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AFX SERIES® OPERATION MANUAL 

 

SECTION 8: REMOTE PROGRAMMING 

Entire Contents Copyright 

 2016 by Pacific Power Source, Inc. (PPS) • All Rights Reserved • No reproduction without written authorization from PPS. 

AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual 

Page 211 of 274

 

Command Syntax 

SYSTem:COMMunicate:USB:ETHernet[:ENABle]

 

Description 

Enables access to embedded webserver using virtual IP Address 

through USB interface. 

Parameters 

< 0 | OFF | 1 | ON > 

Parameter Format 

<b> 

Example 

SYST:COMM:USB:ETH ON 

Query Format 

SYSTem:COMMunicate:USB:ETHernet[:ENABle]?

 

Returned Data Format 

<b> 

Query Example 

SYST:COMM:USB:ETH? 

1 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 3120AFX

Page 1: ...N 150185 10 AFX Series Programmable Power Source PACIFIC POWER SOURCE Worldwide Supplier of Precision Programmable Power Copyright 2016 Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS ...

Page 2: ...s Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 2 of 274 PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FOR HARDCOPY VERSIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT ...

Page 3: ...Models 21 4 2 Multiple Chassis Models 21 4 3 AC Output Mode 22 4 4 DC Output Mode 26 4 5 Protection Modes 26 4 6 Metering 27 4 7 Transients 28 4 8 AC Input 28 4 9 Dimensions Weight 29 4 10 Environmental 29 4 11 Safety Regulatory 30 4 12 Digital Interfaces 30 5 Unpacking and Installation 31 5 1 Inspection 31 5 2 Lifting and Carrying Instructions 31 5 3 Verify Correct AC Input Line Voltage 33 5 4 AC...

Page 4: ...ing Circuit Breakers 60 5 16 Cabinet System Options 62 5 16 1 OCS Output Control Switch Option 62 5 16 2 EPO Emergency Power Off Option 63 5 16 3 MRC Mode Relay Control Option 63 5 16 4 27UX1 and 27UX2 Options 63 5 17 Interface Options 64 5 17 1 USB Device Interface 64 5 17 2 RS232 Serial Interface 65 5 17 3 Remote Inhibit or Enable Input 65 5 17 4 External MODE Relay Control 66 5 17 5 LAN Interfa...

Page 5: ...0 6 8 SYST SYSTEM Screens 111 6 8 1 SYSTEM MENU 1 112 6 8 2 SYSTEM MENU 2 112 6 8 3 ERROR EVENT QUEUE Screen 113 6 8 4 FAULT INFORMATION Screen 113 6 8 5 INTERFACE Screen 114 6 8 6 UNIT INFORMATION Screen 123 6 8 7 PARALLEL UNITS Screen 124 6 8 8 SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen 125 6 8 9 EXTERNAL STORAGE MANAGEMENT Screen 126 6 8 10 CALIBRATION MENU Screen 127 6 8 11 FIRMWARE UPDATE Screen 128 6 8 12 REMOT...

Page 6: ...ramming Commands 195 8 8 Status Commands 198 8 9 System Commands 200 8 9 1 System Information Commands 201 8 9 2 System Configuration Commands 202 8 9 3 Parallel System Commands 204 8 9 4 System Sanitization Commands 205 8 9 5 Communication LAN Commands 205 8 9 6 Communication Serial Port Commands 209 8 9 7 Communication USB Commands 210 8 9 8 System Firmware Commands 212 8 9 9 System Remote Acces...

Page 7: ...0 10 1 System Error Event Queue 252 10 10 2 System Fault List 253 10 10 3 System Interface Setup 254 10 10 4 System Unit Information 255 10 10 5 System Parallel Units 256 10 10 6 System Memory Manager 257 10 10 7 System Calibration 258 10 10 8 System Remote Support 259 10 10 9 System Firmware Update 260 10 11 Additional Functions 260 11 Calibration 261 11 1 Calibration Interval 261 11 2 Closed Cas...

Page 8: ...le TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen soft keys 99 Table 6 15 Available CONFIGURATION screen soft keys 105 Table 6 16 Available USER LIMITS SETTINGS screen soft keys 106 Table 6 17 Available RAMP TIME SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys 108 Table 6 18 Available SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys 110 Table 6 19 Available USER INTERFACE screen soft keys 116 Table 6 20 Available USER INTERFACE screen soft key...

Page 9: ... phase Delta Load Output Connections External Voltage Sense 47 Figure 5 10 Optional AFX Single Phase Shorting Adaptor assembly 48 Figure 5 11 Single phase Load Output Connections 49 Figure 5 12 AFX Cabinet Dimensions 53 Figure 5 13 AFX Cabinet AC Input Connection Diagram 55 Figure 5 14 WYE Load Connection Diagram 57 Figure 5 15 Delta Load Connection Diagram 58 Figure 5 16 Single Phase Load Connect...

Page 10: ... 29 REMOTE INHIBIT Setup Screen 122 Figure 6 30 UNIT INFORMATION Screen 123 Figure 6 31 PARALLEL UNITS Screen 124 Figure 6 32 SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen 125 Figure 6 33 EXTERNAL STORAGE MANAGMENT Screen 126 Figure 6 34 CALIBRATION MENU Screen 127 Figure 6 35 FIRMWARE UPDATE Screen 128 Figure 6 36 REMOTE SUPPORT Screen 129 Figure 6 37 Remote Support REPORT Screen 129 Figure 8 1 Energy Saving Modes and ...

Page 11: ...tch Irvine CA 92614 USA Phone 1 949 251 1800 Fax 1 949 756 0756 Email support pacificepower com EUROPE Caltest Instruments Ltd 4 Riverside Business Centre Walnut Tree Close Guildford Surrey GU1 4UG Guildford United Kingdom Phone 44 0 1483 302 700 Fax 44 0 1483 300 562 Email support pacificepower com CHINA PPST Shanghai Co Ltd 4 floors building 2 No 2185 Lai Fang Road Jiu Ting Town Song Jiang Distr...

Page 12: ... 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 packag...

Page 13: ... Manual Page 13 of 274 SAFETY SYMBOLS Direct current DC Alternating current AC Both direct and alternating current Three phase alternating current Off Supply On Supply Protective Earth ground terminal Caution Always consult this manual when you see this warning symbol marking in order to familiarize yourself with the nature of the potential hazard and actions to be taken to avoid them Caution risk...

Page 14: ... 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 relative...

Page 15: ...l shock hazard that could result in personal injury This instrument may be equipped with a line filter to reduce electromagnetic interference and must be properly grounded to minimize electric shock hazard Operation at line voltages or frequencies in excess of those stated on the model type plate may cause leakage currents in excess of 5 0 mA peak REGLE DE SECURITE MISE A LA TERRE Ce produit est u...

Page 16: ...Do not replace components with power cable connected Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed 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 Le remplacement...

Page 17: ...T 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 semblent e...

Page 18: ... or LAN Ethernet remote control The performance of the AFX Series power source models are detailed in section 4 Technical Specifications Maximum voltage current and power capability depends on the specific model This manual covers standard AFX Series models Modified units are generally shipped with a manual addendum as a supplement to this manual The manual addendum covers specific modifications f...

Page 19: ...Controller DSP Active PFC Input 208 240Vac or 380 480Vac L1 L2 L3 High Frequency DC DC Converter Galvanic Isolation 3 Phase AC Input H Bridge DC AC Inverter H Bridge DC AC Inverter H Bridge DC AC Inverter Dual DC Bus Dual DC Bus Dual DC Bus Inverter Controller DSP AC PFC DC DC Controller DSP Command Processor HIGH SPEED INTERNAL COMMUNICATION BUS L P Filter L P Filter L P Filter THREE PHASE AC OUT...

Page 20: ... interconnect bus 3 5 Measurement Read back The voltage frequency and current limit settings of the AC power source can be set from the front panel or over any of the available digital remote control interfaces During operation the AC source output voltage frequency current and power can be read back for each of the available output phases 3 6 Accessories Included The following accessories are inc...

