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SPCI Command Tree

M370046-01

A-13

:PROTection

:LATCh
[:MASK]

:RESet
:WAIT
:TEST?
:RESet
:IDENtify?
:REMote

:STATe
:SOURce

[:VOLTage]
:CURRent

:COMMunicate

:APRogram

:LEVel

[:VOLTage]

[:ISOLated]

:CURRent

[:ISOLated]

[:MCHannel]

:ADDRess

:SAVE
:RECall
:VERSion?
:ERRor

[:NEXT]?
:CODE

[:NEXT]?

:COUNt?

:HELP

[:HEADers]?
:SYNTax?

Summary of Contents for XTR 850 Watt

Page 1: ...mable DC Power Supply firmware version 1 09 and below Operating Manual XTR 6 110 XTR 8 100 XTR 12 70 XTR 20 42 XTR 33 25 XTR 40 21 XTR 60 14 XTR 80 10 5 XTR 100 8 5 XTR 150 5 6 XTR 300 2 8 XTR 600 1 4...

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Page 3: ...XTR 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply firmware v1 09 and below Operating Manual...

Page 4: ...f Copyright XTR 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply Operating Manual March 2008 Xantrex International All rights reserved Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING...

Page 5: ...5 XTR20 42 XTR150 5 6 XTR33 25 XTR300 2 8 XTR40 21 XTR600 1 4 Rack Mount Kit Part Number Dual XTR 850 Watt RM D XTR1 Single XTR 850 Watt RM S XTR1 Rack mount rails for XTR Series RM XTR Telephone 1 80...

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Page 7: ...e Option Operating Manual Part number M370046 06 Audience The Manual is intended for the user who is familiar with electronic power supplies Constant Voltage and Constant Current operating modes and t...

Page 8: ...tions Part number M370046 05 provides information on rack mounting a single or dual XTR 850 Watt More information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services is available at www...

Page 9: ...y please return the power supply to the Authorized Service Center See Warranty on page WA 1 WARNING Limitations on use The XTR 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply is not intended for use in c...

Page 10: ...operate the XTR with damaged or substandard wiring 4 Do not operate the XTR if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way If the XTR is damaged see Warranty and Product...

Page 11: ...3 Periodic Cleaning 2 3 Step 2 Location and Mounting 2 4 Rack Mounting 2 4 Purchasing Rack Mount Kits 2 4 Ventilation 2 4 Step 3 Connecting AC Input Power 2 5 AC Input Connector 2 5 Step 4 Selecting...

Page 12: ...3 15 Enabling the Auxiliary Output 3 16 Output Auto Start Mode Auto Restart 3 16 Auxiliary Auto Start Mode 3 17 Alarms and Errors 3 18 Clearing Alarms 3 19 Front Panel ALARM LED 3 20 Alarm Masking 3 2...

Page 13: ...Parallel Control Method 3 47 Connecting to the Load in Remote Sensing Mode Parallel Control Method 3 48 4 Analog Programming APG and Isolated Analog Programming ISOL Introduction 4 2 Analog Programmin...

Page 14: ...7 Selecting the Appropriate Communication Port 5 20 Multichannel Address Setting 5 21 Remote Interface Addressing 5 22 Multichannel Commands Explained 5 23 Status Reporting in SCPI 5 25 Status Registe...

Page 15: ...king the Front Panel 5 60 Auto Sequence Programming 5 60 Configure Other Protection Mechanisms 5 67 Foldback Protection 5 67 Over Temperature Protection 5 68 Interlock Enable Disable 5 68 Save and Rec...

Page 16: ...14 Non isolated Resistive Programming of Current Calibration B 15 Calibration Procedure for Isolated Modes B 16 Isolated Voltage Monitoring Calibration B 16 Isolated Current Monitoring Calibration B 1...

Page 17: ...List B 6 C Specifications Electrical Specifications for XTR 850 Watt C 2 AC Line Input Specifications for XTR 850 Watt C 3 Remote Operation C 4 Common Specifications for All Models C 5 Warranty and P...

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Page 19: ...g Mode Parallel Control Method 3 48 Figure 4 1 APG Connector Terminals 4 5 Figure 4 2 Inserting Screwdriver into Spring Terminal Block 4 7 Figure 4 3 APG and DC Output Connector 4 7 Figure 4 4 Program...

Page 20: ...OM1 Properties 5 13 Figure 5 12 Completing the new hardware wizard 5 13 Figure 5 13 Multi Power Supply Connection to RS 485 Bus 5 15 Figure 5 14 USB Settings 5 18 Figure 5 15 ASCII Setup 5 19 Figure 5...

Page 21: ...ing Options 4 4 Table 4 3 APG Pins and Functions J1 4 5 Table 4 4 AUX Output and ISOL Connector Pins and Functions J3 4 21 Table 5 1 Remote Control Connector Pins and Functions J4 and J6 5 3 Table 5 2...

Page 22: ...ction Mechanisms A 21 Table A 6 SCPI Commands for Foldback Protection A 21 Table A 7 SCPI Commands for Power A 22 Table A 8 SCPI Commands for Triggering A 22 Table A 9 System Commands A 23 Table A 10...

Page 23: ...1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction describes the features of the XTR 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply...

Page 24: ...rent Front panel control by rotary Adjust Enter knob permitting high resolution output setting Active Power Factor Correction PFC reduces input current and input current harmonics Automatic crossover...

Page 25: ...by this Manual Table 1 1 XTR 850 Watt Series Voltage and Current Ranges Model Output Voltage Output Current 6 110 0 6 V 0 110 A 8 100 0 8 V 0 100 A 12 70 0 12 V 0 70 A 20 42 0 20 V 0 42 A 33 25 0 33...

Page 26: ...Introduction 1 4 M370046 01 Front Panel Figure 1 1 XTR 850 Watt Front Panel Item Description 1 Front panel power switch 2 Front panel display See Figure 1 2 for details 3 Air Intake Vents...

Page 27: ...djust Enter control 2 Constant Voltage CV Mode LED green 3 Output Voltage Display 4 Constant Current CC Mode LED green 5 Output Current Display 6 Alarm Indicator LED red 7 OUTPUT ENABLE Main button 8...

Page 28: ...150 V Models Figure 1 5 Rear Panel 300 V to 600 V Models 100 240 Vac 47 63 Hz 11 5 6A MADE IN CANADA J5 J6 J3 J1 J2 J4 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 6 47 63 Hz 11 5 6A MADE IN CANADA 100 240 Vac SN J3 J1 J6 J...

Page 29: ...DC Output Connectors Negative 6 5 mm hole diameter 300 V 600 V Models DC Output Connectors Negative 6 5 mm hole diameter 3 J2 Ethernet ENET or GPIB Connector optional 4 J4 RS 232 RS 485 Connector In P...

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Page 31: ...2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation provides information and procedures for inspecting installing and testing the power supply...

