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AFX SERIES® OPERATION MANUAL

SECTION 3: PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual

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Product Features

The following key characteristics apply to all AFX Series® models;

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Fully programmable electronic power source with advanced controller functions.

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AC, DC and AC+DC output modes.

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Single, Split and Three phase output modes.

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Fully remote control of all settings and metering read back.

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Constant power mode auto-voltage range eliminates the need to switch between

high and low voltage ranges.

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Over voltage, over current and over power protection.

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External voltage sense.

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Programmable Output Impedance (R + L)

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Auxiliary I/O – Analog and Digital. (Only on “A” models)

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Optional additional High Voltage AC Range (Transformer Option)

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Страница 1: ... N 160620 10 AFX Series Programmable Power Source PACIFIC POWER SOURCE Worldwide Supplier of Precision Programmable Power Copyright 2018 Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS ...

Страница 2: ...s Copyright 2018 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 485 PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FOR HARDCOPY VERSIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT ...

Страница 3: ...pedance Ranges by Mode and Configuration 30 4 3 2 Extended Frequency Ranges Supplemental specs 31 4 3 3 Temporary Current Overload 33 4 3 4 AC Voltage and Current Output Charts 34 4 3 5 Extended AC Voltage Ranges Supplemental specs 35 4 4 DC Output Mode 37 4 4 1 DC Voltage and Current Output Charts 37 4 5 Protection Modes 38 4 6 Metering 39 4 7 Other Measurements 40 4 8 Transients 40 4 9 AC Input ...

Страница 4: ...5 15 7 Cabinet System Grounding 77 5 15 8 Recommended AC Output Wire Strip Lengths 78 5 15 9 Cabinet Load Connections Three Phase WYE Loads 78 5 15 10 Cabinet Load Connections Three Phase Delta Loads 79 5 15 11 Cabinet Load Connections Single Phase Loads 80 5 16 AFX Cabinet Systems Turn ON and Turn OFF Procedures 81 5 16 1 Cabinet Power Turn ON using Circuit Breakers 81 5 16 2 Cabinet Power Turn O...

Страница 5: ...OG PROGRAM Screens 109 6 4 1 Power On Settings 110 6 4 2 PROGRAM Output Parameters 110 6 4 3 Phase Rotation Phase Sequence 111 6 4 4 Direct Data Entry Presets 112 6 4 5 Customizing Output Programming Preset Soft Key Values 113 6 4 6 Changing Shuttle Programming Resolution 113 6 4 7 Phase Mode Selection 114 6 4 8 PROGRAM Soft Keys 115 6 4 9 Peak Current Protection Minimum Setting 117 6 4 10 Availab...

Страница 6: ...ARE UPDATE Screen 183 6 8 12 REMOTE SUPPORT Screen 184 7 Rear Panel Connectors and Protection 185 7 1 OUTPUT Terminals 185 7 1 1 Output Power Connector Rating and Isolation 186 7 1 2 Wire Size 186 7 1 3 Connecting a UUT 186 7 2 External Voltage Sense Input Terminals 187 7 2 1 External Voltage Sense Connector Rating and Isolation 188 7 2 2 Load Connection without External Voltage Sense 188 7 2 3 Lo...

Страница 7: ...Programming Commands 265 8 7 3 Frequency Programming Commands 272 8 7 4 Current Programming Commands 274 8 7 5 Phase Programming Commands 276 8 7 6 Waveform Programming Commands 278 8 7 7 Voltage Protection Programming Commands 286 8 7 8 Current Protection Programming Commands 288 8 7 9 Power Protection Programming Commands 292 8 7 10 Impedance Programming Commands 298 8 7 11 STEP Transient Comman...

Страница 8: ... 1 SCPI Console Command Line Interface 404 10 6 2 Status Byte Display 405 10 6 3 Browser Status Bar 405 10 6 4 Operation Manual PDF 405 10 7 Source Control Screens 406 10 7 1 Program 407 10 7 2 Protections 408 10 7 3 Transients 409 10 7 4 Program Memory 415 10 7 5 Waveform 416 10 7 6 Waveform Editor 417 10 7 7 SCPI Script 420 10 8 Measurement Screens 422 10 8 1 Monitor 423 10 8 2 Real Time Plot 42...

Страница 9: ...1 11 2 Closed Case User Calibration 451 11 3 Equipment Required 451 11 4 Calibration Procedures 452 11 4 1 Voltage Calibration Offset 452 11 4 2 Current Calibration Offset 453 11 4 3 Voltage Calibration Gain 454 11 4 4 Current Gain Calibration Setup Diagrams 455 11 4 1 Current Calibration Load Values 456 11 4 2 Current Calibration Gain 457 11 4 3 Exit Calibration Mode 457 12 Warnings Error Message...

Страница 10: ...O160 Section 16 test number 16 5 2 1d 136 Table 6 10 Voltage Transient List for Example 1 136 Table 6 11 Available TRANSIENT EDIT screen soft keys 138 Table 6 12 Available TRANSIENT DEBUG screen soft keys 138 Table 6 13 Available TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen soft keys 139 Table 6 14 Available STEP Transient Parameters 143 Table 6 15 Available STEP PROGRAM screen soft keys 143 Table 6 16 Available STEP...

Страница 11: ... O DB25 Connector Pin numbers and Signals by DB25 pin number 191 Table 7 2 Auxiliary I O DB25 Connector Pin numbers and Signals by Signal Name 192 Table 7 3 Default Analog Output Functions 204 Table 7 4 AUX I O Analog Input assignable Commands 207 Table 7 5 AUX I O Digital Output assignable Events or Conditions 210 Table 8 1 Available SCPI Command Subsystems 216 Table 8 2 Available Included AFX Se...

Страница 12: ...t Rating 400V Range 3 Phase Mode 47 Figure 4 15 Voltage vs Current Rating 400V Range 1 Phase Mode 47 Figure 4 1 Model 5L18 36 VI Curve 49 Figure 5 2 Exploded view of AFX unit packaging 50 Figure 5 3 Rear Panel Layout 54 Figure 5 4 AC Input Terminal Block Rear Panel 54 Figure 5 5 Grounding Floating Neutral Output 56 Figure 5 6 Air Intake Filter Removal 59 Figure 5 7 Air Intake Filter and Filter Pan...

Страница 13: ...n 16 test number 16 5 2 1d 136 Figure 6 13 Blank TRANSIENT PROGRAM screen 137 Figure 6 14 TRANSIENT VIEW Edit Mode 137 Figure 6 15 TRANSIENT Debug mode screen 138 Figure 6 16 Transient shown in STEP Entry Mode 140 Figure 6 17 Transient shown in SEGMENT Entry Mode 140 Figure 6 18 Available User Waveforms in Transients 141 Figure 6 19 USER LIMIT SETTINGS Screen 155 Figure 6 20 RAMP TIME SLEW RATE SE...

Страница 14: ...8 1 Energy Saving Modes and Output Commands State Diagram 236 Figure 8 2 Status Byte Logical Model 390 Figure 8 3 Standard Event Register ESR Model 391 Figure 8 4 SCPI Status Registers Model 393 Figure 9 1 PPST USB Drivers visible in Windows Device Manager 395 Figure 10 1 LXI Web Server Home Screen 397 Figure 10 2 ACCESS CONTROL Dialog Screen 399 Figure 10 3 Remote Access Control Request Dialog 40...

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Страница 16: ...nd will be returned without repair This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties expressed or implied 2 2 Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty PPS warrants repair work to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of ninety 90 days from the invoice date This Service and Spare Parts Limited Warranty applies to replacement parts or to subassemblies only All shipping and...

Страница 17: ...MANUAL SECTION 2 FRONT MATTER Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 17 of 485 ...

Страница 18: ...he operation instructions AVERTISSEMENT APPAREIL CLASSE 1 Cet produit est un appareil Classe 1 avec terre de protection Les dispositifs de sécurité de ce produit peuvent être altérés si le produit est utilisé d une manière non spécifiée dans le manuel d utilisation WARNING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II pollution degree 2 environm...

Страница 19: ...ential shock hazard that could result in personal injury This instrument is 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 ...

Страница 20: ... between mains connected parts of opposite polarity on the supply side of the overcurrent protection device Overcurrent protection devices shall not be fitted in the protective conductor Fuses or single pole circuit breakers shall not be fitted in the neutral conductor of multi phase equipment Installation should be in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 NEC After disconnecting grid power ALWAYS wait at ...

Страница 21: ...tation du réseau attendez TOUJOURS au moins 1 minute puis utilisez un voltmètre numérique DMM en mode VDC pour vérifier toute tension CC résiduelle de chaque borne de ligne sur le plot de masse du châssis pour vérifier les niveaux de tension sécurisés 5 Vcc avant de toucher l unité ou des borniers ou des broches 5 Vdc Line to Gnd CHECK ALL THREE INPUT LINES POSITIONS Figure 2 1 EMI AC Input Filter...

Страница 22: ... Pacific Power Source pour le service et la réparation afin d assurer le maintien des caractéristiques de sécurité Les appareils qui semblent endommagés ou défectueux doivent être rendus inopérants et protégés contre le fonctionnement involontaire jusqu à ce qu ils puissent être réparés par un personnel qualifié CAUTION INSTRUMENT LOCATION Do not position this instrument in such a way as to block ...

Страница 23: ...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 from the standard model s Model Number Decoder All AFX Series models use a common model num...

Страница 24: ...s Fully programmable electronic power source with advanced controller functions AC DC and AC DC output modes Single Split and Three phase output modes Fully remote control of all settings and metering read back Constant power mode auto voltage range eliminates the need to switch between high and low voltage ranges Over voltage over current and over power protection External voltage sense Programma...

Страница 25: ...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...

Страница 26: ...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 Ship Kit The following accessories are included with each AFX Series AC power source If one or more of these is missing upon incoming inspection of the product please contact Pacific Power Source customer servi...

Страница 27: ...d 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 from the factory with a common AC inpu...

Страница 28: ...time Current Overload Available 30 Current overload for up to 2 0 seconds when enabled See Figure 4 5 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 Offsets6 A 0 B 240 C 120 programmable Accuracy 0 35 Phase Rotation in 3 Phs mode default A B C 0 120 240 ...

Страница 29: ... frequency control is limited to no better than 0 2 at frequencies of 600 Hz or more for unrestricted export products To meet that requirement frequency programming on all AFX xxE models has three resolution ranges which round the frequency to the nearest increment as defined in the table below Frequency Resolution for Export Models Range Resolution 1 00 99 99 Hz 0 01 Hz 100 599 9 Hz 0 1 Hz 600 99...

Страница 30: ... to 3 333 Ω 0 to 0 667 mH Split Phase 66 67 to 66 67 Ω 0 to 33 33 uH 6 667 to 6 667 Ω 0 to 1 333 mH Single Phase 11 1 to 11 1 Ω 0 to 5 556 uH 1 111 to 1 111 Ω 0 to 0 222 mH 3600AFX Three Phase 25 to 25 Ω 0 to 12 5 uH 2 5 to 2 5 Ω 0 to 0 5 mH Split Phase 50 to 50 Ω 0 to 25 uH 5 to 5 Ohms 0 to 1 mH Single Phase 8 3 to 8 3 Ω 0 to 4 167 uH 0 833 to 0 833 Ω 0 to 0 167 mH 3750AFX Three Phase 20 to 20 Ω ...

Страница 31: ...upper user limits for frequency below 15 or above 1200 respectively In this mode some specifications are de rated as follows Range extension 1Hz to 3kHz AC voltage and RMS current limited proportionally based on current Vac max 300 1200 Fout Fout 1200 Irms max 41 67 1200 Fout Fout 1200 Allows any frequency voltage combination but relies on the AFX internal protections The AFX can trip faults when ...

Страница 32: ...ic Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 32 of 485 Figure 4 3 1200Hz 3000Hz Freq Range Voltage vs Current 3150AFX in 3 Phs Mode Figure 4 4 1200Hz 3000Hz Extended Freq Range Power 3150AFX in 3 Phs Mode ...

Страница 33: ... Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 33 of 485 4 3 3 Temporary Current Overload Figure 4 5 Current Overload vs Time ...

Страница 34: ... All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 34 of 485 4 3 4 AC Voltage and Current Output Charts AC VOLTAGE RANGES Figure 4 6 AC Mode Voltage Current range AFX Models 3 or 2 phase mode Figure 4 7 AC Mode Voltage Current range AFX Models 1 phase mode ...

Страница 35: ...n 6 4 13 page 124 Range 1 and 2 must be enabled using a bus command before they can be activated in a similar way Refer to Note For voltage limits higher than 312V L N this mode must be enabled first See SOURce VOLTage EXTend command in section 8 7 2 on page 265 The following specification adjustments apply for each extended range mode Range 0 up to 312V Standard THD specs apply only from 45 100Hz...

Страница 36: ...rved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 36 of 485 These power and current restrictions are reflected in the charts below for reference Figure 4 8 Extended AC Voltage Current Range AFX Models 3 or 2 phase mode Figure 4 9 Extended AC Voltage Current Range AFX Models 1 phase mode ...

Страница 37: ...ant Power Mode profile for 3 phase and 1 phase modes Programming Resolution 0 01 V Accuracy 0 25 F S Noise Ripple 150 mV rms Load Regulation 0 02 Line Regulation 0 1 for 10 Line Change External Voltage Sense External Sense max voltage drop 5 FS Voltage Slew Rate At least 3 0 V us DC Mode Isolation 750 Vdc Current Limit Range See model tables Figure 4 10 and Figure 4 11 Programming Resolution 0 01 ...

Страница 38: ...on from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 38 of 485 Figure 4 11 DC Mode Voltage Current range AFX Models 1 phase mode 4 5 Protection Modes PROTECTION Protection Modes Over Current fold back or trip Progr Peak Current Limit Power fold back or trip Apparent Power fold back or trip Over Voltage trip Over Temperature OVP Range 0 105 Vmax AC Input Voltage Over and Under Voltage ...

Страница 39: ...olution 0 01 Accuracy 2 0 F S True Power 2 Range See model table in section 4 1 or 4 2 Resolution 0 01 kW Accuracy 1 5 F S Apparent Power 2 Range See model table in section 4 1 or 4 2 Resolution 0 01 kVA 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...

Страница 40: ...tal Frequency Bandwidth 27 45 kHz Harmonics Measurements Parameters VLN A VLN B VLN C VLL AB VLL AC VLL BC IA IB IC Harmonics Range H1 H50 Accuracy Amplitude 1 0 of RMS Reading Phase Angle Range 0 359 9 Accuracy Phase Angle 20 µsec Bandwidth 27 45 kHz Display Modes Table format Graph Format 4 8 Transients Transients Programming No of Entries 200 Steps 400 Segments Parameters Voltage Frequency Phas...

Страница 41: ...Vac 480 Vac 10 Nominal Phase Current 380V 3ø 13 A rms 18 A rms 24 A rms 27 A rms Max Rated Phase Current 15 A rms 20 A rms 27 A rms 30 A rms Nominal Phase Current 480V 3ø 11 A rms 14 A rms 20 A rms 23 A rms Max Rated Phase Current 13 A rms 16 A rms 23 A rms 28 A rms Peak Inrush Current3 1 5 x Irms Input Power Factor 0 9 Efficiency 85 Internal Line Fuses 4 NOT USER SERVICEABLE Type FUSE SEMICONDUCT...

Страница 42: ...ENTAL Cooling Fan Cooled Audible Noise at 1 meter Standby 46 dBA Full power 85 dBA typical Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to104 F Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Humidity 80 non condensing for temperatures up to 40 C Altitude max 2000 m 656Clas0 feet 4 12 Safety Regulatory SAFETY REGULATORY Safety Standard EN 61010 1 2010 Edition 3 EMC Emissions EN 55011 2009 A1 2010 EMC Immunity EN ...

Страница 43: ... Impedance 5 kΩ typical Switching thresholds VH 3 V VL 3 V Outputs TxD Output voltage at RLOAD 3 kΩ min 5 V typical 5 4 V Output Impedance 300Ω min 10 MΩ typical in power off state Short circuit current Typ 35 mA typical Ethernet L Protocol Ethernet TCP IP 100Mb 1000Mb Connector RJ45 Webserver Built in LXI Compliance Core version 1 4 GPIB IEEE Standard IEEE488 1 IEEE488 2 2003 incl NI HS488 IEC 60...

Страница 44: ...DO2 are TTL outputs with 5 2V output and 200Ω output impedance Into a 5kΩ load the output voltage is 5V Note DO3 and DO4 are open drain outputs with internal pull up of 1k to 5 5V with a diode protection At no load these outputs will measure 5 5V With a 5kΩ impedance these outputs will measure 4 6V TTL Level Relay State Function Strobe Trigger Out Phase Reference sync output User programmable outp...

Страница 45: ...le T Option Rating Versions The Transformer option is available in several power levels to match the AFX source configuration The following transformer option ratings are available Note that AFX models used with a Transformer option are designated by an AFXT series designation AFXT Models Transformer Rating 360AFXT 2AG 4AG Rack Mount 19 Chassis 4U 7 height Rated for 15kVA max 0 400VacLN 0 692VacLL...

Страница 46: ...mming Resolution1 0 01 Hz Accuracy 0 01 Current2 Range Available RMS Current per phase is scaled by transformer ratio E g for 3150AFX max current at 400Vac L N is 41 7 31 27Arms in 3 Phase mode Current Overload Available 30 Current overload for up to 2 0 seconds when enabled Note 1 FREQUENCY PROGRAM RESOLUTION FOR EXPORT MODELS 4LE 2LE 4AGE 2AGE Per U S A Bureau of Industry and Security ECCN 3A225...

Страница 47: ...r Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 47 of 485 TRANFORMER OPTION 400V AC VOLTAGE RANGE Figure 4 14 Voltage vs Current Rating 400V Range 3 Phase Mode Figure 4 15 Voltage vs Current Rating 400V Range 1 Phase Mode ...

