to the next or previous parameter set screen by pressing the Prev or Next soft key 6 12 4 Frequency Programming Each step ca...

Page 89: ...Factor Power Factor Apparent Power and Reactive Power respectively Setting these parameters is done in a similar way as setting output voltage or frequency except for each there is an upper limit Hi Lmt and a lower limit Lo Lmt Each screen has only one editable parameter field that can be set using the Decimal key pad Allowable range for each parameter varies by model and voltage range selected an...

Page 90: ... Unit setting Dwell Sets time interval during which measurements will be taken and compared to limits Dwell time can be set to continuous by entering a zero value In this case the user can manually end the dwell period Based on Timer Unit setting Ramp Down Sets time it will take to ramp voltage down to zero seconds Timer Unit Sets unit for both Delay and Dwell time to either seconds minutes of hou...

Page 91: ...between ON or OFF press the Change soft key to toggle between the two selections Press the Enter soft key to accept the parameter or press the Esc soft key to move back to the voltage parameter screen You must press the Enter soft key for the new setting to take effect This transitions the screen to the next parameter Trans Volt Note The user can bypass editing this parameter and move to the next ...

Page 92: ...operator using the Test Reset key Default setting is 1 one Programming these four Transient parameters is done using the Edit and Change soft keys using the same procedure for all parameters When pressing the Enter after each Change the next Transient parameter screen appears The four relevant screens are shown below and provide the input parameter value upper and lower set point limits in the low...

Page 93: ...ights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 93 of 156 Pressing the TEST RESET button will result in the output voltage shown in Error Reference source not found as captured on a digital storage scope Figure 7 6 Programmed Voltage Transient Example Waveform ...

Page 94: ...to the Prompt parameter Pressing the Edit soft key will display the screen shown below Entering a prompt is accomplished in the same way as entering a test program name as described in Section 7 11 2 Assigning a Name to a Memory Location using both the character map for characters and the numeric keypad for numbers To save the prompt message press the more soft key which will bring you to the foll...

Page 95: ... is similar to the Loop Cycle parameter as covered in Section 7 10 8 except the Loop Cycle applies to complete Memory all steps while the Step Cycle setting applies to individual steps and is only available in PROGRAM mode Thus for a given setting n 1 Step will run once 0 Step will run continuously until manually stopped by operator 2 9999 Step will run n times Use the numeric keypad to enter in t...

Page 96: ...d move to the next parameter you can press the Prev or Next soft key When the connect mode is ON there will be an underscore _ next to the step number in the set screen It will look as follows 6 12 11 Reviewing Test Results The test results can be viewed on screen after a test has been completed by pressing the Result soft key This allows the user to look at the results from the last test executed...

Page 97: ...ory and Step soft keys respectively The n n value will show the selected memory and test at all times If the Connect field for a step is set to ON execution will continue with the next step If not execution ends at the end of the step The TEST RESET LED will illuminate while the output is ON and the test program is executed In most cases there will be a test duration time associated with the test ...

Page 98: ...P Power PF Power Factor 6 13 3 Cycle Display Mode Press the Cycle soft key any time during program execution to display the current execution Memory Step number and Cycle Loop count This information will be shown on the right hand side of the measurement display in place of the second large font readout as shown here To return to the regular Measurement screen press the Meter soft key 6 13 4 Opera...

Page 99: ...new voltage will be applied to the EUT then the test sequence will resume after the current Delay Dwell time have expired The Esc soft key may be used to exit out of this mode This manual interrupt mode during test sequence execution is particularly useful for pausing and troubleshooting a unit under test when the measurement data indicates a possible problem 6 13 5 Triggering a Voltage Transient ...

Page 100: ...13 6 End of Test Status When the test program has completed the LCD display will show you the normal measurement screen and the soft keys will change to Meter Cycle and Exit The operator can toggle through the last measurements using the Meter soft key The Cycle soft key will display the cycle information If the test passes you will see Pass indication in the upper left hand corner of the display ...

Page 101: ...st parameter entry 6 14 1 Available Parameters in MANUAL Mode In MANUAL mode the following System parameters can be set from this screen Auto Run Mode Out Mode Alarm Volume Contrast of LCD Display Power Up Mode Voltage High Limit Voltage Low Limit Frequency High Limit Frequency Low Limit Start Phase Angle End Phase Angle Results display Mode Surge Drop Mode Over Current Protection Fold Back mode L...