Page 32: ...p or rack mount Ensure adequate ventilation Step 2 Location and Mounting on page 2 4 3 Connect Input Power Connect AC input power Step 3 Connecting AC Input Power on page 2 5 4 Select Wires Select wir...

Page 33: ...Xantrex Customer Service see Contact Information on page iii for an assessment If the unit is damaged save all packing materials and notify Xantrex Customer Service immediately See packing instruction...

Page 34: ...sing the Rack Mount Kit options for XTR 850 Watt For a list of the part numbers see Part Numbers for Rack Mount Kits on page iii Installation information for the different rack mount options are provi...

Page 35: ...ed when the cover is removed Repairs must be made by an Authorized Service Center WARNING Shock hazard There is a potential shock hazard if the power supply chassis and cover are not connected to an e...

Page 36: ...t carrying capacity greater than the output rating of the power supply to ensure that the load wiring will not be damaged if the load is shorted Table 2 2 shows the maximum current rating for various...

Page 37: ...minimize noise pickup or radiation use shielded twisted pair wiring of the shortest possible length for load sense wires Connect the shield to the power supply chassis Where shielding is impossible o...

Page 38: ...nt panel power switch is in the Off position 2 Ensure that the AC line voltage is within operating range 3 Connect the line cord to a grounded AC outlet 4 Turn the front panel power switch to the On p...

Page 39: ...check current mode operation turn the 9 position mode control to AMPS position Verify that the current set point is blinking in the output current display 6 Adjust the current to 1 A 7 Press the OUTP...

Page 40: ...capacity of load wiring 300 V 600 V Models The 300 V 600 V models are equipped with output connectors as shown in Figure 1 5 WARNING Shock hazard There is a shock hazard at the power supply output wh...

Page 41: ...or may ocAMPS connect a Transient Voltage Suppressor TVS or a varistor across the output to protect the power supply The breakdown voltage rating for the TVS or varistor must be approximately 10 highe...

Page 42: ...Step 7 Connecting Remote Sensing on page 2 13 for more information Connecting Multiple Loads The proper connection of distributed loads is an important aspect of power supply use The common method of...

Page 43: ...ont panel power switch is in the Off position 2 Using a small flat blade screwdriver remove the two sense jumpers from pins J1 1 and J1 2 and from pins J1 5 and J1 6 on the APG Connector See Figure 4...

Page 44: ...power supply regulates the voltage at the output terminals CAUTION Equipment damage Do not operate the power supply with sense lines connected to the load without also connecting the load power leads...

Page 45: ...3 Local Operation provides the procedures for local front panel operation such as Configuring settings Operating in constant voltage mode and constant current mode Using the protection features Using...

Page 46: ...trol to configure settings in local operation See Figure 1 2 Front Panel Display and Controls on page 1 5 for location of the front panel features Using the 9 position mode control select one of nine...

Page 47: ...control lets you Pressing the rotary Adjust Enter control lets you VOLTS Voltage Programming Select the voltage set point in coarse or fine adjustment modes See Automatic Mode Crossover on page 3 12 S...

Page 48: ...t the programming source and select the range Set the value selected and cycle to the next setting PGM Remote Programming Select the remote interface to be used for control Select interface and cycle...

Page 49: ...each value using the rotary Adjust Enter control When the value has been selected press the rotary Adjust Enter control to commit the updated value Additional values may become available depending on...

Page 50: ...otary Adjust Enter control to enter fine adjust tracking mode The set point blinks faster when the unit is in fine adjust tracking mode 4 Use the rotary Adjust Enter control to fine tune the set point...

Page 51: ...output voltage and current values If a timeout occurs before the changes made to the value have been set the changes will not be saved and you will have to re enter the changes The inactivity timeout...

Page 52: ...Local Operation 3 8 M370046 01 Figure 3 3 Front Panel Menu System...

Page 53: ...itive Polarity AC Alternating Current ADDr RS 485 Address ANPR Analog Programming AS Power On Autostart AvAS Auxiliary Autostart CAPr Current Analog Programming CLr Clear CC Constant Current CU Consta...

Page 54: ...ion fine adjustment On On OUPC OVP Calibration POL Polarity Pr0 Protection mode PSU Power Supply Unit R IS Isolated Resistive Analog Programming rCL Recall Preset rE Remote Programming Interface rnIS...

Page 55: ...modes are available regardless of which control method local or remote is used Operating Modes The output mode in which the power supply operates at any given time depends on the following factors Ou...

Page 56: ...d Automatic Mode Crossover Mode crossover occurs when the unit makes the switch between operating modes Crossover can occur from CV to CC or vice versa depending on how the attached load resistance ch...

Page 57: ...output current display 2 Set the desired voltage value using the rotary Adjust Enter control 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control to transition to Fine Adjust mode The set point will blink faster...

Page 58: ...ing mode 4 Set the desired current value using the rotary Adjust Enter control 5 Once the desired value has been set press the rotary Adjust Enter control to commit the setting The SCPI command s for...

Page 59: ...he OUTPUT ENABLE Main button is illuminated The output will be disabled and the LEDs will not be illuminated Quick Tip Remote Operation uses these commands See page 5 1 The SCPI command s for these in...

Page 60: ...Mode Auto Restart The Auto Start mode establishes the state of the output of the power supply after recovery from a complete power cycle all front panel LEDs are not illuminated If Auto Start mode is...

Page 61: ...With Auxiliary Auto Start mode turned to On the auxiliary output will be activated after the power supply is powered up again To define the Auxiliary Auto Start mode 1 Press and hold the OUTPUT ENABL...

Page 62: ...alarms If the alarm is cleared and the event which caused the alarm has not been corrected then the alarm may trigger again immediately Fix the reason for the alarm before you clear it Table 3 4 Alarm...

Page 63: ...a Flash Failure Alarm The Flash Failure alarm is the only exception for clearing alarms Flash failure can only be cleared by a reset see Resetting the Power Supply on page 3 39 or by power cycling the...

Page 64: ...larm would clear The output voltage and current displays would be in normal mode but the ALARM LED would be illuminated See Front Panel ALARM LED on page 3 20 for information on other events that affe...

Page 65: ...P alarms you would take the OTP value of 2 and add it to the foldback value of 256 and the UVP value of 1024 to get a mask of 1282 This is the value you would send with the SCPI command Control of the...

Page 66: ...his bit position from Table 3 6 and sum them together The result is the alarm last mask Which you should send with the SCPI command For Example If you wanted to enable latching for OTP and Foldback yo...

Page 67: ...mode the foldback delay timer will start on a transition into the selected mode If the mode selected is none foldback is not enabled 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control when the desired mode has b...

Page 68: ...ODE OUTPut channel PROTection FOLDback LATCh Resetting Activated Foldback Protection To reset activated and latched foldback protection press and hold the rotary Adjust Enter control for approximately...

