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GW Instek APS-1102, User Manual

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Error Messages and Responses

 

 

APS-1102 Programmable AC/DC Power Source 

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Error Messages and Responses 

The APS-1102 performs a self test at power-on, and outputs an error message if any abnormalities are 
detected.  An error message is also displayed when a setting or operation is performed incorrectly or when 
an abnormality is detected in output or internally.   
The contents of these error messages, their causes, and the required responses are described below.   

 

Summary of Contents for APS-1102

Page 1: ...Programmable AC DC Power Source APS 1102 USER MANUAL GW INSTEK PART NO 82PS 11020M01 ISO 9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER ...

Page 2: ...ther language without prior written consent of Good Will company The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice Good Will Instrument Co Ltd No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng City Taipei County 236 Taiwan ...

Page 3: ...first time start from 1 OVERVIEW 1 OVERVIEW Briefly describes and explains the features applications and functions as well as brief operation principles of the APS 1102 2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Describes various cautions regarding preparations to be made before using the APS 1102 ranging from installation to connection of the power supply 3 PANEL AND BASIC OPERATIONS Describes the functions and a...

Page 4: ...e with a 3 prong to 2 prong conversion adapter When using a separately sold 3 prong to 2 prong conversion adapter be sure to connect the grounding wire of the adapter to the grounding terminal next to the outlet Check the power supply voltage This product operates on the power supply voltage indicated in Grounding and Power Supply Connection in this user manual Prior to connecting the power supply...

Page 5: ...perating the device be sure to safely implement grounding according to Japanese Standard for Electrical Equipment Technology D Type 3 100 Ω or lower or higher Warning Symbol This symbol indicates information for avoiding danger to human life or bodily injury while handling this product Caution Symbol This symbol indicates information for preventing damage to the product when handling it Other symb...

Page 6: ...nel 3 4 3 2 Display and Initial Settings at Power on 3 5 3 3 I O Terminals 3 7 3 3 1 Output terminals front and rear 3 7 3 3 2 USB connector 3 10 3 3 3 External control I O 3 11 3 3 4 External signal input external sync signal input terminal 3 13 3 4 Main Operation Example 3 14 3 4 1 Power on off 3 15 3 4 2 Setting output mode 3 17 3 4 3 Setting output voltage range 3 19 3 4 4 Setting waveform 3 2...

Page 7: ...Example of sequence operation settings 4 39 4 4 7 Execution of sequence operations 4 43 4 5 Control Using External Control I O Connector 4 47 4 6 Output of Arbitrary Waveforms 4 48 4 7 Synchronization of Output to External Signal 4 50 4 7 1 External signal synchronization 4 51 4 7 2 Line synchronization 4 53 4 8 Using Memory Functions 4 53 4 9 Amplification of External Signal 4 57 4 10 Adding Exte...

Page 8: ... 5 5 Setting range limiter LIMIT 5 33 5 5 6 Selection of measurement display MEASURE 5 34 5 5 7 Reset of peak current hold value 5 34 5 5 8 Output on off 5 35 5 6 System Menu 5 36 5 6 1 Keylock 5 38 5 6 2 Beep sound 5 39 5 6 3 LCD contrast adjustment 5 40 5 6 4 LCD display color setting 5 41 5 6 5 Time unit setting 5 42 5 6 6 Output on off setting at power on 5 43 5 6 7 External control input enab...

Page 9: ...nsport 8 4 8 4 Checking the Version Number 8 5 8 5 Backup Battery 8 7 9 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 9 1 Output 9 2 9 2 Current Limiter 9 6 9 3 Setting Range Limits 9 6 9 4 Signal Sources 9 7 9 5 Measurement Functions 9 8 9 6 Sequence Function 9 10 9 7 Arbitrary Waveform Memory 9 11 9 8 Setting Memory 9 11 9 9 Protection Functions 9 11 9 10 General 9 12 9 11 External Control I O 9 13 9 12 USB Interface 9 13...

Page 10: ... INT 3 33 Figure 3 15 Output Voltage vs Output Current Characteristics 100 V AC Input AC DC INT AC 0 3 34 Figure 3 16 Output Voltage vs Output Current Characteristics 200 V AC Input AC DC INT AC 0 3 34 Figure 4 1 Connection of Block Diode 4 3 Figure 4 2 Connection of Backflow Diode 4 3 Figure 4 3 Example of Measured Value Window During AC DC Mode 4 11 Figure 4 2 Example of Harmonic Measurement Win...

Page 11: ...ee 6 42 Figure 6 4 Status System 6 43 Figure 6 5 Standard Event Status Register 6 45 Figure 6 6 Operation Status 6 47 Figure 6 7 Warning Status 6 48 Figure 7 1 Screen Display When Self Fault Check Errors Have Occurred 7 5 Figure 7 2 Screen Display When Protection Function Related Error Has Occurred 7 6 Figure 7 3 Screen Display When Panel Operation Error Has Occurred 7 8 Figure 7 4 Screen Display ...

Page 12: ...Voltage Ranges 4 5 Table 4 3 Output Voltage Setting Ranges When AC DC Mode Is Selected 4 7 Table 4 4 Step Execution Parameters 4 22 Table 4 5 Step Transition Parameters 4 23 Table 4 6 Sequence Modes 4 24 Table 4 7 Sequence Control 4 25 Table 4 8 Setting Items in PROGRAM Screen 1 3 4 31 Table 4 9 Setting Items in PROGRAM Screen 2 3 4 32 Table 4 10 Setting Items in PROGRAM Screen 3 3 4 33 Table 4 11...

Page 13: ...List TRACe Subsystem 6 5 Table 6 8 Command List SYSTem Subsystem 6 6 Table 6 9 Command List PROGram Subsystem 6 6 Table 6 10 Common Command List Common Commands and Queries 6 7 Table 6 11 Numerical Value Data Format 6 10 Table 6 12 Character Data Format 6 10 Table 6 13 Status Byte Register Definitions 6 44 Table 6 14 Standard Event Status Register Definitions 6 46 Table 6 15 USB Error Message List...

Page 14: ...ement Functions 7 17 Table 7 15 When Fault Is Suspected Problem Related to Sequence Function 7 17 Table 7 16 When Fault Is Suspected Problem Related to Memory Function 7 17 Table 7 17 When Fault Is Suspected Problem Related to Limiter Setting Range Limit 7 18 Table 7 18 When Fault Is Suspected Other Problems 7 18 ...

Page 15: ...APS 1102 Programmable AC DC Power Source 1 1 1 OVERVIEW 1 1 General 1 2 1 2 Features 1 2 1 3 Applications 1 3 1 4 List of Functions 1 4 1 5 Operation Principles 1 6 ...

Page 16: ...ing measured values Worldwide power supply input is supported Input power factor control function minimizes power supply input current 1 2 Features Control panel with large LCD screen Settings and measured values are displayed on a large easy to read backlit screen Various output modes Output modes include two operation modes alternate current AC and direct current AC DC each of which can be combi...

Page 17: ...er limit and lower limit setting functions The output current is limited within the maximum values that have been set independently for positive and negative As for the output voltage and the output frequency their setting ranges can be adjustable USB interface USBTMC is standard equipped A USB interface is provided for external control such as from a personal computer Output outlets equipped on f...

Page 18: ...V range and 200 V range Output voltage waveform not including external signal source mode Sine wave square wave arbitrary waveform 16 types Output current limiter Output peak current limiter function and output average current limiter function variable limit values Setting range limiter not including external signal source mode Setting range limiter function for output voltage and output frequency...

Page 19: ...evel High level 4 0 V or higher Low level 1 0 V or lower Non destructive max input 10 V 5 V Input impedance Pulled up to 5 V with 47 k Control items Output on off sequence start stop hold branch Status output Output level 0 5 V open Output impedance 100 Status items Power on off output on off limiter operation software busy sequence operation step sync output Terminal D sub 25 pin multiterminal US...

Page 20: ...rnal signal source with sequence functions and is able to provide AC DC output It can also be used with added external inputs and internal signal sources This block also contains the user interface 3 Isolation block The isolation block isolates the primary main power source circuitry and secondary sides 4 Amplifier block The amplifier block includes a protection circuit PFC CIRCUIT LINE 100V 230V ...

Page 21: ...ammable AC DC Power Source 2 1 2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 2 1 Checking Before Use 2 2 2 2 Installation Environment 2 3 2 3 Grounding and Power Supply Connection 2 6 2 4 Simple Operation Checks 2 8 2 5 Calibration 2 10 ...

Page 22: ...duct is adversely affected when removing the product from the corrugated box After opening the corrugated box check the items contained in the box If an abnormality such as a flaw or dent is found on the product or an accessory is missing contact Good Will or its representative Appearance check Check that no abnormalities such as a flaw and dent are found on the panel controls connectors and so fo...

Page 23: ... or desktop To prevent risk of toppling be sure to set this product on a surface that is level and is not subject to vibration so that it can securely support this product weight approximately 9 5 kg Cautions for transport When transporting this product use the grips on the top side to keep the product upright while moving it horizontally If the APS 1102 is exposed to sudden shifts in ambient temp...

Page 24: ...rature and humidity ranges Operation guarantee 0 C to 40 C 5 to 85 RH Absolute humidity of 1 to 25 g m3 no condensation Performance guarantee 5 C to 35 C 5 to 85 RH Absolute humidity of 1 to 25 g m3 no condensation Storage condition 10 C to 50 C 5 to 95 RH Absolute humidity of 1 to 29 g m3 no condensation Product reliability may decline in extreme temperature and or humidity environments An enviro...

Page 25: ...ne filter Be sure to ground this product Otherwise an electric shock may occur To prevent an electric shock from occurring be sure to ground the APS 1102 according to Electric Equipment Technical Standard Class D 100 or below Grounding or higher When the input power line is 100 V AC use power cord set 1 When a 3 prong power plug that includes a protective ground contact is connected to a 3 prong p...

Page 26: ...2 3 Grounding and Power Supply Connection APS 1102 Programmable AC DC Power Source 2 6 Frequency range 50 Hz 60 Hz 2 Hz single phase Power consumption 1 4 kVA or less ...

Page 27: ... is for use in Japan only The rated voltage is 125 V AC and the withstand voltage is 1250 V AC This power cord set cannot be used when the voltage exceeds 125 V AC or in locations outside of Japan The accompanying power cord set 2 is intended for use in Japan North America and Europe The rated voltage is 250 V AC and the withstand voltage is 2000 V AC Attach a plug or crimp contact that suits the ...

Page 28: ...the measured value set via the control panel is displayed correctly on the MEASURE screen Operation steps 1 Set the APS 1102 power source switch to on See 3 4 1 Power on off Operation starts once the power is on The main operations screen that appears immediately after the power on shows the same settings that were displayed the last time the power was turned off When a newly purchased unit is tur...

Page 29: ...to turn on output OUTPUT OUTPUT Output is off Output is on Check that the control panel MEASURE screen shows 100 Vrms as the AC output voltage Figure 2 3 Operation Check If the normal values are not displayed it may be due to an operation fault Contact Good Will or a Good Will representative 4 Turn off the power check that OUTPUT off is displayed then press the power switch to the bottom position ...

Page 30: ...2 5 Calibration APS 1102 Programmable AC DC Power Source 2 10 2 5 Calibration To calibrate the APS 1102 contact Good Will or an authorized distributor ...

Page 31: ...ear 3 8 3 3 2 USB connector 3 11 3 3 3 External control I O 3 12 3 3 4 External signal input external sync signal input terminal 3 14 3 4 Main Operation Example 3 15 3 4 1 Power on off 3 16 3 4 2 Setting output mode 3 18 3 4 3 Setting output voltage range 3 20 3 4 4 Setting waveform 3 22 3 4 5 Setting output voltage 3 23 3 4 6 Setting output frequency 3 25 3 4 7 Using limiter functions 3 26 3 4 8 ...

