Pacific Power Source UPC-32, Operation Manual

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SECTION 1 GENERAL
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
1 GENERAL
This Operation Manual provides the information required to use a Pacific Power Source Universal
Programmable Controller (UPC). Installation, operation, programmable command syntax, and calibration
are covered by this manual.
UPC controllers are typically contained within a Power Source chassis. For those UPC installations which
are external to the Power Source, a System Control Unit (SCU) chassis is available to house the UPC
controller. This SCU chassis is also described in this manual.
This manual is to be used with either the UPC32 or UPC12 controller.
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 and safely operate this equipment. If the
UPC will be used under REMOTE CONTROL, via GPIB or serial port, then also read SECTION
5 , GPIB
and REMOTE OPERATION. If the optional Serial Interface is to be used, read SECTION 10 , SERIAL
REMOTE INTERFACE OPTION.
To simplify operation, please note these helpful references:
o
Page v
– Front Panel Reference
o
Page vi
– Remote Interface Function Reference
o
Page 28
– Front Panel Operation
Quick Overview ( 4.1.1 )
Quickly Putting the Unit to Use ( 4.1.2 )
o
Page 70
– Program Control
1.2 SAFETY NOTICES
The UPC-Series of equipment controls the Pacific Power Source, 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.