Page 69: ...f the OVP while setting up the firmware will prevent the OVP set point from being less that 105 of the voltage set point when in local set point control mode When the XTR is in VAP mode for defining v...

Page 70: ...o OUP is displayed 4 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control 5 Turn the rotary Adjust Enter control to set the upper limit protection See Coarse and Fine Adjustment Modes on page 3 3 6 Once the desired...

Page 71: ...he UVP set point then UVP Safe will trigger to warn the user that they are about to trigger the UVP alarm The period of time before the UVP monitoring is active after the output is enabled is determin...

Page 72: ...mit the setting See Coarse and Fine Adjustment Modes on page 3 3 The SCPI command s for these instructions are SOURce channel VOLTage PROTection UNDer LEVel Over Current Protection OCP The OCP alarm i...

Page 73: ...s an alarm that will auto recover when the temperature falls back into normal bounds Defining the OTP Mode To define the OTP lock 1 Turn the 9 position mode control to the PRT position PrO OUP is disp...

Page 74: ...he use of dry contacts where a short is logic low and an open is logic high The input lines of the shutdown circuit are fully optically isolated See page C 4 for specifications Once the External Shutd...

Page 75: ...tdown on logic 1 4 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control to commit the desired polarity setting For example If you set the shutdown logic to 1 SD1 and apply a logic high greater than 1 2 Vdc to pin J3...

Page 76: ...ses again and the output will automatically be restored to its pre alarm state either enabled or disabled The interlock function can be enabled or disabled using a SCPI command Common applications inc...

Page 77: ...r On Status to a low level AC fail Over Voltage protection OVP Under Voltage Protection UVP Over Current Protection OCP Over Temperature protection OTP Foldback protection Interlock Output Off Shutdow...

Page 78: ...Table 3 7 Power Cycle Saved Recalled Settings Voltage Setpoint Current Setpoint Over Voltage Protection OVP Under Voltage Protection UVP Over Temperature Protection OTP Autostart OUTPUT ENABLE Main A...

Page 79: ...the SAV position SAUE is displayed on the output voltage display with a number indicating a preset position which is displayed on the output current display 2 Turn the rotary Adjust Enter control to s...

Page 80: ...a number indicating a preset position on the output current display 2 Turn the rotary Adjust Enter control to select a preset position from 1 to 3 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control rCL done is d...

Page 81: ...and the selected remote interface in the output current display 2 Turn the rotary Adjust Enter control until the display shows LOCL Loc 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control 4 Turn the rotary Adjust...

Page 82: ...Local Operation 3 38 M370046 01 The SCPI command s for these instructions are SYSTem channel s REMote STATe...

Page 83: ...on and hold continuously for 3 seconds in order to execute If the flash fail alarm triggers it is also possible to reset the power supply 3 Once a reset has been triggered the output voltage display s...

Page 84: ...n position 4 Press and hold the OUTPUT ENABLE Main and OUTPUT ENABLE Aux buttons The front panel should display P5U S rS 5 When the display reads P5u Clr release the OUTPUT ENABLE Main and OUTPUT ENAB...

Page 85: ...load when using a power supply at an output of greater than 40V or a combined output of greater than 40V To protect personnel against accidental contact with hazardous voltages created by a series con...

Page 86: ...Local Operation 3 42 M370046 01 Figure 3 5 Split Supply Operation V V Common Power Supply Power Supply Load...

Page 87: ...ive output terminal of one power supply to the positive output terminal of the next power supply See Figure 3 6 for a representation of series operation CAUTION Equipment damage When two power supplie...

Page 88: ...should connect to the positive terminal of the load or distribution point Its return sense line should connect to the connection between the two units at the same spot as the negative supply s positi...

Page 89: ...hrough the REF_I input to each slave unit The readback using any of the monitoring methods front panel display user monitor lines or SCPI measure commands of each unit master or slave will provide ind...

Page 90: ...s down only that unit would shut down and the remaining slave units would supply all the load current if possible Setting Foldback Protection Foldback protection is only available on the master units...

Page 91: ...supplies in parallel to obtain a single output supply with a higher output current set point Set all of the outputs to the same voltage before connecting the positive and negative terminals in paralle...

Page 92: ...3 48 Connecting to the Load in Remote Sensing Mode Parallel Control Method Figure 3 9 Load Connections in Remote Sensing Mode Parallel Control Method...

Page 93: ...mming APG and Isolated Analog Programming ISOL Chapter 4 Analog Programming APG and Isolated Analog Programming ISOL provides information and procedures for analog and isolated analog programming of t...

Page 94: ...proportionally over its output range For example if you set the programming scale to 10 V voltage source and apply 5 V to the programming pins the power supply will be programmed to 50 of the output c...

Page 95: ...APG Mode Reference Line Name Connector Non Isolated Voltage Analog Programming VOL_MON J1 13 Isolated Voltage Analog Programming IS_MON_VOL J3 5 Non Isolated Current Analog Programming CUR_MON J1 14...

Page 96: ...so has the ability to Autostart at power up See Output Auto Start Mode Auto Restart on page 3 16 and Auxiliary Auto Start Mode on page 3 17 for details on controlling this feature Table 4 2 provides a...

Page 97: ...ions J1 Pin Reference Function J1 1 SNS Positive Sense Local Sense Jumper Factory default condition J1 2 LS Positive J1 3 NC J1 4 NC J1 5 LS Negative Local Sense Jumper Factory default condition Sense...

Page 98: ...state of the operate mode When in CV mode logic high is output and when in CC mode logic low is output Logic is TTL CMOS compatible J1 16 CSH Current Share Used to hook up units for current sharing Ou...

Page 99: ...ut wire 3 Remove the screwdriver CAUTION Equipment damage Before making connections from external circuits to the Analog Programming Connector turn the front panel power switch to Off and wait until t...

Page 100: ...ble Ground the shield to pin J1 7 analog common on the Analog Programming Connector or to the chassis via one of the Analog Programming Connector screws WARNING Shock hazard There is a potential shock...

Page 101: ...numbers are described in Table 4 3 on page 4 5 CAUTION Equipment damage The program monitor signal and return are internally connected to the power supply s negative output Do not attempt to bias the...

Page 102: ...tor 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control to commit the selected mode LE U is displayed on the output voltage display 4 Once the desired level has been selected press the rotary Adjust Enter control...

Page 103: ...wise do not rotate the rotary Adjust Enter control to keep the current APG mode 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control to select the APG mode The output voltage display should read LE U and the outpu...

Page 104: ...nter control to commit the selected mode LE C is displayed on the output voltage display 4 Select the input source level using the rotary Adjust Enter control 5 Once the desired level has been selecte...

Page 105: ...wise do not rotate the rotary Adjust Enter control to keep the current APG mode 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control to select the APG mode The output voltage display should read LE C and the outpu...

Page 106: ...4 14 M370046 01 Analog Programming With External Resistor The pin numbers are described in Table 4 3 on page 4 5 t Figure 4 6 Programming Output Voltage using an External Resistor Figure 4 7 Programmi...