Page 32: ...ations 3 1 1 Operation panel Numbers shown after names in this figure correspond to item numbers in the detailed descriptions below Shortcut keys 5 2 6 DIGIT key 5 2 UP DOWN keys 5 2 LCD 5 1 MODIFY dial 5 2 Output ON OFF LED 3 4 8 ENTER key 5 2 OUTPUT key 3 4 8 CANCEL key 5 2 Figure 3 1 APS 1102 Operation Panel ...

Page 33: ...C DC Power Source 3 3 3 1 2 Front panel Numbers shown after names in the following two figures correspond to item numbers in the detailed descriptions below Power switch 3 4 1 Output outlets universal type 3 3 1 Exhaust vent 8 2 Figure 3 2 APS 1102 Front Panel ...

Page 34: ...ammable AC DC Power Source 3 4 3 1 3 Rear panel External signal input external sync signal input connector 3 3 4 External control I O connector 3 3 3 Output terminals 3 3 1 LINE INPUT 2 3 USB connector 3 3 2 Exhaust vent Figure 3 3 APS 1102 Rear Panel ...

Page 35: ... and recommended responses Initial settings Table 3 1 and Table 3 2 list the initial settings for the APS 1102 Table 3 1 Settings in Memory 1 2 Function Setting Initial Setting At Power on Select output mode Output mode AC INT Backup value Select output voltage range Output voltage range 100 V Backup value Select external sync signal source External sync signal source LINE Backup value AC mode out...

Page 36: ...ing limit 100 V range 200 0 V 200 V range 400 0 V Frequency upper limit setting limit 550 0 Hz Frequency lower limit setting limit 1 0 Hz External input gain setting External input gain 100 V range 100 200 V range 200 Select measurement display Measurement display RMS Backup value Sequence output Step time 0 1000 s Backup value Step operation type Constant CONST Step end phase enable disable Disab...

Page 37: ...utlets that accommodate power plug types from various countries These outputs are isolated from the power inputs and case ground connection These outlets are used only for AC power Use the rear output terminal for DC or AC DC Polarity follows the Japanese standard Use the rear output terminal for polarity related settings such as the initial phase Output outlets universal type Figure 3 4 Output Ou...

Page 38: ...an output terminal attach a round crimp contact with a sleeve that has sufficient capacity for the output current DC output is based on Lo so that the polarity setting sets Hi positive and the polarity setting sets Hi negative Output terminal Figure 3 5 Output Terminals Rear When output is on do not touch the output terminal block To ensure safety always attach the supplied terminal cover WARNING ...

Page 39: ...n the screw until it is securely fastened The recommended fastening torque is 1 2 N m 5 Connect the Hi Lo and ground cables then attach the terminal cover To tighten Turn clockwise To loosen Turn counterclockwise Figure 3 6 Connection to Output Terminals To ensure safety always turn the power off before connecting to output cables When using the APS 1102 as a DC power supply it is necessary to con...

Page 40: ...e accompanying ferrite core to the USB cable to reduce the leakage electric wave See 6 USB INTERFACE for description of using a USB connection for remote control from a PC USB connector Figure 3 7 USB Connector The USB cable should be a commercial Type A male to Type B male cable Attach the accompanying ferrite core to the USB cable to reduce the leakage electric wave CAUTION ...

Page 41: ...ontrol I O connector to enable external control using digital signal input and status output using digital signals The connector is a D sub 25 pin type External control I O connector Figure 3 8 External Control I O Connector The signals corresponding to the pins in this connector are listed below in Table 3 3 External Control I O Connectors ...

Page 42: ...nce start Falling edge detection 14 Input Sequence stop Falling edge detection 15 Input Sequence hold Falling edge detection 16 Input Sequence branch trigger 0 Falling edge detection 17 Input Sequence branch trigger 1 Falling edge detection 18 GND 19 Output 5 V 50 mA or less 20 Output Reserved 21 Output Reserved 22 Output Reserved 23 Output Reserved 24 Output Reserved 25 Output Reserved Note When ...

Page 43: ...rnal signal input and external sync signal input Input impedance 10 kΩ Non destructive maximum input voltage 10 V External signal input Frequency range DC to 500 Hz Gain setting range 100 V range 0 0 to 200 0 times initial value is 100 0 200 V range 0 0 to 400 0 times initial value is 200 0 Gain setting resolution 0 1 Gain accuracy 5 50 Hz when gain is at initial value with rated voltage output Ph...

Page 44: ...t mode Set output voltage range 3 4 3 Setting output voltage range Set waveform 3 4 4 Setting waveform Set output voltage 3 4 5 Setting output voltage Set output frequency 3 4 6 Setting output frequency Use current limiter and setting range limiter 3 4 7 Using limiter functions Output on 3 4 8 Output on off Check measured value 3 4 9 Using measurement functions Output off 3 4 8 Output on off Power...

Page 45: ...ammable AC DC Power Source 3 15 3 4 1 Power on off When the POWER switch is set to the power goes on and when it is set to the power goes off POWER switch Figure 3 10 POWER Switch a Power on Set the POWER switch to Startup screen is displayed ...

Page 46: ...isplay and Initial Settings at Power on for description of the initial settings See 4 8 Using Memory Functions for description of how to read settings saved to memory See 7 TROUBLESHOOTING for a list of warnings and error messages along with recommended responses b Power off After confirming that the output is off set the POWER switch to OUTPUT OUTPUT Output on Output off The power source is cut a...

Page 47: ...ng output mode EXT external AC EXT 4 5 Control Using External Control I O Connector ADD internal external AC ADD 4 10 Adding External Signals and Internal Signals SYNC external sync AC SYNC 4 7 Synchronization of Output to External Signal AC DC INT internal AC DC INT 4 1 Use as a DC Power Source EXT external AC DC EXT 4 5 Control Using External Control I O Connector ADD internal external AC DC ADD...

Page 48: ...by selecting in the SET menu 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to the mode to be set ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the ENTER key to set the selected mode ENTER CANCEL ...

Page 49: ... 400 0 V AC voltage Wave form SIN SQU 0 0 to 140 0 0 0 to 280 0 Vrms ARB1 to 16 0 0 to 400 0 0 0 to 800 0 Vp p Output peak current limiter positive 10 0 to 42 0 5 0 to 21 0 A Output peak current limiter negative 42 0 to 10 0 21 0 to 5 0 A Output average current limiter 1 0 to 10 5 1 0 to 5 3 A Positive voltage setting limit 5 0 to 200 0 10 0 to 400 0 V Negative voltage setting limit 200 0 to 5 0 4...

Page 50: ...ox 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to the output voltage range to be selected ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the ENTER key Then the icon appears in the status window ENTER CANCEL Status window The icon goes out in a few seconds then the display will change to the selected output voltage range Changing the output voltage range takes about eight seconds ...

Page 51: ...USB interface See 4 6 Output of Arbitrary Waveforms for details of arbitrary waveforms Table 3 6 lists the waveforms that can be selected Table 3 6 AC Voltage Waveform and AC Current Waveform List As Shown in Operation Panel Type SIN Sine wave SQU Square wave ARB1 to ARB16 Arbitrary waveform 16 types Operation steps To select a waveform select in the SET menu 1 Press the or key to move the cursor ...

Page 52: ...s listed below can be selected Table 3 7 Output Voltage Settings Output Mode Setting Setting Range Resolution AC INT AC mode AC voltage 100 V range SIN SQU 0 0 to 140 0 Vrms 0 1 Vrms ARB1 to ARB 16 0 0 to 400 0 Vp p 0 1 Vp p 200 V range SIN SQU 0 0 to 280 0 Vrms 0 1 Vrms ARB1 to ARB 16 0 0 to 800 0 Vp p 0 1 Vp p See 3 4 7 Using limiter functions when using a setting range limit for output voltage ...

Page 53: ...ursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box ENTER CANCEL Modification box 3 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical value The set value will be reflected in output immediately Increase Decrease 4 Press the CANCEL or ENTER key to close the modification box ...

Page 54: ... using an output frequency setting range limit Operation steps To set the output frequency set a numerical value labeled in the SET menu 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box ENTER CANCEL Modification box 3 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical v...

Page 55: ...imiter 100 V range 1 0 A to 10 5 A 0 1 A 10 5 A 200 V range 1 0 A to 5 3 A 0 1 A 5 3 A For a capacitive load or inductive load the output peak current limiter may not achieve the peak current value as set due to overshooting or undershooting the set current value or variable output current waveforms while the limiter is operating For an inductive load operation of the limiter can cause the current...

Page 56: ...r negative Output average current limiter 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the or or icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box ENTER CANCEL Modification box 3 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical value The set value will be reflected in output immediately Increase Decrease 4 Press the ...

Page 57: ...e voltage setting limit 100 V range 5 0 V to 200 0 V 0 1 V 200 0 V 200 V range 10 0 V to 400 0 V 0 1 V 400 0 V Negative voltage setting limit 100 V range 200 0 V to 5 0 V 0 1 V 200 0 V 200 V range 400 0 V to 10 0 V 0 1 V 400 0 V Frequency upper limit setting limit 1 0 Hz to 550 0 Hz 0 1 Hz 550 0 Hz Frequency lower limit setting limit 1 0 Hz to 550 0 Hz 0 1 Hz 1 0 Hz Operation steps The setting ran...

Page 58: ... be set ENTER CANCEL Cursor 5 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box ENTER CANCEL Modification box 6 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical value The set value will be reflected in output immediately Increase Decrease 7 After setting all of the items press the CANCEL or ENTER key to close the modification box ...

Page 59: ... output on off LED goes on and it goes off when the output is off OUTPUT OUTPUT Output off Output on To ensure safety make sure the power is off before connecting outputs Before turning off the power make sure that the output on off LED is off The output on off setting can be controlled via the MISC menu of the display See 5 5 8 Output on off Output on off LED on WARNING CAUTION ...

Page 60: ...Harmonic current 50 60 Hz fundamental up to 40th harmonics Measured values are displayed in the measured value window MEASURE screen which enables the output status to be monitored a Measured value window Figure 3 12 Example of Measured Value Window AC INT Mode When a measurement is out of range is displayed in the numerical value field b Select measurement display Select among RMS AVG PEAK or har...

Page 61: ...asurement display select MEASURE in the MISC menu 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the MISC menu Press the or key to move the cursor to MEASURE ENTER CANCEL 3 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box ...

Page 62: ...ent display ENTER CANCEL HC1 to HC4 are for measuring harmonic current See 4 3 Measurement of Harmonic Current 5 Press the ENTER key to set the selected measurement display ENTER CANCEL Selected measurement display is shown 6 Press the TOP MENU key or CANCEL key to return to the SET menu screen SEQUENCE STOP START TOP MENU LOCAL HOLD ...

Page 63: ...e 3 14 Output Voltage vs Output Current Characteristics 200 V AC Input AC INT 57 7 75 0 100 0 100 0 130 140 75 0 Output current Arms Maximum output current Arms 100 Maximum output power 750 VA Output range Rated voltage Maximum current 100 V range 100 Vrms 10 Arms 200 V range 200 Vrms 5 Arms Output voltage Vrms Rated output voltage Vrms 100 74 1 100 0 100 0 135 140 Output current Arms Maximum outp...

