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Programmable DC 

Power supply 

 

PGPS-36V3A

 

User’s Manual 

 
 

CONTENTS  

 
Safety Guide ........................................................ 3 
 
Attention............................................................... 3 
 

Chapter 1 General Introduction

........................5 

1.1 General Introduction 
1.2 Specifications 
1.3 Features  
1.4 Dimensions and Structure 
1.4.1 Dimension 
1.4.2 Structure 
1.4.2.1 Front view 
1.4.2.2 Back view 
 

Chapter 2 Operation

..........................................9 

2.1 General operation 
2.2 Function introduction 
2.2.1. Main functions 
2.2.2 Sub-functions 
2.3 The operation of the function 
2.3.1 Set up voltage 

2.3.2 Set up current 
2.3.3 Enable/disable the output 
2.3.4 Store parameters 
2.3.5 Recall parameters 
2.3.6 The function of the Menu 
2.3.6.1 Set up the maximum output voltage 
2.3.6.2 Set up the maximum output power  
2.3.6.3 Enable/disable the rotary knob 
2.3.6.4 Set up the initial out state 
2.3.6.5 Save voltage setting 
2.3.6.6 Set up communication speed 
2.3.6.7 Set up communication address  
2.3.6.8 Lock the keypad 
2.3.6.9 Clear saved parameters 
2.3.6.10 Exit  

 
Chapter 3

 

Installation of Software

 ................ 14  

3.1 System Installation 
3.2 System Start 
3.3 System Uninstallation 
 

Chapter 4

 

Introduction of functions

 ............. 17  

4.1 The Definition of the Power Supply 
4.2 The COM Port and Address Set 
4.3 Start the Communication 
4.4 Stop the Communication 
4.5 Select POWER 
4.6 Select PC to POWER Control Instructions 
4.7 Set the Voltage Range 
4.8 Set the Max Current 
4.9 Query the Report 
4.10 Explanation of the Interface Indicating 
   Components 
4.11 The State Bar 
4.12 Power Supply State Indication 
4.13 Exit the System 

 

Summary of Contents for PGPS-36V3A

Page 1: ...Programmable DC Power supply PGPS 36V3A User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...2 3 6 2 Set up the maximum output power 2 3 6 3 Enable disable the rotary knob 2 3 6 4 Set up the initial out state 2 3 6 5 Save voltage setting 2 3 6 6 Set up communication speed 2 3 6 7 Set up communication address 2 3 6 8 Lock the keypad 2 3 6 9 Clear saved parameters 2 3 6 10 Exit Chapter 3 Installation of Software 14 3 1 System Installation 3 2 System Start 3 3 System Uninstallation Chapter 4...

Page 3: ... in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument The Manufacturer assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Attention I Safety 1 Users should operate the equipment according to the instructions outlined in the manual There is high voltage inside the instrument and you should avoid touching it directly 2 Pleas...

Page 4: ...he following items when changing the voltage input and the fuse 2 Before changing the voltage and the fuse be sure that the AC power is in the off position and be sure that there is no other equipment connected to this instrument 3 Place a screwdriver into the fuse mounting and press down on it The fuse mounting should pop up 4 Pull out the fuse change it according to the label beside the power in...

Page 5: ...trument for scientific research educational institutions and service technicians 1 2 Specification Model PGPS 36V3A Number of outputs 1 DC outputs Voltage 0 to 36V Current 3A Power max 108W Line Regulation Voltage 0 3 999V 0 01 3mV 4 36V 0 02 10mV Current 0 02 8mA Load Regulation Voltage 0 02 10mV Current 0 02 10mA Ripple and noise Voltage 1mVrms Current 4mArms Programming accuracy at 25 C 5 C Vol...

Page 6: ... RS485 adaptor USB adaptor Mounting rack 1 3 Features 1 LCD display with back light 2 Number keypad and rotary knob 3 Maximum output voltage limitation 4 Maximum output power limitation 5 10 parameter storage 6 Can be series parallel connected to expand output voltage current 7 Free power management software 1 4 Dimensions and Structure 1 4 1 Dimension Fig 1 Dimension of the PGPS 36V3A Programmabl...

Page 7: ... 36V3A 2 Arrangement of the Keyboard In default setting the keypad will execute the functions listed on the keypad in black In special mode it will execute functions listed in blue on the keypad Fig 4 Key board of PGPS 36V3A DC power supply ...

Page 8: ...key Right Operation The right moving key ESC Can be used to exit from any working state OK Confirmation key Rotary knob The rotary dial Fig 5 Rotary knob and function keys 1 4 2 2 Back view Fig 6 Back View The fuse can be changed easily by using a small screwdriver ...

