FAST-PS-M – User’s Manual
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1.4
Modes of Operation
The FAST-PS-M system has multiple features and multiple configurations that
allow using the unit for a very widespread topology of applications.
A brief summary of the basic configurations that the unit is able to handle are
hereafter presented.
Regulation Mode
The FAST-PS-M can be used as current-controlled or voltage-controlled
monopolar units. The regulation types are:
•
C.C.
mode: it is the Constant Current regulation mode. The power supply
regulates the output current set by the user;
•
C.V.
mode: it is the Constant Voltage regulation mode. The power supply
regulates the output voltage set by the user.
In C.V. mode it is possible to use the
remote sensing
terminals that allow
regulating the output voltage directly on the load thus compensating the voltage drops
on the output cables. The maximum voltage drop that the power supply is able to
compensate is of 0.5V.
Local, Remote, Fast-Interface Control Mode
The FAST-PS unit can be controlled in three main different ways, hereafter listed:
•
LOCAL
control: the unit can be controlled directly via the front panel color
display and the navigation switch. When the unit is set in LOCAL mode it is
possible to perform readings and monitor from the remote interface but any
setting command is denied;
•
REMOTE
control: the unit is controlled via the TCP-IP Ethernet interface.
The setting and control of the unit can be performed exclusively via this
interface while monitoring is still possible from the local display. Please refer
to “Remote Control Manual” and “VISUAL Manual” for this feature;
•
FAST-INTERFACE
control: this interface allows controlling the unit via a
proprietary protocol over the SFP/SFP+ interfaces (optical or electrical) and
it is meant to be used for very fast applications. Update rates of more than 10
kHz are reachable using this communication channel. Please refer to
“Operation Manual” for this feature;