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LMX SERIES™ OPERATION MANUAL 

 

SECTION 12: Warnings & Error Messages 

Entire Contents Copyright 

 2018 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. 

LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual 

Page 447 of 463

 

Error Source 

Code 

Category  Error Message 

Possible Cause 

Resolution 

completing front panel 

firmware update 

Front panel 

337 

Internal 

Error 

Missed node. 

An inconsistency was 

detected in the power 

source's internal 

communication network. 

Try recycling power. If 

error persists, contact 

customer service 

Front panel  

338 

Error 

One or more enhanced 

controllers did not get 

enabled. 

Failed to enable one or 

more controllers 

Try recycling power. If 

error persists, contact 

customer service 

Front panel 

341 

Internal 

Error 

Firmware version 

mismatch. Power stage 

version is older than 

expected.  

Firmware Error. Power 

stage firmware version is 

older than expected 

Contact customer service 

Front panel 

342 

Internal 

Error 

Firmware version 

mismatch. Front panel 

version is older than 

expected. 

Firmware Error. Front 

panel firmware version is 

older than expected 

Contact customer service 

Front panel 

343 

Error 

Mismatch between 

hardware revisions of 

units in parallel. 

Error during discovery. 

Not all paralleled units 

are of same hardware 

revision 

Contact customer service 

Front panel 

344 

Error 

Power stage firmware 

update failed.  

Run 

SYSTem:FW:INT:UPDATE:

STAT? for more 

information. 

Run unit discovery to 

recover 

Front panel  

345 

Error 

Firmware update was 

interrupted. 

Recovery is needed. 

Run unit discovery to 

recover 

Front panel  

346 

Error 

GPIB hardware not found 

in this unit. 

Configuration Error. GPIB 

Interface option not 

found 

Check model type tag for 

installed options 

Front panel  

347 

Error 

GPIB hardware detected 

Configuration Error. GPIB 

Interface found but not 

configured 

Check model type tag for 

installed options 

Front panel  

348 

Error 

IO hardware not found in 

this unit. 

Configuration Error. Aux 

I/O hardware missing 

Check model type tag for 

installed options 

Front panel  

349 

Error 

IO hardware detected 

Configuration Error. Aux 

I/O hardware found but 

not configured 

Check model type tag for 

installed options 

Front panel 

350 

Internal 

Error 

Analog inputs cannot be 

read. 

Configuration Error. No 

data received from 

analog inputs 

Check connections to 

AUX I/O connector and 

pin assignments 

Front panel  

351 

Error 

Transformer hardware 

detected. 

Unit model mismatch. 

 

Front panel  

352 

Error 

Ambient temperature 

exceeded maximum limit. 

 

 

Front panel  

353 

Error 

Enhanced controller 

hardware not found in 

this unit. 

 

 

Front panel  

354 

Error 

Enhanced controller 

hardware detected. 

Unit model mismatch. 

 

Front panel  

355 

Error 

Mismatch between 

models of units in 

parallel. 

 

 

Front panel  

356 

Error 

Unit model mismatch. 

 

 

Front panel 

357 

Internal 

Error 

Digital inputs cannot be 

read. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 105LMX

Page 1: ...N 143750 10 LMX Series Programmable AC Power Source PACIFIC POWER SOURCE Worldwide Supplier of Precision Programmable Power Copyright 2019 Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS ...

Page 2: ...s Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 2 of 463 PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FOR HARDCOPY VERSIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT ...

Page 3: ...hase Models Direct Coupled Output 26 4 1 4 Three Phase Models Transformer Output 26 4 2 AC Output Current Ratings by Model 27 4 2 1 Thermal PF Current Rating Charts Single Phase Models 28 4 2 2 Thermal PF Current Rating Charts Three Phase Models 33 4 3 Overload Operation 39 4 4 AC Output All Models 39 4 4 1 Programmable Output Impedance Ranges by Phase Mode 40 4 5 Low Frequency Operating in Transf...

Page 4: ...emoval and Cleaning 68 5 10 1 Air Filter Removal 68 5 10 2 Filter Cleaning 68 5 10 3 Air Filter Installation 68 5 11 Liquids 69 5 12 Load Connections 69 5 12 1 Single Phase Output 70 5 12 2 Split Phase Output 73 5 12 3 Three Phase Output 76 5 12 4 External Voltage Sense Connections 79 5 12 5 Transformer Coupled Output 82 5 12 6 Low Frequency Operating in Transformer Coupled Mode 82 5 13 Powering U...

Page 5: ...ens 114 6 5 1 Measurements Screens 114 6 5 2 Scope Measurements 115 6 5 3 Harmonic Measurements 116 6 5 4 Measurement Screen Soft Keys 117 6 5 5 Measurement Data Logging 119 6 6 TRAN TRANSIENTS Screens 120 6 6 1 LIST Mode 120 6 6 2 LIST Parameters 121 6 6 3 LIST Transient Edit Mode 124 6 6 4 LIST Transient Execution Modes 125 6 6 5 LIST Transient Entry Modes 127 6 6 6 Multiple User Waveforms in Tr...

Page 6: ... 7 3 1 Remote Inhibit 180 7 4 Transient Trigger Input 181 7 5 External Sync Input 182 7 5 1 Principle of Operation 182 7 5 2 SYNC Status Display 184 7 5 3 Sync Operation Settings 184 7 6 Digital Output control signals 185 7 6 1 Function Strobe Trigger Out 185 7 6 2 Phase Sync Output 187 7 7 User Programmable Digital signals 188 7 7 1 Relay Control Outputs 188 7 7 2 Digital User Inputs 189 7 7 3 Di...

Page 7: ...nds 245 8 7 1 Source Configuration Programming Commands 245 8 7 2 Voltage Programming Commands 249 8 7 3 Frequency Programming Commands 254 8 7 4 Current Programming Commands 255 8 7 5 Phase Programming Commands 258 8 7 6 Waveform Programming Commands 260 8 7 7 Voltage Protection Programming Commands 268 8 7 8 Current Protection Programming Commands 270 8 7 9 Power Protection Programming Commands ...

Page 8: ... 10 4 Web Browser Interface 379 10 5 Available Web Interface Menu Tree 379 10 6 Home Screen 380 10 6 1 SCPI Console Command Line Interface 380 10 6 2 Status Byte Display 381 10 6 3 Browser Status Bar 381 10 6 4 Operation Manual PDF 381 10 7 Source Control Screens 382 10 7 1 Program 383 10 7 2 Protections 384 10 7 3 Transients 385 10 7 4 Program Memory 391 10 7 5 Waveform 392 10 7 6 Waveform Editor...

Page 9: ... 11 1 Calibration Interval 429 11 2 Closed Case User Calibration 429 11 3 Equipment Required 429 11 4 Calibration Procedures 429 11 4 1 Voltage Calibration Offset 430 11 4 2 Current Calibration Offset Direct Coupled V Range 431 11 4 3 Voltage Calibration Gain 432 11 4 4 Current Gain Calibration Setup Diagrams 434 11 4 1 Current Calibration Load Values 436 11 4 2 Current Calibration Gain 437 11 4 3...

Page 10: ...s 131 Table 6 17 Available STEP Transient Parameters 133 Table 6 18 Available STEP PROGRAM screen soft keys 133 Table 6 19 Available STEP PROGRAM screen soft keys 134 Table 6 20 Available UNIT CONFIGURATION 1 screen soft keys 139 Table 6 21 Available UNIT CONFIGURATION 2 screen soft keys 140 Table 6 22 Available USER LIMITS SETTINGS screen soft keys 141 Table 6 23 Available RAMP TIME SLEW RATE SET...

Page 11: ...g Input assignable Commands 196 Table 7 5 AUX I O Digital Output assignable Events or Conditions 199 Table 8 1 Available SCPI Command Subsystems 204 Table 8 2 Available Included LMX Series Waveforms 261 Table 8 3 Mandatory IEEE488 2 Common Commands 361 Table 8 4 Status Byte Register STB 365 Table 8 5 Status Event Register ESR 367 Table 10 1 Supported Script Entries 396 Table 11 1 Required Calibrat...

Page 12: ...onnections Models 140 160 345 360LMX 72 Figure 5 10 Split Phase Output Connections Models 105 108 112 305 308 312 320LMX 74 Figure 5 11 Split Phase Output Connections Models 140 160 345 360LMX 75 Figure 5 12 Three Phase Output Connections Models 305 308 312 320LMX 77 Figure 5 13 Three Phase Output Connections Models 345 360LMX 78 Figure 5 14 External Sense Connections Models 105 108 305 308 112 31...

Page 13: ...177 Figure 7 2 External Trigger Input Timing 182 Figure 7 3 External Sync Input Pulses 183 Figure 7 4 External Sync Input Sync Status Indication 184 Figure 7 5 External Sync Input Sync Lost Status Indication 184 Figure 7 6 Transient Trigger Output Pulse 186 Figure 7 7 Function Strobe Output Pulse 186 Figure 7 8 Phase A Zero Phase Sync Output Pulse 187 Figure 7 9 Analog Input Amplifier AMP Mode 192...

Page 14: ...ific Power Source 17692 Fitch Irvine CA 92614 USA Phone 1 949 251 1800 Fax 1 949 756 0756 Email support pacificpower com EUROPE Caltest Instruments GmbH Binzigstraße 21 77876 Kappelrodeck Germany Phone 49 0 7842 99722 00 Fax 49 0 7842 99722 29 Email support pacificepower com CHINA PPST Shanghai Co Ltd 4 floors building 2 No 2185 Lai Fang Road Jiu Ting Town Song Jiang District Shanghai 201615 Phone...

Page 15: ...nd will be returned without repair This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties expressed or implied 2 2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty PPS warrants repair work to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of ninety 90 days from the invoice date This Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty applies to replacement parts or to subassemblies only All shipping and...

Page 16: ...ECTION 2 Safety Warranty Information Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 16 of 463 ...

Page 17: ...CLASSE 1 Cet produit est un appareil Classe 1 avec terre de protection Les dispositifs de sécurité de ce produit peuvent être altérés si le produit est utilisé d une manière non spécifiée dans le manuel d utilisation WARNING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II pollution degree 2 environments only It is designed to operate at a maximum ...

Page 18: ... les spécifications de tension d alimentation de l équipement notées sur l étiquette sont bien compatibles avec la tension et fréquence secteur disponibles SAFETY NOTICE GROUNDING This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument provided with a protective earth terminal To minimize shock hazard the instrument chassis or cabinet must be connected to an electrical safety ground The instrument must be con...

Page 19: ...de sécurité électrique L appareil doit être branché sur le secteur d alimentation électrique à courant alternatif par un câble d alimentation triphasé approprié avec terre de protection L1 L2 L3 PE Toute interruption de la mise à la terre de protection ou de déconnexion de la borne de terre causera un risque de choc électrique qui pourrait entraîner des blessures Cet appareil peut être équipé d un...

Page 20: ... the power cable removed This includes the AC Input terminals which may have residual voltage due to internal charged capacitors that have no discharge path To avoid injuries always disconnect power discharge circuits and remove external voltage sources before touching components AVERTISSEMENT TENIR A l ECART DE CIRCUITS SOUS TENSION Les utilisateurs ne doivent pas retirer les capots de l appareil...

Page 21: ...IECES ET DE COMPOSANTS NE PAS MODIFIER L EQUIPEMENT En raison d introduction de dangers supplémentaires ne pas installer des pièces de rechange et ne pas effectuer de modification de l équipement non autorisés Retourner l appareil à un bureau de ventes et services Pacific Power Source pour le service et la réparation afin d assurer le maintien des caractéristiques de sécurité Les appareils qui sem...

Page 22: ...r three phase power analyzer with deep acquisition memory for measurement and waveform capture of output parameters The standard output voltage range for most of the LMX Series is 0 135 Vac L N Additionally Models 112LMX and 312LMX can operate from 0 to 150 Vac L N Optional output transformers are available to provide higher output voltages Voltage ratios up to 2 5 1 are readily available Other tr...

Page 23: ...ovide 2 25kVA of power with 0 135 Vac L N output voltage range 2 Phase Mode provides 1 5kVA of power with 0 270 Vac L L output voltage External Magnetics Module available for higher output voltage ranges 9 Model 345LMX 4 5 kVA capable of 1 2 or 3 Phase operation Single and three phase modes provide 4 5kVA of power with 0 135 Vac L N output voltage range 2 Phase Mode provides 3 0kVA of power with 0...

Page 24: ...ource The command processor handles all user inputs as well as any analog or digital input provided to the unit All power stages are operated autonomously and take input from the main command processor For larger power configurations consisting for multiple chassis the master unit command processor communicates to all chassis that are connected on the master auxiliary interconnect bus 3 5 Measurem...

Page 25: ...upled Output MODEL Rated Power VA 1 Output Form2 OutputVoltageMax3 l n l l OutputCurrent4 Arms Input Power5 105LMX 500 1 2 0 135 270 4 2 1Ø 108LMX 750 1 2 0 135 270 6 3 1Ø 112LMX 1200 1 2 0 150 300 10 5 1Ø 140LMX 4000 1 2 0 135 270 32 16 3Ø 160LMX 6000 1 2 0 135 270 48 16 3Ø 4 1 2 Single Phase Models Transformer Output MODEL Rated Power VA 1 Output Form2 OutputVoltageMax3 l n l l OutputCurrent4 Ar...

Page 26: ...utput MODEL Rated Power VA 1 Output Form2 OutputVoltageMax3 l n l l OutputCurrent4 Arms Input Power 5 Direct Transformer Direct Transformer Ratio 1 5 1 Ratio 2 0 1 Ratio 2 5 1 Ratio 1 5 1 Ratio 2 0 1 Ratio 2 5 1 305LMXT 500 1 2 3 0 135 270 0 135 234 0 202 404 0 202 350 0 270 540 0 270 468 0 338 600 0 338 585 4 2 1 5 Ø 2 6 1 3 1 0 Ø 2 1 0 75 Ø 1 6 0 8 0 6 Ø 1Ø 308LMXT 750 1 2 3 0 135 270 0 135 234 ...

Page 27: ...actor Rating charts on subsequent pages for maximum current at reduced voltage settings Output current ratings are scaled appropriately by the selected transformer ratio when using transformer coupled outputs Single Phase Mode Split Phase Mode Three Phase Mode MODEL Iout rms Iout pk Iout rms Iout pk Iout rms Iout pk 105LMX 4 A 40 A 2 A 20 A 108LMX 6 A 40 A 3 A 20 A 112LMX 10 A 40 A 5 A 20 A 140LMX...

Page 28: ...Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 28 of 463 4 2 1 Thermal PF Current Rating Charts Single Phase Models 105LMX Model Figure 4 1 105LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 29: ...ecifications Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 29 of 463 108LMX Model Figure 4 2 108LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 30: ...ecifications Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 30 of 463 112LMX Model Figure 4 3 112LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 31: ...ecifications Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 31 of 463 140LMX Model Figure 4 4 140LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 32: ...ecifications Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 32 of 463 160LMX Model Figure 4 5 160LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 33: ...ts Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 33 of 463 4 2 2 Thermal PF Current Rating Charts Three Phase Models 305LMX Figure 4 6 305LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 34: ... Specifications Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 34 of 463 308LMX Figure 4 7 308LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 35: ... Specifications Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 35 of 463 312LMX Figure 4 8 312LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 36: ... Specifications Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 36 of 463 320LMX Figure 4 9 320LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 37: ... Specifications Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 37 of 463 345LMX Figure 4 10 345LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 38: ... Specifications Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 38 of 463 360LMX Figure 4 11 360LMX Rating Charts ...

Page 39: ...rect Coupled Range 0 135 Vac LN 0 234 Vac LL T Option Ranges Turns ratios 1 1 5 1 2 0 1 2 5 Programming Resolution 0 01 V Accuracy 0 25 F S 0 1 in CSC mode Waveforms 200 Max Sine Square Triangle Clipped THD Arbitrary DC Offset 20 mV Harmonic Distortion Vthd full resistive load up to 360Vrms L N 15 1000 Hz 0 1 1000 5000 Hz 0 25 Output Noise 50 mVrms Load Regulation Direct Coupled 0 0 CSC Mode Trans...

Page 40: ...tting and number of units connected in parallel in Master Aux mode The table below summarizes the available ranges as function of these Limits 0 Max Limits Limits 0 Max Limits Models Phase Mode Real Time R Ohms Real Time L µH RMS R Ohms RMS L µH 105LMX 108LMX 112LMX 140LMX 160LMX Split Phase 200 000 100 000 200 000 100 000 Single Phase 100 000 50 000 100 000 50 000 305LMX 308LMX 312LMX 320LMX 345L...

Page 41: ...ers when operating at lower frequencies For example to determine the value of reduced voltage at 20Hz operation of the transformer described above 1 Calculate the Volt Second Product maximum value of the transformer at 30Hz and 125 Vac Calculate the reduced output voltage value at 20Hz with maximum Volt Second Product value Therefore to prevent output transformer saturation at 20Hz operation the m...

Page 42: ...ge Vrms Range 0 340 VLN 0 600 VLL Resolution 0 01 V Accuracy 0 1 F S Frequency Hz Fundamental Range 15 5000 Hz Resolution 0 01 Hz Accuracy 0 1 Rdg AC Current Arms Range See Model Tables page 8 9 Resolution 0 01 Arms Accuracy 15 45Hz 0 25 of F S 45 500 Hz 0 1 F S 20 5 000 Hz 0 5 F S Current Crest Factor Range 1 00 10 00 Resolution 0 01 Accuracy1 2 0 F S AC or DC Power W Range See Model Tables page ...

Page 43: ...500 ksps Harmonics Measurements Parameters VLN A VLN B VLN C VLL AB VLL AC VLL BC IA IB IC Harmonics Range H1 H50 Accuracy Amplitude 1 0 of RMS Reading Phase Angle Range 0 359 9 Accuracy Phase Angle 8 µsec Bandwidth 100 kHz 500 ksps Display Modes Table format Graph Format 4 9 Transients Transients Programming No of Entries 200 Steps 400 Segments Parameters Voltage Frequency Phase B C Ramp Time Dwe...

Page 44: ...of order Once selected the unit will operate at designated voltage 10 4 10 1 105LMX AC Input The Model 105LMX single phase input voltages required input currents at full rated load and recommended service input currents are stated as below NO INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT RECOMMENDED SERVICE 1 100 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 12 Arms 25 A 2 110 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 12 Arms 25 A 3 120 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 11 Arms 25 A 4 20...

Page 45: ...input voltages required input currents at full rated load and recommended service input currents are stated as below NO INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT RECOMMENDED SERVICE 1 208 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 23 Arms 40 A 2 220 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 22 Arms 40 A 3 230 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 21 Arms 40 A 4 240 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 20 Arms 40 A 5 220 380 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 13 Arms 20 A 6 230 400 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 12 Arms 20 A 7 240 416 Vac ...

Page 46: ...ut The Model 308LMX single phase input voltages required input currents at full rated load and recommended service input currents are stated as below NO INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT RECOMMENDED SERVICE 1 100 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 17 Arms 25 A 2 110 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 16 Arms 25 A 3 120 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 15 Arms 25 A 4 200 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 9 Arms 25 A 5 208 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 9 Arms 25 A 6 220 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 8 Ar...

Page 47: ...quired input currents at full rated load and recommended service input currents are stated as below NO INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT RECOMMENDED SERVICE 1 208 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 23 Arms 40 A 2 220 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 22 Arms 40 A 3 230 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 21 Arms 40 A 4 240 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 20 Arms 40 A 5 220 380 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 13 Arms 20 A 6 230 400 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 12 Arms 20 A 7 240 416 Vac 10 47 63 Hz 12 Ar...

Page 48: ...r use in installing or removing the power source from a 19 instrument cabinet only These handles should not be used to carry or move the power source to a different location Always use a suitable cart for lift to move the power source 4 11 2 Rack Mount Slides The chassis of the LMX Series Power Source is designed to accept slide rails These can be provided as a cost option For more information con...