Page 64: ... 0 100 0 100 0 183 200 75 0 Output current A Maximum output current A 100 Output voltage V Rated output voltage V 100 Maximum output power 750 W Output range Rated voltage Maximum voltage 100 V range 100 V 10 A 200 V range 200 V 5 A 52 7 100 0 100 0 190 200 Output current A Maximum output current Ar 100 Output voltage V Rated output voltage V 100 Maximum output power 1000 W Output range Rated volt...

Page 65: ...play to peak value 4 16 4 2 4 Reset the peak current hold value 4 17 4 3 Measurement of Harmonic Current 4 19 4 4 Using the Sequence Function 4 21 4 4 1 Sequence operations 4 21 4 4 2 Sequence settings 4 28 4 4 3 Programming sequences 4 30 4 4 4 Control of sequence operations 4 36 4 4 5 Clear sequence memory 4 38 4 4 6 Example of sequence operation settings 4 39 4 4 7 Execution of sequence operati...

Page 66: ...according to the AC voltage waveform setting 4 1 1 Connecting output terminal to load during DC output Use the output terminal on the rear panel when outputting DC AC or only DC from the APS 1102 If the load is a capacitor or inductive load connect a diode for protection that meets the following specifications between the output terminal of the APS 1102 and the load Maximum reverse voltage 600 V o...

Page 67: ...nductor An inductive load generates a back EMF when current suddenly stops flowing such as when the output is turned off A backflow diode is required to absorb the back EMF Connect a backflow diode in parallel with the load as shown in Figure 4 2 Figure 4 2 Connection of Backflow Diode 4 1 2 Selecting an output mode AC DC INT mode To select an output mode select in the SET menu Operation steps 1 P...

Page 68: ...grammable AC DC Power Source 4 4 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to AC DC INT ENTER CANCEL Cursor 4 Press the ENTER key to set the AC DC INT mode ENTER CANCEL ...

Page 69: ...280 0 Vrms ARB1 to ARB16 0 0 to 400 0 0 0 to 800 0 Vp p Output peak current limiter positive 10 0 to 42 0 5 0 to 21 0 A Output peak current limiter negative 42 0 to 10 0 21 0 to 5 0 A Output average current limiter 1 0 to 10 5 1 0 to 5 3 A Positive voltage setting limit 5 0 to 200 0 10 0 to 400 0 V Negative voltage setting limit 200 0 to 5 0 400 0 to 10 0 V External input gain 0 0 to 200 0 0 0 to ...

Page 70: ...r key to move the cursor to 100 V or 200 V ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the ENTER key Then the icon appears in the status window ENTER CANCEL The icon goes out in a few seconds then the output voltage range changes to the selected range Changing the output voltage range takes about eight seconds ...

Page 71: ... SQU 0 0 to 280 0 Vrms 0 1 Vrms ARB1 to ARB16 0 0 to 800 0 Vp p 0 1 Vp p Output can be set so that AC voltage is superimposed on DC voltage The unit for AC voltage settings differs according to the AC voltage waveform setting When the selected AC voltage waveform is SIN SQU the AC voltage setting is in Vrms units and when it is ARB1 to ARB16 the setting is in Vp p units To select an output voltage...

Page 72: ...er Source 4 8 3 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical value The set value will be reflected in output immediately Increase Decrease 4 Press the CANCEL or ENTER key to close the modification box ...

Page 73: ...steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box ENTER CANCEL Modification box 3 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical value The set value will be reflected in output immediately Increase Decrease 4 Press the CANCEL or ENTER key to close the modificat...

Page 74: ...s are generated using data transfers via the USB interface See 4 6 Output of Arbitrary Waveforms for details of arbitrary waveforms To select a waveform select in the SET menu Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to the waveform to be ...

Page 75: ...ues are displayed in the measured value window MEASURE screen which enables the output status to be monitored a Measured value window Figure 4 3 Example of Measured Value Window During AC DC Mode When a measurement is out of range is displayed in the numerical value field Select AVG to measure DC component only or select RMS to measure the superimposed value of DC and AC components ...

Page 76: ...nd voltage values to be displayed To select a measurement display select MEASURE in the MISC menu Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the MISC menu Press the or key to move the cursor to MEASURE ENTER CANCEL 3 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box ...

Page 77: ...ed measurement display ENTER CANCEL Although harmonic current measurement HC1 to HC4 is also displayed in the selection box this cannot be selected when in AC DC mode When in AC internal mode AC INT harmonic current measurement can be selected only when the frequency setting is 50 0 Hz or 60 0 Hz See 4 3 Measurement of Harmonic Current 6 Press the TOP MENU key or CANCEL key to return to the SET me...

Page 78: ...ugh supply capacity Example of an inrush current An electric drill rated 100 V AC 380 W Upper Voltage 100 V div Lower Inrush current 10 A div Even in a small electric drill an inrush current of 15 Apk flows right after the power source is turned on Since the rated current is 3 8 A this represents a fourfold increase in the current flow The APS 1102 can supply four times as a large peaked current a...

Page 79: ...tput on set output off Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box ENTER CANCEL Modification box 3 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical value The set value will be reflected in output immediately Increase Decrease 4 Press the CANCEL or...

Page 80: ...select MEASURE in the MISC menu Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon then press the ENTER key ENTER CANCEL Cursor The MISC menu is displayed 2 Press the or key to move the cursor to MEASURE then press the ENTER key The selection box is displayed ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to PEAK then press the ENTER key This sets the measurement d...

Page 81: ...4 Reset the peak current hold value The APS 1102 includes a function that resets the peak current hold value A reset sets the peak current hold value to 0 Apk and the maximum peak value of current is updated until the next reset is performed The current peak value is reset automatically at power on To reset the peak current hold value select MEASURE in the MISC menu Operation steps 1 Press the or ...

Page 82: ...s the ENTER key The EXEC box is displayed ENTER CANCEL EXEC box 3 When EXEC is displayed press the ENTER key The peak current hold value is reset ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the TOP MENU key or CANCEL key to return to the SET menu screen The peak current hold value shown in measured value window becomes 0 Apk SEQUENCE STOP START TOP MENU LOCAL HOLD ...

Page 83: ...es not comply with the IEC standards This measurement can be performed only in AC INT mode and when the fundamental wave panel frequency setting is either 50 Hz or 60 Hz Absolute values of harmonic current in RMS and their percentages to the fundamental are displayed up to the 40th harmonics 2 kHz at 50 Hz fundamental When harmonic current measurement is selected RMS value average DC and peak valu...

Page 84: ...splayed harmonic order XXth changes according to these ranges and 10 lines of measurement data are displayed in each range HC1 1st to 10th HC2 11th to 20th HC3 21st to 30th HC4 31st to 40th The displayed harmonic order XXth changes according to these ranges and 10 lines of measurement data are displayed in each range Figure 4 4 Example of Harmonic Measurement Window Display 4 Press the or key to s...

Page 85: ...ously The APS 1102 is also equipped with other functions such as for branching to a specified step during a sequence operation and for starting stopping or holding a sequence operation Data is saved to sequence memory automatically These sequence functions can be used in AC INT mode or AC DC INT mode No of sequences Retained for each operation mode AC AC DC and each output voltage range 100 V 200 ...

Page 86: ...d in brackets The step execution parameters specify the output and related actions in each step Table 4 4 Step Execution Parameters Output parameters DC voltage AC voltage Frequency Waveform SIN SQU ARB1 to ARB16 Phase start phase Step synchronized output Step operation types The following parameters are provided to specify actions related to output at each step Constant CONST Values specified by ...

Page 87: ... times The following parameters are provided to specify the jump times Specified number 1 to 999 Unlimited 0 Branch step The following parameters are provided to specify the destination step for branch control Change to arbitrary step number 1 to 255 Continue step processing without changing 0 When start is commanded during normal output while in idle mode step 1 is executed then the step jumps ac...

Page 88: ...e mode Figure 4 6 shows a mode transition diagram for sequence operations Idle mode normal output Output on Run mode sequence execution Hold mode pause Start Stop Stop Hold Start Figure 4 6 Block Diagram of Sequence Mode Transitions Modes also change according to the step end specification Table 4 6 Sequence Modes Idle mode Mode during normal output Run mode Mode during sequence execution Hold mod...

Page 89: ...e to Hold mode Stop Changes to Idle mode Immediately changes to normal output step At that time the values when Stop occurred are retained to the normal output step output parameter If the voltage or frequency setting when the Stop occur exceeds the setting range limit it is set to the lower limit value of the setting range limit Branch Changes to the step specified by branch step Changes from the...

Page 90: ... 9 below illustrates the loop specification method and the step transitions Step 4 jump step 0 jump times NoCare Step 5 jump step 0 jump times NoCare Step 6 jump step 5 jump times 10 Step7 jump step 4 jump times 3 Specified times 10 times Changes to jump step Specified times 10 times Changes to next step number after jump Specified times 3 times Changes to jump step Figure 4 9 Loop Specification M...

Page 91: ...p synchronized output 0 1 0 0 1 Bit 0 Figure 4 10 Example of Step Synchronized Output g Step end phase setting When the step end phase is set as enabled the step execution time is as described below The step execution time Set step time Time for superimposed AC phase to become 0 After the set step time elapses the setting for that step is retained in the subsequent operation Figure 4 11 Sequence O...

Page 92: ...are See 4 4 3 Programming sequences below for further description of the program messages for sequence operations See the control software user s manual for description of the control software The operations on the control panel are described below Operation steps To display the sequence menu select SEQUENCE in the MISC menu 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 P...

Page 93: ...peration to be performed To control sequence operations select CONTROL See 4 4 4 Control of sequence operations Note This cannot be selected when output is off To program a sequence Select PROGRAM See 4 4 3 Programming sequences To control sequence memory Select MEMORY See 4 4 5 Clear sequence memory ENTER CANCEL 5 Press the ENTER key to display the desired screen ENTER CANCEL ...

Page 94: ... in the SEQUENCE screen the PROGRAM screen is displayed The sequence is programmed according so the various settings in the PROGRAM screen To change to the SEQUENCE screen the output mode must first be switched to AC INT or AC DC INT Enter step settings per step Table 4 8 to Table 4 10 list the setting items in the PROGRAM screen ...

Page 95: ...ied DC voltage value Select one of the following three options CONST Output specified value KEEP Output value at end of previous step SWEEP Start by outputting value at end of previous step then perform a linear sweep to output the specified value at the end of the current step AC VOLT AC voltage value Sets the AC voltage value The setting range is determined by the range setting entered when edit...

Page 96: ...o 359 9 Setting resolution 0 1 Phase operation type Sets the method used to change to the specified phase Select one of the following two options CONST Output specified phase KEEP Output last step phase SYNC CODE Step synchronized output This sets the code 2 bits to be output in sync with step execution The sequence step transitions can checked by monitoring the step synchronized output Bit 0 is o...

Page 97: ...ts the step number to jump to when trigger input has occurred Two types of branch steps can be set BRANCH0 and BRANCH1 Command example When a STOP is set after a small number of sweeps at the jump destination step it enables uses where there is a safe region for saving data if necessary 0 Branch disabled 1 to 255 Jump to specified step number BRANCH1 Branch step 1 The operation steps for each of t...

Page 98: ...e cursor to TIME ENTER CANCEL Cursor 3 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box ENTER CANCEL Modification box 4 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the digit to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical value The set value will be reflected in output immediately Increase Decrease 5 Use these steps to set all columns 6 After setting all of the columns press the CANCEL or E...

Page 99: ... end STEP TERM are made by selecting settings for the various items in the order described below The example described below is when entering the step end STEP TERM setting 1 Open the SEQUENCE screen and display the PROGRAM screen See 4 4 2 Sequence settings for steps for displaying the PROGRAM screen 2 Press the or key to move the cursor to STEP TERM ENTER CANCEL Cursor 3 Press the ENTER key to d...