Page 21: ...ions consist of a single master unit and one or more slave units connected through a high speed parallel bus Each unit requires its own three phase AC input and must be turned on at the front panel using its individual circuit breaker This avoids massive inrush current at power up of the system as each unit can be turned on one at a time Multi chassis systems are installed in a suitable 19 cabinet...

Page 22: ...conds when enabled See Figure 4 2 Crest Factor 2 5 1 41 67 to 6 3 1 16 67 104Apk phase for 3150AFX Programming Resolution 0 01 A rms Accuracy 0 5 F S Modes Constant Current Mode or Output Trip Phase Angles 3 Phase Models Phase Offsets5 A 0 B 240 C 120 programmable Accuracy 0 35 Phase Rotation1 in 3 Phase mode default A B C 0 120 240 L1 L2 L3 Consistent with Pacific Power UPC Controller products Ph...

Page 23: ...of 274 Note 4 Refer to AC Mode Voltage Current rating charts Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 and Figure 4 6 on following pages Note 5 Actual output phase angles may be slightly different from programmed values for highly un balanced three phase load conditions in particular at high frequency due to amplifier phase shift differences Figure 4 1 Output Voltage distortion into full R Load as a functi...

Page 24: ...Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 24 of 274 Figure 4 3 AC Mode Voltage Current range AFX Models 3 or 2 phase mode Figure 4 4 DC Mode Voltage Current range AFX Models 3 or 2 phase mode ...

Page 25: ...6 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 25 of 274 Figure 4 5 AC Mode Voltage Current range AFX Models 1 phase mode Figure 4 6 DC Mode Voltage Current range AFX Models 1 phase mode ...

Page 26: ... 02 Line Regulation 0 1 for 10 Line Change External Voltage Sense External Sense max voltage drop 5 FS Isolation 750 Vdc Current Limit Range See model tables Figure 4 4 and Figure 4 6 Programming Resolution 0 01 Adc Accuracy 0 5 Adc Modes Constant Current Mode or Output Trip Refer to DC Mode Voltage Current rating chart on previous two pages 4 5 Protection Modes PROTECTION Protection Modes Over Cu...

Page 27: ...solution 0 01 Accuracy 2 0 F S True Power 2 Range See model table in section 4 1 or 4 2 Resolution 0 01 W Accuracy 1 5 F S Apparent Power 2 Range See model table in section 4 1 or 4 2 Resolution 0 01 VA Accuracy 1 5 F S Power Factor 3 Range 0 00 1 00 Resolution 0 01 Voltage DC Range 0 440 Vdc Resolution 0 1 V Accuracy 0 25 F S Current DC Range See model table in section 4 1 or 4 2 Resolution 0 01 ...

Page 28: ...2 kVA 15kVA Frequency Range AC Input Frequency 47 63 Hz Connection 4 Wire L1 L2 L3 and PE 208 Input Version Input Voltage Range 208 Vac 240 Vac 10 Nominal Phase Current 208V 3ø 23 A rms 33 A rms 43 A rms 51 A rms Max Rated Phase Current 3ø 25 A rms 37 A rms 48 A rms 55 A rms Peak Inrush Current 1 1 5 x Irms Input Power Factor 0 9 Efficiency 85 400 Input Version Input Voltage Range 380 Vac 480 Vac ...

Page 29: ...les Depth 25 0 635 mm Weight Net 111 2lbs 50 4 kg Shipping 130 lbs 59 kg NOTE For models consisting of multiple chassis multiply weight and height by the number of chassis See dimension drawing 3D Step Models Available on request Figure 4 7 Dimension Drawing AFX Series 15KW Model 4 10 Environmental ENVIRONMENTAL Cooling Fan Cooled Audible Noise at 1 meter Standby 46 dBA Full power 85 dBA typical O...

Page 30: ...ndard 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 3 V Outputs TxD Out...

Page 31: ...ems refer to Section 5 14 Cabinet Systems starting on page 52 5 2 Lifting and Carrying Instructions WARNING THIS UNIT IS HEAVY Two persons are required to lift or carry this unit DO NOT attempt to lift alone DO NOT use the front panel rack handles alone to lift this unit The unit must be supported in front and back when carrying AVERTISSEMENT CET EQUIPEMENT EST LOURD Deux personnes sont requises p...

Page 32: ...nit is to be installed in an instrument rack the straps may be removed In that case a suitable lift must be used to position the unit at the desired rack height and pushed in place using either rack slides or L brackets not included with the unit The front panel handles may be used to pull or push the unit in or out of a rack space only Note The front panel handles are not designed to carry the en...

Page 33: ...AC input configuration matches the local utility power Do not connect the power supply to the mains if the AC input voltage phasing and frequency does not match WARNING DO NOT CONNECT A 208 240 V AC INPUT AFX MODEL TO A 380V 400V OR 480V OR HIGHER THREE PHASE UTILITY LINE VOLTAGE AS DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR DO NOT CONNECT A 380 480 V AC INPUT AFX MODEL TO A 208V TO 240V THREE PHASE UTILITY LIN...

Page 34: ...e circuit breakers shall not be fitted in the neutral conductor of multi phase equipment Installation should be in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 NEC AVERTISSEMENT Les connexions d entrée AC doivent inclure un dispositif de déconnexion un commutateur externe ou disjoncteur dans le cadre de l installation Le dispositif de déconnexion doit être convenablement situé et facilement accessible et doit êtr...

Page 35: ...10 4 mm 2 AWG 12 3120AFX 4 380 400 V ac 3 480 V ac 3 27 A rms max 22 A rms max 30 A rms 25 A rms 6 mm 2 AWG 10 6 mm 2 AWG 10 3150AFX 4 380 400 V ac 3 480 V ac 3 30 A rms max 24 A rms max 35 A rms 30 A rms 10 mm 2 AWG 8 6 mm 2 AWG 10 Table 5 1 AC Input Wire Size Table The AC input connections must be made at the rear panel AC terminal block This input block has a removable safety cover that must be...

Page 36: ... Figure 5 4 AC Input Terminal Block Rear Panel 5 5 Grounding Requirements 5 5 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 MUST be grounded via the AC Input A line cord with proper Earth Ground must be used at all times Correct grounding of your electrical system infrastructure accor...

Page 37: ...ser may ground the output neutral terminals himself by running a suitable wire size from one of the output neutral terminals to the ground stud on the rear panel of the power source as shown in Figure 5 5 Grounding the output neutral can help reduce common mode noise at the output of the power source L2 B L3 C L1 A N NOTE THREE NEUTRAL OUTPUT CONNECTOR PINS N N N ARE INTERNALLY SHORTED TOGETHER US...

Page 38: ...k mounted in a standard 19 inch rack for system applications Zero stacking with other units or test equipment is possible The weight of the unit MUST be supported properly Use either rack slides or L brackets of sufficient weight rating that are compatible with the dimensions of the cabinet used AFX Series models with an output power rating above 15KVA are available as factory installed 19 instrum...

Page 39: ...e to a safe level These measures may include the fitting of noise reducing baffles or hoods or provision of protective earpieces AVERTISSEMENT Le niveau sonore de l appareil peut dépasser 85 dBA Le niveau sonore doit être mesuré à la fois à la position de l opérateur en utilisation normale et quelque soit le point à 1 mètre de l enceinte de l appareil qui a le niveau sonore le plus élevé L install...

Page 40: ...the plastic such as benzene or acetone Please ensure that no liquid is allowed to penetrate this product ATTENTION AVANT de nettoyer l appareil mettez l appareil hors tension au niveau du disjoncteur de face avant ET retirez tout cable d alimentation secteur Ne pas utiliser de solvant organique capable de changer la nature de la matière plastique tel que le benzène ou l acétone Veiller à ce qu auc...

Page 41: ...teur dans toutes les situations où la tension d entrée secteur est appliquée Toujours débrancher l alimentation secteur avant de connecter ou déconnecter les bornes de sortie dangereuses The AC power source can be configured for either single phase output or three phase output Note The External Voltage Sense connector always has three phase and three neutral connections but in single phase mode of...