Страница 48: ... Peak output current protection The peak level is fixed at the maximum level Note Disabling of these features does not affect reliability of the power source Interharmonics control is available through SCPI bus commands only No front panel user interface is included with this option This interharmonic waveform generator may be used to support IEC61000 4 13 harmonics and interharmonics immunity tes...

Страница 49: ...tems refer to Section 5 15 Cabinet Systems starting on page 73 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 ...

Страница 50: ...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...

Страница 51: ...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...

Страница 52: ...o the Chassis ground stud to check for safe voltage levels 5 Vdc before touching the unit or any terminal blocks or pins 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 être marqué comme le dispositi...

Страница 53: ...T VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT RECOMMENDED INPUT SERVICE MINIMUM COPPER WIRE SIZE 75 C RATED 390AFX 2 208 V ac 3 37 A rms max 40 A rms 10 mm 2 AWG 8 3120AFX 2 208 V ac 3 48 A rms max 50 A rms 10 mm 2 AWG 8 3150AFX 2 208 V ac 3 55 A rms max 60 A rms 16 mm 2 AWG 6 390AFX 4 380 400 V ac 3 480 V ac 3 20 A rms max 16 A rms max 25 A rms 20 A rms 6 mm 2 AWG 10 4 mm 2 AWG 12 3120AFX 4 380 400 V ac 3 480 V ac 3 2...

Страница 54: ...bench or is otherwise accessible at the rear If mounted in a cabinet with a locked door or screen the AC input safety cover may be omitted if needed The following wire strip lengths are required for the AC input wires listed L1 L2 L3 Wires 11 16 17 mm Neutral Ground Wires 3 4 19 mm Figure 5 3 Rear Panel Layout The AC input terminal phasing is marked on the rear panel and shown in the illustration ...

Страница 55: ...n Manual Page 55 of 485 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 according to applicable nati...

Страница 56: ...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...

Страница 57: ... 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 Either use 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 instrume...

Страница 58: ...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...

Страница 59: ... 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 aucun liquide ne pénètre à l intérieur de l appareil To clean this product use a soft or slightly damp cloth 5 12 Air Intake Filter Removal and Cl...

Страница 60: ...Panel 5 12 2 Filter Cleaning Use warm water and some mild detergent to rinse all dirt out of the filter material Allow the filter do dry for 2 hours or more till fully dry before re installing If the filter material is too dirty to clean replace with a new filter Contact customer service for replacement filters 5 12 3 Air Filter Installation To reinstall the filter material proceed as follows 1 Pl...

Страница 61: ...liquée 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 operation only the A phase and one neutral connection are required 5 ...

Страница 62: ...iver 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 tha...

Страница 63: ...tput wiring is shown in Figure 5 8 using internal voltage sense and Figure 5 9 when using external voltage sense Note Load and sense wiring are NOT included with the power source and must be supplied by the end user 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...

Страница 64: ...tion Manual Page 64 of 485 Note Load and sense wiring are NOT included with the power source and must be supplied by the end user 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 9 Three phase Wye Load Output C...

Страница 65: ...ole 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 spring locking down the wire Use a pull test to make sur...

Страница 66: ...put wiring is shown in Figure 5 10 using internal voltage sense and Figure 5 11 when using external voltage sense Note Load and sense wiring are NOT included with the power source and must be supplied by the end user 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...

Страница 67: ...wer Source Operation Manual Page 67 of 485 Note Load and sense wiring are NOT included with the power source and must be supplied by the end user 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 11 Three phase Delta Load Output Connections Exter...

Страница 68: ...one shown here may be used Example of suitable splicer block is Marathon P N 1322570 600V 175A Note Junction terminal blocks like the one shown above are NOT included with the power source and must be supplied by the end user Alternatively the optionally available AFX Single Phase Shorting Adaptor may be used Part number 160086 Not included in AFX Series ship kit but available through customer ser...

Страница 69: ...FX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 69 of 485 Note Load and sense wiring are NOT included with the power source and must be supplied by the end user 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 13 Single phase Load Output Conne...

Страница 70: ...il peut être réglée à des niveaux de tension dangereux L appareil fournit une isolation de base du réseau d entrée AC Par conséquent les connexions de sense externes doivent 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 co...

Страница 71: ... If the Transformer chassis is not present the External Voltage sense inputs on the rear panel of the AFXT power source MUST be connected to either the output terminal or the load at all times or an open sense fault will occur Note AFX 2L and AFX 4L Model Units L version are shipped with the mating External Voltage Sense connector installed and screwed in place to act as a safety cover When the ex...

Страница 72: ...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...

Страница 73: ...andard Cabinet Sizes All standard AFX cabinet systems feature the same depth and width but height 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...

Страница 74: ...y Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 74 of 485 5 15 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 15 AFX Cabinet Dimensions ...

Страница 75: ...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...

Страница 76: ...PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 76 of 485 Note AC input AC Load and sense wiring are NOT included with the power source Cabinet and must be supplied by the end user Only internal cabinet wiring and terminal blocks are included Connect AC power as shown in the diagram below AC INPUT DISCONNECT L3 L2 L1 Neutral Ground UTILITY POWER Figure 5 16 AFX Cabinet AC Input Connection Diagra...

Страница 77: ...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...

Страница 78: ...5 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 Note AC input AC Load and sense wiring are NOT included with the power source Cabinet and must be supplied by the end user Only internal cabinet wiring and terminal blocks are included 5 15 9 Cabinet Load Connections Three Ph...

Страница 79: ...uthorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 79 of 485 5 15 10 Cabinet Load Connections Three Phase Delta Loads Note AC input AC Load and sense wiring are NOT included with the power source Cabinet and must be supplied by the end user Only internal cabinet wiring and terminal blocks are included L2 L3 L1 Vab Vac Vbc Figure 5 18 Delta Load Connection Diagram ...

Страница 80: ...e NOT included with the power source Cabinet and must be supplied by the end user Only internal cabinet wiring and terminal blocks are included 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 ...

Страница 81: ...s 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 ensure...

Страница 82: ...LLATION Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 82 of 485 Figure 5 20 AFX Cabinet System Power ON and OFF Sequences ...

Страница 83: ...s cover operation or use of these available options If your cabinet was not furnished with these options you skip to Section 5 18 Interface Options 5 17 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 ...

Страница 84: ...mally closed allowing the AFX system to power up A mushroom style emergency OFF push button is located on a 1U panel directly below the master unit in the cabinet When pushed the AC power input contactor opens removing AC input power from all AFX units installed in the cabinet The Mushroom switch must be twisted and pulled out in order to re connect input power Note For 45kVA systems a taller cabi...

Страница 85: ... only voltage range higher than 300Vac Standard transformer coupled range is 400Vac L N 692V L L Other voltage range may be available on request Cabinet based transformer option systems have three step up transformers installed at the bottom of the cabinet As such cabinet height may be taller than for the equivalent power rated AFX cabinet without the transformer option All controls and wiring bet...

Страница 86: ...e different remote control interface options USB LAN and RS232 AFX 2AG and 4AG models also support an optional GPIB interface All remote control interface connectors are located at the rear panel as shown in the illustration below 5 18 1 Rear Panel Connector Locations L Versions Figure 5 23 Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel L Versions WARNING Do NOT connect the RJ45 LAN Et...

Страница 87: ...ector Locations AG Versions Table 5 4 Remote Control Interface Connector Locations on Rear Panel A Versions w GPIB 5 18 4 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 program Refer to the section 9 USB Dr...

Страница 88: ...To disable RS232 from Web browser select SYSTEM Menu INTERFACE SETUP and move the SERIAL CONFIGURATION ENABLE position to OFF To disable RS232 form the front panel press the CONFIGURATION key to the left of the LCD select Interfaces then select RS232 Interface and set the Status field to Disabled Refer to section 6 8 5 4 on page 173 Note For units with firmware revision 2 0 13 or higher the RS232 ...

Страница 89: ...tor is also used for the Remote Inhibit input pins 7 and 9 and Mode Relay control output pins 8 and 5 functions These functions can be used while using the serial interface at the same time if needed but a special cable will be required to do so PIN Abbreviation Description Pin 1 N C Not connected Pin 2 TXD Transmit Data Pin 3 RXD Receive Data Pin 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready Pin 5 COM Common Pin 7 R...

Страница 90: ... pin assignments are per the IEEE488 1 standard and listed in the table below PIN Signal Description Pin 1 DIO1 Data input output bit Pin 2 DIO2 Data input output bit Pin 3 DIO3 Data input output bit Pin 4 DIO4 Data input output bit Pin 5 EOI End or identify Pin 6 DAV Data valid Pin 7 NRFD Not ready for data Pin 8 NDAC Not data accepted Pin 9 IFC Interface clear Pin 10 SRQ Service request Pin 11 A...

Страница 91: ...ble mode In his mode the Remote Inhibit inputs are not active so this function is turned off No short between the RI pins is required to enable the output in this mode 2 Remote Inhibit mode The two pins have to be shorted for the output to be enabled from the front panel or remote command This is a necessary but not a sufficient condition to enable the output If the output is enabled and the remot...

Страница 92: ...ically disabled when enabling Remote Inhibit Note If the Remote Inhibit function is enabled the RS232 interface is still available but no hardware handshaking is available Xon Xoff RS232 control only Alternatively the USB interface can be used instead Note Units are shipped default with the Remote Inhibit state Disabled Thus no shorting jumper is needed to operate the power source Changes to the r...

Страница 93: ... to a PoE Power over Ethernet port as the DC voltage will damage the LAN interface No special device drivers are required to use the LAN interface as it uses TCP IP protocol but the IP address needs to be configured to operate on the user s local area network or private network Figure 5 26 AFX Series Rear Panel Layout 5 18 10 System Interface Bus Connectors WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT remove safet...

Страница 94: ...ng two or more units 5 19 2 Parallel System Bus Connection 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 interface connectors are located on the left hand side of the rear panel and marked as follows PARALLEL IN On the M...

Страница 95: ...nd user Figure 5 27 Parallel Mode Bus Connections using parallel bus cable 5 19 3 Master Master Paralleling Two or more masters can be paralleled as well This allows AFX units to be used separately or as part of a larger power source system This operation is the same paralleling using auxiliary units but only the first Master on the system bus will have an active front panel All other Masters will...

Страница 96: ...ower wiring between the cabinets The output wiring from each cabinet must be brought to a common load termination point 3 Keep all power connections between the AFX cabinet and the load termination point as short as possible Note AC input AC Load sense wiring and output junction terminal blocks are NOT included with the power source cabinet and must be supplied by the end user Only internal cabine...

Страница 97: ...D terminal on the AC input terminal block located inside the cabinet 2 In addition to individual facility ground connections Multi Cabinet units must be grounded to each other This may be accomplished by connecting a ground cable to the rear of the cabinet rack on the designated Master Cabinet passing the cable through the Input Output power strain reliefs and terminating the cable on the rear of ...

Страница 98: ... the output voltage The available AFX Transformer option provides 400V L L Higher voltage options are available on request This section describes the installation and use of the 400V transformer option for either single AFX units up to 15kVA or for higher power AFX Series cabinet systems Figure 5 29 Rack Mount Chassis for 6kVA to 15kVA Transformer Option 5 21 1 T Option 4U Chassis The rack mount t...

Страница 99: ...llation Whether used on a bench or installed in a cabinet it is strongly recommended that the T option chassis be placed directly below the AFX unit it is used with as shown below This allows for the shortest possible connections between the AFX and the transformer chassis Once interconnected there is no need to change load connections or output wiring as the transformer option is automatically by...

Страница 100: ...cer seul NE PAS utiliser les poignées en face avant pour soulever l appareil L équipement doit être pris en charge à l avant et à l arrière pour le transport The AFX Transformer chassis weighs nearly 200 lbs so it is highly recommended that lifting aids be used to remove the unit from its packaging To assist in removing the unit from its package two flip down grab handles are located on each side ...

Страница 101: ... O connections that are not reserved for Transformer option control 2 FROM MASTER Auxiliary I O connection from master AFXT power source Auxiliary I O connector Use the provided DB25 Male Female cable to connect the Master Aux I O connector to the Transformer chassis 3 EXTERNAL VOLTAGE SENSE ANBNCN External Voltage Sense Connector Connect to load for external voltage sense Note that the External V...

Страница 102: ... for Transformer chassis Connect the load using this output connector using the Phase and Neutral positions shown Note that all three neutral connections are shorted together internally 7 INPUT AC input connection Use a standard IEC modular line cord to connect to local 115V or 230V utility voltage Without this power connection the transformer chassis is inoperative and in bypass mode The AC on of...

Страница 103: ...urce to T Option Connections The required connections between the AFX power source and the transformer option chassis are shown in Figure 5 30 below Note AC input AC Load and sense wiring are NOT included with the power source and must be supplied by the end user TO LOAD TO LOAD AC Line Cord DB25 Cable AFX Power Source Transformer Option AC INPUT Figure 5 30 Interconnections between AFX Power Sour...

Страница 104: ...mote 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 ...

Страница 105: ...splay to indicate they have been edited changed but have not yet taken effect This allows multiple parameters in the same screen to be edited with all new setting values taking effect at once when the ENTER or UPDATE ALL soft key is pressed ESC Key The escape key backs out of a menu or selection and returns to a previous level Back Space Key This key backs up one position erasing the last digit va...

Страница 106: ...y 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 the front panel LCD will turn off and the AFX screen will be display on ...

Страница 107: ... 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...

Страница 108: ...iled 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...

Страница 109: ...ng 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 Frequen...

Страница 110: ...This mode can be disabled by using the remote control command SOURce INITial 0 This setting is retained in non volatile FLASH memory 6 4 2 PROGRAM Output Parameters Figure 6 2 PROGRAM Screen The two data entry methods described apply to the parameters on the main PROGRAM screen This includes those shown in the table below PARAMETER Range Unit Description Frequency 15 1200 Hz Output frequency Phase...

Страница 111: ... when an external phase sync Input mode is used For normal operation the internal phase A is used as the phase reference for B and C so phase A is fixed at 0 and the field is disabled Light grey instead of black text The default phase rotation of the AFX is the same as that of legacy PPS UPC controllers This phase rotation is positive so when driving AC motors the motors will turn forward Figure 6...

Страница 112: ... field for which you want to 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 ...

Страница 113: ...Programming Resolution Once entering EDIT mode on any programmable field by double clicking the shuttle knob the parameter value can be slewed by turning the knob The setting resolution can be changed as needed If a large value change is needed a lower resolution will result in a faster change e g changing voltage 10V per click or 1V per click For a very small change a 0 1V or 0 01V change per cli...

Страница 114: ...upled 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 5 P...

Страница 115: ...am these presets to user specific values Refer to Section 6 4 5 Customizing Output Programming Preset Soft Key Values on page 113 for details 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 Protec...

Страница 116: ... 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...

Страница 117: ...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...

Страница 118: ...ved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 118 of 485 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 ...

Страница 119: ...er undershoot as needed The value entered indicates the number of waveform data points that will be averaged to obtain a smoother wave shape Preview of the resulting smoothed waveform is shown on the LCD screen Name Description Image Notes 1 SINE Standard sine wave No harmonic content1 This is also the default selected waveform at power on unless a power on setup is recalled Waveform 1 is fixed an...

Страница 120: ...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...

Страница 121: ... An 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 re...

Страница 122: ...ve portion of this user defined waveform will be attenuated somewhat when used When AUTO RMS is disabled RMS calculation of substituted waveforms does not occur so the output RMS voltage may change from the set value if the waveform selected for output is not a sine wave This mode is preferred if switching to a user waveform that has a different mathematical RMS value from a sine wave should NOT r...

Страница 123: ... swapped for a half wave rectified ac waveform The RMS value of this non sinusoidal waveform is 1 414x that of a sine wave so the peak value is increased to maintain a 100Vrms output voltage with this wave shape Not that there is a considerable amount of DC offset present as well due to this non symmetrical waveform 6 4 12 2 AUTO RMS OFF Mode Same waveform example but this time with AUTO RMS mode ...

Страница 124: ...ing programmed 6 4 13 1 300 305 V Max Voltage 305VL N 528VL L This setting reflects a 10 over voltage for 277VL N 480VL L nominal voltage applications 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 13 2 305 312 V Max...

Страница 125: ...n 300 00V Values from 300 00 to 312 00 will be accepted Figure 6 8 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...

Страница 126: ...f 485 6 4 13 6 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...

Страница 127: ...r between single phase and multiphase mode If the power source is configured for single phase mode operation only the single phase measurement screens are available When in three phase mode the user can change screens between all three phases or one phase at a time using the PHASE key located below the Output ON OFF key or by pressing the Individual Phase soft key SK5 6 5 1 Measurements Screens Th...

Страница 128: ...and current phases to be captured and displayed in the time domain From one to four cycles of the fundamental frequency can be displayed Display modes include all voltages all currents both voltage and current or individual phase selected voltage and current Use the Scope soft key from the Measurement screen to select Scope measurements Note that voltage scope captures can be set for Line to Neutr...

Страница 129: ...o reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 129 of 485 6 5 3 Harmonic Measurements Harmonic measurements for all phase voltages and currents can be measured and displayed in either chart or table format Use the Harmonics soft key from the Measurement screen to select Harmonics measurements ...

Страница 130: ...ype to be selected sample rate and no of samples to be logged to memory To use a usb memory stick 32GB max insert it in one of the two USB ports on the front panel and select either USBA1 or USBA2 Only memory devices found will be selectable in addition to the default internal RAM non volatile memory Real Time Plot SK2 Display strip chart of voltage current or both against time This provides a tre...