Page 49: ...onnector Type A standard Rear Panel Type A USB Host 1 Type B USB Device 1 Connector Types RS232 Baud rate 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 62500 115200 Parity O Odd uneven parity E Even even parity N None no parity bit Number of data bits 7 or 8 Number of stop bits 1 or 2 Handshake Xon Xoff Signal Levels Inputs RxD Maximum input voltage 25 V Input Impedance 5 kΩ typical Switching thresholds VH 3 V VL ...

Page 50: ...nts Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 50 of 463 Connector Amphenol 24 pin Micro ribbon connector Rear Panel Set screws M3 5 0 6 metric threads ...

Page 51: ... outputs with 5 2V output and 200Ω output impedance Into a 5kΩ load the output voltage is 5V Note DO3 and DO4 are open drain outputs with internal pull up of 1k to 5 5V with a diode protection At no load these outputs will measure 5 5V With a 5kΩ impedance these outputs will measure 4 6V TTL Level Relay State Function Strobe Trigger Out Phase Reference sync output User programmable outputs 2 Volta...

Page 52: ...R MODELS 140LMX 160LMX AND 320LMX THROUGH 360LMX ARE NOT A ONE PERSON LIFT AND MUST BE LIFTED BY TWO OR MORE INDIVIDUALS IN ORDER TO REDUCE CHANCE OF PHYSICAL INJURY 5 2 Inspection The LMX Series of AC power sources are carefully inspected before shipment If instrument damage has occurred during transport please inform Pacific Power Source nearest sales and service office or representative Refer t...

Page 53: ...w ranges from 200 to 600 CFM The minimum clearance requirement for each model is listed below MODELS MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT 140LMX 160LMX 320LMX 345LMX 360LMX 12 inches front and back 105LMX 108LMX 112LMX 305LMX 308LMX 312LMX and 320LMX 2 inches on each side and 12 inches to the rear Table 5 1 Required ventilation clearances by model When the power source is placed in a 19 inch rack it must...

Page 54: ...s if the AC input voltage phasing and frequency does not match WARNING DO NOT CONNECT AN LMX MODEL TO AN INCORRECT UTILITY LINE VOLTAGE AS DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR AVERTISSEMENT NE PAS CONNECTER UNE LMX MODÈLE À UN UTILITAIRE TENSION EN PANNE QUI PEUT SE PRODUIRE 5 6 AC Input Connections For models 105 108 112 305 308 312 and 320LMX an input power cord and plug is provided to meet ETL safety s...

Page 55: ...ve been designed to accept most standard single phase input voltage forms This is accomplished through the use of a tapped input power transformer Configuring the proper input form is a matter of setting jumpers in the appropriate positions The system is designed for use with input frequencies of 47 to 63 Hz Optionally the systems may be used with input frequencies of up to 440 Hz Contact the fact...

Page 56: ... Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 56 of 463 Figure 5 2 AC Input Transformer Tap Settings Models 105 108 305 308LMX ...

Page 57: ...igned to accept most standard single phase input voltage forms This is accomplished through the use of a tapped input power transformer Configuring the proper input form is a matter of setting jumpers in the appropriate positions The system is designed for use with input frequencies of 47 to 63 Hz Optionally the systems may be used with input frequencies of up to 440 Hz Contact the factory for det...

Page 58: ...on Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 58 of 463 Figure 5 3 AC Input Transformer Tap Settings Models 112 and 312LMX ...

Page 59: ... accept most standard three phase input voltage forms This is accomplished through the use of a tapped input power transformer Configuring the proper input form is a matter of setting jumpers in the appropriate positions The system is designed for use with input frequencies of 47 to 63 Hz Optionally the systems may be used with input frequencies of up to 440 Hz Contact the factory for details Figu...

Page 60: ...llation Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 60 of 463 Figure 5 4 AC Input Transformer Tap Settings Model 320LMX ...

Page 61: ...phase input voltage forms This is accomplished through the use of a tapped input power transformer Configuring the proper input form is a matter of setting jumpers in the appropriate positions The system is designed for use with input frequencies of 47 to 63 Hz Optionally the systems may be used with input frequencies of up to 440 Hz Contact the factory for details Figure 5 5 shows the location of...

Page 62: ...ntire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 62 of 463 Figure 5 5 AC Input Transformer Tap Settings Models 140 160 345 and 360LMX ...

Page 63: ...D TERMINAL TO EARTH POTENTIAL FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CREATE A SHOCK HAZARD AVERTISSEMENT DES TENSIONS LÉTALES SONT PRÉSENTES AUX BORNES D ENTRÉE DE CET ÉQUIPEMENT TOUJOURS CONNECTER LE TERMINAL CHS or GND AU POTENTIEL DE TERRE LE NON RESPONSABILITÉ CRÉERA UN RISQUE DE CHOC CAUTION USE COPPER CONDUCTOR WIRING ONLY Use only copper conductor CU wiring for all AC Input AC Output and Ground Connections ...

Page 64: ...INE 3 L3 or C Red Grey GROUND CHS Green Green Yellow The input power of Models 140LMX 160LMX 345LMX and 360LMX is connected to the Input Power Terminal Block located on the rear panel of the power source In this case the input wiring is brought to this terminal block from the distribution panel The connection points are labeled A B C N and CHS The input wiring is connected to these points in the a...

Page 65: ...n Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 65 of 463 Figure 5 6 AC Input Wiring Diagram Models 140 160 345 and 360LMX LMX ...

Page 66: ...put AC Output and Ground Connections ATTENTION UTILISER UNIQUEMENT LE CÂBLAGE DU CONDUCTEUR EN CUIVRE Utilisez uniquement un câblage à conducteur en cuivre CU pour toutes les connexions d entrée CA de sortie CA et de mise à la terre 5 7 1 Chassis Ground Connection Required WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Equipment must be grounded AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC l équipement doit être mis à la terre The unit MU...

Page 67: ... reduce common mode noise at the output of the power source 5 8 AC Input Circuit Breaker This product is fitted with a mains input circuit breaker on the left hand side of the front panel The power off position of the circuit breaker handle is marked O The power on position of the circuit breaker is marked I 5 9 Cleaning CAUTION BEFORE you clean the unit switch the unit off at the front panel brea...

Page 68: ...5 10 1 Air Filter Removal To remove the air filter proceed as follows 1 Turn the unit off first Using a small Philips screwdriver 2 Remove the four Philips screws from the corners of the filter panel on the front of the unit 3 Pull the filter panel toward you carefully and remove the filter material 5 10 2 Filter Cleaning Use warm water and some mild detergent to rinse all dirt out of the filter m...

Page 69: ...NS VOLTAGE IS APPLIED ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING TO THE HAZARDOUS OUTPUT TERMINALS AVERTISSEMENT SORTIE DANGEREUSE LA SORTIE DE L APPAREIL PEUT ETRE REGLEE A DES NIVEAUX DE TENSION DANGEREUX L APPAREIL FOURNIT UNE ISOLATION DE BASE DU RESEAU D ENTREE AC PAR CONSEQUENT LA SORTIE DOIT TOUJOURS ETRE CONSIDEREE COMME DANGEREUSE LES CONNEXIONS DOIVE...

Page 70: ...of the load connects to this terminal in all models The CHS chassis ground terminal must always be connected to the chassis of the load Since the output is isolated either output terminal direct coupled output only may be connected to chassis This allows the user to re establish a local ground for the output The output must be referenced to chassis somewhere preferably neutral Unless demanded othe...

Page 71: ...ontents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 71 of 463 Figure 5 8 Single Phase Output Connections Models 105 108 112 305 308 312 320LMX LMX LMX ...

Page 72: ...Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 72 of 463 Figure 5 9 Single Phase Output Connections Models 140 160 345 360LMX LMX ...

Page 73: ...ad to the φB terminal The N terminal is not used with this type of load Some loads require three connections Va N Vb or L1 N L2 This type of load is commonly referred to as Split Phase In this case the N terminal of the output terminal block is used in addition to the wiring described above Refer to Figure 5 10 and Figure 5 11 for connection details The CHS terminal must always be connected to the...

Page 74: ...ontents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 74 of 463 Figure 5 10 Split Phase Output Connections Models 105 108 112 305 308 312 320LMX LMX LMX ...

Page 75: ...tire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 75 of 463 Figure 5 11 Split Phase Output Connections Models 140 160 345 360LMX LMX LMX ...

Page 76: ... the case of DELTA loads the N terminal is not used The CHS terminal must always be connected to the chassis of the load Since the output is isolated any output terminal direct coupled output only may be connected to chassis This allows the user to re establish a local ground for the output The output preferably Neutral must be referenced to chassis somewhere Unless demanded otherwise by a particu...

Page 77: ...tire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 77 of 463 Figure 5 12 Three Phase Output Connections Models 305 308 312 320LMX LMX LMX ...

Page 78: ...ire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 78 of 463 Figure 5 13 Three Phase Output Connections Models 345 360LMX MODELS 345 360LMX ...

Page 79: ...nexions de sense externes This paragraph describes connection of external sense leads to the LMX Series Power Source External Sense wire size and methods are discussed The LMX Series Power Source contains External Sense Circuits These circuits measure output voltage at an external sense point Since this feature can be completely disabled the wiring detailed in this paragraph is optional If the Ext...

Page 80: ... All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 80 of 463 neutral terminal connect the neutral lead from External Sense Terminal block to the neutral terminal of the load Figure 5 14 External Sense Connections Models 105 108 305 308 112 312 320LMX LMX LMX ...

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Page 82: ...e Va Vb or Vc were connected to chassis the voltage could exceed the 150 Vac limit specified for the neutral to chassis voltage Neutral must remain within 150 Vac of chassis earth ground at all times 5 12 6 Low Frequency Operating in Transformer Coupled Mode LMX Series output transformers are designed to operate from 45 to 5 000 Hz In the case of steady state sine wave output operation at frequenc...

Page 83: ... that the front panel circuit breaker is in the OFF O position 2 Verify that the model nameplate AC input specification match the local utility power 3 Make sure that nothing is connected to any of the OUTPUT terminals on the rear panel 4 Connect the correct AC mains line to the LMX Series AC input terminal using a suitable three phase AC mains disconnect switch 5 Close the AC mains disconnect to ...

Page 84: ...in D Shell Amphenol micro ribbon connector Using a standard GPIB cable the cable will break out to the left of the unit when facing the rear This will typically obstruct USB and LAN interface connector access Reverse GPIB cables are available but using these will obstruct the Auxiliary I O connector The GPIB pin assignments are per the IEEE488 1 standard and listed in the table below PIN Signal De...

Page 85: ... contains synchronizing outputs digital and modulation inputs analog These are extremely useful in certain test applications The use of any of these signals is optional and connection to these points is required only when these features are used Note When not in use however make sure than any analog or digital programming inputs are disabled on the controller or any noise picked up by these inputs...

Page 86: ...system configuration cabinet systems only 5 15 Multi Unit Parallel Operation Two or more 140 160 345 or 360LMX units can be configured as a parallel system to create a high power system This requires at least one Master LMX unit and one or more Auxiliary units or Master units that will be used as Auxiliaries to the first Master Note Auxiliary units or Master units used in an auxiliary position mus...

Page 87: ... CONNECTED This causes the unit to become a master for other parallel units at power on On an AUX unit this connector is connected to a MASTER unit or an AUX unit that precedes this unit in the parallel chain PARALLEL OUT On the MASTER unit this connector is connected to the first AUX unit On the last AUX unit in the parallel chain this connector is NOT CONNECTED signifying the end of the parallel...

Page 88: ...8 Remote Control Programming of this manual for an overview of available programming commands 6 1 Front Panel Layout The front panel layout is shown in Figure 6 1 below The number of buttons is kept to a minimum to ensure simple front panel operation for casual and experienced users alike The shuttle knob is used to slew parameter values and move through menus to make selections Figure 6 1 LMX Ser...

Page 89: ...ay to indicate they have been edited changed but have not yet taken effect This allows multiple parameters in the same screen to be edited with all new setting values taking effect at once when the ENTER or UPDATE ALL soft key is pressed ESC Key The escape key backs out of a menu or selection and returns to a previous level Back Space Key This key backs up one position erasing the last digit value...

Page 90: ...shown on the front panel LCD screen and the LCD screen itself will be off This feature allows for the connection of a touch enabled LCD monitor to the Video Output the front panel as well When detected by the LMX a message will pop up asking the operator to change to the external screen If accepted the front panel LCD will turn off and the LMX screen will be display on the monitor along with a tou...

Page 91: ...ng the output relays are closed and whatever programmed output mode voltage and frequency will be applied to the load If all stages were off power source in sleep mode this process can take up to 2 2 seconds If the output control mode is set to FAST mode however only the inverters are ever turned off and output can be applied within 200 msec which is typical for older design power source with no e...

Page 92: ...creen Either screen can be used to program the output and toggling between screens is done by pressing the Change Style soft key SK1 Output parameters can set from the PROGRAM screen or the PROGRAM MEASUREMENTS screen Each setup parameter can be changed by highlighting the field and either slewing the value using the shuttle knob or entering a value using the numeric key pad The difference between...

Page 93: ... output settings will be reflecting in the measurement read back portion of this screen To change one or more values but not change the actual output till all parameters are preset proceed as follows 1 Use shuttle to move the selected field to the parameter you want to change 2 With the parameter field selected enter a new value using the numeric keypad Note that all fields are now shown with a gr...

Page 94: ...Unit Description Frequency 15 50001 Hz Output frequency Voltage AC 0 3001 V rms AC output Current limit 0 to Max A rms RMS Current Limit Power limit 0 to Max W True Power Limit kVA limit 0 to Max VA Apparent Power Limit Table 6 2 Available Output Parameters on PROGRAM screen Note 1 Range may differ for models with Transformer T Option Each screen has up to five soft keys on the right hand side of ...

Page 95: ... Rotation Phase Sequence Phase rotation aka sequence in three phase mode is fixed The default phase rotation of the LMX is the same as that of legacy PPS UPC controllers Figure 6 3 Three Phase AC mode Default Phase Rotation Phase rotation in three phase mode can be reversed if needed by swapping output connection wires B and C to the load The reversed phase rotation is shown in the figure below fo...

Page 96: ...ield is selected press the first key of the value you want As soon as you enter the first digit the soft keys will display commonly used values for the parameter you are changing For example if you are on the Frequency fields presets for 50 Hz 60 Hz 400 Hz 800Hz and 1200Hz will appear If you are on the Voltage AC field voltage presets for single phase on single phase LMX models or LN and LL voltag...

Page 97: ...n place of the factory default selections This can be done from the SYST menu by selecting the UNIT CONFIGURATION 2 OF 2 screen and pressing the User Presets soft key 6 4 6 For details on change any available pre set soft key value refer to Section 6 7 6 TRANSIENT SETTINGS Screen The TRANSIENT SETTINGS screen defines operation of transient execution Available settings are Continuous Self Calibrati...

Page 98: ...oltage Frequency and phase B or C to be steps at discrete intervals and times An example STEP transient is shown in the screen capture below It shows the relationship between the RAMP Parameters The LENGTH is the dwell time for each step level including any ramp time The first step starts from the INITIAL VALUE The DELTA is the increment or decrement value for each step The FINAL VALUE determines ...

Page 99: ...quency AC voltage and phases The HOLD is ON the last step values will be set as steady state when the step execution ends Duration of each step is determined by LENGTH WIDTH RAMP TIME The following parameters are available in a STEP VALUES screen PARAMETER Range Unit Description Program Mode Initial Delta Final Delta Initial Final Program Entry Modes Waveform 1 200 Waveform number Voltage AC1 0 13...

Page 100: ...mpletes remains at the final ramp values or returns to the settings before the ramp was executed Transients will be executed when the Run soft key SK1 is pressed If the output if OFF however a message will appear indicating the output must be turned ON first The Repeat times field determines how many times the same STEPS or RAMPS will be repeated To run a sequence indefinitely or until manually st...

Page 101: ...applies to AC voltage and or Frequency A sample of a PULSE transient definition is shown in the screen capture below The parameters that define a PULSE transient are dependent of each other so changing one may force another to change The semantics used for setting PULSE transients is as follows Parameter Description RAMP Up or down ramp time WIDTH Duration of pulse including rising and failing ram...

Page 102: ...en PARAMETER Range Unit Description Frequency 15 1200 Hz Frequency Voltage AC 0 300 Vrms AC Voltage Waveform 1 200 Waveform number Phase 0 0 359 9 Deg Phase angle for phases B C Table 6 17 Available STEP Transient Parameters The following soft keys are available on the PULSE VALUES screen SOFT KEY Description Use Setpoint SK1 Starts the transient from the Run from step row number Run Screen SK2 Di...

Page 103: ... by Period Duty Cycle W D 2 Programmed by Width Duty Cycle Depending on the data entry mode selected one of the data entry fields will be disabled and calculated based on the other parameter settings Transients will be executed when the Run soft key SK1 is pressed If the output if OFF however a message will appear indicating the output must be turned ON first The Count field determines how many pu...

Page 104: ...termined by the repeat count or the continuous execution setting to re sync to the start phase angle set for the start of each transient When disabled repeats of the transients start immediately after the previous execution completes with no resync With Cycle Reset on there may be up to one period of the AC frequency of delay added between successive runs Note In UPC Compatibility mode Cycle Reset...

Page 105: ...and waveform distortion similar to an actual LR impedance at frequencies within the bandwidth of the output amplifier around 3kHz CSC must be disabled to use this mode RMS RMS Mode is slower as it relies on the measured RMS output voltages and currents to make adjustments but it has a wider programming range It is based on steady state RMS measurements not on real time signals so it does not affec...

Page 106: ...eeded If a large value change is needed a lower resolution will result in a faster change e g changing voltage 10V per click or 1V per click For a very small change a 0 1V or 0 01V change per click may be more appropriate The selected resolution is reflected by the blinking character when in edit slew mode To change the position and thus resolution use the keypad numeric keys The lowest number key...

Page 107: ...set values that may be used to change the selected parameter to any of the preset values shown on the soft key labels This provides a quick way to set commonly used values It is also possible to reprogram these presets to user specific values Refer to Section 6 4 5 Customizing Output Programming Preset Soft Key Values on page 97 for details The following presets are offered for the parameters list...

Page 108: ...ys the POWER AND CURRENT PROTECTIONS screen shown below There are two check box options and one data field on this screen that can be set as needed Enable RMS current protection Activates the programmable current limit function at the value set in the main program screen Enable power protection Activates power protection at W and kVA set points Trip time Determines how long the power source will a...

Page 109: ...er undershoot as needed The value entered indicates the number of waveform data points that will be averaged to obtain a smoother wave shape Preview of the resulting smoothed waveform is shown on the LCD screen Name Description Image Notes 1 SINE Standard sine wave No harmonic content1 This is also the default selected waveform at power on unless a power on setup is recalled Waveform 1 is fixed an...

Page 110: ...high frequency version is recommended for use above 100Hz 8 SAWTOOTH LF Saw tooth Consist of fundamental and both odd and even harmonics Note Not recommended for conventional power applications LF use 100Hz 9 SAWTOOTH HF Saw tooth Consist of fundamental and both odd and even harmonics Note Non linear Not recommended for conventional power applications HF use 100Hz 10 TRIANGLE Triangle Similar to s...

Page 111: ... frequencies i e 400Hz to 800Hz An extreme example of this is a pure square wave which would require infinite output bandwidth to accurately reproduce To mitigate this effect the LMX Series offers a smoothing filter feature FW rev 1 3 3 or higher required that may be used to smooth these transient This filter using a moving average method over 1 to 101 samples to reduce the slew rates of these abr...

Page 112: ...value to increase so the sinewave portion of this user defined waveform will be attenuated somewhat when used When AUTO RMS is disabled RMS calculation of substituted waveforms does not occur so the output RMS voltage may change from the set value if the waveform selected for output is not a sine wave This mode is preferred if switching to a user waveform that has a different mathematical RMS valu...