Page 42: ...ver or pin to push down in the square hole located directly above each connection Once you push in you will feel to spring unlatch Now push the stripped wire end into the connector and pull out the small screwdriver or pin This will release the spring locking down the wire Use a pull test to make sure the wire is clamped down securely Repeat for the three phase wires and the neutral wire Note that...

Page 43: ...tion Manual Page 43 of 274 The requisite WYE load output wiring is shown in Figure 5 6 using internal voltage sense and Figure 5 7 when using external voltage sense L2 B L3 C L1 A N NOTE THREE NEUTRAL OUTPUT CONNECTOR PINS N N N ARE INTERNALLY SHORTED TOGETHER USE EITHER ONE OR ALL FOR THREE PHASE WYE LOADS USE PROVIDED MATING CONNECTOR TO CONNECT LOAD WIRES Figure 5 6 Three phase Wye Load Output ...

Page 44: ...authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 44 of 274 L2 B L3 C L1 A N NOTE THREE NEUTRAL OUTPUT CONNECTOR PINS N N N ARE INTERNALLY SHORTED TOGETHER USE EITHER ONE OR ALL FOR THREE PHASE WYE LOADS USE PROVIDED MATING CONNECTOR TO CONNECT LOAD WIRES TWIST LINE NEUTRAL FOR EACH PHASE Figure 5 7 Three phase Wye Load Output Connections External Voltage Sense ...

Page 45: ...ector provided in the AFX Series shipkit This six pole connector uses a spring loaded wire attachment system To unlock a position use a small screwdriver or pin to push down in the square hole located directly above each connection Once you push in you will feel to spring unlatch Now push the stripped wire end into the connector and pull out the small screwdriver or pin This will release the sprin...

Page 46: ...on Manual Page 46 of 274 The requisite DELTA load output wiring is shown in Figure 5 8 using internal voltage sense and Figure 5 9 when using external voltage sense L2 B L3 C L1 A Vab Vac Vbc NOTE THREE NEUTRAL OUTPUT CONNECTOR PINS N N N ARE INTERNALLY SHORTED TOGETHER NO NEUTRAL CONNECTION TO DELTA LOADS USE PROVIDED MATING CONNECTOR TO CONNECT LOAD WIRES Figure 5 8 Three phase Delta Load Output...

Page 47: ...without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 47 of 274 L2 B L3 C L1 A Vab Vac Vbc NOTE THREE NEUTRAL OUTPUT CONNECTOR PINS N N N ARE INTERNALLY SHORTED TOGETHER NO NEUTRAL CONNECTION TO DELTA LOADS USE PROVIDED MATING CONNECTOR TO CONNECT LOAD WIRES Figure 5 9 Three phase Delta Load Output Connections External Voltage Sense ...

Page 48: ...hree phases or DC outputs A power splicer terminal block like the one shown here may be used Example of suitable splicer block is Marathon P N 1322570 600V 175A Alternatively the optionally available AFX Single Phase Shorting Adaptor may be used Part number 160086 Not included in AFX Series shipkit but available through customer service Figure 5 10 Optional AFX Single Phase Shorting Adaptor assemb...

Page 49: ...production without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 49 of 274 USE OPTIONAL ONE PHASE MATING CONNECTOR TO CONNECT LOAD WIRES L N NOTE THREE NEUTRAL OUTPUT CONNECTOR PINS N N N ARE INTERNALLY SHORTED TOGETHER USE ALL THREE N CONTACTS TO CONNECT TO ONE PHASE LOADS Figure 5 11 Single phase Load Output Connections ...

Page 50: ...t toujours être considérées comme dangereuses Les connexions doivent être inaccessibles à l opérateur dans toutes les situations où la tension d entrée secteur est appliquée Toujours débrancher l alimentation secteur avant de connecter ou déconnecter les bornes de connexions de sense externes When using external voltage sense sense wires must be connected between the rear panel External voltage se...

Page 51: ...switch 5 Close the AC mains disconnect to apply utility power 6 Turn on the front panel circuit breaker by pulling the lever upward to the I position Note Allow about 3 to 5 seconds for the AFX unit to fully initialize 7 If the instrument does not turn on for some reason turn OFF the front panel circuit breaker and verify the presence of the correct AC line input voltage using appropriate safety m...

Page 52: ...ight may vary by power level to accommodate more or less AFX units The following two sizes are currently offered 15U For power levels of 18kVA 24kVA 30kVA or 45kVA 28U For power levels of 60kVA and higher Note that alternative cabinet sizes and power levels may be supported for special requirements so this information applies to catalog models only Refer to cabinet dimension drawings shown below f...

Page 53: ...y Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 53 of 274 5 14 3 Dimensions Cab Size A A1 B B1 15U 31 562 28 00 29 875 26 25 15U 28U 31 562 28 00 52 625 49 28U Figure 5 12 AFX Cabinet Dimensions ...

Page 54: ...uded with AFX cabinets AC input ratings for Cabinet systems are the same as for individual AFX units The AC input rating is listed on the cabinet serial tag which is located on the side of the cabinet As sample AFX Cabinet System label is shown below Maximum AC input current rating is shown per phase for the entire cabinet at low line conditions Note The grid panel MUST be re installed after all i...

Page 55: ...Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 55 of 274 Connect AC power as shown in the diagram below AC INPUT DISCONNECT L3 L2 L1 Neutral Ground UTILITY POWER Figure 5 13 AFX Cabinet AC Input Connection Diagram ...

Page 56: ...rotective grounding conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury This instrument may be equipped with a line filter to reduce electromagnetic interference and must be properly grounded to minimize electric shock hazard Operation at line voltages or frequencies in excess of those stated on the model type plate m...

Page 57: ...t written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 57 of 274 5 14 8 Recommended AC Output Wire Strip Lengths The following wire strip lengths are required for the output wires listed Phase A B C Wires 11 16 17 mm Neutral Wire 1 9 16 40 mm 5 14 9 Cabinet Load Connections Three Phase WYE Loads L2 L3 L1 N Figure 5 14 WYE Load Connection Diagram ...

Page 58: ...ht 2016 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 58 of 274 5 14 10 Cabinet Load Connections Three Phase Delta Loads L2 L3 L1 Vab Vac Vbc Figure 5 15 Delta Load Connection Diagram ...

Page 59: ...5 14 11 Cabinet Load Connections Single Phase Loads Note that the Neutral connection for single phase loads will have to carry all the line current so the wire size must be chosen accordingly Since AFX cabinets come standard with a three phase output terminal block the three output terminals A B and C must be shorted together either at the load or at the output terminal block as shown in the diagr...

Page 60: ... is recommended 1 Turn ON bottom auxiliary unit first by pulling its front panel circuit lever to the upward ON position 2 Turn ON any additional auxiliary units between the bottom auxiliary unit and the top Master unit by pulling each front panel circuit lever to the upward ON position 3 Turn ON the Master unit last by pulling its front panel circuit lever to the upward ON position This will ensu...

Page 61: ...LLATION Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 61 of 274 Figure 5 17 AFX Cabinet System Power ON and OFF Sequences ...

Page 62: ...n 5 17 Interface Options 5 16 1 OCS Output Control Switch Option The output control switch option adds an output control selector switch on a 1U filler panel located directly below the master AFX unit of the cabinet It also provides a terminal block located in the rear of the AFX cabinet that allows the user to wire in one or more series SPST switches as part of a text fixture safety interlock Ope...

Page 63: ...pulled out in order to re connect input power Note For 45kVA systems a taller cabinet will be required to accommodate the 1U panel for the Emergency Off Mushroom switch 5 16 3 MRC Mode Relay Control Option The Mode Relay Control option adds contactors to the bottom of the cabinet that are controlled by the master AFX unit to short the three output phases together when the AFX system is placed in s...

Page 64: ...rface connectors are located at the rear panel as shown in the illustration below Figure 5 19 Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel 5 17 1 USB Device Interface The USB DEVICE interface USB Type B connector on the rear panel provides a virtual COM port for the PC Via this port the unit can be controlled as a normal RS232 interface e g with a terminal program or user application...