Page 100: ...on START Starts sequence operation Switches to Run mode STOP Stops sequence operation Switches to Idle mode HOLD Pauses sequence operation Switches to Hold mode BRAN0 Branches to the step specified by the branch step If the branch step is not specified it is ignored BRAN1 The operation steps are described below a When operating from a menu Operation steps 1 When output is on open the SEQUENCE scre...

Page 101: ...n step The control of sequence operations can also be performed with the shortcut keys at the bottom of the control panel The START STOP and HOLD keys under SEQUENCE correspond to items in the CONTROL selection box Shortcut keys cannot be used to control branching Sequence shortcut keys 5 2 6 Figure 4 12 Sequence Shortcut Keys ...

Page 102: ...below Operation steps 1 Open the SEQUENCE screen and display the MEMORY EXEC box See 4 4 2 Sequence settings for description of the sequence for displaying the MEMORY EXEC box 2 Press the ENTER key to display the EXEC box ENTER CANCEL EXEC box 3 After CLEAR has been selected if the ENTER key is pressed the entire sequence memory is cleared During the memory clear operation which lasts 5 to 6 secon...

Page 103: ... 2 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 Since jump step 2 has been set at step 4 a jump to step 2 occurs after step 4 is completed 1 in Figure 4 13 At that time a conflict exists between the step 2 settings which are for both DC voltage value 25 0 V and DC voltage operation type kept at 50 0 V but since the operation type setting always takes priority only the DC voltage value 50 0 V is valid Since jump times 1 has be...

Page 104: ...bed in 4 4 2 Sequence settings Setting step 1 2 Press the key to move the cursor to DC VOLT ENTER CANCEL 3 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the 10 s place then turn the MODIFY dial to set 2 Next move the cursor to the 1 s place and turn the MODIFY dial to set 5 This sets 25 0 V Increase Decrease 5 Press the CANCEL or ENTER ...

Page 105: ...splaying CONST fourth line from the top ENTER CANCEL 7 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL 8 Press the or key to move the cursor to SWEEP ENTER CANCEL 9 Press the ENTER key to confirm the setting The settings for all other items are the same as the default settings so they are not changed Selection box ...

Page 106: ...lose the modification box 14 Press the key to move the cursor to TIME 15 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box 16 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the 0 1 s place then turn the MODIFY dial to set 2 this sets 0 2 seconds The set value will be reflected in output immediately 17 Press the CANCEL or ENTER key to close the modification box 18 Using the same operations as in steps ...

Page 107: ...the MISC menu Operation steps 1 Press the TOP MENU key shortcut key to return to the top menu In the top menu SET is shown in the upper left corner of the menu window The sequence is executed only when output is on Make sure output is on beforehand SEQUENCE STOP START TOP MENU LOCAL HOLD 2 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL 3 Press the ENTER key to display the MISC menu P...

Page 108: ...the selection box ENTER CANCEL 5 Press the key to move the cursor to ON ENTER CANCEL 6 Press the ENTER key to set output on at which time the output on off LED goes on OUTPUT OUTPUT Output off Output on 7 Select SEQUENCE then press the ENTER key to display the SEQUENCE screen ENTER CANCEL Output on off LED is on ...

Page 109: ...t the sequence b When using keys on the control panel Operation steps 1 Press the TOP MENU key to return to the top menu check the settings in the menu then press the OUTPUT key on the control panel This set output on at which time the output on off LED goes on OUTPUT OUTPUT Output off Output on 2 Press the START key shortcut key to start sequence SEQUENCE STOP START TOP MENU LOCAL HOLD Selection ...

Page 110: ...umber being executed After returning to the SET screen if the sequence is executed the current step settings will not be shown in the SET screen When the sequence is completed the settings from the final step will be shown If the final step voltage and frequency settings are outside of the setting range limit the setting range limit lower limit value will be shown Status icon indicates that sequen...

Page 111: ...External Control I O Connector Pin No Input Output Function 1 Output Outputs power source on off status 0 Off 1 On 2 Output Outputs the output on off status 0 Off 1 On 3 Output Outputs the limiter operation status 0 Not operating 1 Operating 4 Output Outputs the software busy status 0 Normal operation 1 Busy 5 Output Step synchronized output 0 Outputs bit 0 of step synchronized output 6 Output Ste...

Page 112: ...ace Arbitrary waveform memory cannot be written to from the panel screen Waveform memory count 16 Waveform length 4096 words Waveform data 15 bit binary 2 s complement format The valid range of waveform data is from 16384 to 16383 If a value less than 16384 is input the waveform data is clipped to 16384 and if a value greater than 16383 is input the waveform data is clipped to 16383 When the power...

Page 113: ...aveforms APS 1102 Programmable AC DC Power Source 4 49 2 Press the or key to move the cursor to the arbitrary waveform to be selected ARB1 to ARB16 then press the ENTER key This sets the selected arbitrary waveform ENTER CANCEL ...

Page 114: ...requency to the frequency of the external synchronization TTL signal The output frequency can be synchronized to any frequency from 40 to 500 Hz The synchronization phase difference cannot be set Select either external signal synchronous EXT or line synchronous LINE as the external sync signal source When line synchronous is selected synchronization is with the power source frequency Figure 4 15 S...

Page 115: ...d to any frequency from 40 to 500 Hz Operation steps Select in the SET menu to select external synchronization mode then set the sync signal source to external sync signal EXT 1 Make sure that output is off When output on line synchronization cannot be switched off or on OUTPUT OUTPUT Output on Output off 2 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 3 Press the ENTER key t...

Page 116: ...ey to move the cursor to the icon then press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 6 Press the or key to move the cursor to EXT then press the ENTER key This sets the external sync signal source to external sync signal EXT ENTER CANCEL The frequency range for external synchronization is 40 to 500 Hz Only use settings within this range CAUTION ...

Page 117: ...synchronization mode after which the external sync signal source selection box will be displayed ENTER CANCEL Selection box 2 Press the or key to move the cursor to LINE the press the ENTER key This sets the external sync signal source to LINE ENTER CANCEL 4 8 Using Memory Functions Various settings are retained in memory with battery backup and the settings when the power source was last turned o...

Page 118: ...hen a memory number is specified the main settings stored in that memory are displayed in the left side of the menu window Table 4 14 Menu Items in MEMORY Screen Indication on Control Panel Type STORE Stores settings to specified memory number RECALL Recalls settings from specified memory number CLEAR Clears settings in specified memory number Settings from selected memory are shown here Figure 4 ...

Page 119: ...e MISC menu to store recall or clear memory or to set the target memory number 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the MISC menu Press the or key to move the cursor to MEMORY ENTER CANCEL 3 Press the ENTER key to display the MEMORY screen ENTER CANCEL ...

Page 120: ...TER CANCEL 5 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL 6 Press the or key to move the cursor to the target memory number ENTER CANCEL 7 Check the settings shown in the left side of the menu window and if they are OK press the ENTER key This performs the operation specified in step 4 for the specified memory number ...

Page 121: ...s connection use a coaxial cable with a BNC connector The input impedance is 10 k unbalanced and the input frequency ranges from DC to 550 Hz Output voltage input voltage external input gain Table 4 15 External Input Gain Setting Range Setting Setting Range Resolution Initial Value External input gain 100 V range 0 0 to 200 0 0 1 100 0 200 V range 0 0 to 400 0 0 1 200 0 For description of the Exte...

Page 122: ...0 V Set external input gain Set a numerical value 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to he icon then press the ENTER key The selection box is displayed ENTER CANCEL 2 Press the or key to move the cursor to the mode to be set then press the ENTER key This sets the selected output mode ENTER CANCEL 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon then press the ENTER key The selection box is dis...

Page 123: ...ove the cursor to the icon then press the ENTER key The modification box is displayed ENTER CANCEL 6 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the column to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical value The set value is reflected immediately in the output Increase Decrease 7 After entering all of the values press the CANCEL or ENTER key to close the modification box ...

Page 124: ...ase output may be turned off and the waveform may become distorted Caution is therefore required concerning the input voltage level and the external input gain To avoid clipping of the output voltage use an input voltage of 2 2 V or less Also to prevent problems in this product input block do not allow the input voltage to exceed 5 5 V When using external input mode the following functions and key...

Page 125: ...ed and the input frequency ranges from DC to 500 Hz See 4 9 Amplification of External Signal For description of the External signal input external sync signal input terminalspecifications See 3 3 4 External signal input external sync signal input terminal The setting ranges for output voltage and output frequency can be limited See 3 4 7 Using limiter functions See 5 5 5 Setting range limiter LIMI...

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Page 127: ...nitial phase settings 5 19 5 3 6 Waveform settings 5 19 5 3 7 Output peak current limiter settings 5 20 5 3 8 Output average current limiter settings 5 21 5 4 MEASURE Screen 5 22 5 4 1 Output voltage measurement 5 23 5 4 2 Output current measurement 5 24 5 4 3 Output power measurement 5 25 5 4 4 Load power factor measurement 5 25 5 4 5 Load crest factor measurement 5 25 5 4 6 Output harmonic curre...

Page 128: ...eep sound 5 39 5 6 3 LCD contrast adjustment 5 40 5 6 4 LCD display color setting 5 41 5 6 5 Time unit setting 5 42 5 6 6 Output on off setting at power on 5 43 5 6 7 External control input enable disable setting 5 44 5 6 8 Reset function 5 45 5 6 9 System information 5 45 ...

Page 129: ...mable AC DC Power Source 5 3 5 1 Screen Configuration The LCD on the control panel splits in multiple windows as is shown in Figure 5 1 and Figure 5 2 A C D B Figure 5 1 LCD Screen When Normal E Figure 5 2 LCD Screen When Warning Is Displayed ...

Page 130: ...sage box is closed automatically after 1 5 seconds It is also used to indicate an overload as well as the progress of a sequence C Measured value window This window displays measured values When measuring harmonic current the data for both C and D is shown in this window D Menu window This window is used to enter settings E Message display window A warning message is displayed in this message wind...

Page 131: ...indicate busy status Limiter operations These icons are displayed in the same positions on the control panel When the limiter operates the displayed icons change as shown below During peak current limiter operation appears During average current limiter operation appears During power limiter operation appears During voltage peak limiter operation appears Sequence is being executed These icons are ...

Page 132: ...nce display The APS 1102 is equipped with a function that indicates the progress of the sequence being executed The information listed in Table 5 2 is displayed in the status window Table 5 2 Sequence Display Message Description Remark SEQUENCE RUNNING STEP Sequence is being executed Indicates step number being executed SEQUENCE HOLDING STEP Sequence is being held Indicates step number being held ...

Page 133: ... APS 1102 uses a hierarchical menu system for setting various parameters Menu operations are performed using the menu window in the LCD screen Figure 5 3 illustrates the APS 1102 menu tree 2 MISC 3 SEQUENCE 5 MEMORY 6 REMOTE 7 SYSTEM 1 SET 8 INFORMATION 4 PROGRAM 9 LIMIT Figure 5 3 Menu Tree The items in these menus are listed in Table 5 3 to Table 5 9 ...

Page 134: ...e when output is on See 5 3 5 Output initial phase settings Set waveform to be output See 5 3 6 Waveform settings Select external sync signal source See 4 7 Synchronization of Output to External Signal Set external input gain See 4 9 Amplification of External Signal Set output peak current limit value positive See 5 3 7 Output peak current limiter settings Set output peak current limit value negat...