Page 113: ... swapped for a half wave rectified ac waveform The RMS value of this non sinusoidal waveform is 1 414x that of a sine wave so the peak value is increased to maintain a 100Vrms output voltage with this wave shape Not that there is a considerable amount of DC offset present as well due to this non symmetrical waveform 6 4 18 2 AUTO RMS OFF Mode Same waveform example but this time with AUTO RMS mode ...

Page 114: ...er between single phase and multiphase mode If the power source is configured for single phase mode operation only the single phase measurement screens are available When in three phase mode the user can change screens between all three phases or one phase at a time using the PHASE key located below the Output ON OFF key or by pressing the Individual Phase soft key SK5 6 5 1 Measurements Screens T...

Page 115: ...and current phases to be captured and displayed in the time domain From one to four cycles of the fundamental frequency can be displayed Display modes include all voltages all currents both voltage and current or individual phase selected voltage and current Use the Scope soft key from the Measurement screen to select Scope measurements Note that voltage scope captures can be set for Line to Neutr...

Page 116: ...o reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 116 of 463 6 5 3 Harmonic Measurements Harmonic measurements for all phase voltages and currents can be measured and displayed in either chart or table format Use the Harmonics soft key from the Measurement screen to select Harmonics measurements ...

Page 117: ...e to be selected sample rate and no of samples to be logged to memory To use a usb memory stick 32GB max insert it in one of the two USB ports on the front panel and select either USBA1 or USBA2 Only memory devices found will be selectable in addition to the default internal RAM non volatile memory Real Time Plot SK2 Display strip chart of voltage current or both against time This provides a trend...

Page 118: ...rce Operation Manual Page 118 of 463 SOFT KEY Description Scope SK3 Toggles to the Scope Measurement displace screen Harmoncis SK4 Toggles to the Scope Measurement displace screen Next Screen SK5 This soft key allows toggling between the two available measurement screens The same can be accomplished by pressing the MEAS button on the left hand side of the LCD display Table 6 6 Three Phase Measurem...

Page 119: ...0751 0 00516246 0 00012973 0 000672549 0 00066903 0 0115388 0 00790161 0 00466924 0 0 0 0 249016 0 199247 0 126655 0 0 0 21 4 2020 10 13 17 748 0 101 60 207 845 207 846 207 847 207 845 207 846 207 847 0 000484911 0 000716525 0 000231614 120 119 999 120 001 120 119 999 120 001 0 000291418 0 000193493 0 000523032 0 0963041 0 0660525 0 0392375 0 00873799 0 000840356 0 0050699 0 000142419 0 000692023 ...

Page 120: ...PULSE data entry is more intuitive Transient lists are created or edited in EDIT mode and can be saved to non volatile memory as part of an instrument setup They are executed in Execution mode The following sections cover all available transient modes 6 6 1 LIST Mode List mode is the most versatile transient data entry mode as it allows any of the other Transients types to be created as well Howev...

Page 121: ...atically Ramp 0 1 10 000 000 msec Ramp time to slew from existing set point to new set point value Applies to both Frequency and Voltage If previous set value is the same as new value the value is not slewed but rather stays at the same value for the duration of the ramp time Frequency 15 5000 Hz New frequency value Voltage AC1 0 135 V rms New AC voltage value Dwell 0 1 10 000 000 msec Dwell time ...

Page 122: ... RMS value of the phase A output voltage 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 Time à 120 0 110 0 100 0 90 0 80 0 70 0 60 0 50 0 40 0 20 0 0 0 115Vac Volt AC Step 1 Step 3 2 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Figure 6 9 Voltage Transient Example 1 To generate this voltage versus time output sequence the following transient list entries are required Ramp and dwell times shown in milliseconds using STEP mode Ramp F...

Page 123: ...ST VOLTAGE V rms FREQUENCY Hz 1 122 430 2 100 430 3 122 370 4 100 370 Table 6 9 RTCA DO160 Section 16 test number 16 5 2 1d There are four tests each runs for at least 5 minutes or 300 seconds Each test step has a different voltage and frequency deviation from the nominal 115V and 400Hz This is graphically illustrated by the image below Time à 120 0 110 0 100 0 90 0 0 0 115Vac Volt AC Step 1 Step ...

Page 124: ...NSIENT VIEW screen Note that Volt DC values are always fixed at 0 00 Vdc on LMX models Figure 6 12 TRANSIENT VIEW Edit Mode In Edit mode a number of soft keys are available to aid in editing new or existing transient lists They are defined in the following table SOFT KEY Description Add at the end SK1 Adds a new row entry at the bottom of the transient list table If there are no table entries yet ...

Page 125: ... transient sequence to make sure it performs the intended test and all values were entered correctly To do so the DEBUG mode is provided DEBUG MODE The debug mode can be selected from the TRANSIENT VIEW screen by pressing the Debug Mode soft key SK4 This changes the TRANSIENT VIEW screen from EDIT to DEBUG mode and displays a different set of soft keys to control execution Figure 6 13 TRANSIENT De...

Page 126: ...If the output if OFF however a message will appear indicating the output must be turned ON first The transient execution will start at the step set and run until the Run to step value is reached In the example above from step 1 through step 6 inclusive The Repeat times field determines how many times the same sequence will be repeated To run a sequence indefinitely or until manually stopped use th...

Page 127: ... mode is commonly used on AC and DC power sources that support the SCPI command language as the SCPI standard defines a LIST STEP and PULSE command syntax Segment mode is used on all Pacific Power sources with UPC controllers such as ASX and AMX Series Both modes support the same capabilities however Note that in STEP mode two segment mode entries are combined so each STEP mode entry requires two ...

Page 128: ...usoidal or distorted waveform can be accomplished by using different waveform at different segment or step entries Waveforms are numbered from 1 through 200 with 1 being a fixed sine wave All other waveform registers are user defined arbitrary waveforms When in AC mode transient segments or steps can called out different waveform numbers on each of up to three phases For each segment up to 128 dif...

Page 129: ...Voltage Frequency and phase B or C to be steps at discrete intervals and times An example STEP transient is shown in the screen capture below It shows the relationship between the RAMP Parameters The LENGTH is the dwell time for each step level including any ramp time The first step starts from the INITIAL VALUE The DELTA is the increment or decrement value for each step The FINAL VALUE determines...

Page 130: ...equency AC voltage and phases The HOLD is ON the last step values will be set as steady state when the step execution ends Duration of each step is determined by LENGTH WIDTH RAMP TIME The following parameters are available in a STEP VALUES screen PARAMETER Range Unit Description Program Mode Initial Delta Final Delta Initial Final Program Entry Modes Waveform 1 200 Waveform number Voltage AC1 0 1...

Page 131: ...mpletes remains at the final ramp values or returns to the settings before the ramp was executed Transients will be executed when the Run soft key SK1 is pressed If the output if OFF however a message will appear indicating the output must be turned ON first The Repeat times field determines how many times the same STEPS or RAMPS will be repeated To run a sequence indefinitely or until manually st...

Page 132: ...applies to AC voltage and or Frequency A sample of a PULSE transient definition is shown in the screen capture below The parameters that define a PULSE transient are dependent of each other so changing one may force another to change The semantics used for setting PULSE transients is as follows Parameter Description RAMP Up or down ramp time WIDTH Duration of pulse including rising and failing ram...

Page 133: ...en PARAMETER Range Unit Description Frequency 15 1200 Hz Frequency Voltage AC 0 300 Vrms AC Voltage Waveform 1 200 Waveform number Phase 0 0 359 9 Deg Phase angle for phases B C Table 6 17 Available STEP Transient Parameters The following soft keys are available on the PULSE VALUES screen SOFT KEY Description Use Setpoint SK1 Starts the transient from the Run from step row number Run Screen SK2 Di...

Page 134: ... by Period Duty Cycle W D 2 Programmed by Width Duty Cycle Depending on the data entry mode selected one of the data entry fields will be disabled and calculated based on the other parameter settings Transients will be executed when the Run soft key SK1 is pressed If the output if OFF however a message will appear indicating the output must be turned ON first The Count field determines how many pu...

Page 135: ...lated as true RMS voltage of the waveforms used in any Segment of the Transient This means the output voltage RMS level will remain the same regardless of the wave shape When disabled RMS calculation of substituted waveforms does not occur Disabling AUTO RMS facilitates constant amplitude transients such as partial cycle dropouts or sub cycle spike transients This mode is set by sending the PROGra...

Page 136: ...tion without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 136 of 463 6 7 CONF CONFIGURATION Screens The CONFIGURATION screens 1 2 allow setting of secondary parameters functions These include the following operation aspects Configuration Pressing the CONF key will display the CONFIGURATION screen as shown on the left below ...

Page 137: ...s Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 137 of 463 All other system related screens can be accessed using the SYST menu key Refer to Section 6 7 6 ...

Page 138: ...on to 300Vac is desired this field should be set to High This effectively simulates a conventional dual voltage range model Mode Displays the output mode AC Update Phase Sets the phase angle at which output voltage and frequency changes will take place on phase A This setting applies to both steady state output changes and to the start of a transient program execution It also applies to the OUTPUT...

Page 139: ...NU screen Refer to section 6 7 3 Program Memory SK2 Displays PROGRAM MEMORY screen Refer to section 0 CSC Config SK4 Display CSC setting screen Next Screen SK5 Toggle to alternate UNIT CONFIGURATION screen Table 6 20 Available UNIT CONFIGURATION 1 screen soft keys UNIT CONFIGURATION 2 OF 2 Allow Output Enable at Power On This mode if set causes the output to turn on at power up Enable Current Over...

Page 140: ...rity in split phase When checked the AC waveform in split phase mode of operation is shifted 180 inverted Output disable zero program When checked the programmed voltage is first set to zero voltage when pressing the Output Enable button or executing the OUTP OFF command This allows any energy stored in the EUT to dissipate into the low impedance output of the power source before the relay disconn...

Page 141: ...event output frequency programming of values that could cause the transformer to saturate This applies to voltage where a high voltage value could damage a unit under test that was not designed to handle high AC input voltage Figure 6 17 USER LIMIT SETTINGS Screen The following parameters can be set from this screen Voltage AC Lower and Upper Vrms set limits for AC programming Frequency Lower and ...

Page 142: ...nge The Ramp time when enabled applies to any setting change equally Figure 6 18 RAMP TIME SLEW RATE SETTINGS Screen The following parameters can be set from this screen Ramp time Sets the time over which output changes will take place For the time set output changes will ramp from their previous set value to the new set value When DISABLED changes will occur at the programmed slew rate settings i...

Page 143: ...to additional functionality as listed in the table below SOFT KEY Description Apply All SK1 Applies all changes made highlighted in grey and returns to previous screen Cancel All SK2 Cancels all changes highlighted in grey sets slew rates back to prior settings and returns to previous screen Enable Ramp T Enables Ramp time disables Slew rate settings Enable Slew R Enable Slew Rate settings disable...

Page 144: ...o select either the Recall or Save field and press the shuttle to enter edit mode Once the correct number is selected press ENTER to confirm Recall from register Recalls setup from selected register If register is empty an error message will be displayed and no setting will be recalled Note If a register location is empty an error message will be displayed Save setup to register Saves setup in eff...

Page 145: ...TION Screen The CSC CONFIGURATION menu allows the Continuous Self Calibration mode to be enabled This feature is used to improve load regulation of the power source by continuous measurement of the output phase voltage s and adjusting the internal set points as needed to maintain close to zero load regulation If the CSC is unable to get the output to the set point an error will be generated This e...

Page 146: ...ithout written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 146 of 463 Available settings are Continuous Self Calibration This CSC mode is similar to the CSC mode for steady state operation but applies to transient mode Auto RMS This field allows enabling or disabling of the Auto RMS mode for transient mode operation Refer to section 0 ...

Page 147: ...Voltage Frequency and phase B or C to be steps at discrete intervals and times An example STEP transient is shown in the screen capture below It shows the relationship between the RAMP Parameters The LENGTH is the dwell time for each step level including any ramp time The first step starts from the INITIAL VALUE The DELTA is the increment or decrement value for each step The FINAL VALUE determines...

Page 148: ...equency AC voltage and phases The HOLD is ON the last step values will be set as steady state when the step execution ends Duration of each step is determined by LENGTH WIDTH RAMP TIME The following parameters are available in a STEP VALUES screen PARAMETER Range Unit Description Program Mode Initial Delta Final Delta Initial Final Program Entry Modes Waveform 1 200 Waveform number Voltage AC1 0 1...

Page 149: ...mpletes remains at the final ramp values or returns to the settings before the ramp was executed Transients will be executed when the Run soft key SK1 is pressed If the output if OFF however a message will appear indicating the output must be turned ON first The Repeat times field determines how many times the same STEPS or RAMPS will be repeated To run a sequence indefinitely or until manually st...

Page 150: ...applies to AC voltage and or Frequency A sample of a PULSE transient definition is shown in the screen capture below The parameters that define a PULSE transient are dependent of each other so changing one may force another to change The semantics used for setting PULSE transients is as follows Parameter Description RAMP Up or down ramp time WIDTH Duration of pulse including rising and failing ram...

Page 151: ...en PARAMETER Range Unit Description Frequency 15 1200 Hz Frequency Voltage AC 0 300 Vrms AC Voltage Waveform 1 200 Waveform number Phase 0 0 359 9 Deg Phase angle for phases B C Table 6 17 Available STEP Transient Parameters The following soft keys are available on the PULSE VALUES screen SOFT KEY Description Use Setpoint SK1 Starts the transient from the Run from step row number Run Screen SK2 Di...

Page 152: ... by Period Duty Cycle W D 2 Programmed by Width Duty Cycle Depending on the data entry mode selected one of the data entry fields will be disabled and calculated based on the other parameter settings Transients will be executed when the Run soft key SK1 is pressed If the output if OFF however a message will appear indicating the output must be turned ON first The Count field determines how many pu...

Page 153: ...termined by the repeat count or the continuous execution setting to re sync to the start phase angle set for the start of each transient When disabled repeats of the transients start immediately after the previous execution completes with no resync With Cycle Reset on there may be up to one period of the AC frequency of delay added between successive runs Note In UPC Compatibility mode Cycle Reset...

Page 154: ...and waveform distortion similar to an actual LR impedance at frequencies within the bandwidth of the output amplifier around 3kHz CSC must be disabled to use this mode RMS RMS Mode is slower as it relies on the measured RMS output voltages and currents to make adjustments but it has a wider programming range It is based on steady state RMS measurements not on real time signals so it does not affec...

Page 155: ...ation Manual Page 155 of 463 6 7 14 USER PRESETS Screen The USER PRESETS screen allows the soft key set values for output programming that appear in the PROGRAM screen to be changed to setting values preferred by the user Presets can be defined for the following output settings VOLTage AC FREQuency CURRent LIMit POWer LIMit KVA LIMit 6 7 14 1 AC Voltage Soft keys 6 7 14 2 Frequency Soft keys 6 7 1...

Page 156: ...Power Source Operation Manual Page 156 of 463 6 7 14 4 Power and VA Limit Soft keys For each parameter theuser will be prompted to confirm soft key value setting changes See dialog to the right SOFT KEY Description Apply All SK1 Applies values entered by user Cancel All SK2 Cancel all changes made Default All Sk3 Sets all soft key settings for selected parameter to factory defaults Back SK5 Refres...

Page 157: ...lor the instruments operation to the user s specific requirements and operating environment These include the following areas Remote Control Interfaces System level settings logs and firmware updates Calibration Parallel Operation Options if any Pressing the SYST key will display the first of two CONFIGURATION screens as shown below Figure 6 21 SYSTEM MAIN MENU 1 The More soft key will allow movin...

Page 158: ... MENU allows for selection of the following functions Error Event Queue Screen Fault Information Screen Interface Settings Screen Unit Information Screen Parallel Unit Configuration Screen Each screen is covered in subsequent sections 6 8 2 SYSTEM MENU 2 The second SYSTEM MENU allows for selection of the following functions System Settings Screen External Storage Management Screen Calibration Scre...

Page 159: ...the error queue was cleared The error queue can be cleared using a SCPI command over any of the remote control interfaces or by pressing the Clear Queue soft key while on this screen Figure 6 23 ERROR EVENT QUEUE Screen 6 8 4 FAULT INFORMATION Screen The fault list shows any logged internal operation faults This information may be useful when trouble shooting any issues with the power source In th...

Page 160: ... 160 of 463 6 8 5 INTERFACE Screen The INTERFACE SETUP screen allows access to the setup parameter of any of the available remote control interfaces Figure 6 25 INTERFACE SETUP Screen Available selections are Local Interface Relates to front panel operation LAN Ethernet Interface Setup Serial RS232 Serial Interface Setup USB USB Interface Setup GPIB GPIB Interface Setup Digital Analog I O Setup Ea...

Page 161: ...which has three distinct functions 1 Scrolling values up or down 2 Single Click push function 3 Double Click push function Parameters available to set are as follows Language Available language selections are English default factory setting Chinese Language can be switched by pressing the shuttle while on the language field and scrolling between available selections Press ENTER to confirm selectio...

Page 162: ...ent of frequency Enable variable speed shuttle knob When selected the speed of rotating the shuttle knob will increase the step size of the parameter being changed If unchecked changes occur at a fixed step size resolution Set step with numeric keypad When set the numeric keypad can be used to increment or decrement the step size of the shuttle knob Digits 9 to 1 our use to change from largest ste...

Page 163: ... 1 LCD brightness 2 Keyboard Backlight 3 Sound Levels Parameters available to set are as follows LCD brightness Adjusts the LCD display backlight brightness Range is 0 9 Keypad Backlight brightness Adjusts the keyboard backlight brightness Range is 0 9 Sound Volume Adjusts the loudness of the keyboard and message beeps Enable keypad sound Enables or Disables audible beeps when operating the keyboa...

Page 164: ... network Note You may need to consult your network administrator to set up this interface correctly The following parameters can be set on this screen Automatic IP Configuration Select this mode if your network has a domain name server running An IP address will be assigned by the DNS each time the power source is turned on IP IP address setting This address must be unique to your network segment ...

Page 165: ...PS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 165 of 463 The following soft keys are available from the ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP screen SOFT KEY Description Apply SK1 Accepts new settings and returns to previous screen Cancel SK2 Returns to the previous screen Refresh SK3 Advanced SK5 Access detailed LAN Interface Setting screen Table 6 30 Available ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys ...

Page 166: ... parameters can be set on this screen Bits per second Sets the baud rate Available settings are 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 Data bits Sets the number of bits per frame Available settings are 7 or 8 bits Parity Sets parity check to either odd even or none Stop bits Sets the number of stop bits as either 1 or 2 Flow control Sets handshake mode to None or Xon Xoff The following soft keys a...

Page 167: ...en Enable Virtual Serial Port Enables or disables PC control using a virtual serial port driver Enable LAN Enables or disables the LAN Ethernet Interface IP emulation mode which supports use of the embedded LXI web server The virtual IP address of the USB LAN emulation mode is fixed at 192 168 123 1 Note Any changes made to this screen will NOT take effect until the power source has been completel...

Page 168: ...bles or disables the GPIB interface Disable when not in use to avoid erroneous interrupts Address Sets GPIB bus address Available range is from 1 through 30 Default factory setting is address 1 The following soft keys are available from the GPIB INTERFACE SETUP screen SOFT KEY Description Apply SK1 Accepts new settings and returns to previous screen Cancel SK2 Returns to the previous screen Back S...

Page 169: ...ation for this input remote inhibit and remote enable 1 Disable mode In his mode the Remote Inhibit inputs are not active so this function is turned off No short between the RI pins is required to enable the output in this mode 2 Remote Inhibit mode The two pins have to be shorted for the output to be enabled from the front panel or remote command This is a necessary but not a sufficient condition...

Page 170: ...tus of the front panel Only the MASTER unit in a multi unit system will have its front panel enabled Front panel FW ver Firmware revision of the front panel control processor Power stage FW ver Firmware revision of the power stage processors Hardware revision Hardware build revision Serial number Unit Serial number Model Model number typically 1xxLMX or 3xxADX where xx power rating in VA divided b...