Страница 131: ...er Source Operation Manual Page 131 of 485 SOFT KEY Description Scope SK3 Toggles to the Scope Measurement displace screen Harmoncis SK4 Toggles to the Scope Measurement displace screen Next Screen SK5 This soft key allows toggling between the two available measurement screens The same can be accomplished by pressing the MEAS button on the left hand side of the LCD display Table 6 6 Measurement Sc...

Страница 132: ...0751 0 00516246 0 00012973 0 000672549 0 00066903 0 0115388 0 00790161 0 00466924 0 0 0 0 249016 0 199247 0 126655 0 0 0 21 4 2020 10 13 17 748 0 101 60 207 845 207 846 207 847 207 845 207 846 207 847 0 000484911 0 000716525 0 000231614 120 119 999 120 001 120 119 999 120 001 0 000291418 0 000193493 0 000523032 0 0963041 0 0660525 0 0392375 0 00873799 0 000840356 0 0050699 0 000142419 0 000692023 ...

Страница 133: ...d PULSE data entry is more intuitive Transients are created or edited in EDIT mode and can be saved to non volatile memory as part of an instrument setup They are executed in Execution mode The following sections cover all available transient modes 6 6 1 LIST Mode List mode is the most versatile transient data entry mode as it allows any of the other Transients types to be created as well However ...

Страница 134: ...e 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 value is the same as new value the value is not slewed but rather stays at the same value for the duration of the ramp time Frequency 16 1200 Hz New frequency value Voltage AC 0 300 V rms New AC voltage value Voltage DC 0 425 V dc New D...

Страница 135: ...the RMS value of the phase A output voltage 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 Time à 120 0 110 0 100 0 90 0 80 0 70 0 60 0 50 0 40 0 20 0 0 0 115Vac Volt AC Step 1 Step 3 2 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Figure 6 11 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 Ra...

Страница 136: ... TEST VOLTAGE V rms FREQUENCY Hz 1 122 430 2 100 430 3 122 370 4 100 370 Table 6 9 RTCA DO160 Section 16 test number 16 5 2 1d There are four tests each runs for at least 5 minutes or 300 seconds Each test step has a different voltage and frequency deviation from the nominal 115V and 400Hz This is graphically illustrated by the image below Time à 120 0 110 0 100 0 90 0 0 0 115Vac Volt AC Step 1 St...

Страница 137: ...is the Create key SK1 Press the Create soft key to enter the Transient Edit mode This will display the TRANSIENT VIEW screen Figure 6 14 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 ta...

Страница 138: ... ON Sometimes it is best to debug a new transient sequence to make sure it performs the intended test and all values were entered correctly To do so the DEBUG mode is provided DEBUG MODE The debug mode can be selected from the TRANSIENT VIEW screen by pressing the Debug Mode soft key SK4 This changes the TRANSIENT VIEW screen from EDIT to DEBUG mode and displays a different set of soft keys to con...

Страница 139: ...ressed 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...

Страница 140: ...ode is commonly used on AC and DC power sources that support the SCPI command language as the SCPI standard defines a LIST STEP and PULSE command syntax Segment mode is used on all Pacific Power sources with UPC controllers such as ASX and AMX Series Both modes support the same capabilities however Note that in STEP mode two segment entries are combined so each STEP mode entry requires two SEGMENT...

Страница 141: ... different waveform at different segment or step entries Waveforms are numbered from 1 through 200 with 1 being a fixed sine wave All other waveform registers are user defined arbitrary waveforms When in AC mode transient segments or steps can called out different waveform numbers on each of up to three phases5 For each segment up to six different waveforms can be selected The same waveform can be...

Страница 142: ...ltage AC or DC Frequency and phase B or C to be steps at discrete intervals and times An example STEP transient is shown in the screen capture below It shows the relationship between the RAMP Parameters The LENGTH is the dwell time for each step level including any ramp time The first step starts from the INITIAL VALUE The DELTA is the increment or decrement value for each step The FINAL VALUE det...

Страница 143: ...frequency voltage AC voltage DC and phases The HOLD is ON the last step values will be set as steady state when the step execution ends Duration of each step is determined by LENGTH WIDTH RAMP TIME The following parameters are available in a STEP VALUES screen PARAMETER Range Unit Description Program Mode Initial Delta Final Delta Initial Final Program Entry Modes Waveform 1 200 Waveform number Vo...

Страница 144: ...mpletes remains at the final ramp values or returns the to settings before the ramp was executed Transients will be executed when the Run soft key SK1 is pressed If the output if OFF however a message will appear indicating the output must be turned ON first The Repeat times field determines how many times the same STEPS or RAMPS will be repeated To run a sequence indefinitely or until manually st...

Страница 145: ...es to AC voltage DC voltage and or Frequency A sample of a PULSE transient definition is shown in the screen capture below The parameters that define a PULSE transient are dependent of each other so changing one may force another to change The semantics used for setting PULSE transients is as follows Parameter Description RAMP Up or down ramp time WIDTH Duration of pulse including rising and faili...

Страница 146: ...e Unit Description Frequency 15 1200 Hz Frequency Voltage AC 0 300 Vrms AC Voltage Voltage DC 425 425 Vdc DC Voltage Waveform 1 200 Waveform number Phase 0 0 359 9 Deg Phase angle for phases B C Table 6 17 Available STEP Transient Parameters The following soft keys are available on the PULSE VALUES screen SOFT KEY Description Use Setpoint SK1 Starts the transient from the Run from step row number ...

Страница 147: ... by Period Duty Cycle W D 2 Programmed by Width Duty Cycle Depending on the data entry mode selected one of the data entry fields will be disabled and calculated based on the other parameter settings Transients will be executed when the Run soft key SK1 is pressed If the output if OFF however a message will appear indicating the output must be turned ON first The Count field determines how many pu...

Страница 148: ...ge of the waveforms used in any Segment of the Transient This means the output voltage RMS level will remain the same regardless of the wave shape When disabled RMS calculation of substituted waveforms does not occur Disabling AUTO RMS facilitates constant amplitude transients such as partial cycle dropouts or sub cycle spike transients This mode is set by sending the PROGram TRANsient AUTORMS com...

Страница 149: ...tion without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 149 of 485 6 7 CONF CONFIGURATION Screens The CONFIGURATION screens 1 2 allow setting of secondary parameters functions These include the following operation aspects Configuration Pressing the CONF key will display the CONFIGURATION screen as shown on the left below ...

Страница 150: ...s Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 150 of 485 All other system related screens can be accessed using the SYST menu key Refer to Section 6 7 7 ...

Страница 151: ...n connections between the three phase outputs Voltage Range Although the power source uses a constant power mode voltage range to allow operation using a single 300Vac 425Vdc voltage range only the end user can simulate a low voltage range by setting this field to Low Doing so limits programming of any output voltage to no more than 150Vac 212Vdc or half the available voltage range of the power so...

Страница 152: ...e presence of the output transformer To use the output transformer coupled range selected XFMR xxxV in this field The voltage indication may vary based on the transformer ration of the installed output transformers Note While in XFMR coupled mode only AC voltage programming is possible Access to other utility screens is available from the UNIT CONFIGURATION screen through the soft keys The table b...

Страница 153: ... output limit is 41 7A A warning message will be display notifying the user this mode is being enabled Recall last settings at power onWhen checked this mode will cause the last settings that were in effect when the power source was last turned off to be recalled at power on This allows a user to resume operation without having to set up again between power on off events Positive phase rotation Wh...

Страница 154: ...other utility screens is available from the UNIT CONFIGURATION screen through the soft keys The table below lists the available soft keys on the UNIT CONFIGURATION screen SOFT KEY Description Transient Settings SK1 Display Transient Configuration Settings Output Impedance SK2 Program Output Impedance R and L values User Presets SK3 Access to user defined preset value settings for output programmin...

Страница 155: ...f values that could cause the transformer to saturate The same applies to voltage where a high voltage value could damage a unit under test that was not designed to handle a high AC or DC input voltage Figure 6 19 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 fo...

Страница 156: ...his screen Ramp time Sets the time over which output changes will take place For the time set output changes will ramp from their previous set value to the new set value When DISABLED changes will occur at the programmed slew rate settings 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 the ...

Страница 157: ...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...

Страница 158: ...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...

Страница 159: ...sh SK5 Return to previous screen Table 6 24 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 feature is used to improve load regulation of the power source by continuous measurement of the output phase voltage s and adjusting the internal set points as needed to maintain close to z...

Страница 160: ... mode operation Refer to section 6 6 13 AUTO RMS Function Transients for further details Cycle Reset When enabled the CYCLE RESET mode will cause repeated executions of the transient as determined by the repeat count or the continuous execution setting to re sync to the start phase angle set for the start of each transient When disabled repeats of the transients start immediately after the previou...

Страница 161: ...and waveform distortion similar to an actual LR impedance at frequencies within the bandwidth of the output amplifier around 3kHz CSC must be disabled to use this mode RMS RMS Mode is slower as it relies on the measured RMS output voltages and currents to make adjustments but it has a wider programming range It is based on steady state RMS measurements not on real time signals so it does not affec...

Страница 162: ...ration Manual Page 162 of 485 6 7 8 USER PRESETS Screen The USER PRESETS screen allows the soft key set values for output programming that appear in the PROGRAM screen to be changed to setting values preferred by the user Presets can be defined for the following output settings VOLTage AC VOLTage DC FREQuency PHASe CURRent LIMit POWer LIMit KVA LIMit 6 7 8 1 AC and DC Voltage Soft keys 6 7 8 2 Fre...

Страница 163: ...eration Manual Page 163 of 485 6 7 8 3 Current Limit Soft keys 6 7 8 4 Power and VA Limit Soft keys For each parameter theuser will be prompted to confirm soft key value setting changes See dialog to the right SOFT KEY Description Apply All SK1 Applies values entered by user Cancel All SK2 Cancel all changes made Default All Sk3 Sets all soft key settings for selected parameter to factory defaults...

Страница 164: ...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 23 SYSTEM MAIN MENU 1 The More soft key will allow movin...

Страница 165: ... 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...

Страница 166: ...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 25 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...

Страница 167: ... 8 5 INTERFACE Screen The INTERFACE SETUP screen allows access to the setup parameter of any of the available remote control interfaces Figure 6 27 INTERFACE SETUP Screen Available selections are Local Interface Relates to front panel operation LAN Ethernet Interface Setup Serial RS232 Serial Interface Setup USB USB Interface Setup GPIB GPIB Interface Setup Models with G option only Digital Analog...

Страница 168: ...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...

Страница 169: ...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...

Страница 170: ... 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...

Страница 171: ... network Note You may need to consult your network administrator to set up this interface correctly The following parameters can be set on this screen Automatic IP Configuration Select this mode if your network has a domain name server running An IP address will be assigned by the DNS each time the power source is turned on IP IP address setting This address must be unique to your network segment ...

Страница 172: ...PS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 172 of 485 The following soft keys are available from the ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP screen SOFT KEY Description Apply SK1 Accepts new settings and returns to previous screen Cancel SK2 Returns to the previous screen Refresh SK3 Advanced SK5 Access detailed LAN Interface Setting screen Table 6 30 Available ETHERNET INTERFACE SETUP screen soft keys ...

Страница 173: ... parameters can be set on this screen Bits per second Sets the baud rate Available settings are 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 Data bits Sets the number of bits per frame Available settings are 7 or 8 bits Parity Sets parity check to either odd even or none Stop bits Sets the number of stop bits as either 1 or 2 Flow control Sets handshake mode to None or Xon Xoff The following soft keys a...

Страница 174: ...en Enable Virtual Serial Port Enables or disables PC control using a virtual serial port driver Enable LAN Enables or disables the LAN Ethernet Interface IP emulation mode which supports use of the embedded LXI web server The virtual IP address of the USB LAN emulation mode is fixed at 192 168 123 1 Note Any changes made to this screen will NOT take effect until the power source has been completel...

Страница 175: ...disables the GPIB interface Disable when not in use to avoid erroneous interrupts Address Sets GPIB bus address Available range is from 1 through 30 Default factory setting is address 1 The following soft keys are available from the GPIB INTERFACE SETUP screen SOFT KEY Description Apply SK1 Accepts new settings and returns to previous screen Cancel SK2 Returns to the previous screen Back SK5 Retur...

Страница 176: ...le the output If the output is enabled and the remote inhibit connection is open a fault is generated This mode is recommended for interlock safety applications such safety cages and test fixture interlocks 3 Remote Enable mode The output can be enabled by shorting these two pins regardless of the output enable command button It is a sufficient condition to enable the output RS232 Interface and Re...

Страница 177: ...urce is provided using one of two protocols Samba Samba is a free software re implementation of the SMB networking protocol Server Message Block SMB also known as Common Internet File System CIFS operates as an application layer network protocol for providing shared access to resources miscellaneous communications between nodes on a network FTP File Transfer Protocol FTP is built on a client serve...

Страница 178: ...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...

Страница 179: ...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...

Страница 180: ... 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 observe daylight saving time The soft keys on the SYSTEM SETTINGS screen provide...

Страница 181: ...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 36 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...

Страница 182: ...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 37 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...

Страница 183: ...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 38 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...

Страница 184: ...e unit remotely assuming it is connected to a network with Internet access Figure 6 39 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 40 Remote Support REPORT Screen The following soft keys are available from the LOGGING TOOL screen SOFT KEY...

Страница 185: ...perator in all situations when AC input mains voltage is applied Always disconnect power supply from the mains before connecting or disconnecting to the hazardous output terminals AVERTISSEMENT SORTIE DANGEREUSE La sortie de l appareil peut 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 consi...

Страница 186: ...ds on ambient temperature and total wires in the cable bundle For example for the full 41 7 amp current capability of a single output at an ambient temperature of 30 C in 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 foll...

Страница 187: ...dous external 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 a...

Страница 188: ...m 7 2 2 Load Connection without External Voltage Sense AFX Series power sources can be operated with internal voltage sense For higher current loads the voltage at the load will drop due to the load cable impedance Using the proper wire gauge 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 mu...

Страница 189: ...AFX 4AG version power source models 7 3 1 Auxiliary I O Functions The Auxiliary I O board when added to an AFX Series power source adds the following functions and features Digital Inputs for trigger functions and control Digital Outputs for status indication and relay control Analog Inputs for control of power source parameters Analog Outputs for measurement monitoring A 12Vdc power output to pow...

Страница 190: ...are shown in Figure 7 2 below Note that the connector is installed Upside down due to mounting constraints PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 PIN 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RS232 DIGITAL I O ANALOG I O GND GND 12VDC Figure 7 2 DB25 Connector AUX I O Pin Locations Functional grouping of pins by I O function is done as shown in the figure above The left hand side groups all Analog I O signal...

Страница 191: ...nput Volt RMS Phase B Any set point Analog Input 12 AI3 Analog Input Volt RMS Phase C Any set point Analog Input 13 AI4 Analog Input Current Limit RMS all phases Any set point Analog Input 14 TxD RS232 Transmit Data Tx RS232 Output 15 12V Output 12Vdc 0 5 A max current protected Power Output 16 DO3 RC1 Relay Control 1 FORM Programmable Open Collector Current protected Digital Output 17 DO4 RC2 Rel...

Страница 192: ...ent Analog Output 25 AO4 Analog output 4 Total Power all phases combined Any other measurement Analog Output 3 DI1 General Purpose Digital Input 1 Programmable Digital Input 4 DI2 General Purpose Digital Input 2 Programmable Digital Input 5 DI3 General Purpose Digital Input 3 Programmable Digital Input 20 DO1 General Purpose Digital Output 1 Programmable Digital Output 21 DO2 General Purpose Digit...

Страница 193: ...Dedicated Function Digital Inputs Remote Inhibit External Trigger Input External Phase Sync Input 7 3 5 1 Remote Inhibit REMOTE INHIBIT The mode can be selected from the SYST SYSTEM menu screen using the Interfaces Remote Inhibit selection as shown below There are three modes of operation for this input 4 Disable mode In his mode the Remote Inhibit inputs are not active so this function is turned ...

Страница 194: ...regardless of the output enable command button It is a sufficient condition to enable the output Command SYSTem DIO REMote ENAble 0 1 7 3 6 Transient Trigger Input TRIGGER INPUT The external trigger input can be programmed to trigger the start of a transient program This allows the power source output sequence to be initialized by an external sync signal In order to use the trigger input the mode ...

Страница 195: ...e required to compensate for any phase shifts Note than Phase B and C are still phase related to A as programmed by B and C phase angles 7 3 7 1 Principle of Operation In AC Line sync mode the AFX uses the L L AC input voltage to generate the internal sync signal The goal of the phase sync is to provide precise frequency synchronization and consistent phase at a given operating point but the phase...

Страница 196: ...nd improves the stability of the generated frequency After the sync input is activated or the external signal frequency phase is changed the Sync circuit s Phase Lock Loop PLL requires a short time to lock to the external source The AFX reports the status of the PLL in the external interfaces front panel and webpage by showing a Synced or Unsynced message in the status bars The status can also be ...

Страница 197: ...lay an Unsynced status in Orange It is not recommended to enable the unit when it has not locked or synchronized to the external source because the frequency may be unknown Figure 7 5 External Sync Input Sync Status Indication Figure 7 6 External Sync Input Sync Lost Status Indication 7 3 7 3 Sync Operation Settings The AFX allows precise configuration of the synchronization parameters to optimize...

Страница 198: ...s helps to keep the waveform frequency under control even if the external source is not present all the time The synchronization engine is limited to frequencies of FSETPOINT FRANGE Command SOURce SYNChronize RANGe 7 3 8 Digital Output control signals External Relay Control 1 FORM External Relay Control 2 TRANSFORMER Trigger Output Function Strobe Phase Sync Output 7 3 8 1 Function Strobe Trigger ...

