Pacific Power Source UPC-1, Operation Manual

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SECTION 1 GENERAL
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
1 GENERAL
This Operations Manual is written to provide the information required to use the Universal Programmable
Controller (UPC) and System Control Unit (SCU). Installation, operation, programmable command
syntax, and calibration are the subjects covered by this manual.
This manual is to be used with the programmable controller models: UPC-3 or UPC-1; or the manual
operation controller models: UPC-3M or UPC-1M. These may be installed in the SCU (System Control
Unit), or directly into one of Pacific Power Source’s ASX models.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
It is very important to read SECTION 4 (Front Panel Operation) prior to using this equipment. A
thorough understanding of that information is required to properly operate this equipment. If the UPC will
be used under REMOTE CONTROL via serial port or GPIB, then also read SECTION 5 (REMOTE
OPERATION) which describes the communication protocol and commands. If the RS-232 serial
interface is to be used, Section 10 (RS-232 SERIAL Interface) describes the serial specifications and
setup.
The "
HOW TO " pages immediately following the Table of Contents are a helpful reference for the first
time user as well as the experienced user. Also very helpful is the " QUICK OVERVIEW " section 4.1.1
and " QUICKLY PUTTING THE UNIT TO USE " section 4.1.2. Remote-interface users will find the
"REMOTE INTERFACE FUNCTION REFERENCE" to be helpful.
1.2 SAFETY NOTICES
The UPC-Series of equipment controls the AMX, ASX, MS, and G Series of power sources which are
capable of transferring very large amounts of electrical energy very quickly. This basic quality is
fundamental to any high-performance power source. The warnings and cautions listed below should be
observed at all times.
WARNINGS
indicate potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could cause serious injury
or death. All warnings throughout this manual will be formatted as shown on the following page. A
condition which is hazardous to both personnel and equipment will be issued as a warning.
CAUTION
statements indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may cause
minor or moderate injury or damage to the equipment. Cautions will assume the format shown. All
cautions should be rigorously observed