Page 102: ...e on during this time The following Soft keys are active during MANUAL mode output on state Meter The Meter soft key allows the right hand side large font readout to be toggle between all available measurements AUTO HIGH The AUTO and HIGH soft keys appear in the same location and toggle the voltage range between High and Low Note that if the programmed voltage is 150V or higher the power source wi...

Page 103: ...oduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 103 of 156 Trig The Trig soft key will only appear in this screen if the Surge Drop mode is set to ON in the MANUAL mode System menu When present pressing the Trig soft key will cause the Voltage surge or drop to be executed A beep will sound when pressed ...

Page 104: ...t field as the first parameter entry 6 16 1 Available Parameters in DC Mode In DC mode the following System parameters can be set from this screen Mode Alarm Volume Contrast of LCD Display Power Up Mode Voltage High Limit Voltage Low Limit Results display Mode Over Current Protection Fold Back mode Lock Mode Memory Lock Mode 6 16 2 Programming DC mode parameters Programming in DC mode is similar t...

Page 105: ...mable setting turning the DC output on and off is done using a 1 second up down ramp to prevent regulation loop instability In MANUAL Mode the output will run continuously infinite dwell time until the Test Reset key is pressed again or there is a failure condition The Test Reset LED will be on during this time The following Soft keys are active during MANUAL mode output on state Meter The Meter s...

Page 106: ...n of upper and lower case characters is permissible For consistency this document will use UPPER CASE command syntax for consistency and to differentiate commands from regular text 7 2 1 Command Terminators Allowable terminator characters are Character ASCII Dec value Hex value Carriage Return CR 13 0x0d Line Feed LF 10 0x0a 7 2 2 Numeric Parameters If a command requires a parameter it may be ente...

Page 107: ...as to be made The symbols are not actually used in the programming commands The symbols and are merely used to illustrate the command syntax Optional The contents of the symbol indicates that the command is optional The use of the contents depends on the test application Selection The contents between the symbols is a list of available parameter values Required Choice This symbol acts as a separat...

Page 108: ...meter 0 0 300 0 0 0 420 0 V TDCURR Testing current meter See Section 5 for range A TDAP Testing current peak meter See Section 5 for range A TDP Testing power meter See Section 5 for range W TDPF Testing pf meter 0 000 1 000 0 000 1 000 TDQ Testing Q meter See Section 5 for range TDCF Testing cf meter 0 00 10 00 TDVA Testing VA meter See Section 5 for range VAR TDTIMER Testing timer meter 0 0 999 ...

Page 109: ...n Watts RD step number Queries the results for an individual step The step number is the actual step number that has been saved within the file not the order of which the steps were executed For example if the test was executed starting from step 3 and ending with step 5 then the first step test results will be found in location 3 not in location 1 Each parameter is separated by commas and include...

Page 110: ...STEPCYCLE Queries the value of the current step cycle signal When the step cycle has been activated the query will return a value of 0 for continuous 1 for Off or a range from 0 9999 cycles MEMORYCYCLE Queries the value of the current memory cycle signal When the memory cycle has been activated the query will return a value of 0 for continuous cycling 1 for Off or a range from 0 9999 cycles LOOPCY...

Page 111: ...Section 5 for range VAR TDL1CF Testing cf meter 0 00 10 00 TDL1VA Testing VA meter See Section 5 for range VA TDL2FREQ Testing frequency meter 40 0 1000 0 Hz TDL2VOLT Testing voltage meter 0 0 300 0 V TDL2CURR Testing current meter See Section 5 for range A TDL2AP Testing current peak meter See Section 5 for range A TDL2P Testing power meter See Section 5 for range W TDL2PF Testing pf meter 0 000 ...

Page 112: ...All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 112 of 156 Read the selected L1 N results once a test has completed RDL2N XX Read the selected L2 N results once a test has completed RDL1L2 XX Read the total L1 L2 results once a test has completed ...

Page 113: ...e described in the previous section but apply to R N S N and T N measurements respectively TDA Read the selected Phase A meter values while a test is in process Query only available in AC Program mode and AC Manual mode TDB Read the selected Phase B meter values while a test is in process Query only available in AC Program mode and AC Manual mode TDC Read the selected Phase C meter values while a ...