Страница 199: ...nds Transient start mode SYSTem DIO STROBE TRANsient 0 1 PROGram TRANsient TRIGger OUTput 0 1 alias Output Relay mode SYSTem DIO STROBE OUTPutstate 0 1 Program Change mode SYSTem DIO STROBE SOURce 0 1 The following specifications apply to the external trigger output Output Voltage 0 4 mA Logic Low Vout 0 4 V Log High Vout 4 6 V Max Current 10 mA Output Impedance 100 Ω Pulse Width 190 us 10 us For ...

Страница 200: ... IN OUT The phase sync output signal can be programmed to generate an output pulse at each zero crossing of the phase A voltage This indicates the 0 phase angle output on Phase A The mode can be set from the front panel or by using the following SCPI commands The following specifications apply to the external trigger output Output Voltage 0 4 mA Logic Low Vout 0 4 V Log High Vout 4 6 V Max Current...

Страница 201: ...AL I O PLC User Programmable Digital Input signals functions are DIO INput1 Digital Input 1 DIO INput2 Digital Input 2 DIO INput3 Digital Input 3 User Programmable Digital Output control signals are DIO OUTput1 Digital Output TTL level DIO OUTput2 Digital Output TTL level DIO OUTput3 Digital Output Open drain DIO OUTput4 Digital Output Open drain Digital outputs 3 and 4 are open drain with interna...

Страница 202: ... configured to change any set point and either of those 2 events A total of three digital inputs are available These following input characteristics can be programmed for each digital input 1 2 and 3 Command to execute a SCPI command string at each edge Rising and falling edges can have different commands Filter Setting to reduce sensitivity to short pulses that can be caused by electrical noise o...

Страница 203: ...uipment 7 3 10 1 Analog Inputs ANALOG INPUTS FREQ Hz AMPL V There are 4 analog inputs that accept DC signals up to 10Vdc and may be used to program the AFX output parameters such as voltage frequency current and power limits Negative voltages of up to 10Vdc can be used to program DC voltage These inputs are sampled 20 times per second so updates of the assigned parameters occur at this rate The fu...

Страница 204: ...res Watts Hertz etc so when an analog input parameter is changed the gain and offset are reset to default values zero for offset and max full scale values for gain 7 3 10 3 Analog Outputs ANALOG OUTPUTS Analog outputs are available to monitor output values for voltage current or power using external measurement equipment A total of four analog outputs are provided with an output voltage range of 0...

Страница 205: ... Power Supply A pin in the DB25 port provides a current limited regulated 12V supply The maximum current capability is 0 5Adc There are no menus or commands associated with this output as it is always active 7 3 12 RS232 Description The Tx and Rx signal on the AUX I O connector may be used to connect to a serial port Only Xon Xoff handshake mode is supported on this RS232 port For most situations ...

Страница 206: ...ameters for each function 7 3 13 1 Accessing AUX I O Screens From the SYSTEM MENU scroll to the INTERFACE entry and press the shuttle or ENTER key as indicated below If the Interface selection is not visible press the More soft key to display the second System Menu screen Next scroll to the Digital Analog I Os entry at the bottom of the INTERFACE SETUP screen This will display a list of available ...

Страница 207: ...UT VOLTAGE Displays read back voltage COMMAND Select command from dropdown list or OFF for none See table below RANGE 0 0000 to 10 000 V GAIN Gain OFFSET Offset value The Command parameter allows the user to assign the selected analog input to the parameter that will be controlled by it The list of available setting commands for these inputs is shown below Analog Input Command Values VOLT AC VOLT ...

Страница 208: ...l Page 208 of 485 7 3 13 3 Analog Outputs Analog outputs allow external equipment to monitor power source output values using an analog DC output signal The assignment of measurement functions to each of four available outputs can be configured from the front panel Available settings are CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT VOLTAGE Output setting MEASUREMENT Select measurement to be assigned to output RANGE 0 0...

Страница 209: ...ach available input can be configured from the front panel Available settings are CHANNEL 1 2 3 STATE Displays input state RISING CMD Set command string to execute on rising edge FALLING CMD Set command string to execute on falling edge FILTER SIZE 0 to 10 000 000 msec 7 3 13 5 Digital Outputs Digital Outputs can be used to trigger or control external equipment The events assignable to each digita...

Страница 210: ...oes high when transient is running 1 Running Paused Stepping 0 Stopped XFMR_COUPLING Indicates output coupling mode 1 Transformer Coupled 0 Direct Coupled Table 7 5 AUX I O Digital Output assignable Events or Conditions 7 3 13 6 Polarity Selection for DO3 and DO4 vs DO1 and DO2 The two open drain outputs DO3 and DO4 have internal 1 kΩ pull up resistors to 5 5V These outputs can be used as regular ...

Страница 211: ... source s phase A output to an external frequency Available settings are STATUS Display SYNC Status EXTERNAL SYNC ON OFF SYNC SOURCE Select Sync source Available sync sources are External sync input on I O connector LINE AC input to power source PHASE SHIFT Offset Phase A angle SPEED 1 00 to 10 00 RANGE 0 10 to 500 Hz EXTERNAL SYNC ON OFF 7 3 13 8 Trigger Input The External Trigger Input can be us...

Страница 212: ...The Strobe Output is used to synchronize or trigger external equipment to an event occurring on the AC power source Available settings are TRANSIENT ON Strobe output on transient start OUTPUT STATE ON Strobe output on relay close SOURCE ON Strobe output on any program parameter change 7 3 13 10 Remote Control The remote control input is used to control operation of the output relay Available setti...

Страница 213: ...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 Digital Visual Interface DVI I dual link connectors that are covered by a protective cover There are no user accessible ...

Страница 214: ...ndation 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 will accept commands sent in lower case It is recommended that program...

Страница 215: ... 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 The controller data input buffer is 8k bytes as is its data output buffer No program message may exce...

Страница 216: ... 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 commands are used to set inst...

Страница 217: ...ibrates output DC voltage 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 nois...

Страница 218: ...re Voltages 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 ...

Страница 219: ...r cycled Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example n a 8 3 2 UPC Mode 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 AMPLIFIERS Command Syntax CALibrate KFACTORS k_int_Va k_int_Vb k_int_Vc...

Страница 220: ...turns the measured DC voltage for the selected phase If no phase number is specified returns the reading for all phases 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 all phases This command is equivalent to MEASure VOLTage ACDC an...

Страница 221: ...re CURRent PEAK ABSolute Description Returns the measured peak current value for the selected phase If no phase number is specified returns the reading for all phases Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS CURR PEAK 45 5845 47 3213 48 2234 Query Format MEASure CURRent PEAK ABSolute HOLD Description Returns the measured peak hold current value for the selected phase If no phase number is speci...

Страница 222: ...e reading for all phases Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS CURR PEAK MAX 45 5845 47 3213 48 2234 Query Format MEASure CURRent PEAK MAXimum HOLD Description Returns the highest measured peak hold current value for the selected phase If no phase number is specified returns the reading for all phases This reading accumulates the highest recorded absolute peak hold current until reset using ...

Страница 223: ... Query Example MEAS CURR AC1 21 1587 8 4 4 Power Measurement Commands Query Format MEASure POWer Description Returns the true power for the selected phase in kW If no phase number is specified returns the reading for all phases 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...

Страница 224: ...KWH RESET Query Format MEASure KWHour ETIMe Description This command returns the accumulated energy measurement time in seconds Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS KWH ETIM 120 5 Command Syntax MEASure KWHour STATe b Description This command enables or disables the KHh measerments When enabled the energy time counter starts till reset with the MEASure KWHour RESET command Parameters 1 ON 0...

Страница 225: ...phases is returned Value order for each phase is 1 Frequency repeats for each phase 2 VLL AC DC 3 VLL AC RMS 4 VLL DC 5 VLN AC DC 6 VLN AC 7 VLN DC 8 I AC 9 I DC 10 POWER 11 APP POWER 12 I PEAK 13 PF 14 CF Thus each phase data set consists of 14 values For all phases a total of 42 comma separated values are returned Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example MEAS ALL1 1200 0000 519 5981 51...

Страница 226: ... MEAS LOG STAT 1 Command Syntax MEASure LOGger LIMit cr Description Sets the number of samples to get Once the logging process reach this limit it will stop If the limit is set as OFF or 0 it will not stop unless MEAS LOG STOP is executed The limit can be specified as a number of samples or in seconds if a character S is added to the number If the limit is passed as seconds the command will comput...

Страница 227: ...cr Description Sets the data logging file name Parameters Filename between double quotes Parameter Format cr Example MEAS LOG FILEN Measurement AC DC Query Format MEASure LOGger FILEName Returned Data Format cr Query Example MEAS LOG FILEN Measurement AC DC Command Syntax MEASure LOGger MEMory cr Description Select the memory where the logging files will be saved By default it is RAM unless a memo...

Страница 228: ...process will take measurements Parameters Frequency in Hz Range is 1 Hz through 10 Hz Parameter Format nr1 Example MEAS LOG RATE 5 Query Format MEASure LOGger RATE Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example MEAS LOG RATE 5 Command Syntax MEASure LOGger TIMEstamp cr Description Sets the time stamp format that will be attached to every measurement record in the measurement log file Parameters DATE 0 TIM...

Страница 229: ...Eform VLL Description Returns time domain data for voltage on selected Line to Line voltage 1 2 or 3 Returns a string of nr2 type numbers comma delimited Only a single waveform may be queried in a command Note In UPC Compatibility mode a total of 512 data points are returned In AFX mode 1024 data points are returned Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example FETCH WAVE VLL1 0 000 0 0001 0 ...

Страница 230: ...d No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 230 of 485 Query Format FETCH WAVEform PERIOD Description Returns the number of periods captured Minimum period is 1 max no of periods is 4 Returned Data Format nr2 dd mm yyyy hh mm ss Query Example FETCH WAVE PERIOD 400 000 05 21 2018 14 34 20 ...

Страница 231: ...mple MEAS SPECT VOLT1 100 000 0 001 0 3 0 000 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum VLL MAGnitude Description Returns harmonics spectrum for three phase Line to Line voltage on selected phase 1 2 or 3 1 Vab 2 Vbc 3 Vac Returns a VLL data set of 51 nr2 type numbers comma delimited The 1st element is the magnitude of the fundamental for reference The 2nd element is the 2nd harmonic etc Values represent of f...

Страница 232: ...the phase reference for the harmonic analysis measurement function Parameters Available settings are 0 None 1 DEFAULT All phases measurements are referenced to phase A voltage 2 Voltage and current phases measurements are referenced to the voltage of the same phase A B or C 3 Voltage phase measurements are referenced to the voltage of the same phase A B or C Current phase measurements are referenc...

Страница 233: ...type numbers comma delimited The 1st element is the phase angle of the fundamental for reference The 2nd element is the phase angle of the 2nd harmonic etc Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example MEAS SPECT VLL1 PHAS 0 000 20 000 30 000 0 000 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum CURRent PHASe Description Same as MEASure SPECTrum PHASe but selects current and phase Returns phase angles in degre...

Страница 234: ...RR1 THD 2 5600 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum EHD Description Returns Even Harmonic Distortion of the most recent MEASure SPECTrum parameter command Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS SPECT EHD 3 5690 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum VOLTage EHD Description Same as MEAS SPECTrum EHD but selects voltage and phase Returns Even Harmonic Distortion of the selected phase voltage Returned Data Form...

Страница 235: ...ge OHD Description Same as MEAS SPECTrum OHD but selects voltage and phase Returns Odd Harmonic Distortion of the selected phase voltage Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example MEAS SPECT VOLT1 OHD 10 5891 Query Format MEASure SPECTrum VLL OHD Description Same as MEAS SPECTrum OHD but selects Line to Line voltage Returns Odd Harmonic Distortion of the selected Line to Line voltage Returned Data For...

Страница 236: ...n output is closed This mode does not completely shut down all inverters for energy savings while the output is off This allows near immediate application of output to the load when the output command is received When disabled there is delay of 2 2 seconds to allow all power stages to start up and settle in Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example OUTP FAST ON Query Format OUTPut FAST Retu...

Страница 237: ... only 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...

Страница 238: ...tion of a test station after a power failure Note This condition is potentially hazardous and should be used with caution OUTPut AUTO OFF The output will always come up in the OFF state Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example OUTP AUTO ON Query Format OUTPut STATe AUTO Returned Data Format b Query Example OUTP AUTO 1 Command Syntax OUTPut DISABLEPHase Description This command sets the dis...

Страница 239: ...e revision 1 6 6 or higher Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example OUTP DISABLEPH MIN 0 010 OUTP DISABLEPH MAX 360 000 OUTP DISABLEPH DEF 0 000 Command Syntax OUTPut ZEROprogram Description This command sets the programmed output voltage to zero before opening the output relay when the OUTP OFF 0 command is sent This feature is disabled by default but can be enabled be sending OUTP ZERO ON 1 In thi...

Страница 240: ...1 Program Control Commands The following commands allow recall of stored programs and transient segments Programs are selected and recalled using their memory location reference ranging from 1 through 99 Program location zero 0 is reserved for the Manual Mode setup Optionally a memory source may be specified If none is provided INTERNAL memory is used as a default Command Syntax PROGram NAME nr1 c...

Страница 241: ... 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 n see Convention 13 VSEG1 ...

Страница 242: ...M2 41 670 CURR LIM3 41 670 IPROT ST AT 0 CURR PROT LEV 40 000 IPEAK LIM 104 000 PHAS2 120 000 PHAS3 240 000 WAVEFORM1 1 WAVEFOR M2 1 WAVEFORM3 1 VOLT DC1 0 000 VOLT DC2 0 000 VOLT DC3 0 000 POW LIM1 5 000 POW LIM2 5 000 POW LIM3 5 000 KVA LIM1 5 000 KVA LIM2 5 000 KVA LIM3 5 000 PPROT STAT 0 POW PROT LEV 5 000 KV A PROT LEV 5 000 PROT TDELAY 1 FREQ SLEW 5 000 VOLT SLEW 10 000 VOLT DC SLEW 10 000 U...

Страница 243: ...ter 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 Protect disables the power source output n 1 to 65535 1 100mSec PHASe2 n sets Output Phase Angle B of selected program n 0 to 359 degrees PHASe3 n sets Output Ph...

Страница 244: ...RATIO Volts VSEG1 n sets objective voltage ФA of selected segment n 0 to 300 x XFMRRATIO Volts VSEG2 n sets objective voltage ФB of selected segment n 0 to 300 x 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...

Страница 245: ...C DEF parameter list Query Format PROGram SELected DEFine ALL Description This query returns the parameter list for the selected program number or name Parameters Option PROGRAM NUMBER cr or nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTERNAL RAM USB Parameter list define string cr cr cr Query Example PROG DEF ALL parameter list Query Format PROGram EXECuted DEFine ALL Description This query returns the p...

Страница 246: ...ng Command Syntax PROGram SELected ALIAS cr nr1 cr Description This command assigns a user provided alias string name to the selected program Program number and memory type are optional parameters Parameters Alias String cr Option PROGRAM NUMBER nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTERNAL RAM USB Parameter Format cr nr1 cr Example PROG ALIAS TEST1 Query Format PROGram SELected ALIAS nr1 cr Returne...

Страница 247: ...lected 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 r...

Страница 248: ... 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 transient table program data Formats for transient table shown below are Style A 3 1 1 100 0 100 0 60 000 0 000 1 000 2 000 3 000 1 0 0 120 0 240 0S tyle B 3 1 1 100 0 100 0 60 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 3 000 1 1 1 1 0 0 120 0...

Страница 249: ...rdware Limit violations User Limit violations Saturation limits If no violations are present this command returns OK and the program can be executed without generating any errors If the selected program cannot be run due to one or more issues with its content one or more errors detailing the issues will be returned For example if the upper voltage user limit is set to 100V and the program contains...

Страница 250: ... differences in the steady state table SST Bit 1 If set to 1 there are differences in the transient table TT Bit 2 If set to 1 there are differences in the ALIAS of the program Bit 3 If set to 1 there are differences in INFOrmation of the program Query Example PROG CHAN 16 Example If the query returns zero 0 the program executing is identical to the stored program referenced If the command returns...

Страница 251: ...at PROGram SELected EXECute Description The query format returns the number of the program that is in effect Parameter Format nr1 Example PROG EXEC 23 Command Syntax PROGram EXECute TRANS nr1 cr Description This command executes the selected program s default transient table or the program number passed as the first parameter Parameters Option PROGRAM NUMBER nr1 Option MEMORY cr Available are INTE...

Страница 252: ... Syntax PROGram TRANsient AUTORMS BOOLEAN Description If enabled the value of any waveform used in a transient segment is normalized in order to match the RMS set point If disabled the waveform is reproduced without any normalization This function is useful for waveform substitution at the steady state level Note This function is related to the AUTORMS function in the steady state segment Paramete...

Страница 253: ... and use a steady state table and a transient table for each segment A total of 99 segments can be programmed STEP mode uses the conventional SCPI LIST system of a list of transient steps executed sequentially Parameters 0 SEGMENT 1 STEP Parameter Format cr Example PROG TRAN MODE STEP Query Format PROGram TRANsient MODE Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PROG TRAN MODE 1 Query Format PROGram T...

Страница 254: ...mple B 1554 1000 0 2 100 31 Query Format PROGram TRANsient EIE Description This query command returns the active Element In Execution An element is either a STEP when in transient STEP mode or a SEGMENT when in transient SEGMENT mode Note the data returned on this query is the same as the C data retuned by the PROGram TRANsient PROGress command Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PROG TRAN EIE ...

Страница 255: ...PROG TRAN MODE STEP Query Format PROGram TRANsient MODE Returned Data Format cr Query Example PROG TRAN MODE 1 Command Syntax PROGram TRANsient CSC Description This command turns the CSC Mode during transient execution on 1 or off 0 This allows load regulation adjustment during transient execution However keep in mind that CSC adjustments are based on RMS voltage measurement which take several cyc...