Page 135: ...Memory MEMORY REMOTE Open remote menu See 5 5 3 Remote REMOTE SYSTEM Open system menu See 5 5 4 System SYSTEM and 5 6 System Menu LIMIT Open setting range limit menu See 5 5 5 Setting range limiter LIMIT MEASURE Select measurement display See 5 5 6 Selection of measurement display MEASURE RESET Ipkh Reset peak current hold value See 5 5 7 Reset of peak current hold value OUTPUT Select output on of...

Page 136: ... frequency AC frequency operation type WAVE Waveform Waveform operation type PHS Step start phase Phase operation type SYNC CODE Step synchronized output Step synchronized output operation type STOP PHS Step end phase valid invalid Step end phase STEP TERM Step end JUMP STEP Jump step JUMP NUM Jump times BRANCH0 Branch step 0 BRANCH1 Branch step 1 MEMORY Clear sequence memory See 4 4 5 Clear seque...

Page 137: ...me unit See 5 6 5 Time unit setting INIT OUT Output on off at power on See 5 6 6 Output on off setting at power on EXT CONTROL External control input enable disable See 5 6 7 External control input enable disable setting RESET Reset See 5 6 8 Reset function INFORMATION Display system information See 5 6 9 System information Table 5 9 Items in LIMIT Menu Setting name Setting Reference Vo LIMIT Posi...

Page 138: ...e as follows 1 Use the UP and DOWN keys to move the menu cursor displayed in the menu window then select a menu item that is marked along the right with a symbol 2 At this point pressing the ENTER key will move the cursor to a lower level menu 3 Now if the CANCEL key is pressed the cursor will go back to the higher level menu 4 If the CANCEL key is pressed multiple times it will eventually return ...

Page 139: ...ection and input operations that require confirmation The selection box is displayed when selecting and setting an item from among multiple items When the selection box is opened the selection cursor is displayed at one of the items The items are listed vertical so use the UP and DOWN keys to move the selection cursor If there are too many items to fit in the selection box a will be displayed at t...

Page 140: ...he EXEC box is closed by pressing the CANCEL key nothing is executed Figure 5 6 EXEC Box 5 2 6 Shortcut keys The APS 1102 shortcut keys can be used to perform the following operations Table 5 10 Shortcut Keys Key No Indication on Control Panel Function 1 TOP MENU Goes back to normal display top of menu 2 START Starts sequence 3 STOP Stops sequence 4 HOLD Holds pauses sequence 5 LOCAL Returns to lo...

Page 141: ...ng output voltage Setting of frequency to be output See 5 3 4 Setting output frequency Setting of phase when output is on See 5 3 5 Output initial phase settings Selection of waveform to be output See 5 3 6 Waveform settings Selection of external sync signal source See 4 7 Synchronization of Output to External Signal External input gain setting See 4 9 Amplification of External Signal Output peak ...

Page 142: ...lied to the load is proportionate to the set value or the input signal The DC component is removed AC DC In this mode the APS 1102 is used as a DC constant voltage source The voltage supplied to the load is proportionate to the set value or the input signal Selection of signal source The APS 1102 enables selection of four signal source modes INT internal EXT external ADD internal external and SYNC...

Page 143: ...ed when output is on The output voltage setting current limiter setting etc vary according to the output voltage range setting See Table 4 2 Setting Range Options for Various Output Voltage Ranges Output voltage range settings are retained for each operation mode AC and AC DC Operation steps To set the output voltage range select in the SET menu For description of output voltage range settings See...

Page 144: ... SYNC DC voltage 100 V range 200 0 to 200 0 V 0 1 V 200 V range 400 0 to 400 0 V 0 1 V AC voltage 100 V range 0 0 to 140 0 Vrms 0 1 Vrms 0 0 to 400 0 Vp p 0 1 Vp p 200 V range 0 0 to 280 0 Vrms 0 1 Vrms 0 0 to 800 0 Vp p 0 1 Vp p When the selected AC voltage waveform is either SIN sine wave or SQU square wave the AC voltage setting is made in Vrms units When it is ARB arbitrary waveform 1 to 16 th...

Page 145: ...itial phase settings When AC INT AC ADD AC SYNC AC DC INT AC DC ADD or AC DC SYNC mode is selected the AC voltage phase can be set according to the internal signal source when output is on Table 5 15 Output Initial Phase Settings Setting Range Resolution 0 0 to 359 9 0 1 Operation steps To set the phase select in the SET menu and set a numerical value For description of the output initial phase Se...

Page 146: ... the 100 V and 200 V range Since these are not fully constant current operations the specified limit value may not be achieved depending on the load Operation steps Select the icon in the SET menu then set a numerical value Output peak current limiter positive Output peak current limiter negative See 3 4 7 Using limiter functions for description of the output peak current limiter settings Note wit...

Page 147: ... output voltage is suppressed Table 5 17 Output Average Current Limiter Setting Range Setting Setting Range Resolution Initial Value Output average current limiter 100 V range 1 0 A to 10 5 A 0 1 A 10 5 A 200 V range 1 0 A to 5 3 A 0 1 A 5 3 A Operation steps Select in the SET menu and set numerical values See 3 4 7 Using limiter functions for description of the output average value current limite...

Page 148: ...Output voltage measurement DC voltage value V AVG voltage peak value Vpk PEAK voltage peak value Vpk PEAK Current RMS value Arms RMS 5 4 2 Output current measurement DC current value A AVG current peak value Apk PEAK current peak value Apk PEAK Current peak value hold Apk PEAK Effective power W Always displayed 5 4 3 Output power measurement Apparent power VA Always displayed Reactive power var Al...

Page 149: ...le 225 0 Vrms 100 V range 450 0 Vrms 200 V range Display resolution 0 1 Vrms Measurement accuracy 0 5 of the full scale at 23 5 C b Average value Average value of AC DC measurement of DC Full scale 225 0 V 100 V range 450 0 V 200 V range Display resolution 0 1 V Measurement accuracy 0 5 of the full scale at 23 5 C c Peak value Positive peak voltage and negative peak voltage are displayed separatel...

Page 150: ...lue of AC DC measurement of DC Full scale 15 00 A Display resolution 0 01 A Measurement accuracy 1 0 of the full scale at 23 5 C c Peak value Positive peak current and negative peak current are displayed separately Full scale 45 0 Apk 45 0 Apk Display resolution 0 1 Apk Measurement accuracy 3 of the full scale at 23 5 C sine wave d Peak value hold Maximum values of positive peak current and negati...

Page 151: ...2 of the full scale at 23 5 C when output is 100 VA or above c Reactive power Calculated as apparent power2 effective power2 Full scale 1400 Var Display resolution 1 Var Measurement accuracy 2 of full scale at 23 5 C when output is 100 VA or above 5 4 4 Load power factor measurement Calculated by effective power apparent power This measurement is always displayed Measurement range 0 00 to 1 00 Dis...

Page 152: ... the IEC standards See 4 3 Measurement of Harmonic Current Measurement range To 40th harmonic of fundamental wave Full scale 15 Arms and 100 Display resolution 0 01 Arms and 0 1 Measurement accuracy 1 of full scale at RMS value current to 20th harmonic at 23 5 C 1 5 of full scale at RMS value current from 20th to 40th harmonic at 23 5 C 5 4 7 External synchronization frequency measurement The freq...

Page 153: ...ce operation control items listed below See 4 4 4 Control of sequence operations Table 5 19 Items in CONTROL Selection Box Item in Selection Box Operation START Starts sequence operations Switches to Run mode STOP Stops sequence operations Switches to Idle mode HOLD Holds pauses sequence operations Switches to Hold mode BRAN0 Branches to step specified by branch step If the branch step is not spec...

Page 154: ... setting used when editing sequence data Setting range 100 V range 200 00 V to 200 00 V 200 V range 400 00 V to 400 00 V Setting resolution 0 1 V DC operation type Sets the method used to change to the specified DC voltage value Select one of the following three options CONST Output specified value KEEP Output value at end of previous step SWEEP Start by outputting value at end of previous step th...

Page 155: ...ion 0 1 Phase operation type Sets the method used to change to the specified phase Select one of the following two options CONST Output specified phase KEEP Output previous step phase SYNC CODE Step synchronized output This sets the code 2 bits to be output in sync with step execution The sequence step transitions can checked by monitoring the step synchronized output Bit 0 is output from pin 5 DO...

Page 156: ...mber of times to execute the jump operation specified by JUMP STEP 0 Unlimited jumps 1 to 999 Specified number of jumps BRANCH0 Branch step 0 Sets the step number to jump to when trigger input has occurred Two types of branch steps can be set BRANCH0 and BRANCH1 Command example When a STOP is set after a small number of sweeps at the jump destination step it enables uses where there is a safe regi...

Page 157: ...d Recall of store recall memory contents can be executed only when output is off See 4 8 Using Memory Functions for description of store recall memory After selecting one of the following operations use the selection box to specify the target memory number STORE Stores settings to specified memory number RECALL Recalls settings from specified memory number CLEAR Clears settings in specified memory...

Page 158: ... displayed See 6 USB INTERFACE Operation steps 1 Select LOCAL then press the ENTER key The EXEC box is displayed ENTER CANCEL EXEC box Displayed during remote mode 2 Make sure EXEC has been selected then press the ENTER key This sets local mode ENTER CANCEL Nothing is shown here during local mode 5 5 4 System SYSTEM The APS 1102 system settings are displayed in the SYSTEM screen See 5 6 System Men...

Page 159: ...wer limit 1 0 to 550 0 0 1 1 0 Hz The setting range limit sets the limit for AC peak value DC For example when Vo limit is 200 0 V and the DC setting has already been set to 100 0 V the AC limit setting becomes 70 7 Vrms 100 0 Vpk The setting range limit cannot set to a value that sets the currently set value outside of the range The same setting range limit is used for all output modes Not only t...

Page 160: ...e RMS value average DC or peak value has been set harmonic current is not measured See 3 4 9 Using measurement functions for description of measurement display selection See 4 3 Measurement of Harmonic Current and 5 4 6 Output harmonic current measurement for description of harmonic current measurement 5 5 7 Reset of peak current hold value This resets the peak current hold value A reset sets the ...

Page 161: ...controlled via the MISC menu See 3 4 8 Output on off Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to OUTPUT ENTER CANCEL 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL 3 Press the key to move the cursor to ON ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the ENTER key to turn output on at which time the output on off LED goes on OUTPUT OUTPUT Output off Output on Output on off LED is on ...

Page 162: ...display color TIME UNIT Time unit INIT OUT Output on off at power on EXT CONTROL External control input enabled disabled RESET Reset INFORMATION System information display SYSTEM screen display steps Select and then SYSTEM in the MISC menu 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL 2 Press the ENTER key to display the MISC menu Press the key to move the cursor to SYSTEM ENTER C...

Page 163: ...5 6 System Menu APS 1102 Programmable AC DC Power Source 5 37 3 Press the ENTER key to display the SYSTEM screen ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the or key to select the operation to be performed ...

Page 164: ...y no changes can be made except for turning keylock off However output can still be turned off via the OUTPUT key as an emergency response measure Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to KEYLOCK ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to the other keylock setting i e to OFF when on or t...

Page 165: ...or occurs an alarm sound will be output regardless of the beep sound setting Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to BEEP ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to the other keylock setting i e to OFF when on or to ON when off ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the ENTER key to complete the setting ...

Page 166: ...ing does not allow easy recognition of the LCD display contents This also moves the digit cursor to the 10 s place Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to CONTRAST ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the modification box ENTER CANCEL Modification box 3 Press the and keys to move the cursor to the column to be changed turn the MODIFY dial and set a numerical value ...