Page 171: ...units Tells the power source how many total units to expect to find on the system interface bus at power up If the number found is less than the number expected as set by the user one or more units may not be powered up or missing Leaving this check box off means the system will operate with the number of units found regardless Stand alone unit Set this check box if you want the power supply to op...

Page 172: ...k Use Network Time Protocol When set the time and date will be adjusted based on the NTP protocol This requires the unit to be connected to a local area network Time zone UTC offset This parameter sets the number of time zone from UTC where the unit is located to reflect local time Coordinated Universal Time UTC is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time It does not ...

Page 173: ...as USB memory stick and SD Cards in addition to its internal storage memory These devices may be used to store data program setups transients etc Figure 6 34 EXTERNAL STORAGE MANAGMENT Screen Program storage memory defaults to INTERNAL but can be changed to any available inserted and mounted external memory device if needed The first parameter field is used to make this selection If any external m...

Page 174: ...ents are calibrated to an external reference DMM at the same time A suitable current shunt or current transformer and a load will be required to perform calibration Figure 6 35 CALIBRATION MENU Screen The following soft keys are available from the CALIBRATION MENU SOFT KEY Description Calibrate SK1 Enters calibration state Reset SK2 Resets all calibration coefficients previous values Back SK5 Retu...

Page 175: ...rent media such as SD Card USB memory stick or on line through Pacific s FTP site The FIRMWARE UPDATE screen provides the means for the end user to perform a firmware update Figure 6 36 FIRMWARE UPDATE Screen The following soft keys are available from the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen SOFT KEY Description Mount Drive SK1 Mount media that contains new firmware revision From FTP SK4 Install latest firmware...

Page 176: ...e unit remotely assuming it is connected to a network with Internet access Figure 6 37 REMOTE SUPPORT Screen The Report soft keys will cause a detailed report to be generated and sent to Pacific Power Source customer support so we can assist in resolving any technical support issues Figure 6 38 Remote Support REPORT Screen The following soft keys are available from the LOGGING TOOL screen SOFT KEY...

Page 177: ...to mounting constraints WARNING AMX AUX I O COMPATABILITY Note that while many signals are functionally equivalent to the AUX I O signal on the legacy AMX Series power sources the DB25 Connector pin assignment on the LMX Series is different from that on the AMX Series DO NOT USE EXISTING AMX WIRE CABLE HARNESSES TO CONNECT TO AN LMX Instead fabricate a new dedicated LMX cable harness PIN 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 178: ... AI2 Analog Input Volt RMS Phase B Any set point Analog Input 12 AI3 Analog Input Volt RMS Phase C Any set point Analog Input 13 AI4 Analog Input Current Limit RMS all phases Any set point Analog Input 14 TxD RS232 Transmit Data Tx RS232 Output 15 12V Output 12Vdc 0 5 A max current protected Power Output 16 DO3 RC1 Relay Control 1 FORM Programmable Open Collector Current protected Digital Output 1...

Page 179: ...Analog Output 25 AO4 Analog output 4 Total Power all phases combined Any other measurement Analog Output 3 DI1 General Purpose Digital Input 1 Programmable Digital Input 4 DI2 General Purpose Digital Input 2 Programmable Digital Input 5 DI3 General Purpose Digital Input 3 Programmable Digital Input 20 DO1 General Purpose Digital Output 1 Programmable Digital Output 21 DO2 General Purpose Digital O...

Page 180: ...nal Phase Sync Input 7 3 1 Remote Inhibit REMOTE INHIBIT The mode can be selected from the SYST SYSTEM menu screen using the Interfaces Remote Inhibit selection as shown below There are three modes of operation for this input 1 Disable mode In his mode the Remote Inhibit inputs are not active so this function is turned off No short between the RI pins is required to enable the output in this mode ...

Page 181: ...to enable the output Command SYSTem DIO REMote ENAble 0 1 7 4 Transient Trigger Input TRIGGER INPUT The external trigger input can be programmed to trigger the start of a transient program This allows the power source output sequence to be initialized by an external sync signal In order to use the trigger input the mode has to be active from any of the graphical interfaces or using the SCPI comman...

Page 182: ...ase A must be made by the user to time align the power source s phase A output voltage to the external sync input signal A couple of factors affect the phase shift There can be a phase shift that depends on the output load because of the finite bandwidth of the output inverter stages This is particularly visible at higher frequencies At 50Hz or 60Hz the phase shift will be pretty small Note When t...

Page 183: ...cific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 183 of 463 Input Voltage Logic Low Vin 0 4 V Log High Vin 2 0 V Impedance 10 kΩ Frequency Range 15 Hz 5000 Hz Edge Triggered Rising edge Figure 7 3 External Sync Input Pulses ...

Page 184: ...nabled Fault field When the PLL is not locked to the external source the unit will display an Unsynced status in Orange It is not recommended to enable the unit when it has not locked or synchronized to the external source because the frequency may be unknown Figure 7 4 External Sync Input Sync Status Indication Figure 7 5 External Sync Input Sync Lost Status Indication 7 5 3 Sync Operation Settin...

Page 185: ...w much the synchronization engine is able to deviate from the LMX programmed frequency This helps to keep the waveform frequency under control even if the external source is not present all the time The synchronization engine is limited to frequencies of FSETPOINT FRANGE Command SOURce SYNChronize RANGe 7 6 Digital Output control signals External Relay Control 1 FORM External Relay Control 2 TRANS...

Page 186: ...commands Transient start mode SYSTem DIO STROBE TRANsient 0 1 PROGram TRANsient TRIGger OUTput 0 1 alias Output Relay mode SYSTem DIO STROBE OUTPutstate 0 1 Program Change mode SYSTem DIO STROBE SOURce 0 1 The following specifications apply to the external trigger output Output Voltage 0 4 mA Logic Low Vout 0 4 V Log High Vout 4 6 V Max Current 10 mA Output Impedance 100 Ω Pulse Width 190 us 10 us...

Page 187: ...YNC IN OUT The phase sync output signal can be programmed to generate an output pulse at each zero crossing of the phase A voltage This indicates the 0 phase angle output on Phase A The mode can be set from the front panel or by using the following SCPI commands The following specifications apply to the external trigger output Output Voltage 0 4 mA Logic Low Vout 0 4 V Log High Vout 4 6 V Max Curr...

Page 188: ...nput 1 DIO INput2 Digital Input 2 DIO INput3 Digital Input 3 User Programmable Digital Output control signals are DIO OUTput1 Digital Output TTL level DIO OUTput2 Digital Output TTL level DIO OUTput3 Digital Output Open drain DIO OUTput4 Digital Output Open drain Digital outputs 3 and 4 are open drain with internal 5Vdc pull ups 7 7 1 Relay Control Outputs RELAY CONTROL The external relay control ...

Page 189: ... programmed for each digital input 1 2 and 3 Command to execute a SCPI command string at each edge Rising and falling edges can have different commands Filter Setting to reduce sensitivity to short pulses that can be caused by electrical noise or some mechanical switches See SCPI command section 8 10 1 3 for commands that configure and read digital inputs 7 7 3 Digital User Outputs There are four ...

Page 190: ...nalog inputs as needed Refer to section 7 9 Analog Input Modes on page 192 for details 7 8 1 Analog Inputs ANALOG INPUTS FREQ Hz AMPL V There are 4 analog inputs that accept DC signals up to 10Vdc and may be used to program the LMX output parameters such as voltage frequency current and power limits These inputs are sampled 20 times per second so updates of the assigned parameters occur at this ra...

Page 191: ... Amperes Watts Hertz etc so when an analog input parameter is changed the gain and offset are reset to default values zero for offset and max full scale values for gain 7 8 3 Analog Outputs ANALOG OUTPUTS Analog outputs are available to monitor output values for voltage current or power using external measurement equipment A total of four analog outputs are provided with an output voltage range of...

Page 192: ...internal waveform The gain of the analog input one for each phase on three phase models is as follows For AUX and ADD modes 10V input 250V xfmr ratio Same gain as PPS AMX Series For AM mode Gain 1 0 Each mode is explained in more detail below 7 9 1 1 Analog Input OFF If no external input signal is used or no signal it is best to turn these input off in case any unintended noise pickup on these inp...

Page 193: ... of operation 7 9 1 3 Amplitude Modulation Mode AM In AM mode the internal control waveform amplitude is modulated by the external input signal Signal input range is 10Vpk and gain is 1 0 so max modulation depth is proportional to the analog input signal amplitude Figure 7 10 Analog Input Amplitude Modulation AM Mode 7 9 1 4 Analog Addition Mode ADD In ADD mode the external input signal is summed ...

Page 194: ...12 DC Power Supply A pin in the DB25 port provides a current limited regulated 12V supply The maximum current capability is 0 5Adc There are no menus or commands associated with this output as it is always active 7 11 RS232 Description The Tx and Rx signal on the AUX I O connector may be used to connect to a serial port Only Xon Xoff handshake mode is supported on this RS232 port For most situatio...

Page 195: ...d parameters for each function 7 12 1 Accessing AUX I O Screens From the SYSTEM MENU scroll to the INTERFACE entry and press the shuttle or ENTER key as indicated below If the Interface selection is not visible press the More soft key to display the second System Menu screen Next scroll to the Digital Analog I Os entry at the bottom of the INTERFACE SETUP screen This will display a list of availab...

Page 196: ...L 1 2 3 4 INPUT VOLTAGE Displays read back voltage COMMAND Select command from dropdown list or OFF for none See table below RANGE 0 0000 to 10 000 V GAIN Gain OFFSET Offset value The Command parameter allows the user to assign the selected analog input to the parameter that will be controlled by it The list of available setting commands for these inputs is shown below Analog Input Command Values ...

Page 197: ... Manual Page 197 of 463 7 12 3 Analog Outputs Analog outputs allow external equipment to monitor power source output values using an analog DC output signal The assignment of measurement functions to each of four available outputs can be configured from the front panel Available settings are CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT VOLTAGE Output setting MEASUREMENT Select measurement to be assigned to output RANGE...

Page 198: ...to each available input can be configured from the front panel Available settings are CHANNEL 1 2 3 STATE Displays input state RISING CMD Set command string to execute on rising edge FALLING CMD Set command string to execute on falling edge FILTER SIZE 0 to 10 000 000 msec 7 12 5 Digital Outputs Digital Outputs can be used to trigger or control external equipment The events assignable to each digi...

Page 199: ...put goes high when transient is running 1 Running Paused Stepping 0 Stopped XFMR_COUPLING Indicates output coupling mode 1 Transformer Coupled 0 Direct Coupled Table 7 5 AUX I O Digital Output assignable Events or Conditions 7 12 6 Polarity Selection for DO3 and DO4 vs DO1 and DO2 The two open drain outputs DO3 and DO4 have internal 1 kΩ pull up resistors to 5 5V These outputs can be used as regul...

Page 200: ...synchronize the power source s phase A output to an external frequency Available settings are STATUS Display SYNC Status EXTERNAL SYNC ON OFF SYNC SOURCE Select Sync source Available sync sources are External sync input on I O connector LINE AC input to power source PHASE SHIFT Offset Phase A angle SPEED 1 00 to 10 00 RANGE 0 10 to 5000 Hz EXTERNAL SYNC ON OFF 7 12 8 Trigger Input The External Tri...

Page 201: ...7 12 9 Strobe Output The Strobe Output is used to synchronize or trigger external equipment to an event occurring on the AC power source Available settings are TRANSIENT ON Strobe output on transient start OUTPUT STATE ON Strobe output on relay close SOURCE ON Strobe output on any program parameter change 7 12 10 Remote Control The remote control input is used to control operation of the output re...

Page 202: ...e information The full standard publication is available from the IVI Foundation at http www ivifoundation org 4 Some SCPI keywords are optional and are ignored by the device Optional keywords are enclosed in brackets 5 Lowercase letters of commands shown are also optional 6 The SCPI standard requires uppercase text in all SCPI commands start with however the command parser is not case sensitive a...

Page 203: ... shown in angle brackets are examples of real values used with commands but labels are sometimes used to indicate a variable which is not known until actual time of use e g AMPS meter range might actually be 50 Units such as AAC Hz or shown after the angle bracketed value are not to be included inside the value but are shown as a reference to the units The angle brackets are not part of the value ...

Page 204: ...d Command Subsystem Description CALIBRATE These commands perform calibration functions MEASURE These commands are used to measure voltage current power and any other measurement parameters from the instrument OUTPUT These command control the power source output PROGRAM These commands control programmed settings and transient segments SENSE These commands control the voltage sense modes SOURCE Thes...

Page 205: ...ration commands are supported Commands marked UPC are provided for backward compatibility with UPC controller based PPS power sources 8 3 1 LMX Calibration Commands Command Syntax CALibrate COEFFicients OFFSET VOLTage Description Calibrates output DC voltage offset to lowest possible level Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example CAL OFFSET VOLT Command Syntax CALibrate COEFFicients OFFSET CUR...

Page 206: ...nal shunt and DVM for calibration of AC current metering The first 3 values are currents measured at the output of the power source for each phase Parameters External reference current reading Parameter Format n a Example n a Query Format No Returned Data Format n a Query Example n a Command Syntax CALibrate RESET Description Clears all calibration coefficients Sending this command resets all cali...

Page 207: ...are included for UPC compatibility mode only and don t perform any function other than providing query responses for use with legacy software programs Query Format CALibrate VALue XFMRRATIO Query Format CALibrate VALue AMPLIFIERS Command Syntax CALibrate KFACTORS k_int_Va k_int_Vb k_int_Vc k_ext_Va k_ext_Vb k_ext_Vc k_Ia k_Ib k_Ic k_oscA k_oscB k_oscC Query Format CALibrate KFACTors ALL 8 3 3 AUX ...

Page 208: ...rned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS VOLT ACDC2 230 0000 Query Format MEASure VOLTage AC Description Returns the measured RMS voltage for the selected phase If no phase number is specified returns the reading for the last selected phase This command is equivalent to MEASure VOLTage ACDC and is provided for backward compatibility with the UPC controllers Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example ME...

Page 209: ...ading for all phases Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS CURR ACDC1 21 1587 Query Format MEASure CURRent PEAK ABSolute Description Returns the measured peak current value for the selected phase If no phase number is specified returns the reading for all phases Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS CURR PEAK 45 5845 47 3213 48 2234 Query Format MEASure CURRent PEAK ABSolute HOLD Descr...

Page 210: ...e reading for all phases Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS CURR PEAK MAX 45 5845 47 3213 48 2234 Query Format MEASure CURRent PEAK MAXimum HOLD Description Returns the highest measured peak hold current value for the selected phase If no phase number is specified returns the reading for all phases This reading accumulates the highest recorded absolute peak hold current until reset using ...

Page 211: ...for the selected phase in kW If no phase number is specified returns the reading for the last selected phase Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS POWer1 4 4203 Query Format MEASure KVA Description Returns the true apparent for the selected phase in kVA If no phase number is specified returns the reading for the last selected phase Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS KVA1 4 8665 Quer...

Page 212: ...ement time in seconds Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS KWH ETIM 120 5 Command Syntax MEASure KWHour STATe b Description This command enables or disables the KHh measerments When enabled the energy time counter starts till reset with the MEASure KWHour RESET command Parameters 1 ON 0 OFF Parameter Format b Example MEAS KWH ON Query Format MEASure KWHour STATe Description The query format...

Page 213: ... POWER 11 APP POWER 12 I PEAK 13 PF 14 CF Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example MEAS ALL1 1200 0000 519 5981 519 5981 0 0028 299 9990 299 9989 0 0007 0 1711 0 0016 0 0000 0 0513 0 4849 0 0000 0 0000 8 4 7 Measurement Data Logging Commands Command Syntax MEASure LOGger START Description Starts the logging of measurements process The process consists of taking measurements and saving th...

Page 214: ...amples or in seconds if a character S is added to the number If the limit is passed as seconds the command will compute the number of samples based on the logging rate The formula is number of samples seconds rate The rate can be set with MEASure LOGger RATE nr1 or queried with MEASure LOGger RATE Parameters OFF 0 XS where X is a time limit in seconds X where X is the limit in number of samples Pa...

Page 215: ...ging files will be saved By default it is RAM unless a memory stick or USB drive was inserted and selected with this command MEAS LOG MEM CAT can be used to get the available memories Parameters Memory name between double quotes Parameter Format cr Example MEAS LOG MEM USBA Query Format MEASure LOGger MEMory Returned Data Format cr Query Example MEAS LOG MEM USBA Query Format MEASure LOGger MEMory...

Page 216: ...from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 216 of 463 Command Syntax MEASure LOGger TIMEstamp cr Description Sets the time stamp format that will be attached to every measurement record in the measurement log file Parameters DATE 0 TIME 1 ALL 2 Parameter Format cr Example MEAS LOG TIME ALL Query Format MEASure LOGger TIMEstamp Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example MEAS LOG TIME 2 ...

Page 217: ...Eform VLL Description Returns time domain data for voltage on selected Line to Line voltage 1 2 or 3 Returns a string of nr2 type numbers comma delimited Only a single waveform may be queried in a command Note In UPC Compatibility mode a total of 512 data points are returned In LMX mode 1024 data points are returned Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example FETCH WAVE VLL1 0 000 0 0001 0 ...

Page 218: ...d No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 218 of 463 Query Format FETCH WAVEform PERIOD Description Returns the number of periods captured Minimum period is 1 max no of periods is 4 Returned Data Format nr2 dd mm yyyy hh mm ss Query Example FETCH WAVE PERIOD 400 000 05 21 2018 14 34 20 ...

Page 219: ...mple MEAS SPECT VOLT1 100 000 0 001 0 3 0 000 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum VLL MAGnitude Description Returns harmonics spectrum for three phase Line to Line voltage on selected phase 1 2 or 3 1 Vab 2 Vbc 3 Vac Returns a VLL data set of 51 nr2 type numbers comma delimited The 1st element is the magnitude of the fundamental for reference The 2nd element is the 2nd harmonic etc Values represent of f...

Page 220: ...the phase reference for the harmonic analysis measurement function Parameters Available settings are 0 None 1 DEFAULT All phases measurements are referenced to phase A voltage 2 Voltage and current phases measurements are referenced to the voltage of the same phase A B or C 3 Voltage phase measurements are referenced to the voltage of the same phase A B or C Current phase measurements are referenc...

Page 221: ...type numbers comma delimited The 1st element is the phase angle of the fundamental for reference The 2nd element is the phase angle of the 2nd harmonic etc Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example MEAS SPECT VLL1 PHAS 0 000 20 000 30 000 0 000 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum CURRent PHASe Description Same as MEASure SPECTrum PHASe but selects current and phase Returns phase angles in degre...

Page 222: ...RR1 THD 2 5600 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum EHD Description Returns Even Harmonic Distortion of the most recent MEASure SPECTrum parameter command Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS SPECT EHD 3 5690 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum VOLTage EHD Description Same as MEAS SPECTrum EHD but selects voltage and phase Returns Even Harmonic Distortion of the selected phase voltage Returned Data Form...

Page 223: ...ge OHD Description Same as MEAS SPECTrum OHD but selects voltage and phase Returns Odd Harmonic Distortion of the selected phase voltage Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS SPECT VOLT1 OHD 10 5891 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum VLL OHD Description Same as MEAS SPECTrum OHD but selects Line to Line voltage Returns Odd Harmonic Distortion of the selected Line to Line voltage Returned Data For...

Page 224: ...hile the output is off This allows near immediate application of output to the load when the output command is received When disabled there is delay of 2 2 seconds to allow all power stages to start up and settle in Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example OUTP FAST ON Query Format OUTPut FAST Returned Data Format b Query Example OUTP FAST 1 OUTPUT ON STANDY MODE OUTPUT OFF SLEEP MODE OUTP...

Page 225: ...verter stage needs to settle Note Sending the OUTP OFF command will only cause the second stage to be turned off The primary stages remain on and thus the AC source will be in standby mode If OUTP FAST 0 the primary stages will turn off after 5 minutes of non use and the AC source will enter sleep mode Refer to section Error Reference source not found Error Reference source not found for more deta...