Страница 256: ...umber at which step mode execution is to end The step specified must exist or an error message will be generated Parameters STEP number from 1 99 Parameter Format nr1 Example PROG TRAN TO 25 Query Format PROGram TRANsient TO Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PROG TRAN TO 25 Command Syntax PROGram TRANsient EVENts nr1 Description This command sets the number of repetitions for executing the se...

Страница 257: ...pes use the PROGram MEMory CATalog Command Parameter Format cr Example PROG MEM USB Query Format PROGram MEMory Returned Data Format cr Query Example PROG MEM USB Query Format PROGram MEMory CATalog Description This query command returns a comma separated list of available memory types that can be selected for storage of steady state and transient table information Returned Data Format INTERNAL RA...

Страница 258: ...red program that will be recalled at power on Parameters Program number Parameter Format nr1 Example PROG POWO 1 Query Format PROGram POWOn Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PROG POWO 1 Command Syntax PROGram DELete ALL cr Description This command deletes all programs waveforms and setup values performs device RESET loads Program 1 with RST default values executes MANUAL MODE with RST values ...

Страница 259: ...s 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 mode and not recommended for new...

Страница 260: ...e Changes the AC loop compensation DC Mode Changes the DC loop compensation AC DC Mode Changes both the AC and DC loop compensations Note The alternative compensation configuration setting is saved separately saved for DC and AC only and DC When changed to off while in DC mode it will be saved as off for DC only Also if you are in AC only or AC DC and you change it to 1 it is saved separately Para...

Страница 261: ...ts with Firmware revision 1 6 0 or higher Parameters 0 1 0 Normal loop 1 Faster Loop Parameter Format b Example SOUR CONFIG DC 1 Query Format SOURce CONFIG DC Returned Data Format b Query Example CONFIG DC 0 Command Syntax SOURce CONFIG HFreq b Description This command enables high frequency output current protection extension mode In this mode the protection for high frequency content at the outp...

Страница 262: ... a setting unless the optional output transformer is connected and configured The output voltage ratio of the transformer can be queried using the SYSTem XFMRRATIO command The output voltage range is 300Vac x Ratio full scale Line to Neutral If no transformer option is installed and configured selecting XMFR coupling will generate a 2019 Error code Do not select XMFR coupling if the SYSTem XFMRRAT...

Страница 263: ...ll be the last set after power off The set points affected by this command are Frequency Voltage AC1 Voltage AC2 Voltage AC3 Voltage DC1 Voltage DC2 Voltage DC3 Form THREE SPLIT or SINGLE Range High or Low Compatibility Mode UPC or NORMAL SOURce INITial OFF Set points of the unit at power on will have a default value of Frequency 60Hz Voltage AC1 0V Voltage AC2 0V Voltage AC3 0V Voltage DC1 0V Vol...

Страница 264: ...rmat b Example RANG HIGH Query Format SOURce RANGe Returned Data Format b Query Example RANG 1 Command Syntax SOURce RAMP Description Sets voltage slew rate for selected phase number or for all phases if no phase number is specified Parameters Slew rate Parameter Format nr2 Example SOUR RAMP3 10 5 Query Format SOURce RAMP Description Returns voltage slew rate setting for specified phase 1 2 or 3 o...

Страница 265: ...command sets 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...

Страница 266: ...00 Command 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 p...

Страница 267: ...Format nr2 nr2 Query Example VOLT AC1 LIM RANG 0 0000 300 0000 Query Format SOURce VOLTage AC LIMIT SATuration RANGe Description Returns the upper and lower limit sine wave RMS voltage at which saturation of the output inverter will occur Saturation limits are determined in the maximum peak voltage capability of the AC DC components at the output of the power source For the AFX Series these limits...

Страница 268: ...rns minimum sine wave RMS voltage at which saturation of the output inverter will occur See SOURce VOLTage AC LIMIT SATuration RANGe for details Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example VOLT AC3 LIM SAT MIN 0 000 Command Syntax SOURce VOLTage AC INITial Description This command is equivalent to the SOURce INITial n command but applies only to the AC1 AC2 and AC3 parameters VOLT INIT ON Set points of...

Страница 269: ...OLTage 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 S...

Страница 270: ...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 SATuration RANGe Description Returns maximum DC voltage at which saturation of the output inverter will occur Saturation limits are determined in the maximum peak voltage capability of the AC D...

Страница 271: ...nr2 Query Example VOLT DC3 LIM SAT MAX 254 946 Query Format SOURce VOLTage DC LIMit SATuration MINimum Description Returns minimum sine wave RMS voltage at which saturation of the output inverter will occur See SOURce VOLTage DC LIMIT SATuration RANGe for details Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example VOLT DC3 LIM SAT MIN 254 946 Command Syntax SOURce VOLTage EXTend Description This command grants...

Страница 272: ...0 0 Query Format SOURce FREQuency Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example FREQ 400 0000 Command Syntax SOURce FREQuency EXTend Description Enables extended output higher frequency mode 1200Hz 3000Hz for all phases Note that maximum voltage and power levels are reduced for extended frequency operation Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format nr2 Example FREQ EXT 1 Query Format SOURce FREQuency EXTend ...

Страница 273: ...Rce 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 15 00 3000 0 Parameter Format nr2 Example FREQ...

Страница 274: ...AX 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 Example CURR LIM 41 667 41 667 41 667 Query Format SOURce CURRent LIMit MAX Description This command return...

Страница 275: ...les or disables the Auto Current Limit function This function automatically adjusts the programmed current limit level as a function of programmed voltage along the constant power curve of the voltage range For example On a 3150AFX model in three phase mode if VOLT 0 and CURR LIM 41 67 and voltage is changed to V 300 the CURR LIM will change to 5000 VA 300 Vac 16 0 If CURR LIM AUTO OFF then the CU...

Страница 276: ...22 5 Command Syntax SOURce PHASe SLEW Description This command sets slew rate for 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 slew rate cannot be programmed is fixed at 0 degrees Parameters 0 01 359 91 Parameter Format nr2 Example PHAS3 SLEW 10 25 Query Format SOURce PHASe SLEW Returned Data Format nr2 Query E...

Страница 277: ...s to be used when in split phase mode Default state is on Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example PHAS SPLIT ON Query Format SOURce PHASe SPLIT Returned Data Format b Query Example PHAS SPLIT 1 Command Syntax SOURce UPDATEPHase nr2 Description This command sets the start phase angles at which any voltage or frequency setting change will take place It also determines the start p...

Страница 278: ...er names and the waveform description each waveform Name Description Image Notes 1 SINE Standard sine wave No harmonic content This is also the default selected waveform at power on unless a power on setup is recalled 2 CLIPPED THD 1 Clipped sine with 1 total harmonic voltage distortion due to flat topping of sinewave peaks 3 CLIPPED THD 2 Clipped sine with 2 total harmonic voltage distortion due ...

Страница 279: ...8 SAWTOOTH LF Saw tooth Consist of fundamental and both odd and even harmonics Note Not recommended for conventional power applications LF use 100Hz 9 SAWTOOTH HF Saw tooth Consist of fundamental and both odd and even harmonics Note Non linear Not recommended for conventional power applications HF use 100Hz 10 TRIANGLE Triangle Similar to saw tooth but at same fundamental as a sine wave Contains f...

Страница 280: ...mple SOURce WAVEFORM AUTORMS 0 Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM CATalog Description This command returns the list of available waveforms by name Names can only be numbers For more descriptive names see the SOURce WAVEFORM CATalog ALIAS command instead Returned Data Format cr Query Example WAVEFORM CAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM CATalog ALIAS Description This co...

Страница 281: ...0000 0 0068 0 0135 0 0203 0 0203 0 0135 0 0068 Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM DEFine nr1 Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example SOURce WAVEFORM DEF 16 0 0000 0 0068 0 0135 0 0203 0 0203 0 0135 0 0068 Command Syntax SOURce WAVEFORM DELete nr1 Description This command deletes a user defined waveform from any location higher than 1 Parameters Waveform number Parameter Format nr1 Example WAVEFOR...

Страница 282: ...ple WAVEFORM RESTORE Query Format None Command Syntax SOURce WAVEFORM SELect Description This command selects a waveform by alias name or number When using the WAVEFORM x commands the ALIAS NUMBER is not passed as it uses the selected one This is to avoid passing the waveform number to every command Parameters ALIAS NUMBER OPT ALIAS NUMBER OPT ALIAS NUMBER The first parameter is required Additiona...

Страница 283: ...memory and is retained between power on off cycles of the power source Parameters b Parameter Format n a Example SOUR WAVEFORM SINE 0 Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM SINEwave Query Example SOUR WAVEFORM SINE 0 Command Syntax SOURce WAVEFORM SMOOTHen NUMBER Description This command Sets the smoothing filter size that is applied to the waveform in sample counts A value of 1 makes the filter have no eff...

Страница 284: ...e waveform description is passed as a quoted string Parameters Waveform description as quoted string Parameter Format cr Example WAVEFORM1 NAME ALIAS Triangle Query Format SOURce WAVEFORM ALIAS Description Analogous to the WAVEFORM NAME query command but in place of the waveform name the alias is returned as a string Returned Data Format cr Query Example WAVEFORM1 ALIAS Triangle Command Syntax SOU...

Страница 285: ...ies Power Source Operation Manual Page 285 of 485 Command Syntax SOURce WAVEFORM SWITCH Description When sent for the selected phase the output waveform is switched over to the new waveform name that was last set with the WAVEFORM LOAD command If is omitted sets all available phases waveforms are switched Parameters None other than phase selected in command string Parameter Format n a Example WAVE...

Страница 286: ...ample PROT PEAK VOLT MODE 2 Command Syntax SOURce PROTect PEAK VOLTage MARGin VOLTAGE MARGIN Description This command sets the maximum voltage peak margin If the output voltage peak exceeds the programmed peak margin by more than this amount an error is tripped Parameters VOLTAGE MARGIN Parameter Format nr2 Example PROT PEAK VOLT MARG 120 0 Query Format SOURce PROTect PEAK VOLTage MARGin Returned ...

Страница 287: ...el MINimum Description This command returns the minimum voltage peak level setting Query Example PROT PEAK VOLT LEV MIN 0 000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect PEAK VOLTage LEVel MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum voltage peak level setting Query Example PROT PEAK VOLT LEV MAX 500 000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect PEAK VOLTage LEVel DEFault Description This command returns the default vo...

Страница 288: ... 1 Command Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent LEVel LEVEL Description This command sets the rms current protection level Parameters LEVEL Parameter Format nr2 Example PROT CURR LEVel 40 0 Query Format SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent LEVel Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PROT CURR LEV 40 000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent LEVel MINimum Description This command returns the minimum rms curr...

Страница 289: ...e minimum rms current protection trip delay setting Query Example PROT CURR TDELAY MIN 0 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent TDELAY MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum rms current protection trip delay setting Query Example PROT CURR TDELAY MAX 3000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS CURRent TDELAY DEFault Description This command returns the default rms current protection trip d...

Страница 290: ...imit Not available in models with 413 Option Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PEAK CURR LIM MAX 104 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PEAK CURRent LIMit MINIMUM Description This query command returns the minimum allowable setting for the user programmable peak current protection limit Not available in models with 413 Option Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PEAK CURR LIM MIN 0 0000 Query Syntax ...

Страница 291: ...ery Example PROT PEAK CURR LEV MAX 104 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect PEAK CURRent LEVel MINIMUM Description This query command returns the minimum allowable setting for the peak current protection level Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PROT PEAK CURR LEV MIN 104 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect PEAK CURRent LEVel DEFault Description This query command returns the default setting for the p...

Страница 292: ... available true power capability for the specified phase in kW If is omitted returns maximum available power level for all phases Typically this value will be the same for all phases Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example POW LIM1 MAX 5 0000 Command Syntax SOURce KVA LIMit Description This command sets the programmable apparent power limit level in kVA for phase If is omitted all available phases ...

Страница 293: ... MODE you will return MIXED SOUR MODE1 VOLTAGE and SOUR MODE2 CURRENT SOUR MODE MIXED If both or phases are set to the same mode the actual mode will be returned SOUR MODE1 VOLTAGE and SOUR MODE2 VOLTAGE SOUR MODE VOLTAGE Returned Data Format cr Available protection modes 0 NONE 1 VOLTAGE 2 CURRENT 3 POWER 4 KVA 5 MIXED Query Example SOUR MODE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE Command Syntax SOURce PROTect ...

Страница 294: ...s command returns the default true power protection level setting This value will be a function of the power source model Query Example PROT POW LEV DEF 41 667 Command Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS POWer TDELAY DELAY Description This command sets the true power protection trip delay time Setting is in multiples of 100 msec so 5 equals 500 msec Parameters LEVEL Parameter Format nr2 Example PROT POW LEV...

Страница 295: ... clears the true power protection trip status Once cleared the power source output can be enabled Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example PROT POW TRIP CLE Command Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS KVA STATe ON OFF Description This command turns the apparent power protection on or off Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b cr Example PROT POW ON Query Format SOURce PROTect RMS KVA STATe Returned Da...

Страница 296: ...n trip delay time Setting is in multiples of 100 msec so 5 equals 500 msec Parameters LEVEL Parameter Format nr2 Example PROT KVA LEV 5 Query Format SOURce PROTect RMS KVA TDELAY Returned Data Format b Query Example PROT KVA TDELAY 5 000 Query Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS KVA TDELAY MINimum Description This command returns the minimum apparent power protection trip delay time setting Query Example PR...

Страница 297: ...o reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 297 of 485 Command Syntax SOURce PROTect RMS KVA TRIPped CLEar Description This command clears the apparent power protection trip status Once cleared the power source output can be enabled Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example PROT KVA TRIP CLE ...

Страница 298: ...to enable this function while the output is ON will result in an error message Command Syntax SOURce IMPEDance R Description This command sets the R value for the output impedance Available programming range depends on the mode Real time or RMS Parameters R Parameter Format nr2 Example IMPED 0 2 Query Format SOURce IMPEDance R Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example IMPED R 0 200 Query Syntax SOURc...

Страница 299: ...r the L component of the output impedance Parameters None Parameter Format N A Query Example IMPED L MAX 0 00005000 Query Syntax SOURce IMPEDance L LIMit MINimum Description This command return the minimum allowable setting value for the L component of the output impedance Parameters None Parameter Format N A Query Example IMPED L MIN 0 00000000 Command Syntax SOURce IMPEDance MODE Description Thi...

Страница 300: ...5 Command Syntax SOURce IMPEDance STATe Description This command sets the programmable impedance state to either Off 0 or On 1 Note To enable the programmable impedance function the output of the power source must be turned OFF first Trying to enable this function while the output is ON will result in an error message Parameters 0 1 Parameter Format b Example IMPED STAT 1 Query Format SOURce IMPED...

Страница 301: ... delta values 2 INIFIN Allows programming the step by initial and final values Parameters INIDEL 0 FINDEL 1 INIFIN 2 Parameter Format cr or nr1 Example STEP MODE 1 Query Format SOURce STEP MODE Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP MODE 1 Query Syntax SOURce STEP MODE CATalog Description This command returns the available mode settings for a STEP Transient 0 INIDEL Allows programming the ste...

Страница 302: ... from the initial set value so each repititon produces the same output levels Command Syntax SOURce STEP DWELL time opt Description This command sets the dwell time of the step in seconds Minimum time set value allowed is 0 0002 sec 0 2 msec Parameters Time in seconds Option NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted Parameter Format nr2 cr Example STEP MODE DWELL 10...

Страница 303: ...ime opt Description This command sets the ramp time of the step in seconds Minimum time set value allowed is 0 0002 sec 0 2 msec Parameters Time in seconds Option NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted Parameter Format nr2 cr Example STEP MODE RAMP 5 SAT Query Format SOURce STEP RAMP Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP RAMP 5 0000 SAT Query Syntax SOURce ...

Страница 304: ...at nr2 cr Example STEP MODE LENG 5 SAT Query Format SOURce STEP LENGth Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP LENG 5 0000 SAT Query Syntax SOURce STEP LENGth MINimum Description This command returns lowest permissible set value for the STEP length time setting Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP LENG MIN Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and int...

Страница 305: ...um Description This command returns lowest permissible set value for the STEP length time setting Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP REP MIN 0 Query Syntax SOURce STEP REPeat MAXimum Description This command returns highest permissible set value for the STEP length time setting Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP REP MAX 65535 Query Syntax SOURce STEP REPeat DEFault Description Th...

Страница 306: ... the STEP count setting Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP COUNT MAX 200 Query Syntax SOURce STEP COUNT DEFault Description This command returns default set value for the STEP count setting Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP COUNT DEF 10 Command Syntax SOURce STEP HOLD 0 OFF 1 ON Description This command determines what happens to the source output after the step transient finish...

Страница 307: ... SOURce STEP VOLTage AC INITial Returned Data Format nr2 nr2 nr2 nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT1 230 0000 Query Syntax SOURce STEP VOLTage AC INITial MINimum Description This command returns the minimum permissible set value for the initial STEP voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT1 MIN Query return values for MINi...

Страница 308: ...d returns the minimum permissible set value for the final STEP voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT FIN1 MIN Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP VOLTage AC FINal MAXimum Description This command returns the...

Страница 309: ...returns the minimum permissible set value for the delta STEP voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT DELT1 MIN Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP VOLTage AC DELTa MAXimum Description This command returns the ...

Страница 310: ...urns the minimum permissible set value for the initial STEP DC voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT DC1 MIN Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP VOLTage DC INITial MAXimum Description This command returns th...

Страница 311: ...turns the minimum permissible set value for the final STEP DC voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT DC FIN1 MIN Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP VOLTage DC FINal MAXimum Description This command returns t...

Страница 312: ... minimum permissible set value for the delta STEP DC voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP VOLT DC DELT1 MIN Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP VOLTage DC DELTa MAXimum Description This command returns the maxim...