Page 65: ...e used to provide output shut down if a rear panel rack door is opened while the output is on A contact closure between pins 7 and 8 or an external 5Vdc supply if MODE RELAY CONTROL is enabled will allow control of the output relay from either the front panel or a remote control interface There are three modes of operation for this input 1 Disabled mode In his mode the Remote Inhibit inputs are no...

Page 66: ...te Master AFX units installed in cabinet systems shipped with the OCS Output Control Switch option are configured with the RI function permanently set to Remote inhibit mode mode 2 This prevents and operator from accidentally disabling this switch The master model number will show the OCS prefix to indicate this configuration 5 17 4 External MODE Relay Control The RS232 connector also contains a r...

Page 67: ...e on the user s local area network or private network Figure 5 22 AFX Series Rear Panel Layout 5 17 6 System Interface Bus Connectors WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT remove safety covers from the two System Interface DVI Connectors AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC NE PAS retirer les capots de sécurité des deux connecteurs d interface DVI The system interface bus is not user accessible It consists of two D...

Page 68: ...For both units to operate correctly the system bus connections between the master and auxiliary units MUST be made This is done by daisy chaining the master to the first auxiliary and that auxiliary to the next one The system bus uses a DVI I Dual Link Male to Male interconnect cable with noise suppression ferrite beads Cable length for paralleling units that are stacked in a 19 cabinet with no mo...

Page 69: ...ote 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 AFX Series F...

Page 70: ...key pad Until confirmed by pressing the ENTER key selections and values will be shown grayed out on the LCD display 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 sel...

Page 71: ... connection of a computer monitor When connected the monitor will display the information otherwise 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 AFX a message will pop up asking the operator to change to the external screen If accepted ...

Page 72: ... turned off as well This essentially means the power source draws almost no power at all yet the front panel controls displays and all digital control interfaces remain operational so any required program changes can be made 2 STANDBY MODE In standby mode only the output inverter stage for each phase is turned off This means the first two stages remain on while the output is off This means the fan...

Page 73: ...d in this section of the manual All available menus can be accessed using the Menu keys to the left of the LCD display The following five keys are available MENU KEY MENU SCREEN Description PROG PROGRAM Programming of output parameters MEAS MEASUREMENTS Measurements TRAN TRANSIENTS Transient programming and execution CONF CONFIGURATION Configuration Screens SYST SYSTEM System Settings Interface Co...

Page 74: ...g in the active output slewing up or down Note This assumes the output is ON If the output is OFF the new value will be in effect and apply at the output as soon as the output is turned ON To slew a parameter while observing the MEASUREMENT screen proceed as follows 1 Use shuttle to move the selected field to the parameter you want to change 2 While on the desired parameter e g Voltage or Frequenc...

Page 75: ...n Frequency 15 1200 Hz Output frequency Phase 0 0 359 0 Degrees Phase angle for phase B and C Voltage AC 0 300 V rms AC output Voltage DC 0 425 Vdc DC 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 Each screen has up to five soft keys on the right hand s...

Page 76: ... enter a new setting value Once a field 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 and 800 Hz will appear If you are on the Voltage AC field presets for 115 V 230 V and 300 V will appear A Lo...

Page 77: ...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 keys will select the...

Page 78: ...pled Uncoupled Coupled mode means all phases are set and changed to the same value Thus Voltage AC when set or changed applies to all three output phases This method ensures output phase voltages are always balanced and is convenient for driving normal three phase loads Coupled mode is indicated by the ABC status indicator on the right hand side of the status bar as highlighted below Figure 6 3 Ph...

Page 79: ... to set commonly used values The following presets are offered for the parameters listed Frequency 50Hz 60Hz 400Hz 800Hz 1200Hz Voltage AC 115V 230V 300V Voltage DC MAX 200V 0V 200V MIN Current limit MAX 15A 4A PEAK CURRENT Power limit MAX 4kW 2kW 1kW kVA limit MAX 4kVA 2kVA 1kVA Protection SK2 Displays the POWER AND CURRENT PROTECTIONS screen shown below There are two check box options and one da...

Page 80: ... the shuttle or key pad To enable or disable this function scroll to the Enable peak current protection check box and press the shuttle to toggle on or off Waveform SK4 Displays the Waveform selection screen This function allows the active waveform shape to be changed Available waveform selections are Sinewave Clipped Sinewave 1 THD Clipped Sinewave 2 THD Clipped Sinewave 5 THD Clipped Sinewave 10...

Page 81: ...o generate the output voltage This reactive current will be limited by the peak protection level set point so a minimum value applies The formula that determines the minimum set value for peak current protection is Ipk 1 A Vac_setpoint 0 09 Freq_setpoint in kHz This formula applies in three phase mode for AFX models of 15kVA and below For example with an output AC voltage setting of 230Vac and a f...

Page 82: ...ved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 82 of 274 B An Error event will be triggered in the error and event queue in order to notify the user The error message is Peak current limit setting is too low for the desired voltage and frequency as shown in the screen capture below ...

Page 83: ...event to reduce over 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 wave form is shown on the LCD screen 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 Note...

Page 84: ...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 85: ... most extreme example of this is a pure square wave which would require infinite output bandwidth to accurately reproduce To mitigate this effect the AFX 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 abrupt transitions A value of 1 ...

Page 86: ... Function Steady State The AUTO RMS mode if enabled causes the AC voltage output to be calculated as true RMS voltage of the waveforms selected When disabled RMS calculation of substituted waveforms does not occur so the output voltage may change from the set value is the waveform is not a sine wave This mode can be set by sending the SOURce WAVEFORM AUTORMS command over one of the Digital control...

Page 87: ...ns Restrictions Frequency Range 45 00 100 00 Hz Phase Mode Available in single split and three phase modes Output Power o Three phase Full power no restriction o Single and Split phase Maximum power 3kVA kW per phase per AFX unit 6 4 10 2 305 312 V Max Voltage 312VL N 540VL L This setting reflects a 30 over voltage for 240VL N 415VL N nominal voltage applications Restrictions Frequency Range 45 00...

Page 88: ...n 300 00V Values from 300 00 to 312 00 will be accepted Figure 6 6 Enable Vac extended operating range to 312Vac Once the Voltage AC MAX user limit has been set to a higher value the PROGRAM screen will accept a Volt AC setting up to this new value as shown below When a value above 300 is entered in any of the available Vac setting fields an Error Event E E message will be generated in the Error a...

Page 89: ...f 274 6 4 10 5 Power Limit Adjustment Notification Messages The message queue is accessible from the SYSTEM MENU A sample of the relevant Event Message is shown below The Webpage interface indicates the setting change was trigger from a browser connection Alternative sources are Front Panel Interface or Remote Interface Note Disable extended AC voltage range access set the voltage AC MAX user limi...

Page 90: ...tween 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 Screen by Phas...

Page 91: ...ey 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 Fault Status SK2 Pressing this soft key displays the Fault Status screen The fault status shows a history list of possible error or fault messages that have been recorded by the power source The following soft keys are available to revie...

Page 92: ... time This provides a trend plot of any available measured parameter The following soft keys are available to control the time plot Start Starts time plot Select Meas Select parameters to display Zoom Y Zoom both X and Y axis Save Saves plot data to memory device Clean and Refresh Auto scaled Y axis Individual Phase SK5 Displays the individual phase measurement screen for Phase A To select other s...

Page 93: ...already displayed Phase B SK2 Displays individual phase measurement screen for phase B if not already displayed Phase C SK3 Displays individual phase measurement screen for phase C if not already displayed Real Time Plot SK4 Display strip chart of voltage current or both against time This provides a trend plot of any available measured parameter The following soft keys are available to control the...

Page 94: ...hey are executed in Execution mode 6 6 1 Transient List Parameters The following parameters are available in each transient list step PARAMETER Range Unit Description 1 199 Displays the row number in the transient table These numbers are generated automatically Ramp 0 2 9999 msec Ramp time to slew from existing set point to new set point value Applies to both Frequency and Voltage If previous set ...

Page 95: ... 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 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 Fre...

Page 96: ... VOLTAGE V rms FREQUENCY Hz 1 122 430 2 100 430 3 122 370 4 100 370 Table 6 10 RTCA DO160 Section 16 test number 16 5 2 1d There are four tests each to be run 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 120 0 110 0 100 0 90 0 0 0 115Vac Volt AC Step 1 Ste...