Page 226: ...tion of a test station after a power failure Note This condition is potentially hazardous and should be used with caution OUTPut AUTO OFF The output will always come up in the OFF state Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example OUTP AUTO ON Query Format OUTPut STATe AUTO Returned Data Format b Query Example OUTP AUTO 1 Command Syntax OUTPut DISABLEPHase Description This command sets the dis...

Page 227: ...e revision 1 6 6 or higher Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example OUTP DISABLEPH MIN 0 010 OUTP DISABLEPH MAX 360 000 OUTP DISABLEPH DEF 0 000 Command Syntax OUTPut ZEROprogram Description This command sets the programmed output voltage to zero before opening the output relay when the OUTP OFF 0 command is sent This feature is disabled by default but can be enabled be sending OUTP ZERO ON 1 In thi...

Page 228: ...mands The following commands allow recall of stored programs and transient segments Programs are selected and recalled using their memory location reference ranging from 1 through 99 Program location zero 0 is reserved for the Manual Mode setup Optionally a memory source may be specified If none is provided INTERNAL memory is used as a default Command Syntax PROGram NAME nr1 cr cr Description This...

Page 229: ... NSEGS n Parameter Format cr cr cr cr Example Query Format PROGram SELected DEFine nr1 cr Description The Query format returns steady state values of selected program and segment values of most recently selected segment or multiple segments if specified by a previous NSEGS parameter LAST is returned with segment data if the segment is the last segment in the program Returned Data Format Refer to p...

Page 230: ...to 300 x XFMRRATIO Volts VOLTage2 n sets Output VOLTAGE ФB of selected program n 0 to 300 x XFMRRATIO Volts VOLTage3 n sets Output VOLTAGE ФC of selected program n 0 to 300 x XFMRRATIO Volts CURRent LIMit n sets Output Current Limit of selected program n 0 to AMPS meter range Amps CURRent PROTect LEVel n sets Output Current level that triggers Current Protect mode n 0 to AMPS meter range Amps CURR...

Page 231: ...C DEF parameter list Query Format PROGram SELected DEFine ALL Description This query returns the parameter list for the selected program number or name Parameters Option PROGRAM NUMBER cr or nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTERNAL RAM USB Parameter list define string cr cr cr Query Example PROG DEF ALL parameter list Query Format PROGram EXECuted DEFine ALL Description This query returns the p...

Page 232: ...ng Command Syntax PROGram SELected ALIAS cr nr1 cr Description This command assigns a user provided alias string name to the selected program Program number and memory type are optional parameters Parameters Alias String cr Option PROGRAM NUMBER nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTERNAL RAM USB Parameter Format cr nr1 cr Example PROG ALIAS TEST1 Query Format PROGram SELected ALIAS nr1 cr Returne...

Page 233: ...r Description This command returns the Steady State Table settings of the executing program only The transient table data is not returned Parameters Option PROGRAM NUMBER nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTERNAL RAM USB Returned Data Format cr Query Example PROG EXEC SST steady state table program data Query Format PROGram SELected TT nr1 cr Description This command returns the Transient Table ...

Page 234: ...ontains a setting of 300V a Cannot load program Run PROGRAM CHECK error will be generated when attempting to execute this program When sending the PROGRAM CHECK Query the response will be VOLT1 AC voltage set point cannot change due to user limit Parameters Option PROGRAM NUMBER nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTERNAL RAM USB Returned Data Format cr Query Example PROG CHECK VOLT1 AC voltage se...

Page 235: ...2 If set to 1 there are differences in the ALIAS of the program Bit 3 If set to 1 there are differences in INFOrmation of the program Query Example PROG CHAN 16 Example If the query returns zero 0 the program executing is identical to the stored program referenced If the command returns three 3 the program executing has differences with the referenced program in both the steady state table and the...

Page 236: ...at PROGram SELected EXECute Description The query format returns the number of the program that is in effect Parameter Format nr1 Example PROG EXEC 23 Command Syntax PROGram EXECute TRANS nr1 cr Description This command executes the selected program s default transient table or the program number passed as the first parameter Parameters Option PROGRAM NUMBER nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTE...

Page 237: ... Syntax PROGram TRANsient AUTORMS BOOLEAN Description If enabled the value of any waveform used in a transient segment is normalized in order to match the RMS set point If disabled the waveform is reproduced without any normalization This function is useful for waveform substitution at the steady state level Note This function is related to the AUTORMS function in the steady state segment Paramete...

Page 238: ... and use a steady state table and a transient table for each segment A total of 99 segments can be programmed STEP mode uses the conventional SCPI LIST system of a list of transient steps executed sequentially Parameters 0 SEGMENT 1 STEP Parameter Format cr Example PROG TRAN MODE STEP Query Format PROGram TRANsient MODE Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PROG TRAN MODE 1 Query Format PROGram T...

Page 239: ... 0 2 100 For the example B 1554 1000 0 2 100 31 Query Format PROGram TRANsient EIE Description This query command returns the active Element In Execution An element is either a STEP when in transient STEP mode or a SEGMENT when in transient SEGMENT mode Note the data returned on this query is the same as the C data retuned by the PROGram TRANsient PROGress command Returned Data Format nr1 Query Ex...

Page 240: ...PROG TRAN MODE STEP Query Format PROGram TRANsient MODE Returned Data Format cr Query Example PROG TRAN MODE 1 Command Syntax PROGram TRANsient CSC Description This command turns the CSC Mode during transient execution on 1 or off 0 This allows load regulation adjustment during transient execution However keep in mind that CSC adjustments are based on RMS voltage measurement which take several cyc...

Page 241: ...umber at which step mode execution is to end The step specified must exist or an error message will be generated Parameters STEP number from 1 99 Parameter Format nr1 Example PROG TRAN TO 25 Query Format PROGram TRANsient TO Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PROG TRAN TO 25 Command Syntax PROGram TRANsient EVENts nr1 Description This command sets the number of repetitions for executing the se...

Page 242: ...pes use the PROGram MEMory CATalog Command Parameter Format cr Example PROG MEM USB Query Format PROGram MEMory Returned Data Format cr Query Example PROG MEM USB Query Format PROGram MEMory CATalog Description This query command returns a comma separated list of available memory types that can be selected for storage of steady state and transient table information Returned Data Format INTERNAL RA...

Page 243: ...red program that will be recalled at power on Parameters Program number Parameter Format nr1 Example PROG POWO 1 Query Format PROGram POWOn Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PROG POWO 1 Command Syntax PROGram DELete ALL cr Description This command deletes all programs waveforms and setup values performs device RESET loads Program 1 with RST default values executes MANUAL MODE with RST values ...

Page 244: ...d program This CRC may be used to verify the program data integrity is intact This command is provided for UPC compatibility mode and not recommended for new programs Parameters Optional Memory type INTERNAL RAM USB Parameter Format cr Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PROG CRC RAM 08ad55 Query Format PROGram BROWse Description This command returns the list of available programs stored in the...

Page 245: ... 1 Source Configuration Programming Commands Command Syntax SOURce CONFIG b Description Selects alternative loop compensation mode for improved transient response The effect of this command depends on the selected output mode as follows AC Mode Changes the AC loop compensation Parameters 0 1 0 Normal loop 1 Faster Loop Parameter Format b Example SOUR CONFIG 1 Query Format SOURce CONFIG Returned Da...

Page 246: ...n This command enables high frequency output current protection extension mode In this mode the protection for high frequency content at the output of the power source is held off for up to 2 seconds to allow short time events to ride through without tripping the normal protection mode Note Available in units with Firmware revision 1 6 6 or higher Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON 0 Off 1 On Parameter Format ...

Page 247: ...power failure Note This condition is potentially hazardous and should be used with caution SOURce INITial ON Set points of the unit at power on will be the last set after power off The set points affected by this command are Frequency Voltage AC1 Voltage AC2 Voltage AC3 0 0 0 Form THREE SPLIT or SINGLE Range High or Low Compatibility Mode UPC or NORMAL SOURce INITial OFF Set points of the unit at ...

Page 248: ...rmat b Example RANG HIGH Query Format SOURce RANGe Returned Data Format b Query Example RANG 1 Command Syntax SOURce RAMP Description Sets voltage slew rate for selected phase number or for all phases if no phase number is specified Parameters Slew rate Parameter Format nr2 Example SOUR RAMP3 10 5 Query Format SOURce RAMP Description Returns voltage slew rate setting for specified phase 1 2 or 3 o...

Page 249: ...e when in three phase mode SOUR VOLT AC1 15 SOUR VOLT AC2 30 SOURCE VOLT AC3 45 This command sets all phases to the same amplitude regardless of phase mode SOUR VOLT AC 100 The query format for these phase specific commands will return the value for the phase number appended to the command If the phase number reference is omitted the setting for phase 1 A is returned Command Syntax SOURce VOLTage ...

Page 250: ...AC LIMit MINimum Description Sets low user limit for AC voltage programming User limits must fall within actual hardware limits of the power source Also MIN limit must be less than MAX limit Parameters 0 000 300 000 Parameter Format nr2 Example VOLT LIM MIN 20 0 Query Format SOURce VOLTage AC LIMit MINimum Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example VOLT LIM MIN 20 0000 Command Syntax SOURce VOLTage AC...

Page 251: ...Maximum allowable values are Maximum positive peak voltage V_peak_max V_AC_peak_max Minimum negative peak voltage V_peak_min V_AC_peak_min For a sinusoidal AC waveform these limits are Vrms_sat 425 Vdc 1 4142 Vrms_sat 425 Vdc 1 4142 Examples 425 1 41 300 V_AC_rms_sat 300 Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example VOLT AC3 LIM SAT RANG 300 5204 Query Format SOURce VOLTage AC LIMIT SATuration MAXimum De...

Page 252: ...oints of the unit at power on will have a default value of Voltage AC1 0V Voltage AC2 0V Voltage AC3 0V Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example VOLT AC INIT OFF Query Format SOURce VOLTage AC INITial Returned Data Format b Query Example VOLT AC INIT 0 Command Syntax SOURce VPEAK MARGin Description This command sets the over voltage protection trip level as an absolute value Thus if the ou...

Page 253: ...n Manual Page 253 of 463 Command Syntax SOURce VOLTage EXTend Description Available only on LMX models with Option V This command grants access to a higher voltage range extension mode When enabled AC voltage settings up to 333V L N are supported Parameters 0 OFF 1 2 0 Off 312Vac max 1 320Vac max 2 333Vac max Parameter Format bool Example VOLT EXT 1 Query Format SOURce VOLTage EXTend Returned Data...

Page 254: ...r an error will be generated and no change to the set value will take place The lower limit set value must fall within the source specified frequency range capability Parameters 15 00 5000 0 Range is adjust on models with T Option Parameter Format nr2 Example FREQ LIM MIN 47 0 Query Format SOURce FREQuency LIMit MINimum Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example FREQ LIM MIN 47 0000 Command Syntax SOU...

Page 255: ...EQuency SPAN Description This command is provided to support backward compatibility with Pacific Power UPC controllers Refer also to the SYSTem COMPatible command For LMX Series this query always returns 5000 0000 Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example FREQ SPAN 5000 0000 8 7 4 Current Programming Commands Command Syntax SOURce CURRent LIMit Description This command sets the programmable current l...

Page 256: ...67 Query Format SOURce CURRent LIMit DEFault Description This command returns the default current limit setting at power up for the referenced phase Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example CURR LIM1 DEF 41 67 Query Format SOURce CURRent LIMit MINimum Description This command returns the minimum current limit setting available for the referenced phase Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example CURR LIM ...

Page 257: ...eters 0 00 MAX Parameter Format nr2 Example CURR PROT LEV 24 0000 Query Format SOURce CURRent PROTect LEVel Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example CURR PROT LEV 24 0000 Command Syntax SOURce CURRent OVerload Description This command turns the overload current mode on or off Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SOUR CURR OV ON Query Format SOURce CURRent OVerload Returned Data Format b ...

Page 258: ...mple IPEAK PROT STAT 1 Command Syntax SOURce IPEAK PROTect LEVel Description This command sets user programmable the peak current protection mode level Parameters 0 0000 100000 0000 Parameter Format nr2 Example IPEAK LIM 50 0 Query Format SOURce IPEAK PROTect LEVel Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example IPEAK PROT LEV 50 000 8 7 5 Phase Programming Commands Command Syntax SOURce PHASe Description ...

Page 259: ...t nr2 Query Example PHAS3 SLEW 10 2500 Command Syntax SOURce PHASe ROTation b Description This command sets default phase rotation at power on Available settings are POSITIVE 1 or NEGATIVE 0 This setting effectively swaps phases B and C and may be used to set the required phase rotation for AC motors Parameters 0 NEGative 1 POSitive 0 NEGATIVE 1 POSITIVE Parameter Format b Example PHAS ROT POS Que...

Page 260: ...er names and the waveform description each waveform Name Description Image Notes 1 SINE Standard sine wave No harmonic content This is also the default selected waveform at power on unless a power on setup is recalled 2 CLIPPED THD 1 Clipped sine with 1 total harmonic voltage distortion due to flat topping of sinewave peaks 3 CLIPPED THD 2 Clipped sine with 2 total harmonic voltage distortion due ...

Page 261: ...8 SAWTOOTH LF Saw tooth Consist of fundamental and both odd and even harmonics Note Not recommended for conventional power applications LF use 100Hz 9 SAWTOOTH HF Saw tooth Consist of fundamental and both odd and even harmonics Note Non linear Not recommended for conventional power applications HF use 100Hz 10 TRIANGLE Triangle Similar to saw tooth but at same fundamental as a sine wave Contains f...

Page 262: ...mple SOURce WAVEFORM AUTORMS 0 Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM CATalog Description This command returns the list of available waveforms by name Names can only be numbers For more descriptive names see the SOURce WAVEFORM CATalog ALIAS command instead Returned Data Format cr Query Example WAVEFORM CAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM CATalog ALIAS Description This co...

Page 263: ...0135 0 0203 0 0203 0 0135 0 0068 Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM DEFine nr1 Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example SOURce WAVEFORM DEF 16 0 0000 0 0068 0 0135 0 0203 0 0203 0 0135 0 0068 Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM DEFine BYALIAS Description This command is similar to the WAVEFORM DEF query but instead of specifying the waveform name as 1 16 the waveform alias name is used to select the wave...

Page 264: ... 16 with the factory defaults See section 0 Note This command is useful if waveforms 2 through 15 were overwritten with user defined waveforms Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example WAVEFORM RESTORE Query Format None Command Syntax SOURce WAVEFORM SELect Description This command selects a waveform by alias name or number When using the WAVEFORM x commands the ALIAS NUMBER is not passed as it...

Page 265: ...memory and is retained between power on off cycles of the power source Parameters b Parameter Format n a Example SOUR WAVEFORM SINE 0 Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM SINEwave Query Example SOUR WAVEFORM SINE 0 Command Syntax SOURce WAVEFORM SMOOTHen NUMBER Description This command Sets the smoothing filter size that is applied to the waveform in sample counts A value of 1 makes the filter have no eff...

Page 266: ... waveform description is passed as a quoted string Parameters Waveform description as quoted string Parameter Format cr Example WAVEFORM1 NAME BYALIAS Triangle Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM ALIAS Description Analogous to the WAVEFORM NAME query command but in place of the waveform name the alias is returned as a string Returned Data Format cr Query Example WAVEFORM1 ALIAS Triangle Command Syntax SO...

Page 267: ...ies Power Source Operation Manual Page 267 of 463 Command Syntax SOURce WAVEFORM SWITCH Description When sent for the selected phase the output waveform is switched over to the new waveform name that was last set with the WAVEFORM LOAD command If is omitted sets all available phases waveforms are switched Parameters None other than phase selected in command string Parameter Format n a Example WAVE...

Page 268: ...ample PROT PEAK VOLT MODE 2 Command Syntax SOURce PROTect PEAK VOLTage MARGin VOLTAGE MARGIN Description This command sets the maximum voltage peak margin If the output voltage peak exceeds the programmed peak margin by more than this amount an error is tripped Parameters VOLTAGE MARGIN Parameter Format nr2 Example PROT PEAK VOLT MARG 120 0 Query Format SOURce PROTect PEAK VOLTage MARGin Returned ...

Page 269: ...el MINimum Description This command returns the minimum voltage peak level setting Query Example PROT PEAK VOLT LEV MIN 0 000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect PEAK VOLTage LEVel MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum voltage peak level setting Query Example PROT PEAK VOLT LEV MAX 500 000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect PEAK VOLTage LEVel DEFault Description This command returns the default vo...

Page 270: ... 1 Command Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent LEVel LEVEL Description This command sets the rms current protection level Parameters LEVEL Parameter Format nr2 Example PROT CURR LEVel 40 0 Query Format SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent LEVel Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PROT CURR LEV 40 000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent LEVel MINimum Description This command returns the minimum rms curr...

Page 271: ...e minimum rms current protection trip delay setting Query Example PROT CURR TDELAY MIN 0 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent TDELAY MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum rms current protection trip delay setting Query Example PROT CURR TDELAY MAX 3000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent TDELAY DEFault Description This command returns the default rms current protection trip d...

Page 272: ... available true power capability for the specified phase in kW If is omitted returns maximum available power level for all phases Typically this value will be the same for all phases Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example POW LIM1 MAX 5 0000 Command Syntax SOURce KVA LIMit Description This command sets the programmable apparent power limit level in kVA for phase If is omitted all available phases ...

Page 273: ... MODE you will return MIXED SOUR MODE1 VOLTAGE and SOUR MODE2 CURRENT SOUR MODE MIXED If both or phases are set to the same mode the actual mode will be returned SOUR MODE1 VOLTAGE and SOUR MODE2 VOLTAGE SOUR MODE VOLTAGE Returned Data Format cr Available protection modes 0 NONE 1 VOLTAGE 2 CURRENT 3 POWER 4 KVA 5 MIXED Query Example SOUR MODE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE Command Syntax SOURce PROTect ...

Page 274: ...s command returns the default true power protection level setting This value will be a function of the power source model Query Example PROT POW LEV DEF 41 667 Command Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS POWer TDELAY DELAY Description This command sets the true power protection trip delay time Setting is in multiples of 100 msec so 5 equals 500 msec Parameters LEVEL Parameter Format nr2 Example PROT POW LEV...

Page 275: ... clears the true power protection trip status Once cleared the power source output can be enabled Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example PROT POW TRIP CLE Command Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS KVA STATe ON OFF Description This command turns the apparent power protection on or off Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b cr Example PROT POW ON Query Format SOURce PROTect RMS KVA STATe Returned Da...

Page 276: ...n trip delay time Setting is in multiples of 100 msec so 5 equals 500 msec Parameters LEVEL Parameter Format nr2 Example PROT KVA LEV 5 Query Format SOURce PROTect RMS KVA TDELAY Returned Data Format b Query Example PROT KVA TDELAY 5 000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS KVA TDELAY MINimum Description This command returns the minimum apparent power protection trip delay time setting Query Example PR...

Page 277: ...o reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 277 of 463 Command Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS KVA TRIPped CLEar Description This command clears the apparent power protection trip status Once cleared the power source output can be enabled Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example PROT KVA TRIP CLE ...

Page 278: ...Available programming range depends on the mode Real time or RMS Parameters R Parameter Format nr2 Example IMPED 0 2 Query Format SOURce IMPEDance R Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example IMPED R 0 200 Query Syntax SOURce IMPEDance R LIMit MAXimum Description This command return the maximum allowable setting value for the R component of the output impedance Parameters None Parameter Format N A Que...

Page 279: ... MINimum Description This command return the minimum allowable setting value for the L component of the output impedance Parameters None Parameter Format N A Query Example IMPED L MIN 0 00000000 Command Syntax SOURce IMPEDance MODE Description This command sets the programmable impedance mode to either Real Time mode 0 or RMS Mode 1 See page 154 for a description of both impedance modes 0 Real mod...