Page 114: ...equency 40 0 1000 Hz TDB VOLT Testing voltage meter 0 0 300 0 V TDB CURR Testing current meter See Note1 1 A TDB AP Testing current peak See Note4 A TDB P Testing power meter See Note3 1 W TDB PF Testing pf meter 0 000 1 000 TDB Q Testing Q meter See Note3 1 TDB CF Testing CF meter 0 00 10 00 TDB VA Testing VA meter See Note3 1 TDC FREQ Testing frequency 40 0 1000 Hz TDC VOLT Testing voltage meter...

Page 115: ...cy Value 40 0 1000 Hz FREQ Return Frequency Value See Section 5 for range Hz AHI value Set Current High Limit See Section 5 for range A AHI Return Current High Limit See Section 5 for range A ALO value Set Current Low Limit See Section 5 for range A ALO Return Current Low Limit See Section 5 for range A APHI value Set Current Peak High Limit See Section 5 for range A APHI Return Current Peak High ...

Page 116: ...et Ramp Down Timer 0 1 999 9 s RAMPDOWN Return Ramp Down Timer 0 1 999 9 s SD 1 0 Set Transient Mode 0 OFF 1 ON SD Return Transient Mode 0 1 SDVOLT value Set Transient Voltage 0 0 300 0 V SDVOLT Return Transient Voltage 0 0 300 0 V SDLT value Set Transient Site 0 0 99 9 ms SDLT Return Transient Site 0 0 99 9 ms SDHT value Set Transient Time 0 0 25 0 ms SDHT Return Transient Time 0 0 25 0 ms SDCT v...

Page 117: ... 9999 0 Cont 1 OFF LC Return Loop Cycle Value 0 9999 VHI value Set Voltage High Limit AC 5 0 300 0 DC 5 0 420 0 V VHI Return Voltage High Limit AC 5 0 300 0 DC 5 0 420 0 V VLO value Set Voltage Low Limit AC 5 0 300 0 DC 5 0 420 0 V VLO Return Voltage Low Limit AC 5 0 300 0 DC 5 0 420 0 V FHI value Set Frequency High Limit 40 0 1000 0 Hz FHI Return Frequency High Limit 40 0 1000 0 Hz FLO value Set ...

Page 118: ...mand Resets Unit to power on condition TST Self Test Query 00H OK 01H TEST EEPROM ERROR CLS Clear Status Command Clear Standard Event Status Register Clear Service Request Register OPC Operation Complete Command When TEST command ok sets ESR BIT0 to 1 OPC Operation Complete Query 0 Test in Process 1 Test Complete OK WAI Wait for next command ESR Standard Event Status Register Query Event Status Re...

Page 119: ...VE POWER SYSTEMS CFS360 9991752 Version 1 00 00 7 9 3 RST Reset the instrument to original power on configuration Does not clear Enable register for Standard Summary Status or Standard Event Registers Does not clear the output queue Does not clear the power on status clear flag 7 9 4 TST Performs a self test of the instrument data memory Returns 0 if it is successful or 1 if the test fails 7 9 5 C...

Page 120: ...al value of the binary weighted sum of bits 0 255 7 9 10 STB This command reads the Status Byte and the decimal value of the binary weighted sum of bits 0 255 7 9 11 SRE value SRE The Service Request enable register controls which bits from the Status Byte should be used to generate a service request when the bit value 1 The query version of this command returns the content of the Service Request ...

Page 121: ...ram Corresponding virtual com drivers VCP drivers for all current operating systems are available for download at the following URL http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm Refer to the RS232 sections for further setup and configuration information 8 2 USB Driver Installation To install the USB device driver proceed as follows 1 Download the VCP driver for Windows from the FDTI webpage http www ftdic...

Page 122: ...c APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 122 of 156 5 Select the file with the mouse and double click to launch the extraction of the installation program 6 Follow the on screen prompts shown below to complete the driver installation ...

Page 123: ...opyright 2016 by Adaptive Power Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 123 of 156 Read and accept user license by checking the I accept this agreement radio button at the bottom W ...

Page 124: ... open the Windows Control Panel from the Start menu and select Device Manager 7 In the Device Manger Listing locate the Ports COM LPT entry 8 One of the entries should show USB to Serial Port COMx with x any value higher than 2 9 Note the COM port number at which the USB device is located Right click on this COM port and select Properties 10 In the Properties dialog box select Port Settings 11 Sel...

Page 125: ...s Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 125 of 156 11 Connect the power source to the PC using a suitable USB cable supplied with the unit as part of the ship kit 12 You should now be able to communicate with the power source through the COM port number assigned ...