Page 107: ...mode LE U is displayed on the output voltage display 4 Select the input source level using the rotary Adjust Enter control 5 Once the desired level has been selected press the rotary Adjust Enter cont...

Page 108: ...is complete Otherwise do not rotate the rotary Adjust Enter control to keep the current APG mode 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control to select the APG mode The output voltage display should read...

Page 109: ...er control to commit the selected mode LE C is displayed on the output voltage display 4 Once the desired level has been selected press the rotary Adjust Enter control to commit the change The display...

Page 110: ...is complete Otherwise do not rotate the rotary Adjust Enter control to keep the current APG mode 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control to select the APG mode The output voltage display should read...

Page 111: ...ming Mode M370046 01 4 19 4 Voltage and Current Readback The pin numbers are described in Table 4 3 on page 4 5 Figure 4 8 Voltage Readback Using APG Connector J1 Figure 4 9 Current Readback Using APG...

Page 112: ...Figure 4 10 All pins on this connector are electrically isolated from the output of the power supply The AUX Output and ISOL Connector provides access to the following functions Auxiliary 5 V and 15...

Page 113: ...to the value of the Voltage Analog Programming Level J3 6 COM_ISOLATED Isolated Common Isolated from Main Output and Communication Return wire for control signals monitoring and programming J3 7 ISO_C...

Page 114: ...Analog Programming APG and Isolated Analog Programming ISOL 4 22 M370046 01 CAUTION Equipment damage Do not drive or apply a voltage to pins J3 14 Inter_Lock 1 or to pins J3 15 Inter_Lock 2...

Page 115: ...nd 6 isolated common on the ISOL Connector ISOL Programming With External Voltage Source The pin numbers are described in Table 4 4 on page 4 21 CAUTION Equipment damage Before making connections from...

Page 116: ...st Enter control to commit the selected mode LE U is displayed on the output voltage display 4 Select the input source level using the rotary Adjust Enter control 5 Once the desired level has been sel...

Page 117: ...wise do not rotate the rotary Adjust Enter control to keep the current ISOL mode 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control to select the ISOL mode The output voltage display should read LE U and the out...

Page 118: ...cted mode LE C is displayed on the output voltage display 4 Select the input source level using the rotary adjust Enter control 5 Once the desired level has been selected press the rotary adjust Enter...

Page 119: ...wise do not rotate the rotary Adjust Enter control to keep the current ISOL mode 3 Press the rotary adjust Enter control to select the ISOL mode The output voltage display should read LE C and the out...

Page 120: ...28 M370046 01 Analog Programming With External Resistor The pin numbers are described in Table 4 4 on page 4 21 Figure 4 13 Programming Output Voltage using an Isolated External Resistor Figure 4 14 P...

Page 121: ...control to commit the selected mode LE U is displayed on the output voltage display 4 Select the input source level using the rotary adjust Enter control 5 Once the desired level has been selected pre...

Page 122: ...ary Adjust Enter control to keep the current ISOL mode 3 Press the rotary adjust Enter control to select the ISOL mode The output voltage display should read LE U and the output current display will d...

Page 123: ...ode LE C is displayed on the output voltage display 4 Select the input source level using the rotary Adjust Enter control 5 Once the desired level has been selected press the rotary Adjust Enter contr...

Page 124: ...lete Otherwise do not rotate the rotary Adjust Enter control to keep the current ISOL mode 3 Press the rotary Adjust Enter control to select the ISOL mode The output voltage display should read LE C a...

Page 125: ...n Table 4 4 on page 4 21 Query Remote Control Source State Quick Tip Remote operation uses these SCPI commands See page 5 1 The SCPI command for these instructions are SYSTem channel REMote SOURce VOL...

Page 126: ...Analog Programming APG and Isolated Analog Programming ISOL 4 34 M370046 01...

Page 127: ...5 Remote Operation Chapter 5 Remote Operation describes the remote operation of the XTR power supply via the communication ports...

Page 128: ...commands has been provided for ease of use and backwards compatibility All of the remote interfaces use the same command line interface This chapter is divided into two parts Hardware and Connection S...

Page 129: ...using RS 232 1 Use the top J4 connector of the two 8 pin RJ 45 jacks as shown in Figure 5 1 to connect to the RS 232 remote interface 2 Connect from PC to power supply using a cable that meets the cab...

Page 130: ...4 TXD Output RS 485 transmitting J6 15 GND Ground J6 16 NC 1 All references and directions indicated in this table are with respect to the XTR Table 5 1 Remote Control Connector Pins and Functions J4...

Page 131: ...d connector on the power supply The cable length should be 9 84 feet 3 m or longer Figure 5 2 RS 232 Communication Cable with DB 9 Pinout RJ 45 plug DB 9 connector on PC DB 9 Pinout Figure 5 3 DB 25 P...

Page 132: ...remote interface and set up the terminal that will be used on the connected PC See the sections entitled Selecting the Appropriate Communication Port on page 5 20 and Terminal Configuration on page 5...

Page 133: ...m or longer Table 5 5 DB 9 Pinouts Pin Name Description 1 GND Ground 2 3 NC No connection 4 RXD Receive data Twisted pair 5 RXD Receive data 6 7 NC No connection 8 TXD Transmit data Twisted pair 9 TX...

Page 134: ...s described in Table 5 7 Completing the Setup To complete the setup Configure the XTR to use the 485 remote interface and setup the terminal that will be used on the connected PC See sections entitled...

Page 135: ...et up the USB connection you ll need to download the latest driver from Future Technology Devices International Ltd or from www xantrex com To download and install a virtual COM port VCP driver 1 Go t...

Page 136: ...7 Click Next 8 On the Install Hardware Device Driver screen select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended and click Next See Figure 5 8 Figure 5 7 Found New Hardware Wizard Figure 5 8...

Page 137: ...t part of the installation during which the USB to serial converter is installed The second part involves the installation of a serial port which should follow automatically once the converter install...

Page 138: ...e View menu select Devices by Type 3 To change the virtual COM port properties select the USB Serial Port and then Click Properties This allows you to change serial port properties such as data rate b...

Page 139: ...COM port 6 Click OK Ensure that you do not select a COM port which is already in use This selection is particularly useful for programs such as HyperTerminal which only work with COM1 through to COM4...

Page 140: ...To complete the setup Configure the XTR to use the USB remote interface and set up the terminal that will be used on the connected PC See Selecting the Appropriate Communication Port on page 5 20 and...

Page 141: ...le up to 3 metres length For connecting the power supply to ENET use a LAN RJ 45 and RJ 45 STP Cat 5 cross cable 9 84 feet 3 m in length or longer Use a standard RJ 45 and RJ 45 cross cable Multiple P...