Page 167: ...background or white based blue text on white background Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to COLOR ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to BLUE for blue based or WHITE for white based ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the ENTER key to complete the setting Press the CANCEL key to cancel the set...

Page 168: ...cond or ms millisecond for this time unit Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to TIME UNIT ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to the displayed unit ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the ENTER key to complete the setting Press the CANCEL key to cancel the setting ...

Page 169: ... lock the APS 1102 will start with output off regardless of this setting Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to INIT OUT ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to ON when off or to OFF when on ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the ENTER key to complete the setting Press the CANCEL key to cancel th...

Page 170: ...input is set as disabled See 4 5 Control Using External Control I O Connector for details of external control input Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to EXT CONTROL ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the selection box ENTER CANCEL Selection box 3 Press the or key to move the cursor to ENABLE or DISABLE ENTER CANCEL 4 Press the ENTER key to complete the setting...

Page 171: ...er on for description of the settings after a reset Operation steps 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to RESET ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the EXEC box ENTER CANCEL EXEC box 3 After selecting EXEC press the ENTER key to reset the APS 1102 5 6 9 System information Select INFORMATION in the SYSTEM screen to view system information such as the firmware version number See ...

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Page 173: ... Descriptions 6 9 6 3 1 Overview of Programming Language 6 9 6 3 2 Detailed command descriptions 6 14 6 4 Command Tree 6 42 6 5 Status System 6 43 6 5 1 Status byte 6 44 6 5 2 Standard event status 6 45 6 5 3 Operation status 6 47 6 5 4 Warning status 6 48 6 6 Error Message List 6 49 6 7 Programming Precautions 6 50 ...

Page 174: ...lass driver in the controlling computer and then connect a commercial off the shelf USB cable The installation file for the driver can be downloaded from National Instruments Corporation s web site The operation steps for installing the driver are described below Operation steps 1 Go to the National Instruments Corporation web site and search for the VISA Run time Engine page or select VISA driver...

Page 175: ...Quency LIMit HIGH Frequency lower limit setting limit SOURce FREQuency LIMit LOW Output waveform SOURce FUNCtion SHAPe IMMediate Output mode SOURce MODE Sync signal source external synchronization mode SOURce PHASe CLOCk Phase when output is started SOURce PHASe IMMediate Sequence status SOURce SEQuence CONDition Step number during execution SOURce SEQuence CSTep Maximum number of steps in sequenc...

Page 176: ...CREStfactor Output harmonic current Arms MEASure SCALar CURRent HARMonic AMPLitude Output harmonic current MEASure SCALar CURRent HARMonic RATio External input signal frequency MEASure SCALar FREQuency Apparent power MEASure SCALar POWer AC APParent Output power factor MEASure SCALar POWer AC PFACtor Reactive power MEASure SCALar POWer AC REACtive Effective power MEASure SCALar POWer AC REAL Outpu...

Page 177: ...ion register STATus WARNing CONDition Warning event enable register STATus WARNing ENABle Warning event register STATus WARNing EVENt Warning event transition filter STATus WARNing NTRansition STATus WARNing PTRansition Table 6 5 Command List OUTPut Subsystem Function Command Output on off OUTPut STATe Table 6 6 Command List INPut Subsystem Function Command External input gain INPut GAIN Table 6 7...

Page 178: ...ff SYSTem BEEPer STATe External control input enable disable SYSTem CONFigure EXTIO Error query SYSTem ERRor Output at power on SYSTem PON OUTPut Time unit for sequence step execution SYSTem TUNit Clear warning SYSTem WRELease Table 6 9 Command List PROGram Subsystem Function Command Sequence operation control PROGram SELected EXECute ...

Page 179: ...rd event register operation complete message OPC is generated RCL Recall command Reads contents of specified setting memory RST Reset command Executes device reset In this device the processing that is performed is similar to initializing the setting memory SAV Store command Saves contents of specified setting memory SRE Service request enable command Queries settings in the service request enable...

Page 180: ...aracters The transferred commands are first stored in the input buffer then successively interpreted and executed When commands are being interpreted and executed an error occurs if an illegal command is found That command and those following will not be executed When command interpretation and execution are completed the input buffer is cleared to enable input of more commands ...

Page 181: ...mming Language This products conforms to IEEE488 2 and SCPI VERSION 1999 0 a SCPI SCPI defines methods used for communications between computers and measuring instruments Refer to the following for general information on SCPI http www scpiconsortium org Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI VERSION 1999 0 ...

Page 182: ... Format Symbol Data Format CRD Character format Example SIN SRD Character format with double quotations Example No error Binary block data format The binary block data format is shown in Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 Binary Block Data The non zero numeral element value indicates the number of numeral elements that follow afterward The numeral element value indicates the number of 8 bit data byte elements ...

Page 183: ...rtial Command Tree Root level The command tree top level is the root With SCPI the current path is set to the root as shown below Immediately after the device power source goes on When the device receives a root specifier The root specifier is a colon that is attached to the start of a command string to indicate that the current path is set to the root When the device has received a message termin...

Page 184: ...1000 FREQuency command belongs to SOURce subsystem SOURce subsystem command SOURce is root command Sets current path to root 3 Abbreviation of command string The command syntax enables each command including certain parameters to be written as a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters The uppercase letters in the command can be used as an abbreviation of the command Moreover this distinctio...

Page 185: ...are brackets is an implicit keyword that can be omitted Abbreviated command string examples 1 to 5 below all send the same setting to the target device Abbreviation examples for SOURce VOLTage LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude 1 SOUR VOLT LEV IMM AMPL 10VPP 2 VOLT LEV IMM AMPL 10VPP 3 VOLT LEV 10VPP 4 VOLT 10VPP 5 SOUR VOLT AMPL 10VPP ...

Page 186: ...aracters are used to emphasize a syntax string when a command is defined such as TRIGger SOURCe NRf A triangular symbol is used to explicitly indicate that a space exists b Remark Commands and queries are both included as APS 1102 commands but for simplicity both are referred to as commands Any command that includes a question mark with a keyword is a query Headers are not applied to command reply...

Page 187: ...upper limit for output peak current negative polarity The output peak current limiter negative polarity setting ranges from 10 0 to 42 0 A for 100 V range or from 5 0 to 21 0 A for 200 V range Syntax SOURce CURRent LIMit PEAK LOW NR2 Parameters 10 0 to 42 0 5 0 to 21 0 Command example CURR LIM PEAK LOW 10 Query example CURR LIM PEAK LOW Response format NR2 Response example 10 0 SOURce FREQuency IM...

Page 188: ...imit of the frequency that can be set However a value that is at or above the currently set frequency cannot be set 5 Out of Limiter error occurs The limit value setting ranges from 1 0 to 550 0 Hz Syntax SOURce FREQuency LIMit LOW NR2 Parameters 1 0 to 550 0 Command example FREQ LIM LOW 50 Query example FREQ LIM LOW Response format NR2 Response example 50 0 SOURce FUNCtion SHAPe IMMediate This se...

Page 189: ...NC ACDC INT ACDC EXT ACDC ADD ACDC SYNC Command example MODE ACDC INT Query example MODE Response format CRD Response example ACDC INT SOURce PHASe CLOCk This sets the sync signal source in the external synchronization mode AC SYNC or AC DC SYNC The sync signal source setting is either LINE line synchronization or EXT external synchronization However when output is on the sync signal source cannot...

Page 190: ...mat NR2 Response example 90 0 SOURce SEQuence CONDition This returns the sequence status The response message is 0 Idle mode 1 Run mode or 2 Hold mode Syntax SOURce SEQuence CONDition Parameters None Query example SEQ COND Response format NR1 Response example 0 SOURce SEQuence CSTep This returns the step number being executed The response ranges from 1 and 1 to 255 1 is returned in the idle mode S...

Page 191: ... sequence memory cannot be cleared 3 Invalid in this mode error occurs Syntax SOURce SEQuence DELete NR1 Parameters 1 Command example SEQ DEL 1 Response format None Response example None SOURce SEQuence EPARameter This sets the step execution parameters The target sequence step must be already set by the SEQ STEP See SOURce SEQuence STEP on page 6 22 However the first parameter DC voltage and seco...

Page 192: ...parameter frequency operation type Type NR1 Range 0 CONST 1 KEEP or 2 SWEEP Seventh parameter waveform The unit for the third parameter AC voltage varies depending on the seventh parameter setting Type NR1 Range 0 SIN 1 SQU or 2 to 17 ARB1 to ARB16 Eighth parameter waveform operation type Type NR1 Range 0 CONST or 1 KEEP Ninth parameter start phase Type NR2 Range 0 0 to 359 9 10th parameter start ...

Page 193: ...tax SOURce SEQuence TPARameter NR2 NR1 First parameter step time s ms Type NR2 Range 0 0001 to 999 9999 s 0 1 to 999999 9 ms Second parameter step end phase setting mode Type NR1 Range 0 disable or 1 enable Third parameter step end phase Type NR2 Range 0 0 to 359 9 Fourth parameter step termination Type NR1 Range 0 continue 1 end or 2 hold Fifth parameter jump step number Type NR1 Range 0 next ste...

Page 194: ... Vrms or from 0 0 to 800 0 Vp p When in AC EXT or AC DC EXT mode the output AC voltage cannot be set or queried 3 Invalid in this mode error occurs Syntax SOURce VOLTage LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude NR2 Parameters 0 0 to 140 0 0 0 to 400 0 0 0 to 280 0 0 0 to 800 0 Command example VOLT 100 Query example VOLT Response format NR2 Response example 100 0 SOURce VOLTage LIMit HIGH This sets the upper limi...

Page 195: ... DC INT AC DC ADD or AC DC SYNC mode For the 100 V range the DC output voltage setting ranges from 200 0 to 200 0 V and for the 200 V range it range from 400 0 to 400 0 V The DC output voltage cannot be set unless the mode is AC DC INT AC DC ADD or AC DC SYNC mode 3 Invalid in this mode error occurs Syntax SOURce VOLTage OFFSet IMMediate NR2 Parameters 200 0 to 200 0 400 0 to 400 0 Command example...

Page 196: ...itive current peak value AC DC peak value in Apk units The positive current peak value measurement full scale is 45 0 Apk If the measured value exceeds the full scale 99 9 Apk is returned as a measurement error Syntax MEASure SCALar CURRent HIGH Parameters None Query example MEAS CURR HIGH Response format NR2 Response example 25 9 MEASure SCALar CURRent LOW This returns the negative current peak v...

Page 197: ...RES 1 Response format None Response example None MEASure SCALar CURRent AVErage This returns the output current average value AC DC average value in A units The output current average value measurement full scale is 15 00 A If the measured value exceeds the full scale 99 99 A is returned as a measurement error Syntax MEASure SCALar CURRent AVErage Parameters None Query example MEAS CURR AMPL Respo...

Page 198: ...ndamental wave current as 100 The measurement range is 0 0 to 500 0 When the measured value exceeds the measurement range 999 is returned as a measurement error However when in AC INT mode if the frequency is neither 50 Hz nor 60 Hz the harmonic current cannot be measured 3 Invalid in this mode or 6 Invalid in this frequency error occurs Syntax MEASure SCALar CURRent HARMonic RATio NR1 Parameters ...

Page 199: ...calculated as effective power apparent power Syntax MEASure SCALar POWer AC PFACtor Parameters None Query example MEAS POW AC PFAC Response format NR2 Response example 0 68 MEASure SCALar POWer AC REACtive This returns the reactive power in Var units The reactive power measurement full scale is 1400 Var If the measured value exceeds the full scale 9999 Var is returned as a measurement error Syntax...