Page 280: ...3 Command Syntax SOURce IMPEDance STATe Description This command sets the programmable impedance state to either Off 0 or On 1 Note To enable the programmable impedance function the output of the power source must be turned OFF first Trying to enable this function while the output is ON will result in an error message Parameters 0 1 Parameter Format b Example IMPED STAT 1 Query Format SOURce IMPED...

Page 281: ... delta values 2 INIFIN Allows programming the step by initial and final values Parameters INIDEL 0 FINDEL 1 INIFIN 2 Parameter Format cr or nr1 Example STEP MODE 1 Query Format SOURce STEP MODE Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP MODE 1 Query Syntax SOURce STEP MODE CATalog Description This command returns the available mode settings for a STEP Transient 0 INIDEL Allows programming the ste...

Page 282: ... from the initial set value so each repititon produces the same output levels Command Syntax SOURce STEP DWELL time opt Description This command sets the dwell time of the step in seconds Minimum time set value allowed is 0 0001 sec 0 1 msec Parameters Time in seconds Option NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted Parameter Format nr2 cr Example STEP MODE DWELL 10...

Page 283: ...ime opt Description This command sets the ramp time of the step in seconds Minimum time set value allowed is 0 0001 sec 0 1 msec Parameters Time in seconds Option NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted Parameter Format nr2 cr Example STEP MODE RAMP 5 SAT Query Format SOURce STEP RAMP Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP RAMP 5 0000 SAT Query Syntax SOURce ...

Page 284: ...at nr2 cr Example STEP MODE LENG 5 SAT Query Format SOURce STEP LENGth Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP LENG 5 0000 SAT Query Syntax SOURce STEP LENGth MINimum Description This command returns lowest permissible set value for the STEP length time setting Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP LENG MIN Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and int...

Page 285: ...um Description This command returns lowest permissible set value for the STEP length time setting Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP REP MIN 0 Query Syntax SOURce STEP REPeat MAXimum Description This command returns highest permissible set value for the STEP length time setting Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP REP MAX 65535 Query Syntax SOURce STEP REPeat DEFault Description Th...

Page 286: ... the STEP count setting Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP COUNT MAX 200 Query Syntax SOURce STEP COUNT DEFault Description This command returns default set value for the STEP count setting Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP COUNT DEF 10 Command Syntax SOURce STEP HOLD 0 OFF 1 ON Description This command determines what happens to the source output after the step transient finish...

Page 287: ... SOURce STEP VOLTage AC INITial Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT1 230 0000 Query Syntax SOURce STEP VOLTage AC INITial MINimum Description This command returns the minimum permissible set value for the initial STEP voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT1 MIN Query return values for MINi...

Page 288: ...d returns the minimum permissible set value for the final STEP voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT FIN1 MIN Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP VOLTage AC FINal MAXimum Description This command returns the...

Page 289: ...returns the minimum permissible set value for the delta STEP voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT DELT1 MIN Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP VOLTage AC DELTa MAXimum Description This command returns the ...

Page 290: ...d DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP FREQuency INITial MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum permissible set value for the initial STEP frequency Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP FREQ MAX Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Quer...

Page 291: ...0 0000 Query Syntax SOURce STEP FREQuency FINal DEFault Description This command returns the default set value for the final STEP frequency Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP FREQ FIN DEF 60 0000 Command Syntax SOURce STEP FREQuency DELTa nr2 cr Description This command sets the delta frequency Parameters Frequency NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted ...

Page 292: ... DEF Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce STEP WAVEFORM nr1 Description This command sets the selected waveform using the wavefrom number Parameters Waveform number Parameter Format nr1 cr Example STEP WAVEFORM 1 Query Format SOURce STEP WAVEFORM Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP WAVEFO...

Page 293: ... and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP PHASe INITial MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum permissible set value of the initial STEP phase angle for selected phase Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP PHAS1 MAX Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter...

Page 294: ...endent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP PHASe FINal DEF Description This command returns the default set value of the final STEP phase angle for selected phase Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP PHAS FIN1 DEF Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce STEP PHASe DELTa nr2 cr D...

Page 295: ...ings Query Syntax SOURce STEP PHASe DELTa DEF Description This command returns the default set value of the delta STEP phase angle for selected phase Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce STEP cr Alias for PROGram TRANsient command Description This command co...

Page 296: ... Query Example STEP 1 Query Syntax SOURce STEP PROGress Alias for PROGram TRANsient PROGress command Description This query command returns the status of the step being executed Parameters None Parameter Format n a Description Query returns the step transient execution state as either RUN STOP PAUS STEP or REST Returned Data Format cr The response is a comma separated value string representing PRO...

Page 297: ...on 0 initial phase b 120 0000 initial phase c 240 0000 initial phase max 99999 0000 initial phase min 99999 0000 final frequency 0 0000 final frequency min 0 0000 final frequency max 0 0000 final frequency min reason 4 final frequency max reason 4 final voltage ac all 0 0000 final voltage ac all max 0 0000 final voltage ac all min 0 0000 final voltage ac all max reason 4 final voltage ac all min r...

Page 298: ...e COUNT nr1 opt Description This command sets the pulse count or the number of pulses to execute Minimum time set value allowed is 1 Parameters Count Option NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted Parameter Format nr1 cr Example PULS COUNT 5 Query Format SOURce PULSe COUNT Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS COUNT 5 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe COUNT MIN...

Page 299: ...Cle MINimum Description This command returns the minimum permissible set value for the PULSE duty cycle Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS DCYC MIN 0 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe DCYCle MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum permissible set valuefor the PULSE duty cycle Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS DCYC MAX 100 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe DCYCle DEFault D...

Page 300: ... DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce PULSe PERiod DEFault Description This command returns the default set value for the PULSE period Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS PER DEF Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce PULSe WIDTh nr2 ...

Page 301: ... settings Command Syntax SOURce PULSe MODE nr2 opt Description This command sets the pulse width in seconds Parameters 0 PW 1 PD 2 WD Encoding 0 PW program pulse by period and width 1 PD program pulse by period and duty cycle 2 WD program pulse by width and duty cycle Parameter Format nr1 or cr Example PULS MODE WD Query Format SOURce PULSe MODE Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS MODE 2 Q...

Page 302: ...alue settings Query Syntax SOURce PULSe RAMP DEFault Description This command returns the default setting for the PULSE ramp time Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS RAMP DEF Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce PULSe VOLTage AC nr2 cr SOURce PULSe VOLTage AC Voltage phase A OPT Voltage p...

Page 303: ...e or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS VOLT DEF 0 000 0 000 0 000 PULE VOLT1 DEF 0 000 Command Syntax SOURce PULSe FREQuency nr2 cr Description This command sets the PULSE frequency Parameters Voltage NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted Parameter Format nr2 cr Example PULS FREQ 50 00 Query Format SOURce PU...

Page 304: ...he wavefrom number Parameters Waveform number Parameter Format nr1 cr Example PULS WAVEFORM 1 Query Format SOURce PULSe WAVEFORM Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS WAVEFORM 1 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe WAVEFORM MINimum Description This command returns the minimum permissible set value for the PULSE waveform Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS WAVEFORM MIN 1 Query Syntax SOURce...

Page 305: ... Query Format SOURce PULSe PHASe Returned Data Format nr1 cr Query Example PULS PHAS1 245 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe PHASe MINimum Description This command returns the minimum permissible set value of the initial PULSE phase angle for selected phase Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS PHAS1 MIN 0 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe PHASe MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum ...

Page 306: ... transient execution state as either RUN STOP PAUS STEP or REST Returned Data Format nr1 Return values respresent running state as follows 0 Stopped 1 Running 2 Paused 3 Stepping 4 Waiting for trigger Query Example PULS 1 Command Syntax SOURce PULSe LOAD Description This command converts the pulse transient definition to the power source s regular transient segment format and loads it in the contr...

Page 307: ...OG OK Query Syntax SOURce PULSe ALL Description This query command returns a comma separated values string of the entire pulse parameters settings and limits Each set value is preceded by a tag identifying the parameter This same data structure is used for front panel display and by the web server The advantage is that this commands returns all pulse related information using just one query comman...

Page 308: ... voltage ac c max 300 000 voltage ac c min 0 000 voltage ac c max reason 2 voltage ac c min reason 0 voltage dc all 0 000 voltage dc all max 425 000 voltage dc all min 425 000 voltage dc all max reason 0 voltage dc all min reason 0 voltage dc a 0 000 voltage dc a max 425 000 voltage dc a min 425 000 voltage dc a max reason 0 voltage dc a min reason 0 voltage dc b 0 000 voltage dc b max 425 000 vol...

Page 309: ...monic frequency setting Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example INTH FREQ 470 0000 Command Syntax SOURce INTHarmonic FREQuency DEFault Description Sets the default frequency of theinter harmonic voltage component for all phases The factory default setting is 1800 Hz Parameters Frequency Parameter Format nr2 Example INTH FREQ DEF 90 Query Format SOURce INTHarmonic FREQuency DEFault Description Query...

Page 310: ...0 0 0000 Command Syntax SOURce INTHarmonic VOLTage AC DEFault Description Sets the default amplitude of the interharmonic voltage component for all phases The factory default setting is 0 000 Vrms Parameters Frequency Parameter Format nr2 Example INTH VOLT AC DEF 5 Query Format SOURce INTHarmonic VOLTage AC DEFault Description Query format returns the interharmonic default amplitude setting Return...

Page 311: ... INTHarmonic PHASe DEFault Description The default interharmonic voltage phase angle for each phase or all phases can be selected using the following command Factory default is 0 000 for phase A 120 000 for phase B and 240 000 for phase C Parameters Frequency Parameter Format nr2 Example INTH PHAS2 DEF 90 Query Format SOURce INTHarmonic PHASe DEFault Description Query format returns the interharmo...

Page 312: ... b Description This command enables 1 or disables Inter Harmonics mode When off no interharmonics are generated This command can only be sent while the OUTPUT is OFF If the OUTPUT is ON an error is generated and no change of state occurs Unable to execute this action with output enabled Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example INTH STAT ON Query Format SOURce INTHarmonic STATe Description ...

Page 313: ...e Register STATus QUEStionable EVENt Queries the Questionable Status Event Register STATus QUEStionable CONDition Queries the Questionable Status Condition Register STATus QUEStionable ENABle nr1 Sets the Questionable Status Enable Register STATus QUEStionable ENABle Queries the Questionable Status Enable Register STATus PRESet Presets the Status Registers Query Format STATus OPERation EVENt Descr...

Page 314: ...a Format nr1 Query Example STAT QUES COND 0 Command Syntax STATus QUEStionable ENABle Description Sets the content of the Questionable Status Enable Register Parameters 0 32767 Parameter Format nr1 Example STAT QUES ENAB 255 Query Format STATus QUEStionable ENABle Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STAT QUES ENAB 255 Command Syntax STATus PRESet Description The Status Preset command presets th...

Page 315: ...ceived 102 Command error Syntax error Incorrect command syntax 200 Execution error indicates can t execute command with parameters received 222 Command error Data out of range Data exceeds available parameter range 300 Device specific error indicates UPC not properly configured 400 Query error indicates query aborted Query Example SYST ERR 102 Command error Syntax error Query Format SYSTem ERRor A...

Page 316: ...dible beep at the front panel of the power source Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST BEEP Query Format SYSTem FW FRONTPANEL VERsion Description Returns the firmware revision for the front panel processor Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST FW FRONTPANEL VER 2 0 0 Query Format SYSTem FW FRONTPANEL APPS VERsion Description Returns the firmware revision for the front panel appli...

Page 317: ...ry Format SYSTem LXI VERSion Description Returns LXI revision compliance version number Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST LXI VERSION LXI Core 2011 Query Format SYSTem MODE Description Returns LOCAL 0 or REMOTE 1 front panel status Use IEEE 488 2 command commands LLO to lock front panel and GTL to release front panel operation Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST MODE 1 Query Format ...

Page 318: ...rence to radio atomic or other clocks located on the Internet This protocol is capable of synchronizing distributed clocks within milliseconds over long time periods It is defined in STD 12 RFC 1119 RFC Request for comment RFCs are used by the Internet Engineering Task Force IETF and other standards bodies Query Format SYSTem VERSion Description Returns SCPI standard revision version Returned Data...

Page 319: ...STem INTERFace PRESET followed by the parameter Available soft key preset parameters are VOLTage AC FREQuency PHASe CURRent LIMit POWer LIMit KVA LIMit To program or query a specific soft key number 1 5 append SK to the command where is a value from 1 through 5 for soft key 1 through 5 Top soft key 1 bottom soft key 5 8 9 3 2 Command parameters Available softkey parameters are MIN MIN is the prese...

Page 320: ...uency SK Current Limit SYSTem INTERFace PRESET CURRent LIMit REQ MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX DEF Value SYSTem INTERFace PRESET CURRent LIMit OPT ALL DEF OPT ALL DEF SYSTem INTERFace PRESET CURRent LIMit SK REQ MIN MAX DEF Value SYSTem INTERFace PRESET CURRent LIMit SK Power Limit SYSTem INTERFace PRESET POWer LIMit REQ MIN MAX DEF...

Page 321: ... 000 1 000 Examples of programming a specific User Preset Soft key SYST INTERF PRESET VOLT AC SK1 115 Examples of querying programming User Preset Soft key settings SYSTem INTERF PRESET VOLT AC 115 000 230 000 300 000 MAX SYSTem INTERF PRESET FREQ 50 000 60 000 400 000 800 000 1200 000 SYSTem INTERF PRESET CURR LIM MAX 15 000 5 000 SYSTem INTERF PRESET POW LIM MAX 4 000 2 000 1 000 SYSTem INTERF P...

Page 322: ...IGHTness BRIGHTNESS SYSTem INTERFace LCD BRIGHTness Keypad Backlit Brightness Range is 0 through 10 SYSTem INTERFace KEYS BRIGHTness BRIGHTNESS SYSTem INTERFace KEYS BRIGHTness Key Press Sounds SYSTem INTERFace KEYS SOUNDS ON OFF SYSTem INTERFace KEYS SOUNDS Set Resolution Step Size wih the numeric keypad SYSTem INTERFace KEYS STEPset ON OFF SYSTem INTERFace KEYS STEPset Single Click Update Mode S...

Page 323: ...bility of the power source Example for 360LMX model 16 00 Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST MAXCURR 41 6667 Query Format SYSTem MAXVOLTage Description Returns maximum available RMS voltage output capability of the power source Example for 360LMX model 135 Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example SYST MAXVOLT 300 Command Syntax SYSTem COMPatible Description Sets Pacific Power Source UPC con...

Page 324: ...tion Manual Page 324 of 463 Command Syntax SYSTem LANGuage Description Sets Pacific Power Source UPC controller compatibility mode This mode allows use of the power source with legacy software Parameters english Chinese Note Refer to SYSTem LANGuage CATalog query command for list of supported languages Parameter Format cr Example SYST LANG chinese Query Format SYSTem LANGuage Returned Data Format ...

Page 325: ...umber of paralleled power sources Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST DISCOVERY Query Format SYSTem PARALLELUNITS Description Returns the number of power sources found Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example SYST PARALLELUNITS 1 Command Syntax SYSTem PARALLELUNITS EXPEcted Description Sets the number of power sources that should be connected to the system interface bus Parameters 1 20...

Page 326: ...red The code is obtained by the query command above Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST SANITIZE 0659 8 9 7 Communication LAN Commands Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate LAN ENABle Description This command turns remote control via LAN on or off To control the power source through its LAN interface this state has to on 1 Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST COMM LAN ON...

Page 327: ...the power source has not been used in a while and its IP address lease has expired If not renewed a different IP address may be assigned Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST COMM LAN DHCP RENEW Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate LAN ADDress Description This command is used to assign a fixed IP address to the power source for LAN communication Parameters ddd ddd ddd ddd four octets rang...

Page 328: ... 0 to 255 representing one 16 bit unsigned integer value each Parameter Format cr Example SYST COMM LAN MASK 255 255 254 0 Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate LAN MASK Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST COMM LAN MASK 255 255 254 0 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate LAN DNSaddress Description Sets the IP address for the DNS server Parameters ddd ddd ddd ddd four octets ranging in value from 0 to...

Page 329: ...MM LAN HOST CONF 132 18 21 0 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate LAN PASSword Description Assign a password to enable or disable LAN communications This feature allows the owner operator to disable or enable remote LAN access or limit functionality over LAN Note There is no query format for this command so the password code cannot be queried back Parameters Four digit passcode Parameter Format nr1 E...

Page 330: ... COMMunicate SERial STATus Description This command returns all serial port settings Returned Data Format Baud rate status data bits stop bits parity flow control Query Example SYST COMM SER STAT 921600 0 8 1 0 0 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate SERial BAUD Description This command sets the baud rate for the serial port Parameters 1200 1800 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 62500 115200 2304...

Page 331: ...ailable settings are 1 or 2 Parameters 1 2 Parameter Format nr1 Example SYST COMM SER SBIT 2 Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate SERial SBITs Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example SYST COMM SER SBIT 2 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate SERial FLOWcontrol Description This command sets the method of handshaking used for serial communications Available settings are Xon Xoff or Hardware handshake Paramete...

Page 332: ...x SYSTem COMMunicate USB LAN ADDress Description Sets the embedded webserver virtual IP Address for USB interface Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST COMM USB LAN ON Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate USB LAN ADD Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST COMM USB LAN ADD 192 168 123 1 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate USB LAN APPly Description Applies IP settings for Virtual USB Lan...

Page 333: ...ess to embedded webserver using virtual IP Address through USB interface Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST COMM GPIB EANB 1 Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate GPIB ENABle Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST COMM GPIB ENAB 1 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate GPIB BAUDrate Description Sets the internal serial link speed between the GPIB interface and the front panel processor ...

Page 334: ...ormat SYSTem FW FRONTPANEL VERsion Description This command returns the firmware revision of front panel controller processor This information is for reference only Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST FW FRONTPANEL VER 2 0 0 Query Format SYSTem FW FRONTPANEL APPS VERsion Description This command returns the firmware revision of front panel controller user interface application This informat...

Page 335: ...mat cr Query Example SYST REM ACCESS 1 Command Syntax SYSTem REMote ACCESS REQuest Description This commands results in a pop up dialog on the front panel display requesting the local user to ACCEPT Confirms presence of a person at the location of the instrument Parameters Alias name This argument is optional Parameter Format cr Example SYSTem REMote ACCESS REQuest Query Format None Command Syntax...

Page 336: ... SYSTem MEMory REMove Description This command unmounts system memory Returned Data Format cr cr Query Format None Command Syntax SYSTem DELete PATH Description This command deletes a file or folder The path or filename can be between double quotation marks or not Parameters PATH or FILE Parameter Format cr Example SYST DEL internal program program_1 xml SYST DEL internal program program_1 xml SYS...

Page 337: ...nual Page 337 of 463 8 10 Auxiliary I O System Commands Commands specific to the auxiliary I O functions are listed in this section 8 10 1 Analog Digital IO Programming Commands SYSTem AIO INput 1 2 3 4 CATalog GAIN DEFault MAXimum MINimum OFFSET DEFault MAXimum MINimum RANGe DEFault MAXimum MINimum UNITs VOLTage OUTput 1 2 3 4 CATalog GAIN DEFault MAXimum MINimum OFFSET DEFault MAXimum MINimum RA...

Page 338: ...rs CURR LIM CURR LIM1 CURR LIM2 CURR LIM3 FREQ KVA LIM KVA LIM1 KVA LIM2 KVA LIM3 OFF PHAS2 PHAS3 POW LIM POW LIM1 POW LIM2 POW LIM3 VOLT AC VOLT AC1 VOLT AC2 VOLT AC3 VOLT DC VOLT DC1 VOLT DC2 VOLT DC3 See the SYSTem AIO INput CATalog command response for a list of supported parameters Parameter Format cr Example SYST AIO IN1 VOLTAGE Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n Returned Data Format cr Query E...

Page 339: ... scale gain for the specified analog input Parameters None Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO IN1 GAIN DEF 300 0 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n GAIN MAXimum Description Returns the maximum full scale gain for the specified analog input Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO IN1 GAIN MAX 100000 000000 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n GAIN MINimum Description Re...