Page 142: ...chapter Slave Setup 1 Turn the 9 position mode control to PGM rE is displayed in the output voltage display 2 Turn the rotary Adjust Enter control to select SLA and press the Enter button 3 Set a uni...

Page 143: ...eed ASCII 10 0x0A character HyperTerminal The HyperTerminal program is a standard windows program and can be found in Start All Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal Setting up a HyperTerm...

Page 144: ...Data Format on page 5 17 for details 7 Set up the Hyper terminal you will need to configure the properties 8 Click File Properties to bring up the connection properties dialog and click on the Setting...

Page 145: ...ed characters locally Append line feeds to incoming line ends Wrap lines that exceed terminal width 12 Change the Line delay to 30 milliseconds 13 Click OK in the ASCII Setup window 14 Click OK in the...

Page 146: ...Five optional rates are possible 1 2 2 4 4 8 9 6 default 19 2 38 4 and 57 6 kilo bits per second Kbps To select the desired rate 1 Turn the 9 position mode control to PGM rE is displayed in the outpu...

Page 147: ...munication port as described Selecting the Appropriate Communication Port on page 5 20 If more than one unit has the same multichannel address when connected through the RS 485 connector then collisio...

Page 148: ...sponses see Table 5 8 To change the selected device simply issue the adr or SYST channel COMM MCH ADDR command with a different multichannel address The previously selected device will be deselected a...

Page 149: ...sponses will be sent according to the conditions set out in Table 5 8 Table 5 8 Rules for Multichannel Responses Condition Response Example No multichannel address used Only the device selected using...

Page 150: ...ly useful for configuring groups of devices that require identical configurations The SCPI Commands for these instructions are root command ALL addr1 addr2 addr3 command parameter For example sour 1 2...

Page 151: ...equirements for a SCPI compliant device Throughout this chapter figures are used to explain the relationship between the registers enable disabling register and their summary bits The figures use four...

Page 152: ...3 14 15 Not Used CALIbrating MEASuring SETTing RANGing SWEeping INSTrument Summary Waiting for ARM Summary CORRecting Available to designer Waiting for TRIGger Summary Available to designer Available...

Page 153: ...ws the details on the relationship between the mask enable registers and the summary bits Sections describing the bits for both registers will follow Figure 5 17 Figure 5 17 IEEE 488 2 Register Model...

Page 154: ...ding bit in the Questionable Status Enable Register is TRUE Table 5 9 Status Byte Summary Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description 0 1 Reserved Reserved 1 2 Reserved Reserved 2 4 Error Event Queue...

Page 155: ...y one of the following Status Byte bit 0 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 0 Status Byte bit 1 AND Service Request Enable Register bit 1 Status Byte bit 2 AND Service Request Enable Register bit...

Page 156: ...e Service Request Enable Register This will cause the Summary bit of the Questionable Status register bit 3 in the Status Byte to generate a service request message whenever it gets set See Status Byt...

Page 157: ...um of all values for the events that you to be reported and send this parameter in decimal format See Table 5 9 for values for the events to be enabled in status enable parameter For example sending E...

Page 158: ...and descriptions 4 16 Execution Error EXE Set if a program data element following a header was evaluated by the power supply as outside of its legal input range or is otherwise inconsistent with the...

Page 159: ...ries until the no operation pending flag is TRUE Command WAI 5 32 Command Error CME Set if an IEEE488 2 syntax error has been detected by the parser an unrecognized header was received or a group Exec...

Page 160: ...ontrol how they report status information In all subsequent figures that have SCPI registers this structure will be condensed down into a single block to simplify the figures The simplified block will...

Page 161: ...ting M EASuring W aiting for TRIGger Not Used Not Used Not Used SHUTdown Sum mary Local Lock Constant Voltage M ode Constant Current M ode PROGram Running Not Used Not Used Not Used 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 162: ...on Mode 1 2 SETTling Not implemented 2 4 RANGing Not implemented 3 8 SWEeping Not implemented 4 16 MEASuring Not implemented 5 32 Waiting for Arm Not implemented 6 64 Waiting for Trigger Not implement...

Page 163: ...er supply is shut down by External Shutdown signal Table 5 13 OPERation SHUTdown PROTection Status Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description 0 1 OVP Over Voltage protection has tripped 1 2 UVP Unde...

Page 164: ...front panel Current Share Config menu or through the SCPI command The SCPI command s for these instructions are SOURce COMBine CSHare MODE Table 5 14 OPERation CSHare Status Register Bit Bit Weight B...

Page 165: ...Tus channel OPERation CONDition Enable Operation Status Register SCPI command STATus channel OPERation ENABle status enable Query Format STATus channel OPERation ENABle Set Operation Status Positive T...

Page 166: ...r SCPI command STATus channel OPERation CSHare ENABle statusenable Query format STATus channel OPERation CSHare ENABle Set Current Share Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel OPERatio...

Page 167: ...I command STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown ENABle status enable Query format STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown ENABle Set Shutdown Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel OPERation SHU...

Page 168: ...OPERation SHUTdown PROTection ENABle status enable Query format STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown PROTection ENABle Set Protection Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel OPERation SHUT...

Page 169: ...hat the output of the supply is of undesirable or questionable quality The Questionable Status data structure consists of a questionable status register and two sub registers representing the status o...

Page 170: ...ot Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Never Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used...

Page 171: ...Not Implemented 3 8 POWer Not Implemented 4 16 TEMPerature Summary of Temperature Register 5 32 FREQuency Not Implemented 6 64 PHASe Not Implemented 7 128 MODulation Not Implemented 8 256 CALibration...

Page 172: ...ows whether the temperature of critical components is near or over the maximum operating temperature Table 5 16 QUEStionable VOLTage Status Register Bit Bit Weight Bit Name Description 0 1 OVP Over Vo...

Page 173: ...estionable Status Register SCPI command STATus channel QUEStionable ENABle status enable Query Format STATus channel QUEStionable ENABle Set Questionable Status Positive Transition Filter SCPI command...

Page 174: ...CPI command STATus channel QUEStionable VOLTage ENABle status enable Query Format STATus channel QUEStionable VOLTage ENABle Set Voltage Status Positive Transition Filter SCPI command STATus channel Q...

Page 175: ...TATus channel QUEStionable VOLTage TEMPerature ENABle status enable Query Format STATus channel QUEStionable VOLTage TEMPerature ENABle Set Temperature Status Positive Transition Filter SCPI command S...

Page 176: ...nt_description followed by optional Device dependent info text Each Error event_number has a unique and fixed Error event_description associated with it The maximum string length of Error event_descri...

Page 177: ...be the numeric error code only no additional description will be given The error queried will be removed from the queue Command SYSTem ERRor CODE EVENt Example SYST ERR CODE SYST ERR CODE EVENT Respo...

Page 178: ...r details 2 Force the device into the OCIS state see IEEE 488 2 standard section 12 5 2 3 Force the device into the OQIS state see IEEE 488 2 standard section 12 5 3 The reset command explicitly shall...