Page 97: ... mode This will display the TRANSIENT VIEW screen 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 new pressing this key will add the fi...

Page 98: ...nt 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 Debug mode...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...s 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 SEGMENT...

Page 101: ... be selected The same waveform can be repeated as of often as needed within the same transient program In three or split phase mode each phase in a transient program can use its own set of up to six user defined waveform Thus up to 18 different waveforms are available when in three phase mode Figure 6 16 Available User Waveforms in Transients 6 6 6 AUTO RMS Function Transients The AUTO RMS mode4 i...

Page 102: ...L SECTION 6 FRONT PANEL OPERATION Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 102 of 274 ...

Page 103: ...Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 103 of 274 6 7 CONF CONFIGURATION Screens The utility screens allow setting of secondary parameters and system functions These include the following operation aspects Configuration Pressing the CONF key will display the CONFIGURATION screen as shown on the left below All other system related screens can be accessed using the SYST menu key Refer to Section ...

Page 104: ...it is necessary to short the three output phases together using the optional single phase output connector accessory Alternatively the user can use an external terminal block to tie the three phase outputs together Note When switching from one phase to three phase modes a warning will be displayed to make sure the end user removes any common connections between the three phase outputs Voltage Rang...

Page 105: ...power up Enable Current Overload Current Overload mode allows the power source to provide more than the nominal max RMS current around 30 percent more for a short period of time up to 2 seconds When enabled the user can set the CURR LIM 30 higher than whit this mode off For example in a stand alone 3150AFX unit in three phase mode FORM 3 RMS output current can be up to 55A when the continuous outp...

Page 106: ... of values that could cause the transformer to saturate The applies to voltage where a high voltage value could damage a unit under test that was not designed to handle higher AC or DC 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 Voltage DC Lower and Upper Vdc set limits for D...

Page 107: ...s screen Ramp time Sets the time over which output changes will take place For the time period 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 in the SLEW RATE SETTING screen as both cannot be in effect at the same time Settings Slew Rate settings provide control over individual parameters whereas...

Page 108: ...FT 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 disables Ramp time Back SK5 Returns to the previous screen Table 6...

Page 109: ...tup registers numbered from 1 through 10 Use the shuttle to 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 w...

Page 110: ... setup to selected Register Set SK4 Sets output to selected Register content Refresh SK5 Refreshes screen Table 6 18 Available SLEW RATE SETTINGS screen soft keys 6 7 5 CSC CONFIGURATION Screen The CSC CONFIGURATION menu allows the Continuous Self Calibration mode to be enabled This mode will use the internal measurements to adjust the output voltage continuously so it matches the programmed setti...

Page 111: ...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 112: ... 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 113: ...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 114: ...Manual Page 114 of 274 6 8 5 INTERFACE Screen The Interface 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 Remote Inhibit Configuration Setup Each section ...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ... 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 118: ...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 Consult your network administrator if you are not sure about this setting Mask IP mask setting This mask must be correct for your network Consult your network ad...

Page 119: ...ower Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 119 of 274 SOFT KEY Description Refresh SK3 Advanced SK5 Access detailed LAN Interface Setting screen Table 6 21 Available ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys ...

Page 120: ...P Screen The following 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...

Page 121: ...nfigured on this screen 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 sour...

Page 122: ...ation for this input remote inhibit and remote enable 1 Disabled 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 conditio...

Page 123: ...l status Shows the status 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 3xxxAFX where xxx power rating N...

Page 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...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 33 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 127: ...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 34 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 128: ...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 35 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 129: ...e unit remotely assuming it is connected to a network with Internet access Figure 6 36 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 37 Remote Support REPORT Screen The following soft keys are available from the LOGGING TOOL screen SOFT KEY...

Page 130: ...zardous output terminals AVERTISSEMENT SORTIE DANGEREUSE La sortie de l appareil peut être réglée à des niveaux de tension dangereux L appareil fournit une isolation de base du réseau d entrée AC Par conséquent la sortie doit toujours être considérée comme dangereuse Les connexions doivent être inaccessibles à l opérateur dans toutes les situations où la tension d entrée secteur est appliquée Touj...

Page 131: ...n a bundle of not more than three 75 C rated wires common electrical codes would recommend AWG 8 size 10 mm 2 7 1 3 Connecting a UUT When setting up for a new test and connecting any equipment to the AC power source proceed as follows 1 Always make sure the AC power source is turned OFF at the POWER switch when making any wire connections 2 Check that the output of the equipment under test is OFF ...

Page 132: ...ternal voltage sense terminals AVERTISSEMENT SORTIE DANGEREUSE La sortie de l appareil peut être réglée à des niveaux de tension dangereux L appareil fournit une isolation de base du réseau d entrée AC Par conséquent la sortie doit toujours être considérée comme dangereuse Les connexions doivent être inaccessibles à l opérateur dans toutes les situations où la tension d entrée secteur est appliqué...

Page 133: ...e for the rated current of the AC source is required to minimize load cable impedance 7 2 3 Load Connection with External Voltage Sense The following points must be considered when existing sense cables are connected directly to the load or to the central load distribution point 1 Minimize the distance between the AC power source and the load as much as possible to keep load wire length to a minim...

Page 134: ...nectors WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT remove safety covers from the two System Interface DVI Connectors AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC NE PAS retirer les capots de sécurité des deux connecteurs d interface DVI The system interface bus is not user accessible It consists of two Digital Visual Interface DVI I dual link connectors that are covered by a protective cover There are no user accessible signals...

Page 135: ...formation 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 and w...

Page 136: ...wn 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 17 T...

Page 137: ...mmand 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 These co...

Page 138: ...ltage offset to lowest possible level Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example CAL OFFSET VOLT Command Syntax CALibrate COEFFicients OFFSET CURRent Description Calibrates output DC current offset to lowest possible level Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example CAL OFFSET CURR Command Syntax CALibrate COEFFicients NOISE VOLTage Description Calibrates output voltage noise to lowest possible...

Page 139: ...oltages measured at the output relay of the power source for each phase The second set of 3 values are Voltages measured at the EXTernal Sense point at the load for each phase Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example n a Command Syntax CALibrate COEFFicients GAIN CURRent DC cr Description Loads values measured with an external shunt and DVM for calibration of DC current metering The first 3 va...

Page 140: ... if calibration xml has been modified Alternatively the unit can be power cycled Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example n a 8 3 1 UPC Specific commands Following commands 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 AMPL...

Page 141: ... DC voltage for the selected phase If no phase number is specified returns the reading for the last selected phase Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS VOLT DC1 2 2500 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...

Page 142: ...sured RMS current for the selected phase If no phase number is specified returns the reading for the last selected phase Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS CURR ACDC1 21 1587 Query Format MEASure CURRent PEAK Description Returns the measured peak current for the selected phase If no phase number is specified returns the reading for the last selected phase Returned Data Format nr2 Query Ex...

Page 143: ...r Description Returns the true power 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 nr...

Page 144: ...10 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 6 Measurement Data Logging Commands Command Syntax MEASure LOGger START Description Starts the logging of measurements process The process consists of taking measurements and saving ...

Page 145: ...ples 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 Para...

Page 146: ...ing 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 MEMory USBA Query Format MEASure LOGger MEMo...

Page 147: ... nr1 Query Example MEAS LOG TIME 2 8 5 Output Control Commands The output command subsystem is used to control the output state of the power source The following measurement commands are supported Command Syntax OUTPut FAST b Description Enable or disable fast energy savings startup mode STANDBY mode when output is closed This mode does not completely shut down all inverters for energy savings whi...

Page 148: ... STANDY MODE OUTPUT OFF SLEEP MODE OUTPUT OFF PRIMARY STAGES OFF SECONDARY STAGES OFF PRIMARY STAGES ON SECONDARY STAGES OFF PRIMARY STAGES ON SECONDARY STAGES ON OUTPut STATe ALL OFF or 5 MINUTES if OUTP FAST 1 O U T P u t S T A T e O N o r O U T P u t S T A T e A L L O N O U T P u t S T A T e O N o r O U T P u t S T A T e A L L O N O U T P u t S T A T e O F F O U T P u t S T A T e A L L O F F Fi...