Page 340: ...YSTem AIO INput n OFFSET MINimum Description Returns the minimum offset for the specified analog input Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO IN1 OFFSET MIN 100000 000000 Command Syntax SYSTem AIO INput n RANGe nr2 Description Sets the range of the specified analog input Available range is 0 0 10 Parameters Offset Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO IN1 RANG 50 0 Query F...

Page 341: ... Returns the minimum range for the specified analog input Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO IN1 RANG MIN 0 0 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n UNITs Description Returns the assigned unit for the specified analog input port Parameters None Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST AIO IN2 UNIT Vrms Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n VOLTage Description Returns the voltage ...

Page 342: ...LT AC MEAS VOLT ACDC1 MEAS VOLT ACDC2 MEAS VOLT ACDC3 MEAS VOLT ACDC MEAS VOLT DC1 MEAS VOLT DC2 MEAS VOLT DC3 MEAS VOLT DC See the SYSTem AIO OUTput CATalog command for a list of available paremeters Parameter Format cr Example SYST AIO OUT1 VRMS Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST AIO OUTP VRMS Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput CATalog Description Returns lis...

Page 343: ...ult full scale gain for the specified analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 GAIN DEF 425 0000 Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n GAIN MAXimum Description Returns the maximum gain for the specified analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 GAIN MAX 100000 00000 Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n GAIN MINimum...

Page 344: ...t n OFFSET MINimum Description Returns the minimum gain for the specified analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 GAIN MIN 100000 00000 Command Syntax SYSTem AI OUTput n GAIN nr2 Description Sets the full scale gain of the specified analog output port Parameters Full scale value Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO OUT1 GAIN 230 0 Query Format SYSTe...

Page 345: ...MIN 100000 00000 Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n UNITs Description Returns the assigned unit for the specified analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST AIO OUT2 UNIT Vrms Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n VOLTage Description Returns the voltage at the analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO OUT2 VOLT 7 2590 8 10 1 3 SY...

Page 346: ...IS OUTP 1 SYST DIO IN1 FALL Command Syntax SYSTem DIO INput n FILtersize nr1 Description Defines the time in ms milliseconds that the digital input has to keep the state after a transition in order to generate the event If filtersize is zero then the event is immediately generated otherwise the specified time will prevent short pulses from generating events This is useful in noisy environments and...

Page 347: ... used as general purpose output 0 LOW 1 HIGH OUTPUT_STATE indicates output enabled 1 or disabled 0 FORM indicates single 1 or split three 0 FAULT indicates fault 1 or no fault 0 TRANSIENT indicates when a transient is running paused stepping 1 or stopped 0 PROGRAM indicates when a program is in execution at steady state level 1 or manual mode 0 REMOTE indicates remote 1 or local 0 state Defaults a...

Page 348: ...ery Example SYST DIO OUT1 INV 1 Query Format SYSTem DIO OUTput n STATe Description Returns logic level of selected output pin Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST DIO OUT1 STAT 1 8 10 1 5 SYSTem DIO REMote Command Syntax SYSTem DIO REMote ENAble b Description Turns the remote enable state on or off Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST DIO REMote ENAble 1 Query Format SYSTem D...

Page 349: ...uery Format SYSTem DIO STROBE OUTPustate Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST DIO STROBE OUTP 1 Command Syntax SYSTem DIO STROBE SOURce b Description Sets the function strobe mode to program changes Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST DIO STROBE SOUR 1 Query Format SYSTem DIO STROBE SOURce Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST DIO STROBE SOUR 1 Command Syntax SYSTem DIO ...

Page 350: ...scription This command enables or disables the external sync input mode Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SOUR SYNC 1 Query Format SOURce SYNChronize INput Returned Data Format b Query Example SOUR SYNC 1 Command Syntax SOURce SYNChronize Input PHASEshift nr2 Description Defines a fixed phase shift between phase A waveform generation and the external sync source Used to calibrate an...

Page 351: ...ntax SOURce SYNChronize Input SOURce cr Description This command selects either the external sync TTL 1 or the internal AC line sync 0 mode not available on LMX models A phase adjustment for Phase A output will be needed using the SOURce SYNChronize Input PHASEshift command Parameters 0 AC 1 TTL Parameter Format cr Example SOUR SYNC SOUR TTL Query Format SOURce SYNChronize Input SOURce Returned Da...

Page 352: ...command returns the status of the Phase Lock Loop PLL A 0 response indicates the PLL has not locked on to the sync input yet A 1 response indicates the PLL is locked Returned Data Format b Returned Data 0 PLL is not locked 1 PLL is locked Query Example SOUR SYNC STAT 1 8 10 2 2 SOURce SYNChronize OUTput Command Syntax SOURce SYNChronize OUTput Description This command enables the SYNC output Query...

Page 353: ...elects the trigger input source mode as on or off When ON the external trigger input is enabled Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example PROG TRAN TRIG IN 1 Query Format PROGram TRANsient TRIGger INput Returned Data Format b Query Example PROG TRAN TRIG IN 1 Command Syntax PROGram TRANsient TRIGger INput IMMediate b Description When the trigger input is active this command starts the trans...

Page 354: ...ubsequence trigger input event will cause a new segment sequence to run Note the trigger signal is level sensitive hence if it is kept high it will continuously issue a trigger Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example PROG TRAN TRIG IN AUTO 1 Query Format PROGram TRANsient TRIGger INput AUTOrun Returned Data Format b Query Example PROG TRAN TRIG IN AUTO 1 Command Syntax PROGram TRANsient T...

Page 355: ...le to those of the legacy AMX Series power sources SOURce ANalog PROGramming MODE 0 OFF 1 AMP 2 AM 3 ADD MODE AMP Applies to AMP and ADD modes OFFset DEFault MAXimum MINimum OFFset AM Applies to AM mode GAIN DEFault MAXimum MINimum GAIN HPF STATe STATe FREQuency DEFault MAXimum MINimum FREQuency 8 10 4 1 Analog Input Mode Commands Change between off amplifier mode AM or addition to internal wavefo...

Page 356: ... OFFset MINimum Change gain for AM 1 0 or 100 by default SOURce ANalog PROGramming AM GAIN SOURce ANalog PROGramming AM GAIN SOURce ANalog PROGramming AM GAIN DEFault SOURce ANalog PROGramming AM GAIN MAXimum SOURce ANalog PROGramming AM GAIN MINimum Change offset for AM default 0 SOURce ANalog PROGramming AM OFFset SOURce ANalog PROGramming AM OFFset SOURce ANalog PROGramming AM OFFset DEFault SO...

Page 357: ...ntax SYSTem AIO INput n CALibration GAIN nr2 Description Calibrates the full scale gain of the LMX parameter controlled by the analog input Parameters Reference Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO IN1 CAL GAIN 100 0 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n CALibration GAIN Returns calibration coefficient Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO IN1 CAL GAIN 1 000 Query Command SYSTem AIO INput n C...

Page 358: ...OFFset nr2 Description Calibrates the full scale gain of the LMX parameter controlled by the analog input Parameters Reference Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO IN1 CAL OFF 0 01 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n CALibration OFFset Returns calibration coefficient Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO IN1 CAL OFF 0 010 Query Command SYSTem AIO INput n CALibration OFFset DEFault Returns d...

Page 359: ...ontrolled by the analog output Parameters Reference Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO OUT1 CAL GAIN 100 0 Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration GAIN Returns calibration coefficient Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 CAL GAIN 1 000 Query Command SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration GAIN DEFault Returns default calibration coefficient value Returned Data Format nr2 Query Exam...

Page 360: ...ry Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration OFFset Returns calibration coefficient Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 CAL OFF 0 010 Query Command SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration OFFset DEFault Returns default calibration coefficient value Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 CAL OFF DEF 1 000 Query Command SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration OFFset MAXimum Returns upper...

Page 361: ...tatus Register Query Status and Event Yes GTL Goto Local Control IDN Identify System Data Yes LLO Local Lock Out Control Yes OPC Operation Complete Synchronization Yes OPC OPC Status Query Synchronization Yes PSC Power On Status Clear Status and Event PSC PSC Query Status and Event RST Reset Internal Operations Yes SRE Service Request Enable Status and Event Yes SRE SRE Query Status and Event Yes ...

Page 362: ...will reset this register to zero Refer to section 8 12 for register bit values Parameters Range 0 255 Parameter Format nr1 Example ESE 128 Query Format ESE Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example ESE 193 Query Format ESR Description Event Status Register Query Reads the contents of the Status Event Register ESR After this query the content of the ESR register is reset Refer to section 8 12 for regi...

Page 363: ...rations have been completed It can be used to cause the controller to wait for commands to complete OPC NOBLOCK 1 Returns 1 if all pending overlapped operations have been completed or 0 if there are pending overlapped operations It will not cause the controller to wait for commands to complete Pending overlapped operations can be a transient or a soft start using ramp time slew rates Returned Data...

Page 364: ...abled This command enables bits in the service request register The current setting is saved in non volatile memory Parameters 0 255 Parameter Format nr1 Example SRE 255 Query Format SRE Description Reads the current state of the service request enable register The register is cleared after reading it Refer to section 8 12 for register bit values Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example SRE 255 Quer...

Page 365: ...5 A CLS command will clear the Status Byte Register STB and the Event Status Register ESR Refer to Figure 8 2 Status Byte Logical Model BIT NAME DEFINITION 7 SOS STATus OPERation register bit summary 6 MSS RQS MASTER SUMMARY summarizes all STATUS BYTE bits except bit 6 for STB or REQUEST SERVICE indicates this device requested service when a Serial Poll was performed 5 ESB STANDARD EVENT STATUS RE...

Page 366: ...nts Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 366 of 463 The status byte logical model is shown in the figure below Figure 8 2 Status Byte Logical Model ...

Page 367: ...TUS bit goes true BIT NAME DEFINITION 7 PON POWER ON indicates Input power was just applied 6 URQ USER REQUEST indicates LOCAL key was just pressed 5 CME COMMAND ERROR indicates invalid command or query received 4 EXE EXECUTION ERROR indicates can t execute command with data received 3 DDE DEVICE DEPENDANT ERROR indicates UPC not properly configured 2 QYE QUERY ERROR indicates cannot respond with ...

Page 368: ...t EVENt register in the STATUS BYTE register Setting an ENABLe bit true unmasks the corresponding EVENt bit Reading an EVENt register clears it All STATUS registers are 16 bits Figure 5 3 The STATus OPERation register provides information about the present mode of operation Relevant commands for the STATus OPERation register are STATus OPERation CONDition STATus OPERation ENABle STATus OPERation E...

Page 369: ...trol Programming Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 369 of 463 Figure 8 4 SCPI Status Registers Model ...

Page 370: ... This allows communication with the power source using a virtual IP address Using this driver all built in web server functions are available via USB using a browser 9 2 Installation USB drivers are stored in the LMX controller and installed when the unit is first connected to a Windows PC Proceed as follows 1 With the LMX unit powered up connect a USB cable between the LMX USB Device port on the ...

Page 371: ...anual Page 371 of 463 5 Next select the Windows directory 6 Run the Driver_Installer exe located in this directory as shown below 7 Allow the installation to complete At the end of this process you should be able to see the two PPST USB drivers in the Windows Device Manager window under Network Adaptors and Ports COM LPT respectively The USB interface is now ready for use Figure 9 1 PPST USB Drive...

Page 372: ... built in web server This allows communication with the LMX from any web browser as long as the LMX is on the same network Note The LMX web server has been tested with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers only Microsoft Internet Explorer is now obsolete and is not supported Other browser like Edge or Safari may not fully operate or display information correctly Note Web server use from a bro...

Page 373: ... Operation Manual Page 373 of 463 If the unit is on the same network or reachable through the internet the home screen of the LMX web server will appear Figure 10 1 LXI Web Server Home Screen When permitted the browser interface allows monitoring of measurements and or full control of the power source If the operator is not near the actual instruments being controlled care must be taken to the app...

Page 374: ... the user to include only monitoring functions rather than full programming controls This feature is provided to ensure the safety of anyone near the unit in its actual physical location This access control mechanism requires granting specific access to certain functions and features from the front panel by a person present at the location of the power source and requesting permission first trying...

Page 375: ...an request access Such a request can only be granted by a person who is in front of the actual unit however This prevents unauthorized access from a remote location and protects the local user from possible harm An Access Request will result in a Pop Up message on the power source LCD screen The access control password can be set changed only by the person s present at the physical location of the...

Page 376: ... ACCESS CONTROL Clicking on REQUEST ACCESS will result in a dialog box appearing on the unit s LCD screen displaying the requestors IP address A message on the browser will indicate action is needed by the local operator Now the local operator can either DENY or GRANT access Figure 10 3 Remote Access Control Request Dialog If remote access is granted full control is provided If denied only monitor...

Page 377: ...ut written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 377 of 463 When granted the requestor s IP address will be added to the whitelist IP The operator can remove any of the white listed IP address at any time if needed This will lock out remote access for that PC until access is re granted anew Figure 10 4 Remote Access Control IP Filter screen ...

Page 378: ... remote control access levels and interface types is accomplished from the SYSTEM menu under Interfaces Scroll down to the INTERFACE entry and press Enter to access the available INTERFACE SETUP screen The second soft key is labelled Access Control and brings up the access control screen shown below The IP Filter list will provide access to the list of IP addresses that have been granted access by...

Page 379: ...e need to use additional Windows or other platform based software 10 5 Available Web Interface Menu Tree The following areas of control monitoring and configuration of the LMX power source are available through a web browser Home Screen Required for LXI compliance Home Screen SCPI Console Command Line Interface SOURCE CONTROL PROGRAM PROTECTIONS TRANSIENTS PROGRAM MEMORY WAVEFORM WAVEFORM EDITOR S...

Page 380: ... required by the LXI standard This includes hardware and firmware revision information 10 6 1 SCPI Console Command Line Interface Near the bottom of the screen is an interactive command line interface that allows individual SCPI commands to be sent to the instrument Any query results are shown in the text box below the command line A drop down list of all available commands is integrated in the co...

Page 381: ...rence Status byte fields are described in section 8 12 1 Status Byte Register STB on page 365 10 6 3 Browser Status Bar The browser status bar shows configuration information about the instrument This includes any error or event flags remote or local status phase mode selection and on or off line status The first field will display while the power source output is OFF and when it is ON enabled 10 ...

Page 382: ...ut written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 382 of 463 10 7 Source Control Screens The CONTROL menu provides access to several screens that allow programming of the power source Control Menu entries are as follows PROGRAM PROTECTIONS TRANSIENT PROGRAM MEMORY WAVEFORM WAVEFORM EDITOR SCPI SCRIPT Each is described in subsequent sections ...

Page 383: ...rement data for all available phases in the lower part of the screen In three or two phase mode Line to Line voltage measurements are displayed at the bottom of the screen The Output can be enabled using the OUTPUT ENABLE controls in the upper PROGRAM screen The Output can also be turned OFF from any screen using the RED On Off symbol in the menu bar which is accessible from all screens This allow...

Page 384: ...ved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 384 of 463 10 7 2 Protections The Protections screen may be used to change protection modes and threshold values This includes RMS current Peak Current True Power and Apparent Power protection modes Modes can be toggled on or off individually ...

Page 385: ...ll Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 385 of 463 10 7 3 Transients The transient control screen allows programming of new transients or execution control of new or stored transient programs The power source supports LIST STEP and PULSE transient modes ...

Page 386: ...IST Transients For LIST transients both STEP mode and SEGMENT mode is supported The bottom part of the screen shows the editable transient table Execution controls are located in the top part of the screen Data entry mode can be selected as either STEP or SEGMENT Dwell times can be entered using msec TIME BASED or cycles CYCLE BASED A sample TIME BASED Segment mode list is shown below During trans...

Page 387: ...ntire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 387 of 463 A sample CYCLE BASED Segment mode list is shown below Continued on next page ...

Page 388: ...S All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 388 of 463 A sample TIME BASED STEP mode list is shown below Not to be confused with STEP Transient mode see next section During transient execution a progress indicator is visible showing percent completion ...

Page 389: ... ramp or stairstep output profile to be programmed without creating LIST transients with multiple entries In STEP transient mode the user enters initial value end value delta step size step duration step count and no of repeats The STEP EXAMPLE shows the relationship between the various parameters This information is transformed to a standard Segment based transient list by the power source when t...

Page 390: ...ammed without creating LIST transients with repetitive entries In PULSE transient mode the user enters Level duty cycle ramp time period initial value and pulse count This mode is useful for high and low line testing for voltage and frequency operating limits of an EUT The PULSE EXAMPLE shows the relationship between the various parameters This information is transformed to a standard Segment base...

Page 391: ...ion Manual Page 391 of 463 10 7 4 Program Memory Program settings and transients can be stored in a number of different memory types The Program Memory screen allows the user to manage available stored programs The program to be recalled on power up can be selected at the bottom of this screen in the POWER ON PROGRAM area Note that external storage devices may be selected under STORED PROGRAMS usi...

Page 392: ...hase selection ABC or separate A B and C buttons on the upper right hand side are used to select all or an individual phase The WAVEFORM drop down list will show all available waveforms In addition to selecting the active waveform for output the following controls are available to manage waveforms CONTROL Purpose IMPORT Import csv format waveform data files EXPORT Export selected waveform to csv f...

Page 393: ...form Edit screen CONTROL Purpose WAVEFORM Selects any available waveform to edit or select NEW to create a new waveform EXPORT Export selected waveform to csv format file IMPORT Import csv format waveform data files SAVE Saves selected waveform to power source memory SAMPLES Select no of data points used to defined wave shape Available settings are 1024 through 2 For best definition use 1024 data ...

Page 394: ...peration Manual Page 394 of 463 10 7 6 1 Data Points Waveform creation using direct data entry for each data point is faster when using fewer data points Examples below show sine wave creation using either 16 or 4 data points However data is interpolated linearly for points no displayed in the table on the right hand side Figure 10 5 Waveform Edit defined using 4 data points Figure 10 6 Waveform E...

Page 395: ... frequency content is present OFFSET Applies specified DC offset SCALE Multiplies all data points by scale factor value VERTICAL FLIP Flips waveform vertically HORIZONTAL FLIP Flips waveform horizontally SMOOTHING FILTER Smooths sharp edges to reduce bandwidth requirements PRESET Selects built in waveform types based on user parameters PRESETS The following PRESET waveforms are available NONE Defa...

Page 396: ...uns 10 7 7 1 Supported Keywords and Commands The following script entries are supported Entry Type Description USER COMMENT Any test preceded by a two forward slash characters PRINT Sends text strings after PRINT key word to the OUTPUT window located at the bottom half of the browser window WAIT Pauses script execution by no of msecs specified SCPI COMMAND Any support SCPI command Data returned by...

Page 397: ... PRINT Test started Turn off output and set voltage to 0 OUTP OFF VOLT 0 Turn on output OUTP 1 Wait three seconds WAIT 3000 Set output voltage to 10 volts VOLT 10 Get output voltage measurement MEAS VOLT Turn off OUTP OFF PRINT Test completed 10 7 7 4 Script Execution Output The OUTPUT window located in the bottom half of the browser window shows all script output including any user comments event...

Page 398: ...reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 398 of 463 10 8 Measurement Screens The MEASUREMENT menu provides access to several measurement screens Measurement screens available are MONITOR REAL TIME PLOT WAVEFORMS V I PLOT HARMONICS DATALOGGER SCOPE HARMONICS Each is described in subsequent sections ...

Page 399: ...reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 399 of 463 10 8 1 Monitor The measurement monitor screen replicates part of the CONTROL PROGRAM screen and displays all measurement data for all available output phases Measurements include both AC and DC components Note There are no controls on this screen ...

Page 400: ...rom PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 400 of 463 10 8 2 Real Time Plot This measurement screens provides a strip chart style graphical display for up to two measurement parameters 1 and 2 The CONTROLS are allows selection of the desired parameter for each graph Available choices are Voltage Current and Power Depending on phase mode up to three phase values are displayed per chart ...