Page 179: ...Event Queue M370046 01 5 53 5 Clear All Status Registers Clear Status Command Clears all Event Registers including the Status Byte the Standard Event Status and the Error Queue Command CLS STATus cha...

Page 180: ...s and the transition filter register to report only positive transitions For the SCPI mandatory status data structures the PRESet command sets the transition filter registers to recognize only positiv...

Page 181: ...8 2 common commands and common queries implemented No single line will be longer than 80 characters long The full path for every command and query shall be returned separated by line feeds A SCPI head...

Page 182: ...OUTPut AUXilliary PON STATe MEASure SCALar VOLTage DC qonly MEASure SCALar CURRent DC qonly MEASure SCALar APRogram VOLTage DC qonly MEASure SCALar APRogram VOLTage ISOLated DC qonly MEASure SCALar AP...

Page 183: ...on a page by page basis No single line will be longer than 80 characters and each page will be 23 lines long The full path for every command and query shall be returned separated by line feeds After a...

Page 184: ...f the command_header contains only a part of the header contains an illegal numeric suffix etc The response shall have the following format Description of command command header Command parameters Ali...

Page 185: ...SCPI Error Event Queue M370046 01 5 59 5 Example 3 SYST HELP SYNT VOLT Gets the response Set Voltage Setpoint Immediate SOURce VOLTage LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude NR2 MAXimum MINimum Aliases...

Page 186: ...ly SYST REM STAT LOC Front panel is unlocked SYST REM STAT Query for status Auto Sequence Programming Auto Sequence programming lets you execute a program stored in the power supply s memory The progr...

Page 187: ...sults in 12 seconds of wait time after each command is executed Storing an Auto Sequence Program Loading a program into memory is done by using the PROGram channel RECord STARt command After the start...

Page 188: ...er Capture Text Stop from the Hyper Terminal program 6 Using any text editor open the file which you captured the Auto Sequence program to 7 Remove the first line which should read PROG channel READ a...

Page 189: ...4 CURR 0 25 IDN PROG STOP Reloading an Auto Sequence Program The following procedure will demonstrate how to store a command beyond a power cycle of the unit To reload Auto Sequence program from file...

Page 190: ...ginal speed Running an Auto Sequence Program Once an auto sequence program has been stored there are a few commands that can be used to run the program Once a program begins running it will continue r...

Page 191: ...epeat any number of times or infinitely The default at power up is to have the repeat count default to once The program will repeat if the repeat count can be changed using the PROGram channel REPeat...

Page 192: ...er the last command might be as follows Xantrex XTR 150 5 6 SN E00123456 1 00 Build 10 21 11 2005 Xantrex XTR 150 5 6 SN E00123456 1 00 Build 10 21 11 2005 Xantrex XTR 150 5 6 SN E00123456 1 00 Build...

Page 193: ...nd the output is enabled with no load attached open circuit the unit will operate in constant voltage mode and the foldback counter will begin counting If the CC mode was set and the output was enable...

Page 194: ...e Protection Lock OTP on page 3 29 maps to having the OTP latch flag set The OFF setting maps to having the OTP latch flag cleared The default is to have the flag cleared Interlock Enable Disable The...

Page 195: ...value corresponds to you the setting to be operated on Set Analog Programming Level Setting the analog programming level is used to define the range from 0 to the level that will be input into the ana...

Page 196: ...Mote SOURce VOLTage LOCal AVOLtage ARESistive SYSTem channel REMote SOURce CURRent LOCal AVOLtage ARESistive Where LOCal indicates the value is controlled by the set point AVOLtage is used to set the...

Page 197: ...using the SCPI command noted below Command SYSTem channel PROTection MASK mask Where mask is the bit mask for disabling the alarms See Table 5 19 for details See Alarms and Errors on page 3 18 Table...

Page 198: ...5 72...

Page 199: ...Command Reference Appendix A SCPI Command Reference provides a summary of the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI that are supported by the XTR 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power S...

Page 200: ...all IEEE 488 2 requirements SCPI Requirements The power supply conforms to the following SCPI requirements SCPI mandated commands Questionable Status Register QSR Condition Event Enable Operation Sta...

Page 201: ...odes which are the building blocks of SCPI subsystems An example of a common root is CALibration and some of the commands that reside in the CALibration subsystem are CALibration OUTPut VOLTage DATA N...

Page 202: ...string other markings are used to identify different elements of the command syntax and are not sent with the string The following punctuation is sent with the command string Colons separate command...

Page 203: ...inimum and Maximum In the following example Minimum and Maximum are offered as alternative choices to declaring a specific parameter value CAL CURRent LEVel current MIN MAX The string CAL CURR LEV MIN...

Page 204: ...l Common Commands The IEEE 488 2 standard includes a set of common commands for functions such as reset and self test These common commands always start with an asterisk contain 4 or 5 characters and...

Page 205: ...as decimal points optional signs and scientific notation Values such as MINimum and MAXimum are accepted as substitutes for numbers When DEFault is provided as a parameter the machine selects the defa...

Page 206: ...ibration root node go through the OUTPut node and then move down past the VOLTage and CURRent nodes which appear at that level to the ANALog node and then move through the optional VOLTage node to the...

Page 207: ...Sistive ISOLated CURRent ISOLated RESistive ISOLated VOLTage PROTection OVER RESTore INITiate IMMediate MEASure AProgram VOLTage DC ISOLated DC CURRent DC ISOLated DC SCALar VOLTage DC CURRent DC OUTP...

Page 208: ...ty POWer STATe PowerON STATe AUXilliary STATe PowerON STATe PROGram READback STATe RECord STARt STOP DELete ALL REPeat STEP DWELl SOURce COMBine CSHare MODE VOLTage LEVEl IMMediate AMPLitude PROTectio...

Page 209: ...Terlock STATe TEMPerature LATCh STATus PRESet QUEStionable EVENt ENABle CONDition PTRansition NTRansition VOLTage EVENt ENABle CONDition PTRansition NTRansition CURRent EVENt ENABle CONDition PTRansit...

Page 210: ...PTRansition NTRansition CSHare EVENt ENABle CONDition PTRansition NTRansition SHUTdown EVENt ENABle CONDition PTRansition NTRansition PROTection EVENt ENABle CONDition PTRansition NTRansition STANdar...

Page 211: ...PROTection LATCh MASK RESet WAIT TEST RESet IDENtify REMote STATe SOURce VOLTage CURRent COMMunicate APRogram LEVel VOLTage ISOLated CURRent ISOLated MCHannel ADDRess SAVE RECall VERSion ERRor NEXT C...

Page 212: ...h an error if queried Table A 1 IEEE 488 2 Commands Function SCPI Command Description Parameter and Range Query Select Address ADR Select the power supply unit to communicate with Address 1 30 Yes Cle...