Page 149: ...y the second inverter 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 6 2 2 Energy Savings Modes for more details Parameters 0 OFF 1 O...

Page 150: ... The output will be enabled at power on IF it was ON at the time the front panel circuit breaker of the unit was switched off Thus the output state will revert to the last state before power off This command in combination with the SOURce INITial command allows the unattended resumption of a test station after a power failure Note This condition is potentially hazardous and should be used with cau...

Page 151: ... No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 151 of 274 8 6 Program Commands Program commands allow management and programming of stored program segments for steady state and Transients These commands are grouped by the following subsystems Program Control Commands Execution Commands ...

Page 152: ...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 command selects program nr1 for execution deletion or copying Parameters Option PROGRAM NUMBER c...

Page 153: ...FORM n COUPLing s XFMRRATIO n nn FREQuency n VOLTage n see Convention 13 VOLTage1 n VOLTage2 n VOLTage3 n CURRent LIMit n CURRent PROTect LEVel n CURRent PROTect TOUT n PHASe2 n PHASe3 n WAVEFORM n see Convention 13 WAVEFORM1 n WAVEFORM2 n WAVEFORM3 n EVENTS n AUTORMS n NSEGS n Optional Transient Segment list SEGment n Multiple segments per Program Message may be sent see Convention 17 FSEG n VSEG...

Page 154: ...OLTage3 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 CURRent PROTect TOUT n sets time that the Output Current must exceed the Current Protect level before Current Pro...

Page 155: ...XFMRRATIO Volts VSEG3 n sets objective voltage ФC of selected segment n 0 to 300 x XFMRRATIO Volts WFSEG n sets Waveform ФA ФB ФC of selected segment n 1 to 16 WFSEG1 n sets Waveform ФA of selected segment n 1 to 16 WFSEG2 n sets Waveform ФB of selected segment n 1 to 16 WFSEG3 n sets Waveform ФC of selected segment n 1 to 16 TSEG n sets execution time to reach objective Voltage and Frequency of s...

Page 156: ...3 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 3 parameter list Query Format PROGram EXECuted DEFine ALL Description This query returns the par...

Page 157: ...ommand 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 Returned Da...

Page 158: ...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 SST 2 USB steady state table program data Query Format PROGram EXECuted SST nr1 cr Description This command returns the Steady State Table settings of the executing program only The transient table data is not returned...

Page 159: ...PROG MEMORY for the selected memory type Parameters Option STYLE nr1 0 Human readable Style A default if omitted 1 Human readable Style B 2 Binary Data Format Can be more useful to search for differences between programs Option PROGRAM NUMBER nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTERNAL RAM USB Returned Data Format cr Query Example PROG TT 1 2 USB transient table program data Formats for transient ...

Page 160: ...arch for differences between programs See PROGram TT Command for formats Option PROGRAM NUMBER nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTERNAL RAM USB Returned Data Format cr Query Example PROG TT 1 transient table program data Query Format PROGram EXECuted TT nr1 cr Description This command returns the Transient Table settings of the executing program only The steady state table data is not returned ...

Page 161: ...am contains 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 setpoint 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...

Page 162: ...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 transient table Command Syntax PROGram SELected COP...

Page 163: ...rmat 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 INTERNAL RAM USB Parameter Format nr1 cr Example PROG EX...

Page 164: ... 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 Parameters 0 1 ON OFF Parameter Format b Example WAVEFORM AUTORMS ON Query Format PROGram TRANsient AUTORMS Returned D...

Page 165: ...B Current element progress A percent between 0 and 100 of the element executing C Active step or segment in execution D Active step or segment time In multiples of 0 2 ms E Total time In multiples of 0 2 ms F Total number of steps or segments Returned Data Format nr1 nr1 nr1 nr1 nr1 nr1 Query Example PROG TRAN PROG 57 31 3 1554 20000 4 Example Return data for transient table shown above in STEP mo...

Page 166: ...de or a SEGMENT when in transient SEGMENT mode The ETE query is useful when a transient execution has been PAUSED by the PROGram TRANsient PAUSe command For example if the execution is paused in the middle of an element step or segment execution for element n the ETE value will be n If it is paused at the end of element n the ETE value will be n 1 Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PROG TRAN E...

Page 167: ...r 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 select...

Page 168: ...meter 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 RAM SD1 SD2 SD3 USBA1 Memory Types INTERNAL Inter...

Page 169: ...he stored 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 v...

Page 170: ...PROGram BROWse Description This command returns the list of available programs stored in the memory selected or passed as a parameter Parameters Optional Memory type INTERNAL RAM USB Parameter Format cr Returned Data Format nr1 nr1 nr1 Query Example PROG BROW 1 8 9 23 Query Format PROGram WFBANK Description This query command returns the waveform bank number It is provided for UPC compatibility mo...

Page 171: ...tion Sets source output settings initialization mode This command in combination with the OUTPut STATe AUTO command allows the unattended resumption of a test station after a 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 ...

Page 172: ...Query Example FORM 3 Command Syntax SOURce COUPLing cr Description Selects the output coupling mode On AFX Series this command only accepts DIRECT as a setting Parameters DIRECT Parameter Format cr Example COUPL DIRECT Query Format SOURce COUPLing Returned Data Format cr Query Example COUPL DIRECT Command Syntax SOURce XFMRRATIO nr2 Description Set the transformer ratio when using an optional outp...

Page 173: ... 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 or fo...

Page 174: ...each phase to a different amplitude 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 retur...

Page 175: ...ommand Syntax SOURce VOLTage AC SLEW Description Sets AC voltage slew rate for phase in Volts per msec If is omitted sets phase A slew rate to value specified Parameters Range 0 01 300 0 Parameter Format nr2 and nr3 Example VOLT AC1 SLEW 300 00 Query Format SOURce VOLTage AC SLEW Description Returns voltage slew rate setting for specified phase If phase is omitted returns voltage setting for phase...

Page 176: ...wer source Also MAX limit must be greater than MIN limit Parameters 0 000 300 000 Parameter Format nr2 Example VOLT LIM MAX 240 0 Query Format SOURce VOLTage AC LIMit MAXimum Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example VOLT LIM MAX 240 0000 Query Format SOURce VOLTage AC LIMit RANGe Description Returns available AC voltage range low and high limits Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 Query Example VOLT AC1 LI...

Page 177: ...ak_max V_DC Minimum negative peak voltage V_peak_min V_AC_peak_min V_DC For a sinusoidal AC waveform these limits are Vrms_sat 425 Vdc 1 4142 Vrms_sat 425 Vdc 1 4142 Examples V_DC 0 425 1 41 300 0 V_AC_rms_sat 300 V_DC 100 425 1 41 229 100 V_AC_rms_sat 229 V_DC 425 425 1 41 0 425 V_AC_rms_sat 0 Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SOUR VOLT AC3 SAT LIM 300 5204 Command Syntax SOURce VOLTage AC I...

Page 178: ...age DC SLEW Description Sets DC voltage slew rate for phase If is omitted sets all available phases to value specified Note Source must be in DC or AC DC mode and UPC compatibility mode must be disabled Parameters Range 0 01 850 00 Parameter Format nr2 and nr3 Example VOLT DC1 SLEW 850 00 Query Format SOURce VOLTage DC SLEW Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example VOLT DC1 SLEW 850 0000 Command Synt...

Page 179: ...rmat nr2 Example VOLT LIM DC1 MAX 270 0 Query Format SOURce VOLTage DC LIMit MAXimum Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example VOLT LIM DC MAX 425 000 Query Format SOURce VOLTage DC LIMit RANGe Description This query returns both upper and lower user limits for DC voltage programming Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 Query Example VOLT DC1 LIM RANG 425 0000 425 0000 Query Format SOURce VOLTage DC LIMit AL...