Page 200: ...voltage peak value AC DC peak value in Vpk units The positive voltage peak value measurement full scale is 450 Vpk If the measured value exceeds the full scale 999 Vpk is returned as a measurement error Syntax MEASure SCALar VOLTage HIGH Parameters None Query example MEAS VOLT HIGH Response format NR1 Response example 100 MEASure SCALar VOLTage LOW This returns the negative voltage peak value AC D...

Page 201: ... measurement display selection setting is RMS RMS value AVG average DC PEAK peak value and HC harmonic current 1 to 4 The relation between the harmonic current mode and the harmonic degree is as follows HC1 1st to 10th HC2 11th to 20th HC3 21st to 30th HC4 31st to 40th However when in AC INT mode if the frequency is neither 50 Hz nor 60 Hz the harmonic current cannot be measured 3 Invalid in this ...

Page 202: ...example 16384 STATus OPERation ENABle This sets the operation event enable register OPEE The setting ranges from 0 to 20482 Syntax STATus OPERation ENABle NR1 Parameters 0 to 20482 Command example STAT OPER ENAB 16384 Query example STAT OPER COND Response format NR1 Response example 16384 STATus OPERation EVENt This returns the operation event register OPER value The response ranges from 0 to 2048...

Page 203: ...set to 1 when OPCR changes When the NTR and PTR filters are both set to 0 changes in OPCR are not propagated to OPER Syntax STATus OPERation NTRansition NR1 STATus OPERation PTRansition NR1 Parameters 0 to 20482 Command example STAT OPER NTR 16384 STAT OPER PTR 0 Query example STAT OPER NTR STAT OPER PTR Response format NR1 Response example 16384 when NTR is queried 0 when PTR is queried STATus WA...

Page 204: ...rmat NR1 Response example 0 STATus WARNing NTRansition STATus WARNing PTRansition This sets the warning transition filter WRTF The setting ranges from 0 to 31999 When the NTR filter is set to 1 WRER is set to 1 when WRCR changes from 1 to 0 When the PTR filter is set to 1 WRER is set to 1 when WRCR changes from 0 to 1 When the NTR and PTR filters are set to 1 WRER is set to 1 when WRCR changes Whe...

Page 205: ... external input gain used in the external mode AC EXT or AC DC EXT and internal external mode AC ADD or AC DC ADD For the 100 V range the external input gain setting ranges from 0 0 to 200 0 and for the 200 V range it ranges from 0 0 to 400 0 When in AC EXT AC ADD AC DC EXT or AC DC ADD mode the output waveform setting cannot be made 3 Invalid in this mode error occurs Syntax INPut GAIN NR2 Parame...

Page 206: ...4096 words 8192 bytes of waveform data in big endian order one word of waveform data is sent in 2 s complement format higher byte first and then lower byte As in the command example everything from the command to the data should be sent at one time However the waveform data must be 4096 words The effective range for waveform data is 16384 to 16383 If a value of 16384 or below is input it is return...

Page 207: ...L ARB1 Response format None Response example None j SYSTem subsystem SYSTem BEEPer STATe This controls the beep on off setting When the beep sound is enabled beeps accompanying cursor operations become enabled and an operation error or a protected operation will be notified with a beep Syntax SYSTem BEEPer STATe bool Parameters OFF 0 ON 1 Command example SYST BEEP STATe ON Query example SYST BEEP ...

Page 208: ...ON OUTPut This sets the output status at power on When the output status is on at power on the output turns on after the start up and its display finishes However if the system is restarted after a problem has been detected and the system has been locked it will be started with output off regardless of this setting Syntax SYSTem PON OUTPut bool Parameters OFF 0 ON 1 Command example SYST PON OFF Qu...

Page 209: ...curs Syntax SYSTem WRELease NR1 Parameters 1 Command example SYST WREL 1 Response format None Response example None 9 PROGram subsystem PROGram SELected EXECute This controls sequence operations Control is performed using the STOP stop START run HOLD hold BRANCH0 branch 0 or BRANCH1 branch 1 parameter When in AC EXT AC SYNC AC DC EXT or AC DC SYNC mode sequences cannot be executed 3 Invalid in thi...

Page 210: ... None Response example None ESE This sets the standard event enable register The setting ranges from 0 to 255 Syntax ESE NR1 Parameters 0 to 255 Command example ESE 255 Query example ESE Response format NR1 Response example 255 ESR This returns the standard event register value When ESR reads the standard event register all bits in the event register are cleared to 0 The response ranges from 0 to ...

Page 211: ...tandard event register OPC bit BIT0 OPC returns 1 when all operations have been completed However the standard event register OPC bit is not cleared to zero when OPC is executed Syntax OPC Parameters None Command example OPC Query example OPC Response format NR1 Response example 1 RCL This recalls status information stored to memory by SAV The selection range for the recall memory is 1 to 30 Howev...

Page 212: ...tatus information in memory The memory storage ranges from 1 to 30 Syntax SAV NR1 Parameters 1 to 30 Command example SAV 1 Response format None Response example None SRE This sets the service request enable register The setting ranges from 0 to 178 Syntax SRE NR1 Parameters 0 to 178 Command example SRE 178 Query example SRE Response format NR1 Response example 178 STB This returns the status byte ...

Page 213: ...le to execute any subsequent commands This is to prohibit the device from executing any subsequent command until all the operations are completed Syntax WAI Parameters None Command example WAI Response format None Response example None Operations means execution process of any commands in the following Output mode setting SOURce MODE Output range setting SOURce VOLTage RANGe Output relay control O...

Page 214: ...LEN TPARameter INPut GAIN OUTPut STATe DISPlay WINDow MEASure MODE SYSTem BEEPer PON OUTPut CONFigure ERRor TRACe MEASure SCALar VOLTage CURRent POWer FREQuency HIGH AC AMPLitude AC MAX RESet AC REAL APParent REACtive PFACtor CREStfactor HARMonic RATio AMPLitude STATus OPERation WARNing EVENt CONDition NTRansition ENABle EVENt ENABle CLOCk EXTIO AVErage AVErage EPARameter CATalog DATA DELete NAME ...

Page 215: ...4 Operation status summary Status byte register RQS DI07 6 MSS DI07 OPR DI08 ESB DI06 MAV DI05 2 DI03 WAR DI02 0 DI01 Service request enable register SRE common command SRE common query 7 5 4 1 Logical OR Service request generation Read by STB common query 3 DI04 Standard event status summary Message queue summary Not used always 0 Warning status summary Not used always 0 Not used always 0 Figure ...

Page 216: ...actors ESB 5 32 The ESB Event Status Bit operates as the standard event status register summary bit This bit is set 1 when any valid bit in the standard event status register is set 1 and is cleared to zero when all bits in that register are 0 MAV 4 16 The MAV Message Available Bit is set 1 when a response to a query is written to the corresponding response message queue and prepared for output Th...

Page 217: ...andard event status summary Status byte bit 5 Figure 6 5 Standard Event Status Register The definition of the standard event status register is listed in Table 6 14 Bits in the standard event status register become valid when 1 is set to the standard event status enable register and the ORed result of the valid bits is reflected in the ESB bit of the status bit register The standard event status r...

Page 218: ...xecution error 1 is set to this bit when a parameter is out of the setting range or when settings conflict DDE 3 8 Device definition error Always 0 not used QYE 2 4 Query error 1 is set to this bit when there is no data in the buffer containing response messages when trying to read that buffer or when the data in the buffer containing response messages has been lost RQC 1 2 Request control Always ...

Page 219: ... 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 OPER operation event register OPEE operation event enable register Figure 6 6 Operation Status The transition filters convert conditions to events The transition filters include an NTRansition filter and a PTRansition filter The settings and operations of these filters are described below When the NTR filt...

Page 220: ...ng condition register Logical OR WRTF warning transition filter Warning status summary Status byte bit 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 External synchronization frequency range protection Overheating protection DC undervoltage protection DC overvoltage protection Output peak current protection Real time control protection Output average current protection Output voltage protection 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 15 14 13 12 11 ...

Page 221: ... 350 Too Many Errors New errors cannot be retained due to error queue overflow 1 Invalid with output on Error occurred when executing the command because the output relay was on 2 Invalid with output off Error occurred when executing the command because the output relay was off 3 Invalid in this mode Error occurred when executing the command due to inappropriate output mode 4 Under Busy State Erro...

Page 222: ...ata should be transferred at the same time Always transfer arbitrary waveform data in 4096 word 8192 byte batches If the data count is insufficient an error may occur in which case the correct waveforms cannot be output b Caution concerning commands issued via the USB interface When transferring commands LF 0AH must be appended at the end of the transmitted message string as the program message te...

Page 223: ...tection Function 7 2 7 2 Error Messages and Responses 7 4 7 2 1 Error at power on 7 5 7 2 2 Protection function related errors 7 6 7 2 3 Panel operation errors 7 8 7 2 4 Warning messages 7 10 7 2 5 USB related external control errors 7 13 7 3 When Fault Is Suspected 7 13 ...

Page 224: ...set to off and the error or warning message will be displayed If it is an error that occurred all operations will become disabled except for the power shutdown operation c Abnormal internal control When an internal control abnormality is detected output will be set to off and the error or warning message will be displayed If it is an error that occurred all operations will become disabled except f...

Page 225: ...ee 7 2 2 Protection function related errors Output average current protection Output average current protection message See 7 2 4 Warning messages Output overvoltage protection Output overvoltage protection message See 7 2 4 Warning messages DC overvoltage protection DC overvoltage protection message See 7 2 4 Warning messages Output peak current protection Output peak current protection message S...

Page 226: ...s a self test at power on and outputs an error message if any abnormalities are detected An error message is also displayed when a setting or operation is performed incorrectly or when an abnormality is detected in output or internally The contents of these error messages their causes and the required responses are described below ...

Page 227: ...and the system will not start The cause may be a faulty component Contact Good Will or its representative RAM READ WRITE CHECK RAM read write check BACKUP MEMORY CHECK Backup memory sum check Target memory is initialized then the system is started See 3 2 Display and Initial Settings at Power on If this occurs frequently it may be due to deterioration of the backup battery See 8 5 Backup Battery W...

Page 228: ... errors When a protection function related error has occurred an error message is displayed in the message window and operation is stopped Figure 7 2 Screen Display When Protection Function Related Error Has Occurred When a protection function related error message is displayed turn off the power switch See 7 1 ...

Page 229: ...aused by DCPS FAILURE Internal power source error Output is set to off and system lock status is set Turn off the power switch If the same protection error occurs again after the power is turned back on contact Good Will or its representative System Locked caused by COMMUNICATION FAILURE 1 Internal communication error 1 System Locked caused by COMMUNICATION FAILURE 2 Internal communication error 2...

Page 230: ...alid so setting execution is disabled Set 50 Hz or 60 Hz See 3 4 6 Setting output frequency OUT OF INPUT SIGNAL FREQUENCY External sync signal frequency is outside of sync enabled range See 4 7 Synchronization of Output to External Signal OUT OF RANGE USB parameter range check error Set the parameter within the possible range of settings Remote mode only See 6 3 2 Detailed command descriptions INV...

Page 231: ...l mode See 5 5 3 Remote UNDER LOCAL STATE Cannot set execute due to local mode Remote mode only See 4 5 Control Using External Control I O Connector See 6 USB INTERFACE UNDER KEYLOCK Cannot set execute due to keylock status Cancel keylock See 5 6 1 Keylock OUT OF LIMITER Cannot set execute because range limit is exceeded Remote mode only See 4 5 Control Using External Control I O Connector See 6 U...

Page 232: ... Programmable AC DC Power Source 7 10 7 2 4 Warning messages When output is turned off due to an output error internal temperature error or external sync signal frequency out of range error a warning is displayed in the message window See 7 1 ...