Page 213: ..._location Recall a User Memory Setting See SAV below Setting Index 1 5 N A Reset RST SYSTem channel RESet Resets all values to default state excluding calibration data N A Save User Settings SAV SYSTe...

Page 214: ...es Read APG Input Voltage MEASurement SCALar APRogram VOLTage DC Measure and readback the voltage being input to the non isolated voltage analog programming input pin Yes Read Isolated APG Input Volta...

Page 215: ...ms alarm sum of latch flags Yes Set Immediate Current Set point SOURce channel CURRent LEVel IMMediate AMPLitude Set current set point immediate Current Set Point MAXimum MINimum Yes Set Immediate Vol...

Page 216: ...in volts No Enter Output Current Data CALibration channel OUTPut CURRent Sets the current output calibration level Current set in amps No Calibrate the Voltage controlled Non Isolated Voltage APG fea...

Page 217: ...ated CAP measurement commands NR1 Yes Calibrate the Voltage controlled Non Isolated Voltage APG feature CALibration channel OUTPut ANALog VOLTage Calibrate the voltage analog programming system NR1 no...

Page 218: ...lated Voltage APG feature CALibration channel OUTPut ANALog VOLTage RESistive ISOLated Calibrates the Resistive controlled voltage analog programming system NR1 nothing for interactive mode Yes Calibr...

Page 219: ...Yes Table A 5 SCPI Commands to Clear All Protection Mechanisms Function SCPI Command Description Parameter and Range Query Clear Output Protection OUTPut channel PROTection CLEar Clears the currently...

Page 220: ...Power On Main Output Control OUTPut POWer PON STATe Control Main Output Autostart State Enable Disable ON OFF Yes Aux Output Control OUTPut AUXilliary STATe Control Aux Output State Enable Disable ON...

Page 221: ...st SYSTem channel TEST Perform unit Self test returns 0 if pass non zero value for failure Yes ID Query SYSTem channel IDENtify Query device ID string Yes Save User Preset SYSTem channel SAVE Save the...

Page 222: ...gram LEVel CURRent ISOLated Select level for Current APG Level can be between 2 10 volts Level 2 10 MAXimum MI Nimum Yes Select the address to communicate with SYSTem channel COMMunicate MCHannel ADDR...

Page 223: ...PI Help SYSTem channel HELP HEADers Query system for all supported SCPI command headers Yes Legacy Help SYSTem channel HELP LEGacy Query the system for all supported Xantrex legacy commands Yes Comman...

Page 224: ...tion ENABle Access the Operations Enable Register See Table 5 11 on page 5 36 Enable Flags 0 65535 Yes Query Operation Status Event Register STATus channel OPERation EVENt Query the Operations Event R...

Page 225: ...5 Yes Query Operation Status Shutdown Event Register STATus channel OPERation SHUTdown EVENt See Table 5 12 on page 5 37 Query the Operation Shutdown Event Register Yes Set Operation Status Shutdown N...

Page 226: ...on ENABle Access the Operation Shutdown Protection Enable Register See Table 5 12 on page 5 37 Enable Flags 0 65535 Yes Query Operation Status Shutdown Protection Event Register STATus channel OPERati...

Page 227: ...re ENABle Access the Operations Enable Register See Table 5 11 on page 5 36 Transition Flags 0 65535 Yes Query Operation Status Condition Register STATus channel OPERation CSHare CONDition Query the O...

Page 228: ...ster STATus channel QUEStionable ENABle Access the Questionable Enable Register See Table 5 15 on page 5 45 Enable Flags 0 65535 Yes Query Questionable Status Event Register STATus channel QUEStionabl...

Page 229: ...15 on page 5 45 Yes Query Questionable Status Temperature Condition Register STATus channel QUEStionable TEMPerature CONDition Query the Questionable Temp Conditions Register See Table 5 15 on page 5...

Page 230: ...Register See Table 5 15 on page 5 45 Transition Flags 0 65535 Yes Query Questionable Status Voltage Condition Register STATus channel QUEStionable VOLTage CONDition See Table 5 15 on page 5 45 Query...

Page 231: ...35 Yes Query the Standard Event register ESR STATus channel STANdard EVENt See Table 5 10 on page 5 32 Same as ESR Query the Standard Event Status Register SERS Yes Enable the Standard Event register...

Page 232: ...PROGram channel DELete ALL Erases the sequence currently in memory N A Change Auto Sequence operating state PROGram channel STATe Access to the run state of the Sequence RUN STOP PAUSE Yes Program se...

Page 233: ...e to delay between commands in a Sequence Dwell time in seconds Yes Read the current contents of the Autosequence programming buffer PROGram channel READback Read the current contents of the Autoseque...

Page 234: ...A 36...

Page 235: ...B Calibration and Troubleshooting Chapter B Calibration and Troubleshooting contains information and procedures for calibrating and troubleshooting the power supply...

Page 236: ...ms need to be calibrated Programmed voltage Voltage readback Programmed current Current readback Non isolated voltage monitoring Isolated voltage monitoring Non isolated current monitoring Isolated cu...

Page 237: ...eparture from the ideal slope of the measured versus programmed line Offset error is the magnitude of the measured value when the programmed value is zero For best results the next recommended action...

Page 238: ...so that the real line and ideal line intersect at a programmed value of 90 Step 2 Offset Calibration Adjust the offset so that the real and ideal lines intersect at a programmed value of 10 Figure B...

Page 239: ...Calibration and Troubleshooting M370046 01 B 5 6 Step 3 Recalibrate Gain Repeat Step 1 for best results Figure B 4 Calibration Step 3 Recalibrate Gain...

Page 240: ...he load 2 Connect the output terminals to a precision voltmeter 3 Turn both the power supply and the voltmeter to On 4 Set the current set point to maximum Set the supply output to 90 of the nominal v...

Page 241: ...representing a short circuit using a precision ammeter 3 Turn both the power supply and the load On 4 Set the voltage set point to maximum Set the supply output to 90 of the nominal current level 5 T...

Page 242: ...ould type CAL OUTP CURR 0 50 if you had an XTR 150 5 6 calibrating with the current set point set to 0 56 A and the actual current measured was 0 50A After performing offset calibration it is highly r...

Page 243: ...value set in step 3 6 The power supply will enter into self calibration mode The output voltage display blinks OVP CAL After several seconds the calibration will complete and the display will return...

Page 244: ...lt or use the rotary adjust Enter control 6 Turn the main output On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send the command OUTP ON The OUTPUT ENABLE Main button will illumina...

Page 245: ...e command SOUR VOLT ModelVolt or use the rotary adjust Enter control 7 Turn the main output On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send the command OUTP ON The OUTPUT ENABL...

Page 246: ...gramming The SCPI command is SYST REM SOUR AVOL 6 Turn the main output to On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send the command OUTP ON The OUTPUT ENABLE Main button will...

Page 247: ...e Non Isolated for Voltage Programming The SCPI command is SYST REM SOUR ARES 5 Turn the main output On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send the command OUTP ON The OUT...