Page 180: ...tive peak voltage V_DC V_peak_max V_AC_peak_max Minimum negative peak voltage V_DC V_peak_min V_AC_peak_min Examples V_AC 300Vrms sine wave V_DC 425 1 41 300 V_DC_sat 0 V_AC 120Vrms sine wave V_DC 425 1 41 120 V_DC_sat 255 V_AC 0Vrms V_DC 425 0 V_DC_sat 425 Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example VOLT DC1 SAT 225 225 Command Syntax SOURce VOLTage DC INITial Description This command is equivalent to...

Page 181: ... 0 Parameter Format nr2 Example VPEAK MARG 20 0 Query Format SOURce VPEAK MARGin Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example VPEAK MARG 20 0000 8 7 3 Frequency Programming Commands Command Syntax SOURce FREQuency Description Sets output frequency for all phases Not valid when the source is in DC mode Sending a FREQ command while the source is in DC mode will result in an error The query form will retur...

Page 182: ...tax SOURce FREQuency LIMit MAXimum Description Sets the upper user limit for frequency programming Note that the upper limit set value must be greater than the lower limit set value or an error will be generated and no change to the set value will take place The upper limit set value must fall within the source specified frequency range capability Parameters 10 00 1200 0 Parameter Format nr2 Examp...

Page 183: ...annot exceed the maximum current capability of the power source as returned by the SOURce CURRent LIMit MAX command If the load current exceeds the current limit set point the source will go into constant current mode to maintain the load current at the set limit level Parameters 0 00 MAX Parameter Format nr2 Example CURR LIM 20 5 Query Format SOURce CURRent LIMit Returned Data Format nr2 Query Ex...

Page 184: ...AUTO OFF then the CURR LIM setting will remain at 40A and the power source will power limit at 5000VA instead if the load draws more than 16Aac Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example CURR LIM AUTO ON Query Format SOURce CURRent LIMit AUTO Returned Data Format b Query Example CURR LIM 1 Command Syntax SOURce CURRent PROTect TOUT Description This command sets the programmable delay to hold...

Page 185: ...ct LEVel Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example CURR PROT LEV 24 0000 8 7 5 Current Protection Programming Commands Command Syntax SOURce CURRent LIMit nr2 Description This command sets the programmable RMS or DC current limit for the selected phase Parameters Phase Current Parameter Format nr1 nr2 Example SOUR CURR LIM1 41 67 Query Format SOURce CURRent LIMit Returned Data Format nr2 Query Exampl...

Page 186: ...ced phase Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example CURR LIM MIN1 0 000 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 Query Example CURR OV 1 Command Syntax SOURce IPROTect STATe Description This command turns the curr...

Page 187: ... Description This command programs the phase angle for the selected phase A phase reference must be specified Note that unless external sync mode is used the A phase 1 cannot be programmed is fixed at 0 degrees Parameters 0 0 359 9 Parameter Format nr2 Example PHAS2 122 5 Query Format SOURce PHASe Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PHAS2 122 5 Command Syntax SOURce PHASe SLEW Description This ...

Page 188: ...ames 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 to f...

Page 189: ...WTOOTH 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 funda...

Page 190: ... Parameters 0 1 ON OFF Parameter Format b Example WAVEFORM AUTORMS OFF Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM AUTORMS Returned Data Format b Query Example 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 Dat...

Page 191: ... 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 waveform...

Page 192: ...ults See section 8 7 7 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 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 effect D...

Page 193: ...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 NAME BYALIAS 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 NAME BYALIAS Triangle Command Synta...

Page 194: ...Power Source Operation Manual Page 194 of 274 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 WAVEFORM...

Page 195: ...2 5 Query Format SOURce POWer LIMit Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example POW LIM1 2 5000 Query Format SOURce POWer LIMit MAX Description Returns maximum available true power capability for the specified phase in kW If is omitted returns maximum available power level for last phase selected Typically this value will be the same for all phases Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example POW LIM1 MAX 5 ...

Page 196: ...ility for the specified phase in kVA If is omitted returns maximum available apparent power level for last phase selected Typically this value will be the same for all phases Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example KVA LIM1 MAX 5 0000 Command Syntax SOURce KVA PROTect LEVel Description This command sets the apparent power protection trip level in kVA for all available phases If the apparent power o...

Page 197: ...sets the delay time before both the current protection and power protection trip modes To trip one or more of the set trip limits for current or power have to be exceeded for more than the set trip delay time Note The SOURce CURRent PROTect TOUT command serves the same purpose as this commend and is provided for backward compatibility with the PPS UPC controllers Parameters 0 65535 Parameter Forma...

Page 198: ...ble Register STATus OPERation ENABle Queries the Operation Status Enable 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...

Page 199: ...iption Queries the Questionable Status Condition Register Returned Data 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...

Page 200: ...ived 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 ALL...

Page 201: ...BEEP Description This command generates an audible beep at the front panel of the power source Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST BEEP Query Format SYSTem VERSion Description Returns SCPI standard revision version Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST VERS 1992 0 Query Format SYSTem LXI VERSion Description Returns LXI revision compliance version number Returned Data Format cr ...

Page 202: ...and other standards bodies 8 9 2 System Configuration Commands Query Format SYSTem MAXKVA Description Returns maximum available kVA output capability of the power source Example for 3150AFX model 15 0000 Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST MAXKVA 15 000 Query Format SYSTem MAXCURRent Description Returns maximum available RMS or DC output current capability of the power source Example for 3...

Page 203: ...tax SYSTem MODE Description Sets unit to either LOCAL or REMOTE mode of operation Parameters 0 LOCAL 1 REMOTE Parameter Format b Example SYST MODE REMOTE Query Format SYSTem MODE Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST MODE 1 Query Format SYSTem SERIALNUM Description Returns the serial number of the power source Same information can be queried with the IDN command Returned Data Format nr1 Query ...

Page 204: ...er 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 ARALLELUNITS 1 Command Syntax SYSTem PARALLELUNITS EXPEcted Description Sets the number of power sources that should be connected to the system interface bus Parameters 1 128 Pa...

Page 205: ...if required The code is obtained by the query command above Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST SANITIZE 0659 8 9 5 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 COM...

Page 206: ...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 ranging ...

Page 207: ...o 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 255...

Page 208: ...OMM LAN HOST 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 Examp...

Page 209: ...SER 1 Query Format SYSTem 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 9600 0 8 1 0 1 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate SERial BAUD Description This command sets the baud rate for the serial port Parameters 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 62500 115200 P...

Page 210: ...ble 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 Parameters 0...

Page 211: ...m PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 211 of 274 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate USB ETHernet ENABle Description Enables access to embedded webserver using virtual IP Address through USB interface Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST COMM USB ETH ON Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate USB ETHernet ENABle Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST COMM USB ETH 1 ...

Page 212: ...m 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 8 7 13 1 9 Query Format SYSTem FW FRONTPANEL APPS VERsion Description This command returns the firmware revision of front panel controller user interface application This information is...

Page 213: ...ommand Syntax SYSTem REMote ENAble Description This command enables or disables remote control of the power source Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST REM ENA ON Query Format SYSTem REMote ENAble Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST REM ENA 1 Command Syntax SYSTem REMote PASSword Description This command sets the remote control password required to enable remote operation Pa...

Page 214: ...ebpage Disabled LAN Disabled LXI Disabled Telnet Disabled USB CDC Disabled Serial Disabled 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 RE...

Page 215: ...s 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 STB ...

Page 216: ...ill reset this register to zero Refer to section 8 11 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 11 for regis...

Page 217: ...ons 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 For...

Page 218: ...d 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 11 for register bit values Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example SRE 255 Query Fo...

Page 219: ...AL SECTION 8 REMOTE PROGRAMMING Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 219 of 274 ...

Page 220: ...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 REGIST...

Page 221: ...Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 221 of 274 The status byte logical model is shown in the figure below Figure 8 2 Status Byte Logical Model ...

Page 222: ...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 data...

Page 223: ...ENt 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 ENABl...

Page 224: ... PROGRAMMING Entire Contents Copyright 2016 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 224 of 274 Figure 8 4 SCPI Status Registers Model ...