Page 9: ... 2 3 The operation of the function There are 5 main functions and 9 sub functions of this power supply please refer to the operation of these functions as follows 2 3 1 Set up voltage The PGPS 36V3A power supply provides two methods to set up the output voltage by the number keypad and by the rotary knob Please see the following operation procedure Procedure Operation details LCD display Step 1 Pr...

Page 10: ...tions voltage 24V load R 12Ohm then V R 2 A this represents the power supply providing the load with 2A current If the current value is set to 2 50A the power supply works in CV mode the actual current value should be displayed on the screen as 2 00A If the load resistor becomes lower the current will increase When the current exceeds 2 5A the power supply will change to CC mode and the output vol...

Page 11: ...tored data sets at any time This includes 1 Voltage value 2 Current value 3 Maximum voltage 4 Locked unlocked keypad 5 Maximum power 6 Baud rate 7 Communication address The recall operation is as follows Procedure The operation Methods LCD display Step 1 Press the Recall button CALL 1 Step 2 Enter the password Or jump to step 4 if the keypad is unlocked ENTER PASSWORD Step 3 Press the Enter button...

Page 12: ... pressing the Enter button 2 3 6 2 Set up the maximum output power When you select the MAX POWER SET function the LCD will display as You can set the maximum output power value by using the number keypad or by rotating the ROTARY knob Then confirm the value by pressing the Enter button 2 3 6 3 Enable disable the rotary knob When you select the ROTARY function the LCD will display as You can select...

Page 13: ...he connecting a RS232 and 485 bus Each power supply should have a unique address When you select ADDRESS SET function the LCD will display as Users can change the communication address by pressing the keypad or rotating the ROTARY knob and confirm the value by pressing Enter button The range of the address is from 0 to 31 2 3 6 8 Lock the keypad When the keypad is locked you must enter the correct...

Page 14: ...n Initial Interface 3 1 2 Then it will enter the interface as in Fig 3 2 Press NEXT to continue Fig 3 2 The Installation Interface 2 3 1 3 In Fig 1 3 the product introduction will be displayed Read it and press YES to continue Fig 3 3 The Installation Interface 3 3 1 4 In Fig 3 4 click BROWSE to select installation directory path The default directory path is C Program Files Array PowerMS Fig 3 4 ...

Page 15: ...o enter a new name Click NEXT to continue Fig 3 6 The Installation Interface 6 3 1 7 Click NEXT and the installation system will enter the files copy state When the system completes copying the files to your computer the PowerMS system installation finished Fig 3 7 The Installation Interface 7 3 2 System Start 3 2 1 In Fig 3 8 select the file folder of Start Program Array And then click the PowerM...

Page 16: ...started it will automatically be in the minimized state The icon is displayed in the status bar on the desktop Click the right mouse button on the icon the menu as shown in Fig 3 11 will be displayed Fig 3 11 Show Show the interface Hide Hide the interface Start Communicate Start the communication Stop Communicate Stop the communication About PMS Show the help contents Exit System Close the system...

Page 17: ...on Range Remarks Power Name Name Of the Power Supply Must be Input Current Up The Max Current 0 5A 0 3A0 1 5A Must be Input Power Up The Max Power 0 90W 0 108W 0 108W Must be Input Voltage Configure The Max Voltage 0 18V 0 36V 0 72V Must be Input Configure ID The ID Number No Consideration Notes When selecting the Add function item to add POWER the name and address of the POWER cannot be repeated ...

Page 18: ... with but one address in order to Communicate correctly Set the parameter and select OK and it will enter into the common communication The default COM port is COM1 and the default POWER address is 0 4 3 Start the Communication After the COM port and ADDRESS set select the button and the system will start the communication If the communication is normal the prompt information as shown in Fig 4 7 w...

Page 19: ...he keypad In general you can use the rotary knob 1 Using the rotary knob Move the mouse to the icon and then rotate the knob 2 Using the keypad Select the A button enter the data and then select the ENTER button 4 9 Query the Report Select the button and the diagram as shown in Fig 4 15 will be displayed Fig 4 15 Query the Report 1 Set the Query Conditions Set the parameters in the Query frame 2 Q...

Page 20: ...9 the point key C the cleared key the backspace key V the voltage setting key Unit V A the current setting key Unit A mV the voltage setting key Unit mV mA the current setting key Unit mA Vmax input the max voltage value 36V Amax input the max current value 3A OK the confirmation key Fig 4 18 Keypad Explanation Panel Part V presents the current voltage set state Unit V Max 36 presents that the max...

Page 21: ... presents overloading 2 Overloading power indication Blue presents normal Red presents overloading 3 Power supply ON OFF state Blue presents OFF Red presents ON 4 Power supply control type Blue presents CONROL SELF Red presents PC CONTROL 4 13 Exit the System Select the icon to exit the system ...

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