Page 126: ...ide the following information so you can complete the power source LAN interface setup Item Description Value 1 Ethernet MAC Address of Power Source Hex 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 Device Name ________________________ 3 Device IP Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 Gateway IP Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5 Subnet Mark _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Figure 10 1 Network Information Required for LAN Setup ...

Page 127: ...very time a parameter is edited and as a result the Requesting IP Address message will appear This process can take up to 20 seconds to complete If the power source is not actually connected to a network the user can press the Exit soft key to abort the AUTO IP configuration process and proceed using the power source immediately NOTE The Requesting IP Address pop up message only appears at power u...

Page 128: ...ssistance 9 4 LAN Option Setup Menu If the LAN option is installed a ENET soft key at the top level main screen directly below the System soft key as shown here To access the Ethernet Setup screen press the more soft key when in the Perform Tests screen Then press the ENET soft key to display the Ethernet Setup screen 9 4 1 IP Setup Mode To change the IP setup proceed as follows Scroll down to the...

Page 129: ...s field if the IP Setup parameter is configured to MANUAL Enter the IP Address that you wish using the numeric keypad The IP Address must be entered in the following decimal format with period separators XXX XXX XXX XXX Each value must be from 0 to 255 A valid IP Address must be entered The following IP Addresses are reserved and must never be used in this screen 255 255 255 255 000 000 000 000 En...

Page 130: ...llowing error message will be displayed Press the Enter soft key to save the new settings If the IP Setup parameter is set to AUTO there is no need to enter a Subnet Mask IP manually 9 4 5 Device Name Setting Highlight the Device Name parameter using the soft keys When the Device Name parameter is highlighted press the Edit soft key The following Device Name screen will appear From this screen you...

Page 131: ...e 131 of 156 PN 160952 10 When the Device Name has been entered press the Enter soft key to save the new setting Note The Device Name parameter is only active when the IP Setup is set to AUTO 9 4 6 MAC Address This line of the LAN Setup screen displays the MAC address of the power source This value is hardcoded in the LAN interface option hardware of the power source and cannot be changed Your IT ...

Page 132: ...eries Power Source Operation Manual Page 132 of 156 PN 160952 10 9 5 Establishing LAN connection using NI MAX Explorer Many programming environments use VISA drivers from National Instruments This section highlights how to use NI s MAX Explorer utility to set up a LAN connection to the CFS Series Launch the NI Max utility from the National Instruments program folder Once open select Devices and In...

Page 133: ...ht 2016 by Adaptive Power Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 133 of 156 PN 160952 10 This will bring up a dialog box that may be used to set up a VISA TCP connection to the power source ...

Page 134: ... All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 134 of 156 PN 160952 10 A manual Raw socket connection needs to be set up as the CFS Series does not support VXI 11 or LXI device detection protocols Select the Manual Entry of Raw Socket as indicated below ...

Page 135: ...without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 135 of 156 PN 160952 10 Enter the IP address that was assigned to the CFS on your network per section Error Reference source not found or section Error Reference source not found The LAN socket port number for the CFS Series is fixed to 10001 and must be entered under Port Number ...

Page 136: ...r Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 136 of 156 PN 160952 10 Assign a name to the newly established VISA connection Use a relevant name that will allow you to easily recognize the device type such as CFS300 AC ...

Page 137: ...Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 137 of 156 PN 160952 10 The VISA connection is now complete The resource string is displayed in the top part of the last dialog screen Use this resource file in your program source code or IDE ...

Page 138: ...Contents Copyright 2016 by Adaptive Power Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 138 of 156 PN 160952 10 To test the VISA connection open the VISA test panel as shown below ...

Page 139: ...nts Copyright 2016 by Adaptive Power Systems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 139 of 156 PN 160952 10 In the Template tab change Attribute to VI_ATTR_TERMCHAR and click on execute ...

Page 140: ...ystems Inc APS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from APS APS CFS300 Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 140 of 156 PN 160952 10 Switch to a Basic I 0 from the Template and select viWrite execute after that switch to viRead and execute and this message will confirm correct operation ...

Page 141: ...a letter MAC MAC Address Query Example response 00 20 4A 8B B4 30 Table 10 1 LAN Option Interface specific Commands 9 6 1 Communication Considerations Consider the following protocols and conventions when using the LAN interface for remote control of the power source All of the above commands excluding the query commands will respond with the 06 hex 6 decimal Acknowledge ACK ASCII control code if ...