Page 248: ...ut source as Voltage Non Isolated for Current The SCPI command is SYST REM SOUR CURR AVOL 6 Turn the main output On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send the command OUT...

Page 249: ...R LEV CURR 4 4 Set the input source as Resistive Non Isolated for Current Programming The SCPI command is SYST REM SOUR CURR ARES 5 Turn the main output to On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button...

Page 250: ...utput voltage to 100 by sending the command SOUR VOLT ModelVolt or use the rotary adjust Enter control 6 Turn the main output to On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send...

Page 251: ...command SOUR VOLT ModelVolt or use the rotary Adjust Enter control 6 Turn the main output to On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send the command OUTP ON The OUTPUT ENA...

Page 252: ...for Voltage The SCPI command is SYST REM SOUR AVOL 6 Turn the main output to On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send the command OUTP ON The OUTPUT ENABLE Main button w...

Page 253: ...ource as Resistive Isolated for Voltage Programming The SCPI command is SYST REM SOUR IAR 5 Turn the main output to On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send the command...

Page 254: ...age Isolated for Current The SCPI command is SYST REM SOUR CURR IAV 6 Turn the main output to On by pressing the OUTPUT ENABLE Main button on the front panel or send the command OUTP ON The OUTPUT ENA...

Page 255: ...of current J3 3 and the other to common J3 2 3 Set the Resistive APG level to 4 k The SCPI command is SYST COMM APR LEV CURR 4 4 Set the input source as Resistive Isolated for Current Programming The...

Page 256: ...attached to the non isolated voltage APG input to 90 of the nominal voltage level in this case 3 6 V 6 Turn the output power on 7 The power supply starts up in Constant Voltage mode 8 Read the input...

Page 257: ...CAP APG input gain calibration 1 Connect a short across the power supply output 2 Connect a voltmeter and a DC voltage source to the non isolated current APG input lines J1 10 and J1 7 3 Turn the powe...

Page 258: ...l current level in this case 0 400 V 2 Turn the output power on 3 Read the input voltage value from the voltmeter connected in step 2 of the gain calibration 4 Type SCPI input current calibration comm...

Page 259: ...n the 488 2 Arbitrary Program Block Data format If the calibration ever needs to be restored you can execute the same commands and write the arbitrary block data response that was received in the quer...

Page 260: ...alibration set that is accurate at maximum accuracy for the new load Restore Factory Calibration To restore factory calibration use the SCPI command for returning the power supply to factory calibrati...

Page 261: ...er supply from the load Unusual or Erratic Operation If the power supply displays any unusual or erratic operation follow these steps 1 Shut the power supply OFF immediately 2 Disconnect the power sup...

Page 262: ...e any further troubleshooting assistance call your service technician See Contact Information on page iii Table B 1 Troubleshooting Symptom Check Further Checks and Corrections The power supply is not...

Page 263: ...B Error Messages Appendix B Error Messages provides information on the error messages which may appear Errors are placed in a queue as they are detected...

Page 264: ...sis If the queue overflows the last error in the queue is replaced with error 350 Queue Overflow When all errors have been read from the queue further error queries return 0 No error The error queue i...

Page 265: ...t allowed 109 Missing Parameter Fewer parameters were received than required for the header for example the SAV common command requires one parameter so receiving SAV is not allowed 110 Command header...

Page 266: ...arameter error Indicates that a program data element related error has occurred 221 Setting conflict Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed due to the current...

Page 267: ...224 Illegal parameter value Used where the exact value from a list of possible values was expected 291 Out of memory Used when the Autosequence programming buffer is full Table B 2 Execution Error Li...

Page 268: ...e exchange protocol described in IEEE 488 2 chapter 6 The occurrence of any error in this class causes the query error bit bit 2 in the Event Status Register to be set Table B 4 Query Error List Error...

Page 269: ...se specifications are represented over the full operating temperature range Nominal line input voltage should be assumed unless otherwise stated All sense lines are configured for local operation by d...

Page 270: ...ated output current 5 mA 2 3 mV 27 mA 2 4 mV 25 mA 2 6 mV 19 mA 3 0 mV 13 4 mA 3 7 mV 10 mA 4 mV 9 2 mA 5 mV 7 8 mA 6 mV 7 1 mA 7 mV 6 7 mA 9 5 mV 6 1 mA 17 mV 5 6 mA 32 mV 5 3 mA Output Noise rms 300...

Page 271: ...e and the load line drops must not exceed the rated output of the power supply For example for an XTR 6 110 in an application with 1 V of load line loss 0 5 V Line the maximum available load voltage w...

Page 272: ...4 0V 4K Ohm range 1 0 of rated output current typical in other ranges 0 2 of rated output current Voltage Readback Accuracy 1 of rated output voltage 0 1 of rated output voltage Current Readback Accu...

Page 273: ...4V at 0 4A Temperature Coefficient 100 PPM C from rated output voltage after a 30 minute warm up Drift 8 hours 0 05 of rated output over an 8 hour interval with constant line load and temperature aft...

Page 274: ...m Installation Category II IEC 1010 1 Pollution Degree 2 IEC 1010 1 Mechanical Specifications XTR 850 Watt W H D 8 4 1 7 19 0 inch 214 43 6 483 mm Weight 11 lb 5kg Cooling Forced air cooling by inter...

Page 275: ...850 Watt Mechanical Dimensions 6 to 40 V Models 8 4 in 214 2 mm 1 05 in 26 8 mm 1 72 in 43 6 mm Optional DC output cover 1 98 in 50 2 mm 18 9 in 479 9 mm 18 5 in 469 9 mm 17 99 in 456 9 mm 60 in 15 2...

Page 276: ...Specifications C 8 M370046 01 Figure C 2 XTR 850 Watt Mechanical Dimensions 60 V to 600 V Models 43 6 mm 1 7 in 214 2 mm 8 4 in 0 22 in 7 2 mm 0 28 in 447 5 mm 17 6 in 5 5 mm...

Page 277: ...ng portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products becom...

Page 278: ...strikes c the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers hereafter ASCs d the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warr...

Page 279: ...state to state or province to province Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the correct f...

Page 280: ...rify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XTR 850 Watt Series Programmable DC Power Supply has expired if the unit w...

Page 281: ...B 25 storing parameters B 25 command string punctuation not sent A 5 command string punctuation blank spaces A 4 colons A 4 commas A 4 semicolons A 4 constant current mode described 3 12 constant volt...

Page 282: ...3 5 select and set model procedure 3 5 setting VOL and CUR modes 3 5 N normal display mode described 3 7 O offset calibration effect of B 6 offset error described B 3 P parameter types A 7 boolean A...

Page 283: ...Index M370046 01 IX 3 described 3 7 3 35 number available 3 35 stored values 3 35 W warranty out of warranty service WA 4 terms and conditions WA 1 X Xantrex contact information iii...

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