Страница 313: ...d DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP FREQuency INITial MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum permissible set value for the initial STEP frequency Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP FREQ MAX Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Quer...

Страница 314: ...0 0000 Query Syntax SOURce STEP FREQuency FINal DEFault Description This command returns the default set value for the final STEP frequency Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example STEP FREQ FIN DEF 60 0000 Command Syntax SOURce STEP FREQuency DELTa nr2 cr Description This command sets the delta frequency Parameters Frequency NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted ...

Страница 315: ... DEF Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce STEP WAVEFORM nr1 Description This command sets the selected waveform using the wavefrom number Parameters Waveform number Parameter Format nr1 cr Example STEP WAVEFORM 1 Query Format SOURce STEP WAVEFORM Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP WAVEFO...

Страница 316: ... and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP PHASe INITial MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum permissible set value of the initial STEP phase angle for selected phase Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP PHAS1 MAX Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter...

Страница 317: ...ndent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce STEP PHASe FINal DEF Description This command returns the default set value of the final STEP phase angle for selected phase Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STEP PHAS FIN1 DEF Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce STEP PHASe DELTa nr2 cr De...

Страница 318: ...ings Query Syntax SOURce STEP PHASe DELTa DEF Description This command returns the default set value of the delta STEP phase angle for selected phase Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce STEP cr Alias for PROGram TRANsient command Description This command co...

Страница 319: ... Query Example STEP 1 Query Syntax SOURce STEP PROGress Alias for PROGram TRANsient PROGress command Description This query command returns the status of the step being executed Parameters None Parameter Format n a Description Query returns the step transient execution state as either RUN STOP PAUS STEP or REST Returned Data Format cr The response is a comma separated value string representing PRO...

Страница 320: ...on 0 initial phase b 120 0000 initial phase c 240 0000 initial phase max 99999 0000 initial phase min 99999 0000 final frequency 0 0000 final frequency min 0 0000 final frequency max 0 0000 final frequency min reason 4 final frequency max reason 4 final voltage ac all 0 0000 final voltage ac all max 0 0000 final voltage ac all min 0 0000 final voltage ac all max reason 4 final voltage ac all min r...

Страница 321: ...e COUNT nr1 opt Description This command sets the pulse count or the number of pulses to execute Minimum time set value allowed is 1 Parameters Count Option NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted Parameter Format nr1 cr Example PULS COUNT 5 Query Format SOURce PULSe COUNT Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS COUNT 5 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe COUNT MIN...

Страница 322: ...Cle MINimum Description This command returns the minimum permissible set value for the PULSE duty cycle Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS DCYC MIN 0 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe DCYCle MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum permissible set valuefor the PULSE duty cycle Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS DCYC MAX 100 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe DCYCle DEFault D...

Страница 323: ... DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Query Syntax SOURce PULSe PERiod DEFault Description This command returns the default set value for the PULSE period Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS PER DEF Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce PULSe WIDTh nr2 ...

Страница 324: ... settings Command Syntax SOURce PULSe MODE nr2 opt Description This command sets the pulse width in seconds Parameters 0 PW 1 PD 2 WD Encoding 0 PW program pulse by period and width 1 PD program pulse by period and duty cycle 2 WD program pulse by width and duty cycle Parameter Format nr1 or cr Example PULS MODE WD Query Format SOURce PULSe MODE Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS MODE 2 Q...

Страница 325: ...alue settings Query Syntax SOURce PULSe RAMP DEFault Description This command returns the default setting for the PULSE ramp time Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS RAMP DEF Query return values for MINimim MAXimum and DEFault are dependent on MODE and interdependent parameter value settings Command Syntax SOURce PULSe VOLTage AC nr2 cr SOURce PULSe VOLTage AC Voltage phase A OPT Voltage p...

Страница 326: ... PULSe VOLTage DC nr2 cr SOURce PULSe VOLTage DC Voltage phase A OPT Voltage phase B OPT Voltage phase C OPT Description This command sets the PULSE DC voltage for selected phase or for all phases if phase reference is omitted Parameters Voltage NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted Parameter Format nr2 cr Example PULS VOLT DC1 270 00 Query Format SOURce PULSe V...

Страница 327: ...ency Parameters Voltage NORmal SATurate Default is NORmal if optional second parameter is omitted Parameter Format nr2 cr Example PULS FREQ 50 00 Query Format SOURce PULSe FREQuency Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example PULS FREQ 60 0000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe FREQuency MINimum Description This command returns the minimum permissible set value for the PULSE frequency Returned Data Format nr2 Q...

Страница 328: ...ue for the PULSE waveform Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS WAVEFORM MIN 1 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe WAVEFORM MAXimum Description This command returns the maximum permissible set value for the PULSE waveform Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS WAVEFORM MAX 200 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe WAVEFORM DEFault Description This command returns the default set value for the PULSE waveform ...

Страница 329: ...se angle for selected phase Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS PHAS1 MAX 360 000 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe PHASe DEF Description This command returns the default set value of the initial PULSE phase angle for selected phase Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example PULS PHAS2 DEF 120 0000 PULS PHAS3 DEF 240 0000 Command Syntax SOURce PULSe cr Alias for PROGram TRANsient command Description T...

Страница 330: ... Query Example STEP 1 Query Syntax SOURce PULSe PROGress Alias for PROGram TRANsient PROGress command Description This query command returns the status of the step being executed Parameters None Parameter Format n a Description Query returns the step transient execution state as either RUN STOP PAUS STEP or REST Returned Data Format cr The response is a comma separated value string representing PR...

Страница 331: ...min 0 mode 0 mode max 2 mode min 0 frequency 60 000 frequency min 15 000 frequency max 1200 000 frequency min reason 1 frequency max reason 2 waveform all 1 waveform all exist 1 waveform a 1 waveform a exist 1 waveform b 1 waveform b exist 1 waveform c 1 waveform c exist 1 waveform max 200 waveform min 1 voltage ac all 0 000 voltage ac all max 300 000 voltage ac all min 0 000 voltage ac all max re...

Страница 332: ...ry Format SOURce INTHarmonic FREQuency Description Query format returns theinterharmonic frequency setting Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example INTH FREQ 470 0000 Command Syntax SOURce INTHarmonic FREQuency DEFault Description Sets the default frequency of theinter harmonic voltage component for all phases The factory default setting is 1800 Hz Parameters Frequency Parameter Format nr2 Example I...

Страница 333: ...0 0 0000 Command Syntax SOURce INTHarmonic VOLTage AC DEFault Description Sets the default amplitude of the interharmonic voltage component for all phases The factory default setting is 0 000 Vrms Parameters Frequency Parameter Format nr2 Example INTH VOLT AC DEF 5 Query Format SOURce INTHarmonic VOLTage AC DEFault Description Query format returns the interharmonic default amplitude setting Return...

Страница 334: ... INTHarmonic PHASe DEFault Description The default interharmonic voltage phase angle for each phase or all phases can be selected using the following command Factory default is 0 000 for phase A 120 000 for phase B and 240 000 for phase C Parameters Frequency Parameter Format nr2 Example INTH PHAS2 DEF 90 Query Format SOURce INTHarmonic PHASe DEFault Description Query format returns the interharmo...

Страница 335: ... b Description This command enables 1 or disables Inter Harmonics mode When off no interharmonics are generated This command can only be sent while the OUTPUT is OFF If the OUTPUT is ON an error is generated and no change of state occurs Unable to execute this action with output enabled Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example INTH STAT ON Query Format SOURce INTHarmonic STATe Description ...

Страница 336: ...e Register STATus QUEStionable EVENt Queries the Questionable Status Event Register STATus QUEStionable CONDition Queries the Questionable Status Condition Register STATus QUEStionable ENABle nr1 Sets the Questionable Status Enable Register STATus QUEStionable ENABle Queries the Questionable Status Enable Register STATus PRESet Presets the Status Registers Query Format STATus OPERation EVENt Descr...

Страница 337: ...a Format nr1 Query Example STAT QUES COND 0 Command Syntax STATus QUEStionable ENABle Description Sets the content of the Questionable Status Enable Register Parameters 0 32767 Parameter Format nr1 Example STAT QUES ENAB 255 Query Format STATus QUEStionable ENABle Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STAT QUES ENAB 255 Command Syntax STATus PRESet Description The Status Preset command presets th...

Страница 338: ...ceived 102 Command error Syntax error Incorrect command syntax 200 Execution error indicates can t execute command with parameters received 222 Command error Data out of range Data exceeds available parameter range 300 Device specific error indicates UPC not properly configured 400 Query error indicates query aborted Query Example SYST ERR 102 Command error Syntax error Query Format SYSTem ERRor A...

Страница 339: ...dible beep at the front panel of the power source Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST BEEP Query Format SYSTem FW FRONTPANEL VERsion Description Returns the firmware revision for the front panel processor Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST FW FRONTPANEL VER 2 0 0 Query Format SYSTem FW FRONTPANEL APPS VERsion Description Returns the firmware revision for the front panel appli...

Страница 340: ...ry Format SYSTem LXI VERSion Description Returns LXI revision compliance version number Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST LXI VERSION LXI Core 2011 Query Format SYSTem MODE Description Returns LOCAL 0 or REMOTE 1 front panel status Use IEEE 488 2 command commands LLO to lock front panel and GTL to release front panel operation Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST MODE 1 Query Format ...

Страница 341: ...rence to radio atomic or other clocks located on the Internet This protocol is capable of synchronizing distributed clocks within milliseconds over long time periods It is defined in STD 12 RFC 1119 RFC Request for comment RFCs are used by the Internet Engineering Task Force IETF and other standards bodies Query Format SYSTem VERSion Description Returns SCPI standard revision version Returned Data...

Страница 342: ...m INTERFace PRESET followed by the parameter Available soft key preset parameters are VOLTage AC VOLTage DC FREQuency PHASe CURRent LIMit POWer LIMit KVA LIMit To program or query a specific soft key number 1 5 append SK to the command where is a value from 1 through 5 for soft key 1 through 5 Top soft key 1 bottom soft key 5 8 9 3 2 Command parameters Available softkey parameters are MIN MIN is t...

Страница 343: ...ncy SYSTem INTERFace PRESET FREQuency REQ MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX DEF Value SYSTem INTERFace PRESET FREQuency OPT ALL DEF OPT ALL DEF SYSTem INTERFace PRESET FREQuency SK REQ MIN MAX DEF Value SYSTem INTERFace PRESET FREQuency SK Phase Angle SYSTem INTERFace PRESET PHASe REQ MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX DEF Value OPT MIN MAX ...

Страница 344: ...00 000 0 000 200 000 MIN SYST INTERF PRESET FREQ 50 000 60 000 400 000 800 000 1200 000 SYST INTERF PRESET PHAS 0 000 90 000 120 000 180 000 240 000 SYST INTERF PRESET CURR LIM MAX 15 000 5 000 SYST INTERF PRESET POW LIM MAX 4 000 2 000 1 000 SYST INTERF PRESET KVA LIM MAX 4 000 2 000 1 000 Examples of programming a specific User Preset Soft key SYST INTERF PRESET VOLT AC SK1 115 Examples of query...

Страница 345: ...IGHTness BRIGHTNESS SYSTem INTERFace LCD BRIGHTness Keypad Backlit Brightness Range is 0 through 10 SYSTem INTERFace KEYS BRIGHTness BRIGHTNESS SYSTem INTERFace KEYS BRIGHTness Key Press Sounds SYSTem INTERFace KEYS SOUNDS ON OFF SYSTem INTERFace KEYS SOUNDS Set Resolution Step Size wih the numeric keypad SYSTem INTERFace KEYS STEPset ON OFF SYSTem INTERFace KEYS STEPset Single Click Update Mode S...

Страница 346: ...bility of the power source Example for 3150AFX model 41 6667 Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST MAXCURR 41 6667 Query Format SYSTem MAXVOLTage Description Returns maximum available RMS or DC voltage output capability of the power source Example for 3150AFX model 300 Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example SYST MAXVOLT 300 Command Syntax SYSTem COMPatible Description Sets Pacific Power Sour...

Страница 347: ...T NAME NAMEFILE Description Exports complete record of system configuration of the power source to a compressed file If argument name is omitted it is stored in temporal DATE TIME 7z otherwise in temporal NAMEFILE 7z The others arguments indicate what is going to be exported if none of them are passed all is going to be exported Parameters OPT CONFIGURATION OPT WAVEFORMS OPT PROGRAMS OPT SETPOINTS...

Страница 348: ...umber of paralleled power sources Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST DISCOVERY Query Format SYSTem PARALLELUNITS Description Returns the number of power sources found Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example SYST PARALLELUNITS 1 Command Syntax SYSTem PARALLELUNITS EXPEcted Description Sets the number of power sources that should be connected to the system interface bus Parameters 1 20...

Страница 349: ...ained by the query command above Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST SANITIZE 0659 8 9 7 Communication LAN Commands Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate LAN ENABle Description This command turns remote control via LAN on or off To control the power source through its LAN interface this state has to on 1 Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST COMM LAN ON Query Format SYSTe...

Страница 350: ...communication to be defined by the user Parameters 0 AUTO 1 r n 2 n 3 r Parameter Format nr1 Example SYST COMM SERial RESPonse 1 Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate SERial RESPonse Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example SYST COMM SER RESP 1 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate USB VIRTualport RESPonse Description This command allows the termination character for USB communication to be defined by the use...

Страница 351: ...urned off a static IP address must be assigned by the user instead Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST COMM LAN DHCP ON Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate LAN DHCP ENABle Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST COMM LAN DHCP 1 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate LAN DHCP RENEW Description This command renews the lease of an IP address assigned through the DCHP protocol This may be n...

Страница 352: ...mple TCPIP AFX 1003 INSTR Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate LAN APPly Description Applies all changes send using the COMM LAN commands Parameters None Parameter Format n a Example SYST COMM LAN APP Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate LAN MASK Description This command sets the IP mark value for the power source LAN interface It is normally obtained through DCHP If a static IP must be used the mask ha...

Страница 353: ... network The network ID by contrast is the portion of the address that refers to the network itself Parameters ddd ddd ddd ddd four octets ranging in value from 0 to 255 representing one 16 bit unsigned integer value each Parameter Format cr Example SYST COMM LAN HOST 132 18 21 0 Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate LAN HOST CONFigured Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST COMM LAN HOST CONF 132 1...

Страница 354: ... turn the RS232 serial interface on or off To use this interface for remote control of the power source it must be set to ON Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST COMM SER ON Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate SERial ENABle Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST COMM SER 1 Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate SERial STATus Description This command returns all serial port settings Return...

Страница 355: ...Data Format nr1 Query Example SYST COMM SER PAR 0 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate SERial BITS Description This command sets the number of data bits used for serial communications Available settings are 7 or 8 Parameters 7 8 Parameter Format nr1 Example SYST COMM SER BITS 8 Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate SERial BITS Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example SYST COMM SER BITS 8 Command Syntax SYSTe...

Страница 356: ...RTualport ENABle Description This command enables USB device control using virtual comm driver Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST COMM USB VIRT ON Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate USB VIRTualport ENABle Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST COMM USB VIRT 1 Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate USB LAN ENABle Description Enables access to embedded webserver using virtual IP Addres...

Страница 357: ...arameter Format cr Example SYST COMM USB LAN ON Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate USB LAN MASK Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST COMM USB LAN MASK 255 255 255 0 8 9 10 Communication GPIB Commands Command Syntax SYSTem COMMunicate GPIB ADDress nr1 Description This command sets the GPIB address Parameters 1 30 Parameter Format nr1 Example SYST COMM GPIB ADD 5 Query Format SYSTem COMMunicate G...

Страница 358: ...s the internal serial link speed between the GPIB interface and the front panel processor This setting is set to 921600 bps as a default and should only be changed to a lower setting if there is a problem with the GPIB interface not working reliably Parameters 1200 1800 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 62500 115200 230400 460800 500000 576000 921600 Parameter Format nr1 Example SYST COMM GPI...

Страница 359: ...ormat SYSTem FW FRONTPANEL VERsion Description This command returns the firmware revision of front panel controller processor This information is for reference only Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST FW FRONTPANEL VER 2 0 0 Query Format SYSTem FW FRONTPANEL APPS VERsion Description This command returns the firmware revision of front panel controller user interface application This informat...

Страница 360: ...op up dialog on the front panel display requesting the local user to ACCEPT Confirms presence of a person at the location of the instrument Parameters Alias name This argument is optional Parameter Format cr Example SYSTem REMote ACCESS REQuest Query Format None Command Syntax SYSTem REMote ACCESS LOGIN Description This command uses a password as an argument to request access to the instrument The...

Страница 361: ...Format SYSTem REMote FTP PASSword Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST REM FTP PASS temporal Command Syntax SYSTem REMote SMB ENAble Description Enable disable the samba service Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST REM FTP ENA 1 Query Format SYSTem REMote SMB ENAble Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST REM SMB ENA temporal Command Syntax SYSTem REMote SMB PASSword Descr...

Страница 362: ... SYSTem MEMory REMove Description This command unmounts system memory Returned Data Format cr cr Query Format None Command Syntax SYSTem DELete PATH Description This command deletes a file or folder The path or filename can be between double quotation marks or not Parameters PATH or FILE Parameter Format cr Example SYST DEL internal program program_1 xml SYST DEL internal program program_1 xml SYS...

Страница 363: ...Manual Page 363 of 485 8 10 Auxiliary I O System Commands Commands specific to the auxiliary I O functions are listed in this section 8 10 1 System Analog Digital IO Commands SYSTem AIO INput 1 2 3 4 CATalog GAIN DEFault MAXimum MINimum OFFSET DEFault MAXimum MINimum RANGe DEFault MAXimum MINimum UNITs VOLTage OUTput 1 2 3 4 CATalog GAIN DEFault MAXimum MINimum OFFSET DEFault MAXimum MINimum RANGe...