Page 233: ...wn within 10 seconds turn off the power and turn it on again Table 7 6 and Table 7 7 describe these warning messages Table 7 6 Warning Messages 1 2 Message Cause and Action Required Output OFF caused by OVER VOLTAGE Output off due to the output overvoltage protection function Press the ENTER key or CANCEL key The error is cleared and the system becomes available Check settings and load conditions ...

Page 234: ...ilable Check settings and load conditions before using The device may enter the error status and the system may be locked In such a case turn the power off If a protection error is repeatedly detected after power on contact Good Will or an authorized distributor Output OFF caused by REALTIME CONTROL FAILURE Output off due to the real time control error function Press the ENTER key or CANCEL key Th...

Page 235: ... the output relay was on 2 Invalid with output off Error occurred when executing the command because the output relay was off 3 Invalid in this mode Error occurred when executing the command due to inappropriate operation mode 4 Under Busy State Error occurred during execution of command due to busy device 5 Out of Limiter Error occurred during execution of command because limiter value was exceed...

Page 236: ...ter turning off power switch This is not a failure The device will stop automatically after the internal voltage has reached a safe level Please wait It will stop in approximately five seconds LCD is blank Fan is operating LCD has low contrast setting Increase the LCD contrast setting To adjust the LCD contrast when the screen contents cannot be seen press the ENTER key and CANCEL key at the same ...

Page 237: ...using ADD mode check both the external signal and external input gain See 4 10 Adding External Signals and Internal Signals Also check the selected measurement display items See 5 5 6 Selection of measurement display MEASURE A low impedance load is being driven With a low resistance load inductance load or capacitive load the measured value may be less than the value set for the limiter operation ...

Page 238: ...error or warning message is being displayed See the error responses listed in Table 7 3 Protection Function Related Errors and Table 7 6 Warning Messages and eliminate the cause of the error When a protection function related error message is being displayed all key operations become invalid Turn the power source switch off then back on again Warning message is displayed Overload has occurred Conn...

Page 239: ...AC DC ADD set the internal oscillator output voltage to 0 and set the frequency as the external input frequency Measurements are at low frequency 10 Hz or less When the frequency is lower than 10 Hz the measurement cycle is fixed so the measured values may become unstable Table 7 15 When Fault Is Suspected Problem Related to Sequence Function Symptom Possible Cause Required Action etc Sequence con...

Page 240: ...hen the APS 1102 output is set to AC mode the electronic circuitry performs control so that abnormal DC voltage is not generated but due to control limitation the voltage cannot be reduced all the way to 0 V Depending on the connected transformer a slight DC voltage may be emitted which applies DC excitation to the core and abnormalities may occur in the transformer excitation current Set AC AC mo...

Page 241: ... 1102 Programmable AC DC Power Source 8 1 8 MAINTENANCE 8 1 Introduction 8 2 8 2 Routine Maintenance 8 2 8 3 Storage Repackaging and Transport 8 4 8 4 Checking the Version Number 8 5 8 5 Backup Battery 8 7 ...

Page 242: ...alibration and or repair from Good Will or its representative 8 2 Routine Maintenance Be sure to install the APS 1102 in a location that meets the installation requirements See 2 2 Installation Environment for description of the installation requirements a When panel or case is dirty Wipe clean with a soft cloth For stubborn dirt use a cloth that has been dipped in neutral detergent and then firml...

Page 243: ...be completely dry when reinstalled 1 Press the back of the left side of the air inlet to the right and pull it 2 The left side will be unhooked Hold the left side and pull the inlet to the left forward to release it from the unit 3 Take out the inside air filter from the back side of the inlet and clean it 4 Perform steps 1 to 3 above to remove and clean the other air filter 5 After the air filter...

Page 244: ...s are a temperature range of 10 C to 50 C with 5 to 95 RH but it is also important to avoid locations subject to abrupt temperature changes and or exposure to direct sunlight If possible choose a storage environment that has a steady ambient temperature See 9 16 Ambient Temperature Range Ambient Humidity Range Etc for detailed storage conditions b Repackaging and transport Note the following cauti...

Page 245: ...times the version information can be checked via the control panel system information screen as described below Operation steps Select the SYSTEM menu from the MISC menu then select INFORMATION 1 Press the or key to move the cursor to the icon ENTER CANCEL Cursor 2 Press the ENTER key to display the MISC menu Press the key to move the cursor to SYSTEM ENTER CANCEL 3 Press the ENTER key to display ...

Page 246: ... 6 4 Press the key to move the cursor to INFORMATION ENTER CANCEL 5 Press the ENTER key to display the SYSTEM INFORMATION screen ENTER CANCEL Figure 8 2 SYSTEM INFORMATION Screen 6 Press the TOP MENU key to return to the SET menu screen SEQUENCE STOP START TOP MENU LOCAL HOLD ...

Page 247: ...nd use conditions but it is approximately five years when stored with the power off The backup data is checked at power on and an error message is displayed if the data has been corrupted See 7 2 Error Messages and Responses in which case the unit is reset to the initial values See 4 8 Using Memory Functions The icon will blink if the backup battery has been drained and the data has been lost In s...

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Page 249: ... Protection Functions 9 11 9 10 General 9 12 9 11 External Control I O 9 13 9 12 USB Interface 9 13 9 13 Power Input 9 13 9 14 Withstand Voltage and Insulation Resistance 9 14 9 15 Ambient Temperature Range Ambient Humidity Range Etc 9 14 9 16 External Dimensions and Weight 9 15 9 17 External Dimensions and Weight 9 15 9 18 EC Declaration of Conformity 9 17 Values with indicated accuracy are guara...

Page 250: ... alternate current internal external source AC SYNC mode alternate current external synchronization AC DC INT mode direct current internal signal source AC DC EXT mode direct current external signal source AC DC ADD mode direct current internal external source AC DC SYNC mode direct current external synchronization Output voltage ranges 100 V range and 200 V range Maximum output power 750 VA AC 75...

Page 251: ...s Setting accuracy 0 5 of set value 0 6 Vrms 100 V range 0 5 of set value 1 2 Vrms 200 V range AC mode 50 Hz 23 5 C DC 100 V range 200 0 V to 200 0 V 200 V range 400 0 V to 400 0 V Setting resolution 0 1 V Setting accuracy 0 5 of set value 0 8 V 100 V range 0 5 of set value 1 6 V 200 V range AC DC mode 0 V AC setting 23 5 C Maximum output current 100 V range 10 Arms AC 10 A DC 200 V range 5 Arms A...

Page 252: ...output peak current Frequency setting range When signal source mode is internal or internal external mode only Setting range 1 0 Hz to 550 0 Hz Setting resolution 0 1 Hz Setting accuracy 100 ppm 1 0 Hz to 550 0 Hz 23 5 C Phase when output is on When signal source mode is internal or internal external mode only Setting range 0 0 to 359 9 Setting resolution 0 1 Output voltage waveform When signal so...

Page 253: ...e AC DC Power Source 9 5 Line regulation 0 2 or less Power source input voltage is 100 V 120 V or 230 V no load rated output Output DC offset 100 V range 50 mV or less 200 V range 100 mV or less AC INT mode output voltage setting 0 V ...

Page 254: ... 100 V range 1 0 A to 10 5 A Initial value 10 5 A 200 V range 1 0 A to 5 3 A Initial value 5 3 A Setting resolution 0 1 A 9 3 Setting Range Limits When signal source mode is internal or internal external only Voltage setting limit Lower limit upper limit Positive voltage setting range 100 V range 5 0 V to 200 0 V Initial value 200 0 V 200 V range 10 0 V to 400 0 V Initial value 400 0 V Negative vo...

Page 255: ... Gain accuracy 5 50 Hz gain is at initial value with rated voltage output Output phase to input In phase Input terminal BNC connector rear panel shared as external signal input terminal Input impedance 10 kΩ Input voltage range 2 2 V to 2 2 V Nondestructive maximum input voltage 10 V Frequency range DC to 550 Hz External synchronization External synchronization mode Synchronization signal source E...

Page 256: ...e 450 Vpk 450 Vpk 200 V range Display resolution 1 Vpk Measurement accuracy 3 of the full scale at 23 5 C sine wave Output current measurement RMS value RMS value of AC DC Full scale 15 00 Arms Display resolution 0 01 Arms Measurement accuracy 1 0 of the full scale at 23 5 C Average value Average value of AC DC measures DC component Full scale 15 00 A Display resolution 0 01 A Measurement accuracy...

Page 257: ... effective power apparent power Measurement range 0 00 to 1 00 Display resolution 0 01 Load crest factor measurement Calculated as positive peak current and negative peak current maximum value RMS current Measurement range 0 00 to 50 00 Display resolution 0 01 Output harmonic current measurement AC INT mode only fundamental wave is 50 or 60 Hz only Measurement range To 40th harmonic of fundamental...

Page 258: ...operation mode AC or AC DC mode and output range 100 V or 200 V Number of steps 1 to 255 within 1 sequence Step time 0 1 ms to 999 9999 s resolution 0 1 ms Operations within step Constant keep or linear sweep Parameters DC voltage AC voltage frequency waveform and step synchronized output 2 bits Jump times 1 to 999 or continuous Sequence control Start Starts a sequence Stop Stops a sequence Hold M...

Page 259: ...e stored in store recall memory No 1 to No 30 These stored settings can be recalled The recall operation for store recall memory can be executed only when output is off 9 9 Protection Functions Abnormal output When output overvoltage or output overcurrent is detected output will be set to off and the error message is displayed Abnormal power source When an internal power source abnormality is dete...

Page 260: ...s When a protection function related error occurs an alarm sound will be output regardless of the beep sound setting Keylock On or off When keylock is on only the keylock off operation and the output off operation are enabled Output setting at power on On or off When on output is automatically set to on at power on Reset function This function resets all basic settings to their initial factory set...

Page 261: ...0 5 V open Output impedance 100 Ω Status items Power source on off status 0 off 1 on Output on off status 0 off 1 on Limiter operation 0 Not operating 1 Operating Software busy 0 Normal 1 Busy Sequence operation step synchronized outputs 0 and 1 Terminals D sub 25 pin multi connector rear panel 9 12 USB Interface USB interface is provided to enable control from an external computer Interface stand...

Page 262: ... I Pollution Degree 2 EMC Compliance Compliant with the following standard requirement EN61326 1 2006 Class A EN 61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 9 16 Ambient Temperature Range Ambient Humidity Range Etc Operating environment Indoor use Altitude 2000 m or lower Operation guarantee 0 to 40 C 5 to 85 RH When absolute humidity is 1 to 25 g m3 with no condensation Performance g...

Page 263: ... guarantee RH 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Storage condition Operation guarantee Figure 9 1 Temperature and Humidity Ranges 9 17 External Dimensions and Weight External dimensions Width 258 mm Height 176 mm Depth 440 mm Projections are not included Weight Approximately 9 5 kg Figure 9 2 shows the external dimensions ...

Page 264: ...e 9 2 External Dimensions Cover labels Built in air filter Detailed view of cover labels Rear panel Surface treatment Control panel Plastic ultra light gray Munsell 6 OPB9 2 0 1 Rear panel Munsell 8 5PB2 6 0 2 Covers Light gray leather tone Munsell 6PB7 6 1 2 leather tone Protective cover ...

Page 265: ...uation regarding the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Low Voltage Directive the following standards were applied EMC Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements 2004 108 EC Harmonized Standard EN 61326 1 2006 Conducted Radiated Emission CISPR11 2004 Class A Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 Current Harmonics EN 61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 Ra...

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