Page 142: ...low reconfiguration of LAN interface settings a period of time may be required to process the change During this time the LAN interface is inoperative and no other commands or queries should be sent The following table shows the required time delays after each of the LAN commands shown in the second column Note the LAN IP mode setting makes a difference IP Mode Command Wait Time after command is s...

Page 143: ...ction Error Reference source not found Error Reference source not found If the hardware verification does not indicate that any adjustments are needed proceed to Section 11 3 Software Calibration Procedure 10 2 1 Required Calibration Instruments and Standards The following equipment is required to perform routine hardware verification High Bandwidth True RMS DVM 50kHz capable of measuring millivol...

Page 144: ... 320Vdc volts 0 3V Adjust Output High Frequency Ripple and Noise 7 Adjust the Oscilloscope probe to approximately 500mV 10us This will allow viewing of the high frequency noise 8 Press the 0 and 7 number key while simultaneously powering the instrument ON 9 Connect the output A and N of the instrument to the Oscilloscope 10 Set the output voltage to 0 volts in the low voltage range and enable the ...

Page 145: ...the PWMAC300 board assembly 2 Connect the 475kΩ resistor in series with the 10uF capacitor and connect the DVM and load to the instrument output terminal block starting with Phase A and Neutral as illustrated in the following diagram R 475kΩ C 10uF Figure 11 1 DC Offset Measurement 3 Press the 0 and 7 number key while simultaneously powering the instrument ON 4 Set the output voltage to 0 volts in...

Page 146: ...tput of the instrument 13 Adjust VR2 on the ANGAC300 board so that the DVM measures 0 volts 20mV 14 Disable the output using the TEST RESET button 15 Connect the 475kΩ resistor in series with the 10uf capacitor to the instrument output C and N 16 Set the output voltage to 0 volts in the low voltage range and enable the output using the TEST RESET button 17 Adjust VR1 on the PWMAC300 board so that ...

Page 147: ... Verification procedure This procedure should be used before any software calibration is performed All Tests should be performed at 60Hz 10 3 1 Required Calibration Instruments and Standards The following equipment is required to perform annual software calibration Current Meter or True RMS DMM with Current Shunt capable of 40A AC DMM with 300V AC range Power resistors of the following ratings cap...

Page 148: ...ou would like to calibrate The parameters available for calibration are Voltage 150 0V Voltage 300 0 V Current xx xxA and A Peak xx xA The actual values for the Current and A Peak will change according to the model number Use the Select soft key to select the parameter for calibration If you press the Exit soft key from this screen you will be kicked out of the Calibration mode and returned to the...

Page 149: ...Esc soft key you will be returned to the calibration mode screen 10 3 4 Voltage 300 0V Calibration Use the soft keys to navigate to the Voltage 300 0V parameter and press the Select soft key Follow the prompt message provided on the display and press the Test Reset button to move into the calibration screen for voltage If you press the Exit soft key at this screen you return to the calibration mod...

Page 150: ...rn to the calibration mode screen Enter the current reading from the ammeter with the numeric keypad When the value has been selected press the Enter soft key and you will be moved to the next calibration parameter The soft keys Volt and Volt are available if needed to adjust the voltage output of the instrument to set a proper current value if a non recommended load is used If you press the Esc s...

Page 151: ...he value has been selected press the Enter soft key and you will be moved to the first calibration parameter Volt 150 0V The soft keys Volt and Volt are available if needed to adjust the voltage output of the instrument to set a proper peak current value if a non recommended load is used If you press the Esc soft key you will be returned to the calibration mode screen 10 3 7 Exiting Calibration Mo...

Page 152: ... 1 2013 EMC DIRECTIVE 2014 30 EU Standard applied EN 61326 1 2013 ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS Radiated Emissions CISPR 11 22 CLASS A LIMITS Conducted Emissions CISPR 11 22 CLASS A LIMITS ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY RF Electromagnetic Field IEC 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2007 A2 2010 1 kHz sinewave 80 AM 80 1000 MHz 10 V m 1 4 2 GHz 3 V m 2 0 2 7 GHz 1 V m Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000 4 6 2013 Conducted RF Im...

Page 153: ...Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 153 of 156 PN 160952 10 Index A AC Input 31 Accessories 39 40 C command delay 58 106 Contact 9 47 Contents 3 D delay bus command 58 106 F Features 14 I Installation 10 36 121 L LAN Configuration 126 O Output Terminals 48 P password 66 Programming 59 106 Protection 30 S Size49 Specifications 26 splash screen 59 T Turn on 47 W Warranty 10 Weight 34 ...

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