Страница 364: ...rs CURR LIM CURR LIM1 CURR LIM2 CURR LIM3 FREQ KVA LIM KVA LIM1 KVA LIM2 KVA LIM3 OFF PHAS2 PHAS3 POW LIM POW LIM1 POW LIM2 POW LIM3 VOLT AC VOLT AC1 VOLT AC2 VOLT AC3 VOLT DC VOLT DC1 VOLT DC2 VOLT DC3 See the SYSTem AIO INput CATalog command response for a list of supported parameters Parameter Format cr Example SYST AIO IN1 VOLTAGE Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n Returned Data Format cr Query E...

Страница 365: ... scale gain for the specified analog input Parameters None Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO IN1 GAIN DEF 300 0 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n GAIN MAXimum Description Returns the maximum full scale gain for the specified analog input Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO IN1 GAIN MAX 100000 000000 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n GAIN MINimum Description Re...

Страница 366: ...YSTem AIO INput n OFFSET MINimum Description Returns the minimum offset for the specified analog input Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO IN1 OFFSET MIN 100000 000000 Command Syntax SYSTem AIO INput n RANGe nr2 Description Sets the range of the specified analog input Available range is 0 0 10 Parameters Offset Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO IN1 RANG 50 0 Query F...

Страница 367: ... Returns the minimum range for the specified analog input Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO IN1 RANG MIN 0 0 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n UNITs Description Returns the assigned unit for the specified analog input port Parameters None Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST AIO IN2 UNIT Vrms Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n VOLTage Description Returns the voltage ...

Страница 368: ...LT AC MEAS VOLT ACDC1 MEAS VOLT ACDC2 MEAS VOLT ACDC3 MEAS VOLT ACDC MEAS VOLT DC1 MEAS VOLT DC2 MEAS VOLT DC3 MEAS VOLT DC See the SYSTem AIO OUTput CATalog command for a list of available paremeters Parameter Format cr Example SYST AIO OUT1 VRMS Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST AIO OUTP VRMS Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput CATalog Description Returns lis...

Страница 369: ...ult full scale gain for the specified analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 GAIN DEF 425 0000 Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n GAIN MAXimum Description Returns the maximum gain for the specified analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 GAIN MAX 100000 00000 Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n GAIN MINimum...

Страница 370: ...t n OFFSET MINimum Description Returns the minimum gain for the specified analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format n a Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 GAIN MIN 100000 00000 Command Syntax SYSTem AI OUTput n GAIN nr2 Description Sets the full scale gain of the specified analog output port Parameters Full scale value Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO OUT1 GAIN 230 0 Query Format SYSTe...

Страница 371: ...MIN 100000 00000 Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n UNITs Description Returns the assigned unit for the specified analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format cr Query Example SYST AIO OUT2 UNIT Vrms Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n VOLTage Description Returns the voltage at the analog output port Parameters None Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO OUT2 VOLT 7 2590 8 10 1 3 SY...

Страница 372: ...IS OUTP 1 SYST DIO IN1 FALL Command Syntax SYSTem DIO INput n FILtersize nr1 Description Defines the time in ms milliseconds that the digital input has to keep the state after a transition in order to generate the event If filtersize is zero then the event is immediately generated otherwise the specified time will prevent short pulses from generating events This is useful in noisy environments and...

Страница 373: ... used as general purpose output 0 LOW 1 HIGH OUTPUT_STATE indicates output enabled 1 or disabled 0 FORM indicates single 1 or split three 0 FAULT indicates fault 1 or no fault 0 TRANSIENT indicates when a transient is running paused stepping 1 or stopped 0 PROGRAM indicates when a program is in execution at steady state level 1 or manual mode 0 REMOTE indicates remote 1 or local 0 state Defaults a...

Страница 374: ...ery Example SYST DIO OUT1 INV 1 Query Format SYSTem DIO OUTput n STATe Description Returns logic level of selected output pin Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST DIO OUT1 STAT 1 8 10 1 5 SYSTem DIO REMote Command Syntax SYSTem DIO REMote ENAble b Description Turns the remote enable state on or off Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST DIO REMote ENAble 1 Query Format SYSTem D...

Страница 375: ...uery Format SYSTem DIO STROBE OUTPustate Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST DIO STROBE OUTP 1 Command Syntax SYSTem DIO STROBE SOURce b Description Sets the function strobe mode to program changes Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SYST DIO STROBE SOUR 1 Query Format SYSTem DIO STROBE SOURce Returned Data Format b Query Example SYST DIO STROBE SOUR 1 Command Syntax SYSTem DIO ...

Страница 376: ...scription This command enables or disables the external sync input mode Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example SOUR SYNC 1 Query Format SOURce SYNChronize INput Returned Data Format b Query Example SOUR SYNC 1 Command Syntax SOURce SYNChronize Input PHASEshift nr2 Description Defines a fixed phase shift between phase A waveform generation and the external sync source Used to calibrate an...

Страница 377: ...OURce cr Description This command selects either the external sync TTL 1 or the internal AC line sync 0 mode The internal AC sync signal is derived from the power sources three phase L L voltages so a phase adjustment for Phase A output will be needed using the SOURce SYNChronize Input PHASEshift command Parameters 0 AC 1 TTL Parameter Format cr Example SOUR SYNC SOUR TTL Query Format SOURce SYNCh...

Страница 378: ...command returns the status of the Phase Lock Loop PLL A 0 response indicates the PLL has not locked on to the sync input yet A 1 response indicates the PLL is locked Returned Data Format b Returned Data 0 PLL is not locked 1 PLL is locked Query Example SOUR SYNC STAT 1 8 10 2 2 SOURce SYNChronize OUTput Command Syntax SOURce SYNChronize OUTput Description This command enables the SYNC output Query...

Страница 379: ...elects the trigger input source mode as on or off When ON the external trigger input is enabled Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example PROG TRAN TRIG IN 1 Query Format PROGram TRANsient TRIGger INput Returned Data Format b Query Example PROG TRAN TRIG IN 1 Command Syntax PROGram TRANsient TRIGger INput IMMediate b Description When the trigger input is active this command starts the trans...

Страница 380: ...ubsequence trigger input event will cause a new segment sequence to run Note the trigger signal is level sensitive hence if it is kept high it will continuously issue a trigger Parameters 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter Format b Example PROG TRAN TRIG IN AUTO 1 Query Format PROGram TRANsient TRIGger INput AUTOrun Returned Data Format b Query Example PROG TRAN TRIG IN AUTO 1 Command Syntax PROGram TRANsient T...

Страница 381: ...ntax SYSTem AIO INput n CALibration GAIN nr2 Description Calibrates the full scale gain of the AFX parameter controlled by the analog input Parameters Reference Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO IN1 CAL GAIN 100 0 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n CALibration GAIN Returns calibration coefficient Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO IN1 CAL GAIN 1 000 Query Command SYSTem AIO INput n C...

Страница 382: ...OFFset nr2 Description Calibrates the full scale gain of the AFX parameter controlled by the analog input Parameters Reference Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO IN1 CAL OFF 0 01 Query Format SYSTem AIO INput n CALibration OFFset Returns calibration coefficient Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO IN1 CAL OFF 0 010 Query Command SYSTem AIO INput n CALibration OFFset DEFault Returns d...

Страница 383: ...ontrolled by the analog output Parameters Reference Parameter Format nr2 Example SYST AIO OUT1 CAL GAIN 100 0 Query Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration GAIN Returns calibration coefficient Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 CAL GAIN 1 000 Query Command SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration GAIN DEFault Returns default calibration coefficient value Returned Data Format nr2 Query Exam...

Страница 384: ...ry Format SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration OFFset Returns calibration coefficient Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 CAL OFF 0 010 Query Command SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration OFFset DEFault Returns default calibration coefficient value Returned Data Format nr2 Query Example SYST AIO OUT1 CAL OFF DEF 1 000 Query Command SYSTem AIO OUTput n CALibration OFFset MAXimum Returns upper...

Страница 385: ...uery Status and Event Yes ESR Event Status 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 RST Reset Internal Operations Yes SRE Service Request Enable Status and Event Yes SRE SRE Query Status and Event Yes STB Status Byte Query Status and Even...

Страница 386: ...ill reset this register to zero Refer to section 8 12 for register bit values Parameters Range 0 255 Parameter Format nr1 Example ESE 128 Query Format ESE Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example ESE 193 Query Format ESR Description Event Status Register Query Reads the contents of the Status Event Register ESR After this query the content of the ESR register is reset Refer to section 8 12 for regis...

Страница 387: ...gument will be BLOCK or 0 OPC BLOCK 0 Returns 1 when all pending overlapped operations 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 operati...

Страница 388: ...s query the content of the STB register is reset Refer to section 8 12 for register bit values Returned Data Format nr1 Query Example STB 4 Command Syntax TRG Description Triggers pending operation Parameters None Parameter Format n a Command Syntax WAI Description Prohibits the instrument from executing any new commands until all pending overlapped commands have been completed Parameters None Par...

Страница 389: ...ested service when a Serial Poll was performed 5 ESB STANDARD EVENT STATUS REGISTER bit summary 4 MAV MESSAGE AVAILABLE indicates Query response data is available 3 SQS STATus QUEStionable register bit summary 2 EEQ ERROR EVENT QUEUE indicates an SCPI Error Event message is available 1 BUSY indicates UPC front panel not in V I mode 0 FAULT indicates Power Source FAULT Table 8 4 Status Byte Registe...

Страница 390: ...nts Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 390 of 485 The status byte logical model is shown in the figure below Figure 8 2 Status Byte Logical Model ...

Страница 391: ...TUS bit goes true BIT NAME DEFINITION 7 PON POWER ON indicates Input power was just applied 6 URQ USER REQUEST indicates LOCAL key was just pressed 5 CME COMMAND ERROR indicates invalid command or query received 4 EXE EXECUTION ERROR indicates can t execute command with data received 3 DDE DEVICE DEPENDANT ERROR indicates UPC not properly configured 2 QYE QUERY ERROR indicates cannot respond with ...

Страница 392: ...t EVENt register in the STATUS BYTE register Setting an ENABLe bit true unmasks the corresponding EVENt bit Reading an EVENt register clears it All STATUS registers are 16 bits Figure 5 3 The STATus OPERation register provides information about the present mode of operation Relevant commands for the STATus OPERation register are STATus OPERation CONDition STATus OPERation ENABle STATus OPERation E...

Страница 393: ...trol Programming Entire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 393 of 485 Figure 8 4 SCPI Status Registers Model ...

Страница 394: ... This allows communication with the power source using a virtual IP address Using this driver all built in web server functions are available via USB using a browser 9 2 Installation USB drivers are stored in the 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 ...

Страница 395: ...anual Page 395 of 485 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...

Страница 396: ... built 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 Mozilla Firefox browsers only Microsoft Internet Explorer is now obsolete and is not supported Other browser like Edge or Safari may not fully operate or display information correctly Note Web server use from a bro...

Страница 397: ... Operation Manual Page 397 of 485 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 app...

Страница 398: ... the user to include only monitoring functions rather than full programming controls This feature is provided to ensure the safety of anyone near the unit in its actual physical location This access control mechanism requires granting specific access to certain functions and features from the front panel by a person present at the location of the power source and requesting permission first trying...

Страница 399: ...an request access Such a request can only be granted by a person who is in front of the actual unit however This prevents unauthorized access from a remote location and protects the local user from possible harm An Access Request will result in a Pop Up message on the power source LCD screen The access control password can be set changed only by the person s present at the physical location of the...

Страница 400: ... ACCESS CONTROL Clicking on REQUEST ACCESS will result in a dialog box appearing on the unit s LCD screen displaying the requestors IP address A message on the browser will indicate action is needed by the local operator Now the local operator can either DENY or GRANT access Figure 10 3 Remote Access Control Request Dialog If remote access is granted full control is provided If denied only monitor...

Страница 401: ...ut written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 401 of 485 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 ...

Страница 402: ... remote control access levels and interface types is accomplished from the SYSTEM menu under Interfaces Scroll down to the INTERFACE entry and press Enter to access the available INTERFACE SETUP screen The second soft key is labelled Access Control and brings up the access control screen shown below The IP Filter list will provide access to the list of IP addresses that have been granted access by...

Страница 403: ...e need to use additional Windows or other platform based software 10 5 Available Web Interface Menu Tree The following areas of control monitoring and configuration of the 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 PROTECTIONS TRANSIENTS PROGRAM MEMORY WAVEFORM WAVEFORM EDITOR S...

Страница 404: ...on information 10 6 1 SCPI Console Command Line Interface Near the bottom of the screen is an interactive command line interface that allows individual SCPI commands to be sent to the instrument Any query results are shown in the text box below the command line A drop down list of all available commands is integrated in the command line and as you type a command a match will be tracking in the dro...

Страница 405: ...rence Status byte fields are described in section 8 12 1 Status Byte Register STB on page 388 10 6 3 Browser Status Bar The browser status bar shows configuration information about the instrument This includes any error or event flags remote or local status phase mode selection and on or off line status The first field will display while the power source output is OFF and when it is ON enabled 10 ...

Страница 406: ...ut written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 406 of 485 10 7 Source Control Screens The CONTROL menu provides access to several screens that allow programming of the power source Control Menu entries are as follows PROGRAM PROTECTIONS TRANSIENT PROGRAM MEMORY WAVEFORM WAVEFORM EDITOR SCPI SCRIPT Each is described in subsequent sections ...

Страница 407: ...rement data for all available phases in the lower part of the screen In three or two phase mode Line to Line voltage measurements are displayed at the bottom of the screen The Output can be enabled using the OUTPUT ENABLE controls in the upper PROGRAM screen The Output can also be turned OFF from any screen using the RED On Off symbol in the menu bar which is accessible from all screens This allow...

Страница 408: ...ved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 408 of 485 10 7 2 Protections The Protections screen may be used to change protection modes and threshold values This includes RMS current Peak Current True Power and Apparent Power protection modes Modes can be toggled on or off individually ...

Страница 409: ...ll Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 409 of 485 10 7 3 Transients The transient control screen allows programming of new transients or execution control of new or stored transient programs The power source supports LIST STEP and PULSE transient modes ...

Страница 410: ...anual Page 410 of 485 10 7 3 1 LIST Transients For LIST transients both STEP mode and SEGMENT mode is supported The bottom part of the screen shows the editable transient table Execution controls are located in the top part of the screen Data entry mode can be selected as either STEP or SEGMENT Dwell times can be entered using msec TIME BASED or cycles CYCLE BASED A sample TIME BASED Segment mode ...

Страница 411: ...ntire Contents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 411 of 485 A sample CYCLE BASED Segment mode list is shown below Continued on next page ...

Страница 412: ...S All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 412 of 485 A sample TIME BASED STEP mode list is shown below Not to be confused with STEP Transient mode see next section During transient execution a progress indicator is visible showing percent completion ...

Страница 413: ... ramp or stairstep output profile to be programmed without creating LIST transients with multiple entries In STEP transient mode the user enters initial value end value delta step size step duration step count and no of repeats The STEP EXAMPLE shows the relationship between the various parameters This information is transformed to a standard Segment based transient list by the power source when t...

Страница 414: ...rammed without creating LIST transients with repetive entries In PULSE transient mode the user enters Level dutyt cycle ramp time periodinitial value and pulse count This mode is useful for high and low line testing for voltage and frequency operating limits of an EUT The PULSE EXAMPLE shows the relationship between the various parameters This information is transformed to a standard Segment based...

Страница 415: ...ion Manual Page 415 of 485 10 7 4 Program Memory Program settings and transients can be stored in a number of different memory types The Program Memory screen allows the user to manage available stored programs The program to be recalled on power up can be selected at the bottom of this screen in the POWER ON PROGRAM area Note that external storage devices may be selected under STORED PROGRAMS usi...

Страница 416: ...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 WAVEFORM drop down list will show all available waveforms In addition to selecting the active waveform for output the following controls are available to manage waveforms CONTROL Purpose IMPORT Import csv format waveform data files EXPORT...

Страница 417: ...form Edit screen CONTROL Purpose WAVEFORM Selects any available waveform to edit or select NEW to create a new waveform EXPORT Export selected waveform to csv format file IMPORT Import csv format waveform data files SAVE Saves selected waveform to power source memory SAMPLES Select no of data points used to defined wave shape Available settings are 1024 through 2 For best definition use 1024 data ...

Страница 418: ...peration Manual Page 418 of 485 10 7 6 1 Data Points Waveform creation using direct data entry for each data point is faster when using fewer data points Examples below show sine wave creation using either 16 or 4 data points However data is interpolated linearly for points no displayed in the table on the right hand side Figure 10 5 Waveform Edit defined using 4 data points Figure 10 6 Waveform E...

Страница 419: ... frequency content is present OFFSET Applies specified DC offset SCALE Multiplies all data points by scale factor value VERTICAL FLIP Flips waveform vertically HORIZONTAL FLIP Flips waveform horizontally SMOOTHING FILTER Smooths sharp edges to reduce bandwidth requirements PRESET Selects built in waveform types based on user parameters PRESETS The following PRESET waveforms are available NONE Defa...

Страница 420: ...uns 10 7 7 1 Supported Keywords and Commands The following script entries are supported Entry Type Description USER COMMENT Any test preceded by a two forward slash characters PRINT Sends text strings after PRINT key word to the OUTPUT window located at the bottom half of the browser window WAIT Pauses script execution by no of msecs specified SCPI COMMAND Any support SCPI command Data returned by...

Страница 421: ... PRINT Test started Turn off output and set voltage to 0 OUTP OFF VOLT 0 Turn on output OUTP 1 Wait three seconds WAIT 3000 Set output voltage to 10 volts VOLT 10 Get output voltage measurement MEAS VOLT Turn off OUTP OFF PRINT Test completed 10 7 7 4 Script Execution Output The OUTPUT window located in the bottom half of the browser window shows all script output including any user comments event...