Page 225: ...This allows communication with the power source using a virtual IP address Using this drivers all built in web server functions are available via USB using a browser 9 2 Installation USB drivers are stored in the AFX controller and installed when the unit is first connected to a Windows PC Proceed as follows 1 With the AFX unit powered up connect a USB cable between the AFX USB Device port on the ...

Page 226: ...anual Page 226 of 274 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 227: ...uilt in web server This allows communication with the AFX from any web browser as long as the AFX is on the same network Note The AFX web server has been tested with Google Chrome and MozillaFirefox 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 browse...

Page 228: ...ion Manual Page 228 of 274 If the unit is on the same network or reachable through the internet the home screen of the AFX 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 appropriat...

Page 229: ...er 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 to acc...

Page 230: ... 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 unit Factory default password is 1234 but it is strongly advised the end user c...

Page 231: ...OL 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 At this juncture 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 232: ...ten authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 232 of 274 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 233: ... 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 the lo...

Page 234: ...nded feature set of the web server often eliminates the 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 AFX power source are available through a web browser Home Screen Required for LXI compliance Home Screen SCPI Console Command Line Interface SOURCE CONTROL PROGRAM PROTECTION...

Page 235: ...terface 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 command line and as you type a command a match will be tracking in the drop down list allowing you to select the complete co...

Page 236: ...e 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 6 4 Operation Manual PDF The AFX Operation Manual is stored on the AFX s internal memory and available for download to the...

Page 237: ...n without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 237 of 274 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 TRANSIENTS PROGRAM MEMORY WAVEFORM Each is described in subsequent sections ...

Page 238: ...ent 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 allows q...

Page 239: ...uction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 239 of 274 10 7 2 Protection Mode Settings 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 240: ...ge 240 of 274 10 7 3 Transient Programming and Execution The transient control screen allows programming of new transients or execution control of new or stored transient programs 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 During transient execution a progress indicator i...

Page 241: ...age 241 of 274 10 7 4 Program Memory Management 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 usin...

Page 242: ...Waveform Selection The power source supports a number of waveforms most of which are user programmable arbitrary waveforms The Waveform screen may be used to preview select and download any of the waveforms stored in internal memory for output on one or more phases The phase 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 W...

Page 243: ...ts Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 243 of 274 10 8 Measurement Screens The MEASUREMENT menu provides access to several measurement screens Measurement screens available are MONITOR REAL TIME PLOT DATALOGGER Each is described in subsequent sections ...

Page 244: ...horization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 244 of 274 10 8 1 Measurement 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 depending on selected operating mode Note There are no controls on this screen ...

Page 245: ...eries Power Source Operation Manual Page 245 of 274 10 8 2 Measurement 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 246: ...n Manual Page 246 of 274 10 8 3 Measurement 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 file...

Page 247: ...itten authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 247 of 274 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 248: ...rce This includes phase mode voltage range output mode update phase angle and ramp time for any output value changes made Output enable 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 The maximum adjustment limit for continuous self calibration mode a...

Page 249: ...249 of 274 10 9 2 Configuration User Limits User limits can be used to minimize operator error by setting upper and or lower limits on programmable parameter ranges Limits can be set 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 CONFI...

Page 250: ...peration Manual Page 250 of 274 10 9 3 Configuration Ramp Time Slew Rate The Slew Rate screen has entries for all available programmable slew rate settings This includes Voltage AC Voltage DC Frequency and Phase Angle 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 Voltag...

Page 251: ...authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 251 of 274 10 10 System Screens The SYSTEM menu provides access to system level settings System setting screens available are Error Event Queue Fault List Interface Setup Unit Information Parallel Units Memory Manager Calibration Remote Support Firmware Update Each is described in subsequent sections ...

Page 252: ...tem 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 ha...

Page 253: ...e Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 253 of 274 10 10 2 System 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 254: ...FX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 254 of 274 10 10 3 System Interface Setup The Interface setup screen allows enabling or disabling of several available interface and operating modes The interfaces are arrange by type LAN USB RS232 Serial Digital I O Interfaces that will not be used can be turned off to avoid conflicts caused by multiple active interfaces at the user s discretion ...

Page 255: ...nual Page 255 of 274 10 10 4 System 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 units ...

Page 256: ...anual Page 256 of 274 10 10 5 System 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 with...

Page 257: ... Manual Page 257 of 274 10 10 6 System Memory Manager The Memory Manager screen shows available memory devices connected to the instrument including internal memory and available directories and files All data and setup files are in XML format Waveform files are stored in CSV format Screen captures are stored in PNG image format Available MEMORY DRIVES are Internal RAM and any USB or SD Card memor...

Page 258: ...Power Source Operation Manual Page 258 of 274 10 10 7 System 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 deta...

Page 259: ...ghts Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 259 of 274 10 10 8 System Remote Support The Remote Control screen allows Pacific Power s technical support staff to access the unit remotely if granted permission Internet access is required for this feature ...

Page 260: ... 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 source To install new firmware from the Pacific Power FTP server Click the button 10 11 Additional Functions Additional fu...

Page 261: ...ersus published specifications See Section 4 Technical 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 th...

Page 262: ...his means there are twelve calibration points for single phase mode there are four The calibration can be performed manually using the Calibration menu refer to Section 6 8 9 for the location of the Calibration menu or through the build in web server using the web browser interface Refer to Section 10 10 7 System Calibration for access to the Web based calibration screens 11 4 1 Voltage Calibratio...

Page 263: ...OGRAM screen to make sure both AC and DC 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 when done Note The Mode Voltage and Current edit boxes do not affect this function 11 4 2 Current Calibration Offset The procedure to calibrate current offs...

Page 264: ...ge gain is 1 Select the Calibration entry from the System menu 2 Press the Calibrate soft key to enter calibration mode 3 Do not connect any load to the output 4 Program AC voltage to full scale 300 0 Vrms L N for AC mode calibration or 425Vdc for DC mode calibration on all phases Use the PROGRAM screen for this 5 For AC mode calibration set the Frequency to the most commonly used value depending ...

Page 265: ...valent to 90 of maximum available RMS phase current for the phase mode selected needs to be connected It is permissible to use only one load and move it between phases for three phase mode calibration For single phase mode current calibration a load capable of supporting 90 of maximum available single phase current is required The A B and C outputs must be shorted together for single phase mode op...

Page 266: ... voltage range maximum RMS current is available at 120Vrms L N for each phase For single phase mode the current is three times higher Thus to obtain 90 of load current resistor value 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 Thr...

Page 267: ...y 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 load is available repeat the above steps for phase B and C making sure to tu...

Page 268: ...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 269: ... Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 269 of 274 12 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 270: ...ndard applied IEC 61010 1 2010 Ed 3 EMC Standard applied EN 61326 1 2013 Reference Standards EMISSIONS EN 55011 2009 A1 2010 Conducted Emissions EN 55011 2009 A1 2010 Radiated Emissions IMMUNITY EN 61000 4 2 2009 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2008 A2 2010 Radio Frequency EN 61000 4 4 2004 A1 2010 Fast Transient Burst EN 61000 4 5 2006 Power Line Surge Immunity EN 61000 4 6 2009 RF C...

Page 271: ...hernet 67 Access Control 229 Export Version 22 External Storage 126 External Voltage sense 132 External Voltage Sense 132 F Fault Queue 113 Features 18 Firmware Update 128 FORM 78 front panel operation 69 G Grounding Cabinet Systems 56 I Installation 12 31 225 Interface Ethernet 67 Ethernet Browser 227 LAN67 Monitor 71 Remote Inhibit Settings 122 RS232 Settings 120 Screens 114 USB Settings 121 Int...

Page 272: ...ntrol 135 Remote Voltage sense 132 RS232 Interface 120 S safety information 12 Safety Information 12 Safety Notices 14 SD Card 71 Sense Terminals 132 Service 268 Shuttle 70 Size131 Slew Rates 107 Specifications 21 Start Phase 105 Stop Phase 105 SYSTEM Screens 111 system bus 68 system interface 67 System Interface 134 T Terminals 130 Terminator Characters 136 Tools Required Cabinets 52 TRANSIENTS S...

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Page 274: ...Pacific Power Source The Power of Expertise TM Copyright 2016 Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS ...

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