Page 401: ... from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 401 of 463 10 8 3 V I Plot The V I plot shows the power operating point at any moment in time by plotting measured Voltage as a function of measured Current This plot has a persistence mode so the user can observe power fluctuations and changes over a set period Available selections in this measurement screen are Persistence Time 1 60 sec ...

Page 402: ...urce Operation Manual Page 402 of 463 10 8 4 Data Logger The measurement data logger screen allows measurement data to be written to a memory device using a comma delimited file format These files are easy to open in an Excel spreadsheet or other math oriented software program Available controls are for State on off memory destination device file name assignment and data logging rate in Hz All fil...

Page 403: ...reen allows a variety of captured waveforms to be displayed Anywhere from one to four periods of the output voltage and or current can be captured and displayed The amplitude axis auto scales so no horizontal or vertical settings have be made by the user This makes this scope mode quick and easy to use The following controls are available to customize the captured waveform display CONTROL Purpose ...

Page 404: ... reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 404 of 463 Line to Line capture for all phases Voltage and Current can be displayed in one scope screen Sample Degrees Time s Phase A Voltage V 1 0 0 0 12 2 0 7 3 91E 05 0 05 3 1 41 7 81E 05 0 02 4 2 11 0 000117 0 1 5 2 81 0 000156 0 03 6 3 52 0 000195 0 ...

Page 405: ...cope function operates much the same as a digital storage oscilloscope having controls for time base attenuators and trigger mode settings The amount of data points that can be captured and stored ranges from 100 Samples to 1 000 000 samples 1Ms The advanced scope function has two channel labeled CHANNEL A and CHANNEL B Each channel can be assigned to capture either voltage or current on any of th...

Page 406: ...ight next to it The Stop button will be enabled while an acquisition is in progress The acquisition status is shown to the right of the Stop button as either RUNNING WAITING TRIGGER STOPPED Acq Mode Available selections are SINGLE MODE or REPEAT MODE TRIGGER Trigger Modes Available Trigger mode selections are UPDATE PHASE CROSSING OUTPUT ENABLE OUTPUT DISABLE FREQUENCY CHANGE VOLTAGE RMS CHANGE VO...

Page 407: ... measurement screen are CONTROL Purpose SELECTED PHASE MEASUREMENT TYPE Selects Voltage L N Voltage L L Current or Both Voltage Current FROM Selects the first harmonic number to display Range is 1 49 TO Selects the last harmonic number to display Range is 2 50 AUTO REFRESH Turns AUTO REFRESH mode ON or OFF REFRESH PERIOD Sets interval time for AUTO REFRESH mode in seconds Range is 5 100 REFRESH Ma...

Page 408: ...hout written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 408 of 463 10 9 Configuration Screens The CONFIGURATION menu provides access to secondary power source settings that are less frequency changed than those on the PROGRAM screen Configuration screens available are Unit Settings User Limits Ramp Slew Each is described in subsequent sections ...

Page 409: ...able at power on allows the unit to power up with the output enabled The Enable Current Overload setting allows short duration overloads up to 30 over the normal continuous mode current limit set point Phase Rotation selection changes output phasing between positive leading and negative lagging phase rotation in three phase output mode The maximum adjustment limit for continuous self calibration m...

Page 410: ...for Voltage AC Voltage DC and Frequency Note When changing user limits make sure programmed parameter settings in effect are not outside the new upper and lower limits entered All user limits can be set from the CONFIGURATION USER LIMITS PRESETS screen shown below Extended range for voltage and frequency may be selected as needed Some restrictions apply when operating in extended range mode User p...

Page 411: ...m PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 411 of 463 10 9 3 Ramp Time Slew Rate The Slew Rate screen has entries for all available programmable slew rate settings This includes Voltage AC and Frequency Note that both are mutually exclusive as they would conflict with each other To use programmable slew rates the RAMP TIME must be disabled Slew Rates can be set for Voltage AC and Frequenc...

Page 412: ...Power Source Operation Manual Page 412 of 463 10 10 System Screens The SYSTEM menu provides access to system level settings System setting screens available are ERROR EVENT QUEUE FAULT LIST ERROR EVENT LIST INTERFACE SETUP ACCESS CONTROL DIGITAL ANALOG IOS UNIT INFORMATION PARALLEL UNITS MEMORY BROWSER CALIBRATION REMOTE SUPPORT IMPORT EXPORT FIRMWARE UPDATE SANITIZE REBOOT Each is described in su...

Page 413: ...0 10 1 Error Event Queue The Error and Event Queue tracks internal errors or communication errors that may occur during normal user Generally such errors are the results of programming conflicts or setting conflicts and are no cause for concern Other events may be normal such as a power on event and will be recorded in the same queue The user can clear the queue at any time using the button Actual...

Page 414: ...ower Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 414 of 463 10 10 2 Fault List The Fault List tracks hardware faults that may occur in the power conversion stages This information may be useful for PPS engineering staff ...

Page 415: ...o reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 415 of 463 10 10 3 Error Event List The Error Event list provides a complete listing of all possible error and event messages The description may include possible troubleshooting hints to resolve any error conditions Errors are listed in numerical order ...

Page 416: ...tion from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 416 of 463 10 10 4 Interface Setup The Interface setup screen allows enabling or disabling of several available interfaces and operating modes The interfaces are arranged by type LAN USB RS232 Serial GPIB Interfaces that are not used can be turned off to avoid conflicts caused by multiple active interfaces at the user s discretion ...

Page 417: ...ce over the LAN interface This is an important requirement for power sources connected to a company wide Ethernet network Without access restrictions persons not present where the power source is located could inadvertently cause a dangerous condition by either enabling the OUTPUT or changing programmed settings Access control can limit access from specific IP addresses only and requires someone p...

Page 418: ...10 6 Digital Analog IO s The Digital and Analog IO screen allows configuration of the available Auxiliary I O functions Note that this feature is not available on LMX 2L and LMX 4L models There are eight groups of functions that are available to be configured with the selectable settings listed in the table below 10 10 6 1 Function Groups There are eight groups of functions that are available to b...

Page 419: ...IN Gain OFFSET Offset value Analog Outputs CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT VOLTAGE Output setting MEASUREMENT Select measurement to be assigned to output RANGE 0 0000 5 000 V GAIN Gain 0 000 1000 OFFSET Offset value 1000 1000 Digital Inputs CHANNEL 1 2 3 STATE Displays input state RISING CMD Set command string to execute on rising edge FALLING CMD Set command string to execute on falling edge FILTER SIZE 0...

Page 420: ...obe Output TRANSIENT ON Strobe output on transient start OUTPUT STATE ON Strobe output on relay close SOURCE ON Strobe output on any program parameter change External Sync STATUS Display SYNC Status EXTERNAL SYNC ON OFF SYNC SOURCE Select Sync source Available sources are External sync input on I O connector LINE AC input to power source PHASE SHIFT Offset Phase A angle SPEED 1 00 10 00 RANGE 0 10...

Page 421: ...written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 421 of 463 10 10 6 2 On line Analog and Digital I O help screens To aid in configuring and using the many I O capabilities of the power source a series of on line help screens containing formulas and graphs for digital and analog I Os settings are provided Some screens are shown below for reference ...

Page 422: ...peration Manual Page 422 of 463 10 10 7 Unit Information The Unit Information screen contains some of the same information as is found on the HOME screen but it can be used to query this information from one or more auxiliary unit as well in a parallel system The HOME screen will only display information for the Master unit of a parallel configured system Use the SELECTED UNIT control to select un...

Page 423: ...peration Manual Page 423 of 463 10 10 8 Parallel Units The Parallel Units screen displays the number of powered on units in a parallel system It also allows the expected number of units to be set so the master can determine if all connected units are indeed turned on before starting operation The MANUAL DISCOVERY can be run to refresh the parallel confirmation is a unit has been turned on or off w...

Page 424: ...PNG image format Available MEMORY DRIVES are INTERNAL RAM and any USB or SD Card memory devices that are mounted Useful directories for the user are DIRECTOR FILES IN THIS DIRECTORY plot Data logger plots in csv file format with date and time stamp program Power source program settings screenshots Screen capture image files in png format with date and time stamp To capture any LCD display press th...

Page 425: ...MX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 425 of 463 10 10 10 Calibration The Calibration screen shows all user accessible calibration coefficients It also allows for user calibration of voltage and current to be performed The Web Browser user interface is specific but the procedures and equipment are the same as calibration from the front panel Refer to Section 11 4 Calibration Procedures for ...

Page 426: ...acific Power s technical support staff to access the unit remotely if granted permission Internet access is required for this feature 10 10 12 Import Export A compressed file containing complete system configuration data for the power source can be exported to a file and imported back into the unit as needed Files are 7z compressed to maximize storage space Use the Export button on the right to ex...

Page 427: ... Update The Firmware update screen can be used to install new firmware for a file New firmware may be distributed by email or from Pacific s FTP site Note that the OUTPUT of the unit must be OFF to perform a firmware update If you received a firmware image file img extension Use the button to select it from the drive location you saved it to Then use the button to upload new firmware to the power ...

Page 428: ...ies to waveforms settings transients etc The unit will be reset to factory default conditions The Reboot allows the power source to be rebooted reset without cycling AC input power 10 11 Additional Functions Additional function may be added over time through firmware updates that may not be covered by this user manual revision If so check the Pacific Power website for update manual versions www pa...

Page 429: ...al Specifications Since user calibration does not affect factory calibration settings resetting all user calibration coefficients does not invalidate the units specified performance and it can be used with all user coefficients reset as needed Note There are no analog adjustment pots in this instrument and all calibration can be performed from the front panel or over one of the digital control int...

Page 430: ... All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 430 of 463 interface Refer to Section 10 10 10 Calibration for access to the Web based calibration screens 11 4 1 Voltage Calibration Offset DMM Table 11 2 Setup for Voltage Offset Calibration ...

Page 431: ...bove but it is not required for this calibration step 5 IMPORTANT Program AC voltage to all zero volts to avoid any current from flowing into the shorted outputs Use PROGRAM screen to make sure AC settings are zero 6 Enable the Output with the output shored 7 Press Cal V offset soft key 8 Wait for the V offset coefficients for all phases to be calculated and displayed 9 Remove the shorting jumper ...

Page 432: ...X Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 432 of 463 4 Enable the Output with no load connected 5 Press Cal I offset soft key 6 Wait for the I offset coefficients for all phases to be calculated and displayed Note The Mode Voltage and Current edit boxes do not affect this function 11 4 3 Voltage Calibration Gain DMM Figure 11 1 Voltage Calibration Equipment Setup 1 or 3 Phase Mode Phase A ...

Page 433: ...ation on all phases Use the PROGRAM screen for this 5 For AC mode calibration set the Frequency to the most commonly used value depending on typical applications 6 NOTE If the user calibration is targeted for specific operating conditions for example Vac 115V L N and Freq 400 Hz use these settings instead of those suggested in steps 4 and 5 7 Enable the Output with no load connected 8 Enter the DM...

Page 434: ...ximum available single phase current is recommended The A B and C outputs must be shorted together for single phase mode operation The optional Single Phase Shorting Connecter P N 160086 can be used to accomplish this Note To guarantee that the current doesn t change during the calibration process it is recommended that the unit is operated at current limit but reducing its set point to the desire...

Page 435: ...out written authorization from PPS LMX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 435 of 463 Single Phase Mode Setup For Single phase mode current Calibration the load must have the appropriate size See next section for recommended load value by model and phase mode R Load DMM Hi Sense Lo Sense Figure 11 3 Current Calibration Equipment Setup 1 Phase Mode ...

Page 436: ...lue that is sized to draw this current level at around 120Vrms is required Since the maximum current varies by model and phase mode the table below shows the recommended resistor values or resistive load bank settings Three Two Phase Mode Single Phase Mode Model Rating phs VA Max Irms phs Calibration Current Recommended R Load Ohm 125Vac Max Irms Calibration Current Recommended R Load Ohm 125Vac 1...

Page 437: ...able 4 Program AC voltage to 120 0 Vrms L N on all phases 5 Set the Frequency to the most commonly used value depending on typical applications 6 Enable the Output 7 Allow the load current to stabilize by monitoring the DMM current reading for each phase 8 Enter the DMM VAC readings for all three phase in the respective Current data entry text boxes in the Calibration screen If only one shunt and ...

Page 438: ...ower on Not needed Front panel 360 SCPI error Communication error with an interface Internal Communication Error between front panel and power stage Bad connection Try recycling power If error persists contact customer service Front panel 350 SCPI event Error Event E E queue overflow Events and Error queue is full Too many errors or events Clear the Error Event E E Queue Front panel 320 SCPI error...

Page 439: ...ata is not allowed Passing string data when string type is not supported Pass correct data type Front panel 138 SCPI error Command error Numeric suffix is invalid Number suffix not valid Check value Front panel 131 SCPI error Command error Numeric suffix is out of range Suffix number passed exceeds allowable range Adjust suffix to be within valid range Front panel 113 SCPI error Command error Unde...

Page 440: ...gth Front panel 59 Error Unit does not exist Unit selected cannot be found Try recycling power If error persists contact customer service Front panel 60 Error Cannot read ambient temperature Front panel 64 Error Unexpected reset Inverter controllers were reset Try recycling power If error persists contact customer service Front panel 65 Error Front panel is in passive mode Passive Mode Front panel...

Page 441: ...put is ON Turn output OFF first then change FORM Front panel 85 Error Unable to clear one or more fault Could not clear one or more faults when requested Try recycling power If error persists contact customer service Front panel 89 Error Digital I O interface conflict Remote inhibit is active Conflict between front panel and Remote Inhibit input level Resolve conflict Check input to Remote Inhibit...

Page 442: ...Wait Front panel 111 Error Cannot reboot system Soft reboot failed Front panel could not reboot itself Try recycling power If error persists contact customer service Front panel 115 Error Unable to renew the DHCP lease Changing to Auto IP mode LAN Error IP address lease from DHCP expired Renew IP lease of use Auto IP mode Front panel 116 Error Failed starting firmware update Firmware Update Error ...

Page 443: ...cannot change with output enable Setting conflict Changing Phase mode only allowed when Output is OFF Turn Output OFF Front panel 129 Error Digital I O interface conflict Single Phase relay cannot change due relay closed Setting conflict Front panel 131 Error Cannot set EEPROM field Front panel 132 Error EEPROM field already set Front panel 133 Error Cannot read EEPROM field Front panel 148 Error ...

Page 444: ...C is always disabled during transient in UPC compatible mode Setting conflict CSC mode cannot be enabled during transients Change to LMX Mode Front panel 163 Error Auto RMS is always enabled in UPC compatible mode Setting conflict Auto RMS mode cannot be disable in UPC mode Change to LMX Mode Front panel 166 Error Unable to set extended voltage because frequency is outside the allowed range Settin...

Page 445: ...tween units Run parallel unit discovery from System menu to recover or adjust expected count to match actual no of units Front panel 183 Error Invalid processor type Auxiliary unit not recognized Check all parallel cables between units Run parallel unit discovery from System menu to recover Front panel 184 Error Daisy chain invalid type Error during discovery Check all parallel cables between unit...

Page 446: ...nd version Front panel 329 Internal Error Global fault detected Front panel 330 Internal Error Global fault detected Possible un energized unit or node An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service Front panel 331 Error Unit discovery ...

Page 447: ...tomer service Front panel 344 Error Power stage firmware update failed Run SYSTem FW INT UPDATE STAT for more information Run unit discovery to recover Front panel 345 Error Firmware update was interrupted Recovery is needed Run unit discovery to recover Front panel 346 Error GPIB hardware not found in this unit Configuration Error GPIB Interface option not found Check model type tag for installed...

Page 448: ...m recurs contact customer service Front panel 362 Internal Error Did not receive MDO 5 Controller A An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service Front panel 363 Internal Error Did not receive MDO 6 Controller A An inconsistency was de...

Page 449: ...ower source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service Front panel 372 Internal Error Did not receive MDO 5 Controller B An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit b...

Page 450: ...t and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service Front panel 381 Internal Error Did not receive MDO 6 Controller C An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service Front panel 382 Internal Error Did not receive MDO ...

Page 451: ...rce s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service I O Board 455 Error Missing controller node An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs conta...

Page 452: ...rror Emergency shutdown Controller 498 Error Exceeded under RMS voltage limit Controller 499 Error Exceeded over RMS voltage limit Controller 500 Internal Error CPU1 invalid fault Controller 501 Internal Error CPU2 invalid fault Controller 502 Internal Error Firmware mismatch between CPUs Controller 503 Internal Error Bootloader firmware mismatch between CPUs Controller 504 Error Power module not ...

Page 453: ...e range is enabled Front panel 607 Warning Power limits were reduced due to extended frequency mode Front panel 608 Warning Current limits were reduced due to extended frequency mode Front panel 609 Error Setpoint out of range due to extended frequency mode Front panel 610 Error Unable to update setpoint because it is outside the allowed range of extended frequency mode Front panel 611 Error Error...

Page 454: ...urations Front panel 628 Error Version mismatch error Front panel 629 Error Internal connection error with the power stage Front panel 630 Error Fault during output enable Front panel 631 Error Only analog input channel 4 is available in this model Front panel 632 Error Cannot convert cycle based transient to time based Front panel 633 Error Incorrect password Front panel 634 Warning Front panel f...

Page 455: ...Error Source Code Category Error Message Possible Cause Resolution Front panel 647 Error Parameter above maximum unit scope Front panel 648 Error Parameter above maximum user limit Front panel 649 Error Parameter above voltage mode Front panel 650 Error RT bus communication error Front panel 651 Error Folder does not exist Front panel 652 Error File does not exist Front panel 653 Warning Unit in e...

Page 456: ...ERS 4 DO NOT REMOVE ANY PANEL OR COVER WITHOUT FIRST WAITING 20 MINUTES FOR ALL INTERNAL CHARGES TO DISSIPATE TO A SAFE LEVEL 5 SERVICE OTHER THAN EXTERNAL CLEANING SHOULD BE REFERRED TO PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED BY THE FACTORY TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS HIGH ENERGY LOW IMPEDANCE CIRCUITS LETHAL POTENTIALS ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THIS UNIT CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN SERVICI...

Page 457: ... Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 457 of 463 13 2 Authorized Service Centers There are NO end user serviceable parts in this product In case of a problem or malfunction DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR Instead contact one of Pacific Power Source s authorized service centers or your local Pacific Power Source distributor For a list of authorized service centers refer to section 1 Contact Informati...

Page 458: ...ons CISPR 11 22 CLASS A LIMITS Conducted Emissions CISPR 11 22 CLASS A LIMITS ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY RF Electromagnetic Field IEC 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2007 A2 2010 80 1000 MHz 10 V m 1 Khz sinewave 80 AM 1 4 2 GHz 3 V m 2 0 2 7 GHz 1 V m Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000 4 6 2013 Conducted RF Immunity 0 15 80 MHz 3 Vrms Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000 4 2 2008 4 kV contact discharge 8 kV air discha...

Page 459: ...ont panel operation 88 I Installation 15 52 370 Interface Ethernet 85 Ethernet Browser 372 GPIB Settings 168 I O Settings 168 LAN85 Monitor 90 Remote Inhibit Settings 169 RS232 Settings 166 Screens 160 USB Settings 167 K Keyboard 89 L LAN85 Access Control 374 Browser Interface 372 Configuration 372 Setup 164 LAN Configuration 372 LCD Image capture to image file 89 Logging measurement data 119 M Ma...

Page 460: ...l 202 RS232 Interface 166 S safety information 15 Safety Information 15 Safety Notices 17 Screen capture LCD Image 424 SD Card 90 Service 456 Shuttle 89 Slew Rates 142 Specifications 25 Start Phase 138 Stop Phase 138 SYSTEM Screens 157 system bus 87 system interface 86 T T Option 138 Terminator Characters 203 Transformer Option 318 Transient Settings 97 145 TRANSIENTS Screens 120 Turn on 83 U UNIT...

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