Страница 422: ...reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 422 of 485 10 8 Measurement Screens The MEASUREMENT menu provides access to several measurement screens Measurement screens available are MONITOR REAL TIME PLOT WAVEFORMS V I PLOT HARMONICS DATALOGGER SCOPE HARMONICS Each is described in subsequent sections ...

Страница 423: ...t written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 423 of 485 10 8 1 Monitor The measurement monitor screen replicates part of the CONTROL PROGRAM screen and displays all measurement data for all available output phases Measurements include both AC and DC components depending on selected operating mode Note There are no controls on this screen ...

Страница 424: ...rom PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 424 of 485 10 8 2 Real Time Plot This measurement screens provides a strip chart style graphical display for up to two measurement parameters 1 and 2 The CONTROLS are allows selection of the desired parameter for each graph Available choices are Voltage Current and Power Depending on phase mode up to three phase values are displayed per chart ...

Страница 425: ... from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 425 of 485 10 8 3 V I Plot The V I plot shows the power operating point at any moment in time by plotting measured Voltage as a function of measured Current This plot has a persistence mode so the user can observe power fluctuations and changes over a set period Available selections in this measurement screen are Persistence Time 1 60 sec ...

Страница 426: ...urce Operation Manual Page 426 of 485 10 8 4 Data Logger The measurement data logger screen allows measurement data to be written to a memory device using a comma delimited file format These files are easy to open in an Excel spreadsheet or other math oriented software program Available controls are for State on off memory destination device file name assignment and data logging rate in Hz All fil...

Страница 427: ...T Selects Voltage L N Voltage L L Current or Both Voltage Current PHASE Selects Phase A B C or all ABC Only visible in two or three phase mode TIME UNIT Selects time scale in either TIME SAMPLES or PHASE PERIODS Selects the number of periods to display Range is 1 4 AUTO REFRESH Turns AUTO REFRESH mode ON or OFF REFRESH PERIOD Sets interval time for AUTO REFRESH mode in seconds Range is 5 100 REFRE...

Страница 428: ...ntents Copyright 2018 by Pacific Power Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 428 of 485 Line to Line Capture for all phases Voltage and Current can be displayed in one scope screen ...

Страница 429: ... measurement screen are CONTROL Purpose SELECTED PHASE MEASUREMENT TYPE Selects Voltage L N Voltage L L Current or Both Voltage Current FROM Selects the first harmonic number to display Range is 1 49 TO Selects the last harmonic number to display Range is 2 50 AUTO REFRESH Turns AUTO REFRESH mode ON or OFF REFRESH PERIOD Sets interval time for AUTO REFRESH mode in seconds Range is 5 100 REFRESH Ma...

Страница 430: ... written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 430 of 485 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 PRESETS RAMP SLEW Each is described in subsequent sections ...

Страница 431: ...able at power on allows the unit to power up with the output enabled The Enable Current Overload setting allows short duration overloads up to 30 over the normal continuous mode current limit set point Phase Rotation selection changes output phasing between positive leading and negative lagging phase rotation in three phase output mode The maximum adjustment limit for continuous self calibration m...

Страница 432: ...for Voltage AC Voltage DC and Frequency Note When changing user limits make sure programmed parameter settings in effect are not outside the new upper and lower limits entered All user limits can be set from the CONFIGURATION USER LIMITS PRESETS screen shown below Extended range for voltage and frequency may be selected as needed Some restrictions apply when operating in extended range mode User p...

Страница 433: ...Power Source Operation Manual Page 433 of 485 10 9 3 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...

Страница 434: ...ation Manual Page 434 of 485 10 10 System Screens The SYSTEM menu provides access to system level settings System setting screens available are ERROR EVENT QUEUE FAULT LIST ERROR EVENT LIST INTERFACE SETUP ACCESS CONTROL DIGITAL ANALOG IOS Note on A version AFX Models only UNIT INFORMATION PARALLEL UNITS MEMORY BROWSER CALIBRATION REMOTE SUPPORT IMPORT EXPORT FIRMWARE UPDATE SANITIZE REBOOT Each i...

Страница 435: ...0 10 1 Error Event Queue The Error and Event Queue tracks internal errors or communication errors that may occur during normal user Generally such errors are the results of programming conflicts or setting conflicts and are no cause for concern Other events may be normal such as a power on event and will be recorded in the same queue The user can clear the queue at any time using the button Actual...

Страница 436: ...ower Source Inc PPS All Rights Reserved No reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 436 of 485 10 10 2 Fault List The Fault List tracks hardware faults that may occur in the power conversion stages This information may be useful for PPS engineering staff ...

Страница 437: ...o reproduction without written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 437 of 485 10 10 3 Error Event List The Error Event list provides a complete listing of all possible error and event messages The description may include possible troubleshooting hints to resolve any error conditions Errors are listed in numerical order ...

Страница 438: ... Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 438 of 485 10 10 4 Interface Setup The Interface setup screen allows enabling or disabling of several available interfaces and operating modes The interfaces are arranged by type LAN USB RS232 Serial GPIB Note on A version AFX Models only Interfaces that are not used can be turned off to avoid conflicts caused by multiple active interfaces at the user s d...

Страница 439: ...ce over the LAN interface This is an important requirement for power sources connected to a company wide Ethernet network Without access restrictions persons not present where the power source is located could inadvertently cause a dangerous condition by either enabling the OUTPUT or changing programmed settings Access control can limit access from specific IP addresses only and requires someone p...

Страница 440: ...PS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 440 of 485 10 10 6 Digital Analog IO s The Digital and Analog IO screen allows configuration of the available Auxiliary I O functions Note that this feature is not available on AFX 2L and AFX 4L models 10 10 6 1 Function Groups There are eight groups of functions that are available to be configured with the selectable settings listed in the table be...

Страница 441: ...IN Gain OFFSET Offset value Analog Outputs CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT VOLTAGE Output setting MEASUREMENT Select measurement to be assigned to output RANGE 0 0000 5 000 V GAIN Gain 0 000 1000 OFFSET Offset value 1000 1000 Digital Inputs CHANNEL 1 2 3 STATE Displays input state RISING CMD Set command string to execute on rising edge FALLING CMD Set command string to execute on falling edge FILTER SIZE 0...

Страница 442: ... if ON Strobe Output TRANSIENT ON Strobe output on transient start OUTPUT STATE ON Strobe output on relay close SOURCE ON Strobe output on any program parameter change External Sync STATUS Display SYNC Status EXTERNAL SYNC ON OFF SYNC SOURCE Select Sync source Available sources are External sync input on I O connector LINE AC input to power source PHASE SHIFT Offset Phase A angle SPEED 1 00 10 00 ...

Страница 443: ...written authorization from PPS AFX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 443 of 485 10 10 6 2 On line Analog and Digital I O help screens To aid in configuring and using the many I O capabilities of the power source a series of on line help screens containing formulas and graphs for digital and analog I Os settings are provided Some screens are shown below for reference ...

Страница 444: ...peration Manual Page 444 of 485 10 10 7 Unit Information The Unit Information screen contains some of the same information as is found on the HOME screen but it can be used to query this information from one or more auxiliary unit as well in a parallel system The HOME screen will only display information for the Master unit of a parallel configured system Use the SELECTED UNIT control to select un...

Страница 445: ...peration Manual Page 445 of 485 10 10 8 Parallel Units The Parallel Units screen displays the number of powered on units in a parallel system It also allows the expected number of units to be set so the master can determine if all connected units are indeed turned on before starting operation The MANUAL DISCOVERY can be run to refresh the parallel confirmation is a unit has been turned on or off w...

Страница 446: ...Card memory devices that are mounted Files can be copied or move from other drives by using drag drop or by selecting them Files can also be uploading using a file selection window dialog Useful directories for the user are DIRECTOR FILES IN THIS DIRECTORY plot Data logger plots in csv file format with date and time stamp program Power source program settings screenshots Screen capture image files...

Страница 447: ...FX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 447 of 485 10 10 10 Calibration The Calibration screen shows all user accessible calibration coefficients It also allows for user calibration of voltage and current to be performed The Web Browser user interface is specific but the procedures and equipment are the same as calibration from the front panel Refer to Section 11 4 Calibration Procedures for ...

Страница 448: ...acific Power s technical support staff to access the unit remotely if granted permission Internet access is required for this feature 10 10 12 Import Export A compressed file containing complete system configuration data for the power source can be exported to a file and imported back into the unit as needed Files are 7z compressed to maximize storage space Use the Export button on the right to ex...

Страница 449: ... Update The Firmware update screen can be used to install new firmware for a file New firmware may be distributed by email or from Pacific s FTP site Note that the OUTPUT of the unit must be OFF to perform a firmware update If you received a firmware image file img extension Use the button to select it from the drive location you saved it to Then use the button to upload new firmware to the power ...

Страница 450: ...ll be reset to factory default conditions The Reboot allows the power source to be rebooted reset without cycling AC input power 10 11 Additional Functions Additional function may be added over time through firmware updates that may not be covered by this user manual revision If so check the Pacific Power website for update manual versions www pacificpower com 10 11 1 Sharing Options FTP SAMBA Uni...

Страница 451: ...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...

Страница 452: ...e this 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 10 Calibration for access to the Web based calibration screens 11 4 1 Voltage Calibration O...

Страница 453: ...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...

Страница 454: ...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 ...

Страница 455: ...ble RMS phase current for the phase mode selected is recommended 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 recommended The A B and C outputs must be shorted together for single phase mode operation The optional Single Phase ...

Страница 456: ...gle 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 ...

Страница 457: ...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...

Страница 458: ...Front panel 360 SCPI error Communication error with an interface Internal Communication Error between front panel and power stage Bad connection Try recycling power If error persists contact customer service Front panel 350 SCPI event Error Event E E queue overflow Events and Error queue is full Too many errors or events Clear the Error Event E E Queue Front panel 320 SCPI error Storage fault Memo...

Страница 459: ... is invalid Number suffix not valid Check value Front panel Error 131 SCPI error Command error Numeric suffix is out of range Suffix number passed exceeds allowable range Adjust suffix to be within valid range Front panel Error 113 SCPI error Command error Undefined header Command Header not defined Check command Front panel Error 109 SCPI error Command error Invalid number of parameters Invalid n...

Страница 460: ...w voltage range setting Select High Range or lower set point Front panel Error 72 Error Minimum limit is higher than maximum Setting conflict Max User Limit must be higher than Min User Limit Adjust User Limits Front panel Error 73 Error Maximum limit is lower than minimum Setting conflict Max User Limit must be higher than Min User Limit Adjust User Limits Front panel Error 74 Error Waveform desc...

Страница 461: ...ital I Os interface conflict Serial interface flow control is active RS232 or USB interface error Check RS232 or USB settings Front panel Error 96 Error Data logger storage error Error saving measurement data to selecting memory device Memory device may have been removed Check for Memory device presence Front panel Error 97 Error Output enable in progress Waiting to turn output off Changing from O...

Страница 462: ...Front panel Error 117 Error Unable to execute this action with output enable Setting conflict Requested action not possible with output ON Turn output OFF Front panel Error 118 Error Frequency set point cannot change due to waveform saturation Setting conflict In extended voltage range frequency range is restricted Max peak voltage is reduced outside this range and if there is a DC offset programm...

Страница 463: ...utput OFF failed as one of more inverters could not be disabled Turn Unit off with Circuit Breaker Front panel Error 144 Error Internal battery needs to be replaced Warning Front panel controller battery low Error could be result of reverting to older firmware version If so use SANITIZE command to clear this error Front panel Error 148 Error Serial number mismatch Front panel does not match power ...

Страница 464: ...r 162 Error CSC is always disabled during transient in UPC compatible mode Setting conflict CSC mode cannot be enabled during transients Change to AFX Mode Front panel Error 163 Error Auto RMS is always enabled in UPC compatible mode Setting conflict Auto RMS mode cannot be disable in UPC mode Change to AFX Mode Front panel Error 164 Event Warning CSC is enabled and Auto RMS is disabled Output RMS...

Страница 465: ...covery Check all parallel cables between units Run parallel unit discovery from System menu to recover Front panel Error 181 Error Undiscovered node detected Run unit discovery to recover An inconsistency was detected in the unit internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cables if they exist and then turn unit on If problem recurs contact customer service Front panel Error 182 Er...

Страница 466: ...led Error during discovery Fast scan discovery failed Check all parallel cables between units Run parallel unit discovery from System menu to recover Front panel Error 192 Error Undetectable node exists An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cables if they exist and then turn unit on If problem recurs contact customer service...

Страница 467: ...re 3 protection PFC LLC exceeded minimum limit PFC and DC DC Converter heatsink temperature exceeds minimum limit Primary Fault 222 Error Temperature 4 protection main transformer High Frequency Transformer temperature exceeds maximum limit Check for possible air flow obstructions and ambient temperature Primary Fault 223 Error Temperature 4 protection main transformer High Frequency Transformer t...

Страница 468: ...oad waveform before enabling arbitrary waveform mode Setting conflict Trying to select unavailable arbitrary waveform register for output Load waveform before enabling arbitrary waveform mode Inverter Fault 268 Error Exceeded RMS current limit Overload condition Output inverter RMS current exceeded maximum limit Check load Inverter Fault 269 Error Exceeded active power limit Overload condition Out...

Страница 469: ...r DC current levels exceeded maximum limit for too long Reduce frequency voltage or load Inverter Fault 286 Error Fan under voltage protection Fan Related Issue Fan voltage too low Contact customer service Inverter Fault 287 Error Inductor current cycle by cycle protection trip limit Overload condition Output frequency components too high for output inductor Reduce frequency voltage or load Invert...

Страница 470: ...oad current RMS level exceeds RMS level protection setting Reduce load Inverter Fault 326 Error Controller is not in operational node An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service Inverter Fault 327 Error Missing controller node An inc...

Страница 471: ...ustomer service Front panel Fault 339 Error One or more primaries did not get enabled Failed to enable one or more input power stages Try recycling power If error persists contact customer service Front panel Fault 340 Error Firmware version mismatch Firmware Error Power stage firmware version is older than expected Check for correct firmware image file and version Front panel Fault 341 Error Firm...

Страница 472: ... service Front panel 357 Internal Error Did not receive MDO 3 Controller A An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service Front panel 358 Internal Error Did not receive MDO 4 Controller A An inconsistency was detected in the power sourc...

Страница 473: ...istency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service Front panel 367 Internal Error Did not receive MDO 3 Controller B An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if...

Страница 474: ...tion network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service Front panel 376 Internal Error Did not receive MDO 4 Controller C An inconsistency was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact...

Страница 475: ...cy was detected in the power source s internal communication network Turn unit off check parallel cable connections if present and then turn unit back on If problem recurs contact customer service I O Board 399 Error Transformer coupling circuits hardware fault I O Board 400 Error Transformer coupling circuits not detected I O Board 401 Error Remote inhibit was issued from remote interface I O Boa...

Страница 476: ...ended voltage range is enabled Front panel 507 Warning Power limits were reduced due to extended frequency mode Front panel 508 Warning Current limits were reduced due to extended frequency mode Front panel 509 Error Setpoint out of range due to extended frequency mode Front panel 510 Error Unable to update setpoint because it is outside the allowed range of extended frequency mode Front panel 511...

Страница 477: ...Warning Ambient temperature approaching limit Front panel 524 Error Digital I Os interface conflict Serial interface is active Front panel 525 Error New IO firmware available Must split system in two to perform update Front panel 526 Error Cannot export configurations Front panel 527 Error Cannot import configurations Front panel 528 Error Version mismatch error Front panel 529 Error Internal conn...

Страница 478: ...low minimum saturation Front panel 540 Error Parameter below minimum range Front panel 541 Error Parameter below minimum unit scope Front panel 542 Error Parameter below minimum user limit Front panel 543 Error Parameter below voltage mode Front panel 544 Error Parameter above maximum saturation Front panel 545 Error Parameter above maximum range Front panel 546 Error Parameter above maximum unit ...

Страница 479: ...AKERS 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 SERVI...

Страница 480: ...FX Series Power Source Operation Manual Page 480 of 485 13 2 Authorized Service Centers There are NO end user serviceable parts in this product In case of a problem or malfunction DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR Instead contact one of Pacific Power Source s authorized service centers or your local Pacific Power Source distributor For a list of authorized service centers refer to section 1 Contact Informa...

Страница 481: ...issions CISPR 11 22 CLASS A LIMITS Conducted Emissions CISPR 11 22 CLASS A LIMITS ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY RF Electromagnetic Field IEC 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2007 A2 2010 80 1000 MHz 10 V m 1 Khz sinewave 80 AM 1 4 2 GHz 3 V m 2 0 2 7 GHz 1 V m Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000 4 6 2013 Conducted RF Immunity 0 15 80 MHz 3 Vrms Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000 4 2 2008 4 kV contact discharge 8 kV air di...

Страница 482: ...e 166 Error Messages 458 Ethernet 93 Access Control 398 Export Version 29 46 External Storage 181 External Voltage Sense 187 F Fault Queue 166 Features 24 Filter Air Intake 60 Firmware Update 183 FORM 114 front panel operation 104 G Grounding Cabinet Systems 77 I Installation 16 49 394 Interface Ethernet 93 Ethernet Browser 396 GPIB Settings 175 I O Settings 175 LAN93 Monitor 106 Remote Inhibit Se...

Страница 483: ...rminators 215 Protection 38 R Rear Panel Connector Locations 86 Recommended Wire Sizing 61 Remote Control 214 RS232 Interface 173 S safety information 16 Safety Information 16 Safety Notices 18 Screen capture LCD Image 446 SD Card 106 Sense Terminals 187 Service 479 Shuttle 105 Size186 Slew Rates 156 Specifications 27 Start Phase 151 Stop Phase 151 SYSTEM Screens 164 system bus 94 system interface...

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